List of Bujanski flags

This is a list of flags in Buyan and its history.

## National flag

The national flag of Buyan is the Albatross Flag.

In modern Bujan, this flag was first raised in the northeastern town of Virimvon-na-Taeglovu, one of the starting sites of the Bujanski Revolution. In defiance to plans by anti-Terran militants to kill Terrans, the town also raised orange flags as its denizens voted to protect Terran refugees, and brought orange and blue flags to battle against incursions by the same anti-Terran militants.

Its popularity between Bujanski and loyalist Terrans also represented peace, forgiveness, and true justice, resulting in the flag becoming more widespread. Eventually, after Dostagir died, it was enshrined by law as the current national flag of Bujan.

### Symbolism

The light blue represents the sea and sky, and also peace in the supposed unity of the sea and sky. It also represents faith in Perun and the elimination of fear through confidence.

The white represents justice and hope. The white bar represents the horizon, seeking to advance to the future.

The albatross flying represents independence and freedom.

### National flags

Albatross Flag, the national flag of Buyan.Vertical version.Tiger Korurai Banner, co-official flag of Buyan, and traditional unifying emblem of the Wonao native peoples.Popular variant of the Buyanski flag, known as the Virimvon Flag. This flag was named after the town where it was first raised.
### Positive terms

* Snjābælja - Blue-White
* Bujenašta - the Great Albatross
* Naš Krasnaja Vetrikešta - Our Beautiful Flag
* Lūč Perunov - the Light of Perun
* Pjonsvǣddza - the Dance of the Lanterns
* Flag of Virimvonu

## Government flags

Royal Flag of Buyan, the Svetovid Banner. It depicts the Slavic war god, Svetovid, on his horse.Royal Department of Health. The bird-like being is a gamajona, a Bujanski spirit of health.
## Military flags

The flag of the Buyanski Royal Armed Forces is red with a gold border. Inside it, from up to down, are the symbol of Perun, a crown, and two crossed swords.

The flag of the Home Guard is green with silver wolves worshipping a mountain.

The flag of the Special Forces is dark blue with three cyan stripes. At the middle is a roundel of eight arms surrounding a star, the Special Forces' emblem.

## Religious flags

### Rodnovery (Slavic religion)

Rodnovery, the native polytheist religion of the Slavs of Jerde, is Buyan's state religion. The Buyanski variant of Rodnovery has been influenced by Wonao and Sarmelonid classics, resulting in a very distinctive and syncretic form that lasted for millennia.

The official symbol of the Rodnover faith of Buyan is the kolovrat, a wheel of eight scythes representing Svarog or the gods. Kolovrat flags are mostly used for religious sites, prayers, and worship. They are more often seen around temples and shrines, usually Slavic, but also Wonao and Vozonid, representing the popularity and syncretism of each community's gods.

They are not allowed to be used for casual or vulgar settings, according to Section 8 in one volume of the Royal Constitution.

Kolovrat Flag, the official flag of Bujanski Rodnovery, the state religion of Bujan. This flag is considered to be a very holy flag, that it is usually not shown in public to avoid defiling the sacred kolovrat.Eight Wheels Flag, originally a Vozonid Rodnover flag. Used more often as a replacement of the holy kolovrat flag in public.Alternate Rodnover flag used by Slavs in southern Palkyras, such as Narivo and Movaria (present-day Ashostrana, Nevkreno, and Sevestrana). The design was supposed to represent the Northern Kolovrat Temple, worshipped by Vozonid people as one of the most holy sites in the continent.Ritual flag of Koscheigrad used in religious ceremonies and great prayers. This was the original design of the flag of modern Koscheigrad before people refused to use the flag, out of fear that they might make the kolovrat dirty. So the korurai is used instead for the current flag, while the kolovrat version is only used in religious events.A modern version of the Wonao flag, raised by both Wonaos and Slavs as a prayer flag. The addition of the Slavic kolovrat represents the flag invoking all of Bujan's gods in the current ceremony.A flag often used by Ontemazei converts to the Rodnover faith. Pink and the flowers represent their devotion to the Gods, represented by the kolovrat over the flowers.A variant of the flag of Ontemazei worshippers of Slavic gods.
### Rumai Kor

Rumai Kor, or the "Way of the Gods", is the native polytheist religion of the Wonao peoples of Buyan.

Orange, the colour of joy, is a common sight in Wonao celebrations and temples. In fact, to exorcise or consecrate a place, Buyanski tend to tie orange banners around a place to invoke the gods and cleanse it with the gods' powers.

Flag of Rumai Kor, mostly used in holy Wonao sites and temples.
* When a "rainbow war" (a sort of crusade) ends in a victory, Wonaos fly flags depicting rainbows over a rising sun. The sun represents happiness, and the rainbow for the defeat of evil. This flag was used in independent, modern Buyan for the first time when Black July ended with the defeat of the last ATA members, stopping them from destroying all of Bujan along with the repentant Terrans.

