Cordovia

Cordovia, formally the Kingdom of Cordovia, was a semi-total monarchy on the Ostenzarili Peninsula in Halinn. Its capital is Hallsatt. The original territory of Cordovia is currently ruled by karalius BroccoliBoy and the Cordovin-Verzet Kingdom, but contested by Chumie Mishima and the Kingdom of Royal Cordovia. 
Cordovia has undergone significant civil turmoil, revolts and wars in the last decades, most significantly the Ketua Crisis and the Winterist Coup. It temporarily became a diarchy between Broccoli and Chumie under the Treaty of Oridal, but the demands of the treaty were never fulfilled. After Broccoli's Cordovia joined Aethos as a vassal nation, the two Karaliuses signed the Treaty of Dumbasses which agreed to split and become officially separate brother states. 
== Government ==
=== Karalius ===
The Karalius is the Cordovian monarch. The Karalius will lead diplomatic talks. The Karalius also has the power to declare war on other countries if they feel that country is a danger to our kingdom and our citizens. The main duty of the Karalius is to keep our kingdom and its citizens safe. In doing his/her duty regarding the safety of the kingdom, the Karalius will make any and all decisions to do so. The position of Karalius was contested for a long period between BroccoliBoy (who holds de facto control over the territory, as a vassal of Aethos) and Chumie Mishima (recognized by the Crown of Yimmuralia and several other nations). However, following the Treaty of Dumbasses between Broccoli and Chumie's governments, they have officially recognized each other as separate nations, and the legitimate rulers of Cordovia-Verzet and Royal Cordovia respectively.
=== Ketua ===
The Ketua is the second most powerful position in the Cordovian government, and co-leads the nation alongside the Karalius. They help and advise the Karalius, plan events, and manage the kingdom's finances with the treasury department. If the Karalius is absent, the Ketua is responsible for filling their roles until the Karalius returns to duty. The position of Ketua is currently empty in Cordovia-Verzet; the position was previously held by Dojk Cookieson in both Old and Royal Cordovia. 
=== Kidesh (contested) ===
The Kidesh, or Archduke, is a position currently recognized only by Royal Cordovia, as a powerful advisor to the queen. The current Kidesh of Royal Cordovia is Orishus Âurākki, Crown Prince of Yimmuralia.
=== Royal Council ===
The Royal Council helps in day to day governance. They also advise the Karalius in decisions pertaining to the kingdom and its citizens. The Royal Council also votes on passing laws and determines if acts given out by leaders are just and good for the nation.
=== Ministries ===
The ministers of the kingdom are in charge of parts of the government that helps protect, grow, and stabilize the kingdom. They help in tasks that need coordination to further the growth and prosperity of this kingdom. They also get representation as members of Parliament and when in parliament, they abide by its rules. 
== Geography ==
Cordovia is located in the middle of the small peninsula of Ostenzarili, which is, as its name implies, the north-easternmost part of Zarilyia subcontinent, separated by the narrow Roloian River. It is technically part of mainland Halinn but is culturally more Zarilyian, similar to its northern neighbor. It shares borders with a kingdom (north and east), Mytranil (south), the Republic of Rolon (west), and a maritime border with Soliana (southwest).
== History ==
=== Origins ===
===== Founding (pre-Abexilas) =====
Cordovia was first conceived of in the world of Rathnir by BroccoliBoy87 and Dojk Cookieson, as a country of peace and prosperity for everyone that entered its lands. It was first known as the Cordovin-Verzet Republic. During their time on Rathnir, Angelo Arens, joined them wanting to become a leader. BroccoliBoy and Cookieson agreed, and Angelo would become a vital asset in the early creation of the kingdom. 
BroccoliBoy began to make changes to the nation plan in order to make it ready for Abexilas, changing the previous diarchy into a monarchy ruled by the Karalius (himself) and co-ruled by the Ketua, Cookieson, but soon his plans clashed with Dojk – Broccoli felt he didn't do much to help, and Cookieson felt pushed aside and unable to contribute. Cookieson left, leaving BroccoliBoy as the only leader. He renamed the nation to the Kingdom of Cordovia, and appointed Angelo as his new Ketua. 
===== Early Settlement (1 VE) =====
Landing from the comet, the people of Cordovia were led by BroccolBoy to the Ostenzarili peninsula in Halinn below the town of Theos, the capital of Mirtania. They established Hallsatt, the capital of Cordovia, and the town Kaivos of province Kasvu. During their time there, the population increased a little. Cordovia became close allies and friends with the neighbouring nation to the north, and Broccoli befriended their king Ravian. 
Kaivos fell into ruin after the disappearance of its mayor, and the town became largely abandoned in the following decades. 
