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Aorii at 17:40, 26 March 2014

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	\|+Kingdom of Weichsel		\|+Kingdom of Weichsel
	\|width="50%"\|Demonym \|\| width="50%"\|Weichsel		\|width="50%"\|Demonym \|\| width="50%"\|Weichsel/Weichsen
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	\|Capital \|\| Königsfeld		\|Capital \|\| Königsfeld
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	\|Official Religion \|\| Trinitian		\|Official Religion \|\| Trinitian
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	\|Population \|\| 1,~~300~~,000		\|Population \|\| 1,800,000
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	As a coastal nation bordering the North Sea, the geography of Weichsel is predominantly flat, plains and beaches with scattered hills and woods. Only the Dead Mountains that rise sharply from the coastal plains hold any significant geographical changes, but the murderous mists that still curse the mountains to date prevent from most locals from journeying in.		As a coastal nation bordering the North Sea, the geography of Weichsel is predominantly flat, plains and beaches with scattered hills and woods. Only the Dead Mountains that rise sharply from the coastal plains hold any significant geographical changes, but the murderous mists that still curse the mountains to date prevent from most locals from journeying in.

	Two major rivers cross modern day Weichsel: ~~East Lotharingie~~, flowing from southeast to northwest before pouring into the Lotharingie tributary at Cross Lake, and Weichschwartz, named after the rich black soil on the banks of its tributaries.		Two major rivers cross modern day Weichsel: Nordkreuz, flowing from southeast to northwest before pouring into the Lotharingie tributary at Cross Lake, and Weichschwartz, named after the rich black soil on the banks of its tributaries.

	Regulated by the North Sea, Weichsel's climate is temperate on the cold side. Although mountainous Västergötland shields much of the North Sea from the arctic fronts that buffets Northern Rhin-Lotharingie, the waters are never above chilly, leading to cool summers and freezing winters. Yearly precipitation is moderate, and the two major rivers rarely flood.		Regulated by the North Sea, Weichsel's climate is temperate on the cold side. Although mountainous Västergötland shields much of the North Sea from the arctic fronts that buffets Northern Rhin-Lotharingie, the waters are never above chilly, leading to cool summers and freezing winters. Yearly precipitation is moderate, and the two major rivers rarely flood.
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	*Landgraviate of Nordkreuz: Northwest border realm of Field Marshal Karl August von Moltewitz, Pascal's father.		*Landgraviate of Nordkreuz: Northwest border realm of Field Marshal Karl August von Moltewitz, Pascal's father.
	*Landgraviate of Kostradan		*Landgraviate of Kostradan
	*Landgraviate of ~~Altsteier~~		*Landgraviate of
	*Duchy of Polarstern: Realm of Neithard Mittemeyer von Manteuffel, leader of the powerful Manteuffel clan.		*Duchy of Polarstern: Realm of Neithard Mittemeyer von Manteuffel, leader of the powerful Manteuffel clan.
	*Duchy of Starigard		*Duchy of Starigard
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	*Margraviate of Saale-Osteroder		*Margraviate of Saale-Osteroder
	*Margraviate of Saale-Westeroder		*Margraviate of Saale-Westeroder
	*Margraviate of		*Margraviate of Altsteier
	*Margraviate of		*Margraviate of Altmark

Aorii at 19:55, 30 January 2014

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	\|System \|\| Centralized Military Aristocracy		\|System \|\| Centralized Military Aristocracy
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	\|Official Language \|\| ~~Weich~~		\|Official Language \|\| Imperial
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	\|Official Religion \|\| Trinitian		\|Official Religion \|\| Trinitian
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	==History==		==History==

