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Psydonia was a city-state located in south eastern Talasi, in Lake Mora.
The History of Psydonia begins with the Indigo Tribe, a group of wanderers and mystics that settled in central Talasi in (April 2024). The Indigo began their journey as scattered nomads that met in the city of Ashtafos, in Nunindae (Mideastern Talasi). In the commoners district of Ashtafos, these wanderers met and formed a shared cultural identity and eventually migrated from Ashtafos, traveling up the (X) river to the lake it flowed from. There they built mud islands which they could build in the center of the lake, controlling it by becoming one with it. This settlement would become Psydonia.
Daedalus (Duderinos/Dvdevs_Maximvs) traveled to and eventually settled in Ashtafos. The (leader) Tarkus welcomed Dvde into their city and over time other wanderers would join the city, moving into the commoners district, (insert actual name). After Daedalus (Dvdevs_Maximvs), Thaddevs (BlazeGawd), formed the tribes leadership, and the Indigos set out from Ashtafos south to found Psydonia. They spent much time building the artificial islands or chinampas to create the city. Other members at this time were Austos (Baconman), Billium Bangus, Dylanius (Morganberg), etc.
==History==
===Early Development ===
Early history of Psydonia is characterized by a focus on construction and agriculture. Indigos/Psydonics have also explored much of the world, both before and after the founding of the city. Expeditions across the central mountains of Talasi, through its rivers, and along its coast have been conducted to map out the world and establish trade/diplomacy with other nations. Expeditions to the southern continent of Rozakko'ra have also been sent to harvest the gold of the southern mesa biome.
After the founding of Psydonia, expansions were made which turned the small city into a nation for a time. Based off of a confederation of settlements, The Duplacia of Psydonia grew to encompass the lake, as well as the town of Last Light, and La Commune. After some time, Flanderians settled to the south of Psydonia and began to set up colonies, which led to conflict with the local tribes. 
Psydonia reached its territorial peak after forming an agreement with The Flanderians, which allowed Psydonia to encompass several settlements, including Last Light, La Commune, Llama Cove, Saint Amelia, and Fort Pangea.
=== Black market scandal===
Dura Daedalus was sent into exile after it was revealed that he had been generating income for Psydonia through black market activity. While Daedauls was gone, Dylanius stepped in as acting-Dura. After 30 IRL days (equivalent to X in game) Daedalus returned, and the government was restructured into a Triarchy. With Daedalus taking the role of Marshal, Thaddeus taking the role of Premier, and Dylanius taking the role of President. The Marshal would manage Psydonias militia and organize arms for the defense of the city. The Premier would oversee development and architecture. The President would serve as Psydonias chief diplomat and negotiator. Together the three heads of state would form a ruling council to oversee Psydonias transition period from its rough founding to a more stable future. 
===Ashtafos===
Main Article: Ashtafos 
After Psydonia was founded, relations between the Indigo Tribe and (Ashtafos) remained good, and the two considered each other sister cities. Though Ashtafos would soon be incorporated into the Principality of Nunindae, Psydonia remained an independent city-state. 
=== Building Psydonia===
As the islands were built, districts formed, the population grew, along with production. Psydonia’s people were diligent and produced large amounts of various crops with fertile soil. They grew strong resolve by excavating and moving the vast amounts of soil they needed to construct their foundations. This diligence and resolve created potential for Psydonia, much of which has yet to be realized. The city is growing, and constant construction will define this era of Psydonia’s history.
===Nunindii Period===
After the merger with the Grand Principality of Nunindae, the original Indigo people would rule the city for some time, but after a couple months, the Nunindii High Council installed a new mayor to the town, Vichil Greatgrower. He was a infamous druglord from Nunidae City, and also a member of the High Council. He would order the construction of a mining shop underground, and while excavating, they found a canopic jar, inside it was a well preserved human heart. On the side of the jar was a label, it said: "The heart of Saint Elba." The workers immediatly showed this to the mayor, who was perplexed. He had heard stories about this mythical Saint Elba when he was younger. In his far away homelands the people worshipped this Saint Elba. Vichil immediatly ordered the repurposement of the castle built by the Indigo people into a fort to store and protect this canopic jar. He would also aim to ressurect the faith of The Order of Elba.
