Kartek

General Overview
The Kartek Horde is a continuation state of both the Holy Tzardom of Greater Arxella and the large nomadic nation the Gertek Horde. The nation is situated on the northern coast of the eastern continent of Sparwood, with the nation holding two capitals, Vosokogrod (the Western Arxellan Capital) and Gortovar (the eastern Gertek Capital), with each respective centers being led by the respective rulers of the diarchy. As it currently stands, the Kartek Diarchy is currently bordered by a variety of states, including the Frosmyrean Empire, Escharia, and Vraelea.

The nation is styled with a mix of both Western Europe medieval themes and themes of various cultures of the Steppe. This mix of theming also includes its Government, with the Leader of Arxella holding the title of Tzar, while the leader of the Gertek Horde holds the title of Khan. The meaning behind the Nation's given name of 'Kartek ' is currently unknown. The official language of the Nation is currently Travelers Tongue, the most widely spoken language in Rathnir.

The Formation of the Kartek Diarchy - [August 4th, 2021]

 * The Arxellans and the Gertek nomads were on the 'brink of war' however luckily both sides decided that it would be both sides mutual interests, to avoid a destructive war. Which could destroy both 'nations'. with them deciding to form anocratic, nation called the Kartek Diarchy where the Gerek Khan and the Tzar of Arxella hold equal power, and where there is a High Council to break political deadlock. This High Council would later consist of five people, the Minister of War appointed by the Tzar of Arxella, the Minister of Religion appointed by the Gertek Khan, and three elected officials from the general public.

The Kartek Secession Crisis - [August 9th, 2021 - August 15th, 2021]

 * Due to sharing poor relations with much of Northern Sparwood, including Frosmyre and the Union of Burgamerian Socialist Republics, Arxella, the main precursor state to Kartek, was forced to find foreign support during a previous diplomatic crisis prior to the existence of the Gertek Horde. Niedea (later Escharia) become their overlord to protect them from their destruction, with Arxella gaining autonomy over a while, and later becoming a protectorate. After the Kartek Crisis, where Matthew Edishield (RGBstarship/Vectrexplosion), told Escharia about Kartek's independence plot to save Arxella's culture, Kartek accepted a deal offered by Ehrli Valerian Iuris Aesperii where Kartek would gain significant autonomy.

The Kartek Intervention in the Simulami Civil War - [September 4, 2021]

 * Prior to the Battle of Silva, Ferro Smark would lead a Kartek volunteer forces to assist in the defense of the City of Silva to aid Cadexii whom had maintained great long-term relations with the Kartek Diarchy. However once the Volunteer force had arrived to Silva, they were shocked to arrive to a empty city, absence of defenders and residents. It had became clear after further investigation that Cadexii and his supporters had fled the city with all they could carry, knowing the outcome of the upcoming conflict. Not wanting to risk the lives of his forces to defend a city whose residents had seemingly given up to their Invaders, Ferro Smark, issued the order of evacution of their volunteer forces from the city, shortly after their withdrawal and departure they would officially recognize ZenoHUH as the Sole Monarch of the Simulami Empire.

The Kartek Incursions into Vraelea - [September 9, 2021]
The Ultimatum to Vraelea


 * Following the exile of Choochie (Also known as Cube) from his home Nation of Vraelea on [31-08-2021] for choosing to become a Citizen of the Kartek Horde. He would go into exile to the Kartek Horde, where he was welcomed in with open arms.
 * However the Kartek Horde perceived the act of exiling their new-made friend based on the reasoning of Choochie as a injustice and another one of their many "nefarious crimes" in the Vraelean Leadership. Greatly 'irritated' by the Lotus State.
 * This and several coinciding events that lead to the Horde on [09-09-2021] to send a Ultimatum to the Lotus State of Vraelea to either make Choochie the Leader of the Lotus State of Vraelea or they will force the hand of the Horde in enforcing Choochie bid to claim Vraelea "to ensure the guaranteed prosperity of the Lotus State".

The First Incursion into Vraelea


 * Vraelea response as expected was considered unsatisfactory to the Horde, which led to them to form up a small Expeditionary Force comprising of around 9 soldiers with Tsar Ferro at the Helm, heading into the State to directly once again offer the Ultimatum, the Expeditionary Force was not met with resistance as they marched into the City of Vraelea, with only two of the residents upon seeing the Forces approach opted to fall back and hold up in Lotus Castle. In effect allowing for Expeditionary Force to surround and lay siege at the Heart of the Vraelean Capital.
 * The two opposing sides would exchange blows, and kills with one another, with the Expeditionary Force managing to briefly breach into castle before pulling back, The Expeditionary Force then regrouped at the castle entrance, however unbeknownst to them, The Vraelean has set a premade trap at the entrance, As a 'fail safe ' which they activated when a large majority of the force was congregated at the entrance, which sent 5 of out of 9 tumbling down to a pit of wither roses, with 3 managing to escape from the trap, with only two causalities in the pit, the remaining 4 who did not fall into the Trap would fall back into Kartek Territory. Thereby ending the brief Kartek incursion into Vraelean Lands.

