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Valgslandian Socialism

**Valgslandian Socialism** is a unique socialist theory developed by Valgslandian revolutionary Emmerich Hegel, drawing inspiration from Leon "Malenyev" Chavatangakwunua's Malenyevism and is the state ideology of the Democratic Republic of Valgsland.

This political and economic model diverges from traditional socialism by advocating for a decentralized structure based on labor union federations and people's assemblies, rather than relying on a vanguard party of the proletariat to lead the revolution.

## Overview

One of the key principles of Valgslandian Socialism is its opposition to the centralization of power and authority in the hands of a single party. Instead, it promotes the establishment of labor union federations, which are seen as vital instruments for representing the interests of the working class and providing a platform for workers to participate in decision-making processes. This approach aims to empower workers and ensure that the socialist revolution is driven by the collective will of the people, rather than imposed from above by a centralized authority.

Another crucial aspect of Valgslandian Socialism is its commitment to replacing the state with a federal, economic organization of society. This vision seeks to create a more egalitarian and participatory system, where decisions are made collectively through democratic processes, including people's assemblies and labor unions. In this model, regional and local governments would enjoy greater autonomy, with decision-making power devolved to the grassroots level.

Hegel's theory emphasizes the importance of transitioning from a statist form of socialism to a decentralized structure in order to achieve the goals of the socialist revolution. In his view, retaining centralized control over the economy within the state apparatus would ultimately stifle innovation, hinder economic growth, and perpetuate inequality. By contrast, a decentralized system based on a federal democracy would promote cooperation, shared decision-making, and a more equitable distribution of resources.

## Trivia

* Valgslandian Socialism's closest counterpart in the real world is Syndicalism.
Sollonomics

**Sollonomics** is an economic doctrine based on a planned and majority-ownership nationalized economy. It promotes statism, which puts the state at the center of most financial decisions. It also supports autarky, which means fanatically opposition to globalization and generally supports the isolation of Sordland's economy from the world economy.

Unlike socialism, Sollonomics does not support workers' control of the means of production and instead favors a heavy state control and intervention of the economy to regulate the private markets and prevent market monopolies from obtaining a significant share of the economy. Sollonomics is also known for its "National Autarky Plan", with the Energy Protection Act and Sordish State Corporation Bills being its milestone that protected Sordish energies from foreign interests.
Sal Ignacius

Grand Wiseman **Sal Ignacius** is the Wiscerer, or Wruhecist high priest, of Porte Drazon. He is the highest ranking and most respected religious leader in Rizia and the Religious Councilor to the King.

He is the nephew of the previous Wiscerer, Mauro Ignacius. He was ordained around the turn of the century and spent some years as a missionary in Xina before replacing his aging uncle on the royal council.

As Grand Wiseman, he conducts royal ceremonies and determines the country's religious direction. One of his most significant actions was the ban he placed on Derdian Golcondist pilgrims following the partial pillage of the Plavo Archsanctuary in Montaklar.
Soll Dam

The **Soll Dam** (also called Erzaren Soll Dam) is the largest source of hydroelectricity in Sordland. The construction was started by order of President Tarquin Soll in 1933 as a solution to the energy crisis that had existed in the region for decades and to reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign energy. The contracts for constructing the facility were given to the Sordish State Corporation, the Sordish Grid Corporation, and Gasom.

## History

The project was plagued with controversy and political problems due to the site being home to an old Bludish village called Izzam, which needed to be flooded for the dam to be built. In the construction process, the local people of Izzam were forcefully relocated, and the village was razed, causing a backlash from the local population and the Watchtower of Human Rights.

During the divisive relocation event, many Bludish locals came to protest and tried to stop the construction from starting. In the protests, a soldier fired his rifle, killing a local Bludish man named Watani Aschraf. This event, also known as the Izzam Incident, caused turmoil in the region and led to the formation of the armed Bludish resistance movement called the Bludish Freedom Front.

The dam opened three years after the tragedy. Despite the tumultuous events, it proved to be a huge political success for Tarquin Soll in the following years especially praised by the majority of the country living in urban areas that faced blackouts. The country’s electricity output tripled, and the dam lake formed was named Soll. Today, it continues to fill the demand of the Bergia and Nargis regions with a majority and the rest of the nation.
Sordish League of Women

The **Sordish League of Women** is a prominent non-governmental organization (NGO) primarily focused on advocating for women's rights in Sordland. It is recognized for its influential role in fostering gender equality, raising social awareness, and propelling progressive change in the nation.

The organization is well known for its significant initiatives, such as organizing large-scale fundraising campaigns and peaceful protest marches. These actions are designed to mobilize public opinion and generate resources for the cause of gender equality. Notably, the Sordish League of Women has called attention to pressing issues such as domestic violence, the gender wage gap, the lack of maternity leave, and systemic sexism in the educational sphere.

