Simulami

The Empire of Simulami (founded 21/06/04) is an autocratic monarchy led by an imperare, currently ZenoHUN. It is located in north-central and north-eastern Nieden continent. It borders the country of Escharia/Niedea from the south, Emirate of Najer from the north, the Atardon sea from the west, and the Osterium Sea to the east. The official languages are Floramii and Krobuny. The Empire was previously two neighbouring nations, the Kingdom of Floramia and Order Müvielle, before they merged together and became a major influence within the continent of Nieden and globablly on both Rathnir and Eldham. It was formerly a diarchy prior to a civil war occuring.

History
Since the fall of Escharien and the Soleannen Empire, the lands were long abandoned. Successor states and peoples arose from the ashes, or migrated from other lands.

Floramia was the first to establish lands at the north and later on the Naho neighboured them from the east. All went well, but the Spirits of the few ascended were unrest. Both countries had their own pagan beliefs or religious freedoms that were heathen and heretical in their glassy eyes. Raids on raids happened on both countries to kick them out of the continent. Only Floramia remained barely. Their isolationist and opportunistic defensive beliefs come from these times.

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

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

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

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

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

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

However, before any war could be declared, the Sovereigns had an emergency meeting with the leader of Escharia, Herod, and stated their reasoning behind the schism including the paranoia, the lack of public support, the harassment. It quickly became apparent that Herod had a false perception of ZenoHUN and misunderstood his motivations, mistaking his actions as an attempt to gain power and influence on a national scale and within the church. After learning of this, the threat of war evaporated and the leaders became friends.

In wake of the Bardonian Spring and the declaration of war by many nations against Bardonia, Simulami voted as to whether to join the conflict. After an overwhelming majority of the citizens of the nation voted in favour of war, Simulami joined The Third Rathnir Coalition and declared war on Bardonia on July 26th. Initially, there were fears Simulami would be forced into war with both Escharia and its vassal Arxella, since Escharia was allied with Bardonia in this war. Fortunately, Simulami's declaration of war was quickly followed by a neutral pact being made between Escharia, Arxella, and Simulami, ensuring that the continent of Niedene would not be the scene of any fighting. Sixteen Simulami soldiers fought in the Battle of New Dorasterrock, as part of the secondary division, which stormed the Senate building first, and was arguably the most successful and important division in the battle. This marked the first time Simulami participated in any international conflict.

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

On September 28th, after weeks of negotiations, Simulami, along with Najer and the Plagatéa, formed a confederation known as the Sapphire Commonwealth.

Governmental Structure
The Simulami Empire consists of two mainlands which consists of several districts. These mainlands include the Rathnir Mainland and the Colonial Mainland.

Also three entities: Drakonia, County of Stormgova and Colonial Nova-Draakhagen

These Mainlands and entities consist of Districts or Vassaldoms, and these districts consist of individual towns, castles, settlements, villages, forts, lands.

Nobility-Governmental Positions

 * Mainlands and Grand Advisors: Grand Advisors are appointed by the Advisory Council and the Imperare. They must support the Imperare in all ways of decision making, open ideas and opinions about all things matter. They take lead and rule internationally and provide help when it comes to the nation as a whole, if the Imperare cant.
 * Governors: Both mainlands will have their own Districts that are ruled over by appointed/elected Governors.
 * Mayors/Maior domus/Maires and Fort-Commanders: These districts consist of towns/villages/lands/castles/forts and settlements with their own Mayors/Maior domus/Maires and Fort-Commanders.

Cabinet of the Imperare

 * The Cabinet:The role of the cabinet comes with responsibility, loyalty to the Imperare and the Nation, and new jobs. The cabinet is completely under the Imperare, they can be Nationals, Military or Religious personal in the side.
 * Royal Regent: When the Imperare is not present but close to major decisions shall be settled, the two Regents of the two Mainlands can decide on important manners that are INLAND.
 * Commerce: Responsible for treasury, national storage, trade, and individual mainland tasks.
 * Officers: Responsible for rule obedience, preventing grief and litter, and can be the head of Inquisition.
 * Secretario: Personally helps out the Imperare in Foreign Affairs, arrange meetings, treaties, potential trading agreements and up to date with other nations.

