A full century has passed since that day,  that day which would forever change the course of the entire world. The people of the Altiplano have gone through a lot, highs and lows. But finally, just like their geography, they have plateaued. 

The 30 year old nation of Qullasuyu is currently enjoying an era of great peace and stability. Every settlement which hosted remnants of irredentism has been dismantled, and the new national identity has mostly sedimented by now.

Politically, Qullasuyu presents a very interesting case. A whole nineteen people share the title of "Head of State". 19 people with the same level of maximum authority, one for each constituent "Wamani". With the exception of the church-governed Incaiñiy Authority, which boasts three representatives just to itself. 

This one detail goes to show how loose the confederation is, with the "Central authority" in Copacabana serving mostly as a mediator between the other Wamanis, rather than a national authority. However, it's not like this will conflict with international matters. They're barely aware that there are other people out there in the first place. Sure, some people may have seen airplanes in the sky, but nobody with the memory of how airplanes actually were remains alive anymore, too much time has passed. 

The Qullasuyuans are aware that there has to be *something* out there, and that it's most probably *someone*, but they're scared these someones may break the peace and integrity they worked so hard to achieve. For now, the focus is set on the lake.

Each Wamani acts basically as its own little, independent state, with the umbrella of "Qullasuyu" acting more like a union that ensures cohesion and development between all of them. Due to this, every Wamani presents a slightly different identity some examples include:

Lupaca, with a mostly Uro population which has had to adapt to inland settlements, opposed to their traditional floating islands, due to displacement during the Irredentists' War.

Hullaqa, which still loosely identifies with the culture of the pre-vanishing state of Perú. It has the most spanish speakers in the country and interchangeably uses the Spanish name "Juliaca" with its Quechua name.

Khapia, whose settlements are divided by the eponymous peak. The communities have developed a network of paths around and through it to connect both shores.

Incaiñiy Marka, preceding the entire confederation. This special case which has seen the entire history of the lake with barely any changes to itself. It's still governed by the same system of three priests, who dictate the Incaiñiy religion (Basically, an institutionalized form of Inca Paganism).

And of course, the center of it all, Copacabana, a mix of every culture found in the lake. The nexus of the lake and the default image of Qullasuyu. It's been monitoring the development of every Wamani and has even tried an ambitious move to resettle the source of the Desaguadero river. Unfortunately, the campaign is being met with difficulties, and it will most probably be cut a lot shorter than originally planned. Reclaiming the rest of the altiplano, all the way back to lake Poopó, is still far beyond the scope of possibilities. Once again reinforcing the message to Qullasuyu: "For now, focus on the lake, you'll worry about that later."

And so, Qullasuyu just focuses on itself: Protecting the lake and it's environment, trying to reclaim lost developments and making sure everyone is as happy and safe as possible. They've already learned what to avoid. The conflicts of decades ago and the damages the lake suffered before the vanishing stray farther away with each passing year. 

  


>**These are good times to live in Qullasuyu.**

Lake Titicaca after everything that has happened - 2128 (6/5)