Avrenheim

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## Empire of Avrenheim

**The Empire of Avrenheim** - officially referred to as the Empire of Avrenheim, stood as a sovereign absolute monarchy situated in the northern region known as The Northern Mark. This nation placed a predominant emphasis on construction and development in its early days, towards the end marked with the regent's rule taking a failed turn to create a dominant power in Avalor. Avrenheim used to be comprised of five distinict towns: the bustling capital city of Avrod, the town Zimosthar, the county of Tetrikarya, Castle Zobrya and the field of Terga, however, after the regent Mathyas Lovsson II broke off with the eastern lands of the nation, and his fall Avrenheim crumbled and the nation was no more.

## History

### Kingdom Era

#### Journey from Tiemsiep

The initial inhabitants of Avrod hailed from Tiemsiep, a city in the Kingdom of Norzan. Following a devastating bandit raid that ravaged their home city, the Avrodians found themselves compelled to abandon their residences in the wake of the destruction. The displaced group swiftly established an organized community. In this new setting, they elected leaders, who emerged as Elias Croangudaux Vanhurst (Crorangutan) and Nicholas Tolizanos (W\_D\_Shadow). In time, both leaders concurred on a northward journey for the group after encountering rumors and tales about a safe and frigid region.

#### Arrival

   Upon reaching what would later be named the Averill Forest, the group set about building a number of wooden cabins. This momentous occasion ultimately marked the birth of the City State of Avrod. However, tragedy struck when a fire swept through the city, reducing the cabins to ashes. It was during the city's second phase that Beaverboi\_, the chief architect, took the reins and, with the assistance of Crorangutan, designed and constructed the iconic Avrodian structures that had come to define the city.

#### Arrival of the Otharians

After the tumultuous Kavo-Otharian crisis, the Otharians, hailing from the central lands of Avalor, embarked on an North-East migration, settling approximately 200 blocks away from Avrod. The driving force behind this relocation was the widespread corruption and persistent crises in Otharias, along with the relentless bandit attacks that plagued the region.

As Otharians and Avrodians crossed paths, they discovered striking similarities in their cultures and values. Recognizing their common ground, on the evening of August 9, 2023, these two nations came together to form a united kingdom, christened the "Kingdom of Avrenheim." Elias C. Vanhurst, who served as the mayor of Avrod, ascended to the throne as its ruler, marking the inception of the Vanhurst Dynasty's reign over Avrenheim.

The kingdom was organized into two subjugated duchies: the Duchy of Vanhurst, which encompassed the capital, Avrod, and the pastoral Tergafield, the Duchy of Zimosthar, home to the kingdom's second-largest city, Zimosthar, and the county of Noven Tetrikarya, overseen by Count Nicholaos III Tolizanos.

With each passing day, the Kingdom of Avrenheim made notable strides in its development, achieving international recognition and joyfully entering into diplomatic alliances with other nations.

#### Coronation of King Elias I

King Elias C. Vanhurst I held a place of honor among the founders of the Kingdom of Avrenheim, being the very first to assume the throne. His coronation was a grand affair that took place in the heart of Avrenheim, in the capital city of Avrod, on July 10, 2023. The momentous event had drawn the attention of numerous foreign national leaders and diplomats, making it a truly significant and cherished moment in the history of Avrenheim

### Vassalisation of Legio Kyros

On November 7, 2023, the leader of Legio Kyros, Kyros Dux, got affected with a disease and he had no heir. He saw King Elias as his best option for a new leader during his absence. Thus, he handed the crown of Legio Kyros to Elias, and Elias was crowned in a secret ceremony in Nova Renard as the regent of Legio Kyros. A Commonwealth was proclaimed. With Elias becoming the Regent of the Legion whilst the Imperator Kyros seeks treatment for his illness. Legio Kyros was then known as Legio Elias, and this moment foresaw the biggest extent of Avrenheim.

