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|FlagCaption = '''From the Bloodstars We Are Astrum,<br>To the Holy Lands of Them We Advance.'''
 
|StateReligion = Sanguis Astroism
 
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[[File:Astrum cities.jpg|frame|right|An early iteration of Astrum's flag naming the three Bloodstars and Holy Cities of Sanguis Astroism.]]
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[[File:Yssdragill.gif|frame|right|'''Liberty under the Law!<br>Defend the Constitution!''']]
  
Astrum is the oldest living realm in [[Dwilight]] and the last theocracy dedicated to worship and preservation of [[Sanguis Astroism]]. It is situated primarily on the Mimer peninsula and is bounded on the east and north by wild rougelands, the south by [[Swordfell]], and the west by [[Westgard]] and [[Tol Goldora]].
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Astrum is the oldest living realm in [[Dwilight]] and is the first Democracy to flourish in these lands. Founded as a Theocracy of [[Sanguis Astroism]], Astrum served for long ages as the main defender of the church and was in fact the last Theocracy standing. Eventually however the era of Theocracies ended, Astrum and the Church drifted apart, and in early 2022 Astrum severed legal ties with the Church and became a Democracy.
  
Its capital is the fortress-city of [[Freke]], also known as the Iron Citadel, which is located on the northern cliffs of Mimer and overlooks the Maian Bay.
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Astrum seeks to create itself anew. From our storied histories we draw inspiration, but it is the future which we most proudly seek to claim. The Democracy of Astrum will shine as a beacon of Liberty upon Dwilight!
  
== The Theocracy of Astrum ==
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On 2023-01-28 Astrum renamed itself to [[Wicrose]].
=== Government ===
 
Astrum is a theocracy is ruled by a Vasilif (or Vasila for women). The Vasilif has similar powers to a traditional monarch but is devout in their faith in the Bloodstars. Beneath the Vasilif are three heads of state, each governed by a different Bloodstar.
 
  
* '''Sword of the Maddening''' commands and administers the military. Elected once every three months.
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== The Democracy of Astrum ==
  
* '''Hammer of the Austere''' creates, interprets, and enforces the laws. Appointed by the Vasilif.
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===Constitution===
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On 29/06/2022 the Constitution of Astrum was ratified by a free referendum of all the nobles. Thereafter Astrum became a Constitutional Democracy. From that time on the Constitution became the supreme legal document in Astrum. No Law or Government changes may be enacted which are in discordance with its provisions.
  
* '''Hand of the Auspicious''' oversees food production and distribution, as well as trade. Elected once every 3 months.
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The text of the Constitution can be accessed and maintained here: [[Astrum/_Constitution|The Constitution of Astrum]].
  
The Hammer of the Austere and Vasilif have no term-limits or elections to allow complete focus on the promotion and expansion of [[Sanguis Astroism]].
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=== Government ===
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Astrum is a Constitutional Democracy. All government titles and provisions are documented in the [[Astrum/_Constitution|Constitution]].
  
 
=== Religion ===
 
=== Religion ===
The official religion of Astrum is [[Sanguis Astroism]], the pursuit of Enlightenment through faith in the Bloodstars. The Bloodstars are a constellation of three red stars which hang over western Dwilight. They only appear a few times a year for a week or more. Each governs distinct emotional states and lends its power to distinct holy cities.
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There is no state religion, although the majority do worship Sanguis Astroism.
 
 
* '''The Maddening Star''', the most powerful and wild Bloodstar, governs passion and lends its power to[[Libidizedd]]
 
* '''The Auspicious Star''' governs good fortune and success and lends its power to [[Mimer]]
 
* '''The Austere Star''' governs righteousness and lends its power to [[Eidulb]]
 
 
 
It is believed that the constellation causes madness among the natives of Dwilight and is a good omen to those of the Eastern Continents. It was the rise of Sanguis Astroism that led to Morek's rise over the natives.
 
 
 
The Guardians of the Temple were established in Astrum between autumn and winter of the Year 5. The Guardians are bound by an oath to protect the Temples and Priests of Sanguis Astroism. The current phases of the Bloodstars can be found [http://www.greylight.org/cgi/bloodstar here].
 
