Kostuvian Empire
The Kostuvian Empire was an empire that stretched throughout the continent Aurora, and is the predecessor to Kostuvastan, Tuvaltastan, Kostromastan, Tivot, and Baykalia.
History
Prehistoric Kostuvia
At around 50,000 B.C.E., early humans arrived at the continent Aurora from Yasteria via the archipelago that consists of what is now modern-day FPS, East Malaysia, Lawzlowia, and Musfiqistan. The first known settlement resides on the easternmost island of modern day Xiopothos, and hundreds of settlements can be found along the northern coast of Aurora. These north-coast settlements are believed to be the ancestors of the nations Kostromastan, Baykalia, Tivot, and Tuvaltastan, as DNA tests from the bones discovered in these settlements are most similar to the culture groups of former Kostuvastan.
Ancient Kostuvia
The first mention of a unified Kostuvastan dates back as far as 2,500 B.C.E. on the coast of the largest lake of Aurora, with the discovery of a mosaic portraying a crude map of Lake Lamberta as the center, with land surrounding it. This is believed to be the oldest map of Aurora. The settlement the map was found in was destroyed and abandoned because of an earthquake of 8.2 magnitude. For another 800 years, the continent of Aurora consisted of numerous tribes, until another re-unified region formed in 1,700 B.C.E. that sprawled throughout the continent. This ancient empire is the direct predecessor of the modern-day nations Tuvaltastan, Kostromastan, Tivot, and Baykalia.
The End of The Kostuvian Empire
The empire existed until the year 668 B.C.E. primarily because Western ethnicities in Aurora had begun migrating to the empire, and with it, their diseases. Being forced further east, and leaving the sick and dying behind, the Kostuvians were forced into a nomadic lifestyle for nearly 700 years, during this time, no historical records of any kind can be found. Being forced into a wandering group had altered the culture of the Kostuvians, and with an altered culture came new traditions. These new traditions had completely replaced the old ones, and the Kostuvians gradually began establishing a new country. This new country, which was called Kostuvastan, was established in 12 A.D.
Culture
Religion
The Ancient Kostuvians believed in Kostarianism, a polytheistic religion that consisted of 20 Primary gods and goddesses, the five most important being Torvin, Qrina, Ynov, Irniv, and Wjerv. Many temples were built in their honor, and it is believed rituals were performed in front of statues found in these temples, primarily food offerings and offerings of devotion.
Art
Although no art exists present-day, many artists in the 1800's mimicked the art style of the Kostuvians. Along with their art, Kostuvians are famous for their sculptures of which are dotted all over the former empire's territory. These statues have become the standard when sculpting for many artists in the area, due to the intricate and difficult procedure in which these statues and sculptures are made.
Literature
There are few pieces of literature that survived to the present day, but there are at least 152 plays and stories from that era that have been documented. Most of these, however, are only parts of the original stories. Only 17 of the plays and stories have been found in full, the most prominent being "The Epoch of Rotloa." The Epoch of Rotloa is taught in schools throughout former Kostuvastan.