Skýlos

Skýlos, Officially known as "The Skýlos Dominion" (Nya'owo-Draconid: Nuha ka Skýlox) is a mixed oligarchic-meritocratic democracy. The dominion is home to several towns across Abexilas, with it's core territory being in the north-east of Iristoya and several bigger islands in Halinn. The leaders of the dominion are a triarchy known as the three consul. Skýlos is home to a native Draconid population as well as settlers from Ratham, mainly from Lutum and Farania, who fled the great comet. Together with the existing draconid population, the settlers formed a new nation: "The Skýlos Dominion", home to those who shine for Skýlos.
== History ==
=== Early History ===
A long time ago, long before any mention of settlers of other worlds, draconids lived on the most north-eastern peninsula of Iristoya. The draconids are slender reptile-humanoids, but taller than your average human. They have no wings, unlike real dragons. However most do believe they descent from dragons themselves, especially the god of Skýloxar, Skýlos. The peninsula home to the draconids and the island to the right of it used to be connected as one long peninsula. One time, the draconid tribes faced great danger when the people of the mountain valleys came through the pine forests with their armies. The valley warriors plundered and razed the lands they came across. Whilst the draconids were bravely fighting back, they lacked the numbers to succesfully defend their lands. They were pushed back to the very end of the peninsula. When many started to lose hope, a sudden light came striking down. It was the god of the draconids, Skýlos, who roared throught the lands. Skýlos swooped down from the sky, furiously and with extreme speed he flew low over the ground. This resulted in the land beginning to shake. A ravine formed inbetween the valley attackers and the draconids. The ravine expanded and water quickly filled the gap that had formed. Skýlos' cry could be heard loud and clear. He swore that if the valley warriors ever tried to cross the straight to attack his people, he would bring death and misfortune upon them. It is said that the valley people tried to cross the straight several times in history, but each time failed as they got stuck in big storms and bad weather, bringing a lot of death and destruction to the attackers. As time passed, the conflict between the valley people and the draconids quieted down and the valley people started to desert the peninsula. This prompted draconids to cross the sea once again and settle onto their former home. When the ratham settlers arrived, the mainlan Iristoya draconids and island draconids got united under the flag of the Dominion of Skýlos. Today, the straight is called "Sea of Roaring", remembering this tale of when Skýlos created the straight to defend his creations.
=== The Beginnings ===
The formation of the dominion all started when the ratham settlers came flying down with their airships onto the draconid tribes' soil. The settlers were ready to face strong opposition from the native population as they feared that the natives wouldn't be accepting due to their differences. However, this proved to not be the case. The settlers friendliness and strong diplomacy certainly helped in the matter of integrating the tribes into a proper nation, but what ultimitaly convinced many of the draconid people, including the tribes' chiefs, is their belief in Skýlos. As followers of the Skýloxar faith, the draconids believe in their mighty dragon ancestor and His blessings from the Sky. A couple sun rises before the ratham airships appeared, multiple local priests had been given a vision by Skýlos that change was coming. Word quickly spread around the tribes and when the day came, the draconids welcomed the people from the Sky with open arms. One of the local Chiefs "Clear Sky, he who has a hawk's vision" who lived on the island was the first to welcome the settlers. From the settlers' camp it was Dranoel Void Arbastor (DemonicOmikron) and Lord Volt who lead diplomatic talks. After several days of talking, both camps came forward with a statement: The draconids and settlers will merge into one. They will create a new nation known as "The Dominion of Skýlos". With this name, the settlers will promise to accept Skýloxar as the national faith. The draconids, on the other hand, will tolerate new faiths of the settlers. A new consitution would be written and new leadership would take place. Three consul would now lead this unified nation. Two of which are Dranoel Void Arbastor and Lord Volt. The other was a draconid, Ewostos, who was a very popular and influential High Priest in the realm.
A new nation had formed. One that would quickly expand it's territory and continue to grow for many, many years.
=== Land Expansion ===
Makrýs Bay, the town on the island, on the right side of the Sea of Roaring, was the first Skýlosian town that was settled. Player huyyvv claimed this land in the name of Skýlos. Quickly after the towns of Umbar, New-Koji, Ouranóupoli, Vryório, BlackRose, Luden and Aurora followed. Umbar would become the capital of the nation and would continue to grow as the most active town led by Dranoel Void Arbastor. Umbar is situated on the beach area of the peninsula in the north-east of Iristoya, on the left side of the Sea of Roaring. To Umbar's left, Koba had settled Vyório and player HandyDude settled Luden. On the island right of Makrýs Bay, player Lord Volt settled Ouranóupoli. These territories would go on to become core capital territory of Skýlos. Skýlosians are also explorers and many islands have been settled. Player Elyon settled New-Koji in on a larger island in Halinn, south from the main lands. Birdy settled Aurora not too far from New-Koji. These two towns would later be dubbed the region of "Nyr-Farania". The island "BlackRose" was settled by player Oduru. This island is very close to the core capital lands of Skýlos as it is only about 600-700 blocks south of Umbar. Skýlosians would continue to expand into multiple continents in the following months: Skýloshire was settled inbetween BlackRose and New-Koji by Oduru. Vagabondia was settled in the north continent of Caerus by Ariston_Z.
