The Qamari Sultanate

Trade: electroplays02

Defense: Stanzey

Culture: N/A

Communication: \_White\_Lotus

### Religion

Officially none(several followers of Cobblestoniasm, Trinity of Light and Avacynism)

## Overview

The Qamari Sultanate is desert nation located within the south east of Iaddithis. It is a successor state of Albia and draws upon middle-eastern inspiration for its architecture and culture. Qamari currently has five towns and is considered one of the most influential Nations on Iaddithis.

## The History of the Qamari Sultanate

Born and raised in a small desert town outside the realms of Iaddithis, RRoman had to experience the downfall of his beloved homeland, The Sultanate of Chak. Chak fell following a ritual which evaporated roughly half it's citizens from the lands including the Lord of the east. This disparity left the Chak emperor within the west in despair, causing him to drink himself to death. Historians conclude that civil unrest regarding who was rightful heir to Chak, combined with a prolonged drought which caused a famine within the lands eventually lead to the death and fall of the Empire. Following this, RRoman managed to escape as the sole survivor of Chak and took up a nomadic lifestyle where for 957 years he wandered alone, in solitude from any further conflicts. However, RRoman suffered a terrible accident which resulted in the decay of his mind, clearing himself from all his past memories. Immediately following his injury RRoman sought refuge in the legendary Metropolis of Albia known as Nova Domus where he chose to remain for some time. Here he was gifted with everything he needed to thrive in his new life. After some time spent in Albia, RRoman had become a respectable political figure and continued to develop the Nation alongside it's founding fathers. Despite Albia's hospitality, RRoman had an instinctive yearning to feel sand beneath his feet again. After a long search, He managed to find a desert located in the south-east of Iaddithis. Here he founded Al Janubia and began to build up the land in the name of Albias expansion to the south. However, following the horrific war of Albia and its eventual demise, RRoman knew there would be no future for his lands should he remain an Albian territory. With that, he declared for independence and the Qamari Sultanate was born. Today, he is the first ever Sultan of the Qamari and continues to rule over the sands with a goal of reviving his ancient culture and achieving inner peace.

Following the horrors witnessed in the Albian war, RRoman was struck with a vision for the future of his land, one of stability, elegance, harmony, where people of all different backgrounds would be welcomed and united. A place of peace, progression, art and beauty. With this vision in mind, RRoman continued to mold the desert into the Nation he desired. Eventually RRomans efforts began to attract outsider attention and DarkIceMagic, a famous cartographer, asked to move in and became Qamari's first citizen. Shortly thereafter Qamari would be blessed by its second citizen, TCSLeo, A formidable builder who can be viewed as one of Qamaris Guardians of Beauty. Together, the three of them continued to develop and expand Al Janubia into the magnificent capital of the Qamari Sultanate. Today in light of new residents, economical success and the construction of new establishments, the Qamari Sultanate continues to grow and develop as one of the leading nations in Iaddithis.

## Lore

On the first day of the Qamari Sultanates independence, a full moon was present within the night sky directly above the desert. Thus, RRoman christened the nation the "Qamari Sultanate", derived from the arabic word "Qamar" (Arabic: قمر) meaning "Moon". As such, the Qamari people often affiliate themselves as people of both the sand and the moon.

An archaeologist site beneath the sands outside the Royal Palace revealed ancient ruins left over from past settlers in the desert. Following investigation from historians and mason's alike, it is believed the ruins are left over from a civilization who also referred to themselves as the people of Q'mari. Further investigation resulted in the discovery of an ancient tomb beneath the Qamari Royal Palace. Ancient inscriptions and documents from the time were found within the Western ruins which appear to detail the history of the settlement. From these writings, it is believed that this Empire once connected both deserts of the south and was ruled by a man known as Emperor Rakh Q'mari, with his brother ruling the east as Lord Nayal Q'mari. These people also held a close affiliation to the Moon which resulted in their Alias as the "Q'mari's". However, the popularity of the Moon in eastern specific inscriptions and architecture lead historians to believe it's influence was far more formidable in the Eastern desert than the Western one. Nayal Q'mari's diary was discovered in which he speaks of an experimental ritual he kept hidden from his brother. Following the day of the ritual the diary remains empty. Western documentation indicates that the remaining people believed this ritual as the cause of the disappearance of those form the East. Historical indicators after this time period become scant as the integrity of the Ancient civilization appeared to dwindle, however it seems the remaining ruler, Rakh Q'mari, died due to alcohol poisoning a few years after the death of his brother and was buried in the tomb located beneath the Royal Palace. Among the final recordings from this civilization during its last few months detail a ban on alcohol consumption, civil unrest, rumours of a military coup and evidence of a wide-spread famine.

