Zefrania

Zefrania IPA:zɛfɹˈe͡ɪni͡ə (Alkhidi al Sefrai in Kuzat) otherwise known as the Khedivate of Zefranian-Hafinia is a Nationalistic Monarchy situated in Western Sparwood bordering Eisenland and Vericovia. It is recognized, as a cultural powerhouse, with a strong national identitiy that dates all the way back to late July of 2021, in the dunes of Southern Ummarnu. The nation having developed its own gods, language and identity throughout the time.

Early History
The area where modern day Zefrania is situated used to be inhabited by the ancient Kuzat tribes. Of which the Zefranians has claimed themselves the successors. The Zefranians are attempting to reclaim these lands that were taken away from the Kuzat tribes.

Founding
The nation, or the spark of Zefranian independent movements and nationalists, was eventually discovered after the bad treatment of the Acodonians in the Sinatra-Mafia. It's culture was being suppressed to a relatively large extent, as it followed a spirit of independence, wars and bloodlust - Acodon held a large amount of the Sinatra-Mafia's manpower meaning the loss of Acodon would be a catastrophe. Eventually, after a request of the Zefranians paying 200k for a very small piece of land was denied, on the 27th of December 2021, the Independent State of Zefrania was declared. Which would spark the bloody and drawn out Sinatran Civil War. It lasted between the 114 SMP to the 126 SMP (December 27th 2021 - February 12th 2022.) In the remaining days it would see everything turned against the Sinatra-Mafia and the complete destruction of the state. Zefrania had won.

Tegridian Purchase
In the middle of January the Tenoch of Zefrania Zedis Eydur stumbled upon the calipha of Ardat-Mosul. He saw her giving the town of Tegridy whom Zefrania had extra ordinarily close ties with an ultimatum. He pulled her aside and started talking with her in Acodon. Eventually they came up with an unofficial purchase, nothing had really been settled yet. But some politicians in Ardat-Mosul had plans of aggression against Tegridy, and because of that Zefrania saw it as the best option for them to purchase the town. Eventually a deal in which everyone were satisfied was made. The town would allow all of the local religions: Lux, The Whiteness of the Marry and Berry Jane and the Ardat religion; A NAP would be signed between Ardat and Zefrania; Zefrania would pay $80k for Tegridy and some surrounding territories.

The Zefranian Depression
After all of these wars, the Zefranian economy was in shambles - it was in complete ruins. The money which was left, was quickly used as to invest in rebuilding processes for the Zefranians cities, but this would only ruin the economy more. The Zefranian economy would eventually start to rise again, after multiple ideas being passed through the council.

The Zefranian Golden Age
After the recovery from the Zefranian Depression, a major population, military and economic boom would suddenly happen - Ice railways were constructed, temples, literature everything was better. The Zefranians would be able to defend themselves, and had attracted over 30 new people within a month. Major reforms happened, making the nation more free with religious freedom being introduced, allowing the people to worship and practice whatever faith they pleased.

Alda-Zefrania Vassalisation Treaty
Eventually after multiple weeks on an endless uphill climb facing huge economic and population growth, Zefrania decided to contact Alda about Zefrania becoming a vassal of Alda - they already had good ties with the Duchy of Vanyria which was also under Alda, and the Zefranians initially approached the Aldan's. After it was discovered that they'd be given an insanely good deal, they were more then happy to sign a treaty meaning Zefrania would officially become a vassal state under Alda.

Luxite Kingdom of Zefrania
After two months of negotations of violence a diplomatic breakthrough would finally occur with the Second Treaty of Acodon. This saw a combination of DUTY and Zefranian efforts to peacefully solve the issue with Vanyr. And after the collapse of Uldarash Vanyr stood alone, leading them to attempt negotiations as well.

Second Golden Age
The Second Zefranian Golden Age is ongoing. Lately Zefrania has seen a massive population boom. Making its capital of Acodon the second most populated in Ummarnu, and the nation one of the most active. New military suits were made as well.

Vanyrian Annexation
On the 24th of December Vanyr, with support of Dara Lumonde, Centaris, Lusaria and Adaen would launch an attack on Zefrania by sending an ultimatum. The Zefranians knowing they could not stand up to all of these nations made the decision to launch peace-talks however Vanyr outright denied these ranting about how bad the Zefranians were.

Dara Lumonde claimed themselves as peacekeepers, however they were intervening and not trying to press a truce. The Zefranians fled to Caeli to seek sanctuary from the horde of warmongers coming their way.

Khedivate of Zefranian-Hafinia
The refugees had been on the run for months at this point, they had managed to legally settle down some places in the world. But were either chased out or left on their own accords. They had been staying in a large nation in south-western Syltör called The Nandór Confederacy long term. Running a relatively large town called Al-Izula. The refugees would however, find a new place to settle down and establish their own nation.

On the 3rd of May, the Zefranian leader Zedis Eydur would enter negotiations with The Iron Empire over in Sparwood about a land purchase and vassalization. They eventually came to an agreement, that The Iron Empire would cede the refugees, for 200k, a large piece of land. Where they would be allowed to run their own nation, somewhat independent except for them being completely loyal and standing by every diplomatic move the Emperor makes.

The refugees would rename themselves, as to avoid confusion, Zefranian-Hafinians. Hafinia meaning Safehaven in Kuzat, as to show that this was a safehaven for the Kuzat and Zefranian populations. Which actually led to the Zefranians who chose to stay behind in Vanyr occupied Zefrania to travel to the new lands to help build it up and to establish the Zefranians image as a stable and respected nation once more.