## Thirty-three Provinces of Buyan:

Koscheigrad.Lidon Province.Baerjuso Province.Starij Province.Nasarpollo Republic.Buron Province.Nilauhanda City.Razhno Province.Lindas Province.Nojenso Province.Olan Province.Nummen Province.Slavaetja Province.Selon Province.Chano Province.Esmero Province.
### Meanings of provincial flags

* Koscheigrad - Blue for the sea, red for the city, korurai (whirlpool) for Koedaker natives, crown for the Royal Family. A variant used in prayers replaces the whirlpool with a kolovrat.
* Lidon Province - The swan represents the Slavic inhabitants, the crown for it being the domain of reigning kings, the blue and white for serenity.
	+ Some people claim that the blue and white represent the people's loyalty to the monarchy, for its similar colours to those of the national flag.
* Baerjuso Province - The flag shows a comet, the namesake of the province. It also represents modernisation and success.
* Starij Province - The flag depicts three volcanoes, holy sites in Naonaere mythology; and the sea coast. The red band may represent courage.
* Nasarpollo Republic - The deer represents Arnadjanai culture, and the stars for happiness.
	+ Blue is a traditional Arnadjanai colour, and its similarity to the shade of the national flag represents loyalty to the monarchy. The stars represent hope and joy, and the border for better behaviour.
* Buron Province - The flag depicts a setting sun with a ray beaming to the sky, and an albatross.
	+ The Bujanski text on the right means "Let justice be done", a prayer to the Gods.
* Nilahaunda - It represents a title of the province, the "High Gate", and the city's association with classical Wonao culture and civilisation.
* Razhno Province - The cog represents industry, or it is a sun for traditions. The mountains also represent the Tuksharan minority, the white band for Slavs, and the blue sky for the Ielorete Wonaos.
* Lindas Province - White represents honour, green for the forests and life, blue for the sea and peace, the diamonds from Wonao traditions, and the tree for native traditions and the Ontemazei minority.
	+ The cherry tree is a modern addition, changing a green-leafed tree to a cherry tree in bloom to acknowledge the Ontemazei revolts who fought for the province's freedom from Wannaenid rule.
* Olan Province - The star represents the province's location, the blue for the sea, the white tip for the southernmost tip of mainland Bujan and the provincial capital of Shanchazorra, and the three dots for Arienai and other southern islands in Olan Province.
* Nummen Province - Black for mountains, gold hammers for industry, white for loyalty and focus, blue for canals and rivers, and green for farmland.
* Slavjaetja Province - Light blue for the sea, minerals, or beauty. Shark mermaid for happiness, love, and the Slavic people of the province. The mermaid blowing a trumpet represents vigilance, and her armour represents the relaxed attitudes of the inhabitants.
	+ It is ironic that Slavjaetja does not border the coast, but uses a mermaid as its provincial emblem. It was nonetheless a traditional symbol of the Slavs who live there, representing romantic love.
* Selon Province - deer
* Chano Province - aurorae, moon, orange for Wonao
* Esmero - orange and blue for Eosome and Slavic; aurorae or winds; star

### Other regions

Tselan Province.
* Tselan Province - patterns represent craftsmanship and tradition. Yellow for heritage and freedom, blue for honour and responsibility.

## Outer Islands

Kingdom of Makkadal.Republic of Joltaraata.Republic of Toluduri.Republic of Oenlamta.Kingdom of Ohon.

### Meanings of flags

* Makkadal -
* Oenlamta -
* Arienai (Makkadal) -

## Historical flags

### Ancient times

Royal Banner of King Motakol of Resovjant.Kingdom of Resovjant, Sixteenth Age.Kingdom of Resovjant, before Sarmelonid conquest. This was the royal standard of King Terumel V, who died fighting the Sarmelonid conquest of his realm. Now the basis of Bujan's modern flag.Resovjantien war flag. The three colours were from ancient depictions of rainbows in Wonao art, and the ribbons tied on weapons of holy warriors.Kingdom of Bujan, Sarmelonid Era. Formerly the personal flag of its founder, Koschei the Red.
#### Additional notes:

* The war flag of Resovjant during Terumel V's reign was a horizontal tricolor of red, green, and light blue, from up to down. It was from the ribbons used by warriors who went on holy wars, tied on their wrists and weapons.

### Spinel Age

The "Spinel Age" was the name used for the millennium when Zvesta's wealth brought Jerde to unprecedented global prosperity. It was named after the gem venerated by Sarmelonids and the Zvestarids as a talisman.

early Kingdom of Zvesta.Kingdom of Zvesta.Yat flag, symbol of loyalty to the Zvestarid monarchy.Later version with a crown, to differentiate from Terran and Zavtranian banners.Vertical versionState flag of the Kingdom of Zvesta.
### Past invaders

The flags of enemies were hung on the Temple of the Sea, a large temple to the sea god Morskoi that celebrates the victories of Bujan's incarnations all over history.