Civilian Positions

 * Constable: Those citizens/disciples that not just prove their loyalty, but with continuous hard work earn respect and honour among our own people and show leadership capabilities.
 * National: Those living in these lands can form their own establishments, homes, living areas.
 * Residents: Individuals who joined the nation but aren't fully trusted yet or part of another country. They have to earn the position of Citizen/Disciple by showing loyalty, and participating in the community/gathering their own good-quality gear. They can not have access to community establishments (like national storage).

Roles
Nationals can choose to become several roles inside the country. It depends on them what style they want to follow and roleplay. The following are here:


 * 1) Civilian: Any people who don't want to participate in clergy or military are called civilians/nationals. These are builders, peaceful personnel, miners, gatherers. Etc.
 * 2) Military Personnel: These people are the weapons and shields of justice in the Simulami Empire. In the south at Mainland Rathnir they are called Knights/Scouts, in the north and Eldham they are called Armed Forces. These are not separated inside the nation and the structure can be seen in the “Military” part.
 * 3) Clerics: Religious people that are taking part of the Soleviel / Forulian Clergy. These people follow the faith and while loyal to the Empire they also show respect to the Gods. As a Constable they are called Patriarchs.

Religious & National Laws
These are written in their constitution are national laws against murder, hurting, building-restricted laws, grief, violation of shrines or places of worship, wood stripping, letting gates open and foreign residential policies.

They regularly arrange Courts and Judgements that are Governors, Grand Advisors, Royal Regents or the Imperare themselves if anyone inside the nation disobeys these laws.

Political Geography
The Simulami Empire is located north-east from the center of Rathnir and borders the Aesperium Niedea (In short Niedea) to its south-south west, Emirate of Najer to the north, and the Osterium Sea to the east. The vassaldom of Drakonia is also located here.

The Colonial Empire of Simulami is located north-east from the center of the map, bordering natives from all directions including Barbossa, Arxellan Colonials and Druk Yul. The County of Stormgova and the Colonial vassaldom of Drakonia is also located here.

Internal Divisions
The Simulami Empire consists of two mainlands which consists of several districts. These crownlands include the Rathnir Mainland and the Colonial Mainland.

The Rathnir Mainland consists of four districts:


 * Convellirae District: It serves as the center of the mainland, where the most dense population and amount of towns reside and where the Capital is located. It consists of many historical places throughout the Empire’s formation and ranges from agricultural land through dense forests and mountains.
 * Suda-Vialum: A less populated area due to the many previous historical conflicts, large swamp masses and deforested parts. It serves as the religious ancient land for the Forulian faith and the birth land of the Floramii race.
 * Custodia: A western frontier and coastal part of the Empire, with massive forests and hills, fortifications and men-built structures controlling the Trade of the Tardon Sea.
 * Krobuni District: It serves as the eastern-coast frontier of the Empire. Consists of Bay Krobuni, the Krobuni Meadows and Maestro Peninsula. Historically serves as the birth land of the Soleviel faith and the Krobuny race

The Colonial Mainlands consists of four districts:


 * Ulvia District: It serves as the most populated and central region of the colonial mainland with dense jungle forests, coastal towns, rocky plains, mountains and desert-savannas to the west.
 * Munio District: Is a prosperous fertile land where faith and forts reside among the coast and southern border of the Empire
 * Finibus District: Is a Mining-Extraction and Frontier Zone to the North where many natives and island cities reside.
 * Neptunia District: Is a border district to the east which serves as a connection between Stormgova and the Colonial Mainland, it consists of huge plains and mountainous areas with fortifications.

The County of Stormgova serves in the Political Geography as part of the internal divisions but are handled by the Patriark and Härskare of the county.

The Vassaldom of Drakonia: With its ruler High Wyrm King Yental, it serves as an ancient preservative land of all cultures. Consists of Drakonian Mountains, the Sunken Lands.

The Vassaldom of Nova-Draakhagen: Is the western most part of the Colonial Empire, with a vast majority of snowy mountains, plains, forested area and many natives.