			===The reborn Kingdom of Amudaria===

	After the rising Dawn Imperium in Eastern Eos defeated the Maldani Confederation, they absorbed some of the clans while driving the others west. Those who left journeyed to the plateaus of Wester Eos (present day Shadom of Chorasmia) and claimed the land to rebuild their nation, which in turn chased out the inhabitants of the region and forced them further west. While historians are not certain where exactly the Amudarian tribes originated from, it is recognized that they traveled to Eastern Hyperion around 150:Imperial as a result of this domino effect, seeking fertile land to rebuild the realm they lost.		After the rising Dawn Imperium in Eastern Eos defeated the Maldani Confederation, they absorbed some of the clans while driving the others west. Those who left journeyed to the plateaus of Wester Eos (present day Shadom of Chorasmia) and claimed the land to rebuild their nation, which in turn chased out the inhabitants of the region and forced them further west. While historians are not certain where exactly the Amudarian tribes originated from, it is recognized that they traveled to Eastern Hyperion around 150:Imperial as a result of this domino effect, seeking fertile land to rebuild the realm they lost.
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	Over the course of the next millennium, the Amudarians gradually forsook their past to embrace their new life. Nomadic culture was abandoned as agriculture, its output aided by the Imperium's technique of four-stage crop rotation, replaced herding as the primary source of food. The introduction of new production technologies and goods also brought Imperial language and culture, and by 1167:Imperial Amudari formally abandoned its traditional language in exchange for Imperial. Meanwhile, Amudarian culture became a melting pot between their traditional ways, lingering lifestyles of the locals they absorbed, and influences from Imperium of the Inner Sea, the expanding Grand Republic of Samara, and the Lotharins that dominated northwestern Hyperion.		Over the course of the next millennium, the Amudarians gradually forsook their past to embrace their new life. Nomadic culture was abandoned as agriculture, its output aided by the Imperium's technique of four-stage crop rotation, replaced herding as the primary source of food. The introduction of new production technologies and goods also brought Imperial language and culture, and by 1167:Imperial Amudari formally abandoned its traditional language in exchange for Imperial. Meanwhile, Amudarian culture became a melting pot between their traditional ways, lingering lifestyles of the locals they absorbed, and influences from Imperium of the Inner Sea, the expanding Grand Republic of Samara, and the Lotharins that dominated northwestern Hyperion.


			===The Founding of Weichsel===

	After Emperor Aurelian I converted to Trinitian and forced the rest of the Imperium to follow, tensions between the pagan Amudari and the Holy Imperium began. As the Cataliyan Rebellion began in the south and drew the Holy Imperium's attend away, the Northmen decided it was time for a new invasion of the continental coast. With their legions spread thin attempting to pacify the south while suppressing religious unrest across the realm, the Holy Imperium sent only token forces to Amudari's aid. Unable to resist the onslaught, King Bazyli died during the Siege of Odra when his citadel was breached, sacked, and burned to the ground.		After Emperor Aurelian I converted to Trinitian and forced the rest of the Imperium to follow, tensions between the pagan Amudari and the Holy Imperium began. As the Cataliyan Rebellion began in the south and drew the Holy Imperium's attend away, the Northmen decided it was time for a new invasion of the continental coast. With their legions spread thin attempting to pacify the south while suppressing religious unrest across the realm, the Holy Imperium sent only token forces to Amudari's aid. Unable to resist the onslaught, King Bazyli died during the Siege of Odra when his citadel was breached, sacked, and burned to the ground.
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	==Geography & Climate==		==Geography & Climate==
			''Black as the dragon that protects us. Black as the soil that nourishes us. Black as the coal that warms us. Black is a good color indeed.'' -- Weichsel saying.

	As a coastal nation bordering the North Sea, the geography of Weichsel is predominantly flat, plains and beaches with scattered hills and woods. Only the Dead Mountains that rise sharply from the coastal plains hold any significant geographical changes, but the murderous mists that still curse the mountains to date prevent from most locals from journeying in.		As a coastal nation bordering the North Sea, the geography of Weichsel is predominantly flat, plains and beaches with scattered hills and woods. Only the Dead Mountains that rise sharply from the coastal plains hold any significant geographical changes, but the murderous mists that still curse the mountains to date prevent from most locals from journeying in.
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	==Culture==		==Culture==
	~~''Black as the dragon that protects us. Black as the soil that nourishes us. Black as the coal that warms us. Black is a good color indeed.'' -- Weichsel saying.~~

	Built upon the cultural crossroads of the north, the people of Weichsel embraced one of the most diverse cultures on Hyperion. After settling down for his nomadic history from the east, the Amudarians absorbed many of the Northmen traditions local to the region. Over the years, technological transfers from the Inner Sea Imperium, plus traders from Rhin-Lotharingie and Samara alike, would gradually meld their ideas into the customs of Weichsel today.		Built upon the cultural crossroads of the north, the people of Weichsel embraced one of the most diverse cultures on Hyperion. After settling down for his nomadic history from the east, the Amudarians absorbed many of the Northmen traditions local to the region. Over the years, technological transfers from the Inner Sea Imperium, plus traders from Rhin-Lotharingie and Samara alike, would gradually meld their ideas into the customs of Weichsel today.
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	==Economy==		==Economy==

			''Barbarians emerge from the sea every season, seeking to torch our fields and pillage our hamlets. What you see is but our response -- where else in Hyperion can you find such concentration of smelters and smithies?''

