Kartek

The Kartek Diarchy was a continuation state of both the Holy Tzardom of Greater Arxella and the large nomadic nation of the Gertek Horde. The nation was situated on the northern coast of the eastern continent of Sparwood, with the nation holding two capitals, Vosokogrod (the Western Arxellan Capital) and Gortovar (the Eastern Gertek Capital), with each respective centers being led by the respective rulers of the diarchy. The Kartek Diarchy was at the time of its dissolution bordered by three states: to the northwest, Escharia, to the west, Vraelea, and to the south, the Frosterium,
The Kartek Diarchy went by a multitude of names, including the Kartek Horde and the Kartek Khanaganate.
The nation was styled with a mix of both Western Europe medieval themes and themes of various cultures of the Eurasian Steppe. This mix of theming also included its Government, with the Leader of Arxella holding the title of Tzar, while the leader of the Gertek Horde held the title of Khan. The nation's name, Kartek, comes from a combination of the names of the predecessor states, Arxella and Gertek. The official language of the nation was Travelers Tongue, the most widely spoken language in Rathnir.
The Kartek Diarchy was a protectorate of the Soleàn Irastre de et Escharii, and was since its formation. The nation was on tense terms with the majority of its neighbors, in what it considered to be a cold war with the Frosterium.
After the Diarchy was dissolved, much of the nation was annexed by the Frosterium. This collapse marked the beginning of a long period of instability in the region. Eventually, the efforts of terrorist organization called the Kartek Loyalist Army led to the formation of the Kartek Federation, which held most of the territory the Diarchy did. However, the Federation was short lived, collapsing when a coalition of traitors from the inside and outside carved its territory up.
After this second major collapse, what was left of the nation was reformed into the Kartek Caliphate. Eventually, the Reformed Tzardom of Arxella and the Kingdom of Rohel decided to rejoin the Caliphate. However, due to the militarism of the Caliphate, they both quickly left the new Kartek successor state.
By this time, Kartek had been reduced to the provence of Buktenfjall. However, the nation became a vassel of the Empire of Aldovir, annexed Arxella for the second time and restored much of its international prestige.
== History ==
=== Beginnings of the Karteki State ===
====== Formation of the Diarchy ======
[Date: August 4th, 2021]
The Arxellan and the Gertek nomads were on the 'brink of war', due to the Arxellans discovering the Gertek camp Gortovar, however luckily both sides decided that it would be in both sides' mutual interests, to avoid a destructive war, which could destroy both 'nations'. With them deciding to form anocratic, nation called the Kartek Diarchy where the Gerek Khan and the Tzar of Arxella hold equal amount of power, and where there is a High Council to break political deadlock. This High Council would later consist of five people: the Minister of War appointed by the Tzar of Arxella, the Minister of Religion appointed by the Gertek Khan, and three elected officials from the general public.
====== Secession Crisis ======
[Duration: August 9th, 2021 - August 15th, 2021]
Due to sharing poor relations with much of Northern Sparwood, including Frosmyre and the Union of Burgamerian Socialist Republics, Arxella, the main precursor state to Kartek, was forced to find foreign support during a previous diplomatic crisis prior to the existence of the Gertek Horde. Niedea (later Escharia) become their overlord to protect them from their annihilation. Arxella gained autonomy after a while, and later became a protectorate. After the Kartek Crisis, where Nirauras Asezie, told Escharia about Kartek's independence plot to save Arxella's culture, Kartek accepted a deal offered by Iksare Valerian Iuris Aesperii in which Kartek would gain significant autonomy.
====== The Intervention in the Simulami Civil War ======
[Date: September 4th, 2021]
Prior to the Battle of Silva, Tzar Ferro would lead a Kartek volunteer forces to assist in the defense of the City of Silva to aid Cadexii with whom he had maintained great long-term relations with the Kartek Diarchy. However once the Volunteer force had arrived to Silva, they were shocked to arrive to an empty city, absent of city's defenders and residents. It had became clear after further investigation that Cadexii and his supporters had fled the city with all they could carry, knowing full well the outcome of the upcoming conflict. Not wanting to risk the lives of his forces to defend a city of which residents had seemingly given up to their Invaders, Tzar Ferro, issued the order of evacuation of their volunteer forces from the city, shortly after their withdrawal and departure they would officially recognize ZenoHUH as the Sole Monarch of the Simulami Empire.
====== The Incursions into Vraelea ======
[Duration: September 9th, 2021 - September 12th, 2021]
Following the exile of Choochie (a.k.a. Cube) from his home nation of Vraelea on [31-08-2021] for choosing to become a citizen of the Kartek Diarchy, Choochie would be welcomed with open arms to the Diarchy. However Kartek perceived the act of exiling their new-made friend based on the reasoning of him becoming a citizen of the Diarchy, as an injustice and yet another one of many "nefarious crimes" of the Vraelean Leadership. This and several coinciding events, lead to the Diarchy sending an ultimatum on September 9th to the Lotus State of Vraelea, to either make Choochie the leader of Vraelea, or them forcing their hand in making sure Choochie would bid claim to Vraelea to "Ensure the guaranteed prosperity of the Lotus State". 
