Takavia (Modern)

Valariik Takavia was a kingdom located in the north-west region of the Drakesland, in the continent of Elastra. Its origins can be tracked to the first Takavian state, founded by Castor Khan in 77 TE. Its culture and people, however, are more related to the settlers that came from Amarillo during its ownership of the region. It was led by Valarch Kawaii II Poliorcetes af Takavia between 285 TE and 319 TE from the capital city of Mondragon.
==Geography==
Takavia is mostly cold and full of vast forests with little to no room for plains nor bushland. It snows almost all year long, even in the summer. However, those are rare and light. The weather conditions affect vessels trying to reach takavian ports when they are covered by ice sheets. Most Takavian ships always carry devices attached on the hull to break through the ice.
==Politics ==
For most of its existance, Takavia has been an Exarchate under the in Zie Western Drakaes, a Federation of States in the western Drakesland. The Valarch or King of Takavia, as Exarch held the right to discuss and decide on Drakaen Issues. Takavian land-owning nobles are also given the title of Kephale in Drakaes.
Even though, Takavia was a founding member of Zie Western Drakaes, there was internal debate and the ruling class was not sure about what course of action had to be taken. Finally, the Valarchs agreed to join for the protection from external threats it granted and the many cultural similarities with the other Exarchates, such as the Republic of Amarillo or the Kingdom of Aurica. 
===Government Structure===
Takavia is an elective aristochratic monarchy led by a Valarch (King) and/or a Adristar (Queen). The Takavian system allows for Diarchal monarchs to rule together. Their power is not limited by law, but it is often supported and dependant on the Polus (Head advisor) who is picked by the Valarch/Adristar, and the Stor Prinses, rulers of the regions of Takavia. On the death of any monarch, a new one had to be chosen from the Store Prinses and nobility in a grand election. The chosen one would be crowned as Valarch or Adristar of Takavia.
Takavia was originally ruled by Adristar Laetizia af Takavia, and later, together with Valarch Hugh of Allium Panem, after their marriage. After the passing of the couple, Hernan of Allium Panem was Elected Valarch. His Brother, Kawaii II Poliorcetes af Takavia challanged Hernan to a Duel for the Throne, which Kawaii II Won, after which he was Proclaimed Valarch. 
Historical Ruling Royals of Takavia and their Houses
Emblem	House name 	Ruling Member 	Time of Ruling	Description
 	Poliorcetes af Takavia	Laetizia Poliorcetes af Takavia 	203 - 	Founding house of Takavia
 	of Allium Panem 	Hugh of Allium Panem 	205 - 	Founding House of Takavia
 	of Allium Panem 	Hernan of Allium Panem 	275 - 285 TE 	Son of the Prior Valarch & Adristar
Elected by Star Prinses
 	Poliorcetes af Takavia	Kawaii II Poliorcetes af Takavia	285 - 319 TE 	Son of the Prior Valarch & Adristar
Won the Title Via a Duel
===Class System===
Takavia is divided between two classes or states, The Corona and Nobles and The Civils, the lower Civilian Class.
====Corona====
The Corona (Crown) is formed by the Takavian royals, being the highest authority Hold the Valarch (King) and/or a Adristar (Queen) at the same level. Following both there are the Valid (Prince) and Adris (Princess), with no real executive power. They are the House heirs and of the Monarchs. Even if they might not get elected as following monarchs, they will still be granted a royal education. Following up there are the Stor Prinses (High Nobles) of Takavia. These are the leaders and head nobles of the three regions of the Kingdom, Torham, Kathylingrad and Mondragon. The Lower Aadl (Nobility) are nobles that have the right to a small estate, which is owned by the Monarch but leased to them as a inheritable posession that can be stripped from them or their descendants. All these nobles have the right to assemble in the Aadle Forsamlek, where they advise and counsel the Crown.
====Stor Prinses====
Takavias Store Prinses Currently are: Osric Aethelwulf Varan I, Stor Prins af Torham, Hugh Of Aliium Panem, Stor Prins af Mondragon, Stor Prins af Kathylingrad. Their titles are able to be given to other people by themselves or to be Inherited by family members, or if there are no family members of a dead Stor Prins or anyone Named by them to succeed them, the Title will fall to the Monarchs as a inheritance and it is their obligation to select a new Stor Prins.
