The Norzani Kingdom

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**The Kingdom of Norzan** - more commonly referred to as Norzan - is a mixed monarchy located just east of spawn. The kingdom is primarily focused on trade and building. Norzan was founded by players R1ckey, narpo, and oShotty on July 14th 2023.

## History

### Founding

On July 3rd Johan Vasa (oShotty), Markov Ohlin (R1ckey), and Martina Aderheim (narpo) founded the city of Valeria (then named Verelia) on a small island just east of spawn. A few days later, oShotty and narpo went west and founded the homestead Datilborg, while R1ckey remained in Verelia. On July 29th, the nation was officially founded and announced to the world.

## Government

Norzan's government is separated into three layers of authority: The Crown, the Imperial Council, and the Civilian Council. Each layer has a differing level of authority, with the Crown holding the highest authority and the Civilian Council holding the least.

### The Crown

The Crown is comprised of the royal family of Norzan - the House of Aderheim - which is led by the ruling monarch. Other members of the royal family often do not participate in the political process, but may control small territories of land within Norzan's federal territory. The Crown holds the final say on all matters within the kingdom.

### Imperial Council

The Imperial Council is comprised of several semi-permanent ministerial positions that are responsible for the various aspects of governing the nation. As of August 2023, these are: the Minister of War, the Minister of Infrastructure, the Minister of Finance, and the Minister of the Interior. The Imperial Council is led by the Minister of the Interior, who also serves as a right hand to the Crown. The Imperial Council is responsible for setting nationwide policies and managing foreign affairs.

#### List of previous and current Ministers

Minister of War
* Founded the Norzani Imperial Army.

Minister of Infrastructure

Minister of Finance

Minister of the Interior

### Civilian Council

The Civilian Council is a governing body comprised of prominent citizens and local leaders elected by the civilian population. The council makes decisions on a regional level and are responsible for dictating and enforcing policies on a local stage, as well as solving civil matters and regional disputes.

## Geography

### Provincial structure

    Norzan is split up into three primary provinces, and a number of smaller fiefdoms and duchies. The three provinces of Norzan are Kardinalis, Sydön, and Landeris.

List of Provinces & their sub-regions
 Sydön
 Landeris

### Duchies & Fiefdoms

Depending on their activity, wealth, and development, prominent towns within Norzan have the capability to be granted **fiefdom** or **duchy** status by the Imperial Council. Fiefdoms are usually smaller and less developed than duchies with less benefits. Duchies are usually the largest feudal denomination in Norzan.

List of Duchies & Fiefdoms

## Culture & Society

### Culture

Norzan's culture is based around a mixture of the Swedish and Prussians, with the nation having a small concentrated population aimed around specializations of craft. The Norzani are known for their fighting spirit, and their hardline discipline, rarely breaking formation in the heat of combat. They bolster an impressive armed forces, with some of the most experienced veterans in their ranks.