Norskian Legion

The Norskian Legion is a nation located on the continent of Talasi in Abexilas. Situated in the northern part of the Worldspine. The Norskian Legion's capital city, Norskia, is situated in a low section of the Worldspine.
Once founded, the Norskian Legion has been a growing political powerhouse at the crossroads of multiple trade routes. This location on the crossroads of trade routes has brought friendly ties for the Norskian government to rely on. Bordering the nation of Drackar, a few border disputes have been voiced by the Norskians. The Norskian Legion, asides from the latter border disputes, has been able to maintain friendly ties with their neighbors.
== Etymology ==
Although the origins of the word Norskia are largely unknown, many have speculated that the root of the word, "Norsk", is the Old Norskian word for "ice" or "mountain" combined with the suffix -ia, meaning land of. Researchers continue to speculate for original meaning of the word while deciphering Old Norskian texts.
== History ==
=== Founding of Norskia ===
Immigrants from Eldham, LeMonkeSailor and Woolen5232 decided to found the city of Norskia in the Worldspine, believing the location to be ideal for an economic and military powerhouse. Although the aspirations of being a powerhouse were not to be true, the city quickly grew to 15 players within two weeks of its founding. This city would become the power base of the Norskian Legion as the expansion begun.
=== Early Northward Expansion ===
Not long after the founding of Norskia, the Imperator set his eyes on the town of Sodor north of Norskia. After reaching out to the mayor of Sodor, Sameno1, the city was brought into the Norskian fold.
=== Diplomatic Missions to the East ===
After being connected the road network of Island Route 3, LeMonkeSailor and Woolen5232 set off on diplomatic missions to other nations in the network. Along the route Norskian cartographers added nations such as Emartain, New Valtia, Silva, and Michava. In the nation of Silva, a prominent public figure, Shade, while passing by Silva. Shade helped establish diplomatic relations between Silva and the Norskian Legion and helped foster the friendly relations between the two nations. While returning to Norskia, the diplomatic missions came across Kandawel, King of Michava, who led the party to Michadam and established official nations between the nations.
=== Fortification of Norskia ===
Fearing the expansion of Drackar, now Imperator, LeMonkeSailor orders the construction of Fort Glacies, a stronghold in Northern Norskia to deter forces from attacking the great city. Additionally, Fort Glacies is used to house critical infrastructure such as lava farms and cacti farms along with other infrastructure undisclosed by the Norskian government. The architect behind most of Norskia's buildings, Woolen5232, also constructed a series of walls around the city to add to the city's defenses.
=== The Southern Expedition ===
Following the collapse of barbaric settlements south of Norskia, a new age of expansion and exploration began. Explorers set fourth southward to Kylingradz, a city in Eirvotzka, Hyggelig, a Michavan town, and Novastonia. Additionally, the city of Norskia claimed over 50 chunks to the south of Norskia to continue the expansion of the city. This expansion has greatly benefited the Reformed G0Nfists of Norskia, whom have built a cathedral in the newly claimed lands.
=== The Silvan Reckoning ===
The Silvan Reckoning was a crisis between Silva and the Norskian Legion where Norskia attempted to annex the nation of Silva.
==== The Ultimatum to Silva ====
In the Spring of 28 VE, the Imperator of Norskia LeMonkeSailor sent an ultimatum to the Silvan Emperor Nexus_Pro11. The Imperator, a Reformed G0nfist, had heard word of widespread heretical practices of tree worship in the nation of Silva. Soon after, LeMonkeSailor sent an ultimatum to Nexus_Pro11. That he would have until the Spring of 29 VE to join the Norskian Legion and Norskian Reformed G0NFists to convert and purge the tree worshipers, or war would come to Silva.
==== Foreign Involvement ====
Following the ultimatum issued by the Norskians, many nations became interested as Silva requested help in the defense of their homeland. The nation of Valora answered the call for help on the behalf of Silva, promising protection against any offensive action the Norskians would make, but would not help the Silvans in any counterattack against Norskia. The nearby nation of Eirvotzka also become interested in the conflict between their neighbors, and investigated. The Eirvotzkans heard arguements from both parties, Silva and Norskia, and ending up empathizing with the Norskians. And an alliance was formed between the two nations. Although, the Eirvotzkans, believing the war to be unnecessary, became a mediator in the conflict and began to defuse tensions between Norskia, and Silva.
==== Treaty of Kylingradz ====
== Government ==
The Norskian government is based off some basic rights and a system of checks and balances to ensure an equal power distribution in the government. The government allows any normal citizen to gain power and join the government allowing for citizens to pursue any change they'd like to see within Norskia. The Norskian government consists of four parts, the Magistratorum, the Senate, the Nobility, and the Imperator.
==== The Magistratorum ====
The Magistratorum consists of the Magistrate, Vice Magistrate, and the Ministers. The Magistrate is responsible for the overall running of the country, making final calls along with the Imperator, but the Magistrate is elected while the Imperator isn't. Additionally the Magistrate can vote in the Senate. The Vice Magistrate, is to assist the Magistrate in any pursuit that the Magistrate chooses. And the Ministers are responsible for organizing and running their departments that are in their area of expertise. The Magistratorum is responsible for many of the vital functions of the Norskian Legion.
=== The Senate ===
The Senate consists of Senators and nobility. The Senate passes laws and votes on matters important to Norskia. The Senate is one of the most important bodies within Norskian and contains the majority of elected officials and is where most of the Magistratorum's Ministers are selected from.
=== The Nobility ===
The nobility are members of Norskia who have made tremendous contributions by growing large towns. Nobles are allowed to vote in the Senate among other small privileges as thanks for their contribution. There are two noble titles currently, Barons and Dukes. Barons have towns with 5+ members and Dukes have towns with 15+ members. Both have made tremendous contributions to the Norskian Legion with their time and money.
=== The Imperator ===
The Imperator is the monarch of the Norskian Legion, and holds power similar to that of the Magistrate. Responsible for many long-term projects and transitions of power between Magistrates, the Imperator holds what is best for Norskia above all else and has the power to root out corruption by impeach members of government with reason to prevent corruption from taking root. The Imperator is one of the most important responsibilities as they must see that the Norskian Legion will live on many centuries into the future.
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