Eastrock

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Founded by the Exiled Empire in 482 4E, Eastrock is a Merchant town formerly acting as the main source of income for the Empire. Its government was run directly as a principality by the late Empress Tatiana and formerly acted as a de-facto capital prior to the Empire's fall. dealing with the bureaucracy of the Empire too. It currently (25/10/21) has the second largest population of any town in Soulrite. After the Five Minute War, the Ivotus Republic (formerly Eastrock) went through multiple transfers of power due to the power vacuum left by the death of the Empress. This area first became the nation of Cowrock under the Cowrock Provisional Government led by Cowslayer, and then became the Ivotus Republic following a successful Coup de'tat carried out by Razzberrydragon, transitioning the former Imperial town to a fully independant nation of it's own.

## History

The first construction of Eastrock began with the fort. The first fort constructed in all of Soulrite and the first defensive building built by the Exiled Empire, it served to protect the important sea route that surrounded the main continent. The fort itself acts as both a defensive building, and the main government building of Eastrock.

Later as the population grew Eastrock expanded onto the mainland and waterways were constructed to allow people to move via boats. A large canal also leaves from these waterways towards the town of "flower gang".

A large wall defends the town from mainland attacks, with farms located on the outside of the walls, which must be accessed via either the waterway or the main gate.

## Cowrock Transitional Governance

After the Five Minute War, Eastrock had no leadership as the Empress had been killed in combat at the Congress hall. Immediately after the war ended, the newest player at the time, a being known only as Cowslayer, was appointed as the leader of a provisional government under Thausteinian control. Cowlsayer had not yet created any character information, and as such was deemed the perfect template of a man, and the least partial party present. Cowslayer changed Eastrock's name to Cowrock, and switched the economy to an agricultural economy focused around wheat farming and providing resources for cows. Cowslayer then disconnected and has not rejoined since, to the best knowledge of all parties in the world.

## Ivotus Republic Era

Since Cowslayer had seemingly abandoned Cowrock, a new leader was needed. Razzberrydragon, a resident of Cowrock/Eastrock successfully pulled off a takeover of Cowrock's government, as there was noone there to stop a transition of power. The Ivotus Republic has yet to engage in any large-scale actions yet, and has maintained passive relations with most nations up to the present day. (to the best knowledge of all parties in the world).

Ivotus took part in the Hostina-Anterran War on the side of the Allied Nations (Anterran government in exile, Northwood Union, Scholar's Rock, Eden's Awoken) as a weapons supplier. Ivotus also took part in the Sculk Pandemic, before the Sculk Hive was defeated via use of a wither as a makeshift nuclear bomb.

## International Relations

#### Vassals

Although not officially the capital of the Exiled Empire, it is where most of the bureaucracy of the Empire is held, and the Empresses main focus. As such, Vassals of the Empire all report directly to Eastrock. The Exiled Empire has two types of Vassal; towns and colonies. As of the present day, the Ivotus Republic (formerly Eastrock) has no known vassals or colonies.

##### Towns

###### Flower gang

Flower gang is a town of the Empire. It was vassalized after it was discovered they had founded the town after the Exiled Empire has made claims over that land. The town is connected to Eastrock via a canal. Its main export is flowers. After the Five Minute War and the Fall of the Empire, Flower Gang gained independence.

##### Colonies

###### Diakor

Diakor was the first vassal of the Exiled Empire. Its a mining colony of the coast of the main continent. Its surrounded by Ice providing a natural defence. It founded by an ancient mining device found on the island. After the Five Minute War and the Fall of the Empire, Diakor gained independence.

###### Everguard

Everguard is a mining colony established to bring rare metals and gems back to the Exiled Empire. Its location in its harsh cold climate leaves it dependant on Eastrock to provide it with preserved food. Everguard declared independence immediately before the Five Minute War during the first congress.

#### Allies

Officially Eastrock is allied with Thaustein, Prismara and Scholar's Rock. It holds greater ties with Scholars Rock, for not only religious reasons, but also Scholars Rock is the last bastion of many surviving texts from the old Empire in Uthya.