Aquatos

Aquatos, officially called the Technocracy of Aquatos, Mercantile Republic of Aquatos, and finally Mercantile Kingdoms of Aquatos, was a nation located in the Southwest Drakaesland in Eldham.

History
In the late stages of the Regnum Drakaes and during its decline and collapse, the first of a series of nomadic tribal groups began to settle on the Island of Urakiend, becoming the first of the Sea Peoples of the Island of Urakiend, or as they were called during the time of the late period of the Mercantile Kingdom of Aquatos, the Aquatosi people.

Throughout the nations history, it went through several periods of prosperity, political upheaval and strife before its eventual collapse during the December Schism. These distinct periods of time are separated into different political and ruling periods of Aquatos, the Technocracy of Aquatos, First Mercantile Kingdoms of Aquatos, Mercantile Republic of Aquatos, and the Second Mercantile Kingdoms of Aquatos.

The dissolvement
Two weeks before Christmas of 2021, toxicity began to build up. High ranking officials began breaking or outright disregarding rules in order to gain more power, which would worsen the situation before it lead to the event that would rip apart the nation.

On the 20th of December, Kash Ven Rosthorn, one of the Old Council members and mayor of Velenu attempted to declare his independence and negotiate terms with the other leaders of Aquatos. Fropik found this fine however GOJayson saw it as an insult to him and the work he'd done for Kash, Kash withdrew to formulate a new plan, and approached again with Skjoldrbrodir acting as a third party, however he was also refused. Both leaders claimed that Velenu was still their territory and would not accept Skjoldbrodir as a third party, due to their sympathies and connections to Kash.

On the morning of the 21st of December, Kash was kicked from his position in the nation. This sparked him to form The Mercantile Republic of Velenu and further discussions between Kash and Aquatos deteriorated. This would lead to Kash leaking highly sensitive information regarding plans to invade Falsorian Kingdom to the Nation Committee of the League of Vircon in order to refute the claims that Aquatos was in the right to refute him from leaving. By the night of the 21st, two leaders of Aquatos, Fropik and ExtremeJedi had plans to declare war upon Kash and Velenu, speaking of it to members of Aquatos, however they were overheard by spies. Leading to Kash to starve Aquatos of allies and Jayson to lock himself away for the night to rest.

On the morning of the 21st of December, Kash Ven Rosthorn was kicked from his position without his knowledge as he was barred from entering Pokitaru. This sparked what would then become The Mercantile Republic of Velenu as Kash declared his independence, stating:" 'If Velenu will have no representation in this nation, then it will not be part of this nation any longer.'"Following this action, Kash approached the Nation Committee of the League of Vircon, presenting evidence and plans of the Aquatosi leader Fropik, in collaboration with the Aquatosi government, regarding their plans to invade the Falsorian Kingdom. In front of the entire Committee, Kash presented the dangers that Aquatos posed to the entire region and the League in attempt to get the nations to side with Velenu on the situation while GOjayson and Fropik attempted to convince them otherwise. This conversation lead to a Jayson walking out of the hall in disgrace, but the League becoming neutral within the conflict.

Later that evening, Kash discussed with Jayson over the issue at hand, Jayson confessing he was tired, wishing a swift end. Kash confided with him, offering a peaceful resolution before they bid farewell for the evening. However through the night several spies informed Kash of the plans of two members of the Aquatos Leadership, Fropik and Extremejedi who wished to start a war, despite Jayson's wishes. This lead to an escalation of the conflict that would stretch to the next day.

By the morning of the 22nd, Aquatos, specifically ExtremeJedi had procured allies to the north, but before they could make moves, Kash confronted GOJayson and made two demands: Seeing the odds stacked against him and Aquatos, GOJayson relented.
 * Remove Fropik and ExtremeJedi from power
 * Allow Kash to view Aquatosi documents and transcriptions in order to finish his investigation into Fropik for the League of Vircon and Falsoria.

