Savernia

The Kingdom of Savernia, also known as Savernia, was founded on the 12th of July 2021. First it was a part of the The Kingdom of Boulderov, and later on became an independent nation within the Second Empire of Uldarash. Since the collapse of Uldarash, Savernia has been an independent kingdom within the continent of Haven.

History
Savernia was founded on the 12th of July 2021, and consisted of a group of scavengers and friends led by the first king and founder, Olly Ashwood. They settled the first Savernian city, Ashbury. This city was built by the group overnight and soon came to be a heated issue in Boulderov, the land where the group had accidently founded their city. After many discussions and the fall of their friend and ally Midge from the Kingdom of Falnir, the Savernian leader Olly Ashwood met with Panda, a high council member of Boulderov, and they agreed that Savernia would become a province of Boulderov.

As of the 7th of October 2021, the High Council of Boulderov granted the people of Savernia their independence for a large sum of gold. This deal was later agreed upon by King Mimek of Boulderov. As of that moment Savernia became an independent nation inside the Second Empire of Uldarash.

During the Uldarash Civil War Savernia sided with the Monarchists. Where it mostly contributed by sending military resources and aid. Though the help was not overlooked, as this way Savernia increased the legitimacy of its existence within the empire. Together with the involvement of the Eldham Entente, a change of rule happened in Savernia, which caused the nation to briefly become independent from the empire. Soon after, on 18th December 2021 it rejoined and would be part of the empire until its collapse.

Following the turbulent times within the empire, Savernia went through a period of internal struggle. The new king and the citizens of Nearon, a city now known as Avondale, came into conflict. Tension rose on both sides and in the end the Aldan people left Savernia to settle elsewhere. This became later known as the Alda Crisis.

After a period of reasonable stability, a new ruler ascended the throne. The first queen of Savernia, Hazel Ashwood, was crowned on the 13th of March 2022. She helped the kingdom through a period of international crisis. On the 22nd of May 2022, the original founder, Olly Ashwood ascended the throne.

Culture
The ruling Savernian culture is a mix of the indigenous clans that lived in these lands before the founding of the nation. Influenced by the cultures of the people that migrated over the many years. There is a heavy emphasis on community, religion and strength. The family values have a central place, thus honoring them in life as in death is very important. Together with the Ashwood rule, the religion of the Five Divines was introduced and became more important into the lives of the savernians.

Government
The kingdom Savernia has a constitutional monarchy. Currently led by Queen Hazel Ashwood. She is assisted by a council of nobles who govern the different holds in the kingdom. Together with the diplomacy core, this is the centerpiece of legislative and executive power. The king or queen has always been part of the Ashwood family. Passing the title to the next child, brother or sister.

Royal Family
The royal family of Savernia is House Ashwood. Going back to John Ashwood, the family has had many ties with other noble families, like the Whiteroses and the Flamehearts. The great grandson of John Ashwood, Olly Ashwood, was the founder of Savernia, as was considered the first king of the kingdom. Though he never formally accepted the title.

Economy
The Savernian economy is mostly based on locally crafted products. From the abundance of wood in the western part, to the locally farmed vegetables from Goldenfields and the fresh fish from the shores of Volandia. As not a lot of merchants pass through the region, most of the trade happens between the local citizens from the different cities in savernia or to the closest cities of the neighboring kingdoms.

Geography
The Kingdom of Savernia is located in the southern part of Haven. In the north it is bordered by the shores of the Heart of Haven, in the south, it shares its borders with the foreign lands. Savernia can roughly be split in three different parts. Two parts, the western and most central area, are densely forested, while the eastern part consists mostly of dry desertland. While there are no real mountains, some places have hills, like the overgrown Holskir hills, the Antler’s hills and desert hills, bordering the Barrens. Most of the cities are built along the coast or near a river.

Cities
Most of the cities in Savernia are situated in the more forested and fertile west. The turbulent history of the young nation is referenced in its cities. As most of the cities are surrounded by huge protective walls to fend off bandits and invading armies. Cities like Ashbury or Port Nakriva are built with strategic purpose, while others like Volandia or Goldenfields or there because the land proved to be the most inviting to settle a town.

Some of the notable cities in Savernia are:


 * Hearthport
 * Ashbury
 * Avondale
 * Volandia
 * Odeila

Landmarks and notable areas
Next to the existing cities there are some interesting ruins and landmarks spread around the kingdom. These are remnants of previous cities and cultures that are telling parts of the history of the land. Some of these places are still kept intact, like Journey's End, an old Falnirian town, while others like Faldenburg and Lietmarg are in ruins. In the jungle area you can find many hidden ancient sites, like the Guaratecan temple and the abandoned jungle town of Tujima. Lastly a couple of statues and buildings in honor of people and gods are spread around the region of Savernia.