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Petr Vectern

―*Anton Rayne*

**Petr Vectern** is a Sordish politician who serves as the current vice president of Sordland. He is a member of the United Sordland Party and previously served as an MP from 1938 to 1953.

## Biography

Petr is regarded as a charismatic politician, especially known for his laidback style and charming public personality. In 1938, with the recommendation of Anton Rayne, Petr became a member of the Assembly. He is married to Evelyn Vectern, who became a controversial figure because of her pro-government articles when she was working as a journalist at the Holsord Post.

Regarded as a centrist, he was among the group of politicians who supported Ewald Alphonso against Tarquin Soll and campaigned for a change in the party. He was also the leading figure behind Anton Rayne during his campaign for the 1953 Elections. He is credited for his large contributions to the campaign and the party.

## Role

Petr Vectern is introduced to the player in the Prologue, they both share the experience of growing up in Sordland during the harsh civil war times, and also worked closely together during the reign of Colonel Soll. He introduces Anton Rayne to Monica, and eventually a political duo within the United Sordland Party is formed with Petr helping Anton rise in rank. He is a noted drinker, and it can come in the ways of his duties and work.

Petr Vectern has a wife, Evelyn Vectern, and is very close to the Rayne family, sometimes referred as 'Uncle Petr'. Many people are critical of Petr being elected as vice president in the Rayne Administration, firstly because of his general ineptitude and incompetence for the role, often showing inadequate responsibility. There is also the issue of him being the best friend of Anton Rayne, which causes the president to be seen as a nepotist for some. Noted criticizers being The Radical.

## Fate

Eventually, and rather unfortunately, it will become clear that Petr has been conducting an extramarital affair with Anton Rayne's private secretary, Livia Suno, who is revealed to be a Rumburgian spy.

Lucian Galade, the President's strategist, is the conduit through which the player can attempt to remedy (or inflame) the situation. If the player sides with him against Livia, the truth about her treason will be revealed. The player has several choices on how to deal with the situation. Anton Rayne can take the fall with him, use him as a scapegoat, or downplay or hide the whole incident (going as far as ordering Petr's assasination). If all the blame for the scandal is placed entirely on Petr, he will commit suicide.

## Trivia

* Petr's last name, 'Vectern', is the Sordish word for victory.
* Petr's beta portrait was the portrait of Wiktor Smolak without his mustache.
Cabinet

## Purpose

### Goals

Support the President of Sordland, alongside managing their own assigned ministry, but shall not considered as Government of Sordland body, integral part of Office of the President of the Republic of Sordland.

### Size

10 members

The **Cabinet of the Republic of Sordland**, in game reffered to as "Rayne's Administration", is a additional support body for the President of Sordland of the Government of Sordland. Although not independent part of the Government, the Cabinet is considered the most important support body as it consists of all Government ministries, and the President of Sordland staff itself. The Cabinet shall be considered a integral part of Office of the President of the Republic of Sordland.

## Members of the Cabinet

All members of the Cabinet are also official members of the Government of Sordland.

## Role and purpose of the Cabinet

The main role of the Cabinet is to manage and coordinate the work of all the Government Ministries, as well as be official support body of the President. They are integral part of the Office of the President of Sordland, and important piece of the Government because of it's effectiveness and members importance.

During the game, the Cabinet of Republic of Sordland is often called "Rayne's Administration", that's because of the Soll's Constitution of '29, which states that the President can nominate new Ministers without interaction of both Grand National Assembly or Supreme Court.

Alongside the Ministers, the Cabinet also includes both Vice President of Sordland and Chief of Staff. The entire Cabinet is often labeled as "President's Administration". Every President has it's own Cabinet, very often selected from best party members of the President.

### All President's Cabinets.

* 1st President, Artor S. Wisci *(Artor's Administration)* | 1923—1927, Administration proved to be ineffective and corrupted, one of the direct reasons of the Sordish Civil War.

* During the time of the Civil War, none of the fighting sides were able to form any kind of functional government, that was until Tarquin Soll victory in Civil War.

* 2nd President, Tarquin Soll *(Soll's Administration)* | 1929—1949, During all 20 years of Soll's rule, the Administration was often reshuffled, overall the Administration proved to be somewhat effective and functional, managed to bring overall peace to Sordland. (Known members: Ewald Alphonso)

* 3rd President, Ewald Alphonso *(Alphonso's Administration)* | 1949—1953, Administration proved to be somewhat effective and attempted on democratic transition. Rapid reforms failed, and such at the end of Alphonso's term, he reshuffled the entire Cabinet. (Known members: Ionas Crona, Gus Manger)

* 4th President, Anton Rayne *(Rayne's Administration)* | 1953—Present day, the future and effectiveness of the Rayne's cabinet is entirely in player's hands. The Cabinet can follow Alphonso's way and reform the country with the help of the Reformists, or the cabinet can stay with Soll's ideas and maintain the status quo with the Old Guard.
National Front Party

Flag of the National Front Party

The **National Front Party** is a political party in *Suzerain*. It's ideology are Sordish nationalism, social conservatism, authoritarianism, and ultranationalist. It's currently the 3rd most powerful party in Sordland and is posed as a disruption to the USP, taking away conservative votes that Tarquin Soll used to keep power. Depending on Anton Rayne decisions, the NFP could become ally or foe, but be warned, the NFP are hardly interested in compromise.

