The Archduchy of Zarstad

The Archduchy of Zarstad is a large state located in the North of Juhnvechteya. It was created after the Marriage of the Stadghatskreil of Predazure and The Duke of Zarny. The Archduchy stretches from the Trisk Sea to Vechtese Sea, it contains the River Ploughwater and the Zeietaakla River. Its two largest towns are Predastad and Kostravald. The county follows the Werran church.
== Geography ==
Zarstad is a country with large mountains creating separate peoples found in the mountains river basins and valleys, The Three largest Valleys are the Amiekstad Plains, the Ploughwater Basin and the Cinellli Valley.
The Amiekstad plains are a the largest non-mountain part of the Western lands of Zarstad collectively called Ameikstad, Forests and lakes dot the land. It is home to the Great city of Predastad and the Castle of Ehytbarik. 
The Ploughwater basin is the land found on the Ploughwater river which flows from Kostravald to (Future Capital) it is the most important river in Zarstad and is currently contested with by the Jorans in Joraje. The Ploughwater is also dotted with Forests.
The Cinelli Valley is a sparsely populated region due to the the genocides from the Lemqin peoples. It was recently recaptured after the disappearance of the Lemqins Civilization. It is home to Barren towns and large forest.
The country borders three seas from the Trisk Sea is the North to the Sea of Stroms in the Far West and the Vechtese Sea the county sees a lot of trade and action from foreigners.
== History ==
=== In-Lore History ===
Zarstad is a very new country when it comes to world history, it was formed after the wedding of The Stadghatskreil of Predazure and The Duke of Zarny. Though new the country has seen conflict and victory, The Country fought many small skirmishes with the neighbouring Fengdese Colony of Lemqin before its demise.
Zarstad's history has been one for expansion, Taking the lands of Cinelli and Lemqin after the fall of Fengdao, as well as vassaling the country of New Shorealis during some Economic problems in Shorealis. It has Also expanded south though the Amiekchere regions of The Zuoghugs and Maakehyieler.
The Future of Zarstad is uncertain but looks quite promising.
For more infomation from Pre-Zarstad go to Ameikchere, Kostravald and Sibtrina Joraje
=== In-Game History ===
4th of June Union together
17th of July Lemqin-Zarstad Skirmish
17th of August Vassalizing of Shorealis
== Culture ==
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