Free Union of Rosaria

The *Free Union of Rosaria* (Hebrew: *האיחוד החופשי של רוסריה,* Yiddish: *פריי יוניאַן פון ראָסאַריאַ*), formerly known as the *Free Republic/Empire of Himalazia*, is an one-party socialist state encompassing territory from the Caucasian mountains to the Gobi desert, thus being one of the biggest nations in the server's history. It is currently controlled by Supreme Leader Siegfried. Founded in the early June of 2023 as a monarchy, Rosaria went on a continuous path of development, forging alliances with various countries while growing prosperous evermore.

## History

### Founding

The Free Union of Rosaria was founded on SD49 (June 3rd) as the *Empire of Himalazia*, in the territories that now encompass the states of *Himalazia*, *The Capital*, *The Cauldron*, *Oberon*, and *Absalom*. In its nascent, it immediately began to build ties with various countries, including the Breton Federation. Construction has begun on the *Imperial Palace*, a large cathedral supposed to serve the Emperor as a personal residence.

### Himalazia-Chagatai Border Conflict

On SD53, Taruguete, the leader of Chagatai, lamented our claiming of the far western valley. It was taken without consideration of their ownership over the land, something the Himalazian emperor was not aware of. Negotiations were held, in which Rosaria insisted on keeping the territory, but at the end it was Taruguete, whose will was enacted. Rosaria lost the valley, but kept part of the mountains. Immediately afterwards, the City of Golgotha was constructed upon an artificial ravine. A fortress serving as the western frontier, a military installation with the purpose of safeguarding the region. Following that event, Chagatai was regarded an unfriendly/hostile country, though there were no interactions with them up until the late June, in which relations began to improve.

### The Chinese-Himalazian Treaty

On SD55, Rosaria signed a treaty with China under the Liu Dynasty, which resulted in the ceding of our eastern frontier regions to those who later became our new allies. In exchange, the Free Union would be given 150 stacks of cobblestone, as well as mutual protection in form of a defense pact. This treaty was the start of Rosaria's closest alliance.

During that time, Rosaria expanded northeastwards, conquering an abandoned fortress in the Mongolian desert, though as part of the Chinese-Himalazian treaty, any further expansion into the region of Mongolia was reserved to the Liu Dynasty. The conquered fortress was dubbed "Fort Titania" and the region around it shared between the two allies.

### Yunnan Conflict

After a time of relative peace, in which Rosaria signed an alliance with Bengal, the Federal League and Sakha, the nation of Iceland, under the guidance of 96LB, stated plans to create a colony in the Chinese province of Yunnan, a territory Rosaria ceded to its eastern neighbour as part of the Chinese-Himalazian treaty. At the end, this conflict concluded in a peace agreement between Iceland and China.

### Territorial Map Conflict

Following an update in the rules regarding the claiming of lands, the person in charge of the *official world map* messed up the map of Rosaria, at the behest of the server's prime admin. After initial criticism flew to deaf ears, as well as some ignorance of the mapmaker, relations grew more tense. In some way, Fulgrim declared the official world map invalid. The conflict had no effects on the server itself.

### First Colonial Expansion

On SD61, Rosaria laid claim upon the lands of Ukraine, a territory void of any dominion. The Holy Eurafrican Empire, adjacent to the claimed land, discussed whether Rosaria's rulership over Ukraine is to be accepted by them. Following a vote in favour of the Free Union's colonization effort, Ukraine was officially incorporated into the nation, the territory was named *Dominion of Lilith*.

### End of the Monarchy

On SD62, Rosaria ceased its monarchy and instead turned to socialism. The country's socio-political conditions changed entirely, turning from an oppressive class-based state into an anti-authoritarian society led by the proletariat. A vow was given to fight for the liberation of mankind against the tyranny of capitalism; though, as it later turned out, Rosaria would approach this issue in a pragmatic manner and alliances with various capitalist/monarchist nations were maintained.

### The Rosaria-Iceland Conflict

On SD67 (June 21st), Iceland laid claim upon the Korean peninsula, contesting territory just as well desired by the Trinidad Caliphate, a country backed up by the Brunei Pact (A military alliance that spans across much of Asia and firmly opposes foreign colonization of the continent they claim to be theirs to rule). Despite Rosaria issued a proclamation of neutrality, its leader was in favor of Iceland.