Vraelea leaderships' response as expected was considered unsatisfactory to the Diarchy, Which led to them to form up a small expeditionary force comprising of around 9 soldiers with Tzar Ferro at the helm on September 9th 2021, heading into the state to directly once again offer the ultimatum. The Expeditionary Force was (surprisingly) not met with resistance as they marched into the City of Vraelea, with only two of the residents upon seeing the Forces approach deciding to fall back and hold up in Lotus Castle. This state of situation allowed for the expeditionary force to surround and lay siege to the very Heart of the Vraelean Capital.
The two opposing sides would exchange blows, and kills with one another, with the expeditionary force managing to briefly breach into castle before pulling back. The expeditionary force decided to regroup at the castle's entrance, however unbeknownst to them, the vraeleans has set a premade trap at the entrance, as a 'fail safe' which they activated when a large majority of the force was congregated at the entrance, which sent five out of nine tumbling down to a pit of wither roses, with three managing to escape from the trap, having sustained only two causalities in the pit, the remaining four who did not fall into the Trap would fall back into Kartek territory, thereby ending the first brief Kartek incursion into Vraelean lands.
Following the events of the first Incursion into Vraelea, it would later be revealed that Choochie had been a vraelean spy, and had been exiled by Vraelea as a rouse to plant a informant inside Kartek to rally up the people to invade Vraelea as the aggressor in the conflict on September 12, 2021,
With the uncovering of this revelation, Choochie would be banished from the Kartek Diarchy in a 'somewhat ironic turn of events', with him retreating to the safety of Vraelea, with the Tsar, and his forces rallying at Vosokogrod for a second incursion in retaliation of this perceived act of "treachery". Despite this the Kartek Diarchy wished to settle this in a open field battle, with both sides coming to an agreement of such, and further agreeing that no territorial acquisitions will take place for whomever was the victor.
However when Kartek's forces moved into the chosen destination of the battle, their forces would be met by an ambush, courtesy of Choochie and one other Vraelean soldier equipped with ancient artefacts engraved in the armor and weaponry, who made quick work of the several surprised Kartek warriors who were not expecting to fight in such conditions. When the battered Kartek Forces regrouped they demanded a explanation of this blatant violation of the agreement they had made with Vraelea, to which vraleans denied its existence, this back and forth between group eventually ended with the banishment of Choochie. Which ended all talks of the matter.
The outcome of the first conflict can be perceived as a stalemate, with both sides sustaining casualties, despite Kartek pulling back they had only used a expeditionary force comprised of only 9 soldiers who's main intention was to directly give their terms and ultimatum, not to initially fight (although they anticipated it), yet conflict did arise. However with the second conflict it can be thought of as a unfortunate disaster with the incursions resulting in nothing but reducing the two nations relations to rock bottom.
====== The Portusburg Crisis ======
[Duration: October 6th, 2021 - October 17th, 2021]
On October 6th, Wrog, Lord of Portusburg, resigned from his position. After a brief incident in the throne room, Sinnon, a former council member of the town, was appointed to the Lordship of Portusburg. However, Wrog returned with followers and took the castle, declaring independence from Kartek. After unsuccessful negotiations, war was declared and a 40+ strong force was gathered to retake the city. On October 8th, the two forces fought at the Battle of Portusburg, ending in a victory for the Kartek Diarchy with Wrog and all his followers being killed. A second battle was planned to take place on the 17th of October to end the war, which despite the Diarchy no longer existing, was won due to a combination of former Karteks and Frosterium forces.
=== Collapse, Revolution, and Federation ===
====== The First Collapse and the Frosterium Invasion. ======
[Duration: October 16th, 2021 - October 22nd, 2021]
The days following the Battle of Portusburg were unusually tense. Extreme diplomatic pressure from the Sparwood power Frosterium caused a great stir in the nation and stability to plummet. Various personal scandals only worsened the stability of the Diarchy. Sensing that war with Frosterium, as well as abandonment from Escharia, were both on the horizon, and realizing that there was little to do to save the nation, Barend Kramer, Foreign Minister to the Diarchy, and Nirauras Asezie, Minister of War, attempted a coup against the government, but it failed. However, knowing the government would no longer survive, Tzar Ferro Korolevski willingly stepped down from his position, declaring Solomon Korolevski as his successor. In addition, Tommo Gortoi stepped down as Khan, appointing Foczo to act as the new head of the Gertek people. 
However, proclamations resounded throughout the realm of the illegitimacy of either ruler, and the Diarchy suddenly fell into a state of anarchy. Nirauras Asezie was the first to proclaim his secession from the realm, declaring Golgograd to be the seat of the new Principality of Lansi, creating a rift between the Arxellan and Gertek territories. Another claim was made for the nation of Vennkirstadt along the western border by Comrade, who was able to petition Escharian protection along with Lansi. News of this crisis was quickly received by the Frosterium, who upon hearing it immediately laid claim to the region, proclaiming that any who resisted their annexing Kartek lands would be met with aggression, with the exception of Lansi and the Vennkirstadt. With little organization and a lack of resources, the the various Kartek realms submitted to the Frosterium, recognizing they were not capable of resisting this incursion without the support of Escharia, who had since abandoned the realm. In the following days, multiple resistance movements would rise to fight Frosterium occupation, mostly located in the Arxellan province. 
