El Ijah

The birth

1325 BCE

In 1325 A.D., our people were part of the Aztecs. We thrived for many years and built many amazing temples! But soon came a time when a group of people decided that the cruel sacrifices and rituals were enough.

Escape

Jan 7, 1509

A group of about 50 men and women build boats and sailed away from their former culture. They left in secret and started calling themselves the Ijites. They believed in a new God: El Ijah!

Arrival

Jan 9, 1509

The Ijites arrived on an island (what is now the Carribean) and called it home. They found more people there and converted many to become Ijites. They were growing as a people, but no real organization was formed.

War of the Aztecs

Dec 8, 1512

After almost three years the Ijites were still living as a tribe, not a government. They were ill prepared when a group of about 100 Aztecs sailed onto their shores. The men got off their ships and went straight to warfare. The Aztecs felt disrespected and they wanted to gain revenge for their Gods. More than half of the Ijites were killed, the others hid. Due to a lack of preparation and organization, the Ijites were nearly wiped out.

The Build of a Nation

Jun 11, 1536

Ijite survivors started to repopulate and the population began to grow. They created a form of trading and started building houses and stores for the people. As businesses began to form and people began needing leadership, they realized that someone had to be in charge. They disagreed on who should be leader, so they decided that the men they trusted most needed to make the decision. They all voted on a group of mature and trusted men, and the men chose Camolie, the oldest survivor, as leader.

Rule of Camolie

Mar 20, 1550

Camolie was considered "close with God" and the Ijites looked to him with confidence. He created a form of currency for the Ijites and started hospitals and banks. By the time his rule ended, the nation of El Ijah expanded to the boarder of their islands!