Union of Theros

The Enõrí óu Therós (meaning "Union of Therós") is the successor to the first Union of Therós, which fell after being integrated into the Geltisch Handelsrijck by 2nd Archigós ("Emperor") Trevor Nõvynél during a dire situation between Therós and The Solideti. The second Union, the Enõrí óu Therós was founded during the decline of the Geltisch Handelsrijck, upon the signing of the Treaty of Astrelor in the Nõvynél Palace. The provinces of Therós include Astrelor, Fosfourá, Ignis, and Thessalonia.

= The Enõrí óu Therós =

The First Union
The first Union of Therós was formed after the last surviving Astrespí people traveled to the Island of Therós in search of the promised lands they had seen in a vision given to them by the gods via stardust. The people, Trevor, Luciean, Noodles, and Kishi met on the island, sharing drinks and stories of their new settlements, and agreed to form a union between them all, the Union of Therós.

The first union included the major provinces of Astrelor, Fosfourá, Ignis, and Tochiohana. (later succeeded by Thessalonia after the departure of Kishi) While the provinces stood united, an unstable government lead to disaster when the Solideti took over the abandoned town of Tochiohana, and met conflict with the Therian people. When the Solideti struck down on the first Nomárchós (meaning "Chancellor") Trevor Nõvynél after countless attempts at diplomacy with a language barrier, Therós declared the Solideti a national enemy, eventually driving them out upon the arrival of the stardust plague.

After the first departure of the Solideti, the union found stunted progress as the government failed and citizens lost hope in the union's future. Then, disaster struck when the Solideti returned building a settlement of their own in the Western coast of the island. This lead the Province of Ignis to secede from Therós, and form an alliance with the Solideti to ensure their safety.

In a panic, newly elected Archigós Trevor Nõvynél merged Therós into Geltrijck, ending the first Union of Therós.

The Second Union
During the decline of the Geltisch Handelsrijck and the successful defense of the city of Thessalonia, the remaining Therian leaders met in the city of Astrelor daily discussing plans, and eventually leading them to agree that the Union of Therós was dying out under Geltrijck. Through days of discussion and argument they finally came to an agreement that the Union of Therós needed to reform, with a more stable leadership, a stronger military, and more infrastructure.

On the "Day of the Star", the leaders met in the city of Astrelor to sign the Treaty of Astrelor, effectively granting Therós independence from the Geltisch Handelsrijck, and reintegrating Ignis into the Union. The first Archigós of the second union, Trevor Nõvynél appointed Fenr'r of Ignis the Nomárchós of the second union, also referred to in Astrespí as the Enõrí óu Therós.

The second union lives on to this day under the rule of Archigós Trevor, and through the unity of the provinces of Astrelor, Fosfoura, Ignis, and Thessalonia.

Leaders
The first leader of the first Union of Therós was Archigós Luciean of Fosfoura, appointed Archigós during the first Imperial Election after a close vote against Kishi of Tochiohana, and Trevor of Astrelor. This made Fosfourá the first capital of Therós. He then appointed Trevor Nõvynél the first Nomárchós (or second in command) of Therós.

Next came second Archigós Trevor Nõvynél of Astrelor, appointed Archigós during the second Imperial Elections winning a vast majority of votes against his rivals. This made Astrelor the second capital of Therós. Trevor appointed Todd of Astrelor, the second Nomárchós of Therós. After the formation of the second Union of Therós, Trevor Nõvynél was appointed Archigós again where he reigns to this day with Nomárchós Fenr'r in his second of command.

Faith & Culture
The faith of Therós is called the Astrespí, (literally meaning "star faith") and the people are known as either Therian, or Astrespí. The Astrespí are people from the formerly united Eastern continent, which later fled after the impact of the asteroid leaving the continent shattered into a series of Islands. Stardust was left from the asteroid covering the lands of Therós.

The "Pimu Oftríós" (Old Empire)
The Pimu Ofríós, or "old empire" was the continent spanning nation that once lived on the formerly united Eastern continent. In the earliest of times, a group of early nobles known as the Pimu Egenís (translating to "Old Nobles") assembled in a lost building known to us today as, “Té Thílemós” (translating to "The Chamber"). Many of these titles are still used today in modern culture to represent the government positions of the second Enõrí óu Therós. The Pimu Egenís agreed that their people and faith needed more coordination and needed order, thus they created a government. The government of the “Pimu Ofríós” (translating to the "Old Empire"). The Old Empire was the home of the Astrespí, and is believed to be territorially larger than current day Therós, encompassing the majority of the United Eastern Continent.

Astrespí Language
The language of the Astrespí people, often referred to as "Therian", or "Astrespí Tongue" is the oldest language known to the Therian people, and only higher nobility knows how to speak it fluently, as it is still being recovered to this day. As time goes on though, it has become more commonly spoken throughout Therós. All titles are based out of the Astrespí language.

