The World of Crystal is very interesting, no? Everyone seemed to be so fixated on their own things that they forgot what they're made for. But, do we have the obligation to do so? To follow the reason we are created? Or will we make our own decision? Your choices are like refracted lights on crystals. So many, so beautiful, yet a neverending change.
These symbols took a while as I have created 16 symbols for the other family symbols. Luckily, I use geometry to make them as it's simple yet could be interesting if used right. There are detailed descriptions of each symbols and what they represent in their respective nation post.
Be sure to check their description as it explains a lot 👀👌
Also, please only use these if you're making art that needs it and it's very neat that these symbols make a good gradation y'know 🌈
"To maintain neutrality, you have to have a strong government."
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Goldenflow is the central and moderate neutral nation out of the 5 nations. They usually serve as the neutral buffer between the nations, more often on their political affairs. Compared to the other nations, you could say that they’re in between them. Not too modern and not too traditional. They’re more relaxed with their rules enforcement compared to other nations. They don’t have any particular ideals nor do they lean towards extremism with them.
The current Goldenflow was once just the right side of the continent with Echoflow, the monster’s capital kingdom, being on the left side. Even way back, it was the first place humans and monsters lived when the Arches were prominent. In short, Goldenflow is the center of prominent events in this world and has very important roles. Because of its history, it’s decided that this place shall be neutral in any affairs and the central decision for global decision.
Goldenflow was actually a monarchy nation ruled by the Everhope for almost 1900 years before the family was brutally massacred. No one knows who did and it’s still one of the biggest mysteries till this day. Because of the sudden empty leadership, the people were distraught and confused as to how they will lead their own nation. The 4 nations quickly go into action as Goldenflow is a strategic nation. The people were very displeased as they don’t want to be a puppet nation of the 4 nations. Most of them like the family’s monarch as they’re not seen as “strict” like other nations.
The discussion continues as Goldenflow could not function properly as it should. Eventually, they come to an agreement that temporarily this nation will be led by 5 representatives from each nation in respect of the Neutrality Treaty. The Goldenflowers don't see this as a win but not a loss either. This agreement will be implemented until a descendant of the Everhope family emerges and is accepted by the people or until another agreement will be made. Even though Goldenflow has the House of Lords and House of Commons system, they're not particularly in control of the nation’s assets.
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Nova Everhope, the last of the Everhope family.
༻ Leader ༺
Ever since the massacre of the Everhope family, the nation was in chaos and turmoil as there’s a power vacuum to fill in. The 5 representatives won’t be mentioned here as they’re not technically the ruler of Goldenflow, rather a temporary solution for a new leader to be chosen.
Known leaders:
◈ Hope Everwish
◈ Walter Everhope
◈ Nova Everhope
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Starlight, a symbol of everlasting hope.
༻ Symbol ༺
The Starlight (Lumière des étoiles) has always been the Everhope family symbol. They’re the original royal family that ruled the world for almost 2000 years. The star reflects the people’s hope with its long points representing that it stretches to all points. Some say that it represents that it’s the centre of the powerhold between the 5 nations. Inside the star, a flower pattern could be seen. It’s a buttercup flower, an icon of the old monster kingdom symbol. Both families have respect for each other, thus they share their family symbols but alas, war forced them to be on the opposite side. The circles represent that a lonely star could not stand on its own and it needs a follower or people to keep shining. The circle represents their strong government in maintaining neutrality.
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༻ Politics ༺
Goldenflow is a neutral country, thus their relationships with other nations are neutral and usually be the bridge between the two conflicts to resolve them. They try to not take sides nor discriminate against one side. Every 5 years, the Neutrality Meeting is held to uphold the relationship between the 5 nations afloat.
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༻ Culture and Society ༺
The culture here is similar to a Victorian era and Occirly’s. Although, not as fancy nor strict there. Etiquette and proper mannerism are still there with loose slang here and there. Despite the expectations of being proper, if you’re the one who’s in charge of your house, you actually don’t have to be “proper”. Usually the leading old grandma could do anything she wants. They say etiquette is a mere formal means and acts as their “aesthetic”. In a casual lifestyle, they’re more open about how they talk and act.
The main language for this nation is English and French. French is an old language with English ensuing after the first Great War. Their clothes of choice would be dresses and suits as they say in advertisements, “The clothes of a lady and gentleman.”