## Assembly Seats

The NFP, as of the 1953 elections, holds 40 seats out of the 250 in the Assembly. The party is led by Kesaro Kibener.

## Views

The NFP is largely conservative and nationalistic. It advocates for a stronger presidental powers and more limits on human rights, especially towards the Bludish minority. It's also against open immigration. It's commonly linked with the extreme Young Sords organization; however, the NFP largely deny this claim. The NFP is primarily opposed by the People's Freedom and Justice Party.

## History

The National Front Party, founded in 1930 by Sordish nationalists (including its current leader, Kesaro Kibener), is often regarded as an Ultraconservative Party in Sordland. Over the course of its history, the NFP has often been seen as an extremist party by many inside and out of Sordland; however, in 1949, Kibener became party leader and moderated the party's messages. While still extremely nationalistic, they are less hostile towards immigrants than before. However, even in 1953, the party is still deeply rooted in its Ethnic and Nationalist behavior, with continued calls to clamp down on immigration.

The NFP is known to have close ties with the Young Sords, a youth group promoting nationalism among children across Sordland. Many often declare the Young Sords to be the militant wing of the NFP; however the NFP denies such accusations and states the group is a cultural and educational organization focused on instilling traditional Sordish values in the next generation of Sords.

As of the 1953 elections, the NFP has 40 of the 250 seats in the Assembly of Sordland, and is the 3rd largest opposition party against the ruling USP, behind the People's Justice and Freedom Party. These are the best results the NFP has ever had in national elections in its entire history.
Curtan Leste

**Curtan Leste** is a Sordish politician and a member of the United Sordland Party, who has been serving as the mayor of Anrica since 1940. He previously served as the mayor of Benfi from 1936 to 1940. He is the longest serving mayor in the country.

## Biograrhy

Born in Anrica, Leste’s family moved to Benfi for his father’s career as a lawyer. Having his primary and secondary education in Benfi, he later moved to the capital to attend the Holsord State University. After his studies, he worked as a correspondent for the Holsord Post newspaper. He also founded the National Nurists Association to fight against the ‘decreasing religious and moral values among the youth.’

In 1930, he returned to Benfi to start his own business. He managed a small seaside hotel and a restaurant before joining the United Sordland Party. He started his political career when he ran as a mayor for the district of Almonds in Benfi and got elected.

In 1936, he was elected mayor of Benfi. He organized the famous Benfi Culture Festival as part of the Day of Descension festivities, which brought millions of Nurist tourists to the city over the years.

After the sudden death of the mayor of Anrica, Leste was appointed by Tarquin Soll as the new mayor in 1940. During his tenure as the mayor of Anrica, he promoted the city’s cultural heritage sites, invested in renovating old Sordish monuments and increased tourism greatly. His term saw the city expand greatly in size and become the logistical center of the Greater Holsord region.

He was later re-elected three times in a row, becoming the longest serving mayor in the history of Sordland. Over the years, he became very popular among the Sordish nationalists and the conservatives for his public speeches and accomplishments as mayor. He is considered to be the most well-known mayor in all of Sordland, as well as one of the most popular figures in the United Sordland Party.
Giralt of Ribery

Giralt Haute-Bellasorde, or more commonly known as **Giralt of Ribery**, was a pioneering Sordish viticulturist and winemaker of Lespian descent, who was the first to cultivate the famous Borin grape. He is known as "the father of Sordish viticulture."

Giralt of Ribery is credited with introducing important innovations to Sordish winemaking. He was born in Ribery. He began producing wine under his own label, Dandelion, in the 1910s. He was particularly known for the quality of his wines which used grapes from Borin and Erlory.

Dandelion wines are now highly sought after and renowned for their floral tones and elegance, as well as their lushness and concentration.

## Trivia

* Giralt of Ribery is an obvious nod to Geralt of Rivia, the titular character of Andrzej Sapkowski's famous book series The Witcher.
* His wine label, Dandelion, is a reference to another character of the same series - Julian Alfred Pankratz, Viscount de Lettenhove, better known as Dandelion.
Kris Schar

Kris Schar is owner and CEO of Underhall Construction, a massive real estate giant. He is also the mayor of Conriat, a city in the Holsord region. Little is known about Kris Schar, however, it's widely circulated that Admiral Schar was appointed Admiral under his orders. He has previously supported Ewald Alphonso during his administration.
Benfi

Silhouette of Benfi

Once a small fishing town, **Benfi** is now a glamorous and vibrant seaside town considered to be the primary summer holiday destination of Sordland. Nowadays, it rivals the Lespian cities of Falenco and Leviso. Moreover, it shines as the welthiest city of the Gruni region receiving more internal migration each year due to the attractive relaxed lifestyle it offers.

