Nerolune

Nerolune, officially the Acquelony of Nerolune (Nerolunean Acoli: Nreskon si Acuina), is a Zeleanist Theocracy primally located in South Honu'Kai in Kanahulu. Its bordered by the Paramount Bay and Larona to its north, Kobe Island to its east, Valentia to its west and another small Valentian Enclave within the Sendari Archipelago. Its Capital and Largest City Thassade is located on the Lilonea Isles named after the Zeleanist Goddess. The Official and only allowed religion is The Zeleanist Faith.

Etymology
The name Nerolune (Lilonea's Haven) was supposedly given by the Guardians when visiting the Oskutinian Tribes who then united and renamed themselves to pay respects to the High Goddess they serve. The word Nerolune is made of two words, Nerol meaning Lilonea and Une meaning Haven. This is also the same case for the Nerolunean Language where Nres means Lilonea and Kon means Haven.

Pre History
The Oskutinian People were an Ethnic Group of Humans living on the islands where current Nerolune occupies. They were very Nomadic and attempted to find a place where they could hunt animals and pick exotic fruits. Eventually, a drought occurred in the Oskutinian Inhabited Lands, which led many people to die. In Zeleanist Faith, supposedly Guardians (Angels sent by Lilonea to guide people on Kanahulu) had seen the mass famine occurring in the Oskutinian Lands. The Guardians gradually visited each of them and told them they should all move to a specific island, an island where life and nature would bloom for eternity, as long as they kept their faith in the Goddess of Lilonea. Though if the Oskutinians every massively went against Lilonea, disrespecting her gifts and her reign, their entire civilization would fall and be destroyed by mass famine and floods so no foreign force could ever attempt to help them. However, if they kept their faith in Lilonea, took care of the sacred element of Water, and followed all her values, the nation would prosper, and the Higher Beings would protect and guide them if it ever came to war. So the Oskutinians agreed with this proposal, moved up to the Holy Island (now called Lilonea Isle) and were gifted a new name by the Guardians to represent their loyalty to Zeleanism and Lilonea herself.

The now Nerolunean Tribes soon united into a single realm, a Theocracy devoted to following The Zeleanist Faith and it's values, forming the First Acquelony of Nerolune.

Geography
Nerolune's Mainland is entirely located on the Sendari Archipelago. The Paramount Bay and a couple of unnamed seas surround it. The nation shares maritime borders with Sepertine, Valentia, and Kobe Island. Nerolune contains several islands, including Kalezori Isle, Monstaro Isle, Norlmark Isle, The Lilonea Isles and Chansali Isle. The Acquelony is also divided into several Duchies and contains multiple Colonial Possesions, A Majority of Most of Nerolune's Mainland is a barren graveland because of the great famine, though the Lilonea Isles and Athenia Island are somewhat normal.

Climate
A Majority of Nerolune's Land has a temperate climate, though the very southern portion of it can get very cold during Feranzi Season (Winter). During Rendal Season (Summer/Spring), the Ice Caps begin to melt and the main archipelago blossoms with vegetation for a few weeks before dying out because of the horrible soil it has.

Vegetation
The Western Portion of Nerolune or all of Nerolune except the Lilonea Isles are a Graveland with barely any sort of vegetation. During the seasons that can provide vegetation, the Western Isles blossom with berries and small corn plants before they die out once again. The Lilonea Isles though offers cherry blossoms, wheat, potatoes, and other plants. Athenia has many native trees growing on its soil too. Arthan has a very small area for plantation where it can grow and harvest wheat aswell.

Government and Politics
Nerolune is a Zeleanist Theocratic Monarchy, led by the Acquelone of the Zeleanist Faith. The heir to the throne is chosen by the Acquelone by showing the most loyalty and wisdom to the faith, instead of the traditional Oldest Son gets power, Nerolune enforces its policy on Zeleanist Supremacy and will only allow those willing to die for the faith to become their leader. The Divine Council and the Nerolunean Monarchy mainly reside in the Capital City of Thassade.

Royal Family
Main Page: Ukona Dynasty  The Ukona Dynasty is the official Royal Family of the Nerolunean Acquelony. Believed to have been chosen by the Goddess of Lilonea when the Guardians visited Oskutinia, the Ukona Dynasty has continued to rule over Nerolune for years never failing to show their loyalty to her and the Zeleanist Faith. The Crown Marel or heir of the Acquelone is chosen by the Divine Mandate of Lilonea by showing true faith, loyalty, and wisdom to the Zeleanist Faith. The Crown Marel can only be one of the Acquelone's Children, though if the Acquelone only has one child and they show ignorance and disrespect to the Zeleanist Faith, the Divine Mandate of Lilonea allows the Crown Marel to be passed on to a Niece or Nephew of the Acquelone of Nerolune.

