Neubaykonia

Neubaykonia (sometimes referred to as Baykonia) was a nation residing in Eldham. It was the first colony in the New World and is the longest surviving country there. It is notable for its population which consists of sentient pigs though since the creation of Neubaykonia there have been many different races of peoples joining the nation. Its state religion is Snoutiality, which a minority of the Population follows, however other religions are freely allowed as well.

It has now become the Holy Baykon Empire.

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Government
Neubaykonia is a monarchy, with elections every month. Its government is a council of 4 elected representatives voted by the people headed by the King.

In each election, candidates are voted for by the citizens, where citizens choose the 4 people they want to be a part of the government

Though once having regional representatives, after The Troubles, regions were disbanded formally and instead have become informal terms to describe locations.

A monarch's term lasts forever, however their closest of kin will take the throne if the old monarch dies. If a monarch is deemed unworthy to rule or goes missing, their closest of kin will become Lord or Lady Regent until the king returns or is deemed fit to rule. Before Peg I died, there were two kings known as diarchs, one for the Rathniran Baykonia and another for the Eldhamite Neubaykonia. For a period after The Troubles, there were three kings, but two left with chunks of Neubaykonian territory.

Cities
Across Neubaykonia, many cities have risen. Some come from the first days of migration from Rathnir, others come from settlers from other lands.

New Salameberg
After the migration, Baykonian settlers lay down their belongings and began to construct a new home. Beginning as a great campsite for all those who travelled here, the city of New Salameberg was built up in styles akin to the city they left. Across the river on the island of Ilder, the Litan descendents constructed an additional town known as Ilderberg. These towns would grow side by side. In October, New Salameberg would get revolutionised in its builds, creating a great central square and a new Parliamentary house. Ilderberg would stagnate, limited by the size of the island it sat on. In the end, both towns united to one town, and would share responsibility as the great capital for the country until Ildernia seceeded with Ilderberg, thus seperating the cities. The city of New Salameberg would later be retired as Capital due to the city's inactive player population in favour of Fordoinque.

Fordoinque
Capital city

Kuzino
Mountain fortress town

Salameberg
In times of old, before the migration, Baykonia was centered around the city of Salameberg. Before the Escharian spirits raided, Baykara was a great place of great architecture. However, the raiders brought down many of the buildings to rubble, so the city became a mixture of what was left and what could be cobbled together. A great statue of Vidae, Deubaek (snout god) of life stood on its edge, welcoming all who came and protecting those in a great embrace. With the Bardons threatening the entire Baykonian country, Salameberg and Rathnir was left for the new world of Eldham. Neubaykonia assisted in the taking back of the Baykonian lands, and so those who ruled it once ruled it once more. During the Helmian Civil war, the baykonian government sided with the helmian government, and so when it lost the new Daelyrian government took claim of Salameberg. Now it is in between hands, with some believing in its baykonian ownership while others believe in Daelyrian ownership. Formally it is deemed Daelyrian and all diplomatic attempts to regain Baykonia and Salameberg have been dropped by the Neubaykonian Government.

Nueva Orloins
third settler's city

Mt Augusta
Big old town with lots of history

Early History (April-July 2021)
The first settlers were refugees from Rathnir which fled from Bardonia in an event known as Great Baykonian Migration. Under their King Peg they followed Seved de Honse who discovered this area.

The refuges first settled down in the on the Isle of Ilder and at the neighboring coastline, where they established the towns of Ilderburg and New Salameberg and Nueva Orloins.

The towns quickly grew and established themselves as the Baykonian Core regions of Ilderburg and New Salameberg.

Early days (June 2nd - End of July)
On June 2nd, 2021, Neubaykonia held it’s first election in Eldham. The sources to this time are vague. After a player named “Tsar of All Russians” tried to rick the election by inviting friends of him, so they can vote for him he was banned from the election. After this the candidates were Seved de Honse, a player named “the holy dunsparce” and a unknown third candidate. After a harsh run off election Dunsparce and Seved de Honse had the same number of votes and established the one term “Grand Council” a government device which allowed both to be Prime Ministers.

On June 8th, 2021, the Neubaykonian government and the Wandenreich founded an economic alliance known as Econosude which was created to establish free trade throughout the South of Eldham.

On June 22nd, 2021, Neubaykonia started a defensive alliance with the Wandenreich, Razuni and the USSE, named Southern Guard Bloc, to stabilize its member states.

On June 7th Crispy Bacon won the 2nd round of the Prime Minister election after a runoff election against Seved de Honse.

Today this period is known for its diplomatic successes and modernization attempts.

During the Kunir War, Neubaykonia honored its treaty in the Southern Guard Block and supported the USSE. The government considered the actions of Newkunir as an imperialistic move.

On August 20th 2021, the Neubaykonian wall began construction by a citizen of theirs, Biglrab wishing to prove himself as a worthy citizen. With permission from the government, marking the nation's border. This is directly after Atlechia seceded, proving it's importance to keep the country safe. However Neubaykonia continues to welcome visitors. The wall stopped construction after some disapproval by other citizens and officials. The wall covers most of the northern coastline, and still stands to this day.