== Religion/Mythology ==
Cosmicism/Gnostigo ethos is based around the pursuit of cosmic wisdom and spiritual enlightenment. It is a xenophilic and pluralist religious framework wish simultaneously believes in the existence of many gods, spirits, and mythologies, without synchronizing with these other faiths. (For instance, The Romans thought that other gods had power within the lands of their worshipers/followers) The Gnostigo or "Path of Wisdom" is intended to be guidelines on how to navigate this world, and have very few hardline tenants or commandments. The Gnostigos/Cosmicists do not worship any particular pantheon or god, instead believing that the deity responsible for the creation of the material plane is an imperfect/flawed creator, which may even have bad intentions towards mortals, possibly tyrannical. Referred to as the Demiurge, it is seen as an obstacle to enlightenment which must be overcome by the collective spiritual power of the Gnostigo Sages. Any follower of Cosmicism can reach enlightenment by following the guidance of the Sages, which are elected by and from the community based on wisdom. The Circle of Sages writes lore, conducts rituals, and provides guidance to all who require it.
== Society/Government ==
The government of Psydonia has yet to be firmly defined by a constitution, but is currently structured as a “table democracy” where all citizens work for the betterment of the collective, and share resources communally.
Leadership is made up informally with committees/task forces being created as necessary to accomplish tasks and delegate authority. This was originally overseen by the two Duras (leader/elder) who hold executive authority, and hold veto powers over the other. Currently, the council/presidium/table is lead by the Triumvirate/Triarchy. The people of Psydonia are fiercely independent and populist, rejecting feudalism/monarchy seeing it as tyrannical. As the population grows, The Presidium/Table will fill the role of the legislative branch, and delegate authority/responsibility to various Councilors to manage Psydonias government, overseen by the Triumvirs.
Dura Daedalus and Dura Thaddeus serve as Psydonias first leaders, overseeing the foundation of Psydonia and the creation of its government.
After the reorganization of the government, the Triumvirs Daedalus, Thaddeus, and Dylanius lead the Presidium and oversee the management of Psydonia.
== Indigo Lexicon ==
Psydonia/Psydonic - The civic identity of the people; Psydonia got its name from the word "Psychonaut" meaning people aim to explore their consciousness deliberately through induced altered states, whether for spiritual, scientific, or research reasons. This was the defining cultural/religious trait of the Indigos, and they named their city after it. To the locals, Psydonia means "Land of The Open Minded."
Indigo/Indigos - the tribal identity of the founding people of Psydonia, originally nomadic psychonauts.
Dura - leader, elder; The heads of state for Psydonia and executives of the Presidium
Mora - the lake which Psydonia is located within, as well as a religious figure representing maternal love and fertility, Mora provides a place to build their home, the hydration they need to grow crops, and the fertility that their soil contains which brings food and prosperity.
Ayahua - spiritual guide figure, mysterious nomad spirit. Represents free knowledge and wise guidance though life and death. Sages meditate to commune with this spiritual figure to learn the secrets/nature of the cosmos.
Salviira - dark spirit/demon, trickster or spiteful spirits which also can provide dark secrets/hidden knowledge about the world and cosmos. Meditating to interact/summon these spirits is considered dangerous, and is regulated by the sages.
Halon - solar deity/spirit ; Halon represents the sun spirit, which provides warmth, light, and wisdom to the world. While not considered the chief deity, and isn't explicitly worshiped, cults venerating Halon are the most common of the Psydonic people. 
Sage - the spiritual/religious leaders of the Indigo Tribe faith.
The League
Psydonic foreign policy is dictated by cautious expansion, diplomatic outreach, and most of all democratic confederalism. Psydonia expands naturally without seeking out unnecessary conflict, and avoids engaging in imperialism. The plan to ensure prosperity and safety for the city is to create a league or confederation with other city states in the area, with larger cities having more influence in the confederation, while homesteads and farmers which join are less involved but are granted citizenship in the domain of the nearest city. Psydonia seeks to annex and incorporate all settlements and land around the lake it is set in, peacefully if possible, and aggressively if necessary. With Astoria existing in the highlands directly west of Psydonia, careful diplomacy was needed to ensure a peace with the larger nation. As the city expands, we gain more direct control over the entire lake, and that in turn gives Psydonia more power over its rivers. Novastonia exists to the west of Psydonia, and as of now the two nations have friendly relations and a peace pact. 
After a restructuring of the government, Psydonia reverted back towards city-state status, and opted to join the Grand Principality of Nunindae.