Council of the Map

Flag of the CotM

Dark Green: Voting Members - Light Green: Observing Members - Blue: Non-Members

Emblem of the CotM

The **Council of the Map**, shortened to **CotM** is a intergovernmental organization which is used to pursue peace and diplomacy on a global scale. There are 18 members total, with 4 being voting members and the other 14 being observing members. The observing members agree to follow the rules and regulations set by the CotM whilst the 4 voting members create international laws, integrate new members and place regulations in place. The CotM is almost always hosted in Callen, **Ar**. CotM meetings can also be hosted in **Frodonia** or **Boyanus** if needed. The CotM is headquartered from Callen too, with all operations being directed from Callen. The International Court of Arielus is hosted by the CotM in Moravu, **Trade** **Republic**.

The CotM was established on December 5th, 1639 after the end of the Eleventh Frodonian-Boyan War. Grand Delegate Bernta and Emperor Teneezee XXX came together to Callen to negotiate the treaty to end the war. King Ryanus of Ar took the opportunity to try and end the constant wars between Frodonia and Boyanus. Grand Delegate Bernta from Frodonia would agree with the proposition and soon Emperor Teneezee XXX would cave in and agree to form the CotM. The 5 Conferences would take place, and over the course of 6 months, the international laws of the CotM would be set. The Republic of Donutland would soon also join the CotM and finalize its membership in 1648. After Donutland had joined, many other nations wished to join the council. The "Big Four" would agree to let them in as observing members who could propose laws but never vote on laws. Yomamia would soon try to take down the CotM but fail to do so after the obliteration of Yomeai Island. The CotM maintains its stasis as peacekeeper, preventing countless amounts of wars and also limiting the UNB's attempts to relocate the natives of Boyanus.

Organizations ran by the CotM include the International Court of Arielus, the World Health Organization, International Necessity Distribution Council, **World Bank**, etc. The CotM gets its funds directly from its member states, which must contribute 1.3% of their GDP to the **World Finance Group**. The money collected through the WFG gets sent to the other organizations and any surplus is sent to the **World Bank**. The World Bank gives out loans to corporations and countries which require large amounts of money. Debt collection is enforced by the other member states who contribute to the Council Mission Forces.

The **Council Mission Forces** is made of specially trained soldiers from every country in the CotM who were sent to be trained as CotM soldiers in their early childhood. The CotM has a mandatory sending period between the ages of 3-10 years old. On a yearly basis, the CMF is given 35,000 children to raise as soldiers to be used. The living conditions of the soldiers are very good however and access to a secure job and pensions are guaranteed to the soldiers of the CMF. After the age of 38, the soldiers of the CotM are allowed to choose a country to become a citizen of and live their life in. They are given yearly payments as soon as they settle down in a location. Former soldiers of the CMF are not allowed to join militaries of countries after they are discharged.

## History

### Background (Pre-1639)

The predecessor to the Council of the Map was the Quad-Pact. The Quad-Pact was an agreement between the 4 world superpowers, Frodonia, the Boyah Empire, Donutland and Ar. The Quad-Pact laid out founding aspects of a global organization which would help govern peace and prevent wars. The Quad-Pact was formally established on February 11th, 1501, after Donutland and the Boyah Empire sign the Treaty of Tarfala, which ended the Third Boyan-Donutian War. Frodonia and Donutland would watch over the Boyah Empire, meanwhile the Boyah Empire would watch the actions of Frodonia. This system was put in place to make sure one country would not gain more power than the other, with every country watching the other.

In 1581, tensions began to rise between Frodonia and the Boyah Empire over rumors of a genocide of Native Ameesh in the Boyah Empire. Frodonia would push for intervention in the matter and eventually declare war on the Boyah Empire after gaining the support of Donutland and Ar, beginning the Eleventh Frodonian-Boyan War.

After the devastating Eleventh Frodonian-Boyan War, which left millions dead, the four world powers wished to stop world wars from happening ever again. The 4 came together in Callen, Ar to decide what to do about the constant conflicts between the countries. The war had just freed multiple new countries such as Forza, Tecland and Communte. After non-stop negotiations, the four powers decided to create a global, intergovernmental organization to govern the world.

