Third Svalmarc Imperium

The Third Svalmarc Imperium (Tretie Svalmarkjske Císařstvo) emerged as an independent nation, breaking away from the Czardom of Korolia due to issues such as neglect, lack of representation, lack of cultural recognition and feeling used for their work ethic. This decision not only marked political sovereignty but also led to the development of a unique Svalmarcer dialect, symbolizing their distinct identity apart from the Korolian influence. The Svalmarcers (Svalskijci) no longer identify as Korolians, they are known as the Svalmarc (Svalskije) people but take pride in their independent cultural and linguistic heritage.

## Demographic data

### Languages

Korolian
 Korolian (Svalmarc Dialect)

### Towns

Rudina
 Malostravná
 Ostrovka
 Zelenčín

## Historical data

### Preceded by

Second United Commonwealth
 First Svalmarc imperium
 Korolia

## History

### First independence

In the late 1050s and early 1060s, a wave of discontent began to sweep through the southern half of Svalmarc Vovoidship, directed at the UC government. This unrest peaked when the mayor of Kobzyn voiced demands for change, reflecting the citizens' sense of misrepresentation, insecurity, and dissatisfaction with the nation's state of affairs. As tensions escalated, it became increasingly evident to Kobzyn's populace that remaining within the UC would stifle their aspirations for progress. In an unexpected turn, Lukasz Laeryal-Dvorák, a prominent figure within the UC, threw his support behind the people, expressing his own discontent with the prevailing conditions. This solidarity culminated in the people of Kobzyn naming Lukasz as the King of their newly declared nation.

In 1061, the southern part of Svalmarc proudly raised the flag of the "Kingdom of Veridia," marking their formal secession from the Second United Commonwealth. The declaration ignited turmoil on both sides of the border, compelling the then Pjervod of the UC, Halprin Deitsch, to demand the return of the seized land. However, the Veridian separatists vehemently rejected these demands. After protracted negotiations, an agreement was reached, granting Veridia only half of their desired territory in exchange for their independence, despite their initial claim to the entire Svalmarc region.

### Early republic

In 1069, the King of Veridia initiated a referendum for the establishment of a republic, entrusting the people with the power to choose their nation's leadership. With the belief that the time was ripe, King Lukasz Laeryal-Dvorák assumed the role of interim president until the first elections of the republic.

Tragedy struck in 1071 when Lukasz was assassinated before the scheduled elections. Investigations revealed the involvement of the Vargas Family, also known as the Vargas Mafia, in this atrocious act. Lukasz had foreseen the danger, having previously lost his half-brother, Alexei Vargas, to the same criminal organisation. Prior to the fatal encounter, Lukasz had confided in his vice president, instructing him to remain in hiding and prepared for any unforeseen emergencies. Regrettably, the vice president was unable to intervene swiftly, leading to Lukasz's untimely demise. Consequently, the vice president assumed the role of the President of Veridia.

### First Svalmarc Imperium

During this turbulent period, an unexpected visitor, Josef, the son of Lukasz, approached the new President, proposing the establishment of a constitutional monarchy with himself as the Czar in honour of his late father and to uphold the family's esteemed legacy. The President acceded to Josef's proposal, setting the stage for the formation of the Svalmarc Imperium. Under this new system, the Czar became the head of state, responsible for overseeing foreign affairs, while the Premiér took charge of internal governance. The newly crafted constitution and the name "Svalmarc Imperium" paid homage to the region's cultural heritage while introducing a distinct form of governance unique to their people.

After 23 years of separation from the Second United Commonwealth, the Czar engaged in extensive negotiations with the UC government, which also governed Svalmarc. Following a year of deliberation, a new constitution was proposed and passed, resulting in the dissolution of Svalmarc and the UC. Subsequently, the formation of a republic, Republika Korolska, was established.

### Second Svalmarc Imperium

However, the spirit of unity and cooperation envisaged in the initial agreement between the two nations began to unravel. The violations of the established conditions gave rise to deep-seated grievances and contentious debates. Mateuš Kovařík, the son of a deceased UC politician, emerged as a vocal critic of the deteriorating situation, highlighting the broken promises and the erosion of trust. He called for a return to the principles of the original agreement, warning of dire consequences if the transgressions persisted. Despite his impassioned protests, the call for the revival of the United Commonwealth gained momentum.

