Andorn

The Third Empire of Andorn (Technically the 7th Independent Andorn government and the 9th government in the region's history) is an country primarily located in northwestern Syltör. It consists of 9 Provinces, and two principalities. Andorn is a territorially large nation, measuring out at about 2.39 Square Miles (Approx 6197900 Blocks), it dominates the central Syltor area, Andorn shares land borders with the Syltor Empire to it's east, Norfthorn to it's west, and the Aurlunor Velande to it's south. With a population of about 24 people (08/15/2021) it is the 26th most populous nation in Rathnir. The capital and most populous city of Andorn is Orilin.

Pog-Bar Period
The Pog-Bar period, started with the founding of Pillars of the Sun, a quite large city within the current Andorian borders. The Pog-Bar period got its name from the chain of bars that HimoS401, the original founder of Pillars of the sun, owned.

Kingdom of Andorn
The Old Andorn period began on December 14, 2020., when the kingdom was recognized by HimoS401. Its territory was originally claimed by Pog Bar, in Pillars of the Sun. Himo would later unite the surrounding land under the Kingdom of Andorn.

The old Andornian period saw great growth in the size, population and power on Rathnir's political stage; the population grew so much that it comprised 2% of Rathnir's population at the time.

Ryzani Purchase
The Ryzani conflict began as inactivity between the Andornian ranks started to grew. HimoS401 was one of the last player that was active in the Andornian communities, so HimoS401 decided, that the only thing he can do now is sell Andornian territories to foreign power. The day that this happened was the 15th of March 2021, when HimoS401 sold the entirety of Andorn to Ryzan.

"I have sold Andorn to Ryzan. After weeks of being dead, I decided to profit off the inactivity" ... " CanadianToss is in (mostly) full control over Andorn."

Andorn would be a part of the Aurlûnoren-Ryzani Empire until it collapsed 1 days after the purchase due to infighting on power control. The Andorn lands would be annexed into the Second Tsardom of Ryzan.

Bardonian Annexation War
Following the dissolution of the Aurlunoren-Ryzani Empire, Andorn was incorporated into the Second Tsardom of Ryzan. Due to the chaos erupting, Bardonian troops managed to seize the city of Tossograd and multiple Ryzan cities with no resistance. Seeing how Ryzan was being ineffective in their government and suffering from the fallout from Aurlunor, Andorn (Under the control of Realz) declared independence and sided with Bardonia as a vassal. This prevented Andorn citizens and cities to be damaged or attacked from the Bardonian forces and limit the conflict mainly to Ryzan.

Andorn Crisis
The Andorn Crisis was an event in Andorn history where the entire political system fell apart. This was mostly caused by the failures of Jacw in his running of Bardonia after the ferryman war. Read more about this point in history. The Crisis would cause massive decentralization of the Andorn region and would not be resolved until the Bardonian Spring. More information about the Andorn Crisis can be found here.

Holy Syltör Empire
The Holy Syltör Empire (HSE) began as a result of Bardonia's conquest of the Second Tsardom of Ryzan and the beginning of the Andorn crisis, and the death of the Bardonian Chancellor. These events as well as inactivity allowed Andorn to become fragmented until it broke up into three different independent states: Savras, Wivamovia and Heli. These states created what's now called the Holy Syltörian Empire (HSE) under the leadership of Hernicii, which acted in many ways similar to the real-life Holy Roman Empire, having one central leader called a Kaiser and then having a group of counts and other noble titles. The HSE is now regarded as a period of instability and player inactivity, although it has shaped the cultures, traditions and governmental structure of the Andorn lands to this day.

Bardonia Period
The HSE was later (May 2021) reintegrated along with the Kingdom of Askonai into the Bardonian empire acting as empire within an empire. Although it somewhat has kept its governmental structure of the HSE along with some reforms to centralize the government with the total power above the Kaiser was the Bardonian chancellor.

For the Bardonians, Andorn was just one of their many provinces, and it acted as such in many ways, but it still had few differences, most notable of which where the unique symbols, few differences in law (see Imperial Andornian Law), and a certain amount of autonomy form the Bardonians. A large amount of stability and centralization would occur under Bardonia to form the modern borders of Andorn and political structure.

