Kingdom of Creed

The Kingdom of Creed was a nation located in the northwest regions of the Nieden mainland that was established after the fall of the Escharian Siorvat, comprised of the former Escania duchy as well as areas of the former Varmerion duchy. It bordered the Confederacy of Fredonia to the southeast, the Realm of Escharia to the west, and the Simulami Empire to the south and east. As a successor state of the ancient Republic of Reykara, it continued to preserve the culture and values of the Reykarii in the north. The Kingdom of Creed was later reformed into the Aqirli Rei de Rekarii (Royal Realm of Raykara).

Creed's Founding
The Kingdom of Creed was founded after a chaotic series of events. The nation of Escharia fell into political turmoil after the capital of Lostesrei was taken and occupied by Bardonian forces, and ZenoHUN of the Simulami Empire offered all of the local dukes and duchesses from each Escharian region to temporarily integrate into Simulami. A few days after the integration, the duchies of Varmerion and Escania opted to leave Simulami, as they were allowed to leave within 30 days. They went on to form the short-lived Kingdom of Vasterien, led by its queen Illia Ⅰ an Aeszerii.

For a while, Vasterien was doing well in rebuilding the nation. They were even offered protection under Bardonia as a vassal, but due to a multitude of events Vasterien collapsed, and the territories that remained were split between Simulami and the Kingdom of Nieden, which was also a Bardonian vassal. While former Escharia's eastern territories departed Simulami to become a vassal known as Lyras Soleari, the western territories struggled. During this time, there were many difficulties going on with the Fallen Empire of Gertonia, which had tried to illegally break away from Simulami to join Plagatea as a vassal. After months of tiring work, ZenoHUN and Valendaesu, one of the mayors that signed the Treaty of Galitz which dissolved the Gertonian Empire, came together to form a new state out of the Duchy of Escania, Fallen Gertonia, and a few territories in Greater Gordoa. Hence, the Kingdom of Creed was born, with Valendaesu as its first and current monarch.

Secession from Simulami
During the Simulami Secession Crisis, the nation of Lyras Solearii seceded from Simulami after the failed war against the Lunari Empire and the one-man rebellion in the Kingdom of Osterium. Simulami gave the vassaldom to Lunaris, backed out of the war, and some began to think that they were preparing for a war against Lyras Solearii, and by extension, the Soleannen Church. Valerian of Creed and Illia of the Simulami region of Irastli-Varmerion (now the Kingdom of Vasterien), after numerous conversations with Oracle, the Ekeris (Cardinal) of Soleannen, decided to join Lyras Solearii in seceding from the Simulami Empire.

The Northwest Rebellions
After the successful secession from Simulami, it was looking more and more like the empire would not retaliate against Creed. However, the northeastern towns of Kumberg and Obraxius were both controlled by mayors who were loyal to ZenoHUN and Simulami. On January 23rd, 2023, ZenoHUN made an announcement declaring that the two towns had left Creed and rejoined Simulami as core territory. Obviously Valendaesu would go on to dispute these claims, even to this day still recognizing the claims as illegitimate. As such, the towns of Kumberg and Obraxius would be declared a rebel-controlled zone. The mayors of the towns would immediately be put on Creed's national KOS list, and continue to be on the list today. On February 7th, as another response to the rebellion, Valendaesu would go on to annex the towns of Thanutabad and Fort Vortex from Simulami, as citizens of Creed controlled the towns.

Joining the Soleannen Realm of Niedea, the end of the Escharian Spring and Era of Humiliation
After an intense staring contest between Creed and Simulami, the empire's influence would begin to reach its end. Many vassals and territories in both Rathnir and Eldham would leave Simulami to go on different paths. Simulami struggled, and continues to struggle, to keep its population active and combat-ready. The empire, as many would figure out at this point, was nothing but a paper tiger. Although two towns were illegally stolen from them, Creed decided that this was the ultimate victory. In a senate meeting held by the mayors, deputy mayors, advisors, and Valendaesu himself, they walked into the Simulami capital of Nuvallen and temporarily occupied their great cathedral unopposed. With these successes in mind, the senate would later make a decision. Escharia, the nation that Simulami tried their hardest to snuff out, reformed stronger and wealthier than ever. Led by Yazov, Valendaesu was given an offer to join the empire as a Soleannen Realm. On March the 4th, the senate would hold a vote, and the offer was accepted. Creed, now named the Imperial Realm of Raykara, resides under the Soleannen Empire as a region. They continue to build and prosper today.

Religion
Soleannen was greatly encouraged amongst the people of Creed. There are a few religions openly accepted within Creed, such as Soleviel, while others are accepted but not encouraged or allowed to be openly worshipped. However, religions such as Caligo worship, Segrism, Carlism, Void Mysticism, Atheism, and all religions prosecuted by the Soleannen faith were strictly not tolerated within Creed. The town of Solitude was the only area within the nation without any restrictions on respected religions.

Government Structure
The government structure of Creed consisted of many different positions:

Akerei (King) - The Akerei of Creed held almost all of the power within Creed. The Akerei could pass any laws he sees fit, can overturn any decisions made by Creed's senate, and can replace any member of government if he chooses to do so. The Akerei is also completely in charge of diplomacy with other nations.

Kesefor (Advisor) - The advisors of the Akerei held the second most amount of power in Creed. Those who hold this position are the most trusted of the Akerei and are allowed to act in his place whenever necessary. (work in progress)