Nation/Weremark

The Kingdom of Weremark Weremark
Motto: "Andaláus Ihre, Magnem Liuda." "Endless Honor, Great Prosperity."
Anthem: "Hostages of Circumstance."
Capital and largest city		Hailia
Official languages		Werman
Recognised regional languages		Ostrogothic, Low Prussian, Norse
Ethnic groups (1999)		Werman (95.65%), Heimarn (4.26%), Vand (0.09%)
Demonym		Werman
Government		Feudal Kingdom
-	King	Dagmund Altberg
-	Duke of Altberg	Magnus Altberg
-	Duchess of Scarin	Brynhild Hermann
Legislature		House of Lords and Ladies
Independence
-	Consolidation of Wermark	341 CE
-	Ascension of Ragnar	1237 CE
-	Water (%)	17%
Population
-	2014 estimate	77 million
HDI (2013)		0.944 very high
Currency		Eagle (WME)
Time zone		Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Date format		DD/MM/YYYY
Calling code		+82
Internet TLD		.wm

The Kingdom of Weremark (pronounced /wɛrmark/) or Wærmark in Wereman is a developed nation of approximately 77 million inhabitants in the TEMPLATE LOCATION. The nation of TEMPLATE lies to the west and southwest, respectively. <INSERT SPECIFIC LOCATION DETAILS HERE>

Originally a conglomeration of Germanic tribes collectively referred to as the Weres, the Kingdom of Weremark was consolidated by Ragnar von Altberg in 1237, after which feudal traditions gradually entrenched themselves in the nation's sociopolitical sphere. The Kingdom expanded throughout the first millennium, resulting in various tributary states and vassals, including Wahland. It is governed as an absolute monarchy with varying degrees of vassal control and popular input. It is considered to be a highly decentralized state, with defence, economics, and energy often relegated to the sole responsibility of regional vassals. There are over 150 bannermen sworn to the King of Weremark, among them Dukes, Counts, Margraves, and Jarls. Weremark holds a strong aristocratic tradition and is noted for its enduring sense of chivalry, a fact marking it as one of the few clear-cut feudal states remaining in the modern world. Culturally, it shares links to neighbors Heimar and Vandinium, as well as Artstotszka.

Weremark holds considerable natural and energy resources, but has neglected to access them since the onset of the 21st century, for various geopolitical reasons. Weremark has come to be known for its furniture, automobile, and defence industries. The country is one of the five recognized nuclear weapons states and around seventeen weapons of mass destruction.[35] Weremark has been recognized as both a great power and a regional power since its civil war, however, the nation was characterized as a superpower for a large portion of the early 2000s. <INSERT GEOPOLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS HERE>

Etymology

The etymology of the word Weremark is a subject which occasionally attracts debate. Most sources derive the first part of the word, and by extension the name of the people, from the general Germanic root for "man", related to English Werewolf. The -mark is believed to mean borderland, with probable references to the southern border with Vandinium.

The first recorded use of the word Weremark within Weremark itself is found on the baptismal Writ of Weremark, which consolidated Weremark's existence in 341 CE. The word is written in the form of nominative ᚹᛖᚱᛖᛗᚨᚱᚲ, a form still used today. The inhabitants of Weremark are there called "Wæren" ([wɛren]), or "Weres", in the accusative.

History

Prehistory

Medieval Age and Reformation

Early Modern History (1536–1849)

Geopolitical Relevance (1849–present)

In 1971, Vandinium, then helmed by Emperor Treven Vonstoiben formally declared war on Weremark after the Vandiniumite Senate reached consensus regarding a War of Conquest. The First Nevthronian War formally began on 9 April 1973, in a surprise attack. As surprise strikes are largely considered to be dishonourable in Werman culture, the event is often referred to as the Blackguardly War, especially in Southern Weremark. Though the war quickly devolved into a stalemate near Weremark's southern border, it is perhaps best remembered as having popularized many figures in pop culture and politics, including Johannes Jensen von Rokir and TV personality Hinrich Reinhart. It was during this war that the Altberg Disaster occurred when a stray cluster bomb launched by Wereman aircraft struck the Altberg North Nuclear Power Plant, inducing a meltdown that displaced 1.21 million people, including the King of Altberg, and resulted in the construction of New Altberg.

Information Era (1983 CE - 2016 CE)

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Geography

A Cabin in Central Hawkwick.

Hawkwick is approximately 9 million square kilometers, and situated in the northeastern corner of the westernmost continent on the planet of Audax. The mainland is full of fjords and peninsula, the most prominent of which is the Hlymrek Peninsula on the eastern side of Hawkwick. To the north of the mainland lies Blackhorn, an off-limits island that serves as a hub to many military installations, such as HARM Command Control Center, The terrain of northern Hawkwick and the Hlymrek Peninsula is largely mountainous, while areas south of Rokir begin to depress, but not completely, as rolling hills keep a steady presence throughout. The southernmost region, Karthspire, turns to windy steppe just south of Ostwind. The islands Blackhorn and Luftberg are both mainly rocky taiga, with Luftberg holding slightly more forest than Blackhorn. Due to the Blackhorn Current, both the south of Blackhorn and the island of Sofya, as well as the northern end of the Hlymrek Peninsula, are home to a slightly more temperate environment than central Hawkwick and Luftberg. The Ostwind Area also holds a largely more temperate and fertile environment than central and north Hawkwick. The Altis Islands have a grassy, Mediterranean climate, due to the Blackhorn Current passing directly through it, warming it's waters.

