Visio

Visio, also known as Visio Aeternae or the Kingdom of Visio, was the successor to the Andlirian Empire founded upon November 15th, 2021 in the sub-continent of Onthukhan. It bordered the nations of Anglunia, the Ashtrokan-Wandenreich Empire, Lutum, Skjoldrbrodir, and the Zamotz Union, and eventually merged with Lutum to create The Diarchy of Vespera.

Demographics
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Culture
Visian culture is unique, born from the Valdic Peoples, who migrated from Sørligste and neighboring Skjoldrbrodir, and the ancient Visian Vampires, whom subjugated them. Later, with the introduction of Andlirian Nobility, Visian culture further evolved with Vlonsi becoming the language of the Court. Besides those who are Visian, the Kingdom also hosts several unique cultural groups from those in the Duchy of Soliana (Solianens) to the Barony of Lunamia (Swardians). These groups may be endemic, having originated within the nation's modern borders, immigrant, having come from abroad, or a dual–citizen minority, being from another nation.

Present Demographic Groups

 * Visian (Traditional)
 * Lafrosian (Visian Subgroup)
 * Andlirian (Immigrant)
 * Phoenian (Endemic)
 * Solianen (Phoenian Subgroup)
 * Swardian (Dual–Citizen Minority)

Religion
The Kingdom of Visio is itself a religious state, adhering to Solonist Doctrine as a guiding force since the High King, Erikku Kunekari, is a convert. However, differing religions are recognized, and popular ones are granted a Representative to lead that faith in the Kingdom. These representatives allow the government to monitor all faiths, and still uphold the Right to Religious Freedom among it's citizens. A new Representative can be assigned to a Faith at anytime, replacing the old, provided there is proper cause.

Present Faiths

 * Solonism (Official), with Pontifex Laurry as it's Representative.
 * Grand Dogeism (Recognized)
 * Junicism (Recognized)

History
Visio has been a nation founded, lost, and revived; there have been many periods of uncertainty and strife, yet it's people have endured and formed a unique identity unlike anywhere else in Eldham. Few can boast this as Visians can, despite their diminutive status.

Overview
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Ancient Origins
The roots of the modern kingdom date to the first nation which occupied the land, the ancient Visio Aeternae. There are few records of their history, besides the tales sung by the Valdic Peoples of Skjoldrbrodir.

Imperila Andliria
Eventually, after weeks of wearisome banditry and endemic inactivity, Visio Aeternae was dissolved when Andlirian refugees led by Jalhike Rokalim declared the Second Andlirian Empire on June 31st. The nation expanded slightly until the Treaty of Fallen Powers was signed with the Republic of Amarillo, which reclaimed the majority of the First Empire’s territory and doubled the Second’s. Within a few weeks Jalhike Rokalim himself led an expedition to refound the Capital of Andliria, Romantello, and thus began a golden era of growth.

Romantello became a compact yet bustling city, and the Empire thrived. A constitution was written, and a senate established; beautiful houses were built, and businesses opened. But on September 15th disaster stuck, as Romantello’s claim was temporarily deleted and the city ransacked. Many citizens left the Empire as destitute refugees, which worsened the situation, and the event ultimately left every town and city thereon underpopulated.

Then a major settlement named Lafros, larger in population than the entire Empire, squatted on Andlirian soil, and the fear of being ousted stalled action. Several weeks later they were subdued with aid from the League of Vircon, but it left in its wake a further weakened state. Finally, when the Imperilan Jalhike Rokalim began pushing away and sacking his chief advisors, the Andlirian nobles successfully demanded he step down. In his place he appointed Erikku Kunekari to lead, but not before beginning an attempt at his own secession as the Guni of Akora.

The Kingdom
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Diplomacy
The Kingdom of Visio and it's predecessors, Visio Aeternae and Andliria, have maintained throughout their existence a neutral, but not isolationist foreign policy. They collectively have involved themselves in several conflicts, and formed an array of alliances and agreements.

The Phoenix Crisis
Though its diplomatic involvement was restricted, Imperila Andliria attempted to deescalate the Crisis and eventually plotted with Lutum and the Zamotz Union to restore Lutumite independence by partitioning Phoenia. Andliria's efforts were in vain however, as with Ashtrokan-Wandenreich support Lutum reclaimed it's independence, and the vast majority of South Phoenia seceded to merge with the Zamotz Union.