As events unfolded, Mateuš Kovařík resolved to reestablish the Imperium. In a poignant address, he underscored the profound disrespect felt not only towards his late father's legacy but also towards Josef Dvorák. The collaboration with the UC for reunification now felt like a hollow gesture, with the UC showing a callous disregard for the hard-won agreement, perhaps exacerbated by the absence of both Josef Dvorák and Mateuš Kovařík's father. Mateuš Kovařík took it upon himself to reclaim the honour and dignity of the Svalmarc people, as well as to uphold the legacies of both the late Josef Dvorák and his father. In his impassioned declaration of the Second Svalmarc Imperium's independence, he sought to restore the integrity of the forsaken agreement, not only as a tribute to their indomitable spirit but also as a testament to their unwavering commitment to the ideals of integrity, honour, and unity.

### Declaration of Independence speech

> Ladies and Gentlemen, citizens of Korolska,
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> Today I am here to make a speech which I thought would never happen, especially by me. This event is unprecedented but necessary when it comes to honour, integrity and prosperity. I never thought that this day would come, but today I must announce that the walls must come back up, the division must return and that Svalmarc shall once more, form. It is with great regret to see such a great nation built on unity, brotherhood and Korolian cooperation fall like this. It is also a great regret to see something which my late father, Jakub Kovorik had worked so so hard to achieve and sacrificed so much to get an agreement of union between the former United Commonwealth and Svalmarc Imperium fall apart like this.
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> Promises were broken, simple conditions were ignored and trust was lost... These actions are against my values, against my fathers values and especially against Korolian Values. We promised the former Svalmarc nation that we would no more be a monarchy, that promise was broken, we promised we would not argue and we would not bring up the past, that promise was broken, we promised that we would not be divided and we would work together, that did not happen and yet, another promise broken.
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> For once someone needs to stand up and fight for freedom, integrity and hope. We need to protect values such as honesty, honour, respect and protection and that is what I am doing today. I may not have been around when Svalmarc was founded, I may not have been around to see the causes they fought for and I may not have been around to see their struggles but I am here today with the understanding that we made them promises, we made them agreements and we promised to have honour and integrity and yet that did not happen! With the help of the people of the former Svalmarc Imperium, with help of the people who believe in values of trust, integrity, honour, respect and prosperity, we stand together and we fight together for freedom, for hope and for our future!
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> Once again, we demand independence, we demand to be free and we demand to be respected! We shall not let the chains of tradition hold us back, we shall not let dishonesty misrepresent us and we must not forget our values!
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> Glory to Svalmarc! Glory to the Second Imperium!
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### Unification and the Third Svalmarc Imperium

As an agreement was met with the new government of Republika Korolska, they evolved into the Czardom of Korolia which would make way for the Second Svalmarc Imperium to reunify with them. Although after 9 years of unification people started to show their discontent with the nation, this led to the Svalmarc people to once again grow distant and seek independence with the calls for independence getting more and more prominent over the years. Then in fall of 1102 the self-proclaimed province of Devenburg declared itself independent from Korolia due to a demographic recession which removed the Korolian people from the area, leaving a population of citizens who were discontent with the nation of Korolia but also had a far different culture. Svalmarc then followed them in the path of independence as the Third Svalmarc Imperium was born.

   Following the independence of both Svalmarc and Devenburg, both lands shared their experienced struggles and decided to form the Svalmarc-Devenburg Confederation (SDC) which would be an alliance for military and economy, both nations would be independent and with their own government but they work alongside eachother for diplomacy and economic matters. None of the nations are above the other.

### Death of Mateusz Kovařík:

In 1104 the Czar of Svalmarc had passed away at a family home due to a heart attack, suspected to be related to a heart condition which may be hereditary. This had led to the royal family having to choose a new heir to the throne as one had not been named by the late Czar. After a few nights, it came down to a vote within the royal family on the new Czar, there was a few disagreements on whether it should be immediate or distant family because the immediate family was deemed too young and inexperienced, but should have been chosen still due to it being a direct relation, meanwhile some believed the nation comes first and it should be a distant family member who is still in the family, born in Svalmarc and has the experience and of the right age.