However, as the conflict between Iceland and the Brunei Pact intensified, a conflict broke out between the former and the latter broke out, as Icelandic forces attacked Bengal, a country we swore to protect. Rosaria promptly intervened, leading to an incursion by 96LB. In the tunnel of the Golgotha-Absalom Railway Line, the leaders of the Free Union and Iceland met. Fulgrim, due to a lack of war gear, retreated (He was on his way to arm himself in order to keep the promise to his southern ally). The conflict ended later in a ceasefire, causing Rosaria to cease all hostility towards Iceland.

### The Eastern Crisis

After a government crisis in the Chinese Federation, which saw the departure of the Liu Dynasty's representative, Rosaria unilaterally terminated the Chinese-Himalazian treaty, conquering the rest of the Mongolian desert after annexing Fort Titania. In the ensuing expansion, the Free Union doubled in size, before starting development in the new areas. A new alliance was signed with Desannak, the new leader of China, though it was no more one of mutual defence, but one of merely economic and symbolic nature.

### Interlude

Following the stabilization of the eastern frontier, Rosaria signed an alliance with the Latin American country of Rosenbucht. Afterwards, our national religion, which before was the Cult of Slaanesh, was changed into Judaism and all buildings of worship were converted into synagogues.

### The Great Reformation

On SD70, the Free Union of Rosaria (which until then was still known as the *Free Republic of Himalazia*) changed its name to what it is today. The country was named after its capital, the *City of Rosaria*.

### The Pegu Conflict

On SD71, following the demise of The Legion, a country that once controlled vast territory south of Rosaria, the Breton Federation laid claims on the region of Pegu, located at the southern coast of Myanmar. This act was opposed by the Brunei Pact, which at roughly the same time claimed an area of mandate in the region, expressing a want of "developing the area". Rosaria stood on the side of Brittany and its leader Fulgrim traveled to the contested area. Later, the situation escalated into an open conflict as combatants from Brittany and Taiwan (member state of the Brunei Pact) exchanged bullets. During the skirmish, Fulgrim almost came to ram the blade of his axe into Mao, the head of Taiwan, which would have caused Rosaria to intervene directly into the conflict, if it just weren't for the supreme leader to hesitate moments before the adversary's retreat.

In the following time, Rosaria declared an unwillingness to participate in the fighting and Fulgrim, after protesting against the Brunei Pact's occupation of the region, retreated to his country to continue the development of the country's northeastern regions. A statement of solidarity was given to the Breton Federation.

### The Conquest of Chagatai

After the dissolution of the Chagatai State as per decree of Taruguete (who instead went on to form the Mujahideen, a reactionary Islamist terror organization), the Free Union of Rosaria quickly took hold of the situation, marching into the abandoned territory. The west of Chagatai was promised to the Seleucid Empire, whereas the east, including the capital of the former state, was recognized as part of Rosaria. Following the annexation of the land, a new city was constructed, bearing the name of *Empyrea*. In its east, a mosque was constructed to honor the Muslim minority of the Free Union.

Right after the conquest, Fulgrim was removed from power due to a coup done by Siegfried, the Sanguine Angel and a politician from the northern provinces. Formerly known as the "Knight of the Dying Sun" in the Rosarian Armed Forces, and later the leader of the *Order of the Flaming Heart*, an international terrorist group known to have specifically inflicted great casualties on the former monarchist government of Rosaria. Siegfried declared that Rosaria, under his military regime, would enter a "far more radical" path, though he stated that he will not realize the Order of the Flaming Heart's goal to initiate a world revolution through a global conflict.

### Rise of the Sanguine Angel

One of the first actions of Siegfried was to relinquish Rosaria's hold over the Dominion of Lilith, a far-away territory that simply wasn't worth the upkeep. While this caused severe outrage within his faction of the government, with some of his subordinates decrying him as "weak" or "incompetent", he managed to calm them down by getting the Siberian Federation (back then known as the Far Eastern Wizard Guild) to sign a treaty of vassalage to the Free Union. In addition, Rosaria forged alliances with the North Atlantic Confederation and the recently established Atlantine Commonwealth, an European superstate.

Days after the fall of Fulgrim, Siegfried released members of the Order of the Flaming Heart from prison, granting them seats within high positions of the government, an act largely supported by the Rosarian Armed Forces and the wider population. However, the opposition of the Supreme Leader has grown stronger and more adamant. But without the support of the military, their hopes to reclaim control were for naught.

The Order of the Flaming Heart became the de-facto ruling entity of the state it once waged a war against, and under the guidance of Siegfried, they continued their plan to remake Rosaria into their image.

