Leocadius

The Leocadius flag

The map of Leocadius

Leocadius is a country that resides on Kepler-22b and has a representative on the HSB council. It follows a Triumvira  the Democracy government system; based on the principle of having three leaders elected by the people; as laid out in the Leocadius constitution. The electoral system features the Tribus; the leaders, the Castrum; the council, and the \_\_\_\_\_; the judges. A fundamental part of Leocadius is growth and development, which was been shown in the history of this civilization.

Leocadius was officially born in the year 0 K.T. However, while leaving Earth, early alliances were already being discussed between other societies, and one was established between Leocadius and the United Federation of Alpha Centauri. Thus, Leocadius already had support once the landing on Kepler-22b occurred, a momentous occasion. The mounting of the flag led to the formation of a new strong civilization. One that could learn from the Earth and avoid past mistakes through the first government actions and beyond. From the start, Leocadius focused on building culture, which can be shown through Leocadius's traditions and holidays and country spirit through the Leocadius anthem. Leocadians care about their society and planet, which is a large portion of why that society thrives.

Leocadius is focused on keeping the planet safe and sound, as environmental consciousness is a driving principle of Leocadius. The civilians care a lot about the planet as well, with the creation of fan art like the human version of the planet, and postcards. The Map of Leocadius shows the beauty of the Leocadian environment, as well as the many common materials and rare materials there. Those are on top of the water, food, oxygen, and energy that help build the base of Leocadius. They divided not just between the humans who populate Leocadius, but the different species. The Hydrona, the Kraigs, and the Omniletalis. Leocadius makes sure to respect all creatures to keep the peace on Kepler-22b. They include them in decisions and display their artifacts, a golden glass display, golden glass necklace, Kraig sword, and Hydronas weapon. These relations have improved the economy of Leocadius.

Since the start of Leocadius, the economy has stayed in a good spot. In comparison to other past civilizations that didn’t have plans when faced with peril, Leocadius does an astounding job dealing with challenges, like the famine and the economic recession. However, they have also gone through ages of enlightenment, like the “bring to light” period of time. These periods of time have built the structure of leocadius through the timeline. Through these wrenches we faced, every time Leocadius didn’t lose anything, but in fact, gained materials through this process. The currency system is made up of Quales. A time when the economy was strengthened further was when Leocadius welcomed 35,000 HSB Immigrants, in return for materials as laid out in this immigration trade document. This led to a more stable economy and position in tiers. However, soon after, an official war document was sent from the nation of Thernasa, and while it was thwarted temporarily through small details, Leocadius had to find another way to stop the Thernasa War. Sending representatives from the alliance, a peace treaty was drafted through negotiation.

The conclusion of this period of time was the HSB war, between the syndicate alliance and the rebels and the HSB and the intergalactic confederation. After many political moves, stolen tokens, and shaky alliances, each side ended up with half of the tokens and around half of the people. An epic battle commenced, ending with the HSB and Leocadius reigning victorious. That event confirms a bright, intellectual and peaceful future. Leocadius will have unlimited access to resources, a seat on the council, and a spot in history as an influential society that kept the peace until they needed to fight for the right side.

## Founding the planet

### **Leaving Earth**

Leocadius was initially a part of a planet called Earth, but they had to leave Earth because it was dying due to pollution and global warming. Earth would be dead within the next 6 months, so all 8 billion humans chose different ships that went to different planets. Each ship contained a unique civilization that people were put into before landing on Kepler-22b. These civilizations were, Leocadius, the United Islands of Kepler-22, And the Parliamentary republic of Ecyle.

### **Landing on Kepler-22b**

Kepler-22b was about 587.1 Lightyears away, and for humans to survive that long of a flight, they used hypersleep chambers. These chambers freeze the human body and keep it in its current state until removed from the chamber, keeping them alive and allowing them to survive the trip. Once humans landed on Kepler-22b, they were now a part of the new government and society of Leocadius, which they made into the community they are today. They were then known as Leocadians. They then started their settlement on the new planet.

### **First Government Actions**

As the government was created on Kepler-22b, they then had their first order of business. They made a series of creations to start our civilization, starting with Food, Water, and Energy.

