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= History =
= History =
===== Pre-Abandonment =====
===== Pre-abandonment =====
[[File:KalkashFounders.webp|thumb|The founders of modern-day KalKash.  From left to right, they are CallMiiChad, ANAPHIKISTHEMAN, and mizellland.]]
[[File:KalkashFounders.webp|thumb|The founders of modern-day KalKash.  From left to right, they are CallMiiChad, ANAPHIKISTHEMAN, and mizellland.]]
It is unknown exactly when KowKash—the predecessor to KalKash—was first founded.  It was founded by Swaggyxoashe, with CallMiiChad, the first mayor of KalKash, joining the town a few months later.  The town wasn't very populated, according to the original mayor.  In fact, CallMiiChad and ANAPHIKISTHEMAN were the only two residents aside from Swaggyxoashe.  KowKash was a part of the Cree province of the [[Wabanaki|Wabanaki Republic]] before its abandonment.  To the east, it had contact with the town known as [[Aurora:Purest Pines|Purest Pines]], a successful city given its location also in Central-East Canada.  KowKash had moderate gains from being part of Wabanaki, obtaining valuable resources such as diamonds and other ores.
It is unknown exactly when KowKash—the predecessor to KalKash—was first founded.  It was founded by Swaggyxoashe, with CallMiiChad, the first mayor of KalKash, joining the town a few months later.  The town wasn't very populated, according to the original mayor.  In fact, CallMiiChad and ANAPHIKISTHEMAN were the only two residents aside from Swaggyxoashe.  KowKash was a part of the Cree province of the [[Wabanaki|Wabanaki Republic]] before its abandonment.  To the east, it had contact with the town known as [[Aurora:Purest Pines|Purest Pines]], a successful city given its location also in Central-East Canada.  KowKash had moderate gains from being part of Wabanaki, obtaining valuable resources such as diamonds and other ores.
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The government house, located at the west end of the town, contained a bank, which was only rebuilt after the establishment of Weagamow.  Most of the town's internal affairs were conducted in that building.
The government house, located at the west end of the town, contained a bank, which was only rebuilt after the establishment of Weagamow.  Most of the town's internal affairs were conducted in that building.


===== Post-Abandonment =====
===== Post-abandonment =====
Eventually, KowKash lost activity from all three members and fell into abandonment by late August 2025.  About one month later, a player named Voidisok founded a town that he named "Moorheadville" in what is now the First Founder's house.  It was only inhabited by two residents, likely the mayor and a friend of his in the same house.  The town only owned that one plot, and ceased to exist itself by the start of 2025.
Eventually, KowKash lost activity from all three members and fell into abandonment by late August 2025.  About one month later, a player named Voidisok founded a town that he named "Moorheadville" in what is now the First Founder's house.  It was only inhabited by two residents, likely the mayor and a friend of his in the same house.  The town only owned that one plot, and ceased to exist itself by the start of 2025.


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Near the start of the new year, in 2026, KalKash had started to grow in population as well.  This sudden boom of nearly 10 new residents was important, as it allowed KalKash to become more independent and gain entrepreneurs, a notable example being arrowartx2, who made an independent lumber business that shared gold with the town.  The increase in residents also allowed for more plots to be claimed.
Near the start of the new year, in 2026, KalKash had started to grow in population as well.  This sudden boom of nearly 10 new residents was important, as it allowed KalKash to become more independent and gain entrepreneurs, a notable example being arrowartx2, who made an independent lumber business that shared gold with the town.  The increase in residents also allowed for more plots to be claimed.


===== First Mayoral Transition =====
===== First mayoral transition =====
On January 25th, 2026, Mayor of Free KalKash CallMiiChad decided to step down from his position, after being advised by his councilors mizellland and ANAPHIKISTHEMAN.  The reasons were mostly personal, but CallMiiChad humbly complied, citing it as being for the good of the town.  ANAPHIKISTHEMAN was given the position, though he himself didn't want it, as he viewed the responsibility as possibly becoming too great.  Nevertheless, he was the only option, and he took it with pride.  The official inauguration ceremony took place on January 31st, confirming the transition.  The ceremony was notably attended by then-President of Cascadia, [[KayP7]].
On January 25th, 2026, Mayor of Free KalKash CallMiiChad decided to step down from his position, after being advised by his councilors mizellland and ANAPHIKISTHEMAN.  The reasons were mostly personal, but CallMiiChad humbly complied, citing it as being for the good of the town.  ANAPHIKISTHEMAN was given the position, though he himself didn't want it, as he viewed the responsibility as possibly becoming too great.  Nevertheless, he was the only option, and he took it with pride.  The official inauguration ceremony took place on January 31st, confirming the transition.  The ceremony was notably attended by then-President of Cascadia, [[KayP7]].


