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==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
The Grand Duchy encompasses roughly the southwestern quarter of [[Cibola]], including the central and southern islands, except for [[Birgeshir]] and [[Caputia]] Monovia. | The Grand Duchy encompasses roughly the southwestern quarter of [[Cibola]], including the central and southern islands, except for [[Birgeshir]] and [[Caputia]] Monovia. The region is typified by several tall mountains that punctuate the central regions of Cibola, with a steeply declining elevation in terrain down to the surrounding ocean. Because of this drastic change in elevation the climate between different areas can vary significantly. Mountainous regions favor a mostly alpine climate, with the upper peaks often capped with permanent snow. On the other hand, Cibola's central sea, the Meergarten, has a more Mediterranean to temperate climate. | ||
[[Helderbourgh (city)]] is located atop a plateau sitting at the edge of an escarpment running along the western flank of [[Helderberg Mountain]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Prior to becoming a major city, Helderbourgh was a small village consisting of a few families of Treiso-Batavian descent. These original settlers hailed from Batavian Cibola, some two to three thousand years ago, when Batavia held colonies in what is presently Bretalyon. Over time these families intermarried with the Germanian population, and these families settled and named the Helderbergs. | |||
Helderbourgh arose as a result of a protracted civil war within the United Principalities of [[Treisenberg]]. During the events of the [[White Plague]], Treisenberg's principalities began to war with one another. In particular they came into conflict with the fanatical crusaders of [[Bretalyon]]. Helderberg Mountain became a refuge for those escaping the pillage wrought by the Knights. Soon the number of refugees became so great that the village and then city of Helderbourgh arose on the mountaintop. After the Grand Commander of the Knights was assassinated, the Bretalois sued for peace and the country was reorganized. With many cities utterly destroyed and others still in flames, Helderbourgh became the new center of the country. | Helderbourgh arose as a result of a protracted civil war within the United Principalities of [[Treisenberg]]. During the events of the [[White Plague]], Treisenberg's principalities began to war with one another. In particular they came into conflict with the fanatical crusaders of [[Bretalyon]]. Helderberg Mountain became a refuge for those escaping the pillage wrought by the Knights. Soon the number of refugees became so great that the village and then city of Helderbourgh arose on the mountaintop. After the Grand Commander of the Knights was assassinated, the Bretalois sued for peace and the country was reorganized. With many cities utterly destroyed and others still in flames, Helderbourgh became the new center of the country. | ||
Revision as of 18:25, 21 December 2018
| Grand Duchy of Helderbourgh | |||
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| Motto: Prospice Hellebergh | |||
| Anthem: Mountain Men (Unofficial) | |||
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| Map versions | 6.8.3 - 6.8.5; 7.0.0 - 7.0.1; 14.9.4 - present | ||
| Capital | Helderbourgh (city) | ||
| Largest city | Helderbourgh (city) | ||
| Official language(s) | English, Dutch The latter is primarily ceremonial | ||
| Official religion(s) | |||
| Demonym | Helderbourgers | ||
| - Adjective | Helderbourgish | ||
| Government | Monarchy | ||
| - Grand Duke | Kilian Van Allen | ||
| - None | None | ||
| - Legislature | High Council | ||
| Establishment | 12 December 2018 | ||
| Area | 9,728,732 km² | ||
| Population | Unknown | ||
| Active population | 1 | ||
| Currency | Heldermark | ||
| Calendar | |||
| Time zone(s) | |||
| Mains electricity | |||
| Driving side | |||
| Track gauge | |||
| National website | None | ||
| National forum | forum | ||
| National animal | None | ||
| National food | None | ||
| National drink | Birch Beer | ||
| National tree | Pitch Pine | ||
| Abbreviation | HLB | ||
Etymology
Helderbourgh was founded by Treiso-Batavians and means 'Bright City' in the local dialect. The name for the city comes, in turn, from the name of the mountain which it is situated upon, the Helderberg, or Bright Mountain.
Geography
The Grand Duchy encompasses roughly the southwestern quarter of Cibola, including the central and southern islands, except for Birgeshir and Caputia Monovia. The region is typified by several tall mountains that punctuate the central regions of Cibola, with a steeply declining elevation in terrain down to the surrounding ocean. Because of this drastic change in elevation the climate between different areas can vary significantly. Mountainous regions favor a mostly alpine climate, with the upper peaks often capped with permanent snow. On the other hand, Cibola's central sea, the Meergarten, has a more Mediterranean to temperate climate.
Helderbourgh (city) is located atop a plateau sitting at the edge of an escarpment running along the western flank of Helderberg Mountain.
History
Prior to becoming a major city, Helderbourgh was a small village consisting of a few families of Treiso-Batavian descent. These original settlers hailed from Batavian Cibola, some two to three thousand years ago, when Batavia held colonies in what is presently Bretalyon. Over time these families intermarried with the Germanian population, and these families settled and named the Helderbergs.
Helderbourgh arose as a result of a protracted civil war within the United Principalities of Treisenberg. During the events of the White Plague, Treisenberg's principalities began to war with one another. In particular they came into conflict with the fanatical crusaders of Bretalyon. Helderberg Mountain became a refuge for those escaping the pillage wrought by the Knights. Soon the number of refugees became so great that the village and then city of Helderbourgh arose on the mountaintop. After the Grand Commander of the Knights was assassinated, the Bretalois sued for peace and the country was reorganized. With many cities utterly destroyed and others still in flames, Helderbourgh became the new center of the country.