Skjoldrbrodir–Zamotz War
Originally Andliria condemned the conflict and announced neutrality, but due to a lasting enmity with Zamotz from the Phoenix Crisis, the Imperilan (Emperor) was pressured by the Andlirian nobility to support Skjoldrbrodir. However, at this point though Andliria had stagnated dramatically and was barely capable of providing any noticeable military support.

The Merconian Crisis
Lafros, due to miscommunications with their leader, DireWolf, became a squatter nation of Andlirian soil, and plotted an invasion of the Republic of Merconis to gain national legitimacy. However, after Lafros' intentions had been announced, Merconis joined the League of Vircon, and with their support, Lafros was forcibly integrated into Andliria.

The Lafros Rebellion / Second Sand War
The People's Republic of Merconis, after losing the Surif Conflict, sought to avenge itself upon the Zamotz Union and enticed Lafros to aid them. Yet, after mediating talks, The Pale agreed to a defensive alliance with Zamotz, and Visio followed suit. This prompted Lafros to declare independence, and the conflict escalated into a full war between the Silver League (Anglunia, The Pale, & Visio), the Red Diamond League (Lafros & Merconis), and their respective allies. However, due to neglect and war fatigue, Lafros was reabsorbed into Visio peacefully.

Joining the League of Vircon
The League of Vircon was a defensive league formed by the nations of Amarillo, Nidaros, and Nujh, after the collapse of Regnum Drakaes to fill the regional power vacuum. On October 2nd, Imperila Andliria joined the League as the seventh member state, and later seceded on December 7th.

The Silver League
The Silver League was a prioritized, defensive alliance formed between the kingdoms of Anglunia, The Pale, and Visio, primarily to shield one another from the factionalism of the Eldham Entente and Sapphire Commonwealth. It was signed by the monarchs of all three kingdoms, Eliyawin Yinower-Nuwan, Wolfgar Ironback, and Erikku Kunekari.

Alliances

 * Military Alliance formed with Soliana under Jalhike Rokalim (voided)
 * Defensive Alliance formed with Amarillo under Erikku Kunekari
 * Defensive Alliance formed with Katolis under Erikku Kunekari (voided)
 * Defensive Alliance formed with The Pale under Erikku Kunekari
 * Defensive Alliance formed with Anglunia, through the Silver League
 * Defensive Alliance formed with Wolfingrad under Erikku Kunekari
 * Defensive Alliance formed with Zamotz under Erikku Kunekari
 * Defensive Alliance formed with Novastonia, through the Silver League

Non-Agression Pacts

 * Non-Aggression Pact formed with Lutum under Erikku Kunekari
 * Non-Aggression Pact formed with Wolfingrad under Erikku Kunekari
 * Non-Aggression Pact formed with Phoenia under Erikku Kunekari (voided)
 * Non-Aggression Pact formed with The Ashtrokan-Wandenreich Empire under Erikku Kunekari

Integrations

 * Integration of the Merchant's Union of Soliana under Erikku Kunekari

Politics
The Kingdom of Visio is a feudal monarchy, governed by a constitution focused upon rewarding active, successful players with votes in the government's administration.

Government Positions
To help with the management of the Nation, Visio maintains several of non-noble/religious/military positions, subordinate to the High King and Prime Director.


 * The Overseer is appointed by the High King, and is charged with managing the bi–weekly auctions of directorates and conducting the transference of Noble Titles.
 * A Minister is appointed by the Prime DIrector, and is charged with managing whatever they are assigned to.
 * A Director hold Directorates, and is charged with voting on all issues of National Business in the Council.

Ranks of Noble Titles

 * The High King is the supreme feudal authority; all lands are under their jurisdiction, and all Nobles are subservient to the them.
 * A Duke or Margrave administers a Duchy or March, both of which consist of Counties and Baronies, and oversees the Counts, Barons, and Knights of their Duchy or March.
 * A Count administers a County, is responsible for cultural development, and oversees their Viscount and the Barons and Knights of their County.
 * A Baron administers a Town or City, are responsible for its wellbeing, and oversees any Knights of their Barony.
 * A Viscount aids a Count in administering a County, and helps oversee the Knights of their County.
 * A Knight is an individual who has done a great service for Visio, and has been recognized as noble because of it. They are to be role models for other citizens, inspiring them.
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Internal Divisions
Visio consists of two internal Provinces, both of which consist of Counties, and the Royal Domain. The Provinces are currently the Duchy of Soliana and the Duchy of Visio.

Who Holds Government Positions

 * The High King is Erriku Cartier
 * The Overseer is FlyingSoon32
 * The Ministers are icsynergy of Internal Affairs, poriis of Roads, and Retrigot of War.