Demonstrations organized by the League have, at times, been met with opposition from conservative and religious groups, reflecting the societal divisions that persist in Sordland. Nevertheless, the organization persists in its advocacy, tirelessly working to safeguard and advance women's rights. The Sordish League of Women has also been linked to the efforts of First Lady Monica Rayne, who shares a similar agenda for women's rights in Sordland.

The Sordish League of Women is a feminist political organization, that advocates women's rights and demands reform of the education system, gender equality in the workplace, and an end to domestic violence, among other causes.

The organization appears to be independent from any major Sordish political parties, but it enjoys some measure of support from members of the USP's Reformist wing and the PFJP, as well as socialists and some Independents. They often receive favorable coverage in the left-wing outlet The Radical.
Lespian Protectionism

**Lespian Protectionism** refers to an economic theory and policy framework implemented by the nation of Lespia. Rooted in principles of economic nationalism and import substitution, this approach seeks to safeguard domestic industries and promote self-reliance through the use of various measures such as import tariffs, trade barriers, and government subsidies.

## Overview

The core objective of Lespian Protectionism is to reduce dependence on imported goods and bolster the growth of strategic sectors within the domestic economy. Proponents argue that this approach can lead to job creation, industrial development, and increased national security by mitigating vulnerability to global market fluctuations and fostering a diverse and resilient economic base.

Critics, however, raise concerns about potential downsides, including reduced international trade, limited consumer choice, and the possibility of retaliatory trade actions from other countries. These viewpoints reflect ongoing debates within the field of economics, where policymakers strive to strike a balance between protecting domestic industries and promoting overall economic efficiency and welfare.

The implementation of Lespian Protectionism exemplifies the wider discourse surrounding economic policies, wherein the quest for an optimal balance between safeguarding domestic interests and encouraging global economic integration continues to shape national strategies and approaches.
Morna

Silhouette of Morna

**Morna** is the regional capital of the Lorren region. It is the largest and most industrialized city in Lorren. Founded by industrialists of the Renan Aristocracy, it was later taken over by a nationalisation plan of King Egmund. Morna began to supply many cities with the huge forestry industry it developed. The timber here was even sold abroad in countries like Valgsland or Lespia.

## Description

Today, Morna shows clear advantages and disadvantages of the industrialisation period. While the big companies offer relatively good wages, they also cause a lot of pollution and damage to nature in the area. This has drawn the attention of the Nature Preservation Foundation, which frequently organizes strikes and protests against the biggest corporations who neglect the environment.

The Nedam Mining Group, Wudlan Forestry and Sordish Grid Corporation employ a large portion of the populace in the city. The city and these huge corporations suffer from a logistical issue. Nearly forty percent of all goods from Morna are exported overseas, but there is no nearby port to ship the goods away. This forces goods to travel to Holsord, and then to Conriat creating logistical delays and costs.

The forest and the wildlife surrounding the city is praised by many. The fact that the city is large and pollutant forces people who want to enjoy nature to go to Morbel or Vesord. Research also suggests that artifacts from the migration period are underneath certain parts of the city. These are revealed during new construction projects and cause delays due to excavations taking place. There are two reasons people go to Morna. It's either to get a job or to make one.
Rags to Riches

## Achievement Guide

This one isn't too complicated. If you select to come from a wealthy family in the intro your wealth begins at three. Early on in the first chapter you will have a decision to invest in Armadine Industries, invest three and wait for the investment to double. As long as one doesn't start an international Trade War, everything should go accordingly.
Bernard Circas (poems)

# Poems

All of these poems may be gotten at Bernard Circas funeral, where Anton Rayne may decide to recite one of his poems. These have been translated to below.

Poems
**kneai dat iem wes perire,**
**kneai nedeng meza absoluten.**
*knowing that we will perish,*
 **Iem rezecae, dewardi a sonna!**
**De wi dawcaen, dawcaen fohtai**
**Tem bes nov borgecaen inta sonna**
**Ne noodi de mornae,**
**deor sis reda erd a sonna**
*Those who died, died fighting.*
*They are now buried in the sun.*
*No need to mourn,*
 **Tem neden letae uns sengwae unss sangwaes**
**Tem bes ozfred, afred ev morgnademstrae.**
**Tem bes ozfred ev hopan, dua unss sangwaes wes sangwaere.**
*They are afraid, afraid of the dawn.*
*They are afraid of hope,*
*but our songs will be sung.*

1. ↑ http://sordish.org/phrases/
Bludish

The Bludish are an ethnic minority native to Bergia, a region of the protagonist nation of Sordland in *Suzerain*.

## Geography

They are presumed to come from Bergia and Wehlen, and have been a hot spot of regional conflict ever since Markian rule.

