Yimmu-Audal

Geography and Foundation:
A Link to the Current Build Progress: Geshem Peninsula and Greater Yimmu-Audal Area on DynmapThe Empire of Yimmu-Audal is a partially thalassocratic nation, governed by a diarchy consisting of the Emperor and Chief Diplomat. Most of the nation is located on the Geshem Peninsula, in the desert, surrounded on 3 sides by a warm ocean called the Geshem Gulf, an extension of the Sea of Pearls. The nation's capital and largest city is Urnu-Arrak. Many of the Empire's other cities are located within Yimmu-Audal Proper, however several distant dependencies and faraway towns also exist as a part of the nation.

Yimmu-Audal is the single oldest continuous civilization and nation on Rathnir, even predating the world itself.

Yimmu-Audal Proper holds a defensive pact with the Vastallosi Alliance of Western Rathnir and maintains close ties to its junior partner under the reign of the Calipha-Empress Dalatra, Ardat Mosul.

Yimmu-Audal is the successor state to the former Jagdasian Empire of Yimmu Audal, destroyed in Apocalypse and forced to relocate.

Originally meaning, "The Many Islands" in the language of the Jagdasian Island of Shyr-Arrak long extinct ancient inhabitants, the Empire's name has become ironically disassociated with its islander history following many of the Empire's inhabitant's migration to Rathnir.



Cities, Settlements, and Territories of the Empire Yimmu-Audal:
Urnu-Arrak: is the capital of Yimmu-Audal, successor city to Shyr-Arrak and the most populous city in the Empire. It is the center of the Red Cult, Holy Golden Seabird and Monathist religions, and the main place of worship throughout the Empire. (Capital)

Ardat Mosul: While the town originated north of the spruce forest east of Urnu-Arrak, it migrated once it was re-founded as a Yimmu-Audalad by the now Dalatra (Now First Empress Dalatra) on the distant continent of Ummarnu. Soon after Ardat Mosul gained independence due its distance from Yimmu Audal Proper and in economic interests. However, on November 17th, the city, now a Caliphate rejoined the Empire as its leader Dalatra was crowned Empress during the Red Coronation. (Capital)

Tálor: The city was founded by Ghastly_Bespoke on the 20th of October 2020, and was originally conceived as a colony of Yimmu-Audal. However due to its far away location, the settlement was pressured by Akratia to join its dominions. But on the day of Dalatra 's coronation, due to the city's cultural closeness with Yimmu-Audal and Ghastly_Bespoke 's economic assets and citizenship in Urnu-Arrak, the city joined Yimmu-Audal with privileges as a Kingdom, declaring itself no longer a part of Akratia. (Capital)

Amos: is a trade city situated on the mouth of the Snak'geshem/Elisin rivers. It is similar to Urnu-Arrak, and houses a majority Erekenthiin population (City)

Eldal-Adadi: is a city south of Carmelior-Gulard that is a small trade port. It was once described as "art". (City)

The Last Bastion: is a Yimmu-Audalad military base located east of Urnu-Arrak. (Military Outpost)

Carmelior-Gulard: is a small Geshemi-populated town south of Amos. It is the smallest town as of now, but there are significant expansion plans. (City)

Nur-Ulorah: is the capital of Yimmu-Audal's Naval Defense Islands. The name "Nur-Ulorah" translates to "Reef Archipelago". (Territory)

Dal Wasusud: A small town settled by Matt275, a resident of Eldal Adadi. In the ancient Shyr-Arrak language, its name translates to, "Land of the Fish". (Town)

Pryiad: The westernmost town of the Empire founded by GooseVis in a desert lake. (City)

Siroba: The northernmost town of the Empire within the Yimmu-Audal Proper area, located following the east coast of the Sea of Pearls. The town was founded by ThatOneGuyMatt who is its leader. (Town)

Yirs Rock: The town of Yirs Rock also known as Social-Audal-Union shares economic and military ties with, and is a part of a joint government called the Socialist Utopia - Yimmu Audal Union State between itself and the Empire of Yimmu-Audal in which it maintains autonomous status. It is located on the north side the Geshem Gulf across from Urnu-Arrak. (Union State)

Alshati: is a small coastal town near Siroba founded by two members of Yimmu-Audal. The town is currently working on its great castle, which once finished, will overlook the entire town. (City)

Theiotokos: Religious settlement founded by LethalMuffin.

