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The Empire of Shahawkia, (Shahawkian: Eμпηρε ωκχ λχαχαwκηα), colloquially referred to as just Shahawkia, is a micronation primarily located in the American state of Ohio. It is a unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy that consists of multiple smaller territories. The capital and largest city is Tyrillym. Shahawkia’s primary religion is Christianity

Shahawkia is the only remaining state after the War of 2019, with all other states having been dissolved or absorbed into other states. For the nation’s earlier history, it remained primarily at war. It’s main historical influence lies in Cyrylia, of which it expands its central influence throughout. In more recent history, Shahawkia has expanded its diplomacy with other micronations. It has also been at constantly increasing tension with other micronations. One of its main allies, Krovaria, of which it has been on and off with at conflict, remains an overseas territorial stabilizer for Shahawkian colonies, as multiple state enemy’s of Shahawkia’s are located close to Krovaria.

Shahawkia is a unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy. The emperor is head of state but retains substantial political authority, and the chancellor is the head of government. The constitution provides for two deliberative bodies, the Superior Assembly and the National Assembly.

Etymology
The origin of the term “Shahawkia” can be traced back to an old dialect of a former Shahawkian language at the time of the Daurczec Tribe. The prefix “shah” relates to a root word, translating to “loyalty” or “prosperity”. It’s infix, “awk” or “hawk” was influenced by the states national animals, the Hawk and the Eagle. It’s suffix, “ia” can be traced back to a Latin and Greek suffix, usually ending the name of a country.

Pre-history
Prior to the creation of the United States, in what is now under Shahawkian claim was settled by native Americans and hunter-gatherers in the early 15th and 16th centuries. European settlers and explorers came to the Americas in the late 16th and 17th centuries. The state that metropolitan Shahawkia is located in became a British colonial possession after the French and Indian war in 1754. After the American revolution in 1783, Ohio became a territorial possession of the United States.

Early history
After it’s founding, Shahawkia established itself as a tribe. The Shahawkian tribal era lasted from March 2019 to March 2022. Early into its establishment, Shahawkia would establish ties with a neighboring tribal state, the Redwood Tribe until conflict between the two nations over a claim to a hill and a stolen piece of property. Shahawkia was established in a school playground with the Redwood Tribe. The Redwood Tribe began inhabiting the now Wind Hill area at the same time as Shahawkian settlers did. As Shahawkia as a micronation progressed, further territories were established and claimed. During the War of 2019, Shahawkian emperor Stephen I was framed by Redwood forces, and was punished by the school's administration, which effectively made it go on further. Three main battles occurred the War of 2019, or the Redwood-Shahawkian War the Battle of Wind Hill, the Battle of Silver Path, and the Battle of Uria'ash occurred, being the prime smaller conflicts to occur during the war.

After the War of 2019, Shahawkia greatly expanded its territorial influence. A rapid spike in population growth occurred after emperor Stephen I moved out of elementary school. Around the end of 2019, the Redwood Tribe split off from the main polity and two newer tribes were created: the Grasunday Tribe and the Red Fox Tribe. The Red Fox Tribe expanded its territories closer to Shahawkia which was seen as a larger political threat. Multiple border conflicts occurred after its expansion. Eventually a peace agreement was made between all belligerents, ending all conflict.

In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, which put Shahawkia's population into quarantine. During the pandemic, Shahawkia would adopt its first language besides English, which became known as the lingual revolution. A new discovery of uninhabited land would become the now modern Kingdom of Lowenand. Fort Sheyekey was built in Lowenand shortly after its discovery, which was the first military fortification built by Shahawkia. Over the summer of 2020, Shahawkia would hold its first festivals in Tyrillym. In the fall of 2020, Shahawkia would formally begin to engage in micronationalism. In its early development, Shahawkia was a tribal state. Following its formal engagement in micronationalism, it transitioned to an empire. More territorial claims were seen nearing the end of 2020, which also expanded already existing states. The first Shahawkian constitution and a declaration of independence were written. An era of imperialism began in October 2020 which was when the state grew a bigger population. A handful of flag changes would occur at the end of 2020, including the adoption of the modern flag.

2021 – 2023
At the start of 2021, internal activity decreased. A new territorial addition was the biggest ever seen by Shahawkia in 2021. A state of inactivity occurred until March 2022. From its change in late 2020, the Shahawk Tribe was renamed to the Shahawk Nation, which was changed in mid-2022. Internal activity was picked up in mid-2022, following the commissions of multiple government staff. More territorial expeditions were held with newer areas claimed. In July 2022, Connor Heavner met Stephen I, and Krovaria and Shahawkia established diplomatic ties which was followed by a state-alliance. After expanding diplomacy and establishing an out-of-state colony, the Shahawkian second imperial era began, which saw an addition of multiple newer colonies established. Shahawkia established diplomatic ties with the TDC Empire around the end of the second imperial era.

In 2023, with its new biggest diplomatic partner, Krovaria, Shahawkia had multiple small conflicts with as a result of Krovaria's previous conflicts with other micronations. Cities were established all around Shahawkian colonial possessions, and its name was changed from the Shahawk Nation to the Empire of Shahawkia. Stephen I's close friends and allies, Connor Heavner and Jason Prune would try to aid in government reformation, in which it was deemed unstable. In late 2023, Connor Heavner would serve in the Superior Assembly, also becoming the Minister of Defense and Prefect Marshall, managing foreign conflict and acting as the general secretary for Shahawkian colonial possessions. He would aid Shahawkia through Krovaria and through his position as Prefect Marshall and Minister of Defense of Shahawkia when the Elias Republic's president Elijah G. made politically threatening statements. The Elias Republic, which was one of the most politically important colonial possessions declared independence in August 2023. Shortly after its independence, Shahawkia would cut diplomatic ties with all micronations supporting its independence.