Bardonian Spring (First Empire of Andorn)
With war on the horizon, Lucius Von Savras (Kaiser of Andorn) quickly moved to secure Andorn territories under his main control. When the Allium-Coalition War broke out, Lucius seceded from the Bardonian Empire and declared the Second Empire of Andorn a neutral state. This would not save the destruction of the war to come to the Pillars of the Sun and the Andorn loss of Salcar to Valle. (The loss of Salcar would set-up the future Second Andorn Crisis)

Avondale-Askonian Annexation
Lucius Von Savras decided to go to Aurlunor for a brief vacation (Irl went on vacation) and left Capna in charge of Andorn. While Lucius was away, Capna decided to annex the province of Avondale into Askonia to form a mega province of Askonia. Upon hearing the news, Lucius revoked the decree and reformed the provinces as usual.

Second Andorn Crisis (Second and Third Empires of Andorn)
On 8/26/2021, Capna (Head of Andorn Military) and Jingo(High Archon) hired Ulfaeng and convinced most of the Andorn military to support the removal of Kaiser Lucius from power. Capna had been a influential person in Andorn from creating the Andorn Legion and providing advise to the Kaiser. He did not support Andorn's non-intervention and isolationist policies which caused him partly to do the coup. To prevent outright civil war, the Lucius abdicated from power and transferred Kaisership of Andorn to Capna. Capna announced the 3rd Imperial Empire of Andorn. Immediately after this announcement, Avondale, Orilin, Areska, Savras, and Schwarzenberg declared independence from Andorn and formed a loyalist coalition vying for Lucius reinstated. The city of Ravaryea declared independence from the province of Fitchtenberg and the country Andorn and declared neutrality from both sides until the region stabilizes (Ravaryea thought that Fictenberg would side with the loyalist and bring the city to war). Fitchtenberg would declare independence and neutrality minutes later, but had more leaning ties to the Loyalists. For 4 hours, Patch and duel123abc protested the removal to Capna and gave a deadline for Lucius be reinstated or there would be war at the end of the day(Doing some discord funny business). Capna, seeing half the country falling apart, seceded his power and reinstated Lucius as Kaiser of Andorn with the promises of reforms and fled to Tortuga. All independent states would rejoin Andorn under the reunified Third Empire of Andorn.

Syltor Conflict
The Syltor Conflict was the first time that Andorn fully mobilized to fight in the War on Bandits and later the Second Ryzani Civil War. It would mark the first time Andorn would combat bandits and squatters in the region on a large scale conflict. They would align themselves with the Syltor league in a coalition army to liberate Ryzan and take Septa. The conflict would eventually end on 9/26/2021 with President Josbar of Ryzan surrendering to Bardonia, but the war on Septa still continuing.

Falken-Errechien Collapse
During the Syltor Conflict, the province of Falken-Errechien collapsed when the city of Ravaryea moved to the city of New Krakovia and Fitchenwaldberg land claim was destroyed due to inactivity.

Ryzan Collapse
With the collapse of Ryzan resistance, Andorn soldiers were evacuated along with Ryzani refugees. The Andorn government convened in an emergency session to decide the future of Andorn. The countries of Aurlunor, the Greater Syltor Empire, and Aristios sent requests to Andorn asking if Andorn would accept the offer to unionize with their nation. Andorn discord chat would descend into chaos after duel-citizens from Aurlunor, Aristios, and Ryzan all voiced their opinions and even voted in Andorn-Only polls. This resulted in Andorn officials revoking citizenship of all foreigners, so Andorn citizens could voice their own opinions. After a 4 hour long debate by the Imperial Archons, Andorn declared that they would not be unionizing with any country. Andorn would form the Pact of Syltor between Andorn and Greater Syltor Empire, NAP between Aristios, and a future alliance with Aurlunor.