Food: They created greenhouse-type structures to start food production on land. This allowed them to create and grow fruits and vegetables.

Water: Started to mass-produce clean, drinkable water and put them into containers for people to drink. People started to boil their water to get all of the bacteria out of the water because most of the water was from the sea, which is fresh water.

Energy: Put wind turbines in open fields and placed solar panels so that everything they did was fully electric, not wanting to pollute Kepler-22b. It took about 3 weeks to make everything useable.

## Societal Structure

### **Government**

Since the forming of Leocadius, it has been a Triumvirate Representative Democracy, with three elected leaders and three elected senators. To change laws or the constitution, at least 5 of the 6 Leaders and Senators must be in agreement. When negotiating the end of a war or when declaring war, the majority of the Senate has to concur, and then all three leaders must also be in acceptance. Trade treaties must go through the three leaders, and they are passed if they have at least 2 of 3 votes. In the case of internal actions that threaten the security of the government, a vote can be taken by the leaders to kick off a member of the Senate or one of the leaders. The person/people being voted off are not allowed a vote, and the remaining members of the Senate and the leaders must be unanimous with their choice.

### **Electoral system**

The three partes that will equally run our civilization will be The Auuds, The Keels, and the Scoos. They will be a split of the views and governing wishes that our society has, and will be developed and changed every 10 years if needed to keep up with the changing views of our society. The Tribus will be rotating in a 3-year rotation, with a new person joining and leaving each year. They may run again after their term is concluded but only may serve 6 years overall. Supporting and governing along the Tribus shall be the Castrum. The Castrum will be made of 30 individuals from all around the civilization we create. We will update how we split the civilization every year as we grow and change as a civilization. All of these positions will be voted upon by the people. Each member will serve 3-years and they may run for office again in the next election if the people decide. They may only serve 9 years overall.

### **Currency system**

The main form is currency is the Quale. Quale coins are made of copper, silver, and gold, which are common resources and are found in the planet’s crust. Coins have different monetary values based on their material. Copper coins are worth 1, 5, or 10 Quales, while Silver is worth 20 or 50 Quales. Golden coins are the most valuable, being worth 100 Quales.

### **Time and dates**

A year on Kepler-22b consists of 290 days. In Leocadius they are divided into 10 months (Delere, Saltus, Risus, Gaudium, Amare, Vafrum, Frui, Nato, Spes, and Exitus) which are 29 days long.

## Wrenches

It was long until the people of Leocadius were quick to be hit by major challenges when first arriving at Kepler-22b. In the end they had managed to get through 2 whole harmful threats while using a supporting protective ‘threat’ to help contradict 1 of the 2 harmful ones. Major threats had put the people into a panic and the government in pressure as they were the ones who needed to solve these problems. The big 2 had even managed to cause a domino effect with one another as it wasn’t until after their first threat, famine, occurred did an economic recession start to take place in Leocadius’ history.

### Famine

Main Source: Leocadius Government's Famine Objective

The first trial to have occurred for Leocadius was the well-common, earth famine. It is known that famine’s end up lasting up to 1 whole year and no less it did for this civilization. As a newly founded Triumvirate Democracy, the Castrum and their leaders, Tribus, were in an immediate rush to solve the problem as soon as possible. Origin wise the famine was caused by an infectious species of insect known as the Famis Causa, food leech, that had gone plant to plant leeching onto its roots taking away the nutrition from its victim while leaving a secretion of a clear and fatal liquid. The Castrum was quick however to get on their threatening case and reassured their people would be protected. Together the Castrum and Tribus sought out to take immediate action, after devising a plan they began a spread of a formula made from lab-tested snake venom mixed with citrus in order to eliminate the Famis Causa all while keeping neighboring crops safe for human consumption. In order to do this the government began cutting off  known farms with the Famis Causa, and once cleared down with the formula, said farms would then be reset all while keeping healthy farms on secure lockdowns from one another. In the end Leocadius’s government was quick-witted enough to avoid any possible outcomes that could lead to their civilizations' downfall for the time being.