The specific towns, lands, castles, forts, settlements etc. can be found inside the National Constitution.

The Second Simulami Empire
The Simulami Empire started out as two separate countries and their leaders who sat down together and dreamt large. Due to the stubbornness and patriotism of its neighbours they saw the only possibility, that is each other. They have united under the rule of: One Nation, Two Equal Capitals, Two Equal Rulers. This lasted for months, until differences arose. They could cooperate and lead, but couldn't rule together. The Separatists wanted the basic state before Simulami and unionists fought, and the unionists won, keeping the current status of the Empire, now only one country, and a state with unifying even borders. This had led to a bloody civil war, with the rise of a single Monarch and the formation of the Second Simulami Empire..

The current head of the Nation is: Imperare ZenoHUN

Culture
The Simulami Empire and its races are influenced by the Dark-Medieval European style of German and Eastern Slavic on its southern borders, and Revolutionary-Victorian at Krobun and the northern borders.

For a Simulami national their culture means peace, large structures, representation of nature.

For a Krobuny it is all about perseverance and religiousness. For a Drakonian their holy sites and worship are in the center. For Floramii and Acquizan their largely populated sites of cities and crowded buildings are represented. The combined race and ongoing influence of Floramii and Krobuny has become Simulamii, mostly found on Eldham.

These people are as rich in traditions as in culture. They are mostly friendly, but cautious people with rhetorical capabilities. They all are faithful and respect the ancient land where they reside, for this reason they protect and preserve places of worship that are ancient lost cultures, ruins.

Geography
The Simulami Empire consists of many natural landmarks and are bordered by the following:

From the south the Felker Mountains and the Schwarzwald Forest borders its land. To the west from south to north it consists of Val’Du’Nor, the Nieden Valley, Westwal and Brenswal, and the Atardon Sea. To the north from west to east it consists of Imaser, Norhern Silva Mountains, the Sunken Land, Island of Peace, and Drakonia. To the east it consists of the Maestro Peninsula and Bay Krobuni, bordering the Osterium Sea and the Ruins of Lileanen.

Architecture
The Empire’s architecture varies but mostly consist of the same identity. While the southern areas in Mainland Rathnir are largely similar to Dark-Medieval German and Slavic styles to the north where all types could be found.

But national wise they do follow the style of Dark-Medieval German and Slavic or Victorian in Rathnir. Meaning large buildings, environmental and nature friendly designs. Blocks mostly consist of spruce and dark oak wood. Stone Bricks, Andesite and Stone-Cobblestone. Coloured glasses and wool are also represented.

Languages & Races
The Simulami Empire considers itself a multinational and multicultural nation.

Currently two major and three minor groups are taking part in it.


 * One of the largest populations of races are the Krobuny who came from the Maestro Peninsula and are populating the southern areas. They speak Krobuny
 * The other largest population of races are the Floramii who are descendants from the Silva and Norhern ranges and are populating northern areas. They speak Floramii.
 * Largest of the minorities are the Aquizan who are densely populated Aquize in the center of the country. They speak Floramii.
 * The second largest of the minorities are the faithful Draaken who are living inside the Drakonian Mountains and ancient Locet areas. An unique race speaking both Krobuny and Drakonian.
 * A small percentage of Krobuni consider themselves as descendants of Naho, a race that migrated to Plagos. They speak both Naho and Krobuny.

The Colonial Fuse
After the colonial expansion to the far north-east continent of Eldham there has been a merge of many cultures and languages, the Floramii and the Krobuni races fused into a hybrid race on what is now known as Simulamii.These Simulamii people, who are currently living in the Main Colonial lands, are the primary population of the Empire in Eldham, they speak both Floramii and Krobuny.

Two minorities can also be found here, the Draaken Colonisers that populate the western premises and native Stormgovan that now integrated their island nation into the Empire to the east.

Music & Art
Simulami’s music and art ranges from district to district. Overall we may talk about Empire-wide or Local types. On an Empire-wide level it is usually very patriotic and soul-stirring. Cherishing colonial rule. Whether it's present on parades, halls, theatres, fields, universities or governmental buildings all over. The firmly sounded notes and the cadence of the drum beat were comforting sounds for all who were far from home. It is sometimes considered “majestic and grandeur”.

