Nivistrata

Nivistrata, officially the Republic of Nivistrata, is a country in Western Kejafros. Following a Socialist-Democratic Parliamentary system, it observes a Xeroist Ideology, with high interpersonal autonomy and trust. It is located on the Delta of the Gran Coran'i peninsula, bordering Aethos, Fjallia, and Gran Coran'i. 
The Republic came into existence in the , as the Republic of Vostok. Founded shortly after the Vostokgrad Rebellion, in which the country split off from larger nation Mockrea, the nation consisted of three main cities: Vsevograd, Vostokgrad, and Port Krasnyy, with Vsevograd being the Largest City and Capital. An election was held to determine the newly-founded state's ideology, however, following a dispute and subsequent rebellion, the City of Vostokgrad split off from the Republic to form the Socialist City Republic of Vostokchevnya. Currently, only Vsevograd and Port Krasnyy remain a part of the Republic, although efforts are in place to re-instate Vostokgrad.
In , the Republic was officially annexed by Gran Coran'i, becoming a self-governing vassal state as part of the greater Republic of Gran Coran'i. In the , the nation was completely absorbed by Gran Coran'i. As of December, 2024, the Nation has 0 Active Residents. 
== Etymology ==
The Republic of Nivistrata has undergone multiple name changes over the course of its history. Shortly after the Vostokchevnyan Independence Movement, the Nation voted to change its name from Vostok to the Zabrozhny Republic, with the name descending from the word for "Forlorn".
Finally, the Nation held another citizen vote to change the nation's name, with its modern name, "Nivistrata" descending from the words "Nivis", translating to "Snow", and "Strata", translating to "Layers". As such, the name can be said to directly translate to "Layered Snow", a name which reflects the country's largely Sub-Arctic Climate.
==History==
=== Vostokgrad Rebellion ===
Following the formal declaration of independence, the Republic of Vostok formed its official Government, and sought out an ideology to follow for its nation. The claims for Vsevograd, Port Krasnyy, and Vostokgrad were established, with Vsevograd acting as capital and primary economic hub. The Republic was still lacking a system, and two front-running ideologies emerged to fill this vaccuum, with one being a Socialist-Democratic Ideology, proposed by MamaSmurf, who would go on to take the role of Grand Chancellor, and the other being an Anarcho-Syndicalist Ideology, proposed by Uhu23h2, a veteran who fought for Vostokgrad's Independence during the Vostokgrad Revolt against Mockrea. 
Many arguments emerged from either side; Uhu23h2 argued that Anarcho-Syndicalism was more suited to Vostok's history of Rebellion and War, whereas MamaSmurf argued that Anarchism was not a sustainable ideology in the long run. Over the course of three days, a 64% majority vote decided on establishing a Socialist-Democratic Government, in , with the Republic adopting a Xeroist Ideology soon after. On the same day, Mister_Bunnys (also known as Specelk) was voted as Grand Chancellor of Vostok, winning a 69% Majority Vote. The Nivistrata Armed Forces, as well as the Council of Nivistrata, containing one representative for every ten citizens of the Republic was also officially announced.
However, following the declaration of Vostok as a Socialist-Democratic State, Uhu23h2 fought back against the change, declaring Vostokgrad as an autonomous state, following his preferred Anarcho-Syndicalist Ideology. Vostokgrad would later on secede from the Republic in , to form the City State of Vostokchevnya. During this period, many former Vostokgrad citizens, defected to Vsevograd, joining what would become the Republic of Nivistrata. 
Around this time, the Republic, attempting to distance itself from the name "Vostok" held a Citizen Vote to decide the new name of the nation, with "Zabrozhny" emerging as the main contender. , the name of the Republic was officially changed to Zabrozhny Republika. As of , this name remains on the official claim of the Republic of Nivistrata. 
In , MamaSmurf established a campaign to act as the Second Grand Chancellor of the Republic, which he would soon win. 
=== Scarlet Cross Raids and Renaming ===
In , the Scarlet Cross obtained permission from the Nivistrata Council to begin constructing a Church inside Vsevograd as an act of promoting the faith. Relations would soon unfortunately turn sour as members of the group harassed and attempted to indoctrinate citizens of Vsevograd, and as a result, progress on the Construction of the Church was put on hold.
In , a second citizen vote for renaming the country was held. This time, to distance itself from themes, the name "Nivistrata" was suggested by a citizen, and the name was formally chosen for the Republic the same day.
Tensions between the Republic of Nivistrata and the Scarlet Cross reached a breaking point when two members of the Cross assaulted Dukesmad, the Minister of Construction and a high-ranking official within the Nivistrata Council, prompting a confrontation between the Nivistrata Military, the Vsevograd Police Force, and the Raiders from the Scarlet Cross. A Brawl ensued in the City Square, with many casualties following. During the raid, Military Officials from Gran Coran'i and Fjallia joined the fight on the Nivistratan side, representing a turning point in the conflict. The Joint Nivistratan, Fjallian, and Gran Coran'i forces were deemed victorious at the end of the battle.