Hawkwick is one of the most fresh-water saturated nations in Audax, with approximately 7% of it's landmass being home to lakes, ponds,and rivers. The largest of the lakes, Lake Ragnar, situated near Sorvik, is over 36,000 square kilometers. Additionally, several hundred glaciers of large proportions are located throughout northern Hawkwick, several leaving behind glacial lakes during their spring retreat. Northern Hawkwick experiences cool summers and harsh winters, while the temperate regions experience mild winters and warm summers. Hawkwick is not home to any arid or tropical environments of considerable size.

Hawkwick is home to a variety of unique flora and fauna. Of note are the Riid Wolves, a species of large wolf native to the Hlymrek Peninsula. Flora in Hawkwick is largely evergreen in the north and temperate in the south, although the transitional central region is home to a unique variety of deciduous pines, especially along the lower ends of the Bearpeak Mountains in central Hawkwick. The Black-Tailed Hawk, the national animal of Hawkwick and the namesake of Ragnar Ulfbert, is also present throughout Hawkwick.

Hawkwick is largely mountainous, with four major mountain ranges dotting it's landscape. The northernmost Altberg Mountains are home to both New Altberg, and formerly, Altberg. They are generally considered as the most docile geographically of the mountain ranges, as they encompass the lowest and most temperate of Hawkwickan mountain ranges. The Hawkwick-Heimar border is home to the Kørpergroße Mountains, which stand tall and windy, but still relatively lush with flora. This mountain range is Hawkwick's longest, linked directly to both the Altberg Mountains and the Bearpeak Mountains. The latter are a unique breed, situated in a dry area in central Hawkwick. Typical mountains in this range have little to no plant-life anywhere above 600m of Altitude, and they are considered the most dangerous, as frequent rock avalanches, cave-ins, and extreme cold with little protection are common. The final range are the Hlymrek Mountains, which jut out of the Hlymrek Peninsula from top to bottom. They are considered one of the harshest, and are home to the tallest mountain in Hawkwick, Ruknaar, which has a height of 9,221 meters above sea-level.

Demographics

Hawkwick is home to approximately 450,800,000 people, most of them pertaining to the primary English-speaking Hawkwickan ethnic group, as designated by the Hawkwickan Census and Demographics Agency in 2010. It's population density stands at about 220 inhabitants per square kilometer. The overall life expectancy in Hawkwick is 94.44 years. Hawkwick is home to a large minority of Heimarn, with approximately three million Heimarn living throughout Hawkwick, with a large concentration around the Sumpfland Valley in Southern Hawkwick. Hawkwick is also home to other minorities, including Vandiniumites, Altic-Vipurans, Drazics, and Kitiari.

Hawkwickans are on average slightly taller than the average person with a an average height of 1.82m (6'0") for males, and 1.72m (5'8") for females. Although some Hawkwickans have Artstotszkan Kitiari DNA, the large majority of Hawkwickans are not distinguishable from an average human, with only minor differences in eye coloration. In recent years, more exotic and varied eye colors have become increasingly common, especially with the outlawing of discrimination against Eldenheim genes.

Hawkwick has three official languages, English, Altic, and Skarzul. Skarzul is mostly spoken in the former Eldheim Kingdom, in the states of Hlymrek, Rokir, and areas west of Altberg. Altic is spoken in the east and south, with areas around New Altberg and Ostwind, as well as the islands of Blackhorn and Luftberg. English, or Basic, has served as a unifying language of the two groups since the early 1890s, when it was designated as the language of government, with it taking almost total precedence in and around New Altberg, and around the entire south of Hawkwick, particularly the Ostwind area.

Although former wars between the groups have led to tension before, today, issues are largely resolved, and Hawkwickans identify as one ethnic group. After the communist regime was overthrown, Hawkwickans have leaned towards democratic socialism, with Hans Jensen's presidency implementing social policies against discrimination, legalizing same-sex marriage. Hawkwickans are also generally ardent supporters of total freedom in civil rights, and democracy. Despite their negative attitude towards big business, war, and international intervention. The creation of the Altic Union seemed to flip the political axis of the nation, with megacorporations such as Vokun being tolerated, and many advocating war against Vandinium or other types of international intervention.

Hawkwickans are supporters of maintaining a large and equipped military, likely due to the instability of Audaxia, and particularly, Nevthronia, in recent years. Hawkwick has no official religion, and every Hawkwickan constitution since the First Republic's have forbidden theocracy. Due to this focus, recent Hawkwickans are largely irreligious, although many still follow ancestral Heimarn-Hawkwickan religions, with Trinitat or familial Animism related to organized Trinitat being the most popular.

Urbanization

Hawkwick is home to a large amount of cities, largely pertaining to it's densely populated landmass. There are 144 recognized metropolitan regions in Hawkwick, 9 of which number over ten million inhabitants.

1. Rokir - 35 million inhabitants
2. New Altberg - 26 million inhabitants
3. Hlymrek - 19 million inhabitants
4. Ostwind - 19 million inhabitants
5. Volunruud - 14 million inhabitants
6. Sorvik - 13 million inhabitants
7. Skuldafn - 11 million inhabitants
8. Keldaar - 10 million inhabitants
9. Arnsburg - 10 million inhabitants

Government

Military

Main Article: Hawkwickan Armed Forces