Soralae

Divine Realm of Soralae (Soar-ah-lay) is an empire located across the world of Abexilas. While primarily centered in Halinn, Soralae exists across Halinn, Rozakko'ra, Iristoya, Caerus, Talasi, and Kejafros. It is rulled by am Emperors (Zaphae), and an Empress (Zaphina). Founded by Tsukikage “Glaskii” Akashiro (Ainos Lir Soralae) and Lyra Nesryn-Evara Emberlyn Asparii of Aethos in the year 53 VE, the Divine Realm of Soralae is the product of a monumental mergence between the world powers of the Empire of Aethos and Akashiro Shogunate. Soralae is one of the largest states in Abexlias and has a flourishing military, architecture, and an amazing culture. Tennyoku, which was formerly the Akashiro Capital remains the current capital city, with the Tenets Of The Cold Sun being official state religion with regional religions in respective areas.
==History==
===Predecessor States===
====Empire of Aethos====
Aethos, officially the Empire of Aethos, was a nation primary located in Caerus, Halinn and Kejafros. It was an imperial federation that at its peak consisted of four fully integrated states: Tellia, Verena Ānaktate of Enovātha, and Halge. Seraphelle was its national capital and Protlind was its most populated city. Aethos was preceded by Tellia and Verena that merged in the winter of 16 VE through the engagement between Grey Aurelian Virlana and Lyra Asparii Virlana. The Empire of Tellia and the High Kingdom of Verena united to create the Empire of Aethos. Later that year, the Federation of the Halge integrated into Aethos. The Cellian Crownlands followed suit in 17 VE. In the spring of 48 VE, Grey died, leaving his empire to Lyra Asparii.
====Akashiro Shogunate====
The Akashiro Shogunate was a nation-state located on the continent of Halinn, in the south-west of Abexilas. It was ruled by the Akashiro Clan, the family of the first Shōgun and Shigen-sha of Akashiro. Founded by Jirayu La’ir Akashiro nearly three millennia ago, the Akashiro Shogunate remained as one of the longest lasting states in the history of Abexilas as well as a global cultural powerhouse. Tennyoku had served as the capital city of the Shogunate since the nation's founding, with Tenshin being the state-enforced religion, both have carried over to Soralae.
===Founding===
Around the discovery of Abexilas, the Akashiro Shogunate signed a FMA with Tellia and afterwards Verena. Eventually, the two latter nations united into the Empire of Aethos, which then renewed the FMA with the Shogunate. Due to these alliances and constant communication, a series of events occurred, especially wars, which served as important marks for relation development. Eventually, a merger was proposed, therefore creating Soralae.
==Culture==
===General===
===Events===
When the Divine Realms of Soralae were announced, to symbolize this event most significant, they announced an official coronation ceremony, where the two rulers would pledge their allegiance to Soralae, and vow to guide it to a future brighter than the sun itself. On the 23rd of November 2024, the dual monarchs were crowned.
===Religion===
When the Divine realm of Soralae merged into one, the faiths that dwelled within its borders could not find harmony. However, the truth they shared, and the future they believed formed the Tenets Of The Cold Sun. This philosophy emerged as a beacon to guide the steadfast hearts of Abexilas against the trials of an uncertain world, they outline the values of a society enduring challenges and external threats.
The Tenets emphasize the importance of community, unity and purposeful growth, while condemning negligence, stagnation and unchecked ambition. Acknowledging the influence of unseen spiritual realms, the tenets call for balance and self-care, rejecting both idleness and overexertion as sins. The Tenets of the Cold sun also critique the Paxian pantheon, and the deities which have arrived by way of comet, they stress the importance of preserving our home of Abexilas, as well as our traditions. 
By fostering resilience and clarity of purpose, the Tenets of the Cold Sun light the path to a harmonious future. Forging the way forward, to the Age of Heroes, a time when valor and unity shall shape the destiny of Abexilas.
