United Crowns of Czervoslavia-Veldion

United Crowns of Czervoslavia-Veldion, commonly known as Czervoslavia-Veldion, and occasionally known by the more ceremonial version of the full name United Crowns of Czervoslavia and Veldion, are a country located in Plagos, Rathnir. It was founded after Veldion was promoted to the equal status in the former Kingdom of Czervoslavia in 1100 ACA. Its capital is the city of Ignatava, located on the largest isle of the Czervoslav archipelago.

Etymology
The Czervoslav name is said to be derived from the word Crveni - one of the words meaning red in the Korolian language, (the other one being "Krasni") since red sand was very common in the region at the time of colonization and foundation, however the reason why red was chosen as inspiration for the name is disputed, considering the temperate climate of the region. Nowadays the most prevalent theory as to why "Crveni" was chosen as the root for the country name is that it was simply supposed to be the opposite of Nebskoslavia, which got its name from Csar Nebsk, but also at the same time, "Nebski" is the Korolian word for blue.

Foundation
Czervoslavia was founded during the Great Eastward Migration, after Korolians took upon a voyage east, and discovered the Czervoslav Archipelago. The first city - Ignatava, was founded by the King Ignati Korol. Since then, Czervoslavia was one of the core Korolian regions of the world.

First United Commonwealth and United Nations of Plagos
Throughout the first century of its existence, Czervoslavia was part of First United Commonwealth, a federation of the Korolian regions of the world. At the same time, all of its members were conducting diplomacy semi-independently, as the Commonwealth was known for its dysfunctionality. Czervoslavia was also invited into United Nations of Plagos, an invitation which it accepted. This also made the whole First United Commonwealth a member of it.

Overlapping Memberships
Czervoslavia was prone to administrative conflicts due to overlapping memberships in UNP, UC, and later NPF.

Aferosia Rebellion
A group of refugees from Nova Regna attempted to form their own country on one of the Czervoslav isles, after occupying a town known as Aferosia, modern day Fort Aferosia. However, soon a UNP-led coalition operation known as "Operation Whitewater" forced them out.

Collapse of UNP and the Nova Plagatea Federation
After the United Nations of Plagos collapsed, the Nova Plagatéa Federation was founded, one which Czervoslavia joined. And here the NPF had overlapping roles with United Commonwealth, however by that point, the I UC was a mere husk of a federation, so this didn't completely cripple Czervoslav membership in either.

Centralization of NPF and the separation of Czervoslavia
After some time, the Nova Plagatéa Federation was centralized into the First Empire of Plagatea - an empire that sought to prioritize the Goshumese and Asaravijan cultures, jointly known as Plagatean over its subjects, thus stripping the minorities off their rights. That included Czervoslavs. And so the first proper war began on Czervoslav soil. The revolution was ultimately crippled, but it didn't take long for Plagatea to collapse under the foreign pressure, which allowed Czervoslavia to spring back, and this time they worked much more closely with the First United Commonwealth, meanwhile the Plagatean Empire reformed into Realm of Asarakaen.

OPTC-Czervoslav War
Czervoslavia did not rest for long though, as the neighboring maritime power of Osteri Plagosi Trading Company, set their sights on the southern islands of the archipelago. And so, the OPTC-Czervoslav War, that took place between 890 and 894 ACA began. The war ended with the victory of Osteria, as the southern isles, and the Svedia and Duran, were ceded to OPTC.

Plagatean Crisis
Towards the later half of the OPTC-Czervoslav War, Czar Parker Jameson II received a message from the new Tagavor of the Second Empire of Plagatea, Leon Olsen-Tanaka. As an ally with the UC at the time of war, Leon offered an enticing idea for how Czervoslavia could be preserved in whole against the OPTC onslaught; reunite with Plagatea as a province. The offer almost sounded too good to be true, which would soon be the case. Wanting to hold an in person meeting, Jameson II was invited to Plagatea for further discussions. During these talks, Jameson II brought up the legality of withdrawing from the UC. According to the UC Constitution, withdrawing from the union requires a majority vote by member nations. Leon promised that by announcing to the world that Czervoslavia leaving the UC for Plagatea now and worrying about the legality later would pressure the OPTC in an immediate ceasefire. This would not be the case. On the Plagatean side, there was a crisis. Leon's reign came from a coup from the former Empire of Plagatea, and the timing of the OPTC-Czervoslav war would prove the be the first real test of Leon's leadership in the world stage as means to regain land lost in the balkanization of the former empire.

