Yimmu-Audal (Jagdas)

Geography and Description:
The Empire of Yimmu Audal is an island Empire surrounding the Great Spawn. It consists of its capital: the town of Shyr-Arrak (Town), which is distributed across several islands, its only colonial town settlement of Bishara-Shurud, as well as a multitude of towns which joined the Empire peacefully via diplomatic means, also distributed primarily across islands and coastal areas.

A map of the nation and its claims is shown below: Green lines show the Capital Shyr-Arrak (Town). The red lines show the international borders of the Empire of Yimmu Audal as a whole, and other colors signify the territories of intra-Imperial towns and autonomous zones:

Economy:
Yimmu Audal is a formidable nation, wealthy in currency within its bank, as well as iron, diamond, aquatic, and netherite resources. It is the most populated nation of Jagdas as of 8/19/20.

The national tax in Yimmu Audal is 0%.

The words "Yimmu Audal" translates to The Many Islands in the ancient language of original Shyr-Arrak (Town) inhabitants pre colonization.

Religion:
The original religion in the empire and Shyr-Arrak (Town) worshiped the maritime bird-God Hukar Dezum Autai Dar Shur, or The Holy Golden Seabird in English, although this is an approximate translation. However, no religion is enforced and the government practices a policy of absolute religious freedom and tolerance.

Although in modern times, the religion of the Holy Kelp / Kelpism has gained significant prominence and the Holy Golden Seabird was all but forgotten.

The Empire also hosts some followers of Gonfism.

In the settlement of Bishara-Shurud (Town), a great library stands to house religious texts of all religions within the Empire, which has a secular government, as well as important documents and singed treaties.

History of Foundation:
The Empire was founded when Lugal StoryStudio founder of Shyr-Arrak (Town) acquired enough wealth and power to create a centralized state and spread the influence of his people and culture across the surrounding lands. StoryStudio was crowned the first Emperor of Yimmu Audal officially on Aug 21, 2020 within the throne room of Shyr-Arrak (Town). On August 27th, 2020, the nation of Yimmu Audal grew to a population of 63 (double that of the Bimare Federation, the second most populous nation at the time), making StoryStudio and the subsequent leaders of Yimmu Audal bear the title of, "God Emperor" in chat, although no divine status is attributed to the leader within the Empire. On August 31rst, StoryStudio resigned as Emperor of Yimmu Audal in a public ceremony, and appointed Blue_Marble as his successor. During the ceremony CRAZYCHAOSCALEB resinged his title of Chief Diplomat to Harbardr, awarding him the Medal of the Real O.G.

Emperors, Chief Diplomats, and Leaders of Yimmu Audal:
The position within the Empire of Yimmu Audal include the Emperor, Chief Diplomat, Agent 001, Imperial Guard Commander, Imperial Guard Member, Town Leader, and ordinary citizen.

The two highest tier positions responsible for ceremonies and Empire-wide diplomatic policies include the Emperor, and the Chief Diplomat respectively. The Emperor makes decisions, but not without the advice of the Chief Diplomat, who keeps the Emperor in check to prevent tyranny and carries the same administrative authority as the Emperor for all diplomatic matters, under the Medal of the Real O.G. This tradition was started by the first Emperor StoryStudio and the first Chief Diplomat, CRAZYCHAOSCALEB.

The Tradition of peaceful succession from Emperor to Emperor was created by StoryStudio and CRAZYCHAOSCALEB to help set a standard for the nation and keep Yimmu Audal strong by continually having a new leader that is active and able to pursue new ambitions.

List of Emperors and Chief Diplomats of Yimmu Audal and their time of reign:

StoryStudio (Emperor) and CRAZYCHAOSCALEB (Chief Diplomat): August 17th - August 31st 2020.

Blue_Marble (Emperor) and Harbardr (Chief Diplomat): August 31th 2020 - present.

Diplomatic History:
The Empire's diplomacy suggests peaceful and friendly relations, and the Empire's diplomats are highly respected and capable, especially the nation's chief diplomat: CRAZYCHAOSCALEB, who has been given the award: Medal of the Real O.G

On Aug 17th, 2020 the nearby settlement of Slerith joined the nation of Yimmu Audal.

On August 18th, 2020 the settlement of Sapaki were welcomed to the Empire of Yimmu Audal

On August 19th, 2020 the settlements of Dunes, The trading post of Batavia, The Cartographium, Pyrvaal, Burrownest were welcomed to the Empire of Yimmu Audal

On August 20th, 2020 the settlements of Astroria, Driftwood were welcomed to the Empire of Yimmu Audal. Yimmu Audal also became allies with Apollonian Accord and Kaihyon Empire on this date.

On August 21rst 2020, the settlements of Burrownest and Star Fall were welcomed to the Empire of Yimmu Audal. The settlement of Oceanside rejoined the Empire after a promise of declaration of war against the Crustacean Nation for their crucifixion of G0NF. No war has yet occured however, as the crabs were not online.

On August 22nd, Yimmu Audal became allies with the Tharvian Federation, sharing the position that world congress meeting locations should be rotated between towns.

The Imperial Guard of Yimmu Audal was formed on August 24th, and includes a formidable inclusion of full netherite-armored defenders of the Empire. The ceremony of knighting of members began in the Yimmu Audal conference hall in Shyr-Arrak (Town), moved on to the Imperial Throne Room, and ended in Astroria.

On August 24th, the town of Y-A Transport. now Phirflokh, joined the nation of Yimmu-Audal.

On August 25th, the town of Shiyammarrad was welcomed to the nation of Yimmu Audal and the town of Sapaki fell into ruin after total abandonment.

On August 25th, The Florist Guild was welcomed to the nation of Yimmu Audal as an autonomous territory.

On August 27th, Gray Bay joined the nation of Yimmu Audal. And Eastfjord joined at approximately this time.

On August 30th, Blue_Marble's coronation took place as the 2nd Emperor of Yimmu Audal. The ceremony was lead by the first Emperor StoryStudio, who also kighted Vulaarzein and Harbardr to the Imperial Guard of Yimmu Audal. CRAZYCHAOSCALEB also announced the 2nd Chief Diplomat of Yimmu Audal, Harbardr. The ceremony was attended by very many players including representatives from Yimmu Audal allies: the Apollonian Accord (HerbDashwell), Coombeans of Vierina/The Third Republic, and more. The server-known philosopher G0NF who is often misidentified as a deity also attended the ceremony. Once Blue_Marble took on the crown, a line formed of players who provided gifts to the new Emperor.

On September 2nd, Yimmu-Audal declared war on WetNutSackClub, and the Imperial Guard participated in the The Nut Sacking. Emperor Blue_Marble lead the national forces including the Chief Diplomat Harbardr, former Emperor StoryStudio, and Best_Yams. During this time TwinJaguar was a Yimmu-Audal member. Fort Moss joined the Empire of Yimmu-Audal on this date, lead by TheRandomHats, also participating in the war.

On September 3rd, Nasrid asked to join Yimmu-Audal, and was accepted.

Unidentified terrorist groups attempted to use the opportunity of the server being present in the throne room to catch Yimmu Audal off-guard by a declaration of war. However, via the workings of then Chief Diplomat CRAZYCHAOSCALEB and Imperial Intelligence secret service, the terrorists quickly backed off and made peace.