The Kingdom of Venetia (Latin name: Regnum Regale Venetia)(Often shortened to Venetia) is a kingdom located in Southeast Baoji. Venetia declared its independence from the Byzantine Empire in July 12, 1451, under the rule of Bishop Constantinoblox. The kingdom serves as the only Theocratic nation in the world, and power is spread amongst the catholic church and the archbishops. Despite being a Theocratic nation, it has a high HDI of 0.836, and literacy rates are amongst the highest in the world.
The nation is focused on developing in major aspects of architecture, agriculture, education, as well as science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The nation is also well known for having some of the best education, with prestigious universities offering master's degree courses in STEM. Venetia is also well known for having the highest density of churches in the world, with around 1 church for every 146 residents, adding up to a total of over 110,000 churches in its territory. Despite the nation offering freedom of religion and extensive restrictions on hate crimes, discrimination against other religions besides Christianity is high, though other places for worship such as mosques and temples are being funded and built.
However, despite the high HDI, Venetia is infamous for its many strict rules and regulations and has even been condemned by the UN for its extensive human rights violation. Some of its strict rules include enforcing the total lack of internet privacy, with digital footprints and biometrics being observed by government officials on a day-to-day basis. Hate crimes (including speech) against Christianity is also considered as treason, and anyone found guilty can be imprisoned for a minimum of 4 years, up to receiving a death sentence. Scientists are also frequently discriminated due to the highly religious public condemning science research, which they view as "an effort to disprove God", which have heavily decreased the capital and labour in science.
The nation's economy has increased significantly over the past 50 years, increasing from a GDP per capita of 57.113k (1950 census) to 113.253k (2023 census). 38% of the nation's thriving economy (worth 79.02 trillion USD per year) is run by the private sector, whilst 52% is run by the private sector, a whopping 0.01% coming from the black market and the rest coming from government. The economy is led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from natural resources, tourism, agriculture & farming, and religion.
The nation also plays a lead role in religious studies, specifically Christianity, though studies in parts of Islam and Buddhism have also been developing. La Vian, the capital of Venetia, is also home to the largest church in the world, St. John's Basilica, attracting many Christian tourists for religious worship. Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in Venetia, though references of Santa have been made illegal due to it being viewed as unholy. Thanksgiving and New Years is also widely celebrated, though celebrations such as Diwali and Chinese New Years are quite uncommon despite the nation being a part of ASEBN.
The nation is also home to the largest and tallest clocktower, which also is the densest/largest building in the world and 2nd tallest in Baoji.
Trivia
- Venetia currently owns the title for having the oldest flag, with its flag dating back to 146AD. The flag had been changed a few times but in May of 2026, they reverted back to this flag.
- Venetia's population comprises of 89.3% Christians, making the nation one with the highest concentration of Christians.
- Venetia is the last country which still practices medieval torture such as flaying, drawn & quartered etc. It is exclusively reserved for terrorists for committing genocide against large groups of Christians. Though it is rare, the last case of this happening was in July 30th, 2006, where a robloxian was executed through flaying after bombing an occupied cathedral on Christmas day, 1999.
History
Stone carving declaring the independance of the Quyen Anh Kingdom.
Evidence of robloxian habitation in Venetia dates as far back as to 3400BC, when the ancient Rokinh people migrated from modern Vietblox and made their own settlements in Venetia. Somewhere in 11th century BC, the settlers developed bronze tools and their own writing system. Many Luobese also started to settle in Venetia during this time period, and trade between ancient Venetia and Luobu began to rise. In 10th century BC, ancient Rokinh and Luobese tribes settling in Venetia joined together to form the Quyen Kingdom, appointing Emperor Duong Khanh to rule over the kingdom. Just a short while after the formation of the kingdom, they conquered the eastern coastline (Vietblox), giving them access to the South China sea, which boosted their economy and foreign relations with traders from other nations such as the Inlet Valley Kingdom (modern day Ro-Indi), and the Lua Dynasty (modern day Luobu).
As construction of the Stud Road in the Luobei Dynasty begun in 310BC, the Quyen Kingdom sent out many of their workers to help construct the road. During this time, threat from the newly formed Glueyen Dynasty (Vietblox, Thailand, Cambodia) was imminent. According to the ancient Glueyen belief, Rokinh people are native to Glueyen land whilst according to Quyen belief, since they were the first kingdom established by the Rokinh people, they should have Glueyen land. This would spark one of the longest territorial conflicts. The Luobei civilians were also against the Glueyen Dynasty as Glueyen council members were heavily against the Stud Road, believing it would stunt their power in the region. As the Stud Road officially finished construction in 90BC, trade routes were open for all the surrounding nations except for the Glueyen Dynasty. This would spark the 1st Tuyet War between Glueyen Dynasty and the Quyen Kingdom.
The 1st Tuyet War
In 83BC, Glueyen troops marched onto Quyen soil and the coastlines were surrounded by the Glueyen's sleek Boi ca naval fleet. The Glueyen troops marched on and captured the small city of Panh Kah. As they moved on and captured a total of 4 cities, Quyen troops were immediately set off to intercept the invasion. The 2 forces met at the Ankh Pho Valley and both sides fought intensely, with the Quyens utilizing the clear landscape, surrounding the Glueyen troops and slowly closing in. The war raged on for another 2 years, with Glueyen forces barely managing to keep their captured cities. Eventually the Glueyen troops were defeated and in 81BC, Glueyen ministers were forced to sign a peace treaty, ceding 15% of their land to Quyen Dynasty.