## Culture

They have adopted various linguistic and religious elements from the Sordish and Wehzek cultural groups, not showing any particular traits of their own.

## Organizations

* The Bludish Freedom Front, a terror organization devoted to battling oppressors of the Bluds and working towards Bludish Independence.
* The Worker's Party of Bludia, a party fighting for Bludish rights that has yet to win any seats (as of 1953).

## Strategy

Attend some of their events, and get approval. If you're anyone but a dictator, you'll easily be able to secure their vote without too many concessions.

## Decisions

Many decisions will have to be made regarding the Bludish. Here are some major choices:

* Attend the Aschraf Anniversary

## Trivia

* It is possible the Bludish are an allegory for the Kurdish. Given that Sordland is most similar to Turkey than any other real nation, especially in terms of culture, this is a possibility. However, anything that occurs in the game should not be misconstrued as a reflection on or message regarding real events.
Deivid Wisci

―*Deivid Wisci*

**Deivid Wisci** is a diplomat, ambassador and politician who serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Sordland. He became a member of the United Sordland Party in 1949 after Tarquin Soll’s resignation. Beside his career, he is known by many through his father, Artor S. Wisci, the founder of the Republic of Sordland.

## Biography

He entered the service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1923 and worked on many positions at various departments. Between 1925 and 1927, Wisci taught ‘‘Applied International Law and Disputes’’ at the faculty of Political Science of Deyr University of Culture. In 1949, he was appointed ambassador to Staalport, Agnolia.

Deivid is still remembered for helping out to 10.000 immigrants of Sordish and Bludish origin while serving as Consul General in Luco, Lespia in 1929. He became a respected name in the diplomatic scene in the Markian region. He has been promoting social democracy and human rights in Sordland for decades. Deivid is also known for criticizing the United Sordland party for oppressing the Bludish people, acknowledging the ‘‘Bludish Issue’’ which made him a target for the Sollists and the nationalists. He eventually joined the party during Alphonso’s presidency.

Due to his connection to President Artor S. Wisci, Deivid is still seen as a controversial member of the USP. He is known to be a nonpartisan, and an opponent of Tarquin Soll’s policies. Although he publicly criticizes his own party, he worked closely with Anton Rayne and became the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade in 1953.

## Role

Deivid is a humble and hospitable man who is generally friendly and laid back. Known for his humanitarian and altruistic deeds, he is admired and respected by many, but also opposed and ridiculed by more hard line politicians. Deivid Wisci mentors Anton Rayne in his first university years, and depending on what university the player takes, Wisci will teach Anton on that topic.

If the player picked History, Wisci will teach more about foreign politics and mention how Realpolitik is important for a successful foreign policy and that a strategy based on practical and material factors would be much more successful in reaching Sordland's ambitions. Meanwhile, if the player went with Law, he will talk about the Supreme Court and how it is obstructing justice, and that the members of it should be subjected to the same laws as everyone else. If the player goes with economics, he will explain why a market economy is better for Sordland, and argues for a system where prices for services and goods are determined by the open market.

He has aged fairly well, but suffers from physical problems that he notes ‘does not hinder him’. Despite this, he will resign shortly before the end of Anton's presidential term as his health deteriorates further.
Paskal Beniwoll

**Paskal Beniwoll** is an author and Sordish government official who serves as the Minister of Health, Social Affairs and Labour. He is a member of the United Sordland Party since 1942. His government career began in 1949 when Ewald Alphonso appointed him to the Sordland Civil Service Commission. He also served as president of the University of Valgen and Gelsord School of Medicine.

## Biography

Before his political career, Paskal wrote 8 books, one of which was a best-seller called ‘‘The Unfortunate Man,’’ where he tells the story of a family of poverty-stricken miners. He became known as a writer who depicts the struggles of Sordish life from a realistic frame, which brought him praise from the middle class and the civil rights groups.

He was elected to the assembly in 1945 and advocated for new workplace safety regulations and a workers compensation program. He was an important force in the shaping of the nation’s first social security policies. Initially a supporter of Ewald Alphonso’s programs, Paskal eventually turned against the free market reforms and the president’s management of them, stating that it drained badly needed resources away from welfare programs. He gave his support to Anton Rayne in 1953, and was appointed as a minister after the elections.

## Role

Paskal is the Minister of Health of the Rayne's cabinet. He's a moral and non-corrupt minister and he'll be angry and disappointed in Rayne if he becomes corrupt.

Regarding his job, he will ask for more Government funds to initiate one of these programs: building new hospitals, giving a raise to medical workers or upgrading medical equipment in rural areas. He will also give the player the possibility to privatise certain aspects of the healthcare system, which is in full Government control since the Soll Era. If the player decide to privatise, two programs instead of one will be possible, at the cost of losing conservative support in the Grand National Assembly and a decrease in medical access for the poorer sordish citizens.

