Commonwealth of Nyasaland

The Free State of Nyasaland
Flag of Nyasaland
Nyasan Coat of Arms
Capital City	Palgrave
Government	Autonomous Region of Annwyn
Governor	Syurii
Founded	mid-2017
Demonym	Nyasan
Motto	"In the Highlands, Nestled in the Trees."

The Free State of Nya~saland is the current incarnation of the historical territory of Nyasaland. Nyasaland was first settled in mid 2017, and soon proclaimed a Republic under the Nyasan Constitution. Nyasaland prospered for a time under the Republic, building the city of Palgrave, developing surrounding areas and holding cordial relationships with all neighbours.

Nyasaland eventually grew inactive however, with the island falling under the protection of a number of states during this period; eventually Nyasaland was revived under the state of Annwyn in November 2018, a country existing in the former southern territory of the Nyasan Republic. Nyasaland today is an autonomous region under Annwyn, maintaining many of the symbols and customs of the old Republic but without the systems of the Constitution nor independence.

Etymology

The use of 'Nya~saland' vs 'Nyasaland' with or without the tilde are both valid - official forms will tend towards inclusion of the tilde, however. The only pronunciation difference is a slight kawaii accent.

History

Early History

Nyasaland was first settled in mid 2017 by Syurii, Aveawan and Phantasm_agaric, and soon proclaimed a Republic under the Nyasan Constitution. The young Republic quickly established cordial relations with its two major neighbours, Persia and Nevada. With Persia, a treaty was signed partitioning the lands to the south which both powers had interest in, to head off any future conflicts.

Partition of the southern territories between Persia and Nyasaland.

Economic Expansion

The nascent Republic soon began to rapidly expand its economy and political projection; undergoing extensive mining ventures to fund the construction of factories such as an Ore Smelter, and the colonisation of a Nether Island to the east. A rail line was constructed between the capital and the island, bringing in a steady flow of Netherwart with the idea of developing an XP industry. Complimenting this, southern territory of Yorick Fields was linked to Nyasaland with a large bridge, and the territory developed with potato and carrot farms.

Decline

Slowly however, interest began to wane, and despite the founding of the borough of Chantilly Hollow, the Nyasan Republic drew to a quiet close. The land was claimed by a number of ephemeral states, and the city of Palgrave especially was visited by many travellers. While spared any large-scale raiding, the Nyasan government stockpiles were ransacked leaving the country penniless, and the bridge to the mainland was destroyed. A small village of unknown origin was built on the west coast, largely hidden under thick tree cover.

Revival

In November 2018, Nyasaland was revived as a political entity, as an autonomous region under the Kingdom of Annwyn, forfeiting its overseas possessions in Yorick Fields and Nether Colonies. Annwyn had temporarily renamed Nyasaland to Tyr, but this was quickly reversed with the return of the indigenous inhabitants. The Free State period has thus far seen extensive development of the capital city Palgrave, and steps towards economic recovery following a long period of abandonment.

Politics

Under the Nyasan Constitution, the Republic was composed of numerous unique features, with a Westminsteresque elected Assembly staffed by elected representatives, and a President to handle military & foreign affairs, who in turn would select a 'Castellan' and 'Seneschal' to jointly govern the nation. 'Party' electoral behaviour was strictly forbidden and authority was heavily delegated to several minor governmental bodies based around Palgrave.

Electoral constituencies under the Republic of Nyasaland, 2017.

Presidents

No.	Name	Notes
1	Syurii	Founder of the Republic and Builder of Palgrave. AM Palgrave West.

Castellans

No.	Name	Notes
1	AveAwan	Constructed an extensive network of walls across Old Nyas. AM Highlands.

Seneschals

No.	Name	Notes
1	Phantasm_Agaric	First Seneschal, renounced the title in favour of NanoKore after some months. AM Palgrave East.
2	NanoKore	Builder of Chantilly Hollow, AM Chantilly Hollow.

Since the 2018 restoration, Nyasaland has been a governate of Annwyn under Syurii, with the Nyasan Constitution no longer in force.

Geography

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The administrative boundaries of Nyasaland today.

Culture

The Nyasan war flag, never deployed.

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