The Enchanted Forest

[kiwusek]

I'll be using this topic to post items about my story that I am in the process of developing and writing. Time is not on my side right now so I will post a basic synopsis and the prologue when I get some more time.

[kiwusek]

This is how it works:

The world of Ivolia, heavily industrialized (technology think to the industrial revolution particularly 1870-1920) and is dark and grim, is on the the verge of Total War. Present only three continents are visible. On the Eastern side of the known world lie the continents of Vyrmia, Worindel and on the Western side is the heavily colonized Gravnoya (named after the explorer who discovered it). Yet to the west of this continent and to the east lies an unexplored body of water that is perpetually covered in fog. No ship that has entered has ever returned.

The largest empire is that of Aerievolia and is also the most powerful... but a opposing rival has risen as a new economic and industrial superpower known as Hastan. Due to its late rise it is left without many colonies in Gravnoya. But already there is a powder keg forming on the Vyrmian continent and that is the collapsed republic of Fänfïr, which is positioned in between the Aerievolian Empire and Hastan. The Republic broke into a civil war with the resurgence of the Royalist or Federalist movement. These have taken the north of the country meanwhile the south is controlled by the Parlementarians or the Fänfïran army. The north is supported by Aerievolia and the South by Hastan.

Here is a map to help Illustrate the situation. Special notes: Country #8 is the Province of Hefstorm and has reunited already with Hastan following a 40 year independence. Country #10 is Fänfïr and #9 is Maleon. These are the two countries wedged in between Aerievolia and Hastan.

[Michael]

I've already said it at Tower of Light, but good job, Kiwusek! I hope to see some prose soon, when you have more time to post it.
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[kiwusek]

Prose that may require some more work... right now I got exams to study for so I might get some older work on this world up but don't expect anything soon... especially if it is work I still have to do. Thanks for your continual support!

[Michael]

Hey, no problem. Like I said before, school takes priority. I know from experience ... it helps you to improve your work.
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[kiwusek]

I will get a detailed list of the nations in order from 1-30... I already have 1-13 done (on paper) so I will have to transfer it on to pixels.

[kiwusek]

A note on the dates: 4e refers to the Fourth Era. The number indicates which era it is followed by the year within the era. Each Era is 2000 years.

1 Northern Ivolian Alliance

Government: Alliance ruled by a Grande Council

An alliance of seven fully independent city states that have agreed to cooperation and a united economy and military formed in 4e 1150. The principal city of Qesthal is host to the Grande Council which all city states send delegates as representatives of their own interests. NIA is neutral in foreign affairs.

2 Kingdom of Urqus

Government: Monarchy

A monarchy on the Paleon Peninsula still utilizing the Feudal economic model. Ruled by a monarch this country is extremely decentralized with the monarch’s power extending barely extending past the capital. The country is ruled primarily through the Aristocrats who control their own private armies. Meanwhile the central army under the king’s banner is insignificant. Highly mistrustful of the Kingdom of Duria.

3 Kingdom of Duria

Government: Theocratic Monarchy

A theocratic monarchy in which the belief in The One (a Telvannii religion) has become a significant factor in the politics of this country. Inspiring fanaticism, it was the leading cause of this region’s separation from the country of Urqus in 4e 741. Since that point belief and laws of The One have dominated the lives of the citizens living here. They passionately hate the Kingdom of Urqus claiming it as a pillar of immorality.

4 Republic of Koralis

Government: Republic

After its secession from Besemor following the Besemor-Aperzia War in 4e 1194 this country adopted the democratic system and is one of only three other nations that use this system. The government condemns and prosecutes religious fanaticism believing it as the root of evil and destruction. Koralis is considered philosophically the most ‘humanist’ nation on Ivolia. The position of this country on world affairs is armed neutrality.

5 Esperion

Government: Constitutional Monarchy

The constitutional monarchy was formed in 4e 1203, following a 3 year civil war that forced the reduction of the monarch’s powers and the creation of a Parliament. Currently there is still a growing anti-royalist sentiment in the country indicating the possibility of violence or another uprising. In order to maintain order the country has allied itself to Aerivolia.

6 Besemor

Government: Monarchy

A landlocked nation of diminishing power. Ravaged by many wars and is struggling to maintain its former imperial glory. In a disastrous war in 4e 1194 with Aperzia the province of Koralis declared independence while Aperzian troops seized Western and North-Western lands. There is a rise in the independence movements of the Southern province of Mostov, which is populated by a predominately Svetoven population, and the Eastern province of Fïrcholm. The country does not recognize the independence of the Republic of Koralis.

7 People’s Republic of Nïgard

Government: Proletariat (need to change to less Earth-like name)

The only country that follows the ideology of Ulrïk Welhemm in which revolves around the belief that all should work to bettering the community and work towards the goals of the community while putting aside the goals of the individual. Previously a monarchy it was reformed following the revolution of 4e 1199. The southern province of Üsselberg is claimed by Hastan, claiming 22% of the country. The PRN has declared perpetual war on the Common Economic Cooperative of Jorgunden and is also locked in a diplomatic battle over the island of Stormgrund, which was captured by Aerievolia during the Revolution.

8 Independent Province of Hefstorm (ceased to exist: 4e 1206)

Government: Dictatorship

The Independent Province of Hefstorm broke away from Hastan in 4e 1166 a time which the country was falling apart economically and during the transition from the previous dynasty to the Gernacht dynasty. The economy of this country collapsed in 4e 1183 and became a protectorate in 4e 1199 culminating its flirtation with independence seven years later.

4e 1166: Treaty of Independence
4e 1199: 1st Treaty of Beonor
4e 1206: 2nd Treaty of Beonor

9 Maleon

Government: Democracy A small democratic state wedged in between Aerievolia and Hastan. Due to their precarious position the state has opted to align themselves with the Aerievolian Empire. When Hastan regained control of Hefstorm there was a small border dispute between Maleon and Hastan which resulted in the Hastan-Maleon Non Aggression Pact.
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[Michael]

You have a lot of detail worked out for this world, kiwusek. Verry nice. Keep it up!
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[kiwusek]

I am out of the country for the moment so my activity will drop for the summer... plus I started to write a bit of the story but I left it at the computer at home... oh well... Anyways I hope that this visit to old country will refresh my mind and help me to get a little more inspired!

Cheers Mate!

[Michael]

Sounds great, kiwusek. Have fun!
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[kiwusek]

I certainly will!

Cheers Mate!