 
 
==Prologue==
 
===Based on the true events held at the battle of ‘Till the last man!’===
 
 
 
Moisture could be seen from each breath on this cold morning just before the sunrise. Alexandria looked out the from the battered and poorly maintained palisade of Libidizedd, the first and only region claimed for the new colony of Astrum. The unrelenting blood thirsty creatures gave them no quarter as the onslaught continued. Starvation had already claimed the lives of many soldiers, commoners and minor nobility. Those who managed to find food must fight for their lives and those that are successful are exhausted and mentally broken. The Vasila and the very few nobles that followed her were not free from these perils.
 
 
 
“Everyone stand your ground. We fight again.”
 
 
 
She heard Strategos Justin Greystone croak the orders. After 3 sleepless days of defending the city, his voice was now unable to speak any more than a whisper even if he wanted to. The last of his 7 spearmen took position in front of everyone knowing full well that their time of sacrifice has come. Extreme loyalty and the threat of homelessness is what kept them from fleeing.
 
Duke Brance Indirk and his one swordsman stood next to the Strategos, ready to fight at his side.
 
 
 
“I just wanted to say, it’s been an honor.” Duke Brance spoke, not speaking to anyone specific but with all the hardships they all endured together, it was implied he spoke to everyone.
 
 
 
Tired and hungry, the Vasila gripped the hilt of her sword with what little energy remained. Her personal guard already claimed by death, she relied so much on the few nobles also without any soldiers to command for her own protection. To her left was Haruspex Maximus Aram Stien and Fiduciary Marrick Montrez. To her right was Sergio Mozzoni, faithful to both Astrum and the Bloodstars.
 
 
 
“The star of the Maddening looks bright even so close to sunrise.” Aram pointed to the sky. Anyone who cared to look could plainly see it while all other stars had already disappeared.
 
 
 
Marrick gave a deep sigh of disappointment. He wouldn’t believe anyone if they said this was only the beginning.
 
 
 
Just as they were about to be overrun, Sergio redirected his gaze from the sky to the beasts charging through the frail ramparts. He spoke the few words that gave everyone the will to fight one last time.
 
“The star of the Maddening lends us strength. It’s our duty to prevail. We hold till the last man!”
 
 
 
And with that, the bloody and deadly battle commenced. Brance was immediately struck down by a beast just as the sunlight burst above the horizon revealing the reinforcements so desperately needed. It was Boreal Arakiss, sword drawn high above his head and cape billowing in the wind, leading the Shadowbane Arrows from the docks in the city. He returned from his long voyage not a moment too soon. The couple volleys of skillfully shot arrows allowed the Vasila and her band of broken but not defeated nobles to retreat safely behind the archers. The Shadowbane Archers continued the fight in close quarters combat and sustained heavy casualties only to emerge victorious so that Astrum could live another day.
 
 
 
  -Written by an unknown scribe. Retold countless times to all children of Astrum.
 
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
=== Founding Under the Bloodstars ===
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The vast and rich history of Astrum is difficult to behold, yet the effort to record it in a single volume has been undertaken by various chroniclers and scribes of Astrum. The tome named [[Astrum/Chronica Astrorum|Chronica Astrorum]] attempts to compile this history to ensure that this rich legacy lives on.
The traditional lands of Astrum were discovered near the beginning of recorded history in [[Dwilight]] when seven nobles from [[Morek]] embarked on an uncertain mission to colonize the island in which [[Libidizedd]] stood. The seven founding nobles of Astrum are:
 
 
 
*[[Dwarvenite Family|Alexandria Dwarvenite]], Vasila and first ruler of Astrum
 
*[[Greystone Family|Justin Greystone]], Strategos and first General of Astrum
 
*[[Stien Family|Aram Stien]], Haruspex Maximus and first Judge of Astrum
 
*[[Montrez Family|Marrick Montrez]], Fiduciary and first Banker of Astrum
 
*[[Indirik Family|Brance Indirik]], Duke and Margrave of Libidizedd
 
*[[Arakiss Family|Boreal Arakiss]], Marshal of the Order of Astrum
 
*[[Mozzoni Family|Sergio Mozzoni]], First Count of Libiddo
 
 
 
After conquering the wild lands (a firsthand account of these events can be found in the [[/Memoirs by Captain Gunther/]]), Astrum was formed under the three Bloodstars, Maddening being the most potent and powerful lends its power to the city of [[Libidizedd]], while the Auspicious and Austere stars lend theirs to Mimer and Eidulb respectively.
 
