Nerolune

Nerolune, officially the Acquelony of Nerolune (Nerolunean Acoli: Nreskon si Acuina), is a Zeleanist Theocracy primally located in South Honu'Kai in Kanahulu. Its bordered by the Paramount Bay and Larona to its north, Kobe Island to its east, Valentia to its west and another small Valentian Enclave within the Sendari Archipelago. Its Capital and Largest City Thassade is located on the Lilonea Isles named after the Zeleanist Goddess. The Official and only allowed religion is The Zeleanist Faith.

Etymology
The name Nerolune (Lilonea's Haven) was supposedly given by the Guardians when visiting the Oskutinian Tribes who then united and renamed themselves to pay respects to the High Goddess they serve. The word Nerolune is made of two words, Nerol meaning Lilonea and Une meaning Haven. This is also the same case for the Nerolunean Language where Nres means Lilonea and Kon means Haven.

Pre History (Raaski Acuina 5000 BLA-460 JSY)
The Oskutinian People were an Ethnic Group of Humans living on the islands where current Nerolune occupies. They were very Nomadic and attempted to find a place where they could hunt animals and pick exotic fruits. Eventually, a drought occurred in the Oskutinian Inhabited Lands, which led many people to die. In Zeleanist Faith, supposedly Guardians (Angels sent by Lilonea to guide people on Kanahulu) had seen the mass famine occurring in the Oskutinian Lands. The Guardians gradually visited each of them and told them they should all move to a specific island, an island where life and nature would bloom for eternity, as long as they kept their faith in the Goddess of Lilonea. Though if the Oskutinians every massively went against Lilonea, disrespecting her gifts and her reign, their entire civilization would fall and be destroyed by mass famine and floods so no foreign force could ever attempt to help them. However, if they kept their faith in Lilonea, took care of the sacred element of Water, and followed all her values, the nation would prosper, and the Higher Beings would protect and guide them if it ever came to war. So the Oskutinians agreed with this proposal, moved up to the Holy Island (now called Lilonea Isle) and were gifted a new name by the Guardians to represent their loyalty to Zeleanism and Lilonea herself.

The now Nerolunean Tribes soon united into a single realm, a Theocracy devoted to following The Zeleanist Faith and it's values, forming the First State of Nerolune.

Early History (Tesjal Acuina 460 JSY-540 JSY)
The Acquelony of Nerolune having been officially founded as a sovereign nation had to now preserve through many issues and dilemmas. The Government of the new nation had not been chosen and for a while, every tribe had their own free will and nothing was kept in order. Until a man named Zensali Ukona proclaimed that him and his wife were the chosen family. Proclaiming himself as the Acquelone chosen by the Guardians sent by the Godess. At first the Neroluneans were doubtful but as Zensali and his wife continued to show overwhelming loyalty to Lilonea and Zeleanism, they became more trustful towards them and on 486 JSY, Zensali was chosen to be the sole ruler and Acquelone of Nerolune by the Nerolunean People. The Coronation of Zensali became one of the biggest coronations to ever occur on the south with people and merchants from all around the world gathering to see the first sole leader of a new country. Zensali and his wife went on to form the Ukona Dynasty and bring the people of Nerolune together by uniting them under a single religion.

Nerolune began to take over "aggressive heretics" that bordered them, such as the Koshürn Tribe. The Koshürn Tribe believed in a stone in the bottom of a large hole. They participated in rituals, ceremonies and sacrifices to please the rock they thought as their sole god. Nerolune being a strict Imperialist Theocracy was not pleased in Koshürns Religious doings. So during 515 JSY, the 2nd Acquelone of Nerolune, "Ishtak Ukona" proclaimed the Great March of Wisdom, a crusade to completely destroy Koshürns Religion and bring truth to their people. Though when the chariots of Nerolune began invading Koshürn Territory, they did not only try to destroy their religion but their people and culture, committing many atrocities that are silenced were denied by the government of Nerolune. They raided, looted and flattened the capital of Koshürn and blew up the sacred hole of Koshürn's Religion leaving no trace of it existing behind. They brought the "Sacred Rock" up to the surface and encouraged Nerolunean Knights to spit on them. After disrespecting the Sacred Rock of Koshürns Religions in many different ways, they completely smashed it and threw the remnants in the ocean, hoping Lilonea would eradicate the remaining pieces with her divine power.

Koshürn completely fell in 534 JSY by overwhelming Nerolunean Forces and the capturing of all their cities. The Koshürnites ran out of their conquered homeland and the former lands of Koshürn were completely integrated into the Southern Duchy of Nerolune. After the bloody crusade of The Great March of Wisdom, The Nerolunean Acquelony began operations to completely explore their forgotten homeland and bring back information that could be used by the Acquelony.

