Aquazure Kingdom

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Aquazure Kingdom is small nation on volcanic islands on Far Eastern Sea. It is monarchy ruled by two brothers who have mild magical powers originating from another dimension from which older brother is king. Aquazurians are great builders, agricultural workers and they hope in future to become trade hub for eastern part of Sabrim world. Their culture, language and religion are derivatives from brothers old home world but citizens can choose their own culture and religion.

Aquazure capital city is called Lavamar which means on Azurian language ''Vulcan on the sea'' and after final construction aims to be big prosperous island city with rich culture and peaceful relationships with other nations and cities.

## Geography

Kingdom is splitted on two secluded islands located on Far Eastern Sea. Capital Lavamar is situated at the foot of the volcano Lavar on bigger island in north called Teran. Since volcanic soil is very fertile and rich with minerals Lavamar crops are very easy to produce and quality of it is superb. Smaller fishing town called Ventus is located on smaller island in the south named Maestral.

Closest neighboring nations are Kazaghlun and The Senatorial Republic of Orientalis.

## History

Two brothers, Io and Ao lived in the world where magic was very common and everyone could use basic elemental powers. That world had one big continent which was mostly desert with oceans on it edges and big lushfull oasis in the middle of it. This oasis was very big, beautiful and almost all life lived there. Humans, plants, birds, mammals, critters, fish in the water and other species lived in harmony until great danger came from deep desert.

***Fall of Azur***

Azur was old land on edge of oasis where people were using magical water techniques to plant and water their fruits, grapes, olive trees, wheat and other plants which were common for that area. It's capital was called Helique and it had beautiful green lands, various fruits, good yield of crops and best wine in the world. Trough caring about their plants and praying they gave thanks to I'uve, goddess of water and growth and in return crop yield was great. Azurians lived peacefully and had the best trading routes because every country wanted to buy their fruits, crops and wine. People of Helique city were very skillful in constructing and had beautiful style of buildings. Thanks to good materials they got by trading, their buildings were very reliable and solid. Other countries respected their skills and many of them traveled trough oasis to build stuff for others. Io and Ao were sons of King which ruled over Azur. Their mother died when they were young and since then they helped their father in everything they could. They learned about agriculture, usage of magic and when they grew little older father teached them about politics, diplomacy and leadership.

Unfortunately great danger came from surrounding desert when fire demons attacked. They were ruthless force using forbidden enchants and magic with burning desire to destroy the world and claim them for themselves. First attack completely devastated one of the nations on other side of oasis. News was shocking and all nations meet to join forces and decreed mandatory conscription of every able-bodied man, woman and child that could use magic or sword. Io was 25 years old and Ao 15 when they began to train hard every day to prepare them for what's coming. Every year was worst than last one. Supplies stopped coming, food was scarce, nations fell one after another. Everyone came to Azur to take refugee since that was last nation standing. Since King had legendary magical gem which amplified his magic he managed to take good care of the land and fought with great valor and expertise, but it started to crumble.

That morning news were already passed that all smaller cities in Azur had fallen and all demons are ready to attack Helique. All people went to take refugee in city walls while King prepared magical barrier to hold them of but it was too late. Demons were so fast that there was no chance for everyone to flee to city. King decided to fight them head on in open field to make more time for others to save themselves. It was not good plan since demons were already in city destroying every house, killing every human and animal in front of them. Nobody could prepare for it, there were so many demons that they formed some kind of magical fire blob and melted everything on its path. Some soldiers tried to fight them with powerful water spells but it would just evaporate. King with his sons and remaining army fled to the palace to make last stand, but palace were already overflown with demons. King while fighting off some demons watched his kingdom burn, dead people everywhere, some alive but half melted, everything without hope. In this moment he thought about his sons which were fighting so brave and got idea how he could save them. He decided to destroy magical gem, harness it's power and use the most powerful forbidden magic, which some believe that goddess I'uve used herself against demons, that would kill everything on planet but first he needed to save his sons. He said his sons that he loves them and that they need to be good and brave while casting teleportation spell on them. In split second sons were teleported and father in bright shining light evaporated everything on planet. Only sand remained without life and without demons.

***New begining***

Brothers suddenly appeared in forest, confused and shocked. They lost everything that day, father, friends, country and world. After few days surviving in forest they remembered father last words and his teachings so they decided to explore world further in hope they will meet someone like them. Not long after, they meet first humans in nearby village. Villagers were very welcoming to them and offered them to stay in one of cabins. Interestingly they already knew how to speak with them and how to write but their magic was very weak. Years later they realized that their father put many spells on them before they came to Sabrim. After learning from locals that this world is not desert world and that there is many biomes and nations they set their goal to explore world further. They quietly traveled all around the world and went to cities in their way. On their way they learned about complex cultures, societies, politics, religions and wars. Brothers also shared their story to ones that were interested and some people decided to follow them on their journey. Whole year has passed, brothers were tired from traveling and got idea on how to honor their father and people they lost in what it seems now another life. They set sail to find island, be far from any deserts and build a city which will be foundation of new nation called Aquazure. Name that honor their goddess I'uve and reminds them of past life. They settled volcanic island on far east and started building city of Lavamar.