### Economic Recession

Main Source: Leocadius Reports

Following only a year after the first occurrence Leocadius came to face their second threat. It was a hard hitting time as Leocadians were beginning to just recover from the previous famine, money began to be their new priority. Due to the Famis Causa’s ill-doing it had become a scramble to purchase one's own necessary foods and needs from vendors meanwhile those with previously reserved food continue to hoard their food. As fresh produce became more uncommon with their rising pricing the people began being more weary on their spending. Recession had gotten so bad where traders were left with no business into barely being able to provide for themselves and/or their families own needs. Leocadius had fallen into a spiral of chaos for days on end and the government was working right on the side of the recessions own actions. Fortunately one day Leocadius Reports had sent out one of their weekly news with an in depth report including both historic information and a broken down plan given from the government. The major takeaways from Leocadius Report was the main objective for the government was to start equal distribution of fresh food and given funds from LOCK (Lockdown Order Community of Kepler-22b) to the Leocadians that we’re in proper need of these necessities. As a Triumvirate Democracy, Leocadius’s government had always been trying to assure that their people would be safe and even gave out (almost) daily tips to help during a time such as this. Ever since this trial faded away Leocadius had remain a peaceful civilization for quite awhile with no major threats that had tried to make their way for the future of Leocadius.

### Bring to Light

Main Source: Hope for Anew

Times such as the Age of Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution we’re a boosting time in history as production in a certain category would begin to skyrocket be it new inventions or even evolving ones. During the devastating occurrence of Leocadius’s economic recession a shine of hope came through for the people. Leocadius in the midst of it all had began the rise of evolution are with great advances things we’re looking on the brighter side for this civilization. As businesses began reforming Leocadians we’re slowly returning back to the lives before their years of famine and recession. Things we’re booming and Leocadius was reversing to what it once was and would be. A civilization of trust, progression, and unity.

## Leocadius Species

### Hydronas

The species of Hydrona are deep-sea creatures. They have a dark blue skin color and 4 fingered hands and feet. They have a big tail that is approximately 6 feet long with the power to create small tsunamis if near the surface, allowing them to swim very fast. The Hydrona’s can go from 0 - 45 mph with just one big swing of its tail. Their ears are very long and angular that go towards the back of their head, the ears are a darker color than the regular skin, almost black. If you look at their face, the males have lines that go from their forehead to the sides of their head, then down to the front of their neck. The females have markings of lines going horizontal, starting at where their cheeks would be down to their chin. They have webs that connect from all of their fingers allowing them to evade very quickly. Hydrona’s swim in packs of 3 - 4. Because of their speed, a small group allows them to move quickly and cover lots of seas.

Once the Hydrona grows to be 3 years old, they move up near the surface with their parents. They grab a piece of coral of their choice and chip it and shape it into a knife. The kife is called the amnis blade. (AM-NIS, Meaning: Stream. Stream of water) It creates an extended blade made of water every time it is swung to attack. It even works on ground, making it a very good weapon for land, but also very rare. The blade is used for all of the Hydrona’s life and will help them in all situations. They then reinforce the knife to make it stronger. If the knife is lost or breaks, they will have to prove themselves in order to create another one, but that is very rare. Almost all hydrona keep their knife until the day they die, then they are buried under the sand with their knife.

The Hydrona’s have been on Kepler-22b for a very long time, there is no exact date. They used to be land animals but they evolved into the water due to being the weakest on the surface. They then grew to be one of the main predators of the sea. Hydrona is very friendly to other animals and creatures, but when attacked they will fight back and most likely win. We still have a lot of info that we do not know about these creatures, but so far they are fascinating.

### Kraigs

The aliens on the planet are quite different from any of the animals on planet earth. The mainland aliens on the planet are named Kraigs. Being the tallest species out of all the ones occupying Kepler-22b they can be up to 7 feet tall with skin a light blue to accommodate their harsh cold weather. Their skin is covered in red markings that vary from Kraig to Kraig with the mutation of multiple eyes also varying. Sitting atop Kraig's head lay 2 large, bright red horns representing the crimson-oni descent in their bloodline.

