Valadórra

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The **Valadórran Empire** or simply **Valadórra** is a nation located in the southern portion of Grimur, southeast of the Valadórra Mesa, and along the Valadórran Isles. It's capital city is Antiguatúna, which is located on the center of the Laguna Interior, which connects to the other rivers in the region, as well out towards the Southern Ocean. It is ruled primarily by the Adobe Elves, making it the largest majority elven nation in the region.

## Etymology

The word "Valadórra" originates from the name of the people that inhabited the region that is known to the elves as the "Valadór" people.

## History

### Prehistory

Prior to the colonization by the Elves, the region was inhabited by an unknown civilization that existed roughly -36,000. The lake area was inhabited by a people of unknown origins. Bones and remains indicate that they could either be related to the lizard people of the Ssamanór to the east, or to some other race. They appear to be non-bipedal with snake-like features. This culture would apparently be the masters of this region, building rather strange, and interesting landmarks, some of which can't be fully navigable due to some passes requiring winding around them. The last known remainder of their civilization comes from a inscription that dates back to around -1,100, which shows a rather unknown language etched into the wall, followed by a mural of what appears to be withered out, leading to multiple theories that they migrated, died of plague, or some other catastrophe.

About 500 years later, the lizard people that would be known as the Valadór people, arrived, and created a new civilization over most of the old remainders of the snake people civilization, with many of them becoming rich and powerful kings, and coming to create the Ssamanór Empire. These peoples would be well known for their fantastic architecture, advanced arts and culture, fearsome warriors, and sacrificial practices. They would reign for over hundreds of years before the arrival of the elves.

### Viceroy of New Milíria

By Year 0, colonists known as the Plains Elves originally from a continent known as Phiasica from a country known as Milíria, arrived into the region, and established the first colony along the Rio Carrador by Cèsare Díez, a Plains Elven explorer and adventurer from a kingdom known as Cazana. Settlers would start coming in much more, and by 267, an ambitious elf by the name of Maçana de Covarruvias, lead an expedition to meet with the Emperor of the Ssamanór Empire at his capital. However, instead of being greeted with open arms, they were met with an aggressive response, and the Ssamanór-New Milíria Conflict would happen. The New Milíriese being victorious due to their technological superiority, in which they'd conquer the isles, and had the lizards running toward their modern area which they reside today. From there, they would establish a new capital city known as Antiguatúna, and on the foundation of the large temple, it was torn down to create a giant tower that would stand as a victory beacon, and establishment of their superiority in the region.

## Geography

The country itself is located along two bodies of water; the Lahuna Yntéryo, the largest lake in Grimur, and the Rio Corrador, which discharges the lagoon into the South Grimur Sea.
The capital city, Antiguatúna, is located on Ysla de l'Toré, the large island at the center of the Lahuna. The islands, collectively known as the *Archepiélaho de Ahadulce* or "Freshwater Archipelago", have a humid tropical climate not dissimilar to the eastern mainland and banks of the lagoon.

The rest of the country, along the Rio Corrador and into the mesas and deserts of Terroja, is typically semi-arid to arid, with savannah, chaparral, and desert terrain. The coastline, while also arid, has a rich assemblage of corals and marine life which prove valuable to the fishing-based local economies.

## Government

Officially, the Valadórran Empire is a Revolutionary Empire mixed together with elements of Republicanism.  According to the Constitution, the Empress is the head of state, while two consuls, which are known as the Second and Third Consuls, are the heads of government The Valadórran Imperial Government's structure, besides the fact that the Empress sits always as First Consul for life, resembles the Republic of Aespol's system of governance. The Senate and the seat of the Consuls are elected officials supposedly by both the rich and the common people, and elections are held every two years, and for senators, four years. Factions of the Senate are diverse, and competitive, promoting an active democratic system within the government.

However, many observers, as well as those in the country, considered the Empire a Despotism under an Absolute Monarchy. The Imperial Senate itself is seen as more as an oligarchy that serves the interests of their own internal corruption, and the Empress is seen as the one who actually has authoritarian power, which, although denied by Valencia herself, is no different from a regular monarch that is seen commonly throughout Grimur. Executive power is almost entirely in the hands of the Empress, the rite to veto major law changes must be through the Empress, and the main dominant faction, the Valadórran Revolutionary Party, hold a majority of power in the country, with militarists and Valencianists winning almost every election held. Opposition of these results are usually silenced, and usually sentenced as "Anti-Revolutionary".

### Gender Rights

The introduction of the Valencian Code has also seen the rights of men who were previously considered to be subordinate to women from old Milírian Colonial laws, increase, making more of an egalitarian society within daily life. However, the government still largely favors women, as many female faces still populate the daily decision making and military, with issues of sexism being one of the bigger challenges of the Empire.

## Law

The legal system of Valadórra is under the Supreme Court of the Valadórran Empire. The justice system is centered around a Judge, as well as an Imperial Jury that is selected by the public, as well as a defense and prosecutor. Both sides are given an Imperial Lawyer to represent them free of charge, but their skill usually varies. More skillful lawyers are hired by the two sides. The Law Code of the country ranges from normal enforcement to the more controversial "Anti-Revolutionary" Laws. Punishment for crimes usually vary from a small fine to execution via the guillotine. Those who are caught doing Anti-Revolutionary activities are usually sentenced to death.

## Military

The Valadórran Imperial Military consists of multiple branches. The first of which is the Valadórran Imperial Guard, which consists of the more elite soldiers as well as veterans who are lead by the Empress personally, as well as multiple members of the Imperial Family, and varies from Infantry, Calvary and Artillery units. The Valadórran Revolutionary Guard is considered a sub-sect of the Imperial Guard, which defends revolutionary ideals, but also acts as religious police for the Pantheon of the Matron.

The second is the Valadórran Imperial Army, which is the regular units that are commanded by varying generals and commanders. These soldiers consist of Line and Light Infantry, though with the introduction of the Imperial Rifle, organization tactics had begun to change, and became more reorganized with new tactics, due to the gun's speed being faster than regular muskets. Line Infantry still use the traditional muskets, but the Light infantry has begun to take on more of the Imperial Rifles, and are usually sent in first before the Line Infantry as support.

The Valadórran Imperial Calvary consists of both Heavy and Light Calvary, with Light Cavalry utilizing Imperial Rifles into it's ranks, while heavy cavalry charging win with sabres.

The Valadórran Imperial Artillery utilizes multiple divisions. The Home Island Artillery division are foot artillery who uses shoreline tactics to help repel invaders, and are usually backed by the infantry, while the Expedition Artillery is used on horseback, and are utilized out in the fields in territories outside of the capital islands. Multiple support divisions such as engineers, medics and various communications units are utilized, such as the all-female division of the Imperial Guard, which consist of veterans from the former Viceroy of New Milíria's military.

## Religion

The constitution of Valadórra, assures freedom of religion, however, this effectively applies to only Deiceilidas sects. Most faiths are deemed "Anti-Revolutionary", and religions must be registered by the Imperial Government to be considered "Revolutionary". Valadórra's largest religion is the The Matron's Pantheon, a rogue sect of Deiceilidas, which is itself split into the Seventh Court and the Omadi Sect.