General information (Pre-Great war):
Demonym: Senas Tuathaire
Capital: Ath Sencha
Key cities: Rigobriga, Rathos Brochan and Torvane
Official language: Ullain
Total population: 94,272,482
Total land area: 321,882 km²
Currency: Sen
Government: Irreversible Vow-State
The Presidential Relic (UNWATCHABLE): In -232 (BCE), the met [HOLE IN ARCHIVE] met [BLANK REGION], captain of Senas Tuath. A compass was exchanged: eight directions, one needle-tip missing—the segment meant to point at [CUT//HERE]. Since then, the instrument rejects all cardinal bearings and turns only toward the ecnessetniuq of YTINAMUH.
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Ontological status (Post-Great war): Survivors are assessed to have withdrawn to the surrounding islands due to the mainland's uninhabitable conditions. Repeated contact attempts were conducted thereafter
About Senas Tuath:
𓆝 Senas Tuath is known as the calm heart of Eldervale - while other nations rise and fall in conflict, it has earned a reputation as the most peaceful realm across the seas.
𓆝 With over 6,000 ports, Senas Tuath commands one of the largest maritime networks in the world, sharing dominion over the Sea of Song with its longtime rival, Toutanglom.
𓆝 Often called the "Gateway of Eldervale," it dominates trade across the western and central regions thanks to its famously low transit fees and powerful intermediary markets.
𓆝 The nation spans a staggering 824,273 islands - with only 214 left uninhabited, most of them avoided due to ongoing disputes and their reputation as dangerous warzones.
𓆝 Beneath its waters lie tens of thousands of sunken vessels, deliberately left untouched. These wrecks have become the source of countless myths and whispered legends among the Senas Tuathaire.
𓆝 Senas Tuath played a major role in charting the oceans of the world, with many of the world's earliest discoveries traced back to its explorers.
𓆝 Hidden beneath its territory rests an ancient submerged civilization, whose sudden downfall - and advanced technology - remain one of Eldervale's greatest mysteries.
𓆝 In the city of Torvane stands Bubbly Bay, a massive ship-shaped aquarium housing over 10,000 species, including many believed extinct. It also serves as a leading center for marine research.
Brief modern history:
I. THE FOUNDING OF THE THALASSATE (787)
Senas Tuath was regarded as one of the most stable regimes in Eldervale. The current order was established in 787 following a political crisis, civil unrest, and the death of Conachis Mapi Makinas. After several days of demonstrations, the ruling administration resigned. The Tuatha Caloni Party (TC) - a coalition of hundreds of groups - assumed power. The Thalassate of Senas Tuath and the Outer Seas was proclaimed on 19 October 787.
II. THE TONDOS MORNAME TSUNAMI (834)
On 7 March 834, a massive tsunami struck the western coastline, lasting nearly ten hours. Entire settlements were inundated; flooding continued for nearly three days. The disaster led to new national standards for tsunami-resistant construction.
III. THE SEARCH FOR SENMAGOS AND THE UNDERWATER DISCOVERIES (859–995)
In 859, the state initiated exploration of submerged remnants of the ancient western landmass Senmagos, believed lost due to rising sea levels thousands of years earlier. Between 860 and 995, numerous discoveries were made:
874 (January): The Tech Loehgamar - one of the longest halls ever constructed - was uncovered. According to legend, it served as the political and legal heart of the era.
893 (February): A bizarre perfect cube artifact was discovered. Material composition unknown, surface seamless, disproportionately heavy. Function and creator remain unknown.
919 (October): Three heavily eroded statues standing in a line were discovered within a submerged cave. An empty space strongly suggested a fourth statue, never found. Identities unknown. Explorers report persistent unease when standing near them.
932: A vast number of severed heads (estimated over two thousand in Sector A alone) were found scattered, covered with cloth, paper, clay, and mud. The heads originated from vastly different time periods spanning nearly the entire era of Senmagos. Reason for preservation remains unknown.
977: The Brigantis Tower - believed to have served as a central archive - was discovered.
IV. CLASHES WITH TOUTANGLOM AND THE SINKING OF THE MORVETHAR (877–996)
877 (May–November): Minor clashes with Toutanglom over disputed islands (Moritona and Trethgona). Inconclusive.
911: Senas Tuath began constructing artificial islands and floating island structures for military purposes.
924: Researchers retrieved remains of a structure believed to originate from Senmagos, preserved as a national museum exhibit.
962 (28 October): The passenger vessel Morvethar sank due to a corroded hull plate. More than half of passengers and crew reported dead or missing. Sweeping maritime safety reforms followed.
996: The ancient city of Dunomagos was discovered, matching historical descriptions. Further exploration was halted due to severe economic constraints - suspended indefinitely.