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Beneath the surface, KalKash has an open mine that contains mid-tier ores, such as iron and lapis lazuli.  Coal is plentifully abundant, and aids in the industrialization of the town.
Beneath the surface, KalKash has an open mine that contains mid-tier ores, such as iron and lapis lazuli.  Coal is plentifully abundant, and aids in the industrialization of the town.


= Buildings and Structures =
= Buildings and structures =
KalKash features a town hall, mineshaft, and wooden houses made up of spruce and deepslate for its residents.  KalKash continually sees expansions by its members as they work hard to be sure that the town shall never be abandoned again.
KalKash features a town hall, mineshaft, and wooden houses made up of spruce and deepslate for its residents.  KalKash continually sees expansions by its members as they work hard to be sure that the town shall never be abandoned again.
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= Town Symbols =
= Town symbols =
===== Banner =====
===== Banner =====
[[File:KalKashBanner.webp|thumb]]
[[File:KalKashBanner.webp|thumb]]
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===== Judiciary Banner =====
===== Judiciary Banner =====
The Judiciary Banner of KalKash is the same as the regular banner, but with a gray stripe on the left side, representing authority.  The light blue on the right side of this version also represents justice, which is the general meaning of the color light blue in the town.
The Judiciary Banner of KalKash is the same as the regular banner, but with a gray stripe on the left side, representing authority.  The light blue on the right side of this version also represents justice, which is the general meaning of the color light blue in the town.
===== Other Banners =====
===== Other banners =====
The judge presiding over the Court of KalKash has a banner—named the Judge's Standard—posted above his chair which has a red background, a gray cross, and a light blue outline.  The red represents the humanity of the judge, while the gray cross shows the authority he has.  The light blue outline signifies the justice that comes from his thoughtful discernments.  CallMiiChad uses a personal banner known as the Founder's Banner, formerly the Mayoral Banner during his time as mayor.  It features a white background with a red cross, along with two black stripes; one on the top, and one on the bottom.  The black stripes overlay the cross, leaving a white box that mirrors the flag of England in the center of a black space.
The judge presiding over the Court of KalKash has a banner—named the Judge's Standard—posted above his chair which has a red background, a gray cross, and a light blue outline.  The red represents the humanity of the judge, while the gray cross shows the authority he has.  The light blue outline signifies the justice that comes from his thoughtful discernments.  CallMiiChad uses a personal banner known as the Founder's Banner, formerly the Mayoral Banner during his time as mayor.  It features a white background with a red cross, along with two black stripes; one on the top, and one on the bottom.  The black stripes overlay the cross, leaving a white box that mirrors the flag of England in the center of a black space.


ANAPHIKISTHEMAN has a personal banner as well, with it being the Mayoral Banner as that is his position.  It consists of a square in the middle, surrounded entirely by light gray outside of it.  Inside the square, there are three stripes: orange at the top, white in the middle, and light blue on the bottom.  This makes a pattern that resembles the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince's%20Flag Prince's Flag of the Netherlands] inside a square on a light gray field.
ANAPHIKISTHEMAN has a personal banner as well, with it being the Mayoral Banner as that is his position.  It consists of a square in the middle, surrounded entirely by light gray outside of it.  Inside the square, there are three stripes: orange at the top, white in the middle, and light blue on the bottom.  This makes a pattern that resembles the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince's%20Flag Prince's Flag of the Netherlands] inside a square on a light gray field.


===== Town Song =====
===== Town song =====
''(Main article: [[Aurora:"KalKashia, Live Happily!"|"KalKashia, Live Happily!"]])''
''(Main article: [[Aurora:"KalKashia, Live Happily!"|"KalKashia, Live Happily!"]])''


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The song was adopted and signed into an official status by Mayor CallMiiChad on December 2nd, 2025, the day it was created.  Since its inception, it has had [https://soundcloud.com/anakin-phillips/0bdce179-024c-4452-a4f5-aaeccfa2e320 one recording].
The song was adopted and signed into an official status by Mayor CallMiiChad on December 2nd, 2025, the day it was created.  Since its inception, it has had [https://soundcloud.com/anakin-phillips/0bdce179-024c-4452-a4f5-aaeccfa2e320 one recording].


= Notable People =
= Notable people =
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