## Description

The vibrancy and vitality of Benfi is internationally renowned. Geographically, it is situated by the south-east coast of Sordland. In the early 20s, it contained the only few holiday resorts and nightclubs in the entire country. These were the first Lespian investments that triggered a dramatic shift in the town, that turned from a big fishing town to a large city. It’s income also changed from fishing to tourism and the service sector. Nowadays, international visitors arrive via air and sea to enjoy their summer holidays.

The city serves as a cheaper alternative to many prestigious holiday beaches in the neighbouring countries. Compared to the rest of Sordland, life here is far more adventurous, active and fun. This has drawn many artists to live in this city as Lachaven tends to be a less affordable alternative. Some residents nicknamed the city "The Jewel".

Although it is more active in the spring and summer seasons, during the winter months, the rhythm of the city changes drastically. The usual summer events of surfing, diving and swimming is replaced by prestigious theatre plays, entrepreneurial workshops and artsy cultural festivals during the autumn and winter months. This well organised shift helps the city maintain its spotlight and wealth.
Antel

Silhouette of Antel with the Antel Rock Prison in the background

**Antel** is a coastal city in the Gelsland Region of Sordland. It is the 14th most populous city in the country.

## Geography

Antel is located on a peninsula near the border between Gelsord and Greater Holsord. The next nearest major city is Conriat, and smaller nearby cities include Anri to the south and Bronia to the west.

The city is situated on a high cliff overlooking the Markian Sea. It is renowned for its fresh air and beautiful coastal vistas. The sea habitat off the coast is mostly untouched, and contains dolphins, whales, sharks, and other aquatic life. Its cliffs and underwater caves are popular tourist attractions.

One kilometre off the coast from Antel, to the north, is Antel Rock, an island 60 meters above sea level, which is the site of the infamous Antel Rock Prison.

The city's narrow roads along the cliffs often cause fatal traffic incidents.

## Economy and Culture

Like most other coastal cities in Sordland, Antel used to be a fishing town, but today fishing has become more of a recreational activity than a major industry.

The city is a popular vacation spot among Sordland's lower-middle class, especially in the summer, as it provides a cheap alternative to other more expensive coastal cities. Boat tours of the cliffs, underwater caves, and aquatic wildlife are particularly well-known.

## Politics

As Antel is the site of the notorious Antel Rock Prison, it attracts much political controversy. Protests against the prison are often supported by the Watchtower of Human Rights, Magnus Cartus, and the PFJP. The famous film *Driving Through Rock*, which depicts the true story of the only successful escape of prisoners from Antel Rock, was shot in Antel.
Nedam Mining Group

The **Nedam Mining Group** is a Sordish state-owned mining corporation and one of the "Big Four" largest companies in the country. It is one of the largest state-owned mining corporations in East Merkopa. It primarily operates in the Lorren and Bergia regions, but also has limited operations abroad in Wehlen, Lespia, and Agnolia.

The corporation was originally formed in 1879, and started as a small, family-run mining enterprise. It quickly grew into a large organization during the age of industrialization, bolstered by high demand for metals, coal, and other resources. It was nationalized in 1933 by Tarquin Soll. Its largest extracted resources today are coal, gold, and diamonds, which generate high profit margins for the Sordish state.
Dewlen Arge

**Dewlen Arge** is a Bludish political leader, a founding member of the militant Bludish Freedom Front (BFF). Previously, he used to be the leader of the BFF between 1935 and 1944. Following his arrest in 1944, he was succeeded by his brother. Currently, he is being held in the Antel Rock Prison.

## Biography

According to some sources, Arge was born in a border village between Wehlen and Sordland. During his youth, he was a member of the Republican Youth and supported the revolution against the monarchy in the Kingdom of Sordland. After the fall of the monarchy, he joined the youth wing of the Bludish Freedom Party (BFP) to promote the improvement of the Bludish rights.

After the cancellation of the first ever elections in Sordland by General Luderin and the subsequent civil war in 1927, he wanted to fight against the military coup by joining the Sordish Armed Forces under the leadership of General Rikard, but was denied entry due to his ethnicity. This prompted him to return to Bergia to organize the Bludish populace to also join the civil war with their own militia army, but couldn’t gather a large support.

After the war, he started working in Erzaren as a simple merchant and serving in the local council of the Bludish Freedom Party. When he learned about the plans of the Soll Dam in 1933, he participated in the protests against the construction with other members of the BFP and experienced the Izzam Incident first-hand. After the death of Aschraf and the ban on the BFP, he fled to the village of Zensehir, and along with a group of students, formed an organization called ‘*The Followers of Aschraf*.’ They later changed their name to the Bludish Freedom Front.

In 1935, Arge took control of the BFF and announced a full-scale Bludish uprising in the region of Bergia. He gained great infamy when his forces took control of Uziren and defended the town against the Sordish Armed Forces for two weeks. Between 1935 and 1944, he was behind many armed attacks against the Sordish military, Sordish police as well as civilians. He was finally arrested in 1944 and was imprisoned in Antel Rock Prison.
House Azaro

**House Azaro**, the reigning family of Montaklar and Cardesse-Montaklar, stands as one of Rizia's mighty royal houses. Their sigil, a pair of crossed swords, embodies their strength. Descendants of Duke Bredus Azaro, tracing their lineage back to the original Rizia ruling family, the Reznas, their rule began in Montaklar, expanding to the neighboring Cardesse region.

