Archduchy of Medena

Medena, or officially the Archduchy of Medena, was established in Spring of 320 TE as a new medenian state in the world of Abexilas, by the signing of the Medenian Edict. With this, a new home for the medenians from Eldham, which happened a few weeks before the impact of the comet, had been created.

Early Age
The early history of Medena starts with the discovery of Abexlias, based on the yet to be established routs of communication, there is not much to near no knowledge of the time between the arrival of the first medenian ship in the world of Abexilas and the establishment of the first settlement. The original plan from the evacuation had been, that a fleet of a dozen ships, led by the SMS Wulf, should all together sail to the new world, but they were caught by a heavy and rough storm, by the time the comet hit the worlds of Rathnir and Eldham. So the fleet got split and heavily damaged, the order for such a case was, that ships, which did not head a connection to the flagship should directly and as fast as possible sail to the new world, so the fastest ship of the fleet reached the shores of Abexilas as the first. After a long expedition through the unknown lands, they landed on the shores of the Continent of Norvinia in Winter of 322 TE. The medenians headed deeper in the inland at an omega shaped river, they settled and set up their camp for further explorations of the area and to prepare the arrival of the flagship. With the arrival of the Archduke in Spring of 324 TE the capital Herzoggrad was officially founded by the river Danuva and the first plans of construction were started. In Fall of the same year the fifth born son and head of the house Van Rallius, Otto Van Rallius, founded the town of Konaco to the east of the capital.

Geography
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Culture
Medena is a land rich in history and tradition. Its culture is deeply rooted in a sense of unity, pride, and resilience as the people of Medena hold a strong connection to their homeland, cherishing its natural beauty and rich heritage.

A major part in the medenian culture were the settlers which came from different corners of the world. Hence, its culture is rich of art, literature, music and architecture. Notable is the famous medenian poet Kronos Drakonov, who captures the essence of medenian history and spirit in his texts.

The religion of Salranism had a great impact on the medenian culture, binding it to Seran, based upon the wide medenian fields and the connection to nature. So Salranism has become the predominant religion in Medena.

The medenian people are known for their resilience and courage, forged through centuries of adversity and triumph. They take great pride in their independence and sovereignty, fiercely defending their homeland against external and internal threats. Family and community are paramount in medenian culture, with strong bonds of kinship and solidarity uniting its people. Festivals and celebrations are cherished occasions for gathering and sharing in the joys of life.

In summary, Medena's culture is a tapestry of tradition, spirituality, and creativity, woven together by the collective experiences and aspirations of its people. It is a land of beauty, resilience, and enduring spirit, where the past meets the present in a vibrant celebration of life.

The medenian culture also has subcultures which developed by the influence of other factors, such as Neo-Konacon, which was influenced by high valuation of wealth and the practice of the Sylfaeist religion, but despite few differences, subcultures are deeply connected to the overall medenian culture.