Encessia

The Second Republic of Encessia ენწეთი
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "ღმერთმა დაიცვას ჩვენი ერთიანობა" God preserve our unity
Anthem: “მშვიდობისკენ”
Location of Encessia in Thrismari
Capital	Samepo
Largest city	Potia
Official languages	Encessian
Recognised national languages	Skythean, Urozakian
Recognised regional languages	Abjekh, Arabic
Ethnic groups (c. 2020)	75% Encessian 11% Urozakian 7% Skythean 3% Larzali 2% Abjekh 2% Other
Religion	92.3% Christianity 5.7% Islam 0.3% None/Other
Demonym(s)	Encessian
Government	Unitary Parliamentary Democracy
• Tavmjdomare	Aleksandre Beridze
Legislature	Parliament (Შekhvedra)
Establishment
• Establishment of Karellia	ab. 600 BC
• Conquests of Anteba	ab. 1021
• Dissolution of the Kingdom of Anteba	1890
• Formation of the First Republic	1927
• Autekrat control and dissolution of the First Republic	1989
• Establishment of the Auteker	1994
• Formation of the Second Republic	2021
Population
• 2018 census	62.2 million
• Density	92.4/km2 (239.3/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	2018 estimate
• Total	1.0 trillion ACU
• Per capita	16,077 ACU
Gini (2018)	29.8 low
HDI (2020)	0.842 very high
Currency	cenka (ц)
Time zone	GMT-2, GMT-3
Driving side	right
Calling code	+77
Internet TLD	.en

Encessia (Encessian: ენწეთი , romanized: "Ents'eti") is a country located in central Thrismari. It is bounded to the east by the Marmor Sea, and bordered by Abjekistan to the northwest. The capital is Samepo, and the largest city is Potia. Its population is about 62.2 million. The nation is ruled by as a recently established parliamentary democracy with elected representatives and a unitary system of governance. Encessia is a popular tourist destination due to its extensive and old history, known for its medieval castles, beautiful natural mountains, and ancient wine and culinary traditions. It is popular with foreign nations for its copper and lithium production, accompanied with a healthy oil industry and large agriculture sector mainly focused in the south.

The first paleolithic humans arrived from southern Thaudia around 12,000 years ago and settled in modern day Encessia. These "Paleo-Kolchuns" , as they would be called, would live amongst the mountain valleys, relatively isolated from the rest of the world. With the discovery of agriculture, these groups were able to develop rapidly. The first settlements in Encessia can be dated back to around this time. The development of the five Kolchun languages would also unfold. The first Dniporo (predecessors of Entsezian and Larzali cultures) kingdoms were formed to combat the raids of the Skythean people to the west. Around 600 BC was the formation of the first kingdom, called Karellia. As the Skytheans reached the peak of their power around this time, their sphere of influence spreading across central Thrismari, they would stagnate due to disease and internal strife. Around 200 AD Karellia would beat back the Skytheans into the Hilajhi desert, and force the marauders to capitulate. In 211 AD Karellia would adopt Christianity as their state religion, following its rapid spread. In light of this the alphabet was formalized by the crown, and the first written Entsezian script (lredhrual) was adopted. The Skythean, Larzali, Durozhakian, and Lokazian would follow suit. By 300 AD Encessia was split into four kingdoms- Karellia, Skuthea, Durkaz, and Larzaleti. These borders remained ever changing, as the kingdoms were constantly at war with each other for centuries. Aroud 1021 Karellia had adopted a new name, Anteba. The Kingdom of Anteba would begin its slow and methodical rise to power with southern border expansions and population booms along the Marmor Coast. In 1078 a great schism occured in the Christian Church, leading to the solidification of Oriental Orthodox teachings in Encessia, and the establishment of the Orthodox church. In 1198 King Abraam would take the crown, and claiming to be a diplomat of God he began his conquests of the rump kingdoms in the entirety of Encessia. Upon his death in 1239 his daughter, Ketevan would become queen of Anteba and continue this work. In 1245 Encessia had been unified under the banner of Anteba, and Ketevan would oversee the golden age of the nation. Anteba's borders expanded, and its power grew. It oversaw the domination of central Thrismari for almost one hundred years. It was a center of art and culture, and scientific revoluions. Because of this Ketevan remains an important figure in Encessian history, with this time period being of the greatest pride. Anteba would begin its stagnation around 1500, which soon led to oversea colonial influences to take advantage. In one last projection of power Anteba led the Day of Open Ports in Paxaklemtorno before falling into isolation.