The raid and the collaboration between the Nivistrata and Gran Coran'i militaries helped instigate formal diplomatic relations between the two nations. 
=== Aethos Raids and vassalization by Gran Coran'i ===
Only a few hours after the Scarlet Cross Raids, rogue Military Personnel from Castalon representing The Empire of Aethos arrived on Vsevograd's shores and began a devastating raid on Vsevograd. The Horde of Raiders inflicted a massive toll on the Vsevograd Police Force and Nivistrata Military. Once again, the Military of Gran Coran'i joined the battle on the side of Nivistrata, and together, both Militaries attempted to match the raiders' forces.
The Raid continued to exhaust military resources, however, and Diplomats from Gran Coran'i were sent to discuss a peace deal with Aethos. One particular diplomat, Argon, was said to have a significant impact on the peace deals, eventually convincing Aethos to retreat their forces from Vsevograd. The raids and their impact on the Military demanded action from the Council of Nivistrata, and a deal was proposed between Nivistrata and Gran Coran'i that required Nivistrata to become a Vassal State of the Republic of Gran Coran'i. In , this deal was finalized, officially deeming Nivistrata a vassal state, annexed by the Republic of Gran Coran'i. Following the signing of this deal, the Nivistrata Military and Vsevograd Police force were disbanded. All residents of Nivistrata were granted citizenship to Gran Coran'i.
=== Government Exodus and Near Collapse ===
In the years leading up to 34 VE, the Nivistratan Council struggled with significant backlash from citizens, demanding that several changes to the Nivistratan Constitution, Economic System, and City Planning be made. Political debates would often escalate into severe quarrels, and citizen unrest grew. 
In the , MamaSmurf proposed that all citizens of Nivistrata follow a class-based system, based on their citizenship status and contributions to the nation, resulting in backlash from newer immigrants and residents. While suggested changes were entertained by the Council, the rule preventing immigrants from voting stood out, and marked a shift in public opinion of the Nivistrata Council.
==== Banning of MamaSmurf ====
Tensions reached a breaking point in the , when MamaSmurf was blacklisted from Stoneworks for two weeks, allegedly due to his use of inappropriate language on public messaging forums. The resulting outrage from citizens culminated in multiple citizens coming together to protest the Council, specifically the Grand Chancellor, Minister of Construction, and Minister of Internal Affairs. A document listing all formal complaints against the government was published, calling for the deposition of the Grand Chancellor.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ObM5HwDhCLuVwqjgCJzP6CMO6p1vzaZbg51fpAaLjR4/edit In the following hours, MamaSmurf would make a response to the allegations, where he publicly announced his resignation from the Nivistratan Council. Following further protest from citizens, Dukesmad, the Minister of Construction, also resigned from his post. On the same day, both MamaSmurf and Dukesmad fled the Republic, electing to move to Kolozhyn, a sister republic to Vostokchevnya. Officials from Gran Coran'i attempted to fill the vacuum and ease tensions, though to little avail.
==== IdioticMonke Cabinet and Griefing Attacks ====
During the exodus, MamaSmurf alleged that the Minister of Internal Affairs, IdioticMonke, was responsible for the initial protest, stating that IdioticMonke had intent to instigate a coup in the Republic, as a means of taking power over the country. Monke had also been previously placed under scrutiny by other council members for his alleged involvement in mercenary transactions, which violated Nivistratan law. Monke claimed no part in the protest. Despite this, however, hostilities continued in Nivistrata, with councilmen turning on one another, and the people turning on the council. In the Summer of 34 VE, IdioticMonke took power and appointed a temporary cabinet to maintain any form of government, consisting of citizens from Gran Coran'i and Nivistrata. A new election for Grand Chancellor was announced, with two protestors, JangHan and LilFin, emerging as the leading contenders (though LilFin would soon after rescind his application for the candidacy). After announcing the new cabinet, Dukesmad and MamaSmurf completely dismantled the newly planned city housing district in an act of defiance against the new government. In response, IdioticMonke tore down the floor and basement of MamaSmurf and Dukesmad's former residence, on the harbour of Vsevograd. 
The repeated grief attacks only served to spark more citizen outrage, and for the first time since 24 VE, the Nation was at risk of falling to anarchism. The exodus culminated in IdioticMonke officially announcing his resignation from the post of Minister of Internal Affairs, and issuing a public apology to MamaSmurf, expressing his gratitude to the previous cabinet and their contributions to the Republic. The resignation of IdioticMonke marked the end of the first era of Nivistratan Politics, with no members of the original Nivistratan Council maintaining their positions in government.
