Aristii Civil War

The Aristii Civil War was a civil war between the Commonwealth of Aristios (CoA) and the Grand Empire of Aristios. The Commonwealth of Aristios was led by Emperor Inverse, on the other hand, the Grand Empire of Aristios was led by Emperor Otto.

Prelude
On October 28th, Emperor Otto announced the creation of a democratic electoral college type system, that had four state-mandated political. These were the Liberal, Social Dem, Nationalist, and Monarchist parties. However, this method of democracy was frowned upon by a vast majority of senators and half of province governors for restricting political parties to four factions, and because it only served as a rubber stamp for Otto's policies.

Inverse held a vote to be given full power to oversee votes through google forms but due to voter manipulation, it did not pass. Believing the "democracy" of Aristios was flawed because only Otto had access to election results and verification procedure, he believed Aristios had to be changed. On October thirtieth Inverse Olea, Echo Regis, Azrielz, Cringefex, **Z, Michael Valore, Dot Fielinya, Bea Ruuk, and Sir. Lad von Praestigia had a meeting about Aristios' failing democracy. During that meeting a coup was proposed by Azrielz and Cringefex, Inverse took charge. (Cringefex turned out to just be a troll playing with the commonwealth and making up lies to both sides to have fun so both sides agreed to ban him).

The Commonwealth being formed
Inverse announced the founding of the Commonwealth of Aristios on October thirty-first. This news brought panic to the capital of Aristios, Oleapolis. For the first time Aristii folk had not to fight foreigners, but themselves. Many people fled, among those was Wize_Nifty, an ancient member, who ended up taking a break from politics.

Tensions
During the middle of the civil war every province had to decide what to do. Either join the Commonwealth, declare independence/neutrality or join Otto's loyalists.

Astrya (North westernmost) declared independence and supported Otto's loyalists as a free nation, Ameria (central province) initially neutral but later on declared support for the loyalist Empire, with the exception of the small town of Aquileia, that declared allegiance to the Commonwealth.

Olameronia was divided in three different support areas, with the city of Olameronia (capital of the province) standing with the Commonwealth, while New Abaddon and Vento swore allegiance to the Empire.

Preyella was Neutral all throughout the conflict, though Imperial claims say that they supported them. Kato/KWEC later on joined in support of Otto's loyalists, however the only inhabitant was the governor and one of Otto's councilmen.

Castellum, the province that held 25% of the population of Aristios at the time, entirely joined the Commonwealth, dealing a huge blow to the Imperial ranks. Among these people was Inverse Olea, General and Emperor of the Aristii Commonwealth.

The Dominion of Sylvania, back then a vassal of Aristios, joined the Commonwealth in full support, having around 30% of the populace of Aristios. During the times of the Commonwealth, Noxwind, the capital city of Sylvania, became the capital city of the Aristios Commonwealth, and it was for a few weeks after the new Republic was declared.

Astillia, the southwesternmost province, was divided in three, with the capital city of Kalasburgo and Oxxo supporting the Empire, while Lakial (biggest city of Aristios in population back in the day), Ryukostead and Perle-Castre supported the Commonwealth.

Sanctus was "split" in half, with the capital city of Vallis staying neutral all throughout the conflict (though some elements inside of it being pro-Commonwealth), and the city of Akirashalam, biggest in the province at the time, supporting the Commonwealth fully and openly.

Pre Negotiations/Referendum
Ultimately if the crisis would come down to a real war, the Empire was destined to lose since the Commonwealth Emperor Inverse Olea had support of his own warrior group, The Goons, and got the majority of the world to recognize them as the legitimate successor thanks to connections with Sylvania. During the war, all the Goons joined the Commonwealth as war volunteers and civilians which gave them the upper hand in the negotiations. Right after the Civil War all the Goons renounced their citizenship. So for those 4-5 transition hours, Aristios had a stronger military than half of Eldham combined.

There was a vote held right after the declaration of the coup, which turned as 70% pro Imperial. However a few Commonwealth members where banned and the grand majority left to the Commonwealth server, so if they could also vote it would be about 37% pro Imperial. The majority of the commonwealth voters where from Sylvania, the vassal of Aristios, who were still not banned.

Negotiations
Thankfully, after the Imperial Coalition formed Inverse sat down with Otto and managed to negotiate, they ended up deciding a new government together. Both where temporary Chancellors for a few days and watched the transition to power. After the transition period of a week ended, an election was held. The result was that Inverse would be voted as Emperor receiving 60% of the popular vote, and Otto receiving one single vote, just 2.1% of the electorate. According to Wize_Nifty, he was the only person to vote for Otto. Among other people who ran for the position were Azriel Myrilay, who got around 15% of the vote.

Otto then left Aristios at the hands of the Republic for he had no power anymore. The Commonwealth constitution was put into place but the Aristii way of life remained the same.

Provinces/Towns Aftermath
On November second negotiations were finished and Aristios became (almost) whole again. The most notable changes were the secession of Astrya, Abaddon, and New Arebor. When the towns of Abaddon and New Arebor seceded, they took a bit of Olemeronia's and Preyella's southern and northern land. The province of Astrya now known as Azad declared independence and took their province with them, this was the most drastic change to the Aristios map.

However, two months after this, the Fall of Azad happened, which saw Aristios recovering Astrya and Abaddon in late December 2022.

At the beginnings of May 2022, the successor state of Astrya Novum asked the Republic of Aristios for a higher autonomy, and such was provided, with the newly established Monarchical Republic of Astrya becoming a protectorate of Aristios, maintaining good relations and some shared government officials to this day.

Leadership Aftermath
On November fourth there were Emperor elections. Otto worked with Inverse to create a new government and senate since Otto's knowladge of statistics like population for cities/provinces was crucial for a fair senate. Inverse was elected Emperor with 60% of the vote. Otto lost the election with 2.1% of the vote, said goodbye and temporarily left Stoneworks. After 1 month he was banished from the nation due to new rulings that prevented banned individuals from participating in the nation whatsoever. Though he would continue to scheme against the Republic in the shadows in three different opportunities until early May 2022, first time during the Eviction of Yurki, governed by Wize_Nifty, last time during the fall of the Aristios-Zamotz Union, a peaceful and friendly divide that Otto attempted to exploit.