Aquatos

The Mercantile Republic of Aquatos, or simply Aquatos, is a nation, located in the region of Phoros on the continent of Eldham. Aquatos is a small nation, with an area of around 250 000 m2.

Aquatosi Culture
Aquatosi people are descendants of those who settled on lands around The Sea of Aquatos, to fulfill The Orkonos (prophecy) sent by the gods. The Gods had chosen them, those who hadn't fallen at the feat of temptation, who'd kept their values as set by the Gods.

The Orkonos saved them, from doom, where sinners had been left to die. The Orkonos lead them, to fertile lands that feed them and waters that brought new life, new opportunity to Aquatosi people, they became masters of the sea.

To repay the gods, Aquatosi people strove to protect the divine values. They armed themselves, assembled armies of valiant soldiers. Gods rained thru them.

It is ancient Aquatosi tradition that the most brave warriors who give their lives for Aquatos are sent to the home of the divine, Oraphis, to rest and prepare, for their descent back to Earth, when they will again, leave their lives in defense of what's right for men, and dear to the Gods, one last time.

Aquatos was at peace for a long time, but, not all sinners died in the apocalypse, they had returned to bring chaos to the world, in numbers unforeseen. Aquatosi forces, reinforced by Knights of Oraphis, had fought back, and however strong their ambition was, they fell. World had gone back to chaos.

With Oraphis, all of Aquatos fell, collapsed into factions before being invaded by barbarians from the old world.

As Oraphis fell, wind stopped blowing and the ground begun to shake without stopping since.

We, the people of Aquatos will bring balance back to the world, back to the gods.

We do not make peace, we win.

We do not conquer, we liberate.

We do not avenge, we mourn.

We do not disappear, we are resurrected.

Aquatos is their biggest nightmare, and our greatest pride.

- Only discovered literature from the age of Oraphis, speach written by Osvoy.

So we strive, we fight, we win, win in the name of Gods, fight for glory to Aquatos, strive for peace.

Once more shall the Sea of Aquatos be calm, once more shall the winds lead us to victory, once more shall the Gods' will be fulfilled.

Age of Oraphis
Oraphis, centre of ancient Aquatosi culture, centre of commerce and science of old Eldham. Oraphian library housed over 10 000 unique pieces of ancient literature, books and documents brought from all parts of the world. Oraphis has recently been found, and efforts are being made to put it back under Aquatos and rebuild it. Oraphis consisted of 4 parts:


 * Forum - Centre of Administration, Science and Community.


 * Tergis - Centre of Commerce


 * Hramos - Religious centre


 * Midrum - Military centre

These parts were divided by Domros (residential blocks).

Oraphis was built mostly out of shining white marble, almost blinding to eyes of newcomers.

Architects of Oraphis made use of aquaducts and viaducts, both for function, to keep Aquatosi people close to water, and beauty.

Modern Aquatos
Modern Aquatos was formed by descendents of once great Aquatosi families, with a mission to reunite all Aquatosi people into one nation.

It is built upon principles and values of ancient Aquatos.

Founding and early expansion
Modern Aquatosi state formed on land we now call Pokitaru, then owned by Regnum Drakaes, and later by the city of Kei. Not long after, on 20th of July, Pokitaru peacefully bought its independence for $7.5k and declared The Technocracy of Aquatos on 27th of July 2021.

The Advisory Council of Aquatos and the leader of Kei, came to an agreement to unite into one nation, thus signing a document on 6th of August, turning Kei into an aquati of Aquatos.

The Taerni-Aquatosi solution
The Taerni-Aquatosi solution was a diplomatic victory of Aquatos.

People of Taernsbia have violated Aquatos' territorial integrity and sovereignty by illegaly mining in our lands, resulting in massive damage to the Aquatos' mineral reserves.

The "misunderstanding" was resolved by:


 * Monetary compensation of $101k




 * Land transfer (as visible on the image on the right)


 * Punishment to the perpetrators

This agreement was signed on the 15th of August 2021.

Change in course
The advisory council of Aquatos felt that the growth of our nation was very meagre. The technocratic government Aquatos had felt void of opportunistic goals for their nation. therefore they had decided with the support of their people to change it! Their Technocratic ideals are changed out with Thalassocratic ideals. (see table 1 of the constitution) This also means they stop being a technocracy. Becomming a Thalassocracy instead.

This change in course took place on 30th of October.

Settlements of Aquatos

 * Pokitaru - The cultural and administrative centre of Aquatos, a rapidly growing city, which is also the nations capital.


 * Velenu - The trade centre of Aquatos, as well as home to our national library.


 * Insmouth - Northern outpost of Aquatos


 * Oraphis - Ancient capital of Aquatos, now rediscovered.


 * New Crystalis - A growing town, settled in the Keian plains.

Religion
WIP

Laws
The citizens of Aquatos abide by:


 * Constitution of Aquatos
 * Legal System of Aquatos

The Legal and Judicial system of Aquatos is still in development and is yet to be completed, until then, judicial powers lay in the hands of elected government officials.

The League of Vircon
Vircon is an alliance of nations that vow to protect each other and further develop their economic and diplomatic ties.

Aquatos has been a member of Vircon since 8th of October 2021.

Government and Politics
Aquatos is a Mercantile Republic, a thalassocratic state. Aquatos has a strong army, for own protection and to support extensive trade networks across Eldham, giving us an essential role in establishing contacts between Eldham's regions. These contacts are not only commercial, but also cultural and artistic.

For full explanations visit The Guardian of Aquatosian law.

Advisory council
The Advisory council is a council of max. 25 people (1 per 10-25 members) whereof some can be permanent members. Non-permanent members are elected by the entire Aquatosian populace every month. (In case of war this will be done when the war ends). This council will give advice/ideas to the ministers, Town mayors and diplomats.

Members:

 * GOjayson (Permanent)

The Ministers
The Ministers are the ones that will have final say if they want to start a vote about a law or other stuff according to their profession. For a law to go through a ½ Majority is needed with the whole populace of Aquatos. Not voting will result in an abstain.