### The Velvet Requiem

The Mujahideen, having increased their strength, erected a mosque in Ethiopia. The authorities of the Atlantine Commonwealth, which laid claim upon the African Horn themselves, converted the building into a synagogue. This caused the leader of the Mujahideen, Taruguete, to attack the Atlantine Vice Consul Nissin.

The Commonwealth was later attacked in the region of Afghanistan, with arrows of fire raining down upon Amélie, the leader of Brittany and the Atlantine minister of war. This, and further provocations of the Mujahideen, led to the leaving of Antiochis the First, head of the Seleucid Empire (part of the Atlantine Commonwealth).

Her leaving caused the Free Union of Rosaria to abandon its passive state of apathy. A statement of solidarity was given and preparations for war were made. The Sanguine Angel, clad in his golden armor, prepared to march into Mujahideen territory, with the goal to motivate the Atlantine Commonwealth to stage an attack upon their tormentors.

But the plans were cut short, as Amélie has cast aside her role in the world, abandoning the server altogether. She was followed by Nissin, leader of the Atlantine state of Nikaea. The collapse of the Commonwealth prevented Rosaria from intervening into the conflict, and the rulers in the Himalayan mountains were deeply shocked by the events.

In her testament, Amélie granted Rosaria the right of rule over the Breton land of Pegu. Rosaria quickly annexed the land. The Mujahideen laid claim upon most Seleucid lands, proclaiming the Jihad State.

### Aftermath

Upon the end of the Velvet Requiem (also known as "The Great Fucking" by wider parts of the international community), Rosaria, upon the request of the former Seleucid leader, secured military control over the northeastern reaches of her empire. The city of Alexandria-on-the-Oxus was spared from Jihadist-inflicted destruction.

The Siberian Federation, in light of greater plans, was released from vassalage, given back their full independence.

### The Culling of the Jihad State/The Black Requiem

On the 3rd of July 2023, Iceland went to war against the Jihad State. Following a series of victory on 96LB's side, the Free Union of Rosaria intervened in the war. Logistic support was given to the Icelandic leader and in later stages, the Sanguine Angel directly participated in combat. In the Battle of Arabia, an event that marked the end of the Culling of the Jihad State, Siegfried inflicted heavy wounds upon PhantomHeller, as he fought alongside the Arabian head of state, BreadEnjoyer.

Following the removal of various Jihadis from the server, the Free Union occupied the regions of Afghanistan, Transindusia and eastern Iran, proclaiming military rule in the region. Full civil rights were given to the locals.

Out of this, the Free Republic of Afghanistan was born, led by Afghan Ocean, a former member of the Jihad State, who grew to accept our values. The military occupation was ended on the very same day.

The land of Transindusia was fully integrated into the Free Republic of Afghanistan, although it enjoys a special status. Its ties with the Cornucopia of Xonoña were cut entirely. Plans for a mosque in the region of eastern Iran came into public and Rosaria accepted Islam officially as the second state religion, albeit the Free Union retained its secular policies.

### Age of Serenity

As the nation calmed down, the Rosarian government continued the construction of the national railway system, fully connecting Afghanistan with the rest of the Union. Following that, construction has begun on the Grand Mosque, a building planned to be the center of international Islam and Kandahar, the Afghan capital, has become a thriving center of commerce and culture in the region, standing tall as the Western Light of Rosaria.

The Second Internationale was founded on the Seventh of July, between the nations of Siberia, Bengal and Rosaria, with the goal to spread socialism to the world. At its peak, it encompassed most of the Asian continent.

Two days later, Rosaria engaged in a purge in Transindusia, removing the last traces of Xonoñan influence from the region, following the Cornucopia's act of disloyalty towards the Free Union. The Transindusian local government was granted free passage to leave the country. This action sparked international outcry, though the situation was solved relatively quickly and major protests just barely prevented. The Transindusian economy began to skyrocket as it no longer had to rely on transcontinental imports, but instead was directly connected to the economy of Rosaria.

### The Blue Requiem

On the very same day, a shocking discovery terrified the nation. In New Sailavela, the capital of Teedlessia, landmines were found and investigations led to Ocean, head of the Afghan Free Republic. This caused a response by the Teedlessian Empire, which promptly sent its forces to occupy Kandahar. While Rosaria condemned the occupation, it made no attempts to undo it by force. All of Ocean's essential resources were secured however and a sacking of the city was prevented.

