The First Republic of Shivon is a country located in the southern part of Evria. It borders Selmira to the north, Kemet to the south, the Arlbernian colony of Divia to the west, and the Sahara Sea to the east. It is one of the only independent nations in Nabataea with the inclusion of Varahmehr. It has a long, unstable political history, and is now currently a constitutional republic, with a bright future ahead.
Human habitation in the region can be traced back 160,000 years, beginning with early hunter–gatherers. Over thousands of years, these groups slowly developed into diverse city-states by around 5000 BCE. These city-states frequently warred with one another until a king from the Hasmoneanite city-state of Hukar invaded and unified them into a single kingdom—the Minahide Kingdom—around 3540 BCE. After his death, his son Kazzamar II launched a series of military campaigns that dramatically expanded the realm, forming the First Hasmenionian Empire around 3480 BCE. Kazzamar II’s reforms transformed it into a wealthy and powerful state, earning him the title Kazzamar the Great. But no empire lasts forever. After centuries of rule, corruption, incompetence, and famine hollowed out the state. Civil war erupted, and numerous breakaway territories splintered off. For nearly a thousand years following the collapse, no successor state emerged that traced its legitimacy back to the old empire. In 1458 CE, a revolutionary general named Accabeus, a devout Hasmoneanite, gathered a massive following. He staged a successful coup in the ancient city of Eretz, seized the surrounding territory to the eastern Nabataean region, and proclaimed the Second Hasmenionian Empire—smaller and more regional, but powerful in its own right. It reached its own era of prosperity but eventually deteriorated, succumbing to civil war in the 1500s, which tore it apart once again. One of the resulting rump states was Shivonius, marking the first recorded use of the word Shivon. Shivonius expanded slightly into nearby lands and then remained mostly insular for the next 300 years. It was ruled as a kingdom by the House of Eniach, a family claiming descent from the chief advisor to Kazzamar the Great.
Everything changed in the 1800s.
Public resentment toward the monarchy had grown severe, and a Hasmoneanite nationalist named David Elas seized the moment. He founded the ideology of Ordalism, which held that religion must dominate politics and government. After aggressively spreading his ideas, he and his followers gathered enough influence to launch a nationwide protest movement. After two months of unrest, the king abdicated, and David Elas—charismatic, sharp, and calculating—was elected the new leader.
Under his rule, Shivon transformed from a kingdom into the Empirate, which lasted for several decades. During the Great War, the Empirate officially sided with the Entente. In the years that followed, Shivon withdrew further into political isolation and relied on only a handful of foreign allies. By 1926, Shivon had begun practicing severe discrimination and violence against Nabataeans, alongside extreme censorship. Dissent was crushed harshly, and the regime’s brutality led to a prolonged standoff with Selmira. As foreign support rallied behind Selmira, Shivon was forced to back down, exposing its weakness. Opposition groups and the general populace seized the opportunity, leading to the resignation of Manechem Elas and the dissolution of the Directorate.
A provisional democratic governorate was formed, but it lasted only 98 days. A series of coordinated terrorist attacks, riots, and internal unrest—carried out by a secret organization known as the Lions of Hasmon—destabilized the new government. A man believed to be the group’s leader seized power, crushed all resistance, and promised national restoration. Instead, he tightened control, reinstated authoritarian rule, and, after recognizing the power of religious messaging, converted the Order into a full theocratic state defined by propaganda. However, amid mounting mistreatment of Nabataeans, the Miyamoto Shogunate, along with Varahmehr and the Akenaur Bund, overthrew the government after 21 days of fighting. Today, Shivon is a constitutional government that holds presidential elections every five years.
Etymology
The first time the word “Shivon” was used was in 1562, in a book of epistles of a politician named Nachmanides. It read:
Eniach,
The Empire is no more, and we will possibly never experience another one ever. However, our religion must be kept alive from any possible persecution. Thus, we must allocate ourselves to the new political entity that is named Shivonius.
History
The Bronze Age/Iron Age
Around 3000 BCE, Nabataea was divided into dozens of competing city-states, each struggling for supremacy over the region. Among them was the city of Hukar, whose people were known for their traditions as shepherds, warriors, and traders. The Hukarites practiced polytheism and worshipped a wide pantheon of gods, as was common among the states of the era.
Eventually, a ruler named Kazzamar rose to prominence in Hukar. According to later Hasmoneanite tradition, Kazzamar believed that his city had been chosen to unite Nabataea and the surrounding lands. The Hasmoneanite Bible describes him as having received divine revelations commanding him to spread monotheism and the Word of God. Inspired by this calling, Kazzamar began a series of military campaigns against neighboring states, including the powerful Isalmites and their allies.
