Exarchy Of Kheionea

The Exarchy Of Kheionea is a semi-democratic constituted island nation on the continent of Halinn, Subcontinent of Zarilyia, in the Wolrd of Abexilas. It is led by the Exarch and his government consisting of his advisors and a council of Gerousiastes, elected by the citizens of the nation.
== Nation history ==
=== Kathomaxoi culture ===
  The Kathomaxi, an indigenous populace situated to the west of Abexilas. Through the annals of time have obscured the exact genesis of their existence, their mythos weaves a tale about a great Flood and divine guidance . According to oral tradition, in the aftermath of a cataclysmic event, a lone survivor sought solace on a secluded island. There, amidst the solitude, he received a divine decree: to cast stones into the boundless sea. Yielding to the will of the divine, he hurled the stones into the depths, witnessing a wondrous transformation as they metamorphosed into living beings. Thus the Kathomaxi people emerged from the ocean.
  As the years passed, the Kathomaxi people flourished, establishing numerous colonies across the world of Abexilas. Each settlement evolved into an independent city state, boasting its own rich history and forging agreements with both neighboring Kathomaxi communities and foreign cultures alike. At the zenith of their prosperity, they ventured forth with exploration and trade expeditions to distant lands, eager to expand their influence and enrich their society.
  However, their prosperity was not to endure. Over a span of fifty years, it seemed as though the divine favor that had once guided them had waned. The Kathomaxi people found themselves beset by challenges and hardships, their once-thriving cities grappling with adversity as if abandoned by the god. It started with small raids by a mysterious group of people that history will call people of the sea. Initially dismissed as minor disturbances, these incursions grew in frequency and ferocity over time. Small villages fell to ruin, trade outposts sunk beneath the waves, and once-prosperous cities faced siege and sack. Even the grandest ports found themselves blockaded, their lifelines severed by the relentless onslaught. Despite the grave threat posed by the People of the Sea, the resilience of the Kathomaxi civilization endured. Even as they faced a myriad of other challenges simultaneously, such as famine ravaging the once-fertile lands, unchecked diseases spreading through crowded thoroughfares, and internal conflicts erupting among the city-states, there remained a sense that the 'storm' would pass, and they would rebuild everything that had been lost.
  But fate had other plans. 45 years after the first attack of the people of the sea cataclysmic earthquakes shook every major Kathomaxi city to its core. With each tremor, the last vestiges of hope for rebuilding crumbled into dust. Now, amidst the ruins of their once-proud civilization, the scattered remnants of the Kathomaxi people found themselves confronted with a singular imperative, survival. For five more long years, their adversaries descended upon them like predators upon prey. Not only did the People of the Sea renew their assaults with renewed ferocity, but even erstwhile allies turned their backs, compounding the Kathomaxians' plight. And then, as suddenly as they had appeared, their foes vanished without a trace, leaving behind naught but desolation and uncertainty in their wake.
  Now, amidst the shattered remnants of their once-great civilization.
=== The island of Kheionea ===
==== Rhegion ====
Rhegion, a modest settlement of the Kathomaxoi culture founded 126 years prior to the first attack, on the island of Minor Kheionea south of the island of Kheionea (separated by a river), emerged from the aspirations of poor traders seeking new opportunities on the fringes of civilization. Rhegion never blossomed into a significant economic hub, primarily due to its precarious location on the frontiers of the civilized world. However, the resourcefulness of its inhabitants ensured a modest prosperity, with some venturing to establish small villages in the deserts, atop mountains and near oases.
When the first attack occurred, like many cities, Rhegion initially underestimated the threat. However, its proximity to danger forced its residents to acknowledge the looming peril sooner than others. As the attacks on their ships escalated, the city's economic prosperity began to wane. In response, Rhegion sponsored numerous military expeditions and valiantly fought back against the encroaching threat. Yet, despite their bravery, the relentless assaults took their toll, leading to the city's eventual downfall.
The relentless assaults by the people of the sea, driven by their desire to quell the threat posed by Rhegion's resistance, culminated in the devastating sack of the city. With only a handful of survivors left, they sought refuge in the catacombs and caves of a mountain in the main island of Kheionea, nowadays known as the city of Lymniscos, hidden within the vast desert expanse. For five decades following the initial onslaught, the people of the sea continued their raids, leaving a scarred and traumatized populace in their wake.
Then, as mysteriously as they had appeared, the people of the sea vanished, leaving behind a shattered city and a generation burdened with the weight of loss and longing. Now, the descendants of the survivors, imbued with a fervent desire to reclaim what was stolen from them, embark on a quest to restore Rhegion to its former glory and honor the memory of their ancestors.
==== Lymniscos ====
In the middle of the Kheionean island, stands a mountain. A beacon of hope that was for the refugees from Rhegion, as its caves were used to create the underground city and catacombs the people of Rhegion, that protected them and maintained their culture from the great threat of the Sea People for five long decades.
== Nation topography ==
Category:Halinn
Category:Nations
Category:Abexilas