Gyeoul

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Gyeoul, officially the Serene State of Gyeoul, is a country in Eldham and associated state in the Confederation of Garxijos. As of 1/18/22, it is also a member state of the Confederate States of Valesca. It is a unitary presidential republic with features of a direct democracy. The nation is located in the northeastern region of Valresh, and shares land borders with Helsia and Nueva Trinidad.

Pre-Independence
The people of the nation of Gyeoul started out as squatters in Ravenguard-occupied Helsia, in a faint stone fort. They were discovered by the country of Heliosos who, in turn for following their religion and making the name sun-based, would recognize Gyeoul as a country.

Despite this, however, the Gyeouleans were promptly kicked out of their land regardless due to their settlement being only 10 chunks away from the COG's capitol. After this, they moved as refugees into the Heliosan city of Solador, where they stayed until Helsia gained its independence. Seeing an opportunity to return to their former land, the Gyeoulean people established relations with the new Helsian king, Upmost, and negotiated to buy some land near their old fort.

Again though, they were too close to the COG`s capitol, so they were once again forced out. In a controversial move, Upmost gave the Gyeouleans land in Ravenguard that he had no legal right to give away. The Gyeoulean people promptly settled into the new Helsian lands they were given and claimed the island they are still living on today as their own. Eventually, the COG found them and gave them an ultimatum; "either join the COG or we will be forced to declare war."

Not wanting to be driven from their lands once more, especially after just finding a place to call their own, the Gyeoulean people saw no other choice and accepted the ultimatum, becoming a constituent part of Helsia. After two days of tense negotiation, however, they were eventually allowed to form their own independent state within the COG.

Flag
The national flag of Gyeoul consists of a horizontal triband of teal, slate grey (double height), and teal. In the center of the flag is a slate grey disc charged with a white lotus flower and white laurel leaves.

The teal color of the national flag is used to represent peace, strength, and honor.

The slate grey color of the national flag is used to represent the material wealth of Gyeoul, especially the stone fields prominent within the nation.

The laurels represent triumph, and the lotus flower is used to represent self-regeneration and purity. Its characteristics are a perfect analogy for the Gyeoulean nation; even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower.