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Government and politics

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	The Air Nation is a constitutional theocratic republic divided into temples, each of whom claims authority over its surrounding territory. The residents of each templar province elect from among their pious a templemaster, who oversees temporal and spiritual matters in the region. In turn, the various templemasters elect the Grandmaster of the Air Nation from amongst themselves. The grandmaster is the supreme executive of the Air Nation, and also holds prime spiritual authority. The capital of the Air Nation is always located at the temple of the current grandmaster.		The Air Nation is a constitutional theocratic republic divided into temples, each of whom claims authority over its surrounding territory. The residents of each templar province elect from among their pious a templemaster, who oversees temporal and spiritual matters in the region. In turn, the various templemasters elect the Grandmaster of the Air Nation from amongst themselves. The grandmaster is the supreme executive of the Air Nation, and also holds prime spiritual authority. The capital of the Air Nation is always located at the temple of the current grandmaster.

	=== International ~~Reliatons~~ ===		There are currently five temples recognised with a position on the Council:
			* [[Elysian Temple]], corresponding to the city of [[Inkwood]].
			* [[Northern Temple]], corresponding to the [[Floating City]].
			* [[Southern Temple]], corresponding to the cities of [[Clannahare]] and [[Fledushkra]].
			* [[Eastern Temple]], corresponding to [[Air Temple Valley]].
			* [[Western Temple]], corresponding to [[Mexico City]].

			=== International Relations ===

	The Air Nation's foreign relations have generally been characterised by excellent diplomacy, with occasional moments of tension. While it was mostly pacifist and quiet in its early days of spiritualism, Grandmaster Murpple saw the territory expand and militarise significantly.		The Air Nation's foreign relations have generally been characterised by excellent diplomacy, with occasional moments of tension. While it was mostly pacifist and quiet in its early days of spiritualism, Grandmaster Murpple saw the territory expand and militarise significantly.

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	\|capital = [[Inkwood]]		\|capital = [[Inkwood]]
	\|largest_city = [[~~Inkwood~~]]		\|largest_city = [[Mexico City]]
	\|government_type = [[Democratic Theocracy]]		\|government_type = [[Democratic Theocracy]]
	\|leader_title1 = [[Grandmaster]]		\|leader_title1 = [[Grandmaster]]

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	\|national_motto = <br>"''Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you will always long to return."''</br>		\|national_motto = <br>"''Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you will always long to return."''</br>
	\|national_anthem = "[[wikipedia:\|wikipedia:]]"<br><small>""</small>		\|national_anthem = "[[wikipedia:\|wikipedia:]]"<br><small>""</small>
	\|official_languages = [[Common language\|English]]<~~/p><p~~>[[Irish language\|Irish]]		\|official_languages = [[Common language\|English]]<br>[[Irish language\|Irish]]
	\|demonym = Airbender		\|demonym = Airbender
	\|ethnic_groups =		\|ethnic_groups =

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	\|sovereignty_type = Formation		\|sovereignty_type = Formation
	\|established_event1 = Establishment of the First Temple		\|established_event1 = Establishment of the First Temple
	\|established_date1 =		\|established_date1 = 23 December 2020
	\|established_event2 = Destruction of the First Temple		\|established_event2 = Destruction of the First Temple
	\|established_date2 =		\|established_date2 = 13 January 2021
	\|established_event3 = Publication of the Air Nation Constitution		\|established_event3 = Publication of the Air Nation Constitution
	\|established_date3 = 22 February 2021		\|established_date3 = 22 February 2021

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	\|image_map =		\|image_map =
	\|alt_map = Location of Air Nation on the plane.		\|alt_map = Location of Air Nation on the plane.
	\|national_motto = <br>"''"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you will always long to return." ~~-- Leonardo da Vinci~~''"</br>		\|national_motto = <br>"''Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you will always long to return."''</br>
	\|national_anthem = "[[wikipedia:\|wikipedia:]]"<br><small>""</small>		\|national_anthem = "[[wikipedia:\|wikipedia:]]"<br><small>""</small>
	\|official_languages = [[Common language\|English]]</p><p>[[Irish language\|Irish]]		\|official_languages = [[Common language\|English]]</p><p>[[Irish language\|Irish]]

