The Estrezian Empire

The Estrezian Empire, or Estrezia shorthand, is an Akkadian country in southern Akkadia and northern Nihon. They are a monarchy and are ruled by @TheCodeMan2000, better known as WritingMiner. The Empire is a sceptical country and is hesitant to make alliances but quick to anger. Estrezia can be unpredictable and may take diplomatic actions when you least expect it.

The Estrezian Empire can also be referred to as Estrezia or the Empire.

ESZ's flag features three stripes running the length of the flag. The top one is red, the middle is white, and the bottom is yellow. From the left side there is a black triangle which points are in the two left corners and the middle. This triangle merges with a black diamond in the center of the flag, which is the Eye of the Dragon. The colors symbolize blood, passion, power, knowledge, strength, mystery, perfection, war, and peace.

The Estrezian Empire's Archetype is a Building-Military hybrid, although it does involve a little bit of economy.

The National animal of the Estrezian Empire is a dragon. The country's motto is 'Ut Draco Imperat' which means 'As the Dragon Commands'. This motto comes from the country's religion 'The Way of the Dragon'. The national flower is the sunflower. The national sport is Estrezian Jousting (fighting with fish on the backs of pigs). The national tree is the spruce tree and the national instrument is the Euphonium.

## **History (Real)**

* 5/16/2020
	+ Potential alliance formed with Possibility.
* 5/23/2020
	+ The Empire was formed in present day Estrezia.
	+ Alliance with Possibility was solidified.
* 5/28/2020
	+ Possibility becomes a state of the Estrezian Empire in order to avoid Possibility's fall due to inactivity on the server.
	+ A military alliance was formed with Creata.
* 5/31/2020
	+ Possibility was changed into a territory of the Empire instead of a state due to governmental organization changes.
* 6/2/2020
	+ Lathula was introduced as a new state east of Possibility.
	+ Possibility separates from the Empire.
* 6/3/2020
	+ Vanguard was added as a new state located in the Moth Mountains.
	+ The Empire declares hostile relations with Weirdscraftland due to one of their citizens removing all information on the Estrezia wiki page.
* 6/4/2020
	+ The Emperor's secret treasure was stolen.
* 6/5/2020
	+ New Nihon was founded as a new state in northern Nihon just east of Apesia.
* 6/6/2020
	+ Due to the tensions caused by the War on Ellinika, the borders of the Estrezian Empire were closed.
	+ Stronghold discovered near Keep Vanguard's location.
* 6/8/2020
	+ Hostilities with Weirdscraftland were nullified.
	+ The Empire declares hostile relations with Ellinika due to their leader breaking Estrezia's laws in Mann'dale and robbing the Emperor.
		- Chickengod579 (Leader of Ellinika) is fined 5 diamonds and will need to return the stolen goods.
		- Chickengod579 (Leader of Ellinika) is declared an Enemy of the Empire for his crimes until the fine is payed and the stolen goods are returned.
* 6/9/2020
	+ The borders of Lathula are changed in order to get bigger and to give Possibility space to expand.
	+ The Estrezian Empire no longer borders Unity.
	+ Lathula's village has all of the villagers disappear. Unity stole them.
* 6/10/2020
	+ The Empire now borders Creata.
* 6/11/2020
	+ Vanguard and New Nihon expand so the Empire now borders Apesia, Alleria, and Azuronia.
	+ New Nihon Keep is planned.
* 6/12/2020
	+ The Tower of Estrezia was named a Wonder of the World and won first in the Wonders of the World Contest.
* 6/18/2020
	+ The Estrezian Empire opens its borders once again.
	+ The Estrezian Empire accepts Creata's offer to join the World Union.
	+ The Empire allies with Thurmia.
* 6/30/2020
	+ The Estrezian Empire revokes hostilities with Ellinika.
* 7/4/2020
	+ The Estrezian Empire purchased Apesia and formed the state of Apesia.
* 7/13/2020
	+ The Estrezian Empire does away with territories. Now there are only states.
	+ The Empire gets its first off-server citizens.
* 7/24/2020
	+ Possibility joins the Estrezian Empire.
	+ JamieGamie becomes the Governor of Possibility

## **History (Lore)**

The Empire was founded by a small band of war refugees that had escaped from a large inter-continental war tens of thousands of blocks away from spawn. The war was caused by the Way of the Dragon religion and is speculated to have ended in the complete annihilation of the warring countries. They traveled as far away from their home country as they could and were surprised to stumble upon the countries of ScratchCiv. They traveled South through Alabastian-Nova and Possibility before they found the current land of Estrezia. They decided to settle there. Soon after, most of the refugees were killed during World War Icitia leaving only a couple behind to build the Empire.

