Arinovla

Arinolva is a nation located in Plagatéa.

Origins
Though the people of Arinovla began as nomadic herdsmen in Northern Plagos, the land itself was settled by Plagatea. Unfortunately, after political instability and the subsequent collapse of Plagatea, the nomads of Northern Arinovla fled far to the south west led by curlyfries_64, settling on an isthmus within Ummarnu which at the time of the chronicling of these events is split between the Empire of Uldarash and the Sewor Mafia. However, upon learning that a war was imminent there as well, curlyfries_64 led his people back to their ancestral homeland in Plagos.

The Founding
Upon their long pilgrimage back to Plagos they found themselves an ideal spot to rebuild and rest. it did not take long however to learn that the land they had settled on already owned by Solitudinem. This is where the people of Arinovla first found kindness as the people of Solitudinem allowed them to stay near their capital city of Nappi and rest until they had found a location to call their own. On an expedition led by curlyfries_64 they had found exactly what they had been looking for. A large castle fortress, rumored to have been built by the Plagateans of old, a people of great riches before their collapse. Rediscovering this place they decided to plant their stake here and founded a capital city, naming it Arlin. Those on the expedition that found the castle were named the Founding Fathers of Arinovla, those confirmed to be of those on the expedition were curlyfries_64, Evernt, Heroluke,and Caram.

The United Nations of Plagos
Not long after the nation of Arinovla was established in the southern deserts of Plagos did many more nations spring up with the intention of fostering a greater community within the continent, such cooperation had not been seen since Plagatea had reigned over it, but to all the people in Plagos it proved to be a popular idea. The United Nations of Plagos (UNP) grew to be much larger than Plagatea ever was, and now encompasses the entire continent, including some autonomous regions of the Sterling Crownlands. In modern days, the member nations of the UNP are endeavoring to connect themselves even further by making a large Ice Highway that connects all member nations. Arinovla was one of the largest landholders in the UNP holds considerable sway over the politics of the continent and has the influence to persuade smaller nations should Arinovla fall squarely on one side of a particular conflict.

International Politics
Though seeking to keep itself from all danger in its past, Arinovla has been experiencing a rise in nationalism since the founding of their capital at Arlin. Now with a castle and stationary homes to defend, the people of Arinovla are more eager than ever to rise to the occasion if their homes and land are threatened. Though preferring to remain neutral in matters of war, the peoples of Arinovla have no qualms with engaging in matters of defense.

Culture
Arinovla is a desert nation and abides within a desert architectural style. They are also extensive subterranean farmers, their cash crops being potatoes, wheat and sugar cane. Also, since building their capital city of Arlin, some have become avid horsemen and keep well maintained stables within the outdoor portion of the castle.

Religion
There is no official religion of Arinovla and allows its citizens to practice whatever religion they believe in. However, many citizens within Arinovla venerate a shrine of an unknown deity and unknown religion, located deep within the Castles sublevels. The most common rumor is that this was made by a Plagatean ruler in worship for a God no forgotten by time.

Investment in the North
A movement has been acted upon on March 9th 2021, to utilize the northern exclave of Arlinova. This mission was led by SerfBort_ also involved Crabapplez and TheRightWayUp. During the expedition several abandoned towns and homes were discovered and plans for their formal incorporation were drafted. Now within the northern exclave, a mine was established and quickly yielded fruit. For this SerfBort_ was named the "Regent of the North" by curlyfries_64.

A refocus on infrastructure has also been established, with efforts put on the building of new roads, canals and Nether highways to connect their exclave holdings.

Collapse of the UNP
As mercenaries poured through the western portions of the United Nations of Plagos and a war starting between Nova Roma and the Republic of the Seaside, Arinovla's faith in the UNP was radically shaken as members of the UNP refused to come to each others aid as enemies are now present on both sides. With crisis upon Plagos and the nations therein stricken to inaction, Arinovla made the decision to leave the UNP all together. Soon after this announcement was made, other nations within Plagos followed suit.