Principality of Vloblin

Vloblin is the easternmost Chernavian state, located on the eastern part of the Chernavian Bridge. Throughout its history, Vloblin has gone back and forth between being an independent state and being part of different realms. It has previously been in unions with the Grand Duchy of Vigansk, and its southern and northern parts have occasionally been divided, such as when the Azurite Empire subjugated the southern part of the principality.

The Principality of Vloblin is ruled by the House of Gorzky and its current ruler is the Grand Princess Sienja Gorzky.

## History

### Azurite rule (820-1055)

The lands southern portion of present day Vloblin was conquered by the Azurite Empire in 820. In 824, the city of Vloblin (named Volobion by the Azurites) was established on the Astula river so that the empire had a river route towards the Narden Sea and protect from northern raiders. During imperial rule, Chernavians would maintain their majority but be ruled by a small Azurite elite. This led to growing resentment, leading the the Vloblin Rebellion from 1055-1079, leading to independence for Vloblin.

### Foundation, northern expansion and Vigansk rivalry (1079-1222)

With its independence, Vloblin became a regional power able to conquer its northern neighboring chernavian fiefdoms. This brought it into conflict with the Grand Duchy of Vigansk, resulting in many wars between the two kingdoms before final borders would be settled.

### Kingdom of Chernavia (1222-1308)

In 1222, the Principality of Vloblin experienced a succesion crisis which resulted in the Vigansk ruling Stremitza family acquiring the title of Grand Prince of Vloblin. This resulted in a joining between Vigansk and Vloblin, and the Chernavian Kingdom was formed, with its ruling seat in Vigansk. Although the merger between the two states made it a regional powerhouse, it was nevertheless internally unstable, as the interests of Vigansk and Vloblin rarely aligned. The kingdom fractured following the Uprising of the Nobles from 1305-1308, in which the Stremitza family was overthrown and Vigansk and Vloblin split. The House of Gorzky would succeed the throne as the Principality of Vloblin was restored.

### Restoration of the Principality (1308-present)

The House of Gorzky rule of Vloblin has since its inception always been tenuous as they have had a hard time aligning the interests of the various regions of the kingdom.

Between 1366-1370, the Gorzkys faced a challenge from the lords of the Weznian March which sought independence. This rebellion would be put down and the House of Czakobeski would be installed to rule Weznia as vassals of the Gorzky family.

## Noble Houses

Noble houses of Akarros

## Culture

### North-south divide

Vloblin internal politics is defined by a stark division between its northern and southern regions. The North is generally richer, more urbanized and possesses better agricultural land, whilst the south is a bit poorer, densely forested and richer in natural resources. The north faces the Narden Sea and the south faces the Sea of Sethos, granting each side access to wildly different trading networks by sea. The south is also characterized by its Azurite influence, having once been part of the Azurite Empire. These differences means there is a balancing act in meeting the priorities of both north and south without clearly favoring one side over the other. The location of the capital City of Vloblin reflects this division, being places in the strategic center of the country, giving the ruler a reach into both sides of the country.

People of the north and south see one another as a sibling people. Whilst they share many things in common, they enjoy mocking and pointing out differences in their cultures. For example, the north prefers cooking with butter whilst the south cooks with olive oil, something that sparks many cuisine debates between the two sides.

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