Snake Valley

== General Info ==
Snake Valley is a region located in western Talasi between the Worldspine to the east and Snake River to the west. Snake Valley was one of the last areas in western Talasi to be colonised. The area was widely claimed by the former Zerkstein Commonwealth and the Confederacy of Alleghania. After it became clear that neither of these powers had the strength or capability to hold the region colonialists were sent in from the Fjarldom of Skulfur to settle the towns of Jarlgarðr, Vanaheimr, Jokúlsar, Sverðzal and Vaelora. The collapse of the Zerkstein commonwealth in early 2024 also allowed for smaller nations to create a foothold for themselves, nations such as Vulkrum, the Lemons of Lemonium (which later split due to the secession of the Reman Republic) and the state Vozdravija (which later joined the Republic of Kassylia)
=== Collapse of Zerkstein ===
The collapse of Zerkstein led to the secession of states such as Vulkrum, Enderia, and Vozdravija. This disintegration occurred due to perceived inactivity and conflict within the commonwealth government, resulting in fallouts between its leaders. Tensions escalated as Vulkrum and Enderia became embroiled in their own dispute, ultimately leading Vulkrum to secede from Enderia and declare independence from the Zerkstein Commonwealth. Following this, Enderia threatened to also leave the commonwealth.
Shortly after these disputes and the apparent collapse of the Zerkstein Commonwealth, Vozdravija also chose to secede. The lack of support, unity, and military presence prompted Grand Duke Luka Petrovic of Vozdravija to declare the situation a "threat to their territory." Following Vozdravija's departure, both Enderia and Elyria officially declared their independence.
== Conflicts and skirmishes ==
During the colonisation of Snake Valley the region transformed from one of the most peaceful areas in Talasi to one of it's most volatile. The increasing number of nation claims and squatter towns heavily divided the territories of Skulfur and left most towns (bar Jarlgarðr) as small enclaves within larger claims. This absolutely shattered the Fjarldom's plans of eventually taking a chunk of the territory for themselves and reduced their authority in the region significantly. The ex-Zerkstein states also laid claim to small areas in the west of Snake Valley, the state of Vozdravija and the Skulfur town of Vaelora were quick to make permanent borders for themselves, helping to ease tensions in the South East of the valley but tensions rose again when the kingdom of Vulkrum purchased an exclave to the east of Vozdravija. Anxiety and fear were heightened after the creation of the High Honey Imperium (or HHI) led by the Empire of Beepeck, the imperium clearly expressed interest in the weakened and disorganised states of Snake Valley. The absorption of the large Confederacy of Alleghania gave Beepeck a foothold in the region to exert its influence. Whilst the formation of the HHI led states into panic over Beepeck's growing influence it also led some states and towns into a closer bond with one another, ending most other hostilities and stabilising the region. Tensions finally skyrocketed in the events leading up to the Sting War, the failed union of the UKCT and the collapse of the HHI gave the Empire of Beepeck a prime excuse to secure territory in the region. During the July Claim Crisis Beepeck set up the towns of Ulan-Ubee and Edinbee whilst absorbing the already existing Grand Bazaar, transforming it into the Grand Beezar. This was a clear sign to the residents of Snake Valley that a target had been painted on their backs, the nations of the Reman Republic, the Fjarldom of Skulfur and neighbouring Enderia promptly declared war on Beepeck, officially joining the Sting War on the side of Brukel. 
== Present Day ==
With the Sting War on the horizon the nations of Snake Valley face an uncertain future. If Beepeck were to win the Sting War it is highly likely that the states of Snake Valley will be absorbed into the empire as extensions of Beepeck, with much of their original histories and cultures wiped in favour of Beepeck's complete dominance in the region. However, if Brukel where to win the Sting War the future of Snake Valley is more uncertain, would Brukel remain a steadfast ally of the minor nations of the valley or would they resort to a conquest of their own? Just like the rest of Abexilas the future of Snake Valley remains uncertain.
=== Towns present as of 16th July 2024 ===
Calarith:
* Nebula
Michava:
* KradonLrod
Maloria:
* Polki
Crowns of Yimmuralia: 
* Coyoteeewith3es
Lemonium Empire:
* Lemontopia
The Valeran Holds:
* AvestarHold
Reman Republic:
* Rema
Republic of Kassylia:
* Vozdravija
Fjarldom of Skulfur:
* Vaelora
* Vanaheimr
* Jarlgarðr
Empire of Beepeck:
* Grand_Beezaar
* Ulan-Ubee
* Edinbee
Stateless towns:
* Jokúlsar (Formerly under Skulfur)
* Sverðzal (Formerly under Skulfur)
* Falgoden
* NovaDhonya
* Serpent's_Folly (Formerly under the Confederacy of Alleghania)
* MalvaGlin (Formerly under the Confederacy of Alleghania)
* IshaanChan