Remtal Mountain Dispute
With the collapse of Ryzan under the Greater Syltor Empire, Andorn used the instability of the change in regime to take the contested land in northern Ryzan. They bought the land from Ast0 the Emperor of Ryzan who was the rightful leader of the land. When posted about this deal, a Ryzan republican splinter group contested this and formed a non-recognized state of Neboslavia. The dispute has come at a standstill with Andorn waiting for the GSE to restabilize the area and formally secede the land to Andorn hands.

Sixth Barbarian Crisis
Starting on 10/13/2021 until 10/16/2021. Located in northern Aurlunor, a squatter settlement was discovered by Aurlunor forces. Peace negotiations were in place for a peaceful transition of settlers out of Aurlunor. There would be leaked documents that suggested the squatters were planning to be hostile to Aurlunor. Fearing an open war, Aurlunor recalled all citizens to their country and prepared for open war. The leader would send multiple pieces of proof to the Aurlunor leader proving the leaked documents were false and were from a false leader of the settlement. Due to their no tolerance policy regarding squatters, Aurlunor allowed the squatters to leave on the following weekend. Seeing these negotiations, Andorn officials decided to allow these members to resettle the principality of Dugal to form into the principality of Richteria.

Current Period
Currently, the Fourth Andorn Empire is undergoing infrastructure updates, political reforms, and defensive militarization of its borders.

Land History of Andorn
Andorn has always maintained its original borders since the creation and very limited land acquisitions have occurred in its history.

Pogbar
When the nation of Pogbar was created, it encompassed the all the northern land and partially the central modern day Andorn. Most of Southern Andorn was under the control of Norfthorn at the time. In fact, modern day Norfthorn was controlled by Andorn, and modern day southern Andorn was controlled by Norfthorn.

Kingdom of Andorn
When the kingdom of Andorn was formed, it expanded across to the Ryzani border. The Norfthorn land was consolidated into a small part of Southwest Andorn (Still not Norfthorn's modern borders).

Askonia Secession
During the kingdom of Andorn period, the future province of Askonia seceded from the kingdom to form the Kingdom of Askonia.

Aurlunor-Ryzani Empire
Due to inactivity, Andorn was sold by Himo to Ryzan which would later join the Aurlunor-Ryzani Empire.

Ryzani Secession
Andorn would eventually secede from Ryzan after the Aurlunor-Ryzani collapse and join Bardonia as a vassal state. Sometime during this period, Norfthorn acquired Andorn lands and formed its modern-day borders we see today.

Andorn Crisis
When Andorn as a country collapsed into multiple vassal states under Bardonia, its vassals in itself acquired individual territories which would form Andorn during its reunification under the Bardonian Spring. Note: There were multiple small vassal states during this period, but most did not have land acquisitions.
 * Askonian Invasion of Valle - Acquired Valle and the Krakovian Isles
 * HSE colonization of Neu Savras - Acquired Colony east of Valle

Andorn Unification
Andorn would unite under after Bardonian dissolved the multiple vassal states. Formed most of Andorn's modern borders besides the annexation of Valle.

Allium-Coalition War
Following the Allium-Coalition war and the Bardonian Spring, the new independent Andorn was forced to cede land to the country of Valle or face destruction from the coalition army. (Although Andorn seceded mainland Valle, it managed to keep hold of the future Krakovian Isles off the coastline.

Remtal Purchase
During the final days of the Second Ryzani Civil war, Andorn purchased a small mountain region in northern GSE for 80k given permission from Astr0. Though it is contested by the largely inactive Neboslavian rebels, the GSE has the full authorization and power to sell this land to Andorn.

Leadership History in Andorn

 * King of Andorn (Kingdom of Andorn)- Himo
 * King of Andorn (Ryzani Vassal, Bardonian Vassal)- Realz
 * Kaiser of HSE (Vassal of Bardonia, Independent HSE)- Hernicii
 * Kaiser of Andorn (Vassal of Bardonia, First, and Third Empires of Andorn)- Lucius Von Savras
 * Imperator of Andorn (Second Empire of Andorn)- Jingo

Orilin
Orilin currently has 2 cities under its domain:


 * Orilin
 * New Krakonia

Savras
Savras is one of the oldest provinces in Andorn, its history reaches up to November 30, 2020 with the creation of Goyburg. Which was then found again and renamed to Savras (the capital city of the province).


