Fifth Empire of Andorn

Fifth Empire of Andorn, formerly known as Imperial Andorn, the Imperial Remnants of Andorn, and the Principalities of Andorn, is the ninth independent Andornian government and the fifteenth government in the region's history. The country is primarily located in northwestern Syltör and consists of five principalities. Andorn shares land borders with the Goblin Empire of Askonia to its south and east. The capital and most populous city of Andorn is Orilin.

Formation
In July 2022, former Andorn officials, displaced from the Fourth Andorn Crisis, began to reconvene in the independent states of Orilin, Pillars of Sun, and Wivamovia to discuss the possibility of forming a new Andorn state. Negotiations were quickly established and the basis for the 5th Empire of Andorn was created when Orilin, PogBar, and Avondale, released from the Phoenixian Imperium, agreed to merge together under Kaiserin CharlieS401.

Wivamovia Insurrection
As the formation was informally finalized, the last state in negotiation to join, Wivamovia, had an insurgency against King Benjamin Casul in the attempt to form a Wivamovian republic, attack the surrounding Andorn states, and back a small Orilin rebellion. As the insurrection took place, Wivamovia and Andorn finalized their negotiations for Wivamovia to be a self-governing state under Andorn. On August 7th, 2022 or, the Imperial Remanents of Andorn were proclaimed and declared war on the the Wivamovia insurrection(whom later surrendered). Following the end of the insurrection and the formation of Andorn after four months since its dissolution, Kaiserin CharlieS401 abdicated from the Kaisership of Andorn in September 14th, 2022 or and the Prince Electorate proclaimed the Kaisership to Mel von Savras.

As threats by Bardonia grew in their desires to reconquest the lost Bardonian controlled territories following the Third Bardonian Empire, Mel von Savras contacted the Realm of Escharia about annexing into their nation for protection and stability against the growing threats. After getting favorable terms and agreement with Escharia did a poll with the Prince Electors of Andorn about annexation. However, Wivamovia, specifically the King of Wivamovia, Benjamin Casul, protested this annexation citing the fears of being under another political entity. This debate between Andorn officials and Ben about annexation as well as multiple breakings of the Andorn Union Agreement by Wivamovia, which led to a failed attempt at revisal, resulted in Ben calling for an illegal referendum of Wivamovia independence from Andorn. Seeing this, Andorn mobilized as Wivamovia was a rebelling territory and reannex it back into Andorn as well as finalize the annexation into Escharia.

Soleannen Era
In October 2022, the Imperial Remnants of Andorn officially joined as an annexed state into the Realm of Nieden and Wivamovia responded with declaring independence. This resulted in a near-war between the two states resulting in Wivamovia being independently annexed into Nieden with Hinomir dissolved into Nieden state control until it was overturned in February 2023 due to Wivamovia's illegal actions from the attempted secession.

Following the New Year's, Otto von Savras would ascend to the Kaisership of Andorn after the abdication of Mel von Savras. This marked a turning point in Andorn as a new era of growth, popularity, and activity increase on par with the Third Empire of Andorn at its peak.

Northern Syltörian War
In February 2023, Andorn engaged in a war against the Askonia province of Ardena due to the unprovoked attack of Andorn's naval base in Hinomir by Arden paramilitary forces. Andorn responded with the Fichtenwald Offensive into Ardena. After a few months of an unofficial stalemate, Andorn and Ardena would eventually peace each other out reverting all previous border changes to their original form.

Wivamovian Integration
On Feburary 26th, 2023 or, the Soleannen Empire officially recognized the legality of Andorn claims to Wivamovia due to the illegal succession by the former Wivamovian government and under the Burger King Accords, Wivamovia was reestablished as a regional principality under Oranje von Savras.

Imperial March of Soleannen
Due to cultural and nationalist tensions between Andornians and the Soleannen government, on June 17th, 2023 or, Andorn was reorganized to be an Imperial March of Soleanne given full autonomy answering to the sovereign leaders of Soleannen only. Yazov was given the position as Chancellor of Andorn given he was the leader of Soleannen

The Mokhaunnër
With the rise of regional unity and common ground between Andorn and Ardena, Arden leadership agreed to merge with Andorn on July 5th, 2023 or and effectively dissolved the Kingdom of Ardena into Imperial Ardena. However, due to the slow agreement process by Ardena's King, David von Kendal, Arden officials opted to coup David in order to gain a faster integration into Andorn. In the end, both factions in Ardena joined Andorn however it caused a brief political split in the region.