Aecindaron: A city founded by Ean_Carroweather on the ancient ruins of New Wylrenn which was an abandoned settlement made by Best_Yams.

Infrastructure:
Yimmu-Audal has an extensive road system, connecting many of the towns stretching from the Social Audal Union to Eldai Adadi. It also has the Geshem and Eastern Alteniquian Canals, connecting the Sea of Pearls to the Atysllean Sea (which is often incorrectly called the Phagosian sea by Yimmu-Audal citizens)

Former Cities and Towns:
Lumaire (Utmmerai-Atulud Formerly)

Lumaire is a former Yimmu-Audalad colony on the continent of Sørgliste, in the south. The town soon after colonization gained independence as the Grand Republic of Lumaire, adopting Soleannen in the process.

Twist of Fate (Farlands Protectorate - Disbanded)

Situated many kilometres away from cluster of Yimmu-Audal Proper settlements, run by Neothlic94, the Twist of Fate town maintained a decentralized connection to the Empire of Yimmu Audal in which Neothlic94 remains a nobleman within the capital Urnu-Arrak. The town was removed from the Empire due to Neothlic94 's inactivity.

Yadishel: (Absorbed)

The town was founded by ObsS0lid but has since been absorbed as a disconnected part of Urnu-Arrak.

Installation-76B (Dismissed by Imperial Decree)

A distant settlement which joined the Empire after its leader ViewedMarquis was disappointed by his previous nation's (Escharien) "poor rulership". After the massacre by ViewedMarquis and former Chief Diplomat O6dity the Red Corronation, both of the players were dismissed from Yimmu-Audal in order for their planned modded "sauron" conquests to not interfere with the Empire's politics in Rathnir.

Religion:
The Empire of Yimmu-Audal itself became a secular state as it saw this necessary for its rapid expansion back even in the Jagdasian era.

The Empire practices absolute religious freedom.

The Empire has a Library dedicated to this principle in Urnu-Arrak called the Library of Religious Freedom of Bishara Shurud, named after a Jagdasian island on which the original building resided and which was rebuilt almost block by block in Urnu-Arrak. Please see: The Jagdasian Bishara-Shurud

Religions present in Yimmu-Audal include:

Holy Golden Seabird (Traditional)

Ardatism (In the Caliphate of Ardat Mosul)

The Red Cult (Minority)

Qasim (Minority)

Theiosism (Minority)

Monathism (Minority)

Socialist - Yimmu Audal Union State:
Following the establishment of the Socialist Utopia across the Geshem Bay from Urnu-Arrak by the Yimmu-Audal citizen DrLunkin on the territorial claims of the Empire, a Union government was established between the town now called the Social Audal Union, and the capital government in Urnu-Arrak guaranteeing the creation of a joint economic community with and Imperial protection for the Social Audal Union, but establishing the total sovereignty of the Social Audal Union in all other respects.

The plan was proposed by Chief Diplomat Interregnum Council of Elders member StoryStudio and was swiftly agreed to by DrLunkin, the socialist leader due to DrLunkin's original status as an Urnu-Arrak citizen.

Government Structure:
The positions within the Empire of Yimmu Audal include the Emperor, Chief Diplomat, Head Tactician and Supreme Commander, Nobleman, and Citizen.

Yimmu-Audal is governed by a diarchy consisting of the Emperor and Chief Diplomat. The Supreme Commander is in control of the military operations on the battlefield, but is subservient to the Emperor and Chief Diplomat.

Transfer of Power Process:
The Emperor appoints a Chief Diplomant once they are selected by the previous Emperor who does so with the help of The Council of Elders. The transfer of power takes place when the Emperor steps down voluntarily every month or so.

The position of Supreme Commander is lifetime by tradition, but a new Supreme Commander may be appointed any time by the Emperor.