Naming the organization was the last part of the process, as all the laws and rules were set, the name remained up in the air. The Boyah Empire wanted the name to be more threatening whilst Frodonia wanted it to be more peaceful and welcoming. The competing names were the Global Peace Organization or International Enforcement Coalition. Eventually, Arin King Ryanus ended the feud by giving a more simple name, the Council of Arielus. The name was quickly changed before formation however, to become the Council of the Map.

### Early History (1639-1813)

The Council of the Map did not have many powers. It allowed the countries of Arielus to come together and negotiate, but had no enforcement capabilities. In 1642, Yomamia, an emerging country, would begin to challenge the CotM and try and coerce Frodonia into leaving the council. Frodonia, Ar, Donutland and the Boyah Empire would all investigate the actions of Yomamia, but during the investigation, Yomamia would launch an attack on all of the countries. This resulted in millions of deaths and immediate retaliation from the CotM who would obliterate Yomeai island and leave it uninhabited. The War of the Axis would end in 1659 and leave the CotM stronger than ever. The CotM had now been given peace keeping powers with an ability to request troops from any country.

After 1659, Arielus would not experience any large scale conflicts for more than a century. In 1759, a ceremony for all the lives lost in the War of the Axis was held, with more than 18,000,000 attending to the ceremony, along with millions more going to local ceremonies. By 1810, everything was going great for Arielus, economies were booming, slavery was abolished nearly everywhere and equal rights were better than ever.

In 1811, the Frodonia City Stock Market had been booming. Stocks were worth more than ever before and the most investors ever were present. On October 11th, 1811, the largest investor ever, Marris Georile announced publicly he would be selling all of his stocks. Thousands of people who were present followed him and also sold their stocks. In minutes, the stock market collapsed, with millions of Fronas being lost and hundreds of thousands going bankrupt in hours. 87% of banks worldwide failed within a week of the crash and tens of millions went homeless in weeks. In 1812, the situation got even worse. The Boyan government had announced that they would not be paying back any debts to any country or organization and that they did not feel obligated to pay them. Over a few weeks, riots broke out in the summer of 1812. Frodonians blamed the Ceis Kingdom for their economic downturn, as the Ceis Republic was the home of most stock managers for the Frodonian Stock Market.

### Chaotic Era (1813-1831)

In 1816, the New National Alliance won Frodonian elections with 57.5% of the vote. Talia Brekhar, the leader of the NNA would take advantage of the situation and move to become dictator. Frodonia would invade the Ceis Republic and seize billions of Fronas. In the Boyah Empire, riots broke out nationwide and in every other country riots broke out over the CotM and why it had not been using powers.

By 1827 at the end of the Frodonian invasion of the Ceis Kingdom, the CotM had regained control the situation and sanctioned Frodonia for its actions. Frodonia responded by leaving the Council of the Map and isolating itself. Without Frodonia, the Boyah Empire was able to spread its influence and abuse its power. In 1831, the Boyah Empire attempted to start another war with Donutland by killing a Donutlander diplomat. The Donutland government responded by bringing the situation to Ar and the CotM. Without Frodonia, the CotM could not fight off the Boyah Empire, but they were able to turn the general population of the Boyah Empire against the Emperor and stopped a war form starting.

### Stabilization Period (1831-1894)

The beginning of the Stabilization Period marked a significant shift in the dynamics of the Council of the Map (CotM). With the Boyah Empire's aggressive tactics exposed and Frodonia's isolation, the balance of power within the CotM underwent a major reconfiguration. This period was crucial in laying the groundwork for a more stable and cooperative international arena. The first major development in this era was the introduction of the Harmony Accords in 1835. These accords, proposed by Ar and supported by Donutland and several smaller nations, aimed to establish a new framework for diplomatic engagement and conflict resolution within the CotM. The Harmony Accords emphasized mediation and arbitration over military action, a principle that gained considerable support in the aftermath of the recent conflicts.

By the 1840s, the CotM had established a series of international tribunals, allowing member states to resolve disputes legally rather than militarily. This approach led to a significant reduction in armed conflicts and promoted a culture of peaceful negotiation. The tribunals also played a key role in addressing human rights violations, a growing concern among the member states. During this period, technological advancements and industrialization began to reshape the economies and societies of Arielus. The CotM, recognizing the potential for economic collaboration and mutual growth, established the Arielus Trade Organization (ATO) in 1852. This subsidiary body facilitated trade agreements, managed economic disputes, and encouraged sustainable development practices among member nations.