Vespera

Vespera, also known as the Diarchy of Vespera, was a successful union of Lutum & Visio founded upon February 17th, 2022, in the sub-continent of Onthukhan. It borders the nations of Anglunia, the Ashtrokan-Wandenreich Empire, Skjoldrbrodir, and the Zamotz Union.

Demographics
Engrained in Vespera is a deep-seated multicultural, multiethnic, and multireligious society. Within its ranks are counted many diverse and scarce groups, leading to an expansive population from the intermixing of former nations. Considering Vespera itself is the union of two countries, this is only more apparent.

Culture
Vespera, in all its diversity, houses a multitude of cultural groups within its lands. Stretching from the Valds in Konimu, the Maddrakki in Lutumshire, and the Yirsi in Soliana, not many nations of comparable size can rival its scope. Such groups are either endemic, having originated within the nation's borders, or immigrant, hailing from far-away lands, but all are accepted.

Present Demographic Groups

 * Andlirian (Immigrant)
 * Ashtrokan-Wandenreich (Dual–Citizen Minority)
 * Lutumite (Endemic Forest Gnomes)
 * Solianen (Immigrant Ice Elves)
 * Swardian (Dual–Citizen Minority)
 * Uraki (Dual–Citizen Minority)
 * Visian (Endemic Valds)

Religion
The Diarchy itself is a secular state, as the competition between Berryism, Junicism, & Solonism created the necessity for an unbiased government in the wake of the Vespera's founding. Freemen and women are capable of worshipping whatever they choose, yet they are of course encouraged to follow those existing faiths within Vespera.

Present Faiths

 * Junicism, with the Goddess Juni as its Head
 * Solonism, with Pontifex Laurry as its Head
 * Berryism

Symbolism
The Flag of Vespera is an intricate piece. It details the Maple Leaf, the heraldry of the Lutumite monarchs, etched upon the Sun, the heraldry of the Visian monarchs. These together wear a singular, white crown to display the unity of the Vesperan Diarchy. In addition, there are the wings of a Phoenix, hailing too the deceased Phoenia and its mantra, "The Phoenix always Rises." This flag therefore establishes the distinct diarchs, who together justify one another's rule within Vespera.

Population
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History
Vespera is a young nation, but it is in many respects hails from one long ago. Phoenia, or as it was known after Lutum's succession, South Phoenia, forged the ties that made Lutum & Visio longtime friends and allies, and is the truest, ancient precursor to modern Vespera.

Overview
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Diplomacy
The Diarchy of Vespera and it's predecessors, Lutum & Visio, have maintained throughout their existence a vehemently neutral, but not altogether isolationist, foreign policy. They collectively have involved themselves in several conflicts and formed an array of both alliances and agreements.

The Lafros Rebellion / Second Sand War
The People's Republic of Merconis, after losing the Surif Conflict, sought to avenge itself upon the Zamotz Union and enticed Lafros to aid them. Yet, after mediating talks, The Pale agreed to a defensive alliance with Zamotz, and Visio followed suit. This prompted Lafros to declare independence, and the conflict escalated into a full war between the Silver League (Anglunia, The Pale, & Visio), the Red Diamond League (Lafros & Merconis), and their respective allies. However, due to neglect and war fatigue, Lafros was reabsorbed into Visio peacefully, and thereafter Vespera was formed.

The Onthukhan Pact
The Onthukhan Pact is a regionalized defensive pact between those nations that reside in the sub-continent, namely Anglunia, The A.W.E., Oceanum, The Pale, Vespera, Zamotz Union, and several other nations. Its purpose holds to prevent imperialism and foreign influence within the sub-continent, as well as amplify the influence of member states.

History of Foreign Policy
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Politics
The Diarchy is a constitutional diarchy, governed by a charter...

Government Positions
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Ranks of Noble Titles

 * The Kings & Queens are the supreme feudal authority; all lands are under their jurisdiction, and all Nobles are subservient to them.
 * A Count or Countess administers a County, is responsible for cultural development, and oversees their Viscount and the Barons and Knights of their County.
 * A Baron or Baroness administers a Town or City, are responsible for its wellbeing, and oversees any Knights of their Barony.
 * A Viscount aids a Count in administering a County, and helps oversee the Knights of their County.
 * A Lord or Lady is an individual who has done a great service for Vespera, and has been recognized as noble because of it. They are to be role models for other citizens, inspiring them.

Internal Divisions
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Who Holds Government Positions

 * Erikku Cartier, Diarch
 * LocalTomboy, Diarch
 * FlyingSoon32, Provisional Councillor
 * Laurry, Provisional Councillor
 * Lord Volt, Provisional Councillor
 * huyyvv, Provisional Councillor
 * DarkWolfD, Provisional Councillor
 * Erikku Kunekari, Provisional Councillor