Llozhar

Llozhar is a Monarchy led by a Zhahmir as a Head of State over its many Island territories collectively known as the Llozharii Shorelands which is primarily centred in the South-Western Corner of the Osterium Sea at the cross-roads between the Continents of Sparwood and Plagos centered at its Capital of Farrenore which is the primary residence of the Ruling Family House Lozharo, The Official languages are Lozanoren and the Castellan Tongue.

Reign of Jonathan Lozharo
[Duration: November 10th 2021 - June 10th 2022] The First Zhahmir of Llozhar, establishing his realm at a small backwater in the South-Western Corner of the Osterium Sea, where he would oversee the Founding of his Nation taking root as a Small Fishing Town, establishing a realm, culture and state, leading it through careful growth, tranquillity and cultivated peace, being the first of the longing reigning Zhahmirs of his line.

Founding
[Date: November 10th 2021]

With the dissolution of the Frosterium, its loose fragmented grip over Northern Sparwood Shattered with the entirety of the North devolving into chaos and disorder descending into a prolonged Civil War with borders shifting almost daily. One of the many Towns that no longer had central authority to follow would be the Town of Farrenore, with its fate being left largely uncertain in the light of these events. Taking charge Jonathan Lozharo weighing his few options upon council from his Sister Xarahh Lozharo would approach and make contact with the Soleannen Empire of Escharia, after brief discussions with Valerian I Iuris, the Holy Soleannen Emperor with his agreement Jonathan Lozharo would form the Kingdom of Lozaria as a Protectorate under the Solannen Empire of Escharia.

Diplomatic Rounds
[Duration: November 16th 2021 - November 20th 2021]

Recognising a need to establish ties with its neighbours as a new Nation, Jonathan would personally travel across Northern Sparwood with a entourage of Knights to open and engage in relations with their neighbours, his first trip would be to the Second Tzardom of Arxella crossing the narrow paths of the Deepwoods of the North

Jonathan Lozharo would personally travel through the narrow paths of the Woods to the capital of Golgograd in the Second Tzardom of Arxella, where he personally intended to give the Tzar Nirauras Asezie gifts he made a gesture of goodwill to a fellow neighbouring monarch, however he would not be present with Jonathan leaving the gifts behind before departing home to Farrenore where he would later receive word from Nirauras who thanked him and appreciated the gift, though not long after Nirauras would abdicate the throne and would allow his nation to be subjugated into the Kartek Caliphate.

Jonathan Lozharo had previously attempted to make contact with the King Chorboi of Thalassi but attempts seemingly stalled as the conflicts in Northern Sparwood ramped up with bandits becoming more commonplace, however despite all of these issues they would overcome these obstacles and contact would at last be made. Diplomatic talks then took place which led to Jonathan traveling to the Thalassiian Capital of NovaThebanii where he met and was received warmly by the King Chorboi, he would take him on the tour of the city, from the homes, storage facilities, to the government district, by the end of the tour Jonathan impressed by the capital, complimented it for its stylistic choice and design, before promptly giving the Thalassiian King his gift of goodwill. Chorboi upon receiving the gift would return the favour and gave Jonathan a Lavish gift of goodwill of his own although reluctant to accept it at first, he would in the end accept it, shortly after both Monarchs would bid each other farewell in good terms.

The Lozarian-Thalassiian Pact
[Date: November 22nd 2021]

Jonathan Lozharo and Chorboi after mutual diplomatic discussion would agree upon a pact of friendship between the two Nations that includes a Non-Aggression Pact, Mutual Defensive Pact and arrangements of movement of citizens, as a start of strengthening bonds and friendly relations between both Island Nations at opposite ends of the Osterium Sea.

Joining the Sparwood Union of Peace & Alliances
[Date: November 24th 2021]

Upon declarations of war against Solea-Audal Empire specifically centred at the Soleannen Empire of Escharia. from the The Holy Kingdom of Gertonia it would then be followed by the Kartek Caliphate, A move which internally shattered the fragile stability within the Caliphate, with the Kingdom of Rohel seceding from the Caliphate restarting another series of conflicts in Northern Sparwood, The Springs of events that transpired unnerved Jonathan Lozharo and the Lozarians who had maintained neutrality throughout it's early existence and would of continued to do so had information not been divulged by Foczo that the Caliphate had intended to seize the Escharien East and it's Duchy's of Suderen and Escharia as well as its Protectorate including Lozaria, This pushed Jonathan Lozharo to act with them forming a loosely informal alliance with Foczo against Kartek should the Caliphate invade either Nation. This was then followed by a hasty correspondence with Thalassii and its King Chorboi regarding the events unfolding on the continent which led to Lozaria being invited to join the Sparwood Union of Peace (SUP) which Consisted of Thalassii, Rohel and Mudrok, with Lozaria becoming its Fourth Member, however upon mutual discussion Lozaria would appear on maps as (Solea-Audal) (SUP).

