Etolia

The Kingdom of Etolia is a constitutional monarchy (part of the U.B.C.) located on the central shores of Onthukhan in Eldham. It has a population of 51 people, which is split amongst 3 towns. The current king is Balvius Aventinus.

Geography
The town is located in a taiga biome about 4000 blocks from central Eldham. Around the town are two main hills: Mount Etoa and Celestaria. It is surrounded by cut down spruce forests, with diorite sprinkled on the carpets.

The Historic Settlement
The history before Etolians came is almost unknown, only a few verified sources have been found explaing it. What we do know is that the first settlers came to the region upon the discovery of Eldham and a small settlement was setuped near the current capital, where Charmilar stands today. After about a year of just sitting, Villa Ruit was built on today's grounds of Etolia. The town was a squatter nation on the AWE, and about a month into it's existence it got beaten in a war and started to rot away.

The Repairs Age
The history of Etolia started in, when a nomad Mr_Lutsay stumbled upon a abandoned castle within the abandoned town of Villa Ruit. The first citizen joining was Balvius Aventinus, a nomad who was a famous writer back in Rathnir. Together they started repairing the town and fixing the left houses. Many new young individuals started to come to the town and the new businesses popped up. This new town shined the interests of multiple nations in the local area, but one stood out of them all: Blodn'dahl. It was famous for it's unique culture surrounding Neihern and had a great culture. After a meeting with a representative, Etolia decided to join them.

Rise to Glory
As words spread of a new successful settlement emerging in the UBC, the town started to gain traction amongst the general Eldham population and becoming the go-to place for travelers and nomads. A new church for Celestialism was built in the town, becoming a very popular religion amongst Etolians. It greatly shaped how the town evolved in the future and had great connections to the history of the region. New homes were built and opportunities for success started to form. Also the Chipped Roof tavern was finally open, serving locally sourced beverages from the many breweries in Etolia and many types of foods, mainly the national dish: baked potatoes with garlic. (Buntana de Layi

Birth of Democracy
WIP - Elections, ike conflict

The Prophet's Truth
About 10 years after the first elections, Balvius Aventinus has been reported missing. After a few days the citizens had gathered in the Royal Hall to discuss a plan to potentially find him. After a lentgthy search, he was found dead in the Temple of Celestius. He left a letter behind.  If anybody ever finds this letter, I have one thing I always wanted to tell them. My real purpose here was never to grow and maintain a kingdom, but to be the second prophet to share his message. I feel like I have achieved everything he wanted from my life, so it was my time to go. Share this message further with others, he is the only truth in life and we all shall follow him to achieve real fulfillment.  The royal family faced deep emotional stress and it became a huge loss for it.

The next king is projected to be one of Balvi's sons - Theopius. His coronation is not yet scheduled, but we hope it will happen after things calm down

Etolia
Etolia is the capital of the Kingdom of Etolia with a current population of 48 residents. It's the oldest city in the region, with it's history dating back to early 2022. This day the city is split to 3 districts- Ruit, Picaros and Aventine. Ruit is the oldest part of the city, hosting the majestic Etolish Castle built back in the founding days of Etolia, northern port and a main square. Picaros is a newer district, mainly home to the immigrants from Rathnir. Aventine is the newest addition to the entire city, containing the main town hall, national liblary and a giant marketplace.

Charmilar
Charmilar is a farely new small town located west of the capital. It was built on the destroyed ruins of the first settlement in the area. It is home to many breweries and taverns, hosting most of the local parties. It is characterised by it's iconic birch and spruce houses with rounded roofs, and a huge emphasis on green space. In the middle of the town you will find the Theopil lake, deeply tied with the former prophet Theopil that used to live in Villa Ruit.

Isle Avi
Isle Avi is a archipelago about the size of Etolia, featuring vast spruce forests and many religious temples. It provides a nice and tidy way to relax from the bustling city and a great connection to nature, with epic views of the ocean and Zamotz.

Xotor
Xotor is a semi-independent dwarven city under Etolia. It is run by Giel and his dwarves, that originally came from the faraway lands to find a new home due to their stuggles there.

Religions
WIP - religion overview

Bar Culture
WIP - explain bars in etolia