Grand Duchy of Varegonya

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## General information

### Motto

Si Deos nobiscum quis contra nos (If the Gods are with us, who can be against us)

## Culture

### Official languages

Interslavic (medžuslovjansky/меджусловјанскы)

## Varegonya

The Grand Duchy of Varegonya is a state located at the coast of Lechia with colonies in Terra Boreal.

### History

The roots of the Grand Duchy of Varegonya trace back to ancient times when the land was inhabited by various slavic like tribes. Over the centuries, these tribes developed a unique cultural identity and formed close-knit communities. It was during the "Great Migration" that the region witnessed the arrival of the Varangians - tribe that separated from the bigger tribe that later became Marksvig, they settled in the area and contributed significantly to the local culture and governance.

The Duchy's formation can be attributed to Grand Duke Kazimir I , who unified the disparate tribes under his rule. With the establishment of a centralized government, the Grand Duchy of Varegonya began to flourish, embracing its Slavic heritage while incorporating influences from the Varangians. Leopolis, strategically located at the coast of lechia, emerged as the Duchy's capital and a hub of commerce and culture.

### Geography

The Grand Duchy of Varegonya is geographically diverse, encompassing both the continent of Lechia and the continent of Terra Boreal. Lechia is known for its lush forests, snowy plains, picturesque landscapes, and the majestic St. Majkl Strait, where the Town of Danzig stands proudly. Rudohory, on the other hand, is located messa biome with big moutains sorrounding it, name can be literally translated in to red mountains. It renowned for its abundance of mineral resources, attracting settlers and miners from far and wide.

Leopolis, the Duchy's capital, is situated in the northern region of Horizon Maris, offering a breathtaking panorama of the endless sea. Leopolis serves as the political, cultural, and economic center of Varegonya.

### Economy

The economy of the Grand Duchy of Varegonya is diverse and robust. The fertile lands of Lechia support agriculture, with crops such as wheat, beetroots and carrots being cultivated for domestic consumption and trade. The mining colony of Rudohory, located in Terra Boreal, boasts abundant deposits of valuable minerals like iron, copper,coal and most importantly GOLD ,which contribute significantly to the Duchy's wealth.

Trade plays a vital role in Varegonya's economy, facilitated by Leopolis' strategic location and well-developed sea trade routes. The city's bustling markets and merchant guilds(soon will be builded I can assure) serve as hubs for regional and international commerce. Additionally, Varegonya has a flourishing ship building industry, with skilled craftsmen they are able to build ships that are sold to neighbouring nations.

### **Military history**

Varegonya has launched a raid after the theft of one of the Varegonyan ships and failed attempts of negotiations with Republic of Vantius. Varegonyan-Marksvig forces decimated young and untrained army of Vantius and forced the city of Vale to surrender in the event known as The Raid of The Vale