Yimmu-Audal

The Empire of Yimmu-Audal is the oldest state of Stoneworks, located in the center of Rathnir. The Empire attained its status by the end of Jagdas where Yimmu Audal had been a hegemonic empire before migrating to Rathnir and adopting a more relaxed foreign policy. Yimmu Audal is ruled by an Orishara (Emperor) and Losharim Kaiyid (Chief Diplomat) of the Audalad Dynasty, representing the empire's state-sponsored Hukar Sharud Faith. The Empire's capital is Urnu-Arrak, the first city to have been established on Rathnir.

Brief History
Predating the world Rathnir itself and originating in Jagdas, the Audalad civilization possesses a nuanced and ancient cultural heritage. In the world Jagdas, Yimmu-Audal had emerged as a hegemonic empire dominating the central spawn before migrating to the world Rathnir where it had solidified its position as a member of the Old Guard before succumbing to a short period of instability which led to a period of lost sovereignty. Following independence from the short-lived Neo-Soleannan Empire, the nation's cultural heritage continued in the state of Theios-Essukdal after its reunification summit of February 28, 2021 where Yimmu-Audal merged with its former Western Territories, the former Sovereign Duchy of Theiónikos. Not long after existing in this experimental theocratic and isolationist state, Yimmu-Audal re-consolidated itself to once again take on its historic name and policies of religious freedom.

Following this reconsolidation followed Neo-Imperial expansion. Immediately following its peak in prestige and influence, Yimmu-Audal united with Viodoxa and the Aesperium Niedea to form the Triumvirate of Denumain, however it quickly broke apart due to internal differences. As the Empire sought another union with Niedea, Soleá-Audal was established. It lasted in relative peace, however the expanding Empire of Aldovir to the south had taken notice of an exploitable minority of Sironians within the southwestern borderlands. The impressionable Joe Frank Kennedy was employed by the Aldoviri to secede from Soleá-Audal and create Fuscinivir, sparking the Fuscinivir War. After it concluded in an Aldoviri victory, negotiations took place to create the Empire of Astyllea, and the War became propagandistically termed the Brother's War within the Empire. However, following a government coup as well as increased inability of the dysfunctional government system to function, all Astyllean states chose to leave the union. Thanks to the efforts of the Duchess of Anoshphey, the Kai'Yi Audalad NattyNuke, Yimmu-Audal reconsolidated once again, now as a High Kingdom, but due to its sudden lack of military forces, elected to become a protectorate of the Imperium and later a core state. This did not last long; as soon as Bardonia left the Imperium, the bureaucratic behemoth crumbled. The High Kingdom remained, however, joining a union with Certaria before attaining much-celebrated complete independence from foreign influence in mid-October 2022 under the Restitutor Orbis Nandarai Audalad, the Loyal One, and the High King Centurion Audalad. Later under the reign of High King Beagle Âudalad, the High Kingdom was transformed into the Empire of Yimmu-Audal once more, making Beagle Âudalad the first Orishara (Emperor) of the new Audalad Empire.

Religion & Culture
Prior to the formation of Astyllea and The Imperium, Yimmu Audal had been a multicultural, mutli-ethnic, and multi-religious state, accepting of all besides Entropy worshipers. Policies of religious freedom and tolerance led Yimmu Audal to generate an incredibly diverse population of Audaladae, with numerous sub-groups and scatterings of immigrants/refugees from lesser-off nations with all sorts of various cultural and religious identities. To emphasize this, the nation's capital Urnu-Arrak stood as a cosmopolitan beacon of urban development, having earned the nickname, "City of Many Temples".

However, the formation of the Empire of Astyllea led to increased nationalism among former regions of the Neo Empire of Yimmu Audal, which seperated as non-Audalad related entities within Astyllea. A historical response within the new Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal followed, seeking to solidify a less multicultural national identiy.

Although, once Astyllea fell, the former duchies of Anoshphey, Theiokinos, Talor and Yimmu-Audal realised that in chaotic situations, it was best that they stuck together. Eventually this created the High Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal. Within the Kingdom of Yimmu Audal, the ancestral faith of Hukar Sharud, the first faith of Yimmu Audal and the oldest religion in Rathnir was instituted as state-mandated.

Symbolism
Religious symbolism can be seen on the national flag of Yimmu-Audal where the Sharudi Faith is depicted above the message given by it to Stori Audalad, the first Lugal and Emperor of Yimmu-Audal also known as Narahashu the Prophet. In this manner, the message given to Stori to establish the Audalad nation stems directly from divinity. When a Lugal and Chief Diplomat appoint their heirs, they pass on this holy message of Hukar Dezum Autai Dar Shur and thus justify their heirs' right to rule via Divine Right.

During the Essukdalad Period, Hukar Dezum Autai Dar Shur was officially interpreted by the state through the lens of Theiosism which suggests that Hukar Dezum Autai Dar Shur is in actuality the Theiosist patron-angel Garath. To this day, Theiosists in Yimmu-Audal perceive the Holy Golden Seabird in this manner, instead believing that the Seabird is but a part of Theios who had given the Audalad Dynasty Divine Right.

In the second Kingdom flag of Yimmu Audal, featured in the information banner of this page, the cyan stripes represent the Jagdasian Spawn Ocean, the Geshem Bay, and the Atsyllean Sea from bottom to top. The ivory stripes represent the divine wind Naddar Ori, and the gold feautres the guiding Hukar Sharud which led the journey between the sacred seas.

Old Imperial Religion & Culture
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. In reference to this distant period, the Rathnirian Yimmu-Audal maintains a Library dedicated to this principle in Urnu-Arrak called the Library of Religious Freedom of Bishara Shurud, named after the Jagdasian Island of Bishara-Shurud on which the original building resided and which was rebuilt almost block by block in Urnu-Arrak. While modern Yimmu-Audal is no longer secular or religiously free, many religions are recognized and given rights.

In the imperial times, an Urdussad Representative led a faith within Yimmu-Audal. The following mechanics were in place: 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.

Present Faiths

 * Hukar Sharud (Official)
 * Sakrelism/Theiosism (Recognized)
 * The Red Cult (Recognized)
 * Soleannen (Recognized)
 * Ridume (Recognized)
 * Isidoranism (Recognized)
 * Cult of the Blue Flower (Recognized).
 * G0NFism (Recognized)
 * Ridume (Recognzied)
 * Noxism (Recongized)
 * Monathism (Recognized)

Old Imperial Cultures
Outside of those who identify as Audalad, at its Neo-Imperial peak, Yimmu Audal hosted a variety of unique cultures stretching from Archduchy of Lynnmore to the County of Centuri. Such cultures are endemic, having originated within the nation, or consist of pockets of immigrants from abroad. All cultures are accepted without exception.


 * Audalad (Traditional)
 * Adadid (Audalad Subgroup)
 * Talorad (Audalad Subgroup)
 * Theioniki (Endemic Niedene)
 * Gebelish (Theioniki Subgroup)
 * Anoshfey (Endemic Niedene)
 * Niedene (Immigrant, Endemic)
 * Pontaniedian (Immigrant)
 * Lardburgian (Dual Citizen Minority)
 * Carvayan (Dual Citizen Minority)
 * Sironian (Refugee Settlers)
 * Castellan (Immigrant/Endemic)
 * Caedan (Endemic)
 * Rhodian (Endemic)
 * Idan-Ridu (Nomads)
 * Maeretine (Endemic)
 * Shimere (Endemic)
 * Dhazad (Endemic)
 * Bophan (Endemic)

Population & Demographics
The following data pertains only to the period shortly before the Neo Imperial peak, before the Brother's War and the formation of the Empire of Astyllea.

