Kingdom of Avalon

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**Monarch:** Oliver Hayes **Prime Minister:** Rose O'Connor

**Avalon**, officially the **Kingdom of Avalon** (formerly the Royal Empire of Avalon) is a country located around the centre of the SMP. It borders the Republic of Monsilva, and is connected to it via the Aguaro Coastline.

## Etymology

In real terms, Avalon is a fictional paradise from Celtic and Arthurian legends, where the mythical King Arthur was taken to recover from his wounds. However in the Solague Canon, the name *Avalon* was spread around as a myth, and reached the villagers of Coast Sumner. In Sumner Village, the townspeople spread the myth around and eventually the village was referred to as Avalon Village.

## History

### Prehistory

The earliest settlements in the land of Avalon date back to thousands of years back, as it has one of the earliest recorded human settlements in the world. What is now modern-day Avalon has also been the birthplace of many discoveries and inventions.

### Tribal settlers

It is thought that one of the first peoples to settle on the land were a people known as the Sumnistrians, as they had settled in concentrated groups close to each other in and around the northern portion of what is now the Avalon City region, largely due to the presence of the Tendus River (the river in-between modern-day Avalon City and the Castle Walls) as well as its lower elevation compared to the rest of the area which resulted in an overall more suitable weather.

More and more groups, tribes, and peoples would then move into and settle on this land due to its fair weather as well as the availability of wells, rivers, and seas around the island which greatly improved agriculture. Those related by blood would live closer to each other and far from others to avoid confrontations or conflicts, however, this would soon result in a divide within this large mass of land, as it had already resulted in a major difference in religion, culture, language, quality of life, and so on and so fourth. Each and every city within the land of Avalon was constructed differently through different means using different materials, each city with a different feel to it.

### Establishment of the kingdom

Soon enough, two individuals, Monty Marshall and Oliver Hayes, would slowly begin to gain popularity and influence in the military and political scenes within the lands of Avalon, specifically in the central Avalon City. The two leaders would gradually begin to cooperate, as they shared much in common in regards to their interests in the future of Avalon. The two would begin to create a plan to establish a nation state in the very heart of the island, slowly expanding through to the rest of the land after. The two leaders decided to do this not by force however but by peace, as they did not want to risk a deadly war with multiple deadly tribes and armies, whether they be nearby or far away. The duo then ordered a gathering in the central fountain of the city.

"We're establishing a nation state as we speak, in order to protect each and everyone's needs and lives. Mr. Hayes will be our gracious king and saviour from here on out." Marshall would tell the townspeople, "I hope that you're all okay with that change." Surprisingly, the townspeople were very happy with this change, as they cheered and clapped for their newly chosen King Oliver along with his gracious knight Sir Marshall.

### Riot of Fountain Peaks

A large crowd gathered on Prosperity Avenue within the Avalonian capital. They marched the pebbled path looking for a more hands-on government, that would help each poor citizen. The riot collectively smashed windows, lamps and blew explosives around the capital-fountain area.

Eventually, King Oliver was notified and ran outside in his brown coat refusing protection, and noticed the crowd's discontent. The now worried king stood upon the fountain ledge and spoke out, and tried to calm the crowd. With words of encouragement, he promised the people that he would help them out personally; by creating a food box in front of the fountain. This decision by Oliver single-handedly put a forceful strain on the two parties of government - the King and the Parliament.

#### Justification for riot

One thing known about the riot is that it was caused by countryside farmers who were barely able to sustain themselves, however some may say that Avalonian coal shortages caused the riot as well.

## Government and politics

The Prime Minister's primary job is to govern the nation (and its colonies) as a whole, form public relations and assist the other Ministers with their tasks. The Minister of Correctional Affairs' job is to build so-called "*villager colonies*" where villagers involved in criminal activities are shipped to, in order to create safe habitats for trading and rehabilitation for the law-breaking villagers. The Minister of Constructional Affairs' job is to take build-suggestions from fellow townspeople, forward them to the Prime Minister and help them construct things. And lastly, the Minister of Agricultural Development's job is to develop agricultural techniques and establish farmhouses where animals are rounded up and food generated.

### O'Connor Administration

For most of Leon O'Connor's tenure as Prime Minister, he was absent from the country's capital and did not engage in local politics as his campaign promised. However, in the question of letting the colonial decree go, he has taken a very pro-release stance and wishes for the colonies to be freed.

## National Provinces

There are currently four national provinces within the Empire, those being (in order of establishment): Avalonia, Castle Town, Monsburgh, and the Royal Plains. These provinces do not serve any administrational function, but rather exist in a way for citizens to have a closer relationship with whichever region they live in.

### Different cities

Avalon has different cities around the existing world. Those who have been admitted into the country are (in order of establishment): Avalon City, Claudius, Romulus, Monsburgh and Sprucelands.

## Colonialism

Additionally, Avalon has overseas colonies as well, those being Sprucelands, Meritalis, and Green Coast respectively. There are also colonies within the Netherworld, such as Avalonia Inversa, which acted as the de-facto capital within that dimension. Another colony was Silvestria, a Crimson Forest-based settlement with a couple of inhabitants.

This colonialism is part of why the former Kingdom of Avalon changed its name to the Royal Empire of Avalon - in order to reflect on the amount of new territorial expansion, along with industrialism nation-wide.

## Geography

The Kingdom of Avalon has four provinces or regions, based on geographical features as previously mentioned.

The highest point inside of the Kingdom of Avalon (including overseas colonies) reaches 134 blocks high. Point Blanco, as it is called, is at the top of the Monsburgh province. The one block which peaks the Monsburgh Mountains is a stone block with one torch on it, signifying the height of which Avalon's kingdom had reached when everyone worked together to fight in the Independence War.

## See also

* Avalon City
* Oliver Hayes
* Ministers of Avalon