Integration of Fallen State of Eden
[Date: December 5th 2021]

Jonathan Lozharo following interacting with a former Citizen of Eden would move to integrate the Fallen State of Eden into his Kingdom with him leading the Lozarians to land in the northern tips of the coasts of Sparwood where he would establish a small outpost he referred to at first Edenbridge but he changed it Edeniraur shortly after combining Eden and the first half of the name of Nirauras, with the outpost being named in Honour of Nirauras Asezie.

Sparwood Union of Peace Disbands
[Date: December 7th 2021]

With the Emergence of the Sparwood Peace Treaty being signed by many countries in Sparwood with the similar goals of the SUP, they would disband as they were believed it best to all unite under one treaty rather then multiple. With former member states considering themselves to sign the Sparwood Peace treaty in the following days. With the sentiment of "Let's work together instead of against each other" being echoed amongst its former members.

Solea-Audal Collapse
[Date: December 7th 2021]

Aldovir declared war against the Solea-Audal Union, in response to this Emperor Centurion dissolved the Union, with this being followed by Emperor Valerian stepping down and abdicating from his throne, citing a number of varying reasons. In his place he appointed and raised up Elizabeth An Chaureste as the new Soleannen Empress of Escharia. With his departure the cracks of instability that had been beginning to show under his leadership all came bursting through, with Tymarat under Juno and Suderen under Anerias Magistri upon the change of leadership breaking away from the Empire in their attempts to avoid conflict with the in-coming powers barrelling towards Escharia, however even still the present threat of Aldovir loomed over the remaining Escharien Territories with newly appointed Empress now out of options in a increasingly dire situation would choose to move over to join up with Uraka, a Empire a world away in Eldham. The Lozarians would be uneasy of the move, which was further compounded by a lack of reassurances from the central Escharien government.

Joining the Soluna Alliance
[Date: December 8th 2021]

On the Same day of the SUP disbanding, Soluna Alliance was formed by the Kingdoms of Thalassii and Lunaris, Mudrok and a few other members would join the Alliance with Lozaria upon request would be entered into the Alliance with this move beginning the shift of Lozaria moving away from Escharien Sphere of Influence.

Departure from the Soleannen Empire of Escharia
[Date: December 9th 2021]

With increased attacks from their disgruntled neighbour to the south due to the fallout of Abdication of Emperor Valerian I, Lozaria chose to withdraw it protectorate status from the Soleannen Empire of Escharia. Following their Immediate departure they would form a Pact with the Kingdom of Suderen that includes clauses for non-aggression, mutual defence and trade.

The Soluna Alliance Disbands
[Date: December 27th 2021]

With the Collapse of the Kingdom of Thalassii and the withdrawal of Lunaris from the Alliance with them joining up with the Sapphire Commonwealth, the Alliance would be disbanded by the remaining members of Rohel, Lozaria and Synderia. With Lozaria parting on good terms, with the Kingdom of Lozaria agreeing to a MDP with the Kingdom of Rohel with several conditions specially they were not the aggressors in any Conflict they part took in.

Enlightened Despotism
[Date: January 5th 2022]

A slow political shift had taken place in Lozaria in form of its Ruler Jonathan with him beginning to move towards an enlightened approach in his style of Rule and Governance of his realm, although maintaining his absolute autocratic authority in his nation, he now frames his position as one of exercising his autocratic powers for the benefit of its people prioritising Reason and Tolerance above all else in his hopes of Progress, with this change, Jonathan would overhaul his entire Nation and much of the Fundamental Framework of the nation, such as amending the constitution introducing new laws to his Kingdom starting with the reorganisation of the military, Redefining the industries of the nation, pushed for the Separation of Church and State, the official institution of Freedom of Religion, and a food program which made food a Non-Issue in his nation.

