Yimmu-Audal (Jagdas)

Geography and Description:
The First Empire of Yimmu Audal was an island Empire surrounding the Great Spawn during the time of the First Era prior to a global cataclysm which destroyed all of Jagdas. It consisted of its capital: the town of Shyr-Arrak, which was distributed across several islands, its only colonial town settlements of Bishara-Shurud and Nergassad. Most of the nation's population, however was distributed across a multitude of other towns which joined the Empire peacefully via diplomatic means and which are located on surrounding islands and coastal areas to the capital and subsequently joined towns.

As of 9/13/20, the number of towns within Yimmu Audal was 22. On 9/13/20 the Empire was at its territorial and population height. After this day, following the deity the empire and all other nations were annihilate in a global cataclysm/world reset initiated by dimensional breakdown in the fabric of space. A map of the Empire at its peak and its claims is shown above: Green lines show the Capital Shyr-Arrak. The red lines show the international borders of the Empire of Yimmu Audal as a whole, and other colors signify the territories of intra-Imperial towns and autonomous zones: A map of the Empire and its recognized neighbors is shown to the right.

Towns with Wiki Links:
Shyr-Arrak (Capital)

Astroria (Largest City)

Bishara-Shurud (Library Town)

Elhna En Akhundelar (Public Works)

Phirflokh (Nether Transport)

Batavia (Autonomous Territory)

Burrownest (Autonomous Territory)

Nasrid (Town)

Economy and Demographics:
Yimmu Audal was a formidable nation, wealthy in currency within its bank, as well as iron, diamond, aquatic, and netherite resources. It was the largest by territory and most populated nation of Jagdas since 8/19/20 and continued to be so until the First Era's end.

Yimmu Audal's population crossed 100 on 9/9/20 and was 108 at the time of the collapse.

The national tax in Yimmu Audal was 0%.

The words "Yimmu Audal" translates to The Many Islands in the ancient language of original Shyr-Arrak (Town) inhabitants pre colonization.

Religion:
The original religion in the empire and Shyr-Arrak (Town) worshiped the maritime bird-God Hukar Dezum Autai Dar Shur, or The Holy Golden Seabird in English, although this is an approximate translation. However, no religion was enforced and the government practiced a policy of absolute religious freedom and tolerance.

Although in modern times, the religion of the Holy Kelp / Kelpism has gained significant prominence and the Holy Golden Seabird was all but forgotten. [On September 12th, the religion experienced a revival after the discovery of an ancient magical artifact.]

The Empire also hosted some followers of Gonfism.

In the settlement of Bishara-Shurud (Town), a great library stood to house religious texts of all religions within the Empire, which had a secular government, as well as important documents and singed treaties.

History of Foundation:
The Empire was founded when Lugal StoryStudio founder of Shyr-Arrak (Town) acquired enough wealth and power to create a centralized state and spread the influence of his people and culture across the surrounding lands. StoryStudio was crowned the first Emperor of Yimmu Audal officially on Aug 21, 2020 within the throne room of Shyr-Arrak (Town). On August 27th, 2020, the nation of Yimmu Audal grew to a population of 63 (double that of the Bimare Federation, the second most populous nation at the time), making StoryStudio and the subsequent leaders of Yimmu Audal bear the title of, "God Emperor" in chat, although no divine status is attributed to the leader within the Empire. On August 31rst, StoryStudio resigned as Emperor of Yimmu Audal in a public ceremony, and appointed Blue_Marble as his successor. During the ceremony CRAZYCHAOSCALEB resinged his title of Chief Diplomat to Harbardr, awarding him the Medal of the Real O.G.

Emperors, Chief Diplomats, and Leaders of Yimmu Audal:
The position within the Empire of Yimmu Audal include the Emperor, Chief Diplomat, Agent 001, Imperial Guard Commander, Imperial Guard Member, Town Leader, and ordinary citizen.

The two highest tier positions responsible for ceremonies and Empire-wide diplomatic policies included the Emperor, and the Chief Diplomat respectively. The Emperor made decisions, but not without the advice of the Chief Diplomat, who kept the Emperor in check to prevent tyranny and carried the same administrative authority as the Emperor for all diplomatic matters, under the Medal of the Real O.G. This tradition was started by the first Emperor StoryStudio and the first Chief Diplomat, CRAZYCHAOSCALEB.