#### New Czar, Viktor Koval I

The family came to a decision that the distant cousin of Mateusz, Viktor, should be the new Czar. This was unexpected and the citizens of Svalmarc was unaware of his existence until he had made the following speech:

> "Ladies and Gentlemen, Citizens of Svalmarc,
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> I bring you news that with a heavy heart I must deliver to you all. Few nights ago, at the Kovařík family home overseas, we celebrated in reunion, feasting on a lavish buffet. We shared stories of the past, cherishing the moments we spent together. However, this enjoyable occasion took an abrupt turn as a devastating event unfolded. In the midst of the night, our Czar, Mateusz Kovařík, set out towards the bathroom, but tragically, he never reached the en suite in his room. Instead, he collapsed.
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> Upon the arrival of medics, his lifeless body was examined, and it is with a heavy heart that we announce his passing. The suspicion looms that, like the previous Czar, Josef Dvorak, Mateusz succumbed to a heart attack. Though it remains uncertain whether he had the heart condition which Josef had, the undeniable truth remains, he departed due to a heart attack.
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> Yesterday morning, the family gathered to discuss the matter of his successor. Regrettably, his son and cousin are deemed too young and unprepared for the throne. Although one nominee stood out, a member of the family well aware of our nation's history and culture, born right here in Svalmarc. That nominee is me, Viktor Koval, a distant cousin to Mateusz.
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> Fear not, for as a resident of Svalmarc, I am fully aware with all situations this nation faces. I shall lead this nation with strength, integrity, and dedication to bring us all prosperity, hope, and peace not only to Svalmarc but to the entire region and our allies.
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> Sláva Svalmarkjske!"
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### Czar

The Czar serves as the sovereign of the Second Svalmarc Imperium, wielding supreme authority over legislative matters and the administration of the state. Their responsibilities includess the exclusive authority to propose, pass, or reject laws, ensuring that the legal framework aligns with the well-being and progress of the nation.

The Czar is likewise the primary representative in all foreign affairs, safeguarding the interests of the Imperium and fostering diplomatic relations with other nations. They may occasionally delegate these duties to trusted members of the Ustřovník.

The Czar's position is typically hereditary, passed down through a line of succession. In some cases, the Czar may choose a successor, subject to confirmation by the Ustřovník.

Nevertheless The Czar is responsible for upholding the Constitution and ensuring that all laws and actions remain consistent with its provisions.

### Ustřovník

The Ustřovník serves as the legislative body representing the voice of the people and facilitating the enactment of laws. The Ustřovník members propose laws for consideration by the Czar, aiming to address the concerns and needs of the citizens. Members of the Ustřovník act as representatives of the people, voicing the interests and opinions of their respective constituents.

The Ustřovník serves as a check on the power of the Czar, providing an additional layer of accountability and ensuring that the interests of the citizens are adequately represented in the legislative process. The Ustřovník has the authority to propose amendments to the Constitution, subject to approval by the Czar and the citizens through a national referendum

## Cities

### Rudina

Rudina is the largest city and capital of the nation with a total population of 457,019. Rudina is also the national business hotspots as it is home to most local businesses in Svalmarc but it is also the home of the most international businesses in Svalmarc. The city went through two reconstructions and the latest one has been standing since 1068.

### Malostravná

Malostravná is the second largest city in Svalmarc with the population of 74,291 and it is known as the agriculture centre as this is where many of the citizens eat and sell locally produced food, the area is all local businesses that mainly sell food such as fish, potatoes and carrots. It is known as one of the most cultural hotspots in the country as the locals enjoy to hold regular culture events to celebrate their Korolian heritage but also to celebrate Svalmarc's existence.

### Ostrovka

Ostrovka is the third largest city in Svalmarc with a population of 9,271 and its culture comes from people who had immigrated there since the Second United Commonwealth. Although when this happened the people living there was there illegally and was known as "Squatters" who called the land "Drylands". The Second United Commonwealth attempted to negotiate to regain the land multiple times but they were all unsuccessful. In the First Svalmarc Imperium the Czar at the time, Josef Dvorák had managed to negotiate with them and managed to assimilate them into the Svalmarc Culture and they all gained official citizenship after the handed the land over to Svalmarc rule.

### Zelenčín

Zelenčín is a city which under Josef Dvorák the First Svalmarc Imperium had gained from a nation that collapsed. The population stands at 5,911 and the city is the most diverse in culture and nationals as it is all mostly people from the nation who owned the land prior to Svalmarc called "Poedogia". This city is known for their fishing and local businesses that sell alcohol and fish.

## Heraldry

   Black is the representation of determination, Purple is from the nation that preceded the First Svalmarc Imperium called Veridia.

The eagle is to show strength and freedom. The strength comes from the people and the freedom is being free from external rule. The wheat wreath is a symbol carried over from the Veridian flag, the meaning being hospitality.

The meaning of the flag has changed in the Third Svalmarc independence slightly and that is purely by the stars, The stars now symbolise each of the imperiums, which there has been three in total.