Over time, House Azaro forged strong bonds with the Empire of Moridia and the ruling Rubaz family, although the throne escaped them. The War of Rizian Succession brought them closest to the crown, founding Camp Domus, now Rizia's largest army base. Today, the House continues to play a vital role in Rizia as Lucita Azaro serves as the country's War and Security Councilor.

Beyond their military influence, the Azaros have invested heavily in technology and manufacturing, shaping Rizia's future.
Brenas

Flag of Brenas

**Brenas**, officially the **Province of Brenas** (Rizian: *Prochia di Brenas*), is the westernmost province of Rizia and has been historically associated with House Sazon. It is bordered by Wehlen to its northwest, Rizia Imperi to the northeast, Cardesse-Montaklar to the southeast, the Gulf of Moridia to its west, the Sudis Sea to its north, and Morella to its southwest.

Nestled along the Zpana River, this province boasts a rich history rooted in the resilient Brena tribe's migration from Xina.

Governed by House Sazon, Brenas embodies a blend of ancient heritage and modern dynamics. From the influential noble families steering fiefdoms to the bustling trade hubs of Zille, Jales, and Sallabes, the province exudes diversity.

The verdant forests surrounding Iza serve as a prestigious hunting ground, highlighting the unmatched natural beauty of the region. Despite its allure, attempts to exploit these woods for timber have encountered strong opposition from the central government.

Brenas thrives with its most productive gold mines in all of Rizia, vibrant agricultural sectors, and flourishing fishing industries. Additionally, a wave of immigrants from Derdia and Wehlen has added a new cultural dimension to Brenas, contributing as 'guest workers' across various sectors.
Sarna

Silhouette of Sarna

In the region of Bergia, the city of **Sarna** lies at the border to Lespia. It is the only Sordish city that contains a small enclave of Wehzeks and Lespians.

The multi-cultural city benefits heavily from the sister city agreement with Merlotia. It is supervised as a free-trade zone which exempts it from any tax. This draws many traders to move here to sell amd buy goods for much cheaper than the market price, boosting local economic activity,

## Description

The southern tip of the great Maris forest begins at the north-east gate of the city and stretches all the way to Gelsord. Rumour has it that a forest giant lives here since the first century, but residents say the claim is pure fantasy.

Sarna's centrum has one of the most confusing street networks in the country, because it developed organically rather than planned. Even though beautiful from a bird’s eye view, traffic congestion becomes a real problem during rush hour. To solve the problem, the mayor advocates the use of bicycles over cars.

Exactly five decades ago the mastermind Heron Walt began an experiment in where the cities of Sarna and Merlotia would be totally exempt from tax. All parties were surprised that the free-trade zone was a total success and Sarna has been better off ever since.
Navy of the Republic of Sordland

The **Navy Of The Republic of Sordland** (? in Sordish) is the Naval branch of the Sordish armed Forces. It's primarily located at Conriat Naval Base in the Holsord region.

The Navy consists of 6 battleships and more than 40 support vessels, with the Navy employing around 50,000 people. The navy is currently under the command of Admiral Schar.

## History

In 1789, during the Great Fire of Conriat, a Valgsland naval attack destroyed the entire Sordish navy.
Nargis

Region of Nargis

**Nargis** is the largest region of Sordland, bordering the regions of Agnland to the north-east, Gelsland to the south-east and Bergia to the south, as well as the country of Rumburg. Its capital is Lachaven, which is regarded as the economic center of Sordland. Nargis is the third most populous of Sordland’s seven regions with more than 5 million inhabitants.

Nargis has the most vibrant economy of the regions of Sordland, particularly due to Lachaven being a trade center. However, it contains the largest area of undeveloped and empty land in Sordland. It also contains large amounts of oil and other untapped natural resources. The region relies heavily on oil, natural gas, agriculture and tourism. Gasom Corporation largely operates in the region.

## Description

Nargis shares its borders with Agnland, Gelsland, Bergia, and Greater Holsord, as well as the neighboring country of Rumburg. Lachaven, known commonly as "The Gateway" is the economic nerve center of Sordland, serves as the regional capital and contributes significantly to the region's population density and economic output.

The economy of Nargis pulses with vitality, largely credited to Lachaven's role as a trade hub. Despite the robust economy, Nargis features expansive tracts of undeveloped land, the largest of such areas across Sordland. The region also boasts significant reserves of oil and other untapped natural resources, thus relying heavily on the oil and natural gas sectors, as well as agriculture and tourism. Gasom Corporation, a key player in the region, bolsters its economic profile with significant operations.

