History

The First Inhabitants (18,000BC - 100BC)

The first inhabitants of the land now known as Ainslie were the Karaiki-Novonen who have been dated back to at least 18,000 years before the turn of history (0AD). The Karaiki-Novonen roamed the tablelands and the highlands of the east, and their original origins are very much a mystery.

6,000 years later, the Proto-Nyssicens from modern-day @Noronica travelled to the northern extremes of Ainslie and dwelled within it.

Not much is known of this time due to the limited concrete evidence backing predictions and theories.

The Rift (100BC - 1400AD)

By 100AD, the former Karaiki-Novonen tribes had naturally split due to the differentiations in culture, recreation and food supplies. The Rathai fished and lived off the ocean along the eastern coast, the Ipachi left for new lands by relying on their early navigation capabilities, the Rensi had developed a unique culture and early language and the Welling had done similar to the Rensi at this time. Those amongst the Ipachi who did not leave Ainslie were renamed to the Irachi.

1100AD-1300AD was marked by localised conflict between the Rensi and the Welling, who had begun to explore and move further south.

The Era of Mutual Understanding (1400AD - 1501AD)

1452 was an important year in Ainslie, as the foundations for the High Council's formation was created. The Rathai began to learn the ways of the Rensi and their language, Arn. The Irachi had taken the place of the Rensi and begun to fight the Welling more. Furthermore, an increasing amount of people belonging to the Ipachi ethnicity had left for Samudera, due to the threat of persecution they saw looming on their group due to the Rensi/Rathai becoming closer and closer as an entity.

The High Council (1501AD-1688AD)

As the Rensi and Rathai further merged together, they became a singular ethnicity - known as the Arnish. 1503 became another important year for Ainslie, as the middle aged and talented leader of the Rensi, Charles Dallama, formed a council of confidants which he named the 'High Council'. This Council was to inform him on matters of state and abroad and was one of the earliest systems of established government in Ainslie, except for the meritocratic council the Welling had established from 1488 onwards.

In 1507, Dallama paved the way for the Rathai to join the growing Rensi people. The High Council became a Rensian/Rathaite Affair. It became a truly Arnish institution, projecting its power beyond its borders.

In 1601, Kavare Cevernara had witnessed the strength of the Pala Kingdom from modern day @Samudera. Wagstaffe was quickly taken from the Council and people were getting frustrated over it.

Many leaders passed and left their impact, but the next two major leaders of merit of the High Council were Andrew Manning and Joseph Burnett. These two people set the Arnish civilisation on a social focus, contrasted to the past 140 years of militaristic focus and strong nationalism.

The influence of a previously non-religious state become religious is a major trigger of the social focus that the High Council had taken. A swarm of Protestant christian missionaries descended on Ainslie, converting much of the east coast before moving up towards the Welling in the north. This was dubbed the 'Holy Expedition'.

The decisions of Joseph Burnett were heavily influenced by his religious beliefs and he was the first Christian leader of Ainslie. His generally steady and socially progressive hand had a strong overtone of revenge. He had not forgotten the crimes the Pala Kingdom had committed against the state and when he had the opportunity, Burnett launched a major assault against their lands.

The invasion started in 1952, with Rumput becoming Arnish controlled in 1653 and Sripura being raised to the ground in 1955. Six years later they were evicted from the kingdom's land, but their influence remains.

Further north, the Welling had befriended French colonials who provided them insight into 'advanced' language, culture and civilisation. The Norland Trading Company was formed in 1612 and it sailed the seas, connecting many different civilisations in the eastern portions of the Isles. The Welling had accepted the French into their society, but did it with suspicion and caution. The Welling were surprisingly proficient in diplomacy and were able to balance the presence of french colonials and the independent spirit of their people. In 1659, the French officially used Welling as a waystation to their colony which they called Segentova. For the most part, the French were not heavily involved in the Norland Trading Company. They deemed it as 'unprofitable' and likened it to 'a bunch of ants trading with each other'. A year later, the increase in presence resulted in the Welling exhibiting many characteristics which are uniquely French. The Welling further improved their diplomacy skills, mimicking the style in which the French conducted their affairs.

As the Welling prospered, the Arnish fell into decline. Following social pioneers Burnett and Manning, leaders sought to continue their social policies whilst exhibiting a more covert sinister side that Burnett and Manning didn't necessarily exhibit. Up until now, the leaders had been relatively open to the people. The lack of transparency disenfranchised Rathai and Irachi settlements and the losses of the council overseas convinced them that the organisation is not invicible.

In 1667 it all fell apart, leaving a majority of city-states which were governed in similar structures to the High Council, but their reach was limited beyond their small borders.

The prosperous Welling continued to amass wealth in 1682, as their trading company brought with it many rewards.

The Era of Great Difference (1655AD-1820AD)

The Era of Great Difference is a multifaceted term. On one level it highlights the strong difference in living standards between the Welling and the eastern groups and on another it highlights the contrasting nature of city-states in previously united lands.

The Welling continued to prosper as the Arnish struggled. In particular, the Welling began to explore waters far from their own. One of the most famous Welling explorers was Guillaume Kevere, who established the trading post of Kevera, now part of an independent territory known as Keverai.

The Eastern Renaissance (1820-1850)

After over a century of the eastern Arnish groups noting their differences, the similarities begin to become more prominent. For Ainslie to be unified again another strong, inspiring and important leader had to emerge from the ashes.