Starting from the Jagdasian period, Yimmu-Audal has tended to contain a large portion of Rathnir's population. This value, however, has drastically changed over time. Presently, Yimmu-Audal supports approximately one hundred active players although this value is subject to fluctuation. The population is distributed somewhat unevenly across Yimmu Audal's counties and Archuchies, with approximately 55% residing in the County of Saimara, the Archduchy of Lynnmore, the County of Urnu-Arrak, and the County of Gebel in order of greatest to least. The religion distribution is extremely even and scattered if discounting the approximate quarter of irreligious Audaladae, while the cultural distribution sees Audalad, Idan-Ridu, and Bophan as the largest groups.

Rise and Fall in Population
After foundation, the Jagdasian Yimmu Audal grew exponentially to reach a realistic number of sixty active players within two weeks under its loose federation of island city-states. This number all but vanished after the Jagdasian collapse to merely ten or so active players.

During its time in Rathnir, the new Empire grew to an approximate thirty active players. Demographics were on the rise until the Red Coronation of the Calipha-Empress Dalatra Mosulia which lead to the Dalatran Civil War. Already dwindling, the population collapased utterly under the Escharien Occupation, dropping to its lowest since foundation with only three or so active players under the "Last" Emperor GrayIsYes.

The return of StoryStudio and Harbardr and the declaration of the First Audalad Renaissance, however, changed this trend impressively. The re-unification of Theionikos and Yimmu-Audal as Theios-Essukdal proved extremely effective in changing demographic trends. And at the March of 2021 Rathnir census, Theios-Essukdal ranked number two in terms of world population, only behind the multinational union of the Empire of Uldarash.

Following the reorganization of Theios-Essukdal back into the religiously-free Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal, a 46% loss of population was observed. At its height, Theios-Essukdal consisted of over eighty active players. However, partially due to a decreased religious zeal, the number dropped significantly in the next Stoneworks census.

After the declaration of the Third Empire of Yimmu Audal, also known as the Neo Empire of Yimmu Audal, however, population rose back and reached a peak as of Sep 5 2021 with 109 responses in the national census.

Complete History
The history of Yimmu-Audal is filled with many differing eras of war and peace, expansion and stagnation, neutrality and interventionism, competence and incompetence, certainty and uncertainty. Despite this however, one concept remains constant. The national identity of Yimmu-Audal has proved itself as unyielding, reliably outliving its enemies, friends, and its own rulers alike.

Overview
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 Yimmu-Audal's migration to Rathnir. Today Yimmu-Audal remains generally continental, barring towns such as Tálor, Maereta, and Baronos in the counties of Coltmaere and Atsyllean. 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 Tálor as personal unions. The imperial period came to an end following the events on December 16, 2020 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 following threats from Bardonia and the Silver Coalition which caused the Escharian Ascension.

Following the war, Yimmu-Audal was politically disunited with its former Western Territories, now the Duchy of Theiónikos. However the two states continued to maintain a close friendship, as well as its overseas lands in Talor and Ardat Mosul. Several cities became abandoned or severely damaged following the war which resulted in a period of declining population growth. Although as of February 27th, demographics had begun to shift positively again.

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 "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.

On February 28th, 2021, a reunification summit was called in the National Meeting Hall in Urnu-Arrak, where StoryStudioTakiruko01, CrazyChaosCaleb, Blue_Marble, Dex Gg of the Azurian Syndicate, Emperor GrayIsYes, Harbardr, LethalMuffin, MisticCrafter, Chief Diplomat TheRealOJOJ, and ViewedMarquis came together to formalize the cultural and government order of a reunified nation, settling on the name Theios-Essukdal, a more isolationist and theocratic state under the leadership of Lugal Taki, Chief Diplomat StoryStudio, and Patriach LethalMuffin.

Following the brief reign of Lugal Taki, Ningal Mistic came to power. Over the course of her unprecedentedly long reign, she reformed and reshaped Theios-Essukdal with the help of her advisors and allies until returning to the historical title of Yimmu-Audal was considered safe, shedding the guise of an isolationist and theocratic state.

Over its existence as the oldest nation of Rathnir, Yimmu-Audal has gained a reputation for permanence and a significant amount of notoriety primarily from being featured in StoneyStoner's The Chronicles of Yimmu-Audal video youtube which video has covered the history of Yimmu-Audal from August 14th to mid-November 2020 and in How to Make History in Minecraft where StoneyStoner sat that "Yimmu Audal / Theios-Essukdal just will never die, it's permanent".

Mythological Foundations
The origins of Yimmu-Audal date back to a quaint island off located within the immediate render-distance proximity of the Jagdasian spawn which was settled by the player StoryStudio following his mysterious entry into the Jagdasian realm.

Written in a triangle-shaped symbol script, the words "Shyr-Arrak" were discovered by StoryStudio after an examination of a birch tree log found in the island. With the help of hired linguistics experts with access to more artifacts bearing similar inscription styles, this player was able to decode the words and subsequently name the first player settlement on the landmass since the disappearance of the native inhabitants. Using the language found on the birch tree now known as Audalad, StoryStudio created Yimmu-Audal's mysterious motto which is featured on the national flag. "Ihn Ori'al El Aradusu Aderrid."

Shortly following the creation of Shyr-Arrak, the now Lugal StoryStudio would attract new settlers to the island. The first of these players would be the now Count of Gebel, UltraBrot69, followed by AMidnightDreary, Vulaarzein, CosmicOrrery, CRAZYCHAOSCALEB, Dotto21, Brobren, and Best_Yams, a player who StoryStudio had encountered earlier on the island.

A lighthouse was constructed near the island which stood out as a beacon to those who came by, attracting them to become members of the settlement. The rapid population of growth in Shyr-Arrak's and later Yimmu-Audal's earliest stages are in part attributed to this lighthouse by historians. After the foundation of Urnu-Arrak, an exact replica of the original Jagdasian building was constructed in the city.

Most would agree however, that the true reason for the exponential growth of the soon declared Empire of Yimmu-Audal would be the arrival of StoryStudio's canonical brother CRAZYCHAOSCALEB who would be named Chief Diplomat by Lugal StoryStudio. It is said that shortly after the arrival of his brother, StoryStudio would be visited by Hukar Dezum Autai Dar Shur, also known as the Sharudi Faith. According to Audalad mythology, it was Hukar Dezum Autai Dar Shur which had directly informed StoryStudio that he must establish an island empire across the seas and lands, spreading the culture of Shyr-Arrak.

Since that point onward, Hukar Dezum Autai Dar Shur has been considered the patron-deity of the Audalad Dynasty and Yimmu-Audal, with theologians ascribing the overwhelming exponential expansion of the Jagdasian Yimmu-Audal and the undying-despite-anything willpower of the Audalad people to its divine intervention.

Jagdasian Era
After the appointment of CRAZYCHAOSCALEB as Chief Diplomat, the settlement of Shyr-Arrak began to quickly expand, establishing colonies on nearby islands, first building such structures as the fishery of Best_Yams and then city-settlements such as Bishara-Shurud, Elna-Uhn-Ekundular, and Nergassad. With the help of the two canonic brother-founders, the nation of Yimmu-Audal was declared, meaning "The Many Islands". Soon with the utilization of clever diplomacy, surrounding settlements were invited to join the nation under the banner of Yimmu-Audal and the idea of a unified Jagdasian spawn-ocean. Altogether, this early Audalad state functioned similarly to an alliance of city-states. The governance of the Jagdasian Yimmu-Audal was highly decentralized, with cities paying no taxes to the central government and the nation practicing a policy of absolute religious freedom.