V. THE TIDEFALL WAR AND THE MOR-GALRANI PANDEMIC (1112–1114)
1112 (August) – 1113 (February): The Tidefall War with Toutanglom over three islands (Morina, Brannakos, Aeromagos). Senas Tuath secured Morina and Brannakos but withdrew from Aeromagos after a month of unsuccessful attempts. The state adopted a more cautious maritime posture.
Shortly after the war, the Mor-Galrani Pandemic emerged - soldiers exposed to a viral agent (Maro) believed to originate from Toutanglom's biological weapons program. The virus caused respiratory obstruction and progressive suffocation. The outbreak lasted approximately eighteen months.
VI. THE DROWNED HARBOR CATASTROPHE (1134)
18–20 October 1134: Chain of structural failures at a major southern harbor - aging piers, unstable foundations, rising sea levels. Multiple docks and warehouses partially collapsed and sank. The crisis triggered economic panic and supply shortages. Reconstruction required long-term planning; stricter infrastructure maintenance policies were imposed.
VII. THE BATTLE OF THE SOUTHERN FLEET (1158)
February–December 1158: The largest confrontation between Senas Tuath and Toutanglom - a sovereignty dispute involving more than thirty islands. The Battle of Ruanach represented the first coordinated land-missile operation by Senas Tuath. The landing at Thuron (21 June) was the largest amphibious operation in the state's history; the island was captured but heavy losses left the position vulnerable.
Senas Tuath maintained naval technological advantage but weaker land forces. The Battle of the Three Islands (7 October – 8 December) saw hundreds of naval assets deployed; three to four vessels sunk per day. Senas Tuath emerged victorious after Toutanglom forces lost organization. Senas Tuath secured fifteen islands - significantly fewer than its objective of twenty-seven. Approximately five islands remained disputed.
VIII. THE TOUTANGLOM CIVIL WAR AND AFTERMATH (1167–1204)
Constant conflict with Senas Tuath contributed to the Toutanglom Civil War (1167). Senas Tuath deliberately destroyed multiple Tanglomi ports as economic sabotage, later contributing to widespread famine. Following restoration of order in Toutanglom (1183), tensions resurfaced in 1204, beginning a prolonged trade war.
IX. THE FIFTH SEA OF SONG WAR (1224)
1 July 1224: A diplomatic misunderstanding from a maritime accident led Toutanglom to declare full-scale naval war. Approximately twenty-one ports were damaged; the port of Cuan suffered near-total destruction. Hostilities ceased after both sides agreed continued conflict was not strategically viable. A treaty establishing mutual free-port operations was signed on 16 September. The new Tanglomi government proved even more hostile.
X. THE SIXTH SEA OF SONG WAR AND THE FIRST GREAT WAR (1272–1273)
9 March 1272: Toutanglom launched aerial bombardments against Senas Tuath's ports - interpreted as a direct declaration of war. Senas Tuath formally declared war on 6 May.
Initial phase favored Senas Tuath - land forces advanced toward the Tanglomi capital; naval resistance was limited.
21 August: Toutanglom launched Operation Kerriium, deploying biological agents. Symptoms included persistent vomiting, extreme dizziness, chronic insomnia, hemoptysis, respiratory distress. After approximately eight days, loss of consciousness. Senas Tuath forced into strategic retreat.
25 December: Toutanglom initiated Operation Peraknum - biological agents causing complete muscular paralysis while preserving sensory perception, total sleep deprivation, hallucinations, organ failure, and death.
The resulting pandemic destabilized Senas Tuath. On 15 February 1273, Senas Tuath signed a peace treaty in the Tanglomi capital: substantial financial reparations, cession of ten percent of territory, strict maritime restrictions, naval operations reduced to seventy percent below pre-war levels.
The Crinad Anmandos pandemic: The disease spread uncontrollably. Hospitals and cemeteries were overwhelmed; corpses left in streets accelerated spread. Senas Tuath requested medical assistance from Hleidisland. Negotiations lasted nearly three months. The first vaccines arrived on 23 June 1273. Within two months, the pandemic was under control. By October, it was officially declared eradicated.
XI. THE SECOND GREAT WAR OF ELDERVALE - SENAS TUATH THEATRE (1292–1294)
30 April 1292: Toutanglom declared war on Senas Tuath - objective: total domination of the Sea of Songs. The offensive began with widespread biological warfare and supply-line sabotage, causing significant territorial losses. The advance was halted after Senas Tuath launched coordinated missile strikes.
Senas Tuath was better prepared due to prior medical cooperation with Hleidisland. Notable engagements: battles of Corvados and Morgatis Islands, amphibious landing at Morvannach (approximately fifteen islands). Despite heavy losses, Senas Tuath retook the archipelago.
