Brezovo and Yavorina
| Brezovo and Yavorina Брезово и Јаворина (nr) | |||
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| Motto: Мир на мору (Peace at sea) | |||
| Anthem: Hey, Retics | |||
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| Map versions | 18.0.6. – | ||
| Capital | Preplava (and largest city) | ||
| Official language(s) | Neo-Retic | ||
| Official religion(s) | Secular | ||
| Demonym | Brezovan • Yavorinian | ||
| - Adjective | Brezovan • Yavorinian | ||
| Government | Unitary aristocratic constitutional monarchy | ||
| - Vod | Damek Kmitsan | ||
| - Predsed | Jone Sharka | ||
| - Legislature | Sbor | ||
| Establishment | 23.XIII.1746 AN | ||
| Area | TBD | ||
| Population | 17,500 (1748 AN estimate) | ||
| Currency | List | ||
| Calendar | Norton | ||
| Time zone(s) | CMT+6 | ||
| Mains electricity | 230 V, 50 Hz | ||
| Driving side | right | ||
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| Abbreviation | BY, BAY, BIY | ||
Brezovo and Yavorina (Neo-Retic: Брезово и Јаворина, Brezovo i Javorina), often referred to as Brezovo-Yavorina, is a country in northwestern Corum, composed of Brezovo and Yavorina, the two constituent islands.
History
Before 1741
Several nations have claimed the islands prior to their independence. First such claim was under Menelmacari rule by 1478 AN, when the islands were incorporated into the region of Forod Jaiha. Notable nations denoting sovereignty over the land include Riponia, CIS, Netherlands, Natlandist Monovia, Haifo-Pallisica and Çakaristan.
On 15.X.1739, the ESB Group landed on the island of Brezovo, (then named ESB Isle Northwest), marking the first known human presence. A small military contigent was present on the island, until they withdrew under unknown circumstances in mid-1741, concluding the failed Constancian settlement plans.
Pre-colonization period (1741–1746)
In 1741, Damek Kmitsan, an Ocian-born tradesman known for his extensive trade networks with Retic communities across Micras, began searching for suitable sites to establish a colony. Kmitsan, having interest in Retic culture and the study of fallen Retic societies, sought physically isolated and easily habitable location, favoring islands or archipelagos that could support a self-sufficient Retic settlement.
After four exploratory expeditions between 1741 and 1742 to two northwestern Corum islands previously briefly inhabited by Constancian ESB Group, Kmitsan determined that the climate and basic living conditions were favorable. He began advertising his colonization plan and preparing a larger expedition to settle the islands, which he named Brezovo and Yavorina, after the predominant local flora on each island respectively: birch trees (бреза/breza) and maples (јавор/yavor). The plan to colonize Brezovo and Yavorina was carefully prepared over a period of four years prior to the arrival of the first permanent settlers. The planning process addressed demographic, infrastructural, resource, and logistical concerns.
Colonization period (1746–present)
The first permanent settlers arrived on 23.XIII.1746, consisting primarily of skilled construction and medical workers originating from former Ocian regions. They settled the narrow strait where the two islands are the closest, establishing the capital city of Preplava. This day has also seen the official declaration of independence signed by Kmitsan in the name of the people, the raising of the first national flag, as well as the appointment of the provisional government, presided by Jone Sharka.
Over time, additional settlers arrived from across Micras, including former regions of Krasnocoria, Freeland, Ranentsi, Cerulea, Byalia, as well as the Shirerithian region of Mishalan.
Geography
Politics
The state is governed as a unitary aristocratic constitutional monarchy with Vod Damek Kmitsan as head of state and Predsed Jone Sharka as head of government.
Law
Administrative divisions
Foreign affairs
In XIV.1746, while still awaiting formal international recognition, the government of Brezovo and Yavorina began informal relations with the Order of the Holy Lakes. The State Bank of Hurmu acknowledged list exchange rate fixed to crown, and cooperation on cultural and linguistic matters began. For example, Neo-Retic would become a language of record in the Order of the Holy Lakes, and be taught in schools in Northern Coria and Svetostrov. On 17.V.1750, the two sovereigns exchanged recognition and established formal diplomatic relations.