Provinces of Therós
The Enõrí óu Therós is made up of currently four provinces, each having a main goal and style. The current provinces include Astrelor, Fosfoura, Ignis, and Thessalonia.

Astrelor
Astrelor is the capital of Theros, and is the industrial and social hub of the union. In Astrelor lies the Nõvynél Palace, which is the most expensive and largest structure in the Union. The province of Astrelor works as one giant mega-city, under the name Astrelor. Astrelor is also the vassal of the god, Vysíós. Vysíós, being the god of nobility, literature, and dignity, is what inspires the culture of Astrelor. Mostly structures in Astrelor are made of marble and quartz. Astrelor is lead by Archigós Trevor Nõvynél.

Fosfourá
Fosfoura is the military stronghold of the union of Therós, following a much darker theme than the rest. To enter the city you must go under a giant wall which guards the city and its people forevermore. The province of Fosfourá includes the cities of Fosfourá itself, and city village of Palymer. Fosfourá is the vassal of Alírós. Alírós defends and city evermore, and decides the Fosfourán people's fate on Judgement Day. Fosfourá is lead by former Archigós of the first union, Luciean.

Ignis
Ignis is the industrial heart of the union of Therós, and takes on a victorian and rustic theme using mostly wood and various stones. The city has a large port which imports and exports goods, and the province hold a giant swamp, which deep inside lies Photía Plaza, soon to be expanded. Ignis is the vassal of the god, Ashov. Ashov being the god of flames and advancement explains the Ignisian industry and agricultural strengths. Ignis is lead by Nomárchós Fenr'r.

Thessalonia
Thessalonia, the eye of Therós is home to the god, Medíte. The large coastal city of Thessalonia is the main trading hub for Therós, and is known for large hillside temples and a strong connection to the sea. Within Thessalonia also lies the city of Tochiohana, which is infected by a deep stardust plague, also known as a Stardust Blight. The capital of Thessalonia itself, the city of Thessalonia is the site of the successful defensive battle against Solideti invaders during the Geltisch reign over the Island of Therós. Thessalonia is lead by Noah Marius Agrippa.

First Imperial Elections
(First Union) The first Imperial Elections of Therós were won by former Archigós Luciean of Fosfourá. All the members of the Grand Assembly gathered in the town hall of Astrelor where votes were counted and recounted multiple times. Eventually Luciean was declared the winner, and everyone celebrated in the city of Astrelor and later in the city, and then capital of Therós, Fosfourá.

Treaty of Tochiohana Signing
(First Union) The treaty of Tochiohana was a one time trade agreement between the first Union of Therós, and the Geltisch Handelsrijck. Most goods traded were various rocks and woods. The treaty was signed in the city of Tochiohana by former Grand Assembly member, Kishi. Some debate wether this was a real treaty, but today it gains its treaty status as to acting as a segway for further trade agreements between Therós and the Gelts.

Second Imperial Elections
(First Union) The second Imperial Elections of Therós were won by Archigós Trevor Nõvynél. Almost all Grand Assembly members gathered again in Astrelor, where they voted, and then partied upon the victory of Trevor Nõvynél. Later the event was raided by at the time national enemies, the Solideti.

The Day of the Star
(Second Union) The day of the star was the day were leaders of the provinces of Therós gathered in the Nõvynél Palace of Astrelor, to sign The Treaty of Astrelor which reformed and regranted the Union of Therós and its sovereignty. The signing of the treaty was later met with large celebrations and large alcohol consumption, along with the appointment of Fenr'r to the position of Nomárchós of the Enõrí óu Therós.

Government
The Enõrí óu Therós is a Monarchy leaving the Archigós (Emperor) at ultimate authority throughout the nation. While the Archigós has final rulings on all major decisions there are other governing bodies throughout the empire to ensure efficiency and stability. Most titles are named after historical titles from the Pimu Oftríós (Old Empire).

The nation is lead by the Archigós, which chooses a second in command. The second in command of Therós is the Nomárchós. The Nomáchós should be treated with the same authority and dominance as the Archigós, unless overruled by the Archigós in which the Archigós would have the final say. Under the Archigós and Nomárchós lies Té Thílemós. (The Chamber). The Chamber is the governing council of the union under the Archigós, comprised of the leaders of each province in the union.

Next lie the Várai. Várai are lords (town leaders) who own cities and villages across Therós. Every Várai is considered an Egení (meaning "noble"). Nobles are part of a governing body called the Noble Council, which can suggest ideas and new laws to be voted on by the council and approved by the Archigós, Nomárchós, or through a Chamber vote. Finally, lie regular citizens which can be promoted to any of the above roles with loyalty, dedication, and hard work.