Aristii

First Kingdom of Aristios
It was March 29th, 2021. Zar en Olea (TbsDbs) founded a little island nation in central Rathnir called the Kingdom of Yurki with his cousin and a few friends. Zar didn’t have much hope for the young, and the spry island nation had only a few people. Nobody could have guessed that the Kingdom of Yurki would grow into the largest empire in History.

A man called Jelly Dan happened to come across Yurki randomly one day and was given citizenship by Zar. Jelly Dan went on to make YouTube videos about Yurki, Wize_Nifty, Brainless Potato, GucciChefBoy, and Twilight_edge all joined because they saw Jelly Dan's videos, and Yurki went from 3 - 6 population to 20 - 25.

On April 9th, 2021, Yurki joined KATO (Kushite Sea Allied Treaty Organization). It was an alliance between several small nations. There was many a reason to join a bandit group called the Ferrymen were attacking people, Bardonia was gaining more strength, and a bandit leader LinTin and his men were routinely attacking the capital of Yurki, Sybada.

Yurki was still a low-population country, and Zar kept allowing people to join the Council even though the Council was 50% of the Yurki population. The government of Yurki was also spending time on the KATO alliance, helping build up its member states and building the HQ instead of spending time on its own country.

KATO had gotten into a war with the country of Bardonia, in which a massacre ensued, the KATO forces had around 20 people, and the Bardonians had 3. The KATO forces got massacred. The battle made it clear that the KATO forces couldn’t protect themselves, let alone Yurki. With the Ferrymen being banned, Bardonia being done with KATO, and Zar building a wall around Sybada to protect the city from LinTin, it was apparent that they didn’t need KATO anymore.

Migration to Eldham and founding of Aristios
The story begins with the Yurki Navy finally seeing land after months at sea. They approach the port settlement of Noviston, the capital of Novi, with a blue flag of Yurki and a huge Viodoxan flag waving in their flagship. However, the Novi opened fire and rain arrows upon their ships, prompting the Yurki navy to release heavy ballista and eliminate the Novi wooden towers. The Yurki troops land and storm the city, easily defeating the Novi garrison with their superior training and gear. Zar Olea leads the Yurki army and cuts down multiple Novi, causing the Novi army and citizens to scatter. The Yurki soldiers overrun the city and establish the first Aristii outpost in Amerian. Zar Olea gives an inspiring speech and founds the Kingdom of Aristios, promising riches and land to his troops before sending parties deep into Amerian, heading towards Mount Zar.

After arriving at Mount Zar, the Yurki military sets up its base of operations on the Eastern top of the mountain. A few days later, they see an army flying a purple banner approaching from the Northwest, led by Essios of the A’Merii. Behind him are thousands of Nosterii prisoners. It turns out that before the allied army attacked Mount Zar, half of the A’Merii army had gone off to an offensive on the Northwestern Nosterii to stop an encirclement. This weakened the garrison of Mount Zar and led to the defeat of the A'Merii in the First Battle of Mount Zar. Zar Olea and Essios meet and discuss terms, eventually agreeing to join forces against the Novi-Nosterii. The united militaries of Yurki and the A’Merii is enough to crush the Novi-Nosterii army, and the armies march for A’Nostrium, the Nosterii capital.

After a week of marching, the A’Merii-Yurki troops reaches A’Nostrium, finding the city heavily fortified with Istrad having mobilized every Nosterii and Novi he could find. The allied army sets up camp all around the settlement and begins planning. Essios suggests a powerful assault on the city to overwhelm the enemy. Rather, they follow Zar's plan: The A’Merii-Yurki army surrounds the city of A’Nostrium and plans to cut off the enemy's water supply to starve them out. The Novi-Nosterii army, led by Istrad, attacks before the water supply is cut off. They charge towards the enemy camp and manage to break through the shield wall, but are ultimately defeated when the rest of the A’Merii-Yurki army arrives to flank them. The Novi-Nosterii army is completely destroyed and the city is burned to the ground. The survivors of the Novi-Nosterii flee to the Isle of Beu and the rest of the Nosterii villages surrender out of fear.

Afterwards, Zar en Olea remains the most powerful man in the region. He visits the largest Voclarist shrine in Amerian south of Mount Zar and prays for guidance and what to do with the land. There, Voclari himself visits him and tells him to unite all "the great people". In the local language, A'ristii. He then is told that since the fall of the A'Kratium Voclarium the Aristios lands (Great lands) have been in disarray. He takes it upon himself to unite them. Later that day, Zar crowns himself Kratoras of all A'ristii and Kratoras of Amerian, the name he gives the region in memory of his fallen allies. He renames the central mountain in Amerian to Mount Zar and orders the construction of the Great Walls of Oleapolis, which surround the mountain. He also founds the Imperial City and names it after his family name, "Oleapolis", as the capital of his new empire. Aristios was born on May 29th of May 2021. And so, our legend begins.

