Solva, The Third
Solva is the third territory that fell under the control of what would become The Dawn Empire. It was Solva joining an alliance with Crinalas and Anhalo that allowed Ennius Juliant I to declare this collection of lands was in fact an Empire.
Like most of northern Elentaria, Solva was originally part of Lor Anoch during The Age of Grand Magics, however as the elves lost more and more territory during The Schism, the far reaches of Solva were one of the first abandoned. It would later be populated by refugees looking to form stable communities as the schism went on.
When the grand war was over, these collections of refugees started building more stable communities, working and trading together in the north east corner of the continent. The communities had no official leader, but the largest settlement, the City of Solva, was often used as a neutral meeting ground and was responsible for the most trade amongst the other cities.
When it came then to the future Emperor Ennius I to offer an alliance to these loosely aligned territories, the elected the leader of the City of Solva, Ingrid Rivera to represent them, her eventually becoming the first Grand Duchess of the new Solva, The Third. The leaders of the large settlements became the new nobilities, and the new Counts and Barons of their territories.
Solva joined early in the life of The Dawn Empire, and so the three fledgling nations worked closely together to build and grow. This closeness and collaboration continued through their history, the ruling family of Solva often marrying into The Juliant Dynasty seen in the modern day with the sister of the current Grand Duke, Arter Rivera married to the current Emperor, Ennius Juliant IV.
Solva is a land of beautiful scenery and many natural resources, they was essential in building up the fledgling empire through their large deposits of gold and other natural resources. Their main exports are quarried stone and clay, great restrictions in place to ensure that the resources do not dry up.
Solva is also known for its many coastal fisheries and whaling ships, heading far north into the frigid portions of the Arholm Deep to hunt these large beasts for their oil and blubber.
Solva is a prosperous and loyal Duchy of the grand Empire of the Dawn, the land has no memory of being apart from their allies, and they see no reason to change this.
Like most of northern Elentaria, Solva was originally part of Lor Anoch during The Age of Grand Magics, however as the elves lost more and more territory during The Schism, the far reaches of Solva were one of the first abandoned. It would later be populated by refugees looking to form stable communities as the schism went on.
When the grand war was over, these collections of refugees started building more stable communities, working and trading together in the north east corner of the continent. The communities had no official leader, but the largest settlement, the City of Solva, was often used as a neutral meeting ground and was responsible for the most trade amongst the other cities.
When it came then to the future Emperor Ennius I to offer an alliance to these loosely aligned territories, the elected the leader of the City of Solva, Ingrid Rivera to represent them, her eventually becoming the first Grand Duchess of the new Solva, The Third. The leaders of the large settlements became the new nobilities, and the new Counts and Barons of their territories.
Solva joined early in the life of The Dawn Empire, and so the three fledgling nations worked closely together to build and grow. This closeness and collaboration continued through their history, the ruling family of Solva often marrying into The Juliant Dynasty seen in the modern day with the sister of the current Grand Duke, Arter Rivera married to the current Emperor, Ennius Juliant IV.
Solva is a land of beautiful scenery and many natural resources, they was essential in building up the fledgling empire through their large deposits of gold and other natural resources. Their main exports are quarried stone and clay, great restrictions in place to ensure that the resources do not dry up.
Solva is also known for its many coastal fisheries and whaling ships, heading far north into the frigid portions of the Arholm Deep to hunt these large beasts for their oil and blubber.
Solva is a prosperous and loyal Duchy of the grand Empire of the Dawn, the land has no memory of being apart from their allies, and they see no reason to change this.
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