Boulderov

Overview
Boulderov is a highly nationalistic theocracy centered around the religion of Boulderism. It was originally founded by Bolton Yale. The people of Boulderov take immense pride in their long history and generally sees themselves as superior to all other cultures due to their enlightenment by thy Boulder. They believe their purpose is to spread their religion and protect their own (hence the justification of the existence of a sovereign Boulderist state. To them it is an insult and an attack on the influence of thy Boulder to be subjugated by another state or empire.  Some Boulderites say that Boulderov would rather die than not be Boulderist, since Boulderov literally destroyed itself before it allowed a non-Boulderist regime to take power.

So far Boulderov history comprises of 3 primary eras, The Era of Theocracy, characterized by the founding of Boulderov, its religion Boulderism, and conflict with the second largest group within Boulderov, the Savernians. The second era, The Great Schizm, was characterized by the slow decline of Boulderov culture, into a new form of Boulderism, and a monarchist version of Boulderovian culture. Though this new culture was quite active, the original Boulderov was almost whitewashed to extinction. Boulderov culture was revived with the advent of Istanboulder which was formed around the same time that Boulderov itself officially died, forming Hearthstone Yuldi. The great schism was also know for its brutal war with The Autocratoria of Sirradra, which was hell bent on the extermination of the Boulderites. The Great Schism ended with the reunification of Orthodox Boulderism (origenal form of Boulderism) and Protestant Boulderism (Mimke's form of Boulderism) and the reunification of the Boulderites.

After The Great Schism, Boulderov entered an era of healing and industrialization, often called The Age of Industrialization. During this era Boulderov was plauged with a deep cultureal divide that its new leaders needed to repair. Though the Protestants and the Orthodox Boulderists have fully reintegrated into one people, the Boulderites, some cultural differences still appear in Politics which is still somewhat divided between Protestant Boulderites and Orthodox Boulderites, the existance of the Ashannu and Artigas, and the still ongoing debate over what someone from Boulderov should be called (Boulderovian or Boulderovi).

Nation of Boulderov: Era of Theocracy
Boulderov, sometimes referred to by modern scholars as Old Boulderov, but officially the Nation of Boulderov, was a Western Haven nation nestled in the far southwest corner of Rathnir. It was a Democratic Oligarchical Theocracy and bordered Aurora, Chevkri, and the Kingdom of Trafalgar. A nation of spruce forests, high snowy mountains, and flat plains, Boulderov was home to the Boulderovian people. The capital and largest city was Pedregal. Its formation dates back to January 24th, 2021 when the player BoltonYale built a small tavern on the banks of an unnamed river, next to a Boulder that would eventually become the focus of the religion of Boulderism. It was one of the three nations that attempted to unite Haven. The nation moved multiple times, with the citizens having homes in three of the four corners of Rathnir. Boulderov was a part of the Second Empire of Uldarash - known for its rich culture, motivated citizenry, and military excellence.

It was reformed into the Kingdom of Boulderov on October 9th, 2021 by Mimek Bolodrav, after he took advantage of a power vacuum left by the Savernian Crisis. The Crisis caused a majority of the notable founders and members of Boulderov to quit due to the sheer toxicity, and Mimek appointed himself a King and established an absolute Monarchy in their stead.

Some notable members of Boulderov included BoltonYale, Im_cooming (Crispy Schnoz), Edward_Boyle, Signore_Ravioli, Tati, NomeKaken, Camthulu, and Lickenchittle.

History
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Early Boulderov timeline of events

Boulderov signed an MDP with Paloro. Loic wanted to unite Haven under a weird USA style Government. Boulderov/Dolaria/Paloro (paloro I think) joined Loic's pact to get space from Uldarash. Loic coupped the King of Paloro, and Aurora and Uldarash stepped in. The Pact then called on Uldarash to join or they would invade them. thinking they had a chance of winning. Aurora and Uldarash sent 2 kitpvpers to Ashari (Loic's Town) to raid it. The kitpvpers wiped the floor with Loic and his forces, crushing loic's hope of having a chance in war. He was so pissed he burned down his own town and fled to Cymru, founding Valentum. This sparked the Auroran War against Paloro.

Boulderov has no idea this had happened, but raided the Auroran treasury because they wanted to troll them, after finding a random vault in the middle of the wild. Raviolli and Lickenchittle robbed the Auroran treasury and snagged the crown of Aurora and a pigstep disc, but was caught in the act and ran off.

Raviolli didn't change his name, and Aurora instantly knew who did it, and they wardecced Boulderov too. (plus they were allied with Paloro, so they were already screwed after Loic couped Paloro) Boulderov was salty about being betrayed since Loic didn't even tell his supposed allies about the war, and couldnt stay since aurora was going to hunt them down, so they fucked off to plagos and made a small village. Loic worked out a deal with boulderov, and gave them Istanboulder Que Aurora war blah blah blah

boltons tavern is established on a riverbank (he gains followers and founds pedregal) -> boulderov talks to Axyr and joins league of Falsáivrea -> league collapses, boulder becomes indp -> MDPs are signed with Paloro -> loic kicks off unionization of hazen talks, forces aurora and ulda to be there. this causes tensions (or war? records not clear) between between Ulda and Aurora v Loic -> loic tries to coup paloran king keechoo, almost works but Aurora/Ulda intervene because loic is a powerhungry mfr that recruits like crazy and they want to shut down his ambition. They send two kitpvpers to raid Ashari. Loic gets his shit kicked in. Loic is so pissed he burns ashari to the ground (It was his city), sets off on expedition to Cymru to make refugee camp and chooses to purse war with ulda/aurora. boulderov does not learn of war until later. -> expedition is led by Zelious (Ravi repping boulderov), valentum is established -> boulderov finally learns of loic going to war and leaving ashari. feels betrayed due to miscommunication, feels like loic abandoned them to uldarash and aurora (didnt know about the raid on ashari) -> boulderov decided to go their separate ways from loic, moves to ghiaccio (wrens are established) (Ravi/liken robs auroran treasury during this time as revenge) -> Loic offers boulderovians Istanboulder to try and get them back under his thumb. -> boulderovians say yes, move to istanboulder. chill for a month. -> war ends, boulderov makes up with aurora (vc incident), and moves back to Pedregal. splits off from loic.

So Loic was just some random town owner of Ashari that was super ambitious and a crazy recruiter. Boulderov was afraid of

when did loic become archon? how heavily was boulderov behind the war dec? how pissed was aurora at being robbed? when exactly was aurora robbed in the timeline of events?

"Ok so the actual reason we moved [To Ghiaccio] is that we stole from Aurora and Ravioli refused to change his nametag, and so Aurora knew we were the ones who stole their shit So we knew they were gonna war dec after all the shit we did, and Loic had seemingly abandoned us after getting destroyed by 2 kit pvpers lol" - Schnoz

'''WHOLE CURRENT HISTORY NEEDS REVISION. EXTREMELY UNCLEAR AND BIAST IN RAVI'S FAVOR''' -->

Founding
On January 24th, a player by the name of BoltonYale built a small tavern on the banks of an unnamed river in the southwestern corner of Rathnir. Next to it was The Boulder which would become the crux of the religion that BoltonYale would bring about - Boulderism. Word of BoltonYale's teachings would spread and brought in many travelers from far off lands. Some travelers chose to follow BoltonYale's words, and soon a small town popped up around his tavern. This new town would be named Pedregal by its inhabitants, becoming the first Boulderites. A council would be formed between BoltonYale and his most trusted companions named Schnoz and Edward_Boyle, forming the High Council.

Upon seeing this new community of 2 houses, the leader of the League of Falsáivrea, named Axyr, would take an interest to this new burgeoning town, as it was built inside of territory owned by the league. Negotiations between BoltonYale and Axyr would ensue, and resulted in the fledgling nation of Boulderov agreeing to join the league. However, this new agreement would not last long. About 2 weeks after Boulderov joined the league, an argument would break out between Axyr and a new player named Doctor, who had founded the nation of Dolária inside of territory claimed by the league. This argument would come to convince Axyr to disband The League, granting Boulderov full independence in the process. By this point, Pedregal had grown into a bustling town with multiple houses surrounding BoltonYale's tavern. During this time, the members of the High Council would go on to create two new towns named Striprioula and Terrera. As the nation expanded, the infant Boulderov looked northwards (The modern day region of Harria), to the wild lands that the the Empire of Uldarash had nominally laid claims to, and to the town of Splitland which had been long abandoned.

Early International Affairs
As Boulderov grew in size, population, and material wealth, they began to look beyond their borders at the newly founded nation of Dolaria. Two players by the names of Signore Ravioli and Camthulu would travel to the capital of Dolaria to set up an embassy. There they engaged in talks with the leader of Dolaria, Doctor. While there, Doctor linked the two Boulderovians to Loic, who was the founder and mayor of the Palorian city of Asahiri. The two groups agreed to establish close ties, and to a mutual defense pact. After relations with Dolaria were set, Doctor managed to get Loic in on the talks. Through these talks between representatives from Boulderov, Paloro, and Dolaria, the idea for an attempt at unifying the continent of Haven was born. Over the next few days, the three groups as well as representatives from Uldarash and Aurora, agreed to come together under this new banner, and started working on the new government. But not all was well. Uldarash and Aurora were in the talks only due to threats from Loic, and they quickly withdrew from the negotiations, leaving Boulderov, Paloro, and Dolaria alone once again. Aurora and Uldarash would end up declaring war on Paloro and her allies, including Boulderov.

Exodus to Istanboulder
After the formation of Boulderov by BoltonYale and his followers, and achieving its independence after the collapse of the League of Falsáivrea, the fledgling nation felt threatened by the ambitions of the powers around it - the extremely wealthy Aurora and Uldarash in particular. Seeking allies, Boulderovian representatives Senior_Raviolli and LickenChittle set out to initiate relations with the nearby Nation of Dolária, in what was seen as a potential ally due to their shared experiences in the League of Falsáivrea. Raviolli in particular established a personal friendship with Doctor, leader of Dolária. The pair signed a Mutual-Defense Pact, and Dolaria became Boulderov's first official ally. After the pact was signed, Doctor introduced the Boulderovians to a close friend of his; A Paloran named Loic, then simply the ambitious town owner of Asahiri - a city he founded. The Boulderovians were impressed by Loic's ambition and knowledge of politics, and Loic in turn was deeply interested in the existential threats facing Boulderov, and found Raviolli to be a charming figure. Their discussions eventually turned to the political future of Haven, and Loic introduced the concept of a united Havenite Empire, an idea Doctor and the Boulderovians found appealing. Loic confirmed that he had already built up a base of supporters dedicated to achieving this end within his own country, and referred to them as 'Unionists'. Boulderov and Paloro signed a Mutual-Defense Pact of their own, and all three parties present agreed to support Loic's plan towards a unified Haven. The meeting concluded with Loic stating that the only obstacle remaining was securing the support of Uldarash and Aurora, and he remarked in vc that if they were less than willing to join, force may be needed.

