Kingdom of Nanois

The Kingdom of Nanois, officially "le Royaume de Nanois", is a nation in the north-eastern section of Sparwood. The nation has existed in many different forms throughout its history. The nation was founded on July 8th, 2023 by King Asthmatic Manchini-Saintistel, when offered land of the former city of Almmoria. The Kingdom of Nanois is an autonomous vassal of Meownir. The capital is Ville de Nanois with the current monarch being Queen aydenfake.

Pre-Historic
Before the Foundation, several cultures and civilizations lived in the present-day Kingdom of Nanois. First, was the Kingdom of Almmore. Many of the buildings of the Kingdom of Almmore still stand underneath Ville de Nanois.

Sometime after Almmore, another civilization amerged, and covered the entirety of the Almmori housing district. They built ontop of the city and it's roads, leveling the city out. Many of their buildings used deepslate. However, the people before the Nanoisien people settled in the former Almmore area, the Nanoisiens, or better known as Sparois, were nomadic hunter-gathers. Although their existence wasn't known to the world around them, they knew of the horrors of the former Kartek, and did their best to keep themselves hidden in the forested regions in north-eastern Sparwood. Sometime after the abandonment of Almmoria, the Sparois made the city home.

Foundation
The Kingdom of Nanois was founded when the Granduer of the United Territories of Kostuco offered Asthmatic the land of the former industrial city of Almmore, an industrial Kingdom founded under the Tortugan Sphere of Influence. This offered the then House of Saintistel a throne of their own, and their own nation to rule. Asthmatic accepted the offer, with the conditions of keep the religious temple as it was.

Soon after the formation of the capital city, Ville de Nanois, Asthmatic, along with several key builders and figures from other nations, began transforming the newly founded Ville de Nanois into a lovely, desirable city - removing all of the dark and grungy deepslate.

King Asthmatic, government officials, and citizens came together and planned the new Ville de Nanois. During the planning stages, King Asthmatic was given permission from the Union (United Territories of Kostuco) that he could remove the religious temple in the Site Religieux Aborigène. The nation rejoiced when they heard the news, as they could truly build the nation they envisioned.

Les Ennius
Les Ennius, better known as the Trouble Period, was a period of time shortly after the foundation of the Kingdom that Nanois faced. There were three significant troubles.

The First Trouble, was within The United Territories of Kostuco, which had many internal issues. Leaders of the Union often would disagree and end up declaring war on each other. The Kingdom of Nanois vouched for peaceful resolutions to the conflicts, understood both sides, and remained neutral, however, diplomacy failed. Eventually, during the short three days of conflict, a new union, the North Sparwood Federation, was formed.

The Second Trouble, shortly after the first, was when Grand Castell-Llozhar had occupied and annexed territory of the Kingdom of Nanois, and continued to expand and changed it on all maps of Rathnir. Concerned and worried about the chance of war, King Asthmatic started recruiting for the Navy by offering $10,000 immediately upon joining. During diplomatic talks, Grand Castell-Llozhar officials remained quiet and refused to respond to questions of leaders from the North Sparwood Federation and the Kingdom of Nanois. It was later determined that the land was part of Thallassi, and was rightfully part of Grand Castell-Llozhar. However, once Elan, the leader of the former North Sparwood Federation left the discussions, peaceful diplomacy was made. Agreements on splitting the land and having an open, and free border with a town from both nations being on the island were made. However, Elan disapproved of this and attempted to bar Asthmatic from diplomacy, stating "it did not work." Meanwhile, much of Ville de Nanois was being developed and the Nanoisien population grew.

Immediately after, the Third Trouble had begun. The North Sparwood Federation had internal disputes that were carried over from the former Kostuco. The Grand Council containing of the leaders the Kingdom of Nanois, Tsardom of Zephyria, Buzavar, and Ostwyzia. These four nations stood against Elan's poor leadership and founded a new confederation. This sparked controversy and was a large issue within Plagos, and more importantly Kartek. However, Asthmatic was determined to find a peaceful resolution and diplomacy began with himself, Elan, and Kayo, the Federations Overseer. Asthmatic and Elan wrote and signed the Treaty of July, outlining the wishes of both parties and what was to come. However, this didn't last long as a group of individuals were reunifying Kartek. Concerned about being forced into a unwanted continental conflict, Asthmatic asked to be a direct vassal of Greater Plagos, and they accepted it.

