Arcallos

Flag of Arcallos

## Geography

Arcallos' territory shown in dark green. Territory under de facto control shown in light green.

## Founding

### Founders

Astoneo Clioel, Varsilo Kenoei, Allose Agazii, Enkurro Krysynarii, Subido Ekatemosa, Sanafeus Meolii

### Founded on

10 ASK (Aavus Sietio Kitanos)

**Arcallos,** officially ***Aria Arcallosei*** or the **Realm of Arcallos**, is a country located on the continent of Oriellios in the jungle of Vastaios. Nearby you will find the countries of Navran, Luang, The Tanûleng, and the Zhanun Realms.

## Etymology

Arcallos translates to "Great Jungle" in Vastaiosi. It's name was coined by the founders of the nation prior to coming together to centralize the Vastaiosi Tribes.

It is believed that the term "Arcallos" is way older than that though, as many historians think that the ancient tribes which inhabited the current lands of Arcallos used just that name to identify the large meetings in which almost every Vastaiosi tribe participated.

## History

### Pre-Vinitican Colonization and Late Vastaiosi Stone Age

There is little to no recorded history within the period prior to Vinitican colonization of Vastaios. Legends surround the time period of an era of prosperity and technological advancement, even more than what is currently owned by the people of Arcallos. However, these legends have been debunked time and time again by Arcallosi historians and scientists stating, "*Na exarava cal Alleveio Vastaiosei*."

### Vinitican Colonial Period and Collapse of the Vinitican Empire (600 ASK - 530 ASK)

The Vinitican Empire introduced many aspects of what is now considered modern Vastaiosi culture. For example, the Vastaiosi language began to take on a more Vinitican shape, beverages like wine became common among the clan leaders and merchants, and clans began to centralize themselves more, with some families uniting with others to form tribes.

When the Vinitican Empire collapsed, the colony within Vastaios stayed. They did not make any attempts to integrate themselves into the local cultural groups, and instead became completely isolationist as a means of protection.

### Assault on the Vinitican Colony and the Middle Bronze Age (530 ASK - 190 ASK)

Some time between 530 and 520 ASK, Vinitcan settlers were discovered hunting the indigenous Pitagnagoii, a beloved land dwelling dragon of the jungle. When this was discovered, the local Vastaiosi tribes came into contact with one another, and formed a small coalition in order to expel the Vinitican hunters from the region. In an all-out siege, the tribes came out victorious, bringing an end to the colony, and an end to Vinitican colonization of the Vastaiosi Jungle.

The middle bronze age saw the formation of many small Vastaiosi states. Nearly all of which were either monarchist or oligarchist. Many of these small states followed singular deities, though some recognized the existence of an entire pantheon.

### The Schism Period (190 ASK - 30 ASK)

The Schism Period has also been referred to as the Dark Ages of Vastaios, as much of its history has been lost or went unrecorded. What is known however, is that many of the states founded in the middle bronze age collapsed, which may have been the direct cause of the lack of information found by Arcallosi historians. Major events of this period in time include (but are not limited to); the Parralii fleeing into the jungle from the coast, a mass migration of multiple tribes to the branching river, and the start of a mass war between many distinct tribes.

In 60 ASK, an unknown group began assaulting the Parralii tribes from the sea. The Krysynarii tribe was the first to relay a message to tribes that hadn't yet been hit by this mysterious assailant, sparing many from a cruel fate at the hands of whatever had been attacking them. To this day, some Arcallosi historians believe that these "unknown assailants" were pirates from the southern island chain, or from the continent to the west.

Around 50 ASK, many tribes from the north and east began moving towards where the rivers met. It's unknown as to what caused the tribes to migrate in such a swift fashion, but some historians claim it was displacement from old states formed by deep jungle natives. As the tribes met, some did not agree on how to divide the land, and so tensions began to rise quickly in the region.

By 40 ASK, a mass war had broken out among the differing tribes, with alliances being formed and broken nearly every week. This war lasted almost 10 years before coming to an end. It is believed no less than 34 tribes that existed prior to the war were completely wiped out.

### End of the Schism and Founding of Arcallos (30 ASK - 20 ESK)

To form peace and put an end to the war that had been massacring the people of Vastaios, the strongest three tribes came together to sign the "Treaty of Aavusada". These tribes were the Clioel, the Kenoei, and the Agazii.

Around 10 years prior the end of the schism, the three major dynasties came together to form what is now known today as the *Aria Arcallosei*, or the Realm of Arcallos. At first, the dynasties had trouble convincing the other tribes to unite with them, and so they decided to sign the *Sietio Kitanos*, or Seven Promises. As the Seven Promises was signed, a new calendar was put in place to mark the beginning of a new era. This period is hereby known as the "Awakening Period".

As the tribes finally began to unite with the realm, technology and magical awareness began to increase rapidly, with many families who had previously had little to no magic power, began to get a firmer grasp on the ethereal world around them.

### End of the Iron Age (20 ESK - 50 ESK)

The end of the period known as the Iron Age was structured around a new set of Trio Citos, with Astoneo Clioel, Allose Agazii, and Varsilo Kenoei being replaced by Ufio Clioel, Erisillia Agazii, and Vitiro Kenoei. In this period, the *Krysosa Gaccores Omazzo*, or Golden Diplomats League was founded, giving Arcallos the opportunity to reach out to foreign nations in an easier and safer manner.

## Government and Politics

### Structure

In Arcallos, the government is led by an oligarchic seat called the *Trio Citos*, or Three Dynasties. This seat is made up of the sitting heads of the Clioel, Agazii, and Kenoei dynasties. The *Trio Citos* will come together to elect a head of state called the *Arcamagore*, or Great Mage. The position of *Arcamagore* does not necessarily grant extra powers or responsibilities, but they are the main voice towards foreign powers and the people of Arcallos.

## Demographics

### Religion

The most followed religion in Arcallos in Enkurosa, a polytheistic religion acting as the center point of Arcallosi culture. It was founded around the year 10 ASK, when the founding fathers came together to form the nation of Arcallos.

### Culture

The primary culture in Arcallos is Vastaiosi, named after the human group of the Vastaiosi jungle.

### Language and Dialects

The language spoken in Arcallos is Vastaiosi, a language named after the culture. It's had a variety of influences, such as Ancient Vinitican and Luangese.

### Literature

Many famous works of literature have come out of Arcallos, works such as *Agriologissima Oriellosei* by Lanno Agazii, *Vitera Vastaiosei* by Ng Gis'p, and *Deab Exovologia tru Iluleia* by Iloel Clioel.