Integration of Sanctus
Aristios was founded in Katsura on Eldham in May 29th of May 2021. built around the capital city, Oleapolis which was in turn built upon Mount Zar. Aristios quickly contacted multiple nearby groups and united them under the empire such as the Dwarven Nation Sanctus Vallis to their northeast who joined Aristios as a province.

Integration of Voclaria-Transcardacia
The region of Astrya was the next target of Zar. He sent envoys and his navy to set up colonies there led by Jelly Dan. After setting up a colony he realized there were other camps in the region, loyal to Voclaria-Transcardacia. Jelly Dan tried to convince them to join but they refused. Both sides sent message to their governments and negotiations began.

The southern Kingdom of Voclaria-Transcardacia was recently weakened after another war of succession. With the rise of the Astillian House of Gerrat led by Pepe and Percocet as its rulers. Zar en Olea and the Aristii Council met with King Pepe and Percocet in the settlement of Colchester in Astrya. There Zar offered Voclaria-Transcardacia to join Aristios and be split into three provinces: Astillia, Castellum and Colchester. The Kings firstly refused but after consulting with the Patriarch of Voclarism they bent the knee immediately. Percocet was a strong and loyal follower of the faith and soon rose to the rank of Patriarch himself after resigning from politics.

Andoran-Lechjan War
In the early times of Aristios they were a part of the Western Centern Union. An alliance between Aristios, Phoenia, Anglunia, Soolia Lechja and Andor however Andor decided to declare war on Lechja to subjgate it. After Andora was defeated by the other members of the WCU (Besides Phoenia) The Andoran land was split between Anglunia, Aristios and Soolia with Aristios acquiring the Mesa biome.

The reason Aristios saught the mesa biome was because of the belief of gold deposits there but it was quickly learnt that gold-rich mesas were only a thing on Rathnir. This led to Aristios selling their colony to a new nation; Kodnor.

Integration of Iringa
The nation of Iringa was a colony of Rathnir. Not much is known but what Aristios gathered is that they invaded the lands and nearly wiped the natives out of existence. Very few settlements were left after their invasion. The primary Iringan settlement was inside the ancient city of Phaedrae. Aristios tried to contact them and offer to join but they got no response. Eventually, the Aristii army marched towards Phaedrae unopposed. The settlement was abandoned. Zar Olea announced the province of Olameronia and after mering after merging West Iringa with East Potatenburg. The rest of the lands were annexed by Sanctus.

Grand Empire of Aristios
After being sent to the Ellysian Empire to learn the ways of courting and politics at the age of 15 Zar and the rest of the Yurki people had never seen him. Otto had never stepped foot in Aristios. It was common knowledge to Zar en Olea and the rest of the Aristii that Otto had perished in the Second Coalition-Ellysian War. It was to everyone's surprise when they saw a small fleet of ships with gold and soldiers arriving in Aristios with Otto at its helm. The government hosted huge celebrations and so did the people. Everyone was glad that he had returned, however, not for the same reason. The Council of Aristios knew the truth; Aristios was falling. Wize Nifty claimed that "The Council was considering disbandment of the Empire as a whole since it could not run its huge territories and was underpopulated." This all changed with the return of Otto, however.

Imperial government
This includes the Imperial Governors, the Council and the Autokratoras himself. The Council had the power to override anyone's decision. Otto changed the system of the council and made it so anyone over the rank of Governor had a place in it, basically acting as a High Senate. Otto also set up Ministries and Grand Ministries to more effectively run the nation. He was named Grand Minister of Foreign Affairs while also holding the title of Crown Prince. Otto worked to slowly disband the Council and succeeded, by the time of his ascension to Autokratoras the Council was no more - it was considered unconstitutional.

First Aristii Senate
Before Otto, Aristios had a council and that was the only state institution. Now a Senate had also been made. The way the Senate worked was: Any town with more than 10 citizens had 1 Senator, their mayor. For every 10 citizens after that, another Senator was added to represent the city. The Senate also included the Governors, Ministers and anyone in the Council. They voted on treaties, laws and how to take action.

First Aristii revival
Aristios had a player base of around thirty players at the time which was rather low for their size. Aristios then introduced a new policy and placed Prince Otto as its leader. He overlooked the new recruitment policy which doubled the population of Aristios in a week. This allowed Aristios to slowly grow and develop to the point where it was the second/first largest nation in Eldham by August.

Intervention in the Bai Federation
Aristios, seeking to expand her influence as a now dominant player organized military support towards the Bai Federation in the War of Bjancia Destruction. This war was a success and strengthened Aristii and Bai relations for months to come.

Intervention in Medena alongside the Razuni Sultanate
A growing power in the southern lands was the Razuni Sultanate. Otto contacted them and informed them that he had found out about a Monarchist Coup against their smaller neighbour Medena... Aristios and the Razuni Sultanate used that to their advantage and sent Aristii and Razuni agents in the revolt. During The Medena Emergency, the Razuni Sultanate and Aristios supported the coup and eventually used the movement to annex Medena into the Razuni Sultanate.

