Aquatos

* Flag of Aquatos
* Flag of Aquatos Rebellion

**Aquatos**, officially called the **Technocracy of Aquatos, Mercantile Republic of Aquatos**, and finally **Mercantile Kingdoms of Aquatos**, was a nation located in the Southwest Drakaesland in Eldham.

## History

In the late stages of the Regnum Drakaes and during its decline and collapse, the first of a series of nomadic tribal groups began to settle on the Island of Urakiend, becoming the first of the Sea Peoples of the Island of Urakiend, or as they were called during the time of the late period of the Mercantile Kingdom of Aquatos, the Aquatosi people.

Throughout the nations history, it went through several periods of prosperity, political upheaval and strife before its eventual collapse during the **December Schism**. These distinct periods of time are separated into different political and ruling periods of Aquatos, the *Technocracy of Aquatos*, *First Mercantile Kingdoms of Aquatos*, *Mercantile Republic of Aquatos*, and the *Second Mercantile Kingdoms of Aquatos*.

### Second Mercantile Kingdoms of Aquatos

#### The dissolvement

Two weeks before Christmas of 2021, toxicity began to build up. High ranking officials began breaking or outright disregarding rules in order to gain more power, which would worsen the situation before it lead to the event that would rip apart the nation.

On the 20th of December, Kash Ven Rosthorn, one of the Old Council members and mayor of Velenu attempted to declare his independence and negotiate terms with the other leaders of Aquatos. Fropik found this fine however GOJayson saw it as an insult to him and the work he'd done for Kash, Kash withdrew to formulate a new plan, and approached again with Skjoldrbrodir acting as a third party, however he was also refused. Both leaders claimed that Velenu was still their territory and would not accept Skjoldbrodir as a third party, due to their sympathies and connections to Kash.

On the morning of the 21st of December, Kash was kicked from his position in the nation. This sparked him to form The Mercantile Republic of Velenu and further discussions between Kash and Aquatos deteriorated. This would lead to Kash leaking highly sensitive information regarding plans to invade Falsorian Kingdom to the Nation Committee of the League of Vircon in order to refute the claims that Aquatos was in the right to refute him from leaving. By the night of the 21st, two leaders of Aquatos, Fropik and ExtremeJedi had plans to declare war upon Kash and Velenu, speaking of it to members of Aquatos, however they were overheard by spies. Leading to Kash to starve Aquatos of allies and Jayson to lock himself away for the night to rest.

On the morning of the 21st of December, Kash Ven Rosthorn was kicked from his position without his knowledge as he was barred from entering Pokitaru. This sparked what would then become The Mercantile Republic of Velenu as Kash declared his independence, stating:

> *'If Velenu will have no representation in this nation, then it will not be part of this nation any longer.'*
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Following this action, Kash approached the Nation Committee of the League of Vircon, presenting evidence and plans of the Aquatosi leader Fropik, in collaboration with the Aquatosi government, regarding their plans to invade the Falsorian Kingdom. In front of the entire Committee, Kash presented the dangers that Aquatos posed to the entire region and the League in attempt to get the nations to side with Velenu on the situation while GOjayson and Fropik attempted to convince them otherwise. This conversation lead to a Jayson walking out of the hall in disgrace, but the League becoming neutral within the conflict.

Later that evening, Kash discussed with Jayson over the issue at hand, Jayson confessing he was tired, wishing a swift end. Kash confided with him, offering a peaceful resolution before they bid farewell for the evening. However through the night several spies informed Kash of the plans of two members of the Aquatos Leadership, Fropik and Extremejedi who wished to start a war, despite Jayson's wishes. This lead to an escalation of the conflict that would stretch to the next day.

By the morning of the 22nd, Aquatos, specifically ExtremeJedi had procured allies to the north, but before they could make moves, Kash confronted GOJayson and made two demands:

* Remove Fropik and ExtremeJedi from power
* Allow Kash to view Aquatosi documents and transcriptions in order to finish his investigation into Fropik for the League of Vircon and Falsoria.

Seeing the odds stacked against him and Aquatos, GOJayson relented.

December 22nd marked the dissolvement of Mercantile Kingdom of Aquatos, and with it all territories became independent. Pokitaru becoming the Free City of Pokitaru, as well as Innsmouth and New Crystalis gaining proper independence. Eventually both Velenu and Pokitaru would merge, with The Mercantile Republic of Velenu, Innsmouth and New Crystalis becoming the two successor states of former Aquatos.