On local levels it may differ, in Drakonia many of its nation-wide songs are made with natural elements. On Stormgova the drum and traditional tagelharpa are present. In southern Rathnir piano covers could be heard, while at the western premishere of NightWaterPort it may become symphonical. Simulami Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvXeWLzPV6A

Houses
Throughout the ages of the Simulami Empire it has developed many families and houses in their life as a whole. These can be divided into three categories according to their Governmental/Noble stance in the Empire.

Royal Houses
Royal Houses are defined by their ruling status throughout the Empire. At the unification there were two, but as Simulami grew to become the Second Simulami Empire, currently only one house is considered Royal.


 * House Maestro
 * The Maestro house currently acts as the de-facto aristocratic ruling royalty of the Empire. It goes back as a centuries old Krobuny family that migrated from Nieden to Jagdas, then back. Its oldest known Ancestor was Maestro Saulot, his great-great-grandson was called Maestro Müviel, whose grandson was one of the founders of the Simulami Empire, Maestro ZenoHUN.
 * Current Head of House Maestro:  Maestro ZenoHUN.
 * Current Heir of House Maestro: Maestro HarvMC.
 * Well known Maestros:
 * Maestro Schmaker (Now a Spirit) ; Maestro Salmon (Whereabouts Unknown) ; Three unnamed children.

Major High-Nobility
The Major or High-Noble houses are defined by their status inside the Empire. They are usually very trusted and loyal houses to the Royal House, or were previously a Royal House themselves. They fill in the highest roles in the Empire.


 * House Arshnir
 * The Arshnir House was one of the Royal houses during the First Simulami Empire and the Diarchy, until its founder Arshnir Cadexii was dethroned due to attempts of the separative movements that were overcome by House Maestro. The house did not die with him and currently still resides as a loyal asset to the Empire.
 * Current Head of House Arshnir: Arshnir Resurrected Templar


 * House Svarkor
 * The Svarkor House is one of the ruler houses and founders of the Stormgovan dynasties and structures. They’ve been wanderers of the sea and are well-known for their tribal religions, beliefs and culture that were overcome with rapid technology. They are seen as Symbolic Royals of the Stormgovan ancestral territories.
 * Current Head of House Svarkor: Schmäggerd von Svarkor


 * House Celestiel
 * The Celestiel House is one of the oldest in the world, calling themselves the Celestiel Dynasty. They are entirely Draaken (Drakonian) and can be traced back to actual dragon heritages. It is well known that their previous Dynasty Heads/Rulers have ascended to godhood in the form of dragons/other beings.
 * Current Head of House Celestiel: High Wyrm King Celestiel Yental


 * House Belis
 * The Belis House is a well-known goblin-kin and merchant house at the edge of the Empire. Their effort of trade and greed are among the many traits that made them climb the hierarchy from common folk to High-Nobility.
 * Current Head of House Belis: Nova Belis

Noble Houses
There are many Noble Houses of the Simulami Empire. Most are well-known individuals or families that were loyal to the crown of High-Nobility. There are few that are outsiders and were integrated into the Empire. They usually fill important titles, but are not seen as Major High-Nobility.


 * Few Examples:
 * Leyla-Earcala: A Celestial Elven dynasty from Syltor, Rathnir. One of its daughters Gre’en is a loyal Empire Diplomat.

Heraldry
The name simulami comes from the latin/solea “simul” meaning together, and “laminae” which is flower petal showing the many colours of our nation:

Current Flag and Coat of Arms
The current flag of the Simulami Empire consists of a horizontal tricolor. The bottom part is black, the middle white and the top dark-cyan. It is really similar to the Foundation Flag, in design, only less and more representative colours and more centralised Coat of Arms changed. In the center the shields with four separators are holding the helmets and aries and the monarchy crown on top, with the olive branches around it, below with the progressions symbol.


 * The color cyan represents wealth and wellbeing, the white loyalty and fidelity, whereas the black represents independence and sovereignty.
 * The Gold Coat of Arms means success and prestige.


