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Vahne (commonly referred to as Kongedømme av, the EK, or the Royal Provinces), officially the Kingdom of Euralon is a constitutional hereditary monarchy comprised of twelve provinces and several overseas embassies. Euralon is situated in the north-eastern area of the region of Astyria, where it is water-locked geographically, spanning an area of 11,827,365 km2 (4,566,571 sq mi), one of the largest national landmasses in Astyria. Euralon is split into two significant portions of land area, divided by the Allivera Mountain Range, stretching from -- to -- . Euralon's estimated population of around 537.5 million people can be found mostly throughout the western, southern, and eastern portions of the nation.

Euralon abides by a national constitution formed at the beginning of the Era of Brotherhood in 1004 AD, which notably outlines the conditions of basic human rights and the duties of both the governing and the governed. Granted, Euralon also recognizes the existence of the Document of Pacis, a written consent of King Volk in light of the Great Astyrian War of the 20th century that changed Euralonian foreign policy.

The official claim of independence made by Euralon is traditionally dated to January 1 1005, which is celebrated annually as Euralon National Day. The nation has a long history of territorial violence and national intimidation that changed, however, following the beginning of the Era of Brotherhood. It now pursues an active foreign policy and supports peace-building operations across the region. The kingdom comprises a single linguistic and cultural region: Nordic language and tradition being the forefront of the Euralonian image; however, many of the traditions and customs of the Nordic people prior to the turn of the 10th century were discarded and viewed as uncivil and barbaric. Therefore, Euralon does not form a nation in the sense of a common ethnic or linguistic identity; rather, the strong sense of identity and community is founded on a common historical background, with shared values such as human independence, provincial integrity, steadfast tradition, and equal rights.

Euralon is mostly distinguished through its dedication to material conservation and pursuit in discovering more environmentally friendly and renewable energy sources; recently surpassing global standards and leading the region in high environmentally accepted iterations. The nation is matched with Neu Engollon for 1st place on the Bribe Payers Index, indicating very low levels of business corruption. For the last decade the nation has been ranked highly in the Global Competitiveness Report and the International Institute for Strategic Studies, competing globally to increase the strength of living conditions and maintenance of natural wonders across the region and the world. Additionally, Euralon parallels some of the biggest defense budgets in the region with a total defense cap of 28.5 trillion dollars annually.

History

Pre-Settlement Civilizations

Indigenous peoples of Euralonian lands are believed to have settled around 5,560 B.C., about 7,000 years ago through the discovery of sustainable agriculture and shelter through natural elements, after a consistency of ice ages prior to the prehistoric era. Illustrations dating several years after the first recorded signs of inhabitation, the markings of the Novahoe, suggest that several native groups of established peoples officially settled in Euralon within the year of 580 B.C., respectively. However, many of the records and artifacts that exhibited the culture and history of the civilization were lost during Nordic invasion and expansion.

Between 700 AD and 700 BC, researchers estimate that roughly 35,000 aboriginals were accounted for in native Euralon prior to their interaction with Nordic settlers. Fossils uncovered in northern Camor indicate that the natives bore tall and thin bodies, kept nourished by the overwhelming population of cattle and buffalo in the land. Living in small tribes, they built canopies among trees in thick mid-eastern forests around the Allivera Mountain Range, and maintained a peaceful society, untouched by warring and held together through cultural diffusion and respect for their presence in nature.

Their animistic views on the natural world helped shape the Nordic society prior to their extinction. Only a few pieces of evidence that indicate their existence remain today, as many of their settlements were burned to the ground, along with artifacts, and the natives themselves.

Nordic Settlement and Expansion

Nordic settlers departing from their barbaric empire in England first made landfall in northern Euralon around 625 AD, in the barren and harsh arctic region of Thavedalr. Far from the fertile and flourishing lands that the natives inhabitated in Euralons breadbasket core, the settlers quickly fell victim to the -20 degrees celsius daily temperatures of the area, and struggled to survive through year-long frigid weather. Their vessels sank in ice fields, hull's cracked by sheets of ice 50 meters thick. Hypothermia, starvation, and pneumonia were much of the contributing factors to the struggling nordic presence of only a few thousand in the region. Over the years they migrated south, eventually reaching native lands in the summer of 642 AD; 17 years and hundreds dead following their arrival.

