Uraka

Uraka, officially the Uraki Imperium, also referred to as the First Uraki Imperium, was a massive multi-cultural Bureaucratic Imperial Monarchy located predominantly in the Eldham region of Phoros, specifically Phoros Medianus. The Imperial capital was Kish, a palace built south of Urak to take its place at the center of governance.

Etymology
The name 'Uraki Imperium' finds its origin in the old country of the Uraki people, 'Uraka'. The island-city of Urak was the first city to be founded within the original borders of Uraka, and is where the name originates. The name Urak comes from an old Uraki dialect from the natives, possibly referring to "island" or "sanctuary" as modern linguists dispute the roots of the word.

This is due to the poor documentation of original Uraki dialects, which were largely replaced with Traveler's Tongue during the Republic Period. Modern historians and linguists have struggled to piece together the older Uraki dialects, as the current ones are used mostly on official documents in the city of Urak, or by historians (Though the language itself is widely spread amongst the higher classes).

Exodus from Canaan
Deep in the mines of Canaan, there was a group of goblin laborers. They were slaves in shackles, worked to death in extreme temperatures of scorching hot and freezing cold. One day, two goblins named Binklebottom and LymeDisease, both seen as the heads of the goblin people; were presented with an ultimatum, Join the religion Cave Judaism or burn. Having enough of their cruel treatment and constant persecution at the hands of the cave Jews (Yes this is what the Canaanites called themselves) the goblins begun openly revolting against their oppressors. With their subjects refusing to convert, the Canaanites declared open genocide against all goblins. The peak battle was that of Exodus: 5 goblins versus 10 Canaanites. The battle if it could be called that was unbridled massacre against the goblins. The Canaanites burnt and looted every goblin city they came across. As the Goblins scattered into the wind many fleeing into the ocean drowning, their names being lost history. Another group led by Binklebottom and LymeDisease fled north to Rödinnbrok. Many of the goblins were murdered off by bandits during the exodus from canaan.

Settlement on The Isle
It took years but they finally found a small island near the shores of Alania, Merchant's Guild of Osria and the Mushroom island that would soon become the Tribe of Urak. The Goblin chief, Binklebottom, was an extreme isolationist. He wanted to build a secret city under the newly settled island, however his brother LymeDisease wanted to build wonders to openly display their power. LymeDisease decided to construct a great bridge across what is now the Uraki Sea. During the construction, Rödinnbrok took notice of the bridge and offered vassal status to the Tribe of Urak. The Goblins, fearful of what may happen if they refused, joined Rödinnbrok.

Republican Period
The newly elected Akkad Neo_Aurelian, began to draft sweeping changes to the country. First, ministers were created for areas of government. After this election, the city of Phantalia joined Uraka, marking its third settlement. This was seen as a major victory for the new Akkad and with his rising popularity, and in the eyes of many, cult of personality.

The Republican Period saw a great deal of development for Uraka, with many of the historic positions and titles beginning to take their roots in this time.

The Horse War
Main Article: The Horse War

Neo had married with LadyXade of Drak Yamar, with the goal of cementing a political alliance with her country. Not long after the marriage, Drak Yamar was attacked during the Horse War, and Uraka helped defend Drak Yamar, which contributed to the Drak Yamarian victory.

Origins
The Horse War came about as a result of the murder of a horse belonging to an employee of the New Moon company. The horse was stolen by Drak Yamarian officials from their embassy in Farencia as the employee had been trying to help it move (The horse had been trapped). The Drak Yamarians took the horse back to their embassy, but then killed it to cover up their crime. However, the employee was informed of this, and returned with six New Moon guards, demanding compensation. This led to a skirmish in which several were killed.

Uraki Participation
During the war, Neo Aurelian honored his alliance with Lady Xade and sent soldiers to fight with Drak Yamar, and these soldiers would eventually form the backbone of a Uraki army.

The Sacking of Goldenvale/ Goldenvale Succession from Drak Yamar
The Uraki army was created in response to this outbreak of conflict and soldiers became national guards with stable incomes from payment. Uraka became one of the first nation to ever pay soldiers for their service. With their first war won, new alliances created, and the formation of a stable army, Uraka was ready to enter a new age.

The statue of the great religious war
Built long ago by an ancient forgotten monkey. A statue has been claimed by many religions as a deity for which to worship. Ultimately the many groups waged a bloody and grueling war over it ending with a victory in the cult of tyranism and thus the statue now holds the name Tyranigos.

