Astriya

Flag of Astriya

### Religion of The Astriyan Town

Astrayism, a branch of Dandelism, was discovered by Orpheus Azurov while on a journey to rediscover the lost path of Dandelism. During his journey, he received visions from the dandelions of a godlike figure riding an eagle while holding a golden dandelion in a land filled with bright golden dandelions and a bright blue sky. This godlike figure became known as Astra.

In response to this vision, Orpheus established a town in the Bardonian province of Arania called Astriya, which he envisioned as the "Golden city of Bardonia" and a center for the spread of Astrayism, the path of the Golden Dandelion. Over the following weeks, Orpheus transformed the administration of Astriya into a regional theocratic monarchy and declared himself "Astrya ágios Theós," the Holy King of Astriya and the prophet of Astrayism.

### Beliefs

Astriya is a nation that follows Astrayism, also known as the religion of the Golden Dandelion. Astrayism teaches that by following the divine god Astra, one can attain a state of liberation called "Antra" from the cycle of reincarnation. According to the law of karma, individuals are held accountable for their actions and are rewarded or punished accordingly by Astra. The followers of Astrayism engage in daily prayer, meditation, acts of charity and kindness, and temple services.

The religion also emphasizes the sacredness of all life, self-reflection, self-improvement, community, and knowledge. The Dandelion Keepers, a group of priests and scholars, preserve and interpret the teachings of the Golden Dandelion and play a significant role in the religion's rituals and governance.

Despite their devotion to Astra, followers of Astrayism are accepting of other religions and belief systems. They believe that all paths can lead to the divine and that each individual must find their own way towards Antra. Astrayism values balance, growth, and harmony with the natural world, and its followers aim to live virtuous lives as they pursue the ultimate goal of Antra and entrance into the Heavenly Realm of God.

### Ranks

Astriya is a Theocratic Monarchy which means the government is ruled by divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided.

**Royal Positions**

Astrya ágios Theós: The Holy king of Astrayism the absolute power in Astriya and should considered the "divine intermediary between the gods and Astriyans".

Astrya ágios: The Holy priest of Astrayism is the one who spreads the true message of the Golden Dandelion.

Evgeni's Oikogéneia: A individual who is a part of Part of a Royal Bardonian family. (Azurov, Medici, and Dandelion)

### Government Positions

Bardonian aftokrátoras: The Bardonian Emperor Protector of the Astriyan People and the Great Emperor of Bardonia.

Bardonian epísimos: A high Ranking Bardonian Official

Ypsilós Theós: The Kings Hand, manager of the kingdom who is in charge of promoting people and etc.

Astriyan symvoúlio: Part of the Astriyan court, Someone who has proved themselves and votes on new ideas and etc.

Astriyan sýmvoulos: Astriyan advisor who has proved themselves to the king and gives recommendations to the Astriyan Court.

Grand Architéktonas: A Skillful Grand Architect who is in charge of new Building projects in Astriya.

#### Feudal Positions

Astriyan Evgeni's: A Astriyan Noble who has contributed a lot to Astriya, is highly active and always helpful.

Astriyan Oikodómos: Astriyan Builder who creates/helps make Buildings in Astriya.

Astriyan: A citizen of Astriya

### City

Astriya, envisioned as the "Golden City of Bardonia," is being built with grand architectural marvels such as the "Seven Wonders of Bardonia." These wonders include the Hanging Gardens of Bardonia (on the left), the Great Pyramid of Bardonia, and the University of Astriya, among others. The city also embraces the cultural values of Astrayism, which emphasizes Astronomy, Exploration, Architecture, and Knowledge, among other things.