Rocksia Co-op Territory
On 7/6/2023 or, Andorn and Synderia entered negotiations about the Synderian city of Rocksia (which was sold by Hearthstone which was bought illegally during the Third Andorn Crisis). The resulting negotiations led to the city of Rocksia be deemed a shared territory between Synderia and Andorn with the city given autonomy and Andorn protections.

Andorn-Idrathi Squatter War
In early August, Andorn would face a squatter group that was originally from Simulami that attempted to settle and claim the Andorn islands of Krakovia off of the eastern seaboard of Andorn. Originally notified by the Soleannen government, Andorn would mobilize a strike force to occupy and remove the squatters from the islands. After gathering in Andorn's capitol of Orilin and later mobilizing to the Aramore (Capitol of Krakovia Principality), Andorn troops would storm and occupy the two islands that the squatters were settling on and kill multiple squatters. Andorn would occupy the island for approx. 1-2 hours until Simulami mediators, Andorn officials, and Soleannen officials convinced the squatters to vacate the islands.

Frostmarch/Norvos Refugee Crisis
Due to deteriorating circumstances in Sorligiste regarding the Lorent invasions of the region especially in Frostmarch and Norvos, refugee groups from the region would travel and seek harbor in Andorn from August 6th to August 20th, 2023. The Norvosian group would settle in former city of Fort_Ursa (renamed to Castle_Leon) in the province of Kendalis and the Frostmarch group would settle along the Andorn coast in the province of Orilin. An additional group of refugees would also settle in Andorn.

Wivamovian Diaspora
On August 18th, 2023, the citizens in the region of Wivamovia decided to leave and establish an enclave in Lostesrei, Soleannen. This was due to an internal non violent dispute and disagreement between the Andorn government and Wivamovians.

Wivamovians felt slighted and insulted by the Andornian' reaction from the announcement of the Hinomir Arcadia Project through Soleannen. Andornians felt outraged that the announcement claimed to be from a Wivamovian Government and came without consulting the Mayor of Hinomir or the Andorn Government as well as claimed to be cooperating with Andorn and not under Andorn.

The core issue of the disagreement related to who administered the Wivamovian region (Not including, Strol and Lviberg which had seceded into Andorn after the Wivamovian Independence Attempt) Wivamovians laid administrative claim to the territory de jure through the successor state of the Order of Wivamovia while Andorn had full administrative control and controlled the land de facto. In technicality, the Wivamovian administrative claim was false because the Wivamovian state had been dissolved in Andorn officially after Benjamin Casul attempted to declare independence (violating the Burger King Accords) and Ben surrendered the city to Soleannen occupation. In addition, the Wivamovian state had been dissolved in Soleannen officially after ownership of the territory (city of Himomir) was handed over to Oranje von Savras making the territory Andornian owned and controlled.

The Arcadia Project was a plan that was created by Rowan de Casul and Benjamin de Casul in cooperation with Hazel McSpiegel von Savras to redevelop Hinomir along with creating an Encyclopedia. However, the announcement phrasing was created on the basis on misinformation and miscommunication. The project was developed on the pretense that Wivamovia was de facto in control by the Order of Wivamovia (Implying that there was a Wivamovian Government) based on outdated information. This false pretense was not corrected by Benjamin Casul who had full knowledge that Oranje controlled Hinomir and never informed them of the project or any sort of development. Some Andornians through miscommunication believed that Wivamovia was duel controlled by Oranje von Savras and Ben de Casul, some believed that Ben was the figurehead of Wivamovia and Oranje controlled, and some believed that Oranje controlled it solely which led to frustration on both sides. (In either scenarios, Oranje von Savras should have be consulted/informed on the developments by the Wivamovians which never occurred)

In addition, Wivamovians had approached Hazel to make the announcement, a regent of Soleannen, which was viewed by Andornians as stepping around Andorn for Soleannen intervention. (Wivamovians claimed to have approached Hazel as a person and not as regent) and the announcement had been posted without the authorization by Andorn.

After the initial debacle, Oranje and the Wivamovians would attempt to negotiate a solution for the disagreements. However, mid-way through talks, the Wivamovians decided to withdraw from talks and leave the Andorn region through an offer made by Hazel McSpiegel von Savras without informing Andorn.

Under this pretext, the Wivamovians agreed that this migration and effective abandonment of their lands would full sever the cultural ties and claims of their former region to be inherently Andornian and ending the historical rebellious and insurrectionist instability that had statistically plagued the region since its founding during the Ferrymen War.

