Astrova

The marketplace of Astrova

**Astrova** is a city and province in the Sultanate of Alokhrad. The city has a long and chequered history behind it. At present, Astrova is one of the places that benefits most from the resurgence of the Alokhradi nation. Following the appointment of Governor Baum, who appointed Drarzetkoman as the city's building commissioner, a number of renovation contracts have been completed, which are intended to give the city a new light in the long term. The newest governor is Girthychocolate, who has added over 5 buildings to the city and made an effort to level terrain.

## **Construction**

The town of Astrova is in Alokhradi territory. It is built over their first town ever, south sands. The town was then remodeled for the needs of Astrova. First, GirthyChocolate and zTempestX went and took down almost all the buildings. Then, the smelting building was built, then the food building, then the storage building, and then the Government building. After the Battle of Eraqat a simple wall was constructed and clearly defined the city limits. There are many buildings under construction and a revamp is under works for Astrova. Currently the user Draerzart is working to rebuild Astrova, along with the current governor. Astrova's population has currently soared, and it now makes it the largest city in Alokhrad. Recently, the user Girthychocolate, who was appointed governor by Baum, destroyed the north wall to make way for a larger harbor, and also to give more room for extra buildings.

## **Government**

The Astrovan government is structured around a Chieftain. The Chieftain has powers similar to a King, but is not treated with as much reverence. The Chieftain is meant to be like a regular civilian but has more powers. A new Chieftain is elected by the populace after the current ones term expires or is voted out of office and outside of the town he/she is known as the Governor of Astrova.

## **History**

### Founding of Astrova

**Astrova** was a small island city state, founded on May 19th 2021 by the users zTempestX and MysticMajesty, later joined in by the user GirthyChocolate. Astrova joined the Alokhradi Republic (Sultanate of Alokhrad), which is part of the Second Uldarash Empire on June 9. 2021. Astrova was first built on a man-made island far away from Alokhrad but after the advent of New Rathnir/Eldham Astrova planned to move to Eldham. But with no way to travel there, they decided to move elsewhere in Rathnir. They settled in a ruined sand town that they found. It was actually Alokhrads first town known as South Sands, Alokhrad took notice and their Prime Minister Gamerblox2077 made contact with zTempestX and negotiations followed, Astrova choose to join.

### Joining Alokhrad

zTempestX became the governor and negotiated with Gamerblox2077 of Alokhrad for Astrova's land. Astrova was allowed to stay where it was and joined Alokhrad (state of Uldarash). Astrova prospered soon after this. Changing a lot of the town for the better. It soon was bigger than Eraqat (capital of Alokhrad) in terms of land and structures. On July 2, 2021 the Alokhradi Road Guild (later changed to the Rathnir Transportation Guild) was set up by zTempestX. It's goal was to map all of Uldarash's roads. On July 3, 2021 Gamerblox2077 stepped down as Prime Minister appointing zTempestX as acting Prime Minister until another was voted in to office. The candidates started campaigning on July 3rd, 2021, the candidates were zTempestX, FlawedAngel, and Reeee1245.

Reeee1245 main campaign point was to restore 'democracy' and destroy the 'fascist' regime Gamerblox2077 had left behind. This caused a large amount of tension in Alokhrad, mainly between zTempestX, girthychocolate and Reeee1245. Due to the tension and Reeee1245's extremist views, Gamerblox2077 and Minister of Defense, GirthyChocolate alerted the Uldarash army (not yet the Imperial Army) of Reeee1245. Their plan was to bring in the army when Reeee1245 took power and remove him of power. But when this plan was pitched to zTempestX he tried to shut it down, not wanting to cause a scene.

But the army had already been alerted and zTempestX did not sleep well that night. July 4th is a hard but easy day to document. But, in short, after the election results were held, and it turned out that zTempestX and Girthychocolate won, Reeee1245 revolted and tried to seize power before the election was due to end, 3pm that day. This shocked almost everyone, especially after Gamerblox told Reeee1245 not to do exactly that. The Uldarash army was brought in by Girthychocolate and Reeee1245 and Lord\_Chrip (Reeee1245 friend and puppet) were exiled. In the following days they moved to an Alokhradi island outside Eraqat and built a fort. This was later disbanded after they abandoned it.

### Lore

Not much is known about Astrovan history. Though legend has it that many generations ago, the Astrovan people settled in a world far away. They became good friends with their neighbors and trade abounded. The Astrovan people built many great cities, and from these cities came creations no player had ever thought possible, but one day a group of people whom the Astrovans considered allies, attacked and forced the Astrovan people off their land. And so the Astrovan people wandered for generations, before finding and settling in the World of Rathnir. Legend again has it that the Astrovan people used portals to travel between worlds. But, after all it is legend.

## **Language & Culture**

### Language

The Astrovan people speak the language of Novish. The language uses very few adjectives and verbs, mostly relying on the tone of voice and the expression of the speakers face. The language is very straight to the point, example, "Trade fair!" Instead of, "The trade is very fair, you imbecile!" The language has very easy to pronounce words, and grammar as grammar is in the Travelers Tongue is almost non-existing.

#### Modern language

Though later Astrovans began to use the Alokhradi language in favor of Novish. Soon Novish became more of a formal language.

### Culture

The Astrovan culture is based around creating and exploring, and their citizens are adept at building amazing structures, since they had been doing that ever since they left their old home. The Astrovans also look to the stars and the sea for guidance as that is what brought them to Rathnir.

## **Location**

Astrova is located at -2000, 4500. It is built on the ruins of Alokhrad's First town, and nearby the now dissolved town of Whaleton. Gamerblox2077 has connected Astrova to the main highway leading to the capital and is building a road to Neyarhandefar in the Holy Chevkri Empire.