Mirya

Flag of Mirya

The view of Mt. Kvora from the Privdelush Valey

**Mirya** (Keplarian: Миря) is a sovereign nation, located in the far northeastern portion of Tancin. Mirya borders the Kalian Republic to the East and Artekep to the northwest, and has access to the Lagartijan Sea on its northern border. Amirsk is the largest city and de-facto capital.

The modern Miryan state was created during the Revolution of Eriyava, where the former Miryan Commune's Eriyavan majority allied with the Eriyavan partisans against the Republic of Keplaria. after the revolution, the new Keplarian government offically declared Mirya a protectorate of the Keplarian Empire. Mirya regained full independence after the Revolution of Unity, but still maintains strong relations with the Federation of Keplaria.

## Geography

Mirya is a heavily mountainous state, located in the northeast of Tancin, it has an extremely harsh, cold climate. All major settlements are built in the northern Privdelush Valley, as habitation deeper into the mountains is near impossible. Mirya is also known to have heavy volcanic activity occur, with geothermal fissures a relatively common sight, and frequently active volcanoes.

Mirya is located on the isthmus which connects Tancin to Nenalete, causing many trade routes to travel through the territory.

## History

### Initial Settlement

Mirya was discovered centuries ago by Kyedian settlers heading southwest in the Lagartijan Sea, following rumors from nearby Tachiv of undiscovered mystical lands. Upon the arrival of the first settlers, it was seen as a wonderful, almost heavenly land, with a lush valley carving through majestic volcanic mountains. Strange occurrences were common as well, from a purple or red glow in the night, to tales of majestic creatures and magical events seemingly coming from the nearby, mysterious land of Artekep. It was given the name by the settlers: “Lushmiriye” (Keplarian: Лушмирії), directly translating to “land of dreams”. Over time, with influence from immigration and nearby Kalia, this has shifted to the name “Mirya” we now know today.

###### Revolution of Eriyava and Protectorate Status

Mirya was a major participant in the Revolution or Eriyava, providing much support to the Eriyavan radicals. Because of this, Mirya faced heavy devastation from Republican forces during the war, with much of the Privdelush valley being burnt due to the Republican scorched earth policy. After the war, the new Keplarian government would offer a protectorate status to both Mirya and Tachiv (both Eriyavan majority nations along the Lagartijan Sea). Unexpectedly, the councils accepted the proposal, with only one vote against from the Valusha Rada. While surprising at the time, historians agree that the brutality of the war is what likely what led to the usually secluded nation to decide to accept the protectorate status from the Keplarian Empire.

## Government

Mirya is most aptly described as a stateless society. Mirya officially has no central government, instead being divided into regional councils, usually based around a population center. council members are chosen by the community and can be repealed at the digression of the majority opinion of those they represent. Any council has the ability to call a meeting of all councils to Amirsk to discuss wider collective issues.

## Economy

Mirya has a very closed economy, with most goods being created and used for local consumption. All resources are collectively owned, with the most common natural resources being timber and natural gems such as emerald. International trade is limited, with most foreign goods coming in with traders traveling through the territory. Some direct trade occurs with Keplaria, but is limited to defensive goods such as firearms and ammunition, modern medicine, and other more complex goods like machinery.

## Defense

The main defense force for Mirya is the Miryan Territorial Militia. While each regional section of the militia is primarily focused on defense of their respective area, the councils can decide to united the militias through a unanimous vote. Offensive combat against another nation is only permitted if the militias are united.

The Militia is relatively ill equipped compared to other nations of the world, only recently acquiring modern arms through the Keplarian Empire. While community equipment is available, most militants use personal equipment. With such a wide variety of equipment, larger engagements suffer severe logistical bottlenecks.