 * The shield represents Justice that holds the nation together.
 * The helmet with feathers represents knighthood and lawful chivalrousness.
 * The Aries represents symmetry, equalness and boldness.


 * The olive branches show the everlasting peace that embraces all.


 * The progression symbols below represent both hard work and laziness.
 * The Crown on the top represents the monarchy and the imperare, how they protect and reach out to their people.

Previous Flags and Coats of Arms
 The Foundation Flag  The flag of the Simulami Empire consists of a horizontal tricolor. The bottom part is gold, the middle white and the top cyan. In the center the shields with four separators of red and purple-blue holding the helmets and aries with the diarchy crown on top. Around it the branches going both sides and the progression symbol below.


 * The color cyan represents wealth and wellbeing, the white loyalty and fidelity, whereas the yellow represents eternal faith towards Soleannen gods.


 * The shield represents Justice that holds the nation together.
 * The red colour represents the Order and the Crownland of Müvielle.
 * The helmet with feathers represents knighthood and lawful  chivalrousness.
 * The purple-blue colour represents independence and Crownland of Floramia.
 * The Aries represents symmetry, equalness and boldness.


 * The olive branches show the everlasting peace that embraces all.


 * The progression symbols below represent both hard work and laziness.
 * The Crown on the top represents the diarchy and the sovereigns, how they protect and reach out to their people.

Religion
Religion is an important factor to the Empire, they follow two State Religions, called Soleviel and Forulian.

On mainland Rathnir the north follows and close to 80% of their population are baptised and are Forulian. To the south, which was a militaristic order and still are baptising and knighting nationals of Simulami only to those who would serve the pantheon of Soleviel. On Eldham both can be found. Today close to 95% of all nationals are following Soleviel or Forulian, though religious freedom is allowed inside a few cities in a small and restricted amount.

Imperare ZenoHUN, the Monarchy’s head, also serves as ArchBishop and Inquisitor inside the Clergy.

Imperare and the Empire are fully independent individuals while following faith, the gods. They do recognise (according to a treaty) Escharia/Niedea as a Soleannen Empire successor and the Soleanen Cardinal but only as separate entities. The Simulami Empire is a secular state where the clerics represent faith through advisory ships.

Clergy Hiearchy
A regular Simulami national can choose to become part of the Clergy and become a Priest of Soleviel/Forulian and a Cleric of the Empire. This individual can choose to baptise people, tell prayers and tales, concescrating items and help higher ranking members of the clergy. They can choose to become missionaries or apostoles, religious fighters or pacifist individuals. They are loyal to the Empire and the Gods.

A Cleric of the Simulami Empire can rise in ranks both inside the Nation and outside in the Clergy of Soleviel/Forulian. There are several internal ranks that can be red inside the Constitution.

Patriarchates
There are currently two patriarchates within the Empire.


 * Patriarchates of Rathnir: Residing inside the holy lands close to Lileanen and the foundation of the Order of Müviel the Fort-Cathedral Müviel both serves as a pilgrimage ground and site of worship. Nationals of the north saw high amounts of raids from spirits before they had converted with all their nobility. Now these lands show uttermost respect towards the faith.
 * Colonial Patriarchate: The Simulamii people of the colony brought faith with themselves to the new lands of Eldham. They instantly integrated the natives of the Main Colonial land to follow the Soleannen faith who were more than willing to do so.

National Army
The military of Simulami has a high structure of both positions, divisions and formations. There are special divisions in both national and mainlands level. It should be known that a Military personnel is not considered a supervisor of a civilian when they are the same rank horizontally (Example: Scout in Exploratories and National in Civilian).

The military consists of a formation structure in times of war. From a soldier up to the whole army. These Divisions are for the whole nation, including all mainands. Their jobs are different, but they do not outrank each other (For example: A Scout in Exploratories and a Fortifier in Homeland Forcer). Head of All Divisions are the Military Commander and Imperare.

Religious Forces
Due to the religious nature of the nation there are special divisions that only can be found there consisting mostly Soleviel or Forulian individuals. These divisions are called Religious divisions. They are similar to regular divisions in a few ways, but their ranking systems are different.

There are several internal ranks that can be red inside the Constitution.

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