Horse War Intervention
Main Article: Horse War

The ETC, Simulami and other major powers had signed an alliance with Grand Farencia, an Ellysian successor state. One of those major powers was Aristios. Due to complications and possible scheming activities from Grand Farencia, a war broke out between them and their ancient neighbour Druk Yul. Once the war was declared the victorious side was already pre-determined. Bardonia, Simulami and all the other major powers sent support to Grand Farencia.

Aristios realized there was something suspicious going on and realized Bardonia (ETC) was working to support Farencia to destroy Dragon's Perch, the largest market in Eldham. They wanted a monopoly in the market. This went against Aristii interests who were working on creating their own company. Otto was sent to the capital of Grand Farencia and invited diplomats from both sides to end the conflict. After talking with both sides behind closed doors it was realized that this in fact was a war of Aggression from Grand Farencia and they had tricked Druk Yu l.

Aristios withdrew support and went to Druk Yu l to discuss business. Otto offered to sent Aristii Mercenaries for 500,000.00$. In addition, he also promised he would get his allies like Bai, Zamotz and other nations to withdraw. Druk Yul accepted.

The battle arrives and Farencia is crushed. The country collapses and splits back into the founding states: Farencia and Aionios. Aionios then undergoes a coup by Fruger Ellas, an Ellysian noble who renames itself to the Kingdom of Helming. Fruger knowing Otto from his time in Ellysian politics joins Aristios as a vassal.

Attempted Invasion of Redoriv
Redoriv/Florandia was the much weaker and inactive neighbor of Aristios. They had been unstable and had clashes with Aristii garrisions multiple times. Aristios, specifically Otto believed in the expansion of the Empire of Aristios, and the land of Redoriv appeared to be a prime target. At first Otto had been planning to take land from the Kingdom of Florandia under the belief that the King was unpopular. This turned out to be a correct assumption as the people of the kingdom revolted and very quickly and efficently established a new democratic government. The new leader of Redoriv, Gorzealion, recieved "The Diamonds of Life", dedicated to the Aristii god; Voclari. This was enough to unite the Aristii Senate and Otto now had a casus beli and declared war under the basis of maintaining stability, retrieving the artifact and ending the Socialist government in Redoriv.

Redoriv quickly asked for international support, Barbossa came to its aid. Aristios ignored Barbossa and talked with Redoriv and a vassalization treaty was agreed. Due to bad Barbossan-Redoriv communcations Barbossa continued to slander Aristios. It was later figured out that the leader of Redoriv was not planning on actually following the treaty and overall was giving each side a different story. Aristios eventually scraped the plan for invasion due to the diamond being returned.

Integration of Preyella and KWEC
After the withdraw from Aristii troops from Redoriv the Senate still looked for land. Aristios was starting to get overpopulated, for instance, the capital Oleapolis had become the most active claim in Aristios and had to stop inviting citizens because of the high crime rates related with certain crime groups.

On the West of Aristios stood two nations, KWEC and Preyella. KWEC was a Rathnir colony and an Aristii ally. KWEC had a dispute with the weaker nation of Preyella and announced that it annexes half its lands. Preyellan diplomats disputed this one week later. Aristios was called as the mediator of the conflict. The mediation talks led by Otto succeed and ended in a 50/50 split of the lands.

Before the treaty was signed however, Otto offered KWEC a more favorable offer: His full claims would be recognized if he joined Aristios. Zeandro, the Governor-General of KWEC agreed and Queen Lys of Preyella was shocked. The Queen of Preyella was however getting sick and old and also realized that her Kingdom had no future. She later on reached Otto en Olea and offered to join Aristios as a province, she asked that Otto would take good care of her lands and let them grow. Many nations reached out and offered to buy the land for money but Lys decided Aristios was the only one which would grow the lands well. Officially she claimed that Aristios was the highest bidder so no other leaders would be offended but with the fall of the Empire and release of the archives it has been revealed that Aristios never paid and was never supposed to pay.

Aristii Civil War
Main Article:Aristii civil war

In short, a group inside of the nation grew disillusioned and discontent with the state of the Empire, some were motivated by noble causes like democracy while some others were greedier. After the civil war Aristios became a constitutional monarchy with Inverse as its Emperor. During the civil war, Astrya, now known as Azad, as well as Abaddon and Vento seceded. Otto was relegated to a ( 3 day) Chancellorship to help transition the nation and Inverse was the new Emperor. Slowly but surely the newly formed state transitioned to a fully democratic nation which later became The Republic of Aristios.

First Republic of Aristios
Even early on a certain tension between pro-empire and pro-Republic factions formed. Otto Olea was banished from Aristios due to a law being passed that banished players banned from the Stoneworks Minecraft Server, this law had been criticised by the pro-empire faction for being targeted at Otto. The first open democratic election of the Republic were held for the first Chancellor which Echo Regis won with only ~26% of the vote. The election had many candidates due to no political parties and not many established factions being formed at this point. During this time Aristios had to recoup their losses from the civil war. People moved away from large cities such as Lakial and Oleapolis. The province of Castellum which had been gaining traction ever since the late empire gained a huge population surge, becoming the highest populated province in Aristios, forming more than half the total population of the nation in its first two internal census, with around 35 and 37 citizens those 2 months.