	Due to the ever-present threat of raids and invasions, the fortified coastal towns rely mostly on trade (especially the coastal road to Samara), crafts, smithing, and deployable fisheries. Meanwhile, the inland regions are predominantly agricultural, taking advantage of Weichsel's flat geography and fertile terrain.		Due to the ever-present threat of raids and invasions, the fortified coastal towns rely mostly on trade (especially the coastal road to Samara), crafts, smithing, and deployable fisheries. Meanwhile, the inland regions are predominantly agricultural, taking advantage of Weichsel's flat geography and fertile terrain.
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	Feudally, Weichsel is feudally divided into five Margraviates which fortify the coastline, three Landgraviates that guards the northwestern land borders, and four inland Duchies. The Margraves were given particular authority to call upon the levies of their neighbors -- especially inland ones -- to help repel any ongoing raid or invasion, and rejection without acceptable reason may be equated as an act of treason by the King.		Feudally, Weichsel is feudally divided into five Margraviates which fortify the coastline, three Landgraviates that guards the northwestern land borders, and four inland Duchies. The Margraves were given particular authority to call upon the levies of their neighbors -- especially inland ones -- to help repel any ongoing raid or invasion, and rejection without acceptable reason may be equated as an act of treason by the King.

	*Landgraviate of Nordkreuz: ~~Pascal~~ von Moltewitz ~~family~~'s ~~realm on the northwest border~~.		*Landgraviate of Nordkreuz: Northwest border realm of Field Marshal Karl August von Moltewitz, Pascal's father.
	*Landgraviate of Kostradan		*Landgraviate of Kostradan
	*Landgraviate of Altsteier		*Landgraviate of Altsteier
	*Duchy of Polarstern: Realm of Neithard Mittemeyer von Manteuffel, leader of the Manteuffel clan.		*Duchy of Polarstern: Realm of Neithard Mittemeyer von Manteuffel, leader of the powerful Manteuffel clan.
	*Duchy of Starigard		*Duchy of Starigard
	*Duchy of		*Duchy of
	*Duchy of		*Duchy of
	*Margraviate of Saale-Holzland: Ariadne von Zimmer-Manteuffel ~~family's realm~~ on the northeastern border.		*Greater Margraviate of Königsfeld: Personal desmene of King Leopold Karl-Wilhelm von Drachenlanzen
			*Margraviate of Saale-Holzland: Family realm of Ariadne von Zimmer-Manteuffel on the northeastern border.
	*Margraviate of Saale-Osteroder		*Margraviate of Saale-Osteroder
	*Margraviate of Saale-Westeroder		*Margraviate of Saale-Westeroder
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	Disadvantages: lacks reliable heavy infantry; poor navy		Disadvantages: lacks reliable heavy infantry; poor navy


	===Weichsel Army===		===Weichsel Army===

	Weichsel army tactics rely on the ''Mobility Doctrine'', using the superior speed, maneuverability, organization, and logistics of its smaller armies to engage enemies on advantageous grounds. Due to its emphasis on mounted mages supplemented by missile troops, Weichsel prefers to whittle down and destroy its enemies at range while maneuvering over open fields.		Weichsel army tactics rely on the ''Mobility Doctrine'', using the superior speed, maneuverability, organization, and logistics of its smaller armies to engage enemies on advantageous grounds. Due to its emphasis on mounted mages supplemented by missile troops, Weichsel prefers to whittle down and destroy its enemies at range while maneuvering over open fields.

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	*Swordstaff Infantry (Militia): Line infantry equipped with swordstaff polearms, heavy shields, and partial plate. Founded upon a core of professional Landsknecht soldiers augmented by mage officers, these units multiple fourfold during war times by absorbing thrice their number in militia recruits.		*Swordstaff Infantry (Militia): Line infantry equipped with swordstaff polearms, heavy shields, and partial plate. Founded upon a core of professional Landsknecht soldiers augmented by mage officers, these units multiple fourfold during war times by absorbing thrice their number in militia recruits.
	*Arbalest Infantry (Militia): Missile infantry equipped with the powerful arbalest crossbow, pavise shields, sharpened entrenching tools, and partial plate. These units utilize the same organization as swordstaff infantry.		*Arbalest Infantry (Militia): Missile infantry equipped with the powerful arbalest crossbow, pavise shields, sharpened entrenching tools, and partial plate. These units utilize the same organization as swordstaff infantry.


