Astrya

The Holy Realm of Azal or more commonly known as Azal (formerly Astrya) is currently a monarchy, located in the western part in the world of Eldham, surrounded by the nations of Sylvania, and Ashai.

Azal is one of the two member states that makes up the Nuvenos Union, the other one being the Grand Principality of Vintas

Before Azal
In the lands where Azal now stands there ones was a nation called Azad. Azad was a state that had gotten its independence when it succeeded from the Old Empire of Aristios. Though not long after its founding Azad would fall to the republic of Aristios over a territorial dispute.

After the collapse of Azad its former territories would be re-implemented in to the Republic of Aristios as the province of Astrya Novum (New Astrya). This event would lead to rapid depopulation of the Azadians mainland because most Azadains would flee fearing the Aristii occupation. This period would also see the creation of New Azad which was established by Azadian refugies. And in the now Aristii Province only a few Azadians would remain. Astrya would remain within the republic of Aristios for around 6 months with Abbe Dragomir being its first and only governor under that time.

Rise of the Dragomir Family
As a province Astrya would see the rise of the Dragomir family which is a family that resided in Azad. But would  start to prosper politically and financially within Azals time as the province of Astrya. And to this day it still holds the most power and influence in Azal. It was also under this time Governor Abbe would create the positions of Vassilias, which would be the ceremonial monarch of the province. The Azalian pepole would chose Catia Felinia Meowski Dragomir (catlovee) as the first Vassilias if Astrya she would be crowned  at the third of april 2022 and would be the first monarch of the ones Azadian lands since Azads fall.

Independence
After being a part of Aristios for 50 years (6 months) Governor Abbe Dragomir would suggest an independence bill to the Arstii senate which would pass after heavy insistence by the Azalian people, and in turn give Astrya its independence and turn to a vassal of Aristios.

After Astrya got its status as a vassal nation its first government would be born. This introduced a system that had a parliament, ministers and a prime minister where the prime minister would hold the most power. This system would also see an increase in the monarch's power as well as the establishment of the Dragomirs as a royal family. As before this point the position of vassilias was only a ceremonial position elected by the people, but after this only members of the Dragomir family could hold the position.

Not long after Astryas independence the first Prime minister election would be held. Abbe Dragomir would win with a 87% majority. Though this would not last long as not long after this Abbe would announce his retirement from the position.

Holy Realm of Astrya
After the retirement of Abbe as prime minister Logui would get elected as temporary head of state over the nation. Bman Roashan would also try to run for prime minister but was rejected entry due to laws restricting entries to the elections by citizens who held power in other nations. With no clear successor to the prime minister role, the nation would go into a political crisis which would try to be solved with multiple new government reforms but with little success Abbe dragomir was forced out of retirement. This would lead to that the parliament of Astrya Voted ang gave the Vassilias absolute power over the nation and in turn would turn Astrya into the absolute monarchy it is today.

Only a few days after the transition to Absolute Monarchy tragedy would strike when Catia Felinia Meowski Dragomir the Vasslias that ruled at the time would die. This combined with the mysterious disappearance of the heir to the throne Joline Dragomir forced the third in line Abbe Dragomir to take the crown and once again gets launched into the center of Astryan politics.

Formation of the Nuvenos Union
On the 14th of October 2022 Abbe Dragomir would come together with his nephew Grand Prince Dudley Dragomir of Vintas and unite their two realms under the Nuvenos Union in hopes to preserve and grow the Nuvenos religion and Azadian culture. Which of Dudley would become the first reigning Princeps of the Union.

Name change
Astrya would eventualy change it name to Azal to symbolize its Aristii and Azadian influence. With this Azal would readopt Azadon (the Azadian language). and therefor change the Monarchs title from Vassilias of Astrya to Viskos of Azal.

Culture and Religion
Azal follows the Nuvenos faith which originally stems from old Azad.

The culture of Azal is the Azalian culture which is a mix between the old Azadian culture and the Astryan-Aristii culture which was adopted under Azals time as a Aristii province. The citizens of Azal are most commonly refereed to as Azalians, Azalans, Greater Azadians or simply as true Azadians.

Government
The Viskos: is the Monarch and supreme authority of Azal, and is the protector of the Azal-Azadian holy land.

Grand Patriarch serves as the head of the Patriarchs and the Viskos second in command tasked with helping to run the nation. The Grand Patriarch is also tasked with overseeing the other patriarchs' work. The grand Patriarch is one of the normal five Patriarchs who has gotten  chosen by the Viskos to fill the role of grand patriarch.

The Supreme Judge is the main judge of Azal,who rules over its legal system, and also has the power to elect and fire judges and lawyers.

The Patriarchs, there are five patriarchs in Azal and they are elected by the Viskos to manage Azals resources, infrastructure, protection, religion and economy, each one of these five activities are managed by houses, each one of the five houses is managed by a patriarch who is elected by the Viskos, the Viskos may also open a votes to hear the option of the patriarchs on a certain topics.

The council of Azal governs the nation and consists of all above mentioned government positions.

The Tronik Guard is the personal Royal guard of the Azal and the elite guard of Azal.

Viskosari: is the official title given to the heir to the throne of Azal.