=== The Ketua Crisis (9-13 VE) ===
===== Trial Arens v Boy (13 VE) =====
A trial against Broccoli was called by popular demand after BroccoliBoy exiled Xerneas without trial and refused to return his items. Moonflame presided as the objective judge. The time of the trial was chaotic and punctuated by much argument and 2 terrorist attacks – first Hallsatt was set on fire, prompting a pause to extinguish the blaze; both sides accused each another of the arson. (It was later discovered that TheWeirdo was the arsonist.) The second attack was the murder of Judge Moonflame by Diego Quellen, who claimed he just wanted to spread chaos.
In the end, Broccoli was found guilty of banishing Xerneas and Angelo without trial or evidence, which was declared unconstitutional, largely unprovoked and based on hearsay. He was ordered to return all of Xerneas and Angelo's property, and pay back Angelo in full for all his investments into Cordovia.
Following the verdict and the revealing of Broccoli's wrongdoings, a large portion of the population left Cordovia after losing their confidence in his government, including Sasha Suvorov and his friends, who founded the nearby Free City of Cheesegorod as a response to the Cordovian government's actions.
=== First Mirtanian Civil War ===
Broccoli failed to pay Angelo or Xerneas despite having the money, saying he would not pay terrorists and members of an expansionist military organization like the Holy Order. In response, Torsheim, which was fighting a revolution against King Ravian of Mirtania and was part of the Holy Order, declared war against Cordovia on Angelo's behalf. Broccoli and Ravian joined forces against Angelo, Aegis and Gamestew of the Revolution, and the fortifications and preparations for war began.
===== Battle of Theos (17 VE) =====
Following several skirmishes on Cordovia's borders throughout the previous year, the main battle of the war started in Theos early in the morning when Ravian was ambushed by revolutionaries. In the following battle (video here), Cordovin and Ravianite forces were soundly defeated by the revolutionaries in a surprising result for worldwide observers; Ravian fled to Cordovia as a refugee, and Aegis was crowned king of the Wide Kingdom of Mirtania.
===== Yimmuralian intervention (18 VE) =====
The fighting ceased after the Crown of Yimmuralia took Cordovia under its protection, under the condition that Broccoli and Angelo work out a deal. A brief period of peace ensued, allowing Cordovia to stabilize and begin rebuilding from the war.
Around this time, Dojk Cookieson returned from his vacation to discover the chaos that had ensued since his departure. Broccoli offered him the vacant position of Ketua again, and Dojk accepted, thereby becoming both the first and third Ketua.
=== Winterist Coup (21 VE) ===
In the peace following the Cordovian loss to the Mirtanian rebels, Broccoli appointed Ravian as a new council member. This concerned many in his government looking to improve relations with Aegis's nation, who had understood that Ravian would only be a refugee and not an official. As Broccoli began to retreat further, and largely ceased communicating with his Royal Council and Ketua, discontent began to brew even further. This was aggravated especially when Ravian successfully convinced Broccoli to exile DoNotBlink from Hallsatt on a false accusation of being a traitor, and people began to fear a return to the old days of the banishments of the Ketua Crisis.
Chumie Mishima, a Royal Councillor and one of Broccoli's top officials, was especially worried about these developments. She assembled a secret Yimmuralian-backed coalition of several important members of the Cordovian government and other allied nations, including ketua Dojk Cookieson, Orishus Âurākki, Sasha Suvorov, and multiple other members. They planned to present Broccoli with a list of demands, including that he step down as karalius. This coalition became known as the Winterists, as they presented their demands to Broccoli in the winter.
===== Skirmish in Hallsatt =====
In Winter of 21 VE, ketua Cookieson announced a festival to be held at the government building in Hallsatt. At the event, the Winterists presented Broccoli with their list of demands, hoping he would peacefully acquiesce to them. Instead, Broccoli, infuriated, permanently banished every member of the coup and people he suspected of being involved from Cordovia. In response, Chumie led her allies from Yimmuralia, Cordovia and other nations, to the government building, where a brief skirmish with Broccoli's forces led for a resounding victory for Winterist forces.
Following the skirmish, the being Lason appeared in a swirling storm of flames, and proclaimed Chumie as the rightful new Karalius. He encouraged Broccoli and Chumie to come to a peaceful resolution; however, Broccoli refused to do so. The Winterists eventually left, having made no progress, and most of them took temporary refuge in either Yimmuralia or Cheesegorod.
The following weeks were marked by a frozen conflict.
===== Treaty of Dumbasses =====
The Winterist Coup and the following schism was finally resolved by the Treaty of Dumbasses between Chumie and Broccoli.
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