Astoria

Astoria was an Archduchy under Yimmu Audal located in the region of Asterea in the far north of Nieden, it borders the Sea of Petals. The last ruler was the Astorian Gidesh, Jensen Naryshkin

History
Astoria, officially the Archduchy of Astoria was founded as a nation on 05/04/2021, but was not declared a nation to the world by the Prince until 05/04/2021, from that point onwards they were known as The Princely State of Astoria. The Astorians hailed from the far northern wastes beyond the borders of Rathnir, moving south to the lands they would call Astoria as they followed a prophet of their tribe in search of "A land promised by the heavens."

Eventually after many days of travel and searching the northern regions of Rathnir they settled in a northern peninsula after it was argued to satisfy the prophecy the most. The argument was made easier after the other sites were noted as "firebombed" and dismissed. There they would begin construction on their town, naming it Astoria after their tribe. Here they first constructed a keep upon a mound to guard over the town, around the coastline of the peninsula they built towns and businesses, hoping to make their town a shining star in the north.

Eventually after much discussion and being approached by Bardonian diplomats the Prince accepted his "nation" being made into a Bardonian autonomous state. However, this would end soon. Cant have fun in this world. Soon after, the lineage of the Prince would be secured. When the prophet retired to use the lavatory, and instance of same recounting that happened when the prophet first had vision, Jensen toured the city of Astoria with his soon to be Princess of Astoria. A marriage ceremony was held with Astorian dignitaries including but not limited to the chancellor of Astor, the prophet, the then Minister of Architecture, and assorted minor nobles. The party after the marriage had a record breaking amount of booze produced under the labs of Lan Kwai Fong.

Under Bardonia
Shortly in to the reign of the emperor of Bardonia, a certain Dandelist Prophet arrived at Bardonia and became the new emperor. This prompted the ability for the prophet to return to Astor after recent political altercations and threats of violence. However, sources also point to the influence of a minor landholder becoming of troublesome annoyance to the state and was hampering the construction of Lidlborough, a city built on a former store known as Lidl. During the period of exile, the prophet also happened to have set up an agricultural village known As Lei Feng Village to the eastern side of Lidlborough. It was also during this time the Minister of Trade (later resigned under land claim altercations) set up an arms dealing manor known as Rosenberg in the mountains to the west of Astoria. The walls of it can still be seen today.

On the 28th of August 2021, Astoria joined with Daelyria, Baykonia and Kastollia to become the High Kingdom of Arcovel, with Jensen Naryshkin becoming a High Prince. The region quickly lost much of its political influence as its population lessened.

Legacy
The name Astoria (later Astor) has continued to be used as the province name for the northernmost province of first Aestyria, then VAK, Mithra, Helmian Federation and finally the Second High Kingdom of Daelyria, preserving the history and legacy of Naryshkins and Astorians.