Azaran Confederacy

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### Languages

Parvonic, Natani, Maddoran, Halleric, Gharodhish, Arghothic, Tatorran, Estiri, Nivarii, Osungi

### Ethnicities

21% Parvonian, 20% Natahuni, 15% Lower Madorran, 7% Upper Maddoran, 5% Hallerian, 32% Others

### Religions

60% Christian, 15% Atheist, 10% Haltaari, 10% Animist, 5% Others

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**Azara;** officially the **Azaran Confedracy** is a confederate union on the Planet of Azara. It occupies the entirety of the continents of Maha and Tirib, as well as the various islands of the planet. It consists of the three sovereign nations in Azara; the Republic of Azara, the Madorran Empire, and the Kingdom of Arghoth.

## History

### Early Settlement and the Kingdom of Vinarium (110 BH-92 YH)

The modern state of Azara traced its roots back to the ancient Parvonic tribes around the year 110 BH. Christ came down from the heavens in year 1 YH, which is known as the beginning of history as is known. The tribespeople eventually settled a town called Vinarium, in year 20 YH, along the river Vin in modern day Parvonia. The Kingdom of Vinarium was one of the earliest powerful empires. The first king of Vinarium was Arrand Parvonius I (ruled from 20-67 YH), who was succeeded to the throne by Arrand Parvonius II (ruled from 67 YH to 80 YH) who was succeeded by Illius Parvonius. By the end of the Vinarian Conquests (51-92 YH), they had conquered the majority of the Parvonian realm on the continent of Maha. In year 92 YH, Illius Parvonius proclaimed the Parvonian Empire.

### Parvonian Empire (92-185 YH)

The Parvonian Empire was a dominant cultural, economic, and military power since its founding in 92 YH. By the time the Empire was proclaimed, the northern Hallerian and Thalean cultures had begun to develop in northern Maha, which resulted in fierce rivalry between Parvonians, northern cultures, and Madorrans. The years from 92-115 YH were marked by a continue in expansion of unclaimed territories. By 120 YH, they had expanded into the eastern half of the Fanderian peninsula, as well as the northern half of Vatoria. They had also began to settle the Idirian Islands, off the coast of Tirib. In year 135 YH, Illius Parvonius died, thus ending his rule. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Ulian Parvonius. Around year 156 YH, Ulian launched his first major campaign, the Parvonian Conquest of Orlayan. The war was a key victory for Parvonians, against their Madorran rivals. The campaign lasted from 156-174 YH. In year 166 YH he also had proclaimed victory in the Osungi War in Tirib. In year 170 YH, he conquered the remainder of Fanderia from the Hallerians, and also conquered significant Thalean territory. Ulian Parvonius died in 175 YH. He was succeeded by his second-oldest son, Arrand III. In year 180, when Arrand turned 20, he married a Maddoran princess, Hilta Ragnyr, from the upper Madorran Kingdom of Tortha. This marriage brought about peace between the Parvonian and Madorran peoples. This resulted in a union between Parvonia and Tortha, followed by a subjugation of the kingdoms of Nurma and Ulsiria, which was officially recognized in 182 YH, forming the Dual Monarchy of Parvonia-Madorra. The agreement officially recognized the House of Parvonia as the head of all of Parvonians, with the House of Ragnyr having power over all Madorrans, but both realms being united under a single banner.