Although a minority, the Askeviryan faith is practiced faith of the Yun-Tsau region north of the Akashiro region. The Faith focuses on ancestor veneration, mediation, rituals alongside the belief in the reincarnation of the soul which is seen as tormenting by the believers of the faith. Myths of the First Ancestor known as Muqin are often told as stories by monks and priests of the faith as a way to preserve the history of the sacred faith through oral tradition, besides the written scripture. 
===Language===
When the lands of Verena, Enovatha, Akashiro, and Tellia merged into one, forming the Divine realms of Soralae, in order to create a way of easily communicating amongst each other. The language of (i forgot the name so someone who knows fill in the blank please) was created, utilizing an alphabet similar to that of the common known one, it is a relatively simple language to learn, and is also one of the first globally utilized languages.
Other languages include: 
* Shangian, commonly spoken in the Yun-Tsau region
* Verenii and Traveler's Tongue, spoken in the Verena region
* Ibiola Telli'i, spoken in the Tellian region
===Cuisine===
The Divine Realm of Soralae is a nation home to many cultures, some surrounded by mountains and forests, while others sitting in the scorching hot deserts and mesas. Due to this, the cuisine in these lands is diverse, rest assured the pallet of anyone will be satisfied. 
The lands of Akashiro are known for utilizing Nanuwabi, Sasakura, rice and many other different kinds of plants and roots in order to produce spices and sauces, for example, the spicy taste of Nanuwabi that is liked by many in Soralae. Multiple different plants are used to make desserts such as the fruits and syrup tapped from the Todorotoki Maple trees. Another famous Akashiren dish enjoyed by those in Soralae is Amukotoki Tempura, which is a mixture of salted and fermented, deep-fried vegetables, which can be eaten as a starter or side dish.
Meanwhile Verena popularized, the use of more vibrant and delicate flavors, featuring fragrant herbs, edible flowers and rare fungi, as well as incorporating a lot of land meat into their delicate cuisine. Crafting foods such as honey glazed meat, complemented by salads light grains. The meals hailing from Verena are often described as light, but deeply flavourful, utilizing subtle spices and floral infusions that bring to mind the beauty of verena.
Tellia cuisine includes grains like wheat and barley, which are used to make bread and porridge, along with vegetables, legumes, and fruits like olives, figs, and grapes. In Tellia, meat,  including cow and pork, is seen as a luxury for the wealthy, while eggs and seafood are eaten by people from all social classes. Herbs, fermented fish sauce, and unusual spices like black pepper are used to enhance flavours. The main sweetener, much like in Verena is honey, and the preferred beverage is wine, which is known to be frequently diluted. The resourcefulness of the common people and the luxury of the elite are reflected in the cuisine that Tellia popularised across Soralae.
The Yun-Tsau cuisine is split between the two native peoples that live within the region. The Tsau are more fishermen and the majority of their diet consists of sea animals such as fish, squids, shrimp and octopus, which are usually eaten raw but are also sometimes cooked to avoid posioning. The Yun however are known to eat the common land animals which are raised in the area such as cattle and sheep but also known for hunting wild animals such as mountain goats and wild boar. Both the Yun and the Tsau are known to use the regional plants and spices similar to those used in Akashiro but the Tsau trading with other neighboring nations allowed them to bring over spices from other land such as cinnamon. 
===Art===
===Literature===
===Fashion===
===Entertainment & Hobbies===
==Government==
===Government Structure===
Government Position 	Current Members 	Role Description
Akuanrartī (Monarch) 	Ainos Lir Soralae, Lyra Nesryn-Evara Emberlyn Asparii, Shanks Vermillion-Aelara Asparii 	Everyone with this role leads the nation equally. They are the main figure heads and have the final say in all government decisions.
Zaphae (Emperor) 	Ainos Lir Soralae, Shanks Vermillion-Aelara Asparii 	Everyone with this role leads the nation equally. They are the main figure heads and have the final say in all government decisions.
