Valron

The Queendom of Valron (Valroni: Chornum et Valrôna), is a nation-province of the Autokratoria Sirradra, situated in the continent of Cymru, south of the Cursen Sea. The national capital of Valron is Valron City and the biggest city is Kalai Bali.

Modern Valroni trace their origins back to the the cradle of civilization in the Valroni mountains. The Cuanin tribes was believed to be the one of the first people to settle in and around Valron, many Valroni magic and classical literature came from this period. The area would then be settled by the Rasennan and used as a trading hub. The Valdreach Imperial Republic would then take over the area, it was then succeed by the short lived Sørevein. After Sørevein's collapse, the Valmen Republic took its place ruling over the area. During the Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa, refugees escaping the Ferrymen War would end up establishing a settlement around modern day Valron City, as the settlement grew it became a province of the Archonate and gained its independence during the First Purple Insurrection.

Valron is currently governed as a Constitutional Monarchy with Alvara O'Valmên as the head of state. Valron is also a highly developed nation, with one of the highest population density in Sirradra.

Etymology
The word "Valrôna" has been used since the Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa; however, the word was not used by the Valroni themselves during this period. The word's origin has been traced through Viodoxan back to the Hanzeizh word "Valron" meaning noble. The word first appeared on the world map referring to the area of the now capital Valron City, as the city grew the word was used to describe the general area of modern day Valron. It would finally be adopted by the local government after it gained its independence after the the First Purple Insurrection. The official name of the modern Valroni state is the Queendom of Valron (Valroni: Chornum et Valrôna).

Prehistory and Origins
This section is purely lore.

The earliest known traces of human settlement around modern day Valron are dated by some to around 5,000 and 6,500 years ago. This claim is based on an archaeological investigation in Dragonsguard. The archaeological works revealed clay pottery and stone tools from deposits that were dated using magic dating.

During the Cuanin period, about 2,500 years ago, the region had been widely occupied by a prehistoric humanoid species called the Cuanin. They were semi-coastal people and settled around modern day Valron City and the Valroni mountains. As suggested by archaeological works in Valron City, the Cuanin people possessed advanced knowledge of arcane magic and weaponry. It was believed that the Cuanin people lived in warring tribes that constantly competed between themselves for resources and influence around the area. About 1,000 years ago, a war broke out between all the tribes resulting in the near extinction of the Cuanin people. Those that survived the war would later intermingle with early human tribes. The area around Valron would lay barren for three centuries until the landing of the Rasennans around 700 years ago.

The Rasennan people were the first to establish a state in Valron, acknowledging the advantage of the location they used it as a major trading hub with other tribes in Cymru and Sparwood. The Valroni Rasennan also traded extensively with the neighboring Fortunans, as their clothing was treated as a commodity for the upper class, whilst Valroni grain was in high demand for the Fortunans. Many of modern day Dragonsguard cuisine also have Fortunae influence as a result of centuries of trading. The Rasennan stayed as the major power in the area until the arrival of Valdreach.

The Valdreach Imperial Republic would incorporate the Valroni area into the Federation about 300 years ago. During its rule, some settlements were made around modern day Krigor and Aquis, but the area mostly stayed mostly barrend. The area would continue to be under occupation of Sørevein after the collapse of the Valdreach Imperial Republic. The region was then consolidated under the Valmen Kingdom (a predecessor state of Valron) after the collapse of Sørevein.

Nothing much is known about the Valmen Republic as records about them were scarce, but it was believed the Republic suffered a great famine about 200 years ago, which killed off much of the Kingdom's population, restricting settlements to around the fertile lands of modern day Valron City and Krigor. Believing that those fertile lands were a gift from god, a Temple was built with settlements created around it.

Viodoxan rule
As the Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa expanded throughout Cymru, the Valmen Kingdom was incorporated into Viodoxa proper. The population of the area would stay relatively low until the arrival of Viodoxan refugees escaping from the Ferrymen War. Among them was Numis McSpiegel, he would establish a settlement in the old Valmen capital around the Temple. Under Numis' governing, population of the settlement sky rocketed around April to May 2021, becoming one of the most populated settlements of Viodoxa. The settlement would later on earns the title of City and becomes one of the provinces of Viodoxa. During this period Valron also received a lot of Ryzani refugees due to Numis' close ties with the Tsarina of Ryzan - Ibris Tossova-McSpiegel.

Independence
The independence of Valron came about as a result of the First Purple Insurrection. As per Valen McSpiegel's last decree before dissolving the First Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa, the Province of Valron was granted independence under the control of Numis McSpiegel on 19 June 2021. Soon after, Valron consolidated its power in the region by absorbing the areas around modern day Nara. Diplomatic ties was established with Theios Essukdai, Niedea, Preyllea and Shaloma to ensure the safety of the new Kingdom. Additionally a NAP was later signed with Preyllean Queen Valerie Hirishy to carve up the unorganized territory south of both countries.

Resistance soon sprung up in the newly claimed territories as the Isren Dracans declared independence from both Preyllea and Valron. A series of peace talks were called but the Isren Dracans were not willing to compromise; therefore, on 21 June 2021 Valron alongside Preyllea, Niedea, Theios Essukdai and OPTC declared war on Isren Draca. Spies were sent into Isren Draca to lay the ground works for the invasion, but soon after the declaration of war Isren Draca would surrender and the land were returned to their separate country. Valron faced International criticism during the short war as some leaders believed it was a mismanagement of the Valroni government and the Isren Dracans should be granted independence.