On August 17th 2020, StoryStudio was crowned the first Emperor of Yimmu-Audal with CrazyChaos at his side as Chief Diplomat. The public event garnered sever-wide attention which such figures as G0NF and Herb Dashwell present. During his reign, StoryStudio introduced the Imperial Guard of Yimmu-Audal led by Highlord_BuiBui, solved several diplomatic disputes and incidents, constructed numerous government and cultural buildings, and expanded the territories of the Empire through exclusively peaceful means.

August 30th saw the coronation of BlueMarble, the second emperor and his Chief Diplomat Harbardr which saw even more attendance than that of StoryStudio. Under BlueMarble, the Empire saw yet more diplomatic expansion as well as a shift from mild isolationism to interventionism in such events as the Nutsacking and frequent of the Jagdasian United Nations. The empire saw stable expansion until the events of September 13th which saw the Jagdasian Collapse, with the world file becoming corrupted and the Stoneworks Minecraft Server ceasing operation until the launch of Rathnir on September 24th.

Rathnirian Imperial Era
The Rathnirian Imperial Era lasted during the reign of the Emperors BlueMarble and Harbardr. It occurred following the Jagdasian collapse when several Audaladae including the Emperor BlueMarble migrated to the world Rathnir to re-establish their lost nation. The newly-arrived migrants established their capital in the deserts of Alteniquia near the center of the world, calling it Urnu-Arrak, meaning "New Hill" and gradually expanded their territorial holdings. During this time, the bandit TheRealJay2 would be appointed as Supreme Commander of the Audalad military which would lead to victory in the Escharien-Audalad War. The war however, would result in long-standing tensions with the so called "Empire of the East".In the last weeks of BlueMarble's reign, the Chief Diplomat Harbardr was considered the de-facto Emperor. This changed duing the Last Bastion Coronation where Harbardr formally took the throne alongside Chief Diplomat Dex OG. The Emperor Harbardr, however, would remain largely inactive which would serve as problematic for Yimmu Audal. During his time, the Empire established de-centralized colonies of Ardat Mosul and Utumerrai-Atulud, both of which would become independent under his reign. Firstly, Ardat Mosul would negotiate independence which Yimmu Audal saw favorable for economic reasons. However, Utummerai Atulud would declare independence from Yimmu Audal to become the Grand Republic of Lumaire. The Emperor Harbardr however, did not realize the colony existed and so a confused diplomatic exchange occurred when Lumaire had denounced the Emperor.

Empire of Yimmu-Audal-Ardatia
The period of Yimmu-Audal-Ardatia began with the coronation of the Empress Dalatra Mosulia and the re-unification with Ardat Mosul. On the same day as the coronation, the The Kingdom Of Tálor declared independence from Akratia to join Yimmu-Audal. The states of Yimmu-Audal and Ardat Mosul were combined into Yimmu-Audal-Ardatia under the now Calipha-Empress Dalatra, while Talor was ruled by King GhastlyBespoke who functioned as a vassal of Yimmu-Audal-Ardatia.

Yimmu-Audal-Ardatia began with a rough start. Following celebrations, speeches, and gifts at the Calipha-Empress' public coronation, the former Chief Diplomat of Yimmu-Audal Dex Og and the mercenary ViewedMarquis demonstratively killed everyone present in the room. According to Dex Og, the killings were intended as a joke to signify the then-planned desire of Dex OG to leave Rathnir and conquer to modded world and were conducted with keep inventory set to true. However, the event which became known as the Red Coronation was used by enemies of Yimmu-Audal as misinformation to degrade Dalatra's rightful appointment to the throne which lead to the Dalatran Civil War. Dalatra would also be accused of mismanagement, overly-personal foreign policy, incompetence, promiscuity, and other forms of misconduct aimed at questioning her legitimacy. Neither did the two-week ban which Dalatra faced due to shady conduct at the Casino of Ardat-Mosul help her reputation.

It was during this period and prior to his first departure that Yimmu-Audal's founder StoryStudio was designated the title of Grand Vizier. As Grand Vizier, StoryStudio managed much of the Empire's administration as well as espionage operations. Many of these operations were focused on Escharia due to the continued hostility between the two. This resulted in raiding, support of rebels, and the widespread slandering of both StoryStudio and SikkeOst. This culminated in failed attempts from both sides to replace the other side's leadership, and set the stage for the Trillium War.

The Empress Dalatra sent agents and spies into Lileanen to kill an asylum seeker by the name of Krakowsky due to his attempt on her life. SikkeOst demanded Dalatra's resignation in retribution. After she conceded, he marched on Urnu-Arrak, and took the throne. This was to the dismay of the Audaladae, who didn't see him as legitimate. This marked the beginning of the Usurpation of Yimmu-Audal.

Escharian Occupation
The tensions between Yimmu-Audal and Escharia, which had been rising for months, were at just about the highest they have ever been. Although war was inevitable between the two, a prominent bar owner in Rathnir was ready to speed up that process. Carpicious was elected to the throne by the Council of Elders, beating both GrayIsYes and TheLastSven in the first election in Audalad history. One of Carpicious' first orders was to declare war on the Trillium. This war would later be known as The First Coalition War. The overall result of the war was a Trillium victory. Yimmu-Audal was now under Escharian occupation. The few people that remained in Yimmu-Audal, along with SikkeOst, would appoint GrayIsYes as the Audalad king and TheRealOJOJ as Chief Diplomat. These two, along with Ghastly Bespoke, would begin planning on how to become an independent, sovereign nation once again, especially after seeing that the Trillium had just very recently dissolved. A large issue though was that Bardonia planned to install Tzseu as the Audalad territory's leader, as it was one of the terms of the First Coalition War, but the Audaladae and Escharians resisted this, which would result in The Looting of Urnu-Arrak, where GrayIsYes, the only Audalad present to defend the city, came with not weapons, but words. He agreed to implement the Bardonian's requests, in hopes of creating a conflict between Escharia and Bardonia over who ruled the territory of Yimmu-Audal. Although GrayIsYes had agreed to the Bardonian requests of installing Tzseu on the Audalad throne, he never actually went through with them, causing Tzseu to get impatient. Eventually, Tzseu would give up on ruling the Audalad territory, meaning that Yimmu-Audal was now only under Escharian occupation. Although this meant that he wouldn't be able to turn the former Trillium against itself, it did mean that they were one step closer to being free. The Escharian-occupied Yimmu-Audal was now back to only having GrayIsYes and TheRealOJOJ as the territorial leaders. GrayIsYes, TheRealOJOJ, and GhastlyBespoke would once again start planning on how to become independent. In the middle of their planning, StarSixSeven, a high ranking member of the Sterling Crownlands, offered to liberate Yimmu-Audal with Bardonian help. Bardonia was willing to help liberate Yimmu-Audal due to the fact that a coup d'etat was launched within Bardonia, ridding Bardonia of its old senators, and replacing them with new ones. The Sterling Crownlands and Bardonia gave SikkeOst an ultimatum, "Liberate Yimmu-Audal and Theionikos, or face war". Not wanting a war that would destory his nation, SikkeOst ignored these terms. Shortly afterwards, the Empire would collapse following the Escharian Ascension, returning Yimmu-Audal to independence. Although independent, Yimmu-Audal was pretty much down to three people, GrayIsYes, TheRealOJOJ, and GhastlyBespoke. These three would take the titles of Emperor, Chief Diplomat, and Supreme Engineer respectfully (Fun fact: the title of "Supreme Engineer" came from Gray mixing up what Ghastly requested, which was "Chief Engineer" and the old title of "Supreme Commander"). These three would proceed to have talks with the recently formed Azurian Syndicate about possibly forming a union or some sort of defensive agreement. Although the Audalad rulers agreed to be under the protection of the Azurian Syndicate and vice versa, nothing ever became official due to complications over how this would look on the map. Yimmu-Audal and the Azurian Syndicate had agreed to some sort of blending of colors at the border, but Athaz, one of the only mapmakers at the time, would not be able to do this, as his maps have standards. Although nothing came out of the talks with the Azurian Syndicate, the leader of Theionikos, LethalMuffin, started talking about forming a union with Yimmu-Audal in order to restore the former nation to its fullest. At first, GrayIsYes declined any offers of the union whatsoever, saying that "we are far too different for anything like that to work", but after discussing the possible benefits with TheRealOJOJ and GhastlyBespoke, they decided that they should plan a meeting with Theionikos and the Azurian Syndicate to form a union, one that would be the size of the old Audalad Empire. Although they had the meeting planned, the founder of Yimmu-Audal, StoryStudio had once again returned.

