Ranaeheim

Ranaeheim, officially the Republic of Ranaeheim or the Ranaeheimian Republic, is a country situated in Central Eldham, off the coasts of Irulan and Valreach. It resides on an Artificial Island chain known as the Ranae Isles. Located in the near center of the Sea of Jura, Ranaeheim is one of the only frog nations on Stoneworks SMP.

Early Pepestan
While exploring the world of Eldham, the people of Whystein, now the people of Pepestan, discovered an unclaimed Isle off the coast of Ravenguard, this isle would be referred as Old Pepegrad. This is where the nation of Pepestan would be founded.

Threats from Ravenguard
After discovering the existence of Pepestan, the leader of Ravenguard, Paul, sent an ultimatum to the leader of Pepestan, Wussywus_, demanding, if they didn't leave the isle within 24 hours, they would be reported to staff for squatting. And so, the members of Pepestan, quickly packed their bags, and they left for Stoneguard.

The Isle of Pepegrad discovered
After reaching stoneport, the citizens of Pepestan would stay for a long time, till, the leader of stoneguard, mrgaming, had said that an Island off the shores of Valreach was discovered, and that they could go settle on it. Shortly after, the Pepestanis left stoneport for the new Island, there, they would establish the city of Pepegrad.

Pepestan settles on the Isle of New Pepegrad
After reaching the new isle, the Pepestanis quickly began settling, creating houses and farms, they would also artificially expand the Isle, making it bigger. During this time, Pepestan would start gaining its own allies, and soon, an golden age would occur.

First Golden Age
While Pepestan was still a young nation. The Nation of Borange would begin importing materials and food to Pepestan, this would eventually help Pepestan feed its population, during this golden age, 200k+ in cash was raised via donations, and the land claim ended up reaching 20+ people, and the nation's activity and economy were booming. People with experience in politics, brewing, etc. From around the world joined the new nation. However, that would all change soon.

Tensions with Stoneguard
While Pepestan was booming, Tensions with Stoneguard were becoming high, this was due to the stoneguardian high command claiming that Pepestan were squatters, war was close to happening but then the leader of Osriguard (merger between Orsia and Stoneguard.) began negotiating with Pepestan for Peace.

Pepestani Recognition and Independence
On August 24th, 2023, Pepestan would finally become recognized as a nation by Orisguard, meaning, Pepestan would be free, and Independent. But however, soon, an event known as The Great Catastrophe would occur, which would change Pepestan forever.

The Great Catastrophe
Turns out in the Stoneworks rules, you weren't allowed to name your nation after real-life media memes. So, after noticing Pepestan, the stoneworks staff took down Pepestans old Wikipedia page, Pepegrad in-game town claim, and Pepestan nation claim. However, Pepestan would soon return under a new name, the new name for Pepestan would be Zabilustan. Suggested by player Soulla

The first expansion
Shortly after the Great Catastrophe, Pepestan, now Zabilustan would begin its first expansion, it first took over the nearby Island of Pepower, and then It took over the Isle of New Romi, 2 new villages were established, TTSWAG1234 would be the Mayor of New Romi, and Ghuanio Yilvanor, King of Zospua, would become the mayor of Pepower,

The Grand Caliphate of Listov integrates into Zabilustan
Shortly after the First Expansion. The Grand Caliphate of Listov, a nation up north, off the shores of The Crownlands of Ashai, had decided to join Zabilustan, and so, after the Treaty of Pepograd was signed, Barontown, the capital of Listov, was integrated as a city within Zabilustan.

The Worst Election Ever!
On August 26th. The Elections for President would begin, and there would be 3 candidates. Ghuanio, The Chancellor of Zabilustan, Wussywus, the President of Zabilustan, and Robert20g, the Former Vice Chancellor of Zabilustan, Robert20gs party wasn't that Important because no one voted for his party, but however, Ghuanio and Wussywus were in a hard battle for the Presidential Office, at the end of the day, the elections would be canceled, this is because Ghuanio would enter multiple scandals, and because of the massive unrest, and because of these scandals, many of Ghuanios supporters left his side. The Elections would also be canceled because there wasn't a constitution yet for Zabilustan.

Creation of the Zabilustani Constitution
Around August 26th, Player QT6696 would write down the 1st Zabilustani Constitution, officially making Zabilustan an Republic and an Independent state with its own Constitution.

The Zabilustani Civil War
On August 26th, 2023. After every citizen turned on Ghuanio and his party for manipulation, entering into scandals, lying, and killing innocent civilians, he and his party declared that the city of New Romi would secede from Zabilustan to form the Free Republic of New Romi, shortly after, Player QT6696 was appointed Chancellor. And player TaserPhilip would be appointed Vice Chancellor, meaning, QT6696, would officially become the 3rd ever-appointed chancellor of Zabilustan.

Florentina Threats and New Romi rejoins Zabilustan
On August 26th, the Leader of the Stoneguardian Province Florentia, AlexanderMayor, had came to Pepograd, and attacked the leader of Zabilustan, Wussywus_, but however, Alexandermayor lost the fight and then he lost his stuff, shortly after, the entire Province of Florentina Army arrived to the city of pepograd, demanding Alexandermayors stuff, however, Wussywus_ would refuse to return the stuff, after threatening Zabilustan, Wussywus_ finally returned AlexanderMayors stuff, Wussywus before the Florentina army left said that, he got what he wanted by embarrassing AlexanderMayor and so. The stuff of AlexanderMayor would be returned, and the army would return to Stoneguard.