A series of talks was held about reunifying Viodoxa, after the Isren Draca Crisis. The status of Valron was then brought up during the talks and it was decided it would become a province of Viodoxa with high autonomy. Though many in the country wished Valron would stay as an independent Kingdom, the unification proceeded nonetheless. On 22 June 2021 Valron would join the Second Archonate of Viodoxa.

Stagnation
After the reunification, Valron continued to grow initially. However, during this time some people grew jealous of Valron's growth and accused King Numis for stealing other province's population. Not long after, on 14 July 2021 King Numis died. With Valron's leading figure gone, many Valroni people left the nation. Loic dem Spheniscidae would become the representative for Valron until Automated Melancholy was crowned King on 12 August 2021. During his reign the population of the country would stay relatively stable.

Under Seratov, independence for Valron was nearly achieved through a million dollar deal; Automated was to loan a million dollar from Tortuga with Valron paying back the debt on a later date. However, it was called off as Automated had a falling out with the group he was working with. As such Valron stayed under Seratov until the Third Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa.

Jennux Uprising and the Archonal Union
During the Third Viodoxan Civil War, Mel Valronov along with a small army of Valroni exiles marched back into Valron from Aurlunor. A series of talks were made between the local leaders and Mel, in the end they agreed to stage an uprising against the Viodoxan government. On 26 January 2022, cups of Jennux Tea were placed on the door front of houses, marking the start of the uprising. Initially the rebels seized the Valroni mountains and Ibârestadt (modern day Aquis), the rebels proclaimed Ibârestadt as its capital and began a guerrilla warfare against the stationed Viodoxan garrisons nearby, disrupting any supply runs going towards Viodoxa City. The rebels would join the Archonal Union on 29 January 2022 as the Third Viodoxan Civil War ends.

During the Archonal Union, Valron's status changed from a province to a nation-province and was under the rule of Mel Valronov. During this period Valron received a boom in population as Valron began to recover from years of stagnation.

Modern Valron
Valron's recovery was soon plagued by the State of Confusion as it took around 20% of Valroni land, and the lack of management by Mel means Valron entered another age of stagnation. Mel realizing her own fault, abdicated, appointing the more competent Krigori Dyntoi - Alvara Tizoc O'Valmen as the new Queen of Valron on 20 September 2022. Under Alvara's rule Valron grew bigger than before. On 5 March 2023 Valron joined together with the Shogun of Yuria creating Valron-Yuria.

Geography
Valron lies in the Domudum Plateau to its west, which borders Shaloma; the Valroni Mountains to its east, which borders Fortunae and the Cush Forest to its South, which borders the State of Confusion. The Queendom's 3029 chunks of land (~3200 if the unclaimed chunks are included) consists of Valron City, Krigor, Dragonsguard, Kalai Bali, AweBriiss, Nara, Aquis and Dawnhold. The Queendom's highest point is the Cuanin Peak of the Valroni mountain range. Urban development of the Queendom is concentrated on the Domudum Plateau with most of the undeveloped terrain being in the Valroni Mountains.

Demographics
According to the latest Valroni Census estimated Valron's population at 43,520,400. The overwhelming majority (80%) is native Valroni, 13% are Viodoxan and the remaining 7% are non Valroni minorities primarily Ryzanis and Aurlunorens. Valron makes up majority of Cymru's middle class as its economy continues to grow steadily. Currently less than 2% of Valron's population lives in poverty, whilst unemployment rate in Valron have averaged about 6%.

Ethnic Groups
Valron comprises mainly of 3 cultures, the Valroni culture, Hanzeizh culture and the Ryzani culture. The Valroni culture is mainly found within Valron City and Krigor, it can also be found in some parts of Aurlunor Velande, Yimmu Addual and Tovarisha. Hanzeizh culture can be found within the Northern region of Valron whilst the Ryzani culture can be found in Valron City, originating from the Ryzani refugees escaping from the war during the early stages of Valron's history.

Languages
Valron mainly speaks a dialect of the Hanzeizh language. Though it might be called a dialect, a lot of the language and sentence structure have changed and differed from the original language.

Culture
Valroni culture refers to the culture of Valron, which is primarily a mix of Viodoxan culture and foreign influences, stemming from Viodoxan Hanzeizh roots and later fusing with other foreign cultures as people immigrated to the area, such as the Aurlunoren and Ryzani. It is rare to find a Valroni whose parents were born in Valron or heritage fully Valroni.

Cuisine
Food in Valron primarily consist of potato, rice, fish and varies meat dishes. Potato and rice is the staple food and is usually baked with seasoning before served, whilst the latter is usually served plain with other dishes. Valroni culture promotes a healthy lifestyle and believes the fresher the food is the healthier it is. Therefore, seafood are usually sold live in fish markets, and prepared as soon as it reaches the kitchen. The Valronis usually cook their food through steaming or stir fry believing those two being the healthiest way of cooking tho other cooking styles are observed, one of the most famous dishes in Valron is potato cake, which is usually made with mashed potato, minced meat of choice, garlic, spring onions and onions mixed together as a dough and pan fried, the resulting food is a savory snack that can fill a person's stomach up easily.