Journée Liberté Nanois
On the 26th of July, the Kingdom of Nanois declared the day to be Nanois Freedom Day, other wise known as Journée Liberté Nanois, and marked the day that Nanois was no longer under any Kartek union, and could complete international diplomacy as they wish. On the 27th, the territory dispute with the GCL was dissolved, with the entire territory being returned to Nanois. The claim was named Almmori, with the arrondissement name remaining Bayan e Bonsac. However, the same day, Greater Plagos kicked Nanois out of the nation and into State of Maravilla. Nanois was open to how Maravilla, a Spanish state, would bring stability to the region, and with their ideals aligning with the Nanoisien government, the government was open to being directly under the new State of Maravilla. Nanois signed several non-aggression pacts and mutual defense agreements at the time. Meanwhile, the leaders of Maravilla and Asthmatic got close and developed a great sense of trust within one another, and eventually trusted the Kingdom of Nanois to oversee the governments of Buzavar and Ostwyzia after they attempted to succeed from Maravilla.

Prime Minister Jag Urmos
On July 30th, it was announced that Jag Urmos won the first Prime Minister Election. The results between the Prime Minister, and his opponent, Karl af Karling were very close. Jag had an upper hand in the election, as he was the Kings right-hand. King Asthmatic was still open to Karl af Karling joining the government in a ministerial position. During this time, King Asthmatic attempted to mend relations with the Queendom of Auremia (formerly the Queendom of Dominika), however, relations worsened and Auremia vouched for war.

Government Reformation & King Jag Ourmos
On August 14th, King Asthmatic, Prime Minister Jag Urmos (Jag Ourmos), and Chief of the Naval Staff Fedex Buzz ratified a new constitution, Constitution of the Kingdom of Nanois: Inula of Thermidor (Nanoisien: Constitution du Royaume de Nanois: Aunée de Thermidor). With the new revisions, it changes the government structure, allowing for a smaller government with less radical ideas, and outlines the new powers and permissions of government members.

Shortly after the government reformation, King Asthmatic announced his resignation from the throne, and announce Jag Urmos as his heir. Within hours of the announcement, an official proclamation was published and proclaimed Jag Urmos as King of the Kingdom of Nanois. During the first few week of King Ourmos' reign, while the war within Kingdom of Maravilla was raging within Maravilla, he decided to continue development of the capital, Ville de Nanois. With the war being contained within the west of Maravilla, it was a popular idea amongst the Nanoisien public.

War within Maravilla continued during the first month of King Jag Urmos' reign. Progress in Ville de Nanois was still interrupted due to the Maravillian Civil War. During the civil war, Nanois supported motions to remove the leader of the Province of Zephyria from the Council of Maravilla, and would eventually become a leading force in peace talks.

Journée de l'Unité Nanoisien
Journée de l'Unité Nanoisien, or Nanoisien Unity Day, celebrated on September 14th, marks the day of the vassalization which resulted in Nanoisien autonomy, and exponential growth, growing nearly 3x larger than it was before the vassalization. The Kingdom of Nanois gained the cities of Charito Stone, Epinnet, and Las Palmas, and shortly after acquired the island town of Rostok, north of Ville de Nanois. After the proclamation of Journée de l'Unité Nanoisien, Nanoisien nationalism was on the rise, creating a second wave of nationalism within the country.

The second wave of nationalism was short lived. Soon after, the Fourth Kartek Civil War begun. Midget Gang and Meownir, a province of Theiviocracy of Charm, entered Kartek. Both sides had the goal of restoring stability in the region, however the two sides had clashed. The Kingdom of Nanois lost the territories of Las Palmas and Charito Stone in the process, and the rebellions within Epinnet (Saint-Continence) had erected once more.

The United Thrones of the Greater Kingdoms of Almmore & Nanois
On September 21st, King Jag Ourmos had announced his resignation from the thrown, stating that with the current political climate in Sparwood, his goals and desires that he wanted to achieve while on the Nanoisien throne were impossible. He announced the former Queen of Maravilla, aydenfake, as his heiress. With the accession of Queen Ayden to the throne, a new royal house held the throne in Nanois, House Hennessie. During this time, former monarch Asthmatic and the Queen, formed the United Thrones with King Blake Almmore, forming the United Thrones.

Auremian Conflict
The Auremian Conflict was a complicated conflict, having started in mid-July 2023, with hours having been put into the planning. Despite most of the provinces agreeing the land Auremia occupied belonged to the Kingdom of Nanois after a lengthy period of inactivity from Auremia and Gem Dominika, Gem was angered that her land, which had been inactive for almost a month, was being turned to another, more successful province. With Gem's return, and to the dismay of most of the provinces, the federal government of Maravilla allowed Gem to return as a full province leader. However, despite being guaranteed her land, Gem attempted to make the counter argument that the Kingdom of Nanois was rightfully her territory, and with the backing of multiple funders from a Yimmu-Audal conspiracy, and other supporters with a hand in the downfall of Kartek, Gem formally declared independence from Maravilla.