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	''"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you will always long to return." -- Leonardo da Vinci''		{{Infobox country
			\|conventional_long_name = Air Nation
			\|native_name = {{lang\|en\|Air Nation}}
			\|common_name = Air Nation
			\|image_flag = Air Nation flag.png
			\|image_coat =
			\|symbol_type = Coat of Arms
			\|image_map =
			\|alt_map = Location of Air Nation on the plane.
			\|national_motto = <br>"''"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you will always long to return." -- Leonardo da Vinci''"</br>
			\|national_anthem = "[[wikipedia:\|wikipedia:]]"<br><small>""</small>
			\|official_languages = [[Common language\|English]]</p><p>[[Irish language\|Irish]]
			\|demonym = Airbender
			\|ethnic_groups =
			{{unbulleted list
			\| 80% [[Ethnic groups in Air Nation\|Airbenders]]
			\| 10% [[Ethnic groups in Air Nation\|Toshkii]]
			\| 5% [[Ethnic groups in Air Nation\|Sun People]]
			\| 5% [[Ethnic groups in Air Nation\|Other]]
			}}
			\|capital = [[Inkwood]]
			\|largest_city = [[Inkwood]]
			\|government_type = [[Democratic Theocracy]]
			\|leader_title1 = [[Grandmaster]]
			\|leader_name1 = [[Sir Paperweight the Third]]
			\|leader_title2 = [[List of Air Nation Templemasters\|Council of Templemasters]]
			\|leader_name2 = [[List of Air Nation Templemasters\|Murpple, Samigot, Vidcom, HordeumEtSecale]]
			\|legislature = [[Council of Templemasters]]
			\|population_estimate = 15,000,000
			\|sovereignty_type = Formation
			\|established_event1 = Establishment of the First Temple
			\|established_date1 =
			\|established_event2 = Destruction of the First Temple
			\|established_date2 =
			\|established_event3 = Publication of the Air Nation Constitution
			\|established_date3 = 22 February 2021
			\|currency = [[Air Nation Thaler]]
			\|currency_code = ANT
			\|drives_on = right
			}}

	The '''Air Nation''' is among the oldest countries still extant. Its domain stretches as far as birds can fly. This land of boundless skies is home to a wide array of peoples, geographies, and beliefs. What unites them is neither blood nor language, but commitment to the [[Way of the Many Winds]], a tradition emphasizing the importance of clarity, flexibility, and spirituality.		The '''Air Nation''' is among the oldest countries still extant. Its domain stretches as far as birds can fly. This land of boundless skies is home to a wide array of peoples, geographies, and beliefs. What unites them is neither blood nor language, but commitment to the [[Way of the Many Winds]], a tradition emphasizing the importance of clarity, flexibility, and spirituality.

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History

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	Having expanded the Air Nation immensely and seeing the frontier expand such that the Air Nation could now safely be called a world power, Murpple sought to retire. In order to end his tenure on a high note, the Constitutional Convention. This document was negotiated between Murpple, Vidcom, and Paper, as the main active members of the Nation. Upon completion, the Constitution defined a rigorous and devolved system of government for the territory that saw clear roles delegated for the military, for political leadership, for diplomacy, and for domestic affairs. Each temple was to have a Templemaster, directly appointed by nearby denizens, who would be appointed to the Council of Templemasters. This Council would then vote for one of their number to be appointed Grandmaster, responsible for the military and diplomatic affairs.		Having expanded the Air Nation immensely and seeing the frontier expand such that the Air Nation could now safely be called a world power, Murpple sought to retire. In order to end his tenure on a high note, the Constitutional Convention. This document was negotiated between Murpple, Vidcom, and Paper, as the main active members of the Nation. Upon completion, the Constitution defined a rigorous and devolved system of government for the territory that saw clear roles delegated for the military, for political leadership, for diplomacy, and for domestic affairs. Each temple was to have a Templemaster, directly appointed by nearby denizens, who would be appointed to the Council of Templemasters. This Council would then vote for one of their number to be appointed Grandmaster, responsible for the military and diplomatic affairs.

