Saint Salvation

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Saint Salvation
Flag Coat of Arms
Motto: "Aqua mortem vincit" (mv) "Water conquers death"
Anthem: "Song of the River"
Map versions	n/a
Capital city	Saint Salvation (city-state)
Largest district
Official languages	Istvanistani · Alexandrian
Ethnic groups	82.8% Caputian 7.5% Hammish 9.7% Other
State religion	Melusinianism
Religious affiliation	81.8% Melusinian 13.2% Irreligious 2.7% Nazarene 2.3% Other
Demonyms	Salvatiner
Adjectives	Salvatine
Government	Unitary parliamentary republic with an executive presidency
• President of the Board of Alderman	Leroy Cartwright
• Speaker of the Assembly of Selectmen	Pénélope Dubois
• Chief Judge of the Superior Court	Auguste Deighton
Legislature	Assembly of Selectmen
Formation (Norton)
Collapse of Caputia	1669 AN
Admitted to the Micras Cartography Society	n/a
Area
• Total	429,900 km2 (165,985 sqmi)
• Water	1.767%
Population
• 1724 AN estimate	6,608,456
• Density	15.37/km2 (39.81/sqmi)
Currency	Rivière (Ꞃ) (SVR)
Time zone	CMT+6
Calendar	Norton Calendar
Driving side	right
Abbreviation	SSV
Internet TLD	.sv

Saint Salvation, officially the Republic of Saint Salvation (Alexandrian: République de Saint Salut), is a microstate and city-state located in central Keltia along the Rodiana River on the riverbanks of the Salvation Water Gap.

Etymology

Saint Salvation was given its name as the home of "Salvation" for refugees and wanderers south of Caputia following its collapse. The city of Saint Salvation, lying on the narrowest point of the Rodiana River, served as an oasis with a high aquifer and access to life-saving water in the arid region.

History

The riverbanks of the Salvation Water Gap have been home to multiple kingdoms and empires for hundreds of years.

In 1669 AN. the Kingdom of the Union of Caputia suddenly and dramatically collapsed due to the White Plague. The destruction left the peoples in the states of Wakefield and San Luis along the Rodiana River without a nation and living under warlords with constant shortages. Saint Salvation over the next five decades became a home for refugees, and slowly grew into a thriving civilization.

To replace the Salvation Gap ferry, Saint Salvation began the construction of the newest bridge along the northern Rodiana River in the better part of the decade. With its completion in 1724 AN, the people of Saint Salvation finally identified themselves their own people and proclaimed a republic.

Geography

Saint Salvation lies on the Salvation Water Gap, the narrowest point on the Rodiana River and the only point it narrows more than 12 km between Lake Rodiana and the Captive Sea The city is split into three districts, one on the east and two on the west sides of the gap. The sides of the river are connected by the New Ax Bridge. The bridge is named for the former crossing at Axbridge north of Saint Salvation in Wakefield, since abandoned following the collapse of Caputia.

Climate

The republic is in a semi-arid region on the edge of the "hot" region of southern Keltia, the desert and tropical half of the continent.

Demographics

The peoples of Saint Salvation come from two of the largest demographics of former Caputia, speakers of Common Tongue (Istvanistani) and the Alexandrian Fransch. Accordingly, these are the republic's official languages.

Religion

The majority faith in the republic is Melusinianism, and the people of Saint Salvation are descendants of followers of the Church of Caputia. As believers in the holiness of water, the Salvation Water Gap is a sacred site and affirmation of its life-giving power. The largest religious structure in Saint Salvation is the Cathedral of the Seraphine Waters.