Emperors, Chief Diplomats, and Leaders of Yimmu Audal:
The two highest tier positions responsible for ceremonies and Empire-wide diplomatic policies included the Emperor, and the Chief Diplomat respectively. The Emperor makes decisions, but not without the advice of the Chief Diplomat, who keeps the Emperor in check to prevent tyranny and carried the same administrative authority as the Emperor. The Tradition of peaceful succession from Emperor to Emperor was created by the first Jagdasian Emperor StoryStudio and Chief Diplomat CRAZYCHAOSCALEB to help set a standard for the nation and keep Yimmu Audal strong by continually having a new leader that was active and able to pursue new ambitions.

Due to the much more militaristic and conflict-ridden history of Rathnir, the previous Yimmu-Audalad position of Commander of the Imperial Guard had been expanded to be less ceremonial and to include more direct military powers, becoming Supreme Commander and Head Tactician of Yimmu Audal. The first player to hold this title was designated to be TheRealJay2 at the recommendation of the first Jagdasian Emperor and Cultural Architect of Yimmu Audal, StoryStudio.

Jagdasian Era:
StoryStudio (Emperor) and CRAZYCHAOSCALEB (Chief Diplomat): August 17th 2020 - August 31st 2020.

Blue_Marble (Emperor), Harbardr (Chief Diplomat), Duke_BuiBui (Commander of the Imperial Guard): August 31th 2020 - September 13th 2020.

Modern Rathnirian Era:
Blue_Marble (Emperor) and Harbardr (Chief Diplomat): September 13th 2020 - September 30th 2020.

Harbardr (De-Facto Emperor), Council of Elders (Chief Diplomat Interregnum), TheRealJay2 (Supreme Commander): October 1rst 2020 - October 25th 2020

Harbardr (Emperor), O6dity (Chief Diplomat), TheRealJay2 (Supreme Commander): October 25th 2020 - November 17th 2020

Dalatra (Calipha-Empress), Request For Position Pending (Chief Diplomat), TheRealJay2 (Supreme Commander): November 17th 2020 - Present

Geo-Political History:
Please see: Evolution of Yimmu-Audal Borders

Chronology:
September 25: Urnu-Arrak is founded (As Shyr-Arrak) and Yimmu-Audal is re-established after the destruction of Jagdas.

September 26: Amos is founded and soon after joins Yimmu-Audal.

September 26: TheRealJay2 Bandit Raids hit Urnu-Arrak

September 26: Yadishel is founded and joins Yimmu-Audal.

September 28: Temple of the Blood God is complete in Urnu-Arrak.

September 29: Alpinian's Imposter Heist Occurs at Urnu-Arrak

October 2: The Escharien-Yimmu-Audal War occurs.

October 4: Eldal-Adadi is founded and joins Yimmu-Audal.

October 6: Carmelior-Gulard is founded and joins Yimmu-Audal.

October 7: The Last Bastion is established.

October 17: Establishment of the Socialist Utopia - Yimmu Audal Union State.

October 19: Utummerai-Atulud is founded as a colony and joins Yimmu-Audal.

October 21: Dal-Wasusud is founded as a part of Yimmu-Audal.

October 22: Pryiad is founded and joins Yimmu-Audal.

October 23: Siroba is founded and joins Yimmu-Audal.

October 24: TheRealJay vs Cantheallmighty International Incident occurs.

October 25: Utummerai-Atulud is granted independence due to their faraway geographic location from Yimmu-Audal Proper.

October 26: Alshati is founded as a part of Yimmu-Audal.

November 1: The Levitation of G0NF occurs.

November 2: Trans-Dimensionalization of The Cactus Forest occurs.

November 6 3:38 PM Central Time: Yimmu-Audal and Carvay sign the pact of Urnu-Arrak, guaranteeing a non-aggression pact and defensive alliance with the republic, and guaranteeing no further expansion into the other side's sphere of influence, and establishing formalized friendly relations.

November 10th: Ederai Elnam disbands due to the inactivity of Bacon826, and is never built. A road remains leading to the beginnings of the project.