He's also a supporter of the Worker's Rights Act, alongside Ciara Walda. He also believes the State should initiate a mandatory vaccination program to fight polio.

## Trivia

* Paskal's portrait in the beta version of the game was the same as the portrait of the Archpriest.
Sordish Armed Forces

Emblem of the Sordish Armed Forces

The **Sordish Armed Forces**, also known as the **SAF** or commonly known as the military, (Sordish: *Armee av* *Sordland*) are the military forces of the Republic of Sordland. The armed forces consist of three branches: the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force, and is led by the General Staff. The current chief of the General Staff and the chief of the Armed Forces is General Valken Kruger.

## Overview

The Sordish Armed Forces are part of a long-standing military tradition in Sordland, which began under the reign of King Egmund, in which it participated in wars with its neighbors, particularly with Rumburg and Wehlen, which resulted in the annexation of East Bludia (Bergia), and the 15-Day War.

In wartime, the Chief of the General Staff may act as the Commander-in-Chief on behalf of the President. The General Staff also holds the authority to reject a president's candidate for the position of Minister of Defense, and may appoint its own candidate when they deem it necessary, as is the case for the current Minister of Defense and Security, Inspector General Iosef Lancea. The Sordish military also perceives itself as the guardian of Sollism, the ideology promoted during during Tarquin Soll's time in office.

The Sordish Armed Forces are the fifth largest standing military force in Eastern Merkopa after the Rumburgian Armed Forces. Currently, the military is a conscripted force; males serve in the military upon reaching the age of 18. The military received a reduction in funding during President Alphonso's term and calls for a military expansion have grown as the threat of Rumburg looms.
Beatrice Livingston

Portrait of the Queen

**Beatrice Livingston** is the Queen of the Kingdom of Rumburg, and self-proclaimed ruler of All of Northern Merkopa. She has been the Queen of Rumburg since 1921, when she ascended to the throne at the age of 16 upon the death of her father, Alfred II. She is the elder sister of Lena Toras, the late wife of the King of Rizia, Romus Toras, and the aunt of Vina Toras.

She is notorious for her expansionist foreign policy in Merkopa, the most well-known example being the annexation of Dome from Agnolia shortly after her coronation. She can be considered Sordland's most direct threat.

## Codex Entry

*Beatrice Livingston is the Queen of the Kingdom of Rumburg, and self-proclaimed ruler of All of Northern Merkopa. She has been the Queen of Rumburg since 1921, when she acceded to the throne at the age of 16 upon the death of her father, Alfred II.*

*After her coronation, she has reigned as a constitutional monarch through major political changes, such as centralization of power in the kingdom, secularization reforms, as well as the dissolution and the integration of the northern territories into the kingdom.*

*Her most notable action was the invasion of northern Agnolia and the Annexation of Dome, which was executed by the Rumburgian Army in a single night. She was condemned internationally and was expected to pay reparations to Agnolia, which she rejected to do. Rumburg did not face any major repercussions for the annexation and the calls for reparations fell flat. It is regarded as one of the largest military and political victories of Rumburg to this day.*

*Beatrice gained infamy for selling weapons to both the attackers and defenders during the Wehlen Civil War. She also received numerous international criticisms for pursuing expansionist policies and was blamed by Arcasia and United Contana for playing both sides.*

*Beatrice has occasionally faced republican sentiments and criticism of the royal family, in particular after her reforms which centralized the power in the kingdom, decreasing the authority of the Parliament of Rumburg.*
SSC Bills

The **Sordish State Corporation Bills**, introduced in 1932 by Tarquin Soll, were a key component of Sordland's economic policy of the National Autarky Plan aimed at revitalizing the economy. The bills were a citizen-funded promissory bonds program designed to finance state construction projects and promote economic growth in the country. By funneling funds to the SSC, the program allowed the state to take on major infrastructure projects, such as the construction of the Soll Dam, Holsord International Airport, Valgen Dam and Lachaven Port.

## Overview

The SSC Bills were, opposed by private construction companies that found it difficult to compete with the state-led projects. Despite this challenge, the SSC Bills continued to play a significant role in Sordland's economic development, particularly during the early years of Soll's leadership. The program facilitated the state acquisition of private enterprises, especially in strategic sectors such as energy and heavy industry.