After the war, the United Commonwealth and Czervoslavia still stood. However for a time a dark cloud would hang over this corner of Plagos. Murmurs between UC and Plagatean officials about the legality of the secession continued in courts long after the war was over. In 898 ACA, hoping to sway public opinion on the matters, Plagatean run cartographers issued maps that displayed Czervoslavia under Plagatean control. News of this was met with outcry from Czervoslavs and other UC members alike as this was seen as an invasion of sovereignty. For the next week, tensions were high between the UC and the Second Empire of Plagatéa. Talks continued, but risked collapsing into war at any moment. However, events stemming from political unrest within Plagatea would soon cause these talks to come to a sudden end.

On October 1, 898 ACA, UC officials from the Korol family line were representing the UC and Czervoslavia in the talks when they were approached by Plagatean representatives wanting to remain secret. In these back door talks, it was revealed to the UC delegation that opinion of occupying Czervoslavia was unfavorable and it was only a select few higher ups that coveted the land. It was the opinion of most of the representatives that Czervoslavia deserves its sovereignty. Talks continued of instead building a bridge or dedicated shipping lanes to promote trade between Plagatea and Emirate of Najer. These talks would be short lived as in 899 ACA, the Second Empire of Plagatea faced civil unrest in what would be known as the Plagatèan Provincial Revolt. Plagatea renounced its claims over Czervoslavia in order to deal with the more immediate problem back home. At last, years after the OPTC-Czervoslavia War, Czervoslavia could focus on rebuilding.

Roaring 900s
The first decade of the new century - the 900s, were marked with the biggest boom in growth of the country. The country has made several technological leaps, especially in urban areas, and also made many monuments, such as the Duran Memorial Clock Tower in Ignatava, as a memorial of the OPTC-Czervoslav War.

Collapse of the I United Commonwealth
However, in 908 ACA, the First United Commonwealth, that Czervoslavia was part of, ultimately bit the dust under foreign pressure, with it's former member states, now officially fully independent. This event also marked the beginning of what is known as "Independent States Period" in the history of Korolians as a whole. However, this did not cause a major setback for Czervoslavia itself, as most member states of the federation were already operating as semi-independent states, due to the United Commonwealth's sheer dysfunctionality.

Sapphire Commonwealth Membership
Soon after the UC collapsed, Czervoslavia was approached by the diplomats from neighboring countries, with an invitation to join the regional political and economic alliance - Sapphire Commonwealth. After the formalities were done, on 17th of November / Luyander 910 ACA Czervoslavia was officially admitted into the SC.

Immigrant Housing Crisis
During the 910s, a large influx of immigrants to Czervoslavia caused the real estate prices to skyrocket, and in consequence the numbers of homeless too. The government handled it via quickly building cheap mass housing blocks as public projects.

Svedurian Reunification
In 920 ACA, the OPTC-Czervoslavia Christmas Pact was signed, which saw the two former enemies become deep allies. Amongst the agreement of a non-aggression pact, embassy construction, and a formal declaration of friendship, the OPTC surprised those at the alliance summit with the agreement to cede Svedurian back into Czervoslav control. Officially at 8pm on the 25th of December/Pikuavis 920, OPTC troops left their post for the last time and joined Czervoslavs in a Christmas Day feast at the town hall.

Dissolution of the Sapphire Commonwealth
In 924 ACA, however, Harv Maestro of Simulami announced the dissolution of the Sapphire Commonwealth, and just like that, one of the largest regional political and economic blocs in history ceased it's existence. Czervoslavia was shocked, but marched onwards, keeping close ties to their former formal allies within the SC.

920s
Throughout the rest of 920s, Czervoslavia made efforts to cement their status as a maritime hub in the middle of the Silver Sea.

Abdication of Czar Parker Jameson II
Czar Parker Jameson II was getting older and being caught up managing a nation proved too stressful for the old Czar who just wanted to be able to focus on himself and his passions for once, and on the 12th of February/Maureawe 932 ACA, Czar Parker Jameson announced his abdication, leaving the throne to his nephew Prince Ludio Korol, Duke of Durania. Parker Jameson stepped down as Czar and leader of Czervoslavia, but kept his place as a reliable Royal Advisor to his nephew.