Echo's second term
Chancellor Echo Regis announced his plans to run for a second term after realizing that he was only remembered as the Chancellor who was in power when a catgirl mascot was created. Azreil Myrilay also intended to run again as he was the candidate with the second highest amount of votes from the last election, and he claimed that Echo did not fulfill his promises as Chancellor. In this election, Echo represented the Aristii Social-Liberalist Union and Azreil represented Chrysos Aetos, opposing parties. Echo ended up winning with a 59.1% majority. The first notable change in his second term was the implementation of a new flag for Aristios (however the bill for the replacement was passed in the last term) replacing Purple with Red and the Double-headed Eagle with a Hibiscus flower whilst at the same time, the building of a new capital city district, Novapolis began.

Collapse of Azad and Abbadon
"Main Article: The Collapse of Azad" After a territory dispute between Azad and Aristios, Azad sent a small force to an Aristii Fortress. After losing this battle the Azadian government collapsed, with Aristios claiming their land and reforming the province of Astrya.

Shortly after this event, the Azardom of Abbadon decided to move, seceding their land to Aristios who then gave a chunk of Abbadon. After this Aristios granted a piece of land from area to Xemalatau who were promised an Eldham Colony by Abbadon.

Castellum Expansion act
On one fateful day, a bill was passed in the senate that gave the land of West Astillia to the province of Castellum. This bill was not announced to the public but when it was discovered, the citizens of Astillia were distraught. The borders between the provinces had been the same since Voclaria-Transcardia joined the Empire. After seeing the outcry, the new governor of Castellum at the time, Logui Fielinya Olmero, reached out to the governor of Astillia to find a compromise between the two provinces. Governor Murdius Gerrat-Olea returned to the province council with the proposed borders of Logui and approved it unanimously. The area agreed upon expanded the pre-act Castellum borders up to the new city of Valkorius and after consultation with the mayor of Corinthia, the other new city decided to join Astillia. This proposal was later on approved by the Senate. After the incident, relations between the two provinces went back to being friendly rivals again.

Echo's third term
The third Chancellor election was rife with controversy. Both Echo and Azreil intended to run again but a third candidate was running also for Chrysos Aetos: Wize Nifty Olea. However Wize would not be in the race for long due to a registration scandal. It was discovered that Wize had illegally approved the registration of a number of voters. The Minister of Judgement, Z, immediately cracked down and told him "Step down or there will be consequences". Wize argued in his defense claiming that it wasnt an offense big enough to kick him, and accused Z of corruption because it was clear Wize would win (in his opinion despite losing the Chancellor race). Echo ended up winning the election with a 59.1% Majority.

Trial of Murdius en Gerrat-Olea
It was discovered that Otto Olea was not banned from the Chrysos Aetos party's discord implying treason from the party's leader; Murdius Gerrat-Olea. This trial was a big event with most of Aristios knowing about it. The prosecution was made up of Aristii government officials whilst Murdius was defended by Hunter Reese who managed to get Murdius acquitted of most charges yet he was still found guilty of corruption and was restricted from Government.

Failed Yurkian Coup
However the government was unaware Murdius's supposed dissent and the registration scandal were connected events when Triumvir Draphonaris of The Zamotz Union was invited to a meeting between Murdius, Wize, and the first Emperor of Aristios, Zar en Olea. Draphonaris quickly noticed that the Oleas were planning actions to reform the empire. Draphonaris reported this to the Republic who promptly removed all parties from Government.

Between this and Wize's scandal, the People of Yurki, who were extremely loyal to Wize and isolated from mainland Aristios, caused dissent and rioted in the streets against Aristii loyalists in the lands. The Aristii Senate decided to evict the province from the Republic, leaving Yurki as an independent state. The Republic leadership requested major powers to invade Yurki to destory the final Olea loyalists. Astyllea, Ozeanburg, and O'Block soon invaded. The battle was swift with enemies storming the island of Sybada leaving the main island now abandoned and under Astyellan rule.

Zar en Olea had grown old at this point. Once the Republic soldiers tried to arrest him his students fought back. After realizing what his homeland had turned it he escaped and instead of facing the courts went to the Oleapolis Public Forum, a place he had built and was the home of philosophy and a massive archive of both Imperial and Republican document and he burned the forum down and himself with it. This was a massive blow to Aristii historians and philosophers leaving the past blurry. However a new forum began construction in Novapolis which was rebuilt by the Republican historians.

Murdius fled to Serrona in Eldham and founded Exousía with the capital city being New Sybada but this quickly collapsed due to both a civil war and their client state being annexed by the Vulperium and where then vassalised by Vulperium. It is also believed the Wize fled to the Soleannan Imperium and was named Duke of Reykara.