Essukdalad Era
The February 28th Reunification Summit at Urnu-Arrak saw the former Western Territories of Yimmu-Audal-Ardatia, Theionikos, merge with the post-occupation state of Renaissance Yimmu Audal. The "Renaissance" Yimmu Audal was declared after the return of former Emeperors StoryStudio and Harbardr who re-organized the ancient but declining state into something tremendously prosperous and efficient. The newly united government of Theios-Essukdal adopted institutions from both states, borrowing the feudalism of Theionikos and the Audalad Dynasty diarchy from Yimmu Audal. Unlike the prior incarnations of Yimmu Audal, what became colloquially known as "T.E" was a deeply religious and orthodox Theiosist state. Through peaceful means and negotiations, the Kingdom of Theios-Essukdal greatly expanded its territorial boundaries. The nation saw participation in relatively few military conflicts. Theios-Essukdal's complex feudal and clerical system was initially ruled by the first anonymous Lugal, the Chief Diplomat StoryStudio, and the Patriarch Lethalmuffin. Following the ratification of the 2nd Constitution of Theios-Essukdal, however, the clergy lost most of their powers. Eventually, the Ningal Mistic Audalad removed Theiosism as a state religion altogether and installed the modern Urdussad system of religious representation, returning to the ways of religious freedom and the name Yimmu Audal.

The First Kingdom Period
A brief era following the Ningal Mistic Audalad's Hukarad revelation to return to the name of Yimmu-Audal, Yimmu Audal existed under a kingdom. During this time the nation partook in the Allium-Coalition War, passed prominent religious reforms, acquired the Archduchy of Astoria, and helped create the Empire of Aldovir in the treaty of the Alteniquian Pact.

Neo-Imperial Period
This is the present period following the one year anniversary of Yimmu Audal on August 14th 2021 where the Ningal Mistic Audalad held the coronation of herself as Empress of Yimmu Audal. The coronation took place in the newly-constructed Utal Lugalad (Royal Palace of Yimmu Audal) located in Urnu-Arrak and was attended by many venerable guests, primarily Audalad citizens. Shortly after, the present Neo-Imperial flag was adopted.

After a short lived Union of Solea-Audal with its neighbor Escharia, the Empire came to an end. Following the end of the Brother's War and the dissolution of Solea-Audal, Yimmu-Audal united with the Empire of Aldovir, forming the Empire of Astyllea.

Post-Astyllean Collapse
Due to the collapse of Astyllea, the continent of Alteniquia was in disarray. However, the Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal, the Kingdom of Tálor, the Archonate of Theionikos, and the Duchy of Anoshphey joined together into the new High Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal. To facilitate this transition and protect the reemerging nation, the new High Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal became a protectorate of Imperium under High King Yazov.

Diplomatic History
Functioning as the Jagdasian Empire of Yimmu Audal, Rathnirian Empire of Yimmu Audal, the Empire of Yimmu-Audal-Ardatia, Theios-Essukdal, and in its modern state, Yimmu Audal has been involved in countless diplomatic incidents, conflicts, and treaties.

For a more specific and in-depth view of the Rathnirian Imperial and Audalad-Ardatian diplomatic history, please see the following timeline of diplomatic events seen as bullet-points.

The Nut Sacking
The first of Yimmu Audal's military experiences, the nut-sacking took place as an alliance of the Jagdasian Empire of Yimmu Audal led by Emperor BlueMarble, the Belmare Confederacy, the Bimare Federation, the Apollonian Accord, the Duchy of Virdere, and the Third Republic successfully infiltrated and dismantled the WesNutSackClub.

TheRealJay2 Bandit Raids
Originally a bandit who had attacked Urnu-Arrak in its foundational stages as one of the targets of his bandit raids, TheRealJay2 joined Yimmu-Audal upon the discovery of a failed plot led by StoryStudio and yet-to-be Calipha-Empress Dalatra Mosulia which involved utilizing Dalatra as a romantic spy. Under Emperor BlueMarble, TheRealJay2 was appointed the Supreme Commander of Yimmu-Audal forces.

Escharien-Yimmu-Audalad War
Declared against Escharia by Yimmu-Audal for the purpose of supporting Turtlonia, Yimmu-Audalad forces lead by Supreme Commander TheRealJay2 saw a decisive victory. This conflict is seen as the beggining of the Escharien-Audalad rivalry which was formally ended by the Reconciliation At Il-Kabuli.

The Dalatran Civil War
The Dalatran Civil War was a brief war which consisted of then de-facto Sahrad of Urnu-Arrak StoryStudio quickly put down a rebellion of the Social-Audal Union which had declared itself the Union of Anoshphey Commonwealths. The rebellion was fueled by misunderstandings arising from the assassination of Calipha-Empress Dalatra by former Chief Diplomat Dex OG and ViewedMarquis who sought to leave Rathnir to "conquer the modded world". The war was settled by the 2nd Treaty of Tlahatl which revealed Sieg of Echaria's plans for the creation of a new Solleanen Empire but was a significant diplomatic victory over Echaria by Yimmu-Audal.

Battles of The Last Bastion
The Battle of the Last Bastion occurred following a trillium delegation's arrival which sought to pressure then Grand-Vizier StoryStudio into installing GrayIsYes as a puppet Emperor as well as forcefully remove the now-bandits Dex OG and ViewedMarquis from the then Audalad territory of the Last Bastion built by former Chief Diplomat Dex OG. The plan backfired however, as StoryStudio was able to explain the situation to newly appointed by the Council of Elders Chief Diplomat GrayIsYes who ended up as perhaps the most loyal member of the Audalad Dynasty in history, disputing SikkeOst's invalid claim to the throne and achieving Audalad Independence after the dissolution of the short-lived Neo-Solleanen Empire. Admitting the now perplexing and problematic state of the the Last Bastion as an Audalad-Ardatian territory given that Dex OG and Viewmarquis had killed all members present at Dalatra's coronation and now sought only to pillage, StoryStudio allowed the Trillium to attack the Last Bastion in order to forcefully remove Dex OG and Viewmarquis as to avoid a full-scale war. However, StoryStudio maintained constant communication with Dex OG and ViewedMarquis, providing valuable insight. The Battle of Last Bastion occurred with StoryStudio acting to seemingly support both sides. Despite initial losses including Dex OG blowing up the entirely of the Last Bastion so as to not let the enemy take the build, with the help of TheRealJay2 the defending side was able to win by stealing "all of Bardonia's" netherite and using it thereafter to push back the attackers. Following the battle, Grand Vizier StoryStudio and Dex OG signed a treaty which would re-integrate the Last Bastion into Yimmu-Audal-Ardatia as a museum and where the military-mercenary group known as Pillage would permanently leave Yimmu-Audal-Ardatia.

