Lunis

Lunis, officially the Kingdom of Lunis, is an absolutist monarchy with a strong traditional, and religious presence within every part of the nation positioned on the south of Rozakko'ra with Hyria to the west, and Wadiwaya to the north. All monarchs are determined by a ritualistic practice among the princes, this ritual deciding the true heir to the throne. Amaseri is the capital, and largest city of Lunis, whilst being the historical homeland of the nation. 
== Etymology ==
Lunis, originating from an old native tongue of Lunis, means "Eclipsed Dynasty", or "Lunar Kingdom" in the language of the native residents. 
== History ==
=== Early history ===
For the longest time, the former territories of the kingdom of Lunis had been rather untouched by the rest of society, being ruled by local Lunan tribes, mostly consisting of Demi-humans. Some small scattered records and ruins suggest a possible ancient kingdom of Shi, but it is possible this kingdom is entirely mythological, being the foundations for the Shidarin religion. 
=== Stagnation and Ama Revolution ===
These tribes lived in harmony, until a fateful day where a ship would crash ashore upon the northern reaches of the nation west of the Ama Ba, consisting of a few foreign residents from a nation known as the Diarchy of the Dande, whilst in the south, Hyria, formerly Orchidea began their own settlements. The native populations were largely intergrated into the new regions in the north and south. Once the Dandelians and Hyrians met, through negotiation, The Dande would gain the vast majority of the territory, including what would be the re-constructed ruins of a city, named Arnore later Amaseri. The Hyrians would gain a port, called Ceypore. 
Within The Dande, whilst originally, the nation enjoyed development and the natives had gotten along with the ruling class under Diarchs Creeper Azurov I, and King Adius II, a rift began to form over time. This rift originated from the nation stagnating in all aspects, and the unpopular Dandelist religion, resulting in the groundwork for a revolution began to form. With further stagnation, and the untimely death of both Diarchs causing further political and economic strain, the final straw had broke, resulting in revolution. This revolution would eventually be named as the Ama Revolution, where powerful nobles, native to the region, would rise up with support from the population, demanding change and the last monarch of the Dande, Avisiro Arraki to step down. Surprisingly, he had accepted, and after a peaceful step-down, a rapid coronation was announced, establishing the Erebus Dynasty under Fiauzro I, almost as soon as the coronation had happened, Fiauzro, along since Prince Yami, Fenor, and Vincent, announced the dissolution of the Dande and the formation of Lunis.
After the formation of Lunis, a large shift had taken internally within the nation, restoring native culture, traditions, and the religion of Shidarin across all sectors of life. 
=== The Integration of The Straw Hats ===
Shortly after the Lu'ni had declared their independence, the Straw Hats, a pirate group who had broken off from the Dande to form their own government, came, seeking integration into the state. There would be short negotiations regarding this, which would quickly formalize into the Straw Hats formally joining Lunis with an autonomous status, as the two governments would combine. 
== Geography ==
The Geography can be split between the north, where the north is more flat, and tropical, the south is hillier that is largely forested. To the west, lies the River Naj, and to the east, The Ama Bay, which is located in the Rhod Sea. The capital city of Amaseri is positioned on top of the largest hill in the nation, overlooking the River Naj on the cliffside. 
== Demographics ==
The Kingdom of Lunis is, despite its size, a diverse nation. The vast majority of the population, consisting of what is nicknamed as Demi Humans (Animal-like people). The most populous of these being a bunny-like race that resides within the nation, whilst other common ones being noted being Cat-like, Fox-like, and Chicken-like people. There is a sizeable human minority that also lives within the nation, largely being the population that descends from the original shipwreck. Most residents identity as Lunan, whilst there is a minor Dandelian national identity within the nation's population. 
== Culture ==
The culture of the nation is largely a mix between Native tradition, and the Dande's cultural impact, with some aspects of both Wadiwayi and Hyrian culture being noticed in certain aspects. 
Clothing, and the building philosophy of the Lunan people, is largely a mix between Dandelian, and Lunan design. Clothing is the most influenced by Dandelian culture, as western clothing has become common place, however, the clothing of Lunan design is rather common, and growing with the new government. Building-wise, is the same story, however the roles are opposite, where it is the design of the native Lunan building style reigns supreme, excluding in the northern city of Dandelia. 
== Religion ==
The Shidarin religion, as mentioned prior, originates from a possibly mythological kingdom known as Shi, believing in an ancient goddess Queen of Shi, who had protected the region from malicious Deities, slowly began to grow power-hungry, with tyranny becoming common-place. It would not be until an eclipsed night, where the local tribes united, in fierce determination, would finally slay this ancient goddess, bringing peace to the land. It is believed the land is sacred, and must be protected by the chosen Lunan royalty, to prevent the rise of this queen, or the before mentioned malicious deities through ritualistic practice, and preservation of the land and tradition. 
Within the population, there is a debate about this goddess and her name. In the south, where the government is centered, it is believed the name of this goddess was "Yui", originating from the very forest they reside in. Where in the north, the residents believe the goddess is named "Ama", originating from the Ama Bay. Due to the government's position, currently, officially the name is Yui, but within the population, the debate is ever going between North and South. 
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