On July 19th the city of Atlechia (a squatter in northwest Baykonia) joined the nation, which lead to a population boom.

On July 25th Baykonia signed a treaty with the Zamotz Union in which they joined them. This treaty was organized by Draphonaris and Okomi on Zamotz Side and Crispy Bacon.

In the coalition war against Bardonia, Baykonia fought hard and reconquered there former home of Salameberg.

The Baykonian Dark Age (End of July - October 15th)
During the Prime Ministership of Crispy Bacon several regions of Baykonia got their independence, these were (as far this historian knows) the Colony of Sclear (nowadays Elatsania), Ravinican and Kastollia.

On August 2nd the 3rd Neubaykonian Prime Minister election was hold. The candidates were: Mobe for the Tulipanist Party, Crispy Bacon of the Industrialist Party, Swen of Atlechia of the People Party

This was the first time a Ranked Choice System was used during an Baykonian Election.

At the same time Kig Peg went on an Expedition and declared Seved de Honse as the regent of Neubaykonia until he returned. Previously, he had stepped down as king of Rathniran Baykonia and had placed St Pigmast as the new ruler there.

During Swens term the province of Mt.Augusta declared its independence.

On August 14th Swen and the whole province of Atlechia declared their independence. After which a Snap election was hold which was won by Mobe.

On August 20th 2021, the Neubaykonian wall began construction by a citizen of theirs, Biglrab wishing to prove himself as a worthy citizen. With permission from the government, marking the nation's border. This is directly after Atlechia seceded, proving its importance to keep the country safe. However, Neubaykonia continues to welcome visitors. The wall stopped construction after some disapproval by other citizens and officials. The wall covers the entire northern coastline, and still stands to this day.

A referendum of Baykonia joining Atlechia failed on August 26th due to caviats in the Diarchal system.

Peg retired on September 3rd.

On September 4th Mobe tried to secede from the Zamotz Union after which he got fired by the King. After this Crispy Bacon became interims Prime Minister.

The city of Kuzino was founded by Sir_Squidion and Maussiegamer and construction was helped by Swen. The town quickly grew, and relations between Kuzino and Neubaykonia appeared to be stable.

On September 25th, after some time, it was clear Kuzino's and Neubaykonia's relations began to suffer. The glorious party was created by Maussiegamer which searched to join Kuzino to Atlechia as a province within the Zamotz Union. There is general conflict between Atlechia, Neubaykonia and Kuzino to decide the status of Kuzino, which led to a scramble within Neubaykonia to begin becoming more active.

On October 20th, a treaty is finalized by Bjorgian, an Atlechian official, and a Neubaykonian official. which declared Kuzino a autonomous region within Neubaykonia. This meant that Kuzino has it's own government, and could create its own laws. This further escalated the situation between Kuzino and Neubaykonia, who was afraid of losing more land to Atlechia.

On October 23rd, Kuzino buys land from Neubaykonia in exchange for the integration of the Kuzino army in the Neubaykonian army and money, as well as the forfeit by Kuzino of the right to maintain fortresses, and other military installations. Kuzino also had the right to control their clay supplies, something which was in great demand in Neubaykonia. However, Kuzino continued to build it's large walls and turn the town into an impenetrable fortress. At this point relations between Kuzino and Neubaykonia began cool off, as both sides learnt to at least ignore each other.

On October 24th, it was decided by some Neubaykonian military officials to begin spying on Kuzino, for fear that war may eventually break out, it was felt that knowing the lay of the town would be important.On the 3rd October an election was announced by the King. There were three parties running: The Tulipanist Party (led by Seved Driets de Honse), Glorious Party (led by Maussiegamer), and the Industrialist Party (led by Bacon). The winner of the election was Seved Driets de Honse of the Tylipanist party which was announced the following day. He came in with 30 points, followed closely by Bacon and Maussiegamer in a tie with 27. On the 11th October Seved Driets de Honse died of a stroke, prompting a new election to follow.

Renovation Era (October 15th - May 31st)
During this time the new election was taking place. The running parties were: the Tulipanist Party (lead by TheEwokMaster), Expansionist Party (lead by Gregarry), Industrialist Party (lead by Bacon). This was the largest election to ever take place.

On the 18th October a new influx of people, Neubaykonia began planning to renovate some of the cities. New Salameberg was the first to begin renovations. Though it was still open for people to visit, shop and build in. Lots of the old buildings were taken down to make way for a new market place and other buildings. The bulldozing of buildings would pose some questions later on, however where authorized quickly. After a while of arguments between Neubaykonia and Atletchia, it was decided to hold a 2v2 duel between Shadow988 and King Swen. The duel was to calm the anger between both parties and was to be held 8th November 4pm EST, however it was later canceled.

On the 21st October the election result were announced. In first place came Gregarry of the Expansionist Party and was appointed as the Prime Minister of Nuebaykonia. Second place was Bacon of the Industrialist Party and he was appointed the Deputy-Prime Minister.