Geographically, Nargis is situated against the Sourne mountains to the north, bordering Rumburg, and the Cavendir mountain to the west. Its western expanse is characterized by hilly terrain interspersed with mountains, posing a significant challenge to infrastructure development and traversal. The region's eastern boundary graces the Markian Sea through the Gulf of Nargis, forming a scenic coastline adorned by bays and cliff lines.

## Trivia

* Contrary to the Codex's claims, Nargis does not share a border with the Greater Holsord region.
Alliance of Nations summit

At the end of the game, a summit of the AN takes place on neutral territory in Kyrute, which all leaders will attend. They will each make a speech accusing each other. Anton Rayne also makes a speech in which he can either focus on peace and cooperation or accuse Rumburg of building a nuclear arsenal (if he learned it from the whisteblower).

Throughout the summit, Rayne can make remarks about the speeches to Deivid Wisci.
Library of Saint Wruhec

In the year 716, the world-famous library was built by Saint Wruhec and his loyal followers. It is a three-story marble building influenced by ancient Grecan architecture. The library contained the largest source of knowledge in the world.

Records indicate that in the year 1000, around eleven thousand books were stored here. The mission of the Library of Saint Wruhec was to gather and share valuable information. The duty of the librarians was to enlighten visitors no matter their question.

Disaster struck the library during the Markian conquest. While thousands of the most important books were saved from the pillaging Khan, the rest was intentionally burned to the ground by the raiders. The building barely survived and was restored in the late Renan period to serve as a historical site.

The library is one of the most popular spots to visit in Lachaven, together with the Basilisk of Baal.
Patricio Alvarez

**Patricio Alvarez** is a Lespian politician and business magnate who currently serves as the Prime Minister of Lespia. In 1950, the Eras Magazine ranked him as the 100th richest man in the world.

## Biography

Alvarez’s business career began in construction with his company Alvarez Industries. In the late 1930s, he built the famous Alvarez Towers, where he based his business, and Falenco Five, a development of 5,000 residential apartments in the city of Falenco.

He was investigated by the Lespian Anti-Corruption Force for profiteering in 1940, but the investigations were dropped the same year when he entered the Democrazia Lespia as a member of the Lespian Parliament. He has reportedly admitted that he entered politics so as to avoid imprisonment.

Alvarez was elected as the leader of Democrazia Lespia and launched a massive campaign of electoral advertisements on all Lespian channels through his network of connections. He entered the 1949 elections and was elected as the Prime Minister of Lespia.
His term saw major tax concessions, removal of many state regulations and a general improvement of the Lespian economy. One of the biggest achievements of his term was Lespia’s membership approval in the ATO. He was elected again in 1953.
Ishval Ersen

**Ishval Ersen** is a distinguished Bludish lawyer and civil rights activist who's based in Deyr, Sordland. Born in 1909 in Uziren, Ersen completed his legal education at Deyr University of Culture in 1932 and has since dedicated his career to addressing civil rights issues in Bergia and wider Sordland, advocating for the Bludish community.

Throughout his career, he has been unyielding in the face of adversity, including an eviction from his home under dubious charges of 'threatening public stability and safety.' Beyond his courtroom work, Ersen has engaged in political and social debates. Notably, he has critiqued certain government policies like the controversial Resettlement Order, voicing concerns over potential infringement on the rights of the Bludish people. Ersen has also questioned the coherence of Sordland's Constitution, suggesting a possible conflict between Articles 6 and 7 and the rights defined in Article 100. The case he filed against Governor Bron rocketed him to nationwide fame.
Special Zone of Bergia

The **Special Zone of Bergia** is a special administrative region in Sordland, covering the entirety of the region of Bergia. The headquarters of the zone is at Deyr and it's governed by an appointed governor, a special administrative position that only exists in Bergia. The current governor is Phelix Bron.

Established during the critical era of President Tarquin Soll's emergency security program in 1935, the formation of the Special Zone was a direct response to the belligerence unleashed by the notorious Dewlen Arge and his declaration of war against the Sordish Republic. The zone was formed and structured specifically to counter the threat of the Bludish rebels and to ensure the suppression of the secessionist aspirations.

While adhering to the overarching principles outlined in the Sordish constitution, the Special Zone exercises a certain degree of autonomy in matters of internal security. This entails complete control over its allocated security budget and the establishment of a specialized security force, known as the Bergian Security Force. Guided by its own set of civil and security policies, the regional authority operates within the boundaries prescribed by the Constitution.

Contrary to the other regions of Sordland, the Special Zone does not conduct local elections. Instead, the pivotal responsibility for regional governance resides solely in the hands of the governor, who is appointed by the president every 6 years.
Achievements

This page lists all achievements attainable in Suzerain. As of patch 2.0.6, there are a total of 97 achievements. 44 achievements were first available in Suzerain's original release (1.0), 42 were added later in patch 1.1, and 11 were later added in the 2.0 "Amendment" update.

It is not recommended to proceed forward if you wish to avoid spoilers as a first-time player.
Lachaven Times

The **Lachaven Times** is a Sordish general news outlet. Known for its highly liberal views, the Times is nonetheless unbiased enough to report accurate information and eschew sensational headlines.

