Ranaeheim

Ranaeheim, officially the Republic of Ranaeheim or the Ranaeheimian Republic, is a country situated in Central Eldham, off the coasts of Irulan and Valreach. It resides on an Artificial Island chain known as the Ranae Isles. Located in the near center of the Sea of Jura, Ranaeheim is one of the only frog nations on Stoneworks SMP.

Early Pepestan
While exploring the world of Eldham, the people of Whystein, now the people of Pepestan, discovered an unclaimed Isle off the coast of Ravenguard, this isle would be referred as Old Pepegrad. This is where the nation of Pepestan would be founded.

Threats from Ravenguard
After discovering the existence of Pepestan, the leader of Ravenguard, Paul, sent an ultimatum to the leader of Pepestan, Wussywus_, demanding, if they didn't leave the isle within 24 hours, they would be reported to staff for squatting. And so, the members of Pepestan, quickly packed their bags, and they left for Stoneguard.

The Isle of Pepegrad discovered
After reaching stoneport, the citizens of Pepestan would stay for a long time, till, the leader of stoneguard, mrgaming, had said that an Island off the shores of Valreach was discovered, and that they could go settle on it. Shortly after, the Pepestanis left stoneport for the new Island, there, they would establish the city of Pepegrad.

Pepestan settles on the Isle of New Pepegrad
After reaching the new isle, the Pepestanis quickly began settling, creating houses and farms, they would also artificially expand the Isle, making it bigger. During this time, Pepestan would start gaining its own allies, and soon, an golden age would occur.

First Golden Age
While Pepestan was still a young nation. The Nation of Borange would begin importing materials and food to Pepestan, this would eventually help Pepestan feed its population, during this golden age, 200k+ in cash was raised via donations, and the land claim ended up reaching 20+ people, and the nation's activity and economy were booming. People with experience in politics, brewing, etc. From around the world joined the new nation. However, that would all change soon.

Tensions with Stoneguard
While Pepestan was booming in population and money, Tensions with Stoneguard were becoming high, this was due to the stoneguardian high command claiming that Pepestan were squatters, war was close to happening but then the leader of Osriguard (merger between Orsia and Stoneguard.) began negotiating with Pepestan for Peace.

Pepestani Recognition and Independence
On August 24th, 2023, Pepestan would finally become recognized as a nation by Orisguard, meaning, Pepestan would be free, and Independent. But however, soon, an event known as The Great Catastrophe would occur, which would change Pepestan forever.

The Great Catastrophe
Turns out in the Stoneworks rules, you weren't allowed to name your nation after real-life media memes. So, after noticing Pepestan, the stoneworks staff took down Pepestans old Wikipedia page, Pepegrad in-game town claim, and Pepestan nation claim. However, Pepestan would soon return under a new name, the new name for Pepestan would be Zabilustan. Suggested by player Soulla

The first expansion
Shortly after the Great Catastrophe, Pepestan, now Zabilustan would begin its first expansion, it first took over the nearby Island of Pepower, and then It took over the Isle of New Romi, 2 new villages were established, TTSWAG1234 would be the Mayor of New Romi, and Ghuanio Yilvanor, King of Zospua, would become the mayor of Pepower,

The Grand Caliphate of Listov integrates into Zabilustan
Shortly after the First Expansion. The Grand Caliphate of Listov, a nation up north, off the shores of The Crownlands of Ashai, had decided to join Zabilustan, and so, after the Treaty of Pepograd was signed, Barontown, the capital of Listov, was integrated as a city within Zabilustan.

The Worst Election Ever!
On August 26th. The Elections for President would begin, and there would be 3 candidates. Ghuanio, The Chancellor of Zabilustan, Wussywus, the President of Zabilustan, and Robert20g, the Former Vice Chancellor of Zabilustan, Robert20gs party wasn't that Important because no one voted for his party, but however, Ghuanio and Wussywus were in a hard battle for the Presidential Office, at the end of the day, the elections would be canceled, this is because Ghuanio would enter multiple scandals, and because of the massive unrest, and because of these scandals, many of Ghuanios supporters left his side. The Elections would also be canceled because there wasn't a constitution yet for Zabilustan.

The Zabilustani Civil War
On August 26th, 2023. After every citizen turned on Ghuanio and his party for manipulation, entering into scandals, lying, and killing innocent civilians, he and his party declared that the city of New Romi would secede from Zabilustan to form the Free Republic of New Romi, shortly after, Player QT6696 was appointed Chancellor. And player TaserPhilip would be appointed Vice Chancellor, meaning, QT6696, would officially become the 3rd ever-appointed chancellor of Zabilustan.