 
 
=== The Great Monster Invasion ===
 
In the years leading up the Great Monster Invasion, Astrum stretched down the entire central coast of western Dwilight, spanning from the North Shore down to the West Hills and encompassing the modern-day boundaries of Astrum, Westgard, Tol Goldora, and many other roguelands. However, following the Great Monster Invasion, Astrum was forced to absolved [[Corsanctum]] to survive.
 
  
After years of struggle, Astrum managed to reaffirm themselves as one of Dwilight's most influential realms.
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The tome owes inspiration to the [[Chronica Astrorum|efforts]] of a modest knight of Astrum, [[Keen Family/Munsel|Munsel Keen]], who has long perished but left a lasting inspiration for scholarly pursuit.
  
[[File:Astrum at its peak.png|thumb|center|Astrum at its greatest extent in the years leading up to the Great Monster Invasion.]]
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=== The First Decade ===
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===== Founding Under the Bloodstars =====
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=== The Second Decade ===
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=== The Third Decade ===
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=== The Fourth Decade ===
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=== The Fifth Decade ===
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===== The Great Monster Invasion =====
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=== The Sixth Decade ===
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===== War with Tol Goldora =====
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=====The Prince of Strife's Quashed Rebellion=====
  
=== War with Tol Goldora ===
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===Recruitment Centers===
On Astrum's western border sits [[Tol Goldora]], a privateering and trade-based realm with a tradition of raiding. Unprovoked, Tol Goldora instituted raids on the Astrum near its capital of [[Libidizedd]]. The raids escalated and Astrum declared hatred against Tol Goldora; total war ensued. The war resulted in the relocation Astrum's capital to Freke.
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== Culture ==
 
== Culture ==
Much of Astrum's culture is based on its long history and unrelenting faith in the Bloodstars.
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Although Astrum is no longer a Theocracy, much of it's culture and heritage is based on its long history of association with Sanguis Astroism.
  
 
====Games and Sport====
 
====Games and Sport====
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====Tournament====
 
====Tournament====
*[[Lapallanch Family|Kihalin Lapallanch]]-The winner of the tournament in Valkyrja. The first noble to win a tournament in Astrum. A three time tournament champion.
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*[[Lapallanch Family|Kihalin Lapallanch]] - Winner of the tournament in [[Valkyrja]]. The first noble to win a tournament in Astrum. A three-time tournament champion.
*[[Arindal Family|Linden Arindal]]-The winnier of the jousting tournament in Mimer.
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*[[Arindal Family|Linden Arindal]] - Winner of the jousting tournament in [[Mimer]].
*[[DeRouen Family|Cerber DeRouen]]-The winnier of the jousting tournament in Golden Ferrow.
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*[[DeRouen Family|Cerber DeRouen]] - Winner of the jousting tournament in [[Golden Farrow]].
  
 
====Hall of Fallen Heroes====
 
====Hall of Fallen Heroes====
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====Guilds====
 
====Guilds====
*[[Bloodstar Academy]] - Located in [[Mimer]]
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*[[Bloodstar Academy]] - Located in [[Mimer]] ''(Disbanded)''
 
*[[Royal Rangers]] - Located in [[Eidulb]], [[Freke]], [[Libidizedd]], [[Mimer]], [[Shilorak]]
 
*[[Royal Rangers]] - Located in [[Eidulb]], [[Freke]], [[Libidizedd]], [[Mimer]], [[Shilorak]]
 
*[[Astrum Knight Academy]] - Located in [[Shrine of Seeklander]] ''(Disbanded)''
 