In 1946, Ewald Alphonso, a prominent statesman and businessman, rose to power within the United Sordland Party (USP) and eventually became the third President of Sordland in 1949. Alphonso was a strong advocate for free market reforms and reversed many of Soll's policies, including the SSC Bills.
Anraka

Flag of the Federation of Anrakan Isles

The **Federation of Anrakan Isles**, often referred to as **Anraka**, is a federal republic comprised of an archipelago strategically situated between the continents of Merkopa and Contana. Its vibrant capital, Pada Dolhi, acts as the nation's political and economic hub. The current leader, President Aditya Shikra, is a direct descendant of the legendary pirate queen, Ishani Shikra, who is celebrated for her crucial role in the pivotal Battle of the Sirens against Kontanian and Arcasian colonial forces.

## History

Anraka's history is deeply entrenched in a seafaring culture, reaching back to an era of Arcasian and Kontanian colonization. The indigenous islanders, famed for their formidable naval skills and piracy tactics, valiantly resisted the colonial powers. The year 1944 marked a decisive turning point in Anraka's history when the merchant nation islands, under the mounting pressures from both Arcasia to the east and United Contana to the west, united to form the modern Federation of Anrakan Isles.

The governance of Anraka is a unique amalgamation of democratic governance, pirate codes, and merchant republic values, reflecting its rich and diverse past. An established caste system, while fostering income disparities, has been instrumental in the formation and functioning of the modern government. This caste system is deeply woven into the fabric of Anrakan society, from the working class inhabiting artificial islands to the affluent living in the archipelago's natural landscapes. Laws are stringently enforced, with capital punishments meted out through democratic voting for a broad range of criminal activities.

Economically, Anraka is a powerhouse in the areas of sea exploration, resource extraction, and naval technology, with a particular emphasis on aircraft carriers. Its robust economy is fueled by extensive offshore oil and gas extraction. The nation maintains expansive trade relations globally, with particularly strong ties to the Confederacy of Yarktralis, a formidable isolationist power situated in the South Pole. Despite its history and challenges, Anraka has emerged as a beacon of resilience and innovation. Its institutions, shaped by piracy's adventurous spirit and a unique blend of democratic principles, have fostered an environment of dynamic growth and prosperity. Anraka's education system, for instance, places a strong emphasis on maritime studies and naval engineering, nurturing a new generation of seafarers and innovators.

Furthermore, Anraka's commitment to environmental sustainability is evident in its impressive marine conservation efforts. The government has implemented comprehensive policies to protect its rich marine biodiversity and has pioneered research in sustainable offshore resource extraction. This commitment has not only preserved Anraka's natural beauty but also contributed to its growing reputation as a leader in environmental stewardship.

## Trivia

* Anraka is an anagram for Ankara, the capital of Turkey.

## Navigation

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Agno-Sords

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The **Agno-Sords** are an ethnic group within Sordland consisting of people of mixed Sordish and Agnolian descent. They are the second largest minority within Sordland, behind the Bluds, whose population is concentrated in Bergia. The majority of Sordland's Agno-Sordish population is concentrated in the region of Agnland, which borders Agnolia.

Agno-Sords, similar to the Bluds, suffer from discrimination and prejudice within Sordland, especially by Sordish nationalists like the Young Sords and National Front Party. They are generally more fully integrated in Sordish society than the Bluds, who have traditionally faced heightened social stigma and harsher enforcement of immigration laws than Agno-Sords, especially in the wake of the refugee crisis stemming from the violent anti-Bludish policies of Wehzek President Wiktor Smolak.

One such Agno-Sord is Monica Rayne, a Lachaven-born woman who is currently the First Lady of Sordland.
Konrath Koronti

**Konrath Koronti** was the CEO and majority shareholder of the Heart of Sordland Conglomerate. He was the man who created the famous Koronti brand through his highly successful business ventures and motivational quotes that inspired generations of entrepreneurs. He always promoted a victory no matter the cost approach to making a business a success, which also drew criticism from those who parted ways with him on his ventures.

## Biography

The rise of the HOS Conglomerate was entirely on the shoulders of Konrath Koronti who had acquired small companies in critical industries where Sordland was lagging behind. His competition and performance-oriented attitude allowed him to disrupt these industries and to dominate them.

During his tenure as chairman of the Lotherburg Group, he supported the presidency of Ewald Alphonso and became hugely wealthy, with his wealth worth a several billion SR. He was the father of Marcel Koronti, the current CEO of HOS, Mauris Koronti, and three more children whom he is said to have raised without excessive wealth and privilege.

He died in January 20, 1954 from liver cirrhosis.
Antel Rock Prison

**Antel Rock** is the most secure maximum-security prison in Sordland. It was built in 1941 under a security directive of Tarquin Soll's interior minister.

The octangular shaped compound houses the worst criminals Sordland has and is located on a large rocky half-island off the city Antel. Traitors, terrorists and subversives are all imprisoned and questioned in this daunting facility, that only had one sucessful escape attempt.
Ribery

Silhouette of Ribery

**Ribery** is the quiet coastal town of the Gelsland region. The cute urban area enjoys a beautiful view of the Gulf of Nargis and is home to an ancient World Antiquity Protection site.