Senas Tuath maintained naval superiority throughout the conflict. The land front remained largely static. Toward the final stages, Senas Tuath sank the battleship Mamerska (17 March 1294) - an enemy vessel so formidable that even the most advanced Senas Tuath ships had previously avoided direct engagement.
The conflict devolved into prolonged stalemate until the Pax of Seraphic. Senas Tuath signed on 5 July 1294 - widely regarded as a strategic and moral victory.
XII. POST-WAR RESTORATION AND THE JOINT ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT (1294–1298)
Influence over the Sea of Song was restored. Postwar recovery was completed swiftly. Tensions persisted over disputed islands. On 6 August 1298, both states agreed that several contested locations would be jointly administered. Mutual misunderstandings and deep-rooted resentment remained, leading to multiple near-confrontations avoided only through timely intervention.
XIII. DIPLOMATIC EXPANSION AND THE RENEWED EXPLORATION PROGRAM (1302–1314)
April 1302: Senas Tuath strengthened relations with Hleidisland and Abern. By 1314, long-suspended maritime exploration programs were resumed - tasked with locating remnants of ancient lost lands. Multinational efforts launched to chart the Drowned Maw, regarded as the deepest and most hazardous region in the known world.
XIV. THE BRANOMAROS AND THE LONG-RANGE WEAPONS NETWORK (1316–1353)
1316–1331: Construction of the advanced vessel Branomaros - built from layered smart materials capable of dynamically altering density, elasticity, and thermal properties; self-healing capabilities; hybrid ocean-aerospace operation; capable of fully autonomous operation. Primary limitation: dependence on rare materials and specialized knowledge.
1322–1353: Senas Tuath completed establishment of a comprehensive long-range weapons network across the majority of its controlled maritime territories. Numerous artificial and floating islands were constructed or repurposed to support these installations.
XV. THE SUCCESSION OF BRIGANTI VASSOGENIA AND THE PRELUDE TO THE THIRD GREAT WAR (1364 onward)
27 May 1364: Briganta Nemetorixs passed away due to kidney failure. Prior to her death, she appointed Briganti Vassogenia as her successor. Under Briganti's rule, national development continued alongside sustained efforts to reinforce cultural cohesion and tradition, lasting until the onset of the Third Great War.
Ideology: Expeditionism
Expeditionism is a political ideology that envisions society as a fleet of ships - a dynamic, moving assembly of vessels rather than a static piece of land. It holds that stasis leads to decay, and a society that does not seek new frontiers - intellectual, geographical, economic, or technological - will be overtaken by those that do. Borders are not walls but launching points, safety is a trap, and calculated risk-taking is the engine of progress. The state's role is not to eliminate risk but to ensure no single failure sinks the whole fleet, making diversification of endeavor the only true security. From the sea, Expeditionism teaches humility before nature, the value of horizon-scanning for foresight, the importance of maintenance as ship-shape order, and the necessity of decisive action in storms. A society that ceases to explore - geographically, scientifically, artistically, or economically - begins to die, and stability is understood not as static equilibrium but as dynamic balance maintained through forward momentum. Risk is not to be avoided but managed and honored; citizens who take calculated risks - starting ventures, pioneering research, exploring unsettled regions - are celebrated, while recklessness (unmapped waters sailed without provisions) is penalized. Those who attempt bold, well-planned endeavors and fail honorably receive accelerated retraining and second chances, whereas those who never risked anything receive no such safety net. No policy, law, or institution is permanent; each has a review date, at which point it must be actively renewed, reformed, or allowed to sink, because sentimental attachment to old charts is the enemy of good navigation. This applies even to the constitution, though amendments require supermajority consensus - not because the document is sacred, but because changing a fleet's core navigation rules mid-voyage requires overwhelming agreement. When any vessel (individual, community, or corporation) founders despite prudent risk, the fleet is obligated to salvage the crew - rescuing lives, providing basic survival support, and offering retraining - but the cargo (assets, property, legacy structures) is not guaranteed; salvage is for people, not for their former station. This distinguishes Expeditionism from both cruelty (no rescue) and stagnation (rescuing cargo encourages recklessness). Finally, the ideology acknowledges that the sea cannot be conquered, only negotiated with, rejecting the Enlightenment hubris of total knowability. Some things - climate, complex systems, human creativity, the deep future - will always be beyond complete mapping, and the wise sailor does not curse the storm for being unpredictable but prepares to meet it anyway. Thus, Expeditionism includes a secular Ritual of the Uncharted: an annual ceremony where leaders publicly acknowledge three things they do not know and cannot control, renewing the humility that prevents overconfidence from sinking the fleet.