Aristii

The Aristii, also referred to as Aristii Remnants and Imperial Aristii, are a group of people originating from the former Imperial Province of Aristios that are predominantly present in Preyella, Olea and Katolis.

The Aristii formed from the people of Yurki adopting the traditions of the Amerii, while keeping some of their own values, the combination of which became the norm for both groups. The name comes from Imperxíon, Voclari's Mandate, where Zar en Olea was told to unite all the "Great People"(A'ristii) in their lands(A'ristíos).

The Aristii are characterized with extreme pride(especially of their culture), a strong sense of friendship with everyone who reciprocates(an Aristii will treat the man sitting next to him at the pub as a brother), and a deep stubbornness.

For despite the hardships, oppression, and kataspa (an Aristii word referring to Eldham's opposition to the Aristii), the Aristii and their culture flourish.

Faith
Voclarianism is the faith of the Aristii. It's followers were greatly oppressed following the fall of the Empire, and it almost entirely died out until various programs in the Imperial Provinces of Aristios, led by the current Patriarch Lúka en Olea brought it back to prominence. The most important values are humility, honesty, and a sense of Voclarist brotherhood.

It is mostly monotheistic, save for a few extremely minor deities, the 3 children of Voclari.

Language
The Aristii speak the language of "High Aristii", originally evolving from the Yurkian dialect of the Amerii's language, as with lots of Aristii culture.

High Aristii Lexicon.

Fashion
Many Aristii will wear uninteresting clothes, whether out of economic necessity or humility(a virtue in Voclarianism). That being said, some Aristii wear grander clothing. Aristii typically use linen fabrics and various metals such as iron(especially for enlisted folk)


 * Xefal Rakon(Capital Clothes) - Worn by social elite, primarily in the capital(s). It is characterized by a long shirt of various colors with a high neck and golden lining, a bright blue sash, and gray pants.
 * Strat Rakon(Soldier Clothes) - Typically worn by off-duty soldiers although isn't scarce for civilians, it features an entirely purple shirt and pants, with thin iron armor lined with gold
 * Fívor Rakon(Religious Clothes)
 * Xozak Rakon(Xozako Clothes)

Naming Conventions
Aristii names follow a format of "Name of(en) Family Name". This evolved from the Amerii's original method of "Name from(av) Parent". The name of the parent evolved into saying you were "of their house", and eventually the name passed down and became a family name. For this reason, many Amerii surnames are Old Amerii first names.

Historical figures who lived during the old naming conventions (such as Xastelus av Ismeni), are still talked about using "av" rather than "en".

Oleacracy
Of course, the Aristii have their politics too. Many Aristii believe in a modernized version of the classical Imperial system (Neo-Oleacracy)

Etymology
The term "Oleacrat" traces it's roots back to The Third Republic of Aristios. Many of the Western Republicans knew the Imperial Easterners by "Ottocrats", a pun on the common word Autocrat, using the name of the Kratoras Otto en Olea. The Easterners countered, claiming they were not Ottocrats, but Oleacrats. And so was born Oleacracy.

Party of the Golden Eagle
The name of the Party of the Golden Eagle, translated to Kova en Xrísos Átosí in High Aristii, is a reference to the nationalist party made by Murdius en Gerrat-Olea, which in of itself was a reference to the imperial sigil.

Governmental structure
Oleacracy, as the name implies, is headed by someone of the Olea dynasty, as per Voclari's Mandate of Aristios. Other than that, it uses the standard Imperial System of Antiquity. A chancellor serves as the second in command of the Autokratoras, as well as a Patriarch to command the connection to Voclari. Provinces are ruled by Imperial Governors. War, foreign affairs and internal affairs are managed by Grand Ministers. Culture, commerce, and more are managed by Ministers. There is a senate with certain powers, with proportional seats by province population.

Beliefs
Oleacracy believes in A'Lífxosí en Voxlarii, the Great Deliverance of Voclari, stemming from the Revelation of Prophet Alexsa. The idea being that, with absolute faith from the Aristii, Voclari will deliver the Aristii from their suffering and create a great new home. Partially for this reason, Oleacrats are very devout Voclarists.

The Great Deliverance of Voclari has not come about at the time of writing, but within the few remaining bastions of the Aristii culture, the Oleacratic belief structure thrives.

Ameria
Ameria is the traditional capital region of Aristios, with the city of Oleapolis being founded atop the central mountain in Ameria. Ameria is currently the only region to be split between Aristii and the Kasitai Junta, with Oleapolis(Nyoxuín) in the west and Zarpolis in the east.

Olameronia
Olameronia is famous for its capital city of Perdin, known for being the Home of the Aristii Revolution, with the revolution's father SiameesHessel.

It is also home to cities such as Lacdechant, Ottosphia, and New Arebor.

Preyella
Preyella is known for being an absolute titan of industry and military might in Aristios. Its capital Pertonia is the most populous city in Aristios and one of the most in all of Eldham. It also has cities like Galliopolis, Karub, and Naiamo.

It is sometimes known as the strongest Aristii region.

Katolis
Out in the far east, lies the region of Katolis. Katolis is known for having some of the best culture in Aristios, despite the fact that it has one of the more unique, drawing on influences from Takavians, Valreshian Katolians, and other Western Drakaen cultures, forming the culture of the Alanii/Xozako.

It is also the most recent addition to the Aristii culture, with it not being entirely under Aristii rule until the days of the high republic, but Katolians are known for patriotism nonetheless.

The capital is the city of Xozak, but it is also home to cities such as Stronheim, Thornswood, Krystalis Keep, and Takavagrad.

Astillia
Astillia is an extremely important region for the Aristii culturally. It has various holy sites, such as Kalasburgo where the Prophet Ismení was born and where the Transcardians came via the Great Nether Trail.

It is entirely occupied by the Kasitai Junta in the north and Skyra in the south.

Sanctus
Sanctus was the capital region during the Aristii Revolution, with the throne being in Akirashalam due to exile from Oleapolis.

To the north, lie the Aristii Dwarves in Vallis, a small but strong subculture of the Aristii. Directly to the east lies the Sanctus Basilica, one of the holiest sites in Voclarianism. South are the Tasqar people of Akirashalam, one of the most beautiful cities in all of Aristios.

Sanctus is currently entirely occupied by Ashai.

Tear of God
The Tear of God was an important piece to Aristii culture and history. The "Tear of God" was a jewel gifted to Emperor TbsDbs by a benevolent spirit. The tear of God became a symbol in Aristios of good hope since after TbsDbs got the jewel, he succeeded in finishing the walls of the capital city even though it was deemed impossible at the time. The "Tear of God" was kept in a vault sealed away in the capital city of Oleapolis.

Grimm Stone
The Grimm Stone was said to have been chipped from the Gate of Night, an ancient gate formed by the Valar as an entrance and exit from Arda into the Void. How the stone was chipped was unknown, but the force must have been mighty. The Grimm Stone has been lost to time, nobody knows its whereabouts, and some have speculated that it was destroyed though it can not be confirmed.

Chrysos Aetos logo
The Chrysos Aetos was the logo of the Aristios nationalist party created by Murdius. The symbol was reused for the Nationalist party in Republican Aristios and the Military School.

Aristii military symbol
The Aristii Military Symbol was based off the one made by Azrielz. IVEA stands for Imperxíon Valanfír en A'ristii(Imperial Military of The Aristii). Maros Vóka'l roughly translates to "die gloriously".