History of Simulami

The known and Brief History of Simulami spans to centuries and thousands of years (1-2+ year IRL), times before the foundation, another countries, tribes and communities. All originating from Nieden, Rathnir. Comparatively recent history is the story of the First and Second Simulami Empire, a diarchy later monarchy formed under the Maestro's.

Much of what is known and followed are known mainly by Archivists, the so does scholars of Simulami, collecting books and knowledge. Many were translated to Traveller's Tongue from Lexico Genus Simulamae. The common folk has little use or knowledge of the history, though it is well protected within Libraries and Collections alike.

Origin
The name " Simulami " comes from the latin/solea “simul” meaning together, and “laminae” which is flower petal showing the many colors. The Simulami's own origin as a human race is uncertain, but could be traced back to as early as the First Soleannen Empire, where two distant human tribes dwelled within North-East Nieden. The native forest-dweller Floramii and the travelling Krobuny.

Prior to the Floramian and Krobuni conquests and nation establishments, the Floramii tribes had lived near Lake Silva (Huwaldorf in Solea), while the Krobuni were travelling between their native homes of Maestro Penninsula and Val'du'nor to Jagdas or even the Kutnabad Mountains, Wahat.

The Escharian Ascension - Pre Simulami
It was after the Escharian Ascension, when the Nieden-wide nation of Escharia had fell and the land were long abandoned. Successor states and peoples arose from the ashes, or migrated from other lands. Floramia was the first to establish lands at the north and later on the Naho neighboured them from the east. All went well, but the Spirits of the few ascended were unrest. Both countries had their own pagan beliefs or religious freedoms that were heathen and heretical in their glassy eyes. Raids on raids happened on both countries to kick them out of the continent. Only Floramia remained barely. Their isolationist and opportunistic defensive beliefs come from these times.

To the west, in the mountains of Kutnabad a settlers of a dissolving country baring the name Wahat went East. All of them were Krobuni and settled on the Maestro Peninsula, in ancient, now abandoned spiritual lands of Naho. They founded the nation of Krobun, with its capital Saulot, and took up the faith Soleannen, that the Spirits followed. Krobun joined the Müvielle shortly afterward, which was initially a vassal, then a protectorate of the neighboring nation of Floramia. Müvielle eventually declared itself as an independent state on May 3rd 2021, raising tensions between it and Floramia.

Rise and fall of Müvielle and Floramia
The tensions between the two countries were made worse by border disputes between the two that resulted from their mutual expansionist desires as both wanted to acquire new lands in order to deal with overpopulation, as well as expand their power and influence on a regional and international level. Eventually, the tensions between the two countries were settled following a meeting between their leaders, Cadexii and ZenoHUN, which ended with Floramia exchanging some border territories to Müvielle and the establishment of a political and military alliance on May 10th. At one point, Müvielle attempted to purchase some land from Niedea, but this deal never went through, yet to this day, the offer remains open.

In mid-to-late May, both nations pursued land claims on the southern territories of Najer, with Müvielle annexing a sizable portion of Najer’s Andamooka territory and calling it the district of Aruwbar. As part of its efforts to give its claim more legitimacy, Müvielle began massive reconstruction and resettlement efforts of once-abandoned towns in the territory. Both Floramia and Müvielle were prepared to go to war to enforce and guarantee their claims, however, numerous world powers intervened and threatened to go to war on Najer's behalf including Uldarash, Bardonia, and Viodoxa. As a result, both nations backed down with their claims, and Müvielle agreed to abandon the annexed territory with the treaty of Kijaro, well aware that going to war with nations that at the time were considered superpowers was suicide.

The Unification and foundation of the First Simulami Empire
It was commonplace for the two heads of nations, Cadexii and ZenoHUN, to meet to discuss regional and continental politics. After the Najer Crisis, a joke about unification between the two started on May 28th. ZenoHUN eventually considered a genuine unification, because it appeared that this was the only way to increase the influence and power of both nations. Following discussion with the rest of Müvielle, he proposed the idea to Cadexii. Following several days of discussion and negotiating between both of them and other high-ranking government officials, a constitution was drafted, and on June 3rd 2021, the Simulami Empire was born, with both Cadexii and ZenoHUN as equal Sovereigns of it. One nation with two capitals, governed by an autocratic diarchy.