It wasn't until 1887 that the Kingdom would fall after years of oppressive leadership, stagnation, and increased nationalism among the minority groups of the nation. In 1890 Encessia would dissolve into the states of Khretiabjekh, Skythea, Urozakia, and Anteba once more. Only in 1927 did a Republic form between the separate entities, dominated by the Encessians who outnumbered the other ethnic groups greatly. The Republic however was weak, and failed to provide stability or modernization. Despite these insecurities the Republic still went on to occupy and seize the Marsev Islands from their Qazhshavan overlords in 1933 in an effort to expand industry on new fronts and better project regional power. In 1977 a group known as the 'Autekrats' assumed political majority in the Republic, and under their authoritarian yet progressive ideals they spurred the nation forward to the modern world- but conflicted with the Left Republicans. In 1989 the Autekrats attempted to overthrow the Republic after years of tension, starting a civil war that would last for four years. The Autekrats garnered the support of the people and military, and concluded the war with victory in their favor. The Autekrats declared the dissolution of the First Republic, and the remaining Republicans remained in underground cells and disorganized forces. Autek Beridze rose to power, a famous and experienced general from the war, and established a constitutional dictatorship in an action of emergency. This would continue for 20 years, with intense social and national reform taking place under his rule until the recent establishment of a new additions to the constitution and the formation of a representative parliament, one that he was re-elected as Tavmjdomare of following the snap elections of July. Encessia is a developing country, with a 'very high' HDI of 0.842.

Etymology

The word Encessia quite literally means "land of the Encessians" in the dead Anteban dialect of Encessian. The first usage of Encessia stems from the Skythean word for wolf, Uncez. In the classical ages Anteba was referred to by the Skytheans as Uncezia, meaning "land of the wolves". Later Urozakians also began to refer to Anteba as this name, and medieval Urozakian geographer was one of the first to accurately map central Thrismari and when doing so bestowed Anteba the name Uncezia. The first wide foreign usage of this name would follow, and after the unification of the Kingdom the Anteban dialects would assimilate both Urozakian and Skythean elements and form the modern version of Encessia. In these dialects Uncezia slowly changed to Encessia over the years. The first spelling of Encessia can be found in Kentalian explorer Vlado Hristov's maps of Thrismari after he inquired the locals on the name of their kingdom. In 1927 after the dissolution of the Kingdom and the establishment of the First Republic Anteba was modernized and referred to as Encessia as a more true term for the three states that made up the nation, officially installing the name of Encessia.

Government and Politics

Parties

Encessian Parliament, July 2021

  White Autekrats: 61 seats

  Gray Autekrats: 12 seats

  Tavisu: 13 seats

  Rose Party: 7 seats

  Labor Party: 3 seats

  Independent: 4 seats

Military and Police

Encessia's armed forces are divided into land, air, and naval forces. They are collectively known as the Encessian Defense Forces (EDF). The missions and powers of the EDF are described in the Autekrat constitution introduced in 1994, tasking them with the simple duty of 'ensuring the integrity and safety of Encessia, and her interests'. This along with treaties and other pacts the nation may become or be signatory to. The total budget for the EDF amounts to around 121,765,800,000ц (32,500,000,000 ACU), in 2019 with a 6% increase since 2017. More than half of the budget is spent on maintaining quality and potency of the forces, as opposed to rapid expansion. Since the establishment of the Auteker in 1994 Encessia has rapidly expanded its military industry to remove reliance on foreign powers. State-owned arms company Sabrdzolo Masala Potia is responsible for the manufacture and design of most Encessian arms, along with their exports across Anteria of mainly in artillery and small arms.