Sarmelonid EmpireOntemazei EmpireZavtrana Terrans. This "Z" letter was a symbol of their attempted ties with the tyrants of Darros. The Bujanski letters read "na (z)autra", which mean "towards tomorrow".Zavtrana Terrans' war flag. The flag represents the goal of the Zavtranian warmongers: total assimilation into their empire in Darros, hence the Z and the colour of the flag. The Russian text reads "za zavtra, za pobjedu", which mean "for tomorrow, and for victory".Wannaenid EmpireTyrskan flag used in Bujan.Tyrska.Qyuvia, or the Qyuvian Church.Serpent Party.Salvationist Party.Luxarii.Central Committee of the Restored Kingdom of ZvestaAnti-Terran Action.
### Wannaenid tyranny

Wannaenid Empire."Zavtrana Province", the Tyrskan puppet government of Bujan. The Russian text reads "Tomorrow will come", the slogan for the proposed province.Proposed flag of Zavtrana.Flag of Zavtrana Province, Tyrska. Finalised and officially used.A later version of Zavtrana Province.Diocese of Balennaria, Church of Q.People's Republic of Balennaria.Salvationist Realm of Zvesta.Tyrskan flag used in Zavtrana.Tyrskan war flag.Republic of Tyrska.War flag of Tyrska.Church of Q.Serpent Party.Salvationist Party.Luxarii.
### Independence movements

A Bujanski revolutionary flag, incorporating religious themes from Slavic (kolovrat), Wonao (tigers worshipping the Sun), and Vozonid (border, crown). The Bujanski text reads, "Justice is the will of Heaven".Another religious flag waved by Bujanski independence fighters. Originally a prayer flag.A flag waved by Ontemazei members of Bujanski revolutionary groups, symbolising zealous veneration of the Bujanski gods.Free North.Flag of the Free North, Terran defectors who supported Bujanski independence. White is for renewal, orange for honouring Bujanski traditions, and the cross represents truth and hope. The cross also represents their Terran origin.One of the flags used by Bujanski knights from Rukania, when they aided independence movements.The Banner of King Oruzla of ancient Rukania, a traditional flag. Also used by Bujanski knights that supported the revolution.Flag of the King's Men, Dostagir's own army. Orange is for repentance and salvation; and the central emblem represents the worship of Perun and justice.Broken Plates fans sometimes used this flag when fighting for Buyan's independence against Wannaenid and Terran forces.Flag used by some Broken Plates fans to represent repentance and loyalty to Buyan.
### Independent Bujan

The first national flag of modern Bujan.During Black July, the government of Bujan raised a simple black flag to represent mourning.The "Virimvon Flag", named after the town in northeastern Bujan. Popularly raised as a symbol of justice and freedom, its inhabitants later used it to represent forgiveness of Terrans. It later became the basis of the modern Bujanski national flag.The second national flag of modern Bujan. The symbol represents a sun rising over a bowl, floating over the sea. After King Dostagir died, the blue albatross flag became the current flag.Flag used by anti-ATA defensive groups.Proposed Buyanski flag. It represents continuation of Zvesta's existence (stripes), and faith in the Gods (birds around the sun, replacing a kolovrat).Buyanski flag proposal. Orange is for Wonao culture.
### Additional notes:

* In the initial national flag, the kolovrat was added as a symbol of devotion to the Gods, until it was removed due to incidents of flag desecration by reckless hooligans. The hooligans apologised and were forgiven for being ignorant.
* The kolovrat flag was taken down and hidden at July, when Bujan underwent a period of mourning and a national emergency. Instead, plain black flags were used, which became associated with the massacres that took place on that month against the Terrans. It was only reinstated after the emergency was lifted, which was also when the reckless desecrations by sports fans took place.
	+ Kolovrat flags and blue albatross flags were also used by opponents of the July massacres, representing rejection of the massacres as a great sin against the Gods. They refused to fly black flags, preferring to immediately end the state of emergency by destroying the mass-murderers.
	+ Some Bujanski people referred the kolovrat flag as the "three day flag" because it represented their country for only three days, before the July purges led to simple black flags flown.
* After that, all national flags of Bujan had the kolovrat replaced by the sunbowl emblem, while some of the flags were still used in temples and holy sites. Kolovrat flags of Bujan can also be seen within the halls of some temples.
* However, more and more Bujanski began flying blue flags, inspired by anti-purge militias and the independence movement. After the death of Dostagir in battle, the blue flag of Bujan was flown as the national flag in mourning for him. It was to thank Dostagir for his service to the kingdom.
* The modern blue flag of Bujan was first raised in the northeasterly town of Virimvon-na-Taeglovu.

## Other flags

Blue Lobster, a restaurant chain.Five-point star variant used in jousting matches from other teams, mocking Nojenso Province as a "boring, generic province".
## Trivia

* Bujan has its own pledge of allegiance:
	+ "I pledge allegiance to the sky-blue banner of Buyan, upon the Kingdom which it stands:
	+ "One Kingdom under Heaven, undivided and alive, to enlighten all through the path of justice.
	+ "Where justice is, there is life. Without justice, there is only torment and ruin."
	+ "We walk together!"
* The Bujanski national flag may resemble the flag of Midway Atoll.
* Although the Bujanski flag may resemble the anti-war "white blue white" flag used by protestors and militants in Russia, the Bujanski flag was created years before the invasion of Ukraine.

## See also

* Provinces of Bujan
* Kings of Bujan