The Lozarian-Axelm Pact
[Date: January 11th 2022]

With the ascension of Skavier Castellan III as the King to the Kingdom of Axelm. He would extend a olive branch over to Jonathan Lozharo and the Lozarians in forming diplomatic ties with Lozaria, following productive discussions it concluded with a beneficial pact being signed between both parties which brought the two nation closer.

The Lozarian-Mudrok NAP
[Date: February 1st 2022]

Jonathan Lozharo on his diplomatic rounds around Sparwood, would successfully negotiate a NAP with the Demesne of Mudrok led by Yrsa Wolfsbane. Who had previously maintained friendly ties with Lozaria even after the dissolution of Sparwood Union of Peace.

NAP with the Maritime Republic of Hansa & Osterium Pirates
[Date: February 2nd 2022]

With Independence being granted to the Maritime Republic of Hansa from the Fjarldom of Aatyeli, Jonathan Lozharo would extend a branch of diplomacy to the Republic which led to the forming of a NAP with the Republic this will be followed with a NAP with the Osterium Pirates.

Cartography in Lozaria
[Date: February 12th 2022]

The Lozharo's collectively since their arrival on Rathnir over the course of their travels would collect Maps, by the time of the establishment of Lozaria, The Lozharo's would have a extensive collection of Maps ranging from a hundred or so, varying styles all of which was kept safely in their Family Archives. Joryth Lozharo, the Prince of Lozaria would develop a passionate interest in Cartography, with him using the maps in the Family Archives as a references in creating Maps, with him later opening up a Cartography Centre at Farrenore where he would broadcast maps he would make to the Nation.

The Thalozar Pact
[Date: March 3th 2022]

The Kingdom of Lozaria and the Kingdom of Thalassii in a further step of strengthening ties between both nations, would sign off on a new Pact, the Thalozar pact that covered a number of agreements which would strengthen and tie down both nations, Militarily, Economically and Culturally.

MDP with the Osterium Pirate
[Date: March 17th 2022]

Archturious Talinthus I would approach Jonathan Lozharo on the topic of forming a MDP with the Osterium Pirates, to further tie the knot between the two nations, Jonathan would sign off on the Pact which included allowing Dual citizenship between both Countries.

Nap with the Kingdom of Reign
[Date: March 21st 2022]

Ghoul, The King of Reign would approach Jonathan Lozharo to conduct diplomacy with the Kingdom of Lozaria after brief negotiations they would come to agreement of forming a NAP between both nations as a first step of establishing ties with both nations.

Union with Tessel
[Duration: March 24th 2022 - March 27th 2022]

Cyprian Oakheart II would visit the Capital of Farrenore where he would greeted by Jonathan Lozharo and Xarahh Lozharo after some discussions, Jonathan would agree to allow Lozaria to merge with Tessel under a temporary Union.

Locations
Farrenore is a Island City-State situated in the South-Western quarter of the Osterium Sea just off the coast of the continent of Sparwood. It was founded by Jonathan Lozharo. The city currently serves as the beating heart of the nation being home to the Lozharo's as their place to conduct daily affairs of State in the management of the realm and is where the majority of the nation's citizens are located with the city, having a Library, University, Shop and Bar.

Edeniraur named in Honour of Nirauras Asezie is a outpost in the Kingdom of Lozaria that was restricted to the Coast of the Osterium Sea, due to a ill-defined border with Kartek that has yet to be defined despite Jonathan Lozharo's numerous efforts in his willingness to find a resolution to better define the border be it through purchase or otherwise in his hopes to all allow for a settlement to grow and bloom in the area.

Territories
The Nation is located at the South-Western Quarter of the Osterium Sea being centred around a small collection of islands where they the nation developed cities, throughout the majority of its existence it rarely expanded and had remained in modest size, this was attributed to a number of reasons but the key factor to this was because of Lozaria's restrictive location, being surrounded by great powers throughout it's leaving them to have no room to expand.

Main Governing Body
Lozaria is led by a Sovereign Autocrat who presides over the nation in its domestic and foreign affairs, the Sovereign is supported by a Chancellor and a High Council which makes up the Higher Chamber of the Government, below the Higher Chamber is the Lower Chamber made up of Senator's who makes up the Lozarian Population.