A few days later, Loic's plan kicked into action, and he called a Pan-Haven summit hosted in Asahiri, to discuss the future of Haven. Representatives from Aurora, Uldarash, Boulderov, and Dolaria all attended, with Loic and Keecho [The King of Paloro], representing their country. Loic made convincing arguments towards the need for Haven's unification, pointing to other expanding empires such as the VIR and Yimmu Audal as powers that would not hesitate to turn Haven into their own imperialist playgrounds. Haven, as Loic argued, must unify, or it risked missing a key opportunity to challenge Rathnir's empires on the world stage. All parties present agreed with Loic on his stance, and found his forecast for Haven to be deeply alarming. Discussions on the fate of Haven deepened, and Loic offered a proposition for the powers assembled. He claimed it was high time for the continent to unite under one banner, and proposed a federal theocratic empire which would fairly and equally combine all aspects of Haven's diverse populous. He posited that, as a Middleman, he would be best suited for leadership, and offered himself as the proposed empire's head. Boulderov and Dolária, having already discussed this with Loic prior, agreed to join Loic's proposed Union. Uldarash and Aurora, seemingly hesitant at first, eventually agreed to join as well. The powers all agreed to meet again soon to begin constructing a constitution for this hitherto unnamed Haven Union, and both Loic and Haven's future seemed all but secure as Emperor and Empire.

Coup of Paloro

The full article covering this topic can be found here the The Coup Of Paloro

Loic, influential, ambitious, and having such a broad base of support within Paloro itself, was ultimately not the only faction in Paloro struggling for its future. Keecho, King of Paloro, and his supporters, known as 'Royalists' disagreed with Loic's proposed Union, preferring for Paloro to keep its independence and isolationist stance. Keecho privately informed Loic that he was free to unify the rest of Haven if he wished, but Paloro would not be joining this new 'Theocratic Empire' in any capacity.

Loic and his supporters were furious. Privately, they demanded Keecho step down as King, and appoint Loic in his stead, threatening civil war and violence in the streets of Palovina if their demands were not met. Loic blasted Keecho for his short-sightedness; Paloro was so close to ruling over the entire continent, - Keecho himself would be made a major player throughout Haven - and still Keecho clung to his antiquated ideas of the ancient past. Fearing strife, Keecho conceded to Loic's demands. He publicly abdicated the throne of Paloro, and announced Loic as the next King and rightful ruler of Paloro. Keecho was seen as a stable and popular ruler, and his sudden abdication caused confusion among the rest of Haven. Rumors spread like wildfire regarding Loic's alleged threats of force and his plans for tyranny, of which it is speculated that Keecho himself helped spread. Questions about what really happened were raised, and Loic would only respond with the basic facts; That Keecho abdicated the throne, and that he was now the rightful ruler of Paloro.

Meanwhile, initially after stepping down, Keecho reached out to the Crescent Concordant. The Crescent Concordant was a large alliance with powers such as Paloro itself, Uldarash, Posavaria, and Soumere. He made his case to the alliance, requesting their assistance in taking back the throne of Paloro after essentially being overthrown. Though his request was denied, as the alliance generally had no wish to intervene in the internal politics of a state it considered not worth the effort, Keecho's cries for help were not for nothing, as Uldarash was shocked to learn what was going on inside Paloro.

Theocratic Empire of Haven

Loic would end up remaining as the King of Paloro for only about ~5 hours. He rushed to conclude his planned Union, knowing that time was of the essence. Loic and his Unionists wasted no time in reaching out to Uldarash and Auroran Representatives, and set up an emergency meeting. Driven mainly by Loic and his supporters, the assembled powers rapidly drafted a framework, declaring the Empire's infant steps as an alliance between the powers of Haven, declaring The Theocratic Empire of Haven to the rest of the world.

Just when it had seemed that Loic's long plans had finally paid off, a crisis erupted. Though Emperor WhiskyKnight II of Uldarash had agreed to join Loic's new Union, the Uldarash and Auroran aristocracy were not so ready to surrender their sovereignty. They were infuriated at WhiskyKnight for swearing to bend the knee to Loic, and had the Emperor assassinated. The assassination was pinned on Boulderovian pro-unionist immigrants, and although they were eventually found to be not responsible, relations between Boulderov and Uldarash plunged overnight. Keecho publicly announced his abdication was a coup, and pinned Loic as a usurper. He accused him of using threats of force (which Loic did), though Boulderov and Dolaria refused to believe it. 5 hours after becoming King of Paloro, Loic's Theocratic Empire of Haven was dead on arrival. Both Uldarash and Aurora learned what actually happened to Keecho, and pulled out of Loic's plan. They began planning war against Loic, fearing the growing influence and power he held.

Learning of the coup of Paloro invited a unique casus beli for Uldarash and Aurora. The new coalition invited Keecho to its ranks, and recognized Keecho's claims to the kingship of Paloro. Just as Aurora and Uldarash were about to give Loic an ultimatum to put Keecho back on the throne, StoneyStoner, the server's owner intervened. He mandated two weeks of peace (Though quickly shortened to just one) declared by the gods, in order to give both sides time to prepare.

Burning of Asahiri

Loic was furious to learn about what he considered to be Keecho's traitorous actions, and refused to surrender. In his mind, he was the more popular king of Paloro, and would not bend the knee to those whom he considered cowards and backstabbers. Though his Theocratic Empire had collapsed, Loic was determined to keep his gains and goaded the coalition. Upon receiving the coalition's ultimatum after Stoney's week of peace expired, Loic rejected their demands, proclaiming he would fight to the bitter end.

Uldarash and Aurora declared war, and sent their best fighters directly to Asahiri, planning to confront Loic and his supporters head on. In an unusual show of force, the coalition sent only two warriors, both experienced veterans from Uldarash. Loic was reported to have laughed upon hearing that Uldarash's Grand Army had pathetically sent only two players to bring him down, but unbeknownst to him, the two Uldarashi warriors were perhaps some of the most dangerous and combat capable players in the entire server, equipped with state of the art gear and combat techniques. As the battle began, the Two Uldarashi warriors stormed the walls of Asahiri. Somehow, they found their way up onto the ramparts, and the battle devolved into an absolute slaughter as the Warriors massacred Loic's ill-trained and ill-equipped Unionist forces.

Loic barely escaped the slaughter with his life, and fled with a small core of his most loyal troops. They returned after the Uldarashi Warriors finally left, and found only utter carnage remaining, the corpses of Loic's troops strewn across the city. The remainder of Loic's troops were completely shocked, even the gear from their bodies were stripped and taken as prizes of war. The message war clear, and Loic decided he had no hope of actually fighting such a capable coalition.

Enraged by the massacre of his forces, Loic set Asahiri ablaze, burning the entire city to the ground. He could not stand the humiliation of such defeat, and vowed that no Auroran, Uldarashi, or Paloran, would lay hands upon his pride city. Limping to the Eastern coasts of Haven, Loic and his troops fled away, vowing that he would one day return and take revenge. The new coalition cheered at Loic's departure and declared victory. The two Uldarashi warriors were given the highest honors within Uldarash and Aurora, and Keecho was reinstated as the King of Paloro.

[Loic flees to Cymru, exploiting the collapsing VIR to found his own empire, known as Viodoxa. Surprisingly, Boulderov never learns what happened in Asahiri, as Loic never told his allies.]

Robbery of the Auroran Treasury

A week prior, Boulderovian LickenChittle successfully infiltrated the Auroran ranks, hoping to gain intel in case of a war. With the help of Senior_Raviolli, the pair robbed the Auroran treasury, hoping to "do a little trolling" and avenge the prior raid of Asahiri. Their attempt was successful, and Boulderov managed to steal a rare Pigstep Disc, the valuable Crown of Aurora, and four stacks of iron and coal blocks each. Unfortunately, Raviolli was caught redhanded, and refused to change his username. Aurora now knew who was responsible for the theft, and vowed to crush Boulderov underfoot. Loic's new Viodoxa, and its allies, quickly strengthened their support for Bouldrov. While Aurora ostensibly stated their primary motivation as revenge, they viewed Boulderov as Loic's puppet and hoped to stunt Viodoxa's influence in Haven as they sought to become the continent's foremost power.

Despite assistance from Loic and the new Viodoxan forces, Boulderov's capital Pedregal was exposed to aggression and frequent raids from Aurora. Loic and his followers helped defend Pedregal against Auroran invasions, but the city suffered damages from TNT blasts and griefing. With the war heating up and the Boulderovians fearing the integrity of their Capital - especially now that Aurora had a strong personal vendetta against Boulderov - Boulderov leadership decided that Haven was no longer safe for their people, and exiled themselves to find a new home until the war abided.

Great Migration to Cymru and Loic's Bargain

After a brief stint establishing a small icy village in Plagos, (named Ghiaccio) the Boulderovians ended up on an expedition to Cymru lead by Zealious, with Signore_Ravioli representing Boulderov. Their destination was a refugee camp, which later became the city of Valentum. Loic forgoed telling his allies that Asahiri was already abandoned, and Valentum was to be his new home. Unbeknownst to the Boulderovians setting up Valentum, their movements were noticed by the Auroran forces. Hoping to abuse land mechanics, the Auroran army traveled to Valentum, seeking to kill a Boulderov citizen in order to claim victory. When they arrived at Valentum, they were met with fierce resistance, and a Viodoxan counter-attack crushed their forces. Boulderovian Im_cooming (Also known as Schnoz the Younger), killed the leader of Aurora, Canine14, with his Diamond Axe.