Following a decisive victory over the Isalmites in the Battle of the Hills, Hukar turned against its former allies and launched a surprise attack that allowed Kazzamar to consolidate even greater control over the region. After uniting the remaining city-states under his authority, he transformed Hukar into the Holy City of Eretz and proclaimed the establishment of the first Hasmenionian Empire. Kazzamar then led further campaigns against surrounding kingdoms, expanding the empire from the Selmira to Aphirica at its height.
After Kazzamar’s death, his successors introduced a series of reforms that greatly strengthened the empire. Hasmoneanism was established as the official state religion, and the Great Temple was constructed on Mount Helbrus in Eretz as the new center of religious life. During this period, precious metals were coined and integrated into imperial trade, helping to standardize commerce across the empire. At the same time, the state became increasingly dependent on the protection of its trade routes, which were frequently threatened by raiders seeking to seize wealth and resources.
As external pressure mounted, the empire entered a more defensive phase. Neighboring kingdoms began to challenge Hasmenionian authority through repeated border skirmishes and raids, forcing the empire to devote more of its resources to military security. Although it remained influential for some time, the first Hasmenionian Empire eventually collapsed, as did many of the states of the ancient world.
In 430 BCE, a descendant of Kazzamar claimed to have received divine messages instructing him to restore the lost territories. His message attracted a large following, and he succeeded in conquering a realm even larger than the ancient original. This renewed empire enjoyed a relatively brief period of peace and stability known as Pax Hasmonica.
The era of peace ended when the Rumaic Empire launched an invasion, capturing Eretz and the empire’s eastern territories. The Hasmenionian state was left severely weakened and unable to defend its remaining lands effectively. In the aftermath of the invasion, central authority broke down, and the empire fragmented into warring warlords once again.
After centuries of legend, conquest, and decline, the empire ultimately vanished from history.
Medieval Era
Nabataea would remain fragmented and politically unstable for several more centuries, experiencing recurring periods of disorder, succession crises, and armed conflict. This long era of decline came to a dramatic turning point in 1258 CE, when a revolutionary general named Accabeus, a devout Hasmoneanite, emerged as the central figure in a movement to restore the former imperial order. Arguing that the revival of the old state was necessary to preserve religious tradition and political continuity, he rallied popular support and led a successful uprising against the Murad Empire.
In the aftermath of the revolution, Accabeus and his supporters reestablished the Second Hasmenionian Empire, though in a significantly reduced and more regional form than its predecessor. The new regime undertook major efforts to renovate and restore the long-ruined Temple, which became both a symbolic and practical center of the revived state. Hasmoneanite religious practice was formally resumed, and the government portrayed itself as the legitimate heir to the ancient imperial tradition.
Despite its ambitious beginnings, the restored empire proved far less stable than its founders had hoped. A combination of failed reforms, internal repression, and growing political dissatisfaction weakened the state from within. These tensions eventually escalated into civil war, drawing in foreign powers whose intervention further destabilized the region. Rather than preserving the empire, outside involvement accelerated its fragmentation, and large portions of its territory were seized or partitioned by neighboring interests.
Amid the resulting chaos, a successor rump state known as Shivonius emerged as the principal continuation of the Hasmoneanite tradition. Though territorially limited, Shivonius preserved many of the institutions, customs, and religious ideals associated with the earlier state, presenting itself as the rightful guardian of the old order. Its most prominent ruler, Moshe Kushner, later launched a major campaign against the neighboring kingdom of Edom. The conflict developed into a lengthy war and ultimately ended in the annexation of Edom by Shivonius.
Following this expansion, Shivonius entered a prolonged period of intense isolationism. The state turned inward, placing greater emphasis on domestic consolidation, administrative stability, and cultural preservation than on external ambition. It resisted foreign influence, avoided entanglement in wider regional conflicts, and sought to maintain its independence through strict internal control and deliberate withdrawal from international affairs.
Modern Period
For centuries, this arrangement endured until 1845, when Shivonius — later shortened to Shivon, meaning “Returned to Home” in Hashmon — descended into civil war. The conflict pitted the ruling monarchist faction against a growing nationalist movement that had gained support among much of the population. After four years of fighting, the nationalists emerged victorious and established a new authoritarian state, which they named the Empire.
Under the new regime, dissent was violently suppressed, and the government returned to a policy of isolationism. In an effort to modernize the country while consolidating state power, the Empirate introduced a series of 7 Years’ Plans focused on sweeping economic, military, and political reforms. These programs were intended to strengthen the state, increase industrial capacity, and reinforce central control over society.
As time passed, Shivon became increasingly inward-looking. By 1914, with the outbreak of the Great War, the Shivonite government initially sought to avoid direct involvement. Over time, however, driven by a promise to gain more land, it sought to join the Entente, which promised Selmiran territory. Selmira, meanwhile, was a member of the Central Powers. Shivon therefore entered the war on the side of the Entente and attempted an offensive against Selmira. The attack failed, and the conflict devolved into deadly trench warfare, with both sides unable to gain ground. In the end, the war ended in a draw, and Shivon was unable to achieve its goals.