Encessian Infantry during an offensive in Outer Urozakia

The military is administrated by the Ministry of Defense, headquartered in Samepo. Land forces are further divided into the State Police (ESPD), Encessian Ground Forces (EGF), and the Internal National Guard (ING). The ESPD serves as the domestic peacekeepers in the internal civilian sphere of Encessia, responding to criminal activity and maintaining the well being and security of Encessia's people. The EGF serves as the main land operated force of the Auteker, dealing in global deployments and war efforts usually externally. The ING operates as the garrison force of Encessia, usually tasked in dealing with internal military threats or the handling of high-interest areas or domestic threats.

Encessia maintains a mainly coastal based navy centered on small ship fleets with capital cruisers. There are two divisions within the navy, the Encessian Coastal Fleet Command (ECFC) and the Capital Deep Sea Division (CDSD). The ECFC remains far larger, and operates within a specified range extending across the Marmor Sea and from a select number of coastal bases in Potia and Shervali. The ECFC maintains the maritime defense of coastal areas and the defense of trade access. The CDSD maintains one capital fleet, and deals with far international naval missions when needed.

Encessia also organizes a national air force classified under one division- the Encessian National Air Force (ENAF). This classification encompasses the entirety of the air forces in Encessia, both internal and international. The ENAF is mainly equipped to deter enemy air superiority and provide close air support for ground or naval forces.

Administrative Divisions

Geography

Most of Encessia is situated in the plateaus and highlands between the southern Narinjisperi mountains and the northern Godriji mountains. It is a very mountainous and rugged country. Divided down the middle by the Lewle Range are two regions commonly referenced to as Anteba-Urozakia and Skythea.

Koppen climate map of Encessia

The fringes of the Godriji form Encessia's northern border, with few road and railroad connections passing through their massive peaks. The southern border of the nation is determined partly by the slightly smaller Narinjisperi range and the wide Kukhili River. Both mountain ranges sport peaks that rise more than 18,000 feet (ab. 5,500m) above sea level, and have historically served as strong natural barriers in protection of the nation.

The highest peak in Encessia is Shavinis T’akht’i at 21,125 feet (ab. 6438.9m) and the second highest is Mount Zaur at 20,987 feet (ab. 6396.8m), other prominent peaks including Mount Zsiuri at 19,998 feet (ab. 6095m) and Didi Mts’vervali at 19,887 feet (ab. 6061m).

The term Anteba is generally used to describe the lush southern plains north of the Narinjisperi mountains and east of the dividing Lewle range. Characterized by large amounts of rainfall and river access and relatively stable elevation. It can be further divided into the Mshvidobiani region, the eastern portion with coast along the Marmor sea and fair Mediterranean weather, and the region of Imedi to the west, an area of inland plains and the foothills of the Lewle Range. Due to habitation both regions are the most populated and economically active in the nation. The wide Q’viteli and Temo rivers and their tributaries run through the area as abundant accesses of water, and flow in and out of the Lake of Konstantyne in central Imedi.

North of Anteba is the Urozakia Plateau situated west of the Godriji mountains. It is an area of elevated land on the Shavyn Incline bordered by the Lesser Godriji to the west and the Marmor Sea to the east. It generally has a cold semi-arid or highland climate- and is excessively rugged in terrain. The Plateau's dry weather and jagged build leaves the area sparsely inhabited. Rivers are not common- with aquifers being the main bodies nestled in the deep and winding caves of the area thanks to an ancient volcanic past. Tamaris Ts’armoshoba is recorded as the deepest cave in Anteria at 2,230 meters. Urozakia is further divided into two regions, the larger of the two being the like named Urozakia Plateau and the area's coastal land named the Khukili Coast known commonly for a hot semi-arid climate and a high shoreline frequented by storms.

