Knossos

Knossos (A.K.A. the Blessed Diarchy of Knossos, formerly the Carvaian State of Knossos) is an independent nation on the continent of Vastallos that was founded during The Shattering of Vastallos. The nation is led by a pair of Blessed Diarchs who control the country and delegate power to internal ministers dubbed the Ephors.

Geography
Knossos has mountains, a delta, multiple islands, and a ridge leading into the Vastallosi jungle.

Regions of Knossos
The multiple different regions of Knossos are as such:

Vouná
The mountainous region of Knossos, it is home to the State Capital of Neos Veria and the brewery, Blackstone Keep. On the northern side of the mountain is Galin Harbor, an under construction port.

Dásos
A small forest region in southern Knossos. It is currently unpopulated.

Fogrammí
The ridge region of Knossos. It is home to the harbor of Neos Veria. It is also currently unpopulated.

Éfforos
The northern delta region of Knossos. It is known for being incredibly fertile, yet unused by man.

Alysída
A chain of islands north of Vouná. They are small, yet hold cultural and historical significance for being lines of defense against foreign invaders in the past.

Zoúnkla
The jungle region of Knossos, it is the newest territory gained by Knossos. Nisiá Gátas is the northernmost town in Zoúnkla.

Kamigawa
Kamigawa is less of a geographic region, and more of a cultural region. It is managed by Sverion, and was given to Knossos before the Shattering of Vastallos.

History
See Neos Knossos for pre-statehood history.

Veria Period | May 20th - July 6th (2021)
While May 20th was the day that Veria was inducted into the Republic of Carvay as a state, it wasn't officially owned by Carvay until June 8th. The area was renamed Veria, in an attempt to remove Bardonian influence. It's flag was also changed to what is known as the flag of Galínios. Kori Glynrel was chosen by Frostina Mezaria to be the Savii of Veria, as there were no other residents at the time. Reconstruction on Verian cities began shortly after Kori's induction as Savii. The first effort made was the city of Neos Veria, where the old Castle of Knossos was blown up to show an official move from the old age to the new age. Farms were replanted, housing was built, everything began coming along nicely.

Galínios Period | July 6th - September 13th (2021)
Veria was renamed to Galínios to show more unity with Carvay, Galínios meaning 'Serene' in Knossian, a reference to the Most Serene Republic of Carvay (which at the time was already defunct). Neos Veria was made the official capital of Galínios, and Kori Glynrel won the first official election for Savii, choosing Jentilak as his Signoria.

Knossos Period | September 13th - November 4th (2021)
Galínios was renamed Knossos after a referendum to show more autonomy from the Republic of Carvay, officially starting the Knossian Conservative ideology, a belief that Knossos can be just as strong on its own and with its original ideals as Carvay. The religion "Juseppeism" was permanently banned within Knossian borders due to Kori's negative views on Astana.

Blessed Diarchy of Knossos Period | November 4th - Present (2021 - 2022)
After the worries of a coup of Carvay had come to an all-time high, the Republic decided it was best to dissolve the government. After this, Knossos declared itself the Blessed Diarchy of Knossos under the leadership of Kori Glynrel and Charlence von Savras. During this time, Knossos entered pacts like the Vastallos Alliance, the Dragonfruit Alliance, and the Arium Alliance. It also gained it's first protectorate of Vrolgar.

The Sanctum Scare | December 28th - December 30th (2021)
On the morning of the 28th of December, Knossos awoke to a "coalition" of sorts, attempting to rid Vastallos of the nation of Sanctum and it's king, Harris Delagato Mosulia. When the old Chief of Internal Affairs of Carvay approached his old co-worker and self-proclaimed "rival", Kori Glynrel, about assisting in the effort, Kori agreed, and began working on a statement to give in the Highest Court of South Vastallos.

At around 1PM CST, the Court was in session, and in time King Kori gave his statement, stating that King Harris Delagato Mosulia had caused a rupture in Vastallos politics, and would benefit the continent by removing himself from said politics. When the court was adjourned, Harris ended up having to give back 2 islands to the Mezaria family, as well as 100,000 in reparations.

Sanctum, thoroughly outraged by this price, went to the Empire of Aldovir about the situation. The following day, Aldovir nearly declared war on Vastallos, but this was stopped by a joint effort between King Kori Glynrel of Knossos, Doge Andre Ramo of Carvay, Consule Delta of South Vastallos, and Proconsule Quwarty of South Vastallos. The reparations of 100k were voided by the Court of South Vastallos, but the islands were still to be handed back to the Mezaria Family.

The Mithran-Dandelion War | January 7th - January 10th (2022)
When King Kori received word of the Empire of Bardonia and the Aurlûnor Velande declaring war on the Kingdom of Mithra, he decided it was important that he finally assist both them and his home country of Nebati, located north of the subcontinent of Helmia. Knossos formally declared war on Mithra shortly after Kori announced to Knossos that they would be assisting Bardonia in the upcoming war.

A majority of Knossan citizens agreed with the declaration of war, and started preparing shortly after the official declaration was made.

On January 10th, Knossos followed the rest of the Arium Alliance in stepping down from the war once Mithra surrendered to Kyydrosil. King Kori stated to the Arium Alliance; "Technically Knossos declared war independently from the other nations and the Arium, but our concern was Mithra on the border of Nebati, thankfully we shouldn't have to worry about that anymore."

Nebulite Refugees | January 11th - January 12th
Shortly after Autarch Astro of Bardonia declared that the "Kingdom of Nebula" had never gained independence and were squatters, King Kori recieved a letter from the King of Nebula, seeking refuge on the nearby island of Venlora. Kori wasn't sure exactly what to do, seeing as Bardonia was one of Knossos's closest allies, but Knossos was always willing to help a small group in need, so he offered refuge to the Nebulites.