Aquila Maris, home to many species, both creature and human ones.Ever since the dawn of time, Homo Sapiens have lived alongside creatures, sharing the planet and occasionally working together for mutual benefit.For thousands of years, kingdoms, duchies, kingdoms, empires, and republics fought wars, engaged in trade, and plundered and captured mystical creatures as curiosities for their treasuries and zoos. Some nations possessed great dominions that stretched across the globe, capturing an infinite variety of mystical creatures, while others isolated themselves behind walls, creating modern cities where humans and creatures lived in peace. Magic, a hidden part of nature, flowed through all living things.But all that changed as the Industrial Revolution raged, new weapons of war were created, and the possibility of an ancient mysterious power within creatures was rediscovered. Nations would now compete in weaponised science, machinery, and magic.After more than a century, Mystical Creatures and Men were driven apart, isolated by conflicting ideologies. The world's magic was also split between mankind's growing technological civilization and the timeless domain of the Magical Creatures. While mystical creatures held their ground for centuries, the era of guns and bombs eventually reduced the extent of their territories. An uneasy truce was formed in the last major confrontation between the warring parties.20 years ago, the world was at war... Seraphara War, also known as the Great War, was a conflict that took place in Seraphara, between the Kaeczoan-Zolgy Empire and their allies against the Republic of Rhenland. It was the largest armed conflict in history, involving more than seventy million combatants from twenty-six countries, the most nations ever participating in a single war.The Kaeczoan-Zolgy Empire was a vast multiethnic empire based in Seraphara, which was ruled by Emperor Antoni I. The Kaeczoan-Zolgy Empire was the dominant global superpower for much of the 20th century until its defeat in the Seraphara War. Following the Seraphara War, the world entered a period of political upheaval, with many empires across Seraphara collapsing.The Seraphara War was a turning point in history, bringing dramatic changes to global politics and setting the stage for the rise of Hetailia and Azalea as superpowers in the new decade. It also ushered in an era of technological development, with advances in aeroplane design and weaponry.The Serapharan nation saw a great expansion of their empires overseas, even in Orientel. These were achieved mainly through military conquests and colonization of newly discovered lands. However one Orientel nation, Hetailia stood its ground and warned the Serapharan to stay away from Orientel.This anti-colonial sentiment soon spread throughout the continent, leading to the formation of a united front against Serapharan imperialism. Hetailia in response to a rapid build-up of Serapharan forces from the Imperatorskaya Lidiyskaya Imperiya, better known as Lydia, started mass mobilizing their own forces in the region and secure 3/4 of the unclaimed island.By the mid-1920s, tensions between Hetailia and Lydian reached a boiling point as war broke out between the two powers...The Lydian Imperial Army took an initial advantage in the war due to its superiority in artillery and experienced soldiers. However, Hetailian soldiers proved tenacious, and the Lydian advance was eventually halted. As the war progressed, Hetailia gained the upper hand, pushing back the Lydian army and securing several key victories. Azalea sent 60,000 volunteers to Hetailian and loaned several factories to aid the production of war machinery.Naval battles eventually decided the war, with Hetailian's superior fleet decisively defeating the Lydian navy. Soon the Kingdom of Webïrú joined the Hetailian forces by sending 110,000 men as reinforcements. Together the combined Hetailian-allied forces pushed the Lydian forces back, and by late 1926 CE, the entire Serapharan colony of Orientel was under Hetailian control.
After the victory against a major Serapharan nation, the Kingdom of Hetailia has established itself as a major power on the global stage. Meanwhile, a crisis occurred when the Azalean Archduchess Arabella Marigold IV died which created a massive scramble for the throne which left many of the Azalean royalty dead or in exile.With a new radical Archduke of Azalea, he launched a successful invasion of Hetailia which secured many new strips of land which tipped the balance of the continent. With a major threat out of the way they then set their sights on the Kingdom of Webïrú with the goal of subjecting the whole nation and possibly the rest of the continent.
----Continent (europe) 1: Seraphara
Continent (asia) 2: Orientel
Continent (africa) 3: Verdantia
Continent (oceania) 4: Zeallandia
Continent (North America) 5: Arcadia
Continent (South America) 6: Eden
Antarctica: Abyssalia
Map:
World map
Map of the story's setting
Nations:
Kaeczoan-Zolgy Empire: The Kaeczoan-Zolgy Empire, a realm of historic significance and expansive territory, boasts a government that is a testament to absolute authority and monarchical rule. This system of governance is marked by the supremacy of the Emperor of Kaeczo and King-Elector of Zolgy, who wields total control over the empire. They are one of the most dominant powers in Seraphara if not the world.
Imperatorskaya Lidiyskaya Imperiya (Lydia): The Lydian Imperiam is one of the largest countries in the world and it boasts the largest military which is considered on par with the Kaeczoan. But with their recent defeat in the Lydian-Hetailian War which saw the shocking defeat of their military and their national pride. They are currently rebuilding their military and dealing with large civil unrest due to the defeat.