Following the retreat of Teedlessian forces, His Radiance gave Ocean the order to pay reparations, to apologize and to renounce the use of landmines on foreign countries. An order that was not fulfilled.

However, peace was yet distant. Just seven days later, more Afghan landmines were discovered, this time in the Breton Federation. This, and the fact that Ocean refused to follow the Sanguine Angel's orders, caused the Rosarian central government to send their military forces in Afghanistan, splitting the Free Republic into smaller states and seizing all of Ocean's property. Ocean was exiled, and soon after disappeared completely.

In a final act to conclude the Blue Requiem, Ocean's personal house was torn down. The Teedlessian empress was invited to the ceremonial act and Rosaria apologized in public for the mining of New Sailavela.

## Politics

### The Government

The Free Union of Rosaria is, according to its constitution, a direct democracy, ruled by the people of the land. In practice however, it is a dictatorship under Siegfried and his party, the Order of the Flaming Heart. While Siegfried exercises power over the military and the decision-making regarding crises and foreign policy, economic matters are under the control of the country's various communes, which constitute the base of the government.

Officially, rule of law is applied in the country, and the government exercises it to the best of its ability. The Free Union is known for its lack of corruption, as the government, aside of the Supreme Leader, is under constant supervision.

The country's government is divided into various sections and institutions:

1. The **Supreme Leader**: Representative of the country, and high commander of the Rosarian Armed Forces.
2. The **Chambers:** Ministers in charge of secondary government institutions, such as the Chamber of Armour and Weaponry, the Directorate of Sport and Agriculture, or the Chamber of Foreign Affairs, Diplomacy and Trade.
3. The **Basilica**: The parliament of Rosaria, consisting of representatives of each federal state.
4. The **Communes**: The biggest, and most important government institution. Each city, town and village has one or two, and they decide over local economic matters. They are the representative organ of the working class on a wider scale and it is them, who serve as the country's foundation, and the Basilica, and to some extend the Supreme Leader, is dependent on their approval.

As per the Elysium Charter, the Rosarian Declaration of Human Rights, every citizen of the country is of equal worth and rule of law is applied to everyone. The constitution of Rosaria promises everyone a life as free as possible. As per Rosarian constitution, the Elysium Charter cannot be overridden by any government law.

It is a well known fact, that Rosaria's government actively promotes Judaism, the country's official state religion. With the construction of synagogues and the teaching of Judaism in schools, the government hopes to achieve unification through religion. Nevertheless, the state's laws are secular, and all religions in the country are legally protected. The Jewish religion, despite its importance to the Order of the Flaming Heart, is not forced upon the populace, nor are Jews treated better than non-Jewish people.

Due to the high prevalence of Muslims in midwestern Rosaria, Islam has been recognized as the second official state religion.

### The Ideology

Rosaria follows the ideology of *Azraelism*, a libertarian socialist ideology. This world view advocates for the common ownership over the means of production, as well as social justice, secularism and humanism. Despite the Free Union being a dictatorship under the whim of the Supreme Leader, the ideals of Azraelism oppose authoritarianism and instead advocate for high personal freedom, including freedom of press, freedom of opinion and freedom of association. The protection of human rights and human dignity is most sacred to the followers of that ideology and the concept of freedom enjoys high importance, as Azraelism strives to reach the maximum amount of liberty for as many individuals as possible. In addition, Azraelism advocates for a ruthless and aggressive approach in the class war and the total elimination of capitalist oppression around the world in order to reach a communist society.

Economically, Azraelism has anarcho-communist characteristics, whereas politically it derives ideas from Democratic Confederalism.

The Free Union of Rosaria follows a *radical* branch of Azraelism, going for a dogmatic approach when it comes to the realization of its foreign-political aspirations.

### The Federal States

The **Capital**: The namesake of the Free Union of Rosaria, our capital, the City of Rosaria, lies in the southwest of our country. It is the place where the central institutions of our country hold their headquarters and foreign embassies are located in the region. In its center stands the Great Synagogue and south of it the Rose Valley, our most sacred national park. The city is among the largest in the world, and its beauty is outstanding, with people comparing it to a colorful garden, a paradise.

Freestate of **Afghanistan**: Formerly known as the Free Republic of Afghanistan, it is currently a territory under military administration. Its capital is Kandahar, and it is known worldwide for housing the Grand Mosque of Rosaria, the largest building of worship on the Eurasian continent.

