Vosokograd

Overview
Vosokograd is an Independant City State located in Northern Sparwood. The City borders the Thievocracy of Charm and the Free State of Aquivia to its North South, and East. It also border Lotus City State of Vraelea and the Third Empire of Escharia, to its West. The City was built on a swamp, which had fertile lands, that were able to sustain its large population.

The current leader of the Nation, is Patriarch Shadow, who also is the main Figurehead of the Religion of Salmon Godism, which is the only State Recognized Religion allowed in Vosokograd. Due to this, Vosokograd has become a religiously significant city in the Religion. The City shares a lot of cultural and political ties to the Grand Kingdoms Of Luscovy, forging extremely close Political and Cultaral Relations with the Nation. The Inhabitants of Vosokograd, take great pride in their Culture and their Religion.

History
The original city was called "Vosokogorod", and as time continued on, the Original Leader of the became old and weak. In his weakness, he looked towards General Ich, and is companion Shadow, to lead the town after his demise. At that time the City was under the Republic of Kranga. Soon, the Town Owner met his end, and the ownership of the City transferred to Patriarch Shadow, on 260 TE.

Under the Rule of Patriarch Shadow and General Ich, the City went through a Cultural Revolution. They forcefully established Salmon Godism as the only Official Religion, a Religion native to the Grand Kingdoms Of Luscovy, leading to close relations with Luscovy. They also renamed "Vosokogorod", to Vosokograd. Forming a Patriarchal Theocracy in the City, this caused tension between them and the Republic of Kranga, which was a Democratic State.

Due to these increased hostilities with the Republic of Kranga, they succeeded from them in 263 TE, and formed the Free City Of Vosokograd, with the support of the Grand Kingdoms Of Luscovy. This led to numerous clashes with Krangese troops, which Vosokograd held its ground. With this they solidified their independance, while their independence would be disputed by the Republic of Kranga. The Free City of Vosokograd, then pursued neutrality during the 3rd Kartek Civil war, which led to the Collapse of the Kingdom of Maravilla, and the Rise of the Second Empire of Aquivia. After a brief Era of Peace, the region devolved into chaos, with the start of the 4rth Kartek Civil War, Leading to the Defeat of the Second Empire of Aquivia, and it reforming into the Free State of Aquivia. Along with the Expansion on the Thievocracy of Charm. During this time, the Free City Of Vosokograd was able to achieve their Undisputed Independence, due to the Annexation of the Republic of Kranga, into the Thievocracy of Charm, in the year of 273 TE.