Aqua Anu
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History
Early Periods
Aqua Anu dates far back, it isn't known when the snall archepelico was first settled, but organized government took over about the late 1500's. It was first a Kingdom, ruled by King William Akamaina. however, when the King married, to Dutch Chruchill-Akamaina, and had only daughters, this drove him into rage. He ploted to kill his wife and his daugthers, and then move to the next mistress. The Queen found out about this, and killed the King, and declared the isaland, a Queendom forever. And of course becuase all daughters we're heirs to the throne, this worked. She also put in place a Royal Parlimetn, and safeguards that no one knows how to overide. The Sea Horse Committe made up of entirely Women, also ensure this.
Queen Dutch Churchill (at Age 20)
1700's-1800's
As Aqua Anu became organized, it began to grow in population. At first the main island is all it claimed, but this proved to be a crowding problem. Princess- Dutch M. Chruchill II, was told by her mother to organize the navy, and go in search of more lands. Well lucky enough, there we're 10 small islands surrounding the mainland, and all we're unihabited. But the Queen felt they could use more land still, and to go and claim more beyond Aqua Anu. They had teritory for sterteches, several islands, either inhabited, or uninhabited we're claimed for the Queendom. However the journey's we're long and tiring, and took their tole. Dutch had wrote in her diary often about the expendutres.
The Sea's are rough, the people are hostel, we are doing wonderful things for out home, but it seems to me the costs are outweighing the benifits. We've lost nearly a dozen men. I fear we may lose a dozen more.
Unfortunatley the fleet was caught in a terrible storm, and all perished. Dutch did not have her diary on that fateful trip, but she had made comments about the horrible storms she encounterd at sea, on her previous journies.
Is this God's wrath? Have I sinned? The skies are dark, the waves are high. I pray for land fall, or for calm seas, but it doesn't seem to happen.
Princess Dutch M. Chruchill II
By the end of the 1700's Aqua Anu was a surplus Queendom. Sadly the loss of Dutch M. Chruchill II, had a deep affect on the nation's morral. Then controversy arose. With the Death of Dutch M. Churchill II, as well as nearly 1/4 of the Navy, and the constant Hurricanes, people began to blame anyone that wasn't Christain. Discrimination arose, and occasionally violence. This died down soon after, but many still feel it was horrible.
In the 1800's the Navy Reganed it's shere size. Princess Serep Chruchill took the Throne from her late Mother. This would be the last time any of the Churchill's would be in power. In 1806, a massive hurricane struck Aqua Anu, flooding out the city, and killing over a 100,000 people, including the Royal Family. Now a new Queen was needed, and she needed to pull Aqua Anu out of this disaster. Queen Mary Allice Hillard took the throne, and helped Aqua Anu recover.
In 1808, Queen Hillard, meet up with Prime Minister Yasashii Himura from The Republic of Kanami. Out of it was formed the Aqua-Oka Pact of 1806, which formed allyship with the Queendom and Republic. Yasashii declared Aqua Anu is a great freind, at a great time. Since then the two nations have always been freinds, despite diffrences.
Queen Hillard was very saddened by Yasashii's death in 1821. She spoke at her funural with a memorable speach: Prime Minister Himura came to our nation looking for freindship. I liked her instantly, there was something about the girl that I couldn't resist. I was worried when I told her the nation isn't exactly like how she would perfer, she told me 'Don't worry, because your diffrences will help us understand the world even better for the future'
Queen Hillard died in 1853, at the age of 60. In a filp situation the Prime Minister of Kanami, came and spoke at her funural: The Passing of this noble Queen is sad for all Anuiens But we share in your mourning, just as you shared in the mourning of our wonderful founder. Queen Hillard was a wonderful woman, just like Yasashii.
