Heathersland

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Heathersland

Flag of Heathersland

Subdivision type: Canton
Capital: Thornsburg
Population: 102,607
Largest Cities: Thornsburg

Local Leadership Title: Deputy
Local Government: Grand Council
Current leader: Milo Von Tommen

Local language: Lac Glaceian (official), Slobovian
Local Religion: The Alpine Temple

Heathersland (Slobovian: Heiðrslandt; Arminian: Heverslond) is a former canton of the Grand Duchy of Lac Glacei. It is, as of 1695 ASC, claimed but not occupied by Lac Glacei. The Lac Glaceian government has appointed a Deputy to represent Heathersland as they continue efforts to reclaim the region from the Green.

History

Heathersland has very old roots, dating back to its founding around 1578 ASC by Slobovia. The region had previously been known by Ashintully, a name applied by Menelmacar after it acquired the region from the People's Republic of Hell. Ashintully meant Mighty Volcano in ancient Dagoran and referred to the series of semi-active volcanoes in the northwestern region of Heathersland (as of 7986 ASC now part of Meckelnburgh). After the collapse of Menelmacar the region was annexed by Slobovia. Slobovia renamed it Heiðrslandt (Heathersland) for the vast heath lands that occupy the central flatlands of the region. The Slobovian ruler, Tregh Tomsohnd, presented the region as a bridal gift to his fiancee. During this time heavy investment and migration from Slobovia helped develop Heathersland, and major cities such as Thornsburg (Þohnrsburg) were established. The region began to despair when Tomsohnd's bride-to-be was tragically killed in an avalanche. Tomsohnd began to despise the region following his fiancee's death, shunning its very existence.

Soon after, Slobovia was subjected to the Gobbler Attacks (a type of avian flu epidemic) that effectively paralyzed the nation. Between neglect from Grøßenburg and the epidemic, Heathersland was nearly depopulated. It came as no surprise when Slobovia collapsed completely a few years later. But Heathersland somehow struggled on, and opted to join Arminy in union with the neighboring states of Lorelei and Edelweiss, forming the Principality of Stromblum. Although only a fraction of its former lands remained, Heathersland thrived for a time within Stromblum, and became one of Arminy's most productive regions. Alas the Crab Plague brought yet another epidemic to the country, one which Heathersland could not survive, and the country collapsed completely. The region remained under control of petty warlords until the coming of Gralus. The Gralans would occupy the region until around 5336 ASC when they too eventually collapsed and the area reverted to the Green.

In 7870 ASC the Grand Duchy of Lac Glacei was restored and the Grand Duke signaled his intent to reclaim the country's historic lands. Inroads were made and about half of Lorelei's lands have been restored. Only recently has attention been given to reclaiming Heathersland. Following Operation Maximus in 1696 AN, the independent leaders of Heathersland agreed to join Lac Glacei and the territory was successfully reclaimed and incorporated once more as a canton. Milo von Tommen, previously Lord of Thorsnburg, was elected as Deputy to represent the canton in the Lac Glaceian parliament.

Original extent of Heathersland, circa 1578 ASC
Heathersland within Arminy, circa 2100 ASC