Joseph Richardson (Joe the Conqueror)

Background
Joseph Richardson (unknown - October 24, 2021) was the Prime Minister of the Zamotz Union from July 20, 2021 to August 20, 2021. Alongside the other founding members, he was one of the driving forces in uniting the island under one government. He was a resident of Indusia and was the leader of the Zamotz Republican Unity Party. He was a follower of Cult of the Deathly Rainbow.



Arrival on Eldham
Joseph arrived in Eldham by ship in the early days of July 2021. He sought out a fledgling town where he could practice his trade of building. He found that in Indusia on the island of Zamotz. Recruited by the leader Okomi, Joseph set to work laying out a basic street plan for the small riverside settlement and from there it grew.

Political Rise
Joseph was initially only employed as a builder in Indusia but quickly became active in local politics and began to join in the efforts to unite Zamotz as one. Joseph gained the trust of the Indusian mayor and council and helped broker the deal that united Limuria and Elatsania. It was Joseph who penned the constitution that the Zamotz Union uses to this day.

Premiership (July 20, 2021 - August 20, 2021)
For his efforts, the people of the united land elected him as their first Prime Minister. Joseph took it upon himself to select a council of level headed and skilled ministers to enact the policies that would help Zamotz grow. Under his leadership, Zamotz was finally united with the addition of Shirokaneza on July 24, 2021. Joseph began a policy of internal growth and improvement. Overland and underground highways projects were planned and implemented, commercial businesses were encouraged, and self sufficiency goals were set. In addition, the diplomats reached out and established productive relationships with Zamotz's neighbors. During his time in office, Zamotz also united with Neubaykonia. Zamotz also engaged in several international conflicts while formally establishing herself on the world stage as a power to be reckoned with.

During the middle of his term, many amendments were made to the constitution with popular endorsement. One such change was the change in term length to one month. Joseph supported this initiative so to increase citizen participation in the democratic process. On August 10, Joseph announced he would not seek a second term as Prime Minister stating, "I have achieved what I set out to achieve and believe it is time for another capable leader to take the helm." He endorsed Balake who successfully won the vote on August 20th.

Post - Premiership
Joseph continued to work on the capital before political corruption and inaction from the Zamotz government left it in shambles. Joseph also worked in the private sectors in banking and real estate. He became very wealthy in these endeavors. During this time, he continued to build his estate home until he abandoned progress when his attention turned to the afterlife.

Death
On October 17, 2021, Joseph was climbing through the southern mountains of the Zamotz Union when found a copy of the Prism. He immediately began preparation for the ceremony of cosmic enlightenment. This involved the destruction of all of his personal belongings with a few exceptions being gifted to this closest nephew. After a week long ceremony of chanting and reading from the Prism, on October 24, 2021, Joseph lit the pyre he had constructed and sacrificed himself as is tradition by his cult's teachings. The ruins of his estate still remain in his families possession while his holdings in Indusia were completely eliminated. A monument is to be constructed later at the site of his sacrifice.