On 22nd October Neubaykonia signed a peace treaty with one of it's cities Kuzino allowing it to become a semi-autonomous city, however, still under the rule as well as other conditions on the treaty. Since their new president Gregarry was elected Neubaykonia has signed for peace with Kuzino, began massive renovations in it's cities, especially New Salameberg and is becoming a more stable nation. Their army and economy were increasing too. This period is arguably one of Neubaykonia's greatest points in time. The Monarch, biglrab, says that Gregarry was one of the best prime ministers the nation had ever seen.

A Triumvirate of the Zamotz Union (Okomi) became Neubaykonian Prime Minister for a while. Not much happened. Mt Augusta was officially dissolved into Baykonian Commonwealth.

With the end of Okomi's terms as Prime Minister, Crispy Bacon and many in the higher ups of the Baykonian governments through this period had long arguments around how best the country should deal with problems facing it and the fundamental problems faced by it such as the combative attitude to changes by its protectors such as with the Zamotz Aristos merger where many high in the government considered secession without maintenance of status quo and autonomy despite Neubaykonia's lacking military. Crispy Bacon encouraged final Prime Minister of Zamotz Union to give Baykonia an ultimatum of centralisation or get out. This request never materialised into anything and only fuelled splits between Bacon and some others in the Baykonian Cabinet. Coming to a head on 1st April.

On 1st April 2022, Ex-Prime Minister of both Neubaykonia and the Zamotz Union Crispy Bacon declared a state of hostility between his town Nueva Orloins and the rest of Neubaykonia. Starting The Baykonian Reformation aiming to achieve a overhauled Neubaykonia by rebuilding the Baykonian Culture, the end of the Neubaykonian Conservatism and Pacifism. On April 4th once it was established this was not a joke the Baykonian Free Army sought recognition from Aristos-Zamotz on the basis that Neubaykonia was leeching off the union. This was rejected but the Union decided to not get involved in Neubaykonian internal matters. Neubaykonia declared a state of war on the Free Army declaring them "squatters". The battle is scheduled to take place on the 15th of May. In the end the two sides end didn't fight. The armed revolt ended and instead the next scheduled election was held between Crispy Bacon and incumbent Hubert P. de Honse. In the end Crispy Bacon won a landslide with 71.4% of the vote against Hubert's 28.6%. The people had endorsed the Reformation and now Bacon got to work on making the radical reforms. The election was described by many as deciding who is the less worst of two evils.

The Troubles (some time during summer 2022)
Stagnation into eternal arguments occured within the Chamber of Deputies, so much so that King Biglrab chose to disband the Chambers and rewrite the Constitution. This re-writing took significantly longer than anyone expected due to the lead writer, Biglrab himself, was set upon making the best constitution possible for the country as a whole. In the time it took to write this, large swathes of Neubaykonian Territory seceeded, including the informal regions of the Milland and the Ilders forming Ildernia, Kuzina, Sunovial and the informal region of Gleshanya forming the country of Sunovia, and Kumo Aze, now called Oceanside.

Among the secessions were many rebellions and attempted Coups. Bacon tried to form a Lord Protectorate over Neubaykonia, which failed within 24 hours of his announcement of the reformed state. Ewok tried to form a new version of Neubaykonia, going so far as to create a new discord server. Though none of these coups or rebellions succeeded, the new discord server was adopted as the new official server.

In the end, no constitution was finished and King Biglrab chose instead to pass on the responsibilities of King to his three good friends St Pigmast, Hugo de Honse & Thorne. Thorne and de Honse chose to leave their positions as Triarchs soon after leaving St Pigmast the only incumbent King. He set up a new form of government dicatated not on geography but on the nation as a whole. The Council of State was the replacement of the Chamber of Deputies. However a constitution was never drafted for this new government so technically there is no limit to the King's power.

Later, Neubaykonia would vote to join Atlechia due to a dwindling population and funds to keep the nation alive. It is now a Jarldom of Atlechia, which is a province of Scylding.

The Isolated Ice Age (Winter 2022-2023)
The role play event was orchestrated by Bilbo/Biuh & Pigmast. It has been spread to many people within the neubaykonian area.

One night, the country decended into an unprecedented winter. The desert saw snow multiple feet deep. Crows accumulated and grew slowly sentient. The Jarl King St Pigmast was also kidnapped by an unknown group. His closest of Kin, his great nephew Hamlet Oinkerson became Lord Regent.

A flu causing brain swelling rose over Neubaykonia and has so far no cure except a small chance of survival. It affects Baek, Humans & close-Human species.

When the temperature dropped Extremely low, the Council of State chose to evacuate the entire population to a loaned area of the island of Zamotz who have not been affected by the ice age. Infected individuals were made to stay if they tested positive for the flu. The entirety of the Council of State chose to stay in Neubaykonia even in the dropping temperatures.

On Wednesday 11th of January, attempted coups by Biglrab and Nori arose and were quelled. When the Lord Regent attempted to centralise the government structure, the city of Mortra decided to turn on him and try and oust him from his position as Lord Regent. When the Council of State tried to reinstate the other Triarchs who had left, Oinkerson chose instead to veto the vote. Some declare this as uncharacteristic behaviour of Oinkerson. It is unkown what caused this change of character which was reverted only a few hours after.

The Ice age continues as of 15/01/23.