Whilst hunting Kraigs use large, branch-like bats studded with metal spikes or balls, also known as a kanabo (metal stick; metal club). Along with that, they have an accompanying weapon of a regular katana built larger than normal to fit their size. An artifact of such creatures is the same item worn while hunting. This artifact is a large mask depicting the same masks their ancestors, the Japanese folklore Oni, used to wear day to day. [Insert image of the mask at some point].

Kraig society works in a way similar to many other creatures with there being a sole leader that is considered in charge, and on the highest of their ranks. Meanwhile, all other Kraigs each have their respective rank according to their occupations. The highest rank Kraig is gifted the Tsushimo Blade, an ancient katana that has been passed down over the generations or Kraigs.

This katana is made out of a special crystal only found deep in the marble caves of the Kraigs, Mt. Marmoris Gelu. The tsuka, handle in this case, is wrapped in overgrown vines and has slowly been covered in moss through age as well as leaves began to surround the tsuba (guard) of the katana with the growth of more vines.

### Omniletalis

The Omniletalis is one of the main 3 species on our planet Kepler-22b, that reside nearest to Leocadius. They are significantly bigger than humans, with them being 5 feet taller than the average person, at around 10 feet tall. The length of their legs is a big contributor to that height and they also have a long skull, making them appear even taller than reality. Their large head also contributes to the intelligence of the creature, as they are 2x more intelligent than the average human.

Their skin color is a dark deep blue and their organs and insides are different shades of orange and yellow. Although it might appear that they only have skin, they actually have an outside coating of liquid crystals that can be removed by the power of their brain. The extra layer of crystal-like skin can be used as a weapon in some cases and help defend themselves against other predators. They have a very long lifespan they only die when someone else kills them and that is normally when their crystal skin is exposed causing their organs and other parts to be sensitive.

Having webbed feet can be challenging while walking on land so the omnitalis actually are able to control when they have webbed hands and feet. The webbed feet actually grow from their liquid crystal skin, the crystals melt down their bodies to cover the hands and feet then harden. The webbed feet help them swim faster and control were they are going. When out of water and on land the crystals absorb back into themselves to make it easier to walk and fly.

## Leocadius Foreign Affairs

### Early Alliances + Threats

Leocadius has an established position in foreign affairs under the Human Survival Bureau. Before landing on Kepler-22b, Leocadius was already seeking strong alliances to bring stability and safety to the new civilization. Using the connections between members of the United Federation of Alpha Centauri, and the similar governing system and leading principles, an alliance between the two nations was soon formed, as written in the official confederation document. As negotiations of this Intergalactic Confederation were commencing, another civilization approached with an alliance offer, TOAAC. When both offers were heard by the government, a unanimous vote was taken through the Castrum and Tribus to accept into the Intergalactic Confederation and respectfully deny an alliance with TOAAC. The Tribus stated in an address to their people: “While we wish no violence towards TOAAC, we believe that the stronger and more stable choice for our society is to be in one single confederation, rather than many separate alliances. We believe this is a strong decision that will help us prosper in the following years.”

Their official signed confederation indeed held true throughout the entirety of the span of Leocadius and remains strong into the future. Throughout the beginning of Leocadius, it remained a middle country, the government keeping their civilization alive and focusing on furthering the culture of their civilization to build a strong foundation. This strategy kept their society to remain unaffected by threats of war for quite some time. However, this period soon ended when another group, Thernasa, sent members to unofficially threaten Leocadius. This civilization occupies the same planet as Leocadius, one Kepler-22b. Efforts of peace before this time were discussed previously, and Leocadius did offer for Thernasa to join the Intergalactic Confederation. However, once discussed with the confederation, a consensus was drawn they couldn’t be trusted to be solely loyal to the intergalactic cause. Thus, an unspoken agreement was tentatively drawn to decide to remain neutral to each other. Henceforth, when the Tribus received these threatening words, calling for the immediate release of 30% of all materials and resources to Thernasa or war would commence, it was a surprise. The safety of the Leocadian people and the planet is the main priority in decisions of foreign affairs, but giving into claims without backup sets a bad precedent for the future. Hence, the conclusion to deny these terms from Thernasa and keep building Leocadian culture began

