Samora

The Grand Duchy of Samora is a small nation in Southwest Leifmyrr that has constantly fought for its freedom in the face of tyranny, and who's legacy still endures to this day. It gained independence from The Othmyrran Province of Santos on January 8th, after a declaration of succession from Trile I dov Trilius. Since then the nation has grown successful and has flourished under Trile's rule. Hail Samora!

Government
Samora is a Grand Duchy with a Grand Duke in charge. The Government Consists of a Monthly elected Prime Minister who is second in command to The Grand Duke, a Dietary Council as it's legislative branch, Ministries, and Directorates. The Ideology of Samora follows that of a Democratic Autocracy, with the Grand Duke holding absolute power in the nation and ruling for life, whilst overseeing the Democratic and Governmental Processes. Like any other nation, Samora has Ministries, with Directorates acting as departments/sub-ministries.

Prehistory
The island of Manyia has housed many cultures throughout the centuries, dating back to even before the Discovery of Eldham. However, not many traces of these older cultures remain, as time and war destroyed most of their buildings and relics, sparing only a few of the deeper ruins for us to discover and learn from. These ancient people might have been from different cultures, or might have built these structures over a large amount of time, as the various ruins present under the island are quite varied in architecture and symbolism, but all the ruins found so far present some common characteristics between them. People were buried in underground catacombs, in open, or sometimes sealed, tombs dug in the walls of their corridors. There seems to have been a distinction in burial rites between different kinds of people, some having humble tombs, open and unprotected, in packed clusters, and others having not only closed and spacious tombs, but an entire chamber of the complex dedicated to them. It is unclear what might have been the reason behind this division, but it most likely was a result of a class system, or simply a difference in wealth. These people celebrated rituals before the burial, as evidenced by the vast chambers built at the beginning of the catacombs, which resemble modern temples in their structure, and that contain a peculiar stone structure in the center, or on an elevated focal position, which, as it is discernible by the smoother insides, was probably used to hold water. Anything else, such as the language, the religion and the customs of these people, remains a mystery, but The Samoran Ministry of Civility is continuing to study these ruins. Many nations would procced rule the isle of Manyia. Starting with the island being colonized by The Ancient Bernardland Civilization, it would then be conquered by Volonte, then Vanakunir's colonies, The Bandit Nation of Tea, The Markian Empire, and eventually, The Kaladinian Commonwealth.

Samora Under The Ethian Commonwealth
Ethia was a autonomous part of the Kaladinian Commonwealth, which was gifted Samora (Consisting of just Manyia at the time), after the fall of Markia. Under Ethia, their population was overworked, and taxed heavily. The leadership of Ethia got detached from ruling, and spent money on lavish parties, rather than the needs of The Ethian People. Many in The Ethian government became corrupt and greedy, until Ethia became bankrupt, and suffered from Administration issues. The Leader in a desperate attempt to make quick money, sold the Entirety of Ethia between The Freeholds of Sirlad (Modern day Sylvania) and Alzaria. The Federal Government of The Commonwealth decided to step in, allowing The Ethian colonies to be sold to Alzaria and The Freeholds of Sirlad, whilst splitting the mainland between The Administrative Regions of Santos and Volonte.

Samora Under The Santonian Empire
Santos would bring many changes to the lands formally apart of Ethia. The Emperor, Michael Imperium, would create a strong Royal Guard in order to ensure the safety of all Santonian Citizens, and new mayors were appointed in the recently gained towns, including Trile, who would be appointed to The town of Samora, which at the time was a Ghost town. Trile was the son of Rage O' Fire, a prominent politician in The Commonwealth and Oceanum at the time. Trile was born, and would live in Samora City under Santos, where he would become a royal guard, and eventually be appointed to the mayorship of Samora City, which was at the time. Trile quickly rose through the ranks, earning prominence in Santos, and became a well know citizen. However, The Golden Age of Santos quickly faded away, as Michael became more radical about reclaiming territories previously lost to New Kunir. He began making irrational decisions, and ruining Santos's reputation on the world stage, especially Sylvania, after Michael launched an Anti Sylvanian Propaganda movement. He even started to demand that Sylvania sell their land to Santos, and started planning offensive military operations against Sylvania when they refused his demands. The nation was in utter chaos. Trile during the chaos was recruiting people to Samora City, and building up the Infrastructure of The Maniyan Island. He was absolutely outraged at the new direction Santos was taking, and nationalism in Samora began to rise, as Samora had their own language and culture, mostly due to all the cultural influence of the previous nations that owned the region, along with Michael's incompetence as a leader. Shortly after, The Kaladinian Commonwealth merged with The Republic of Oceanum, where Rage O'Fire would assume power as the consul. This new merger was called Othmyrr. Othmyrr watching the chaos unfold in Santos decided to support the organization of a rebellion in Santos to install a new leader. Trile hearing wind of this, quickly jumped on board, and became one of the main organizers of the rebellion, after Samora was offered autonomy and possibly independence. On December 19th, 2021, Rebels from all across santos, as well as samoran nationalists gathered in Samora city, and marched through the modern Samoran Province of Ethia, into the Santonian Capital of New-Novice and completely occupied the city, breaking into The Royal Palace, and tearing down satateus of Michael Imperium. The remaining population of Santos either supported Michael, or called for an election for a new leader. After a short poll was done, and with support from the Othmyrran government, Limon became the new king of Santos, after Michael was abdicated by the rebels. The rebellion however, quickly spiraled out of control, with many radicals either wanting a democratic santos, or a dictatorship. Fortunately, The Othmyrran Government took control of the situation, and began negotiations with Trile, as he was the main organizer of the rebellion. It was decided during that conference that Limon would indeed be recognized as the new king of Santos, while Samora became a protectorate of Othmyrr. Although it was branded as a protectorate deal, the reality was that Samora was merely a vassal of Othmyrr.

