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Ontological status (Post-Great war): Survivors are assessed to have withdrawn to the surrounding islands due to the mainland's uninhabitable conditions.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:
Senas Tuath is widely regarded as one of the most internally peaceful nations in its region. Compared to its neighbors, it experiences remarkably little unrest, and transitions of power have historically occurred through calm, orderly processes rather than upheaval. This consistency has fostered a deep sense of national continuity and civic trust. Governance in Senas Tuath favors negotiation, tradition, and long-term planning over abrupt change, allowing social cohesion to be maintained across generations and reinforcing the perception of the state as stable, predictable, and reliable.
This internal harmony has not always been mirrored beyond its borders. Senas Tuath's longest and most defining rivalry has been with Toutanglom, a competition that has endured for centuries and is rooted in influence over the Sea of Songs. This strategically vital maritime region serves as a gateway to major global trade routes, and both nations possess deep seafaring traditions and ambitions for maritime exploration and commercial dominance. Neither side has been willing to concede territory or influence, and as a result, the Sea of Songs has been the site of countless naval confrontations, ranging from minor skirmishes to full-scale wars. Although Senas Tuath generally maintains the stronger navy, Toutanglom has historically posed serious challenges, particularly through controversial uses of biological warfare in earlier eras. These actions contributed to the spread of pandemics beyond the region and left lasting scars on diplomatic relations and collective memory.
Other regional tensions once existed with states such as Abern and Bellatorum, but over time these relationships evolved into cooperative partnerships grounded in trade and diplomacy. In the present era, Senas Tuath maintains extensive international trading networks that extend well beyond its immediate region. As one of the world's most active seafaring nations, it is estimated to undertake around sixty thousand voyages annually, reflecting not only economic reliance on the sea but a cultural identity inseparable from maritime life.
A prominent cultural landmark is the Rind Mara monument on the shoreline of Rigobriga. The monument takes the form of a grand coastal compass rose set within a tide-pool-like plaza. Its circular frame curves softly like a wave and rises from a reef-rock plinth. Sand-white surfaces are accented with sea-glass elements and brushed marine metals, while at the center stands a long, slender needle shaped like a ship's fin, one side frosted sea glass and the other brushed stainless steel. Assisted by wind, the needle rotates slowly on a sealed bearing system, symbolizing navigation and maritime continuity.
The surrounding plaza includes a shallow reflective water ring - or, in some versions, a dark stone inlay suggesting water - along with engraved directional paths and coral-pattern perforations that cast shifting shadows. Low, rounded terraces resemble layered shorelines and provide seating, while precisely cut directional symbols glow subtly at night. Hidden wind chimes within the structure produce soft coastal tones, reinforcing the monument's connection to the sea.
The waters surrounding Senas Tuath are also known for their remarkable number of shipwrecks. Thousands of vessels are believed to rest on the seafloor, and some abandoned ships continue to drift as ghost ships, occasionally reaching distant foreign shores. Rather than actively retrieving them, Senas Tuath often allows these vessels to remain at sea, viewing them as part of maritime folklore and cultural heritage rather than lost property.
Today, Senas Tuath remains one of the world's most active seafaring nations, undertaking an estimated sixty thousand voyages each year, from coastal routes to long-distance expeditions. Its extensive trade networks strengthen its influence across global maritime systems, yet the nation remains guided by the same steady principles that define its shores: continuity, balance, and an enduring respect for the sea that has shaped it.
Brief modern history:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Ammuin Mara
Senas Tuath is a nation founded upon the reverence for ambition and the sanctity of dreams. Its people regard the vast sea as both a proving ground and a metaphorical horizon upon which aspirations are pursued and realized. Within their worldview lies a fundamental conviction: that any dream may be achieved by one who is wholly committed to its pursuit.
Yet this belief is not naïve optimism, but a disciplined faith tempered by structure and reflection. Their ultimate ideal is the creation of a societal order that cultivates ambition and visionary drive as engines of collective progress, while establishing inviolable safeguards against the corruption of dreams into destructive, uncompromising obsessions. The state, in this philosophy, exists to guide and moderate aspiration, never to be consumed by it.
At the core of Senas Tuath's doctrine is the sacredness of both the crew and the ship - the citizenry and the state. No dream, however grand, justifies their irreversible sacrifice. The preservation of the vessel, meaning the enduring stability of institutions and the well - being of the people, stands as the foremost priority. Equally central is the principle that the right and duty to question and correct one's course is as vital as the courage to embark. Loyalty is owed not to the pride of a captain, but to the genuine success of the voyage. Progress is measured not merely in distance traveled or milestones achieved, but in the sustained health, morale, and dignity of those who make the journey possible. Within this framework, rest and repair are recognized as strategic necessities rather than moral failings.
Leadership in Senas Tuath is conceived as a responsibility entrusted for the realization of a shared dream, not as ownership over it. A leader stands as first among equals, accountable to the collective and subject to institutional veto in matters that threaten survival or foundational stability. The integrity of the ship - representing the state's institutions, resources, and people - always supersedes ideological ambition. To endanger total ruin for the sake of symbolic achievement is regarded not as bravery, but as a betrayal of the future itself.
The people of Senas Tuath are, by nature, explorers and dreamers capable of remarkable accomplishments. Their ambition is their defining strength, yet it also harbors the potential for downfall when it mutates into self - centered obsession or blinds them to reality and moral consequence. For this reason, their society deliberately constructs systems that channel drive productively while guarding against the excesses of zeal. Self - awareness is institutionalized, not left to personal virtue alone.
Their ideal state is characterized by radical transparency and collective memory. An immutable record of decisions, triumphs, and failures is maintained so that the nation learns continuously from its own voyage. Leaders are evaluated after their tenure not by short - term glory, but by the long - term condition of the ship they leave behind, binding legacy to stewardship rather than spectacle. Furthermore, randomly selected citizen assemblies are convened at each major stage of the national journey to audit progress, assess public morale, and authorize future commitments of resources. In this way, the dream remains a shared mandate, protected from becoming the fixation of a powerful few.
Addition:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/618752436373555565/ (The national flag)