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༻ Class System ༺
There are 3 main class systems in Goldenflow. That is Upper, Middle, and Low. They’re based on someone’s wealth on money or their ancestor’s past.
◈ Upper
The upper class consists of 5 peerages, including duke, marquise, earl, viscount, and baron. These people are in hold of the House of Lords and decide most of the rules in the nation. Despite having the most wealth and control, there’s a system called the Nobelist Duty or Devoir des nobles. They have to give feedback back to the lower class, especially the lowest one. However, some do evade this system by corruption.
With their wealth, they could buy almost anything and wear a lot of jewellery as a sign of wealth. Their clothes are more appealing than those below. Since Goldenflow is a neutral nation, any colour is acceptable with the star and buttercup symbol applied to differentiate it from the other nation.
◈ Middle
The middle class are the people that could sustain themselves with their job. They have enough money to sustain themselves, unlike the Low class. These people have the House of Commons to integrate with the House of Lords regarding passing bills.
These people are somewhat the combination of the 2 classes. Although, they try to avoid brown colour to not put similarities that’s below them. Brown is often associated with dirt and filth.
◈ Low
The low class or working class is the lowest class in this nation. They’re the poorest of all and almost or couldn’t afford basic needs. They have harsh working conditions and are often exploited by their masters or lords. This class makes up 70-80% of the population and despises the other 2 classes. Some rumours suggest that there’s a plan for a revolution, opposing the class system.
The lower class don’t wear fancy clothes like the other two classes. Often a used cloth that’s not proper worn sometimes. The colours are usually very desaturated, brown, or other unappealing colours.
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>>Environment of Goldenflow seems to be sealed at the moment<<
༻ Environment ༺
Goldenflow is a moderate city with populated housing in the capital that gradients into villages as you go to the edges. If you look at the sky, you could see many pastel colours on it. It’s due to the refraction and the light coming from the crystals and oceans get bounced back to the sky. Making it like a light show. There are some crystallization effects but not as much in Geronto and Nightral. These crystals usually appear in trees and buildings and grow even more. There are jobs for cleaning these crystals and then collecting them for research or health care. Since it’s everywhere you could just pick them up if you wanted to. However, some crystals are limited as they contain a magic essence of a soul trait that’s called Animus Crystals. These crystals could project magic depending on what magic trait they held.
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༻ Technology ༺
Despite being offered by Van Ciel for his help in technology and development, Goldenflow refuses to accept his terms and conditions. Thus continuing using some old school methods and modernizing themselves slowly. They see the science revolution of Occirly is too advanced for them and they want to give it some time before they fully industrialize. This also has another reason for Geronto, which is not happy with the sudden change in the supposed neutral nation. Overall, their technology somewhat stands between the late 19th and early 20th century in the real world.
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>>Lucidial Portals seems to be sealed at the moment<<
༻ Lucidial Portals ༺
Lucidial portals are a phenomenon that is known after the main portal to the Lucidial was shut by the wizards in the second Great War. The existence of these portals could be detected if there’s a strange magical current that disrupts the constellations to work properly. They’re the key to go to the Lucidial when the main portal is closed. Some things are reportedly missing in those places and were never found. These things ended up in Lucidial as away monsters could learn how the humans had developed. Some came drifting from the ocean. For people, you need the MTP constellations to enter the Lucidial as they’re the arches’ partner constellations. If you don’t have the MTP then you cannot enter the Lucidial. Which is actually a blessing, as monsters would most likely sacrifice you for the Lucudual to hold itself much longer before it falls.
Some known Lucidial portals from the viewer's perspective are the waterfall located in Dragnar’s mouth in Occirly. The deep sea where the remnants of the Seine dominion reside between Geronto and Goldenflow. The water cavern lies in the depth of Boreal’s mountains.
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Related information: Dragtal [Modern] | Dragtal Map
Creator's footnote:
"Omg, I really love the Victorian era because vest and cravat are hot okay. Yes, I'm aware of the problem of the class division and some...pretty questionable health sources. I love it just because of its aesthetic and I'm interested in how people deal with that era. They're neutral as in the centre of the world, just like when Britain did. It's a topic I thought of since I was 14 so I'd like to expand it in my AU."