Logui's First Term
In an election noted by the retirement of both Echo and his eternal rival Azriel from politics leaving Logui to run for ASLU and Iron Occida to run for the new Republican Capitalist Party as Chrysos Aetos had been entirely disbanded with the Repubican members of the party forming the RCP and the Monarchists and Conservatives forming the Imperial Nationalist Party. It is notable that Iron had a disdain for parties and switched from Chrysos to ASLU (pre the false coup) and then to the RCP to run for Chancellor. After this election party membership was then no longer made mandatory for Chancellor or Senatorship.

(Obviously a lot of stuff missing between Logui's term and the partial reunification)

The partial reunification of Aristios
The two nations and the previous provinces of Sanctus and Bel-ismer would once again unite and declare themselves as the new The Second Kingdom of Aristios.

Second Kingdom of Aristios
In the season of fall the Shattered isles had a vote whether to join Aristios or not. The vote concluded with the overwhelming majority voting in favor of joining the empire. Leaders of both countries signed the treaty of the golden Isles to make the shattered Isles officially a province of the empire. on December 3rd it was announced with joy that the shattered Isles was officially a province in the empire.

Assassination of the cactus king
On December 10th 2022 the player DADDY_YES_JR broke the cactus that was on a throne in the middle of the central government building in Akirashalam. His motives were unknown but it was thought that he was a hired assassin since he killed the cactus king but left the crown (a solid gold block).

When Globblet'Akirebureakaz Akir of Akirashalam returned to the city 7 days after the king was assassinated, he was furious and sacrificed his eye to the gods in exchange for the perpetrator to be discovered.

Logui113, in exchange for the ability of sight from his left eye exposed DADDY_YES_JR as the assassin, which didn't surprise Globblet very much as he didn't have much faith to begin with. However, Globblet was furious since the cactus king was a divine blessing that served to boost the growth of all cacti planted in its desert.

He punished the assassin by re*moving his tongue and cutting out his median nerve rendering his forearm, wrist and hand useless, and then exiling him from the lands of Akirashalam never to return again. He perished not soon after for angering the gods.

Kingdom Decline
Without a strong government the Kingdom started to decline. It had heavy rat influence and it was not centralized. Citizens had more loyalty to their local lords rather than Kratoras Azriel. Eventually the King grew sick and his right hand man Hirodius was too ill to run the nation. The Rattist officials based in Krugmar sent an ultimatum demanding Aristios join the Holy Rattican Empire. The tired King folded without fighting back. Thus, the Second Kingdom of Aristios comes to an end, and with it, Aristios.

Or would it?

Return of Otto en Olea
After the merge there was panic in Aristios, many Aristii nobles had not been informed and many disagreed. Despite the fact of high disapproval, the lords simply did not have the courage or spirit to fight back. This all changed when Hessel van Gallisti, Lord of the Gallisti County and an enemy of the Crown sent a letter to the Imperial House of Olea to trying to reach for Otto.

When Otto heard he quickly grabbed his personal guard and hired a small group of mercenaries and sailed to Perdin. With him came Anthonius Wize en Olea, Sir Aerbous and Lord Apollyon of Abbadon. Together they landed into Perdin and started planning the revolt. The Rattican had slow administrative capabilities and could not integrate fast. The loyalists took advantage of this and quickly sent messages to Hugo en Airgead of the Shattered Isles, Globblet'Akirebureakaz of Akirashalam, Oliver en Olmero and other local leaders who would resist. However, amongst the loyal lords there were some Aristii traitors. Changingwolf refused to sign anything without the agreement of Azriel and Hirodius lied and pretended to support Otto's coup but in reality was feeding information to the Rattican. By that point the Aristii populance and government had grown up during the Republic and had learned to hate Otto and believe his was a total fool and dictator. This caused the Rats to underestimate the Olea family and they didnt act.

Declaration of independence in Akirashalam
At this point Otto had prepared a larger army and hired mercenaries. He moved all the nobility to Akirashalam, his new capital, and prepared to declare independence. Globblet'Akirebureakaz crowned him Imperial Kratoras and ruler of the land. Then an international announcement was sent. The world was shocked, it had been 86 years since Otto had been in power and yet an announcement from the 'boogieman' of Aristios, the Mad Emperor who ruled the world one century ago had returned.

An epic speech was made by Otto explaining why Aristios should leave.

Phony War
(Talking and coming up with a compromise) - rattican was buying time and lied

Huge amount of denouncements are made (list them from e-nat) Aristios rep is hurt, lots of lies are used to destroy the effort and collapse the revolt

Preperation of War
Otto and Aristios hold strong. Hessel van Gallisti convinces Otto to not surrender. Mayynophobia is named Grand Minister of War and preperations for war begin.

Aristios demands the Treaty of Krugmar
(aristios demands the treaty)

The Third Republic of Aristios
[See "The Third Republic of Aristios infobox near title] Despite the victory of Otto Olea and his Imperial Provinces of Aristios in the Aristii Revolution, many lands once controlled by Aristios are not controlled by this new Aristios. Some of those lands are in the Imperial Archonate of Sylvania, an ex-Aristii colony turned world superpower. The cause of the sudden move towards Independence was a general revival of Aristii culture in the region, aswell as the general geopolitical seperation from Sylvania, and with confirmation from the Imperial Archon of Sylvania, EmperorUnknown, Tia, and Fusionia founded the Third Republic on the 10th of April, and immediately began to organize the state.

