Arinovla

**Arinolva** is a nation located in Plagos

## Early/Pre-History

### Origins

Though the people of Arinovla began as nomadic herdsmen in Northern Plagos, the land itself was settled by Plagatea. Unfortunately, after political instability and the subsequent collapse of Plagatea, the nomads of Northern Arinovla fled far to the south west led by curlyfries\_64, settling on an isthmus within Ummarnu which at the time of the chronicling of these events is split between the Empire of Uldarash and the Sewor Mafia. However, upon learning that a war was imminent there as well, curlyfries\_64 led his people back to their ancestral homeland in Plagos.

### Founding

Upon their long pilgrimage back to Plagos they found themselves an ideal spot to rebuild and rest. it did not take long however to learn that the land they had settled on already owned by Solitudinem. This is where the people of Arinovla first found kindness as the people of Solitudinem allowed them to stay near their capital city of Nappi and rest until they had found a location to call their own. On an expedition led by curlyfries\_64 they had found exactly what they had been looking for. A large castle fortress, rumored to have been built by the Plagateans of old, a people of great riches before their collapse. Rediscovering this place they decided to plant their stake here and founded a capital city, naming it Arlin. Those on the expedition that found the castle were named the Founding Fathers of Arinovla, those confirmed to be of those on the expedition were curlyfries\_64, Evernt, Heroluke,and Caram.

The resettling of the freat city of Arlin lead to the First Republic of Arinovla and the first shifts in policy and leadership.

1st Arinovlan Republic Hierarchy
 Regent of the North
 Military Secretary

### United Nations of Plagos

Not long after the nation of Arinovla was established in the southern deserts of Plagos did many more nations spring up with the intention of fostering a greater community within the continent, such cooperation had not been seen since Plagatea had reigned over it, but to all the people in Plagos it proved to be a popular idea. The United Nations of Plagos (UNP) grew to be much larger than Plagatea ever was, and now encompasses the entire continent, including some autonomous regions of the Sterling Crownlands. In modern days, the member nations of the UNP are endeavoring to connect themselves even further by making a large Ice Highway that connects all member nations. Arinovla was one of the largest landholders in the UNP holds considerable sway over the politics of the continent and has the influence to persuade smaller nations should Arinovla fall squarely on one side of a particular conflict.

### International Politics

Though seeking to keep itself from all danger in its past, Arinovla has been experiencing a rise in nationalism since the founding of their capital at Arlin. Now with a castle and stationary homes to defend, the people of Arinovla are more eager than ever to rise to the occasion if their homes and land are threatened. Though preferring to remain neutral in matters of war, the peoples of Arinovla have no qualms with engaging in matters of defense.

### Culture

Arinovla is a desert nation and abides within a desert architectural style. They are also extensive subterranean farmers, their cash crops being potatoes, wheat and sugar cane. Also, since building their capital city of Arlin, some have become avid horsemen and keep well maintained stables within the outdoor portion of the castle.

### Religion

There is no official religion of Arinovla and allows its citizens to practice whatever religion they believe in. However, many citizens within Arinovla venerate a shrine of an unknown deity and unknown religion, located deep within the Castles sublevels. The most common rumor is that this was made by a Plagatean ruler in worship for a God no forgotten by time. Other religions brought by northern travellers include gensinism and shizen'n'machi.

### Investment in the North

A movement has been acted upon on March 9th 2021, to utilize the northern exclave of Arlinova. This mission was led by SerfBort\_ also involved Crabapplez and TheRightWayUp. During the expedition several abandoned towns and homes were discovered and plans for their formal incorporation were drafted. Now within the northern exclave, a mine was established and quickly yielded fruit. For this SerfBort\_ was named the "Regent of the North" by curlyfries\_64.

A refocus on infrastructure has also been established, with efforts put on the building of new roads, canals and nether highways to connect their exclave holdings as well as the capital of Arlin to the port city of Marepago.

### Collapse of the UNP

As mercenaries poured through the western portions of the United Nations of Plagos and a war starting between Nova Roma and the Republic of the Seaside, Arinovla's faith in the UNP was radically shaken as members of the UNP refused to come to each others aid as enemies are now present on both sides. With crisis upon Plagos and the nations therein stricken to inaction, Arinovla made the decision to leave the UNP all together. Soon after this announcement was made, other nations within Plagos followed suit.