The Tradition of peaceful succession from Emperor to Emperor was created by StoryStudio and CRAZYCHAOSCALEB to help set a standard for the nation and keep Yimmu Audal strong by continually having a new leader that was active and able to pursue new ambitions.

List of Emperors and Chief Diplomats of Yimmu Audal and their time of reign:

StoryStudio (Emperor) and CRAZYCHAOSCALEB (Chief Diplomat): August 17th 2020 - August 31st 2020.

Blue_Marble (Emperor) and Harbardr (Chief Diplomat): August 31th 2020 - September 13th 2020.

Diplomatic History:
The Empire's diplomacy suggested peaceful and friendly relations, and the Empire's diplomats were highly respected and capable, especially the nation's chief diplomat: CRAZYCHAOSCALEB, who has been given the award: Medal of the Real O.G

On Aug 17th, 2020 the nearby settlement of Slerith joined the nation of Yimmu Audal.

On August 18th, 2020 the settlement of Sapaki were welcomed to the Empire of Yimmu Audal

On August 19th, 2020 the settlements of Dunes, The trading post of Batavia, The Cartographium, Pyrvaal, Burrownest were welcomed to the Empire of Yimmu Audal

On August 20th, 2020 the settlements of Astroria, Driftwood were welcomed to the Empire of Yimmu Audal. Yimmu Audal also became allies with Apollonian Accord and Kaihyon Empire on this date.

On August 21rst 2020, the settlements of Burrownest and Star Fall were welcomed to the Empire of Yimmu Audal. The settlement of Oceanside rejoined the Empire after a promise of declaration of war against the Crustacean Nation for their crucifixion of G0NF. No war has yet occured however, as the crabs were not online.

On August 22nd, Yimmu Audal became allies with the Tharvian Federation, sharing the position that world congress meeting locations should be rotated between towns.

The Imperial Guard of Yimmu Audal was formed on August 24th, and included a formidable number of full netherite-armored defenders of the Empire. The ceremony of knighting of members began in the Yimmu Audal conference hall in Shyr-Arrak (Town), moved on to the Imperial Throne Room, and ended in Astroria.

On August 24th, the town of Y-A Transport. now Phirflokh, joined the nation of Yimmu-Audal.

On August 25th, the town of Shiyammarrad was welcomed to the nation of Yimmu Audal and the town of Sapaki fell into ruin after total abandonment.

On August 25th, The Florist Guild was welcomed to the nation of Yimmu Audal as an autonomous territory.

On August 27th, Gray Bay joined the nation of Yimmu Audal. And Eastfjord joined at approximately this time.

On August 30th, Blue_Marble's coronation took place as the 2nd Emperor of Yimmu Audal. The ceremony was lead by the first Emperor StoryStudio, who also kighted Vulaarzein and Harbardr to the Imperial Guard of Yimmu Audal. CRAZYCHAOSCALEB also announced the 2nd Chief Diplomat of Yimmu Audal, Harbardr. The ceremony was attended by very many players including representatives from Yimmu Audal allies: the Apollonian Accord (HerbDashwell), Coombeans of Vierina/The Third Republic, and more. The server-known philosopher G0NF who is often misidentified as a deity also attended the ceremony. Once Blue_Marble took on the crown, a line formed of players who provided gifts to the new Emperor.

Unidentified terrorist groups attempted to use the opportunity of the server being present in the throne room to catch Yimmu Audal off-guard by a declaration of war. However, via the workings of then Chief Diplomat CRAZYCHAOSCALEB and Imperial Intelligence secret service, the terrorists quickly backed off and made peace.On September 2nd, Yimmu-Audal declared war on WetNutSackClub, and the Imperial Guard participated in the The Nut Sacking. Emperor Blue_Marble lead the national forces including the Chief Diplomat Harbardr, former Emperor StoryStudio, and Best_Yams. During this time TwinJaguar was a Yimmu-Audal member. Fort Moss joined the Empire of Yimmu-Audal on this date, lead by TheRandomHats, also participating in the war.

On September 3rd, Nasrid asked to join Yimmu-Audal, and was accepted.

On September 6th, Florist Guild HQ renamed itself to Persephon.

On September 12th, Nergassad was founded on the old territory of Roska and joined the Empire as a colony of Shyr-Arrak.

On September 13th, the Empire and all was Jagdas was destroyed in a global cataclysm/world reset initiated by dimensional breakdown in the fabric of space. On this day, the First Era came to a close.