Divine Council
The Acquelone is also helped by a group of Governances or people apart of the Divine Council. The Acquelone appoints people to the Divine Council by telling if they are Loyal to the Zeleanist Faith and have studied politics and law to have a better understanding of what being in a high position in a country is like. The Divine Council has way less power than the Acquelone and Crown Marel of Nerolune, but they are of major importance in helping Nerolune make political decisions and determining how the nation's future shall run.

Foreign Relations
Nerolune is one of the founding members of The Coalition of Honu'Kai Nations (CoHN), being one of the strongest and richest nations in the alliance and providing a majority of the alliance's population. The Acquelony has very friendly relationships with Hallandren, Larona, Helendom, Al-Amoraye, Alari, Menegroth and Kharithia. Nerolune has had 1 short horrible relationship with Valentia after the Valsoro Crisis and Nerolunean Nationalist Uprisings though it has since been solved even after a town Nerolune had despised, "The Garden of Bloom", joined Valentia as a town.

Nerolune has also been a major Anti-Bandit nation in Kanahulu encouraging the full extermination of Pirates, Bandits and Raiders across the world. After multiple attacks by Bandits and Raiders, Nerolune failed to let their civilians get slaughtered by Violence and have worked on multiple Anti-Bandit pacts to prevent future attacks.

Military
Nerolune is a Continental power in Honu'Kai and the South West in general. Having many people willing to die for the state and the religion and a huge supply of materials despite the common bandits and raiding. Though a majority of their people aren't trained at military combat or have prior experience, they are guaranteed to be equipped with a full diamond set if war ever comes.

Human Rights
The Nerolunean Monarchy and the Divine Council are extremely strict towards the Zeleanist Faith and respect to it. Nerolune has banned all other religions and brutally enforces loyalty to Zeleanism. Slandering the religion or worshipping in another religion can be punishable by Prison Time. Ruining Religious Landmarks or Burning Holy Books of the Zeleanist Faith can be punishable by Death. Though to enforce the policies of Nerolune even more, people who destroy collections of the Zeleanist Faith can be hanged in streets for civilians to see, expecting that they will learn to not disrespect the faith or this could be their future. Multiple nations have been concerned about Nerolune's Human Rights problems but Nerolune proceeds to ignore their concerns and continue their harsh Religious Policies.

Despite major Religious suppression and Anti-Religious Freedom in Nerolune, it does not prioritize any race or even human ethnicity. This is mainly because the Zeleanist Faith speaks about how Lilonea created all races with a shed of her blood, and that the mistreatment of another race is only poisoning the sacred blood Lilonea shed to create life.

Duchies
Mainland Nerolune is divided into 3 Duchies. The Duchy of Thassade being the Capital and most powerful Duchy. The Nerolunean Crownlands or the Southern Duchy being for mining and industrialization and the Arthan Duchy being the Economic Capital of Nerolune. Duchies are also divided into several city zones such as the City of Thassade, The City of Arthan, The City of Athena and the City of End Journey. Cities are ruled by Mayors while Duchies are ruled by Second Lorans.

Colonial Possesions
Nerolune has several colonies scattered throughout Honu'Kai (New Ukona and The Nerolunean Swamp Company). New Ukona being ruled directly by the Divine Crown of Nerolune has more autonomy and better structures, mainly being a Vacation Resort for Neroluneans, while The Nerolunean Swamp Company (NSC) is used for major industrialization and is used to help grow the economy of Mainland Nerolune.

Economy
The Nerolunean Economy is decent sized, being one of the richest nations in Honu'Kai with most of its people having Netherite instore. Though a majority of Nerolune has problems with housing, the Nerolunean Government has announced major works to create apartment buildings and have at least 95% of the population provided with residence.

Transportation
Nerolune's Transportation primarily resides around Naval Travel, every family has at least 1 boat which they can use to travel around the Sendari Archipelago and even into Valentian waters due to the CoHN. In major cities such as Thassade, Athenia, Saint Tralfargar and Arthan, people typically use pathways and crossroads to get around while nobles use chariots to get around. Nerolune has not started any sort of transportation project with a sovereign nation because of their Aquatic Isolation, though the mainland colony of the NSC is predicted to have roads leading into neighboring cities in the future.

Industrialization
Nerolune has put a chunk of effort into fully industrializing the nation and producing as many resources as possible. Thassade has worked heavily on agriculture and tourism, Athenia has worked on financial economic efforts such as Nerostore and their massive animal farms, Arthan has moved into Industrializing Inside Ores such as Netherite and Diamonds. The Nation has collectively attempted to make multiple sets of diamond armor and weapons just incase of future war,

Technology and Research
Nerolune has attempted to put their attention on researching and expanding their knowledge. Famous scientist Lersoka Perlios discovered a seemingly ancient Gemstone which he named after Arthan, Arthallite. Nerolune has continued to study bones and the mysterious sorcery of enchantments which seem to grant powers to Weapons, Armor and even food for example, Golden Apples.