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==National flag==
==National flag==
===Colours===
===Colours===
The flag features two horizontal blue (top) and red bands charged with a white diamond shield at the canton. As the colour of the sky and water, '''blue''' symbolizes calm, reflection, and intellect. It is also the infinite, and the void from which all life develops. Ground {{wp|lapis lazuli}} produced a pigment highly prized in [[Orioni]] for decorating temple ceilings The colour signified divine favour. '''Red''' is the colour of life, of blood, fire, passion, and war. It is worn by brides in the Orient as a symbol of good luck and fertility. Orinese calendars marked holy days in red, hence red-letter days. But red is also the colour of danger and warning signs are often marked in red. '''White''' symbolizes purity and perfection, also the Absolute. It is the colour most associated with sacredness; sacrificial animals are often white. In the Occidental world brides usually wear white, but it is the colour of mourning in much of the Orient. Ghosts are thought to be white because it is a colour that conceals nothing. A white flag signals truce, and therefore peace.
The flag features two horizontal blue (top) and red bands charged with a white diamond shield at the canton. As the colour of the sky and water, '''blue''' symbolizes calm, reflection, and intellect. It is also the infinite, and the void from which all life develops. Ground {{wp|lapis lazuli}} produced a pigment highly prized in [[Orioni]] for decorating temple ceilings. The colour signified divine favour. '''Red''' is the colour of life, of blood, fire, passion, and war. It is worn by brides in the [[Orient]] as a symbol of good luck and fertility. Orinese calendars marked holy days in red, hence {{wp|red-letter day}}s. But red is also the colour of danger and warning signs are often marked in red. '''White''' symbolizes purity and perfection, also the Absolute. It is the colour most associated with sacredness; sacrificial animals are often white. In the [[Occident]]al world brides usually wear white, but it is the colour of mourning in much of the Orient. Ghosts are thought to be white because it is a colour that conceals nothing. A white flag signals truce, and therefore peace.


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| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Andro.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Andro.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Andro]]
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Andro]]
| The chevron of Andro.
| The {{wp|Chevron (insignia)|chevron}} of Andro.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Corona Borealis.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Corona Borealis.png}}
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| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Cygnus.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Cygnus.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Cygnus]]
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Cygnus]]
| Swan.
| The revered swan of Hangsa represents purity.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Deseti.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Deseti.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Deseti]]
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Deseti]]
|  
| Six equal horizontal stripes of green alternating with white, and checked at the hoist.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Dion.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Dion.png}}
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| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Gruis.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Gruis.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Gruis]]
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Gruis]]
| The tiger from Tigray (lion passant regardant).
| The tiger of [[History of Orioni#Classical Orioni|Tigray]] (lion passant regardant).
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Kidusi.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Kidusi.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Kidusi]]
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Kidusi]]
| Stylised representation of [[Orioni#Geography|Mount Silesto]].
| A stylised representation of [[Orioni#Geography|Mount Silesto]].
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Mar.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Mar.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Mar]]
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Mar]]
| The prestene and untouched nature of [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Amilaki]].
| The pristine and untouched nature of [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Amilaki]].
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Meda.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Meda.png}}
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| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Nordhaven.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Nordhaven.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Nordhaven]]
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Nordhaven]]
| Raven from when Boreans settled the area.
| The raven represents [[Burania]]ns settlings this province.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Opolis.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Opolis.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|O'polis]]
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|O'polis]]
| The "Triple Goddess" symbol of the waxing, full and waning [[Eurth#Mun|mun]], representing the female aspects of Maiden, Mother, and Crone.
| The {{wp|Triple Goddess (Neopaganism)|Triple Goddess}} symbol of the waxing, full and waning [[Mun]], representing the female aspects of Maiden, Mother, and Crone.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Oris.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Oris.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Oris]]
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Oris]]
| Stylised helmet of a Primahoris warrior.
| A stylised {{wp|Morion (helmet)|helmet}} of a Primahoris warrior.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Perseus.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Perseus.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Perseus]]
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Perseus]]
| A stylised carpet with the head of a gorgon.
| A stylised tapestry with the head of a {{wp|gorgon}}.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Pontus.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Pontus.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Pontus]]
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Pontus]]
| Six fishes.
| Six fishes represent the six important coastal cities of Bandas.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Sirius.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Sirius.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Sirius]]
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Sirius]]
| (rich agriculture)
| The rich agricultural history of Shiriyus.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Tauri.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Tauri.png}}
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Tauri]]
| [[Orioni#Administrative_divisions|Tauri]]
| Stylised representation of a bull.
| A stylised representation of the head of a {{wp|bull}}.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Vega.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag_of_Vega.png}}
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| {{ListFlag|Flag of Erwanin.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Erwanin.png}}
| Before 980 BCE
| Before 980 BCE
| '''Pre-dynastic'''<br/>Prior to 980 BCE, the Hurri clan did not use the flag associated with the later monarchies. The oldest and best-known symbol of the clan has been the Tree motif, which is a graphic expression of the typical vegetation.
| '''Pre-dynastic'''. Prior to 980 BCE, the Shiguti League did not use the flag associated with the [[Monarchy of Orioni|later monarchies]]. The oldest and best-known symbol has been the [[#Tree|Tree motif]], which is a graphic expression of the typical vegetation.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Orioni Queendom.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Orioni Queendom.png}}
| 980 – 536 BCE
| 980 – 536 BCE
| '''Queendom of Orioni'''<br/>Azure field with imperial symbol in argent. The Queendom was centred around O'polis, where the lightblue flag provided adequate contrast with the green valleys.
| '''Queendom of Orioni'''. Azure field with imperial symbol in argent. The Queendom was centred around [[O'polis]], where the lightblue flag provided adequate contrast with the green valleys.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of First Orioni Empire.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of First Orioni Empire.png}}
| 536 BCE – 1023 CE
| 536 BCE – 1023 CE
| '''First Empire of Orioni'''<br/>A darker flag was introduced with better contrasting colour for sailing vessels. The azure blue had made it difficult to sea against a clear sky. Since maritime trade became ever important, this clearly visible flag stayed in use for a significant period of time.
| '''First Empire of Orioni'''. A darker flag was introduced with better contrasting colour for sailing vessels. The azure blue had made it difficult to sea against a clear sky. Since maritime trade became ever important, this clearly visible flag stayed in use for a significant period of time.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Civil war flag of Orioni.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Civil war flag of Orioni.png}}
| 1023-1174
| 1023 1174
| Civil War flag of the Orioni monarchy in exile
| Civil War flag of the [[monarchy of Orioni]] in exile.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Orioni.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Orioni.png}}
| 1175-present
| 1175 present
| Restored, second Empire of Orioni
| Restored, second Empire of Orioni.
|}
|}


