Norden Reunia
The Guardians of the North. The Norden Reunia, (Aryan for Northern Republic) is the northernmost nation in Avalon Valley. Being along the boarder with the Salt Valley the Nords are in near constant war with the Vampire Counts. This state of conflict has made it's citizens a strong and resilient but distrustful of strangers. Always in the mood for a good laugh. They value family and community above individual self.
Structure
The Norden Reunia is a constitutional monarchy. Led by the Hoffman dynasty who act as the nations executive branch. The legislative branch is made by representatives voted on by everyday citizens. Each city and Village votes on a team of 5 representatives. These representatives still live mostly in their own cities and meet a few weeks out of the year in Lehi city. During off times one representative will live in Lehi City in case emergency decisions need to be made.
History
Founded in year 20 F.A. by Wilhelm Hoffman and Marcus Fey in response to racist laws made in Avalon Norden Reunia was made as a constitutional monarchy ruled by the Hoffman dynasty with the Fey family serving as its protectors for many years. Created with the vision of being a safe haven for all races it has had many struggles with the idea of ‘feral races’ such as vampires, kobolds ect. Living on the border between civilized and uncivilized lands many of the ‘feral’ versions of various races have tried to pose as ‘civilized’ individuals only to turn into murderous beasts killing dozens or in one raid hundreds. This has lead to a small distrust between humans and other against Vampires, Lowe, Orc, Goblins and Kobolds. While they will associate with them they will distance themselves at the first sign of aggression.
During the crisis of the Cult of the Lady the Norden Reunia saved Avalon Kingdom from falling into complete chaos. By invading the nation during the crisis they were able to assist Avalon soldiers retake any territory lost. During the Second Aryan War Norden prevented a full scale invasion by the Vampire Counts and assisted destroying the Aryan navy. During the War of Wheat Norden made an alliance with the High Elves after Avalon Kingdom and the Dwarves threatened invasion. During this war Norden troops conquered the city Camelot. This city has largely been given over to the adventurers who live there.
Military
Norden is the most powerful nation militarily being at a near constant war with the Vampire and Bandit Lords to the North as well as the Aryans to the east. While all nations are grateful for Norden standing as their guardian from these bloodthirsty tyrants, few are able to comprehend how this has affected its people. Norden’s people have become weary of strangers. All men and women are trained in the army as Levies or home guards at the age of 17 and serve until they are 20. These troops usually are stationed as home guards and police and rarely see active duty on the front lines. However they should not be scoffed at as they are trained just as hard and well as front line soldiers. After they turn 20 Levies are allowed to leave the military and join civilian life full time or reenlist for Levie duty or join the professional army called the Wolves Guard. Norden people love a good laugh and good friends and have welcomed any and all adventuring parties.
Most troops are armed with swords and other medieval est weapons and wear chain mail or a single breastplate. Most soldiers armed with ranged weapons use crossbows or other bows. Special sniper units and engineers do use firearms. Norden engineers also field ancient style howitzer artillery to break up any enemy fortifications.
The Norden Navy mostly uses sail ships but does have a small handful of 'iron glad' battleships.
Religion
Norden Reunia primarily worships the goddess Artemis as she was instrumental in their becoming independent. However all the main cannon deities except for Set are allowed to be worshiped in Norden.
Foreign Relations
Prussia: Has a strong alliance with Prussia. Norden military officials often meet with their Prussian counterparts to discus new tactics and military tech.
Suna Kinorsca: After the War of Wheat, Norden and the High Elves developed a strong friendship built from the battlefield. The two nations even developed a mountain road to connect their nations and allow free trading between them.
Korvaskr: Originally Norden and the Dwarves had a strong relationship. However the War of Wheat has done much to sour that relationship. Over the past years of peace the two nations have started to trust one another. The Age of The Godless has also done much to force the two nations to work together.
RAIJINGUSAN KYOWAKOKU (REPUBLIC OF THE RISING SUN): Norden does have an embassy with the Samurai Republic but doesn't have much interaction with them. This is primarily due to the long distance between the two nations. They do have healthy trade however.
Azteca Empire: Norden is somewhat weary of the Azteca Empire due to it's power and influence. There are several rumors that Azteca Privateers or pirates have been hired to specifically target Norden vessels. These rumors have certainly not done much to help the relationship between the two.
Mulvaru Coast Confederacy: Norden does a lot of trading with the confederacy and has tried to help them with defense during the Age of the Godless. Norden has been largely happy to allow the confederacy to handle it's own destiny.
Baldur: While Norden does maintain an embassy in Baldur there is little trust between the two. Baldur has always been wary of Norden due to it's alliance with Prussia. Norden has been wary of Baldur do it's reliance on mercenaries and pirates. Especially pirates who target Norden vessels.
Avalon Kingdom: There has long been a rivalry between these two nations. This has largely been a peaceful rivalry and they have unified at times to defeat a common foe. From time to time however there have been boarder skirmishes between the two. Currently the two nations are working together to hunt cults and rebuild after the Age of the Godless.
Waterdeep: Norden allows Waterdeep to stay independent and does actively trade with them. However Norden and it's people largely distrust the officials of Waterdeep. This is due to those officials largely being in the pocket of pirates and ganges.
Trade & Transport
Norden is generally able to grow enough food to provide for it's own people. It's primary exports are weapons, armor, architects and engineers. It imports lots of raw materials such as metal ore and fabrics.
Equality for All.
Founding Date
Tritops 12 02
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Alternative Names
Northern Republic
Demonym
Nords
Official State Religion
Location
Neighboring Nations
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