List of conspiracy theories

This is a list of conspiracy theories of noteworthiness. Many conspiracy theories relate to various national or international government plots and stances towards historical or geographic events that are typically regarded as untrue or unlikely. Conspiracy theories usually deny consensus or cannot be proven using the historical or scientific method. Principally, conspiracy theories are not automatically false but lack enough accountable proof to be regarded as true. Psychologists usually attribute belief in conspiracy theories and finding a conspiracy where there is none to a number of psychopathological conditions such as paranoia, schizotypy, narcissism, and insecure attachment, or to a form of cognitive bias called "illusory pattern perception". However, the current scientific consensus holds that most conspiracy theorists are not pathological, precisely because their beliefs ultimately rely on cognitive tendencies that are neurologically hardwired in the human species and probably have deep evolutionary origins, including natural inclinations towards anxiety and agency detection.

Giant metal disc of Alero
According to the writings of Ovezian explorers and naturalists from the 15th century CE, a great metal disc buried beneath the sands of Alero was responsible for the disorientation of their compasses. While a more likely cause would be the nearby Golati Mountains and their magnetism, the metal disc theory persisted for well over two centuries.

Great ditch
After multiple discoveries of large holes dotted along the northern regions of Skephon by archeologists in the 1870's, many specialists claimed they were the markings of a long pit designed by an ancient civilization to stop any invaders from crossing into north Skephon. While it was later proved to be inaccurate and was most likely a geographical anomaly, there are still some who believe the original interpretation. Recent theories believe the ditch was not a tool of defense but is instead the ancient markings of a ley line and are believed to be what remains of a continental network of lines and markings showing the flow of energies within Skephon and the rest of the old world.

Hilniz-Misanic Hyper War
Originating from a misconception relating to artifacts collected in Misan and Hilnizbors during the mid 1800's which were falsely identified as being directly related to each other. Theories developed immediately with the most popular theory, released in the 1861 book; Worlds before ours, claimed an international conflict between Misan and Hilnizbors, who both owned roughly half of the world, broke out and resulted in a variety of inexplicably related artifacts appearing near their modern day territories after a world ending event initiated by the war. Lack of other artifacts around the world was resolved with the claim that the conflict terraformed Vanatas into its modern state, the other artifacts buried underwater. It would be later added on that this period was abundant with extremely advanced technology with the claim they mastered space travel and had begun exploring galaxies beyond our own.

The theory was eventually debunked after it was realised the artifacts had accidentally been mixed together. Much support for the theory still remains present however it is unknown if these are serious or part of a larger joke

Watan made the moon
During the Watanese age of enlightenment in the 15th century, Astronomer Erasmo Furtado, famous for his provision of the theory that the earth revolves around the sun instead of the traditional theory of an earth in the center of the universe, made numerous documentations of the lunar satellite of Jove. These documentations, consisting prominantly of sketches of both hemispheres of the moon, were the first of their kind and the most detailed representations of Jove. Due to the abundance of documentation about Jove and Luna following the Watanese age of enlightenment, theories have sprouted under the belief that Jove is not a natural satellite, but instead a man made construct created by Watanese engineers who successfully launched an object into space through the use of the volcanoes located in the Coval Islands. While this original theory has been all but debunked by in depth studies of Jove in the 20th century, future conspiracy theories instead claim the moon alongside Luna is not the Jove as documented by Erasmo but is instead a former rogue planet that intercepted the Jovic satellite sometime during the 18th century after the 1750 Queluz earthquake, where it is presumed documents relating to the loss, reobtainment and later dismantlement of the satellite were lost. Conclusions of the theory claim the scrap that made the satellite was later sold to Ventora for profit.

Edury doesn't exist
Stemming from an erroneous geopolitical textbook published in the Union of Serpentine Republics (USR), the conspiracy arose that Edury did not exist. The country was mistakenly labelled as an extension of Gladomyr. Many youths across the globe had used the textbook in their education due to the availability of the text, leading to many people to vehemently deny the existence of such a state. This conspiracy has had a small impact on tourism in Edury and a small online campaign was launched in 2018 to attempt to dispel theories which were attributed to meddling by the Riyatic deep state in online conspiracy forums.

Global deep state of Riyata
Following the growth of international influence by Riyata after the conclusion of the Third World War, multiple modern institutions and international and national organizations have been heavily influenced by the presence and activity of Riyata. This mass growth of activity and alignment towards Riyata has led to theories pertaining to an international deep state government run by Riyata and their leader, Litya IV. This theory has only been further exacerbated by the numerous international interventions by Riyata, recently their intervention in the Agar civil war, which some theories believe is a collective rebellion against the Riyata state and their influence.

OML Poisonings
Following reports of rapidly increasing overdose rates despite only a minor increase in overall drug use, the ʻOihana Mālama Lāʻau (OML), Lakau's drug control agency, was theorized to be adding dangerous substances to street drugs as an attempt to cut usage. This theory rose in popularity due in part to the political rhetoric of Lakau's Free Trade Party being increasingly anti-drug use during the time, pointing to the high overdose rates and debilitating effects of intoxication as a danger to productive society. It was found that Lakau's street drugs contain higher levels of synthetic substances dangerous even in low quantities on average than many other nations, though no real evidence supports the claim that these substances are added by the OML and are not simply used as cheaper substitutional additives. These synthetic substances were found in especially high concentrations in the east and south-central regions of the country, which are historically more impoverished. This theory, alongside the studies suggesting greater risk of overdose in Lakau and continued political opposition to drug use, has resulted in decreased use of illicit substance use nationwide and a shift in public opinion to be very anti-drug.