The southern edges of the Hilajhi Basin near the village of Karza in southern Skythea

West of Anteba and Urozakia is a region known as Skythea. Divided into three areas: the Hilajhi Basin, Khizuzis Sanap’iro, and Tariela. The Hilajhi Basin refers to the geographical depression flanked by the joining of Godrigi and Narinjisperi mountains and the Lewle range. The Hilajhi Basin also contains the Hilajhi Desert- a very arid region that receives little rainfall thanks to the mountains surrounding it. Compared to the rest of the nation the Hilajhi Desert is relatively flat, and regional areas are able to support farmland along the banks of the Abraamilli River. Khizuzis Sanap’iro refers to the mild weathered coast along the Khizuz Sea, a body of water shared to the west by Abjekistan. Tariela is the name of the southern temperate plains at the southern bases of the Narinjisperi that remain relatively isolated from the rest of the nation thanks to the natural barrier. Northern Skythea tends to be comprised completely of the Godriji and their highland climate.

Topography

The landscape within Encessia varies greatly. Encessia's landscapes can range from highland tundras to rocky deserts.

Much of the nation's natural habitat has slowly receded in areas thanks to rapid urbanization and agricultural development. The massive forests that once covered the Anteban plains are now much smaller or reduced to nothing save for those protected by the extensive national parks. National parks that the state government puts heavy emphasis on preserving. Presently forest cover tends to remain outside of populated low-lying areas and around mountains or foothills. Mideastern Encessian forests tend to be comprised mostly of deciduous trees and contain species such as oak, hornbeam, elm, and ash. Evergreen species also grow well in the given climates.

Encessian coastline along the Marmor Sea, near the small port town of Nogisha.

Far eastern coastal Encessia sports a Mediterranean climate. Warm and dry mild weather along the Marmor Sea's coastline with colder variants further inland. This area tends to be characterized by picturesque shoreline low in altitude and a hilly terrain. Plant life tends to be comprised of low shrubbery and evergreens further inland while becoming notably denser near the wetter coast. Rainfall barely exceeds 900mm per year, due to a rain-shadow effect caused by the Lesser Narijinsperi which hook up and through the area and divide coastal Mshvidobiani with inland Imedi.

Northern Encessia is dominated by the climates of the large Godriji Mountains. Which tend to vary in overall climate depending upon elevation. Dense evergreen forests may hug the lower bases while permafrost tundras remain at the highest peaks, forever snow-capped. Small glaciers even exist in the highest parts of the Godriji.

Shavinis T'akht'i, the highest peak in Encessia, Skythea

Western Encessia is comprised of cold semi-arid and cold desert climates surrounded by the shadowing mountain ranges of the nation. These areas rest mostly within the low lying Hilahji basin. An area that tends to be comprised of arid shrub-lands and low vegetation across rolling plains, periodically interrupted by geographical rocky formations and variations. Plants rarely exceed 2.5 meters and include species such as cork oak and bur sage. Further into west-central Encessia the steppe climate gradually transitions into a dryer cold desert climate. Central Hilajhi is covered in sanded desert with patches of vegetation growth. This area of Encessia receives the smallest amounts of annual rainfall, usually less than 51mm.

Biodiversity

Encessia is home to a very diverse range of fauna thanks to its many climates and fair latitude. It is home to about 6,345 species of animals, most being endemic. Its

Encessian Mountain Shepard, a domesticated dog breed native to Encessia and widely used around the world

deserts, forests, and mountains are inhabited by many apex predators such as brown bears, lynxes, wolves, and Anteban Leopards. The Encessian Longfur Sheep (the nation's national animal, the male variant), and the common pheasant (sometimes called the Skythean Pheasant) are native to Encessia and were introduced to the remainder of Anteria as herding and game animals, respectively.

The water bodies of Encessia are also home to hundreds of species of fish, and the endangered Imedi Red Beaver. Areas that are placed under heavy protection after a sharp decline in marine life in the 1980s following rapid industrialization and growth.

Encessia has a 2018 forest landscape integrity index (FLII) mean score of 8.95/10.