Militarization of Aferosia
Under Czar Ludio I's leadership, the program of militarizing Aferosia took place, with the island having a fortified city built on it, containing military facilities. Fort Aferosia since then became known as the most guarded town in Czervoslavia, due to critical military infrastructure, however civilian life there was going normally for the most part.

Veldski Civil War
The Veldski Civil War was a civil war within the Statocracy of Chumon Ito, a self-proclaimed Plagatean minority state in Veldion. The war took place between 948 ACA and 955 ACA, and became known as the War of Foreigners, or War in Veldion due to the immense role foreign interference played in the war. At the beginning in 948, there were four factions, two Plagatean and two Korolian - Chumon Ito/Southern Plagatean Restoration Army, Blue Fleet of Colonial Plagatea, Republic of Veldion and Kingdom of Veldion. They quickly organized into two fronts - the Plagatean Regency (Blue Fleet + Chumon Ito) and the United Veldski Front. Both sides started desperately searching foreign support.

Czervoslavia declined support, opting to stay neutral for its own safety, under the protection of Simulami. Veldion, ethnically Korolian, garnered support from Kažan and the Korolian mercenary army of Korolian Legion - meanwhile the Plagatean Regency was supported by the Ryvenate of Ryzan. The active support of a front seeking to remove Korolians from ethnically their land, and the infamous war crimes during the "Operation Blazing Sky", which saw dozens of Veldski villages razed to the ground with artillery fire, caused massive outcry from Korolians within Ryzan - in their craddle of Nebskoslavia. This added another aspect to this war, as the Veldski Civil War, or the Veldion War/Intervention as it's known in Ryzan, is said to be the first of the many clashes and the start of the rift between the brotherly nations of Ryzanis and Korolians.

The war ended after the Second Battle of the Canal, where the Velski United Front with their international aid made their last stand before capitulating in 955.

Further Stability and Growth
Czervoslavia experienced a period of stable growth and expansion, A project was issued with Nova Regna to construct a bridge between Donfuer and Czervoslavia, new pavement was also laid in the capital and more.

Eastern Korolian Czardom Foundation
The Eastern Korolian Czardom was founded by Czar Ludio I Korol as a way of promoting a Pan-Korolian Image and to draw imigration from the subjugated Korolian states. in Plagos and Syltor, which succeeded, with the EKC gaining an influx of ethnically Korolian immigrants.

Korolian Pact Foundation
In 977 ACA, a Korolian country on the other end of the globe - Nova Žemja, regained independence, and the EKC immediately established a stable diplomatic link with the NZ. Since then, works on officializing the ties took place, that achieved their goal at the beginning of 986. The Korolian Pact, being an economic and cultural bloc was finally formed. With this, came also a new currency, the Korolska Krona (Korolian Crown), and many new opportunities to the nation.

Assasination of Czar Ludomir I Korol
After the declaration of the Korolian Pact alliance between Nova Zemja and the EKC smaller riots broke out in Durania and Ignatava, Consisting mostly of syndicalist and socialist Students who were upset that the Crown focused more on external relations than internal matters such as the large wealth gap and poverty.

On a summer night Czar Ludio I was shot and assasinated by a 22 year old syndicalist student of the Ignatava University. Hiding in the foyer of the Czars vacation home in Durania the attack was seemingly well planed. The royal guard outside heard the gunshot and rushed in to arrest the syndicalist who later was executed for High Treason. The Czars life could not be saved.

He was succeded by Veliko Korol, however having gained the throne only as his older brother, Ludomir Korol refused it, Veliko was a very young and unpopular ruler. despite this he worked very hard to stabilize the nation.

Formation of the II United Commonwealth
Founding voices are dated as far back as 977 ACA, when Nova Žemja regained independence from Rodinnbrok, when the Korolian Pact, being an economical-cultural bloc between NZ and Eastern Korolian Czardom was getting forged. However at that point, despite proposals of UC revival being thrown around, only an economical and cultural alliance was secured.

In 1005 first gossips of Korolia (EKC) and Nova Žemja negotiating on reformation of UC came out.

The 2nd of January/Nulanawe 1007 ACA is the day when the reformation was finally announced, United Commonwealth, a pan-Korolian country, was back on the maps of the world after 99 years.

