United Republics of Lorand
The United Republics of Lorand are a rising power and the current geopolitical overlord of Domeris. Founder after the revolutions of 00, Lorand is a constitutional federal republic lead by a popularly elected president. Created from the ashes of several city states that were consumed in revolution, Lorand is currently trying to stabilize its recent conquests while also jockeying for influence with other great powers.
Structure
The United Republics of Lorand is a federation of countries that were either conquered or pre-emptively surrendered when faced with the devastating power of the Lorandian Free Forces. These constituent republics are as follows.
The Constitutional Principality of Arvania
Arvania was a small and insignificant principality that was peacefully absorbed into Lorand. The Grand Prince knew that the tiny military of Arvania stood no chance against the battle hardened republican forces, and thus pre-emptively surrendered to Lorand before the Republican Directory had even drawn up plans for its invasion. The Grand Prince was able to convince the Republican Directory to let him stay on as a powerless figurehead, in exchange for Arvania immediately applying for membership within the federation.
Despite it's small size Arvania has grown to become an influential member of the United Republics. It's capital of Alveria lies in the center of the country surrounded by the beautiful Arvanian Mountains, and houses many esteemed universities which contributed to the principalities readiness to surrender to the United Republics. The surrounding countryside has become a popular destination for internal tourism for the Lorandian bourgeoisie, and houses many of the most prestigious vineyards of the continent. Resentment against the annexation has mostly disappeared over time, and Arvanian culture has mostly been assimilated into the burgeoning Lorandian cultural movement.
The Confederated Republics of Tevria
Tevria is located on the eastern coast of the federation, bordered by the sea on one side and several other member states on the other. Tevria is known for its fertile farmland, bustling ports, distinct quinine and vibrant culture. Teveria was more a geographical expression than a proper nation before it was annexed by Lorand, as the vast region had primarily consisted of isolated despotic city states and semi-nomadic tribes before Lorand set its sights upon the region. Fear of conquest drove the various city states and tribes of the region to band together, each Hetman and Despot swearing to evict the invaders during the oath of 33 swords. They would be slaughtered to the last man.
Following a series of devastating defeats at the hands of the Lorandian Free Forces, the confederation collapsed and was officially annexed. The city states mostly opened their gates when the LFF arrived at their gates, though some had to be taken through airborne Crux assaults. They would all be reorganized as democratically ruled by an elected "First Citizen", and each one recognizing the authority of a democratically elected Director, who would join the Republican Directory. The semi-nomadic tribes of the region proved harder to conquer, but their democratic traditions eventually allowed a negotiated surrender to take place. The tribes would be led by elected Hetmen who would in turn be ruled by a democratically elected Grand Hetman, who would also join the board of Republican Directors.
Today Tevria is a well established and stable member of the United Republics. Its vast landmass produces a majority of food within the United Republics, and the Lorandian Free Forces draw a large portion of their recruits from the region. The former city states concentrated on the coast have grown by leaps and bounds after integrating with the industrialized economy of the rest of Lorand, and now serve as major shipping hubs. The majority of the cavalry troops in the Lorandian free forces come from the tribes of the region, and in turn the traditions of the tribes have become the traditions of Lorandian Cavalry. Due to its large contribution to the economy and military of Lorand, Teveria is one of the most influential members to have joined after the initial formation of the United Republics.
History
During the revolutions of 00, three neighboring city states were consumed by republican revolution at once. From the ashes of revolution emerged new states ideologically committed to republicanism. With reactionary monarchies around every corner, the city states decided to unite under a federal republic to better combat the threat of foreign invaders. A new calendar starting at the date of the initial revolutions was inaugurated at the founding of the republic, and has remained in place ever since. The introduction of a strict meritocracy in the military, as well as the development of the modern combat mage would quickly shift the balance of power on the continent.
The equally sized neighboring kingdom of Nodria, eager to put down the revolution and to grab what it's Queen saw as free territory. The Inferno of Gorand proved her wrong, as the first combat mage companies ever fielded rendered the Nodrian to ash. The free forces of Lorand quickly went on the offensive, and it wasn't long before another republic joined the united republics of Lorand.
Lorand would quickly pioneer the mass produced Cruxes with the M-02 "Liberty" model, deploying Cruxes at a far greater number than their enemies. Lorand would slowly spread the light of republicanism across the next decade, growing ever larger. Some had even considered that there should be no end to their expansion, and that they could not stop until the light of republicanism shone across the entire world.
The bleeding war would partially dash these hopes. The floundering initial assault by Domeris gave way to brutal fighting as some of the greatest Cruxes ever created tore through Lorandian lines. But Domeris could not endure the Lorandian assault forever, and the summer coup finally brought an end to the fighting. Lorand was bloodied but victorious, and was set to more than double it's total population once the integration of Domeris was finished.
The integration of Domeris would never finish as it turned out. The machinations of general Dorian, combined with rebellions and the maneuvering of rival powers meant that Lorand was forced to shift it's attention away from Domeris for a time. The garrison grew weaker and weaker, as Dorian and his cronies asserted more and more control over the country. Lorand is still determined to integrate Domeris, but as the people tire of sons and daughters sent off to the army, never to return, some have started to question if the republics have bitten off more than they can chew.
Liberty at any cost
Type
Geopolitical, Republic
Demonym
Lorandian
Economic System
Market economy
Related Ranks & Titles
Controlled Territories
Occupation
Domeris is currently partially occupied by a Lorandian garrison.
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