Kingdom Of Osami

“	Beneath Bemous himself	”
—Grand Guardian Regal Vampes, Outside Voterdamm

The Papals Of Osami
49 First Era–N/A
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Smallest Extent (circa 49 First Era)
Capital	Voterdamm
Common languages	Helten
Religion	Osmanian - Osami Church
Demonym(s)	Osami
Government	Spiritual Kingdom
Grand Guardian
• (49 - 60 First Era)	Regal Vampes
• (60 - 70 First Era)	Bental Kilths
• (70 - 90 First Era)	Fem Tulian
• (90 - 130 First Era)	Dem Tulian
• (130 - 145 First Era)	Kam Tulian
• (145 - 150 First Era)	Pomerius Vampouslaius
Legislature	The Circle Of Benlas
Historical era	First Era, Second Era
• The Osami Awakening	49 First Era
• N/A	N/A N/A
Population
• 50 First Era	115,620
• 75 First Era	208,361
• 100 First Era	338,936
Currency	The Osser
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The Kingdom Of Osami ("Osam-E") was one of the first nations to form during the First Era. The tribe had grown a religious dependency on every decision, shaping their nation towards a spiritual society. During the First Era they were considered a rather peaceful nation to most, (except when religious matters came into play), and had high population growth. The Osami are most well known for their religious conflicts with the Kingdom Of Osmax and their disagreements on the Osmanian Religion.

History

Beginnings

The Osami Tribe disintegrated and reformed into a Spiritual Kingdom around the year 49 First Era. The cause of this event isn't known but is only described as "The Osami Awakening" when the people realized that they must protect their religion. The Osmanian Religion is however disputed where it was originally founded, as it is claimed in Kingdom Of Osmax, and in Osami. This confusion would lead to multiple Holy Wars between the two Kingdoms. The Osami also had a very high population growth, quickly becoming one of the highest populated nations in the First Era. The few first leaders of the Osami are not considered to be great either, until the Grandfather of Great Leader Kam Tulian, Fem Tulian, rose up and began to claim the entire region of Faltos. The nation is considered a Holy State, and the leader of the Osmanian Religion, the Grand Pope, often resides here.

Regal Vampes

Chosen as the first Grand Guardian, Regal Vampes did not do much during his rule. Establishing the Osami Church is the only thing of note, otherwise, Regal Vampes did not do much to raise the Kingdom. Establishing his authority as sole propitiator of the Kingdom, Vampes did give significance to the Grand Guardian role. Falling off a boat and drowning in 60 First Era, the Osami Concubent declared no future Grand Guardian would ever set foot on a boat.

Bental Kilths

A popular choice to be the 2nd Grand Guardian, Bental Kilths assumed the position on November 11th, 60 First Era. Having been a migrant from across the Sea Of Hifami, a well versed traveler, many in the Kingdom did not trust him. Bental Kilths would have to properly establish his right to rule and affirm his status as leader of the nation.

Centralized Acts

The Centralized Acts, enacted in 63 First Era by Grand Guardian Bental Kilths increased the religious authority of the state. Before these acts, the local priests of each region had consolidated a lot of power, being small kings in their own right. The Head of the State had a hard time expanding its religious influence across the nation, and thus Bental Kilths redistributed the power. The laws stated that the supreme lord of the Osmanian Religion, the Grand Pope, was selected by the Head God (Bemous) himself, and that to the decree he rules without question. The Acts had but one stipulation, that the Pope's authority could only exist when he lived inside the borders of the Osami. This of course, had differing perspectives. It was all agreed however that if the Pope lived outside the borders, in another state, they could not accurately verify that his interpretations were not pure.

Osmax Quarrels

When the Osmax sent an exploration party to the Kingdom Of Osami in 208 First Era, and learned of the Centralized Acts, the head of the Osmax Religion Pax Romano was furious upon learning about the Grand Pope. Up until that point, the Osmax and Osami had known about each other but few details if any. And thus, by following the same beliefs, Holy debates began. The first question was who would lead the Religion. Both sides argued for their own religious leader to be the one "true" messenger of god, which in the end did not bode well. Eventually, a unanimous conclusion was reached that the Grand Pope, leader of the Osmanian Religion would be that of the Osami. The Osmax could not continue any more debates on the issue and settled that he was a step below the Osami. The Osmax also stated that the Osami could not keep the Pope inside their lands, while the Osami simply told them that Bemous himself had told them. When the Osmax recovered this reply, King Lanius I of the Osmax threw down the letter, drawing his sword. Not daring to step down again, to further his reputation tarnished, he screamed across his throne room, declaring war upon the Osamis. His goal was to retrieve the Grand Pope and bring him back to Opam. The 1st War Of Osmanian had begun.

Geography

Surrounded by water, the Kingdom Of Osami had a natural defense against many foreign invaders. Entirely grasslands and forests, Faltos proved to be in prime conditions for population growth and expansion. Being surrounded by water also allowed the Osami to become a trade power, exerting massive amounts of influence on the market and becoming a prime nation to control the economics of the world. This heavily shaped their ties to the Osmax and could drastically alter the worlds economic stability with actions among the two. The large forests across Faltos gave the Osami plentiful building materials to construct their towns and villages but soon became a problem in the later centuries as the islands wood supply dwindled. This compiled with famine and poor harvests across the land would kill thousands in famine and disease.

Economy

As the Kingdom expanded to soon encompass all of Faltos, it was in the prime position to trade amongst the nations. As natural seafaring people, the Osami soon developed one of the most sophisticated and controlled economic systems of the millennia. Becoming one of the most wealthy nations gave the Osami power to do as they wished. They included building religious monuments, orchestrating religious war, or investing. The prosperity, however, was sometimes short lived after famine could devastate the economy or war among the Osami and its enemies tore away at economic stability.

Culture

Very similar to the Kingdom Of Osmax, the Osami were devote religious followers dedicated to spreading and practicing their faith. This influenced everything they did and created various problems with the other half of the Osmanian Religion, the Osmax Church.

Religion

So devoted to their faith, the Osami fervently believed in their side of Osmanian and split from the Osmax Church to form the Osami Church. Following the Grand Pope as the head religious leader, the Osami also adhered to the Grand Guardian of the Kingdom itself.