Sevaria
Sevaria - the sparkling jewel of Estlund.The Sevarian Unions of the Values and Hills - more commonly known as Sevaria - is one of the major powers in the northern portion of the continent of Estlund. Formed over two centuries ago during the Sevarian War of Unification, Sevaria occupies the land between Reisenhoff in the north, the Aeortian Knightdoms in the south, and the republic of Ocegar to the east.
Sevaria is the primary focus of play in the
Fungeons & Flagons campaign.
Structure
As a constitutional monarchy, the head of state and the head of government of Sevaria are two separate posts. The head of state is the king or queen, a hereditary position currently filled by the recently come-of-age Oleander III. The head of government is known as the Speaker, with the position rotating annually among the members of the Council of Lords. The current Speaker, as of Winterwane in 732 Godsmarch, is Baro Kintan, lord of Volsinii.
Historical Sovereigns of Sevaria
Sevaria the First
Quintus Sevaria, more commonly known as Sevaria the First, was the warrior king responsible for the unification and founding of the Sevarian Union of the Vales and Hills.Oleander the First
Following the death of his father, Oleander Sevaria was crowned as Oleander the First and continued his father's staunch defense of the foundling nation.Sevaria the Second
Oleander the Second
Maximillian the First
Maximillian the Second
Oleander the Third
The current reigning monarch of Sevaria, Maximillian Oleander Sevaria - commonly known by his crowned name, Oleander the Third - finally ascended to the throne when he came of age in 730 Godsmarch after a brief interregnum following his father's death.Territories
Regions of Sevaria
Sevaria consists of six administrative regions of varying sizes. The borders of these regions roughly correspond to the territories held by the pre-union states brought together by the first King Sevaria during the Sevarian War of Unification.The Crownlands
See Primary Article: The CrownlandsThe very heart of Sevaria, the Crownlands, in theory, are those lands ruled over directly by the king. In the past twenty or so years, however, de facto rule over the land has passed to four influential lords who had previously acted as hands of the king in their respective territories. Overall, this shift has allowed far more efficient rule over the sprawling land, allowing local lords to better respond to the needs of their people. The Crownlands is home to a large portion of Sevaria's farmland and produces much of the grain needed to feed the burgeoning nation.
Duruslund
See Primary Article: DuruslundWhen speaking of "the hills" in Sevaria's formal title, most people are referring to Duruslund. Rising steadily from the plains of central Sevaria to the foot of the Teileberge, Duruslund is a harsh landscape home to much of Sevaria's forestry and mining industries. The population tends towards smaller villages although a few major cities, including the administration center of Duruskof, do exist as centers of trade.
Escullend
See Primary Article: EscullendSituated in the southeast of Sevaria, Escullend is the most highly militarized of the nation's territories. This derives from the constant threat from both expansionistic lords from the Aeortian Knightdoms and tribal marauders from the plains of Ocegar who claim to be descended from the hereditary rulers of the land prior to Sevaria's unification. Despite steady conflict, the citizens of Escullend flourish due to the land being perfect for razing herds of animals. Both cows and goats are raised by the people with the occasional farm having far more exotic animals in their stock.
Esteren
See Primary Article: EsterenLaying along the official trade route into Ocegar, Esteren is the smallest of the Sevarian territories. Yet, despite its size, it is one of the most wealthy owing primarily to taxes and fees collected from imports and exports to Sevaria's neighbour. Additionally, Esteren is also home to one of the largest mining complexes in all of Estlund, extracting prodigious amounts of previous metals and gems from the eastern edges of the Teileberge.
The Silver Vale
See Primary Article: The Silver ValeTo the southwest of Sevaria lies the territory of the Silver Vale. Second only to the production of the Crownlands, the Silver Vale is home to countless farming communities due to extremely fertile plains and river valleys that dot its landscape. Hosting most of Sevaria's coastline, it is also home to most of the nation's port cities and numerous fishing villages. It is also home to the Deepbranch, a wetland region along to the southern coast that is home to many unique species of animals and insects.
Westereach
See Primary Article: WestereachTo the northwest of Sevaria is the province of Westereach. Prior to Sevaria's unification, the region was a tributary of Reisenhoff and tensions are still high between the two nations as to the region's ownership. To the people, there is little difference who rules over them: Westereach is a dull landscape of low hills where it's hard for most to eke out an existence. The region has few natural resources of its own and produces barely enough food to feed its own, relying on imports from both the Crownlands and the Silver Vale to fill its people's stomachs. The one exception is the administration center of Hochauz, a well off port city and home to the Feuerschwanz Academy, one of the world's preeminent arcane academies.
Trade & Transport
Currency of Sevaria
See Primary Article: Currency of SevariaCurrently, monetary transactions in Sevaria are handled using a coin-based currency consisting of copper, silver, and gold pieces. Additionally, letters of credit and trade bars are used throughout the nation to ease the exchange of large amounts of currency between parties.
Founding Date
522 Godsmarch
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Alternative Names
The Sevarian Union of the Vales and Hills
Demonym
Sevarian
Head of State
Government System
Monarchy, Constitutional
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
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