Independence
Neo_Aurelian was content with being subject under Rödinnbrok as the king permitted Uraka a great deal of power in their territory, but the cards had already been played. In absence of the High Minister of Stoneguard and his right hand, Vaicos Aurelian took over. First, he visited Osria and promised them their own nation that they would share with Urak. Talks of independence began and it became inevitable, with public opinion dramatically shifting in favor of external freedom. Realizing that his people had made up their minds, Neo visited Sarlician, the great pirate of Barbossa, as they owned half of the Osrian lands. Sarlician agreed to Neos requests for liberation of the Osrian lands and two of three cities were transferred from Stoneguard/Barbossa to Urak. After that, Neo visited Sandy of Rödinnbrok with the support of Barbossa and Stoneguard, Urak gained independence.

Around this time Vaicos came back to the city from his vacation. He had his plans for Uraka and it was independence.

They traveled back to the city to officially form the new nation and draw borders. Vaicos took the map of the known world and a dark red crayon to draw a line and said, "This here is your nation, goodbye". With that, the nation of Uraka came into existence.

Proclamation of the empire
"The Republic of Urak is dead, long live The Uraki Imperium."

Shortly after independence, and with a cult of personality and extreme approval ratings backing him, Neo Aurelian was declared Imperator of Uraka after the council of ministers voted to abolish the republic and form an Imperial Monarchy. Vast crowds cheered this decision, which merely formalized the reality that Neo had near absolute influence over the people. With this, the Republic came to an end and Neo assumed his new crown.

War of the black flag
Surprisingly, the first big war Uraka was truly apart of after gaining its independence was a war in which they helped to defend the Pirate state of Barbossa against the Zamotz Union.

Uraka fought bravely to defend the Barbossan nation, but ultimately they were unable to turn the tides of war, which ended with a Barbossan defeat.

Consortium of Errine
Not long after the War of the Black Flag, Uraka became part of the Consortium of Errine: A confederation between the nations of Titania, Roðinnbrók, Mercury, Barbossa and Uraka. As Uraka laid in the center of the Consortium, they were the main benefactors of the closer cooperation between the nations, seeing much of the trade between the states going through its land.

The Uraka Titanian union
As Uraka was growing quickly, much like the other states of the Consortium of Errine, it was perhaps inevitable that some of the states would merge. After a diplomatic incidence, caused by a Titanian official, claiming Uraka was part of Titania. Feeling insulted, Uraka threatened to leave the newly formed Consortium. Shortly after Titanian officials noticed the Uraki outnumbered them 3 to 1 and had vast amount of capital for war material. After solving the issue, Uraka and Titania formed a union between the states forged through marriage of high ranking officials. The first of these mergers was between Uraka and Titania where Uraka absorbed the Titanian state into its wider empire. This happened on the 27th of August and since that day, every month on the 27th is celebrated as Union Day by all the peoples of Uraka. Not long after this union to appease the people of the Empire, a more fleshed out chain of command was created to ensure stability even in absence of the Emperor.

Drak Yamar annexation
As the Uraki Emperor had been married to the high councilor of Drak Yamar for a while now and with the states as inseparable as their rulers they decided to merge the two into one under the banner of Uraka on the 16th of September, 2021. This Announcement was meet which shock and rebuttal. The citizens and allies of Drak Yamar were not informed by said announcement of union and it angered the public at large. Though due to thier lack of strength nothing came from it. This Union would reinforce the precedent set by the Union of Uraka and Titania, showing once again the unity between the people of Uraka and their neighboring peoples.

Tensions with the pirate state of Barbossa
On September 28th, 2021 Uraka accused Barbossa of plotting to invade Uraka along with Simulami, this was shared with the consortium and nullified their membership, although Uraka was already on the way out the door. Uraka claimed Barbossa was partnering up with COG and Aurum Solis to take the northern region of Uraka previously known as Drak Yamar. Barbossa denied the claims, asking for evidence they never received. According to Uraka though, they were sure Barbossa was attempting to stab them in the back.

After some time, negotiations and diplomacy had succeeded, an armistice was signed, both nations decided war was not the answer and came to an agreement, though the turmoil caused by this tension would not go unsolved, and the peaceful relations would again be broken.

Eldham entente
On October the 11th, 2021, Uraka made the announcement of their ascension into the Eldham Entente (then the Triple Entente), this decision was made due to consistently positive relations, as well as the Uraki royal family being spread across many of the Entente’s other member nations. This alliance would go on to be quite a fruitful and beneficial one for some time, working to help Uraka and Eldham as a whole stand united against minor and existential threats alike.

The Valorant war
Just a short time after Uraka’s ascension into the Entente, a threat finally came upon them, one to test this new alliance. Uraka’s old ally and friend, Barbossa. In the period prior to the official declaration, Barbossa had been consistently hostile to the Imperium, attacking Uraki protectorates, murdering Uraki citizens, and attempting a coup upon the Uraki government.

