Sverek

Sverek, also known as the Holy Kingdom of Sverek and later the Republic of Sverek, was a state in the Occidens region of Terranum. Suffering a brief economic crisis in the mid-200s AM, the nation was able to recover and develop into a powerful force, especially after becoming part of the United League of Nations.
==History==
===Early History===
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==Government==
Sverek was ruled by an absolute monarch who held the majority of power within the government. Directly below them was a panel of ministers headed by an elected prime minister, all overseeing the nation's economy and affairs. Each of the country's territories was governed by a duke or duchess who would direct the case-by-case tasks of each village or town.
Most positions in the government were subject to hereditary succession (apart from the prime minister); as the country transitioned into more of a republic, this was slowly phased out for democratically-elected officials. The royal family also lost some of its power during this time, though they continued to remain influential in later centuries.
Although weaker than its neighboring nations, Sverek still possessed a strong and capable military force. Loyal to their fellow soldiers as well as their country, their fighters were determined and known to put up a good fight. After the invention of firearms, Sverek was the first to arm their soldiers with these new weapons and deployed them effectively, gaining an edge over stronger forces.
==Culture==
Sverek was well-known for being accepting of all races and was seen as a safe haven for foreign refugees. However, at times, more emphasis was placed on bringing in outsiders than helping the native population of the country. This resulted in some political unrest and protests against the government's priorities.
Sverek was seen as one of the "big three" nations that followed the beliefs of Claritism. Due to the nation's acceptance of other peoples and faiths, many smaller sects of the religion flourished here (such as the "Abyss" and "Three Stars" sects).
==Geography and Climate==
Sverek had a temperate climate and was covered in thick forests, rolling hills, and several rivers; while the northern regions experienced cool weather, the southern region dealt with drier seasons. Due to its bounty of fertile soil, the nation prospered as a farming and trading powerhouse.
==List of Towns and Cities==
===Knox===
Knox was the capital city of Sverek. Formerly the nation's hub of trade and communications, it lost this position following the exposure of the Merchants' Guild's corruption and illegal practices. Despite this, it remained as the center of power for the government.
===Arhen===
Arhen was a small town in the southern region of Sverek. Originally a farming town, it was the birthplace of the Cardinal Sins and was subsequently destroyed by a large magical explosion.
===Seine===
Seine was a city to the west of Sverek. After many members of the Knox Merchants' Guild fled here, they re-established the guild and built up Seine into the nation's new trading hub. Centuries later, the city continued to be the nation's center for most businesses.
===Madachen===
Madachen was a city in the northmost region of Sverek. Formed around a natural spring, it was seen as a spiritually-powerful spot and many follows of Amonism journeyed here. It contained several abandoned temples from various religious sects.
==Known Residents==
PreludeBG.png|Alice Glynn|link=Alice Glynn
PreludeBG.png|Asmodeus|link=Asmodeus
PreludeBG.png|Beelzebub|link=Beelzebub
PreludeBG.png|Belphegor|link=Belphegor
ExtrasBG.png|Benjamin Karell|link=Benjamin Karell
PrideBG.png|Bertram Minett|link=Bertram Minett
==Trivia==
*Sverek's history and culture take some inspiration from the real-world countries of Germany, Norway, and Sweden.
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