Serene Republic of Novastonia

Novastonia, formerly known as the Kingdom of Austonia is a country that is located in Southwest Eldham, specifically in Astios continent.

History
Originally founded by the old Quadrumvirate, a minor settlement was secretly formed inside the great mountains of southern Andor, during the anglunian war of expansion to the south. Also known as Khazad' Austun it became the starting point of this nation, its growth in population and development pushed it to expand out of the mountains as the improvements looked promising.

Contact with Anglunia and Life Under Vassalship
An anglunian rider scouting the recently conquered lands of andor, would eventually discover the farmlands of Khazad' Austun, DD_Vagoulas, also known as lieutenant joseph, first spoke to the scout who in turn directed him to the city of isaz. It was there where he met the four kings and the chancellor, and made good acquaintances with the other side. The settlement would continue to exist relatively free to develop itself, but as a direct core province of Anglunia, due to the severe lack of  manpower, money and equipment, The quadrumvirate -with the call of the lieutenant- accepted the offer. Life in austonia was preety good, the settlement expanded outwards, and more people joined the kingdom. Rebellious thoughts would have passed by the minds of the old leaders from time to time, and the tightening grip of the anglunian kings would only grow such thoughts. They soon got to work on that same thing they were thinking about.

LARP dinners, LARPbellions, eventually the larp fades
Preparations for war were underway, manpower secured, as well as the cry for help to the far west for aid. Eventually the regiment of luxenstein finally awnsered the call and set up camp to the madman's crownlands, an old bardonian remnant southwest of skjoldbrodir, which would eventually pass to the latter nation. MightyBeans, Lieutenant Joseph and Leothecabrio, came up with a grand scheme, A larp dinner where all the kings and ministers as well as prominent anglunians would be invited to discuss the new vassal laws and swat a new oath of fealty, little did they know... For the chimneys were full of diver soldiers, for the walls would be breached by archers, and the attendees would draw swords at the unsuspecting leaders. It was a bloodbath, during the fighting, lords like Welpish, Johny D Jackson, Data expunged, ministers like hatchet doctor and cofko and a few others were soon put to rest. Soon enough, all the bandits of eldham were at the gates of austonia, both a horrendous and wonderful sight, some stragglers and traveller's outside the walls of austonia and shallowpeak were killed by these bandits. Soon all roads and communications were cut off and the keep separated from the world. The rest is history

"give me LARP, or give me seethe"

unknown anglunian or austonian soldier

And that is where the story should have ended

A man approached the last few refugees, his name was Leon-Olsen Tanaka, the magistrate of khardovia, a province of the plagatean empire that had holdings over both Rathnir and eldham. It was he who gave land for the austonians to settle. And so 2 men, lieutenant joseph and Alkaline cave, walked all the way to preservo to settle there for plagatea. The luxenstein regiment was forced to leave their settlement as skjoldbrodir annexation of the madman's crownlands drove them away, they built an artificial base northwest of the gracedom of areyevi and set up camp on it. The new settlement was named novastoria and the new "nation" was named nova-austonia, more commonly known as novastonia. A small fort along with a few structures was built and thus exploration of the continent began.

Troubles, they always follow you.
Right next to the settlement of Novastonia, another settlement had been raised by small group of people of unknown origin. Back then both parties considered squatters back then, and they engaged in a sort of "cold war", with Rasteria, the nation which the other band represented, resorting to more violent and offensive acts, which resulted Novastonia to be the more favored group in the region. The conflict wouldn't last long though. Only a week later from the first encounters, the first Empire of Plagatea collapsed, leaving both their holdings in Eldham and Rathnir in dissaray. Lord Jaxfon, king of seaside (Rathnir) and Preservo (eldham) would plead to skjold to provide protection and security for his provinces. It seemed ironic as the same settlers who represented Rasteria, was originally a group of skjoldbrodir citizens who wanted a jarldom for themselves. Jaxfon and Grassiosso(or AC0N) went through with the deal and Preservo was now on the hands of the skjoldbrodir people. With Kardivia unable to assist Novastonia on the situation, and a major nation backing the old enemy, all seemed lost. Everyone had lost all hope, all in Kardivia and novastonia, all but one, for this one man would save the nation from an imminent second collapse no sooner than the first. Lieutenant joseph, leader of the settlement and an objective, shrewd and reputable diplomat who came into the agreement that Novastonia would remain in its claimed town territory and move no further in land. Peace would last... for now.

Peace, and the Novastonian Miracle
The new settlement, relatively free from the judgment of Kardivia, was now at the mercy of time. It would seem that a small settlement of 12 chunks in land would never prosper or get more people, this would be the time the nation would update its identity and secure a place under the sun. With the construction of platforms to acquire more building space in the sea and a small town of platforms and canals would be completed in some time, merchants would pass through and trade with the people of the town, eventually it did become a small hub of trade and due to all of these facts, the nation became a merchant republic, an oligarchy/republic of sorts where the two doges had absolute authority and permanence, and the lower councils would receive other authorities depending on their sizes. And thus was formed the Serene Republic of Novastonia, a center of trade, that would reach out to other nations and improve relations with. The republic would even proceed to help with the formation of the second plagatean empire as well as its economic boom and growth For that it holds positions in the administration of said nation and a few others as well. In the following years, the Serene Republic would join GEAR, integrate the populace of luxenstein, and work on its reputation.

The Annexation of the Viodoxan Colonies and the Goondium War
With the expanded influence of the republic, and the expansion of its network, it was clear that some nations liked Novastonia more than others. The Viodoxan colonies were indeed a case of the previous statement, with both nations having cordial relations. But Viodoxa was facing a great threat, The nation of Goondium was hungry for war and was planning to war and totally annex the Viodoxan land to their territory. With only a small military and no backing from major nation Viodoxa had no chance. When Lieutenant Joseph got word of this he secretly tried to annex Viodoxan lands in order to save them from their war hoping the powerfull G.E.A.R Alliance would be on his side. Sadly Joseph's view of the matter was wrong, no help from any G.E.A.R member would come as Joseph had conspired to take over these lands in secrecy. The coming wars were lost and all of Viodoxa was lost to the warriors of Goondium.

Unstoppable force
After the Goondium war, a time of peace existed in west Eldham with all nations in the area enjoying the time that was given to them, the nations prospered and the growth was immense. Novastonia's capital grew to be the largest claim in Eldham consisting of over 200 players. The surrounding nations traded, smiled, held events and weddings. For once the world seemed to have gotten rid of evil, But this too came to an end.

The red wedding.
''Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!'' Rang through the Novastonian capital as the chruch bells rang, Our leader Lieutenant Joseph was getting married! Drinks were drank, sings were sung as 30 of the most influental people in west Eldham attended the wedding. These people ever so joyfull did not know that this day would turn dark very quick, as over 10 of goondiums best warriors had been hired by a neighbouring nation to assasinate the Doge and his newly wed wife, This Assasination tempt though, went horribly wrong as countless innocent lives were lost and only a handfull of people were able to barricade themself in the basement of the church.