History of Sturien

The history of Sturien covers the modern Sturian Empire as well as the Sturian-speaking states which preceded it.
==History==
The Empire evolved from an alliance of Sturian-speaking states which existed for several centuries. The most significant figure in the formation of the Empire was Bartholomeus von Prachten, who pushed hard for the wide-ranging reforms which transformed the confederation into a unified empire. The aggressive nature of the centralisation of power triggered the Crisis of the Confederation, a devastating three year internal conflict. Feelings of pan-Sturian nationalism increased towards the end of the war as people became disillusioned with the devastation. 
The conflict eventually reached a conclusion with Friedrich von Prachten utilising this newfound nationalist sentiment to establish a centralised Sturian monarchy under the Treaty of Perchtenfeld, signed by all of the former confederate states. Since then, Sturien has expanded and established an intercontinental empire including Starland, Sørhjem and Kjellberg.
Category:History of Sturien