Colonisation of Eldham
After its founding, the nation sent expeditions under the Drako-Simulami Voyager Mining Company to the newly discovered world of Eldham, where they established colonies and settlers began to arrive. Ultimately, it would become one of the most successful colonial ventures of any Rathnirian nation. In fact, the nation would become more active on its colonies than the mainland on Rathnir.

The Soleannen Schism
Simulami's relationship to the Soleannen Church deteriorated as ZeroHUN was constantly criticized for not dissolving his own country and joining Escharia, as the church wanted all followers to be united under a single Soleannenian state. Eventually, in late July, it came to a breaking point. To keep Simulami from being influenced by the church's pan-Soleannenism philosophy, Cadexii banned the Soleannen Church in the Floramian Crownland, which rather spread into the whole nation shortly after. ZenoHUN declared the Soleviel Church, a new branch of Soleannen- which emphasizes non-Niedene identity, rejects the Church's pan-soleannen ideology, and claims to return to the old Soleannen Empire's faith before Escharia. Starting the Soleviel Schism. At the same time, Cadexii embraced the Forulian faith, the ancient religion of the Floramii people and began spreading it among those in the crownland of Floramia. Immediately after this declaration, tensions between Simulami and Escharia escalated, with Escharia breaking its non-aggression pact and the two nations began preparing for war.

However, before any war could be declared, the Sovereigns had an emergency meeting with the leader of Escharia, Herod, and stated their reasoning behind the schism including the paranoia, the lack of public support, the harassment. It quickly became apparent that Herod had a false perception of ZenoHUN and misunderstood his motivations, mistaking his actions as an attempt to gain power and influence on a national scale and within the church. After learning of this, the threat of war evaporated and the leaders became friends. In wake of the Bardonian Spring and the declaration of war by many nations against Bardonia, Simulami voted as to whether to join the conflict. After an overwhelming majority of the citizens of the nation voted in favour of war, Simulami joined The Third Rathnir Coalition and declared war on Bardonia on July 26th. Initially, there were fears Simulami would be forced into war with both Escharia and its vassal Arxella, since Escharia was allied with Bardonia in this war. Fortunately, Simulami's declaration of war was quickly followed by a neutral pact being made between Escharia, Arxella, and Simulami, ensuring that the continent of Niedene would not be the scene of any fighting. Sixteen Simulami soldiers fought in the Battle of New Dorasterrock, as part of the secondary division, which stormed the Senate building first, and was arguably the most successful and important division in the battle. This marked the first time Simulami participated in any international conflict.

Civil War
As the Golden Age ended, tensions between the two leaders grew more and more as disagreements between the two kept occurring. Eventually, on September 2nd, things came to a head when Cadexii stated he would seperating Floramia from the rest of Simulami following an argument between the two leaders. While initially accepting this declaration, ZenoHUN, knowing that a large portion of the nation's population joined after the unification and saw themselves solely as Simulamii, declared a coup d'état against Cadexii. In the ensuing civil war, ZenoHUN would gain support of the vast majority of the nation's populace and allies. Cadexii fled Silva with his loyalists, and there was only one death in the whole war. Consequently, ZenoHUN became sole Imperare, and declared the Second Simulami Empire in August 2022. More about it in Simulami Civil Wa r Page.

Age of Reforms
With Maestro ZenoHUN taking over the Simulami Empire and establishing a monarchy, he had to face the weight of ruling alone an autocratic multi-realm nation. During these times he had made weekly reforms that last even today, such as establishing the Royal Regencies, new Governmental Systems, new district borders and later on after the tragic loss of the Zamotz - Skjoldrbrodir War, he had reformed the world-famous Simulami Imperial Grand Army into its current regimental well-organised system. The Monarchy had to closely work together with the remaining Floramii-s that either took neutrality or supported the Empire, so these period were about rebuilding and rethinking what were important, or what were useless. A Grand-Capital, Nuvallen was established on the border of Floramia and Müvielle easening the differentations between the two.

Sapphire Commonwealth
Due to ideas to emerge between Simulami, the Emirate of Najer and the Second Empire of Plagatéa, to the three nations's similarities, the three of them after  weeks-long talks, bringing forth the idea of a new unified north, with a collective military, high government, and shared economy, but with space for each nation to develop their own regions. Thus, the Sapphire Commonwealth was born in October 2022. Simulami, was one of the 4 major members, having the largest populations on the union and Soleviel was one of the largest religions of the Commonwealth, during these times where the Sapphire Commonwealth (or S.C.) lost wars against Zamotz or the Eldham Entente, but ultimately due to various crises the leaders of each nation agreed to dissolve the Sapphire Commonwealth.Looking back the Crown of Simulami refuses to unite or join any Coalitions or Large-Scale alliances like the Commonwealth was, as they had to take up too many roles, inbalancing the whole Commonwealth and their own focus. During the Sapphire Commonwealth, many Simulami establishments were lost as they werent given the focus. The Trajistavi and Stormgovans were integrated during these times.

