Sri Nakarat

Sri Nakarat is a Southeast Asian (SEA) inspired nation, and might be one of the first SEA - or maybe the only - inspired nation to be formed in Akonanda.

Flag

 * Naga - represent spirituality, and in lore they act as the guardian spirits of Sri Nakarat.
 * Royal Palace - represents the Sri Nakarat monarchy and royalty.
 * Red In Palace - Represents bravery and that the nation and monarch are bound by blood
 * Dark Blue Background - Represents rivers and lakes that are a core feature of Sri Nakarat terrain.
 * White sides - Represents purity and faith.

Religion
Religion: Sri Nakarat practice ancestor/spirit worship, the ancestors/spirits will send Nagas - spirit serpents - to do their bidding on earth. The current religion is Maha Naga roughly translates to "Great Naga". Worship of these Nagas are done near bodies of water particularly rivers and lakes. Hence, Sri Nakarat '' s lore and culture will also revolve around rivers and lakes.

Culture
Rivers and lakes also play a role in Sri Nakarat's culture as they are a core feature in Sri Nakarat's geographical culture. For example, every harvest season or during annual floods, Nakarans will hold water festivals to commemorate the founding of Sri Nakarat and host important religious events. As previously mentioned, this is because of Maha Naga and traditional Nakaran beliefs that uphold the importance of rivers and lakes in daily life - rivers and lakes provide a source of transport, trade, and food for Nakarans.

Despite having a specific cultural orientation, Sri Nakarat also practices multiculturalism and is open to other cultures and religions within the nation.

Leadership
The main figurehead of Nakaran culture is the Chao Phraya, a title referring to Sri Nakarat's monarch. Aside being the absolute leader of the nation, the Chao Phraya also acts as the custodian of Nakaran culture and religion. The Chao Phraya is considered as the "Father of the Nation". Currently reside at Capital of Sri Nakarat Sri Sankasa

Chatusadom council
The monarch is assisted by the Chatusadom Council which roughly translates to "The Four Council" referring to the the four council members that serves the monarch as heads the administration. The current council positions are

Phraya Phollathep - Construction & Infrastructure

Phraya Sri Thammaraj - Diplomacy & Foreign Relations

Phraya Thammathibodi - Culture & Religion

Phraya Yommaraj - Military & Security

Note

 * Music is provided by @Zan#5599
 * Flag design by arasagi_maisa