Bardonia

Bardonia, officialy the Bardonian Empire, is a nation on Rathnir. It was founded on 18 October 2020, but was not announced as a nation until 24 October 2020 as the Republic of Bardonia. The Bardonians came from the North, guided by the prophets with the promise of a land of dandelions. Finally reaching a coastal plain, the initial founders came across a field of dandelions – as far as the eye could see. Here, the first town was founded and it was name Bardonia. The nation is named after the pre-existing discord server of its founder members, The First Republic of Bardonia, which is called "Dank Bard".

Government and politics
After Mobius had calmed the chaos of the Second Empire, the last remaining Prophet of the 5 that originally brought Bardonia to Rathnir stepped up. The Prophet spoke to Mobius, showing Mobius visions of a Bardonia in a golden age, walking the path of prosperity. Mobius, striving for this future, did anything he needed to in order to make it happen, even stepping off the throne. The Prophet became the Emperor of Bardonia with promises to guide Bardonia into a golden age, an age of prosperity, an age comparible to The Second Republic. The first thing passed was government reforms, adding government jobs and spreading out the work load.

List of heads of government
Emperor:
 * Unic0rn B0i (The Prophet)

Grand Council:
 * Crezyman (Grand General)
 * Axyr (Grand Defender)
 * Mobius (Grand Lieutenant)
 * Andrew (Grand Minister)
 * Jacw (Grand Ambassador)
 * I_ce (Grand Criterion)
 * Rëalz (Grand Industrialist)
 * D_loaded (Grand Architect)
 * Ceibi (Grand Distributor)

Officials:
 * Crinky
 * Dongus
 * Ezexus
 * Hernicii
 * Jacob Owl
 * Shadowking0103
 * Sol
 * Thunder-Areska

Law
When stepping foot in Bardonia, it is expected for all to abide to the Bardonian law.

During the Third Republic, a national court would see to the trial of criminals as per the Bardonian Law. A judge would be appointed by the senate monthly to oversee all trials for that month.

During the First Empire, The Supreme Chancellor judged cases or hands picked a judge for the trial, if one is offered. The option of trial by combat is always viable, although The Supreme Chancellor decides the type of combat, the gear, the opponents(s), and the arena. If any character dies in a Bardonian trial by combat it counts as a character death.

During the Second Empire, a lawyer and fair trial was always offered although the Emperor was still the ultimate authority.

Provinces

 * Andorn Province
 * Ardat Province
 * Astoria Province
 * Auron's Peak
 * Avalon
 * Dandelion Province
 * Halge Province
 * Lennox

Provincial and district representation
Provinces and districts are different. Districts are plots of land close to towns that have representation. Whilst provinces are larger parts of land that are made out of different districts. Although provincial representatives have a higher ranking over district representatives they only have jurisdiction within their own province. This is same with district representatives and average citizens. Once a representative of a district or province you will gain immediate communication with the Grand council and Emperor. Provinces can also be merged with other provinces to create more centralized governing, while new provinces can also be formed when the power of the central government wants to expand it's power. An example can be the former province of Solanum, it formed when multiple citizens decided that the province of Bardonia was inactive so a new province was designed to take control of a large portion of the western parts to make the south more active. But after the Ferrymen war the province once again became inactive so the entire province went to New Dorasterrock.

Trillium Alliance
Bardonia was one of the 3 entities that had formed The Trillium Alliance and were described as "the muscle" of the alliance. The Trillium has since disbanded.

Culture
In Bardonia, you may see masses of dandelions gathered about in its towns, Bardonians often collect any dandelion they come across and plants them in their towns or near their roads. Dandelions are very important to Bardonia and are believed to represent something different to each Bardonian. Bardonians used to refer to themselves as a fishing nation pre-Golden War and made sure each city was stocked with stacks of fish. The Bardonian Empire changed this description and now describes themselves as "the greatest military nation in Rathnir".



Bardonians are known to be easy going to their allies. The cultural heritage of Bardonia is seen in their combat finesse, perfecting the art of combat to a repetitive motion and a flexible mind. The Bardonians often perform combat skirmishes amongst each other in preparations of bigger wars. Among their battle preparations is the Bardonian Defense which they used against Uldarash in The Great Golden War where they focus on keeping attackers out and held back by natural blockades, berry bushes, and campfires while they pick them off with bows or flank attackers from behind.

Most Bardonians are known to have a natural lust towards fighting and war, even the builders or farmers can be entranced by Bardonian war culture and leave their cities to participate in a war or raid.

The cultural effects of Bardonian contribution to the arts is far-reaching. Even in music, Bardonians have spearheaded the Rathnir music scene with the release of the debut music disc by B.W.A., "Straight Outta The Peak", which caused international attention due to its salacious lyrics.

The Chancellor introduced The Bardonian Cha Cha Slide during the First Empire, he sang the movements and the Bardonians followed. The Bardonian Cha Cha Slide represents Bardonia's trust in their leader and their coordination with each other, on the dance floor and on the battlefield.

Holidays
Bardonia has a list of Holidays and Festivals that they celebrate on multiple occasions:


 * Book and Quil Day: On the 3rd day of every month Bardonians are requested to write a book with a minimum of 10 pages. A single writable book is usually provided by government figures if requested. If a Bardonian is caught on this day without a book and quil in their inventory, they will be laughed at and called PvP brain by other Bardonians. Near the end of the day the Emperor will read through the books and pick their favorite, who will normally receive an award.
 * Beef Wellington Day: On the 14th day of every month the Bardonians can't consume anything except bread and steak, this includes alcohol and potions. They will play mind games with each other on this day including the cultural knee breaking game of 6D Chess Kneesweeper.
 * Dandelion Day: On the 26th day of every month Bardonians visit a Dandelion shrine or temple, then proceed to place 20 or more dandelions near said shrine. This is important as it's said on this day the dandelion's abilities to amplify are doubled. If this isn't done, it's said to bring bad luck to the Bardonian and their town or city.

Festivals

 * The Dandelion Festival: On a day selected by the Emperor, usually before a great war or during a great period of peace, a Dandelion Festival will be held. The Dandelion Festival usually starts with a feast, then somewhere in the middle is the Bardonian Drunken Fight Pit, and it ends off with the Bardonian Cha Cha Slide which is sang by the Emperor themselves.

Executions
Carpicious was the first person to be executed by Bardonia, she was executed for crimes against the Trillium and for leading the Coalition forces that fought the Trillium in The Great Rathnir War.

Ezexus the Prodigy was the first senator to be executed by Bardonia. The Third Republic Senate and President executed him for the actions of the Second Republic's attempt on World Conquest. He was executed on 20 January 2021 in New Dorasterrock.

Dex Og was executed for multiple mass murders and killing sprees, and was previously one of the most notorious terrorists on the server. He was executed on 16 January 2021, in New Dorasterrock as the final event of the Dandelion Festival.