Soon, Boulderov put two and two together and learned of Loic and the Unionist abandonment of Asahiri. They felt betrayed and abandoned to the mercy of Aurora, and, despite the military support, Boulderov leadership grew deeply distrustful of Loic and his imperialist ambitions. They set up the Wrens of Stone, a new secretive Boulderov spy organization, to keep a close eye on Loic's movements and actions. Loic, realizing this, offered the High Council of Boulderov a deal; They would get high positions in Loic's government, high military positions for the military leaders, and resources if they wanted them. He also offered them a patch of land and a city to build up - The modern day region of Istanboulder - in an effort to permanently keep the Boulderovians under his thumb. The High Council would come to accept these terms, instigating the Boulderovian Migration to Istanboulder.

First Founding of Istanboulder
On February 14th, the Boulderovians packed their bags and moved south until they hit their destination, an abandoned Valdreach Port, comprised of only 1 completed house and 5 assorted buildings. They dubbed it Istanboulder, which would become the foundations for the modern-day city of Istanboulder_City. Quickly, they began reconstruction efforts as they attempted to make the city their new home, lead by Boulderovian citizen NightSaber. He would expand the roads, spearhead the building of new walls, make more plots for building, and make new bridges over top of the canals that snake through the town.

During this time, Boulderovian culture experienced a Golden Age; with national classics such as LeGarf being written, the first Boulderov Grill-Out, the formation of the Boulderov army, the construction of the slums, and the push for Democracy resulting in the first Low Council elections being held. These events, combined with prior mistrust of Loic, allowed Boulderovian culture to form as a unique identity from the rest of both Haven and Viodoxa, with the concept of returning home to Pedregal and establishing an independent nation of their own taking hold in the minds of many Boulderovians.

Defending Pedregal and the Battle of Fornost

Militarily, Boulderov's involvement in the Auroran War was kept to defending their capital city and allies, trying to keep themselves and their culture alive - except in one instance.

While the Boulderovians were busy establishing a new national identity in Istanboulder, Aurora decided to once again attempt a raid on Pedregal. Unaware of the recent move to Istanboulder, Auroran fighters were surprised to find the city almost totally empty - with the exception of a few Boulderov stragglers - of all military presence. The Boulderovian stragglers quickly alerted the allied forces, and began to attack the Auroran skirmishers, buying time for the Allied army to arrive. Boulderov and Viodoxan warriors sprinted through the nether highway to reach Pedregal, arriving in record time. Only lightly engaging the token force in the city square, the Auroran troops were taken by surprise as they suddenly faced a counter-attack from the Allied army. They rapidly saw they were outnumbered, and after losing a warrior, retreated to the Auroran capital: Fornost. As the allied troops took time to reorganize, a council of war quickly convened and agreed stage a counter-attack into Auroran territory while they still had the upper hand.

The Allied fighters rapidly moved on foot from Pedregal, traveling thousands of blocks through Auroran territory, even through ghast infested mountain peaks. Upon reaching the Auroran swamps, Bolton Yale took the lead, using his enchanted Frost Walker boots to carve a path for the allied army through the murky rivers. Reaching the castle of Fornost, the attackers set fire to Auroran farms and scaled the walls - When Auroran resistance failed to materialize, the allied forces claimed victory. Ironically, the only causality of the short fight was, again, Canine14. While only a short episode in the Auroran War, the battle would see the last raid of Pedregal, and Boulderov gaining recognition as the fighters having led the charge on Fornost.

Treaty of Hapatmitas and the Return to Haven
After the battle of Fornost, a second battle at Hapatmitas (confusingly named Loic's War), and long negotiations, the Auroran War finally concluded as leaders Loic, Canine, and RumKnight met to sign the Treaty of Hapatmitas. The treaty conceded that the war was a Viodoxan victory, compensated Viodoxa for their struggles, and recognized Loic's legitimacy as the King of Paloro - and his legitimacy as a ruler in Rathnir.

For the Viodoxans, the treaty was a massive victory, and proved Viodoxa's superiority. The Boulderovians however, only breathed a sigh of relief as they could now return to their homes in Pedregal safely. Having talked with Auroran citizens and establishing a feeling of good will, the Boulderovians saw the Viodoxan zeal against Aurora as excessively hostile, and came to dislike Viodoxa. Now, as the war officially came to a close, the Boulderovians itched to return home and escape the clutches of Loic's growing ambitions.

On March 2nd, 2021, this culminated in the Boulderov High Council putting the matter up to a vote. They could choose to return home to Pedregal and cut all ties with Viodoxa, or remain in Istanboulder under Loic's boots. In a landslide victory, the Boulderovians chose to return home, and immediately packed their bags.

A handful of citizens who had grown attached to Istanboulder remained - and as they bid their farewells to their departing brothers - prepared for Loic's wrath. A day later, on March 3rd, 2021, Boulderov officially cut ties from Viodoxa. They declared their existence as an independent nation on Haven. For the next 8 months, the Nation of Boulderov would go on to achieve great things. It became a founding sponsor of the Nomad Guild, repaired its relations with Aurora, tripled its territory, joined the Second Empire of Uldarash, won great military victories against the Khanate of Haven, Bardonia, and Falnir, and entered a new Golden Age. Istanboulder, however, was not so lucky. Without their brothers or any leadership, the Boulderovians in Istanboulder bore the brunt of Loic's fury. One by one, they slowly disappeared or trickled back to Haven, forgotten in history as the city they worked so hard on slowly crumbled without them.

The Colonization Period
A player named Rodrero Yale (Pandas) had negotiated the annexation of half of a country named Andros (Chevkri taking the other half), in mid-June, doubling Boulderov's size. With this, Boulderov began an age of exploration, settling mostly uninhabited lands and Boulderizing the new territory. Voha was given more territory and a new province named Hutan was established under Rodrero's governance.

Soon after the annexation of Andros, The Second Empire of Uldarash Invaded Falnir to unify Haven. Shortly before the invasion, an ethnic group named the Savernians had immigrated to the micronation in hopes of finding a safe haven and place to settle. Because Uldarash had won the annexation war, Savernia was forced to find a new home in the neighboring country (Boulderov). They settled in Northern Voha, a core province of Boulderov, where Sneaky Yale found and notified them of Boulderov's existence. Fearful of an invasion, they quickly rose walls overnight to stage a defense. This town would be named Ashbury, the provencial capital of Savernia. Rodrero Yale, negotiated with Olly Ashwood (the leader of Savernia) to incorporate them into Boulderov as a province. The Savernians reluctantly agreed to the terms and so began the long and laborious integration of the Savernians. Soon after the incorporation of the Savernians, Archeon (King of Falnir) asked to join Boulderov as a province. Rodrero negotiated the terms of annexation, and they were added to the steadily growing province of Savernia. Savernia at the time was the fastest growing province when it came to population and construction, and with it so was animosity against the Boulderist regime. Recent and forceful annexation had left the Savernians and the Falnirians feeling unsatisfied with the status quo and so they ploted to rebel, which was found out by the High Council.

The Council called the nation into a court of law, and two Falnirians Archeon and ___, who were the primary suspects, were summoned to seek justice on the account that they were actively conspiring against the government (Treason: A crime punishable by death and exile). The two were sentenced to exile, oly having 15 min to gather thier things before being placed on the Kill On Sight list. This extravagant punishment was witnessed by the Savernians and the rest of the Falnirians sending a wave of dread across the nation, while the Bouderites celebrated. Layden was appointed to be the new leader of Falnir. This was the start of the Falnirian Genocide. Other groups such as the Brightlanders settled in Boulderov, making up a small minority. The Brightlanders will be important in the Crowned Republic of Boulderov.

Context
The Savernians followed a religion called the 5 Divines which contradicted Boulderovian culture and religious beliefs. The Boulderist theocratic government, often clashed with the savernian local government which seemed to grow in complexity. With no coping mechanisms and experience to aid in fixing these issues, the High Council resorted to oppressing the 5 Divines religion and restricting the rights of non-Boulderists in the country. Increasing tensions led to increasing compromises including the agreements to seed land to Savernia to aid with their rapid population growth now comprising of roughly 40% of the country, (Falnirians being about 5%). Other important compromises include the addition of Boulderist and non-Boulderist seats in the Low Council, which was supposed to ensure a Boulderist Majority in the Low Council without outright banning non-Boulderists from government.

That did not stop the increasing tensions though. The Savernians kept demanding more representation, however the Boulderites kept pushing back. Over time the pushback became attacks on the Savernian regional government. The High Council began to enforce greater restrictions on non-Boulderist government positions, including the eradication of non-Boulderist seats on the Low Council and regional government positions.

The Golden Guard
A Savernian Boulderist fundamental group lead by Radical Rupbert started a political group named the Golden Guard which made a grand appearance by protesting in Pedregal. The High Council began hunting Golden Guard members, but that only inflamed the situation as Savernians began jumping on the movement out of protest. The Council responded by summoning Rupbert to court to be punished for his sins. This moment was the beginning of the highest point of tension in Boulderov history. The Savernians were unwilling to accept the banishment of Rupbert, and the High Council was unwilling to let Rupbert go unpunished. Rodrero, being friends with both, was put into a tough position. Work with the Council or betray the council and keep the Savernians in Boulderov. He chose to betray the council.

