Cìrion

The County of Cìrion (KEE-ri-on) is a realm within the Empire of Ischanor, vassal to the Kingdom of Lisvar. Located in the taiga forests of the kingdom, Cìrion is bordered by Lisvar City to the north, Bachengart and Beloslavia to the west, and Demora to the south.

History
The earliest civilizations in what is now the modern-day Cìrion were sparsely populated villages inhabited by peoples part of the Proto-Ojszari ethnolinguistic group. The origins of the realm itself are closely tied with the rise of the noble Des Feuers family, founded by Vojin Ohně subsequent to his legendary slaying of the ferocious black dragon that once terrorized the area in the tumultuous period following the fall of Empire of Vinitica.

Vojin would become renowned throughout the realm and would be hailed as leader of the local populace. Beginning as a lesser noble family who ruled from their manorial estate, the descendants of Vojin, known as Lothair in the present, would continuously expand the realm over the next several centuries. The family held a keen aptitude for stewardship and made prudent financial decisions that benefited their realm in the long run. They invested in infrastructure projects, expanded their farmlands, and built mighty castles, allowing them to amass more power and wealth in each subsequent generation. To forestall a possible invasion by the rising Kingdom of Vangar, the realm agreed to pay significant tribute in exchange for its continued sovereignty. With the fall of the Kingdom of Vangar and the subsequent rise of Lisvar, diplomatic efforts of Lisvar convinced the realm to join as a vassal approximately 150 AIAF as a powerful County.

Government and politics
Cìrion is a county within the Kingdom of Lisvar in the Empire of Ischanor. However, similar to most other subdomains within Ischanor, it is allowed to manage its own government and legal systems with limited restrictions, allowing for leadership structures distinct from that of other Ischanori realms that neighbor Cìrion.

Government structure
The county is led by a single count, who is invited to the upper college of Ischanor's Imperial Diet: an assembly of low nobility within Ischanor who may propose and vote on laws. The count is served by barons who own land within Cìrion's borders, in exchange for protection and status. He is also assisted by a chancellor, who manages government documents and advises the count on important decisions.

The current count of Cìrion is Ulrich des Feuers, and his only son, J.P. des Feuers, is the expected heir to the throne. The current chancellor of Cìrion is Oskar Berdorin, the first chancellor in Ciriac history.

Subdivisions
As a typical feudal state, Cìrion is served by baronies in its territory, that are also served by smaller villages and townships in their respective territories. Flotheslew is currently the only barony subject to the Des Feuers' rule.