Aerikas

Aerikas, officially known as The Republic of Aerius is a country located in the center of Cathelet. The republic neighbors Cakthlan to the south and Hodege to the east. It functions as an anocratic state with both and parliament and a strong executive branch.
Aerikas was originally settled by the Aeri (Not to be confused with Aeressi from Eldham), originally as a refueling station for their Airships. It however, quickly became a sky port where main land goods were sold to Aeri wanderers. They eventually created the permanent settlement that is Aerikas today.
Aerikas is politically aligned as a moderately capitalist yet anti-imperialist nation and subscribes to the ideology of Arrondism which advocates for utopian future in which small communities can choose their own futures and governments. Aeri opinion is against extremists in all directions however find themselves leaning on the Libertarian side of the compass.
== Government ==
The government of Aerikas is an Anocracy with a strong Director with the powers to implement policies and serves as a leader that the citizenry can rally behind. There are many unofficial roles that the Director is expected to fill such as being a mediator in intercitizen conflict and being a stable and steady manager of the union.
The Parlimentarians are the more democratically elected branch of the government. There are 5 parliamentarians who are elected via ranked choice voting. Although they are not required to most parliamentarians have affiliations with political parties. These affiliations tend to not affect the vote too much as the populace tends to vote in parlimentarians based on their reliability and interactions on the community rather than their political beliefs.
One of the most politically important elements of Aeri democracy is the "Mandate." In every election citizens are asked to state which party's policies they support. Depending on the statistics of this vote at the start of the parlimentary term, the new parlimentarians work with party leaders. They work together to create a set of goals, a Mandate for the nations development within the next month. The data from the vote is one of the driving factors in determining what ia actually put on the mandate. Although the mandate doesn't plan for everything it is one of the most vital governmental tools in Aerikas.
== History ==
=== Beginnings of Aerius, Aerikas in Halge, Aerikas moving to Cathramis ===
In the beginning of Abexilas, Panda envisioned continuing the legacy of the Northeast Eldham Republic of Aerius in the new land. With her ambition to restore the old Aeri Eldham gang and bring in people from Korosechev, she sought to create a new chapter in their history.
It all began when Panda established a claim called Aerikas, which at the time was part of the nation of Halge. During this period, Panda met key figures like SmoggyCheeks, an influential person from Halge, and was able to recruit many others with the help of Masquerainmomo, a friend from their past in the Eldham Cities. Among the early pioneers of Old Aerikas were notable figures such as Cotawa, Cheese_Z, Jas, Kingiswill, Tax, and bubbythesecond—the people who played pivotal roles in shaping the region. The OG Eldhamers mainly contributed by building an unfinished shopping building, the return of Aeri Corp, which was quickly disbanded due to pressure from competitors like Cheese_Z's Squeezy Deals and Panda's Cheap Pickaxe Shop. Interestingly, some individuals like Verias and Mandarino weren’t as engaged in the community's development, possibly having their own plans for the future.
As time passed, Aerikas transformed into a republic led by Director Panda Bartholomew, with the focus on the Aeri community. However, internal tensions began to rise. Midnight and Stickman, growing frustrated with Panda’s "dictatorial" leadership style, began organizing efforts to challenge her power. These actions sparked divisions within the populace, which ultimately contributed to the country’s deterioration and the unraveling of the early republic.
=== The Aeri Concept of Political Parties and the Emergence of New Movements ===
A major feature of Aeri culture was the idea of political parties. The government of Aerikas supported the creation of political parties, encouraging open dialogue and the expression of diverse opinions. Among the most recognizable political factions in Old Aerikas were Midnight's Political Party (The Aerius First Party), primarily formed by the original Eldhams, Panda's Party, and Cheese_Z's Party, which would later evolve into the Labour Party. These parties played a significant role in shaping the political landscape and reflecting the various ideologies within the community.
=== Tensions between Panda and OG Eldham Aerius people and the Creation of The nightshade Diarchy ===
As they worked to undermine Panda’s rule, Midnight and Stickman were already preparing for the worst-case scenario. While still involved in Aerikas, they were secretly building another nation—one they believed would be better suited to their ideals and ambitions. The foundation of Nightshade was their "Plan B," a backup in case their efforts to reform Aerikas failed. They saw Panda as a leader who was incapable of managing the complexities of governing and believed that a new nation could flourish under their guidance. Ultimately, after their attempts to alter the course of Aerikas were deemed fruitless, they left, founding the Nightshade Diarchy, a monarchy ruled by the two emperors for eternity.
=== Migration to the Unclaimed land in Cathramis, the settlement of Nova Aerikas ===
There was a rumor that Hälge was attempting to convince towns to delete their individual Discord servers and instead use the nation’s main server to consolidate their activity, as Hälge was slowly dying from inactivity. The people of Old Aerikas, led by their Director and drive to keep their community alive, were unwilling to comply with this idea and decided to leave Hälge in search of free land where they could establish their own nation. After some exploration, they discovered unclaimed land in the center of the continent of Cathramis. The first settlers of Nova Aerikas, including Panda_nook, Cheese_Z, and Masquerainmomo, were the first to step foot on the land. The following day, all the citizens of Old Aerikas moved to Nova Aerikas, marking the beginning of a new chapter for their community.