## **Geography**

The Empire is located in the south side of Akkadia and the north side of Nihon. For the official world map click here. The Empire contains a large forest in it's central region with a taiga to the north and plains to the south. To the east are mountains and a swamp. Estrezia also borders the Akay Sea, Shorah Bay, and Mediter Sea. The country also has claim to a few areas of ocean which include warm oceans and lukewarm oceans. It borders Possibility, Creata, Strangigaium, Azuronia, and Thurmia.

## **States**

The Estrezian Empire is composed of states. Each state can have a governor but they do not have to. Each state without a governor share laws with the state of Estrezia. These state laws are listed here. Below is the official list of states.

1. Estrezia
2. Lathula
3. Vanguard
4. New Nihon
5. Apesia
6. Possibility

### **Estrezia**

The state of Estrezia contains the original territory of the Estrezian Empire and holds the Empire's capital, Mann'dale.

* Other information about Estrezia can be found at this link.

### **Lathula**

The state of Lathula was founded on 6/2/2020 and is located north of Estrezia and east of Possibility.

* Other information about Lathula can be found at this link.

### **Vanguard**

The state of Vanguard was founded on 6/3/2020 and can be found east of Estrezia and south-east of Lathula.

* Other information about Vanguard can be found at this link.

### **New Nihon**

The state of New Nihon was founded on 6/5/2020 and is located east of Apesia and south of Estrezia.

* Other information about New Nihon can be found at this link.

### **Apesia**

The state of Apesia was founded on 7/4/2020 and is located west of New Nihon.

* Other information about Apesia can be found at this link.

### **Possibility**

The state of Possibility was founded on 7/24/2020 and is located west of Lathula and north of Estrezia.

* Other information about Possibility can be found at this link.

## **Religion**

The official religion of the Estrezian Empire is called 'The Way of the Dragon'. This is a very simple religion which is based on the belief that our actions are guided by a mysterious, omnipresent, omnipotent, dragon-like being called simple 'The Dragon'. The Dragon guides every being's decisions towards the best possible outcome in everything. Followers of the Dragon, as they are called, spend time thinking and pondering to help receive the Dragon's guidance.

## **Diplomacy**

### **National Relations**

Below is a list of all the countries that have diplomatic relations with the Estrezian Empire. All countries not listed have neutral relations with the Empire.

 Creata | MILIT

## **Law and Order**

Following is a list of laws and punishments in the Estrezian Empire's states. Please follow these or you'll have to be punished. In Estrezian territories the laws are different.

### **Laws and Protocol**

1. No trespassing on government property.
2. No stealing of other people's items.
3. No PVP outside of PVP designated areas unless you are defending the country.
4. Build only in build plots that you own.
5. Trading must happen in the Town Squares found in all Estrezian settlements.
6. Trading is prohibited to all nations whom at war with us or at war with an ally.
7. When founding a new town you must have permission from the Emperor and you will need to get a name and location approved. You will need to receive a little guide to founding a town to keep Estrezian towns organized.
8. Don't chop down trees within any towns, but trees outside them are fine.
9. Don't take any government files. This is very bad for you.
10. Provoking another country to war or to hostility is considered high treason.

### **Punishments**

#### **Jail Time**

You will be required to serve some jail time. This time is always in Minecraft days and can be from 1 day to 30 days. Inside your cell there will be a bed that you have to set your spawn at so that you can't escape. Also, you will be required to place all items except for food in a chest outside your cell. You can pick it back up when you are done with your jail time.

* Law 2 - 3 Days

* Law 3 - 5 Days

* Law 4 - 5 Days

#### **Banishment**

Under a banishment punishment, a player will be required to stay out of the country for a specific amount of time. This time is in real life days and can be from 3 days to 1 month. If you are found inside the country then you will spend the remainder of your sentence in prison. You may pay diamonds to lessen the ban time. 1 Diamond = 1 Less Day.

* Law 6 - 7 Days
* Law 7 - 7 Days

#### **Fines**

With a fine all you must do is pay a certain amount of resources to the government. You must deposit the fine in any Estrezian town in containers labeled "PAYMENTS" in front of every settlement's main government building.

* Law 1 - 5 Diamonds

* Law 5 - 3 Diamonds

* Law 8 - 1 Diamond

#### **Enemy of the Empire**

This may sound like a cool title, but it is not good for you at all. As an Enemy of the Empire, your name will be posted in every Estrezian settlement, in the Estrezian studio, and here on the wiki. You will have a Kill On Sight order placed on your head so every citizen in the Empire will kill you and take your loot. You will lose any positions you hold in the Empire. If you own a town in the Empire then you will lose it and the town will either be given to somebody else or it will become abandoned. If you own any property in the Empire then it will be seized by the government and all of your items stored there will become government property.

