Yimmu-Audal

Yimmu-Audal is the political and cultural predecessor and successor to Theios-Essukdal. Being the oldest continuous civilization and political entity on Rathnir, Yimmu Audal possses a nuanced and ancient cultural heritage, predating the world Rathnir itself and originating in Jagdas. Following independence from the short-lived Neo-Soleannan Empire, the nation's cultural heritage continued in Theios-Essukdal after its reunification summit of February 28, 2021 where Yimmu-Audal merged with its former Western Territories, the former Soverign Duchy of Theiónikos before the nation's re-consolidation into the

Yimmu-Audal is governed by a diarchy of the Audalad Dynasty consisting of the Lugal and Chief Diplomat. Most of the nation is located on continent of Alteniquia and the surrounding seas. The nation's capital and largest city is Urnu-Arrak.

History
Originally meaning, "The Many Islands" in the language of the Jagdasian Island of Shyr-Arrak long extinct ancient inhabitants, the nation's name had become ironically disassociated with its islander history following many of the nation's inhabitant's migration to Rathnir, when the nation became generally continental, barring towns such as Tálor, Maereta, and Baronos. The Second Yimmu-Audal was the successor state to the former Jagdasian Empire of Yimmu Audal destroyed in Apocalypse and forced to relocate, and the later Rathnirian Empire of Yimmu-Audal-Ardatia. In this period, the nation grew as an empire to expand across much of the Alteniquian continent, ruling over the domains of Ardat-Mosul and Talor as personal unions. The imperial period came to an end following the events on December 16, 2020 (See Usurpation of Yimmu-Audal) after which Yimmu-Audal suffered an interregnum as well as a succession crisis leading to foreign occupation. Partially as a result of the succession crisis, The Great Rathnir War took place and ended in Trillium victory. This outcome briefly made Yimmu-Audal a vassal state of Escharia. Shortly afterwards however, Yimmu-Audal became independent again after Escharia was threatened by other nations. Following the war, Yimmu-Audal lost the Western Territories, now the Duchy of Theiónikos, with which it maintained a close friendship, as well as its overseas lands in Talor and Ardat Mosul. Several cities also became abandoned and/or damaged following the war, leading to a period of declining population growth, although as of February 27th, demographics have begun to shift positively again. Yimmu-Audal would cease to exist following the formation of Theios-Essukdal, a more isolationist version of Yimmu-Audal.

Soon after independence the nation's founder StoryStudio and the former Emperor Harbardr returned to join Yimmu-Audal from long absences. After an efficient re-organization of Yimmu-Audal's internal structure, Yimmu-Audal declared it's renaissance in which it renounced the claim of "Empire" and renamed its Emperor position of power to "Lugal" as it had been when Yimmu-Audal was founded in Jagdas. Yimmu-Audal announced it would seek only peaceful relations from this point onward and would not engage in military aggression of any kind.

Following the brief period of Lugal Taki, Ningal Mistic came to power. Over the course of her unprecedentedly long reign, she reformed and reshaped Theios-Essukdal to the point in which she felt that it returning to the historical title of Yimmu-Audal was considered safe, shedding the guise of an isolationist and theocratic state.

Diplomatic History
Please see: Comprehensive Diplomatic Server History of Yimmu Audal-Ardatia

Geo-Political History
Please see the Evolution of Yimmu-Audal Borders page for a comprehensive gallery of map featuring the borders of Yimmu-Audal ranging from the Imperial Jagdasian Era to post-Solleanen independence.

Map of Yimmu-Audal during Dalatra's Reign:

Map of Yimmu-Audal and Talor after independence from the Neo-Soleannan Empire (AKA: Escharia):



Government Structure
The positions within the Empire of Yimmu Audal include the Lugal, Chief Diplomat, Regent-Domestikos, Royal Architect, Royal Cartographer, Grand Bashar, Urdussad Representative, Royal Treasurer, Gidesh, Duke, Count, Sahrad, Nadu, and citizen.

Yimmu-Audal is governed by a diarchy consisting of the Lugal and Chief Diplomat, with the Chief diplomat serving as an advisor to the Lugal.

The Lugal and Chief diplomat choose their own successor.

In the case that either of them is on a temporary leave, the Regent takes their role for the duration of their absence. In addition, the regent acts as the Domestikos, and keeps track of which new citizens go to which city. In the case that the Lugal or the Chief Diplomat dies with no heir, the Regent takes their role, and appoints a new regent.

Any Lugal or Chief Diplomat, even if they are a regent, is recognized as part of the Audalad dynasty, assuming that they were legitimately chosen by their predecessor.

The Royal Architect is responsible for organizing and pursuing national infrastructure projects. A new Royal Architect can be appointed at any time.

The Royal Cartographer is responsible for mapping the territory of Yimmu-Audal and its subdivisions. A new Royal Cartographer can be appointed at any time.

The Royal Treasurer is responsible for keeping track of state funds, the wealth of civilians, and also is responsible for organizing programs for reduce poverty in Yimmu-Audal

The position of Grand Bashar leads and organizes the military, and a new Grand Bashar may be appointed any time by the Lugal.

An Urdussad Representative leads a faith within Yimmu-Audal. Whenever a faith is legalized, the Lugal is in charge of assigning its faithful a Urdussad representative. These officials lead the faithful in Yimmu-Audal, allowing the government to have greater control over foreign faiths. A new Urdussad Representative can be assigned to a faith at any time.

A Gidesh rules over an Archduchy, which is an especially autonomous region. Gideshae are, in theory, independent rulers that bow their heads to Yimmu-Audal, similar to the vassal states of other nations.

A Duke rules a Duchy, and is responsible for setting religious policy, and generally caring for their duchy. They rule for life and choose their successor, but may be removed from their position in the case of criminal activity.

A Count rules a County, and is responsible for cultural development. In the case that there is no Duke above them, or the Duke above them hasn't set a religious policy, they may set the religious policy. They rule for life and choose their successor, but may be removed from their position in the case of criminal activity.

A Sahrad rules a town, and is responsible for the development of the town, as well as keeping it active. They rule for life and choose their successor, but may be removed from their position in the case of criminal activity.

A Nadu is simply an individual who has influence, and has been recognized as noble because of it. They have no responsibilities, other than being a role model for the citizens of Yimmu-Audal.

Religion
The Empire of Yimmu-Audal itself became a secular state as it saw this necessary for its rapid expansion back even in the Jagdasian era. The Empire has a Library dedicated to this principle in Urnu-Arrak called the Library of Religious Freedom of Bishara Shurud, named after a Jagdasian island on which the original building resided and which was rebuilt almost block by block in Urnu-Arrak. (The Jagdasian Bishara-Shurud). While modern Yimmu-Audal isn't secular or religiously free, many religions are recognized and given rights.

Religions present in Yimmu-Audal include Holy Golden Seabird (Official), Sakrelism/Theiosism (Recognized), The Red Cult (Recognized), Soleannen (Recognized), Ridume (Recognized), Isidoranism (Recognized), Cult of the Blue Flower (Recognized).

Infrastructure
Yimmu-Audal has an extensive road system, connecting many of the towns stretching from Gebel, to the Anosphiae, to the GrizzlyBear, to Eldal-Adadi. It also has the Geshem and Eastern Alteniquian Canals (Now part of Azuria), connecting the Sea of Pearls to the Atysllean Sea. Roads are in the process of being constructed to connect the Audalad road system to the Aldovir and Trillium road systems.

Public Awareness
StoneyStoner's The Chronicles of Yimmu-Audal video youtube video has covered the history of Yimmu-Audal from August 14th to mid-November 2020.