Rodrero worked with Olly and player named Logan Ashwood who conspired to rig the trial in Rupberts favor. Scotch was appointed by the council to serve as a Judge, however he was unable to take the pressure and resigned his position to let Rodrero lead debate making him the Judge by DeFacto. Sneakyspy, the lawyer representing Boulderov and the council (Tati and Bolton were unable to make it) was unprepared to take on the case and lost humiliatingly to the more prepared Logan. [Note from Pandas: I actually do feel really bad about this cuz you were super disadvantaged, and you were under so much pressure, yet you still did a good job sneaky]. Rodrero advised scotch to give Rupbert minimal punishment and so he was let off the hook. Its also important to note that both the Boulderites and the Savernians were all armed in the case that anything went wrong. The Savernians went back to their province and celebrated while the Council sulked and began considering geocoding the Savernians. While it is easy to say that all the Boulderites hated all the Savernians, that was not the case. Many Boulderite citizens were neutral on the subject and disagreed that savernains should be excluded for government, and even more disagreed that they should be wiped out. Especially after the Golden Guard incident the Boulderites were split into two factions. The conservative Boulderist extremists led by Tati Yale and Schoz Yale, and the progressives led by Rodrero Yale and Olly Ashwood who believed that church and State should be separated. After the Golden Guard incident, the progressives were fed up and Rodrero Logan and Olly began to plot a coup. Owen, Mimek, Hizen, Rupbert and other town leaders were all recruited to the cause. Under the new government, Rodrero would become the Chancellor of Boulderov, presiding over a new High Council that would be run by Olly Logan and Mimek, while Owen and Rupbert would run the military. The day before the Coup attempt, all of Savernia, Hutan, Voha, half of Harria and most of the military, and Emperor Qwazar of Uldarash backed the Rodreros administration. All that was needed was for the High Council to be voted out of power by referendum, set to take place in Ashburry. However, a rat exposed the plot and a day before the Coup was supposed to happen the Council exposed the plot, dissolved the High Council and declared a total theocracy. Savernia backed out of the coup due to fear and the whole thing fell apart. The chaos left the government in complete shambles. With Rodrero exiled, and Tati and Bolton Resigning from government, a large power vacuum consumed the region. The Savernians negotiated independence from Boulderov and Rodrero Hizen and Owen left with their group to sparwood. Mimek was granted Tati's council position and was instructed to make Cookie a high councilor too, but he didn't and crowned himself King of Boulderov. A second coup.

Government
The High Council of Boulderov consisted of three leaders which were the Law of the Land, rulers of Boulderov, and the highest authority. This council oversaw the large-scale handling of the nation, and could choose to oversee any aspect of Boulderov they feel like. The last high Councillors of Boulderov were BoltonYale, Tati and Panda.

The Low Council were leaders which got their rule from the people. The Low Council was an elected council, and every 2 weeks they would have to run for re-election. This also means that they could be voted out if the people determine that they didn’t like what the specific councilor is doing. The process would be a people running up against the Low Councilor that might be removed. These candidates would have to receive a majority vote to officially replace the Low Councilor.

The Province Leaders were the rulers of individual provinces. They handled the day-to-day operations of their province and oversee their towns. These provinces were allowed to have their own general structures, but the government documents they had must've followed federal laws, and creation of government documents had to be approved by the High or Low Council.

The Kingdom of Boulderov
The Kingdom of Boulderov or Shil Remuyadlemha ed Boulder IPA:// in Boulderovian was a nation nestled in the southwest corner of Rathnir on the continent of Haven, and borders Trafalgar to south, Aurora to north, Chevkri to east and Savernia to northeast. Its formation dates back to January 24, 2021 when BoltonYale built a small tavern on the banks of an unnamed river, next to a Boulder that would eventually become the focus of the religion of Boulderism. It was one of the three nations that tried to unite Haven.[GREAT CHANGES, MIMEK KING.]. The Kingdom of Boulderov was a province of the Second Empire of Uldarash, and fought valiantly during the Uldarash Civil War. It eventually merged with the Kingdom of Sanctuary to form the Hearthstone Yuldai. Some notable members include King Mimek, Regent Ted Hastings, Duke CookieMan12, Duke Mikkel S. Baggins, Duke Falconael, and Duchess Joan K. Baggins.

The Great Changes
Boulderov up to these times seemed to prosper, but everything had to change. Conflict between province of Savernia, and the government of Boulderov kept on escalating, and a war could break out at any moment. Two of the High Councillors even planned a genocide of Savernia people. Fortunately, such an event never happened. Instead, one of the High Councillors, Panda, began to plan a great change to Boulderov. They would abandon old ways of religious persecution, and he would become the Chancellor, one with most power. His plans also included stripping High Councillor Tati of their position, but everything was supposed to be resolved with a legal vote. Such plans were deemed as a coup attempt. Supporters of Panda were declared as traitors and were supposed to be executed. During the chaos Savernia has been granted independence by the Boulderov government. After these events, High Councillor Tati and the High Councillor Bolton left the nation, and with Panda gone Mimek has been declared as the only High Councillor.

Boulderov was on the verge of collapse. Mimek has declared himself the King of Boulderov, founding the Kingdom of Boulderov. He appointed Ted Hastings to the position of Regent, his second in command. The new king came to an agreement with Lady Hazel and King Olly of Savernia, solidifying the borders between the two countries. Savernia proper was granted the Province of Savernia, along with parts of Voha and Hutan. Thanks to this, the Kingdom of Boulderov was divided into three provinces: Patria, Harria, and a new province named Aleeous.

Global Warming and Lead Pollution
In recent times there were multiple tropical trees spotted in all Boulderov. It was believed that the global warming was behind it, and so to combat it citizens picked up their axes and started chopping at any jungle related plant they could spot. There were plans to build a wall on the east borders to keep the Chevkrian jungle from spreading further, but they were never followed through.

A traveling scientist discovered that the Kingdom of Boulderov is located above a large lead deposit, making all the ground water polluted with it. Because of that, most of Boulderov’s population is poisoned with lead, causing mild insanity.

The Uldarash Civil War and Eldham Entente Intervention
During the Uldarash Civil War, Boulderov supported Nikephoros. Boulderov sent their soldiers to most of the battles that took place, and in the end emerged victorious in all of them. However, the situation changed after the Eldham Entente intervened in the conflict. After Uldarashi forces lost the Battle of Fornost by just a few points, morale throughout the Empire worsened. The Eldham Entente went on the offensive, conquering Chevkri's Eldham colony, and even capturing Boulderov's colony of Pedrera. Thankfully, because Boulderov surrendered Pedrera without fighting, and King Mimek's cooperation with the transfer, the Eldham Entente returned the colony back to Boulderov after the war ended.

Ziemia's Revival
The city of Ziemia was established by Empress Scotch Knight, during her days as the Boulderov Maiden. It grew rapidly, and at one point the High Councillors considered making it the new capital. Unfortunately activity plummeted, and soon enough the city was abandoned. A few months later, a citizen of Boulderov, Owenledragon173, attempted to revive the city, although unfortunately this attempt failed, and the city once again was left abandoned.

Weeks after Boulderov went through the period of Great Changes, recruiter Attaccare took it upon himself to revive the old city, hoping to transform it into a shining beacon of the Kingdom's new prosperity. His staunch efforts paid off, as the city began to grow rapidly - even exceeding Pedregal's activity. Ziema was rebuilt, beautified, and improved. Various shops began to appear, like DragonMaster1616's Bazaar, Joan K. Baggins's Bakery, and Hizenisgod's & Rusty Rat's market.

Founding of Future Market
A pair of squatters was found southwest of Boulderov, on the border with Trafalgar - Arsen The Wanderer, and Pekos. They were informed of their squatter status, but were given a choice to settle somewhere else, more fitting to create a merchant town. On a map they were given, a certain spot was marked as "future market", and so they decided to settle there on 27th of December, 2021, keeping the name. During its peak, the city was the fastest growing one in the nation, even having a healthy rivalry with its sister nation - Ziemia.

Harria's Split
After Harria's population skyrocketed, there was a need to split the big province into two more manageable ones: Harria - the coastal part, and Paldesji - the inland part. The first one kept being ruled by Mikkel S. Baggins, and the new province Paldesji began to be ruled by Joan K. Baggins.

Migration of Galations
The town of Galations was founded in Bardonia on October 31st, 2021. Due to internal conflicts with the Bardonia, the town was forced to migrate away from their homelands. They asked The Second Empire of Uldarash for a place to stay, and ultimately chose The Kingdom of Boulderov. Ashlyn Galations was granted the title of Baroness, and eventually became an Advisor. They were granted a large strip of land west of Pedregal to build on, and the city was connected to Boulderov's speed road network. The Great Garf was taken down weeks before Galations moved to these lands. After few days of their stay the grass withered, trees turned into quartz and coal, and mushrooms replaced flowers. In this hellish forest the people of Galations found a powerful artifact - a Netherite Chestplate with impossible enchantments. Boulderites believed it was a sign, and a gift from The Diorite Golem and so they celebrated. During the Goonfist wedding of Baroness Ashlyn Genasias, the priest, Stoney Stoner, revealed that the site was a grave of sorts. The details are unfortunately unknown.

Purchase of Bolodravoha
After the collapse of Bardonia, a nation of Drahalad ruled by Lord Bilbo Baggins was founded. Maybe it was luck or destiny, but within its borders rested The Primordial Boulder, being incredibly important to Boulderism. King Mimek purchased the land, along with the city of Ardena, which was met with opposition by various groups. He called the land "Bolodravoha", meaning "land of boulder", although it is often referred as the Boulderov Enclave. The Third Empire of Andorn believed the purchase was illegitimate (due to them disputing Drahalad), and sent a military expedition to occupy the city of Ardena, while other groups set offers to buy the city. Negotiations were handled poorly by King Mimek, and he decided to leave the fate of the enclave to diplomats and Emperors of the Uldarash.

Friendship of Three States
During months of March and February of 2022 states Boulderov, Sanctuary, and Alfheim developed mutual friendship, ultimately resulting in treaties being signed by the states recognizing the others as official friends and allies. Citizen exchange was encouraged, which resulted in mixing of Sanctuary and Boulderov's population. Getting to Sanctuary from Boulderov was quite consuming task, as the two states were divided by the Heart of Haven. Rulers of the two nations agreed to improve the connection by constructing an ice road, but at the time they were considered illegal by the Second Empire of Uldarash. On March 12th 2022, an Ice Road Legalization Bill written by Queen Joan K. B. Bolodrav, and proposed by King Mimek Bolodrav was passed in the High Council of Uldarash, after a heated debate.

Hearthstone Union
==== The Empire of Uldarash disbanded on March 22nd, 2022. The next day, The Kingdom of Boulderov and The Kingdom of Sanctuary officially left the Empire, and decided their futures would be better secured as one entity. After a long history of cooperation and friendship, Boulderov and Sanctuary finally merged, forming the Hearthstone Yuldai, and ending the Kingdom of Boulderov. ====

Overview of Istanboulder
Istanboulder, officially the Boulderist Republic of Istanboulder or Buldorevshi Maseham ed Istanboulder in Boulderovian, was a Schnozist Republic found on central Cymru. It was originally founded by the Old Guard of Boulderov on February 14th, 2021 on an abandoned VIR port given to them by Loic the Uniter, after the Great Migration from Haven.