The Nords first interaction with the natives in 642 was a violent one, leaving an entire native settlement dead and the mark of the inception of a new ubiquity in the land. But they were not alone. The Nordic presence spread in every direction, flooding the native region and slaughtering everyone by the masses. Settlement after settlement met the same fate. Nordic soldiers, whom were the predominant citizen, pillaged towns and their people. Men were killed, women were raped, and children were taken as slaves. This territorial expansion took place between 642 and 937 AD, before finally ending at the turn of the 10th century.

After over 300 years of conflict, the native presence on Euralon finally dissipated, and the ancient civilization was extinct. The Nordic invaders burned much of their monuments and towns, rebuilding most into suitable areas for settlement, farmland, and economic growth. They established towns in the breast of the Allivera, and constructed roads that permitted trade and horseback travel. Many of the leaders who headed the fight against the natives had now given up their throne to their 5th and 6th generation sons, whom never committed the atrocities of their forefathers. Instead, they permitted growth and prosperity. With no other presence in the land but their own, they were unrivaled for resources and unsurpassed in technology.

Peace expired in the year of 1002 AD. Two of the largest settlements of the land quarreled over the discovery of gold in the province of Helston, along the southern coast of the Atlpacinarcticadian Ocean. Jarl Thori of Helston and Jarl Styri of Wesselin argued over the claim, despite the area being in obvious Helston control. Jarl Styri declared that because there were no official land claims, Helston had no right to control the discovery. Conflict arose as the find would dramatically spur the others economic power, and could gain it a dominant claim no other province had the power to make. Jarl Thori offered to excavate the find and split the gain between the 6 provinces to prevent an unbalance of power and eliminate the notion of a dominant province. Jarl Styri refused and threatened to raid the camp if no action was taken to ensure the gold was given in its entirety to the Wesselin region. Jarl Thori summoned the Jarls of the 4 other provinces, congregating in secret in the Hall of Tranquillitatem, the town hall of Vechta in the Helston province. The leaders agreed that summoning a large force to meet the supposed raiding party would only spark further conflict as a sign of war. Finally, they concluded that a party sent to meet the opposing force was necessary, but only as a means of deterring Jarl Styri. Jarl Thori agreed to lead a party of 30 through the foot of the Allivera and to the southeastern coastline of Helston.

After several weeks, they arrived at the gold mine, where they met Jarl Styris' promised raiding force. It was a dense 270 men, which mimicked Thori's party of 30 nearly 9:1. Jarl Thori and his men stood their ground at the outskirts of Balkethveit, a Helston town that discovered the gold mine, which from then on became the site of the legendary "Stand of Thori". The raiding party led by Styris advanced onto the position and charged at the Helstons, engaging in brutal hand to hand combat that carried on for several hours. Farmers and villagers from Balkethveit had caught word of Jarl Thori's cause and rushed to the aid of their diminishing force, which was slowly losing its strength. The reinforcing force charged the eastern flank of the Wesselin raiding party and quickly turned the tide of the battle. Jarl Thori eventually had Jarl Styris at sword point, Thoris force of 30 now only 5, and Styri's force boasted less than a quarter of its original strength. Thoris lay down his weapon and refused to kill Styris, claiming that greed and possession would not cloud his judgement for his brethren.

The Helston force and the assisting Balkethveit townsfolk permitted Jarl Styris and his men's safe return, where Styris claimed to be in Thori's eternal debt, and agreed to take a share of the gold.

Unification and Establishment

In the spring of 1004 AD, another meeting of the Jarls was held at the Hall of Tranquillitatem in Helston, which Jarl Styris attended. A grand feast was held to commemorate the success of the provinces and their contribution to retaining the lifeline of Nordic blood. The meeting shadowed the Stand of Thori, and brought to light the idea of a unified territory. Jarl Thori proposed the idea of establishing a constitution, and officially unifying the land to create a single national identity. All 5 Jarls agreed, and the terms of a constitution were laid out.

By that winter, a constitution had been agreed on and set in place. The first day of the following year marked the day Euralon was born, a derivative of Nordic provinces united to defend its culture and its people.