===Colonial flags===
===Colonial flags===
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| {{ListFlag|Flag of Astrini.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Astrini.png}}
| 1754-1901<ref>[http://www.europans.com/topic/744-the-national-comrades-of-niederoestereich/ The National Comrades of Niederoestereich] (March 21, 2005)</ref>
| 1754 – 1901
| Former flag of Astrini island, present-day [[Niederoestereich]].
| Former flag of Astrini island, present-day [[Niederoestereich]].<ref>[http://www.europans.com/topic/744-the-national-comrades-of-niederoestereich/ The National Comrades of Niederoestereich] (21 March 2005)</ref>
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Bainbridge Islands.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Bainbridge Islands.png}}
| 1XXX-1843
| 1370 – 1843
| Former flag of the Baribeni islands, present-day [[Bainbridge Islands]].<ref>[http://archive.nswiki.org/index.php?title=Bainbridge_Islands Bainbridge Islands] (September 30, 2006‎ )</ref>
| Former flag of the Baribeni islands, present-day [[Bainbridge Islands]].<ref>[http://archive.nswiki.org/index.php?title=Bainbridge_Islands Bainbridge Islands] (30 September 2006)</ref>
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Birlini.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Birlini.png}}
| 1XXX-1XXX
| 1349 – 1822
| Flag of Birlini, present-day [[Pirilao]].
| Flag of Birlini, present-day [[Pirilao]].
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Burkini.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Burkini.png}}
| 1XXX-1955<ref>[http://www.europans.com/topic/5069-the-laws-of-the-sea/?tab=comments#comment-40010501 The Laws of the Sea] (October 30, 2018)</ref>
| 1529 – 1955
| Flag of [[Burkini]] island, northwest of the [[Sunset Sea Islands]].
| Flag of [[Burkini]] island, northwest of the [[Sunset Sea Islands]].<ref>[http://www.europans.com/topic/5069-the-laws-of-the-sea/?tab=comments#comment-40010501 The Laws of the Sea] (30 October 2018)</ref>
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Daini.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Daini.png}}
| 1XXX-19XX
| 1472 – 1908
| Former flag of Daini island, present-day [[Damak Var]].
| Former flag of Daini island, present-day [[Damak Var]].
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Rohini.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Rohini.png}}
| 1XXX-19XX
| 1634 – 1949
| Flag of [[Rohini]] island, northeast of Orioni, in the North [[Oriental Ocean]].
| Flag of [[Rohini]] island, northeast of Orioni, in the North [[Oriental Ocean]].
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Tahini.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Tahini.png}}
| 1XXX-1XXX
| 1367 – 1847
| Flag of [[Tahini]] island.
| Flag of [[Tahini]] island, present-day [[Miiros#Geography|Malindi]].
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Tamarini.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Tamarini.png}}
| 1XXX-1XXX
| 1322 – 1781
| Flag of Tamarini, present-day [[Tamurin]].
| Flag of Tamarini, present-day [[Tamurin]].
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Thubani.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Thubani.png}}
| 1XXX-1XXX
| 1499 – 1969
| Flag of [[Thubani]] island, north of Orioni, in the Rosario Sea.
| Flag of [[Thubani]] island, north of Orioni, in the Rosario Sea.
|-
|-
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Yawini.png}}
| {{ListFlag|Flag of Yawini.png}}
| 14XX-1693
| 1472 – 1693
| Former flag of Yawini island, present-day [[Ayubi]].
| Former flag of Yawini island, present-day [[Ayubi]]. A stylised {{wp|star anise}} fruit.
|}
|}
Inspiration: http://iiwiki.com/wiki/Flag_of_Midrasia