## Territories

Qamari territory includes the Southern Desert, the Western Desert, parts of the Southeastern Savannah Biome and all land in-between.

**Al Janubia (Capital) (Blue):** Located in the southern centre of the western Desert, Al Janubia was the first settlement built in Qamari and functions as it's capital. Notable locations include the Royal Palace, Marketplace, House of the Royal Council, The National Cartography Institute and various historical landmarks such as the ruins and Rakh's tomb. Currently has a population of 24.

**Tarout (Green):** Located in the southern desert, Tarout was the second settlement built in Qamari and functions as the Nations Port city and economic heart. Notable locations include the Town Hall, Marketplace, Boulevard and Casino. Currently has a population of 9. Current Tarout mayor: ItsFlesokey

**Wahaban (Purple):** Located in the western desert, the oasis of Wahaban is the third town that was built in Qamari and now holds the place of the second biggest settlement of the Sultanate. It functions as the nations' trading hub and was built in order to gain influence in the more easten parts of the southeast. Notable locations are its majoestic Town Gate, the Grand Market and the palace-like Town Hall. Currently has a population of 7. Current Mayor is CosmicBlizzard\_.

**Rakkau Bonna (Mint):** Located in the southern jungle, the sister tribe of the Taaga Nuuwe was discovered just recently (17/06/2022) by two Qamari scouts visiting a southern Outpost. The settlement and its surroundings are now a reservate for the Nul people and holds a high level of autonomy from the Royal Government. The exact number of citizens and their tribal leader are still unknown.

**Aldunburj (Red)**: Located in the recently acquired region of Falkirin (former Valkeryn), the former Capital of Valkeryn became part of the Sultanate and changed its name from Aldenburg to Aldunburj. It currently is part of a large recruitment and building project to revive the once inactive lands of Falkirin and allow players who love Qamari but dislike deserts, to have a nice looking town to stay in. The current population is 8. The current mayor is PepsiMan.

## Infrastructure

The Qamari Sultanate is one of the leading nations in the world in terms of its infrastructural development. As one of very few nations, Qamari's infrastructure was strictly planned and aims at being as effective and good-looking as possible. Qamari also is the only nation on Iaddithis which operates state of the art military outposts which are under the control of their respective towns. With the town of Tarout, the Nation also owns and operates the biggest seaport in the southeastern hemisphere, The Sultanate always plans and works on further extensions of it's domestic and regional infrastructure as well as updates on already existing structures.

### Road Network

Qamari's road network is divided in three regional networks which are all connected with each other. These three systems are called the Eastern, Western and Southern Networks which as they mention in their names, are located in those regions of the Nation. The Western Network is made up of the roads that are around Al Janubia and Tarout, the Eastern Network is primarily made out of the roads around Wahaban and the southern Networks runs through the yet barely populated southern regions of the nations. Goal of the Road System is to ensure that the Q'mari and foreigners are able to reach every corner of the nation without having to walk through the wilderness for too long. Future projects are a continued road from Qamari to Nivir as well as a connection to Terraorientis' network.

### Outposts

Qamari is the only nation on Iaddithis, that holds multiple standardized outposts. In total, the Qamari military runs eight outposts with two more soon following. Goal of the outpost network is to ensure the security of Qamari as a whole, as well as serving as checkpoints for its road network. The outposts themselves are claimed by the closest town with Al Janubia and Tarout both owning three outposts, and Wahaban two.