Valentian Era (Sero i Valsesi 540 JSY-580 JSY)
During 540 JSY, Nerolune had completely explored the Western Portion of the Sendari Archipelago. Setting up a new major city named "Arthan" which would be used for military and maritime trade. Nerolune began the Preserved Thassadean Expedition which purpose served to explore all lands around the Holy City of Thassade and hopefully explore the entire region which Nerolune was on. Nerolune first found the Merchant City-State of Athenia which was making many profits by selling spices, animals and other foods. Diplomatic talks between Athenia and Nerolune began. After improving relations and helping each other out economically wise, the government of Athenia decided it was best to join Nerolune for protection and more economic benefits, merging with the nation and expanding Nerolune's claims eastwards.

Though the Eastern Portion of the Preserved Thassadean Expedition was a success, there was still land west that needed to be explored by the Nerolunean Crown. Nerolune sent an expedition of 1000 Men and 7 Chariots to the West fearing their would be an enemy waiting for them, though instead they were met with a small city which was the capital of another nation in the Sendari Archipeligo, this city would be Valorsoro, the capital of Valentia.

The Nerolunean Crown and Divine Council were surprised that a nation they never knew was prospering right next to their holy capital. Instantly Diplomatic Talks between Nerolune and Valentia began. Nerolune offered Valentia protectorate status which would let them keep their sovereignty and all their laws as long as they were under Nerolunean and Zeleanist Influence. Valentia's Government hesitantly agreed as both feared relations breaking down between both of them could lead to the worst. The Nerolunean Government was satisfied with their achievements, they had explored the entire region which their people resided in and gained much more land. This average-lived peace though was interrupted by Nationalist Uprisings in Nerolune, upset that Valentia was not fully annexed into Nerolune and wanted Nerolune to have complete control over the Archipelago. The Nerolunean Government fearing a civil war went again with a meeting on the matter with Valentia and discussed how they had no choice but to make Valentia a vassal. The Valentian Government already outraged they had been made into a protectorate instead of having full sovereignty could not agree, though Nerolunean Crown could not give them anymore options, either they became a vassal or war. Valentia hesitantly agreed once again, unfortunately because of the events, the relations between Valentia and Nerolune grew very weary and horrible. As both nations could not comprehend what had just unfolded.

Geography
Nerolune's Mainland is entirely located on the Sendari Archipelago. The Paramount Bay and a couple of unnamed seas surround it. The nation shares maritime borders with Sepertine, Valentia, and Kobe Island. Nerolune contains several islands, including Kalezori Isle, Monstaro Isle, Norlmark Isle, The Lilonea Isles and Chansali Isle. The Acquelony is also divided into several Duchies and contains multiple Colonial Possesions, A Majority of Most of Nerolune's Mainland is a barren graveland because of the great famine, though the Lilonea Isles and Athenia Island are somewhat normal.

Climate
A Majority of Nerolune's Land has a temperate climate, though the very southern portion of it can get very cold during Feranzi Season (Winter). During Rendal Season (Summer/Spring), the Ice Caps begin to melt and the main archipelago blossoms with vegetation for a few weeks before dying out because of the horrible soil it has.

Vegetation
The Western Portion of Nerolune or all of Nerolune except the Lilonea Isles are a Graveland with barely any sort of vegetation. During the seasons that can provide vegetation, the Western Isles blossom with berries and small corn plants before they die out once again. The Lilonea Isles though offers cherry blossoms, wheat, potatoes, and other plants. Athenia has many native trees growing on its soil too. Arthan has a very small area for plantation where it can grow and harvest wheat aswell.

Government and Politics
Nerolune is a Zeleanist Theocratic Monarchy, led by the Acquelone of the Zeleanist Faith. The heir to the throne is chosen by the Acquelone by showing the most loyalty and wisdom to the faith, instead of the traditional Oldest Son gets power, Nerolune enforces its policy on Zeleanist Supremacy and will only allow those willing to die for the faith to become their leader. The Divine Council and the Nerolunean Monarchy mainly reside in the Capital City of Thassade.

Royal Family
Main Page: Ukona Dynasty  The Ukona Dynasty is the official Royal Family of the Nerolunean Acquelony. Believed to have been chosen by the Goddess of Lilonea when the Guardians visited Oskutinia, the Ukona Dynasty has continued to rule over Nerolune for years never failing to show their loyalty to her and the Zeleanist Faith. The Crown Marel or heir of the Acquelone is chosen by the Divine Mandate of Lilonea by showing true faith, loyalty, and wisdom to the Zeleanist Faith. The Crown Marel can only be one of the Acquelone's Children, though if the Acquelone only has one child and they show ignorance and disrespect to the Zeleanist Faith, the Divine Mandate of Lilonea allows the Crown Marel to be passed on to a Niece or Nephew of the Acquelone of Nerolune.

Divine Council
The Acquelone is also helped by a group of Governances or people apart of the Divine Council. The Acquelone appoints people to the Divine Council by telling if they are Loyal to the Zeleanist Faith and have studied politics and law to have a better understanding of what being in a high position in a country is like. The Divine Council has way less power than the Acquelone and Crown Marel of Nerolune, but they are of major importance in helping Nerolune make political decisions and determining how the nation's future shall run.

