Codex Stuckus
The Codex Stuckus is a chronicle of the history of the Kingdom of the Stucks, a legendary predecessor to the Kingdom of Hilltop. It was likely written between 2018 and 2019. Its historicity is disputed.
Story
The Chronicle dates to 2018 and the foundation of the Kingdom of Manhuntia by Oliver Gooding in a rebellion against the 'Kingdom of Adamsia', led by Adam Spencer, a violent, tyrannical leader who had led over Stevenshous for many years. The Chronicle is favourable towards Oliver, saying he was a ‘great leader’ who fought little conflict. Manhuntia was suppressed by the ‘fascist elders of the Kingdom’ who supported Adam and the Kingdom went into exile while Adam came back into power.
The Kingdom’s exile lasted for two months until a successful resistance occurred, resulting in a republic being established, the It Republic. Oliver Gooding was ’elected by the masses' as President. His rule lasted for several months until a civil war broke out with Monarchist rebels, led by Rufus taking over. Rufus ruled for one week until abdicating to Oliver again under the demands of the people.
This time, Oliver’s rule wasn’t so stable. His rule was plagued by rebellions led by the Anti-Jumpists, a rebellious group led by Max Stenner, which were usually put down. An interesting part is the 'Unholy Alliance' between the Anti-Jumpists and Communists, which had Max Stenner being 'Supreme Leader of the Stucks’ for a short period.
The rest of the chronicle describes the growing instability of the Kingdom and Oliver’s descent into madness, which eventually resulted in Max becoming King for once and for all and Oliver becoming a roaming mercenary.
Inscription
Manhuntia
In October 2019, Adamsian conficts formed the Kingdom of Manhuntia with Oliver Gooding at its King*, Well known citizens included the Former Markist King*, [1Max Stenner]]*. Oliver I was a very popular monarch and the Kingdom was stable and prosperous. Oliver vowed to not get involved in conflict but was feared as a strong, able man. However, the government was involved with was the Markist Conflict, where the Manhuntian police went against the Markist party and arrested Max Stenner and Joseph Young. The teachers, after an undercover agent, Will Harding, revealed secrets during a council meeting, forced the Manhuntians into exile after a few weeks of independence. Will Harding was banished and the Kingdom went on as the Bananasutta Kingdom.
*Oliver Gooding is a real, Hilltopper military general and politician, he served as Prime Minister of Stinocolus in September 2020 and was an Anti-Independence general in the Bertian Civil War who lead the Hilltop government to victory against Oscar Thow
*The principles of 'Markism' are unknown but is believed to have been similar to the Anti-Jumpism later described in the Codex. The Markist Kingdom is believed to have been a real entity and is mentioned in passing by several surviving Stinocolun foreign records. However, not much is known about it.
*Max Stenner is the current King of Hilltop
*Historians believe the 'Bananasutta Kingdom' to actually refer to an exile-government of the Kingdom of Manhuntia after it being suppressed by teachers
Bananasutta Kingdom
The Banasutta Kingdom* was formed out of Manhuntia’s suppression, it used the same laws and constitution as Manhuntia. It was a secretive state that operated under secrecy and was often very cautious. Oliver kept up with the general stability and was never involved in any conflict or war. Will Harding*, two weeks later, found out again and had the Bananasuttas outlawed.
*This Kingdom isn’t believed to have existed in this form and 'Bananasutta' is believed to have been a Waken word for Exile.
*Will Harding is only known from the Codex Stuckus and his existence can’t be 100% verified.
It Republic
The It Republic was a republican successor to the Bananasutta Kingdom, it was formed as a republic under pressure from Adam Spencer* and Rueben Gates*. It was a personal union between the autonomous Duchies of Mark*, led by Max Stenner, Gird*, lead by Evie-Mai Wray, a former spouse of Max*, and Boi*, lead by Oliver Gooding. Oliver Gooding was made President and Head of Government and State*, with Archie Allen made Chief Deputy*, who would run Gooding’s internal affairs. The citizens didn’t like having a republic and it was ended by a civil war against monarchist rebels lead by Rufus Parker*. An attempted restoration happened a month later but it failed as the monarchy was restored the next day.
*Adam Spencer and Rueben Gates are only known from the Codex and there existence can’t be verified.
* 'Mark' is believed to have referred to the Markist Kingdom, an ancient state lead by Max Stenner and Joseph Young
*Gird is another ancient region of Stuck populated by mostly girls. Gird is the Waken word for Girl.
*Evie-Mai Wray is only known from the chronicle and her existence can’t be verified. She is also stated to have had a relationship with Max Stenner
*Boi is an ancient region of Stuck, which was generally led as a Republic under Adam Spencer before the Kingdom of Manhuntia. Boi is the Waken word for Trouble.
*Historians believe that the It Republic was more akin to a fascist dictatorship rather than a democracy with constituent monarchs.
*Rufus Parker is a real person and served as Governor of Isabelano in Flario in 2019.
Historicity
- Oliver Gooding was a real figure who served as Prime Minister of Stinocolus on numerous occasions.
- Rufus is likely a Hilltopper variant of Brutus, the legendary founder of Britain but he may be the Rufus Parker who was a Hilltopper-born colonial Governor in Flario.
- The chronicle severely overlaps with the Stinocolun histories, which were destroyed in the 2020 archive purge by Jonathan I of Austenasia.
- The chronicle is believed to have been a mostly fictional work with some sprinkles of truth.