Ignian Republic

### Notable People

Ah'Zhrelan Veirin-e, Noctic I, Noctic II, Flopperous III, Rune Runis, Ben I, Ben II

### Population

6-7 Million

**Early Republic**

After many generations since The Ignian Empire, The Ignian Republic was declared the main successor and gained all the resources of former Ignia. The capital was moved to Ignia City, the largest city at the time, the 2nd largest in history only behind Zauho, at the time was just a major fort. The Fort quickly attracted many into the area causing the population to grow rapidly. The city was the first recoreded city to have a population surpassing 750,000 and almost reaching 1,000,000 in one city alone. Benyen I became the first king to hold court in the area and commissioned many projects including a large farm and greenhouse within the city. Benyen I was loved by most of his people. After a while, Benyen I became old and did not have an heir so hosted "The Heir Games"

**The Heir Games and Assassination**

The Heir Games were the first known major organised tournament and many flocked into the city with promise of if they won, they would become the heir to the throne of Ignia. There were three main contenders that excelled more than the rest, Todoric IV, Runis, and Noctic I. The games caused the creation of major gladiatorial arena "The Ark" which was initially created for round one. Round 1, the architectural design of a guard tower ended with the top 3 being Noctic I, Rune and Todd IV (In Order). Round 2 was a foot combat tourney ending in many competitors dying but the top 3 remained the same. Round 3 caused the potential heirs to demonstrate their athletic skills resulting in the same rankings again. Round 4 was "legal wisdom" with the 3 top contestants tying for first. In the largest gathering in history, over 50,000 people gathered in the ark to have the winner announced. The awards ceremony was carried out and Noctic I prevailed as winner. As soon as Noctic I claimed the victory, Rune Runis, the second place contestant shot Benyen I to death with a crossbow and fled the city.

**Tyrannic reign of Noctic I**

On the spot, Noctic I was crowned ruler of the Ignia. He declared that he would rule with an iron fist as revenge for his ancestors who were co-founders of the empire. Runis was captured near the Spawnfort which was a major town in the icy hills. Runis had a private conversation before having all charges released. It is assumed that Noctic I had a baby during this time who was the legitimate heir, however never gained the throne. Noctic I passed the controversial "No Protests Act" which resulted in protests against his reign becoming illegal and protestors being arrested. By this point, a civil war had been brewing and the Ignian Army were ready to fight to free the Republic from this tyrannical leader, however Noctic I committed suicide by drowning himself in the nearby ocean.

**Ignian Golden Age**

Benyen II, son of Benyen I, was chosen to be the king of Ignia due to the peoples love for his fathers reign. Ignian culture peaked. Many immigrants came into the city causing another population boom but there was a crisis caused by lack of housing. This sparked the creation of the Fesat which was a charitable gathering that housed many, including immigrant Noctic II. Several monuments were constructed by the people due to their admiration for King Benyen II. "The Oval" was created and was set to be capable of seating over 100,000 and is still the largest arena known today. The tallest building in history, The Tower of Toderic, was constructed but was destroyed in an insurgent attack. The Ignian Republic became the richest nation at the time with hordes of gold, iron, precious stones and even netherite alloy. Noctic II and Runis made a district called "Pogcaster City", which became the largest entertainment district performing famous plays such as "Hell's Kitchen" and "The Workplace".

**Burning of Pogcaster City**

After the aforementioned district became the wealthiest district in the city, Noctic II and Runis came to the decision to declare independence from the Ignian Republic. For a brief period of time the city thrived, however Benyen II personally approached the city alone during a fateful night and had the whole city set alight and declared war, naming them "The Stain of the Revolution". Noctic II and Runis got ready and went to Benyen II's royal family residence and burnt it down, declaring a National Revolution. Noctic II was arrested while Runis escaped to the Spawnfort where he wasn't captured. It is known that Benyen II personally visited the prison Noctic II was held in but neither said a word to each other. After a while a few weeks after "The night of Pogcaster", Flopperous III, a guard released Noctic II and the two escaped the prison and went to Flopperous III's home. Flopperous III gave Noctic II a journal which was the autobiography of his father, Noctic I.

**The Revolution**

Noctic II went to the Spawnfort and re recruited Runis and the two headed back to the city of Ignia. Noctic II reformed a group his father had owned, The Creed. The Creed recruited thousands of members from Ignia during the nights. The group left by ocean and created a camp. By this time, Benyen II declared Cuts (Wilson?), an immigrant, to be heir of Ignia. Benyen II heard reports of where The Creed had been hiding so headed to the supposed location on a large vessel. Benyen IIs vessel never made it and the ships remains were found in 921 by fishermen who caught the corpse of Benyen II. Shortly after the failed voyage the Creed headed over to the city of Ignia and razed it. Noctic II andRunis held the heir, Cuts hostage until Ignia had surrendered. Flopperous destroyed the Ignian keep to end Ignian rule in the region permanently. Afterwards, Ignia devolved into a very weak group of towns elsewhere in the world. The city of Ignia was renamed to Norvania, named after where Noctic II's long dead ancestors had came from. In 762, Noctic II and Flopperous III set sail on the "eternal voyage" which they didn't return from for 40 years.

#### Technological Achievements

The Ignian Republic oversaw significant technological development in Kanahn during it's time. Most notably being the harnessing of gunpowder for use in Firearms sometime in the very early 9th century.

It oversaw the continued development of Ignian Culture and technology, Remaining barely stable until it too collapsed in the 9th century, Giving rise to the new Industrial Republic of Novoros and various other states which gained independence from it during its downfall.

The republic was regarded as the most benevolent and stable era of Ignian Civilization, Being at it's peak in the 7th to 8th centuries.