Greetings from the Holy Ralgon Empire!
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Greetings from the Holy Ralgon Empire!
Today I would like to announce my coming to these boards, with a new micronation: The Holy Ralgon Empire.
A little about myself: I'm Thomas, and I've ran the micronation known as Zenrax for four years now. I am its third official ruler since our history began in 1999, with some kids beating the crap out of each other for territory on our family's countryside property for many years. As for non-micronational matters, I served in the United States Navy for four years, before getting out and travelling the world educating myself. I now hold a Bachelor Degree, an MBA degree, and a second Bachelor Degree is on the way come this Summer (thanks to distance education), as I continue my travels around the world.
In the meantime, having decided to put Zenrax itself to rest for now, I can finally exercise my creative side with Micras and present this work. This project stems from an old idea of mine that fits pretty well into such a setting as this one. The Ralgon Empire combines elements from my creative writing in the past with the micronations I've participated in (and/or lead) with various friends and families in various forms since 1999, with the last of these being Zenrax from 2014 to very recently.
But enough about this: information on the good stuff is below.
The Holy Ralgon Empire is an isolated nation situated north of the Cibola Continent, on the island known to the rest of the world in antiquity as "El Dorado." As the island's name implies the country has become extremely wealthy thanks to various factors within its own borders. Despite this wealth, the country is inherently isolated mostly because they do not wish to be caught up in global conflicts such as the recent War of the Brothers. Instead, they have been concentrating on using their island's vast natural wealth in solidifying their own nation and advancing their internal scientific, technological, and medical prowess.
The nation's name of "Ralgon" literally means "Belonging to Ral." The nation is a union between several different advanced nations that did battle on the island before unifying a little less than a century ago to form the current nation. Through a combination of extremely aggressive technological development, complex political maneuvering, and brilliant generals, what was once the Ralite Nation of Pyrax was able to slowly unite and assimilate the rest of the island's largest tribes and nations, before proceeding to outright conquer the weakest states. Since then, the country has continued developing its strengths to compensate for its small size compared to the world's superpowers. Their confidence in defending themselves being high, their King has recently taken advantage of the situation to begin the slow process of opening the country up to the rest of the world.
More (advanced) information on the Ralgons can be found below. (Warning: wall of text imminent.)
A little about myself: I'm Thomas, and I've ran the micronation known as Zenrax for four years now. I am its third official ruler since our history began in 1999, with some kids beating the crap out of each other for territory on our family's countryside property for many years. As for non-micronational matters, I served in the United States Navy for four years, before getting out and travelling the world educating myself. I now hold a Bachelor Degree, an MBA degree, and a second Bachelor Degree is on the way come this Summer (thanks to distance education), as I continue my travels around the world.
In the meantime, having decided to put Zenrax itself to rest for now, I can finally exercise my creative side with Micras and present this work. This project stems from an old idea of mine that fits pretty well into such a setting as this one. The Ralgon Empire combines elements from my creative writing in the past with the micronations I've participated in (and/or lead) with various friends and families in various forms since 1999, with the last of these being Zenrax from 2014 to very recently.
But enough about this: information on the good stuff is below.
The Holy Ralgon Empire is an isolated nation situated north of the Cibola Continent, on the island known to the rest of the world in antiquity as "El Dorado." As the island's name implies the country has become extremely wealthy thanks to various factors within its own borders. Despite this wealth, the country is inherently isolated mostly because they do not wish to be caught up in global conflicts such as the recent War of the Brothers. Instead, they have been concentrating on using their island's vast natural wealth in solidifying their own nation and advancing their internal scientific, technological, and medical prowess.
The nation's name of "Ralgon" literally means "Belonging to Ral." The nation is a union between several different advanced nations that did battle on the island before unifying a little less than a century ago to form the current nation. Through a combination of extremely aggressive technological development, complex political maneuvering, and brilliant generals, what was once the Ralite Nation of Pyrax was able to slowly unite and assimilate the rest of the island's largest tribes and nations, before proceeding to outright conquer the weakest states. Since then, the country has continued developing its strengths to compensate for its small size compared to the world's superpowers. Their confidence in defending themselves being high, their King has recently taken advantage of the situation to begin the slow process of opening the country up to the rest of the world.
More (advanced) information on the Ralgons can be found below. (Warning: wall of text imminent.)
Spoiler!
Imperial Federation:
Emperor Anarion | Viceroy Nikamura Hawkins | Emperor Emeritus Nobunag'an IV
South Valora (Mondosphere Valora):
King Draeg'ar Ral the Elder | Prince Draeg'ar Ral the Younger
The Hexarchy:
(Various)
Emperor Anarion | Viceroy Nikamura Hawkins | Emperor Emeritus Nobunag'an IV
South Valora (Mondosphere Valora):
King Draeg'ar Ral the Elder | Prince Draeg'ar Ral the Younger
The Hexarchy:
(Various)
Re: Greetings from the Holy Ralgon Empire!
The Hoennese Realm extends most cordial greetings to the Holy Ralgon Empire.
Hâlian, Magic: The Gathering player/baseball and gridiron fan/computer guy/conlinguist and worldbuilder/tabletop and video game fan too
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The Kingdom of the Union of Caputia extends to the Holy Ralgon Empire a warm and sincere welcome.
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Re: Greetings from the Holy Ralgon Empire!
Some great work already; always interesting to see original culture being developed from scratch. Looking forward to seeing more from the Ralgon!
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Long micronational experience and a taste for creative writing - check.
Researched Micran history - check.
Modest, organic development story that avoids the space-age civilisation outta nowhere syndrome - check.
References an established calendar - check.
Cultural vibe and membership of a deliciously Atteran calibre - check.
Looks like this one's a cut above the usual amateurs, boys. Let's hope he sticks around.
(Kalgachia here. We have a gold-based currency and commodity-heavy economy. We may be in touch)
Researched Micran history - check.
Modest, organic development story that avoids the space-age civilisation outta nowhere syndrome - check.
References an established calendar - check.
Cultural vibe and membership of a deliciously Atteran calibre - check.
Looks like this one's a cut above the usual amateurs, boys. Let's hope he sticks around.
(Kalgachia here. We have a gold-based currency and commodity-heavy economy. We may be in touch)
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Re: Greetings from the Holy Ralgon Empire!
Thank you all for your kind words! I hope to do the Ralgons as much justice as I can as I build them up. As for space exploration, I'd rather wait and see what the world of Micras already does with the concept before delving into it myself.
Imperial Federation:
Emperor Anarion | Viceroy Nikamura Hawkins | Emperor Emeritus Nobunag'an IV
South Valora (Mondosphere Valora):
King Draeg'ar Ral the Elder | Prince Draeg'ar Ral the Younger
The Hexarchy:
(Various)
Emperor Anarion | Viceroy Nikamura Hawkins | Emperor Emeritus Nobunag'an IV
South Valora (Mondosphere Valora):
King Draeg'ar Ral the Elder | Prince Draeg'ar Ral the Younger
The Hexarchy:
(Various)