Skýlos would also go on to form a union with it's neighbors Acloyton, forming "Mizlarai". This added the claims of Eagle's Rest, Duncliff and Fort Moyai.
=== Change in Leadership ===
The consul trident has changed hands multiple times. First Lord Volt retired from his consul duties and gave his role to Koba. Later DemonicOmikron, Koba and EzraExtremeEpic would all retire their consul duties and give them to Falska, Oduru and Thomas Oakheart, who still run the nation to this day.
When Skýlos joined the union of Mizlarai on the first of June 2024, they had to choose Chief Representatives to represent Skýlos in the union. Falska, Koba and Oduru have all been Chief Representatives.
=== Mizlarai Union ===
Skýlos and its direct neighbour Acloyton formed "The Union of Mizlarai" on the first of June 2024. 
== Geography ==
The core territory of Skýlos finds itself at a beach-peninsula with a straight seperating it from two islands to the east. The left island starts at a beach and then goes up like a hill until it encounters a very steep decline to the river. The other island start very high up and acts a bit like a plateau, but it does gradually go down in terms of sea level the more east you go. The river is therefore situated between two cliffs that serves as the border of the two main islands. In the west we find a straight with relatively low water levels. The peninsula in the west is mainly beach/stoney shores at first. When you go deeper west the climate switches to a more colder tempurature and you'll encounter birch and tundra biomes. When you go south along the bay you will find a nice plains hill. The Blackrose island in the south is all sand and rocks.
In the Nyr-Farania region, we find a gorup of islands. New-Koji, the largest island, contains savannah and hills. Aurora is home to Dark Oak and Skýloshire is an ice plateau. 
== Culture ==
=== Religion ===
==== Skýloxar ====
Skýloxar is the national religion of Skýlos. It is mainly practiced by the native draconid population, however some settlers have adopted the faith too. 
==== Pavlovism ====
Pavlovism is an old world religion, brought over by Thomas Oakheart from The Tesselite Archipelago. The religion quickly swept up many former Faranians, who had watched their gods die at the end of the old world, as it was the only thing that they believed it that remained. Members of the religion are known to be quite vocal and joyous- perhaps even fanatical at times- due to this. The religion varies somewhat from the main sector, believing in certain local spirits, though for the most part, it is identical to the main branch practiced in Taurëmár. 
==== Berrism ====
Berrism is a faith mostly practiced by settlers from Lutum.
==== Sandflowerism ====
Sandlowerism is a cult-like worshipping of a certain "sandflower" that exists in Makrýs Bay.
=== Notable Events ===
==== The Battle of Umbar, the last Lutumite War ====
In the year 23.75 VE a war between the Lutum loyalists and The Skylos Domain occurred. Because of the outlaw of the worship of Berrism. Those who could still remember the days before the formation of the Skýlos Domain and those who still believed that their old god would come back went to war to stop the oppression of berrists and to allow for more worship of Da Berry. In the end the Lutum Loyalists won the war allowing for berrism to be seen as a true religion. In celebration they built a berrism alter to their god.
=== Sports ===
Fox racing is a sport practiced in Makrýs Bay. Here, multiple foxes will race towards a chicken and whoever catches the chicken first wins the race. Gambling is very common in this sport.
== Economy ==
Skýlos' economy largely depends on the mining industry and selling of general goods.
=== BlackRose ===
BlackRose is the national company of Skýlos. Most commonly sought after items are sold here.
== Government ==
Skýlos' government can best be described as a "Mixed oligarchic-meritocratic democracy".
=== Consul & Grand Council ===
At the top of the government Skýlos has three consul who lead the nation. Their second-in-command and right-hands are known as the "grand council". Whilst each of the consul has their tasks, the grand council does not. The grand council is merely an adivsor for the council and a guide for the citizens. The three consul are chosen among the grand council.
=== Senate ===
The senate is the main governing body of the dominion of Skýlos. Here bills are proposed and discussions are held to improve the nation. The senate comes together to hold a meeting atleast once each week. The senate is made up of an upper chamber and a lower chamber. The upper chamber are people with a permanent senator position in the dominion. These are mainly town-mayors, also known as "Vapea" and "Mavea". The lower chamber consists of senators who have been voted in after an election cycle.
=== List of Leaders ===
Rulers
Name 	Reign 	Title(s)
1. DemonicOmikron, Lord Volt, EzraExtremeEpic	1 april 2024 - 1 june 2024	Consul of Skýlos
2. DemonicOmikron, EzraExtremeEpic, ohKoba 	1 june 2024 - 30 june 2024	Consul of Skýlos
3. Falska, Oduru, Elyon_Silvaranth 	30 june 2024 - present 	Consul of Skýlos
== Demographics ==
The population of Skýlos is partly made up of native draconids and settlers of any kind. The draconids make up about 50% of the population and are the largest group. The settlers make up the other 50% and they are further split into their own subcategories. Common races among the settlers are Humans, Niedene, and Elves.