Aryez

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Aryez is a country, cultural entity, and geopolitical region in the world of Arel. It lies to the east of Arzdar which is on the continent of Endor and the west of Arzor. Aryez is a chain of islands in the Central Ocean (Enear). Aryez has always been constituted as an Empire under the rule of the Mejorkhor Dynasty. Aryez is one of the world's ancient civilizations and is the source of much beautiful art, culture, and science.

Note: Aryez is also the name of one of the islands of Aryez, the central island on which the capital is located. See Aryez (Province)

Population

The population of Aryez is 378,000,000. 12.7% of these people live in Shahar and 11.9% of these people live in Asij.

Language and Religion

The official and national language of Aryez is Aryezi in its Modern Standard Form. Aryezi is spoken and understood by virtually the entire population (99%). The only other languages are languages spoken by immigrant groups and tribal minorities, almost all of whom are bilingual.

Subdivisions

Aryez is divided into subdivisions (provinces) or inzdarai (singular: inzdar), which are furthermore divided into counties (ininzdarai) and districts [including cities and metropolitan areas] (inininzdarai), and locales [village-zones]. The provinces of Aryez are based on cultural and historical considerations. The provinces and populations of these provinces of Aryez are [from north to south]:

1. Farazya: 5,000,000

2. Kwarc (Kwarsh): 33,000,000

3. Alkari: 27,000,000

4. Mena: 12,000,000

5. Asij (Äsiž): 45,000,000

6. Eledra: 8,000,000

7. Gikhte: 7,000,000

8. Ardasiya: 37,000,000

9. Aryez (Province): 35,000,000 (Capital province of Aryez, contains capital of Aryezadel.

10. Khorze: 23,000,000

11. Dacha (Daça): 2,000,000

12. Antan: 19,000,000

13. Trantu: 6,000,000

14. Valata: 17,000,000

15. Teleka: 13,000,000

16. Yaxara: 11,000,000

17. Anartra: 19,000,000

18. Shahar (Cahar): 48,000,000

19. Isht (Ict): 10,000,000

20. Yul: 1,000,000

Government

History

All dates will be given in the Aryezi Standard Chronology

• Note: The year "0" is commonly given by Aryezi historians as the beginning of the Aryezi migrations to Aryez. The date is not certain, but it stuck. Perhaps that date was adjusted in a way to make the reign of Akhilesh I start in 1000. The approximate level of 0 in this world is equivalent to that of Earth in 1500 BCE.

Aryezi History can be divided into roughly the following periods:

1. (0-300) Ancient Period: the migration of the Aryezi people to the Aryezi islands and their mixing with the native inhabitants, as well as their mixing with the Kareelian wave. During this time, several chiefdoms were established, settlements begun being built, agriculture came into being, and iron and bronze were used. Aryezi already had the inventions of the wheel and ships. All of Aryezi is essentially colonized during this period. The nature form of Aryeduxaha appears during this period.

2. (300-1000) Classical Period: The Imperial Pantheon of Aryeduxaha influenced by Arzdar religion appears during this period. Aryezi culture is heavily influenced by Arzdar and Arnor. It borrows writing, the horse, advanced culture, steel and gold working, ideas of government and civilization, advanced astronomical and scientific techniques from these civilizations. Aryez is split into a series of kingdoms during this time, which gradually consolidate land and become the five kingdoms during this time. Aryez develops the classic form of its language, which remained its main literary form for a thousand years. Aryez also establishes proto-bureaucracies, standing armies, and an efficient transportation system. The Aryezi philosophy of Ade is also developed during this especially innovative time.

3. (1000-1400): First Aryezi Empire- Aryezi is united by Akhilesh I, who becomes the first emperor of Aryez. He consolidates Aryezi land and expands to neighboring islands, including a colonization program. He also establishes the unity of Aryezi culture by establishing a common written form (the New Aryezi script came into being during this time), common philosophical-religious cults, and common weights, measures, and standards. He also maintained a standing army and established an efficient bureaucracy. His successors continued his effective policies, cementing the idea of Aryez and a distinct and sophisticated Aryezi civilization in the hearts of the Aryezi during this time. Aryezi truly become an empire during the reign of Akhilesh X, the Conqueror, who conquered Arzor, Arzdar, parts of Aryezizdar, Arnor and some parts of Hloninyazdar, Chu, and Kareela to build a huge empire. In his later years, he abdicated the throne and established the religion of Aralan (some say, based on a Hlonenyo cult he discovered during his conquests), which his successor made the state religion. The Aryezi Empire fell apart soon after his death due to horrible mismanagement and foreign aggression and revolts. Only Aryez proper remained part of the Empire, which was then considered by most to be a kingdom.

4. (1400-2100): Dark Ages. During this time, the religion of Aralan grew as people looked for solace in troubled times. The ethical code of Arha was also founded during this period and spread among the Aryezi as a way to guide themselves to personal honor. Aryez itself was divided into several feudal domains fighting for control, while the Emperor himself maintained nominal control. Throughout this period, several foreign nations conquered large parts of Aryez for a time. Nothing much of importance happened during this period, but it is a famous time in Aryezi literature because it is considered the height of Aryezi poetry and music. The middle stage of the Aryezi language was dominant during this time.

5. (2100-2300): Second Empire. Although brief, this time was very important. It was heralded by the start of a messianic cult, Shannarash, which became a large religion in its own right and challenged Aralan. This religious and feudal chaos so fragmented Aryez that a series of strong Emperors were able to reassert control. This time period lead to improved agriculture, technology, and the rise of scientific and commercial development as Aryez began the engage the rest of the world constructively. More importantly, the feudal lords were essentially destroyed as an independent power by the Emperors and cities and towns boomed. Aryezizdar was permanently brought into the fold of the Empire, resulting into the introduction of the Anrel religion into Aryez, a mystic religion. During this time, Aryez's tradition of religious mixing religions became established. Urban growth lead to a less conservative and more cosmopolitan atmosphere. Trade with other nations soon lead to competition as the Emperors tried to compete with other nations. In the process, they conquered bits and pieces of other territories (all lost after the collapse of the empire) and created a second Empire. They reestablished the bureaucracy and maintained a standing army.

6. (2300-2500): Civil War. During this time, the power of the Emperor declined, until he merely became a figurehead and the symbol of Aryez. This was because the destruction of the feudal warlords and the establishment of the bureaucracy made him essentially non essentially and furthermore created competing factions. While all of the reforms of the Second Empire remained intact, various factions maneuvered politically and sometimes physically for power; however, they did so without large scale destruction and the common lives of the people were unaffected while urbanization, literacy, science, and trade continued. Various factions including communists, republicans, religious fanatics, and so on. For times during this period, Aryez became tributary to Arzor or Kareela. Finally, the military, fed up with the constant factionalism and fighting brought the civil wars to a close and took power. They established a dictatorship with the figurehead Emperor as head of state while real power lay in the chief general who appointed his successor based on merit.

7: (2500-2800): Era of Peace under the military. Aryez continued to prosper, this time in complete peace. Isolationist tendencies kept Aryezi culture coherent and its people together in Aryeziness while strengthening Aryezi traditions. During this time, Aryez took upon a very firm law structure, while its people boasted high standards of living and complete literacy. All of its people were well off and there were no famines. People in cities began to have a lot of free time and invented new cultural and artistic activities. The rest of the world began advancing during this time period, and mindful of this, Aryez's rulers permitted some technological exchange.