### In game history

*10th of August: Brothers with first settlers came to island Teran and made camp.*

*13th of August: Lavamar is founded and constuction of White Palace has started*

*18th of August: Outpost is builded on smaller island now called Maestral*

*3th of September: Aquazure merchant Po and his son Mo traveled far to Kingdom of Bonta to be part of Uruga harvest festival in hope they will enjoy their stay and meet very nice people from around the world. Problem is that nobody hear about them, not a single word, since they left. Some people said they became part of Bonta, some that they were sacrificed but nobody actually knows. King Io Zur, after not hearing the news from Bonta became suspicious and will try to investigate where his subjects disappeared.*

5th of September: *Non-aggression pact and trade agreement is signed between Aquazure and Kazaghlun*

7th of September: *Treaty of friendship is signed between Aquazure Kingdom and Ermor Concordat (Ermor was disbanded)*

15th of September: *King Io Zur after hearing that Bonta has fallen and all land was left in turmoil with bandits on all sides he stopped to further investigate disappearance of Aquazure merchants in Uruga. Unfortunately merchants will probably never be found and King sends deep condolences to friends and family who knew Po and Mo.*

18th of September: *Aquazure Kingdom and Empire of Dragonium signed non-aggression pact and trade agreement in Fang. Leaders exchanged gifts and talked about construction, shops, and also about current and future trade deals that will work in benefit of both nations.*

17th of October: *Small town of Ventus is founded on island of Maestral making it second settlement of Aquazure Kingdom. It will be fishing town for now and it will also be used for quartz mining operations. Management and supervising of town will be responsibility of it's major, Duke Benji. He is capable architect and former Miracaelian guild leader who joined Aquazure in hope of better life.*

24th of October: *Amid great crisis of mole man attacks Aquazure Kingdom and The Senatorial Republic of Orientalis managed to sign non-aggression pact and agreed to help each other in the future in form of trade. King Io Zur and Mega enjoyed visiting each other capitals and both hope that this friendship between nations will long last*

31th of October: *Today The Senatorial Republic of Orientalis leaders have introduced a new currency to the Aquazure Kingdom. Since Aquazure use only barter to trade goods between nations King Io Zur gladly accepted Orientalis Zlatos as official currency. This will be used as a base for making Aquazure financial system and introducing banking to its citizens. Both nations hope that this will greatly improve the relationship between them and make Zlatos the first official currency of the East.*

3th of November: *Aquazure Kingdom and The Senatorial Republic of Orientalis are now allies. Both nations agreed on all purpose alliance and signed official documents. This is one of the first alliances made in the far eastern part of Sabrim. With this development, security and friendship between both nations will increase and put them on the world stage as a force that rules over Far East.*

    6th of November: A great celebration was held in Lavamar. Construction of White Palace has been finished and the official opening ceremony has commenced. Kings, lords, and various people from the Sabrim came to see this marvelous building, talk with King Io and enjoy in dinner where they could try Aquazure cuisine. With fireworks celebration ended and Lavamar opened his gates to future visitors, envoys and traders.

## Culture

Aquazurian culture is mixture between old and new world. Traditions from old world like agricultural domestication and dedication to plants are combined with seaside architecture, fishery and more modern forms of trade. Aquazurians are populated by mostly humans, but any race is welcome to settle as long as they don't stir trouble among locals. They love to make and drink wine, enjoy eating fresh vegetables and salted fish. Official language is Azurian which is based on language used in old world.

Speaking out of character, Aquazure architecture is a combination of many Mediterranean styles, but most prominent building features comes from medieval Italy and Greece with some of the buildings resembling with Georgian style. Regarding Azurian language, it's mix between Latin, Greek and modern-day Italian with some words from Croatian. Also some letters are omitted from words to give them better pronunciation and more logical pattern for writing.

## Religion and magic

Aquazure official religion is monotheistic and revolves around only one goddess called I'uve. Legend says about magical gem which fell from the sky on old world and woman who created life from water. Also it says she fought first fire demons and created oceans. Followers of I,uve believe that she is responsible for giving magical powers to humans and trough using water techniques, plants have better growth rate and are more healthy. That's why people call her goddess of water and growth. Aquazurians often build temples in their towns where they can meditate and pray. Temples are managed by priestess who dedicate they life to serving goddess trough praying, healing sick and blessing the crops. Priestess can achieve superior rank and became High Priestess if they prove themselves and get elected by other priestess. High Priestess is responsible for all Temples in Kingdom and can help King in his decisions.

Magic is closely related with religion. In old world every human were born with some sort of elemental magical powers and with ability to control water as they wish. Also magic can be used to heal others, infuse and enchant objects like weapons, tools and even ships. Only people who are born in old world can use elemental magic and since only brothers Zur survived and came to Sabrim, only they can use it but are limited due Sabrim different dimensional position.

## **Government**

Aquazure Kingdom is absolute monarchy with King being highest rank. King's children are not automatically declared Princes, only King decides who he will give rank of Prince. Upon King's death or its absence, if King haven't declared who will take his place, older Prince will take throne or lead until King returns. Gender is not important, only age or King's specific declaration of heir before his death will take into account. Also King can give rank of Duke to individuals who made great achievements or sacrifices for Kingdom. Duke can be assigned to be major of town with full authority and responsibility over it but must respect King's orders and nation laws. If there are no Princes declared and King dies, oldest Duke will become head of the state. Any citizen can be given the rank of Noble. Nobles are people who have proven their loyalty and are deemed worthy by the King, Prince or Duke. Citizens without ranks are called commoners.

King with the advice's from Princes, Dukes and High Priestesses declare new laws, rules, strategies and decides on Kingdom overall future.