## Government

### Supreme Judge

ItsFlesokey

The Qamari Sultanate is an absolute Monarchy governed by a single Sultan of the House of Qamari. A Royal Council comprised of Royal Secretaries is elected by the Sultan to aid in the ruling of the nation. This Royal Council is the highest Gremium of the Nation and is comprised of six positions overseeing Infrastructure, Immigration, Culture, Defense, Trade and Communication. A Royal Supreme Judge is also elected as the highest Court of the Nation and oversees all legislative and criminal matters in relation to the Royal Qamari Code. The role of the Royal Council is to advise the Sultan over matters which may be Political, Legislative, or Non-Political in nature. All decisions and matters proposed by the Royal Council can only be followed through if approved by the Sultan himself, and the Sultan retains the authority to veto any decision proposed by the Council members. Mayors of Towns within the Qamari Sultanate have the same status as Royal Secretaries, but they can only partake in the Royal Council during matters which involve or implicate their Town. Further information on the Royal Council and responsibilities of each position can be read here.

## Political History

When founded, Qamari was a neutral, semi-isolationistic nation with a strong emphasis on culture as opposed to military alignment. However, with Qamari's growth and prosperity came an increase in conflict and attention from outsiders and bandits. This harassment eventually pushed Qamari to break its neutrality and on the 10th of February, 2022, Qamari officially declared its first alliance with The Moodies (now Lordania).

### The One Hour War: The dissolvement of the Imperial Federation

On the 7th of February, 2022, The Imperial Federation (Leaders: AgaJabrail, ioskifkorop, Hemanoid) along with the Third Imperium (Leader: Wabbit\_01) and The Moodies, formally declared war on the Qamari Sultanate. Following this declaration, The Imperial Federation and Third Imperium faced counter war declarations from the Nations of Legalitas and The Constidel. It was later revealed that The Moodies were acting as spies and withdrew from the war effort immediately following declaration.

Following this retaliation, Wabbit\_01 and ioskifkorop withdrew their nations from the war. Immediately after this, the war was officially cancelled and The Imperial Federation disbanded.

The cause of the One Hour War can be attributed to the growing tensions between the Kingdom of Tengri and The Qamari Sultanate. Citizens of Tengri had been known to previously harass those in Qamari. Following The Disaster Wedding, The Imperial Federation had attempted to act as mediators for the conflict, despite Qamari's wishes for them not to. Qamari retaliated by outlawing the Kingdom of Tengri's Leader. Wabbit\_01 had sensed these tensions and proposed the war to The Imperial Federation, citing that he wanted to conquer Qamari for his own Nation and viewed it as "weak" due to its lack of military power. These actions would be what caused Qamari to break its neutrality.

### Qamari's Retaliation: The Assault on the Third Imperium

Following the One Hour War and Wabbits attempts at annexing Qamari, in addition to his previous hostility towards other states among the server, The Moodies formally declared war on The Third Imperium on the 10th of February, 2022. The Qamari Sultanate, The Potato Empire, The Savoian Empire and The Fellowship of Commerce all joined The Moodies in opposition of Wabbit and to provide aid to their allies in times of need.

The Qamari military quickly began to materialize a Royal Armory for preparation of the war, additionally, Qamari spies managed to infiltrate Wabbit's military ranks and discover his war plan, which included the use of traps entailing fall damage, lava, and the utilization of illegal reinforcements and exploitations. Following this discovery, Wabbit was temporarily banned for two weeks. Upon returning, he illegally killed another player and grave robbed them, causing him to become permanently banned.

With his departure, Wabbit left most his wealth to the Empire of Ethnos. Following this, the Pirate Coalition asked Ethnos to return their part of Wabbits inheritance as due by war reparations. Ethnos initially refused but quickly changed their minds following multiple war declarations from the Pirate Coalition, ending the War on the Third Imperium.

### The Garden Union

The Garden Union is an alliance composed of nations located in the south-east of Iaddithis. It currently includes the Qamari Sultunate, the Confederation of Terraorientis, the Most Serene Republic of Ferea, the Freehold of Pagonia and Selvania. It was officially announced on the 27th of March. The alliance serves to ensure the communal wealth, safety and prosperity of all nations involved. The Garden Union was dubbed as such after the first meeting of it concluded within the Qamari Red Garden.

### Malgo Crisis

During the Monastery of Malgo Crisis in which the Republic of Ferea has sent an Ultimatum to Faltirvars because of a small land claim that the Vars had owned in the southeast, the Sultanate worked hard as a Medium between the two Nations. Qamari's mail goal was to avoid a possible military confrontation between members of the (at that time) to largest organizations of the world (Garden Union - North Eastern Pact).