However, many important figures did not want to be suppressed without a fight, and a rebellion of Gertek warriors (the Republic of Kranga) and Arxellan merchants (the Confederated Trade Guilds) began. In the following days, multiple resistance movements would rise to fight Frosterium occupation, mostly located in the Arxellan region, declaring independence from the occupying power Frosterium. These nations secretly allied and founded a resistance group that would spread fear and terror against the occupiers, the Kartek Loyalist Army (KLA), Led by 001first, leader of the Confederate Trade Guilds, Tzar Ferro Korolevski former Tsar of Arxella, and General_ich leader of Kranga.
The bloodiest chapter in the history of Kartek had begun, including a bloody civil war began was to last for two months, which contributed to the collapse of Frosterium and Escharia. 
Barend Kramer, after losing his mind about his failed coup, placed seven thousand trees. He went on a spiritual journey and the god of the Gertek people, Tenga, appeared before his eyes and revealed his face, a gigantic troll face. As he did so a magical image of his face appeared over Gortovar. This miracle gave hope to the rebels and they began printing their first propaganda and launched their first terrorist attacks mainly on infrastructure in Frosterium. Frosterium's reaction was brutal and they send soldiers to massacre the population of the recently liberated city of Portusburg. Crimes were committed on both sides, but in time the rebels got the upper hand. They inspired other rebel groups within the borders of Frosterium and they had shown the world that Frosterium was not invincible. The Frosterium was planning to peacefully collapse for multiple weeks, however, the Kartek Liberation Army accelerated the plans to do so, inspiring multiple other resistance organizations.
====== The Formation, Short Life of the Federation, and Second Collapse ======
[Duration: October 22nd, 2021 - October 31st, 2021]
After the successful guerilla campaign of the Kartek Liberation Army, the various smaller Kartek successor nations which supported it gained recognized independence. Acknowledging the need to band together in order to survive, they decided to form a new Kartek, one purged of the source of instability that plagued the Diarchy. The new Kartek would be known as the Kartek Federation, a decentralized state composed of various autonomous provinces. The Kartek Federation brought a brief period of peace In the conflict of north Sparwood, with the two original successor nations the Confederate Trade Guilds and the Republic of Kranga united in a federation with the Republic of Libra, Rook'shaw, Kamyirn, Rohel (misrepresented as Cliffton), and Sorrel University. The nation of Vennkirstadt joined later. High Lord of Lansi Nirauras Asezie declined to join because he didn't think the Federation could survive. The Federation had problems from the start. One of the biggest problems was that the nation's integrity was constantly being undermined by external forces, and external pressure brought betrayal from within, as well as internal instability. 
The Federal Council hadn't even formed a government within a week, but then came a great betrayal in the nation's history. Despite the trust many had for each other, the King of Rohel Sinnon Thornrose claimed that he was forced to join the Federation. He used the autonomy and freedom that the Federation had given to him to betray it in the end. He organized a secret meeting with the leaders of neighboring countries, including High Lord Asezie of Lansi, King Chorboi Etruscii I of Thalassii, President HugeIndividual of Fjellheim, and Khan Foczo of the Gerteks, who legitimacy was highly questioned after he betrayed Kartek to become Magister of the Gertek region of the Frosterium.
Together they made a plan to dissolve the Federation and to divide the lands among themselves, as well as to cooperate against any resistance movements. However, despite Asezie pushing for the revolt to happen as soon as possible, Sinnon Thornose pushed for a delay, leading to the the plans being uncovered the night before the day the division was supposed to happen on by General_ich. General_ich immediately informed Jakob, leader of Libra. He called the revolutionary guard together to start a new guerilla movement. There was nothing more to be done, the Federation was over.
=== Second Guerilla War and the Proclamation and Unification of the Caliphate ===
====== The Second Guerilla War against Rohel and Arxella ======
[Date: October 13th, 2021 - November 17th, 2021]
After the fall of the Federation, another chapter of the Civil War began. A new army of loyalists was raised, and after the stressful week of trying everything to keep the Federation together, many people were happy to have to go back to the guerrilla war. That was perhaps Kartek's recipe for success even when all was lost, they carried on with a refusal to die. The mapmaker Juno refers to Kartek as a cockroach, which pretty much explains the stubbornness of Kartek, not willing to die no matter what. After the fall of the federation, there were a few nations, including the Tzardom of Arxella, led by Tzar Nirauras Asezie and the Kingdom of Rohel led by King Sinnon Thornrose, who some refer to as the Judas of the North. The Kingdom of Rohel's history would be tumultous. The Kartek Liberation Army, however, was lost at where to start. Fortunately, Barend Kramer came back from his grand journey and he brought someone with him someone who would become known as one of the most notorious warriors in the entire world in the future, Yiex!