After Gem Dominika refused to compromise and find peaceful solutions with Nanois and Maravilla, Nanois and Maravilla began to arm up and prepare for war. Heavily fortifying Maravilla's capital of Las Palmas, as well as the Nanoisien-Auremian border, the two parties were ready and prepared for war. After multiple skrimishes between the Nanoisiens and Auremians along the border and within Auremia itself, the two sides met and had discussion. It was soon discussed that the Auremian government at fault for amplifying the conflict and were aware that a much larger conflict was to lie ahead. It is documented that the two sides wished each other good luck and good health before going their separate ways. On August 11th, the King released an official press release outlining the war and the road blocks the nation has endured, while encouraging citizens to remain strong. One of the road blocks the King stated was the fact that former Grand Castell-Llozhar leaders owning the Almmori claim that was originally planned to be the claim used in the first battle of the war. However, one they removed the King's and Prime Minister's permissions, they transferred ownership of the claim to Renée Estrucii (of the former Kingdom of Thalassii). On August 14th, King Asthmatic announced his resignation from the throne, and announce Jag Urmos as his heir, as well as the further complications and development of the conflict with the G.C.L.

Since the First Battle of Epinnet, Auremia and the Kingdom of Nanois have an unofficial ceasefire, and the conflict is still currently on-going, with espionage attempts occurring frequently on the behalf of the Auremian government.

Maravillian Civil War
The Maravillian Civil War,also known colloquially as the 3rd Karteki Civil War or to some in Maravilla as the Bitter War, was a complex war within the Kingdom of Maravilla. It is an informal continuation of the 2nd Karteki Civil War and a continuation of the Auremian Conflict. While the Kingdom of Nanois did not partake in any battles, it was the first province to attempt to negotiate with the enemies in order to find peace. Diplomacy on behalf of Maravilla failed, and the Kingdom of Nanois wanted to enter peace-time after being in a constant state of war for the previous three months. The Kingdom of Nanois became an autonomous vassal of the Second Aquivian Empire, and peacetime was formally announced within the Kingdom of Nanois.

Fourth Karteki War
The Fourth Karteki Civil war, is an informal continuation of both the Second and Third Karteki Civil Wars. The Kingdom of Nanois did not partake in any battles, the conflict resulted in the Kingdom of Nanois loosing its short-lived independence (as seen on international maps), and became a vassal of Meownir. King Jag Ourmos and Prime Minister Asthmatic Manchini-Saintistel attempted to be a neutral party in the conflict, as both had Nanoisien Independence in mind and amongst one of their top priorities. However, when offered a monetary offer to join Meownir as a vassal, both the King and Prime Minister accepted the offer, and mutually agreed to "play the long game." Queen Aydenfake assumed the throne during the conflict.

Arts, Theatre, Literature, and Philosophy
Currently, the government intends to build a library, museum, and theatre in Ville de Nanois. However, the plan has not been entirely thought out as of yet.

Architecture
Nanosien Architecture differs from the other architecture styles found in Rathnir. Ville de Nanois has several different architecture styles and movements, including the historic "L'architecture de Santistel" architecture that was built during the time before the foundation of the monarchy by King Asthmatic Manchini-Saintistel, "Architecture d'Urmos" style that was built during the time of King Ourmos, and the Cannal & Rivera architecture.

Cuisine
Nanosien Cuisine varies by class. The Nanosien Government hands out free food, typically potatoes and bread. Common foods seen on the tables of many Nanosien homes consist of fish (cod and salmon), melon, berries, carrots, soups, and stews. More expensive and luxurious delicacies include pork, beef, chicken, mutton, rabbit, and apples. Sweets such as cookies, cakes, and pies are common as well.

Spices and rice are a rare commodity in Nanoisien Cuisine. Although cheese, wines, and beers are an important part of the Nanoisien culture, it is a rare commodity as well.

Holidays & Festivals
On July 26th, Nanois Freedom Day, other wise known as Journée Liberté Nanois, the Festival of Independance (Fête de l'Indépendance) is held. To mark the independence gained from Karteki Unions, the short-lived vassalship under Greater Plagos, and joining with the State of Maravilla. The day typically includes an announcement from the Monarch, Prime Minister, and other government officials, and includes parties in Le Café Nanois, the park, and large feast and meals. Parties tend to be held in public spaces and squares, and the Royal Family host a party for foreign leaders, government officials, the Royal Navy, and other special, invite only, guest.