The Second Incursion into Vraelea


 * Following the events of the first Incursion into Vraelea it would later be revealed that Choochie (Also known as Cube) had been a traitor to the Kartek Diarchy and had been exiled by Vraelea as a rouse to plant a informant inside Kartek to rally up the people to invade Vraelea as the aggressor in the conflict,
 * With the uncovering of this Revelation, Choochie would be banished from the Kartek Diarchy in a 'somewhat ironic turn of events', With him retreating to the safety of Vraelea, With the Tsar, and his forces rallying at Vosokogrod for a second incursion in retaliation of this perceived act of "treachery", despite this the Kartek Diarchy wished to settle this in a open field battle, with both sides coming to an agreement of such, and further agreeing that no territorial acquisitions will take place for whomever was the victor.
 * However as Kartek Forces moved into the chosen destination of the open battle, with their forces they would be met by a ambush by the Choochie and one other Vraelean equipped with ancient artefacts in armor and weaponry, who made quick work of the several surprised Kartek Warriors who was not expecting to fight on route, this would eventually lead to a full rout of their forces back into Kartek Lands. When the battered Kartek Forces regrouped they demanded a explanation of this blatant violation of the agreement they had made with Vraelea, To which Vraleans denied of its existence, this back and group eventually ended with the banishment of Choochie from other worldly forces which ended any talks of the matter.

Outcome & Consequences


 * The Outcome of the first Conflict can be perceived as a Stalemate, with both sides sustaining casualties, despite Kartek pulling back they had only used a Expeditionary Force comprising only of 9 Soldiers who's main intention was to directly give their terms and ultimatum not to initially fight although they anticipated it, which did occur. However with the second Conflict it can be thought of as a unfortunate disaster with the incursions resulting in nothing but reducing the two nations relations to Rock bottom.

Location & Territory
Locations:

Vosokogrod:

Capitol of West Kartek/Arxella; Medieval Russian/German style.

Gortovar:

Capitol of East Kartek/Gertek; Magyar (Steppe nomad) style.

Eksburg:

Capitol of North Kartek/Wahroongistan; General Medieval style.

Waldorf:

Capitol of the Ruhevald Province (Maldun); Ancient Germanic/Celtic themed

Sologrod:

Town in West Kartek/Arxella; Medieval Russian/German style.

Golgograd:

Town in East Kartek/Gertek; Medieval Russian/German style.

Riverwood:

Town in Wahroongistan/North Kartek; Medieval German/English style.

Erobern:

Town in West Kartek/Arxella; Medieval German/Russian style.

Goblinhole:

Abandoned settlement of Goblins, located in the Arxellan Marsh

Territories:

(NOTE: The Holy Tzardom of Arxella and the Gertek Horde do not have official internal borders between them.)

Arxella: Directly controlled by

Gertek:

Ruhevald:

The Ruhevald Province of Kartek (formerly known as Maldun), is a separate territory, not in the direct control of either Arxella or Gertek. This region inhabited by an ancient people, who returned back to their ancestral home. The towns and people of this region are much simpler, with training for war and acquiring gear some of their favorite pastimes. A tradition of the inhabitants of the Ruhevald province is the Festival of Giving, held every Sunday where they recognize and gift items to new citizens of their towns.

Governmental System
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Justice System:

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Types of crimes:

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Arxellan Milltary

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 Citizenship 

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Religion
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Culture
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Gallery
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Foreign Relations & Diplomatic Policy
Soleàn Irastre de et Escharii

The Kartek Diarchy's relations with Escharia at the start were strained, with them attempting to secede from Escharia, however Matthew Edishield would prevent this relaying information about this Independence movement to Escharia, to which they replied by giving them a ultimatum with them offering to allow the Kartek Diarchy and Maldun their other Protectrate that shares the same border as the Diarchy to merge into one, With them further adding that if they should refuse the Kartek Diarchy would be out of allies, As Escharia is their one and only reliable ally, the Kartek Diarchy would accept Escharia's offer and conform to once again being their Protectorate although with more rights than they had before notably Religious Freedom.

Frosterium

Relations previously with Frosmyre were tense, with Fjellheim's leader Fistoffice a vassal state to Frosmyre, a direct parallel to Arxella a vassal state to Niedea (Escharia), both having a "embittered" rivalry, with both sides seemingly disliking the other, This continued even after Frosmyre, merged with the Magisterium to form the Frosterium, The Political situation between the two states can be best described as a "Cold War" with neither side wishing to be the aggressor in a conflict with one another should one occur.

Lore
Arxellans

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Gerteks

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Goblins

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Wahroongistanis

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References & Further Reading
Sources:


 * 1) Arxella
 * 2) Gertek Horde
 * 3) Simulami Civil War

Witnesses & Testimonies:


 * 1) Ferro Korolevski
 * 2) Tommoi Gortoi
 * 3) Puma Gortoi

Related Pages:


 * 1) Niedea
 * 2) Iremith
 * 3) Frosmyre
 * 4) Kostuco
 * 5) Sparwood