Arritas

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The **Tétrarchy of Arritas** (originally called 'Ayesinco') is one of four counties of the Archonate of Theiónikos, alongside Auraion, Gebel, and Theiotokos. Arritas is ruled by a Tétrarch, with the capital in Vérinar.

## History

### Founding and Early History

In the early years of the Traveler's Era, Geshemi sailors settled in Arryn, a village built on the Arritas Peninsula, and joined the Sovereign State of Theiónikos. However, soon after Arryn became an inactive territory, with many of the sailors setting sail elsewhere. But shortly thereafter, during the formation of the First Empire of Yimmu-Audal, Arryn was resettled as 'Ayesinco' by immigrants from Amos under the leadership of Architect2. After the formation of the Second Empire of Yimmu-Audal, new settlers arrived in Ayesinco to revitalize the city once again, while other groups began settle nearby. To the east, the Timion people settled the farming village of Carrotona. And to the west, Sironian refugees fleeing from Civil War founded the fishing village of Pasouthak. Over time, Ayesinco once again fell into inactivity as Pasouthak and Carrotona grew, both peaking at around 15-20 people each.

### The Audal-Aldoviri Conflict

When Tétrarch Segellion (after having ruled for a long time) finally retired, Árkohn Hákonos appointed Desif Farenkir-Kanadith, a local Sironian, as the new Tétrarch. Desif respected the position during his early reign and ruled two months in relative peace; but mainly used the position to increase his power and to fund the creation of new Sironian settlements (e.g., Noukouthak). However, growing dissatisfied with Yimmu-Audal's government and the return of Ythar II in Aldovir, Desif found his loyalties split.

Eventually, Desif Farenkir-Kanadith was approached by the leadership of Aldovir with an offer: break away from YA, create a nation of Sironians from its southwestern territories, and join Aldovir to become part of the Small Council. Desif named the country Fuscinivir, and used dubious claims of oppression and racism to garner support among local Sironians. In the end, only about 50% of Sironians in YA actually supported the new state. Regardless, Aldovir immediately recognized its independence and mobilized to defend it from Yimmu-Audal's declaration of war not long after.

It was during this time, Vasil, the leader of Carrotona, saw an opportunity to assist the war efforts by settling two pieces of abandoned land just north of Noukouthak. The first piece of land was part of large farming village known as Siwa Farm. The second was the small remains of an old fishing village that was alongside a river that cut through both pieces of land. This new settlement was named Swiliana in honor of Siwa Farm, with the aim to provide for the war effort as the farming village before it provided for its community. Deston Zilfinano, a respected citizen of Carrotona and a trusted advisor to Vasil, was appointed as the leader of Swiliana. This settlement was given the official approval by the Yimmu-Audal Emperor himself. Despite this, Desif Farenkir-Kanadith was outraged and claimed the settlement went against the de jure extent of his territory and made various attempts to kick out the members of the new settlement and "take back" the land. However, he never was truly successful in this, only being able to create a few short-lived treaties that temporally prevented the further expansion of Swiliana's territory.

### Timilon

After the end of the Fuscinivir War and collapse of the Astyllean Empire, Carrotona and Swiliana united to create Timilon which gained a partial degree of independence and self-governance from Theionikos. However, after improving relationships with its neighbors (besides Noukouthak), Carrotona was renamed to Vérinar, and adopted most of traditions of Ayesinco as well as Theioniki culture. Furthermore, sometime after the reformation of Yimmu-Audal, Vasil was welcomed into House Gálus, being adopted as son by Nárthe'dir (thereby making Vasil brother to Círan'dir, the current Árkohn). Finally, most—if not all—Timions converted to Theiosism. In most regards, however, Timism was already a similar religion to Theiosism; with some credence being given to the fact that Timism was a cultural interpretation of the Theio-Sakrelist religion, infused with a unique set of their own beliefs and history.

## Religion and Culture

Arritas' main religion is Theiosism, however significant Timist and Sakrelist minorities exist. This has not always been the case, as during the First Empire of Yimmu-Audal and Theios-Essukdal only Theiosists lived within the county, with the cultural center being in Ayesinco City.

### Uhitu Kasrudu

Uhitu Kasrudu is a festival that happens every month in Ayesinco with games, prizes, parties, and etc.

## Gallery

Ancient Ayesinco ArchitectureAyesinco StreetTown Hall of AyesincoNight View of AyesincoTimilon ArchitectureTimilon ParlimentTimist ChurchNoukouthak Scenery