Empire of Wineghem

Flag of the Empire of Wineghem

Map of the Empire of Wineghem

The Empire of Wineghem was a primarily maritime civilization in Dimension S-2020 located north of the Free Principality of Tomopolis. It was thought to be a lost civilization after the Great Collapse but was salvaged by the Library and transported to S-2012.

## History

The Empire of Wineghem was founded by Emperor Kevindec in 39AUC north of the Free Principality of Tomopolis and northwest of the Pontificate of Neo Boreopolis, its two nearest neighbours which would grow into close allies. In June of 40AUC, the Empire signed the Treaty of Tomopolis with the Pontificate and Tomopolis, extending free trade and including territorial recognition. The Empire quickly started constructing connecting bridges in between their islands and to Tomopolis to facilitate trade in the Empire and with its neighbours. In October of 40AUC, the Empire hosted an international conference with Tomopolis and the Pontificate and the Treaty of Wineghem was signed, expanding the borders of all three nations and establishing joint control over the End Portal south of the Pontificate. In January of 43AUC, Wineghem joined the International Community and became a very active member in its proceedings. On the international scene, the Empire would often follow the Pontificate's and the Free Principality's policies towards other nations. In March of 43AUC, following the 26 Minute War, the Empire of Wineghem, Tomopolis and the Pontificate founded the Nations of the East, a military alliance in response to the instability of the western nations. In August of 43AUC, the Nations of the East adopted the Eastern Dinar as a common currency, facilitating even easier trade between citizens of the three countries. That same month, the Empire began constructing a large star fort on one of its islands, following the example of the Pontificate which feared that the Nations of the East were vulnerable to invasions from the sea. In October of 43AUC, following an escalation of insults from the Unified Tribes of Chiyesa, the Empire sent a squadron of airborn soldiers to attack the Chiyesan capital, in an event known as the Eastern Coalition War against Chiyesa. The skirmish was brief and led to a temporary Chiyesan restrant in the International Community. In the lead up to the Crusade against the Ahmanites, there was a brief tension between the Empire and the Pontificate as Grand Prince wsgaming1 had been swayed by the Seer Maplic to convert to the Ahmanite Faith. Eventually the tension was resolved when Emperor Kevindec gave his support for the crusade and the Grand Prince converted back to atheism. During the Great War, the Empire fought alongside the Pontificate, Tomopolis and the Duchy of Montecazzo against Chiyesa, the Republic of the Isles of Birillum and the Wallaceian Empire. The Great War ended in a stalemate, but Wineghem was still able to profit a lot from the war.

After the Great Collapse, it was thought that Wineghem was lost and the only survivors were those who were lucky enough to have been present in the Pontificate when it occurred. When Wineghem itself was transported to S-2012 in 1144 AA (S-2012 date), only a few minutes had passed in the minds of those in Wineghem, while the diaspora in S-2012 had already gone through several generations. This caused a minor temporal shock, but also new diplomatic opportunities. Due to their good relations with the Pontificate, Wineghem eagerly participated in the Frozyland Accords of 1145 and subsequently became a member of the United Nations.

## Books

### Historical Sources

1/14 | *Treaty of Tomopolis* was written by SibCDC in 40AUC (*2020*) as a trade agreement between the Empire of Wineghem, Tomopolis and Neo Boreopolis. The book is stored in the Borges Library under the History section.

1/7 | *Treaty of Wineghem* was written by SibCDC in 40AUC (*2020*) as an agreement between the Empire of Wineghem, Tomopolis and Neo Boreopolis to expand their borders and establish control over the end portal south of Neo Boreopolis. The book is stored in the Borges Library under the History section.

1/3 | *Common Currency* was written by SibCDC in 43AUC (*2020*) as an agreement between the Empire of Wineghem, Tomopolis and Neo Boreopolis to establish the Eastern Dinar as a common currency for the tree nations. The book is stored in the Borges Library under the History section.

### Historical Reference Works

1/6 | *Wineghem I* was written by Kevindec in the 40s AUC (*2020*) as a historical reference work on Wineghem. The book is stored in the Borges Library under the History section.