Vinovian Horde

The Vinovian Horde, also known as Vinovia or the Vinovian Khanate was a Haven-based nation on Rathnir that existed from April of 2022 to July of 2023.

Vinovia was originally founded on Eldham by SilentStormSix in February of 2022. However became particularly well known when it established territory on Rathnir.

The Vinovian Horde was the largest nation by landmass in Rathnir’s history. Establishing their territory on Rathnir originally in present-day Paloro in Haven, the Vinovian Khanate at its height controlled territory in nearly every continent on Rathnir. In particular Vinovia controlled nearly all of Sorligste, Alteniquia, nearly half of Haven and half of Syltor. In total, Horde controlled territories amounted to nearly 39% of Rathnir's landmass. As such, Vinovia held extreme influence over Rathnir's politics, and was involved in countless wars throughout its lifespan.

Beginnings on Eldham and Rathnir
Although Vinovia began on Eldham, it remained relatively dormant on the foreign stage, until it entered Rathnir politics. This would begin when Vinovia settled on Paloran land in March of 2022. This action was met with hostility from the established Havenite nations of Paloro and Hearthstone, as they viewed the Vinovian settlement as illegal, and their claims as illegitimate. Repeated attempts by Vinovia to gain recognition of their legitimacy were denied. In the mean time, Vinovia would establish international outreach, signing multiple treaties with various nations across Rathnir. The dispute in Haven would continue until April of that year.

On April 3rd, 2022, Vinovians Ringo and Silent would sign the Treaty of Good Faith with Paloran leadership at the time. This treaty would officially establish Vinovia as an independent state in Central Haven. On the same day, Vinovia would enter the large alliance of various powers in Rathnir, the New Dorasterrock Accords. This would mark Vinovia's entrance onto the world stage.