Albatiwn

Flag of the Republic

The map of the current territory of Albatiwn.

## Founding

### Founders

Okami Dragon, Favlar the Fluffiest, Latiossss, Discount Jesus, Affirmed Drip, Yodakin

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==*From the very earth and scorching sand, we have created paradise*==

## The Serene Republic of Albatiwn

Albatiwn, or the Serene Republic of Albatiwn as it is officially known: Is a Parliamentary Republic based on the Ideals of equality, camaraderie, and a reverence for nature. Our Republic formed when a group of six wanderers traveled from lands afar, and came together in the barren Salt Flats with a vision of a prosperous future. What would later be known as Serenity was established in the Eastern portion of the Salt Flats. From there our founders held the First Council and officially formed our Serene Republic.

## Our Founding History

The First of our people were of many origins, people in many ways different from each other but shared the same goal. Soon our first council was made, in a small hut erected in the cold barren salt wastes. There we discussed our motives, goals and first brandished the name Albatiwn. Our first three months were one of hardship and strife; as the desert was indifferent to our existence and would give us no peace. We worked hard under the sun, carved away the stone and created buildings in which to shelter ourselves. Then by luck or miracle, we discovered that below the earth lay great reservoirs of water. Great aqueducts, water lines and plumbing were meticulously created, breathing new life into the inhospitable wastes. And new life sprung forth, great swaths of lush vegetation took over most of our infrastructure. We harnessed this new life to bring forth a new age for the salt flat, an age of Serenity and Prosperity unseen in this region in over a millennia. And as such, we named our capitol Serenity.

### The Republic

Our Government is a Parliamentary Republic, lead by the founding members of the nation. Our nation believes in giving every individual member a voice and say in it's bureaucracy. Our Government has six current main jobs headed by it's council: Head of Diplomatic Endeavors headed by Okami, The Albatiwn Infrastructure Bureau headed by Favlar, The Ministry of Defense headed by Discount Jesus, The Head of Commerce headed by Latiossss, The National Priest/Pope as Affirmed Drip, and finally the Union Head of the Workforce headed by Yodakin. The council does it's part to keep the nation moving in foreign and domestic affairs.

### Geography

Albatiwn is centrally located in the great salt flat in the southern desert of Ef'Thar. The land used to be completely barren before our settlers arrived, now within the walls of Serenity is lush and overflowing with flora. Our evolving goal as Albatiwn is to bring life to all of the Salt Flat and to an extent the greater desert. So in turn the Geography of this nation will be ever evolving.

## Serenity

The Current Map of Serenity (Arcanum Guild)

Serenity, our Capitol stands as our shining jewel, our beacon of life in a hostile wasteland. It boasts large aqueducts and waterways bringing much needed hydration and irrigation to new blossoming flora. Our buildings and infrastructure aim to resemble real life Moroccan architecture with a more personal and nature fueled taste. Serenity has 1 complete and at least 5-10 planned districts. In the center is the Inner City District, housing most of our council and presenting our shining love for the natural world. Second is the Urban District to the North-East, where housing will be for the general citizens. Third is the Agriculture District to the South-East, where most of our crops and our livestock is held. Fourth is the Irrigation District which is directly north of the Inner City, there our great aqueduct channels water from a great underground reservoir. Fifth will be the Bureaucratic/Diplomatic District South of the Inner City, where our great capitol building is being constructed. Sixth is the Mercantile District to the South-West of the Inner City, where our trading companies and bazaars will be held. Seventh and last for now is a planned District to the North-West. At some point however we plan to expand Serenity to a sprawling Metropolis across the entire Salt Flat.

### Tranquility

Tranquility is a planned Village on the opposite end of the Salt Flat, that we eventually intend to connect with Serenity as another District.

### Notable Buildings and Landmarks

At our northern edge in the planned Irrigation District stands the Great Aqueduct, bringing much needed water to fill our Reservoir and to bring life into the city.

    The General's Villa, In the Center between the Urban District and the Agriculture District is the Villa lived in by our Ministry of Defense General.

In the South-West part of the Inner City stands the Great Arcana tower, channeling the magical energy coming from the mystical plant life of the Nation.

## Lore and Religion

### Our Generalized Lore

Our people are a cosmopolitan array of different races brought under one centralized culture and religion. Our people believe in the preservation and spreading of lush flora and nature. We have brought great reservoirs of ground water to the surface to spread our vegetation across the salt flats. We build our structures out of sandstone and calcite from the earth we build upon, reusing and repurposing everything we can. We strive for an ornate and beauty oriented structural design, making a blissful paradise among the sands. Through our projects and constructs we discovered the flora to have a magical property, equally exchanged for the amount of water and sunlight it soaks up, or so we think. The plants seem to emit a magical gas that we have harnessed for a variety of purposes. In general we are a peaceful nation looking to gain diplomatic ties with those around us and to build a safer, together and more beautiful world.

### Flora en Magicanta

Magical properties have been noted from the plant life we grow within our borders, they appear to emit a gas lighter than air that has a calming affect on all who breath around it. It also seems to harness in energy with Amethyst crystal, something we have taken great notice in. We have attributed this to one of our Pantheon Gods, The Raven; God of Magic and represented by the Amethyst.

