Polskrige

Polskrige, sometimes also referred to as (North) Khorisal, is a large town in Southern Central Plagos. It is currently controlled by Lord Duegy, Under the banner of the Second Empire of Plagatea. It was founded on the 10th of May, 2021, on the 6324th in-game day. It was the capital of the self-proclaimed Kingdom of Polskon, but was integrated into the Kingdom of Plagatea (later the Empire of Plagatea) and later gained province status as the province of Polskon (later Veldion) inside the empire. It was the capital of the Realm of Asarakaen's short reign over Plagos, during which it gained its modern significance as a trade hub, overtaking Arlin and Donfuer in economic and political importance. It used to be the second most populated city in Plagatea before the Veldski Civil War and the violent oppression against the Veldski people under Chumon Ito. After the fall of the Third Plagatean Empire, the city has regained much of its population, due to the reimmigration of the Veldski Republicans and Deithweinists from the diaspora and the Nausicaan Exile.

The city of Polskrige's economy is made up of the export of agricultural products and alcohol to the rest of Plagos and the surrounding sea.

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Founding
The City of Polskrige was founded as the capital of the newly proclaimed Kingdom of Polskon by Dugeth Zerkalo (Duegy) and Pesto Poultrix (SirHolyChicken) on May 10th 2021 in Czervoslav Plagatean territory. Polskrige was located on elevated terrain between the mountains to the North and the valleys and plains to the South, putting it in a strategically important position on the Veldski Isthmus. It was primarily inhabited by Polskoni tribesmen native to the mountains, culturally similar to the Korolian overlords and converted to the (more organized) Deithweinist faith a century earlier. The nearby Deithweinist monastery owned by Zartacla was quickly incorporated and contributed to the sudden influx of tribesmen into the town, who were now able to live near the monastery and participate in religious events.

The former tribesmen would now modernize and be reigned over by a king. The city gained a new influx of citizens with numerous outlaws, expelled people entering the town. As the port had been under construction, the conditions for trade through the city improved, allowing for smaller cargo ships headed to the southern ports of Plagos to resupply themselves with agricultural produce. This attracted the attention of Plagatea, who would subsequently integrate the country into their nation. It was during that time that Winfred Zerkalo (Mr Yes) rose up as a diplomat and Glurak G. Ravdrac built the Dancing Dragon Tavern & Inn. which is today the oldest remaining building in the Old Town.

City Council Movement
Approximately two weeks after the founding of Polskrige, the city had grown rapidly in a state of benign neglect. Yet, many of the citizens were unhappy with the slowness of decisions in Polskon, since it had become almost impossible to recieve a plot of land for housing or trading licenses. Many citizens of Polskrige and the surrounding area would go on to organize themselves to solve the issues of the town on their own. This was the beginning of the City Council Movement. The party would de-facto control the way how the city was governed for several days, until the Bridge Incident. Next to the Wine Cellar, where today the Polskrigian Bank is located, King Pesto Poultrix had planned to construct a bridge which would connect the city to Dughold on the opposite side of the valley. When the king publicly announced the plans to the citizenry and was heavily opposed, a member of the City Council Movement stepped up front and threaten the king. This incident resulted in negotiations between both sides until an agreement was reached, effectively starting the First Republic. The city was now ruled by a city council with an elected prime minister and three ministers. The government was instable, but would heavily influence the future ideology of the Polskoni people.

Polskrigian Bandit Conflict
From May 26th to July 2nd 2021, Polskrige was involved in a series of small conflicts with a small group of bandits. The main article can be found here.

Plagadonian War
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Emerging Political Infighting (Veldion/Valeria)
After the establishment of the Union with Havenstad on July 18th 2021, officially founding Veldion, the newly emerging Veldski cultural identity and the languages of the country slowly converging into one, a new political order had to be made for equal representation. In the new mayoral elections of the two cities, a political split became apparent. These differences crystalized into two distinct groups, which were sometimes referred to as parties. The Havenstadter people, lead by Knightmare von Krachtig, one of the founding brothers, founded an ethno-nationalist authoritarian party (VNP). The Polskrigian majority rallied behind the NFP, a de-facto successor to the City Council Movement. The tensions had a significant effect on the cities.

Old Town
The Old Town is the oldest inhabited part of the town. It is the center of the city.

Port Ravdrac
The port of Polskrige has been a center of commerce for a long period of history. During the Third Empire, it was enlarged significantly and also serves as a military port. It is named after the First PM of the Republic, Glurak G. Ravdrac, even though it was largely planned by Winfred Zerkalo.

It features multiple large cranes to unload cargo, a dock spanning along the entire coastline of the city and several shops inside the walls. There is three entrances, one from the Old Town Center, one from the New Town and another behind the Polskrigian Bank. This allows for an easy transport of goods into the city, even though it is elevated and inaccessible with horse carts.

Dancing Dragon Tavern & Inn
The oldest remaining building in the city. Built on May 18th, 2021.

It was the central social space during the Early Republican Period and the location of the last line of defence during the Plagadonian War in Veldion. Although its interior and roof have been redesigned, its first floor is still preserved close to the original look just like the outside of the building. After the fall of the Third Empire, it was subject to severe raiding and looting, but it has been restored successfully. Originally, there was a seating area with a fountain next to the tavern. Today, the Fountain of the Republic is located further eastward on the City Plaza, where Mayor Bernard resided. The owner, Glurak G. Ravdrac, also provides the services in the Zerkalo Hot Springs.