	Upon the ending of the Constitutional Convention, Grandmaster Murpple resigned his title to become simply the Eastern Templemaster. With a unanimous result, Western Templemaster Paper was elected as his successor. The Convention also saw the borders expand significantly, incorporating border territories from the now-extinct Mexico, the NPC village of Riversway, and other territories. This directly led to the establishment of the Southern Air Temple, led by Southern Templemaster Vidcom.		Upon the ending of the Constitutional Convention, Grandmaster Murpple resigned his title to become simply the Eastern Templemaster. With a unanimous result, Western Templemaster Paper was elected as his successor. The Convention also saw the borders expand significantly, incorporating border territories from the now-extinct Mexico, the NPC village of Riversway, and other territories. This directly led to the establishment of the Southern Air Temple, led by Southern Templemaster Vidcom. The newly incorporated Mexican territory would remain dormant until the arrival of Kate, establishing an industrial base.

	Shortly after this, the Inkwood Conclave was summoned by Paper. This event sought to define the tendencies and beliefs that had drifted out from Air Temple Valley to the new temples. This new faith, Empyreanism or the Way of the Many Winds, was proclaimed shortly afterwards and adopted by the rest of the Air Nation. Its main holy text, Creation, was vague and appeared to either describe the creation of the world by itself; viewed more metaphorically, it can be interpreted as a meditation on the nature of the elements and their relationships. The Way was its second main text, providing ethical and personal guidance to adherents. Empyreanism also has been deemed to be highly interpretable, with each of the three main temples having different and conflicting opinions as to what the guidance of the holy texts means or should be seen to represent. While the Eastern and Western Schools have yet to publish their own works to describe their outlook, the Southern School has been summarised in Southern Templemaster Vidcom's remarks following the Inkwood Conclave. The faith has not been widely adopted outside of the Air Nation.		Shortly after this, the Inkwood Conclave was summoned by Paper. This event sought to define the tendencies and beliefs that had drifted out from Air Temple Valley to the new temples. This new faith, Empyreanism or the Way of the Many Winds, was proclaimed shortly afterwards and adopted by the rest of the Air Nation. Its main holy text, Creation, was vague and appeared to either describe the creation of the world by itself; viewed more metaphorically, it can be interpreted as a meditation on the nature of the elements and their relationships. The Way was its second main text, providing ethical and personal guidance to adherents. Empyreanism also has been deemed to be highly interpretable, with each of the three main temples having different and conflicting opinions as to what the guidance of the holy texts means or should be seen to represent. While the Eastern and Western Schools have yet to publish their own works to describe their outlook, the Southern School has been summarised in Southern Templemaster Vidcom's remarks following the Inkwood Conclave. The faith has not been widely adopted outside of the Air Nation.

	During the Zombie Crisis, the Air Nation was hit particularly poorly. The villages of Kingsland was wiped out, and Grainwood was reduced to a population of 1. With the Kami Breakthrough and Fuel Revolution, the Air Nation sought to use its significant advantage in airships to repopulate these villages. This has proven to be polarizing, with some states such as the Earth Kingdom and Free Territory condemning the practise, while the Fire Nation and Cassland sought to hire the Air Nation's services.		During the Zombie Crisis, the Air Nation was hit particularly poorly. The villages of Kingsland was wiped out, and Grainwood was reduced to a population of 1. With the Kami Breakthrough and Fuel Revolution, the Air Nation sought to use its significant advantage in airships to repopulate these villages. This has proven to be polarizing, with some states such as the Earth Kingdom and Free Territory condemning the practise, while the Fire Nation and Cassland sought to hire the Air Nation's services.