Freestate of **Ephaeda**: In the past, it was a canton under the influence of the Cornucopia, known under the name of "Transindusia", though political and socio-economic conditions in the region led it to become part of Rosaria. Following the Blue Requiem, Ephaeda became a full-fledged federal state, and Xonoñan political influence was removed entirely. For a long time, it has been the least developed civilized region in the Free Union, though it was changed by the Rosarian government with the construction of a new city and modern infrastructure.

Free Republic of **Angelus**: Formed after the Blue Requiem, Angelus became the main trading port of Rosaria.

Free Republic of **Ophelia**: Known for its underwater city, jokingly dubbed "Atlantis" by the locals, Ophelia is one of the most touristy regions in the country. The massive lakes are said to have been built by a man from South Africa.

Freestate of **Caucasia**: The westernmost federal state of Rosaria, and the country's bridge to Europe. The former heart of the Georgian Empire, the Freestate of Caucasia bears an entirely different culture and religion, and the cult of Witherianism remains supreme in the region.

Freestate of **Arcturus**: Located in the northwest. It was conquered during the fall of Siberia, and serves as a military district despite maintaining a public image of civil rule.

**Northern Military Administration Zone**: A vast area of desert, to be readied for settlement. Until then, it remains a military administration zone.

Freestate of **Valeria**:

**Joint Military Zone of the Second Internationale**: Rosaria's southernmost territory. While it is formally part of the Free Republic, it is currently controlled by the Second Internationale.

Free Republic of **Himalazia**: An area in the west of the Himalayan mountains. It is the area where our realm was born. It is there, where the City of Golgotha stands, where the Imperial Palace was erected.

Freestate of **Absalom**: Also known as "Freestate of East Himalazia", Absalom boasts the country's largest railway station and intersection and is thus a center of commerce, second only to the City of Rosaria itself. The City of Absalom itself is built around the Crystalline Lake. Furthermore, the cities of Barbatos, Akasha and Dantalion are located in the region.

**The Cauldron**: Our greatest and most famous national park, it is a wide desert ravine. To the north of it stands Fortress Monastery Eidolon, a military installation which also serves as the main administrative building of the park.

Freestate of **Arcadia**: The location where the City of Arcadia stands, the place of the Great Library and holder of the title of the "Northern Capital". In the northernmost area lies the village of Valkyria.

Free Republic of **Chagatai**: Formerly an independent country under the regime of Taruguete, Chagatai is now a federal state of Rosaria. The location of the Towers of Fire, the City of Chagatai and the City of Empyrea as well as Lake Balkhash.

Freestate of **Titania**: Formerly known as the Mongolian Plains, the Freestate of Titania now houses the cities of Redemptio and Lucis as well as the villages of Ircine and Luther. The region is named after Fort Titania, a military installation in the west of the region built by a civilisation older than Rosaria itself.

Freestate of **Oriflamme**: Our easternmost territory and just like in Chagatai, a different culture rules there. It inhabits the City of Oriflamme as well as Chiriade, Shiva, Lilium and Ahriman.

Free Republic of **Alexandria**: Annexed by Rosaria following the fall of the Seleucid Empire. Mostly a desert region, it contains the city of Alexandria-on-the-Oxus, a place built under the former Seleucid regime.

Military District of **Indochina**: A stretch of territory south of the City of Dantalion. There are plans to connect it to the Free City of Pegu.

## Trivia

* The Free Union of Rosaria is named after the *Grand Duchy of Rosaria* from Final Fantasy XVI, albeit apart of the name it has nothing in common with the Grand Duchy. In addition, the Rosarian banner (A white angel upon a sanguine background) bears striking similarity to the flag of the Grand Duchy (which depicts a white phoenix upon a red background, with black stripes left and right).
* The ideology of Azraelism is inspired by Democratic Confederalism, an ideology written by Abdullah Öcalan, a Kurdish freedom fighter and founder of the Kurdish Worker's Party. In the real world, Democratic Confederalism is an ideology practiced by the Autonomous Administration of Northeastern Syria, or Rojava.
* Azraelism is an ideology from the book Ode to Joy: Revelation, written by Siegfried (the ruler of the Free Union of Rosaria). In the book, the ideology is used by the Union of the Golden Dawn, a country spanning across the Arab World which leads a jihad against the world.
* Rosaria's customs and culture are influenced by Germany, France and Jewish society. Its gothic architecture is inspired by French and English architecture.
* While Hebrew and Yiddish are official languages of Rosaria, all public texts are written exclusively in English.