A few minutes later however, New Romi had decided to rejoin Zabilustan after negotiations between the leaders of new Romi, Irzas and TTSwag, and leader of Zabilustan, Wussywus_.

1st Florentina attack on Pepograd
Shortly after AlexanderMayor regained his stuff, he returned, with an army, and with the former chancellor, the former chancellor Ghuanio. Ghuanio was still trusted in the claim of Pepograd, so he began opening doors, Wussywus_ quickly logged off, and a few minutes later, 2 players, Mrgoodserbian and cosmic of goonfang logged on to defend the nation, they quickly slaughtered the entire Florentinian army, and shortly after 10 minutes, victory would be declared.

The Grand Opening of the Parliament Building, And the Beer Crisis of Zabilustan
On August 27th, while everyone was online, the Parliament building of Pepograd finished by Stepanek, and so, a party was held, Drinks and Food were provided by the nation, but, After the President finished the speech about the Parliament building, everyone, including the President, took a lot of beer, and they all began drinking it, this caused a nation wide beer crisis, but however thanks to some Razuni and Vulpinian brewers, the crisis was aborted quickly. And the Nation continued producing Beer.

2nd Florentina attack on Pepograd
On August 27th, Ghuanio, flreyboy, and a person in full netherite-enchanted armor once again arrived at Pepograd. After arriving, the trio began killing innocent civilians, but, however, just in time, Pvpers from Borange, BestofBulgaria and Redfoo, and goonfang pvper mrgoodserbian would arrive, wiping out the entire trio in just a few minutes. During this time, 13 active Zabilustanian citizens would log on to defend the nation, most of them being in Diamond armor, in total, after the end of the terrorist attack, there were nearly 15+ people online in the claim, but however, later on, 5 people left after realizing the Florentinian threat was gone, and a picture was taken in front of the Parliament building of Pepograd. And shortly after, everything returned to normal.

Chancellor Qt6696 resigns
Chancellor Qt6696 had decided to resign as the Chancellor of Zabilustan, after he had exposed himself as a spy of Orsiguard, Qt6696 wanted to help Ghuanio establish his coup claim, but later he realized that Ghuanio was inactive, and that Orsiguard was also not that active, and he also had realized that Zabilustan is really active for its small size. QT6696 would be remembered as a traitor to the Zabilustani nation, the constitution he wrote was a frauded one.

Wussywus_ gets banned for Xray
After being caught xray, staff banned and cleared Wussywus_, a new leader would be elected, and that would be breadicudmaximus, President Bread's term would be short, but however, he would do many things. Such as writing down the 2nd constitution of Zabilustan, reforming the nation, and he would also change up the nation's Architecture.

Listov secedes from Zabilustan
On 26th August of 2023, The town nation of The Grand Caliphate of Listov would join Zabilustan Temporarily after the treaty of Pepograd was signed for 6+ weeks, but however, the citizens of Listov did not like the way of Zabilustan rule, and after approval from the old president, Wussywus_, the province of Listov would officially secede. Becoming independent once again.

Zabilustan rebrands into Ranaeheim.
Seeing how inactive the nation had become, Wussywus, (Now, TheKakastan), Taserphilip, the former Chancellor, and many more people would come together to recreate Zabilustan on September 27th. Zabilustan, now Ranaeheim would receive many changes, during this time, Pepograd would officially be renamed to Danubinograd. The nation would be rebranded and reformed fully.

Government Structure
The Government of the Republic of Ranaeheim is a Liberal Democratic Republic. All citizens were given the right to vote in referendums, and elections, with the result immediately entering effect. In terms of leadership, the high government would be divided into, the President, the Chancellor and the Vice Chancellor, the rest of the government would include The Gutluaigh, The Cabinet, The Governors and Mayors, and the Supreme Court, the President would be the representative of the nation. More details can be found in the Ranaeheimian Consitution:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bo2VSoe9bOjCqLbTdfFO0WXrmzp5Asb38iogrjFNaGE/edit?usp=sharing

Climate
The Republic of Ranaeheim is in an quite hot/cold climate, being nearly in the middle of the sea, but however, as you go more north it gets even more hotter, and as you go even more south, it gets colder. This is because, the northmost Island of Zabilustan is very close to a desert and a Jungle. and the southmost Island of Ranaeheim, New Romi, is very close to the nation of Irulan, and that part of Irulan, which is close to New Romi, is very cold and mainly snowy and mountainous.

Terrain
The Terrain of Ranaeheim is mainly grasslands, this is because, The Republic of Ranaeheim is made out of 3 small artificial Islands and 1 big one. These Islands are commonly refereed to as the Pepe Isles, due to nearly all of them being built by Ranaeheim.

National Flag
Green - Green represents the grass, the land, and the color of Frogs.

Black Frog - The Black Frog represents Ranaeheim, and the religion of frogism.

White - White represents the purity and innocence of Ranaeheim.

Blue - Blue represents the vigilance, perseverance, and justice of Ranaeheim.