Now, there was a curious situation where there were two independant Aristii states staring right at each other. The Imperial/East Aristii welcomed the other state with open arms and would constantly express their wish for a merger. The Republican/West Aristii were less warm, but expressed their wish for good relations.

The Republican government was afraid of a potential takeover by elements of the Imperial Provinces of Aristios, thus the brief period of Independence was dominated by paranoia, and the government focused on ensuring it's own supremacy. Despite this, the Republican Government continued to move towards improving it's relations with the Imperial Provinces, in an effort to ensure cordial relations between the two Aristii states.

In addition, Logui113, the Minister of Infastructure had greatly expanded Castellum and Astilla's road networks throughout the region, making routes towards Redoriv and even connected Oxxo to Nosteria, this allowed for the Republic to be far more cohesive than it was before, and it also came in handy for transportation.

2023 Aristii Chancellor Elections
After a few weeks of organization, the process towards an election for Chancellorship began; with it being started off with applications; and followed by a Chancellor debate well before the actual election would begin. There were a few main candidates; most notably, the opposition, led by an umbrella of conserative, usually IPA-leaning or pro-IPA all together. Opposed to this coalition of conserative parties, was the Government; led by Chancellor Tia, and most of the upper Government, most of which did not adhere to a party; while some adhered to the policy of the All-Narayakan Revolutionary Party, which was pro-government.

The period of time during the Chancellor elections was dominated by a tense mood in the Government, the election could decide the fate of the Republic going forward, and it was seen as imperative by the government to retain it's control over the electorate to continue the course set out by EmperorUnknown.

There were three major candiates by the time the Chancellor elections had begun, Piketoneer's big tent coalition, consisting of several conserative parties, Ironfin's own third front, and then the incubment Chancellor, Tia Fielinya; who did not offically run under any party. During the election, there were calls from many of the opposition of a potential "rigged vote" by the Government(it seemed like there was an influx of Sylvanian citizens pouring in during the election, so the opposition claimed they were joining soley to vote for Tia), however this was never fully proven or disproven. Whether or not it was true or not, this resulted in the results of the elections being seen as a "fallacy" by much of the opposition, and this led to the graudal decline; and later partial demise of the Republic of Aristios later down the line..

Aftermath of the Chancellor Elections
The period following the chancellor elections was that of continued tension between elements of the Conserative Bloc and the Government, this led to constant infighting between parts of the lower government, although various bills continued to be passed and put into motion during this time. Most notably, a flag bill was introduced which finally did away with the old Republican flag, and introduced a modernized flag design. The Republic of Aristios continued to exist well into late May, with relative stability and growth being noted.

However, it was not to be; EmperorUnknown increasingly grew sick by the day, and as his health waned, he continued to ponder on the potential activation of the independence treaty with Sylvania; it's activation would mean the end of the Republic of Aristios, and a return to it's previous status as a series of provinces under Sylvania.

However, most of the Aristii Government, and even large portions of the Sylvanian Government would not be prepared for what would happen next--

Reintergration into Sylvania
EmperorUnknown, who was de-facto leader of the Republic of Aristios had made a crucial decision on the 29th of May, 2023. He and a small vanguard entered the city of Oleapolis during an Aristii holiday(the celebration of the anniversary of Aristios) and announced that the Republic of Aristios would be dissolving, and all three provinces- Ameria, Astillia, and Castellum would rejoin Sylvania; all as archduchies. This came as a suprise to everyone who wasnt in an extremely tight circle, this also included the vast majority of the West Aristii Government. This event is a major point of contention between Aristii(especially East Aristii) and mainland Sylvanians due to it's unfortunate timing.

The West Aristii Govenrment was thrown into chaos, but was more or less helpless to do anything; as the government debated and fought amongst itself, eventually- a compromise was reached. Lead by Ani Fielinya, Fusionia, and Beatrice; the last remaining main ministers in the Republic of Aristios began making an effort to preserve the Republic under Sylvania, however- due to Sylvanias laws, all attempts could be immediately shot down by the Imperial Archon of Sylvania-- Ufxr if he didnt wish for it.

There were several proposals for a reformed Republic of Aristios, initially; the idea was to strip the Republic of Aristios of most of its actual political power, and use it as a sort of political union/confederation among the three provinces, however- this was deemed insufficent. Graudally, the Aristii Government agreed upon one consensus; the maintaing of the Republic's core institutions, laws, political system, rights, etc. There was just a few steps left, and perhaps; the Republic of Aristios could endure.

Eventually, elements of the goverment of the Republic of Aristios met with Imperial Archon Ufxr, and against pretty much all expectations; actually immediately agreed to keep the Republic of Aristios together; as an Archduchy. However, this was not the end of the slow; and graudal decline of the Republic of Aristios.