November 12th: Aecindaron is founded as a part of Yimmu-Audal by Ean_Carroweather.

November 14th: Vastallosi Alliance of Western Rathnir enters the defensive pact of Urnu-Arrak.

November 14th: BackToTheHub visits Urnu-Arrak to plan an upcoming PvP tournament in the Colosseum.

November 15th: Alshati disbands due to Tiber's inactivity, but Carmelior-Gulard is re-founded after disbandment due to loss of monetary funds.

November 17th: Calipha Empress Dalatra ascends to the position of leader of Yimmu-Audal, reuniting Ardat Mosul with Yimmu-Audal.

November 17th: The Kingdom of Tálor joins Yimmu-Audal due to its cultural closeness under the leadership of Ghastly_Bespoke.

November 17th: The Red Corronation Occurs

Yimmu-Audal-Etscharien War:
Yimmu-Audal alleged that during The Poaching of Turtlonia, Etscharien forces had taken netherite from the city while looting, and demanded that it be returned. Etscharien replied that they had done no such thing, and did not possess the netherite in question. The forces of Yimmu-Audal began go towards the city in an attempt to take back what was rightfully theirs and meant as reparations for the Turltonians.

Yimmu-Audal Mobilizes:

Forces from Yimmu-Audal began sailing across the sea to the inner western coast of Nieden, and crossing the continent to the city of Kaiserslicht, where Etscharien and independent forces had amassed in the city's castle, Schloss Falkenstein. As the forces of Yimmu-Audal approached, the Kaiser stated that in entering Etscharien territory, Yimmu-Audal had declared war. The leader of the Yimmu-Audal forces, Blue_Marble ordered his men not to attack unless provoked, adding that they were not seeking war, simply seeking what was rightfully theirs and meant as reparations for the Turtletonians. As they approached, Etsharien forces initiated fighting by firing down on Yimmu-Audal forces.

The Battle of Schloss Falkenstein:

Two Audaladae breached the central keep of the castle, where fighting continued, resulting in the almost complete loss of Etscharien forces. These two players were O6dity (IGN) / Dexter OG (DISC) and TheRealJay2 who killed the majority of ground forces, but more players from Yimmu-Audal trickled in as fighting continued. As the Etschariens massed within the castle, they continued fighting and hurling insults at the Audaladae. Shortly after, the attacking force left the city, having taken a full netherite set as reparations from Turtlonia.

Yimmu-Audal and Etschlarian sources considered the battle a strategic Yimmu Audal victory. See: Etscharien-Yimmu-Audalian War

The Last Bastion Coronation:
On the 26th of October 2020 at 7:00PM EST, the coronation of Harbardr was held at the Last Bastion. The ceremony was held due to the philosophical belief of the previous Emperor Blue_Marble that having the power of the throne for too long would compromise his morality, and also due to his belief that Harbardr was a worthy leader capable of carrying on the spirit of Yimmu-Audal. Indeed, in his opening speech, Harbardr stated "In Yimmu-Audal we have a saying. Power with one is dangerous, power with many is pointless, but power with 2 is balanced".

As his first act as Emperor, Harbardr appointed the role of Chief Diplomat to O6dity, due to their "dedication.. devotion... (and) initiative.." and valuable labour in building the fortress of the Last Bastion.

There were speeches given by Blue_Marble, Harbardr, and StoryStudio, all praising the hard work and dedication of every citizen of Yimmu-Audal, and promising "a glorious and bountiful future". Following the coronation, several gifts were given to the Emperor from many attendees, including Ghastly Bespoke, who gave his most prized possession, one of his bells as thanks for welcoming him into the nation, Dentro, who gave 64 redstone blocks mined from the heart of Sanctuary, and Lokki de Nuuk, who gave Vraelea's Lotus Banner, a treasured symbol of Vraelean culture, in accordance with the honoured diplomatic tradition of Vraelea. John Alien (Spacebeing_J) gave him the spruce boat he used to travel to the coronation as a symbol of Tlahatl's allegiance with Yimmu Audal across the seas.