*[[Astrum Knight Academy]] - Located in [[Shrine of Seeklander]] ''(Disbanded)''
 
*[[Occidental Astroism]] - Located in [[Eidulb]] ''(Disbanded)''
 
*[[Occidental Astroism]] - Located in [[Eidulb]] ''(Disbanded)''
  
== Military ==
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== Armies of Astrum ==
For many years, the military of Astrum was comprised of one all-encompassing army, '''[[/The Order of Astrum/]]'''. Sponsored by Astrum's first Strategos, Justin Greystone, the army represented a milestone in the military affairs and expansion of the realm, and it will always be remembered with joy, especially among the older nobles of Astrum.
 
 
 
Before Astrum lost most of its western territories to war, the military organization of Astrum was based on Ducal Armies and area coverages. All Ducal Armies were led by their Marshals and are at the disposal of the Strategos of Astrum.
 
 
 
After forcefully being relocated to the former lands of Corsanctum, Astrum was attacked by their traditional enemies who were untouched by the great monster invasion. Astrum had to restructure their armies by focusing on two main armies: one for defending their homeland and one for offensive campaigns.
 
  
Today, Astrum's military is well-known throughout the lands. While their neighbours suffered greatly against monsters that swim across the inner sea, Astrum has hardly lost any region due to their well-established defenses.  
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===Current Armies===
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*[[/The Patriotic Guard/]] - The first army of Democratic Astrum. Sponsored by the first, First Consul Ramon de Santis.  
  
==== Military Structure ====
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=== Historical Armies ===
*[[/Astrum Holystar Defenders/]] - Purpose of this army is to defend our home regions and keep our regions free from pests. Founded by Duke Migash Sarrecenia.
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*[[/The Order of Astrum/]] - For many years, the military of Astrum was comprised of this one all-encompassing army. Sponsored by Astrum's first Strategos, Justin Greystone.
*[[/Bloodstar Invincibles/]] - Current main army of Astrum. Founded by Duke Renais Wittsven.
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*[[/Astrum Holystar Defenders/]] - Purpose of this army was to defend the home regions and keep them free from pests. Founded by Duke Migash Sarrecenia.
*[[/Defenders of the Blood Stars/]] - For homeland defense. Now disbanded.
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*[[/Bloodstar Invincibles/]] - Was the main army of Astrum. Founded by Duke Renais Wittsven.
*[[/Judgement of Austere/]] - Created for Astrum's elite nobles who excelled on the field. Destroyed during the monster invasion.
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*[[/Defenders of the Blood Stars/]] - Was for homeland defense.
*[[/Red Wardens/]] - The Red Wardens in an elite order of noble warriors. Only the most active members of the nobility may join the ranks. Now inactive. Founded by General Aylwin.
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*[[/Judgement of Austere/]] - Was created for Astrum's elite nobles who excelled on the field. Destroyed during the monster invasion.
*[[/The Austere Order/]] - The oldest standing army of Astrum now inactive.
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*[[/Red Wardens/]] - The Red Wardens were an elite order of noble warriors. Only the most active members of the nobility could join the ranks. Founded by General Aylwin.
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*[[/The Austere Order/]] - Was the oldest standing army of Astrum.
  
 
== Diplomacy ==
 
== Diplomacy ==
  
 
=== Allies ===
 
=== Allies ===
*[[D'Hara]]
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*[[Tol Goldora]]
 
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*<strike>[[D'Hara]]</strike>
 
*<strike>[[Avernus]]</strike> ''Now Avenor''
 
*<strike>[[Avernus]]</strike> ''Now Avenor''
 
*<strike>[[Morek Empire]]</strike> ''(Merged with Arnor)''
 
*<strike>[[Morek Empire]]</strike> ''(Merged with Arnor)''
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== Archive ==
 
== Archive ==
 
*[[Lapallanch Family/Kihalin/The Astrumite Wall of Glory|The Astrumite Wall of Glory]]
 
*[[Lapallanch Family/Kihalin/The Astrumite Wall of Glory|The Astrumite Wall of Glory]]
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*[[Astrum/Theocracy_of_Astrum|The Theocracy of Astrum Archive]]
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[[Category:Lost Realms of Dwilight]]
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[[Category:Lost Realms]]
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[[Category:Dwilight]]

Latest revision as of 10:00, 27 February 2023

Liberty under the Law!
Defend the Constitution!

