Skardania
Skardania, formally the Republic of Skardan is a nation located in the northern territory of the Federal Province of Mora. It is a democratic federal republic comprising four semi-autonomous republics: Puikkay, Vavalavek, Kundsvakar, and Straatusva. Together, they make up the four Skardish nations. Historically, the region of Skardan has been governed by the Moore Republic. However, in the years following the collapse of the People's Republic of Lordania, a national identity arose, leading to the regions independence during the Interregnum. Its current President is Lykke Olsen. She was elected in 68 PC, and represents the Skardan Conservative Party.
Structure
The Republic of Skardan is a federal democratic republic divided between the government and the largely autonomous nations within. The Republic of Skardan is largely responsible for external policy, while internal policies are kept to individual nations. Thanks to a largely shared culture, they have a standardised set of laws and policies, with strong human rights and a high degree of political and civil freedoms.
Territories
The entirety of Skardan's northern border is the North Tersten Ocean, and its southern border is the Great North Tersten Range, providing a near impassible wall into the heartland of Mora. Skardan is divided into six geographical regions, which are distinct from the Four Nations of Skardan. These are:
Simaya
Simaya is the capital region of Skardan, extending along the Sjot River and its tributaries. It is heavily forested, with most settlements reached via boat or rail. The largest city in this region is Sjøktas, which lies upstream from the second largest city, Puikko. Sjøktas is the capital of the Republic of Skardan, representing all four nations. Puikko is the capital of Puikkay.Batricia
Batricia is a small region around the Batricia River, as it flows from Vaval Lake and into the Sjot. Vaval Lake, and nearby city Vavalla, are shielded from the harsh winds blowing from the east. As such, the land around the Batricia River has been steadily developed over the past few decades, becoming the heartland of Vavalavek.Jūrmala
Jūrmala is a well developed region focused around the Eyð River. It is home to numerous settlements, the largest of these being Hørgsur, located on the Eyð Estuary. Jūrmala is part of the Kundsvakar Republic, and is rapidly becoming its economic and political centre, outpacing all other regions in Skardan in terms of rapid development.Kundesvakarland
Kundesvakarland is largely a cold and marshy land, home to many forests and bogs. The largest city in the region is Kundesvær, and it is entirely under the control of the Kundsvakar Republic. While Kundsvakar began in Kundesvær, over the past few years the seat of control has shifted towards the region of Jūrmala and the city of Hørgsur.Kovaarla
Kovaarla is a harsh landscape of wind-battered islands and snow-covered mountains. The only major settlement in the region, Strøssen, is a prominent shipping port, on one of the many islands of the North Tersten Ocean. This land is largely controlled by Puikkay.Independence Plateau
The Independence Plateau is a region that lies north of the Uzkai Mountains. It is home to the Republic of Straatusva, with its capital in Lavastrasa. The Independence Plateau itself is an elevated region along the coast of the North Tersten Ocean. It is extraordinarily cold, with the landscape funnelling raging winds of ice and snow, with the coldest temperatures on Tersten recorded here, near one of the many ancient Sar'ket Ruins that dot the Tersten landscape. Further south, things are less extreme, with the dense forests around the Limov Sea being home to the region's settlements.
Founding Date
48
Type
Geopolitical, Republic
Capital
Demonym
Skardish
Head of Government
Government System
Democracy, Representative
Power Structure
Federation
Location
Neighboring Nations
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