Republic of Nivoa

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The Republic of Nivoa, Also known as The Technocratic Republic of Nivoa was a nation ruled by 4 senators to the south of Forsvar. Often referred to as Nivoa, The nation grew to prominence in the world, impacting the nations of the north.

   Founded in the Nimarian Valley in the continent of Thelesia by a group of settlers from the east, and one notable Forsvarian. In its early days Nivoa had close to no interaction with other nations, however, with the expansion of the Nivoan capital Senator Timerius spotted buildings to the north. He ventured closer and found out the city of Girmsburg, a small yet glorious kingdom ruled by King Aguila. Immediately both nations signed a non-aggression pact, however, both nations had mentioned their interest in the Blackmore Peaks, hence, they decided to split the peaks.

#### The Blackmore War

Rich with resources, both nations wanted to secure their side of the mountain range, hence they both built forts which increased the tensions between both nations. Inevitably, Nivoa declared war on Grimsburg.

The war was short, with General Timerius' plan coming into action, using the southern Illian allies to Garrison Westpeak fort (Nivoa's fort in the Blackmore Peaks) , the Niovan forces captured Honeybay Island, and continued on to march on Eagleskeep Fort (Grimsburg's fort in the Blackmore Peaks) which was quickly overrun by Nivoan and Illian forces.

Seeing the opportunity, General Timerius ordered to charge the undermanned and underprepared city of Grimsburg, which again quickly fell to the Nivoan forces.

With the city at their hands, Nivoa forced Grimsburg to plea for peace: Nivoa demanded the south of Grimsburg and that Grimsburg will be reborn as a Republic. Additionally, during the midst of the war, a pre-planned federation was formed, The Federation of Eshdal.

> *"We are here, the representatives of the Republic of Nivoa, and the City-State of Ilios, sitting here, as brothers and sisters, facing the world and it's many challenges. Some are interested in ruining said unity, by crashing our hopes and faiths in the name of war and destruction. But brothers and sisters, we shall not give up to the threat of tyranny and darkness. We shall not give up to the ideas of hopelessness, we shall not give up on our ideas of unity! We, the people of Ilios and Nivoa are not only strong, but together, we’re unstoppable! People of Ilios and Nivoa, don’t lose your hope just yet, don’t lose your faith, don’t lose your will to live! We, the representatives of both nations can promise you one thing, we shall not give up! As such, we declare here, with the first defeat of the tyrants, the creation of the United Federation of Eshdal A federation of equals that would embrace the ideas of equality, freedom, and democracy. A beacon of hope to all who wish to live as free men in a free nation. To the people who lost hope, to the people who lost the will to fight, to the people who are on the verge of giving up to the darkness, Do not give up! You have a new home, a home of freedom, of democracy, of equality." - Senator Orche*
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Important to note that before the war General Timerius hired Skard Rolfsson as a mercenary and put him in the Westpeak Fort garisson.

#### Golden Age of Nivoa

Following the war and the foundation of the United Federation of Eshdal, which was mostly dominated by the two Nivoan Senators Timerius and Orche Nivoa experienced its Golden Age, with nations all around the world looking up to Nivoa for protection and guidance. However, only one would challenge the Nivoan dominance.. The Kosbian Empire.

During the Nivoan Golden Age Nivoa attempted at gaining foothold at the north, two attempts were made. The first was bringing the ways of technocracy to northern tribes, however these tribes quickly succumbed to infighting, the second attempt was a direct colonization of the ruined city of Velos, the colonists of the city were soon to experience an attack by neighboring Forsvarian tribes that looked to preserve the ancient glories of the city.

After months of tensions between the two great powers of the world, both the Kosbian diplomat Sir Edwin and Senator Orche had a meeting, which somehow finished in a bloodbath, following the meeting the forces of Nivoa and Kosbia skirmished at Honeybay Island. That was the final straw that led Kosbia to declare war on Nivoa.

#### The Battle of Honeybay

Honeybay Island is an important trade island that was acquired by Eshdal after the Blackmore war. Nivoan spies reported that the island is the first target of the Kosbians, hence the Island was heavily fortified and prepared for siege, in Timerius' plans, most of the forces of Eshdal and its allies would stay as a garrison at the Island commanded by Senator Phishy of Nivoa and a small elite force of warriors would be led by Timerius himself in a flanking move, to pillage Kosbia's capital. The plan partially worked, Kosbia's capital was pillaged however the elite Kosbian forces easily broke through the lines of Nivoa in Honeybay, which led to chaos. Eventually, the Kosbian force retreated back and the battle finished in a stalemate.

However, many of Nivoa's top leaders died in the battle, including its forces, most importantly General Timerius and Senator Orche died in the battlefield by the hands of the Kosbian Emperor.

#### Decline of Nivoa

Following the death of its leaders and the unimaginable amount of resources were put into the war, the power of Nivoa diminished, with the people of Ilios voting to leave the Federation of Eshdal and Nivoa too weak to force Ilios to stay.

Nivoa was left unsure of what it is, what its role in the world and how to react to the rising powers of the north and south... such as The Imperium and more importantly... The Jarldom of Vinterfold