====Civils====
The Civils are the most important and also the most populous class of Takavia. They work, trade and keep the Takavian economy alive. Because of this, the Monarchs often try to keep them safe within their borders and engaged in business within the state and outside states.Under the Aadl stand the Kodgerre (Citizens), the free citizens of Takavia they are allowed to hold property under the Monarch and are protected by royal decree from violence or slavery. The last class of the Takavian class system are the Livorjad (serfs) Who do not have any special rights to participate in politics and mainly work on the land of the lower Nobles.
===Heimevernet===
The Takavian Heimevernet (Army) is one of the most Important Institutions of the Takavian State. It protects the land and interests of Takavia. It is very Important to the State to keep the army fed, trained and organized. The Army was wstablished after Takavia obtained its independence as a result of the dissolution of the Twilight Empire of Amarillo.
The Takavian Heimevernet is organized into different classes. Its absoulte commander is the Valarch (King) and/or a Adristar of Takavia. Under them stand the Setraks (Generals), which command the Huscons (Knights/Officers), officers who are unlanded nobles, which showed their battle-proficency, valor and bravery, knighted by the Monarch and Allowed to Use a noble title. The Setraks also make decisions about Strategy in Tandem with the Monarchs. Under the Setraks and Huscons Stand the Ordinary Soldurs (Soldiers), the Backbone of the whole Army and the State. They need to Follow the Orders of the Huscons and Setraks and are obliged to fight the enemies of Takavia on land, sea and Air.
====Valargaard====
The Valargaard are an elite unit made up of the most capable and loyal soldiers that serve and protect the Takavian royal family and their property, wherever it travels, in the heart of Takavia, or even in the middle of a raging battle. The Valargaard will stay by the side of the Royal Family to Serve and Protect them, they are chosen by the Monarch and commanded by the Royal Huscon , who is also chosen by the Monarch to be the leader of the Valargaard.
==Culture ==
The predominant culture within the Kingdom is Takavian but there are also cultural minorities such as the Varanians, also called Torhamites, from the Grand Principality of Torham.
Takavia's culture was influenced by the class stratification. Severe cultural differences can be observed between higher and lower classes. Some attribute this effect to the Amarillian and Arthholdic origin of the ruling class compared to the native population.
=====Sports=====
======Tälmp​​ъejäɫääkʏäiȡ======
A Popular Sport in Lower-Income Classes was Tälmp​​ъejäɫääkʏäiȡ, a Game where the Goal is to slide a rock as close to a set Goal on an Ice sheet as Possible. This Game was Usually Played in small Villages, where the People fought over Honor and Some over Money. These Village Championships were an Important Yearly Event in Rural Villages. 
======Ice Hockey (Jäɫääkʏäiȡkeepi)======
A very Popular Sport Throughout all of Takavias Social Classes is Jäɫääkʏäiȡkeepi, as it is known in Takavia, or Ice Hockey as it is known Elsewhere. Takavians Have a Big Culture of Playing Hockey. In Rural Areas, Hockey is played on the Frozen Lakes in Village or ad-hoc teams, on the Province Levels, Organised Teams From Either Mondragon, Kathylingrad, Seeburg or Rennith, even though in Torham, less People Participated or where interested in Ice Hockey, Compete over The Title of the Takavian Championship. The Team that represented Takavia were the Mondragon Diabolical Dragons.
=====Clothing=====
Takavian Clothing was mostly Practical, to combat the cold, so most People, regardless of social Status wore Thick Cloth or Animal Coats, Combined with Boots and often Hats. 
Many sorts and derivations of Blue, Similar to the National Flag and Soldiers Uniforms were Popular with those who could afford colouring their Clothes, Primarily Nobles. The Color Yellow was also very sought-after but very, very Rare for Dresses, this Trend was Imported from the more central Drakaen States.
====Languages====
The Spoken Languages in Takavian territory are Takavian and Varanian. The Takavian Language is Split into two Groups : High Takavian and Low Takavian. 