Yiex didn't talk much, but the results he produced were impactful. He alone did most of the damage against the traitors, swallowing entire Rohelian armies alone. Since his spiritual experiences and the unveiling of Tenga's face over the city of Gortovar, Barends became a religious fanatic. Barend began to indoctrinate the Kartek Liberation Army and radicalized every fighter, as he brought everyone closer to the Gertek religion. The rebels prepared for a week hiding in the mountains and swamps.
After an entire week of preparation and massive indoctrination, the rebellion resurged with a video that contained a message to the whole world. In this video 001first and Barend Kramer proclaimed the Kartek Caliphate. After this proclamation, a brutal guerrilla war campaign began against the nations that partitioned Kartek, mainly the Kingdom of Rohel. At that time, Ferro lost power within the movement, a trend which would continue. The Kartek Caliphate set up ambushes, destroyed infrastructure, terrorized the population and kidnapped people to exchange them for ransom. The situation got so bad for Rohel that Sinnon Thornrose abdicated the throne of Rohel, he had ruined his people, put himself in a dire situation and was dealing with IRL issues. His successor Vashonn Thornrose couldn't make a difference in this fight.
The Guerilla War had no conventional battles, spontaneous battles and political assassination attempts were extremely prevalent among both sides. The successor states had no real armies and could not win seperately against the experienced caliphate fighters. Both Arxella and Rohel were prepared to fight Kartek, however, due to rumors about Kartek allies and a sense of uneasiness, the Kingdom of Rohel surrendered to the Caliphate, abandoning Arxella in the fight, who surrendered as well. Therefore, after two weeks both Arxella and Rohel nations surrendered And the caliphate had managed to reunite Kartek.
=== War with Frosmyre, Solea-Audal, and Third Collapse ===
Under new leadership of 001first as the caliph and Barend Kramer as the holy general a new militaristic chapter in the history of Kartek begin. Surprisingly, despite all these times of unrest. The nation was not weaker than its predecessors, but actually stronger than ever before. All the chaos and conflict had made this region very appealing to new players looking for adventure.
But unfortunately the peace was short-lived. an old enemy has returned with his backstabbing ways. One of the founding states of Frosterium Frosmyre wanted to destroy Kartek once and for all. They and their allies immediately declared war against a nation that has just emerged from civil war. The motives for this surprise attack were unclear but it was believed that it was due to Personal dislike to certain people in Kartek. 
This declaration of war had surprisingly led to a wave of support and cohesion.a wave of war enthusiasm broke out across the country, stifling any resistance to the caliphate. All Gertek Tribes united for the first time since the fall of the Kartek Horde it was incredible. Frosmyre Unintentionally had an entire nation united against it. Despite the declaration of war, Kartek would make a preemptive strike and attack first and attacked Frosmyre Ecclesia and mudrok at the same time. And then something unexpected happened (The rules of war were changed lol)
Through a confusing night with the gods the offensive could not be made. The war continued with skirmishes on the border and neither side got the upper hand. time has changed and Kartek now had allies for the first time in the nation's history. The allies were The Holy Kingdom of gertonia and the empire of aldovir. Both nations had ambitious goals aldovir wanted to conquer the ancient empire of Yimmu-audal and wanted to stop Escharias bullying smaller nation and end their tyranny. (They wanted to conquer Escharias) And in these expansionist plans Kartek Should play a crucial role. Without the nobility being informed 001first negotiated with DrachCiv representative of aldovir and Kaiser Jeremy King of gertonia Over an invasion of Yimmu-audal and then Escharias.everyone knew a war with Escharias was inevitable by their constant intervention and aiding rebels within Kartek. and it was not forgotten that they were abandoned when the Frosterium invaded. And that they played a major role in the destruction of the Federation Most of the citizens in Kartek blame Escharias for all the bad things that happened to the nation. And now that they had allies and were strong enough to take revenge, a declaration of war would follow 001first Had led the nation into a twofront war. The sudden declaration of war was controversial aobody saw it coming. People already knew that there were war plans But the nation was already at war with Frosmyre. To understand this decision one has to understand that the leaders of Kartek Were gertek nomads warrior people on horses. it was part of their culture to pillage and wage war. For most of Karteks history, however, there has always been internal conflict. The tribes fought for different factions in the long civil war they weren't united since the collapse of the Kartek Horde. Many people call this old nation O.G Kartek. another important factor in this declaration of war was religion. The religion of the gertek has always been a brutal warrior religion. But thanks to Barend half the population has been radicalized and turned into religious fundamentalists. And the state religion of Escharias Soleannen was seen as evil. After this declaration of war there was a period of unrest again!!!! A time that became so restless that the mapmaker guild sanctioned Kartek. the region was written as a The great clusterfuck of Kartek on all the maps of the world. Vashonn earned the title as the new Judas of the north and through the influence of Herod Betrayed the caliphate and declared independence five days after joining the caliphate (Just stupid) . But his armies were destroyed by a single bandit In the city of Moonberg. But that wasn't the only problem Tzar Ferro Korolevski Increasingly dissatisfied that he no longer has any influence in the nation. Started spreading propaganda that the war was lost and demoralizing the nation. In addition Escharias and Yimmu-audal United In a double monarchy called Solà-Audal.
