Wayrest
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Capital City | Ishtar |
Cities | Ishtar, Beetown, Isle of Man, Charcoal Town |
Government Type | Monarchy |
Queen | Elithys |
Advisor | Yearn |
Council | Gamingify Haleumono Roger_the_shrub |
Location | +1200,+200 |
Overview
Wayrest was a town located at coordinates 1277,145, recognized as the closest nation to 0,0. The nation of Wayrest was originally founded by iOminous, its first king, and later transitioned into a monarchy under Queen Elithys. The capital city, Ishtar, was known for its striking Mesoamerican architecture, centered around a large central temple that defined the city’s skyline. Surrounding the main temple were several smaller temples and shrines, contributing to the spiritual and architectural character of Ishtar.
The main temple was a significant structure with four floors. The bottom floor functioned as a rail station, connecting Wayrest to key locations including 0,0, Yoahtl, Gensokyo, the End portal, Hjaltland, and Verda. This made Wayrest a vital hub for travel and trade within the region.
History
Beginnings of Wayrest
Wayrest was originally founded by iOminous, who owned the lands and began developing a city, initially named "Wayrest," located in what is now the Isle of Man. During this early period, Elithys joined the nation alongside her followers and assumed the role of Queen. This marked the beginning of a new era for Wayrest, transitioning into a diarchy under the joint rule of Elithys and iOminous, shaping the nation’s future governance and culture.
The Coup
As Wayrest grew in both population and infrastructure, the nation saw an influx of new members, consisting of followers of Elithys (the Elithians) and supporters of iOminous (the Iominites). However, tensions began to rise between these two factions. Discontent simmered within the ranks, leading to a coup orchestrated by Elithys and the Elithians to depose iOminous.
In retaliation, iOminous, along with his close ally Geoanchoxmas, raided Wayrest's treasury before fleeing to seek asylum in Mount Augusta. Snitches, revealed that iOminous and Geoanchoxmas were responsible for the theft. Consequently, both were declared traitors and exiled from Wayrest.
After the exile, iOminous vowed to reclaim his nation by force, sending fighters such as al_musab_patawe to attack and imprison (or "pearl") Wayrest's citizens while also raiding the town. Weeks later, Geoanchoxmas chose to surrender and began serving out his sentence for treason. Meanwhile, iOminous remains in hiding in Mount Augusta.
Following the exile of iOminous and Geoanchoxmas from Wayrest, tensions escalated, drawing international attention, especially after a series of controversial events involving HanTzu and Hjaltland. After iOminous fled to Mount Augusta, he was eventually captured and pearled (imprisoned in-game) by HanTzu, a leader in Hjaltland. A deal was supposedly struck for iOminous's release in exchange for the return of stolen goods, but this deal quickly unraveled.
iOminous claimed to have returned all the stolen items, but HanTzu refused to release him, citing missing goods without providing evidence or a clear list of what was unreturned. This standoff drew widespread criticism from players, with opinions sharply divided. Some sympathized with iOminous, accusing HanTzu of bad faith and unjustly keeping him imprisoned, while others supported Hjaltland's actions, pointing to iOminous's past transgressions and suggesting that his imprisonment was deserved.
The situation was further complicated by HanTzu's refusal to communicate directly with iOminous, forcing third parties to mediate, although efforts stagnated. Players voiced their frustrations, with comments ranging from accusations of HanTzu being a scammer to praise for holding iOminous accountable. This public debate highlighted the growing factional divides, with some calling for stricter enforcement of justice and others advocating for iOminous's release.
The international outcry over the handling of iOminous's imprisonment reflected broader concerns about fairness, transparency, and justice in diplomatic and legal processes within the game. The situation not only highlighted divisions between factions but also underscored the complexities of resolving high-profile disputes in the political landscape of Wayrest and beyond.