### Dual Monarchy of Parvonia-Madorra (185-360 YH)

By the time that the Dual Monarchy was established, the nation had established itself as the only formiddable power remaining in all of Azara. In year 215, the Dual Monarchy began their settlement on the island of Ukuria, in modern day Nivaria. Between 211-224, Arrand III led the Dual Monarchy in the Thalean War, which was succesful, but with large casualties. This followed quickly by the 1st Hallerian War in 225. The Dual Monarchy lost the war against Halleria, despite outnumbering their armies 5:1. Arrand III died shortly after, in 227. He was succeeded by Harold Parvonius. Harold took the throne at the age of 34, and had already planned out the campaigns he wished to take. In 241 YH he conquered the rest of Ukuria. By 242, he had fully begun the Conquest of Tirib. In 255 he led a succesful campaign in the 2nd Hallerian War, but died before the war was over. He died in 260, succeeded by his eldest son, Ramorus I. The new emperor had to carry on his father's conquest of the west, as well as the Hallerian war, which had not yet been fully won. He also ordered settlers to be sent to Ingarohd, in an attempt to subvert them around year 290. He died in 295, succeeded by his 3rd-oldest son, Ulian II. Ulian completed the Conquest of Tarib in year 322. He died in year 330. He was succeeded by Arrand IV, who was his oldest son. Arrand IV eventually claimed victory over the Hallerians in 330 YH, the war had been going on for 75 years. In 340, Arrand IV died, being succeeded by Alexandros Parvonius. Following victory in Halleria, the Dual Monarchy now controlled all of the land on the planet, but civil unrest was extremely high. The Expeditionary Army, which was the Dual Monarchy's primary enforcer of colonial rule, simply did not have enough men to maintain all of the territory. Along with crippling unrest in the colonies, there was also domestic uncertainty. Organizations such as the Democratic Party, the Citizens Party, and the Workers' Party called for the monarchy to be overthrown, and to be replaced by a democracy. In order to stop the nation from collapsing, the House of Parvonia arranged an agreement between themselves, democratic revolutionaries, and various local ethnic leaders to abolish the monarchy, while maintaining order and a world state. On 360 YH, the Unitary State of Azara was proclaimed. Alexandros remained in a political position, but ceded the majority of power to the President and the Unitary Council. A caretaker government was established, and free elections are to take place in the near future.

### Unitary State of Azara (360 - 362 YH)

The Unitary State as it is known, was formally established under the supervision of former emperor Alexandros Parvonius alongside leaders from various political groups including the ANA, AUP, FPP, UDP, UWP, FSG, RIP, and ACP. The general election of 360 YH was held, in which the first government was formed. The presidential election resulted in a tie, and second vote in the newly established Unitary Council. The Council then elected Reinhard Megatrollsky as President. Following his election, an insurrection ensued in January of 360. In November of 360 YH, President Megatrollsky called for a new general election in the Unitary Council, due to the fact that many council members had either been arrested or executed by the Azaran Security Service for their crimes. Afterwards, president Megatrollsky called for the snap election of 361 in which government was re-stabilized.

### The Three Nations (362 YH - Present)

Following a crackdown on opposition members by the Ministry of Security, anti-ANA rebels rose up in Parvonia, Natahun, Ingarohd, Hallenthale, and Nivaria. The Azaran Civil War ensued. The pro-ANA forces attempted to shut down the rebellion. They launched offensives into Parvonia, seizing the Northern Padorika region as well as Fanderia. They lost in the Tirib theater. In a brash attempt to achieve peace, Alexandros Parvonius ordered for a ceasfire. The Treaty of Hallenthale was signed, which broke up the Unitary State into 3 nations; the Republic of Azara (a democratic state), the Kingdom of Arghoth (monarchy under Alphonsus Parvonius), and the Madorran Empire, which was pro ANA.

## Demographics

Azara is home to 3,258,000 people. This number is steadily increasing again after a very sharp decline from the years 120 YH - 350 YH. The population was once as high as 5 million prior to the unification wars.

### Ethnicity

Azara is an extremely diverse ation ethnically. There are 22 different ethnic groups in Azara. The largest are Parvonians, Natahunis, Lower Madorrans, Upper Madorrans, and Hallerians. People from the Maha continent represent roughly 62% of the population, whereas 38% are from other continents and islands. The ethnicities largely reside within their own homelands, but there are significant settler populations of Parvonians, Natahunis, Hallerians, and Madorrans within their former colonies.

### Religion

Christianity is the predominant religion within Azara, accounting for roughly 60% of the population, or about 2 million adherents. Haltaari pagans, predominantly in the north, account for about 10% of the population, and animists and shamanists from Tirib account for another 10%. The remaining 20% is composed primarily of atheists and adherents to other (minor) religious groups.

## Government

The Unitary State is a constitutional, democratic republic. The primary legislative body of the Unitary State is the Unitary Council, which consists of 25 council members. The primary judiciary body is the Court of Magistrates, composed of 5 magistrates (judges). The executive branch includes the President, Minister of Justice, Minister of State, Minister of Security, and Minister of Treasury. All functions of the national government take place in the capital city of Vinarium, in Parvonia.

## Economy

The total GDP of Azara is about 6.917b Azar, equivalent to ~3.112b USD. The GDP per capita is about 2,123 Azar, about 955 USD, comparable to the country of Guinea on Earth. Over 70% of citizens are below the poverty line, and 25% suffer from chronic malnutrition. The economic issues are most pronounced in the Tirib region, which is by far the poorest, and least pronounced in the province of Parvonia, and river regions of Madorra, where a small portion of the population is still able to live above their means.