It was re-founded by players Bagelinian Yale, Rosanto Yale (Pandas), and Owen Yale on January 16th, 2022, following the Fall of Old Boulderov and subsequent transformation into an Absolute Monarchy. Ironically, the land was re-given to Bagelinian Yale and his friends, again, by Loic the Uniter.

The Republic was considered a continuation, and the last bastion, of the oldest form of Boulderovian Culture and Orthodox Boulderism. It prided itself on its deep, rich history, with its people having stretched three corners of the world, constantly being steadfast in their beliefs. On Janurary 26th, 2023, Istanboulder obtained the Haven region of Patria (Also known tradionally as Southern Boulderov) and the old Boulderov capital of Pedregal, under the conditions of the Twin Boulder Treaty. A few days later, it subsequently merged with the Boulderist Kingdom of Harria to re-form the Old Boulderov on Janurary 29th, 2023, both sides coming together to write a new constitution which combined elements from both governments. Under the new Boulderov, named the Crowned Republic of Boulderov, Istanboulder was incorporated as a Province, although many residents of Istanboulder quickly moved back to their homelands in Haven.

The Province of Istanboulder was finally annexed by the Autokratoria Sirradra on March 3rd, 2023, following the signing of a peace treaty created to end the Boulderov-Sirradra War. The remaining Boulderovians within Istanboulder were forced to hand over the ownership of their town claims. Though the treaty claimed that Sirradra would protect Boulderovian culture, they employed a strategy of cultural suppression as Boulderovian culture was systematically denied. Seeing no other option than to fight back, a few Boulderovians formed a terrorist group known as Al-Istanboulder, which would monitor Sirradran actions and coordinate resistance. The group was discovered, and all Boulderovians were purged from Cymru.

Istanboulder's culture and previous presence has since been erased. Various Boulderovian cities, national, historic, and religious landmarks or monuments have been demolished or scheduled for 're-design'. This cultural genocide paved the way for Sirradran settler-colonialism and marked the end of Boulderovian culture on Cymru. The event is commonly referred to within Boulderov as the Istanboulder Genocide.

The Return of the Four
After the Ferrymen Wars and the fall of Old Boulderov, the region of Istanboulder entered a period of great stagnation. Nominally annexed by the Kingdom of Valron, the area was ignored and left uninhabited.

Back in Boulderov, former Minister of Diplomacy for Boulderov Bagelinian, returned to Stoneworks after taking a hiatus once the summer ended. What he found in New Boulderov, now an absolute Monarchy under mimek, he did not like. To Bagel, the country was almost completely changed. No longer were any of his old friends present, Boulderism had been completely changed to a polytheistic religion, the country had lost over half its territory, and was now ruled by a totally unfamiliar Monarch. Coincidentally, he ran into Owen Yale in the New Boulderov vc, and they discussed what had happened while Bagel was on hiatus. Wishing to learn more, Bagel reached out to all the former friends he could find, and they told him about the Savernian issue, mimek's seizure of power, and the transformation of Boulderov. With Boulderov on a different course, Bagelinain contacted Pandas, Owen, and Tati Yale, and discussed with them a plan he had been forming since the old days.

The continent of Cymru was undergoing a chaotic civil war, with the Imperial Archonal Union, lead by Loic the Uniter, fighting the Third Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa, led by Hazel. Bagel saw this civil war as a perfect chance to re-establish Istanboulder. He explained to his friends that they could band together, and preserve the traditions and history of Boulderov that had been all but forgotten. Owen, Pandas, and Tati all agreed, and they took the last name of Yale to cement their dedication.

City-State of Istanboulder
The Four reached out to Loic the Uniter, as although Hazel McSpiegel von Savras was in control over the territories of Istanboulder, Loic seemed the likely winner of the civil war. Though initially mistrustful of the Boulderovians owing to their previous relations - miffed by the fact that Loic falsely claimed the Old Boulderovians has previously sold Viodoxan Military secrets to Uldarash - Loic agreed to gift the Four a grant of land as a show of good will. Given on January 12th, 2022, this grant included; Istanboulder City, the slums, and the Ferrymen_Fort, all in exchange for the Four's support in the Viodoxan civil war.

With the land grant in hand and permission to settle given, the Four made their way over to Istanboulder. They were surprised to see a squatter, TheGreatDeer already present on the city. Seeing that TheGreatDeer had destroyed a majority of the old town, Owen was enraged and threatened war. Bagelinian intervened, and allowed TheGreatDeer to stay as the city's vice-mayor if he transferred the claim over and swore loyalty. TheGreatDeer accepted this proposal, and Istanboulder was re-established as the City-State of Istanboulder.

After the situation TheGreatDeer was sorted out, the City-State of Istanboulder entered deeper negotiations with Loic. Istanboulder stated that it would join the IAU once the civil war ended, granted it became its own Province, got economic support from the IAU, and was allowed a say at the constitution writing table. Loic agreed to this proposal, and promptly sent Istanboulder 30k as a sign of acceptance. During these negotiations, Bagelinian Yale reached out to Istanboulder's neighbors; Shaloma and Valron. They discussed for a short while, touching on their mutual interests in peace and cooperation, Shaloma's troubles with their squatters known as JHorde, and Istanboulder's long history. They quickly agreed on borders between each other - shown below. When Loic learned of the settled borders a week later, he was mildly surprised that the Provinces had already sorted themselves out, as he intended to do that himself.

During this time, the fledgling Istanboulder was also contacted by Hazel McSpiegel von Savras, leader of the Third Archonate of Viodoxa. While few words were exchanged, Istanboulder refused to join Hazel's Archonate, and the Third Archonate of Viodoxa shortly collapsed, leaving Loic's Imperial Archonal Union the victor of the chaotic Viodoxan civil war. Istanboulder made good on its promise, and joined the newly united IAU.

A gallery of photos from this time period can be seen below;

Bagel refuses Hazel's request for Istanboulder to join the Third Imperial Archonate.

Istanboulder declares and asserts its independence from the Third Imperial Archonate, after pledging to join Loic's IAU.

Istanboulder announces its support and intention to join Loic's Viodoxa after a major Unionist victory.

The Third Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa officially surrenders to Loic's Archonal Union, ending the Viodoxan civil war.

Province in the IAU
This section covers Istanboulder as it was during its time within the Imperial Archonal Union, having agreed to join after the Viodoxan Civil War's conclusion. As one of 10 Provinces on Cymru, the Province of Istanboulder gradually developed its culture and cities, recruited new members, and negotiated deals with its neighboring Provinces. Istanboulder was also restricted from having a milita, a Union-wide rule.

During this time, the Province of Istanboulder adopted its first flag, after previously running bannerless thus far.

[WIP Notes: lywik is recruited and builds the senate house before dipping.]

Small Island Sale to Shaloma
[WIP Notes: IB Sells small island for 10k to Shaloma on 2/15/2022.]

JHorde War
[WIP Notes: Shaloma enters war with annoying squatters of jhorde. IB offers to let Shal use Fortress_Boulder as attacking war claim. on 2/12/2022]

Land Sale to Shaloma
[WIP Notes: IB sells Forest area to Shaloma on 4/09/2022 for 80k.

Sale of Fortress_Boulder
After the JHorde war, Fortress_Boulder became the point of distress between Istanboulder and Shaloma. Though the area was owned by Istanboulder, Bagelinian Yale asked Shaloman Citizen LePaul to claim the fort for the JHorde War, letting him know he expected its return after the war ended. LePaul misunderstood Bagelinian's instructions, and believed Bagel was trusting him to keep the Fort. After the war ended, Bagelinian asked LePaul return the Fort. Unbeknownst to him, LePaul had already spent hours constructing a massive basement. LePaul refused the request, and offered to become a citizen of Istanboulder - which Bagelinian refused.

Wishing to find a peaceful solution, Bagelinian Yale and Oliver, Etriarch of Shaloma, both sat down to attempt to find a solution. Since LePaul wished to keep the fort, and Bagelinian believed that natural geography dictated the Fort was better suited as part of Shaloma, both Provinces were able to reach a deal. Shaloma would return the forest previously sold to them, and Fortress_Boulder and its surrounding area would be sold to Shaloma for 150k. After this deal, Istanboulder's borders would remain nominally the same until its annexation

Archon Havi expressed surprise at the dispute having been solved so quickly, as he expected the need to use his Archonal powers to intervene in the issue. The speed of a successful solution helped cement the friendship between Istanboulder and Shaloma, and both groups remained in close contact, even after Istanboulder's independence was achieved.

Constitution of Istanboulder
[WIP Notes: Bagel finishes consti of IB on 6/30/2022. first lc elections are held.]

Declaration of Independence from the IAU
Istanboulder's declaration of independence from the Imperial Archonal Union was precursored by dissatisfaction at how being a part of a larger empire suffocated Istanboulder's activity, disaffection at the Union's restrictive laws abolishing any regional militias, the lack of a voice in government, and the popular feeling that the Union had done nothing for Istanboulder. Istanboulder was filled with a longing desire for independence and the ability to decide their own future, which set the stage for their actions up until they declared independence from the IAU.

IAU's Humiliation by Paradise

During the disastrous Paradise War, the Imperial Archonal Union entered a period of rapid decline and political instability. The 4 outermost provinces of Avertico, Regonia, Eisenland, and Aussay, feeling neglected and disrespected under the boots of the central government in Cymru, declared their secession from the IAU as independent nations. Having planned this scheme with the Provincial Leaders, Paradise quickly capitalized on this opportunity, declaring their support for the newly independent nations and signing Mutual-Defense Pacts with all of them. Bagelinian was aware of Paradise's scheme, and was even offered Istanboulder's independence, but declined, wishing to see where the situation would unfold from there.

On July 20th, the IAU was forced to sign a humiliating peace treaty yielding vast tracts of their Tovarishian holdings in Sparwood to Paradise, Avertico, Regonia, and Borhammer, establishing new nations carved out of Tovarisha such as Grand Castell, Shizumor, and Certaria, as well as paying Paradise an exorbitant sum of 5 million in cash. Viodoxa, afraid of continuing the war and sparking the empire's total collapse, conceded to the demands

The IAU's morale plummeted as people began to lose faith in the Archonate's ability to effectively govern. Even the legendary founder of the IAU, Loic the Uniter, exclaimed in a vc, "Well, we had a good run!", and promptly left the server for good, only sending the low morale crashing through the floor.