High Takavian was created by Laetizia Poliorcetes af Mondragon by the mixing of the Scyld, Drakenschlange, Tir Mordian and Low Takavian Languages. Hugh Takavian is Mostly Spoken by the city inhabitants and Nobles. 
Low Takavian is an Agglunative language, meaning that words are added together to create a new Word. This has lead many Language Scholars and also the common People to create new Takavian words by adding older ones together which often explain the new words meaning. This happens very often with words from other languages such as Travelers Tongue, Amarillian or Varanian. Low Takavian is mostly spoken by the livorjads and rural inhabitants.
Varanian is the language largely spoken in Torham. 
====Poetry====
Poetry in Takavia was Primarily a trend among Nobles, writing Poems about Love, beauty or sadness and despair. This trend came in from more eastern Drakaen Nations, in which poetry had been very popular for a longer time.
==History==
===Establishment of New Takavia===
Takavia had been for decades a Duchy within the Triarchy of Mordaine. After joining the Nachtenreich, Takavia was granted the status of Kingdom within the triarchy and Laetizia Poliorcetes, daughter of the former Amarillian King, Kawaii I Poliorcetes, was named queen after having been Duchess. 
After the union between the Nachtenreich and the First Kingdom of Amarillo known as the Twilight Empire of Amarillo was dissolved, Mordaine also dissolved and Takavia gained independence. Laetizia Poliorcetes was ratified as Adristar of Takavia. She changed her name to Laetizia Poliorcetes af Takavia to add legitimacy to her rule over the Takavian state. She also married Hugh of Allium Panem, the then Mayor of Mondragon. Both are considered the forefathers of the modern Takavian Kingdom.
Takavia kept its independence for many decades. It tried to forge a prosperous peace with alliance with their neighbours, such as Aristios, that had been growing strong to the west. Takavia suffered an economic boom with the rise of manufacturer guilds and exports of local goods.
=== Second Amarillian Civil war ===
Takavia was one of the intervening powers in the Second Amarillian Civil War. This armed conflict broke out after an Republican Uprising against the Empress of the Amarillian Empire, Connie de Poprhyropolis. Some Takavian volunteers contributed to the republican victories in the battles of Rennith and Etruia. After this second battle, the Aurican army formed its own faction, centered around pan-Drakaen values. The Royalist faction, supporting the Empress had lost most of its influence on the Amarillian mainland and their control was limited to the Islas Doradas. Empress Connie was then found dead in Puerto Amarillo. The Aurican faction, known by then as the Authoritarians, marched to Puerto Amarillo and took it without much resistance. Takavia finally sided with the Republican side for the Second Battle of Amarillo, which ended in a total victory for the faction and the establishement of the Second Republic of Amarillo.
After the formation of the Republic, Islas Doradas declared itself as the rightful Kingdom of Amarillo, independent from the Republic. Neither them or the Republic could ever invade the other and win in a war. The two states status quo was kept in place for the following century. Aurica had already gained its independence from Amarillo before the war, but more territorial losses followed with the integration of Torham into Takavia. The King of Torham, Osric Aethelwulf Varan I was granted the rank of Stor Prins and was able to keep his land and other titles within Takavia.
===Formation of Western Drakaes ===
Takavia abstained from joining the Salazarian League, led by Amarillo before its second Civil War. However, it grew closer to the other Drakaen states during the war. Zie Western Drakaes was formed soon after the Republican victory and Takavia became one of its constituent Exarchates. Within this new status quo, Takavia's economic growth finally stabilised, open to the imports of products from other Drakaen Exarchates. Some years after its founding, Drakaes became a vassal of the Crownlands of Ashai, to ensure its protection from the threat Aristios and Valreach-Simulami opposed.
===Takavia's Succession Dispute===
After Hugh of Allium Panem and Laetizia Poliorcetes af Takavia died and were buried in the Royal Takavian Crypt, Their younger son, Hernan of Allium Panem was elected as Valarch. Hernan's older brother, Kawaii Poliorcetes af Takavia disputed Hernan's claim and challenged him to a duel. The winner would become the rightful Valarch of Takavia. Hernan accepted this duel, and they dueled in the city of Hirane, in Aurica. Kawaii emerged victorious and was named new Valarch of Takavia. He showed mercy to his brother and kept him as heir apparent.
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