Tourists flood to see the ancient civilization that existed even before the Tribal Period. Old residents of Ribery aren't so fond of the new wave of visitors.

## Description

Ribery barely gained the city status in 1950. Mainly due to the taxes it could pay in comparison to other smaller towns. If the city has anybody to thank it is the tourists who often visit the famous historical Caves of Antera site underneath the city itself.

It provides the locals great economic opportunity. Many rent out their houses or event sell property to make a lot of money. The city is also very special due to the fact that it can see the gulf clearly from it, and is the only city that can provide that except for Lachaven. Many don't like to swim in the cold waters but very much enjoy the scenic hillside houses for relaxation. Some locals have been more vocal about the shift in the tradition and life in Ribery, but that doesn't change the fact that, without tourism this city would be very much lost.

The real estate industry also began to invest heavily in the outskirts of the urban area in the hopes of cashing out of the tourist influx. Ribery is beautiful and worth a visit. The locals say that, if you have been to Ribery once, then you have been to Ribery a million times.
One of the most famous Riberians was Giralt of Ribery, the famous winemaker of Erlory.
Pabel Adria

**Pabel Adria** is the Head Butler to the King of Rizia.

The son of Palas Rezna groundskeeper Felin Adria, he grew up in and around the palace, assisting his father with his landscaping work. At age 18, he joined the household staff as a kitchen assistant, supplementing his work with nighttime classes at Porte Drazon University. Over the ensuing years, he worked his way up to the position of Head Butler, first to King Valero, then to his son King Romus. His particular specialities include household management, garden maintenance and knowledge of Rizian wine.
Estord

Silhouette of Estord

The city of **Estord** is the most oil rich city of Sordland. It was founded in the 14th century as a silver mining town, but fortunes turned when the mines ran dry. The current situation is bleak; blackouts are routine, due to oil being diverted to the capital first, public services are barely keeping up and organised crime has taken hold with gang wars bloodying the streets of the city.

## Description

The large petroleum industry here employs thousands of workers at less than ideal conditions. Geographically, the city lies between two rivers flowing down from the Sourne mountains in between Sordland and Rumburg. It is beneath the tall Arert mountain which makes for a breath-taking view from the city. There are a few historical sites like the Renan Star Fort east of the city and the monument of despair built during the War of the King.

In its 500-year history multiple wars with Rumburg caused the destruction of the city several times over. Nonetheless Estord flourished again when peace was settled between the Sordland and Rumburg. The real economic boom happened in 1880 when petroleum was discovered.

Sordland’s reliance on foreign oil reduced and Estord was the greatest beneficiary of the black gold rush leading to the formation of Sordish Petroleum. The city grew, and unemployment reached an all time low. A new railway was built to connect the Nargis region to Rumburg. Culturally the constantly shifting social dynamics caused the residents to protect their regional identities. This stands out as a unique case.

The recent worsening of relations with Rumburg, the boom of Lachaven and the 40s economic crisis caused the decline of the city, that lost nearly half of its population to migration to Lachaven and other growing cities with a better future.
References

This is a hub page for articles discussing the various references to real nations, ideas, and peoples within the game of *Suzerain*.

[Table for organizations, people, ideas]; for every single link, link to the references section of a page (excluding Sordland)

## Organizations

### Sordification

As the protagonist nation of the game, Sordland obviously displays the majority of references within the *Suzerain* universe. A separate page on these various references is located here:

* Sordification

### Neighboring Nations

* Rumburg (References section for each nation)

### Superpowers

* Arcasia = America (Pls link to References section)
* Contana = USSR

### Corporations

* Bergia Steel
* Heart of Sordland
* etc

## People

### Sordish

* Soll = Ataturk
* Alphonso = Inonu

## Ideologies

Malenyavism = Communism

Nationalism

etc
Organization for Merkopan Economic Development

The **Organization for Merkopan Economic Development** (**OMEC**) is an inter-governmental economic organization, founded in 1921 to stimulate economic progress and world trade.

It is an international forum claiming to be committed to prosperity, providing a platform to compare policy experiences, seeking answers to problems, identifying good practices, and coordinating international policies of its members.