Illegal Annexation by Greater Plagos
In 1016 ACA, the U.P.P.O Wars have led to the defeat of Simulami at the hands of the Triumvirate of Plagos-Sparwood, and due to the close ties of Czervoslavia to Simulami, the forcible ntegration of the Czervoslav state into the Plagatean Shogunate, Where the Czervoslav King, Veliko Korol was forced to swear loyalty to the Shogun and to leave the II United Commonwealth. The treaty was signed without the United Commonwealth's knowledge, leading many to believe that Simulami turned out to be a fake ally, who essentially sold Czervoslavia and in a way the whole UC, to bail themselves out of the consequences of the war.

This made the II United Commonwealth a practically defunct union, as it had only one member since when.

Czverkorol Clan Era
After the illegal annexation of Czervoslavia into the Plagatean Shogunate they we're reorganised into a clan domain under Veliko Korol, who later adopted the name Czverkorol or Redkorol to mark a seperation between his part of the house and the larger Korol house.

Veliko Korol Died at age 37 from an infected wound afflicted from a hunting trip. His brother Ludomir Korol Took over as the clan head of Czverkorol. Veliko Korol never fathered any children thus ending the shorlived Czerkorol line of the Greater Korol house.

Czverkorol / Akka Korulu era is renowned for the Plagateization efforts of the Greater Plagos, who sought to get rid of Korolian culture from the land, and the stagnation of the region. However regardless, Korolian culture prevailed in the region.

Collapse of the Greater Plagos
After a coup in the Union of Greater Plagos, The Lunari Empress Amaranthine Luon, ousted the other diarch, the Plagatean Shogun from the government and declared all territories of the union now as rightful Lunari land, The Leader of Czverkorol, was quick to support the Empress, and in result, the Empress Amaranthine Luon granted many privileges to Czervoslavs, such as reestablishing the Kingdom of Czervoslavia as an autonomous province - and of course the Plagateization efforts getting dropped.

Collapse of the Lunari Empire
A combination of immense external pressure and infighting, forced the Lunari government to take a drastic step. They urged the internal states to declare independence. This caused a wave of conflict and instablitity across Plagos. Facing threats from both Ultima, and Kartek, Czervoslavia decided to strike a deal with the Seahaven Empire, hoping to buy itself time to build itself up.

Coronation of King Ludomir II & an Assasination Attempt
On 26/11/1093, the King Ludomir II Korol of Czervoslavia, was crowned. The ceremony took place in the Polskrige Cathedral and then for the celebrations they went back to the Ludova Castle, where the King Ludomir II resides. The ceremony’s major points consisted of Baroness Zofia S. Korol’s speech, the coronation itself, and a post-coronation speech of the new now-official King Ludomir II.

During the celebrations in Ludova, an incident took place, where an unknown member of the public tried to attack the King Ludomir II with a knife, however he only managed to wound several members of the public, before he was stopped and forced to run away. The celebrations were halted for a while, with the King hidden deep in the castle, but once the threat was confirmed halted, they resumed.

Foundation of Czervoslavia-Veldion & Resignation of King Ludomir II
In 1100 ACA, at the turn of the new century, two very important announcements were made by the King Ludomir II Korol - one of his own resignation, and another of the country getting reformed, granting Veldion, as another historical Korolian region, equal status to Czervoslavia - the country was reformed into the United Crowns of Czervoslavia-Veldion - and the King Ludomir II Korol was succeeded by former Baronness Zofia Svletanna Korol - who for reasons unknown decided to bear the title of King instead of Queen.

Governance
The United Crowns of Czervoslavia-Veldion are a constitutional monarchy with meritocratically appointed positions.

Constitution
The constitution of Czervoslavia-Veldion is the Basic Law for United Crowns of Czervoslavia-Veldion, formerly known as the Basic Law of Czervoslavia.

King
The King is the monarch of Czervoslavia. He is the head of state and the head of government. His duties include but are not limited to:

Royal Cabinet
The Royal Cabinet is the joint executive and legislative body of Czervoslavia-Veldion, composed of Ministers and Royal Advisors.

Ministries:

 * Minister of the State - within his duties is the control of the internal administration of Czervoslavia-Veldion, and also he acts as the minister of foreign affairs.
 * Minister of Communications - within his control lies the immigration control and the international image of the United Crowns.
 * Minister of Internal Affairs - within his duties is the management of the national finances, national resources and jointly with the Minister of Architecture and Infrastructure the oversight of infrastructural projects.
 * Minister of the Armed Forces - within his duties lies the control of the armed forces of Czervoslavia-Veldion
 * Minister of the Architecture and Infrastructure - within his duties lies the control and oversight of the national infrastructure.