==References==
==References==
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Orioni
Flag of Orioni.png
NameIlibati
UseCivil and state flag
Proportion3:2
Adopted1175
DesignTwo horizontal blue (top) and red bands charged with a white diamond shield at the canton

The national flag of Orioni (Orinese: Ilibati) is a symbol of the Orioni Empire that inherits a historical tradition of using national symbols and is an attribute of the imperial government and executive powers.

National flag

Colours

The flag features two horizontal blue (top) and red bands charged with a white diamond shield at the canton. As the colour of the sky and water, blue symbolizes calm, reflection, and intellect. It is also the infinite, and the void from which all life develops. Ground lapis lazuli produced a pigment highly prized in Orioni for decorating temple ceilings. The colour signified divine favour. Red is the colour of life, of blood, fire, passion, and war. It is worn by brides in the Orient as a symbol of good luck and fertility. Orinese calendars marked holy days in red, hence red-letter days. But red is also the colour of danger and warning signs are often marked in red. White symbolizes purity and perfection, also the Absolute. It is the colour most associated with sacredness; sacrificial animals are often white. In the Occidental world brides usually wear white, but it is the colour of mourning in much of the Orient. Ghosts are thought to be white because it is a colour that conceals nothing. A white flag signals truce, and therefore peace.

Flag of Orioni.png
Colour scheme
Blue Red White
CMYK 99-100-0-60 0-100-100-34 0-0-0-0
'Pantone Blue 276 Red 1807' Safe
RGB 1-0-103 169-0-0 255-255-255
Hex triplet #010067 #A90000 #FFFFFF

Diamond

An encounter of Ivericans and Orinese

The diamond shape is an early Oharic representation of a heart or womb, dating from circa 3000 BCE. Large numbers of representational clay tablets have been unearthed in modern Andro and Sirius. Some 1500 different symbols have been decoded, most of them relating to agricultural and commercial matters. The most prized as well as the hardest stone, the diamond is also associated with incorruptibility and invincibility. Its transparency and purity make it also a symbol of constancy and sincerity. In heraldry, the diamond is called lozenge. A lozenge-shaped escutcheon is used to depict heraldry for a female, but is also sometimes used as a shape for mural monuments in churches which commemorate females. Traditionally very limited categories of females have been able to display their own arms, for example, a female monarch. This in contrast to the escutcheon or shield for men, which is in its origin an object of warfare. In some other cultures, the diamond is rounded to an almond-shape. Also known as the mandorla, the almond-shaped halo is formed from two intersecting circles It is used to symbolize the individual's ascension to heaven.

Tree

Coat of arms
Five-headed snake

The coat of arms is a shield with the image of a stylised cedar tree branch, Orioni's imperial symbol. Presence and position of the tree on the shield is directly inspired by the Orioni cedar (Cedrus orioni). The Cedar is a symbol of holiness, eternity and peace. The tree has symbolic significance in cultures throughout the world. A reverence for trees and even tree worship is widespread throughout the world. It represents the Great Mother in her nourishing, sheltering form. Many traditions speak of a tree of life: a tree that is the central point and pivot of the world. Rooted in the earth, it draws water from the ground and reaches up to the heavens and eternity, acting as a world axis. It is closely linked to the symbolism of the pillar and the mountain. As an emblem of longevity, the cedar of Orioni has its origin in many liturgical or apocryphal references.

Other, more adversarial nations this symbol came to hold a complete opposite, negative meaning. In early histories of the defeated Medani Empire, it was actually a symbol of conquest and subjugation. Medani sources describe it as an open hand. More specifically: the right hand of defeated enemies that was cut-off and paraded on the tip of a spear. While a hand usually signifies blessing, protection, and justice, to the Medanese it became a sign of bad luck. In Occidental nations, the symbol was deformed into a five-headed snake. The snake, or serpent, is probably the most widely revered of all creatures because it embodies so many forces. Its underground lair allies it with the underworld and it is associated with the primal waters from which all life was created. The serpent symbol was widespread in agricultural societies where it was used to poison and medicine. Following Tacolic liturgy, serpents are connected with lies, revenge and cruelty.