The Coalition War
The Coalition War was declared by the Empress Carpicious of Yimmu-Audal-Ardatia, the war intended to lessen the power of the Trillium Alliance. Despite the efforts multitude allied nations, the ended unsuccessfully with Trillium organization and Bordonian firepower easily overpower the Coalition forces. Following the war's outcome, Yimmu-Audal entered a dark age as if found itself under Echarien occupation. A careful and subtle resistance was maintained by the subjugated Emperor GrayIsYes and Chief Diplomat OJOJ which was ultimately successful in outliving the short-lived Solleanen state and realizing the desires for Audalad independence.

The Kartoffel War
In response to a war declared on the Kingdom of Theios-Essukdal on 14 March 2021, the Kingdom and its allies lead a global operation of nations and organizations including the Soleannan Spirits, the handy helpers, and various anti-bandit oriented mercenaries willing to help against the bandit AdmiralKartoffel who threatened to attack the Essukdalad city of Amos. The war, named "Operation Netherrack" ended in a decisive alliance victory with AdmiralKartoffel surrendering before his public execution in Urnu-Arrak.

The Ferrymen War
Theios Essukdal contributed forces to the second Battle of Istanboulder in the Ferrymen War on 20 April 2021 when ViewedMarquis unexpectedly declared war without approval. This battle alongside a failed operation of the Anti-Bandit League caused StoryStudio to be killed killed. Consequently, ViewedMarquis was relieved of command as Grand Bashar, thereafter allegedly attempting their own bandit operations throughout Theios-Essukdal. Hithersince, Theios-Essukdal would not participate in any Ferrymen conflict until the bandit group was banned on 5 May 2021. The Ferrymen War is considered one of the worst Essukdalad military defeats since the nation's founding.

Restoration of Order in Lynnmore
On 15 May 2021, a diplomatic breakdown between squatters within the then military-occupied zone of Haz-Arkanoh. The squatters declared independence, resulting in the Essukdalad mlitary being deployed to integrate and neutralize the area. Later that evening, Essukdalad soldiers swarmed the city of Tarnwick and forced the citizens to surrender. The Duchy of Lynnmore was dissolved and reformed as the City of Oakmarch, named after the the march on Fort Oakcrest, although the city would later return to its old name.

The Brothers War
A short conflict with the Empire of Aldovir escalated into an all out war that ended in a rap battle between the empires. In both the rap battle and the actual fighting Aldovir demolished the Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal. After further diplomacy, the Yimmu-Audal and Aldovir signed the Treaty of Urnu-Arrak, dissolving both states to form the Empire of Astyllea, welcoming in the new Astyllean Kingdom period of Yimmu-Audal.

Made Alliances

 * Alliance with the Apollonian Accord under Lugal StoryStudio
 * Alliance with the Kaihyon Empireunder Emperor StoryStudio
 * Alliance with the Tharvian Federation under Emperor StoryStudio
 * Alliance with the Bimare_Federation under Emperor BlueMarble
 * Alliance with the Belmare Confederacy under Emperor BlueMarble
 * Alliance with Ryzan by Chief Diplomat Dex OG under Emperor Harbardr
 * Defensive alliance with Escharien under Calipha-Empress Dalatra
 * Alliance with Valdreach Imperial Republic under Calipha-Empress Dalatra
 * The Coalition Alliance formed under Empress Carpicious
 * Alliance with the Sewer Mafia under the Anonymous Lugal of Theios-Essukdal
 * Alliance with Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa under the Anonymous Lugal of Theios-Essukdal
 * Alliance with the First Aurlûnoren-Ryzani Empire under the Anonymous Lugal of Theios-Essukdal
 * Alliance with the Cornflower Republic under the Anonymous Lugal of Theios-Essukdal
 * Alliance with Niedea under Ningal MisticCrafter
 * Audalad Pact created with the Grand Union of Sorligste under Ningal Misticrafter

Non-Aggression Pacts

 * Non-Aggression Pact formed with Escharien under Calipha-Empress Dalatra
 * Non-Aggression Pact formed with Akratia under Ningal MisticCrafter
 * Non-Aggression Pact formed with Agnarian under Ningal MisticCrafter
 * Non-Aggression Pact formed with the Naitoratorrian Republic under Ningal MisticCrafter

Diplomatic Incidents

 * Confrontation of the Church of Kapitalism
 * Sheol-Yimmu-Audal Highway Incident
 * Apollonian-Burrownestian Border Incident
 * TheRealJay and Cantheallmighty Incident
 * Failed assassination of BlueMarble during coronation
 * The Red Coronation of Dalatra Mosulia
 * Usurpation of Yimmu-Audal
 * Fuscinian Map Incident
 * Fuscinian Map Incident
 * Discharging of Grand Bashar ViewedMarquis

Treaty of the Social-Audal Union
The Social Audal Union was a treaty signed by DrLunkin of the Socialist Utopia which integrated the state into the Rathnirian Yimmu-Audal with autonomous benefits such as the ability to practice communism within the territory. This autonomy would create a rift which would alienate the Social-Audal Union upon the Coronation of Dalatra Mosulia who had previously entered conflict with the Sewer Mafia, some members of which were a part of the Social-Audal-Union, during the Viper War.

2nd Treaty of Tlahatl
The 2nd Treaty of Tlahatl put an end to the Dalatran Civil War with the former rebels of the Social Audal Union turned Union of Anoshphey Commonwealths integrated without penalties to the former rebels.

The New Guard Pact
The New Guard Pact saw the nations of Theios-Essukdal, Viodoxa, Bardonia, and Uldarash sign a temporary alliance which would last until the defeat of Entropy. Beyond acting to combat Entropy, the New Guard Pact changed the power-dynamics of Rathnir and Yimmu-Audal's place in them by ensuring none of the major powers of the time would go against one another.

The Reconciliation At Il-Kabuli
The Reconciliation At Il-Kabuli was a treaty signed by Theios-Essukdal and the Aesperium Niedea under the Ningal Mistic Audalad which permanently ended the animosity between the Audalad and Echarien cultures. Beyond functioning as a supreme alliance including "absolute military agreement", the Reconciliation established Niedea and Yimmu-Audal such that "while we may not be united by one banner, we are united by one fate".

Treaty of Oakrest
A treaty which integrated squatters living in the Haz-Arkanoh territory into Theios-Essukdal, naming Theodore Rhodes as the Free Count of Haz-Arkanoh, who became a prominent figure of Yimmu Audalad politics.

Fuscinian Annexation
Firstly, as a direct successor of Theionikos who had gained Fuscinia as a protectorate following the Fuscinian Map Incident, Theios-Essukdal built on the relationship leading to the declaration of Fuscinia as a vassal state. Eventually, relations were further improved and Fuscinia was annexed, becoming the Free County of Abayril under Lugal [Redacted].