	===Weichsel Navy===		===Weichsel Navy===

	Weichsel naval doctrine is exactly the opposite of their army. With its inferior continental ships, Weichsel maritimes forces could ill afford to engage the Northmen's superior ironwood iceskimmers. Instead it practices the defensive Fleet-in-Being doctrine, reinforcing coastal fortifications as needed.		Weichsel naval doctrine is exactly the opposite of their army. With its inferior continental ships, Weichsel maritimes forces could ill afford to engage the Northmen's superior ironwood iceskimmers. Instead it practices the defensive Fleet-in-Being doctrine, reinforcing coastal fortifications as needed.

Aorii at 19:24, 30 January 2014

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	==Geography & Climate==		==Geography & Climate==
	~~''Black as the dragon that protects us. Black as the soil that nourishes us. Black as the coal that warms us. Black is a good color indeed.'' -- Weichsel saying.~~

	As a coastal nation bordering the North Sea, the geography of Weichsel is predominantly flat, plains and beaches with scattered hills and woods. Only the Dead Mountains that rise sharply from the coastal plains hold any significant geographical changes, but the murderous mists that still curse the mountains to date prevent from most locals from journeying in.		As a coastal nation bordering the North Sea, the geography of Weichsel is predominantly flat, plains and beaches with scattered hills and woods. Only the Dead Mountains that rise sharply from the coastal plains hold any significant geographical changes, but the murderous mists that still curse the mountains to date prevent from most locals from journeying in.
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	==Culture==		==Culture==
			''Black as the dragon that protects us. Black as the soil that nourishes us. Black as the coal that warms us. Black is a good color indeed.'' -- Weichsel saying.

	Built upon the cultural crossroads of the north, the people of Weichsel embraced one of the most diverse cultures on Hyperion. After settling down for his nomadic history from the east, the Amudarians absorbed many of the Northmen traditions local to the region. Over the years, technological transfers from the Inner Sea Imperium, plus traders from Rhin-Lotharingie and Samara alike, would gradually meld their ideas into the customs of Weichsel today.		Built upon the cultural crossroads of the north, the people of Weichsel embraced one of the most diverse cultures on Hyperion. After settling down for his nomadic history from the east, the Amudarians absorbed many of the Northmen traditions local to the region. Over the years, technological transfers from the Inner Sea Imperium, plus traders from Rhin-Lotharingie and Samara alike, would gradually meld their ideas into the customs of Weichsel today.
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	==Economy==		==Economy==

	''Barbarians emerge from the sea every season, seeking to torch our fields and pillage our hamlets. What you see is but our response -- where else in Hyperion can you find such concentration of smelters and smithies?''

	Due to the ever-present threat of raids and invasions, the fortified coastal towns rely mostly on trade (especially the coastal road to Samara), crafts, smithing, and deployable fisheries. Meanwhile, the inland regions are predominantly agricultural, taking advantage of Weichsel's flat geography and fertile terrain.		Due to the ever-present threat of raids and invasions, the fortified coastal towns rely mostly on trade (especially the coastal road to Samara), crafts, smithing, and deployable fisheries. Meanwhile, the inland regions are predominantly agricultural, taking advantage of Weichsel's flat geography and fertile terrain.

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	*Timberclad Galley: A flat-bottomed, slow, river ship. The timberclad galley is more of a barge armored with fiberglass-reinforced wooden planks to serve as floating battery. Mostly used to defend river mouths to keep Northmen iceskimmers from moving inland.		*Timberclad Galley: A flat-bottomed, slow, river ship. The timberclad galley is more of a barge armored with fiberglass-reinforced wooden planks to serve as floating battery. Mostly used to defend river mouths to keep Northmen iceskimmers from moving inland.
	*Seaskimmer: Light galleys with fiberglass hulls reliant on its mage crew and magically-assisted propulsion.		*Seaskimmer: Light galleys with fiberglass hulls reliant on its mage crew and magically-assisted propulsion.



