Raiyuna

The Raiyuna Tszunare (地蓮蓮王国) is a multicultural state located in the northwestern continent of Katsura, Eldham. Its capital city is Umakwa, located in the southeast part of Raiyuna.

The country is well known for its beautiful architecture and military prowess.

Etymology
The name Raiyuna (地蓮) comes from two Yaszumatti words. Rai (地), meaning land; and Yuna (蓮), meaning lotus. The lotus in particular, as well as the red and white of the flag, symbolizes the nation and how it unites the people.

Pre-Yaszria
For details about the history of Raiyuna before Yaszria, see the pages for Yaszuma and the As'rian Commonwealth

The Yaszuma-As'ria Merge
The Commonwealth of Raiyuna was formed on 01/16/2022 between Yaszuma and As’ria. This merger came to be when As’ria approached Yaszuma about uniting after leaving Sapphire Commonwealth, due to nearly having their land non-consensually sold off by their overlord, Plagatéa. Throughout the process of merging the two nations there were many issues that came up. The Atlantia War had to be immediately dealt with, after the many threats of the eponymous nation towards Yaszuma and the Northern Lights. The nations of Katsura then formed a military pact to take down the squatter nation.

Without much effort, Atlantia fell in the first battle. Yaszuma took in a few of their citizens, offering them a home and food. With that issue solved, As'ria and Yaszuma continued talks and ended up writing a forty page constitution. At that point, the sole remaining issue was what to call the nation. Marin Mosayashi of Yaszuma suggested to split the names, taking "Yasz" from Yaszuma and "Ria" from As'ria. After some debating, both sides agreed, forming the foundation of what would later become the Commonwealth of Raiyuna.

Constellation of the North and Tempesta
Shortly after the Atlantia war, the nations of Katsura revealed a new group alliance, including Yaszria, Varn Torum, DonFuer, Qadakh, Illumina, Status Civitatis Mýkitas, Kaer Hrafin, Sethris, Tochi, Stone Manor, and Gunjou. The alliance was a major event for the region, closely binding nearly all the nations of Katsura together.

The alliance was called upon shortly after its creation when the nation of Tempesta, a vassal state of The Ashtrokan-Wandenreich Empire, began harassing people in the area. Hasufel of As'ria demanded a letter of apology from them. Tensions increased between Tempesta and the Yaszria until Tempesta's leader, Cannon011, sent a so-called Letter of Goodwill, denouncing several nations involved in the dispute. After some heated negotiations, Yaszria declared war on Tempesta, mobilizing all of the Constellation members and their allies.

Backtracking, Tempesta immediately entered again into negotiations to try and avoid the war. The AWE cancelled their protectorate deal, citing a number of violations by Tempesta, and severed all ties. Under the treaty of Solus Finalis, Tempesta was levied a fee and a period of occupation by the Constellation of the North. After both debts were paid, they would be free to leave. This marked the end of the conflict.

The Old Banners Rebellion and New Stars
Although Yaszria had maintained ties with Uraka, during the events surrounding Uraka's fall, Yaszria declared complete neutrality in the matter, but welcomed any new states that would rise as a result.

Around this time, several other nations joined the constellation: Aragortha, Northstar, and most prominently, Druk Yul.

During the Arktania-Rodinnbrok War, Yaszria declared their full support for Rodinnbrok in the conflict.

Dissolution of the Constellation
After some time, the military aspect of the Constellation was ended outright, although relations between the Katsuran nations remained cordial.

Landmarks
Castle Karlowitz is located in the swamps of north-west Raiyuna. Castle Steegberg is located in the swamps of north-west Raiyuna, on the western most part of the boggy lake.