### The Pantheon

The Albatiwnite Religion is a Pantheon of Gods known as the Pantheon of Creation. It's main Gods are the Raven, God of magic. The Dragon, God of Nature. The Fox, God of Knowledge. The Earth God, and the All encompassing First born.

### Lapis and Amethyst

Both lapis and amethyst hold high theological values in our nation, they represent the flow of time and nature, and the power and mysticism of magic. Large ornate structures often will have lapis and more magical focused structures will house charged amethyst crystals.

### Grand Aqueduct and Plumbing Network

Our nation employs a great array of aqueducts and a network of plumbing systems throughout Serenity and most of our nation. We ensure that our people and populous have a readily available supply of water at all times. It servers to supply our people and to bring life to our all encompassing flora that we tend to. The water comes from deep underground reservoirs that are protected from the elements such as the harsh sun above. We have two main and 5 extra approximate sites of water that we use in our networks.

This water is partially routed to the above ground reservoir on our northern side of Serenity.

## Economy

### Copper Coinage

Our main form of currency is smelted copper coins, due to the abundance of copper in the area. On the coin is embezzled the symbol of a wreath and on the other side the symbol of a Dragon.

### Sandstone and Glass

The Economy of Albatiwn primarily runs off the export of sand. Any large quantities of sand that haven't been used for infrastructure are used to support the economy through trade or private building projects. Our people also specializes in specific crafts, such as glass working. These can be used for specialized commissions of stained glass for a reasonable sum of money.

## Crisis of Falumni

As our first prosperous year among the sands came to a close, so did our easy peaceful existence. One night a scholar a top the Great Arcana Tower noted an eerie blue glow in the aether. A comet, which our people would name Falumni had begun wrecking havoc among the sands. Though we were not as affected as other nations, due to our underground reservoirs of water and our irrigation system, we still were dealt a mighty blow when the Great Tower's orb burst in a flurry of magical energy. Panic quickly spread across our people and we were forced to employ a temporary quarantine of the land around the tower. Falumni had sent a crippling blow to our conduit infrastructure and had made the magical properties of the amethyst dampened.

Falumni in Albani dialect, translates to "Comet of Chaos".

### The Great Irrigation Plan

But our people are a hearty tenacious bunch, and we quickly sprung to finding a solution, to not only our problem but the entire desert's as well. To prevent further water based catastrophes like the lands in the north, we've begun a great construction of additional aqueducts and plumbing networks, to ensure we have an ample supply of water going forward.

### The Albatiwn Arcanum Guild

In a rush to discover a solution the evolving crisis, our scholars came together from far sects of the nation to form an official Arcanum Guild. Where as one, our brightest minds would work tirelessly to put an end to this incursion. The newly formed Guild has set up a research zone around the Great Arcana Tower, hoping to uncover what this strange warped matter is and how it pairs with Falumni.

## Al'mador brought into the Republic

After long and steady decline of our neighbors in Al'mador, the people of Albatiwn took swift notice. It seems the affects of the comet had dramatically hit our neighbors with problem after problem. In a bid to preserve their great nation, culture and way of life; Albatiwn stretched out a reaching paw to hold them up by integrating them into our Republic. We would become the caretakers, protectors and governing body of Al'madors land and all her people. From the majestic city of Syl'al'eve to Almuj and Aluna, our loving guidance will keep them safe.

## Ethereal Incursion and the Grand Opening of Najm Almearifa

### The Ethereal Incursion

Early in the morning our farmers harvested the potato fields, our merchants toted their goods through the streets and the early morning dew lay softly upon Serenity. All was peaceful until CRACK. Energies and voices burst forth from the tear in the Arcana tower, it spoke of anger, of wrath. And out forth came legions of otherworldly beings. Civilians crowded the exit ways and our guards did their best to escort them out to safety. Calamity reigned for 10 long minutes as fire rained from the sky, but soon forth came our military, covered in sand dusted blue fabric garbs which had not seen the light of day in a millennium. They lead by Commander Jesus, Latiossss and Favlar lead a spearhead against the invaders. The onslaught lasted for an entire day until out forth came two entities, one of brute strength and gargantuan size and the other which levitated and wreaked of decay. The first fled as the latter was driven back and slain by the combined forces of our soldiers. And with the final blow so too did the invaders cease their campaign, as they we drove back into the void.

### Najm Almaerifa, the Knowledge Star

From the ashes our men stood victorious, but Favlar discovered a curiosity among the ruble. A shiny star of unfathomable power, it held a hidden key to the nature of these creatures of beyond our realm. We kept it safe and hidden, for study and discovery. And after it, we would name our Academy.

## Najm Almaerifa

The National Academy of Albatiwn

Ever since Falumni first brought it's wrath, our Scholars worked tirelessly to construct a place of research of the mystical energies brought on by the blue glowing comet. It was only amplified when our own Arcana tower burst forth a rift in space time. Long days and nights were spent crafting it to it's full potential, where scholars, students and wizards a like would combined their bright minds to discover solutions for the worlds problems. After the invasion from the other world, the decision was made by the council to formally open the Academy to the world. The time has come to save the world.