In the years following the war, particularly through the early 1920s, domestic unrest intensified. Public dissatisfaction with the government spread across the country, prompting the authorities to impose a sweeping ban on opposition activity followed by a major crackdown on dissent. These measures triggered significant protests in Selmira, which escalated into a tense standoff between the city and the central government. Selmira ultimately prevailed, forcing Shivon to back down. The opposition then seized the opportunity to organize additional riots and mass demonstrations, further undermining the legitimacy of the regime.
The resulting instability led to the collapse of the Empirate. In its place, a provisional governorate was established to hold power temporarily, but it proved short-lived. A series of assassinations and shootouts destabilized the new administration, and a secretive armed force launched a brief conflict that ended with its leader, Thomas Binkowicz, assuming power. Binkowicz transformed Shivon into the authoritarian nationalist state it became known as thereafter.
Once in power, Binkowicz carried out brutal crackdowns against rival political factions and consolidated authority through violence and coercion. His government also introduced racial policies targeting Nabataeans, who were forced into heavily monitored labor camps. Conditions in these camps were harsh, and detainees were frequently subjected to severe mistreatment, abuse, and extrajudicial killing.
By 1928, Binkowicz had been arrested by the Unity State and found guilty of sheltering MAJESTY, a gestaltist terror group. As a result, Shivon came under the temporary rule of the Directorate until a man named Mendel Shneerson, an egotistical figure, assumed power after convincing the Directorate to vote for him. He escalated most of Binkowicz’s genocidal policies. He ruled with an iron grip for two years, until Shivon was ambushed in a surprise attack by the coalition forces of Nichirin, Akenaur Bund, and Varahmehr. The war lasted twenty days, ending with Shneerson’s death and the surrender of the Order. Under the oversight of foreign powers, the SDF won Shivon’s first democratic elections and transformed Shivon from a totalitarian dictatorship into a constitutional republic named the First Republic of Shivon.
Military
The Shivonite Armed Forces serve as the armed forces of Shivon, consisting of three branches:
- Shivonite Armed Forces
- Shivonite Navy
- Shivonite Air Force
The total number of personnel stands at approximately 700,000 during peacetime, though this figure can expand significantly in the event of a major war, reaching as many as 1,050,000 active personnel. This large reserve capacity allows the military to rapidly mobilize additional forces when national security demands it. All branches of the armed forces are trained in their respective fields, ensuring that each service is prepared to operate effectively within its own specialized role. This includes not only combat readiness, but also the maintenance of discipline, coordination, and operational efficiency across the entire military structure.
Oversight of the military is the responsibility of the Minister of Defence, who oversees its administration, strategic direction, and overall organization. As the civilian authority responsible for military supervision, the Minister plays a central role in ensuring that the armed forces remain aligned with the state’s broader defense priorities. The military budget is set at $65,040,596,300, reflecting the scale of the country’s defense apparatus and the resources required to maintain its personnel, training, equipment, infrastructure, and readiness.
Government
The government of Shivon is known as the Directorate. It serves as the central governing body of the state and is responsible for enacting laws, implementing reforms, and managing economic policy. In practice, the Directorate functions as the main institution through which national authority is exercised, overseeing the routine business of government and coordinating the implementation of state objectives. Its role extends across both domestic administration and broader policy direction, making it the core of Shivon’s political structure.
The head of the Directorate holds the title of President, a position currently occupied by Noah Baruch. As the formal leader of the governing body, the President represents the highest visible office within the Directorate’s structure and is associated with the overall leadership of the state. However, while the Directorate oversees the core functions of governance, more critical and specialized decisions are handled by the Head Directorate. This body consists of about ten individuals selected for their exceptional expertise and competence, and it is responsible for addressing the most important strategic matters facing the government. Together, these institutions form a layered system of rule in which broad administration and high-level decision-making are distributed between the wider Directorate and its more selective inner council.
Economy
The economy of Shivon is expanding, and strengthening relations with Varahmehr are expected to help accelerate that growth.
Geography
Shivon is an arid nation situated along the eastern shores of the Saharan Sea, occupying a narrow but strategically significant stretch of land in southern Evria. Much of its eastern territory extends deep into the Nabatean Desert, a harsh expanse of sand dunes, and rocky plateaus. The climate is dry, with long rainless seasons, scorching summers, and winters that bring only brief, cold winds coming in from the desert interior.
It borders Selmira to the north, Kemet to the south, the Arlbernian colony of Divia to the west, and the Sahara Sea to the east.
Demographics
Shivon has the largest Hasmoneanite population in the world, accounting for 89.5% of its population.
Shivon also has a minority of Nabataeans, who account for 10.2% of the population, but the community is recovering from past regime abuses.
14% of the population follows Nazarism.