Mercantile Nation of Carvay

The Most Serene Republic of Carvay is a nation located on the continent of Vastallos in the Ombra Gulf. It is a Merchant Republic under the leadership of Doge 8jaaroud from the capital of Carvay, the Illustrious City. The Government of Carvay is an elected body of nobility, merchants, judges and military commanders, which helps govern the territories of the Most Serene Republic which stretch from the islands of the Ombra Gulf to the western coast of Vastallos. Currently the state pursues a policy of economic prosperity, nation building and stability after the recent civil war.

The cultural heritage of Carvay is vast and well-documented by the Carvay University. Additionally, the diplomatic corps of the nobility is notable to have been involved in global affairs of the early eras of Rathnir's modern history. The country's history, shaped by foreign occupation has created a culture of fiercely independent and proud carvaians who value liberty and small government.

Origins
The Most Serene Republic began in the city-state of Carvay, governing little more than the settlement and the few islands as well as the mainland around the mouth of the Essenda River. It is one of the oldest nations of rathnir, having been founded within the first days of Server Start

After this conflict was over, Carvay established friendly relations with Neos Knossos and Kawalapua, eventually forming the Triple Alliance. Seeing the rising powers of Anthem and the Holy City of Stensta, Carvay and it's ally Neos Knossos decided to form a continental alliance, drafted plans and started to invite it's neighbors.

The V.I.R. Conflict
When Neos Knossos, noble ally of Carvay, asked for assistance when they claimed their colony had rebelled and join a foreign eastern empire, the great Doge himself went to battle against Infinick at the Battle of Tlahatl.

Not wanting to go to war, Carvay asked the most revered and noble Noodles, of V.I.R. to set down to peace terms, and agreed that aside from the current sole territory of Tlahatl, V.I.R. would not settle in the West and in the Phagosian Sea. These talks were held at Carvay in the newly erected Grand Meeting Hall.

Formation of VAWR
6 nations met in Carvay, and with long and rigorous diplomacy all nations came to an accord to guarantee the sovereignty and independence of all members stays in tact. Afterwards all members sacrificed Essendor to appease the gods and secure the alliance. Then they headed over to the tavern at Neos Knossos.

At this time, construction of Port Ravenus and the Great Farm had already started

In recent times the 2nd Continental Assembly met and voted on the admission of Cobbleworks Mines. Carvay has been honored to host all Assemblies thus far.

A Growing Power
Finishing The Great Farm, Carvay also established it's fort and the Isle of Istro, started construction on Verace, and Kender is currently working on his massive road Network. Carvay had long saved money to expand its secured claims within it's agreed on sphere of influence, growing the borders of Carvay, starting on it's mass terraforming projects, securing the Great Farm of Vastallos, and welcoming an influx of new members.

The 2nd V.I.R. Conflict
Shortly after Cobleworks Mines was inducted into the Alliance, two rogue V.I.R. members began to their assault on VAWR and attacked Cobleworks Mines. These brigands were SirMisterPanda and TheRealOJOJ. Carvay rallied the alliance to go to the aid of our new member, and we fought off the attackers. Diplomatic correspondence was instantly relayed to V.I.R. and the noble and majestic Noodles answered, resolving the dispute without any further violence.

Carvay Today!
Carvay is currently setting up markets and expanding its roads to feed and assist the massive influx of newcomers to Rathnir, as well as striving to strengthen our sovereign allies.

Geography
Carvay controls a multitude of fairly autonomous provinces in different regions of Vastallos and consequently has a varying geography.

Community Geography
The communities of Carvay are very centralised with a large majority of citizens spending most of their time in the two major settlements, Carvay and Port Ravenus.

Carvay
The city of Carvay lies on the mouth of the Essenda River, on the north-western coastline inside the Ombra Gulf. It is surrounded on the mainland by dense jungles or terraformed plains which have removed the jungles growing there over the centuries to expand the growing needs of the city.

Carvay (The Illustrious City)

The shining jewel and beating heart of the Serene Republic, this city was the first settlement of Carvay. It sits amidst the great jungle of Vastallos and is the most developed city in all of Carvay. Home of the Great Meeting Hall.

Port Ravenus


 * Port City and trading outpost of Carvay on the Eastern side of Vastallos. This is where Carvay ships its food from its farms to the rest of the Republic. It is the breadbasket of Carvay!

The Great Farm of Vastallos


 * Home to all known growable crops, this farm is 121 chunks of nothing but farmland. It is connected to Port Ravenus.

Verace


 * Still in construction, Verace shall be the twin city of Carvay. This city is owned and constructed by Essendor.

Istro


 * Carvaian Possession and strategic defensive hub in the sea to secure Carvay's holdings

BKender's Trading Hub


 * International Trading hub which stretches across all of Vastallos. Crossroads of the continent.

Blackstone Keep

Porta Fiume

Kawalapua

Government
Carvay is a Serene Republic, with an elected Doge who serves for life. The rest of it's governmental body is currently kept secret, but it is known there are variety of classes of people in Carvay.

As per the VAWR agreement, all Alliance members are subject to Carvaian Law while in Carvay's sphere of influence.

Culture
The Carvaian Culture is centered around its maritime trade network. It has grand roads with marvelous bridges, canals, and water suburbs. Carvaians typically enjoy bright vibrant colors, the finest terracotta, and a bustling population. Fish are popular in Carvay, particularly Cooked Cod! Also, Carvay is home to it's national pet, Seth the Turtle!

Carvaian tend to establish needed places in the most practical of places, and are dedicated terraformers. We pride ourselves on our markets where any individual from any nation may set up their goods for sale, and we are known for our sailing prowess.

Carvaians are new to farming, but are quickly making a business out of it. There is no better example of this than The Great Farm of Vastallos, boasting to be not just the biggest farm in Vastallos, but of the entire server!

Diplomacy is essential to the Carvaian way of life, clearly shown at the Great Meeting Hall in the capital of Carvay. It is here where the 1st and 2nd Continental Assemblies took place, The Treaty of Carvay, and the Treaty of the Phagosian Sea. You can see all VAWR nations' flags hanging in this grand structure.

Also, Carvaiain High Risers are up for rent, as Carvay is an international city that welcomes all!