Astrum is the oldest living realm in Dwilight and is the first Democracy to flourish in these lands. Founded as a Theocracy of Sanguis Astroism, Astrum served for long ages as the main defender of the church and was in fact the last Theocracy standing. Eventually however the era of Theocracies ended, Astrum and the Church drifted apart, and in early 2022 Astrum severed legal ties with the Church and became a Democracy.

Astrum seeks to create itself anew. From our storied histories we draw inspiration, but it is the future which we most proudly seek to claim. The Democracy of Astrum will shine as a beacon of Liberty upon Dwilight!

On 2023-01-28 Astrum renamed itself to Wicrose.

The Democracy of Astrum

Constitution

On 29/06/2022 the Constitution of Astrum was ratified by a free referendum of all the nobles. Thereafter Astrum became a Constitutional Democracy. From that time on the Constitution became the supreme legal document in Astrum. No Law or Government changes may be enacted which are in discordance with its provisions.

The text of the Constitution can be accessed and maintained here: The Constitution of Astrum.

Government

Astrum is a Constitutional Democracy. All government titles and provisions are documented in the Constitution.

Religion

There is no state religion, although the majority do worship Sanguis Astroism.

History

The vast and rich history of Astrum is difficult to behold, yet the effort to record it in a single volume has been undertaken by various chroniclers and scribes of Astrum. The tome named Chronica Astrorum attempts to compile this history to ensure that this rich legacy lives on.

The tome owes inspiration to the efforts of a modest knight of Astrum, Munsel Keen, who has long perished but left a lasting inspiration for scholarly pursuit.

The First Decade

Founding Under the Bloodstars

The Second Decade

The Third Decade

The Fourth Decade

The Fifth Decade

The Great Monster Invasion

The Sixth Decade

War with Tol Goldora
The Prince of Strife's Quashed Rebellion

Recruitment Centers

Name Region Training Weapon Armour Range
Example Example Example
Example Example Example
Example Example Example

Culture

Although Astrum is no longer a Theocracy, much of it's culture and heritage is based on its long history of association with Sanguis Astroism.

Games and Sport

  • Spectrum - Spectrum is a strategy game that has been played by the locals in Libidizedd for countless generations. It has recently been co-opted by the nobility of Astrum, who renamed the game and adapted it to fit their religious way of life.

Holidays

  • Astrum Luminaria
  • Boreal's Day
  • Fasting of Austere

Festivals

  • The Festival of Auspicious Ascending

Tournament

Hall of Fallen Heroes

Guilds

Armies of Astrum

Current Armies

  • The Patriotic Guard - The first army of Democratic Astrum. Sponsored by the first, First Consul Ramon de Santis.

Historical Armies

  • The Order of Astrum - For many years, the military of Astrum was comprised of this one all-encompassing army. Sponsored by Astrum's first Strategos, Justin Greystone.
  • Astrum Holystar Defenders - Purpose of this army was to defend the home regions and keep them free from pests. Founded by Duke Migash Sarrecenia.
  • Bloodstar Invincibles - Was the main army of Astrum. Founded by Duke Renais Wittsven.
  • Defenders of the Blood Stars - Was for homeland defense.
  • Judgement of Austere - Was created for Astrum's elite nobles who excelled on the field. Destroyed during the monster invasion.
  • Red Wardens - The Red Wardens were an elite order of noble warriors. Only the most active members of the nobility could join the ranks. Founded by General Aylwin.
  • The Austere Order - Was the oldest standing army of Astrum.

Diplomacy

Allies

Warring Nations

Public Treaties

Current

Historic

(Some realms aren't listed as a signatory because they didn't exist at the time of the posting on this wiki and the game autoremoved them from the treaties they had signed.)

Archive