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Valora is the successor state of Ralgon, emerging in mainland Cibola after the [[Ralgon War of Succession]]. | Valora is the successor state of Ralgon, emerging in mainland Cibola after the [[Ralgon War of Succession]]. The legitimate government of what was once the [[Holy Ralgon Empire]], Valora is now only a rump state that controls less than 10% of the original total population, and barely 3.5% of the native Ralgonese population. | ||
The new country was founded in the aftermath of the [[War of Ralgon Succession]] out of a series of garrisons and fortified towns in mainland Cibola, the largest of which is [[Yixing]], which now serves as its capital. Called Valora by its diverse people, the state is controlled by a mix of native Valorians, Ralgonese, and other native groups. There are rumors that there are liches in the government due to the masses of undead running nigh-unchecked in the south, but these are customarily dismissed as mere rumors. | |||
Valora is a constitutional monarchy under its Emperor, Draeg'ar Ral IX, who adopted his own name in homage to other previous Ralgonese rulers named Draeg'ar. The government consists of a 25-member Imperial Senate, which sees representation among the various districts of the country, as well as from nobility that represent various ethnic groups in the region. While the royal family, the Ral clan, still dominates the executive, they chose to institute democratic means of government to prevent the sort of mass defections and mutinies that characterized the collapse of the Ral clan's rule over its own territories in recent decades. The Popular Assembly is a new invention of the government, meant to represent the common folk scattered throughout the country, and to provide a forum for communicating with one another, due to the still-treacherous travel faced by most citizens who live away from the coast or the inland fortress-towns that serve as regional centers of civilization. | |||
The country consists of some 7 million Ralgonese, 6 million Valorians, and small numbers of Batavians, Barbarians, and others who survived the prolonged collapse of authority following the failure of the [[Cibolan Reconquista]]. With the restoration of civilized rule to the country's urban centers after {{AN|1707}}, the country has once again begun to grow and stabilize, although it still faces strong challenges to its remaining authority. One of its most pressing problems is coming to terms with the aftermath of the [[Ralgon War of Succession]], and still sees itself as at war despite having signed a treaty that saw its official end. Its loyalists actively fight over the disputed territories of [[Nova Victoria]] and its hinterlands using guerrilla tactics, and rebels seeking to join the [[Imperial Federation]] also occasionally launch attacks in the north. In the south, the government must also contend with Vanic insurgents, bandits, monsters, and hordes of undead that were never fully eradicated. | |||
As the rump state enters a new era, the government must either press forward, recover, and reassert itself on the world stage, or be swallowed up by expansionist neighbors. While all is quiet in the center and west of the country under Emperor Draeg'ar Ral IX, he is still a harsh ruler, and he is getting old. If he is to save what is left of the empire of his great ancestor [[Nobunag'an IV of Ralgon]], he must rise to the challenge or yield the throne to someone who can. Only time will tell. | |||
==Etymology== | |||
==History== | |||
==Government== | |||
===Defence=== | |||
==Foreign Relations== | |||
Valora recently reclaimed its seat in the [[Collective Security Association]], the successor to the [[USSO]]. It retains most of its former relations with other states; however, the complete loss of its power beyond its shores has fundamentally altered its foreign policy. | |||
==Economy== | |||
==Science & Technology== | |||
==Geography== | |||
==Climate & Topography== | |||
==Education== | |||
==Demographics== | |||
Revision as of 20:28, 1 April 2022
| The Holy Ralgon State of Valora | |||
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| Motto: Strength and Honor | |||
| Anthem: WIP | |||
| Location of Valora (common) | |||
| Map versions | ??? | ||
| Capital | Stormhold (legislative/executive) Drag'nor (administrative) | ||
| Largest city | Glacier City, SAR | ||
| Official language(s) | Draconian (official) Standard (most common) | ||
| Official religion(s) | Draconic | ||
| Demonym | Ralgon (official) Valorian (co-official; common) | ||
| - Adjective | Ralgon (official) Valorian (co-official; common) | ||
| Government | Constitutional Elective Monarchy | ||
| - Emperor | Draeg'ar Ral IX | ||
| - Viceroy | Prince Saizo Ral-Valorum | ||
| - Legislature | Imperial Senate | ||
| Establishment | Winter, 228 AN October 23rd, 2018 (est. in Micras) | ||
| Area | NA | ||
| Population | 15,639,728 (1707 AN)
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| Active population | NA | ||
| Currency | Guilder (£) | ||
| Calendar | |||
| Time zone(s) | |||
| Mains electricity | |||
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| National website | |||
| National forum | |||
| National animal | hydra | ||
| National food | crocodile meat | ||
| National drink | black wine | ||
| National tree | giant durian tree | ||
| Abbreviation | HRS | ||
Valora is the successor state of Ralgon, emerging in mainland Cibola after the Ralgon War of Succession. The legitimate government of what was once the Holy Ralgon Empire, Valora is now only a rump state that controls less than 10% of the original total population, and barely 3.5% of the native Ralgonese population.
The new country was founded in the aftermath of the War of Ralgon Succession out of a series of garrisons and fortified towns in mainland Cibola, the largest of which is Yixing, which now serves as its capital. Called Valora by its diverse people, the state is controlled by a mix of native Valorians, Ralgonese, and other native groups. There are rumors that there are liches in the government due to the masses of undead running nigh-unchecked in the south, but these are customarily dismissed as mere rumors.
Valora is a constitutional monarchy under its Emperor, Draeg'ar Ral IX, who adopted his own name in homage to other previous Ralgonese rulers named Draeg'ar. The government consists of a 25-member Imperial Senate, which sees representation among the various districts of the country, as well as from nobility that represent various ethnic groups in the region. While the royal family, the Ral clan, still dominates the executive, they chose to institute democratic means of government to prevent the sort of mass defections and mutinies that characterized the collapse of the Ral clan's rule over its own territories in recent decades. The Popular Assembly is a new invention of the government, meant to represent the common folk scattered throughout the country, and to provide a forum for communicating with one another, due to the still-treacherous travel faced by most citizens who live away from the coast or the inland fortress-towns that serve as regional centers of civilization.
The country consists of some 7 million Ralgonese, 6 million Valorians, and small numbers of Batavians, Barbarians, and others who survived the prolonged collapse of authority following the failure of the Cibolan Reconquista. With the restoration of civilized rule to the country's urban centers after 1707 AN, the country has once again begun to grow and stabilize, although it still faces strong challenges to its remaining authority. One of its most pressing problems is coming to terms with the aftermath of the Ralgon War of Succession, and still sees itself as at war despite having signed a treaty that saw its official end. Its loyalists actively fight over the disputed territories of Nova Victoria and its hinterlands using guerrilla tactics, and rebels seeking to join the Imperial Federation also occasionally launch attacks in the north. In the south, the government must also contend with Vanic insurgents, bandits, monsters, and hordes of undead that were never fully eradicated.
As the rump state enters a new era, the government must either press forward, recover, and reassert itself on the world stage, or be swallowed up by expansionist neighbors. While all is quiet in the center and west of the country under Emperor Draeg'ar Ral IX, he is still a harsh ruler, and he is getting old. If he is to save what is left of the empire of his great ancestor Nobunag'an IV of Ralgon, he must rise to the challenge or yield the throne to someone who can. Only time will tell.
Etymology
History
Government
Defence
Foreign Relations
Valora recently reclaimed its seat in the Collective Security Association, the successor to the USSO. It retains most of its former relations with other states; however, the complete loss of its power beyond its shores has fundamentally altered its foreign policy.
