Theios-Essukdal

Theios-Essukdal is situated in the centermost-area of Rathnir on the continent of Alteniquia with a significant coastline on the Sea of Pearls with its capital at Urnu-Arrak. The name "Theios-Essukdal" means "The Deserts of Theios".

History
Theios-Essukdal is the oldest cultural entity of Rathnir, being the re-unified state of Yimmu-Audal which originated in Jagdas, and the Duchy of Theiónikos, which originated from the former Western Territories of the Rathnirian Yimmu-Audal-Ardatia. Following the Great Rathnir War, Yimmu-Audal entered a political crisis while under occupation by the Soleannan Empire. After the dissolution of the Trillium Alliance, the Soleannan Empire collapsed and with the help of Last Emperor GrayIsYes and Chief Diplomat OJOJ, the nation regained independence. Simultaneously, the former western territories of the besieged empire gained independence from the Soleannan Empire when Duke LethalMuffin proclaimed the Duchy of Theiónikos. After gaining independence, Theiónikos experienced rapid population growth while the once-again independent Yimmu-Audal was viewed as a declining, although ancient state. Upon their return, Yimmu-Audal's original founder, StoryStudio, and the former Emperor, Harbardr, proclaimed a 'Renaissance', seeking to reestablish Yimmu-Audal as a major nation of Rathnir.

Following that declaration, Yimmu-Audal reorganized, reformed, and reestablished relations with its former territory, Theiónikos. The reforms resulted in renewed population growth and the rebuilding of infrastructure which was destroyed during the war. This resulted in a plan for reunification, spearheaded by StoryStudio.

On February 28th, 2021, a reunification summit was called in the National Meeting Hall in Urnu-Arrak, where Blue_Marble, CrazyChaosCaleb, dex_og of the Azurian Syndicate, Emperor GrayIsYes, Harbardr, LethalMuffin, MisticCrafter, Chief Diplomat OJOJ, StoryStudio, SuperBannana, Takiruko01, and ViewedMarquis came together to formalize the cultural and government order of a reunified nation, settling on the name Theios-Essukdal.

Political Geography
Theios-Essukdal consists of the counties of Urnu-Arrak, Gebel, Auraion, Theiotokos, Ayesinco, Pyriad, Eldal-Adadi, Siroba, Anoshfey, and the Free County of Coltmaere.

Except for the Free County of Coltmaere, these counties are a part of either the Duchy of Thieonikos or the Duchy of Yimmu-Audal. The Duke of Thieonikos is LethalMuffin. The Duke of Yimmu-Audal is Harbardr.

Government
Theios-Essukdal is a diarchy governed by two leaders of equal status who split the responsibilities of administration and diplomacy.

The head administrative position is the Lugal. Originally established upon the foundation of Jagdasian Shyr-Arrak, the word Lugal means "King" and is the highest feudal title in Theios-Essukdal.

The head diplomatic position is the Chief Diplomat. originally established after the announcement of Jagdasian Yimmu-Audal. CrazyChaosCaleb was the first Chief Diplomat and responsible for the initial Yimmu-Audalad growth of Yimmu-Audal in the Jagdasian period.

Theios-Essukdal continues the diarchic tradition of its predecessors. Upon the end of their terms, the current rulers appoint their successors. This tradion has originated in Jagdas and has been considered a key aspect of a stable government ever since.

Other governmental roles include the Head of Recruitment, also called Domestikos, which holds all administrative powers over distribution of new players for the benefit of national infrastructure, and the Supreme Commander that leads the Essukdalad military.

Beyond this, Theios-Essukdal inherited the feudal system of Theiónikos which now includes the roles of Lugal, Duke, Count, Viscount, and Baron.

The Lugal title bears responsibly for the entire nation, akin to the title of King. Dukes are responsible for the Duchies of Theionikos and Yimmu-Audal. Counts are responsible for the counties within them and Viscounts lead certain cities. Barons consist of nobility who own private lands.