Astyllea

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The **Empire of Astyllea** was an Empire comprised of the lands and regions of Aldovir and Yimmu-Audal. The Astyllean Empire was mainly situated on the Alteniquian continent, with only minor territories located other places on Rathnir. The empire was made up of a series of states and imperial territories, which are divided into smaller sections depending on the state.

Whilst ambitious in its scope-encompassing almost the entire continent of Alteniquia-the Empire of Astyllea was hindered by internal division and bureaucratic imbroglio. Powerful blocs of dissidents developed across the Empire, ultimately leading to the collapse of the Empire and the sundering of Alteniquia into dozens of smaller nations. Many historians consequently split the history of many regions of Alteniquia into "Pre-Astyllea" and "Post-Astyllea", due to the sheer impact that the Empire and its collapse had on the continent.

## The Birth of a Union

The Empire of Astyllea arose after the "Brother's War". The war was between Yimmu-Audal (Soléa-Audal had split up because of this) and Aldovir. The Battle of Praestinia and the Rap Battle of Praestinia took place on the 11th of December, 2021.

Even through the high rising tensions between Yimmu-Audal and Aldovir, leaders of both nations gathered and realized each others similarities with one another, were greater than their differences. Through these meetings, the leaders decided that unlike any nations had even done before, the two very empires at the brink of even deeper warfare, shall unite into one great Empire Of Astyllea.

The Two Empires merged in such a way that would leave none with more resemblance of their former empire, to bring fairness and prosperity to the new thriving empire. Thus, they needed to elect a new emperor, and so after a grand royal election among the highest of powers, they chose the first emperor of Astyllea, Rithaur V síl Kair'vern-Audaláth (Jabberdrake). Now, every month the empires higher ups would elect a new emperor.

### The Collapse

On Unity Day upon the conclusion of the fourth Imperial Elections, along with the victory of Kerplis as Emperor of Astyllea, Drach announced a military coup to try and take control of the Empire with the support of domestic states and foreign nations. With some of the high council's knowledge, Kerplis and Drach agreed to a 1v1 between one champion each of them would choose. Drach's champion came out on top, and after it was declared that Drach won, the high council declined its legitimacy. In the following hours the empire was in shambles, as Drach sent military folk out to raid and take control of cities, most notably Lestria. About an hour after this, Tálorans such as Silverchu, Trev48809, FantasicMrLuke, Ser\_Centurion, Beaglebasset24, Noodles, and Cyp3r, gathered to look for survivors throughout south-western Astyllea, but found no one after concluding the search at Lirgal. Many towns proceeded to lock themselves down for the time being. Later that night, it was announced that the high council of Astyllea had voted to officially dissolve the empire of Astyllea into its former states. Drach didn't agree to this and many states and foreign nation begun to choose sides: those who intended to preserve Astyllea supporting Drach and those who wanted to maintain the dissolution. Ultimately this reconquest of Astyllea never happened due to Drach being banned and other political and financial confusions.

In the end, shortly after the empire voted to self-dissolve, all states one by one declared independence from the dying empire, until there were no states left and it was de-facto dissolved. Many of the ex-states united to form new nations, or went under the protection of other states.

## Government

#### The Golden Codex

The Empire Of Astyllea's government was forged by the Golden Codex, which was the empires constitution. It contains every aspect of Government and leading the nation. The Golden Codex document can be amended, to make room for more modern laws the empire may require.

#### The Ultimate Authority

The leaders of the Empire are the Emperor, and Vice Emperor, with the Emperor having ultimate authority within the empire. They are elected every month and their coronation shall be held shortly after their election.

- It is important to understand that the Emperor did not really have ultimate power and was leashed by the Small Council. This major restriction made sure that large state political stances and projects would not be finished despite having the resources to do them.

Each state in the empire had one elector that was given the responsibility to elect the new emperors. Some imperial territories were given access to this privilege.

The Empire's government was also composed of the Small Council, which was the highest authority under the emperor, vice emperor and electors, the small council was composed of the leader of each guild, one official from each state and imperial territory the emperor and vice emperor, and other significant members of the Empire that were voted in. The small council decides on new laws to implement, how the empire should be run, and decide what was next for the empire.

#### The previous Rulers of Astyllea

Here is the timeline of Emperors and Vice-Emperors of Astyllea.

1. Emperor: Rithaur V Síl Kair'vern-Audaláth | Vice Emperor: Joveneos Aléeos Ponténne-Elernel Maximos-Caicuria McSpiegel Audalad
2. Emperor: Centurion Rochelle-Audalad | Vice Emperor: Daria Elernel (Retired 08/03/2022), Joveneos Aléeos Ponténne-Elernel Maximos-Caicuria McSpiegel Audalad (Replacement)
3. Empress: Aldara Déarinn-Audalad | Vice-Empress: Raeden Seeker

## The Imperial Guilds

#### The Imperial Guild Of Culture

The Imperial Guild Of Culture was designed to be in charge of everything in the Empire when it comes to cartography, arts, writing, religion, culture, and more. This imperial guild was home to some of the best mapmakers and artist around Rathnir, and was lead by none other than Sir Pontéos of Anòshphéy. The guild of culture was also in charge of planning large scale events throughout the empire, such as coronations, festivals, sacrifices, etc.

#### The Imperial Guild Of Coin & Bank

The Imperial Guild Of Coin and Bank was the guild that controls the treasury of the Empire Of Astyllea. They make sure the empire brings in steady income and decides what to spend that money on. They may spend the money on things such as build projects, resources, and even festivals. The guild was lead by Trollerio; as the guild master, and Riff; the coin secretary.

#### The Imperial Guild Of Masonry

The Imperial Guild of Masonry was designed to be in control of everything such as construction of buildings, to maintenance and construction of new, reliable roads. The guilds leadership consists of many guild officials, and was lead by Ghastly Bespoke of the kingdom of Yimmu-Audal. In this guild there are awesome, skilled builders and designers that come together to construct some of the best architecture in all of Rathnir.

#### The Imperial Astyllean Naval Coast Guards

The Imperial Astyllea Naval Coast Guards was considered the military for the Empire of Astyllea, and was home to some of the best PVPers in stoneworks! It was lead by Abdoulla. They control the Empires growing fleet, its talented seaman (soldiers), and protect the empire from any foreign threats.

## Architecture

The Empire of Astyllea has beautiful, grand, cities. Some of the most well known and remarked as best looking of these was Urnu-Arrak, Lestria, Grandia, Grogongia, Kordania, Lirgal, Jirn, Gebel, Rhodia, and Amos. We also have many more cities that are well known and beautiful, these are just some of the few most remarked and best looking cities. The Empire Of Astyllea was home to the ancient Audalad and Cobbleworks styles, but Astyllea was also well known for its grand, lavish, palaces. Some cities within the empire even go with the classic rustic midivil build styles.

Astyllea has some of the most diverse, and in depth architecture out of other nations.

## Geography

Astyllea was located mainly on the Alteniquian continent, which contains mostly deserts and open savanna and plains. The Empire included all the biomes except those like Mesa and Mushroom.

**(WIP, by the Imperial Guild of Culture, of Astyllea)**