Republic of Burniya: A Ferox Bunny majority nation located in Zeallandia. After the collapse of the multi-ethnic Ciarron gunpowder empire half a millennia ago, the Second Republic would take its place as the predominant Nation of the Warrior Bunny species, holding to a strictly exclusionary tolerance policy - of which excluded all non-ferox populations from living or entering its borders. Up until about two hundred years ago, this had been maintained. However, near the end of that period in the state's isolated existence, a human nation had managed to forcibly open up the state through gunboat diplomacy, leading to an explosion of development and trade. This 'open' period had been maintained up until ten years ago, which ended after the sinking of a Burniya diplomatic vessel during the Great War. Once this occurred, the state once again returned to its relative isolationism, retreating inland and only occasionally communicating with outside states.
Republic of Grifona: The Republic was formed after the revolution of the abdication of the 600 years of monarchy rule in 1760. They are a human-majority nation on the Arcadian continent and Webïrú's closest ally.
Kingdom of Webïrú: Webïrú is a human majority nation located in Oriental and they are of Seraphara Colonial descent which caused multiple confrontations in the past. The native Korubo, a tribal demi-human wolf-like humanoid population, faced systemic discrimination and was segregated from human society in 1780-1850. This period of apartheid saw the Korubo marginalized and stripped of many rights, leading to significant unrest. In 1890, apartheid was abolished, thanks to the efforts of progressive leaders and human rights advocates. However, the transition was tumultuous. Radical factions within the Korubo community, feeling betrayed and oppressed, waged a guerrilla war against human farms in the northeast. The conflict, known as the Second Korubo Guerrilla War, lasted until 1901, leaving scars on both communities. Webïrú used to be the poorest nation but with their recent economic changes from Prime Minister Jacob Powell, they quickly rose the ranks and soon surpassed a few Seraphara nations.
Grand Duchy of Azalea:
The Grand Duchy of Azalea is a prominent nation located in the region of Oriental, known for its rich history and cultural heritage. Predominantly inhabited by the Aurans, the people of Azalea trace their lineage back to a mythical union of several ancient tribes. These tribes revered the Azalea flower, which symbolizes life, beauty, and resilience, qualities that have come to define the nation itself.
Azalea's history is steeped in legend and tradition. The ancient tribes, each with their unique customs and practices, came together under the banner of the Azalea flower. This union marked the beginning of a powerful and unified state, which over time evolved into the Grand Duchy of Azalea. The nation's founding myth speaks of how the tribes were guided by a divine vision to unite and cultivate the land, leading to prosperity and harmony. The Azalean society is known for its strong emphasis on family, honour, and loyalty. These values are deeply ingrained in the culture and are reflected in the nation's political and social structures. The ruling family, the Marigolds, have been the custodians of Azalea's legacy for generations. They are not only revered for their noble blood but also for their genuine affection and close-knit relationships, which stand as a testament to the Azalean ideals of familial love and unity. Until the recent events...
Kingdom of Hetailia: The Kingdom of Hetailia, a formidable Hatalius-majority,(Hawk-like humanoids), nation located in the northern reaches of Oriental, is a land rich with history and ambition. Central to Hetailian identity is a strong anti-colonial sentiment, particularly directed against the Serapharans. The Serapharans, with their imperialistic ambitions, had long sought to dominate various parts of Oriental island chains. This threat fostered a sense of unity and resistance among the Hatalius, who viewed the Serapharans as their greatest adversaries. Hetalia went to war with the Imperatorskaya Lidiyskaya Imperiya, better known as Lydia in 1923. The Lydian Imperial Army took an initial advantage in the war due to its superiority in artillery and experienced soldiers. However, Hetailian soldiers proved tenacious, and the Lydian advance was eventually halted. As the war progressed, Hetailia gained the upper hand, pushing back the Lydian army and securing several key victories. By late 1926 CE, the entire Serapharan colony of Isle Jares was under Hetailian control.
Federal United Kingdom of Aisha: The Aisha Kingdom was founded in 1501 after the various duchies and city-states around the area decided to first form a security alliance with one another, followed by the eventual unification of all those countries, 1930 they became the owner of the Aisha Canal which contribute to 65% of the World's trade.
Solarian Federation: The foundations of the Solarian Federation go deep to its roots in the peoples of ancient Solaria, a great diaspora of settlers whose precise origin is unknown. For most of history, they have grown to have been unnamed, their origins and nature a mystery, lost to the bloodshed that wreaked havoc across the Solarian lands for hundreds if not thousands of years, a cycle of bloodshed and destruction that named Ancient Solaria as the "Bloody Peninsula". They are known to create some of the best wines in the world.
Kingdom of Harkovia: A Serapharan nation allied to the Kaeczoan-Zolgy Empire