Nauvaríse

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The Kingdom of Nauvaríse, located in the lands of Nauvarísia, is a small Kingdom bordering Isakite Monbar to the west and Northwest and Ojikistan to the East. the Kingdom itself dates back Centuries, being formed right after the collapse of the old Kingdom, eventually unifying all Nauvarísia and ending the Anarí period. Hundreds of years later, the Kingdom splintered again, leaving behind 9 states, though were eventually unified again under Nauvarísian rule. The Kingdom has long maintained relatively good relations with most other nations, especially Enazlue, what is left of the Enazluean Empire after it mostly dissolved.

Summary
Nauvarísian history stretches back millennia ago, with the first cities forming and eventually the formation of a civilization. Many centuries prior to the current era, the Old Kingdom, which had unified Nauvarísia for more than a century by then, collapsed, leaving behind a patchwork of City Sates in what is now known as the Anarí peiod. During this era, many castles were built, as Feudal Society took hold in the ever more decentralized land.

Eventually though, after much time, and several failed attempts to unify the land, The Kingdom of Nauvaríse finally unified all Nauvarísia under one banner. Many years later, the Monarchy had passed throughs several royal houses by then, with the latest one ending in turmoil, as a chasm formed within the Royal family over who was the true successor, leading to a civil war lasting many decades* until finally in an act of peace, both royal lines were unified under marriage, and a new royal house had begun. Decades later, the house of Vancheise took over, with the royal house ruling for more than a century until Queen Marea I died, and the Crown passed to her son, who was Proclaimed - King Aurav Líachen II of the house of Van-Neüren.

The last monarch in the House of Vancheise, Queen Marea I, is commonly known as the greatest monarch in Nauvarí history, opening the country to foreign relations and transitioning the country through the start of the industrial revolution. Her son though, inherited a troubled Kingdom,. which collapsed during his rule into 9 separate states, though Nauvaríse still remained the largest, controlling much of Southern Nauvarísia.

Demographics
Most of the Nauvarísian population lives in the south, many of which living along the Essańne. The largest foreign people groups in the Kingdom as of 17 AS are Enazlueans, many of which live in urban centers across the Southern Regions.

Historical Population
11 AS - 2.51 million

17 AS - 3.27 million

Geography
Nauvarísia is known for its picturesque views and landscapes that dot the Country, with many valleys and hills scattered across. Nauvaríse itself is mostly temperate, with the Northern regions occasionally having snow during the winter months. Medieval Castles are quite a common site across Nauvarísia, many of which date back hundreds of years, with some of the most famous being the now Palace of Cetnava, having been refurbished many times over to the point it has lost most of its defensive features, though a wall surrounding the castle grounds still maintains some amount of defensive capability, along with the Castle of Cetnava, which is located within the Palace grounds, and is home to the much older historical keep that was built centuries prior.

Northern Nauvaríse is much less populous compared to the south, though is much more mineral rich, along with its terrain being mostly covered in forests and rugged landscapes. Though there are no tall mountains in Nauvaríse, many low mountains can be found in the North, surrounding Nauvarísia on most sides. Several notable resources commonly exported from the North are Coal, Timber, Iron, Copper, and Gold.

Regional names
The lands of Nauvarísia can be split into several distinct regions(separate from administrative regions). These names are commonly used in normal life, as well as the Administrative Regions of Nauvarise being based around them.

- Essańne-Víen
The region of Essańne-Víen, located in Southern Central Nauvaríse and home to the Capital and largest city of Cetnava(Setnauva), is one of the most populous regions, being home to other major cities such as Nüriven and Narív. The name itself derives from the River Essańne, a large River System that serves as the lifeline of the Region.

- Vetunia
Known for its beautiful valleys and meadows, the Lands of Vetunia, just east of the Essańne, is home to many a castle and many a noble, with both the House of Vancheise and the House of Van-Neüren being from here. Many tributaries flow through the region's relatively small valleys, with many of them being part of the Essańne.

- Änjeu
The region of Änjeu is located in Southern Nauvaríse, and is home to the southern most point in the Kingdom. The lands of Änjeu are highly fertile, and are bordered to the northwest by the Essańne River. Large fields of Grain and Vegetables are a common sight in Änjeu, as in other Regions in the South, though much more prominent.

- Vüeńne
The lands of Vüeńne, known for being the site of the Western Border with Isakite Monbar, is covered in grasslands and forests, and is much less populous compared to the other Southern Regions. Nautrammeíńne, a series of Fortifications that includes the Largest Fortress and Castle in Nauvarísia is also found here, being the main defensive point if the Kingdom is to be attacked from the west. The Fortress itself has gained a reputation for being impenetrable, especially after weathering a siege by the Vaníern that lasted for months, during the time when Nauvarísia was split into nine, and The Kingdom of Nauvaríse was at war with most of the new states.