Sinistria

**Sinistria** *(Sinistrian: სინისტრია, Somarman: սինիստրիա)*, officially the **Kingdom of Sinistria** is a nation located within Terra Sinister. The country borders Somarma to the north, and the Tantum Ocean to the west. Sinistria has a population of 21,021,020.

Sinistria is notable for its importance within the history of Terra Sinister, and its unique and revolutionizing farming techniques that allow the nation to be one of the top exporters of animal meat, especially Bovine and Fish species.

Sinistria is mostly a rolling plane, though there are small mountain ranges near the border with Somarma.

## Etymology

Sinistria stems from the name of the continent in which Sinistria is located on, Terra Sinister. In the late 1300s, the Sinistrian Empire controlled the majority on the continent.

## History

### Ancient History

Prior to Avatian discovery around 40,000 BCE, Sinistra was covered in a thick glacier known natively as the "დიდი ყინული" (great ice), the region was flattened to a rolling hill. The soil was not highly fertile, so most vegetation in the region consisted of smaller trees, grasses, and shrubs.

A jet stream delivers consistent cool air into the region, which means that the climate of the area is mild in the summer, and very cold in the winter. As a result, Avatians would not maintain long-term settlements in the region, and would migrate south or east towards a fairer climate.

Mammals such as the Enadian Dog, which evolved into the Enadian Fox, were accidentally brought to the region and the surrounding areas sometime in the mid 1000s BCE by fishermen from Enadia. These predatory animals adapted to the extreme weather shifts, and would eventually hybridize with other mammals to create a viable food source for Avatians, which may have drawn them into the region.

Near the end of the 1st century, Sinistria was united by the Vizlae Peoples, a warrior family from Somarma. The Empire of the Blue was created, in refrence to the Tantum Ocean, an important food source for Avatians.

In the second century, farming techniques improved in the empire, and mulching and terrace farming improved the crop yield of the countries farms.

### Fall of the Empire of the Blue

In 748, the Empire of the Blue collapsed, as northern Somarmans sacked many Sinistrian cities. The nation was reunited in the southern parts of the area, but poor government choices and a general distaste towards the tyranny of the leadership of the country lead a peasant revolt, in which a new monarch was put into power. The kingdom reformed as the Kingdom of Sinistria,

This kingdom would be usurped by several different royal families until a 1340 coup placed Lawrence of Sinister as the King of Sinistria.

### Sinistrian Empire

Shortly after the conquest of neighboring kingdoms, Lawrence of Sinister went on to lead a horde of troops through every major nation in Terra Sinister. By 1380, the entire continent was under the rule of the Sinistrians.

Shortly after the death of Lawrence of Sinister, his generals became locked into a war over the regions in which were conquered. Many of these regions would set the borders for modern day nations.

Under the Sinistrian Empire, the nation saw vast improvements to the average Sinistrian's daily life. The price of grain and bread dropped nearly 80%, and land was distributed to Sinistrian farmers throughout conquered territories. Towards the end of the Sinistrian Empire, most of these farmers remained in conquered territories, bringing Sinistrian culture and religion to much of Terra Sinister.

### Neo-Sinistrian Empire

The Neo-Sinistrian Empire, created by Savnah Charlton, a former general under Lawrence of Sinister, was established in 1414, the official claimed founding date of Sinistria. Charlton removed the former royal system, instead naming himself the King of Sinistria with absolute power.

The Empire thrived throughout the 1400s, and united with minor countries in the south. The empire revolutionized farming techniques, and began to move towards a livestock-based farm system rather than an agricultural one. In the late 1400s, the empire became one of the largest exporters of meat and animal products. By 1500, roughly 40% of clothing was created with Sinistrian animal hide.

### Early Modernization

The dawn of the 1600s brought sweeping social reform to the country, with many calling for increased freedoms and better wages. The 1616 Revolution attempted to replace the absolute rule of the imperial king, but divisions between revolutionaries failed to materialize any real threats to the government. In response to the revolution, harsh crackdowns were put into place against any counter-monarchists, and a strict national curfew was established, which still stands to this day.

Throughout the 1700s, early steam powered factories allowed Sinistria to export mainly non-animal products for the first time in several hundred years. Sinistria became an important exporter of textile goods, and machine tools. The new exports allowed the economy, which had been on a downturn, to increase significantly.

### 19-20th century

Though Sinistria's role in the world was minor, as the country remained neutral throughout foreign events, Sinistria notably reduced their military in the 19th century, and instead focused on strong domestic buildup.

The empire was reformed into the Kingdom of Sinistria in 1890, with a royal family being re-established after several kings died without heirs.

In the 20th century, many cities were founded in rural areas to encourage migration away from major cities, which had become very crowded. The government purchased large amounts of farmlands to create a space for large cities to be constructed.

### 21st century

In the modern day, Sinistria has given it's citizens many civil rights, and an overall positive shift in the state of Sinistria continues as new government policies are well liked by Sinistrians.

A trans-national highway and infrastructure project was created in 2040, and along with other nations, Sinistria has constructed the largest and most advanced highway system in Tarra, with statistically 20% more highways than most nations.

The Sinistrian Space Program has sent several satellites into orbit above Tarra, delivering free and accessible internet to all Sinistrians.