Variants

Flag Use Description
Royal flag of Orioni.png Royal flag Royal Standard of the Monarch of Orioni.
Mourning flag of Orioni.png Mourning flag The Imperial Council is authorised to order the half-staffing of the national flag. When the Orinese monarchy dies a black ribbon is placed above the flag. When a foreign nation's head of state is buried the foreign Ministry also hoists the flag at half-staff.

Sub-national flags

Flag Province Description
Flag of Andro.png Andro The chevron of Andro.
Flag of Corona Borealis.png Corona Borealis Loyalist symbology from the civil war.
Flag of Cygnus.png Cygnus The revered swan of Hangsa represents purity.
Flag of Deseti.png Deseti Six equal horizontal stripes of green alternating with white, and checked at the hoist.
Flag of Dion.png Dion The forest of mythical King Dion.
Flag of Gruis.png Gruis The tiger of Tigray (lion passant regardant).
Flag of Kidusi.png Kidusi A stylised representation of Mount Silesto.
Flag of Mar.png Mar The pristine and untouched nature of Amilaki.
Flag of Meda.png Meda (solar portal)
Flag of Niktal Makto.png Niktal Makto Mountains, mountains, and more mountains.
Flag of Nordhaven.png Nordhaven The raven represents Buranians settlings this province.
Flag of Opolis.png O'polis The Triple Goddess symbol of the waxing, full and waning Mun, representing the female aspects of Maiden, Mother, and Crone.
Flag of Oris.png Oris A stylised helmet of a Primahoris warrior.
Flag of Perseus.png Perseus A stylised tapestry with the head of a gorgon.
Flag of Pontus.png Pontus Six fishes represent the six important coastal cities of Bandas.
Flag of Sirius.png Sirius The rich agricultural history of Shiriyus.
Flag of Tauri.png Tauri A stylised representation of the head of a bull.
Flag of Vega.png Vega Five silver rays on a blue field.
Flag of Zuidhaven.png Zuidhaven Representing the ancient port of Hierapolis.

Military flags

Flag Date Use
Flag of Orioni army.png 1381-present Flag of the Orioni army.
Flag of Orioni navy.png Year-present Flag of the Orioni navy.
Flag of Orioni air force.png 1915-present Flag of the Orioni air force.

Historical flags

Flag Date Use
Flag of Erwanin.png Before 980 BCE Pre-dynastic. Prior to 980 BCE, the Shiguti League did not use the flag associated with the later monarchies. The oldest and best-known symbol has been the Tree motif, which is a graphic expression of the typical vegetation.
Flag of Orioni Queendom.png 980 – 536 BCE Queendom of Orioni. Azure field with imperial symbol in argent. The Queendom was centred around O'polis, where the lightblue flag provided adequate contrast with the green valleys.
Flag of First Orioni Empire.png 536 BCE – 1023 CE First Empire of Orioni. A darker flag was introduced with better contrasting colour for sailing vessels. The azure blue had made it difficult to sea against a clear sky. Since maritime trade became ever important, this clearly visible flag stayed in use for a significant period of time.
Civil war flag of Orioni.png 1023 – 1174 Civil War flag of the monarchy of Orioni in exile.
Flag of Orioni.png 1175 – present Restored, second Empire of Orioni.

Colonial flags

Flag Date Use
Flag of Astrini.png 1754 – 1901 Former flag of Astrini island, present-day Niederoestereich.[1]
Flag of Bainbridge Islands.png 1370 – 1843 Former flag of the Baribeni islands, present-day Bainbridge Islands.[2]
Flag of Birlini.png 1349 – 1822 Flag of Birlini, present-day Pirilao.
Flag of Burkini.png 1529 – 1955 Flag of Burkini island, northwest of the Sunset Sea Islands.[3]
Flag of Daini.png 1472 – 1908 Former flag of Daini island, present-day Damak Var.
Flag of Rohini.png 1634 – 1949 Flag of Rohini island, northeast of Orioni, in the North Oriental Ocean.
Flag of Tahini.png 1367 – 1847 Flag of Tahini island, present-day Malindi.
Flag of Tamarini.png 1322 – 1781 Flag of Tamarini, present-day Tamurin.
Flag of Thubani.png 1499 – 1969 Flag of Thubani island, north of Orioni, in the Rosario Sea.
Flag of Yawini.png 1472 – 1693 Former flag of Yawini island, present-day Ayubi. A stylised star anise fruit.

References

  1. The National Comrades of Niederoestereich (21 March 2005)
  2. Bainbridge Islands (30 September 2006)
  3. The Laws of the Sea (30 October 2018)