Nauvarise 250 AS

## Information

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, being formed right after the collapse of the old Kingdom, eventually unifying all Nauvarísia and ending the Anarí period. Hundreds of years later, the Kingdom splintered again, leaving behind 9 states, though were eventually unified again under Nauvarísian rule. The Kingdom has long maintained relatively good relations with most other nations, especially Enazlue, what is left of the Enazluean Empire after it mostly dissolved.

## History

### Summary

Nauvarísian history stretches back millennia ago, with the first cities forming and eventually the formation of a civilization. Many centuries prior to the current era, the Old Kingdom, which had unified Nauvarísia for more than a century by then, collapsed, leaving behind a patchwork of City Sates in what is now known as the Anarí peiod. During this era, many castles were built, as Feudal Society took hold in the ever more decentralized land.

Eventually though, after much time, and several failed attempts to unify the land, The Kingdom of Nauvaríse finally unified all Nauvarísia under one banner. Many years later, the Monarchy had passed throughs several royal houses by then, with the latest one ending in turmoil, as a chasm formed within the Royal family over who was the true successor, 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, opening the country 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 rule into 9 separate states, though Nauvaríse still remained the largest, controlling much of Southern Nauvarísia. During the Crown Prince's rule in the Era of 9 States, he was able to establish relative peace with the other states, though eventually fell on bad terms and had to evacuate to Aneira after almost all Nauvaríse fell to the opposing Confederation, with the exception of Cetnava. The city was besieged by the other states and soon its streets lit on fire. This blaze, the Burning of Cetnava, left a permanent mark on both the War and overall Nauvarísian history, signifying the end of an Era and the beginnings of another one, just as short as the last. During the burning, both the Castle of Cetnava and the Palace of Cetnava were only lightly damaged, and continued to fight on for the crown until they capitulated under threat of complete obliteration. This act of heroism by the defenders though did not go to vain, with tens of thousands of people fleeing the city for Aneira while the defenders held out, which the crown and government did as well just days prior.

With the arrival of the monarchy, government, and tens of thousands of people, Kaltisovan Aneira Entered a period of rapid growth. This culminated in Katrovna nearly quadrupling in population in just a few years, the capital of the region, and upon the fall of Cetnava, the new Nauvarísian Capital. Aside from this, several other cities were founded that grew to prominence, including the city of Aurín, which was established by an expedition back in 19 AS. Though Aneira was much colder and a much harsher land than Nauvaríse, its population grew multiple times in just a handful of decades, with many living in warmer valleys and on the Coast. This growing prosperity in Aneira continued for many years reaching into the reign of Etrína Sofviana, one of the Greatest monarchs in Nauvarísian history.

In the Motherland though, growth stagnated. Internal strife between the nations left growth across the country hindered and burdened by the costs of war, with many important cities laid waste to including the once glimmering Capital of Setnauva. This continued for years until general peace was once again established, with a new confederation made between the Nations. Empress Etrína Sofviana, as she is known now, was once a princess living in exile in Katrovna. She grew up there along with her father, the Crown Prince, who inherited the throne after Aurav II's death a while after their exile to Aneira. He, and eventually Etrína would be crowned in Katrovna, the Grand Prince maintaining Aneira in its prosperity and fast growth. Sofviana though had greater ambitions, a few years after her coronation embarking on a return to the Nauvarísian homeland. The states there were unprepared, and their people too willing to give in to their rightful Queen, as she eventually reached Cetnava with minimal fighting involved. Soon, she negotiated the surrender of multiple surrounding states, and continued her campaign for the next few years, invading further inland until her realm was finally restored to its previous peak. She then began her historic restoration of the Kingdom to its former glory, rebuilding the Capital in Cetnava and improving infrastructure across the country. With this, the Kingdom's previous blistening growth returned, with new technologies being brought and the Nation's population growing rapidly, the Capital retuning to being a hub of activity and new technology, becoming the home of Nauvarísian polite society.

## 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

19 AS - 3.89 million

## Geography

Nauvarísia is known for its picturesque views and 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 many hundreds of years, 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. Both incured minimal damages during the Burning of Cetnava, and served as a final valiant defense point for the city, buying enough time for thousands to depart for Aneira.

Northern Nauvaríse is much less populous compared to the south, though is much more mineral rich, along with its terrain being 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 most sides.

### Regional names

The lands of Nauvarísia can be split 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.

#### - 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.

#### - 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 being from here. Many tributaries flow through the region's relatively small valleys, with many of them being part of the 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 in Änjeu, as in other Regions in the South, though much more prominent.

#### - 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 months, during the time when Nauvarísia was split into nine, and The Kingdom of Nauvaríse was at war with most of the new states.