### Formation of Nova Plagatea

After the effective collapse of the UNP, the leaders of Arinovla and the crippled Shigetada Shogunate formed a new order in Plagos, and so Nova Plagatea was born from the ashes of the UNP and would dictate the future of the Phoenix's Lands,

### Collapse of the First Empire of Plagatea

The Nova Plagatean Federation had quickly changed it's semi-democratic values into a Kingdom and later an Empire under the guidance of Nero Terezawa Shigetada and Crabapplez. After turbulence in the rapid expansion across Plagos by Plagatea, the state officially dissolved into their core provinces. The southern Arinovlan lands joined with the northern Kingdom of Seivija as Dezhou Tchangsiu, Isujhai (monarch) of Seivija had taken control over the Arlin as to protect his homeland from foreign threats.

### Formation of Asarakaen and the Second Empire of Plagatea

The former provinces of Plagatea soon formed a new, united, nation under Aisuru Numachi, Queen of Sakura. The Realm of Asarakaen, the successor to the First Empire, saw a lot of change in very little time such as the creation of a senate and the introduction of a democratically elected PM, leaving the former Plagatean colonies in Eldham disgruntled with the leadership. Leon Tanaka of Kardovia officially declared the Eldham colonies of Plagatea the rightful successor and the Second Empire of Plagatea, quickly shifting his attention to the Realm of Asarakaen and announcing the military coup against the Queen by the province of Valreign. In the formation of the Second Empire of Plagatea and the resulting dissolution of the Realm of Asarakaen, Arinovlan territory was once more assimilated into the Imperial lands, still serving as a southern outpost to the Province of Seivija.

### Collapse of the Second Empire of Plagatea and assimilation into Solitudinem

After disastrous defeats were conceded by the Second Empire of Plagatea, it formally collapsed and was assimilated into various Plagosi nations. The Empire of Simulami claimed the northern core territory while the Arinovlan lands were fully annexed by the Kingdom of Veldion and Democratic Pentacracy of Solitudinem, with both Arlin and Marepago falling into the hands of the Oligarchical 05 Council of Solitudinem.

## ***History of The First Kingdom***

### Great Battle of Arlin

While seemingly peaeful coexistence was achieved with Solitudinem and the greater Avium Federation, the Arinovlan core lands were in danger. The leaders of the Avium Federation and Solitudinem had long threatened those native to Arlin and Marepago that their settlements would be seized by the Solitudinem government and the local Governor deposed. The brave Arinovlans stood their ground, not bowing their head to the now tyrannical overlords that wished to decimate and desecrate their culture and heritage, annexing it all down to the last village. Several raids began to take place in Arlin, the locals requesting help from the neighboring Chumon Ito, the successor to Plagatea. Chumon Ito sent out to all their allies for assistance in defeating the Avium Federation in their aggressive attack upon Arlin and its people. Finally, a large battle was fought on the outskirts of the city, with Chumon Ito's soldierly allies, the vicious Vinovians, designing and helping the locals to set up advanced military defense strategies. On the day of the battle, the Arinovlans were outnumbered by the Auroran army that the Avium Federation had called in as per a defensive agreement despite the Federation attacking. On that fateful day the small Arinovlan force stood with their brothers in arms from the Legion of Good, the Paragon mercenary group, the Horde of Vinovia and the Lorent, the brave Chumon Ito samurai, the Lunari Manipulus and the skilled Ryasuki Clan. Beating the opposing forces back twice, and repelling all of their attempts to capture strategically advantageous positions by using the mysteriously airborne Vinovian special forces, the battle was won decisively in favor of the Arinovlans.

### Independence of Arinovla

After defeating the enemy, Arinovla forced them to negotiate and formally declared independence which was still stoutely denied by the Avium Federation after they saw no salvation in peace and decided to keep attacking. Only a short period of time later however, the Avium Federation agreed to the "Plagosi Solution", a treaty which guaranteed the independence of Arinovla and the establishment of the city of Sand as a buffer state. Scholars do not know what caused the Federation to concede so early after having denied Arinovla independence, but it is believed that morale was so low in the high command that the Auroran backing the Federation had enjoyed had been suspended and the defensive treaty voided, bringing the Avium war effort to a screeching halt.