December 22nd marked the dissolvement of Mercantile Kingdom of Aquatos, and with it all territories became independent. Pokitaru becoming the Free City of Pokitaru, as well as Innsmouth and New Crystalis gaining proper independence. Eventually both Velenu and Pokitaru would merge, with The Mercantile Republic of Velenu, Innsmouth and New Crystalis becoming the two successor states of former Aquatos.<!--

Aquatosi Culture
Aquatosi people are descendants of those who settled on lands around The Sea of Aquatos, to fulfill The Orkonos (prophecy) sent by the gods. The Gods had chosen them, those who hadn't fallen at the feat of temptation, who'd kept their values as set by the Gods.

The Orkonos saved them, from doom, where sinners had been left to die. The Orkonos lead them, to fertile lands that feed them and waters that brought new life, new opportunity to Aquatosi people, they became masters of the sea.

To repay the gods, Aquatosi people strove to protect the divine values. They armed themselves, assembled armies of valiant soldiers. Gods rained thru them.

It is ancient Aquatosi tradition that the most brave warriors who give their lives for Aquatos are sent to the home of the divine, Oraphis, to rest and prepare, for their descent back to Earth, when they will again, leave their lives in defense of what's right for men, and dear to the Gods, one last time.

Aquatos was at peace for a long time, but, not all sinners died in the apocalypse, they had returned to bring chaos to the world, in numbers unforeseen. Aquatosi forces, reinforced by Knights of Oraphis, had fought back, and however strong their ambition was, they fell. World had gone back to chaos.

With Oraphis, all of Aquatos fell, collapsed into factions before being invaded by barbarians from the old world.

As Oraphis fell, wind stopped blowing and the ground begun to shake without stopping since.

We, the people of Aquatos will bring balance back to the world, back to the gods.

We do not make peace, we win.

We do not conquer, we liberate.

We do not avenge, we mourn.

We do not disappear, we are resurrected.

Aquatos is their biggest nightmare, and our greatest pride.

- Only discovered literature from the age of Oraphis, speach written by Osvoy.

So we strive, we fight, we win, win in the name of Gods, fight for glory to Aquatos, strive for peace.

Once more shall the Sea of Aquatos be calm, once more shall the winds lead us to victory, once more shall the Gods' will be fulfilled.

Age of Oraphis
Oraphis, centre of ancient Aquatosi culture, centre of commerce and science of old Eldham. Oraphian library housed over 10 000 unique pieces of ancient literature, books and documents brought from all parts of the world. Oraphis has recently been found, and efforts are being made to put it back under Aquatos and rebuild it. Oraphis consisted of 4 parts:


 * Forum - Centre of Administration, Science and Community.


 * Tergis - Centre of Commerce


 * Hramos - Religious centre


 * Midrum - Military centre

These parts were divided by Domros (residential blocks).

Oraphis was built mostly out of shining white marble, almost blinding to eyes of newcomers.

Architects of Oraphis made use of aquaducts and viaducts, both for function, to keep Aquatosi people close to water, and beauty.

Modern Aquatos
Modern Aquatos was formed by descendents of once great Aquatosi families, with a mission to reunite all Aquatosi people into one nation.

It is built upon principles and values of ancient Aquatos.

Founding and early expansion
Modern Aquatosi state formed on land we now call Pokitaru, then owned by Regnum Drakaes, and later by the city of Kei. Not long after, on 20th of July, Pokitaru peacefully bought its independence for $7.5k and declared The Technocracy of Aquatos on 27th of July 2021.

The Advisory Council of Aquatos and the leader of Kei, came to an agreement to unite into one nation, thus signing a document on 6th of August, turning Kei into an aquati of Aquatos.

The Taerni-Aquatosi solution
The Taerni-Aquatosi solution was a diplomatic victory of Aquatos.

People of Taernsbia have violated Aquatos' territorial integrity and sovereignty by illegaly mining in our lands, resulting in massive damage to the Aquatos' mineral reserves.

The "misunderstanding" was resolved by:


 * Monetary compensation of $101k




 * Land transfer (as visible on the image on the right)


 * Punishment to the perpetrators

This agreement was signed on the 15th of August 2021.

