Republic of Rijekland

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## **Rijekland and it's land**

### **Domain Details**

**Domain Name:** Rijekland, (Pronunciation (Reekland/Rikeland))

**Name Translation:** Land of the rich or Rich land

**Other Known Names:** Hol-land (The Hollow Land)

**Capital City:** Goudenstad (The Golden City)

**Regions:** Marienburg, Zeestland, Rijekland, Hollande, Kradenburg & Kesselen

### **The Land**

**Location:** the Rijek Republic is situated in the southern area of Edynor, with it's territory being near the Nation of Vengron

**Landscape:** When it comes to Rijekland's landscape it is very similar to the real world's Mediterranean nations such as Italy, France and Spain. with an arid landscape throughout most of the realm, with tall rocky coastal cliffs accompanied by white sand beaches. in some areas of Rijekland there are coastal wetlands where most of the wildlife in Rijekland flourishes. Zeestland, the southern most region in the land is home to many of these wetlands, along with a trailing mountain range leading up towards Kradenburg. there are a small collection of mountains within this region, but it is mainly hilly arid plains with the occasional grassland in-between. Further north we have the larger region of Rijekland, home to the Zwart-Hoorn Bergketen or Black-horn mountain range in English, apart from the mountains the rest of the region is filled with sprawling hills and green grasslands, where most of the agriculture takes place. if we head west we stumble upon Kesselen, the capital Region. this area has many a river flowing through the area, as well as being lush with grasslands, which makes this region the most fertile in the Realm. Heading further west we have Hollande, the flattest region in all of Rijekland, mainly covered in arid plains, many rivers also flow through here, especially towards the Orange Wood Forest, the largest and most mysterious place in the nation, besides that Hollande remains mostly flat, with the odd hilly patch here and there. finally we finish off at Marienburg, this large area is also home to many costal wetland areas, filled with their own unique set of wildlife and fauna.

**The Plateau:** to the north west of Rijekland, there sits the great Plateau, a large raised piece of land

## **Main Information**

### **People:**

**Dominant Race:** Human

**Language:** Rijekish, Hollan

**Noun:** Rijeklander/s

### **Government:**

**National leader:** Diederik Van de Walt

**Ruler Title:** Chancellor

**Type of constitution:** Federal Republic / Trade Republic

**Major cities:** Marienburg, Zeestedelijk, Hollandam, Kebruga, Zuidpoort & Rijekhoven

### **Materials/Products:**

**Main exports:** Iron, Coal, Lumber, Fruits, Fish, Ship's, Minerals, Granite

**Unique Resource's:** Rare energy Minerals known as the **Kracht Steen,** these rare minerals are mined in the great Plateau, and are able to give the nobility of Rijekland an almost infinite power source.

## **Backstory:**

Long ago, the region of Rijekland was separated amongst the Several City states. Marienburg, Rijekhoven, Hollande, Goudenstad (then called Handelsfontein), Kebruga and Zuidpoort. These were all ruled by their respective Trade Barons, who neither wanted to agree with each other nor disagree, (except when money was on the table). That was until the rising threat of the western beest mannen became more notable, only then could they unite under one banner and become one people, forming the Republic of Rijekland, using their economical and "diplomatic" skills to gain allies in nearby regions, helping forge relations between the petty kingdoms to the north boost to their way through the ranks and keep their place in the world.

## **Military Info**

**Military:**

●       Even though the Rijekland Military has access to more advanced weaponry than most other nations they do lack in numbers. With many Rijeklanders opting to join the Navy instead of the Army, to make up for this the Trade Barons of the Rijek often rely on mercenaries from Foreign Realms to fill in the ranks, which is an expensive option but one which must do for the time being.

**Navy:**

●       Compared to the Army, the Rijekland Navy is vastly superior in almost every way, with the inclusion of Ironclad warships amongst other interesting options the Navy dominates the Southern Sea of Edynor. The Republican Navy takes pride in their heritage, coming from the humble city state trading Companies they once were, to the Sea Guards they are now.

●       As well as the Navy they also have the Republican Marines, an elite Segment of the Rijekish Navy, well versed in naval warfare, as well as naval landings these soldiers are no to be underestimated in battle.