Helderbourgh
| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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.
History
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.