Change in course
The advisory council of Aquatos felt that the growth of our nation was very meagre. The technocratic government Aquatos had felt void of opportunistic goals for their nation. therefore they had decided with the support of their people to change it! Their Technocratic ideals are changed out with Thalassocratic ideals. (see table 1 of the constitution) This also means they stop being a technocracy. Becomming a Thalassocracy instead.

This change in course took place on 30th of October.

The dissolvement
Two weeks before Christmas of 2021, toxicity began to build up. High ranking officials began breaking or outright disregarding rules in order to gain more power, which would worsen the situation before it lead to the event that would rip apart the nation.

On the 20th of December, Kash Ven Rosthorn, one of the Old Council members and mayor of Velenu attempted to declare his independence and negotiate terms with the other leaders of Aquatos. Fropik found this fine however GOJayson saw it as an insult to him and the work he'd done for Kash, Kash withdrew to formulate a new plan, and approached again with Skjoldrbrodir acting as a third party, however he was also refused. Both leaders claimed that Velenu was still their territory and would not accept Skjoldbrodir as a third party, due to their sympathies and connections to Kash.

On the morning of the 21st of December, Kash was kicked from his position in the nation. This sparked him to form The Mercantile Republic of Velenu and further discussions between Kash and Aquatos deteriorated. This would lead to Kash leaking highly sensitive information regarding plans to invade the northern kingdom of Falsoria to the Nation Committee of the League of Vircon in order to refute the claims that Aquatos was in the right to refute him from leaving. By the night of the 21st, two leaders of Aquatos, Fropik and ExtremeJedi had plans to declare war upon Kash and Velenu, speaking of it to members of Aquatos, however they were overheard by spies. Leading to Kash to starve Aquatos of allies and Jayson to lock himself away for the night to rest.

By the morning of the 22nd, Aquatos, specifically ExtremeJedi had procurred allies, but before he could awake Kash confronted GOJayson and made two demands:


 * Remove Fropik and ExtremeJedi from power
 * Allow Kash to view Aquatosi documents and transcriptions in order to finish his investigation into Fropik for the League of Vircon and Falsoria.

Seeing the odds stacked against him and Aquatos, GOJayson accepted.

December 22nd marked the dissolvement of Aquatos, and with it all territories became independent. Pokitaru becoming the Free City of Pokitaru. Eventually both Velenu and Pokitaru would merge, with The Mercantile Republic of Velenu and New Crystalis becoming the two successor states of former Aquatos.

Settlements of Aquatos

 * Pokitaru - The cultural and administrative centre of Aquatos, a rapidly growing city, which is also the nations capital.


 * Velenu - The trade centre of Aquatos, as well as home to our national library.


 * Innsmouth - Northern outpost of Aquatos


 * Oraphis - Ancient capital of Aquatos, now rediscovered.


 * New Crystalis - A growing town, settled in the Keian plains.

Religion
WIP

Laws
The citizens of Aquatos abided by:


 * Constitution of Aquatos
 * Legal System of Aquatos

The League of Vircon
Vircon is an alliance of nations that vow to protect each other and further develop their economic and diplomatic ties.

Aquatos had been a member of Vircon since 8th of October 2021.

Government and Politics
Aquatos was a Mercantile Republic, a thalassocratic state. Aquatos had a strong army, for own protection and to support extensive trade networks across Eldham, giving it an essential role in establishing contacts between Eldham's regions. These contacts were not only commercial, but also cultural and artistic.

For full explanations visit The Guardian of Aquatosian law.

Advisory council
The Advisory council was a council of max. 25 people (1 per 10-25 members) whereof some can be permanent members. Non-permanent members were elected by the entire Aquatosian populace every month. (In case of war it would be done when the war ends). The point of thsi council was to give advice/ideas to the ministers, Town mayors and diplomats.

Members:

 * GOjayson (Permanent)

The Ministers
The Ministers were the ones that will have final say if they wanted to start a vote about a law or other stuff according to their profession. For a law to go through a ½ Majority was needed with the whole populace of Aquatos. Not voting will result in an abstain. -->