 * Savras
 * Hannover

Obrithyll
Obrithyll currently has 2 cities under its domain:


 * Obrithyll
 * Vermillion

Dralahad
Dralahad currently has 2 cities under its domain:


 * Dralahad
 * Fort Bethany

Askonia
Askonia currently has 2 cities under its domain:


 * Goblin Town
 * TempleOfTheBlade
 * Sindria

Avondale
Avondale currently has 1 city under its domain:


 * Port City of Hinomir

Pre-Andorn Period (Hinomir)

Post-Andorn Period (Port City of Hinomir)

The Realm of Pillars
Pillar of the Sun is a neutral realm in Andorn because of its cultural and religious significance of its owner being HimoS401.


 * Pillars of the Sun

The Realm of Areska

 * Brittle Keep
 * Areska

Falken-Erreichen
Falken-Erreichen currently has 2 cities under its domain:


 * Imperial City of Ravaryea (Abandoned)

Andornian Imperial Law
Andorn laws are written in the Andornian Imperial Law. The Kaiser has the power to decide if a person is guilty or innocent and can call a trial if he/she feels the need to do so. The Kaiser has the power to decide any form of punishment that is justified and fits the crime.

Andorn Military
Refer to this page

Andornian-Valle Conflict
see more at: Andornian-Valle Conflict

Allium-Coalition War
Andorn was a vassel state of Bardonia when the Allium-Coaltion War broke out. Due to the scale of the conflict and interests in protecting his region, ShadowKing seceded from Andorn and declared neutrality. Unfortunately, this neutrality sadly, did not prevent the Pillars of the Sun from being attacked by Coalition Forces. The coalition would be later criticized for the outright attack of neutral city in which most defenders were defending because of their friendship with HimoS401.

Battle of Aequalis
1st Andorn Expeditionary Divison was deployed to the Battle of Aequalis to aid their Huitcan Allies.

see more at: Andorn Investigation on the Battle of Aequalis or Battle of Aequalis

Forest War
On 9/1/2021, the squatters of Forest Council spotted and killed Kasier Lucius Von Savras for cutting down a tree. These were not the first of these attacks as multiple attacks have previously occurred on Andorn and Aurlunor citizens. In retaliation for the illegal banditing and unprovoked attack, Kaiser Lucius mobilized all Andorn forces to destroy the Forest Council and aid Aurlunor allies.

The first Andorn Expeditionary Division was deployed and later the 1st Infantry Division was later deployed to reinforce the Aurlunor forces.

Engagements:


 * Raid of Forest Council
 * Battle of Forest Council

Outcome: Forest Council agreed with Aurlunor (Note: Without Andorn representation) to cease hostilities and withdraw from Syltor for 60,000 dollars. This is controversy because Aurlunor never contacted the Kaiser or the diplomat for Andorn about this deal.

Goblin Revolution
The province of Askonia, there are multiple goblins who live in Goblin Town, resent Andorn's human population and believe them to be inferior. Throughout the weeks, Andorn has been constantly been in an eternal war against the maruaders in multiple cities throughout the country. It is said that the Goblins have successfully taken the heads of Kaiser Lucius Von Savras and all of the Andorn Archons using their feared Goblin Special Forces Suits. The goblins goal is to submit the rule of Andorn under the superior Goblin race and achieve all heads of all Andorn citizens for their torture chamber and statue. The Goblins would announce a sacrifice to the Goblin God Mog to achieve superiority over all of Andorn. The Andorn Legion would mobilize and attack Goblin Town try to put an end to the revolution at the battle of Goblin Town.

The second Andorn Infantry Division was deployed to take Goblin town.