### HSB Immigrants + Trade

In the time after the threat of war from Thernasa, Leocadius continued to work on raising their amount of materials. Around the same time, a society under the HSB (Human Survival Bureau) collapsed, causing the citizens of that society to flee their planet, homeless and distraught. Roughly 300,000 immigrants were sent to be divided throughout the entirety of all civilizations under the HSB. With the goal to make sure that these people get asylum in societies that are prepared and ready to welcome new members into our society, Leocadius offered to take in 35,000 people. That was 19,000 more people than expected, and it gave them leverage to request compensation from the HSB. Thus, a trade document with the HSB was created. This was to compensate for the materials required to make this drastic change in the population. The agreement was signed for the HSB to grant 55 food, water, and oxygen for one day before payment, as well as 35 rare materials weekly. Using these materials, the immigrants were welcomed into the society and provided the materials necessary to survive, and included in a series of laws and guidelines to smooth the transition of welcoming new members into the Leocadian society. It was a successful transition, improving the culture of Leocadius, and providing a surplus of materials (20 water, food, and oxygen tokens per day) that were used to trade for other materials and skills.

### War + Peace

Following the acceptance of the new Leocadians, the Thernasan threat developed into the first war declaration received by Leocadius. However, to get a just and fair battle, Leocadius thwarted the attempt, calling the HSB to notice the incorrect terms of the war declaration as it contradicted HSB law. With the warfare temporarily eschewed, it was now on the other group to change offers of battle into those with more variety. While the Thernasans redrafted, the Intergalactic Confederation rushed in an attempt to create a rival war document. Unfortunately, it fell short, as the Thernasans returned the newly updated war document in a timely manner, starting the 24-hour clock on signing the document. As can be clearly inferred, this was not good news for Leocadius. The people became restless, calling for the government to not go into the war. It was a rough situation, as this event could’ve been the start of a downhill, Earth-like spiral of destruction and hate. Hearing the civilian concerns, one member of the Tribus and one member of the United Federation of Alpha Centauri visited the land of Thernasa, discussing the idea of a peace treaty. In the meeting, the side of the intergalactic confederation discussed the cause of the war, the lack of an offer of trade or peace originally by Thernasa, and the lack of a need for bloodshed. Thernasa members saw the light, stating that they were just interested in playing out the act of war rather than being invested in the outcome. Hence, a peace declaration between the two civilizations was established.

### HSB War

As has been previously mentioned, the HSB stands for human survival. That is what they stand for, and their tier system is built on that fundamental ideal. Those who work for it advance as a civilization, and those who fall behind made poor decisions. Leocadius did well under this rule, offering to help others who were not and living as peacefully as possible. But when there is a system; there are those seeking to tear it down. In the case of CIVgame, it is the rebels, led by the syndicate alliance. Therefore we enter a world of confusion betrayal and the seeking of power.

It starts with TOAAC, the alliance Leocadius denied partnership in. Prominent members include Reem, Reef, and Gavin. Their government system was a mix of Technocracy, Sortition, and Grid Lock Breaking, but it quickly flipped on its head, following ancient civilizations like Russia, where one person turns dictator. Two members of the government of this civilization felt as if they were not being included in the plans. TOAAC was going to war with many civilizations, trying to conquer them and force them to their side, the side of wanting to overthrow the HSB. They then were thrown onto an “Australia” piece of land to stay alive and await instruction.

The Syndicate Alliance had signed the war declaration against the Bureau of Human Survival, meaning TOAAC, the nation of Mabu, and Vita Genuit In Statera at this time. There was no way out for the two TOAAC members who were opposed to this plan,m or so it seemed. With an attempt to remove a member of TOAAC not getting everyone's approval, the Intergalactic Confederation stepped in. The United Federation of Alpha Centauri gave immigrant papers to the two members of TOAAC, granting them access into their society, and the Intergalactic Confederation which includes Leocadius. Once consulting with the other members of the alliances, the two members gained approval and joined two separate groups. One to The United Federation of Alpha Centauri and one to Vita Genuit In Statera.