The migration effectively ended separate administrative Cultural/Ethnic provinces in Andorn and centralized the region under Andorn control. (Apart from Assoti who maintained an autonomous city within Ardena)

Third Escharian Era
On August 21st, 2023 or, the Soleannen Empire reformed into the Third Escharian Empire with Samael Vorpes-Delgrenzvar taking the throne as Emperor. Andorn recognized the ascension and declared Delgrenzvar the Chancellor of Andorn.

Ministry Reform
In August 2023, skhorse85 aka Friedrich von Kendal, under the permission of Otto von Savras, reformed the government of Andorn into a Ministry system under War, Logistics (Treasury), Infrastructure, and Citizen Interaction.

Goblin War
In late August/early September 2023, the United Crowns with other nations including Andorn launched an invasion of the Union of Norfthorn and Askonia with the goal of preventing an alleged invasion by the Norfthornians onto United Crowns territories. During this time, the Askonian province of Annover was annexed into Andorn with Norvosian separatists states also joining Andorn following the Second Battle of Goblin Town leading to the largest land annexation by Andorn since its reformation.

Government Consolidation
In late September 2023, Andorn would begin consolidating its government and territories following its land acquisitions and the end of the Goblin War from being a two court system to one high court governing system. The Ithim of Andorn, Skhorse von Kendal, would resign his position and his successor, Kasumi von Savras would take their place.

Andorn-Gurcoal Squatter War
On November 1st, 2023 or, Andorn would engage in a squatter war with support from the nation of Kingdom of Greater Prolings against the squatter claim of gurcoal. After attempts of communication and diplomacy failed, Andorn would mobilize its quick response force with Prolingian volunteers to forcibly remove the squatter and its inhabitants. The operation was a success with gurcoal being disbanded and the squatters ejected from the region with no casualties on Andorn and approximately 3-5 squatter casualties.

Operation Fallen Balls
On November 6th, 2023 or, a large portion of the Andorn government would collaborate to remove Kaiser Otto von Savras through the Prince Electorate in a vote of no confidence. Otto von Savras would shortly thereafter resign from the Kaisership of Andorn with the Ithim, Ard Avondale, taking temporary control of Andorn. Otto von Savras was put as an Imperial Advisor of Andorn by the High Court shortly after the resignation. 10 days following the resignation, Kasumi von Savras was elected Kaiserin of Andorn on November 16th, 2023.

Escharian Dissolution
On November 20th, 2023 or, the leaders of the Third Empire of Escharia were permanently banned. Following the resultant instability, the coreland state of Escharia would secede from the Empire effectively dissolving the mainland empire into the Empire of Nieden, Insoaftrei de Reikara, and Etscharii Aakros Raykara. This dissolution led to Imperial Andorn deciding to declare its independence from the Third Empire of Escharia and reorganize as the Empire of Andorn on November 21st, 2023. Imperial Yu'Mon (renamed Solvarii Dynasty) and the Golden Realm of Azryal, similar vassals of Escharia, would declare independence shortly after Andorn's declaration.

Askonian Restoration War
On November 11th, 2023 or, the 7th Empire of Bardonia would declare war on the United Crowns of Syltor for control of the former capitol city of Askonia, Goblin Town. Andorn would support the UCS in defending Goblin Town due to the New Continental Directive Alliance between UCS, Andorn, Askaru, and the Republic of Bardonia. The war would end in a UCS victory after the announcement of the server end of Rathnir led to the withdrawal of Bardonia from the war.

Prolings Protectorate of Andorn
On November 30th, 2023 or, the Kingdom of Prolings, a vassal of the United Crowns of Syltor, would be granted independence and join the Empire of Andorn as a Protectorate.

Viceroyalties of Andorn
On December 31st, 2023 or, the Empire of Andorn introduced a democratic system called the Viceroyalties to manage Economy, Diplomacy, Recruitment, War, and Infrastructure. This system was below the Imperial Court and Imperial Advisors and a system that can be disbanded by the will of the Imperial Council or the Kaisership. All positions can be removed or disbanded at will.

1st Viceroyalty Election
The First Viceroy Elections took place on January 1st, 2024. The elections were of little fanfare and had a decent voter turnout. The Viceroyalty of War and Diplomacy was split into the Viceroyalties of War and the Viceroyalty of Diplomacy due to differences in the delegation and differences in the specific issues the two viceroyalties addressed.

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Military
Andorn's military is comprised of the Andorn Legion led by the Kaiser/Kaiserin of Andorn with appointed officials are commanders.

