Elisea

# Principality of Elisea

The **Principality of Elisea,** also commonly known as simply **Elisea** is a country based around a series of islands in the north east of the SMP. It is currently isolated, however borders several Sea Guardian temples. The land is characteristic for its rough winds and cold terrain.

## Etymology

Elisea is a name with no directly connected origin, however is verbally pronounced as a combination of "Icy sea". However the first town constructed, the Isles of Skye, is related to the real life Skye Boat Song, in which the prince fled from the mainland by boat to Skye in order to hide from british soldiers. Similarly, in the SMP, the island was used as an escape from Monsilvan daily life.

## History

### Pre-Independence

**Elisea** was formed in 1871 as a Monsilvan colony for ice mining and fish exports. Houses were eventually constructed for tourists and residents alike. However, a differing culture and governmental structure was slowly formed, causing unrest between the colony and the mainland nation. Due to this, the colony declared independence in 1874, with Prince Athel becoming promoted by the community as a leader and representative.

### Post Monsilvan Rule

After declaring independence, the national ecomony and population quickly doubled. An interest was gained in expanding to uninhabited islands due to possible overpopulation, and exploration was conducted. Eventually a large island was discovered to the east, with the large amount of space resulting in a formation of a sister nation, **Myan**. During this time, imports and exports were increased to a wider range of areas, and any remaining relations to Monsilva was severed. The new island was soon named Sailsbury.

## The Republic of Myan

The Republic of Myan, or Myan, was a set of two small islands surrounding Sailsbury and was ruled by President Monty Marshall. It had a philosophy of peace and had 3 regional flags, one of which mimicked the **Elisea** flag of that time. It was quickly recognised by both Elisea and Avalon as an official nation, and as a close ally of Elisea.

#### The End of Myan

Myan lasted a total of 10 days before the president declared that the islands have reached their full potential, and planned to resign. As a result, diplomatic talks were made between the two allied nations, and was peacefully absorbed by Elisea at the end of the 10 days.

Due to this merge, the flag was changed appropiately again into the current state in order to reflect the Myan people's values being accepted and intergrated into the nation.

## Government & Territories

### Government

The government of Elisea is split between two types, regional and national. Regional government is comprised of a formally or informally elected Mayor, while the national government is a monarchy, however with the title of prince instead of king.

#### Mayors

Mayors are elected through either official voting, or through community promotion. Mayors can also include animals, illagers and villagers, and are in control of their selected province. The goal of the mayor is to enforce laws and ensure safety of the region. Mayors can stay in office for as long as it is sufficient for the province, and a re-election will only be held if a resignation is declared, or another candidate is proposed.

### Territories

There are currently 4 provinces of Elisea, each represented by a star in the flag, which are the following:

* Isles Of Skye
* Sailsbury
* Myan Island
* New Noir

## Culture

### Use of Armour

Similar to how wearing armour around others shows rudeness and distrust in social situations, Elisea as a whole takes an extreme approach to this rule. Due to the very safe conditions of the islands, it is considered offensive to wear the top half of armour in any part of a populated island unless threatened, and wielding a sword is seen as a threat.

### Illagers

Illagers, and pillagers alike are considered allies and are protected with equal rights to a player or villager. It is considered discrimination to see otherwise, and against the law to attack first regardless if they are armed.

### Travel

Unlike the majority of nations, the main method of long distance travel is via ice sleds (Boats on ice). Highways and bridges are used in order to travel from island to island, and is used to fast-travel people and goods alike.

### Nether Portals

There is only one portal that leads to elisea, which is isolated from the rest of the country. It is believed that prolonged exposure to the portal is dangerous to human life, and construction of these structures should be used sparingly and away from any population centers.