This caused the rift between sides to become a chasm. The way that HSB gives a system to all planets is through tokens of materials. Hence, you control the tokens, you control the game, and can get people to your side. The tokens are kept locked in a secret, safe room. However, it was infiltrated by TOAAC near the end of the Civ game time period, and all tokens were relocated. Hence, the rightful balance of societies became threatened and a search across civilizations to discover the tokens and return them to the rightful charge of the HSB commenced. A secret exchange of information occurred, which was and “will remain undisclosed” by the Leocadius government, leading to the revealment of half of the hidden tokens. A representative of the Intergalactic Confederation and an enemy-turned-ally retrieved these tokens and returned them to safety, while TOAAC continued to brag about their materials. A short time elapsed, and then the war began.

In a gathering of all civilizations, the HSB made their claim on why to fight with them, guaranteed survival, order, a seat on the council, and the conscience of knowing that you are on the side of good, in their offer of allegiance. The rebels then, led by remaining TOAAC members, stated their futile claims, and showed an equal amount of tokens as the HSB, but with no more offerings. Then it was time to choose sides. The HSB gained more members than the rebels, but both sides had drive. Thus, the battle commenced. After a grueling time out in the hot sun, a team became victorious, the HSB. Leocadius had invested their cards wisely and stood on the side of good. Their civilians would survive, their culture would thrive, and they could make sure it stayed that way using their seat on the council. Decisions were made on how to treat the losing team, and it was concluded. Leocadius had won in the game, on the winning side with no bloodshed but the willingness to take a side and trust alliances. This event set Leocadius up for the success that we see to this day.

## More info on the planet

### **About Kepler-22b**

Kepler 22-B is a planet that is quite similar to the planet earth in many ways; the temperature is normally around 60°F or 15°C on Kepler 22-B, which is the same as a lot of places on earth. They have oxygen and an ocean, but the ocean is of freshwater unlike how earth’s ocean is of salt water. The aliens on Leocadius side of Kepler 22-B are mostly friendly and won’t attack the humans living there so everything can be in peace.

### **Map & Places on the planet**

There was a map that was created early on that was used to show where everything was on the Leocadius side planet, made by Leocadius Cartographers. This is still an accurate map of the Leocadius part of Kepler 22-B. People used it all the time when they needed to travel a long distance or get somewhere across the ocean. There is a lot of ocean on the map, with it showing the small islands and the two pieces of land where most people or aliens reside. There were some other islands on the planet. There is a small island named Kring island in the middle that had aluminum that people would go out to get. There is also an active volcano on Kepler 22-B along with another island more to the left of the volcano and under one of the large pieces of land on the map. On Kring island, there is an asteroid crater that has magnesium.

### **Currency**

The humans on the planet use a type of currency named Quales. It has a Quail on the coin, there are only coins and no type of bills. There are different values to each Quale like how one Quale is a coin; there is a Quale coin worth 5 Quales that has a 5 on it, and one worth 10 Quales with a 10 on it. There are multiple different coins and the more valuable ones are made out of different materials like how the silver ones are 20-50 Quales and the lower ones are made of Copper.

### **Environmental Consciousness**

The people living on the Leocadius side of Kepler 22-B are trying to be a lot more environmentally friendly compared to planet earth. The people of Leocadius recycle their water because they drink the ocean water and boil it to remove any particles. We don’t use plastic, there was also a big factory that was very strict in what could be created, not anyone would be allowed to start mass producing things.

### **Flag**

The Leocadius flag is purple with 6 stars on it. In the center of it there is a golden lion. There are 3 stars on each side to show the 3 leaders and the 3 senates. The lion represents the community with how in the wild lions are normally a strong animal in the wild and also the name of the community, the name of the community being Leocadius which is lion in Latin.

### **Human version of Leocadius**

Someone in their free time ended up making a strange version of the planet that was like if the planet was a human. They named it Kepler 22-B chan in reference to how people in Japan would add chan to the end of peoples name. Many people liked this version of the planet and many people started showing it around as a sign to show the community on the planet. Something else about the drawing is that the shirt they are wearing is of the Leocadius flag to really show that this is the planet’s community and with the hair also being similar to how the planet looks from space. The only difference is that the shirt has a heart on it instead of the lion like the real flag.