New Viodoxan Leadership

The Old Archon, Havi "Goldbeard" Asagrim, tired in his old age and unwilling to deal with this new crisis (as he had been on vacation when the war against Paradise was declared and humiliatingly lost), announced his abdication, appointing Ryou Bakura, the Regent Archon from the Province of Silvay, in his stead. Ryou's ascendancy was met with a certain skepticism among the higher ranks of government, who tended to see Ryou as an ineffective leader (due to his totalitarian rhetoric), and thus incapable of pulling the IAU out of this crisis. He would spend the only nine days of his reign attempting frantic promises of reform and attempting to lure in the former provinces with images of autonomy and prominence, which were promptly denied as the former provinces formed the Bazinga Pact, a Mutual-Defense Pact between Avertico, Regonia, Eisenland, Aussay, with the country of Galadonn on the sub-continent of Aldvoir being included for good measure.

New Constitution

After Ryou's ascendancy to the Archonate, he sought to reverse the rapid decline the IAU was experiencing. Ryou hoped to reconcile with domestic opposition, and attempting to prevent any farther provinces from declaring independence from the empire. He introduced his version of a constitution for the IAU, claiming to be his vision for a constitutional monarchy where the Archon's power was restricted. Importantly, Ryou promised a system whereby the Provincial Leaders (Known as Etriarchs), would form a voting body to introduce laws and approve the Archon's decisions.

For the Etriarchs, this completed constitution filled with Ryou's promised provincal council were a big deal. Up until Ryou's constitution was introduced, the IAU had for its entire lifespan been running without any ruling documents, while the centeral government would constantly make promises that a constitution would "come soon". The Etriarchs in particular had always been angered at their lack of voice or power in government. The Etriarchs hoped this new constitution would bind the Archon to the rule of law and allow them a concrete say in the Empire's descion-making process.

However, as the leader of Istanboulder, Bagelinian Yale, examined the document in farther depth, he was shocked to uncover severe issues with the constitution; There were various loopholes which would have allowed the Archon to claim emergency powers and return to his status as an autocrat on command, extremely limited surrendering of powers on the Archon's part, and the Etriarch's council essentially amounting to a rump parliament with no real powers. He promptly revealed his findings to the remaining members of government, and affirmed his belief that Istanboulder no longer had a prosperous future with union in Cymru.

Declaration of Independence and War on Istanboulder

Two days later, after a brief 15-1 vote on July 22nd, Istanboulder delivered a note to the Viodoxan government notifying them of Istanboulder's secession from the IAU and subsequent declaration of independence. They cited the lack of any voice in government, the tyrannical rule of the Archons, the IAU's inherent instability, the current Archon's incompetence, and the Boulderovians holding the inalienable right to self-determination, as their reasons for pursing independence from the Imperial Archonal Union. The note was delivered with the assumption that the IAU was too weak to do anything about it.

This was followed up with an announcement in r-national on July 25th, with a farther announcement on the 28th clarifying the reasons for independence and responding to defamation by the IAU. The IAU, hoping to maintain a level of prestige, declared war on Istanboulder with the intent to reconquer them by force. Istanboulder entered negotiations with the IAU, but no battles were ever fought. Both sides hoped to find a diplomatic comprise, but negotiations stalled as no agreement could be made.

Visible State of Confusion and Ainsel

On July 30th, in a move most Cymruians viewed with horror, a Kartek-backed incursion known as the Visible State of Confusion & Ainsel (VSoC&A) was launched in Cymru. It was immensely successful, as the provinces of Doiro, Demiarbéz, and the fractions of Valron targeted immediately surrendered to occupation by the oncoming forces. This incursion lead to the cementing of the VSoC&A as a military junta on Cymru, although it would not be recognized as legitimate by its neighbors until much later. This sudden loss of territory caused severe chaos and anxiety on the continent, as suddenly all provinces were afraid the VSoC&A would come for them next. Combined with the panicked state of the IAU's government, this event served to be the final nail in the coffin for the Viodoxan Empire.

IAU Military Coup d'etat

After the province's surrender to the VSoC&A, combined with both the stress of the current crisis and Istanbolder's declaration of independence, the IAU finally collapsed a day later on July 29th.

As the IAU drew its last breath, a military coup by Kogan - the popular Grand Marshall of the Union's Army, prevented its complete fracturing. Supported by several members of the higher government and prominent Viodoxan ministers. The remaining provinces on Cymru opted to throw their lot in with Kogan's promise of stability and protection under his junta. Shaloma, Valron, Adytum, Silvay, and Fortuna all joined on the very day the coup was announced. Despite the threat posed by the VSoC&A, Istanboulder politely refused Kogan's offer to join his junta, as the Boulderovians sought to decide their own future.

On August 1st, shortly after his coup of the IAU turned out successful, Kogan announced he would be forming a new state out of the remnants of Viodoxa, birthing a new nation unshackled by the restraints of the system of Archons and Empires. He dubbed it, the Autokratoria Sirradra, and appointed himself as its head.

Diplomatic Crisis between Istanboulder and Sirradra
After the collapse of the IAU and the birth of Sirradra, Istanboulder took a cautious stance towards Sirradra. While Istanboulder hoped that under Kogan they would secure many of the rights the IAU refused them, many of the same prominent government officials who had pushed for the IAU to war Istanboulder were still present. Istanboulder stated it would explore the possibility of joining later down the line, but only after tensions cooled off. Until that time, in Istanboulder's mind, securing the independence they had was the first priority. Cautiously, Istanboulder opened negotiations with Sirradra, seeking to secure their sovereignty. However, negotiations quickly broke down as Istanboulder came to the view that Sirradra was barely different from its predecessor, and despite supposed promises of reform from Kogan, the newly signed constitution of Sirradra seemed to be no different from Ryou's Faux Constitution.

Both sides repeatedly antagonized each other, as tensions reached a boiling point. In one specific incident, Jericho, the general of Sirradra's army, entered Istanboulder City and killed 8 citizens with prejudice, terrorizing the peaceful inhabitants of the city. Enraged by this horrible act, Istanboulder swore revenge, just as Sirradra promised war and destruction if Istanboulder did not join them.

However, at the last moment, Spades of Valondor offered himself to the grueling task of mediating negotiations. Slowly and painfully, over the course of a month a new treaty was gradually constructed, with Istanboulder agreeing to enter as a protectorate of Sirradra. Through the Treaty of Nara, Istanboulder agreed to surrender its control over external affairs, in exchange for Sirradra agreeing to non-interference in Istanboulder's internal affairs and an official renunciation of the claims of patrimony inherited from the IAU.

Istanboulder breathed a sigh of relief, and Artigas Bagelinian Yale, rewarding Mayor Voodliedood for his assistance in negotiating with Sirradra and staying loyal during the threats of war, promoted Voodlie to the esteemed position of High Councillor.

Sirradran Protectorate and the Election Crisis
As the Treaty of Nara allowed tensions between Istanboulder and Sirradra to cool off, Istanboulder focused its attention on its domestic matters. As part of the terms of the treaty, Bagelinian Yale agreed to step down from his position as Artigas and refrain from acting in regional politics. As such, a new election was needed to decide the next candidate. Bagelinian agreed to oversee the election process, and many prominent members of Istanboulder threw their hat into the ring.

While all candidates for the Artigas played fair, acting on established convention from earlier Low Council elections, High Councillor Voodliedood had other plans. When election day came, Voodlie used alts to vote for himself, invited friends to do the same, and used an illegal technique of combining votes with other candidates at the last minute. Through these illegal tactics, he acquired 15 votes, 7 of them from combining with fellow candidate turned supporter, Rickermerico. As the next runner up was High Councillor Pandas at 13, Voodlie claimed the election was his win.

He argued that even though he used shady tactics, he legally won the election because the techniques he used were not specially outlawed by the Istanboulder constitution. He threatened to secede his town of Nara and get military assistance from Sirradra if he did not get his way. Bagelinian Yale argued that even if his blatantly criminal actions had been legal - ignoring even his ignominiously traitorous threats - his unethical tactics and violation of the spirit of Democracy would no doubt spark a disastrous Civil War. He offered Voodlie a re-do of the election, but Voodlie, perhaps aware that his chances of legitimately winning an election were extraordinarily low, especially now that the population knew about his threats and methods, vehemently refused. Bagel warned Voodlie that whatever happened next "is your problem, not mine", and promptly left the server. With his absence, Voodliedood declared himself Artigas.

After a protracted argument on the illegitimacy of his victory with several other members of government, Voodlie resorted to kicking High Councillors who disagreed with him out of their positions, and suppressing free speech by deleting messages attacking his legitimacy. As a result of the turmoil, High Councillor Pandas introduced a resolution in the Chambers to impeach Voodlie. After the resolution passed, Voodlie refused to hand over his position, still sticking to his earlier talking points. The Head of Church, Sneaky Yale, invoked a law present in the Istanboulder constitution. In the event an Artigas refused to hand over their power after their term ended or if they were impeached, it was the duty of the Head of Church to forcefully remove them from power. Sneaky had become the Discord Server owner after Bagelinian's departure, and thus Voodlie was kicked out of his position and asked to hand over his town until he could be trusted again, a request he refused.

1st Sirradra-Istanboulder War (The Naran Rebellion)
Though the Treaty of Nara gave both sides hope for a peaceful future, the impeachment of Voodlie threw this hope out the window. Voodlie, with the help of his ally Rickermerico, applied for military assistance from Sirradra, claiming he had been couped by the rest of Istanboulder and had to take his position back by force.

Thanks to the already bitter feelings between Istanboulder and Sirradra, the new Empire reacted quickly. After briefly examining the evidence the Government of Istanboulder presented, Sirradra announced a military intervention. Istanboulder claimed the military intervention violated the Treaty of Nara, but Sirradra disagreed, insisting Voodlie was the legitimate election winner. Their stated goal was to place Voodliedood into power, and restore peace by removing the "terrorist revolutionaries" present in Istanboulder. Realizing their intentions of removing most of the population that backed Voodlie's impeachment, Istanboulder had no option but to meet war with open arms - as the conflict was affirmed to be one of Life or Death.