## References

* The Lachaven Times obviously parallels the New York Times; being a very-nearly extreme liberal publication based in the wealthy trade city of Lachaven, it is a near carbon-copy of the NYT, save for general Sordification.
Recession of 1951

**The Recession of 1951**, regarded as the most severe economic downturn in Sordland's history, occurred following the Sordish Civil War and significantly impacted the nation's economy. Marked by a rapid privatization plan, the recession led to widespread economic disruption and hyperinflation, severely damaging the country's financial stability.

President Ewald Alphonso, in office from 1949 to 1953, was widely criticized for his aggressive economic reform policies, which many believed to be the primary cause of the recession. The privatization plan, implemented at a breakneck pace, destabilized key sectors of the economy and contributed to the nation's financial turmoil.

Despite widespread blame directed at President Alphonso's policies, further investigation revealed that obstructions within crucial government institutions also played a significant role in the recession. This suggests that the economic crisis was not solely the result of Alphonso's reforms but was also exacerbated by deeper systemic issues within the Sordish government.

The Recession of 1951 remains an essential aspect of Sordland's economic history, highlighting the complex interplay of political decisions and institutional failures that contributed to the nation's most significant financial crisis since the Sordish Civil War.
Magnus Cartus

**Magnus Cartus** is a young Sordish non-governmental organization (NGO) formed during the presidency of Ewald Alphonso. It aims to make Sordland a more democratic nation by introducing a new charter of rights. It supports humanistic ideals, organizes conferences and peaceful protests, and enjoys a fair degree of public popularity among liberals.

MC gained significant public attention when it worked with a whistleblower inside the United Sordland Party who leaked documents which damaged the reputation of then-President Tarquin Soll. This has caused many Sollists to regard them as traitors to the Sordish state and nation. The organization's founder has denied these allegations, arguing that MC's actions were in the interest of the country's well-being.

Magnus Cartus receives some foreign investment from Arcasian donors.
Narbel

Silhouette of Narbel

**Narbel** is the smallest and poorest city in the Nargis region. It is located at the skirts of the Cavendir Mountain. Centuries past this town used to be positioned on a very important trade route that went towards the old capital of the Markian Empire.

Narbel is the most remote city in Sordland. High up in the mountains, it suffers from a lack of economic development. The government ignored it for decades.

## Description

Narbel used to heavily benefit from this trade, and got quite enriched from it. In the past hundred years the city experienced a massive economic downturn. As most of the attention of the governments in Sordland went more inland, many old rural trade hubs like Narbel were forgotten. The previous governments weren't interested to invest in cities with a lack of natural resources. A recent discovery of natural gas resources in Narbel drastically changed the situation.

A large investment from the Gasom Corporation boosted economic growth. The city still harbours a large population of poverty-stricken residents, who increasingly had to rely on farming and hunting for self-sufficiency. The situation also led to starvation, which became a big problem in the 1920's, but was quickly solved when the state intervened and subsidized bread and rice to Narbel.
Bludish Freedom Front

The **Bludish Freedom Front** is a terrorist and separatist organization in *Suzerain*. They seek the creation of an independent Bludian state in Bergia. The movement has since its creation shown its true colors by committing savage attacks against the Sordish population, losing the little credibility they held on to the international stage, having been officially recognized as an established terrorist group by the Alliance of Nations. However, Rumburg secretly funds this terrorist organization to destabilize the Sordish nation. The issue of Bludish sedition -- whose outcome is currently in the hands of President Anton Rayne -- is, for better or worse, inextricably linked to the BFF.
Bergia Steel

**Bergia Steel** was founded in 1889 and it is a part of The Big Four, the four largest companies in Sordland. It is the primary steel manufacturer of Sordland and operates mainly in the Bergia region. It also works in steel construction projects and is highly successful due to the experienced architects and engineers they possess.

Bergia Steel has been contracted by Wehlen for several works close to the Sordish border, and this has led many to increase investments and trust due to its potential to rival the state corporations, which mainly dominate the public-sector contracts. Walter Tusk owns a majority stake in the corporation.
Symon Holl

**Symon Holl** is a politician and businessman who serves as the Minister of Economy, Commerce and Energy of Sordland. He is a member of the United Sordland Party and the co-chairman of the National Business Council.

## Biography

As the former chairman of the Central Bank of Sordland, Symon is known to possess great influence over the economy of Sordland, and he is regarded as one of the top experts in Sordland on financial matters. He was a big supporter of the free market reforms of Ewald Alphonso, but criticized his other policies and blamed the recession on his rushed handling of the reforms.

Symon is often famed for his promotion of free market economy in Sordland and his analyses of the economic boom in Arcasia. He wrote several books and articles on the economic inequality in the Markian region, which earned him praise from economists both in Sordland and abroad.

Symon gave his support to Anton Rayne after the recession and campaigned with him throughout the whole election process. Eventually, he was appointed as the Minister of Economy, Commerce and Energy.