Everyone thought Kartek would collapse again when RGB also declared independence. It looked like all was lost the caliph didn't say a word our second man Barend retired and married 4 women Which he had kidnapped before during one of the looting of Moonberg. Only the third obscure person remained General_ich. He used his diplomatic skills to hold the nation together and for a short time, he and Heij took over. In a time that came to be known as the Great Confusion. New information came to light that Ferro Korolevski had sold secrets of the nation to the enemy, this along with the Kartek government wanting to focus on the Escharian war, sold his City to Frosmyre and exiled him, At that point there were not many people left who belong to the people of arxella The culture was almost extinct.The nation consisted almost entirely of people of the ethnic group of the Gertek. Nonetheless, Ferro had betrayed the nation, arguably the nation had betrayed him, Barend Heij and General_ich decided to kick him out. and to abandon the historically important town of vosokogrod. In retaliation Ferro joined Rohel as their Marshal,
This ended the war with Frosmyre in an unspectacular way. Then the caliph 001first came back To finance the war with Solà-Audal, he gave independence to the rebels of Rohel In exchange for $ 300,000.
General_ich did not understand the plan of the caliph and was angry that the rebels were given freedom just like that. a power struggle broke out between the two founders of the Kartek loyalist Army. These power struggles came to be known as the second schism. The caliph won everything continued on its usual path and now there was only one war to focus on RGB came back. And what was left of the caliphate was united again the plan to destabilize the nation had failed the balance of power has not changed in Solà-Audal Favor. And internal conflicts broke out within the two nations Solà-Audal. Dissolved Yimmu-audal and Escharia were separated again but the war continued. Then before there could be a siege Escharia Collapsed the leaders had resigned And the remnants of the empire joined another nation as a vassal in Eldham. So another war was ended in an unspectacular way. By this point the caliph 001first had grown tired and resigned as the leader of Kartek. But there was a problem his successor Ferbez didn't want to be the next caliph. And so the nation was leaderless and none of the nobility wanted to take power. But the nation was still at war together with aldovir against Yimmu-audal Fortunately over time, both nations had grown together very strongly Thanks to DrachCiv one of the most important people in aldovir. With the constant conflict over the past two months, the nation's administration was at an end. So the nobility of Kartek decided to invite a governor from aldovir. aldovirs Executives were surprised by this offer of trust and the emperor Sent Kerplis to become the new governor of Kartek. When he was inaugurated, he gave an emotional speech to the population. He mentioned the friendship between the two nations and thanked them for their trust. and so the caliphate came to an end and was replaced by the new Kartek governor ship. Days later the old enemy collapsed Frosmyre. and thanks to general_ich Intrigues and scheming the land that was lost abandon in the last war declared independence and became Kranga once again.
days later kartek Known by many people in the world as the Graveyard of Empires sent their horde to aldovir to support them in a great battle against Yimmu-audal. The troops were led by Barend Kramer and he led the allied forces to victory!
====== Aldovir governorship and the rise of Kartek ======
[Date: December 7th, 2021 - January 1th, 2022]
The governorship was a short period of administrative reconstruction. The main task was to rebuild the administration of the country. To write a new constitution and build a new government system Inspired by aldovir.Thanks to the help of DrachCiv RGB finally came back and had high hopes for the future of the nation. The general population was skeptical they thought he would betray the nation again after 5 seconds. But their worries were soon to be assuaged. RGB turned out to be a fantastic bureaucrat and diplomat. He worked out a new constitution Improved relationship with other nations and laid the backbone of our diplomatic soft power in the world.
DrachCiv created a new class of nobles Where one of them was supposed to become the next leader of Kartek. But there was a problem that nobody expected. Nobody wanted to be the new leader of Kartek (Too much headache) the entire nobility wanted that Barend Kramer to become the new leader but he refuse. So the nobility introduced a new system That from now on no native would be made leader. Instead, the nobles would invite a foreign warrior/nobleman to lead the nation.And in the end it was decided to invite Cube a senior member of Ulfaeng as the new leader of Karte and he was allowed to decide what his title should be called.
He decided to use a title name that had never been used in the nation's history Emperor that was a big deal (Not really) In the end On December 31st he was to be crowned as god-emperor big balls also known as god-emperor Sigma. And a short time later Yimmu-audal capitulated and was completely annexed by aldovir. After the coronation aldovir ended her governorship before the constitution was signed by the member states. Due to new tensions between Kartek and The Traitors of Rohel.
Rohel was a natural enemy of Kartek, meaning they were destined to face Kartek on the battlefield, 
e they had a non-aggression pact which the two nations had signed after their second af secession ason. Kartek gave up half a territory in the name of peace and their capital was in an enclave. And when the non-aggression pact expired and the king Rohel wanted to renew him and word reached the Imperial Senate The nobles couldn't help but laugh. The non-aggression pact was rejected and a new conflict was eminent through another plot that General_had devised, nple His name was Immigrant. He wrote a help message to General_ich who had some weeks before managed to liberate Kartek lands from Frosmyre without war By simply declaring independence. at the exact moment when Frosmyre collapsed. his city was in frosmyre territory. to not draw international attention to kartek He made it look like he was leading an independent nation The nation was named Kranga again.