Post-Reintergration & Transition Government
After the reintergratin with Sylvania, the Republic of Aristios faced a crisis, in particular; the lack of population numbers following the announcement. At this rate, the democratic institutions of the Republic of Aristios would become frozen, and unfunctional- Something had to be done to ensure the stability of the nation. Furthermore, around this time, Beatrice; one of the most important goverment ministers retired from Government, and seemingly disappeared back into the void. This left Ani Fielinya and Fusionia (aswell as Tia and a few Sylvanians holding minister roles) as the last remaining government members. After some discussion between the duo, it was agreed to temporarly dissolve the democratic elections, and institute an "interim leadership" to head the Republic during this period.

However, the decision of who would be chosen was unclear, with many of the current ministers being unwilling, or too inactive, etc. Eventually, the initial candidates were boiled down to KonigLadster, ex-Archon of Sylvania, and a relatively safe choice for a leadership position. However, his leadership was marked by further inactvity, and lackluster growth-- However, this period of time did give the Republic time to organize, and a sense of stability; albeit unideal set in.

On the second of July, 2023; Konigladster was replaced by Eddax as Interim Leader, at the time; Eddax was also the Grand Jarl of Riverheim, another archduchy within Sylvania, which of whom many in the Aristii Goverment had ties to.

However, his tenure did not last long, as after brief dicussions between Fusionia, Ani Fielinya, and adivised by Thundorlord, a prominent member within Riverheim; Fusionia replaced Eddax as Interim Leader on the Eighth of July, 2023.

The Invasion of Akirashalam
Aristios and her allies had amassed a massive force in defense of their country. Hours before the main attack, Ashai sent a vanguard forth, which was repelled by a division from the city of Pertonia led by Milos en Àgnostos. However, this was a mere distraction for Ashai’s forces to cut supply lines to the city. Then, when the main force poured into the city, the soldiers were unorganized and quickly overwhelmed. The city fell within 20 minutes, ending in an absolute rout.

Aftermath of Akirashalam:

This was the first time in Aristii history a town had been captured by an invading force. An absolute humiliation. Otto en Olea, directly commanding the forces, barely escaped with his life and was mortally wounded. He was in no state to lead. Milos en Àgnostos took over as regent while Otto recovered.

Otto's injuries were too grieve, and he would pass away in a hospital bed. His last words were:

"Its been a glorious 88 years, plus another 84 stuck in the shadow realm. I have ruled multiple nations, made hundreds of friends and truly left a mark in Eldham history. From when I was just a squire in the collapsing Ellysian Empire, to the creation of the First Aristii Golden Age while I was Prince, to my ascension to A'kratoras, to the independence war of Aristios and finally my death, I have met, worked with and mentored many worthy people. Nevertheless, every great story, like mine, eventually comes to an end."

A Provisional Council formed in wake of his death. They had one simple decision to make. Otto had drafted a plan before his death, for the IPA to split up into 3 Kingdoms, and hopefully find peace for her peoples. With a heavy heart, the council approved the plan. Aristios was now dead.

The Kingdom of The Shattered Isles
The Kingdom of The Shattered Isles formed from the territories of the Shattered Isles and North Takavia. It was meant to be led by Luka en Olea, the governor of the shattered isles, but due to his injuries he declared himself unfit to rule. Instead, leadership went to the As'rian Aegeus Asellus.

The Kingdom of Oleannan
The Kingdom of Oleannan formed from the remaining territories of East Ameria and half of remaining Olameronia. It was led by Wize Nifty Olea, a prominent and sometimes controversial figure in Aristii history(see "Failed Yurkian Coup" for more details), and Siamees Hessel, the father of the Aristii Revolution.

The Kingdom of Preyella
The Kingdom of Preyella formed out of the province of Preyella and half of Olameronia, and was led by Georgios Caticus, the governor of Preyella.

Geography
The Grand Republic of Aristios was a nation spanning the three continents of Astios, Elastra, and Onthukhan and bordering 8 other nations (14 if including Sylvania as a territory). Aristios was at times the largest nation by landmass and one of the biggest economies in Eldham supplying Services and Ore to nearby nations. Aristios was named for a Greek word meaning excellence and was known as the Nation of Giants due to its spot as the biggest nation by landmass in Eldham.

Throughout its history, Aristios was made up of 7 provinces: Castellum, Sanctus, Ameria, Astrya, Preyella, Kato, and Astillia. 2 Districts: Novapolis and Olameronia, and 2 Colonies: Sylvania and Yurki.

Ameria and Novapolis
Ameria and Novapolis were at the centre of Aristios. Being a forested land with a snow plain to the East of the area. The main part of this province was the first capital, Oleapolis, and the newer capital of Novapolis.

Astillia
Astillia was a primarily forested land with a mountainous Northeast. A swamp layed in both the North and South of the province, and the South also had badlands and a small desert. In the North, there were the four cities of Kalisgrado, Oxxo, Lakial, Corinthia, and the island settlement of Ryukostead. Southern cities of the province included Pearl-Castre, Demoisland, and the floating island of Aelamere.