Shiny Unification
Following plans for war given intelligence that the nation of the Royal Isles of Shiny planned to conspire with AdmiralKartoffel, negotiations between the Ningal Mistic Audalad and King Fear of Shiny instead led to the Royal Isles joining Theios-Essukdal as the Free County of Shiny-Wyngale, with King Fear preserving a local titular monarchy. The agreement was formalized in the Essukdalad-Shiny Unification Declaration following the signature of Ningal Mistic Audalad and King Fear. Soon after this treaty, the Free County of Shiny-Wyngale was promoted into the Duchy of Pearls consisting of the counties of Shiny and Revanov—a land in then-called Wyngale with previously unknown inhabitants who joined the Kingdom of Theios-Essukdal as a county upon discovering they lived in the nation's claims.

Haz-Arcanoh Proclamation
Not long after unification with Shiny, the nation of Khuzdurin, long being the cap of the Essukdalad northern border had become absolutely desolate as a result of inactivity. The Essukdalad military deployed a recon squad to locate all threats in the region. It located multiple bandit camps and bases. Seeing as the area became infested with various bandit organizations, including the infamous Bamboo Bandits, the Ningal Mistic Audalad issued the Haz-Arcanoh Proclamation which annexed the lion's share of Khuzdurin as a military occupied zone which later became a Free County in a partition together with the Aesperium Niedea.

Recognition of Tálor
The island of Tálor had long been culturally connected to Yimmu-Audal, having been a former colony of the Empire of Yimmu-Audal Ardatia illegally settled on land of the former United Empire of Akratia which had pressured the colony to join it. However, Akratia had lost the territory following the region's declaration of independence and subsequent joining of Yimmu-Audal. After the Coalition War, the island as well as various other territories within the Atsyllean Sea became independent from Yimmu-Audal as the briefly existing Kingdom Of Tálor. Shortly after the formation of Theios-Essukdal, during the reign of Lugal [Redacted], the Kingdom of Tálor and its Atsyllean territories were threatened war and re-integrated into the Second Empire of Akratia.

Seeing that Akratia now possessed land on the continent of Alteniqia, then Chief Diplomat Mistic Audalad negotiated a non-aggression pact with Akratia in which Akratia also ceded its Altenqian territories known as the "Twin Islands" to Theios-Essukdal. The eastern "island," actually a part of Alteniquia, was thereafter gifted to the Azurian Syndicate.

The non-agression pact came to an end and following the outbreak of the Leythe-Akratian and Akratian Civil wars, the former Talorian town of Baronos lead by Riff_The_One (former Astrobl1tz) declared allegiance to Theios-Essukdal. Seeing Akratian weakness, Tálor too joined Theios-Essukdal and the territories collectively became the Atsyllean County within the Duchy of Audal. In behind-the-curtains negotiations, the development appeared to be accepted by Neoz, the Akratian Emperor. However, after Neoz's announcement of the alleged conclusion of the Akratian Civil War, he stated he did not recognize Tálor as Essukdalad territory. This prompted the Ningal Mistic Audalad to threaten war, issuing a 48 hour ultimatum to sign to recognize the territory. The Essukdalad military mobilized preparation for war and convened in meetings to find invasion routes into Akratia, sending Anaemis as an Essukdalad spy. Military strategists devised multiple war plans, analyzing the defenses of the Akratian capital.

Although Neoz refused the ultimatum, the Emperor unexpectedly died and the Recognition of Talor agreement was instead signed by his successor Emperor Dmitry Yazov, consequently avoiding war and formally resolving the dispute regarding the Atsyllean County with Anaemis' espionage operation coming to a halt.

Reyllean Inheritance
Following the death of King Amaury de Reyllea, the Kingdom of Reyllea was inherited by the Ningal Mistic Audalad of Theios-Essukdal who briefly acted as the Queen of Reyllea before partitioning the land with The Kingdom of Sironia. The remaining territory was fully integrated into Theios-Essukdal as the Archduchy of Reyllea consisting of the counties of Centuri, Rosecella, and Kongleon.

Jatswannia Map Incident
The Jatswannia Map incident was a small period of land disputes between Jatswannia and Theios-Essukdal. This was caused when Jatswannia declared itself an independent state but failed to inform of its land claims. When Shiny joined Theios-Essukdal in the Essukdalad-Shiny Unification Declaration, the new Duchy of Pearl's claim was extended over all of Jatswannia. This led to the Ambassador of Jatswannia, Brainstormkid to negotiate a peaceful deal with the Ningal Mistic Audalad. After two days of negotiations, Jatswannia agreed to be dissolved and integrated as the County of Jatswanna

Revanov Integration
On 4 April 2021, the County of Jatswanna and County of Wyngale was dissolved and reorganized to form the County of Revanov following the discovery of new squatter settlers in northern Jatswanna. After negotiations, it was decided the settlers' cities of Marletto and Visegrad would join the new county along with New Emecuya.

Aldovir Unification
An uprising of the Lardburgians in the Archduchy of Coenia lead to the Empress Mistic Audalad negotiating an agreement: that the Coenian territories, excluding Rhodia, would be granted indepedence: however the new state would unite with Sironia, cobbleworks, and more, in order to form a new nation: the Empire of Aldovir, which would enter an alliance with Yimmu-Audal. This however, proved disastrous for the independence of the Empire, as Aldovir would grow in power and eventually turn its foreign policy on its ally, having anti-Escharian and pro-Ulfaeng views. Given the marriage of Mistic Audalad and Emperor of Escharia, Valerian Aesperri, these considerations drew out the gap between Yimmu Audal and Aldovir further and further, although during this period, Aldovir was formally recognized as a Dynastically Audalad state, thus maintaining the dynastic integrity upon the formation of the Empire of Astyllea.

The Three Unions
Following a prolonged period of Neo-Imperial expansion and reform, foreign policy lead by the Last Empress Mistic Audalad centered around closer ties with the Empire of Escharia and Viodoxa. This culminated in the formation of the Triumvirate of Denumain, the largest geopolitical entity of Rathnir to date. The union did not last following a collapse of Viodoxa, however, due to pressure from growing anti-Rathnir sentiment in Eldham, Yimmu-Audal and Escharia quickly re-united to form the Union of Solea-Audal. However, after a series of armed conflict and internal turmoil, Solea-Audal utlimately dissolved, and Yimmu-Audal entered a third union with the Empire of Aldovir: the Empire of Astyllea.

Jagdasian Yimmu-Audal
The policy practiced by the Chief Diplomats CRAZYCRAOSCALEB and Harbardr was that of totally peaceful but exponential expansion across the central Jagdasian Spawn Ocean. During this time, Yimmu-Audal, still relevant in its name of "The Many Islands" sought to control every island in the central spawn ocean while being a peaceful nation which sought out alliances and engaged in international diplomacy to combat banditry as well as participated in the Jagdasian United Nations.

Rathnirian Imperial
Originally interventionist under Emperor BlueMarble, fighting the Echarien-Yimmu-Audalad War, the Rathnirian Empire of Yimmu-Audal became almost completely isolationist under the reign of Emperor Harbardr who was infamous for his inactivity. During this period, Yimmu-Audal saw the loss of its colonies of Ardat Mosul and Uttumerai-Atulud which came to be known as the Grand Republic of Lumaire after it issued an independence declaration to an Emperor who was not even aware of its existence.

Empire of Yimmu-Audal-Ardatia
Following the end of Harbardr's reign and Dalatra's ascension, the foreign policy of Yimmu-Audal instantly shifted to diplomatic expansionism and interventionism. Symbolically, the re-unification with Ardat Mosul stood as out as a marking for the new Audalad-Ardatian foreign policy. Split between Ardat Mosul and Urnu-Arrak where she operated the Mosulia Bank and Stock Market, the Calipha-Empress Dalatra, despite allegations of negligence to statecraft, heavily participated in Audalad expansionism and interventionism through the establishment of royal marriages and other forms of connections designed for future integration of distant territories. Beyond plans of a merging with the Valdreach Imperial Republic, Dalatra's reign saw the integrations of such territories as Qewi and the establishment of an Imperial Protectorate for the Grizzly Bear territory which had granted future Calipha-Empress Carpicious a seat on the Council of Elders. In the long term however, it is believed that this overly-personal style of foreign policy led to political instability and made way for the future Echarien occupation period after the Coalition War.