When immigrant asked for help, his answer was quite simple declare independence He explained immigrant exactly what he should do. on December 39st 2021 Emigrant declared the Kingdom of Libra independent from the Kingdom of Rohel and karzek recognized his independence. Rohel wanted to take advantage of this situation to invade Kartek and tried to force nations with which they have defensive agreements into a war of aggression. However,Kartek exposed their toxicity for the entire world to see. When Rohal's allies realized they were in truth the ones who were toxic and treacherous from the start. They ended the alliance and were unwilling to go to war and help who were actually the bad guys in the story. Rohel realizing that they had no more allies, they changed their political direction there started begging for peace while others of their nobility began to mobilize. Still others continue to behave toxically Tovarisha Invited both Nations to a diplomatic trial trying to defuse the situation and keep the peace But the behavior of Rohel made it impossible to find a compromise Even antagonising Tovarisha. At the same time, kartek found themselves in another war fighting in the viodoxa civil war on the side of loic against Hazel. God Emperor Cube Informed his people that this gigantic civil war had priority. The army of Kartek formed the backbone of loic army.
So the joint coalition Attack The largest city in viodoxa this was the biggest war Kartek was ever involved in. The plan of attack was very simple The coalition forces were to storm the city walls and once they're taken, take the city bit by bit. At the same time the powerful mercenarie group Ulfaeng should take over the bridge with connected the Northern and Southern part of the city. And cut off any reinforcement. When this is done, the armies should reunite in the city center and crush the remaining troops. Everything went exactly according to plan And the armie of Ulfaeng turned out to be invincible and caused enormous damage. Within 40 minutes the entire city had been overrun. And the last troops of Hazel entrenched themselves in a tower in the northern city. A closer look revealed that Hazel's last soldiers were the Army of Rohel. they should soon regret the decision to have taken the wrong side in this war. The entire army rushes for the tower but there was a stalemate luckily the soldier King of Havoc. climbed the tower and blew it up completely with a wave of TNT. the surviving enemy troops were slaughtered one by one. And the first battle of viodoxa was won. God Emperor Cube. Congratulated his soldiers whom he called his minions for this glorious victory. And he created a small council with his trusted and most competent people the members of this council are Barend Kramer-RGB-General_ich-and gorgst. The first meeting was held shortly after the battle and they decided to declare war on Rohel to punish the traitors once and for all. At the same time, General_ich reintegrated Kranga into the Kartek Empire. And RGB even Managed to reclaim the city of vosokogrod vithout a fight . Tovarisha no longer interested in the trial because of Rohel support of Hazel. Rohel now standing all alone with no allies except lunaris In the name of honor should fight with them one last time and third-rate mercenaries.
Kartek had powerful allies, a large army and Ulfaeng the most powerful mercenary group on the server the backbone of the Empire's army. Ulfaeng would fight in any war on the side of Kartek because the god emperor is a senior member of this faction. On January 7th 2022 the attack on the town of Munberg should begin. and the battle lasted a full hour. The armies of Kartek push from the southern part of the town and surrounded the town center where the enemies had entrenched themselves in a fortress, Instead of defending the walls, they wanted to make a last stand just like in viodoxa city. The battle lasted a full hour with neutral people recording the fight. In the end, the enemy defenses collapsed after the ground troops Lead by Ferro Korolevski were overwhelmed and the tower was stormed, sporadic fighting continued but it was clear who the victor was, despite the valiant efforts made by the Rohel army and their mercenaries they had succumbed to karteks military might, The God Emperor declared total victory. RGB Declared the annexation of the entire country and the reunification of Kartek Barend Kidnapped a family member of the mayor of the city of moonburg. gorgst Tried to arrest the entire royal family to punish them on 2 charges of high treason. But the family managed to escape with the civilians and remainder of the army, The emperor gave the entire conquered population a choice either they would let themselves be integrated or they would inevitably have to go into exile. Most of the population went into exile and they deported themselves from the Kartek lands. and so ended a conflict that had lasted for two months.
====== Golden age ======
[Date: January 1st until present day]
After reunification, there was an unprecedented period of cultural growth. Kartek evolved from its original tribal era into a nation-state. With many new technological innovations that made it possible for a large part of the population to increase their standard of living. The old nomadic life style was more and more abandoned. and people who had lived in a tent a short time ago soon found themselves moving into the new capital of the empire. Where they could live in stable stone houses with wooden floors. The recently conquered city of mondburg which has been renamed to Lothric quickly transformed into a thriving city With a great ethnic diversity, this has enabled the city to develop its own distinct culture from the rest of the nation. The people living in the capital were named from now on Kartekiens since you could neither assign them to any prominent Culture in the country. 
The Emperor began promoting a religion unknown to most people the cult of Caligo nothing more than a small sect of the Solleanen religion at the time. However, the Emperor had ambitious plans. deeply religious Emperor Cube wanted to spread this religion throughout the world to fulfill a prophecy to bring back Caligo from the void. these developments quickly brought Kartek into confrontation with the Solleanen church. Because they saw the Worshipping of the demon Caligo as heresy. luckily, a religious war between the Kartek empire and escharia was prevented by making an agreement that the holy cities would become independent. and the worshipping of Caligo go would no longer be prosecuted. 