* Law 9

* Law 10

## **Public Areas**

Public Areas are specific buildings or zones that are listed for public use. You must only use the areas for their designated use. If they are misused, they could become restricted areas that can only be used with permission. All public areas will be marked as such. Here are some examples of what a public area would be:

* Town Squares
* Community Chests
* Public Crop Farms
* Public Tree Farms
* Public Mob Farms
* Rail Stations
* Shops (Purchasing Areas)
* PVP Arenas

Here are some examples of private areas:

* Government Buildings
* Build Plots
* Private Farms
* Shops (Storage Areas)
* Homes

## **Build Plots**

In order to keep Estrezian settlements organized, each city will have build plots set out for citizens and foreigners alike to purchase and establish. You can't do anything that will affect anywhere outside of your build plot (i.e. lava spilling out, tnt cannons, zombie armies). Please do not build too high. Don't go too low either in order to avoid hitting mines. If anything you build breaks Scratch Guidelines then I'll have to drown you in molten cheese and blow up your build.

There are two kinds of build plots. Residential and Economical. Residential ones are for citizens to build their homes and for them to store their stuff. Economical ones are for players to purchase in order to set up a shop or store.

### **Residential**

Upon becoming a citizen, players will receive one free residential build plot of their choice. You can purchase a second one for 4 diamonds. The payment will go in barrels outside of the town's government center labeled "PAYMENTS". The max amount of build plots for citizens is 2 unless the Mayor or Emperor gives specific permission to go over that number. Foreigners cannot purchase residential build plots without specific permission from the Emperor or the Mayor of that town. With permission they will cost 4 diamonds and they will only be allowed one.

### **Economical**

Economical build plots are open for both foreigners and citizens. Unless granted permission from the town's Mayor or the Emperor, the maximum number of economic build plots is one. Citizens can purchase an economic build plot for 5 diamonds and foreigners can purchase them for 8 diamonds. These build plots are made to set up shops for economic trades and sells. These are to boost the economy and provide a nice role-play element to the game.

## **Attractions**

(\* = Under Construction. Note that all attractions currently under construction may not have entirely accurate information until they are completed.)

### **Mann'dale \***

Mann'dale is the capital of the Estrezian Empire and a sight to behold. This carefully planned city rests on the surface of the ocean and houses the great Tower of Estrezia, the Temple of the Dragon, Mann'dale station, and Mann'dale Town Square. Mann'dale is the seat of the Empire and can be found in the state of Estrezia. See more in Mann'dale.

### **Tower of Estrezia \***

The Tower of Estrezia is the main government building in the entire Empire and a Wonder of the World. It can be found at the end of State Street in Mann'dale. At the base of the tower is the Great Hall, which is a public area, but anywhere in the tower itself is restricted to government personnel only. It is also the Emperor's home and the top floors are restricted to only the Emperor.

### **The Temple of the Dragon \***

The Temple of the Dragon is a medium sized building found on State Street, which leads to Mann'dale Town Square. It is one of two holy places in the Way of the Dragon religion. It is where new Emperors are ordained and where citizens can go to have a little bit of thinking time and to receive guidance from the Dragon.

### **Mann'dale** **Town Square \***

Mann'dale Town Square is the center of Mann'dale. The entire city is based off of the Town Square. The four main streets branch off of the Town Square. Most of Estrezia's attractions and main locations are right next to the Town Square such as the Tower of Estrezia, The Temple of the Dragon, the market, and the Mann'dale docks. This is also the location of Mann'dale's Community Chests and the Information Board, which lists the Empire's allies, the Enemies of the Empire, the Empire's current wars, and some general information about the Empire.

### **Mann'dale** **Station \***

Mann'dale Station is a rail station that can be found west of Mann'dale. Connected to Mann'dale station will be rail networks that lead to Keep Vanguard, Keep Akay, and connects with the Alabast-Apesia rail line.

### **Keep Vanguard \***

Keep Vanguard is a small outpost found on the southern shores of Vanguard. It can be found at around 1800, 1475 on a stone shore. It is connected to Mann'dale by rail and possibly nether travel for ease of passage.

### **Keep Akay \***

Keep Akay is an outpost on the tip of the Akay Peninsula. It is located around 550, 1575 in a forest biome. It serves as a landmark to help guide travelers to Mann'dale and will also help in the guarding of Imperical borders. It is connected to Mann'dale by rail and possibly nether travel for ease of passage. It will also be connected to the Alabast-Apesia rail line.

### **New Nihon Keep \***

New Nihon Keep is an outpost in northern New Nihon. It is located about 1800, 2200 and is in a savanna biome. It will be connected to Mann'dale station by rail and possibly nether travel.

## **Trivia**

* The Estrezian Empire was originally going to be between Alabastian-Nova and Azuronia in a sunflower plains.

* The Estrezian Empire allied with Possibility before the Empire was even founded.

* The Estrezian Empire can also be referred to as the Empire or Estrezia.

* The Empire was originally going to follow a tier based punishment system.
* There is a naturally occurring shipwreck beneath Mann'dale. There are plans to move the shipwreck above the water to put on display.
* Estrezia once required Papers of Passage in order to enter the country.
* Ellinika stole 9 Hearts of the Sea from the Emperor.