Council of Dukes
The Council of Dukes is an advisory body comprised of the Dukes - provincial leaders of the United Crowns.

Administrative Division
The administration of Czervoslavia-Veldion is relatively simple, and consists of 3 levels. The central government, provinces known as Duchies and the towns and villages.

Duchies
A duchy within the country of Czervoslavia-Veldion is the middle level of administration, equivalent of a province, and is the only link between particular settlements and the central government. The country is carved into 5 duchies.

Demographics
The total population count of Czervoslavia-Veldion stands at 2 547 201.

Korolians - 2 141 129 - 84,0%
Korolians are the dominant ethnic group in Czervoslavia-Veldion, unsurprising given both Czervoslavia and Veldion were historically ethnically Korolian regions (however that was hampered by the subsequent attempts at Plagateization of the regions).

Plagateans - 274 203 - 10,8%
Plagateans, often split further into Asarāvijāns, Goshumese, Naho, etc. are the largest minority ethnic group in the country, mainly residing in Veldion and Zekova. Their count used to be much greater during the rule of Greater Plagos, but since then majority of them moved back to the countries such as Neo-Plagatea and others.

Others - 131 869 - 5,2%
Other ethnic groups within Czervoslavia-Veldion include but are not limited to: Osterians, Ryzanis, Simulamii

Largest Cities (by Population)

 * 1) Ignatava - 782 302
 * 2) Polskrige - 432 012
 * 3) Ludova - 167 210
 * 4) Valpanovice - 25 301
 * 5) Kurakrige - 19 201

Climate
The climate of Czervoslavia and Veldion is maritime temperate, with relatively warm and wet winters, wet springs, warm but not scorching summers, and wet autumns.

The Czervoslav archipelago consists of 16 islands, most important of which include Svedia, Ignati Isle, Duran and Theros.

Ignatava
Ignatava is the capital city of Czervoslavia-Veldion. Founded by Ignati Korol during the Great Eastward Migration, it's the oldest Korolian city in the region. It's also the biggest city in the country. The most distinctive landmarks of the city are the Duran Memorial Clock Tower, St. Solivey's Cathedral, and the Ignatava University.

Polskrige
Polskrige is the regional capital of Veldion.

Svedurian
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Fort Aferosia
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Gosumska Gora
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Kurakrige
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Valpanovice
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Military
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Currency
Czervoslavia-Veldion's currency is Krona Korolska (Korolian Crown).

Companies
Top 5 Companies in Czervoslavia-Veldion
 * 1) Korolian Corporation (KNews, KBrew, KBank)
 * 2) Ender's Cheese
 * 3) Red Hotels
 * 4) Czervoslav Telekom
 * 5) H-O Trading House

Folk Music
The Czervoslav cultural music is a folk-genre played with Violins and other acoustic traditonal instruments, The Czervoslav Boneflute is one of the traditional instruments which is doublesided flute made from a horses skull, And is played by two people at the same time. Often a Symbol of unity, the Czervoslav boneflute was made as a symbol of unity with the native Svedi Population during the early days of Colonization.

Popular Music
The popular music is the contemporary genre, popularized globally by radio stations, it's prevalent inside Czervoslavia too. Czervoslavia itself has a prominent contemporary music artist, Larek Pavlovic-Mijikai.

Food
In both Czervoslavia and Veldion seafood is immensely popular, as it's easily accessible.

Entertainment
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Media
Within Czervoslavia, KNews subsidiaries are prevalent, however do not have a monopoly, as outlets such as Lunari News also have a presence.

Tourism
Czervoslavia has several famous tourist sights.

Saint Solivey's Cathedral
The church built on a small, rocky island few metres offshore from the main isle on which Ignatava is located, is now one of the world's famous sights for its architectural value.

Duran Memorial Clock Tower
The Duran War Memorial Clock Tower is located at a roundabout in front of Ignatava University in the capital city. It was built in 900s ACA to commemorate the victims of the OPTC-Czervoslav War.

Soldier Memorial Statue
Moving on, staying on the OPTC-Czervoslav war subject, in Svedurian there is a soldier's statue, dedicated to the fallen.

Ignatava University
Ignatava University is another notable landmark within Ignatava.

Polskrige Cathedral
Polskrige is famous for its cathedral linked to the castle, where Kings get coronated.