United Empire of Akratia

Overview
The United Empire of Akratia was an expansionist and militarist federation seeking to expand it's dominion and culture of Patriotism, martial and industrial might. The Empire was established after the creation of it's capital, Akratia, on October 10th, 2020, by Akratian migrant in search of their promised land.

Their original homeland was on the continent of Sørligste, in the ancient city of Eaksor. They departed by order of the Emperor MW_Neoz.

The Empire strove to expand it's borders quickly, aiming to unify the Eok Plains while securing it's territory and hegemony.

Location


The Empire was located in the south of Rathnir and on the western side of Sparwood. It shared multiple borders with many other nations such as New-Interland.

The Empire also owned the Lemebah Protectorate in the north of Rathnir.

Provinces and territories
The United Empire was divided into four provinces :


 * Akratia. Under the direct authority of the Emperor.


 * The Duchy of Instour. Owned by Arkos superpa33.


 * The Possession of Isheleryn. Owned by the leader of the Imperial Guard.


 * Anksor in the Duchy of Oshalis. Owned by the Arkos MW_Natsu.

Former provinces and territories

 * The Duchy of Tálor. Formally owned by Arkos Ghastly_Bespoke. Now Kingdom of Tálor within the Empire of Yimmu-Audal.


 * Humblehut. Formally governed by Wangao17


 * Constanbul. Formally governed by V_Scapegrace

Government
While the Emperor held absolute power over the state and runs it from the Black Citadel, the empire's territories were fragmented into multiple Duchies that were governed by old aristocratic families, high-ranking military, and wealthy landowners. These formed an unofficial court that acted as a check and balance on the power of the Emperor. An essential right they owned was that their appointees could act as governors over their respective lands with full Imperial support. They could therefore automatically create small empires.

Religion
The Akratians were always open to a multitude of religion and beliefs, but the majority of the Akratians were confident in their beliefs of their protective god, which they consider to be 'the god above all', 'the first and the only' and 'the being of time'. Some myth says that his incarnation still lives among them, watching over them and offering some chosen ones the ability to manipulate time.

The pursuit of wealth and the belief in science and industrial development had replaced most traditional forms of religion in Akratia. Forms of meditation still existed in mysticism and martial arts, but were not widely practiced. The government of the United Empire preferred to be worshiped itself instead of some imperceptible deity.

Culture
The Empire's society was oriented towards domination of other nations, the expansion of it's territory, and spreading it's culture of martial might and patriotism. Akratia perceived fertile lands and resources as scarce. This struggle for resources was considered a threat to the very existence of the Akratian Empire and it's people. They used to believe that other nations will conquer the lands and gain an upper hand if stagnation ever occurred.

The Akratians are said to have been people with unparalleled determination to secure their future, possessing a strong sense of duty, honor and loyalty towards their friends and, most importantly, their Emperor.

Chronology of the Empire

 * 10/07/2020. Foundation of Akratia on the continent of Sparwood in the southeastern Rathnir.
 * 10/10/2020. Establishment of The United Empire of Akratia.
 * 10/12/2020. Lemebah join the Empire as a Protectorate.
 * 10/13/2020. Foundation of Instour, just North of Akratia.
 * 10/20/2020. Aestha and Sirdis accept the offer to integrate into the Empire.
 * 10/25/2020. Lemebah gains independence and leaves the Empire.
 * 11/XX/2020. Aestha and Sirdis fall into ruins.
 * 11/17/2020. The Duchy of Tálor leaves the Empire to join Yimmu-Audal as the Kingdom of Tálor.
 * 12/XX/2020. The Empire faces a decline in population and almost falls into ruins.
 * 12/27/2020. The city of Bogmire is founded by strangers in Imperial land.
 * 01/01/2021. Emperor MW_Neoz steps down as emperor and declares the dissolution of the United Empire of Akratia. All territories of the former Empire become sovereign nations.

Origins :
The Akratians are descendant of the Magis, a race foreign to Rathnir. They first settled the city of Eaksor on Sørligste, but the extreme conditions and the multiple casualties caused by interdimensional travel resulted in the separation of their different groups. Legend says that the Akratians were the ones following the incarnation of their god to the promised land. Arriving thousand of years ago on the Eok Plains, they settled in a valley where they build Akratia.

Several Akratian groups scattered across the Eok Plains, forming several kingdoms, guilds, factions and even sects, all remaining faithful in their traditions. When Emperor Neoz established himself ruler, it did not take much effort to unite parts of the Akratians.

The Emperor and Nobility :
The first and only Emperor used to be MW_Neoz. The unification of diverse Akratians kingdoms into the former Empire could largely be attributed to his leadership, commonly described as visionary but brutal. He rallied the Akratian Kingdoms, families and factions behind him and applied force to convince opposition.

During this consolidation process, a number of powerful family groups formed to support the Emperor's project. Deeply rooted in the society of the Empire, they have for centuries built economic and political power to the point where they could declare themselves Arkos (Dukes, Barons, and Counts).