She was suceeded by Queen Hilary "The Storm Queen" Quentien. She was given that name because of her jetblack hair, resembling storm clouds, and her often shifting and unpredictable personality. (It's thought by some she may have had [1] Multiple Personality Disorder) and her fearlessness on rough seas. Unlike many Queens in the past she didn't want to be cheuferd around. She perferd to sail her self, and once she sailed all the way to Kanami for a meeting. Queen Quentien, perfected relations between Aqua Anu and Kanami, making them even closer allies. In 1856, a dispute broke out between Aqua Anu and several nations about the islands around and aborad. Many began to claim the 10 islands surrounding AA, belonged to other nations. Some even threatend to invade and reclaim the land. This was settled when Aqua Anu leased the islands they claim abroad, for nearly 2 cents and acere. This save Aqua Anu war, but many felt it put Dutch M. Chruchill II's work in vain. The Storm Queen ruled till she was 96, making her the longest Queen in history. She died from natural causes, having no children.
1900's-2000's
In the early 1900's the Strom Queen was still in power, but Aqua Anu began to thrive. It's economy was booming, and disaster rates we're low. Although harsh hurricanes still struck the island, people we're becoming better prepared. Untill the Great Storm of 1969, which was even worse than before. Aqua Anu was in ruins, and the death toll was rising. Alexandra Calvert a survivor wrote several articles about that night, and they became a block buster Motion Picture (see Motion Pictures of NS)
Fortunatley the strong economy proved to get it back on it's feet. Through out the 1900's Domestic Situations revised. Aqua Anu became more secular, and more open to change. Public Nudity was an issue because of the hot weather year round. State religion, was also a big issues. Although no religion was established by the state, most of the people we're Catholic. After a few weeks of debate The Religion State Act of 1976 was introduced, specifically prohibiting religion to be established by the Government, Although this hadn't happend before.
In 1990, the Throne was suceeded by 19 year old Queen Mikaux Akoowa. Today she is 35. Mikaux was married but divorced leaving her to raise her baby daughter Subaru alone. Today Subaru is 15, and the heirss. She also helps run the nation. Though Subaru is a Catholic convert, and her mother is Agonist. But her Mother Loves her and respects her just the same.
Princess Subaru (15)
Queen Mikaux (35)
Geography
Aqua Anu is made up of several islands with a large one dead center. Natural canals paved the way for all boat transport. It's located south of the Equator, but far north from the south pole.
Cliamte
Becuase of it's location, it's very hot and humid. This often makes Public nudity no big deal. Though it's unlikely to go around completly nude, it isn't unheard of. Loose breezy clothes are worn even by the most religious. It's also very rainy.
Culture
Again with the breezy climate, people are very likely to go around half dressed. Women have even been known to cook in Bikinis. And people don't mind sleeping nude either. But this is a trend mostly on teenage gils, though all boys will sleep shirtless. Although people do have rain gear on hand, rain is a pleasure as it cools off the cities. So people may or may not put on their raincoats and hats during a rain storm. But lightning is what you have to watch out for. Beaches are popular amongst the crowd. It isn't uncommon to go topless, but most still wear light swim wear, to not only keep cool, but gain that sex appeal as well.
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(These are images of a few girls having a blast at the beach)
If not the beaches, then the pools. Many pools are both outdoor and indoor. All have diving boards and water slides.
Otherwise people cool off in the Movie Theaters.
When picking a career, you are most likely to work with or around water. Many fish, or work in Water Plants, which desalt water, and make sure it's clean. But this work can get dangerous, you may have to fix a gate in a ragin storm. There are thoes few white collar men and women, but not a lot.
Government
There are no elections in Aqua Anu, you are chosen by bloodline by a group of special women, whom are a closely guarded secret.
The Queen has absolute power, and the Princess has power. If you marry, the husband will take the name of the queen.
The Government though remains unoppresful, and gives people freedom.
Natrual Disasters
Flood and Hurricanes are the biggest therats to Aqua Anu year round. Aqua Anu obviously has fortofied walls to protect them, but there is always that risk.
Every so often the cannals will overflow and flood. This is why Water Plants are needed to keep cannal water clean, to prevent disease.
Tsunami's are rare but have happend in the past.
