Armenian Empire

On ***June 8***, the settlement of **Yerevan** was founded by **Emperor (Կայսր Kaisr )** **DevoStep**, and would later become the **Armenian Empire**  **(Հայկական Կայսրություն** **Haykakan Kaisrutyun )**. Spanning across The Caucasus, Middle East, Anatolia, and Europe, it is one of the largest empires in the server.

## Armenian Empire

* Flag
* In-Game Flag

Coat of Arms

### Nobility

Emperor - DevoStep
King - DoughyDave

King - ermenisnek

King - Sxwyer

Military Commander - kleoshamos

### Secondary Languages

EnglishLanguages that are spoken in the regions of the empire populated by other ethnicities:

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Arabic, Farsi, Greek, Syriac, Kurmanji, Italian
```

## History

### Association with Rada

Upon the founding of the empire, it subsequently joined **Rada**, a coalition consisting of **Armavir Sich**, **Kazakhstan**, and **Moscow**. On ***June 22***, the Armenian Empire officially left **Rada**. Despite its departure from the coalition, the empire remains allied with **Armavir Sich.**

## Map

Represented in White borders, excluding Armavir Sich

On ***June 11***, the capital of the empire, **Sevan**, was founded by **DevoStep**. On ***June 14,*** the district of **Syunik** was founded by **DevoStep** and **DoughyDave*****.*** It is located in the south of **Sevan**. A quarry was built named **Artsvahanq** in the district on the same day for sourcing minerals, and to promote production and growth in the economy***.*** On ***June 15,* DoughyDave** and **ermenisnek** were bestowed the title of **Duke (Իշխան Ishkhan )** by **DevoStep** for their contributions to the development of the empire. On ***June 21,*** the **Al Junaid Colosseum** was built by **DevoStep**. A week later, he would announce the development of a new capital in the region of **Mesopotamia**, where the colosseum was built. It is currently under construction. On ***June 30***, the administrative leadership of **Syunik** officially joined the administrative leadership of **Sevan**, leading to the incorporation of the district as part of the capital. Additionaly, the capital was renamed to **Erebuni**. Following significant developments in the new capital, the Emperor officially declared **Nineveh** as the **Armenian Empire**'s capital on ***July 9***.

### Cultural Sights

On ***June 9***, the construction of the **Saint Hripsime** church was completed by **DevoStep**, and **Dimopay**, the Ataman of the Caucasus and Zaporozhye. As of now, it is the largest church in the Armenian highlands, and represents the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Armenian cultural heritage. The joint collaboration between the two rulers signified the formation of a brotherhood between two neighboring lands. On ***June 17***, a monument dedicated to the Armenian symbol of eternity, also known as **Arevakhach**, was built atop the peak of a mountain next to **Saint Hripsime**. The symbol is a significant part of Armenian culture, and its origins date back to the 5th century. They are usually found carved on church walls and Armenian cross-stones (*խաչքար khachkar ).* As the symbol is an important part of Armenian identity, both **DevoStep** and **DoughyDave** built the monument in order to represent and honor their ancestral heritage. The flame in the middle of the monument, as well as the streams of water flowing down the mountain and into the river, symbolize eternity, as both elements have and will continue to exist beyond humanity.

## State and Religion

### National Church and Secularism

Though the Armenian Empire recognizes the Armenian Apostolic Church as the national church, and the significance of its role in Armenian identity, the empire remains Secular. This is to prevent religious doctrines and institutions from influencing political decisions. More over, it is to prevent discrminiation towards religious minorities within the empire, and to promote good will and co-existence with the peoples of other nations, regardless of their beliefs.

### Stance on Holy Wars

The empire has a strict stance against holy wars. Nor the Emperor or the rulers of the empire find merit in initiating any holy war for religious claims. The only exception is if another nation declares a holy war against the empire, or any of its allies. Additionally, the empire may also support nations facing religious persecution it has no diplomatic ties with.

## Military

### Leadership

On ***July 1***, after meeting with the Emperor, the leader of the now defunct **Republic of Rhodesia**, **kleoshamos** joined the empire as the **Military Commander (Սպարապետ Sparapet )** of the **Armenian Empire**. After being instated, he resigned from ruling **Rhodesia**, and dissolved the republic.

## Wars

### The Fall of the 4th Republic of Poland

On ***July 12***, the leader of the now collapsed **Poland**, **sleepr**, unlawfully attacked **badbuilder78**, a noble from the empire's trusted ally, **La Grande France**. Upon hearing of the vile act of aggression, the **Armenian Empire** declared war on **Poland**. **DevoStep** and **kleoshamos** traveled through **Baltic Belarus** and laid siege to **Poland**. The empire's forces were also joined by their allies from the **Islamic Empire**. A fight ensued. Moreover, **badbuilder78**, **Guitarist1000**, and **mjujui** raided the belligerent's base and stripped him of his possesions. After only five minutes of battle, **sleepr** surrendered. This crushing defeat caused **sleepr** to immediately surrender. His act of deceit and utter weakness resulted in the dissolution of **Poland**, and he has been given the nickname, "**The Coward of Poland**."

## Kingdoms

### Kingdom of Armenia

The **Kingdom of Armenia** is an Armenian kingdom founded by **DevoStep** on ***June 8***, and would become the first kingdom to join the **Armenian Empire** as the Emperor continued his expansion into Anatolia, Mesopotamia, and Northern Persia. The kingdom's capital is **Erebuni**, previously known as **Sevan**, which used to be the empire's capital. The Emperor, the King of **Hellas**, **ermenisnek**, and the King of **Al-Manzar**, **DoughyDave**, are all descendants of the kingdom.

### Kingdom of Hellas

The **Kingdom of Hellas** is a Greek kingdom founded by **ermenisnek** on ***July 5***. Once known as the **Kingdom of Macedonia**, the kingdom served under the crown of the **Scottish Empire**. Wanting to establish a true Greek kingdom, the Emperor of the **Armenian Empire** traveled to **Constantinople** to negotiate with the Scottish Emperor, **AberdeenFan**. Upon reaching an agreement, **The Macedonian Purchase** took place, and the Armenian Emperor obtained the Greek lands. Subsequently, **ermenisnek** was crowned the King of **Hellas** by the Emperor, **DevoStep**.

### Kingdom of Al-Manzar

The **Kingdom of Al-Manzar** is an Arabian kingdom founded by **DoughyDave** on ***July 7***. Plans for the founding of the kingdom were discussed between the Emperor, **DevoStep**, and **DodoBird109**, the Emperor of the **Islamic Empire**. A pact was made between the two Emperors, known as the **Pact of Riyadh**, and the lands of **Qatar**, **The Trucial States**, and **Oman**, were granted to the **Armenian Empire**, while the **Islamic Empire**, would reign over the rest of the **Arabian Peninsula**. Subsequently, **DoughyDave** was crowned the King of **Al-Manzar** by the Emperor, **DevoStep**.

### Kingdom of Italia

The **Kingdom of Italia** is an Italian kingdom founded by **Sxwyer** on ***July 8***. The King, once a noble from **Rome**, visited the Emperor, **DevoStep** in his court. An adept leader and a warrior, the noble expressed his wish to serve the empire. After discussion between the two men had ceased, the Emperor saw the young man's potential, and accepted his request. Now, a loyal servant of the empire, the two men traveled to **Italia**. Subsequently, **Sxwyer** was crowned the King of **Italia** by the Emperor, **DevoStep**.