			== Mexican War ==
			''For main article, read [[Mexican War]]

			The Northern Canal was finished on the 14th of July 2021, and carried immediate concerns. The canal opened into the Central Sea and risked upsetting the balance of power in the area, as [[Andorra]] and the [[Free Territory]] had to make space for what was presumed to be soon-annexed Air Nation territory. This fear was mitigated by the establishment of the [[Northern Canal Company]], a private entity that was equally owned by all three states and run by a non-aligned chairperson. This greatly upset Kate, the leader of Mexico, who felt that the canal ought to belong to the Air Nation entirely as it was their materials and labour which had seen it completed.

			Shortly after the agreement was signed, Kate unilaterally annexed an island near the southern end of the canal. This was met with a chilly response from the [[Free Territory]] and [[Andorra]], both of which were soon backed up by the [[Earth Kingdom]]. The island's annexation had not been authorised by the Grandmaster, so there was still a diplomatic exit. This avenue was encouraged by Vidcom, acting as leader of the anti-war faction, while the pro-war faction argued that the island's seizure was both achievable and the ideal outcome for the canal's security by Kate. Ultimately, Paper sided with the anti-war faction and announced the island would not be seized. It is possible that the tipping point was that the Grandmaster's position as ultimate authority on foreign affairs had been encroached - Kate had acted without orders - and thus the seizure had to be ruled invalid to preserve the authority of the office. Regardless, Kate seceded immediately afterwards, declaring the independence of [[New Mexico]] and the beginning of the Air Nation civil war.

			The war initially began in a rather quiet manner. The Northern Temple had only recently been founded, so there was an initial clash over a sea island near both territories. This represented the total of all serious military engagements until July 25th, where a series of armed encounters began primarily in the Air Nation capital of Inkwood. Battles also took place at Freeport, the island that began the crisis, and in Mexico City itself. The Air Nation had, at this point, successfully persuaded its allies in the [[Fire Nation]], [[Water Tribe]], and [[Cassland]] to join the conflict, which Kate had not bargained on. The terms of the [[Quadruple Alliance]] state that the signatories are called to act in the defense of any member, but are not obliged to join offensive wars. The Air Nation position was that, by seceding, Kate had initiated the war and thus the Air Nation was acting in defense, whereas Kate's position was that the secession was not inherently an act of war, and thus the Air Nation would be the aggressor by attempting to reintegrate New Mexico. The Air Nation position won out in this debate. Simultaneously, events around the island had led [[Andorra]] to join the war alongside its allies, the [[Earth Kingdom]] and [[Free Territory]] as part of its alliance, the [[Princes of Andorra]].

			The ferocious fighting on July 25th dealt a great deal of damage to the Air Nation. Both Inkwood and Mexico City saw enormous damage, with multiple explosions going off in both and a fire almost burning down the Great Hall of Inkwood. While the battles had been decisively won by the New Mexican junta, the new regime ultimately collapsed (see [[Mexican War]] for details), leading to the territory being reintegrated and an overall Air Nation victory.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==

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	It is true that the Air Nation's early rise was in large part due to tensions with the Fire Nation. Following the burning of the First Temple, many in the Air Nation were convinced of the Fire Nation's intent to return in the future. The response from the Fire Nation varied, either being distracted by their ongoing construction projects or responding with coldness to the open plans of possible attack. While this conflict did not come to pass, other states, such as the Free Territory and Water Tribe, began to adjust their plans accordingly to what appeared to be a vendetta for the destruction of the First Temple.		It is true that the Air Nation's early rise was in large part due to tensions with the Fire Nation. Following the burning of the First Temple, many in the Air Nation were convinced of the Fire Nation's intent to return in the future. The response from the Fire Nation varied, either being distracted by their ongoing construction projects or responding with coldness to the open plans of possible attack. While this conflict did not come to pass, other states, such as the Free Territory and Water Tribe, began to adjust their plans accordingly to what appeared to be a vendetta for the destruction of the First Temple.

