Fallen Order of Xayafell

The **Fallen Order of Xayafell** is a large nation on the continent of Havønea. It is predominantly inhabited by Humans and was once a part of another nation along with the Shogunate of Varisy, hence the Fallen in its name.

## Brief History

Xayafell was originally part of another nation named the Shogunate Order of Varifell. After a massive war with the northern part of the combined nation, Xayafell gained its independence, more land, and the ability to adopt Uckism as its primary religion and join ONA. Much damage was done and many people died but other nations helped rebuild and honor the sacrifices made by the soldiers loyal to Xayafell.

## Religion and Culture

Much like many other nations in Vineathorn, the official religion of Xayafell is Uckism. Uckism made its way to Xayafell during the major migration period when people left the central continents looking for better futures elsewhere. Xayafell’s allegiance to Uckism was what caused the war and split between Xayafell and Varisy. Xayafell has many Uckist temples across its land that were established after the war with Varisy.

## Xayan Architecture

Xayan architecture is very basic. They use spruce, oak, and dark oak woods with stone as all are easily imported or collected inside of Xayafell. Generally, most houses are composed of those resources and there isn't a ton of diversity in the style of the buildings.

## Symbolism

Xayafell doesn't have a ton of different and unique symbolism other than their major holiday. The Xayafell New Year Festival occurs on the last day and then the first day of the year. Leaders from other nations in ONA are invited to attend and are most obliged as it is widely known as one of the most beautiful festivals in Vineathorn. However, because of this Piracy increased as there are way more ships traveling to Xayafell so in response the Allied Navy send many extra ships into the Grand Blue during the festival.

## Complete History

### Shogunate Order of Varifell Era

After the migration period, many humans landed in the northern area of Havønea and together slowly gathered the village's leaders from all over the area to form the Shogunate Order of Varifell. The name came from the 2 largest villages, Varisie and Xonafell. A Shogun was appointed to rule over the entire nation and this Shogun would establish a military of trained warriors ready to defend the area. However, a conflict would arise when the southern provinces wished to adopt Uckism as an official religion which the northern provinces and Shogun disagreed with.

### Warring Nations Era

After tensions grew exponentially the 2 sides, the north and south, would split and go to war with each other. This was when the Fallen Order of Xayafell and the Shogunate of Varisy were formed. They fought endlessly with neither side making much progress, however after many months of fighting and tons of casualties, Xayafell would send Varisy retreating after a covert operation was carried out which ended in the assassination of the Shogun of Varisy. Suffering from the loss of their leader Varisy surrendered to Xayafell and gave up many miles of open territory across the coasts.

### Fallen Order of Xayafell Era

Following the war with Varisy, Xayafell formed into its present state. Now with the freedom to make their own decisions, the leaders established many Uckist temples around Xayafell and joined ONA to gain aid from other nations for repairs of the damaged cities. Many graveyards were filled during the war so new ones had to be made but Tsumiyu and Aladar actually gave help in creating new land for graveyards near cities and towns as well as helping with ceremonies honoring those who died in the massive war.