Mecudia

Mecudia (meɔɪʊdiə me-CHU-dee-ə; Mecudial: Mečudia), sometimes written as Mechudia, officially the Mecudial Holy Kingdom (Mecudial: Mečudial Jaibo Moškilat) is a country located in the Subtorian, Western Artopa. It borders Szespin and Lucija to the south, Aurissos to the west, and Kalda to the east. Its capital and largest city is Namoduz. Other major urban areas include Primorekin, Čagurčen, Mezopol, and Božakot.

The area known as Mecudia shows signs of archaeological continuity from 18,000 - 10,000 BC. The language Mecudial is thought to have been in use by the local people ever since the lands were inhabited. The first truly organized Mecudial state was the Republic of Eraxpev, which formed around the Zeshchan river in 340 BT. The period after its creation would then be known as Benistnoich Jenrea. It would ultimately end following the Great Janarian Coup, which resulted in the creation of the first Mecudial Kingdom. The Vuran Kingdom would dissolve in [DATE]. when it was conquered by Nicattoria. Nicattoria would also be the one to bring Theodarity to the region during its conquests.

Etymology
The name Mecudia derives from the combination of the Mecudial; words "Land" ("Mesču") and "Love" ("Diač"). The title "Land of Love" was first mentioned in Zavečant Ustorup's Az Oži Etiaz Mošk, where he described the lands then owned by the merchant republic as "a land filled with love and happiness amongst the people". Ever since the people inhabiting the region and outside merchants referred to the region as "Mecudia".

First historical references
First known accounts of Mecudials were during Ampelius's exploration into the land in 260 BC. He described the inhabiting Mecudial population as "Orasseni", a name that describes the traditional longswords used by Mecudials during Ampelius' exploration. Some evidence suggests that the Mecudials inhabiting the area called themselves "Damozta", a modern-day translation for the word "Citizen".

Government
Mecudia is a unitary theocracy, meaning all power within the state is exercised by a single person whose adherence is to God. The Mecudial legislature was officially dissolved following the Treaty of Basarrik.