However, these developments were not enough for the god-emperor. Cube formed a group of the nation's mightiest champions. To hunt down and weaken the mighty saint samael and on the 26.01.2022 they finally found him. Cube berd Barend Yiex and Hanako met saint samael in the cold mountains. and a short conversation flared up between the emperor and the saint which quickly erupted into a battle. “You are a hard man to find but Azael was right… you are the key to the lock” Sigma yelled 
“Why are you bothering me” Samael replied as he walked away.“You are far less impressive than I was expecting” Sigma mocked.“I’m glad you are disappointed, leave me in peace child” Samael continued walking away.“Caligo demands my victory prepare to be destroyed” Sigma taunted.“I’m so sorry my child, I’m so very sorry” Samael said.Sigma and his four minions charged Samael assuming they overwhelm and defeat him quickly they were surprised when he parried their blows pushed them back and threw multiple of them off the mountain, they continued assaulting him to little effect. Samael leapt up to a tower on the mountain .“Stop this madness, this is not going to end the way you think…” Samael yelled down.“How are you this strong” Sigma said.“I lost everything, don’t do the same, it’s not too late…” Samael replied.“For Caligo” Sigma yelled. Samael jumped down causing snow around him to explode up he leapt out of the snow cloud and cut down one minion turned parried the blows from the remaining three before plunging his blade through Barend Kramer seriously wounding him. Sigma yelled to rally his followers and they repeatedly attacked Samael slowing weaking his defences and as he began to tire they pushed him off the mountain… Finally after one well placed blow from Sigma lighting fell from the sky around Samael before he disappeared and all thatas l weft was his sword… Sigma and his men walked away wounded and limping but filled with new pride despite the dread that hung in the air. while the others tended their wounds, the Emperor picked up the sword from the saint lying in the snow and proclaim victory for Caligo.
This sword was to be sacrificed in a grand ritual weeks later in the name of Caligo. The increasing sacrifices and worship of the demon caused parts of the country to become corrupted. at the 24.02.2022 there was an earthquake in the southern mountains of Kartek near the Fjellheim border. Ever since, scared of Caligo's wrath, Kartek started sacrificing and worshipping him more intensely. More and more strange anomalies began to manifest on the land, with the nightmare of the people in Kartek getting worse, as well as reports of animals talking to their owner about Caligo.
But none was as bad as this original mysterious earthquake followed by a gray black fog. When Barend and General_ich were sent to the misty mountains to discover what happened, they were shocked by their discovery, a gigantic castle towering larger than both had ever seen, atop of the mountain. As they made their way into to the mountain castle, both heard whispers, and after a short exploration they discovered the throne room where they spotted a dark figure looming on the throne.
The dark figure, quiet for a moment, made a statement, "Look what you've done, you've freed me. I am the gift from the Master to your Emperor, the one who fulfills the prophecy, the one who resurrected me. A thousand years ago I served the same master as you, Caligo. Caligo said to me, at a grand feast of victory, "Aquilon, as a reward for your devotion to me, I will draw you and your kingdom under the world to me, to serve the prophet centuries in the future. However, for this great honor you will suffer in darkness until then, when your mortal body is corrupted and is just an empty shell".
After this revelation, Barend bowed to the ancient being as a form of respect.
General_ich felt drawn by the feeling of raw power, inquired, "Oh Aquilon, I wish to join you, to be one with you, to be one with your power." Aquilon then, drawing the fog around the throne closer to the party, said "Very well, step into the fog and your life is tied to me, you can't be killed as long as I live. 
== Constituent Nations ==
The Tzardom of Arxella 
The Gertek Khanagate
The Kungarike af Buktenfjall
Paradise
The Kingdom of Almmore
The Kingdom of Kranga
The New Republic of Libra
== Governmental System ==
=== Main Governing Body ===
The Source of Governmental Authority in the Kartek Diarchy is the Tzar of Arxella and the Gertek Khan with the nation being run as an Anocratic diarchy. Additionally, there is a High Council in the Kartek Diarchy that will advise the Duel Monarchs on Respective State Policies. 
The Duel Monarchs have the ultimate authority to adopt and enforce laws, to create and appoint new offices and to grant citizenship to their respective nations and the Union, with them being the main driving force for Foreign Policy. (WIP)
=== Justice System ===
The Justice System of the Diarchy is set up with a capital offences charging system, Capital Offences, which are crimes committed against the interest of the state. 
====== Rights of Citizens ======
# A right to a fair trial by a jury of five, from their region of the Union, in response to being charged with a crime. In case a citizen of the Union commits a crime in the half of the union they are not from, two of the members of the jury must be from the region the crime was committed. A majority decision of three is necessary to be convicted of a Crime. 
# A right to bear arms, and to defend themselves in the case that another person directly initiates unlawful physical conflict. 
# A right to be reimbursed by the government of the Union, leads to the destruction or confiscation of their property unjustly. 
# All citizens of the empire have the right to practice any religion they so choose without the interference of the State.
