Nauvaríse

The Kingdom of Nauvaríse, located in the lands of Nauvarísia, is a small Kingdom bordering Isakite Monbar to the west and northwest, and Ojikistan to the East. the Kingdom itself dates back centuries, having formed sometime the collapse of the old Kingdom, eventually unifying the region of Nauvarísia and ending the Anarí period, a brief era of independent highland tribes and lowland free states. Hundreds of years later, the Kingdom splintered again, leaving behind 9 states mostly divided among the influence of old Nauvaríse and the revolutionary Vaníern, which were eventually unified once more under old Nauvarísian rule. The Kingdom has long maintained amicable relations with most other nations, especially Enazlue, what is left of the Enazluean Empire after it mostly dissolved in the crises of 5 AS.

## History

### Summary

Nauvarísian history stretches back millennia ago, with the first cities and ancient states coallescing and eventually the formation of civilization in the region. Many centuries prior to the current era, the Old Kingdom as it is referred to native, which had unified Nauvarísia for more than a century by then collapsed due to built-upinternal pressure from external influences, leaving behind a patchwork of Free City-states in what is now known as the Anarí period. During this era, the region became increasing fortified and divided among local lords, as Feudal Society took hold in the decentralized territories outside the major cities.

Eventually after much time and several failed attempts by other political entities, the Kingdom of Nauvaríse based from Cetnava unified all Nauvarísia under one banner. Over the years it coursed through several royal houses, with the latest ending in turmoil, a succession crisis creating a rift within the Royal family leading to a civil war lasting many decades\* until finally in an act of peace, both royal lines were unified under marriage, and a new royal house had begun. Decades later, the house of Vancheise took over, with the royal house ruling for more than a century until Queen Marea I died and the Crown passed to her son, who was Proclaimed - King Aurav Líachen II of the house of Van-Neüren.

The last monarch in the House of Vancheise, Queen Marea I, is commonly known as the greatest monarch in Nauvarí history, breaking the country's long standing semi-isolationism in the face of larger powers to foreign relations and transitioning the country through the start of the industrial revolution. Her son though inherited a troubled Kingdom, which collapsed during his reign into 9 separate states now known as the second Anarí period, though Nauvaríse still remained the largest, controlling much of Southern Nauvarísia. The monarchy was briefly forced to flee during the siege of Cetnava and established a government-in-exile in the colony of Anayra, however returned triumphantly and began a reconquest that saw Nauavrísia unified once more.

## Demographics

Most of the Nauvarísian population lives in the south, many of which living along the Essańne. The largest foreign people groups in the Kingdom as of 17 AS are Enazlueans, many of which live in urban centers across the Southern Regions.

### Historical Population

11 AS - 2.51 million

17 AS - 3.27 million

## Geography

Nauvarísia is known for its picturesque views and verdant landscapes that dot the Country, with many valleys and hills scattered across. Nauvaríse itself is mostly temperate, with the Northern regions occasionally having snow during the winter months. Medieval Castles are quite a common site across Nauvarísia, many of which date back hundreds of years to the first Anarí period, with some of the most famous being the now Palace of Cetnava having been refurbished many times over to the point it has lost most of its defensive features; though a wall surrounding the castle grounds still maintains some amount of defensive capability, along with the Castle of Cetnava, which is located within the Palace grounds, and is home to the much older historical keep that was built centuries prior. The castle of Nautrameńne is also quite well known due to its importance as the foremost stronghold of the Kingdom outside of Cetnava, and for surviving its famous siege amidst the grueling wars in the early reign of Aurav Líachen II not too long ago.

Northern Nauvaríse is much less populous compared to the south, though is more mineral rich, its terrain mostly covered in forests and rugged landscapes. Though there are no tall mountains in Nauvaríse, many low mountains can be found in the North, surrounding Nauvarísia on three sides, save the south. Several notable resources commonly exported from the North are Coal, Timber, Iron, Copper, and Gold.

### Regions

The lands of Nauvarísia is often divided into several distinct regions(separate from administrative regions). These names are commonly used in normal life, as well as the Administrative Regions of Nauvarise being based around them due to historical ties in their formation.

#### - Essańne-Víen

The region of Essańne-Víen, located in Southern Central Nauvaríse and home to the Capital and largest city of Cetnava(Setnauva), is one of the most populous regions, being home to other major cities such as Nüriven and Narív. The name itself derives from the River Essańne, a large River System that serves as the lifeline of the Region and the hub of Nauavarísian life and trade.

#### - Vetunia

Known for its beautiful valleys and meadows, the Lands of Vetunia, just east of the Essańne, is home to many a castle and many a noble, with both the House of Vancheise and the House of Van-Neüren having origins here. Many tributaries flow through the region's relatively small valleys, contributing to the watershed of of the river Essańne.

#### - Änjeu

The region of Änjeu is located in Southern Nauvaríse, and is home to the southern most point in the Kingdom. The lands of Änjeu are highly fertile, and are bordered to the northwest by the Essańne River. Large fields of Grain and Vegetables are a common sight as in other Regions in the South, though much more prominent as the breadbasket of Nauavarísia

#### - Vüeńne

The lands of Vüeńne, known for being the site of the Western Border with Isakite Monbar is covered in grasslands and forests, and is much less populous compared to the other Southern Regions. Nautrammeíńne, a series of Fortifications that includes the Largest Fortress and Castle in Nauvarísia is also found here, being the main defensive point if the Kingdom is to be attacked from the west. The Fortress itself has gained a reputation for being impenetrable, especially after weathering a siege by the Vaníern that lasted for some time during the early second Anarí period, as the Kingdom of Nauvaríse was at war with most of the new states.