Theios-Essukdal
The foreign policy of Theios-Essukdal originally followed a model of general neutrality under the 1st Lugal. The nation lay low as it expanded through peaceful and diplomatic agreements. Under Chief Diplomat StoryStudio, Theios-Essukdal would function as a mediator between powers, particularly in the aftermath of the Auroran War. Under the subsequent Ningal Mistic Audalad, Theios-Essukdal adopted a policy of protectionism towards the continent of Alteniquia and a more prominent role in world affairs, joining in on such events as defeating Entropy.

Kingdom Period
The Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal, still under the Ningal Mistic Audalad continues the foreign policy that Theios-Essukdal had left off at. Most prominent is the Mistic Doctrine, a declaration that Yimmu Audal will protect any Alteniquian Nation from outside aggression. Beyond this however, Yimmu-Audal seeks peace and neutrality in regards to all of its neighbors.

Second Empire of Yimmu Audal and the Triumverate of Denumain
Although the history of this period is murky, it is known that some time into her reign, the longest reigning monarch of the Audalad Dynasty, Mistic Audalad declared Yimmu Audal an Empire once more. Simultaneous developments in former Escharia led to its reformation. The Emperor Valerian Aesperri and Mistic Audalad, having had acquired good relations during Valerian's time as a noble of Theios-Essukdal and a good friend of the Audaladae, married soon after. The power-couple made contacted Hazel of Viodoxa, organizing the largest state of Rathnir to ever exist: the Triumvirate of Denumain, which included territories stretching from Bardonia, Escharia, Kartek, Yimmu-Audal, and various regions of the Viodoxan states.

The Grand Union of Solea-Audal
On November 14th 2021, Yimmu-Audal and Escharia re-unified into the Grand Union Of Solea-Audal and became a massive empire, ruling most of the continents of Alteniquia and Nieden. A month of peace had passed, when on December 7th, war declarations were made from Aldovir, Tatsuhosho and Gertonia. The Union, in response, dissolved Solea-Audal back into the 2 nations of Escharia and Yimmu-Audal, ending the Union. The Second Empire of Uldarash Declared war on Solea-Audal three minutes after the Union was dissolved, making the war declaration invaild.

The Empire of Astyllea
On January 8th, The Empire of Yimmu-Audal formed a union with The Empire of Aldovir (The Empire of Astyllea) as a result of the leaders of the respective countries realizing they have more in common then they thought, for example the Audaláth/Audalad dynasty along with the shared ocean they both have. However, prior to this union, both of the countries were against eachother in what is known as the Brothers' War with swords and with words. The duchies of Duchy of Theionikos, the Duchy of Anoshfey, the Duchy of Audal, and the Duchy of Talor are now seperated and are now states in the empire. Yimmu Audal exists as an internal kingdom, replacing the Duchy of Audal.

The Imperium
On April 6th, a couple of days after the collapse of Astyllea, the state leaders of Anoshphey, Theiokinos, Tálor and Yimmu-Audal joined together to make the High Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal and a protectorate of The Imperium. The governmental structure remains the same as to how it was during The Empire Period, however, the de jure ruler of the nation is the same as whoever leads the Solleannan Empire as the High King instead of the Orishara. The protectorate was integrated into the Imperium in late June 2022, providing Yimmu-Audal permanent representation in the Imperium with High King Centurion Audalad acting as Triumvir.

Internal Divisions
Yimmu-Audal is internally administered using a feudal system, and is as such composed of multiple nations with varying degrees of autonomy, but most of them are almost completely autonomous.

The Empire of Yimmu-Audal is made up of 7 constituent states, which are:


 * The Duchy of Audal (colored cyan on the newest map), also called Yimmu-Audal proper, contains the capital of the whole empire (Urnu-Arrak). It’s located on the southeastern part of Alteniquia proper.
 * The Archonate of Theionikos (colored orange on the newest map). It’s located on the northwestern part of Alteniquia proper.
 * The Shyhenéy au Anòshphéy (Duchy of Anoshphey, colored red on the newest map). Most of it is located on the northeastern part of Alteniquia proper, and the rest is located on the southern part of Nieden.
 * The Kingdom of Tálor (colored purple on the newest map). It’s located on the southern part of Alteniquia proper.
 * The Principality of Coltmaere (not shown on newest map). Most of it is located on the northwestern part of Alteniquia, and the rest is located on the southeastern part of Syltor.
 * The Kingdom of Galadonn (colored green on the newest map). It’s located on the southeastern part of the subcontinent of Aldovir.
 * The Lunar City-State of Lirgal (colored blue on the newest map). It’s located on the western part of the subcontinent of Aldovir.



Infrastructure
Yimmu-Audal possesses an extensive road system which connects many cities and towns stretching from Gebel, to Anosphiae, to GrizzlyBear, to Urnu-Arrak, to Coenia. 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 former Aldovir and former Trillium road systems.

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.

Government History
Yimmu-Audal is a feudal semi diarchy governed by two leaders who split the responsibilities of administration and diplomacy, which are the Lugal/Ningal (Emperor/Empress) and Chief Diplomat, with the Lugal/Ningal's decisions taking priority over that of the Chief Diplomat's.

The head administrative position is the Lugal or Ningal. Originally established upon the foundation of Jagdasian Shyr-Arrak as the title of Lugal, the position was elevated to Emperor during StoryStudio's historic coronation.

The head diplomatic position is the Chief Diplomat. Originally established after the announcement of Jagdasian Yimmu-Audal. CrazyChaosCaleb was the first Chief Diplomat and responsible for the initial Yimmu-Audalad growth in the Jagdasian period.

Beyond this, Yimmu Audal inherited the feudal system of Theios-Essukdal originally derived from Theiónikos which now includes the titles of Lugal, Gidesh, Duke, Count, Sahrad, and Nadu.

Depending on their rank, nobility, Urdussar Representatives, and people of other meritocratic positions create the two main legislative bodies of the government of Yimmu Audal with the lower being the Noble Council and the higher being the Lugal's Court.

As of July 16th 2022, the diarchy stands with the executive powers delegated to the Sharrular (Monarch) and the diplomatic powers delegated to the Losharim Kai'Yi (Chief Diplomat).

Documents
The government of Yimmu Audal functions in accordance with the rules of Audalad succession described in the Audalad Constitution as well as the July 4th Reforms written by the Ningal Mistic Audalad.

The Audalad Constitution consists of seven articles which outline all laws of Yimmu-Audal pertaining to government structure, feudal heirarchy, the judiciary, order of succession, military structure, and beyond.

The July 4th Reforms are the foundational document for the present Urdussar system of religious representation within Yimmu-Audal.

Audalad Laws
The following acts are considered illegal within Yimmu-Audal according to the Audalad Constitution.


 * Homicide of a fellow citizen
 * Homicide of a foreigner
 * Homicide of an allied foreigner
 * Disobedience in the military
 * Failure to comply with the orders of a feudal superior
 * Griefing
 * Theft
 * Harassment or bullying
 * Banditry by non-citizens
 * Assistance in banditry
 * Treason/ Espionage in favor of a foreign power
 * Unsanctioned espionage, even if in favor of Yimmu-Audal

The constitutionally-outlined court process for the punishments in retaliation for these actions involves a federal system based on feudal rank. The system provides no restrictions on punishments and leaves the court decisions to be monitored in a chain of power leading to the Lugal.