	Ultimately, this conflict did not come to pass. With the Air Temple now burgeoning with funds and resources, expansion westwards began. In claiming the mountain island for the Floating City in the North Lake, an unintentional diplomatic dispute began with Mexico. Presidente ~~Sylviagony~~ had been using the coral sea, now firmly behind the new border. Murpple was able to settle the affair, promising Mexican access to the coral supplies if the Mexican government agreed to recognise the new Air Nation border as legitimate. This would not be the end of Airbender-Mexican tensions, with a brief border clash by HWS Elysium. Upon the collapse of Mexico, some border territories and the former capital were annexed by the Air Nation, drawing disapproval from the Mexican successor state of Fryslan.		Ultimately, this conflict did not come to pass. With the Air Temple now burgeoning with funds and resources, expansion westwards began. In claiming the mountain island for the Floating City in the North Lake, an unintentional diplomatic dispute began with Mexico. Presidente supersteef2000 had been using the coral sea, now firmly behind the new border. Murpple was able to settle the affair, promising Mexican access to the coral supplies if the Mexican government agreed to recognise the new Air Nation border as legitimate. This would not be the end of Airbender-Mexican tensions, with a brief border clash by HWS Elysium. Upon the collapse of Mexico, some border territories and the former capital were annexed by the Air Nation, drawing disapproval from the Mexican successor state of Fryslan.

	With the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention, the Air Nation expanded its borders significantly once again, claiming unoccupied lands to its south and beginning the settling of the Southern Air Temple. This was met with hostility by other powers, albeit on a highly delayed timescale. Andorra issued a statement of concern shortly after, but the main tensions came from the Free Territory and Earth Kingdom. Despite initially pleasant relations, including the acceptance of a gift of food from the new Southern Temple to Freeport, the Territory's leadership criticised the border adjustment for the annexation of the town of Riversway. The town was seen as within the Free Territory's sphere of influence, despite the Air Nation having relocated villagers there to northern villages near the Western Temple drawing no comment. Following this tension, the Earth Kingdom issued a proclamation that their northern desert was to be neutral and any annexation of land there was to be interpreted as an act of war - a comment that could only affect either new states/colonies or the Air Nation. In his first diplomatic test, Grandmaster Paper settled the matter by pointing out that over 200 blocks of space remained between the Air Nation and Free Territory at the borders closest point, and by stating that the AN had ample amounts of land and had no interest in claiming more. This ease in tensions was confirmed by the cooperation of the Comrade-General with the Southern Templemaster in constructing a new riverway to allow rowboat traffic to connect Freeport to the Spawn Lake.		With the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention, the Air Nation expanded its borders significantly once again, claiming unoccupied lands to its south and beginning the settling of the Southern Air Temple. This was met with hostility by other powers, albeit on a highly delayed timescale. Andorra issued a statement of concern shortly after, but the main tensions came from the Free Territory and Earth Kingdom. Despite initially pleasant relations, including the acceptance of a gift of food from the new Southern Temple to Freeport, the Territory's leadership criticised the border adjustment for the annexation of the town of Riversway. The town was seen as within the Free Territory's sphere of influence, despite the Air Nation having relocated villagers there to northern villages near the Western Temple drawing no comment. Following this tension, the Earth Kingdom issued a proclamation that their northern desert was to be neutral and any annexation of land there was to be interpreted as an act of war - a comment that could only affect either new states/colonies or the Air Nation. In his first diplomatic test, Grandmaster Paper settled the matter by pointing out that over 200 blocks of space remained between the Air Nation and Free Territory at the borders closest point, and by stating that the AN had ample amounts of land and had no interest in claiming more. This ease in tensions was confirmed by the cooperation of the Comrade-General with the Southern Templemaster in constructing a new riverway to allow rowboat traffic to connect Freeport to the Spawn Lake.

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	The Air Navy		The Air Navy
	The Air Land Forces		The Air Land Forces

			[[Category: Nation]]
			[[Category: Air]]

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[List of states]]		* [[List of states]]
			* [[Airbending]]

	== Temporary ==		== Temporary ==