Vintas

The Grand Prinicplaity of Vintas, formerly known as the Duchy of Vintas and commonly abbreviated as Vintas, is a small Island nation located in the Voclarian sea surrounded by the nations Azal, Sylvania, Falholt and Ashai
Vintas is one of the two member states that makes up the Nuvenos Union, the other one being the Holy Realm of Azal
== History ==
=== Founding ===
On March of 2022  Dudley Dragomir would buy a small island within the Aristii Province of Ameria as private property he wished to settle as a vacation home from his home land Astrya. Back then Vintas was nothing but a small swamp island that Dudley would turn into a neat settlement. This settlement would eventually grow into a small Village. Then a small but fancy town it is today. 
Shortly after Vintas founding Dudley Dragomir would pass a bill within the Aristii senate that would make Vintas a self-governing duchy within the Republic of Aristios, with Dudley as its Duke.
=== Independance and the Nuvenos Union ===
The Duchy of Vintas would remain and grow within the Republic of Aristios until the republics fall. Then Vintas would gain its independence and rename itself as the Grand Principality of Vintas. After Aristios fall Vintas would gain a handful of new islands increasing its size as well as beginning the constructions of new islands around the main island.
On 14th of October 2022 Grand Prince Dudley of Vintas and his Uncle Viskos Abbe of Azal  would join their two nations together and form the Nuvenos Union in hopes to preserve their common culture and religion. This Union would remain as a Vassal of Sylvania with Dudley as its first High King.
== Culture and Religion ==
Vintas follows the Nuvenos faith which originally stems from old Azad. Vintas worships Derya the Demi-Goddess of the Ocean. Believed to serve under Happanika one of the main gods in the Nuvenos Religion, she patrons over the oceans of the world. Traders, sailor, and whalers all pray to her for safety and prosperity on the open seas.
The culture of Vintas is Vintish-Azadian culture which is a mix between the old Azadian culture and the Vintish-Azalian culture.
== Government Structure ==
=== Grand Prince ===
The Grand Prince is the supreme authority  in Vintas and is not an Elected position, it is the rank of the  Absolute Monarch in Vintas. The Grand Principality of Vintas upon their death named their successor to be the next Grand Prince. This is to ensure someone worthy receives the title, and follows the same Pacifist, Humble, non-power hungry ideologies. The chosen successor does not need to be of the Grand Prince's kin but it is overall expected to be.
=== Admiral ===
The Admiral of Vintas is the equivalent to the minister of defense and foregin affairs, this position is appointed by The Grand Prince of Vintas and job will be to keep the peace in Vintas and protect it from foreign Powers. They are in charge of organizing the Vintish Whaling Fleet and Whaling Captains to accomplish this and also do, Roleplay and Trade Whale Oil and Meat with other parts of Eldham and foreign Nations. They will also be in command of the Flagship of the Vintish Whaling Fleet. Failure to do their Job will result in the Removal of the Position.
=== Whaling Captain ===
Whaling Captain is mostly a roleplay title aquilent to a mayor that can be granted by The Grand Prince of Vintas to People Both the Admiral and Grand Prince deem worthy. They will then be put in charge of Construction and Captaining a Whaling Ship for Vintas. These "Whaling Ships" can either be in the Port at Vintas, or Out in Neutral Ocean Space similar to "Towns".
=== Noble Families ===
Lord or Lady are the titles that are given out by the Grand Prince to Citizens who pledge their Allegiance and Swear their Fealty to the Grand Prince of Vintas, who would then be their Liege. They would also first build or settle an Island that is apart of The Nation of Vintas, whether it be in the Main claim or a separate claim which is in the Nation Claim of Vintas. This Island would include some sort of Manor House for the Lord, and at least a Small Village comprising around 3 Citizens.  These Lords/Ladies would make up the house of Lords and be obligated to provide homes for Vintish Knights. 
Upon the gaining of Lordship one's Spouse as well as any Children bore to that Coupling will be considered a part of that lords Noble Family. Noble Families will have a Family Name and are permitted a Crest(Banner Design, although you can make a more complex art version for fun) to be Displayed at their Manor Alongside the Vintish Banner. Upon the death or treachery of a Lord The Grand Prince can choose to bestow the Lordship on another Worthy member of that Noble Family, who Pledges their Allegiance and Fealty to The Grand Prince, or The Grand Prince can choose to strip that Family of Nobility(if they are out of Favour) and Promote a more Worthy Lord or Lady.
=== Knights ===
Knights will be given out by The Grand Prince to individuals he deems worthy, has Adequate PvP Skills, and Pledges Allegiance and Fealty to The Grand Prince of Vintas. These Knights will then in return be granted a modest home with space for a small farm as well as a small fortune of vintish coins. If there is ever a conflict The Grand Prince can call upon these Knights for the Defense of The Grand Principality and they will be paid in Vintish Coins based on the Outcome and their contribution to the Situation.
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