The Government of Sirradra mobilized without issuing any ultimatums or engaging in any Diplomacy, knowing Istanboulder would never accept a puppet ruler in their country. While not known at the time, it is now known - Thanks to information from Rickmerico - that should the former leadership of Istanboulder have appeased Sirradra and allowed the illegitimate Voodliedood into power, he would have enacted a coup with Sirradra's support, established a dictatorial diarchy with Rickmerico, and purged the rest of the Istanboulder loyalists anyways. Istanboulder-Sirradra relations broke down overnight as Sirradra's refused Istanboulder's request to present their case in front of the Sirradran Council, and both sides prepared for the oncoming war that would decide Istanboulder's fate.

First Battle
On the 17 of September 2022, the first battle on the Sirradra-Istanboulder conflict was set. At the start, the Sirradran army had easily breached Istanboulder City. However, they quickly spread out due to bad communication, and ended being taken out one by one, by the Istanboulder Army. The battered Sirradran forces regrouped on the Eastern side of the city outside of the tall walls, but in a dramatic move the Istanboulder Army, seeing Sirradra's disorganized troops, suddenly jumped down and attacked, causing the Sirradran forces to rout. After a successful defense, the troops of Istanboulder marched to the city of Fjörgyien, where they raided the city. The troops climbed the walls of the outer city and managed to successfully blow a hole into the walls of the Fjörgyien fort with TnT, setting a chaotic battle inside the small fort-city. Istanboulder managed to outnumber the Sirradrans and took full control of the city. Istanboulder had received a siege victory on Sirradra, on what was supposed to be a defensive battle. The final score was 43-10 with a siege point favoring Istanboulder, a stunning victory. A reminder though, that this battle would not have been won without the help of the brave heroes of Kartek and Certaria. Notable fighters include BarendKramer, LilyPrism, wingsauce, KingOfHavoc, Thayff, oShotty, Prince_JD, MidoriGreen, mayynophobia, Fousas, AmyPriism and many others

A major contributing factor in Sirradra's humiliating loss was due to strategic errors made by General Jericho in organizing the Sirradran forces. Instead of using conventional tactics and grouping his forces in the same vc, Jericho made the controversial decision to split his army into separate units of five soldiers. This decision created a weakness in the the Sirradran forces, as it allowed the Istanboulder fighters to systematically isolate and crush each group. This allowed Istanboulder to gain a numbers advantage during the chaotic advance across the fields of Ferrymen_Fort, gaining valuable momentum and taking a chunk out of Sirradra's ability to fight with each unit destroyed.

In conclusion, the battle was a dramatic failure for the under prepared and disorganized Sirradran forces. Sirradra had not expected such hardy resistance, and as such was taken completely unawares by Istanboulder's robust tactics and unexpectedly strong willpower. The battle was a huge blow to the morale and prestige of the Sirradrans, who, in a battle containing upwards of 40 people on both sides, blamed the 4 Hands volunteers for their loss, calling Istanboulder a "Hands puppet". Istanboulder, who expected to be crushed or at least put up a valiant last stand, was stunned at actually winning in such pronounced manner. The battle significantly raised the morale of Istanboulder, today being remembered by the Boulderovians as a sign of their indomitable will in resisting any foreign invaders.

Realization

After the first failed battle, Sirradra realized their mistakes. They immediately planned for a second battle and started preparing themselves, to face an enemy that they realized wouldn't simply roll over. They increased preparations for a second battle, determined not to make the same mistakes as last time. Autokrator Kogan contributed approximately 2 Million from his vast personal wealth to the war efforts, changed his attacking claim from Fjörgyien to Krigor, and even choose to end his war in the far-off continent of Aldovir, through a white peace, in exchange for Galadonian support against Istanboulder. Kogan announced that the war was a matter of the future of Cymru, and that it was Sirradra's duty to win - lest the "Hands-controlled" Istanboulder conquered all of Cymru. Privately however, Kogan made it known that he considered the war a personal conquest, and would not rest until the Boulderovians who had angered and insulted him were gone. Upon hearing this, Rickmerico, who was the right hand of Voodliedood, gave up his support for Sirradra and Voodliedood. He approached Bagelinian Yale, seeking redemption. After long discussions within the Government chats, Istanboulder believed Rickmerico's sincerity. Rick was allowed to reintegrate into Istanboulder, now fighting at their side.

Negotiations between Istanboulder and Sirradra were attempted, but they failed as neither side could agree on a framework of terms. Thanks to insider information, Istanboulder discovered Sirradra's narrative of the country being a bloodthirsty "Hands Puppet" that needed to be crushed, and negotiations were promptly called off as a second battle prepared. Sirradra stalled hard during this time, and used the negotiations as an excuse to close their first war ticket and open a second one, twisting the rules in order invalidate Istanboulder's Siege Point and to change their attacking claim to Krigor.

Second Battle
On the 22 of October 2022, the second battle in this war had been set. This time, Sirradra came with extra preparation and tactics. Istanboulder still had strong soldiers on their side, this time choosing to hire a mercenary group, the Piwates, to help them. Sympathetic to the war efforts, the Piwates provided a hefty discount to Istanboulder, slashing their usual price of 2.5 million to only 1 million in an unusual move by the normally money-minded mercenaries.

After the first 40 minutes of the battle consisting of Sirradra trying to take control of the walls of the city, they finally had breached it. They had little time left, so they had to act fast. The next 20 minutes would consist of a chaotic battle in the center of Istanboulder City, with urban warfare between small groups of the competing armies. Sirradra had successfully managed to obtain a kill point advantage, however as the battle for the city center was still ongoing when the war timer concluded, the battle was considered a tie. Score 17-9 for Sirradra. The confirmed spendings were 3.5 million for Sirradra and 1 million for Istanboulder, although rumors state Sirradra spent as much as 5 million on the war efforts.

While the official result was a tie, Istanboulder considered the battle another victory. Despite being outnumbered by over 20 people (With 30 fighters on Istanboulder's side and over 50 on Sirradra's), they successfully repulsed Sirradra's attack on their capital. Istanboulder also caused a large drain on the Sirradran treasury, with the meme of "4 Mill for a Tie" becoming commonplace in Istanboulder's chats, highlighting the defender's valor and Sirradran inefficiency in prosecuting the war.

However, the battle did not come without cost. As a result of the vast use of TNT and Redstone Blocks, Istanboulder_City suffered extensive damages on its Eastern side, with the historic Ferrymen_Fort undergoing damage. A gallery displaying the damages to the city and pictures of the war are shown below.

Nara Rebels and Bouldergrad Stolen

After the second battle, the city of Nara, led by Voodliedood, attempted to claim itself as independent and to join Sirradra. This however, was not taken seriously by some members of the Cartography Guild, who refused to show his city as a sovereign nation - though functionally, Nara was de facto independent anyways. The independence of Nara remained a stickler between Istanboulder and Sirradra, as Sirradra constantly demanded its independence, while Istanboulder wanted Voodliedood punished for his actions during the election crisis. Disputes for the city continued all the way until the Sirradran annexation of Istanboulder, after which it joined Sirradra.

The claim of Bouldergrad, an island by the northeast of Istanboulder, was mysteriously deleted on the 31st of October. Valuable items such as armors and ores (worth 100k) had been stolen from the island. After some ticket pvp, it was discovered that moderator Max_imal, one of the most important government figures of Sirradra, had taken all the items and deleted the claim. He claimed the island was a proxy claim (even though it had existed for approximately 3 months before the war). After some more ticket pvp, admins came to the conclusion since Istanboulder never actually asserted the island as their territory via the Cartography Guild, the island would be considered a squatter claim, not a proxy one. Max gave almost all the items back, however the island was never given back, and is now occupied by Sirradrans.

Forced Peace
After the drama of the battles and attempted theft of items, the long war, which to this point had being on-going for two and a half months, began to take a toll on both sides. However, both sides could not find a reasonable peace. Istanboulder called on the return of Bouldergrad, to be compensated for being rashly invaded, and Sirradra renouncing support for the rebellious town of Nara - along with their support for Voodliedood, as their terms of treaty. Sirradra refused, insistent that the war should end in a white-peace and remaining conspicuously quiet on the matter of Voodliedood and Nara. Ultimately, they got their wish. A server event known as No-War November popped up, which disabled the war feature for the month of November, and mandated that all previous conflicts would end once November begun. This effectively meant that the war was brought to a forced close - without negotiations nor a treaty - in Sirradra's favored white peace.

Annexation of the Gigantium Isles
Following the end of the war, Istanboulder entered a period of reconstruction and repairs with great enthusiasm, with a newly re-invigorated national identity. On November 4th, 2022, the neighboring country known as the Empire of Gigantium Isles was formally annexed into Istanboulder. This came after their leader TheDanishGuy, a long-time friend of Bagelinan Yale, gave his permission to the annexation. He wanted for Istanboulder to protect and preserve his little artificial islands, and wanted to help grow the influence of Boulderism.

Shortly after its annexation, Rosanto Yale was appointed as the Town Mayor of Dakor, the largest city on the the isles. He constructed a Boulderist Church and a replica of Boulder, helping to fill the vast space the island contained.

Legacy
The full legacy of Istanboulder is long varied. While not perfect, Istanboulder formed the basis for rekindling Old Boulderovian Culture, and remains a major contributor to the reformation of Boulderov. The dedication displayed by the citizens of Istanboulder is viewed in Boulderov as a beacon of the true ideals of the Boulderovian identity; showing resilience, optimism, and generosity during the toughest of times. The previous citizens of Istanboulder have mostly quit, or currently reside in Boulderov. They remember their old nation fondly, and incorporate many of its cultural and architectural elements within Boulderov itself.

The Crowned Republic of Boulderov
The Crowned Republic of Boulderov, more commonly referred to as simply "Boulderov" or the "Crowned Republic", was a nation located in South West Haven that borders Aurora, the Second Aetherian Republic, and the Vorakh Khanate. It was formed on January 29th, 2023, after a merger between the Kingdom of Harria and Republic of Istanboulder, and is a revival of the original Boulderov. The Crowned Republic is considered a direct continuation, and birthplace, of the Boulderovian Nation and the religion of Boulderism. It prides itself on its deep history, complex culture, and its emphasis respecting old traditions. It its highly motivated and will not stop at anything to enter a new Golden Age.