Ainslie got two of these people consecutively. Michael Westfall-Moore became leader of Dalai, which was just east of Arnton. In 1830 he forged a coalition between Dalai and modern-day Hauton and Hendrik (now Cunarra). He called this the Coalition of the Northern Belt. It had been the formalisation of a decade old informal relationship which acted as a cultural defence pact against the other city-states. The Coalition Council allowed for city-states to have autonomy a year after, with the Council acting more as a forum for dialogue than a governing body, increasing its appeal.

A survey was taken of the Christian Churches of TWI, with missionaries sent to observe the nature of the relatively young congregations. The 'Great Invigilation' as it was known reached Ainslie in 1843. In particular, a liberalist thinker, Aiden Cresswell, a Christian shunned for his abnormal beliefs forged a relationship with a young and charismatic leader of a COA (Protestant) church. This priest was Robin Whind, who alongside Cresswell would become known as the fathers of Whindism. On a geographical level, Arnton had achieved city status in 1843.

Unification (1850-1880)

The era starts of with the death of Michael Westfall, the leader of the Coalition of the Northern Belt. Despite his death and ill health torwards the end of his life, the CNB had grown to incorporate much of eastern Ainslie. He passed his wealth and status onto his son, Jonathan, equally as capable as his father. Following negotiations with the Welling whom the CNB had made contact with 20 years earlier due to trading possibilities. The CNB had extended their reach to Welling. The Keveraians had made a huge mistake built out of a growing sense of complacency in their community and this led to Keverai being incorporated into the Unified Electorates at the time of Unification. Following unification in 1867, the spirit of Ahnslens were high and the energy of the people to explore new lands resulted in one of the largest periods of expansion the nation had ever experienced.

In 1869,

Most notably, two explorers ventured west over the ranged and reached the eastern coastline directly from Arnton for the first time in history. Arthur Kianara and William Blaxland managed to do this and 'Port Esere' (now Port Blaxland) was founded. Blaxland was happy with his achievements, but Kianara wanted to go further. Kianara discovered the islands which form modern-day Eserai in 1876, whilst Port Blaxland grown exponentially due to the trading opportunities with the new colony.

The Conservative Period (1880-1950)

The spirit and hope of the Ahnslen people hit a roadblock. The practicalities of creating a nation and sustaining it set in for the people. The 1880s saw a significant shift in policy, towards a more conservative view. The Judicial Council has been fully established and is now working and there is a rift between the Church of Ainslie and the newly formed Whindin Church. In 1882, the Judicial Council made what was known as the 'Knutson' decision, which granted Eserai the right to self govern and form a constitution.

The relatively moderate Centre-Right Conservative Party (by conservative standards) was the dominant force for ten years and most, if not all parties were taking a conservative and protectionist stance.

The Higher Period (1950-2000)

As people became more conservative, they looked within themselves and many began to evaluate their religious, sprititual and personal characteristics. These 50 years are instrumental to the nation, as they created the blend of liberalism and conservatism which is so strong in Ainslie. Following plans to expand Arnton and recreate the CBD coupled with the general trend of rising personal expression (following a time of reflection) swept across Arnton and radiated across the land. In 1957, the 'Green Arnton' project began, a radical shift to include more nature in the capital city - despite the bushfire thread. The calm and multifaceted nature of Arnton was defined by this time and in 1962 'Green Arnton' was officially completed.

With this new wave of hope and personal expression in the nation, people started to opt more for the liberalist ways of thinking whilst adopting some of the conservative beliefs. The conservative period offered vital infrastructure for a modern Ainslie to develop in and this truly came to fruition when a large bushfire surrounded Arnton but a pre-emptive response from strategically located fire stations protected the city from the devestating flames which flattened many nearby towns and cities.

Despite the enjoyment of the Ahnslen people in the infrastructure, processes and structure of the conservative era - a time of change was needed. CRC was disbanded in 1972, opening up the door to liberal centre-leftism based along a more progressive thought process attached to the whindist faith, in comparison to a conservative Protestant view.

In 1988, Whindism officially became the majority religion of the nation and a new style of architecture, Alternative Modernism becomes prevalent throughout the east. In 1991 the first generation of Whindist born Ahnslens spark a significant shift in Ahnslen politics towards a more liberal perspective, whilst retaining some traditions of the past.

1995 was the first year that ACEGAD became a noticed political force in Ainslie. It was viewed as a threat to the centre-left parties, as it split the centrist vote which had not been done for decades. ACEGAD was formed from a socially liberal centre-right faction of the CRC which fell decades before. In 1997, under an APC government, the electoral capital of Wesland was moved from Arnton to Hauton. This allowed for Arnton to focus on being an 'international city' and was received with multi partisan support. In 1999, Hauton officially became the Electoral Capital.

Modernist Period (2000 - now)

In the first decade of the new milennium, Arnton was transformed into an international city, with the old electoral offices turning into an international area with embassies, commissions and committees hosted. In 2003, ACEGAD narrowly misses an election win but four years later Thomas Cevern wins the elections, becoming the first ruling leader of ACEGAD. In 2015, current Prime Minister, Andrew Kenzai was elected into office with the largest margin ever recorded by the party. In 2017, Ainslie formed and signed the Mandurah Accord, which formed the Gael Four Organisation. This marked a shift in foreign policy from interacting with the Mesder and wealthy nations throughout the region to a more stronger focus on Ainslie's neighbours.