Castellum
"Main Article: Castellum" Castellum was the western-most province of the mainland of Aristios and had three main areas: the forested eastern part, the plains of the Castellum heartlands and Sandfield Desert in the west. To the east there was the catgirl capital of Aristios and capital of the province Pompaelo, the city of Galleta, and between the Castellum Heartlands and Sandfield Desert was Brimmingham, a union of the cities of Torrington, to the south, and Gearton to the north. Other cities of Castellum were the Japanese inspired town of Yaika North-West of the province, Isollarium to the North-East, and Valkorius at its border with Astillia.

Sanctus
"Main Article: Sanctus" The northern province of Aristios was a diverse area split into three counties. Most of the province was covered in desert, mesa and savannah like Tasqar and Neptor Counties. Then there was the highland county in the north being... highlands, obviously. In Tasqar county there was Boria and Akirashalam, In Neptor county there was Deadwood and the island of Neptoria and in the Highland County was Sanctus and Sanctus Basilica.

Astrya Novum
"Main Article: Astrya" Astrya Novum had a very warm climate featuring large deserts and savannah but it did have some lush greenery to the west. There was the capital on the East coast Isothonikos and at the southern tip was the city of Hailia. Then in the green western part of Astrya you would have found Gammonia, a town on a river tunnel cutting through a tunnel, Karavas which was a holy temple and associated town, the fortress of Astrya Novum above it and to the far west the ruins of Baumstadt

Greater Katyusha & Bal-Ismer
The province of Greater Katyusha, which was shortly renamed to Bal-Ismer, was formed February 14th, 2022 from the then sparsely populated West Aristii provinces of Olameronia, Preyella, and Kato. Preyella and Kato were provinces which joined during the Growth Era. After the halt of a Redoriv invasion, Otto Olea promised his citizens more land, thus the next day he asked the neighboring nations of Preyella and KWEC to join the Empire.

Vexillology
This flag was created by Echo Regis and officialy put into place on the 20th of December.

Imperial Aristios Flag
The Aristios flag was created by Otto on the 19th of July. The flag features a double-headed eagle and a sun-like object in the background.

Aristii Commonwealth Flag
The Commonwealth adopted a new flag during the civil war which had been fashioned by Bea Ruuk after the appearance of the nation's banner. The flag featured a sun in the background and a darker shade of purple.

"It's also a bit shit ngl" -Iron Occida

Aristii Cultural Flag
The Cultural flag was proposed by Azreilz on December ninth. "The lines next to the wings represent our language (the one me and wize made) the Three letters are the initials of the government GRU and the Aristii government means citizens government and the two headed eagle is to represent our past and our the left is looking into the past to remember the hard times and old ways of our people and the claw holding the stick tightly is to show the how the pass was ruled with force and an iron fist and the head looking to the right is to show that we look forward to the future and the claw holding the crown is to represent the people having power over the crown" - Marshall Azreilz

Province Flags
The Aristios Provinces did not have much consistency between them but there were some recurring themes.

Some flags featured an eagle or double-headed eagle to represent Aristios.

From Left to Right(PC) or Top to Bottom (Mobile): Castellum, Astillia, Sanctus, Novapolis, Astrya Novum, Katolis



Heraldry
All Heraldry symbols and logos from the Empire of Aristos

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

The Aristii Military Symbol
The Aristii Military Symbol was made by Azreilz and was the same as the cultural flag.

Culture
Aristios was a melting pot with people from all walks of life. The first settlers migrated from The Kingdom of Yürki and moved to Eldham in search of a better life. Aristios soon started annexing other nations and gaining the population and culture of the nations they annexed. Although they had stopped annexing land, the nation remained distinctive.

A good example of one such culture were the Aristii Dwarves. They were located in the Province of Sanctus and lived among the mountains.

Artifacts
An artifact is an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest. In Aristios there were multiple artifacts, each containing cultural or historical significance.

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.

The Grimm Stone
The 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't be confirmed.

Places

 * Astillia
 * Castellum
 * Republic of Sanctus
 * Sylvania
 * Yurki

People

 * Otto Olea
 * Wize nifty
 * Luka en Olea
 * Oliver Olmero
 * Inverse
 * Ujustgoteezed
 * Echo Regis
 * EmperorUnknown



Events

 * Aristii civil war
 * Voclaria-Transardacia joining the Aristios Empire
 * The Collapze of Azad
 * War of the Black Flag
 * Abaddon
 * Zamotz - Skjoldrbrodir War
 * Eldham Entente Intervention in the Uldarash Civil War

Religions

 * Voclarianism
 * Demoism
 * Faxemis Angelae

Other

 * Aristii Commonwealth Constitution
 * The Laws and Policies of The Aristios Ministry of Judgement
 * History of Aristii Dwarves
 * Aristii Constitution (old)
 * Eldham Entente

Imperial Aristios
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Republican Aristios
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