Jagdasian Imperial
No written governing documents had been created during the Jagdasian period of Yimmu-Audal. Perhaps the only governing principals were those of tradition. Being a highly decentralized state which had emerged from a primitive tribal structure of through the diplomacy of CRAZYCHAOSCALEB, almost an alliance of island-based city-states, the Jagdasian Empire had very few federal laws. The national tax of Yimmu Audal in Jagdas was fixed to a permanent 0% while the only government laws were the unwritten rules of succession, the respect attributed to decisions made by elders, the official policy of absolute religious freedom, and the designation of functionalities for the Emperor, Chief Diplomat, and later Commander of the Imperial Guard which referred to administration, diplomacy, and military respectively.

Rathnirian Imperial
Similarly to the Jagdasian Period, the newly-migrated Rathnirian Empire of Yimmu-Audal did not have a constitution or codified laws. Judgements were continued to be made by the Emperor and Chief Diplomat. Over time a de-facto institution of power developed called the Council of Elders which consisted of prominent Audalad figures who had shown their trust to the Audalad Dynasty or were themselves former rulers of the nation. The Council did not have any formal duties besides acting as advisors.

One of the misconceptions perpetuated in the Dalatran Civil War was that Dalatra was an illegitimate Empress since she had not been approved by the Council of Elders and coronated without Harbardr's knowledge. This was not true. Not only was she approved by the majority of the Council, but the approval of the Council was never necessary for the Emperor Harbardr to appoint her as his successor which had in fact occurred.

Audalad-Ardatian
Entering the age of Yimmu-Audal Ardatia under the publicly controversial Calipha-Empress Dalatra's well as the "Mad Empress" Carpicious' reigns over Yimmu-Audal, Ardat Mosul, and the The Kingdom Of Tálor via a personal union, numerous reforms were passed which facilitated the transition from an informal rule by connection to a functioning political system.

Firstly, the 2nd Treaty of Tlahatl codified that the later abolished Council of Elders would have the powers to actually approve Imperial successors as to avoid the prior-perpetuated misconceptions.

The Council of Elders gradually evolved and expanded to gain more and more powers, with Council members appointed seats not simply on the basis of personal trust but also as representatives of respective regions of the Empire. The Council of Elders would go on to pass numerous resolutions and laws during this time which were officially codified and made public to all Audalad-Ardatian citizens. A prominent example of such laws included the mandated construction of roads or canals to connect new settlements.

Essukdalad
Shortly after the Unification Summit or Urnu-Arrak, the first Constitution of Theios-Essukdal was written by LethalMuffin. This document established the necessary infrastructure which was utilized later in Theios-Essukdal to make the most advanced and crucial functioning legislation in Audalad history and perhaps all of Rathnir.

Among other things, the first Constitution introduced the later-reformed feudal system developed in Theionikos, Yimmu-Audal's estranged Western Territories, to Yimmu-Audal proper, created a clergical hierarchy, and solidified the right of rule through Divine Power.

On 3 April, 2021 the Kingdom adopted The Second Constitution of Theios-Essukdal due to the fact that the previous constitution written by LethalMuffin no longer accurately reflected the state of the government and its functionality, and was largely impractical. Among other things, the 2nd constitution formalized an official military structure and lessened the powers of the clergy. The military structure details are not available to non-citizens, but are known to include Legions, Squads, and the positions of Grand Bashar and Bashar which act as supreme commander and as general respectively.

It was in the Theios-Essukdalad Period that the military was officially designated complete with a system of legions and squads commanded by Bashars and Grand Bashars. Originally however, the military consisted of a now-defunct mercenary order known as the Knights of Jirn.

Theios-Essukdal made gradual strides in the return to Yimmu-Audal's original religious freedom. One of the foundational documents of Theios-Essukdal on this path was the Edict of Treiur written by former Emperor Harbardr which legalized the The Red Cult as an interpretation of Theiosism.

During the Essukdalad Period, the Audalad nation adopted the practice of the national population and later financial census which greatly facilitated in managing population growth and expenses.

First Kingdom Period
Following the July 4th reforms, despite the return to the Yimmu-Audal name from Theios-Essukdal, the nation remained a Kingdom as opposed to an Empire as it had been in the past.

The Kingdom Period reforms have centered around adjusting the existing institutions developed in the Essukdalad times to the new Audalad values. Change in laws and administration has not been drastic but has instead become more and more optimized and efficient. Although some new meritocratic positions were included in government.

The most significant change of the Kingdom Period touched upon religion, with the Urdussar System being implemented by the July 4th reforms.

Second Kingdom Period
After the formation of the Empire of Astyllea, the new Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal renamed the monarch position to that of Sharrular, and adopted the Audaladau Faith as its state religion.

High Kingdom Period
After the integration into The Imperium, the Orishara was replaced to that of the High King with the Hukar Sharud Faith being the state religion of The Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal (the state not the country). The Sharrular still leads the Kingdom. While initially the High Kingdom had merely been a protectorate of the Imperium, Yimmu-Audal, under the mandate of High King Centurion Audalad, agreed to join the Imperium as a full state, providing Yimmu-Audal permanent representation in the Imperium through the Triumvir position. Following the fall of the Imperium, the High Kingdom existed in a union with the short-lived empire of Certaria before achieving independence largely under the leadership of Chief Diplomat Nandarai Audalad.

Neo-Empire Period
At the coronation of Aureus (Beagle) Âudalad, the High Kingdom of Yimmu-Audal was proclaimed the Empire of Yimmu-Audal once more after the reintegration of Coltmaere into the empire. Beagle Âudalad became the first Orishara of the new Empire, and LRosie was appointed the role of first Chief-Diplomat of the new Empire. The Empire went on to integrate other states within the region of Aldovir such as the Kingdom of Galadonn, and the Lunar City-State of Lirgal. During a war against the Holy States of Viesten, Coltmaere (formerly a vassal state to the empire) joined as a full state within the empire to show its loyalty.

Former Imperial Meritocratic Positions
To help with the management of the government, Yimmu-Audal possess a number of non-noble/religious/military positions subservient to the Lugal and Chief Diplomat.


 * Grand Bashar (Leads and organizes the military)
 * Urdussad Representative (See Religion section)
 * Regent-Domestikos (Head of recruitment, functions as Lugal during the Lugal's absense)
 * Ambassador (Aid to Chief Diplomat)
 * Royal Architect (Head of Builder's Guild)
 * Grand Archivist (Manages Gebel Library Records)
 * Royal Cartographer (Creates National maps)
 * Royal Treasurer (Tasked with managing the national budget)
 * Lily Admiral (In charge of the Lily Fleet)

Former & Current Imperial Ranks of Nobility

 * The Orishara/Lugal/Ningal is the supreme feudal authority, all lands are theirs, all nobles are subservient to them.
 * The Gidesh (plural: Gideshae; Archduke) administers an Archduchy as its supreme feudal authority, autonomous to level of their personal preference, has absolute power over their Archduchy and may establish a government within it as they like without need to obey the lower tiers of the ranks of nobility.
 * A Duke administers over a duchy which consists of Counties, may order Counts, Sahradae, and Nadae of his duchy.
 * A Count administers 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 (plural: Sahradae) administers a city, akin a mayor, may order any Nadae within it.
 * A Nadu (plural: Nadae) 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.