Geradith

= Overview = Geradith is a newly formed city, the Holy City of Envyism, and one of the many cities in The Free States of Tortuga It is located up North East of Tortuga on the border of The Inquisition.

= History =

Cyrumar and the Tortuga Invasion
Before Geradith laid another city, Cyrumar. Cyrumar was the capital of the Nation, Cyrumar (I know, super original). The nation was formed April 30th, by AlphaOSO and TheProDude. Later on May 4th, the city was founded. It was like any other average city, freedom of speech, religion, and a safe haven. All were welcome. In the first few days in gained alliances with a few other cities and nations. It did not gain many people with it only having around 7-10 people total. It slowly formed a council consisting of 6 people including the king, AlphaOSO. Everything seemed fine until one day The king made the decision to form the alliance with the nation of The Free States of Tortuga. It made sense considering they were a neighboring nation. But after only a few days, The nation declared war on the Nation of Cyrumar. Panicked and unprepared, the citizens and the council prepared and grabbed everything they had. But the city was destined to loose. The same day the war started, it ended. Cyrumar had lost. Tortuga took the nations independence and made Cyrumar a city that was in control of Tortuga. Only 3 days later the king made another decision to go to war again. On June 11th, 2021, the nation had seemed to have won once again gaining independence. Everyone seemed to think it was over and everything could go back to normal. On July 13th 3 men sent by the leader of Tortuga was sent in to let them know war was ONCE AGAIN declared and to be prepared. At this point no one knew what to do. Everyone grabbed what they had and hid anything they could. They wouldn't go down without a fight. Unfortunately, they were out numbered. They had lost once more. The king surrendered along with its citizen. And argument occurred as it seemed no one knew what was next. Should they burn the city? Keep it? Should Alpha stay leader? Should there be a new ruler? Everyone attacked Alpha blaming him for where they had gotten. The city was crumbling. The council was split and what was 35 citizens was now 15. It was clear, the city needed fixing.

= Religion = Geradith citizens are strictly to convert to Envyism and obey the Snake Mistress. People must always envy the high priest. Envyists are not allowed to harm others who have the same belief. But they are allowed to inflict harm on others that do not believe in Envyism.

Priests
Priests are people who hold a very powerful position. They are only chosen by those who are most worthy by the High Priest. A Envyist Priest is always expected to root out people who do not follow the rules of Envyism. They must also always be trying to convert others into their religion to help it grow and spread throughout nations, cities, and towns. Priests would put a charm on the soldiers to make sure they don't die and win the war! it is known in envyism for a priest to put a good luck charm on the troops before battle so that they have a higher chance of winning. To be in the council you must also instantly convert to Envyism and become a Envyist Priest.

Bishops
Bishops are the one in charge of all the Envyist priests. They are there to command to spread the good word of Envyism throughout the nations and cities of Rathnir.

Archbishops
Archbishops are just above Bishops and just below the High-Preist. They can be a religious leader in any nation. They are chosen as-well by the High-Priests and are there to help and communicate with the High-Priest. They are usually assigned special tasks by the High-Priest and are there to aid. They are the High-Priests closest advisors.

High-Priests
So far, not much is known about high-priests, but not much is needed. They are the most powerful in every kingdom they live in. They have almost just as much power as the city ruler. They are in charge of Envyists Priests, Archbishops, Bishops, and of course the people. They are expected to not once, disobey the Snake Mistress. The only way to have such power is to be born into by ancestors/family. There can only be one High-Priest at a time meaning once the current High-Priest dies, they are replaced with a new one usually being a brother.

Current High Priest
PurpleHands

Current Priests

 * FormerSaturn777
 * Jack_O_Ween
 * topstrup
 * SPECIOUStest
 * SpartanA513
 * Junkie
 * Thecreep0981
 * AlphaAxis4501

= Culture = Geradith is an Envious enriched city. As the Holy City, it is only in the nature of all citizens' blood to be filled with Envy. The citizens and followers wish to have the power of some of the Higher Powers, such as King Grugintius. Every single follower envies the higher social level to them. ( In example, a soldier has greater power than a regular citizen- Meaning that citizens will envy soldiers. ) When the higher social level feels satisfied with the amount of envy the lower level has given, the higher level will ensure placement of that person into their level. ( It may sound confusing, but in actual usage it's quite simple ) Underneath Envyism, all citizens are also forced to join the Militia and have a slight military background. The Snake Mistress pleads for bloodshed of the blasphemous individuals of Rathnir. The followers of Envyism are expected to defend their Holy City when called upon and are extremely violent to those who dare defy Envyism.

= Ideals = The City of Geradith enforces a strict following of Envyism. For those that join Geradith without pledging loyalty towards the Snake Mistress, they will simply be outcasts and be completely shunned by all Envyist followers. Geradith welcomes all to join, you however, must follow our Mistress as well. Within a perfect ideal world of Rathnir, Envyist Priests would spread the good word of Envyism far and wide to all nations. Followers and citizens of Geradith shall also spread the good word of the Mistress. However, the Snake Mistress is completely aware to the rebellious blasphemous individuals of the world. She always has a plan, and that plan regards the Military Dominance of the followers of Envyism.

= Military Dominance = Envyist followers are commanded to slay those that dare insult our Mistress. The Mistress was made from three of the Snake Witches of the Forest. One of these Witches was the ultimate embodiment of Military Dominance. Meaning, that our Snake Mistress still craves bloodshed of men. Every single follower is incorporated into the Militia, however, this does not mean that they will be constantly on the battlefield. Citizens will carry on with their regular jobs, however, they are forced to be called upon when necessary to fight within wars. There is a set occupation of soldiers, however, these men differ to the militia, seeing as how they are soldiers full-time. Followers will convert other men into Envyism, no matter how violent it may be.