It Crowned Republic is seen as an amalgamation of 2 years of Boulderist culture, showing influence from both the Kingdom of Boulderov (from the Kingdom of Harria), The Boulderist Republic of Istanboulder, and The Nation of Boulderov. The Ashannu (King/Queen of Hearthstone Yuldi) the Artigas (Prime Minister of Istanboulder), and the High Council (main governing body of the Nation of Boulderov) are prime examples of the cultural influences seen in the state. The constitution its self is considered a cultural relic, being a derivative of schnozism (the governing system of the Nation of Boulderov). The theory behind the design is based on having a high council to represent the Boulders will and a low council to represent the will of the people. Both branches of government balance each other out and check each other's power to ensure stability while empowering the people. It is generally considered that this system on its own is inherently flawed since it often led to deadlock between the Boulderist High Council and mixed low council during the Savernia crisis. Pandas designed a new form of government based on the old design but with a central authority figure and meritocratic ministries that would funnel a pipeline of good leaders to the top of government. This was implemented in Istanboulder and mostly adopted in the Crowned Republic but with a few key design and structural changes (notably the Ashannu).

Prestige and glorification of its leaders is a central part of the modern Boulderov culture. The title of High Councilor is synonymous with greatness and are generally beacons of excellence that shine above the rest; however, some leaders that have defined generations of history have a place in the highest echelons of prestige. These leaders blur the lines between gods and corporeal in the hearts and minds of the Boulderites. These leaders are Bolton Yale, Pandas Yale, Bagelinian Yale, Owen Yale, and Delta Yale.

Acquisition of Pedregal
Boulderov was reformed by Istanboulder on its own after the Kingdom of Harria ceded the province of Patria to Istanboulder. Istanboulder Declared itself the Republic of Boulderov which lasted for a few days before Delta once again contacted Pandas offering to merge the two nations. Pandas agreed and the two got to work writing the constitution for 2 full days. Once it was complete, both announced the establishment of a new nation, the Crowned Republic of Boulderov.

Re-formation of Boulderov
After Boulderov reformed, the High Council agreed to make Kaan Yale (Pandas) the first Artigas of the new Boulderov. He had a dificult task in front of him though. Despite most of the population being Boulderites, a full year of history apart from each other made the two groups idealogically different from eachother. Keep in mind, Istanboulder and Hearthstone Yuldi had a rivalry over who was the actual Boulderist culture. That meant that the unified Boulderov had 2 factions with very different opinions on the Kingdom of Boulderov and of Boulderism. Most of the Harria people (Ruled by the Bolodravs) stayed in Harria, and all of the Istanboulder refugees (Ruled by the Yale Clan) moved to Pegregal. The Istanboulder people didnt like mimek or the name Boulderovi, while the Harria people staunchly defended them. In higher government, the Harria government officials supported globalist policies since they were used to living in haven which was more communal. A stark contrast to what Istanboulder experienced with the Sirradra war, which gave them a very closed border policy and staunch protectionism. These ideological differences are still seen to this day in foreign policy making and border policies.

The financial sector was also affected by this divide with a company named the Iron Bank (established by Delta Yale and run by Nolden Yale). The Iron Bank was exclusively operated by Harrians and was seen as a threat to the power and influence of the Yales. Pandas believed that the Iron Bank could just not follow the orders of the government due to its increased powers, so he decided to do a show of force and banished Nolden for less than an evening, This was the start of Nolden and Pandas political rivalry. Nolden and Delta created a political party named the Iron Bank Party that would later be rebranded to the Boulderist Indistrial Party to serve as a counterbalance to the political dominance of the National Unity Party run by Pandas.

Istanboulder Genocide
After the end of the Boulderov-Sirradra war, the Province of Istanboulder was annexed into Sirradra. Instead of retaining a provincial status, the territories of Istanboulder were unceremoniously carved up between the Sirradran provinces of Valron-Yuria and Shaloma, with Ferrymen_fort and Xersium going to Shaloma, and the rest becoming part of Valron-Yuria.

While Loaf, the new provincial ruler of Shaloma, was more lenient and adopted a policy of reconciliation with the Boulderites, Queen Alvara and Voodliedood of Valron-Yuria were not so welcoming. The Boulderovians in Valron-Yuria were given second-class status as their culture was methodically oppressed. Istanboulder_City was renamed to Annapolis (and eventually Suzakimachi), towns were mashed together, national monuments were torn down, and Valron-Yurians began colonizing the former lands of Istanboulder. The were motivated by compounded humiliation of failing to conquer their tiny neighbor for 8 months, as well as Voodliedood wishing a personal revenge for being denied the Artigas-ship and booted out of Istanboulder during the Election Crisis. The Boulderovians suffered under Valronian Rule and were expected to integrate into the majority Valronian culture in order to continue living on their lands - though they could keep their religion as the treaty specifically protected it, a fact Sirradra could not dispute.

Soon, the Boulderovians were made aware of a Valronian plan to re-design Istanboulder City into a Yurian city, tearing down the current buildings and replacing them with Japanese-styled ones. Boulderovian Bagelinian Yale made a desperate appeal to the Provincial Diarchs of Valron-Yuria, reaching out to Valronian Queen Alvara. He argued that a re-design would violate the terms of the treaty, as it constituted cultural genocide. Alvara denied his request to stop the redesign, claiming that transforming a Boulderovian city into a Yurian one would not violate the treaties terms, and the new Mayor was free to do whatever they wanted.

Al-Istanboulder

With the denied appeal, Boulderovian desperation to not see their work destroyed reached a peak. A few Boulderovians formed a terrorist group known as Al-Istanboulder, dedicated to monitoring Valron-Yurian actions and coordinating resistance. After the group was discovered, Sirradra capitalized on a brief suggestion of enacting Boulderovian raids on Valrorn as an excuse to purge all Boulderovians, even the ones uninvolved in Al-Istanboulder. Sirradra also made the unfounded claim that the group was backed by the Boulderov government, thanks to the presence of Boulderov citizens in Al-Istanboulder's discord - using it as an excuse to break Sirradra-Boulderov Treaty, though they did not re-declare war

The formation of Parliament and the 1st Artigas Election
Following the formation of the Crowned Republic of Boulderov, the newly established government set up a parliament known as the Demu. The Demu is made up of elected representatives who are responsible for making laws and representing the interests of the citizens of Boulderov.

During the first election, the majority of the members of the Demu were affiliated with the National Unity Party (NUP). The NUP was a political party that formed long before the merge of the Kingdom of Harria and the Republic of Istanboulder. The party's goal was to promote national unity and to ensure that the interests of all citizens of the newly formed republic were represented in the government.

Rosanto Yale, one of the founders of the Crowned Republic of Boulderov, was elected as the first Artigas (or Prime Minister) by the Demu. His election was a testament to the faith that the people had in him and his vision for a united and prosperous Boulderov.

Under Rosanto's leadership, the government of Boulderov continued to promote national unity and worked to ensure that the needs of all citizens were met. The parliament played a crucial role in this effort, working together to create and pass laws that reflected the will of the people and that helped to build a strong and stable society.

As Boulderov continued to grow and develop, the Demu remained an important part of the government, ensuring that the voices of the people were heard and that their needs were met.

The Second Sirradrian War (Boulderov Failed Invasion of Sirradra)
[BIAST AF. NEEDS REWRITE] The Sirradria War is a haunting reminder of the treachery and betrayal that befell our beloved Boulderov. In this war, we were pulled in as an ally by a man named Twerkish who we thought we could trust. Little did we know that he had already sold us out to Sirradria, the very nation we were supposed to fight against. Twerkish's actions led to Sirradria targeting our towns of Ziemia, Pedregal, and Istanboulder, causing immeasurable damage and loss of life. We will never forget the devastation and heartache that we suffered because of Twerkish's evil intentions.

Despite our valiant efforts and the sacrifices of our brave soldiers, Boulderov was ultimately defeated in the Sirradria War due to Twerkish's betrayal. The province of Istanboulder was lost, a blow that still reverberates through our community to this day. The loss of our people and our land is a wound that may never fully heal, but we will not let it break our spirit. We will honour the memory of those who gave their lives in this conflict and continue to fight for the freedom and sovereignty of our nation.

The Sirradria War stands as a testament to the atrocities committed by Sirradria and their cohorts, who used deceit and betrayal to further their own nefarious agenda. We will never forget what was taken from us, and we will never forgive those who were responsible for it. But in our grief and anger, we must not lose sight of the values that define us as a nation. We must continue to stand up for what is right, even in the face of adversity, and hold those who would do us harm accountable for their actions. The people of Boulderov are resilient and strong, and we will not be broken by this tragedy.

The 1st Vassal
The founding of the Kingdom of Boulderovi Sea marks a significant milestone for the Crowned Boulderist Republic of Boulderov. Led by the visionary King Octavius Olivius Bolodrav, the son and heir of King Olly Ashwood of Savernia and Epsilon Bolodrav, this underwater city-state stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Bolodrav Royal family. As Boulderov's first vassal, the Kingdom of Boulderovi Sea is a shining example of what can be achieved when we come together to build a better future.

Located in the heart of the Boulderovi sea, the Kingdom of Boulderovi Sea is a marvel of engineering and architecture. Built entirely underwater, this city-state boasts a thriving community of merchants, artisans, and scholars, who work tirelessly to advance the interests of the Crowned Boulderist Republic of Boulderov. King Octavius Olivius Bolodrav has spared no expense in ensuring that the Kingdom of Boulderovi Sea is well-equipped to withstand any threat, whether from natural disasters or hostile neighbors.

But the Kingdom of Boulderovi Sea is more than just a technological marvel. It is a safe haven for Savernian refugees, who have fled their homeland in search of a better life. King Octavius Olivius Bolodrav, having seen firsthand the horrors of war and displacement, has made it his mission to provide a sanctuary for those in need. Under his wise and benevolent leadership, the Kingdom of Boulderovi Sea has become a beacon of hope for all those who seek a brighter future.