Economy

Archaeological research in Encessia has shown signs of commerce and activity dating back many years. Even before the formation of the first kingdoms inhabitants of the area embarked in regional trade systems as far as the edges of Thrismari. The Marmor Sea had historical significance as a lifeline of connection and commerce for ancient Encessia, still being an important outlet to this day. It is believed that Encessia is the oldest producer of wine in Anteria, an industry that still remains a very important part of the Encessian economy. Over the past years Encessia's economy had been reliant on tourism and agriculture, though in the recent 21st century the nation has rapidly grown and developed a industrial sector that supports a strong economy.

Since 1927 with the declaration of the First Republic Encessia had an almost complete command economy controlled by the government in efforts to facilitate its growth. Throughout most of the 20th century Encessia had a stagnant and sometimes declining growth in relation to the rest of the world. After a severe economic crash in 1979 that sent the country down the clutches of instability, the Autekrat seize of economic powers in 1986 saw massive growth in the economy of the nation. The civil war (1989-1994) caused a dip in this growth, but the reconstruction years following would lead Encessia to have one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The Autekrat reforms had introduced a free market that encouraged the expansion and investments of private corporations which own much of Encessia's industries. They also improved tax collection and introduced a flat income tax rate, which expanded the government reserves to further growth and improvement.

Khaltveyo Hydroelectric Dam along the Temo River, Anteba

Encessia has secured a position in international commerce, becoming a gateway within the Marmor Sea for inland Thrismarian trade into countries such as Abjekistan. The ports of Potia and K'arbechilli are some of the largest in the region, and serve as the commercial centers of the nation. Railroads through the Godriji and Narijinsperi Mountains have improved international land transportation through previously inaccessible areas, along with internal transportation. Oil and gas lines run through the Marmor and Khizuz seas.

Encessia's imports include mainly electronics, machinery and parts, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals. The nation exports copper, lithium, agricultural products, and textiles. Along with these exports is a generous power production sector. Power lines run throughout the nation, and over borders to neighboring areas. Power production in Encessia comes from natural gases and oil extracted from reserves in the Godriji declared to be only utilized by internal Encessia, while a large portion (39.8 percent) comes from hydroelectric power.

In 1999 57 percent of Encessians lived below the national poverty line, in 2009 this number had sharply decreased to 27 percent, and by 2019 it fell ever further to a mere 6 percent. By 2019 average houshold income in Encessia was 27,900ц (7,420 ACU).

Agriculture

Agriculture in Encessia remains one of the most important aspects of the economy. Almost a quarter of all land is used for crop growth, while around twenty percent is used for livestock grazing- and usually both at once. Encessia is an exporter of many fruits such as grapes, citrus fruits, and pomefruits all grown in eastern and far western Encessia. In central fertile plains products such as maize, potatoes, wheat, and soybeans are grown en masse. Ranching is common in Skythea, mainly beef and mutton is produced in these areas. Encessia has a heavily subsided agriculture sector, overseen by the government based Agrarian Department. Since 1997 the government has placed restrictions on private sales to first meet the national demand of production before export sales are permitted for specific products. Usually these parameters are met, and much of the national profit comes from these sales. Crops such as tobacco and cotton are also grown, and are profit based cash crops. Encessia has large cotton production centered to support the textile industry, and tobacco exports are some of the largest in Anteria.

Encessian farmer sprays corn field, central Anteba

Grape and wine production have both economical and historical foundation in Encessia. Encessia being the largest producer and exporter of wine in Thrismari. Encessian wine is famed around the world for its quality, still grown and prepared in traditional ways dating back as far as 5000 BC.

Agriculture is mainly private enterprise, yet tends to be the most heavily influenced by the state. Mepurdi is a state owned industry directly controlled by the state and owns or has shares in almost 30 percent of all national farmland, yet is focused on providing a partner or franchise for small or starting farmers in the nation. Most private enterprise is small time or family-based. Almost all farming is located in Anteba where the climate is most appropriate. Ranching is one of the main sources of income for Skythea, with the outer Hilajhi region producing almost all meat in Encessia.

