Ozai
"Not all those who wander are lost. We were until we found our home. The Ozai were beckoned by the ice fields, and built a new nation atop and below the verdant islands and the peninsula. We stand ready to defend ourselves against others, but also to build a new order atop the shining lands we possess."
Overview
Ozai is a nation in the south-western area of Elgeis by the World Border. During Ozai's lifetime, it was led by its founder, WorkablePuffin. It is surrounded by the Greater Ice Fields to the south and east and the wilderness to the north.
History
Founding
Ozai was founded on February 14, 2020, by WorkablePuffin. The land that the current capital is located in was discovered when he went north from the old lands of Deathwatch and discovered the greater ice fields. A location near the world border and these ice fields was chosen as the capital, with the northern island and the Ozan Peninsula to be larger subsidiaries of the nation.
Land Dispute with Yanshu
Soon after the founding and claiming of the Ozan nation, it was discovered that the people of Yanshu had a claim to a portion of the Ozan Peninsula called the Yug. Ozai temporarily ceded the land while it bided its time, and by this time the second member of Ozai, Echitz1, had arrived. Ozai received military assistance from Sylvia, Schevakia, and Fianna in reclaiming into the Yug. The Yanshu Dynasty promptly surrendered the land to Ozai and withdrew all claims from the area. The conflict was bloodless and lasted less than a day, taking place on February 15, 2020.
Conflict with PizzasWithBone
PizzasWithBone, the leader of Deathwatch, expressed desire to raid and destroy Ozan territory and assets. Members of the Ozan Marine Corps and Engineers promptly struck his known home and eliminated the surrounding area. Shortly after, a member of Sylvia gave them the location of the man himself. The two men quickly went to the man's residence, which PizzasWithBone was trapped inside of. He then attempted to kill himself but was kept alive for a short amount of time until he was brutally murdered.
Government
Ozai was a direct democracy with an acting head of state to regulate affairs and serve as a figurehead. The title of the head of state was the Merchant Regulator.
Military in Ozan Times
Organization
Ozai's military was divided into three branches: the Ozan Air Corps, who specialized in Elytra combat; the Ozan Marine Corps, who specialized in ground combat; and the Ozan Engineers, who specialized in construction of redstone devices and fortifications.
Ozan Air Corps
The OAC was the air combat wing of Ozai, and specialized in rapid infil and exfiltration behind hostile fortifications and established lines. They were equipped with standard equipment, but Elytra in lieu of a combat vest and fireworks in addition to their normal kit.
Ozan Marine Corps
The OMC was the main ground force of Ozai. They were equipped with standard equipment and were usually the first and last to be deployed to combat zones. They were usually equipped with heavily enchanted diamond armor and tools in order to be an effective force on the front line.
Ozan Engineers
The OE were a small group of engineers that allowed Ozai to construct devices such as TNT cannons, and larger fortifications such as bunkers. They were usually outfitted with building materials, and rarely, if ever, saw combat.