Post-Sapphire Commonwealth, Goshumá Integration
After the dissolution of the Sapphire Commonwealth, Simulami integrated some former provinces of Plagatea knowns as Sakura, Sakurai Tempo, Seivija and Thorn.

Simulami, now holding lands within Plagos, had repurposed the Governmental Systems and established a well-base with integrating many of the population, such as the faith of Gensinism or declaring the first Goshumá Daimyo, Tempo Yamato, but due to population decline all around Rathnir and Eldham, the reestablishment of towns didnt go as smooth as planned.

Age of Military Participation
Due to countless cases of downgrading Simulami as a military status, their Imperial Grand Army has been spotted contionously defending fortifications, castles and participating in offensives by the side of allies or as foreign mercenaries. Today, it is well-known throughout the realms that the large-scale organisation of 20+ people at the same time could only be done with the Simulami Empire. Through these times had Simulami earned back its trusted/reliable status prior to the Sapphire Commonwealth.

The Empire has vassalized the Czardom of Czervoslavia, Holy Gertonian Empire and Skjoldrbrodir, protecting them from further impact on Rathnir scales. During these times the Eldham population went to a decline.

The Revival of Eldham, and Imperial Growth
The Monarchy had announced its step away from the old isolationist and non-interventionist behaviour. Establishing themselves as a Soft-Power in both regional and worldwide scene. Followed by this foreign policy the construction of Economic and Cultural builds such as the Nuvallen Grand Library or the Grand Capital Tournaments, the newly announced Eldham Capital New Jellhem focuses on the revival of Eldham as the Province of Stormgova Grew.

Simulami during this period could truly call itself an Empire in regards of its multi-cultural, multi-religious and multi-ethnicity environment, attracting people from all over Rathnir and Eldham. To the south, the nation of Valreach was facing a crisis after the dissolution of the Drakaen Köntrybund. Vix, Valreach's leader at the time, wished to become a vassal of Simulami and those who were against the Köntrybund dissolution were strongly against this idea. As a reaction to this level of criticism, King Vix kicked many of the high command from the Valrean government and publicly announced a Vassal deal.

As a reaction to this deal, The Kingdom of Nidaro s declared independence from Valreach. A war was fought over the town of Nidaros, which resulted in a close Loyalist Victory as the rebels would be kicked from Nidaros. Negotiations would pursue and peace was eventually reached, welcoming Valreach as a fully-autonomous vassal of Simulami.



An Empire of Nieden
After defeating the Valrean rebels, Simulami's reputation as a soft power would grow and many nations wished to vassalize under them for protection. During this period, the empire vassalized the OPTC, Isles and Arcos, Don Fuer and Taernsbia. These vassals would boost Simulami's reputation as they would be seen as one of the most powerful nations on Rathnir at this time.

One of the most significant deals in terms of land was the Escharian Integration. This was where during the Escharian civil war, where the capital of Lostesrei seceded and joined Bardonia, leaving the Escharian Dukes and the Soleannen Cardinal in panic and leading to the Treaty of Nieden, where they would ultimately join Simulami. This was shortly followed up by a separate treaty, the Kapio Articulum, between Simulami and Bardonia, which included the signing of a military alliance and borders arranged to partition Escharia between Bardonia and Simulami.

After Escharia was integrated, Imperare Maestro Zeno gave them autonomy and reorganised the duchies which joined. In the West, The Kingdom of Creed was set up as a vassal under the leadership of Valerian Bellator. Istrali Varmerion would be integrated as a province with more autonomy than others within the empire, it's governor would be Illia I an Aesperii. Lyras-Soleari joined as a vassal, where the duchies of Escharii and Suderen merged under the leadership of The Oracle of Drakhasrei and Alexander Ansolearii. The integration of these lands would show Simulami's power as a nation willing to reach out and protect others. Some saw this move as imperialistic, as the people of Escharia had long been in a state of Rivalry with those in Simulami and thus were sceptical, believing that Simulami wished to see Escharia vanquished forever. It's successes would be mirrored in Eldham, where Valreach annexed Catania, New Yoake and The Province of Arie during this period.

