Duchy of Istre

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The Duchy of Istre (Roman: *Ducatus Istre), is a nation ruled by Nick HD (xKingNick) in Monsoon's Distorted Europe Minecraft Server.*

The incredibly large Duchy of Istre, located on the Istrian peninsula, is Tricia's **Capital City, Cultural** and **Economical Center**. Most citizens of Istre have their home here, more so after the Mass Abandonment of Paris and Constantinople after greifings. Currently has around 160,000 citizens. (1 person = 10,000)

## History

After a dispute of the Istrian Peninsula between Nick and Multi was finally over, Multi gave Nick leadership of the peninsula. The **Duchy of Istre**was officially born as an autonomous nation of Multi.

### Annexation of New Dalmatia

In December 3, **The Duchy of Iste** occupied and annexed Orange's colony near Istre that was originaly created as a Trician base. After Orange left the Trician Union, the land was officially incorporated into Istre and was declared: "**New Dalmatia**" (Today Istre - Bosna)

### Expansion

During the 3rd December of 2015, The Duchy of Istre witnessed a huge **demographical**, **economical**, and  **Influential** growth. 3 new people got their citizenship (Aen, Evergreen and The Creator) 1 New trade alliance was formed with Sunny Khan's nation and 2 new provinces/regions are under construction in order to have more living space for the citizens. Other buildings are planned to be constructed until tomorrow, such as a Church, a port and a Farm.

### Architecture

Istre's beautiful architecture of Houses, Fortifications, Ports, Mines and Churches are one of the leading factors making Istre one of the biggest cultural and economical centers in Tricia and Europe

### Griefing

On December 21st, Istre suffered two major battles: The First Battle of Istre, and the Second Battle of Istre. Those battles had a catastrophic outcome at the end damaging the city, and almost destroying the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, as it was Turned into a defensive fort during the Trician Civil War.

## Regions and Provinces

The Duchy of Istre is divided into **7** provinces.

## Demographics

The Duchy of Istre currently has **18** citizens that are living within its borders.

## Architecture

    Istre's beautiful architecture of Houses, Fortifications, Ports, Mines and Churches are one of the leading factors making Istre one of the biggest cultural and economical centers in Tricia and Europe. One of Istre's biggest buildings is the ***Cathedral of Saint Nicholas.*** (Build in 6/12/15). Being 15 blocks high and 19 blocks wide. It was mainly build by xKingNick but there were other people that contributed to the Cathedral such as TheCreator901.

Right after the Cathedral officially opened, xKingNick, the Duke of Istre quoted: "***Our City is the center of Civilization, Economy, and Architecture."***

## Music

Artists from Istre, including famous composers like Nick or Aen and traditional, regionalized folk musicians, create a lively and diverse music scene, which even recognizes its own music genres, such as National Anthems and Patriotic Marches. Istre is the only country in Europe with a national anthem.