====== Types of crimes ======
# No person in the empire may commit treason by taking actions with the intent of harming the union or disobeying lawful orders. Given by an officer of the Union. Treason has the minimum sentence of Banishment and Exile. Three Acts of Treasons are as follows: 
#* Hiring an Assassin to attack Imperial Officials.
#* Attempting to declare independence from the empire without the permission of both Monarchs and the High Council.
#* Giving sensitive information to an enemy nation, organization or group.
# No person in the empire may commit Murder by Intentionally killing another person without the provocation or lawful authority from the Union. The Minimum Sentence for Murder is Manual Labor in the Service of the Union.
# No person in the empire may commit theft by Intentionally taking items from another person without their expressed consent or lawful authority from the Union. The Minimum Sentence for Theft is giving an item twice as valuable to the Recipient.
# No person in the empire may commit arson, by destroying the property of another person without explicit consent of the Owner or Lawful authority from the Union. The Minimum Sentence for arson is confiscation of arms and jail time.
=== Kartek Milltary ===
The Kartek Military are jointly commanded by the Tzar and the Khan they together have the ultimate authority to issue orders to the military as well as accepting citizens into the military,
Citizenship
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== Religion ==
In Kartek, whilst there is a policy of religious freedom, there are religions that more prominent and followed than others. notably Soleannen is the most followed religion in Kartek, which comprised of 20% of the nations population. Following Soleannen would be Gertek Folk Beliefs (no percentage). The rest are non-believers and atheistic, or follow a lesser-known religion. 
== Culture ==
=== Cuisine ===
The national food of Kartek is the Marshfish, a staple in arxellan and goblin cuisine that has been adapted in many ways. The Gerteks boil it in horse milk, the people of Ruhevald cook it with apples and barley, and the Eldhamite colonies import it for their stews. 
=== Fashion ===
Depending on populas they can wearing Normadic armaments or Solider Uniform. 
=== Music ===
The primary instruments used by people in Kartek are the drums and flutes, the former being introduced by the Gerteks, who brought large drums made of wood and hide. The Arxellans of the west had long played bone flutes, which they used in ancient rituals and formal ceremonies. When Arxella and Gertek united, their instruments were combined to create powerful symphonies that are still used today to inspire soldiers, welcome the emperor, and set the backdrop for the nations greatest festivals.
=== Art ===
Artisans are rare commandities to be found in Nation but are treasured. 
=== Architecture ===
Depending on each cultural and geographical region the architecture differs. Yurt settlements are often found in the steppes of the country. Otherwise, the rest of the country, especially in the east, has more conventional architecture. 
== Gallery ==
=== Kartek Media ===
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=== Banner and Flags ===
File:Flag of Kartek.png|Official Nation Flag
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=== Kartek Posters ===
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== Foreign Relations & Diplomatic Policy ==
=== Soleàn Irastre de et Escharii ===
[Date: August 4th, 2021 - Present]
The Kartek Diarchy's relations with Escharia at the start were strained, with them attempting to secede from Escharia, however Matthew Edishield would prevent this relaying information about this Independence movement to Escharia, to which they replied by giving them a ultimatum with them offering to allow the Kartek Diarchy and Maldun their other Protectrate that shares the same border as the Diarchy to merge into one, With them further adding that if they should refuse the Kartek Diarchy would be out of allies, As Escharia is their one and only reliable ally, the Kartek Diarchy would accept Escharia's offer and conform to once again being their Protectorate although with more rights than they had before notably religious freedom. 
=== Frosterium ===
[Date: September 11th, 2021 - October 22nd, 2021]
Relations previously with Frosmyre were tense, with Fjellheim's leader Fistofice a vassal state to Frosmyre, a direct parallel to Arxella a vassal state to Niedea (Escharia), both having a "embittered" rivalry, with both sides seemingly disliking the other. This continued even after Frosmyre, merged with the Magisterium to form the Frosterium. The Political situation between the two states can be best described as a "Cold War" with neither side wishing to be the aggressor in a conflict with one another should one occur. The Kartek Diarchy haD began the process of normalizing relations with the Frosterium. However, this what put on hold due to a diplomatic incident, and the diplomatic pressure exerted on Kartek by the Frosterium is cited as the main reason for Kartek's collapse. 
== Lore ==
=== Arxellans ===
Inhabits Northern Sparwood
=== Gerteks ===
Nomadic Steppe people who live in the Northern Plains of Sparwood. 
=== Goblins ===
Inhabitats of the Bogs and Swamps of Northern Sparwood. 
=== Wahroongistanis ===
Inhabits Northern Sparwood
== References & Further Reading ==
Sources:
# Arxella
# Gertek Horde
#Simulami Civil War
Witnesses & Testimonies:
#Ferro Korolevski
#Tommoi Gortoi
#Puma Gortoi
#MetalNinja343
#001first
#Karma
#Yiex
Related Pages:
# Vosokogrod 
Notable Figures:
#RedFireRex
#Arcstron Smark
#RGBstarship
Related Nations:
#Kingdom of Kostuco
#Soleannen Empire of scharia
#Kingdom of Iremith
#Frosmyre
#Magisterium
#Frosterium
#Empire of Aldovir 
Others Pages:
#Sparwood
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