Lyras Soleari

Lyras Soleari is a country in eastern Nieden and parts of Sparwood. It was created with the Pact of Sun and Moon as an autonomous vassal state of the Simulami Empire following the de-facto dissolution of the Siorvat of Escharia. The nation is comprised of what were formerly the escharian provinces of Escharii and Suderen, which still make up the two duchies of the country. Due to the nations theocratic nature and its cultural history it is closely tied with the Soleannen faith and clergy, and with traditional eastern escharian culture.

Lyras Soleari borders Simulami proper in the north, Yimmu Audal in the northwest, the Realm of Escharia in the northwest, the Osterium sea in the east, and the Sea of Pearls in the west. Further down south it borders the sparwood nations of Kartek, Vraelea, Frosmyre and Burgamere.

Etymology
Lyras Soleari comes from...

Prehistory
See Escharia

Early History
siorvat crisis and the dukes

Recent History (or not)
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Geography
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Physical Geography
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Biodiversity
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Climate
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Government and Politics
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Political Factions and Parties
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Political Subdivisions
Suderen and Escharii duchies

Law and Judiciary
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Foreign Relations
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Military
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Economy
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Demographics
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Religion
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Language
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Race
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Culture
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Art
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Literature
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Music
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Newspapers
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Architecture
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Education
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Holidays
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Fashion
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Cuisine
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