General Overview (Jan-13-2022)
Samora is home to a generally diverse set of Geographical features across it's many provinces. From the Prubensian Tundra to the Valruhkian Forests, the diversity in climate will surprise you for such a small nation.

Manyia (Maniya), Ethia, Robéleduk Provinces
The provinces of Manyia (Also referred to as "Maniya" by some.), Ethia, and the autonomous province of Robéleduk fall under the Kaladinia Sea Plain, a long stretch of sub-tropical, tropical, and temperate plain pressed up against the Kaladinia Sea. The Kaladinia Sea Plain stretches, effectively, from Lyriatell, Skyra to Jörðar. The plain is largely sub-tropical/moderate, however tropical climates can be found from Western Manyia to Central Jörðar. As distance from the Kaladinia Sea gets more distant, however, the climate begins to dry from tropical to temperate to even some considered savannah or dry-plain in North-Eastern Manyia. Notably, the Samoran Protectorate of Santos is additionally on this plain, just south of Ethia.

Mycaseum and Celium Island
The vast majority of the Leonia Province are considered to be "fungi tropical" or "fungi sub-tropical" climates. The islands of Mycaseum and Celium (Celium hosting the city of Porbocelis), are the only two islands in the Kaladinia Sea with this designation. The islands, as with their climate's name suggests, are overrun with large fungus flora. Mycaseum Island is some of the only known places in the region home to Mushroom Cows (Bos fungi), although most are long-since dead and only a few are said to survive in captivity. Famously; a Mushroom Cow was brough to the capital to milk during Samora Day celebrations, where methods of sobriety are desperately needed in the celebration's many drinking-related activities. This Mushroom Cow has been, however, reported missing.

Santica Island
Santica island is a temperate island south of the city of New Novice, Santos. Santica, being a costal island, is still technically considered part of the Kaladinia Sea Plain. (See Above)

Prubensia Province (Frostwall, Pruben, Surrounding Area)
Prubensia Province is considered to be the coldest in Samora. Which is fair when temperatures can drop during in the winter to -50°C (-58°F) during the night in specific regions of the Tundra. However, Prubensia varies wildly from a sub-artic coniferous pine forest coastally to artic-mountainous on the border with Kryvonean Durnhol-Sarkaaz. Prubensia is home to the near-extinct Prubensian Pine Tree (Pinus prubensiana).

Frostwall
The capital City of Frostwall is considered to be sub-artic in the north and artic in south, the lowest ever recorded temperature in Frostwall was -52°C (-61°F) during the winter, and 11°C (52°F) in the height of summer on the northern coastal port. Frostwall averages at a high temperature of -13°C (9°F) and a low of -28°C (-18°F). Frostwall only breaks above the freezing point during the height of summer, the summer solstice. The mountains next to Frostwall usually sit around 10°C warmer than the city any specific day.

Pruben
The City of Pruben is considered to be sub-artic in entirety, a much more temperate city than Frostwall, Pruben averages a high of 6°C (43°F) and a low of -5°C (23°F). The lowest ever recorded temperature in Pruben was -13°C (9°F) and the highest ever recorded temperature was 28°C (82°F) during a heat wave that effected the River Sylene's Banks.

Prubensian Tundra
The center of the Prubensian Tundra has been recorded by Frostwall Mayor Schimmel dov Vikuija-Trilius ever since his inauguration as Mayor. The lowest ever recorded temperature was at a brain-numbing -57°C (-70°F) the highest ever recorded temperature was at -5°C (23°F) during the River Sylene Heat Wave. The average low is -37°C (-35°F) and the average high is -19°C (-2°F). Above-freezing temperatures have never been recorded in the Central Tundra.

Valruhk Special Autonomous Zone (Valruhk City, Surrounding Area)
The Valruhk Special Autonomous Zone is home to a blend of temperate forest into savannah. Home here are small populations of the Eldham Acacia (Acacia pycna) and the Eldham Oak (Quercus pycna). Valruhk is largely temperate, moderately lush, and fertile ground for wheat crop.