End of the Zabilustani civil war, New Romi rejoins Zabilustan.
After an agreement with the leaders of the New Romi Republic, it was decided that the Republic of New Romi would rejoin Zabilustan due to its leaders not having any experience in leading an nation, Ghuanio would be exiled to Stoneguard, permanently from Zabilustan, due to his crimes against the nation.

1st Florentina attack on Pepograd
After realizing every citizen and leader in the Stoneguardian Province of Florentinia hates Wussywus_, Ghuanio and the leaders of Florentinia traveled to Pepograd with an army of 10+ men, they attacked and besieged the city for 10 minutes, during these 10 minutes, Ghuanio would be declared the president of Zabilustan, but however soon, an miniature Zabilustani Battalion, comprised of 2 mercenary pvpers would arrive in Pepograd, slaughtering every single Florentinian soldier. Florentina would suffer a devastating defeat, while for Zabilustan, this was an huge victory.

The Grand Opening of the Parliament Building, And the Beer Crisis of Zabilustan
On August 27th, while everyone was online, the Parliament building of Pepograd finished by Stepanek, and so, a party was held, Drinks and Food were provided by the nation, but, After the President finished the speech about the Parliament building, everyone, including the President, took a lot of beer, and they all began drinking it, this caused a nation wide beer crisis, but however thanks to some Razuni and Vulpinian brewers, the crisis was aborted quickly. And the Nation continued producing Beer.

2nd Florentina attack on Pepograd
On August 27th, Ghuanio, flreyboy, and a person in full netherite-enchanted armor once again arrived at Pepograd. After arriving, the trio began killing innocent civilians, but, however, just in time, Pvpers from Borange, BestofBulgaria and Redfoo, and goonfang pvper mrgoodserbian would arrive, wiping out the entire trio in just a few minutes. During this time, 13 active Zabilustanian citizens would log on to defend the nation, most of them being in Diamond armor, in total, after the end of the terrorist attack, there were nearly 15+ people online in the claim, but however, later on, 5 people left after realizing the Florentinian threat was gone, and a picture was taken in front of the Parliament building of Pepograd. And shortly after, everything returned to normal.

Wussywus_ gets banned for Xray
After being caught xray, staff banned and cleared Wussywus_, a new leader would be elected, and that would be breadicudmaximus, President Bread's term would be short, but however, he would do many things. Such as writing down the 2nd constitution of Zabilustan, reforming the nation, and he would also change up the nation's Architecture.

Listov secedes from Zabilustan
On 26th August of 2023, The town nation of The Grand Caliphate of Listov would join Zabilustan Temporarily after the treaty of Pepograd was signed for 6+ weeks, but however, the citizens of Listov did not like the way of Zabilustan rule, and after approval from the old president, Wussywus_, the province of Listov would officially secede. Becoming independent once again.

Zabilustan rebrands into Ranaeheim.
Seeing how inactive the nation had become, Wussywus, (Now, TheKakastan), Taserphilip, the former Chancellor, and many more people would come together to recreate Zabilustan on September 27th. Zabilustan, now Ranaeheim would receive many changes, during this time, Pepograd would officially be renamed to Danubinograd. The nation would be rebranded and reformed fully.

Government Structure
The Government of the Republic of Ranaeheim is a Liberal Democratic Republic. All citizens were given the right to vote in referendums, and elections, with the result immediately entering effect. In terms of leadership, the high government would be divided into, the President, the Chancellor and the Vice Chancellor, the rest of the government would include The Gutluaigh, The Cabinet, The Governors and Mayors, and the Supreme Court, the President would be the representative of the nation. More details can be found in the Ranaeheimian Consitution:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bo2VSoe9bOjCqLbTdfFO0WXrmzp5Asb38iogrjFNaGE/edit?usp=sharing

Climate
The Republic of Ranaeheim is in an quite hot/cold climate, being nearly in the middle of the sea, but however, as you go more north it gets even more hotter, and as you go even more south, it gets colder. This is because, the northmost Island of Zabilustan is very close to a desert and a Jungle. and the southmost Island of Ranaeheim, New Romi, is very close to the nation of Irulan, and that part of Irulan, which is close to New Romi, is very cold and mainly snowy and mountainous.

Terrain
The Terrain of Ranaeheim is mainly grasslands, this is because, The Republic of Ranaeheim is made out of 3 small artificial Islands and 1 big one. These Islands are commonly refereed to as the Pepe Isles, due to nearly all of them being built by Ranaeheim.

National Flag
Green - Green represents the grass, the land, and the color of Frogs.

Black Frog - The Black Frog represents Ranaeheim, and the religion of frogism.

White - White represents the purity and innocence of Ranaeheim.

Blue - Blue represents the vigilance, perseverance, and justice of Ranaeheim.