MUST READ Here's the lore: On a remote island, people speak various languages similar to Toki Pona (or perhaps Tokiponidos, since Toki Pona is spoken there too). The locals, known as Tokiponans, call their land Mapona. Trouble begins when the Mexũmuts colonize the island. With so many languages, the tribes struggle to communicate. Toki Pona isn't a practical solution since it covers only 1% of the island. Mexũmut doesn't work either, as its phonology and grammar are too complex for the locals. The best option is Maponan Creole, which simplifies Mexũmut's grammar and phonology. After gaining independence from Mexũmutia, Mapona declared Mexũmut, Toki Pona, MSL, and Maponan Creole as official languages.