Grand-Castell-Llolzhar, a nation in Sparwood, would seek aid from Simulami and offered to join as a vassal. They reached favourable terms and signed the treaty of Nuvallen.

Imperare ZenoHUN would develop and rework the Simulami Noble system, giving nobles around the empire more power and removing governors from the government, this lead to groups such as House Hrafn, House Ironhide and House Ludwig gaining more power in the government.

Imperial Decline and The Escharian Spring
Simulami's power however was reaching a plateau, as many of it's citizens had achieved their goals. Simulami fulfilled everything Zeno wanted it to be, there was no greater ambition and no greater goal than what they had already achieved. The population of Simulami would overall decline, with the Imperial Grand Army losing it's core values with no regular trainings for the people, it's military would weaken to 1/10th of the size it was previously.

During this decline, a group of players launched a rebellion in the UPPO known as Amberia with support from the nation of Plagos-Sparwood. This was seen as a proxy claim and declared a "One-Man republic" by the Simulami Imperare, ZenoHUN. Simulami would go on to lose two of the battles to take place in the UPPO, and took the decision to drop all their vassals in the area after they were threatened by the leadership of Plagos.

After hearing of this defeat, those in the former Escharian lands acted to secede simultaneously, with each of them leaving Simulami shortly after the wars were lost, as the leaders would often have arguments with Zeno during this period, there would be land exchanged between Creed and Simulami, due to the loyalty of the mayors in each nation being to opposite powers. This rebellion was seen as a final blow to Simulami by many, with Simulami letting go of many of their vassals across both Rathnir and Eldham to avoid further conflicts. Tensions took a long time to cool. To the North Plagos was looking at Simulami with the intention to war the nation and to the South, a newly reformed Escharia was increasing it's power.

After the creation of a new 'Triumare system' by Imperare ZenoHUN and the Regency and three people were picked for this title. Zeno and several members of the Upper Simulami Government would set sail on a voyage to find long lost Ni'Us artifacts, resigning from politics and leaving the nation to the Triumare, starting a new age for the nation.

The Age of the Triumares
Ornn Hrafn, Mishmoosh Ludwig-Aulian and West Loon-Hrafn were picked to take on the title of Triumares. At it's core, they would be three separate Impeares acting as a triumvirate, they would have a joint approach to diplomacy with documents requiring the signature of all three signatures. Ornn and Mishmoosh were assigned to take care of duties on Eldham, while West would take care of duties on Rathnir. This system was quite effective as none of the Triumares was involved on both realms, this would evenly divide their attention. The Triumare system was met with some criticism by the citizens, as many could not imagine Simulami without Zeno and since the Triumares had no previous experience with external diplomacy and were thrown into the world of geopolitics blind. They were all however loved by the people as they had worked their way up the government and were trusted by many, having experience in running districts and certain positions. Ornn, Mishmoosh and West would be coronated in Nuvallen Cathedral. This would bring forth several symbolic changes. Firstly, the flag of Simulami would be updated to reflect three crowns instead of just the one to show the power of the Triumares. Secondly, the throne of ZenoHUN was removed and replaced with a statue and the old crown of Simulami was put on display. Finally, three new crowns and sceptres were created for the Triumare by the finest blacksmith of the Triumvirate.

The Imperial Grand Army was reformed by Mishmoosh, and they would host trainings for the Simulami people to grow their military capabilities once again. Trainings would slowly pull in more and more people as the Triumares were paranoid of an Escharian or Plagosi invasion on their lands. These reforms slowly pushed Simulami's power back to where it was during the Valrean Civil War The nations of Dova, Fedhrekaan and Amagoria were vassalized through the work of Ornn Hrafn with the intention of restoring the Empire's size and reputation. This was all done within a very short period of time and Simulami saw it's first period of growth for the first time in a few months, giving it's citizens hope for The Empire's reputation.

A crisis would shortly emerge on Rathnir, where a Mayor from Simulami stole 80k worth of items from the a pirate within Tortuga. This lead to a war declaration on the town of Stojan, which was later supported by Mayynophobia, causing the Tortuga-Mayynophobia War. West worked on de-escalating the situation, but after the mayor refused to return any of the money, Simulami declared neutrality from the conflict.

The Uraki Imperium
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The Restoration of the Imperare
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The Escharian Crisis
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Nieden and The Commet
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