#### Regency of Mathyas Lovsson II

On November 18, 2023, Kar Maximilian II had appointed Mathyas Lovsson II as the King Regent of Avrenheim in his absence. Mathyas Lovsson II's reign had marked the end of Avrenheim.

### Empire Era

#### Formation of the Empire

On 11/27/2023, Mathyas Lovsson II after successfully settling on new land to the east and making the Zobrya Castle along with vassalizing the Kingdom of Sionnach, formed the Empire of Avrenheim. He proclaimed himself as the first Emperor of Avrenheim (regency). He had taken this position in absence of Maximilian Vanhurst II. The Empire Era of Avrenheim was the mark of the last Era in Avrenheim, leading to its collapse.

### Fall of Avrenheim

On 12/3/2023, Avrenheims faced internal instability and crisis after a declaration of war from Imperio de Dalmasca, an event known as the Holy War, along with external hatred of neighbouring nations against the Regent and his actions towards them, Mathyas Lovsson caused the Fall of Avrenheim and marked it's end there.

Avrenheim is remembered as one of the more influential nations of the Northern Mark and the world of Avalor, especially in its late years. The reign of Mathyas Lovsson was remembered as a horrible reign in Avrenheim, he is one of the most hated individuals in the Empire himself and around Avalor. After the fall, he broke off with the Duchy of Zimosthar and formed the Kingdom of Tsymoborea, proclaiming himself King of Avrenheims Eastern lands and leaving the broken nation in no choice for a new ruler.

### Wars and Battles

Battle of Avrod, The Southern Raid, Invasion of Centonia, Takeover of Seligard

## Government

The Government of Avrenheim operates as a unique blend of absolute monarchy, partial parliamentary system, and partial feudalistic monarchy, functioning through a dual-layered structure: The Emperor's Council and the Throne. At the helm of this system is the Emperor, who holds ultimate authority (referred to as "The Throne"). The Emperor's right hand, known as the Earl Protector, plays a crucial role as the second most powerful figure in the regime, serving as the primary advisor to the Emperor.

The Emperor's Council, on the other hand, holds relatively limited authority. Comprising five members, one of whom is the Emperor himself, the remainder are noble individuals known as "Earls." These Earls possess land within the boundaries of the Kingdom and exercise a degree of influence over the people residing on their land

### Dynasties

The ruling dynasty in Avrenheim was the Vanhurst Dynasty, led by King Elias I, who was essentially its founder. This dynasty had ties to the Norzani dynasties, which added a unique dimension to their heritage, following his death Kar Maximilian II had appointed a regent from the Lovsson Dynasty known as Mathyas Lovsson II. Whether or not Kar Maximilian II had children and his dynasty was continued is unkown

The second most influential dynasty in Avrenheim is the Lovsson Dynasty, which traces its roots to Otharia and Listria. Their founder, Ferhad Lovsson I, held the position of a duke and the role of Earl protector in Avrenheim, granting the Lovssons a significant amount of power and influence. Furthermore, they preside over a nonautonomous Duchy in Avrenheim known as the "Duchy of Zimosthar." After regent Mathyas Lovsson II took power and Avrenheim fell the dynasty had broken off with the eastern lands of the nation, creating the Kingdom of Tsymoborea, which would inevitably fall. Its likely there are more members of the Lovsson dynasty, however, there is no proof to back such claims.

## Phenotypes

    Avrotharians are usually depicted as people with either light brown or very dark hair and with green, or orange eyes. Orange eyes are very rare on Avalor. The reason they are rare is because of the genetic mutation of green and light blue eyes, caused by the Otharians who frequently had intercourse with the Avrodians. Avrodians usually had dark green eyes with very dark hair, while Otharians had light blue eyes with platinum-colored hair. Both of the ethnicities had pale skin.

## Practices

Avrodians and Otharians both practiced Order traditionally. Avrodians were always practicing Order, unlike the Otharians who were atheist before missionaries from Polis arrived and managed to convert them. Religion and practices (Specifically Order) are one of the main reasons of the unification of Avrodians and Otharians, it has made them even more united and spiritually connected.