Zefranian Flag
Zefranian Flag explained:

Orange Color: The orange color represents prestige

Black Color: The dark ages which the Zefranian people served under the Sinatra-Mafia

The Sun: The Sun represents the belief and dedication to Lux from the Zefranian people. The sun also surrounding a lot of cultural and important things in Zefrania, it also represents Lux bringing greater protection over the nation.

The White: The white represents independence

Yellow Color: The yellow color represents prosperity and life

The Behemoth: The Behemoth is the elephant in the center which is a huge cultural thing for the Zefranians therefor it represents Culture and Strength

The Royal Crown: The royal Crown holds 3 jewels representing the three provinces within the Zefranian territory it also represents all of the thing inside the sun being protected by the monarchy and the Tenoch

Geography (Old Zefrania)
The Zefranian lands are mostly made up of the huge Ummarnu desert and the mesa, however there are some savannah lands too. This leaves very little that can be used for agriculture. As to combat the risk of starvation the town of Blyth Yanren was founded there, both to supply the nation with grain and spices. The town today, lays in ruins.

Zefrania borders The High Kingdom of Vanyr, Lusarii Imperium, United Crownlands of Syltor and Maratime Kingdom of Caeli.

Khedivates Geography
The new Khedivate of Zefranian-Hafinia is situated in the dunes and blazing hot sand of Central Sparwood. With a broad coastline where most of its people live. This has led to a culture based around trading and general seafaring, their capital only being a couple of hundred blocks away from the great city of Maxstadt.

The nation concurrently borders the Iron Empire (Eisenland, Pahonja, Posavaria) and the Kingdom of Vericovia, being a vassal of the aforementioned Iron Empire.

Government
The Luxite Kingdom of Zefrania follows Luxite Nationalism per the November Constitutions decree. Luxite Nationalism was established in Zefrania by James Plyronel and Zedis Eydur. The nation currently consists of the Caliph Zedis Eydur, Grand Chancellor TGOMaster the Al-Zahar Council and the Pajwe Council.

Political Sphere
Zefrania has achieved some pretty notable political achievements in the past. Such as the West Rathnir Defensive Alliance which was a mega alliance between most small western Rathnir nations. Zefrania is one of the three founding members in the Trident Pact and a member in the DUTY alliance.

Religion
Main article: Lux

The Federal Kingdom of Zefrania takes their religion of Lux and the maintenance and protection of the religion in their country very seriously, which is why spreading of personal religions will lead to severe punishment by the nation. The Luxites believe in the Sun goddess, Lux. And the Void god, Tenebris. The faith was discovered and established in Solisios.

The Zefranians also heavily worship two demi-gods in the Lux religion:

Pburadi Worship
 * Parabu: The lady of life and Prosperity
 * Pburadi: The lord of Death and Warfare

The Luxites of Zefrania worships Pburadi a lot, because of the reason wars and upcoming wars, where he is said to have sparked a flame within the soldiers, brining them strength and bravery.

Some even say that he was disguised as a soldier in the war, the soldier whom he was discussed has was unknown, since he didn't talk which many of the soldiers did. Acting stone cold, he disappeared before the battle would commence which only led to more confusion of this unknown character.

But afterwards, the soldiers who were reported as nervous and not ready to fight, felt bravery and ran out with no regards for their life or well being winning the battle. He is also have said to be one of the reasons of the low numbers of Zefranian casualties.

A statue in the center of Zefrania has been made dedicated to Pburadi, which is a soldier armed with a spear and shield, wearing leather armour. It's a large scale statue, that is located in the center in the canal. The leather armour represents the small amount of amour Pburadi needs to defend the nation.

Parabu Worship

The Luxites of Zefrania worships Parabu because she is said to make sure the rivers are flowing and the crops are growing. She brings the civilization food and basic needs for survival, therefor the Zefranians worship her heavily, also sacrificing the her.

She is seen as a life saver, assuring the Zefranians survival. Especially in times of struggles she gives an extra hand, making sure the people makes it through safely. She has also blessed the Zefranians with economical knowledge, allowing the economic sector to prosper fulling the nations defense etc.

Zefranian Military
The Military of Zefrania has a clean record of won battles, is one well organized army in being centralized with the government focusing on this one division. The Zefranian military is noted as "More then able to protect itself." Which it is, it holds a strength of 18 people, also having been able to attract earlier Ulfeang members. Making the Tenoch and Fieldmarshall Zedis Eydur in need of establishing an elite division, this division is called "The Order of the Dark Moon or the Tenochs Guard." These are elite troops, send as expeditions to support one side of a war, training the division further - it has also been used for crusades, and is planned if a war should break out to be the main contributed division to the Legions of Lux.

Demographic
The Zefranian population is in large scale made up of Kuzats and Kuzat-Zefranians. There are some minorities such as Talawans and Vanyrians, however, due to the nationalist reforms, these other nationalities tend to hold less rights. This is to assure the safety and integrity of the nation.

Legacy
While Zefrania might not exist today, it has left a legacy. To some it was an ally, to other a staunch long-lasting enemy. It has stood defiant to protect it's borders, stood against impossible. It connected up Ummarnu with long lines of underground railways. It has risen and fallen numerous times.