Engagements:


 * Battle of Goblin Town

War on Bandits
On 9/9/2021, Andorn declared war on Capna and his squatter settlement of Septa. This war would occur when Capna the day prior created a r-claims-update in the Mapmaking Guild for Rathnir. This was the last straw for Andorn leadership (and Andorn citizens) after he was trusted into the Andorn Discord, but then decided to use the perms to talk toxicity about Andorn, and massacring Andorn cities, and giving no RP reasons for doing all of this(He was just being toxic to Andorn). Tired of letting Capna have a foothold in Andorn and Syltor, Andorn announced that it will fully mobilize and change its army from volunteer to serve to mandatory military service. Immediately, skirmishes would erupt in Andorn as Capna would bandit citizens especially in the city of Hinomir(The citizens were severely massacred on multiple occasions). Andorn called to arms all Syltor nations for support that day and received no aid from any country. Fed up with the abandonment of their allies, Andorn leadership decided to, "Fight this war till the end." Originally, the war was to begin on 9/10/2021, but admins delayed the war by 2 weeks. When the 2 week delay of land wars, Capna tried to schedule an RP war between Andorn. This was denied because Capna never showed RP reasons for creating a squatter settlement. (Note: The mercenary group Ulfaeng decided to support Capna has no RP reason, just stating that they are helping a friend in a foreign conflict they should not be involved in) After nearly 3 weeks, Andorn was able to call in Uldarash volunteers, Aurlunor volunteers, Ranger volunteers, and Kyydrosil volunteers to aid them. Though Andorn spent weeks on preparations, Capna announced that he had left the world of Rathnir. Upon receiving this, Andorn forces demobilized on 10/4/2021. Although no formal battle occurred, Andorn military had rapidly expanded to become a regional power in equipment and soldiers.

The first, second, and third Infantry divisions were deployed.

Engagements:
 * Operation Kiesfall

Second Ryzani Civil War
On 9/10/20211, Astr0 of Ryzan disrupted Josbar's inauguration and declared himself emperor of Ryzan. Astr0's forces would seize the city of Volkograd and make it the capitol of Ryzan. Immediately, republican forces with Josbar started to clash with imperialist forces across Ryzan. When Capna threw his support for Astr0, Andorn mobilized an expeditionary force to aid the Ryzanis. Andorn sent supplies and troops in the attempted assassination of Astr0 during his coronation and supported Ryzani forces during the battle of Volkoegrad bridge. They however pulled out all troops and supplies once Ryzan President Josbar gave up his country to Bardonia, which would join Astr0 and Crezy's forces to form the Greater Syltor Empire.

The 2nd Expeditionary Division were deployed to regain the lost Ryzan territory.

Valle Squatter War
On 10/17/2021 - 10/20/2021, AryaBroz's squatter settlement declared independence from the Country of Valle and declared war on Credia and Lennox. During their claimed independence, the mentioned themselves as the next Bardonia of the world and was caught duping and afk fish farming in their town. Lennox, Valle, and Credian forces managed to repulse the attack by the squatters during the first battle and managed to push them back to their squatter settlement. While it was clear that allied forces had a clear victory, Arya still declared victory and willingness to continue the fight. Seeing that the squatter's stubbornness to leave the region was proving a large annoyance, Andorn, GSE, Kyydrosil, and Aurlunor all deployed their forces to aid in the war and form the Second Syltor Peacekeeping Task Force. Following the announcement, Arya surrendered and left the Syltor region entirely. The squatters would eventually travel to Sparwood region to claim another squatter settlement resulting in another squatter war in the region.

3rd Expeditionary Divison was deployed, but never saw combat.

Religon
Freedom of Religion is practiced in Andorn

Pillars of the Sun
HimoS401 created this religion in the city of Pillars of the Sun. One of the first religions in Rathnir, it is practiced in Andorn and has a lasting impact in the region. The religion later fell out of practice.

Dandelionism
Due to Bardonia's impact in the region when Andorn was a Province, Dandelionism is a notable religion Andorn has.

Twin Dragon
The history of Twin Dragon in Andorn mostly stems from the fact they border the Aurlûnor Velande to the south, and share a border with the city of Volkoregrod, which has a rather sizeable Twin Dragon minority. The religion would become the faith of the Kaiser, Lucius von Savras with his marriage to Sareariel Lelya-Earcala. It became one of the fastest growing faiths in Andorn.