With this Aerikas became Old_Aerikas, and Nova Aerikas became Aerikas, beginning the New Chapter of Aerius.
=== Nova Aerikas, (now just Aerikas) Creations of Parties, and Parliament Systems ===
Absent the machinations of these characters, there was a period of peace, but once a movement begins, it is not so easily stopped. Eventually, the calls for a stronger democracy erupted again, bringing about another crisis. Calls erupted from every corner to create a constitution, most notably the Aeri Shared Prosperity Front (ASPF). From within the party Wifi and Electro N. Meyer called for a parliamentary system keeping the Director at the country's head. Panda, finally hearing the calls, proposed a different system: a direct democracy in which the vote rested solely in the hands of the people. These factions stood opposed, with the Parliamentary system backed by the elites and parliamentarians who Panda denounced as being only interested in maintaining power. Finally, a vote was held and the options were posed. The parliamentary system won, and the framers of the system hosted a conference to ensure all sides had their worries put at bay, but the worries had only begun.
=== Parties Ideas of a better reformed Aerikas, creation of the Kroosechist Party ===
At the conference, several factions with differing visions for the future of Aerikas emerged. Among them was the recently created party of Kroosechists, created in mid tensions between the Nightshade Diarchy and Aerikas, led by Crooser, who vocalized his desire for a revolution, claiming the current democratic system was weak. However, the Cartel, another influential group, sought to empower Aerikas, believing that strengthening the nation through centralized authority would lead to greater stability. Meanwhile, the Labour Party pushed for a more inclusive and egalitarian society, aiming to create a system where every citizen's voice could be heard, and the nation would not be dependent on a single leader. At this conference, the ASPF and its leaders took lead in guiding talks about the constitution, but it quickly fell away from them.
As the conference unfolded, Crooser, disillusioned with the Labour Party's direction, decided to leave. He saw an opportunity to take Aerikas in a new direction by converting it into Koroseva, a farmer's communist republic. The Labour Party, although gaining some traction, did not share his radical vision. Meanwhile, elections loomed on the horizon, with the Chief Justice position being the most significant. Three main candidates were vying for it: Meyer (Democrats), Masq (Kroosechists), and Smoggy, an immigrant politician from Hälge. Smoggy chose to support Meyer, while Masq criticized him for his perceived hypocrisy in the face of the country's evolving political landscape.
=== The Nightshade-Aeri Ultimatum ===
The weekend of the election, however, this race was the last thing on the minds of the people. Within the darkness of the Deep State, the Diarchy posed an ultimatum to Director Panda. They claimed mass support from the international community, and planned on annexing massive regions of Aerikas's land and demanded that Panda step down. The issue came to light as the two emperors reached out to Meyer, who had been Midnight's successor in the role of AFP party leader all those ages before, and demanded the country see reason. Meyer negotiated with the men, but they seemed unwilling to find peace, so in a last ditch effort, he brought the issue to light in the public forums. This was the beginning of the darkest day in Aerikas' history.
=== The Collapse of Leadership, the Rise of New Powers, and the Nightshade Diarchy's Plan for Aerikas ===
The country was thrown into panic. Panda announced that she planned on stepping down from Director. She along with many members of her government discussed and planned that night to emigrate to Faerico and start a saloon and cartel in what is still under discussion, yet known as the Magic Gang. This was known by them as the "retirement arc". Panda in turn left the country in the hands of one of the newest members, Halodeck, who proclaimed the land to be in the hands of the Kroosechists. Controversy briefly surrounded this new character, with some allegations made that they were but an alias of Panda, though these rumors proved false. Cheese, the leader of the tropical province of Sabziaro, declared independence from the country, and Meyer, the mayor of Voishan, the eastern province, negotiated to join the Diarchy with a lordship, retaining his land holdings. The emperors then declared the remaining hub of Aerikas to be under their control, establishing the puppet government of the Cartel to rule, but that was quickly shut down as Smoggy kicked them out and established the Aeri Provincial Government. He then set off to make a constitutional monarchy, consolidating international support and bringing back together the provinces under his banner.
=== The End of the Nightshade Diarchy's Influence and the Return of Sabziaro ===
The discussions between Aerikas and the Nightshade Diarchy were ultimately shut down, with no actions taken to move forward. Voishan remained a proud Aeri town once stability was restored, unaffected by the Diarchy's influence. Since then, the Nightshade Diarchy showed no further interest in Aerikas, and their presence faded into the background of the country's history.
After some careful consideration, Cheese, the leader of Sabziaro, decided to return to Aerius. With the support of Smoggy and Wifi, they worked together to establish the Commonwealth of Aerikas (Aerius). This new system marked the return of Sabziaro—now officially the Royal Principality of Sabziaro—as a self-governing dependency within the broader Aerius framework, solidifying its place back within the nation.
=== The Era of the New Constitutional Questions ===
With the country stabilized, the land holdings all unified, and the old leadership largely having returned, the question of how to continue into the future became a major one. As already noted, Smoggy proposed a constitutional monarchy with him at the head, an idea many of the remaining inhabitants seemed keen on; however, with Panda's return the question resurfaced as to how the country would move forward. Accusations of political malpractice, cultural erasure, and governmental impropriety were hurled on all sides, but at the end of the day, both sides came together and worked out a new constitution.
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