## Role

Symon Holl is part of the Rayne administration, and advises the president with economical information, such as the GDP and debt of Sordland, inflation and unemployment rate, and the status of the recession. He proposes economic recovery plans for the president and is often accompanied by Gus Manger and Lileas Graf when discussing economic matters. He has noted connections to the Lotherberg Group and is a supporter for the free market. His attitude towards others is generally neutral and respectful, and he is perceived as a good leader and advisor, listening to both sides and guiding well, similar to Lucian Galade.
The Great Betrayal

The **Great Betrayal** refers to a series of incidents and purges that took place between Sollists and Monarchists during the Sordish Civil War and persisted throughout the Second Republic era.

## Prelude

The event was sparked by a disagreement between Colonel Tarquin Soll's 6th Army and General Eduard Luderin's 4th and 5th Armies over military leadership in the fight against General Iannick Rikard during the Battle of Holsord. This conflict led to infighting between the two factions, which had previously fought together in smaller-scale engagements against Rikard's revolutionary forces.

## Conflict

The 4th Army, under the command of Valken Kruger and General Eduard Luderin, switched allegiance and pledged loyalty to Colonel Tarquin Soll's forces. Several high-ranking officers in Luderin's command were assassinated, and supplies were stolen from the pro-monarchist forces. After suffering a battlefield defeat, Luderin was captured by Sollist forces and held as a prisoner.

In the aftermath of Tarquin Soll's victory over all opposition forces, a series of trials and purges ensued. General Eduard Luderin and his top commanders, excluding those from the defecting 4th Army, were tried by a military tribunal and sentenced to execution for acts of treason against the Republic of Sordland.

These purges extended to all government institutions, particularly targeting military and security positions associated with the monarchist forces who resisted the formation of the Second Republic and advocated for the return of the King.

## Consequences

The Great Betrayal marked a dark and tumultuous period in Sordish history, with deep divisions and lasting consequences for the nation.
Holsord State University

**Holsord State University** is a public research university located in Holsord, Sordland. It is the second oldest institute after the Markian Imperial University. The current rector is Sander Navek.

The HSU has educated many notable alumni, including the Speaker of the Assembly Gloria Tory, the famous political scientist Herman Equa, Justice of the Supreme Court Isabel Edmonds. As of 1954, 7 Renan laureates, 6 Avns Medal winners, and 1 Merkopa Science Award winner have been affiliated with the university. Alumni of the HSU have established strong, respectable positions in the legal, technological, and literary hubs of the world.

The HSU is generally accepted as one of the leading higher educational institutions in Eastern Merkopa.
Ghasts

Los **Ghasts** son un mob hóstil proveniente de Minecraft, y al ser originario de este, estuvo en Permadeath desde el día 0.

## Cambios

**Día 20**

* Todos los drops de los Ghasts, Eliminados.

## Desarrollo

* **Día 0 - Día 20**

Los Ghasts son el mob favorito de muchos, algunos les gusta por sus característicos sonidos y otros por su letalidad en momentos poco oportunos. Pero en este servidor, en el estado base, no causaron muchos problemas. hay que recordar que su vida es bastante, y aunque su daño sea uno de los más altos, la mayoría de jugadores ya contaban con una buena armadura para la ocasión.
Los Ghast fueron una buena forma de recuperar vida, sus lágrimas son parte de una de las pociones más rotas de Minecraft, las pociones de Regeneración.

* **Día 20 - Día 25**

LLega un nuevo cambio de dificultad, que comparado con el anterior, es bastante extenso. Entre estos cambios, se ha eliminado el drop de muchos mobs bastante importantes, entre ellos estan los Ghasts. Por suerte, ElRichMC le comunico a cada uno de los participantes, este cambio a venir. Por ello muchos jugadores durante los días 15 a 20, fueron uno de los muchos mobs a farmear,
Después de este cambio, no valía la pena matar a uno de estos enemigos, a menos que te estuviese atacando.
Katarina Horten

**Katarina Horten** is a Sordish labour leader, politician and activist of Bludish descent, member of the assembly and the current spokesperson of the Labour Union of Sordland.

## Biography

Born in Deyr, Bergia, to a Sordish Bludish family, Horten began her working life as a manual laborer before studying law at the Holsord State University. Relocating to Holsord, where she married, she got involved in the Sordland headquarters of the Watchtower of Human Rights (WHR), through which she helped laborers register to vote.

In 1942, she became the WHR's Sordland director. Later in 1948, she left the WHR to join the Labour Union of Sordland through which she launched an insurance scheme and a local newspaper for Bergian farmworkers. She began organizing strikes among farmworkers, some of which had been successful. Horten is known for her emphasis on direct but nonviolent tactics to pressure the state and the farm owners into granting the demands of the strikers. Receiving much support from labor and leftist groups, she was appointed as the spokesperson of the Labour Union of Sordland in 1950.

In the 1953 elections, she ran as an independent and was elected to be a member of the Grand National Assembly.
Lotherberg Group

The **Lotherberg Group** is a private non-government organization which assesses the economic conditions of Sordland and the globe. Currently, the spokesman of the organization is Walter Tusk, who was elected by a majority vote. Officially, Lotherberg has a vague structure and limited leadership roles, but the spokesman is considered to be the de-facto leader of the entity. The Group convenes every three months at Hotel Berg in the village of Lother.

