Enada
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Enada
Enada | |
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| Nickname: "The Bucket City" | |
| Country |  Brotherhood of the United Blocks |
| Established | December 2022 |
| Founded by | Andrei of Enada, Radu of Enada, MoonSoul |
| Government | |
| • Palatine | MoonSoul |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 9 |
| Demonym | Enadian |
| Time zone | UTC+2 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 |
Enada is a town located in the Brotherhood of the United Blocks. Enada is known for its beautiful lake, which has been a great landmark for the town, as well as being the location of the lost city of Găletida.
History
Enada has a rich history, and has faced many challenges over the years. The town was frequently attacked by zaganian raiders, but was always defended by the brave men and women of the combined forces of the Brotherhood of the United Blocks and Nucilandia.
In early 2023, Enada was abandoned, but was later revitalized by Mibu and Hori. They nationalised all the resources of the city and discovered a large number of buckets spread across many containers in some of the properties. Radu and Bianca were later canonized as the Bucket Saints within the Ciupitist religion, and Enada's Monastery was converted from Christianity to Ciupitism.
On April 14, 2023, Andrei proclaimed himself the Duke of Enada and requested the Queen to officially acknowledge his title.
The Zaganian Wars
Enada was repeatedly raided by the Zaganians in the beginning of 2023, in a series of battles later became known as The Zaganian Wars, which reached climax during the month of April.
The invaders usually came straight to the lake, often storming Radu's lake house (the bucket shop). Although the individual raids ended in Enadian victory, it seemed as if the fighting would never end, and the impact on the town's people and infrastructure quickly became noticeable. During one of their raids, the zaganians stole Radu's flying house (the bucket transporter) and towed it back to their closest encampment.
The town was successfully defended by the local inhabitants and by aid from allied Nucilandia, with Mibu and Hori taking part in most battles. Other notable heroes include Denisse, who also discovered the location of the zaganian encampment, and Cosmin of Enada.
The Bucket Saints and Ciupitu himself played a critical role in the defence of the city, with the saints unleashing holy water upon the invaders from one of their greatest buckets, and Ciupitu smiting them with a mighty pinch afterwards, during a great raid that ended in such an overwhelming defeat for the zaganians, that they put an end to the continuous raiding, and rarely caused trouble since.
The last battle of the Zaganian Wars was documented by the Palatine of Enada on 25 April 2023, in a book called "The Zaganian Wars", marking the official end of the war.
10 April revolt
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| Date | 10 April 2023 | ||
| Location | Enada, FBU | ||
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The revolt was carried out by Andrei of Enada, Denisse, and MoonSoul, who are known as the "April Tenthists". Their revolt was directed towards the President of the Cabinet of Ministers, Mibu, and the Palatine of Enada, Hori, even demanding their resignation from public office. Their demands included the return of nationalized items, the abolition of the Local Public Warehouse, and the elimination of state authorization for constructions.
It all started with the fact that the Enada Lake drainage project affected the plots of the aforementioned players. Although the state had reduced the size of the lake and created ample space for the promenade, the players were dissatisfied. Moreover, they also contested the idea of the Local Public Warehouse and the nationalization that had taken place.
Mibu considered the demands scandalous and refused to resign from office. Instead, he published a letter titled "Response to the Protesters in Enada", expressing his point of view, which further angered the protesters. Subsequently, he met with the leaders of the revolt, and through discussions, they reached a compromise that involved improved communication regarding major projects in the city, the Local Public Warehouse being based on registration, and no longer mandatory approval for constructions.
10 August revolt
The revolt on 10 August 2023, is considered the most challenging moment since the significant population decline at the end of 2022. It left profound marks on Enada, shaping the micronation's political course (the Friendly Towns Programme was halted) and deepening divisions within the community (citizens leaving the city). This revolt represented an unprecedented challenge to the governance of the FBU (Brotherhood of the United Blocks) and Nucilandia, significantly influencing elections and government policies.
The uprising began at the inauguration of the Enada Administrative Palace, where the display of the Palatine portraits sparked Denisse's discontent. She began expressing her grievances towards the city administration, Palatine Hori, and the FBU. Stemming from this revolt, Andrei Mirea founded the Enada Citizens Party (PCE), opposing changes in the city and seeking to maintain the status quo. Additionally, PCE representatives were dissatisfied with the access of Nucilandian immigrants to public positions, believing that they did not share the same values and were not sufficiently involved in community life.
The demographic changes in Enada fueled dissatisfaction among the "old guard," who felt threatened in their traditional positions of power. With the increasing number of Nucilandian immigrants, members of the "old guard" began to perceive this change as a threat to their identity and traditional values.
While the leaders of the "old guard" viewed the revolt as a defense of their traditions and values, some members of the Nucilandian immigrant community perceived it as a manifestation of discrimination. These differing perspectives deepened divisions within the Enada community and complicated the process of reconciliation and reconstruction after the revolt.
Mibu, the President of the FBU Cabinet, condemned the revolt as a threat to national unity, denounced violence and incitement to hatred, and instead encouraged dialogue and peaceful solutions. Protesters were not open to dialogue, necessitating the intervention of law enforcement forces from the FBU and Nucilandia.
After restoring order, the Cabinet instituted additional monitoring and surveillance measures to prevent further disturbances and to identify and neutralize potential threats to public order.
The FBU Supreme Court convened on 13 August 2023, in an extraordinary session to judge the main actors of the revolt. Andrei Mirea and MoonSoul were declared accomplices in coordinating the movement because, as influential figures, they supported the revolt; however, FBU authorities did not take action against them.
Denisse, holding dual citizenship, was tried by a joint FBU-Nucilandia court. As the leader of the revolt, she was charged with high treason and rebellion against the constitutional order for organizing and mobilizing citizens against the state. The court decided to exile her, and all her assets were nationalized.
Government
The town of Enada, according to the laws of the Brotherhood of the United Blocks, has no legislative autonomy and is subject to the central authority of Shueta and the Cabinet of Ministers. With the aim of mini decentralization of the state there is the position of Palatine who is considered the public administrator/governor of the city and he is the representative of the state in the territory, being appointed in a discretionary manner by the Sovereign of the Brotherhood of the United Blocks and being subordinate to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Palatines of Enada
| No | Name | Termn |
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| 1 | Andrei | December 2022 - March 2023 |
| 2 | Hori | 24 March 2023 - 24 January 2024 |
| 3 | Denisse | 24 January 2024 - 1 March 2024 |
| 4 | MoonSoul | 1 March 2024 - present |
Geography
Enada is located near a beautiful lake, and Hori owns an artificial island in the northern part of the lake, where he built a castle. The island sits opposite to Mibu's Monastery.
Culture
Enada has a diverse culture, with influences from Christianity and Ciupitism. The town has a rich history of defending itself against zaganian invaders, which has instilled a strong sense of community and resilience among its residents.
Notable people
- Andrei of Enada - The Duke of Enada
- Aviis - Minister of Constructions in the FBU Cabinet
- Hori - The Palatine of Enada
- Radu and Bianca - The Bucket Saints of Ciupitism
- Mibu - The Metropolitan of Enada and President of the Cabinet of Ministers