Askonia

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The **Goblin Empire of Askonia** is an empire located in northwestern Syltör, notably inhabited by Goblins. The Goblin Empire of Askonia was founded February 7th, 2022 during the Third Andorn Crisis. The Goblin Empire of Askonia at founding was simply the single region of Askonia, however it expanded to include many other regions such as Annover, Kendalis, Adrena, and Krakovia to name a few. The Goblin Empire of Askonia is a formidable force in the northwest of Rathnir, and claims the northwestern border of Rathnir as part of it's territory.

## Government

**The Goblin Empire of Askonia** has always had a quite rudimentary government structure. During the time that Askonia was in Adorn, the government structure was simply this in descending order: Leader, Officials, and Askonians. The govenment structure has slightly evolved since, but it lacks many of the intricacies of other governments. This rudimentary government structure has not limited Askonia, however. The Goblin Empire Askonia has surpassed many nations with a more organized government structure with their simple "dominance hierarchy" structure.

## Symbols of Askonia and the Goblin Empire

**The Goblin Empire of Askonia** has many different symbols related to it and it's many regions. Askonia has never adopted a true flag (with the exception of the controversial one during the time of The Kingdom of Askonia), opting rather to use the Goblin Town banner or just a picture of server724's face. An unofficial interpretation of the Goblin Town banner is that the yellow stands for gold, the brown stands for potatoes, and the green stands for all Goblins and goblins (meaning those with a goblin mentality, or those who are Askonians but are not racially a Goblin). The figure of Mog is associated by many as symbolism for the Goblin Empire of Askonia, but to others it is just a funny building or an idol.

The banner of Goblin Town. Often used in place of the flag of the Goblin Empire, alongside the picture of server724's face.The official image of server724 aka "Gobbo" used by Askonians. This image is often used in place of the Askonian flag due to their strange goblin-like refusal to adopt a flag.

Many of the regions of Askonia still retain their symbolism and flags from prior to joining the Goblin Empire of Askonia.

## History

### Pre-History

Directly prior to founding, **The Goblin Empire of Askonia** was a territory of Andorn, which was part of the Order of the Black Dandelion *(Bardonia).*

Prior to becoming a territory of Andorn, Askonia was formerly The Kingdom of Askonia.

### Founding

Askonia was a province of Andorn, owned by Capna Azurov, then Capna handed Askonia to server724, who went on to secede from Andorn and create the Goblin Empire of Askonia.

**The Goblin Empire of Askonia** was formed on February 7th, 2022, by the leader of Askonia, server724 (also known as "Gobbo"). During a time known as the **Third Crisis of Andorn**, the Askonians decided to separate from Andorn, and therein also The Order of the Black Dandelion.

The Askonians made an announcement to Andorn and all of Rathnir that they were declaring independence *(Pastebin link)*. The Askonians, having the majority of the military power in Andorn at the time, made clear to others that their sovereignty would not be violated without punishment, even going so far as to threaten recreating the Battle of Goblin Town.

With this new-found independence, the Askonians would need to reorganize and be ready to deal with any threats to their sovereignty. With the Third Andorn Crisis and the collapse of The Order of the Black Dandelion, Syltör was a chaotic place to be.

## Culture

The culture of the **Goblin Empire of Askonia**, while diverse, has many points of conversion.

### Mogism

**Mogism** is a religion mostly concentrated within the **Goblin Empire of Askonia**. Followers of Mogism worship the deity Mog, who believers say is a "god of war". Followers of Mogism are known for building idols around the map in the form of Mog.

**Mogism** includes many traditions and practices performed by it's practitioners. Traditions and practices in Mogism include but are not limited to **Raiding/Warring**

Followers of Mogism will raid or war a location in honor of Mog. Mogists who have access will typically add new heads to the Bone Tree as gifts to Mog.

### **Mog building**

Followers of Mogism will build an idol of Mog, varying in sizes and materials. Common materials are granite, red wool, and bone blocks, however Mog idols may be constructed of any material (excluding liquids or other obviously unacceptable materials) or mixture of materials.

### **Sacrificing**

Practitioners of Mogism will sacrifice items to Mog in a lava pit or other destructive force whilst chanting "MOG." Mogists typically sacrifice a large quantity of heads or items of high value to Mog.

Two recorded instances of sacrifices to Mog are currently known and are as follows:

1. A large quantity of heads, gold, iron, and cakes were sacrificed to Mog at the Bone Tree. All of those assisting the sacrificing ceremony then proceeded to run around the Bone Tree multiple times and then jumped into the lava, sacrificing themselves. The performer of the ceremony, Coopdog077, was struck with lightning given a powerful goblin sword, information of which remains mostly unknown to others.
2. Many of the details of this ceremony have been lost to time. A large quantity of now unknown items were sacrificed to Mog at the Bone Tree. Those who were assisting in the ceremony circled around the Bone Tree many times, chanting "MOG" and asking for blessings. Mog appeared and began flying around in circles around the Bone Tree with lightning striking the ground below his path. Mog threw potatoes with references to "among us" as the title and a description saying that they were blessings from Mog. Few of these potatoes are still in existence because many of the Goblins assisting in the sacrificing ceremony ate them (as Goblins do). The lanterns hanging from the Bone Tree were transformed into blue fire and then chests holding further sacrifices were turned into black concrete. After this final act, Mog disappeared. The Mogists proceeded to mald because they thought they did not recieve anything other than potatoes and blue fire in return for their sacrifices to Mog. About 1 hour of seething later, the Mogists discovered a chest on top of the Bone Tree including many valuable music discs. The music discs were given to Coopdog077 since they were the main one who funded the sacrifice ceremony.