September 13th marks Journée de l'Unité Nanoisien, or Nanoisien Unity Day, when the Kingdom of Nanois was vassalized by the Kingdom of Aquivia, but had full and complete autonomy. The day is filled with festivities similar to those of Journée de Liberté. It includes celabratory announcements from the government and monarchy, parties and social gatherings, and events.

University of Ville de Nanois
Université de Ville de Nanois is a planned university, where students will be taught various subjects, including agriculture, architecture, business, cheese-making, government and politics, history, Nanoisien culture & World culture, and Science. The university is being developed as well as the curriculums.

Government Structure
The Kingdom of Nanois is a Constitutional Monarchy, with the Declaration of Citizen Rights (Déclaration des droits du Citoyen) and Constitution of the Kingdom of Nanois (Constitution du Royaume de Nanois). The Declaration of Citizen Rights list 12 articles of rights that the citizens of the nation have, with the document stating that they are to "be respected by the monarch, government, and the people." The Constitution of Nanois has 6 articles, outlining the structure of the government, it's powers, arrondissements, laws, and amendments.

Political Ideologies
The Kingdom of Nanois does not have a party-system developed, and is described to be a liberal democracy with nationalistic features and policies, described as Nanoisien nationalism.

Nanoisien nationalism has had two waves. The first wave, shortly after the collapose of the United Territories of Kostuco, when the desire for an independent Nanois was strong amongst citizens, was short-lived as the nation soon fell under the rule of the Kingdom of Maravilla. The second, and current, wave, was after the collapse of Maravilla. Following the collapse, the Kingdom of Nanois tripled in size. The desire to acquire more land, and independence, was strong. King Ourmos and Prime Minister Manchini-Saintistel took action, attempting to peacefully invite and quire small islands within the Osterium Sea that we're not claimed by the Empire of Lunaris.

Cabinet National
Le Cabinet National, or the National Cabinet, was formed when the Kingdom of Nanois was founded. The Cabinet passes legislation that affects the Kingdom and its arrondissments. Every arrondissment and special administrative region has a representative within the council. The Cabinet meets at Palais Nanois, located in the heart of the capital city, Ville de Nanois.

The Cabinet currently consist of three members, consisting of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Conseiller de Osterium Mer, and RubbyYum (appointed by King Ourmos).

Arrondissements
Arrondissements are administrative districts within the Kingdom of Nanois. Each arrondissement elects a representative for the National Council. Currently, the Kingdom of Nanois only has three Arrondissements.

Arrondissement Ville de Nanois
Arrondissement Ville de Nanois is the largest arrondissement in the Kingdom of Nanois. Named after the city, Ville de Nanois (which in turn was named after the nation), holds the capital city and is the in the north-west of the nation. To the east, sits the Montouse River (Rivière Montouse), which servers as a border between the Queendom of Auremia and Ville de Nanois. To the south, lies Bayan Bay (Baie de Bayan) and the Bonsac River (Rivière Bonsac).

During the Auremian Conflict, the Montouse River was dried and a wall was built in its place to defend the Kingdom of Nanois and the State of Maravilla.

La Marine de Nanois
The Royal Navy of the Kingdom of Nanois (La Marine Royale du Royaume de Nanois), otherwise known and refered to as the Royal Navy of Navy of Nanois (La Marine Royale ou La Marine de Nanois), is the military force and defense of the Kingdom of Nanois. The Navy currently has no ships, however, once the Port of Nanois is constructed, there will be several warships in the Navy's possession.

The Royal Navy is lead by FedEx Buzz, as the Chief of Naval Staff (Chef d’état-major de la Marin). His second hand is currently Haemir Pekkis, as the Chief Petty Officer (Premier Maître).

La Marine Royale works with the Navy of Ostwyzia, who currently dominates and controls the Osterium Sea.

Political Geography
The Kingdom of Nanois shares maritime borders with the Lunari Empire and Grand Castell-Llozhar, and shares land borders with Ostwyzia to the south-east and Fjellheim to the south.

Physical Geography
The Kingdom of Nanois is located on the upper-most Eastern portion of the Continent of Sparwood in the world of Rathnir. It is a mountainous nation, with the eastern edge of the country being home to the Vendémiaire Mountains (Monts Vendémiaire). In the Ville de Nanois, Mont Nanois sits to the south of the city and is visable from every angle within Ville de Nanois. Within Les Palmiers, the Las Palmas Mountains (Montagnes des Palmiers) sit alone along its coastline forming beautiful cliffs and bays. In the eastern region of Les Palmiers, and the northern parts of Rocher Charito, the Montagnes de l'Osterium (Osterium Mountains) begin and cross the border into Ostwyzia.