Justice System
The Justice System in Lozaria is run by a System of a Citizen or Official who are accused of a crime will be judged at court, where they will either be given a verdict of innocence or of guilt. The Court will be made up of following, The Judge, Jury of 7, Two lawyers (Defence Attorney and Prosecutor). The Defendant or Suspects will be given their time to speak, Witnesses will be allowed to take the Stand. Evidence is being looked over in Court Proceedings.

Types of crimes
Punishments that are issued are entirely dependent on the severity of the crime. The severity of the crimes being divided up into various levels ranging from 1 to 3, with the first level known as Misdemeanours, offences that are punishable by a fine or by community service with crimes consisting of Trespassing, Gambling, Petty theft, Assault, Disturbing the peace, Public drunkenness or lewdness, selling shoddy or adulterated goods, being considered to be apart of this level, the Second Level known as Felonies are punishable by prison time or exile with crimes of consisting of rioting, Inciting a Riot, Piracy, Bribery, Destruction of property, Theft, Robbery, Arson being considered apart of this level, the Last of the three levels is reserved for Capital Crimes that are punishable by prison time, a life sentence, or the death penalty, crimes considered apart of this level are Murder, Treason, Counterfeiting.

Military
The Sovereign is the Supreme Commander General of the Lozarian Forces and is the only sole authority that may declare war if it becomes necessary. This command may also fall to the Chancellor should it need be, or the Council should both be incapacitated.

The Military is divided up into two parts. The Army who is led by the Brigadier General of the Lozarian Army who is the High Commander of the Military with the Army being broken up into 5 Regiments led by Captains. The Second half of the Military the Navy is led by the Grand Admiral who is the High Commander of the Navy. The Role of the Navy is one more of Logistics, as much as it is battle at sea, with Lozaria being situated among a Set of Islands, the Navy and Army work hand in hand in the defence of the Realm.

Citizenship
The Application Process of Lozaria differed as the Nation grew and developed, the Nation of Lozaria was founded on the basis on being a land not entangled or driven by War, Death and conflict, applicants who applied to become citizens would be shown hospitality, and are given all the facts of what being a Citizen entails before coming to a decision on their application.

Population
Lozaria's citizenry fluctuated throughout its existence with the nation being of modest size as it is, their citizens typically choose the route of becoming dual citizens in other nations as well as being a maintaining Citizenship in Lozaria. currently the location population centre in Lozaria is at their Capital of Farrenore.

Races
Being at the crossroads of three continents Lozaria seen a number of groups live or pass by their nation though currently their population is made up of four main groups Lozarii, Niedene and Castellans, with Humans remaining as the dominant demographic in the nation among citizenry, their Niedene population are a result of them being closely situated to the Continent of Niedene, with the Castellans population being that of a Cultural Legacy left behind by Jonathan Lozharo as he previously had lived amongst them.

Religions
Under the religious act passed under the reign of Jonathan Lozharo, the citizenry of Lozaria are permitted to follow or practise any faith or religion they so chose as long as it's not one of malicious practises, currently the Soleannen faith is the majority within the nation, though Twin Dragon and the Worship of Lux does occasionally make their appearances to the Nation, in recent times with the appearance of the Faith of Caligo at the nation's doorstep they have been rather surprisingly unsusceptible by the faith growing influnece.

Cost of Living
Taxes are not enforced in Lozaria therefore there is no real cost to living in Lozaria amongst it's citizens as its all covered from the Pockets of the Sovereign and the Royal Family such as food and the maintenance of the cities and towns, The system that is in place is rather somewhat reverse in the social order the higher you are in regards to holding the nation itself is where you expend the most wealth.

Farming
One of Lozaria's primary industries with their farms hidden beneath the surface of their cities with the whole underground operation serving as the backbone and the bread basket of the nation. With production of Baked Potatos, Bread, Pumpkin and Cake being what largely makes up the nation's economy.

Fishing
From very early on in the Lozarii people's history from their settlement of Farrenore they had been fisherman with the industry being specifically kick-started by Elizabeth Lozharo, with her from early on single-handling resolving food shortages with the amount of fish she could acquire in a day.

Brewery
Alcohol and Wine are seen as a Lucrative Product and business in the nation with experimentation in creation of fine wines and alcohols being promoted by Xarahh Lozharo who runs the Farrimond Bar at Farrenore.