The meetings are held in secret but it is reported that topics like the economy, security and international politics are discussed in detail. Most of its members are unknown but comprise of the richest of Sordish society, except for the speaker Walter Tusk who acts as the public-facing official spokesperson.

Due to the influential nature of the organization and the privacy of their affairs in the eyes of the public, theories have sprung up that the future of Eastern Merkopa is decided at these conferences.

### Known members

* Walter Tusk, a millionaire businessman, investor and the current spokesperson of the Lotherberg Group.
* Mikail Aven, a businessman, economist and statesman who serves as the co-chairman of the National Business Council of Sordland.
* Edith Agnoc, an economist and banker who serves as the chairwoman of the Central Bank of Sordland.
* Marcel Koronti, a businessman, philanthropist, entrepreneur and the CEO of the Heart of Sordland Conglomerate.
Ovid Grecer

**Ovid Grecer** is a Sordish jurist and academician who has been serving as the Deputy President of the High Court of Appeals of Sordland.

## Biography

He graduated from Holsord State University and began his career as a judge in Benfi. Following his military service, he served in the Holsord District Court, later becoming a professor in Holsord State University Faculty of Law. As an academic, he became renowned for his published works in Sordland and abroad.

Grecer later served in both the Holsord Court of Criminal Appeals and Holsord Court of Civil Appeals as a judge. Because of his expertise, he was appointed as a judge in the High Court of Appeals in Holsord in 1938, and was later elected as the deputy president in 1946.

Grecer holds no membership to any political party or movement. Despite being regarded as not being fond of Sollism, he has always kept his political ideology to himself, which brought him praise for his neutrality from all sides of the political spectrum, including Sollists.
Sordish

This is a hub page for various things related to the Sordish people and culture, including:

## Sordish Culture

See also: Sordland (Section 6.1)

* beer
* some weird foods
* lotsa tasty stuff

## Sordish people

* ppl
* bludish
* agno-sordish

## Sordish Ideologies

* Reformism
* Sollism
* Malenyevism
* Fascism

## Sordish stuff

* stuff
* things go here

Also maybe fold this page into the Sordland page? (if we can link certain parts of an article to others?)
Johan Gasmich

**Johan Gasmich** is a Sordish communist revolutionary of Agno-Sordish descent, activist and the founder and leader of the Red Youth.

## Biography

Gasmich studied in Arvory State School and later at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of Lachaven Technical University. He initially supported President Artor Wisci and his national democratic movement, but later changed his view. After reading about Marcian socio-economics, he translated Karlos Marcia’s biography into Sordish.

Inspired by Marcian Socio-economics, Malenyevism and Valgslandian socialism, he founded and led the Socialist Students Association of Lachaven Technical University. In 1927, Gasmich founded the Red Youth and joined the armed resistance against General Luderin’s military takeover.

He admired the guerilla fighters in Rika who fought against colonization and created a strategy of armed guerilla warfare to achieve what he called the people’s revolution. He is suspected to be the person who devised the plan to assassinate General Luderin in 1928 with a group of Red Youth revolutionaries. The attempt failed when Luderin’s soldiers confronted the group and all the activists were killed. He is suspected to be within the group, but managed to escape.

After the Sordish Civil War, Gasmich began his editorial career as the editor-in-chief for the Tussle magazine where he worked together with Denis Stahler. He continued his political life in the struggle for the unification of Sordland's socialist movement.
Article6&7

Articles 6 and 7 and the constitutional definitions of Sordish citizenship are based on the ideas of Sollism and civic nationalism. Article 6 defines every citizen as a Sord regardless of ethnicity; Article 7 defines that all Sords are equal before the law.

The loopholes of the two articles have often been criticized by Bludish nationalists and democrats, as well as liberals, for leaving the "Sords" to the interpretation, which allowed the Bron administration in the Bergia Special Zone and the Old Guard-controlled Supreme Court to discriminate against Bludish people actively. The WPB and the PFJP call for the reforms of the two articles with a more inclusive and less nationalist citizenship definition, while the official leaderships of the USP and the NFP are united against the amendment. However, the far-right Sordist faction also voiced opposition to the articles, arguing that Sollist civic nationalism failed to acknowledge the differences between ethnic Sords and Bluds and that Bluds are inherently rebellious against the Sordish state and their very existence is a threat to ethnic Sords in Bergia.
Central Bank of Sordland

The **Central Bank of Sordland** is a financial institution in Sordland tasked with regulating the macro-economy and achieving stability for the value of the Sordish Ren. It holds a large sum of foreign money reserves and is a semi-independent organization from the Sordish government. It has branches in Lachaven and Holsord.

In the last eight years, the Central Bank has made a great effort to curb the effects of the economic recession and has managed to stabilize the rate of GDP loss to just 2% per year.

The current Chairwoman of the Central Bank is Edith Agnoc. She has been praised globally for her relatively successful management of the economic crisis.