Zaphina (Empress) 	Lyra Nesryn-Evara Emberlyn Asparii 	Everyone with this role leads the nation equally. They are the main figure heads and have the final say in all government decisions.
Yvalnos (Imperial Regent)	Lason V. aep Amakiir (December 2024) 	One below the monarchs, manages a variety of internals and externals while meeting the needs of the monarchs, a rotating position that shifts around the divine council every month.
Divine Council 	foxgrlbiscuit, xtriq, drinkthemall, ferre_e16, _lindorm, 1984d, lason_avd, ljukkti, oshotty, timidzero, rex 	Everyone within the High Council has the second highest position in the nation. They help the monarchs with all kinds of tasks that need to be done internally or externally.
Minister 	manolak1s_ (Minister of Culture), spyral (Minister of Culture), xtriq (Minister of Architecture), Fribblz (Minister of Architecture), Sadpoo (Minister of Defense) 	Ministers are in charge of a Ministry and focus on the according tasks, hereby they are working directly for and with the divine council and in extension for the Monarch themselves.
Stasāgtut (Senator) 	Changes Each Month 	Senators work hand in hand with ministers to pass laws and work on policies to improve the function and success of Soralae. Senators are a monthly elected position. Elections are run by the Imperial Regent.
Āsulas (Lords) 	felixtheowl, 07928yr, 9unlimited, h4mzar, akulaone1, AspectOfTheVoid, aym5745, foxgrlbiscuit, stevenly, appleateshoe, cyanstyle, lithoxa, dc8248, deezmonke, xtriq, devotednickel, divinepuma, accurateimp, dreamerizumi, dudexmatos, furristic, hirosol, iamchemistry, metrox_games, jopje, likeisbetter1, Lyramountain, mo0onkey, chaone_, pengu, unfortunately16, rex, ryafa, scurgekal, sighsyrius, teamstercon, thatbestwaifu, timidzero, tylersweatsalot, tyronius8, voinicumic, wownotwow, zarah_, anzhegg	This title is bestowed upon those with possession of some land within this nation. They too may receive tasks directly from the Council.
===Ministries===
Ministry 	Ministers 	Description 	Abrv.
Ministry of Culture 	Manolak1s_, spyral 	The ministry of culture pursues the arts and lore of Soralae while working to build a powerful basis for the structure of culture. The Ministry of Culture works on the wiki, conlang, and to plan events. 	MoC
Ministry of Defense 	Sadpoo 	The ministry of defense is the backbone of Soralae's military and arms in the times of war. The Ministry of defense organizes trainings, does practices wars, and supplies the nation with troops in times of conflict.	MoD
Ministry of Infrastructure	Helena A. A. Amakiir, Fribblz	The ministry of infrastructure builds the cities and homes of Sorali across the world of Abexilas. 	MoI
=== History of the Senators ===
==== Term 1, January 2025: ====
* felixtheowl
* johan_stone
* lordhades4755
* lucem.saecula
* chaone_
* europeanpengu
* ryafa
* _spearhead86
* karljohannessvensson
* uplandbear41329
* vmkii
===Regions & Cities===
As Soralae spans across the world often regional names stemming from the original states that resided there are used to define areas/regions of Soralae.
No.	Region 	Capital 	Founding Year	Cities
1 	Akashiro	Tennyoku 	2700 BU 	Tennyoku, Saniroshi, Kayoto, Hitama, Waridon, Yumeru, Perilao, Akabossa, Shidumaga, Tyland, Daniel, Kelsatti, DaKaya, Nyd-Metog
2 	Verena 	Seraphelle	Unknown 	Serahelle, Namares, Vyloris, Vineheart
3 	Tellia 	Ardarris 	Unknown 	Ardarris
4 	Enovatha	Arhausa 	1 VE 	Arhausa, Kihime, Rate de Oro, and Himvar
===Military Hierarchy===
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