OMEC uses its wealth of information on a broad range of topics to help governments foster prosperity and fight poverty through economic growth and financial stability. The structure is based on continued monitoring of events in member countries as well as outside the member area, and includes regular projections of short and medium-term economic developments.
Coup d’État

## Achievement Guide

Historically a Coup has been advanced by the military, and this is no exception. Easiest way to be "Coup'ed" is by defunding and ignoring the military, downplaying the threat of Rumburg, avoiding any advice of the military high command, and transferring the Gendarmerie to the interior. You will know that you have pissed off the military enough when Deivid tells you to be warry of the military during the conversation about his retirement. Don't leave the country and wait to be removed from power.
Serge Wolkner

**Serge Wolkner** is a Sordish driver who serves as the personal driver of President Anton Rayne.

## Biography

Born in the small town of Nehir, between Erzaren and Deyr, Wolkner attended the Deyr Dastnurity School. He then attended Holsord State University. After his graduation, he had to leave the capital due to lack of jobs at the time, and briefly worked as a truck driver between the cities of Anrica and Lachaven. He later entered the Sordish Police Academy, but despite completing his training, he did not join the police forces. He briefly worked as a private bodyguard in Holsord before entering the special training course of the Maroon Palace.

After completing his extensive training of protective driving, firearms and first-aid, he joined the service of the Maroon Palace as a driver in 1930. He was tasked with driving various guests of the state, as well as transporting certain documents and goods to the Maroon Palace.

He was chosen to be the presidential driver in 1954 after the departure of Nouman Fevon who was the driver of both President Soll and Alphonso. Serge is the most experienced driver in the service of the Maroon Palace, having served for over twenty years.

## Role

Serge serves as the driver of Anton Rayne and he demonstrates a considarble experience at his job. He is the first person to tell the player of Tarquin Soll's appearance in the Grand National Assembly. If the player is nice to him and pays for his daughter's education, he will give Anton his father's watch. This watch will help in avoiding assassination attempts. This will also allow the player to invite Serge to have a dinner with the president.

Serge can also save Anton from a rowdy protester in Narbel during Gasom negotiations. He will be praised in the news shortly after the event.

If the military tries to assassinate the president during the military parade, Serge will sacrifice himself by saving Anton. He can attend his funeral and give his family the watch back.
Hill of Pride

The **Hill of Pride** was named during the declaration of the Kingdom of Sordland, when thousands of countrymen started proudly singing the new anthem of Sordland. It is located at the center of Holsord, in between the most important government structures like the Maroon Palace, the Supreme Court, the Grand National Assembly and the Ministry of Interior.

The Hill of Pride is inside the large capitol park, which gives the Holsordians a chance to relax from the city stress with free time activities in nature. The hill has great symbolic importance because of the declaration of the kingdom and the republic which took place on top of it during the last century.
Artor S. Wisci

―*Artor S. Wisci*

Portrait of Artor Wisci

**Artor Sanaco Wisci** was a Sordish revolutionary, author, and politician who served as the first President of Sordland from 1923 to 1927. His brief leadership modernized Sordland into a secular, democratic republic. He was imprisoned by General Eduard Luderin after the military coup in 1927 and died tragically in prison when the building was set on fire during the Civil War in 1928.

## Appearance

Artor Wisci is a fair-skinned man with blue eyes, which he shares with his son Deivid. He has white hair and many wrinkles. He wears a bowler hat and a black suit.

## Biography

### Early life and education

Artor S. Wisci came from a wealthy family of the bourgeoisie in the Kingdom of Sordland. He completed his education in Lespia. He was a prolific author heavily inspired by the foreign writers of the Century of Revolutions. His works were widely circulated throughout Sordland, and he became an influential revolutionary figure in the country.

### Political career

He served as a member of the King's Parliament as the leader of the Republican faction. In 1920, he called for King Egmund to step down, which led the king to suppress of the Republicans and tighten his control of the parliament (which already acted purely as an advisory body).

### Revolution and foundation of the Republic

In the following years, Wisci travelled from town to town and gethered public support for a full-on revolution in Sordland. In 1923, he marched with a hundred thousand revolutionaries into Holsord and was greeted by the 1st Army, which joined in with the march. In a matter of hours, the king abdicated the throne and Wisci declared the end of the monarchy. Together with members of the Republican faction, he wrote a new constitution and proclaimed the Republic of Sordland in 1923.

### Military coup and death

Following the rising influence of the communists ahead of the first elections, the monarchist General Eduard Luderin led a military coup against Artor Wisci's government and ordered his arrest, blaming him for bringing foreign ideologies into Sordland.

Wisci was stripped of his position and remained in prison until his death in 1928, when a fire broke out in Holsord Prison during heavy fighting in the neighbouring streets. Many believe this to have been a premeditated assassination of Wisci carried out by Luderin's regime, but this is not known for certain.

## Legacy

Wisci's son, Deivid Wisci, is the current Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade under the Rayne Adminstration.

Artor Wisci’s legacies are the Sordish Republican system based on parliamentary democracy, modernization, and secularism, which inspired both Sordish democrats and Sollists. His regime also opened to the introduction of foreign ideologies like Malenyevism and Arcasian capitalism, which have inspired millions of Sords.
Sordish Grid Corporation

Founded in 1899, the **Sordish Grid Corporation** is tasked with constructing and maintaining the energy infrastructure in the country. It is in charge of every government owned energy source and distribution.

