Fuscinivir

The Dictatorship of Fuscinivir (Fuscinivir Sironian: Lɪ̌өσ̓ʀʌꟈ Fvɔɪ̌ɴɪ̈ɣɪʀ) was a short-lived state within Alteniquia. It bordered Yimmu-Audal and the Grizzly Bear territory to the north and east, the Bay of Rhodia to the southeast, Carn to the southwest, and the Ombra Gulf to the northwest, sharing a maritime border with Sironia, Carvay, and Astana. The official language was Sironian Sagaviri (using the Lirakavirian script).

Ancient History
History in the region began with the formation of the Kingdom of Ataria, a nation founded by the first Sagaviri peoples to begin migrating towards Aldovir. These proto-Sakrelist peoples settled in plains, savannahs, or along the coastline. After the Prophetic Era, they became known for their devotion to the prophet Ataron. Before and during this period, all of Fuscinivir was inhabited by diverse barbarian human tribes with unique cultures, but the first centralised state was the Sakrelist Ataria.

The Atarians were initially quite similar to the Sagaviri nations that dominated Aldovir, but over time diverged more and more, as Sagavir had a far larger population and greater military prowess. When the Geshemi Migration destroyed the Sagaviri Empire, many of the Geshemi who had continued the migration or had been expelled from Sagavir found a much smaller and less-defended Sakrelist nation which they soon overwhelmed. At this point, the region entered a "Dark Era" with only small duchies controlling various areas, but one of the largest former cities of Ataria managed to continue its growth. Surrounded by extensive rivers, canals, and walls, the people of Thasir became very rich, and established the Serene Republic of the Inrethir.

This short-lived state grew quickly and became a major regional power, but was overwhelmed by a massive migration of Elven peoples, commonly called the Nikhen. These Dune-Elves quickly settled into society, and even helped to strengthen the Inrethir's position within the Ardatian Slave Trade, but brought along with them a starkly different culture and religion. Over time, the Nikhen and Atarians merged into one Talawan-like group called the Fuscinians. Their powerful seafaring state was able to absorb large swathes of territory, stretching from Ilivian in the west to Pyriad in the east, and from Siwa in the north to Nikhazi in the south. Over time, the state's new trade routes would cause a religious shift away from the ancient Sakrelists of Aldovir towards the Theiosists of Theiónikos. The Fuscinian regime would last in relative peace for many centuries but was slowly integrated into the Empire of Yimmu-Audal and eventually the nation crumbled into Audalad servitude.

Sironian migration
During and after the Sironian Civil War, a refugee crisis engulfed the region as Sironians migrated to live in what has become the modern Fuscinivir region. Eventually, they became such a dominant group that almost all other cultures in the area were assimilated, with the notable exception of the Audalad who lived in the great bastion of Urnu-Oroyi.

This dominance upset the Audalad government, and senior officials plotted to block upward mobility of the Sironians, contain their leaders (mainly Joe Frank Kennedy and Liraxak) and attempt to assimilate and cleanse them from much of their land. This was largely unsuccessful due to intervention of the Archonate of Theionikos, but alienated the Fusciniviri (as they are now known) and invited the Aldoviri Empire to take a stance against the recently created Soleà-Audal Union. Tensions rose quickly after the Union adopted Soleannen as its official faith, and after the Audalad resettled Urnu-Amsu (now called Urnu-Aufei) without permission of the Sironian Count of Abayril, the stage was set for the conflict that would unfold. Joe Frank Kennedy attempted to mediate with the Audalad government, but was unexpectedly dismissed and forced to return to Noukouthak. Kennedy hastily hatched a plan with Liraxak, and Jabberdrake, Bowph, and Drachenstien of Aldovir to seced from Yimmu-Audal, re-establishing the ancient nation of Fuscinia. However, as the Fuscinians had disappeared and been replaced with Sironians, the name was altered accordingly. Soon after, the nation faced war with the vast Audalad Empire. Due to Liraxak’s influence, the elite terrorist group the SNLF effectively had full control of the nation. However, he was willing to work with Supreme Leader Joe Frank Kennedy, and they decided to join Aldovir as an imperial territory, instated the SNLF the offical paramilitary, and began preparations for an offensive war against Yimmu-Audal, as they were now part of the most powerful nation on Rathnir. While Joe Frank Kennedy was officially the sole leader, Liraxak, as General of the SNLF, could have been considered a diarch of the state until his death.

During the Fuscinivir War
The Fuscinivir War, was a major conflict between Aldovir and Yimmu-Audal which took place from the 10th December 2021 to the 4th January 2022 (110-116 TE). Large swathes of land declared independence as Fuscinivir, but control was incomplete as Urnu-Oyori and Fort Yimmu were held by Yimmu-Audal. While Aldovir immediately declared support for Fuscinivir, the news of conflict caused controversy in Sironia. Ytharists generally believed the rebellion conflicted with the authority of Sironia's ally Theionikos, and was therefore overextended in territories. Yimmu-Audal, believing war with Aldovir was inevitable, built two fortresses, one next to Ilivian and one near Noukouthak. Timists of Carrotona at first declared allegiance to Fuscinivir but quickly reversed their decision upon creating the Pact of Ayesinco with Theionikos, while states across Rathnir began giving support to each side. Yestanbul immediately declared support for Aldovir, while Escharia supported Yimmu-Audal. Shortly after, Fuscinivir erupted into battle as urban engagements occurred in Noukouthak and Ilivian, whilst Aflir, mayor of Thasir, betrayed Joe and rejoined Yimmu-Audal. Liraxak rallied the SNLF to relieve Joe's guard contingent in Noukouthak, whilst the south of Fuscinivir was overrun by Audalad forces. At the end of the first year of the six-year conflict, it seemed Fuscinivir was finished, with all of its territories reconquered by Yimmu-Audal except Noukouthak, which had become surrounded by trench warfare. Pressure on Joe was only alleviated once the SNLF had arrived from Sironia via the Secret Road. The elite forces staged a counterattack on the Yimmie fortress near Noukouthak, completely storming and obliterating it. The SNLF then relocated to the south, creating a new base of operations and secondary capital in Iverthirak, which Joe soon relocated to in order to escape assassination attempts from a Timist insurgency directed at Noukouthak. Liraxak staged several counteroffensives with the SNLF, eventually taking up positions around Thasir and deliberately burning it down in the Great Fire of Thasir. At the end of the second year, General Tanman took the bulk of the Fusciniviri army and occupied a large plain on Fuscinivir's eastern border, building Liraxavir (which would be renamed to Liraxak's Citadel).

It became clear that Yimmu-Audal was not going to win, but the mischievous leadership of Aldovir decided to betray Fuscinivir, with the two sides creating an agreement - the Free cities of Noukouthak and Daestria were annexed into Aldovir, and later, the empires united into the Empire of Astyllea. Joe Frank Kennedy was stripped of all his noble titles except Keshra of Noukouthak, and soon enough the dastardly Astyllean leadership dissolved the Free City of Noukouthak and returned its lands to Theionikos.

Liraxak died shortly after the war's end due to mysterious circumstances, and he became a legendary figure and hero of both Sironia and Fuscinivir. Statues in his memory can be found in every Sironian city, largest of all being the Colossus of Noukouthak. The Obelisk of Noukouthak also serves as a memorial for him, as part of the Fusciniviri War Memorial complex.