## Culture

### Artifacts

Kraig's artifact is a Kraig sword designed by the Kraig species on our planet. They use the sword to help them hunt for food and get the materials they need to survive. Hydronas Amnis is the Hydronas weapon, each individual of the species makes their amnis when they become the age of 3. They go up to land with a parent and take a piece of coral to carve and sculpt into the amnis. Their sword still serves the same purpose as the Kraigs in helping them get food and materials.

Omniletalis, we have 2 main artifacts that are a part of the Omniletalis species. Everything that the species does is intertwined into its culture of it. The community that has been built within the species almost holds them together, trust and the reassurance that everyone will be helped and cared for is a guarantee. Now they do not just one day get to be in with that trust and community, you have to earn your spot in it and show that you will be an important member of the community.

One way you can be a part of the community is when you grow to the age of 10 you are no longer in the custody of your parents. That then means you will have to give a piece of your liquid crystal skin to the leader which they then make a part of their golden glass necklace. They then wear it around their neck as a sign that everyone in the community believes in which the leader will believe and trust in all. As the community grows more and more golden glass necklaces are made and the leader can't wear 20 necklaces so they are made into a golden glass display. At the community hall, you can see all the generations of golden glasses and see the growth by how big each golden glass sculpture is.

### Traditions & Holidays In Leocadius

Throughout our civilization growing day by day, we have multiple memorable events that continue to carry our civilization to success. Every special tradition that we celebrate each year brings a more important significance to our civilization.

In our constitution of Leocadius, we mention a variety of things we make sure our civilization has and continues to have. This includes life and liberty, a voice that's heard, equal opportunities, and the action of building community between all citizens. A very important aspect that we preach a lot is courageous behavior and selfless actions that bring one another up and not break each other down. With this being in mind, we incorporate these aspects into our civilizations by making events and activities that shine on these important qualities that are key to a peaceful society.

One of our most important celebrations of the year is New Light Day, on this very day that occurs one day every year, everyone gathers on the split of our planet to watch the darkness fade away. Our planet, known as Kepler-22B is light half of the year and dark the other.  The celebration of light is on the day when light fully covers half of our planet and is a great day to recite all the memories you had.

It’s a recollection of all past positives and negatives throughout the year that brought you to the person you are today. Typically on this day, people bring photos, memories books, and things that capture all their memories to small gatherings. Once the sun is fully up everyone will pass around the gifts to their most loved ones and the ones who shared their best memories.

We have 2 main festivals that our civilization comes together to celebrate. Starting our civilization wides favorite event on Kepler-22B is the P&P event. The P’s stand for Plants & Plushies, our plants all come from the biggest plant nursery on our planet that is right near where the P&P festival is held each year. From people trading, selling, buying, transplanting, and learning how to plant, this makes for such a fun and collaborative hands-on event for our civilization.

Now to go along with the greenery we also have a plushie part of this event. As it is held in the last ¼ of our year, beforehand people are growing, dyeing, weaving yarn, and making fabric to bring to the festival. With all the fabric we make we all bring it to the event and create our very own plushies. The whole process of making and collaborating with others gives a whole new learning experience, especially for our new younger civilization. One of our most pronounced steps in ensuring no over pollution on our planet occurs is to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

When humans first traveled to our planet and left their home planet called Earth it was because of over pollution. They created the phrase reduce, reuse, and recycle but it was because no one followed those words and weren't implementing those steps in their daily lives, that it only went downhill from there. Creating special events that not only educate and teach our planet’s species but also helps our planet. This is a very fun and exciting event for all, start making your fabric to bring to this year's P&P Festival.

## Leocadius Anthem

We all trust

In Leocadius

Three we stand,

Giving to the people,

And the land.

We will always lend,

A helping hand.,

And adapt,

no matter what we’ve planned.

We will never put our egos first,

We will make sure nobody dies of thirst.

We are as we are,

We will only get better.,

As,

No matter where we are,

We will always trust,

In Leocadius.