In recent years the Auteker has expanded programs and institutions to aid farmers in full modernization. Leading to both imports and national production of farm based machinery and supplies. Historically the nation has lead initiatives in hybridization and gene farming, and Encessia maintains a vast array of protected seeds.

Mining and Natural Gas

Encessia has historically been rich in extracted geological resources. The Lithium Belt is an area in the western Godriji mountains that describes an area rich in the salt pools where lithium is extracted. Lithium is one of the largest exports of Encessia, and dominates the modern mining industry along with copper extraction in the Narijinsperi (which were named so thanks to their copper deposits). Other mined resources also include iron and gold in select areas. Mining is heavily mandated by the Autekrat government to prevent cultural or environmental damage, with a few select private corporations given clearance to extract within the borders of Encessia. There are no state companies in the mining sector. Mining is mostly export and profit oriented, with no export restrictions on mined material.

Mining is important to remote areas of northern Encessia- mainly northern Skythea and Urozakia where entire small towns exist solely because of mining, however many of these had been destroyed or damaged following conflicts in the civil war and Urozakia and still pose as unresolved hazards to this day.

Encessia also has a sustaining natural gas and oil extraction industry centered around the 'Power Belt' in the Lewle Range. The industry is almost completely owned by the state company Aleko and smaller dependents, and heavily mandated by the Ministry of Industry to advert environmental or cultural damages. In 2020 it was estimated that Encessia produced around 98,000 barrels of oil per day, almost all of which is nationally consumed.

Tourism

Tourism is an important part of the Encessian economy. In 2019 around 70 million tourists visited Encessia, amounting to an income of almost 1,062,112,460,266.25ц (around 281,761,075,000 ACU) annually. The industry of tourism remains important for every sakhel, especially Anteba. Ski resorts in the Godriji mountains are one of the

Abraamasaki style market in downtown Samepo, frequented by tourists

main attractions in Outer Urozakia and Skythea, while a vast array of historical landmarks and culture rich areas attract visitors from all over the world. A large culinary tradition and art is deeply rooted in Encessian culture, and is one of the bigger interests to those visiting. Ghvtis T’akht’i is regarded as the largest basilica in Anteria, and frequents upwards of thousands visitors each year. The Samepo and Potia 'Abraamasaki' districts are heavily protected and serve as the seat of Encessian history and tourist experience. Tourism is managed by the Department of Tourism, an extension of the Ministry of Culture.

Tourism is permitted from any nation in Anteria, and almost always demands a visa upon arrival. Air travel is most common along with Marmor Sea cruises off the coast of the nation and between Paxaklemtorno.

Demographics

Like the other Kolchun people, the Encessian language does not fit into any of the other linguistic families of the world. A unique identity believed to be a combination of aboriginal languages and eastern influences from the rest of central Thrismari in remote antiquity. Skythean has relations to languages such as Abjekh, but Encessian, Larzali, and Urozakian retain a unique identity related to scripts that have long died out.

Ethnic Encessians comprise around three quarters of Encessia's population. Other ethnic groups are Urozakian, Larzali, Skythean, Qazhshavan, Tqennu, and enclaves of Jewish and Arabic communities.

In the 20th century Encessia lost a significant portion of its population to emigration, popular destinations being Foxomexra, Medovia, Abjekistan, and Gassasinia where large minorities still exist to this day. Of these nations, Foxomexra retains the largest of immigrant Encessians, seeing a sharp increase throughout the 20th century during the years of the First Republic and national instability. Modernly the largest emigration destination remains to still be Foxomexra and due to recent changes in travel restrictions, Paxaklemtorno. Immigration into Encessia remains relatively local, mainly from Abjekistan following new boons in economy and the availability of work. In 1999 Autek Beridze had repealed most free border laws enacted by the First Republic yet in 2005 immigration and emigration restrictions were loosened to promote controlled international travel.

