Patriarchat Azmaru

Patriarchat Azmaru, also known as the Patriarchy of Azmar, is a nation occupying the majority of the continent of Aneon.
== Formation ==
The Patriarchy of Azmar was formed after Azmarath released its former vassal, Miedzi, and its colony, Noregr and began shifting its focus on the continent of Aneon rather then spreading its influence abroad. Founded on 1/7/2024 by Alistair Bakula.
== Ideology ==
The Patriarchy, as the name suggests, is a theocratic state, and follows the Cult of Aora. Worship of other gods or goddesses is heavily prosecuted, and those found challenging the Cult often find themselves on a pyre. Because of it being a theocratic state, pretty much all of the states ideas and beliefs stem directly from the Book of Aora, and are based on the teachings of Aora.
== Government ==
The government of the Patriarchy is a Patriarchate, in which the Patriarch is the head of state, and is elected upon death of the previous Patriarch, from the clergy. The Patriarch has full, unhindered power within the nation, though they are expected to maintain a hierarchal system of power and social classes. Primates are leaders of provinces and directly rule the capital of said province, they are appointed by the Patriarch, and form the Council of Azmar along with the Patriarch to help advise him. Mayors are leaders of individual cities and settlements, they are not appointed, however they are still expected to abide by the rule of the Patriarchy. The government is fairly lax on how much control it likes to have over its subjects and the cities under it, despite the intimidatingly strong centralized government.
== War of Aquilea ==
On 1/26/2024 the War of Aquilea culminated in the annexation of Aquilea and it being reformed into Kosias, becoming the second recognized city of the Patriarchy. The war began as a result of the accidental slaying of Constantius Julius Allanus, the Emperor of Aquilea, who was killed in the woods of Azmar during a hunting expedition by an Azmari hunter who mistoke him for game. Aquilean citizens and even some military were so outraged as a result that they began threatening Azmarath and often caused issues for those living and hunting the wood. As a result of Aquilea blowing the situation overboard, Alistair Bakula, Patriarch at the time, began a vicious war against Aquilea that saw the complete razing of the city, and the forced exile of all of its inhabitants. The Free City of Kosias was declared in its place, and Alexei Medski was appointed its Primate.
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