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Aorii at 19:03, 30 January 2014

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	\|width="50%"\|Demonym \|\| width="50%"\|Weichsel		\|width="50%"\|Demonym \|\| width="50%"\|Weichsel
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	\|Capital \|\| ~~Konigsfeld~~		\|Capital \|\| Königsfeld
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	\|~~Leadership~~ \|\| Feudal Monarchy		\|Government \|\| Feudal Monarchy
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	\|~~Government~~ \|\| Centralized Military Aristocracy		\|System \|\| Centralized Military Aristocracy
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	\|Official Language \|\| ~~Imperial~~		\|Official Language \|\| Weich
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	\|Official Religion \|\| Trinitian		\|Official Religion \|\| Trinitian
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	\|Population \|\|		\|Population \|\| 1,300,000
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	After Emperor Aurelian I converted to Trinitian and forced the rest of the Imperium to follow, tensions between the pagan Amudari and the Holy Imperium began. As the Cataliyan Rebellion began in the south and drew the Holy Imperium's attend away, the Northmen decided it was time for a new invasion of the continental coast. With their legions spread thin attempting to pacify the south while suppressing religious unrest across the realm, the Holy Imperium sent only token forces to Amudari's aid. Unable to resist the onslaught, King Bazyli died during the Siege of Odra when his citadel was breached, sacked, and burned to the ground.		After Emperor Aurelian I converted to Trinitian and forced the rest of the Imperium to follow, tensions between the pagan Amudari and the Holy Imperium began. As the Cataliyan Rebellion began in the south and drew the Holy Imperium's attend away, the Northmen decided it was time for a new invasion of the continental coast. With their legions spread thin attempting to pacify the south while suppressing religious unrest across the realm, the Holy Imperium sent only token forces to Amudari's aid. Unable to resist the onslaught, King Bazyli died during the Siege of Odra when his citadel was breached, sacked, and burned to the ground.

	When all hope seemed lost, House von Drachenlanzen stood up to rally the defenders of the coast. With a military tradition that dates back to the Thousand Days Offensive during the Dragon-Demon War, the contingent of Drachenlanzen cavalry were the only to breakout from and survive the Siege of Odra. By binding nobles and commoners alike into an equal agreement to protect their homeland through the Writ of Universal Conscription, Ferdinand von Drachenlanzen crushed the invading Northmen army during the Battle of ~~Konigsfeld~~ in 61:Faith. It was there, during the victory celebration, when Ferdinand proclaimed the beginning of a new nation. The Kingdom of Weichsel was born, with a promised new capital city of ~~Konigsfeld~~ planned upon the site of glory that renewed their people.		When all hope seemed lost, House von Drachenlanzen stood up to rally the defenders of the coast. With a military tradition that dates back to the Thousand Days Offensive during the Dragon-Demon War, the contingent of Drachenlanzen cavalry were the only to breakout from and survive the Siege of Odra. By binding nobles and commoners alike into an equal agreement to protect their homeland through the Writ of Universal Conscription, Ferdinand von Drachenlanzen crushed the invading Northmen army during the Battle of Königsfeld in 61:Faith. It was there, during the victory celebration, when Ferdinand proclaimed the beginning of a new nation. The Kingdom of Weichsel was born, with a promised new capital city of Königsfeld planned upon the site of glory that renewed their people.

	A converted Trinitian, Ferdinand requested Pope Alexander I to bless the new realm. The Pope responded to his piety by traveling north and personally crowning the new king. Ferdinand then took advantage of the situation by carefully maneuvering the Pope into making a denunciation of the Holy Emperor for failing to uphold past promises, and thus voiding previously agreed obligation in return.		A converted Trinitian, Ferdinand requested Pope Alexander I to bless the new realm. The Pope responded to his piety by traveling north and personally crowning the new king. Ferdinand then took advantage of the situation by carefully maneuvering the Pope into making a denunciation of the Holy Emperor for failing to uphold past promises, and thus voiding previously agreed obligation in return.

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	\|width="50%"\|Demonym \|\| width="50%"\|~~Weichsen~~		\|width="50%"\|Demonym \|\| width="50%"\|Weichsel
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	\|Capital \|\| Konigsfeld		\|Capital \|\| Konigsfeld

Aorii at 18:49, 30 January 2014

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