A map of the ethnic groups within Encessia

The population of minority groups in both Inner and Outer Urozakia has declined in recent years as the Larzali and Urozakian travel across the northern borders or to international emigration magnets to flee the instability and conflict within the region. In 2019 Autek Beridze approved the complete opening of national Encessia to citizens leaving the autonomous region and offering settlement services into rural areas of Anteba and Skythea. The remainder of Encessians within Urozakia also fled state-side following increases in violent attacks and ethnic division. In 2019 another set of laws was also put into place, placing restrictions on Encessian settlement in the Marsev Islands to protect the security of the Qazhshavan and Tqennu populations within the area.

By 2020 the most commonly spoken languages are of the Kolchun linguistic family. With around 89 percent of the population fluent in Encessian either as a native or second language, 19 percent speaking Urozakian, 11 percent speaking Larzali, 8 percent speaking Skythean, 5 percent speaking Abjekh and small populations of native Tqennu, Qazhshavan, and Arabic speakers. Common is widely spoken amongst the younger generations thanks to new education programs introduced by Beridze in 2003 and beyond. Skythean and Larzali remain as dying languages slowly falling out of usage even in their homeland areas. Encessian remains the official langauge of the nation, while Skythean and Abjekh are recognized in Skythea-Khretiabjekh and Larzali and Urozakiana are recognized in both Outer Urozakia and Anteba.

Religion

Today around 82.2 percent of the population follows or has connections to the Orthodox Church, more specifically the Encessian Orthodox Church- which is one of the oldest Christian churches in the world. Encessian Orthodoxy with apostolic foundation by Saint Shavyn, an important religious and historical figure to this day, around the eve of the first century. In the beginning of the 5th century, Christianity was made the official religion of ancient Karellia. During the Middle Ages the church gained autocephaly, a status it has held to this very day.

Throughout history the church played a massive part in the formation of the Encessian identity, but in the 1920s during the establishment of the First Republic's forced secularism, the church was prohibited from open practice and festival organization. In 1994, in the Auteker constitution, those rights were restored but also extended to every other religion within the borders of the nation.

Other religions in Encessia also include the Apostolic Church (8.1%), the Larzali Proestant Church (2%), and both minorities of Sunni Muslims and Jewish communities in select areas- mainly areas bordering Abjekistan. Religious harmony in Encessia has historically been achieved, save for dark dates such as the Koli Massacre of 1766, where radical Orthodox violently attacked and destroyed a Muslim mosque in Esako.

Diplomacy and Foreign Relations

Encessia throughout history had remained a relative regional power and fairly isolated nation relying on a series of vassal states and trade cities within the immediate area. After the spread of Christianity the expansion of Encessian influence was heavily reliant on the expansion of the Eastern Orthodox church throughout the High Middle Ages. It wasn't until the Age of Exploration and the dawn of the 19th century that Encessia capitulated to the world stage, after newfound independence and later involvement in the Great War (Anteria). In the mid 20th century the First Republic established official and worldwide foreign relations with globalism in mind- however after the Autekrat revolution and rise to power many of these relations stagnated. The Auteker retains a worldwide diplomacy yet tends to oppose mass globalism. In safeguard of itself Encessia is a member of the Thrismari Union and retains extensive mutual agreements with nations such as Gassasinia.

Astariax

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Caleren

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Thuadia

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Qazhshava	1820	Encessia has embassies in Karakach and Anravy Qazhshava has an embassy in Samepo

Thrismari

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Abjekistan	Antiquity	Encessia has an embassy in Noruzabad Abjekistan has an embassy in Valsketa Encessia and Abjekistan are both members of the Thrismari Union.
Gassasinia	1949	Encessia has an embassy in Jabiyah Gassasinia has an embassy in Samepo
Lyonheimer	1911	Encessia has an embassy in Judapest Lyonheimer has an embassy in Samepo Encessia and Lyonheimer are both members of the Thrismari Union
Paxaklemtorno	1737	Encessia has an embassy in Niquenunipe Paxaklemtorno has an embassy in Samepo Encessia guarantees the autonomy of Paxaklemtorno

Merdonne

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Template:Country data Layfet	1725	Encessia has an embassy in Cartwright Layfet has an embassy in Samepo

Olivacia

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