Foreign Relations
Nerolune is one of the founding members of The Coalition of Honu'Kai Nations (CoHN), being one of the strongest and richest nations in the alliance and providing a majority of the alliance's population. Nerolune is also part of the major Arkadian Alliance which houses a majority of the southern nations except some South East ones. The Acquelony has very friendly relationships with Hallandren, Larona, Helendom, Al-Amoraye, Alari, Menegroth and Kharithia. Nerolune has had 1 short horrible relationship with Valentia after the Valsoro Crisis and Nerolunean Nationalist Uprisings though it has since been solved.

Nerolune has also been a major Anti-Bandit nation in Kanahulu encouraging the full extermination of Pirates, Bandits and Raiders across the world. After multiple attacks by Bandits and Raiders, Nerolune failed to let their civilians get slaughtered by Violence and have worked on multiple Anti-Bandit pacts to prevent future attacks.

Military
Nerolune is a Continental power in Honu'Kai and the South West in general. Having many people willing to die for the state and the religion and a huge supply of materials despite the common bandits and raiding. Though a majority of their people aren't trained at military combat or have prior experience, they are guaranteed to be equipped with a full diamond set if war ever comes.

Human Rights
The Nerolunean Monarchy and the Divine Council are extremely strict towards the Zeleanist Faith and respect to it. Nerolune has banned all other religions and brutally enforces loyalty to Zeleanism. Slandering the religion or worshipping in another religion can be punishable by Prison Time. Ruining Religious Landmarks or Burning Holy Books of the Zeleanist Faith can be punishable by Death. Though to enforce the policies of Nerolune even more, people who destroy collections of the Zeleanist Faith can be hanged in streets for civilians to see, expecting that they will learn to not disrespect the faith or this could be their future. Multiple nations have been concerned about Nerolune's Human Rights problems but Nerolune proceeds to ignore their concerns and continue their harsh Religious Policies.

Despite major Religious suppression and Anti-Religious Freedom in Nerolune, it does not prioritize any race or even human ethnicity. This is mainly because the Zeleanist Faith speaks about how Lilonea created all races with a shed of her blood, and that the mistreatment of another race is only poisoning the sacred blood Lilonea shed to create life.

Loranships
Mainland Nerolune is divided into 4 Loranships. The Loranship of Thassade being the Capital and most powerful Loranship. The Nerolunean Crownlands or the Southern Loranship being for mining and industrialization. The Loranship of Athenia, being used for trade and development. Finally, the Arthan Loranship being the Economic Capital of Nerolune. Duchies are also divided into several city zones such as the City of Thassade, The City of Arthan, The City of Athena and the City of End Journey. Cities are ruled by Mayors while Loranships are ruled by Second Lorans.

Colonial Possesions
Nerolune has several colonies scattered throughout Honu'Kai (New Ukona and The Nerolunean Swamp Company). They are both united under the Viceroyalty of New Nerolune, having it's main capital at Saint Tralfalgar. New Ukona being ruled directly by the Divine Crown of Nerolune has more autonomy and better structures, mainly being a Vacation Resort for Neroluneans, while The Nerolunean Swamp Company (NSC) is used for major industrialization and is used to help grow the economy of Mainland Nerolune.

Economy
The Nerolunean Economy is decent sized, being one of the richest nations in Honu'Kai with most of its people having Netherite instore. Though a majority of Nerolune has problems with housing, the Nerolunean Government has announced major works to create apartment buildings and have at least 95% of the population provided with residence.

Transportation
Nerolune's Transportation primarily resides around Naval Travel, every family has at least 1 boat which they can use to travel around the Sendari Archipelago and even into Valentian waters due to the CoHN. In major cities such as Thassade, Athenia, Saint Tralfargar and Arthan, people typically use pathways and crossroads to get around while nobles use chariots to get around. Nerolune has not started any sort of transportation project with a sovereign nation because of their Aquatic Isolation, though the mainland colony of the NSC is predicted to have roads leading into neighboring cities in the future.

Industrialization
Nerolune has put a chunk of effort into fully industrializing the nation and producing as many resources as possible. Thassade has worked heavily on agriculture and tourism, Athenia has worked on financial economic efforts such as Nerostore and their massive animal farms, Arthan has moved into Industrializing Inside Ores such as Netherite and Diamonds. The Nation has collectively attempted to make multiple sets of diamond armor and weapons just incase of future war,

Technology and Research
Nerolune has attempted to put their attention on researching and expanding their knowledge. Famous scientist Lersoka Perlios discovered a seemingly ancient Gemstone which he named after Arthan, Arthallite. Nerolune has continued to study bones and the mysterious sorcery of enchantments which seem to grant powers to Weapons, Armor and even food for example, Golden Apples.