Arcturus

Arcturus is a small island nation in the south west of Rathnir. Nestled between the United Kingdoms of Sparwood, and the Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa. Established May 7th 2021 by Cedar, the island granted to him by the United Kingdoms of Sparwood.

Government
Arcturus is a constitutional monarchy governed by a council of three kings. Each king shares power and responsibility over the island, but must cooperate on foreign affairs. Each king serves until they die or abdicate, at which that king's eldest child or heir-apparent takes their place on the council. Ensuring there will always be three kings.

Events

 * The Old Kingdom
 * Southern Migration
 * The Granting of Arcturus
 * Joining the United Kingdoms

The Old Kingdom
The people of Arcturus originate from the land of Artemis. A kingdom once ruled by a single king, a man with many enemies in his time. During a diplomatic mission the king was murdered by the city of Archburg sending the kingdom into chaos and war as they began to invade. The three princes of the king escaped the carnage, the eldest taking the royal crown, the second a book and quill, and the youngest the royal sword. They would spend their years before adulthood in exile, preparing to reclaim their kingdom.

When the three brothers came to Archburg again the youngest would enter the city alone at night. He began to enact his revenge, burning the city and slaughtering its civilians just as Archburg had done decades ago. Once morning came the youngest felt great remorse for the suffering he caused, and the three brothers left Archburg (or what was left of it). Founding a new kingdom in the land of snow.

Southern Migration
The first settlers of Arcturus came from the new kingdom of Artemis in the far north. The kingdom suffered a climate shift covering the land in an eternal winter. After two years of enduring this winter, the three brother kings decided it was time to leave. Taking only the supplies they would need and their most loyal subjects they set off south towards warmer climate. Eventually they would arrive in Rathnir.

The Granting of Arcturus
The current territory of Arcturus was originally gained through the granting of the land to Cedar(one of the three kings), after the collapse of the Ferrymen. The land grant was agreed upon by the United Kingdoms of Sparwood and Viodoxa. A minor conflict arose when a lord of Sparwood from Appleharbor attempted to colonize the island, not knowing about the agreement. The lord, Waymanites, publicly issued an apology and willingly stepped down from his position.

Joining the United Kingdoms
On 5/30/2021 the Kingdom of Arcturus announced that it would be joining the United Kingdoms of Sparwood as a lorddom.

Island of Arcturus
The island of Arcturus is split into three natural regions. A desert in the north connected to the central savanna by an isthmus, and another desert to the south. A thin stretch of plains goes across the southwest through Woodsted.

Woodsted
A small port on the south west peninsula. Acts as a southern trading port and a way-station for travelers and merchants.

Feirefiz
A trading post and agricultural city in the central savanna. Contains Alcor Keep a fortress for the protection of the kingdoms most valuable materials.

Culture
The ancestor of the Arcturus people were a group of Nortfolk that traveled far into the north forming their own kingdom of Artemis. They held onto some of the core gods of the Nortfolk's pantheon, but over the years and conflicts the people slowly abandoned many of their religious practices. These conflicts also created a people that value peace and stability.

Religion
During Arcturus' earliest history they worshiped various pagan gods, but have since lost many of these practices. The majority of Arcturus lacking any religious belief once they began migrating southward.

The Holy Six
Arcturus would be introduce to the Church of the Six Divines when a missionary named Mana_guardian arrived on the island. He began converting citizens of Arcturus with Saturday services and the construction of a temple for worship.