Cultures
Andornian culture is the mainstream culture of the Andorn state and region with many subcultures including the Savyrians, Wivamovians (Previously), and Kendalian.

Government
The Empire of Andorn is an constitutional monarchy with appointed oligarchic and small democratic principals under Andornian Monarchism.

Kaisership
The Kaiser of Andorn is the absolute monarch of Andorn and is the leader of Andorn. Most of Andorn has been ruled by the Savryian Dynasty and the von Savras Royal House with the exception of temporary rule by Ard Avondale due to the abdication of Otto von Savras on November 6th, 2023.

Ithimship
The Ithim of Andorn is the second in command of Andorn. The Ithim is the second in command to the Kaisership of Andorn. They have the ability to fill the position of Kaiser if the Kaiser is unavailable or incapacitated. The Ithim presides over the High Court and has just as enough authority as the Kaiser unless the Kaiser overrides or makes a decision.

Imperial Court
The creation of Imperial Andorn led to the establishment of the Imperial Court of Andorn as the main advisory body towards the Kaiser. Following government stagnation, the lower court of the government advisory body was consolidated into the Imperial Court in order to streamline government action and decision. The Ithim is the main overseer of managing the Imperial Court and acts as Kaiser when he/she is unavailable. The Kaiser has absolute authority in decisions or overriding legislation passed in the Imperial Court. Imperial Advisors, lower members of the Imperial Court have the right to bring up any legislation or advise to the Imperial Court although they do not have voting rights in any legislation vote. Imperial Court members are chosen by the Kaiser and are not entitled to Imperial Court status if they are removed or have left the government.

Prince Electorate
Since the Andorn Reformation and the creation of Imperial Andorn, the system of choosing a new Kaiser following the abdication or removal of a Kaiser has been chosen by the Prince Electors who are key government and political figures in Andorn that are specifically chosen by the Kaiser.

Viceroyalties of Andorn
On December 31st, 2023, Andorn introduced a new democratic system in which the people can elect Imperial Advisors to manage certain sections of the government. Candidates must achieve a majority in the Popularity Vote, majority in the Preference Vote, and approval by the Kaisership. As of 1/4/2023, Andorn has the Viceroyalties of Economy, Infrastructure, Recruitment, War, and Diplomacy.

Viceroyalty of Economy
The Viceroyalty of Economy focuses on addressing the economic support of Andorn citizens as well as growing Andorn's treasury and managing Andorn's assets.

Viceroyalty of Diplomacy
The Viceroyalty of Diplomacy focuses on squatter removal and small diplomatic actions in treaties.

Viceroyalty of Infrastructure
The Viceroyalty of Infrastructure focuses on building projects within Andorn from government buildings, farms, and housing in various Andorn cities.

Viceroyalty of Recruitment
The Viceroyalty of Recruitment focuses on bringing in new citizens into Andorn towns and cities that need development and increasing Andorn's overall playerbase.

Viceroyalty of War
The Viceroyalty of War focuses on training the Andorn Legion into an effective fighting force and modernizing Andorn forces.

Escharian Imperial March Relations
When Andorn joined the Escharian Empire as an Imperial March, Andorn has the autonomous right to govern regional diplomacy due to the regional separation from Core Escharia and its government. However, Andorn has to inform and get permission from Escharia of any diplomatic pacts or agreements it conducts and any wars that it declares. This became defunct after Andorn seceded from Escharia on November 20th, 2023.

Independent Andorn Relations
Since independence, Andorn holds close diplomatic ties with the Second United Crowns of Syltör and holds an alliance between the United Crowns, the Fourth Republic of Bardonia, and the Askaru Federation in the New Continental Directive Alliance.

Crime and Law Enforcement
Throughout Andorn's existence, Lean sales has intoxicated the population and corruption in the Treasury from bribery and money laundering has impacted Andorn. Andorn's police force is non-existent with the only enforcement body being the Andorn Legion during deployments authorized by the Kaiser.

Royal Houses
Andorn is made up of multiple royal families and houses that have existed since pre-Andorn Crisis.
 * House Savras (Ruling House of Andorn)
 * House Kendal (Related to Savras) (Ruling House of Kendalis and parts of Ardena)
 * House Blythe (Ruling House of Krakovia)

Economy
Andorn's economy is largely reliant on subsistence mining, fishing, and brewing with no taxes of any form. Major economic areas that have substantial economic growth and trade include Orilin, Hinomir, Pillars_of_Sun, Aramore, and East Acuaria.