Education
Farrenore University

A Educational Institute founded by Jonathan Lozharo, in his initiative to build up Farrenore as one of the many Intellectual Capitals on Rathnir. To act as the hub of Academic Research, Literature & Knowledge at the crossroads of Sparwood, Nieden and Plagos. The University is bankrolled by House Lozharo in its daily operation in a small campus connected to the Grand Library of Farrenore where a ever-growing extensive achieve of books could be drawn upon from researchers of scholars to further both academic and analytical research.

Art
The Arts & Literature are highly revered and respected parts of Lozarii Culture from the upper and lower echelons of society in the nation with prominent members of House Lozharo, the ruling House of the Nation often promoting, encouraging and even supporting the Arts & Literature through patronages with prominent artists being seen and treated with immense respect. By the concluding years of the Reign of the Dragon, The Arts have become prevalent pastimes among the Upper Classes of the Nation-State with works of Art becoming a Much-Valued commodity among the populous with works of religion, nature, and scenes of life being rather prominent in the homes of its residents

The rulers of Lozarii People would often use Art, Mural and Imagery to depict Successes in Key events in their reign and their Triumphs over Blights to often present their Rule over their People as Success, within the pieces of art itself would be filled with the Symbols of the Dragon and Phoenix, as they’re both Key Symbols for House Lozharo, with the Sovereign often having to embody one of both elements to achieve effective governance over the realm.

Music
The Sound of Flutes, Booming of Drums, and Soft Melodies of the Harp are often welcomed sounds to be heard among the Lozharo Courts. Though the upper echelons of society often focus on having their children be taught in various instruments be it Strings, Piano music or vocals with this being part of the Niedene influence that had slowly taken hold in the Court, with this change taking effect largely during the Reign of Xarahh Lozharo, who brought over many customs and traditions of the Niedene people back to Llozhar.

Cuisine
The Lozarii people grow and produce a large variety and assortment of Vegetables and ingredients that they would use to cook into food and drinks for the nation with Baked Potatoes, Steak and Fish predominantly being used in many dishes eaten by the Lozarii, though the upper classes of the nation would often be seen eating deserts such as cakes or pumpkin pie.

Fashion
Fashion and Beauty Standards have been very flexible in Lozarii History as well as in its culture passing in trends which often determined by many factors though its predominantly dependent on the specific era and Ruler of the Day, For the Rule of the First Lozarii Sovereign Jonathan Lozharo, presiding over long lengthy reign trends greatly varied with no real defining trends among the citizenry or the elite, however, both Citizenry and the Elite would use Materials such as Silks, furs and various cloths and linens to be used as a part of their clothing and appearance as it had become a common imported item in the nation, this contrasted with the Reign of Xarahh Lozharo where they were a Fashion Icon among the Elite of the Realm with Purple and Gold being primarily seen interwoven among the clothing of elites.

Architecture

The Architectural Style of Llozhar is one focused on a balance of Aesthetics on the Surface and Efficiency on the Inside. This can be seen through the City of Farrenore with the Market being outside the city walls at the Port. An example from within the city is that you would not see any farms or such on the surface, as it's all hidden beneath the city so it will not take up room on the surface.

Foreign Relations & Diplomatic Policy
Lozaria's policy when it comes to the diplomatic and foreign front is one of establishing peaceful relations with its neighbours and working towards establishing a inclusive cosmopolitan society that welcomes all walks of life to the nation where intercultural relations can take place, that could work towards establishing peace, prosperity and stability both domestically and regionally in their immediate surrounding states.

Llozharii
The Lozarii are not native to Rathnir and come from a entirely different world outside both those of Rathnir and Eldham, the Lozarii People are currently lead by Jonathan Lozharo with them currently being most populated in the Kingdom of Lozaria.

Niedene
The Niedene are a people group of the East, known prominently through countries such as Soleanna, Amastre, and Escharia. The Niedene are historically a people that have been united multiple times through Empires, but in recent years have been much more disunited until the Escharian Empire rose and reunited the people a final time. The Niedene are renowned for their achievements throughout history, along with many of their important figures who have shaped the world to their liking at many key points in history. One of the most important exports of the Niedene is religion, and that of Soleannen which has spread from all corners of the world.

Castellan
The Castellans are a culture spread around the world of Rathnir, it is said that they travelled there from a land far away beyond Eldham. The castellan people are lead by Skavier Castellan III, most Castellans worship Meep the Incarnate as their protector.