On the 23rd of October it was declared:"“Uraka Calls on her children and allies to march under the Imperial banner and bring glory to our people!” - Imperator, Neo Aurelian"After the declaration was made, the victor became clear within days, Barbossa was left all but stranded, with the exception of Tortuga, their fellow pirates, Barbossa was to be forced to endure the full brunt of the Uraki army, as well as the army of their Allies and Vassals.

Pre-War skirmishes
Later on the day of the declaration, the city of Urak found itself a target, Barbossan pirates armed themselves and attacked the city, seeking loot, glory, and a demoralization of their foe. After some brief fighting, it appeared they had bitten off more than they could chew, a small militia made up of legionnaires raised their sword in defense of Urak, successfully driving off the pirates and raising morale "“The cowardice Barbossan raiding party who attacked many innocent Urak civilians and terrorized the streets have been killed by the Patrician Guard. Urak is now safe once more and the attack has been beaten back. Thanks barbossa for the extra sets it will come in handy tomorrow!” - Elkool Aurelian"

The War
The Valorant war took place primarily in what is today the silver coast, the Uraki army was split into two sections;

The first were the legions, shirokaneza, and other elite forces; battle-hardened soldiers, scarcely matched in the battlefield, their path within the war was laid out for them, an assault on the capital city of Barbossa, the Isle of Krakens. The fighting was brutal within the city, but the assault was a domineering success, the legionnaires had pushed into the Isle with a fierce devotion to the imperium, paving the way for the following denomination of the army to begin looting.

The second was the bulk of the army, the soldiers, recruits, and foreign volunteers who had promised their sword to the Imperium, this army began the war by assaulting Palomara, looting the city for all its worth and gutting the pirates of their ill-gotten wealth. After the assault of Palomara had completed, the soldiers regrouped and marched for the Isle of Krakens, although the primary assault had already taken place by the Legionnaires, the city was still free to be looted, the wealth of the pirates fully reappropriated for the Imperium and its army.

Conclusion
By the end of the battles the victor of the war was incredibly clear, lead by their Imperator, the Uraki Imperium and its people had crushed their Barbossan foes, achieving supreme victory over their long-time neighbors.

Following this, the entirety of Barbossa’s territorial expanse was carved up, split between belligerents, granted independence, or annexed directly by the Imperium, as follows;"The Isle of Krakens and its surrounding Barbossan homeland were annexed into the Imperium.""Irulan was granted independence and subsequently put under Uraki vassalage""Taernsbia was granted independence""Aurum Solis was made a Uraki vassal state""The islands off the coast of Irulan were granted to the Republic of Amarillo."

A New Imperator
After some time, Neo Aurelian had become tired and aged. Having previously left Urak, and now Kish, he spent most of his days at an estate in the Osrian countryside, ignoring government communiques, and not bothering to engage in the governance of the Imperium. This left the government without a clear present leader. Shay Healy, hand of the Imperatrix, took up the task, running much of the government in the Imperators absence.

After a great deal of time, it became clear that Neo had no intentions of returning to governing his empire, and he officially proclaimed that Healy was to take his place as Imperator of Uraka. The new Imperator immediately began work on properly ruling the empire, however, issues soon arose.

Conflict With Xade
Imperator Healy had begun to reign over his empire, but a grievous issue soon presented itself. The Imperatrix, Xade, seemed to have no interest in giving up power. Xade began to publicly and privately undermine Healy's authority. She made false claims and slandered his name to others, accusing him of manipulation, and claiming that his reign would damage foreign relations.

The situation was made worse with the fact that Shay had expressed his willingness to vacate the Imperatorship should Xade request, however, "this little game of petty politics" as he put it, would soon make him unwilling to continue his reign. After a heated argument with the Imperatrix, Healy banned her from involvement in national and governmental communications, enraging Xade. Healy saw the fires of a coup, or worse, civil war forming, and realized he did not wish to destroy the nation he loved so greatly. As a result, he abdicate from his throne in order to avoid a civil war. However, what he did not know was that it was not a civil war that had been set in place, but the greatest revolt in the history of the world.

Brewing Conflict
After his abdication, Xade began to take over once more, but her rule would be short lived. Healy informed Catylist Reach, a seriously influential leader of the Uraki Imperium and a staunch enemy of Xade on the events that had occured. Catylist saw his chance to strike a death blow against his rival, and began to contact the leaders of various Domains.

Furios over decades of neglect and exploitation at the altar of Uraki militarism and expansionism, while their own lands were ignored by the central government, much of the nobility jumped on Catylists plan for a rebellion against Uraka. The opportunity to restore their independence was seen as a perfect arrangement, while Catylist was content with the destruction of Xade.

Rebellion Begins
After gaining the support of most of the Domains, Catylist launched as massive rebellion against Uraka. Almost the entire territory of the imperium, including the Domain of Osria, revolted against Imperial Rule. In what they dubbed the "Old Banners Rebellion" They decreed that they would take their independence from Uraka.