==Geography==
The Geography of Nivistrata is composed of two distinct climate types. Located on the Northern Delta of the western Peninsula of Kejafros, a large portion of Nivistrata lies in a Sub-Arctic Taiga Biome, with two river shores lying on either side. Despite this, Nivistrata does not enjoy access to Agricultural Soil, due to the frigid nature of both shores. Farming is also difficult in the western Half of Nivistrata, with irrigation canals frequently freezing over in the colder part of the country.
The Vsevograd Harbour lies directly opposite to the city of Castalon, with the Castalon-Administered side of the Harbour being significantly warmer than the Nivistratan side. The Eastern Half of Nivistrata is notably warmer than the western Half, being located on a beach bordering a cold ocean, although not approaching frigid temperatures. Despite this, however, a much larger portion of the Country's population is located on the colder, western Side. The former land of Vostokgrad was notably the coldest city in the Republic, being the only city to be located entirely within the Frigid Taiga Biome. 
Snowfall is common in much of Nivistrata, with Port Krasnyy being the only city to not regularly receive it.
==Government and Politics==
The Republic of Nivistrata can be deemed to be a multi-party state, observing Xeroist Practices as well as a Socialist-Democratic System. The Government consists of the Democratically Elected Grand Chancellor, as well as a Council consisting of one elected Representative for every 10 citizens of the Republic. The Council Officials also fulfil multiple roles within the Republic, maintaining the state of peace and affairs within Nivistratan borders. The Nivistrata Government System mimics a Politburo system, with Party Policies becoming National Policies.
 Government of Nivistrata
Office 	Name	Elected	Residence
Grand Chancellor 	TBA 	TBA 	
Grand Chancellor 	TBA 	TBA 	
Minister of Defence 	TBA 	TBA 	
Minister of Internal Affairs	TBA 	TBA 	
Minister of Foreign Affairs 	TBA 	TBA 	
Minister of Construction 	TBA 	TBA 	
The Government of Nivistrata also enjoys Diplomatic Relations with multiple other Nations on Kejafros, including Gran Coran'i, Fjallia, and recently, Vostokchevnya. In , citizens and Council Officials including Raifeannews, MamaSmurf, Seahorseland, embarked on the first Nivistratan Diplomatic Expedition to Gran Coran'i, establishing formal relations between the two nations for the first time. 
Nivistrata was also a founding member of the Kejafros Democracy League, a Diplomatic Alliance facilitated by the Diarchy of Fjallia, allowing for extensive military, economic, and infrastructural collaboration between Nivistrata, Fjallia, and Vostokchevnya as outlined in its . When Nivistrata was annexed by Gran Coran'i in , its part in the league was voided.
In the days preceding the annexation, a large shift in government occurred, most notably when in the , Mister_Bunnys stepped down as Grand Chancellor in a public announcement made to the citizens of Nivistrata. Nivistrata's Minister of Defence was also sacked in the , and it's Minister of Foreign Affairs resigned in the Winter of 28 VE. Following an adjustment to its constitution, these positions were announced to be re-elected in the . 
== Culture ==
The Culture of Nivistrata is primarily composed of Literature, Architecture, and Political Debate. The architecture of Nivistrata and its cohesiveness define its three urban centers, with building materials and designs being themed around the nation's snowy climate.
Nivistrata is home to The Nivistratan, one of the highest-ranked newspapers on Abexilas. The Nivistratan reports on Global Politics and Economics, as well as on Local stories and Architecture. The Nivistratan is headquartered in the Tower of Vsevograd, the tallest build in Nivistrata. In August, the Nivistratan was ranked as Abexilas' Second Best Newspaper, and in September, it was ranked as the Best Newspaper on Abexilas, according to the Newspaper Guild of Stoneworks.
Blindspot Media, a media collective operating multiple newspapers on Kejafros and Abexilas, is also headquartered in Nivistrata, with the collective owning and operating the Nivistratan entirely. The Business also operates the Coran'i Dispatch. 
== Architecture ==
Nivistratan Architecture takes great inspiration from Medieval, Gothic, and Brutalist styles. Due to the nation's frigid climate and vast taiga forests, the nation's citizens have adopted Spruce and Deepslate as building blocks of choice for the majority of builds in the Nation. Other blocks, including Warped Wood and Stone are also commonly seen.
However, following an evaluation of Vsevograd's architecture, MamaSmurf announced that the entire city centre would be redesigned and rebuilt from scratch. In the Summer of 20 VE, the Vsevograd City Square was redesigned, and the renovation work commenced in the Summer of 30 VE.
In the Fall of 20 VE, it was officially announced by Dukesmad, the Minister of Construction, that a new city District was under construction south of Port Krasnyy. Following the collapse of the first Nivistrata Government, this new city district was dismantled.
The Modern Cityscape of Vsevograd differs quite a bit from its former state 20 Years Ago. Following the August Citizens' Revolt, the new Regime under JangHan re-designed the city center of Vsevograd, with more natural elements, lighting, and pedestrian infrastructure. The City of Vsevograd remains largely unchanged since then.