Exousía

Exousía is a nation in the region of Serrona, founded by Slimestein Gerrát-Olea and Murdius Kotzal Gerrát-Olea on February 13th, 2022. It is currently a protectorate under Vulperium.

Foundation
Exousía was founded on February 13th, 2022. A few days prior, Slimestein had negotiations with New Domatia for land. They agreed that New Domatia would give the land in turn for Exousía to be a protectorate under New Domatia. Once there was an agreement, Slimestein, Murdius and Vianney headed many thousands of blocks towards to the new land. There, they founded the city of New Sybada and in turn, the nation of Exousía. There, they found an ancient, decrepit temple, and restored it to become the Grand Hall of Exousía.

Yurkian Refuge
Many of the population are refugees coming from the loss at the Battle of Yurki. Many of them were from the Colony of Yurki, a small nation that was attempting to gain independence from Aristios. These new refugees were the foundation of Exousía, and what it is now like today.

Exousían Civil War
On February 24th, 2022, there came a vote for the current leader of Exousía that would end in 24 hours. Between Murdius Kotzal Gerrát-Olea and Slimestein Gerrát-Olea. It seemed equal for the first few hours, then Slimestein pulled ahead although Murdius managed to make it a tie only 3 hours before the end of the vote. However, Slimestein recruited some of his friends into the nation to bring the vote for himself up. Murdius claimed that this was rigging the vote and unfair, however, Slimestein claimed it was a strategy and that there was no rule against it. Slimestein threatened to kick Murdius out of the council. Many of the old Yurkians sided with Murdius, while more of the newer population sided with Slimestein. Soon, Slimestein declared a civil war and attempted to join Atlechia as a protectorate, however, Vulperium was unwilling to trade for the land. With this, many of Slime's supporters left him and joined Murdius, as they wanted their own independant country. Slimestein quickly fled the country.

Aftermath
After the Exousían civil war there was an unstable government as Slimestein left a huge power hole. The citizens gathered the very next day and had a discussion that decided the new government. The people decided to create a Republican Monarchy with a Senate and a royal family.

Exousían Islands
Exousía currently holds two islands, with one more bigger than the other. There are currently talks of Exousía recieving the rest of the New Domatian lands if they manage to repopulate the islands with many people.

Government
The Exousían head of state is the Krátoras, a permanment member until they resign or overthrown. The Exousían government is made up of two bodies, the High Council and the Senate. The High Council and the Senate make major decisions for the nation, however the High Council has the power to overrule the Senate if they please. All members of the High Council are permanent members unless it is unanimous between the other members of the High Council and Senate to overthrow them. The Senate is democratically elected by the people. One member of the Senate is the Chancellor, a democratically elected Senate role that is the representitive to the High Council. The Ministers of Exousía are in control of each sector, however you must be in a government role to become a Minister.

Culture
As Exousía is a relatively new nation, it has not developped its own culture yet. However, there are talks of the people wanting to create a festival and a day of celebration for the new nation. Zarop has been elected as Minister of Culture and is responsible for hosting festivals and creating days of celebration.