Aristii

The Aristii, also referred to as Aristii Remnants and Imperial Aristios, are a group of people originating from the former Imperial Province of Aristios that are predominantly present in Preyella, Olea and Katolis.

"Aristios" literally translates to "great people's land", as defined by Voclari to Zar, and is made up of "Aristii", translating to "great people". However, the name Aristios took on a life of its own, with its own identity and culture.

Kratoría en Katolis
The Kingdom of the Shattered Isles, later renamed to Kratoría en Álanios, formed from the territories of the Shattered Isles and North Takavia. It was meant to be led by Lúka en Olea, the governor of the shattered isles, but due to his injuries he declared himself unfit to rule. Instead, leadership went to the As'rian Aegeus Asellus, until Lúka recovered and retook the throne. "And to Valaria - let it be known that to us, you are naught but a wretched people who wanted to make a quick buck, and threw a fit when you were denied. But you will come to realize the price of your actions."

- Lúka en Olea

Vallazaria
Following violence in Kryvonea, leading to the collapse of the nation, a group of refugees led by DjTrooper decided to seek a home elsewhere. And so it was that when they showed up to the throne room of Katolis, they were permitted to set up a new home within Northern Takavia. They would call it Vallazaria, and would swiftly begin work on a beautiful castle.

However, DjTrooper had many enemies. One of them, the nation of Valaria, decided to show up to Katolis and demand the removal of the refugees. The Kratoras, at the time Aegeus, told them quite bluntly to fuck off.

And so it was that war was declared upon Álanios.

Partition of Valaria
Quite peculiarly, shortly after the declaration of war, Valaria collapsed and was partitioned between Iversteiya and the USSE. This resulted in a curious situation where Iversteiya was now involved in a war they had absolutely no part in.

As the Empress of Iversteiya would later share, she learned about the war when the Valarians told her "uwu we have a war ticket open".

Kratorian recruitment drive
Now, the army of Katolis was in quite the shoddy state. Kratoras Lúka was not particularly gifted martially speaking, they had a low population, and most good soldiers went to Akirashalam and did not come back. Obviously, this would not do for a war. While they could reform their military to be effective, it would not be enough.

So, representatives traveled to the other Aristii kingdoms, including Lúka himself. They gave fiery speeches about the danger their home faced- and that if they fell, it would be the other kingdoms next. This worked amazingly, as many young men from both kingdoms showed up in droves to assist Katolis.

Kratoría en Olea
Kratoría en Olea formed from the remaining territories of East Ameria and half of remaining Olameronia. It was led by Wize Nifty Olea, a prominent and sometimes controversial figure in Aristii history(see "Failed Yurkian Coup" for more details), and Siamees Hessel, the father of the Aristii Revolution.

Kratoría en Preyella
Kratoría en Preyella formed out of the province of Preyella and half of Olameronia, and was led by Georgios Caticus, the governor of Preyella.

Vexillology
The Cultural flag was proposed by Azreilz on December ninth. "The lines next to the wings represent our language (the one me and wize made) the Three letters are the initials of the government GRU and the Aristii government means citizens government and the two headed eagle is to represent our past and our the left is looking into the past to remember the hard times and old ways of our people and the claw holding the stick tightly is to show the how the pass was ruled with force and an iron fist and the head looking to the right is to show that we look forward to the future and the claw holding the crown is to represent the people having power over the crown"

- Marshal Azreilz

Chrysos Aetos logo
The Chrysos Aetos was the logo of the Aristios nationalist party created by Murdius. The symbol was reused for the Nationalist party in Republican Aristios and the Military School.

Aristii military symbol
The Aristii Military Symbol was based off the one made by Azrielz. IVEA stands for Imperxíon Valanfír en A'ristii(Imperial Military of The Aristii). Maros Vóka'l roughly translates to "die gloriously".

Tear of God
The Tear of God was an important piece to Aristii culture and history. The "Tear of God" was a jewel gifted to Emperor TbsDbs by a benevolent spirit. The tear of God became a symbol in Aristios of good hope since after TbsDbs got the jewel, he succeeded in finishing the walls of the capital city even though it was deemed impossible at the time. The "Tear of God" was kept in a vault sealed away in the capital city of Oleapolis.

Grimm Stone
The Grimm Stone was said to have been chipped from the Gate of Night, an ancient gate formed by the Valar as an entrance and exit from Arda into the Void. How the stone was chipped was unknown, but the force must have been mighty. The Grimm Stone has been lost to time, nobody knows its whereabouts, and some have speculated that it was destroyed though it ca not be confirmed.

Etymology
The term "Oleacrat" traces it's roots back to The Second Republic of Aristios. Many of the Western Republicans knew the Imperial Easterners by "Ottocrats", a pun on the common word Autocrat, using the name of the Kratoras Otto en Olea. The Easterners countered, claiming they were not Ottocrats, but Oleacrats. And so was born Oleacracy.

Party of the Golden Eagle
The name of the Party of the Golden Eagle, translated to Kova en Xrísos Átosí in High Aristii, is a reference to the nationalist party made by Murdius en Gerrat-Olea, which in of itself was a reference to the imperial sigil.

Governmental structure
Oleacracy, as the name implies, is headed by someone of the Olea dynasty, as per Voclari's Mandate of Aristios. Other than that, it uses the standard Imperial System of Antiquity. A chancellor serves as the second in command of the Autokratoras. Provinces are ruled by Imperial Governors. War, foreign affairs and internal affairs are managed by Grand Ministers while culture and commerce are managed by Ministers. There is a senate with certain powers, with proportional seats by province population.

Beliefs
Oleacracy believes in A'Lífxosí en Voxlarii, the Great Deliverance of Voclari, stemming from the Revelation of Prophet Alexsa. The idea being that, with absolute faith from the Aristii, Voclari will deliver the Aristii from their suffering and create a great new home. Partially for this reason, Oleacrats are very devout Voclarists.

The Great Deliverance of Voclari has not come about at the time of writing, but within the few remaining bastions of the Imperial Aristii culture, the Oleacratic belief structure thrives.

Ameria
Ameria is the traditional capital region of Aristios, with the city of Oleapolis being founded atop the central mountain in Ameria. Ameria is currently the only region to be split between Aristii and Nyaristii, with Nosteria in the west and Zarpolis in the east.

Sanctus
Sanctus was the capital region during the Aristii Revolution, with the throne being in Akirashalam due to exile from Oleapolis.

To the north, lie the Aristii Dwarves in Vallis, a small but strong subculture of the Aristii. Directly to the east lies the Sanctus Basilica, the holiest site in Voclarianism. South are the Tasqar people of Akirashalam, one of the most beautiful cities in all of Aristios.

Sanctus is currently entirely occupied by Ashai.

Olameronia
Olameronia is famous for its capital city of Perdin, known for being the Home of the Aristii Revolution, with the revolution's father SiameesHessel.

It is also home to cities such as Lacdechant, Ottosphia, and New Arebor.

Preyella
Preyella is known for being an absolute titan of industry and military might in Aristios. Its capital Pertonia is the most populous city in Aristios and one of the most in all of Eldham. It also has cities like Galliopolis, Karub, and Eternia.

It is sometimes known as the strongest Aristii region.

Katolis
Out in the far east, lies the region of Katolis. Katolis is known for having some of the best culture in Aristios, despite the fact that it has one of the more unique, drawing on influences from Takavians, Valreshian Katolians, and other Western Drakaen cultures.