Xeka

The Grand Republic of Xeka, often simply called Xeka, is an independent nation located in Southeastern Eldham on the continent of Serrona. It was established after the dissolution of the Colony of Tortwoga and Grand Colony of Xeka.

It is currently led by DiamondNugget.

Establishment of the Grand Republic
Shortly after the Kunir War, the Grand Colony of Xeka was put into Tortugan hands after Sørligste was annexed by the Free States of Tortuga. This established the shortly lived Colony of Tortwoga. The Tortugan government offered independence to the colony under a single circumstance, that 325,000 dollars worth of gold would be paid to the Tortugan government and they would be given independence.

This was promptly done and in the early morning of July 24th, 2021, the Grand Republic of Xeka was established.

Prohibition on Banditing
For some time after the establishment of the Republic conflict began to brew within the nation. The source of this was as a result of the nation's large bandit population. A player by the name of oAsr in particular had caused a great deal of concerns after he reportedly attempted to bandit a town in the United Socialist States of Eldham and had bandited a town in Skjoldbrodir.

Many frustrations were brought out as a result of this, something that amounted in a threatened coup of the government if things were not settled. This only escalated further after the displeased Skjoldbrodir banned Xekan citizens from ever stepping foot on their territory. Ultimately on July 30th, banditing was officially banned throughout the entire country to prevent harming relations with other nations.

Kunir Purchase
On August 2nd, 2021, a purchase was made with the colony of Newkunir which amounted in the Xekan government purchasing a moderately sized chunk of land North of their present border for 412,000 dollars, most of which was paid with netherite. Most of it was paid by Jörð Havardr.

Xekan Doctrine
Additionally on August 2nd, 2021, after a long series of debates regarding government reforms in which the government would become more democratic the Xekan Doctrine would finally be created. This established the role of Provinical Governors which would lead their respective corresponding Provinces and would be elected finally introducing partial democracy to the nation.

A part of this was also the creation of 11 Provinces and a singular Autonomous City-State within Xekan territory. The City-State in question, Navarna, did not have most of the Doctrine applicable to it. Additionally listed out in the Doctrine was a promotion of more infrastructural development and ensuring each Province had a fully functioning city.

The Xekan Doctrine would be abolished shortly after due to the lack of candidates applying.

The Xekan Vassalization of Paviledo
Paviledo, a nation to the north that just got independence was controlled by someone by the name of Sonia Velazquez. Xekan council member Joro Havardr went to paviledo to offer them vassalization due to Joro seeing that they needed help because their capital is underdeveloped and they are in a vulnerable position. Sonia agreed and a treaty was made to integrate Paviledo to Xeka on the terms that they are free to do whatever they want. Joro havardr is the first de-facto overseer of Paviledo.

Government
The Xekan government consists of three primary power structures. First is the Supreme Leader who generally speaking is both the head of government and state and is in control of most executive and legislative decision making. Directly below them is the Xekan Council which act as multiple member group of politicians which decide on state matters utilizing democratic centralism. Finally, there are Provincial Governors of which there is one for each Province. While the remainder of the government officials are not elected into their positions, the Provincial Governors are elected for a maximum of two terms on the 10th of every month.

Provinces

 * Province of Narzek
 * Province of Zatokza
 * Province of Banarod
 * Province of Kalnasia
 * Province of Larmishnia
 * Province of Nordstad
 * Province of Birdlin
 * Province of Nova Frostmarch
 * Province of Fleuveria
 * Province of Florestia
 * Province of Brzegrod
 * Autonomous Province of Navarna

Etymology
It's unknown precisely where the name Xeka originates from, but the Southernmost river located in the nation which defines the border with Newkunir is most often known as the Xekario which may be the origin of the name.

Vexillology
The flag of the Grand Republic is presently the same as its colonial flag it held under Sørligste and Tortuga.

Geography
Most of Xekan territory is relatively dry and warm. In the Southeast of the nation, particularly in the Province of Narzek, there is expanses of mesa, savannah, and deserts. Most of mainland Xeka otherwise though is filled with forests, plains, jungles, and wetlands. This is contrasted however on the mainland by two mountain ranges, one located primarily in the Province of Kalnasia in the Southwest while the other is located mostly in the Province of Birdlin in the Northeast.

The land to the North that was purchased from Newkunir is much more variable having both hot and cold biomes. To the South such as in the Province of Nova Frostmarch there is a series of tundras and taigas. The interior of the purchase in the Provinces of Fleuveria and Florestia there is plains and forests. In the North in the Province of Brzegrod there are mesas and deserts.

In terms of their borders, to the West is territory of Batu and Kaladinia. To the North is Santos and sections of Newkunir amongst several other small nations. To the East across the Adoleif Sea is primarily land belonging to Vanakunir's colony of Vanshire. To the South is the United Socialist States of Eldham. Also the South but across the Haxhoit Sea is the Jarldom of Kolssonafell.

Religion
Xeka's official religion is Xekoni but in native xekan languages it's spelled ̇/ᔑꖌ𝙹リ╎. The religion worships 3 gods, Makai {ᒲᔑꖌᔑ╎} god of fire and earth, Soumu {ᓭ𝙹⚍ᒲ⚍} god of time and space and Azazel {A⨅ᔑ⨅ᒷꖎ} the god of ↸ᒷᔑℸ ̣ ⍑ (the xekoni version of hell). Native xekan tribes say that all 3 gods were brothers with Azazel being the oldest. Makai could control natural disasters here on earth and was the weakest of the gods, Soumu could control time and the movement of the planets in the universe. Finally Azazel could bring anyone back to life but with a catch. The Victim must face his or her greatest fear every lunar cycle, further more the they can't be revived for 2 years after death.

In order to revive a person from the dead one must retrieve their head, this must be the head they dropped when dead, the head of the person that killed them, and the weapon or substance used to kill them. All these ingredients must be dropped into Azazel's shrine in Narzek, xeka. Native Xekan tribes say that the shrine is a direct portal to ↸ᒷᔑℸ ̣ ⍑.