It also specializes in their construction, in this field it is more experienced and efficient than other corporations. The fact that it is a government corporation does a cause a lack of competitiveness and oversight, but overall they have a good track record from building power stations to dams to power lines to desolate areas.
Dwight Walker

**Dwight Walker**, an accomplished Arcasian politician, and businessman with Rumburgian heritage, is the current President of the Republic of Arcasia. He is widely celebrated for devising the Walker Plan, which revitalized the economies of Merkopan nations, and for founding the Arcasian Treaty Organization (ATO).

## Biography

Born into an affluent Rummish family in Ventrie City, Arcasia, Walker pursued a degree in international affairs before enlisting in the Arcasian Naval Forces to defend the democracies of East Merkopa during the tumultuous Century of Revolutions. Following the conflict, Walker was elected to the Arcasian House of Representatives as a member of the Democracy Party.

Walker is often hailed as one of the most popular presidents in Arcasian history, particularly for his transformative economic policies, which lifted a substantial portion of the population out of poverty. Under his leadership, Arcasia flourished, giving rise to the concept of the 'Arcasian Dream' and attracting numerous immigrants seeking a better life. Walker's staunch opposition to communism and Malenyevism has further solidified his reputation as a symbol of liberty in the Western world. In the political realm, Arcasia is characterized by its ultra-capitalist and libertarian policies, which have led to minimal government intervention in business and the economy. These policies have contributed to the rise of influential corporate figures like Walker himself and have shaped the nation's trajectory.

As a driving force behind the development of Merkopan democracies, Walker has played a crucial role in fortifying the continent against the burgeoning superpower, United Contana. His leadership in establishing the ATO as a bulwark against Malenyevism has been pivotal, as has his strategic approach to containing United Contana through key partnerships and the deployment of anti-missile systems in countries neighboring Malenyevist nations.
Maroon Palace

The **Maroon Palace** is where the executive branch of the Sordish government is situated. It was constructed to serve as the summer residence of Albrecht Renan, but quickly became a structure of political importance. The turning point was when the Kingdom of Sordland was announced from the balcony of the palace, reflecting the shift of government power from Erlory to Holsord during the transition period.

The Maroon Palace received its name from the maroon painted exterior walls. It has a hundred rooms and several wings housing different branches of executive government. Underneath the structure is a highly secure situation room where the president is safe from any danger and evaluates any security crisis.

## Trivia

* The Maroon Palace is the workplace for Sordland President and and is currently occupied by the United Sordland Party.
Karl Greiser

**Karl Greiser** is a Sordish police officer and administrator who is the current Greater Holsord Police Chief. He assumed the position in 1950 and was sworn in by Mayor Lileas Graf in a public ceremony. Prior to his appointment to this position, he served as the Chief of Police of Arvory in the 40’s.

## Biography

Karl started his career in law enforcement with his appointment to the Arvory Police Academy in late 1920. After graduating in the top 10% of his academy class, he was sworn in as a Patrolman in to serve the citizens of the Downtown Arvory.

In 1940, he was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Operations. In this capacity, he improved the department's strategies and tactics for reducing crime and solving concerns of the diverse communities of Arvory.

After 1947, he transferred to the capital and briefly served as Inspector and Chief of Detectives before his appointment as Police Chief.

## Trivia

* Karl Greiser's original portrait was a reused image of Ewald Alphonso in police uniform.

## Gallery

Portrait of Karl Greiser (Suzerain version 2.0+)First portrait (Portrait in mobile version)
Evelyn Vectern

**Evelyn Vectern** is a Sordish journalist, author and school teacher who is the wife of Petr Vectern, the current Vice President of Sordland. In 1953, to help support her husband in his political career, she ended her career as a teacher of literature at the prestigious Holsord State High School.

## Biography

After graduating from the Holsord State University, Vectern started working as an editor in the magazine, Kosmopolit. She married Petr Vectern in 1936.

Vectern later joined the Holsord Post as a journalist where she became known for her pro-government articles throughout the late 1940’s. Simultaneously, she started working as a teacher of literature at the Holsord State High school.

She was expelled from the newspaper after defending Ewald Alphonso and writing about a ‘conspiracy by the state apparatus’. In 1953, she quit her job to support Petr Vectern’s candidacy as the running mate of Anton Rayne.

## Role

Evelyn Vectern is a close friend of the Rayne family and specifically Monica Rayne. She is a good wife, and is usually a bit hard on Petr, especially when he becomes a bit too much. Evelyn and her husband do not have any children, but still remain a close couple and often meet with the President's family.