Vespera

Vespera, also known as the Diarchy of Vespera, was a successful union of Lutum & Visio founded in the Summer of 127 SMP (February 17th, 2022), in the sub-continent of Onthukhan and region of Maddrak. It borders the nations of Anglunia, Ashtrokan-Wandenreich, Rodinnbrok, and Zarissia.

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.

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
Vespera, in all its diversity, houses a multitude of 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)
 * Lutumite (Endemic Maddrakki)
 * Solianen (Immigrant Yirsi)
 * Visian (Endemic Valds)
 * Swardian (Dual–Citizen Minority)

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 may be consider the ancient precursor to modern Vespera.

Path to Unification
Key differences had long prevented any unification efforts in Maddrak. A couple decades after the Phoenix Crisis, Andliria, Lutum, and Soliana had all come together to attempt a union, but an incapability to agree on a system of governance sabotaged the effort. Then a few more decades passed, and the most recent difference was an intense disagreement on foreign policy. Lutum had once been a vassal of the Ashtrokan-Wandenreich Empire and therefore was integrated into the Eldham Entente, whereas Visio had pursued a policy of strict neutrality and formed the Silver League with Anglunia and The Pale.

This all changed suddenly when the Eldham Entente dissolved in the Winter of 127 SMP (February 15th), after the dissolution of the Sapphire Commonwealth which had been the only oppositional force to it. Thence Lutum had become free of any foreign obligations while the Silver League was emptied of its purpose, and so a golden opportunity arose. Understanding that the old King of Lutum wished to abdicate hastily, the new nation of Vespera was birthed within half a year during the Summer of 127 SMP (February 17th) and put under a Provisional Council, constituted of members from both kingdoms.

Regency Era
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Diplomacy
The Diarchy of Vespera and its 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 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.

Silver League
The Silver League is a prioritized, defensive alliance between the kingdoms of Anglunia, Novastonia, The Pale, & Vespera. It originally was meant to shield its members from the factionalism of the Eldham Entente and Sapphire Commonwealth, but has since served to preserve their neutral and unaligned positions.

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

Covenant of Embers
The Covenant of Embers is a close-knit military alliance between the nations of Amarillo, Mosir-Sumari, & Vespera, formed on February 20th, 2022. Its stated purpose is to ensure the independence, and amplify the influence, of each member-state, as well as to provide civil, diplomatic, economic, and legal cooperation between them.

Alliances

 * Defensive Alliance with the Kingdom of Anglunia, through the Silver League.
 * Defensive Alliance with the Empire of Novastonia, through the Silver League.
 * Defensive Alliance with the Kingdom of the Pale, through the Silver League.
 * Military Alliance with the Republic of Amarillo, through the Covenant of Embers.
 * Military Alliance with Mosir-Sumari, through the Covenant of Embers.
 * Military Alliance with the Imperium of Arktania through the Covenant of Embers.

Politics
The Diarchy is a constitutional diarchy, governed by a charter...

Government Positions

 * The Diarchs are the supreme feudal authority; all lands are under their oversight, and all Nobles are subservient to them.
 * The Councilors are members of the Grand Council; they oversee the administration of the nation and hold the legislative authority.