After stressful discussions and many compromises, Qamari was able to enable a deal between Ferea and Faltirvars: Qamari pays 70.000 Dollars to Faltirvars for reparations because of Ferea diplomatic misstep, and the former Vars Monastery of Malgo gets transferred to the bordering of Nivir. The Sultanate was willing to pay the reparation which Ferea denied in order to further ensure peace the southeast.

#### Qamari-Ferean Conflict

Due to the failed acquisition of Malgo, the Republic of Ferea had built up a general dislike against its close neighbor Nivir. This dislike and the lasting scrunity of the nation because of its outrageous previous Ultimatum brought the Ferean leadership to the idea of invading Nivir. Though Qamari at first has tolerated the Leader of Ferea having those plans (in order to get the peace deal signed with Faltirvars), it has later made clear that Ferea once again takes the wrong step and will face consequences if it further plans a military conflict in its region. RRoman\_ and his Royal Council started preparations for a preemptive attack on Ferea in order to change its political nature which has been abused by war-hungry noble families. Knowing that both sides were planning against each other, the Garden Union fell into a dark age of silence and mistrust, with most of the members standing with Ferea because of the lies told by the leader of Terraorientis FS\_Seeker. Qamari and its Sultan were seen as a warmongering and power-hungry nation with the goal of conquering the entire southeast, but through debunking the strategically spread lies through receipts and logic, Qamari was able to hold its ground in this mental warfare.

The tension between Qamari and Ferea, Terraorientis reached its critical point on April 30th 2022, where the leader of Terraorientis FS\_Seeker has announced his wish of declaring war against the Sultanate and the execution of RRoman\_. Shortly after, Qamari has announced a declaration of war against the Republic of Ferea, supported by Faltirvars, Vistula and the Savoian Junta. Continue at Qamaric-Fereian War.

### The Qamari - Valkeryn Purchase

After Qamari had realized that its northern longtime neighbor, the Nation of Valkeryn, had split into the Nation of Archbolg and the basically inactive eastern Valkish territory, the Sultan decided to introduce the leader of Valkeryn, PepsiMan, to the idea of joining the Sultanate as a mostly autonomous region. Qamari saw the great potential that Valkeryn had with its extensive and detailed, yet not published, lore and language. After thinking for not too long, PepsiMan decided to join the Sultanate with the former Valkish Capital Aldenburg and its surrounding territories. Qamari also paid 50.000 Dollars for it.

### The End of The Qamari Sultunate

The Qamari Sultanate collapsed due to general inactivity, it's cities were annexed by the newly founded Fury State in January of 2023, which now holds domain over much of southeastern Aesilandri.

## Trivia

1. In early January, the cave demon Cavi (disputed) visited RRoman and left him in a coma. A few days later RRoman awoke and documented his experience of the coma in his book "Coma" available in the Al Janubia Library. Following this, a magical seal to deter Cavi was created beneath the royal palace.
2. The Qamari Royal Family consists of Sultan RRoman Qamari and his adopted children, Princess Petra Qamari and Prince Bob Qamari.
3. A brief royal marriage was had between the Qamari and Faltirvar princesses, however on the day of the ceremony the marriage fell through and unification of both Royal Houses was cancelled. A video covering it is available here.
4. Consumption, creation and selling of alcohol is banned in all Qamari territory. It is believed this law may have originated from Rakh's death.
5. A tomb was unearthed on the outskirts of Al Janubia behind the residential area. The tomb holds a diary of a Military officer who documented his superiors demise to The Lead Crown. The nature and origins of the Lead Crown remain unknown today.
6. Bob Carrot was the first person to introduce the Qamari people to carrots. Before his arrival in Al Janubia, Qamari people were unaware carrots existed.

## Gallery

National Qamari FlagConstruction of the Qamari Royal PalaceAl JanubiaTaroutCoronation Ceremony of the SultanThe Tarout BuildersRakh's Burial SiteTarout Opening CelebrationsThe Lead Crown TombRRoman 5Head Statue built by ItsFlesokey
1. ↑ Cavi has been deemed by the Cavian Church as a Goddess, and has been the centre of the religion since it's foundation.