Volinovian Claim

[Voli]

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   Nation Name (long): The Republic of Volinovia
   Nation Name (short): Volinovia
   Motto: Terror Belli, Decus Pacis

National Animal: The Road Runner
National Flower/Plant: Edelweiss
National Anthem: None Yet
Capitol: Paragould
Largest City: Paragould
Demonym: Volinovian
Language: Codexian
Species: 100% Human
Population: 21,000,000 (2020)

Government type: Republic
Leader(s): President Oliver Sterling and Vice President Elane Novak
Legislature: The Volinovian Legislative Assembly (Upper and Lower House)
Formation: 1954
Total GDP: M1.3 Trillion Marcs
GDP per capita: M61,904 Marcs
Currency: Volinovian Marcs
Calling Code: 3-digit code.
ISO 3166 code: VOL
Internet TLD: .vol
Historical Summary: The Nation of Volinovia has been the dominant force on the island of Sarber for quite some time. The island is shared between the Nations of Volinovia, Rastava, and Merigould. Through the years these nations have fought various wars and remained isolated from the global scene.

The first of the wars fought between the nations came in 1750 when Volinovia fought a war against Merigould where Volinovia annexed the southern border region of the nation. Following this the next war would come in 1815, this war was the Rastavan War of Succession where the Kingdom of Volinovia sent it’s forces into Rastava to ensure that the Rastavan “Pretender” did not take the throne. This war saw the highest amount of casualties of any war to date on the island with over 1,500,000 people being killed, wounded, or missing in action. The results of this war put a Volinovian Puppet King on the throne of Rastava carving the path for eventual unification.

During the years between 1823 and 1954 the Monarchy ruled Volinovia. However in 1954 August Kellerman died without an heir leaving a power vacuum and opening up the door for more political violence in the nation. A short civil war followed where the remnants of the Monarchist Establishment were quickly routed by the younger and more fierce democratic base. In late 1954 the Republic of Volinovia was founded with a President at its helm.

The Volinovian Economy boomed between the 1960s and the 2000s where there was a lasting peace and violence did not plague the streets of Volinovia. However in 2002 the Volinovian Armed Forces presented a plan to then President Leonard Fulmer detailing the steps that could be taken for a quick seizure of Merigould. In October of 2002 the plan was launched and the invasion of Merigould took place. After a long and drawn out campaign in 2005 the invasion was considered complete and Merigould was officially annexed. This unified the island under one rule.

The unification of the island has been rocky with political violence happening in Merigould due to the recent war. Volinovian Police Officers and Government Officials are routinely targeted for violence by the people of Merigould. But the nation is considered safe as long as you avoid traveling to the hotspots.

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This is a broad overview of Volinovia herself. Over the span of being on Urth I plan to properly develop Merigould and Rastava as well. These nations will have rich cultures and histories of their own within Volinovia. I have brought most of my ideas over from Valsora where I have been doing major reworks. I have an idea of the story I wish to tell and I would love to share it with Urth! Below I have attached a (very rough lol) map claim. I have also added some cities (not all have to appear on the map, but I figured the Cartos would enjoy a more detailed claim.) Land of the Rastavan Culture is hatched in red with red stars for cities. Land of the Volinovian Culture is hatched in blue with blue stars. Finally, land of Merigouldan Culture is hatched in yellow with yellow stars for cities.

Please let me know any comments or concerns. Thank you!!

[Voli]

1. Flag:
   
   
   Nation Name (long): The Republic of Volinovia
   Nation Name (short): Volinovia
   Motto: Terror Belli, Decus Pacis

National Animal: The Road Runner
National Flower/Plant: Edelweiss
National Anthem: None Yet
Capitol: Paragould
Largest City: Paragould
Demonym: Volinovian
Language: Codexian
Species: 100% Human
Population: 21,000,000 (2020)

Government type: Republic
Leader(s): President Oliver Sterling and Vice President Elane Novak
Legislature: The Volinovian Legislative Assembly (Upper and Lower House)
Formation: 1954
Total GDP: M1.3 Trillion Marcs
GDP per capita: M61,904 Marcs
Currency: Volinovian Marcs
Calling Code: 3-digit code.
ISO 3166 code: VOL
Internet TLD: .vol
Historical Summary: The Nation of Volinovia is a large and agricultural nation with one hundred and twenty-one million Volinovians living within its borders. Volinvoia’s capital is the City of Paragould, it is the seat of the Government and a large Port City. The population of Paragould is 325,000 and it is also the largest city within the nation. Other notable cities include Rialto, Bismarck, Winchester, and Rabuul each with a population of in the range of 150,000 - 100,000.

The Nation of Volinovia was established in 1309 following the Great War and the retreat of Salovia from its colonies. The War of Tsivinap’iro. Abandoned Settlements following the War founded the Kingdom of Volinovia. Following this the nation struggled to keep its independence from other nearby forces including notable Skirmishes with Salovian Forces. Another notable nearby nation at the time of Volinovia’s founding was the Kingdom of Rastava. Through the years Rastava and Volinovia would work together to secure their borders from encroaching foreign powers in the region.

What followed the founding of Volinovia was a age of exploration. Volinovia sent its ships to the sea to navigate the continent and document the surrounding nations to find allies and make a record all the peoples on the continent. These explorations would lead many traders to Paragould making it possible for the nation to begin funding a large port for the better trading of Volinovian Goods. These trade relationships would be the backbone of the Volinovian Economy between the 1400s-1700s. It was a general time of peace and prosperity in the nation. Foreign powers would still violate her borders and attack border towns, but this was mostly written off as the Volinovians could afford the loss every once in a while.

The most trying times were the colonial ages for Salovia. The push eastward by the Salovians caused a great struggle for the Volinovian people, forcing the abandonment of some settlements close to the border for fear of attack by the Salovians. This period in the mid-1700s was known as the Great Struggle within Volinovia. It lead to a much closer partnership between the nations of Rastava and Volinovia during this time as well.

The partnership of Rastava and Volinovia came to a head in 1775 with the Royal Marriage of King Alexander Kellerman and Queen Elizabeth von Witten. Bringing the nations under the Volinovian Crown. However, following the death of King Kellerman and soon after his wife the Queen. The Rastavan Electorate declared Theodore von Witten as a pretender king, being the illegitimate son of a former King. What followed was a seven-year war known as the War of Rastavan Succession. Following this conflict, the Kingdom of Rastava was annexed into the Kingdom of Volinovia.

This annexation led to some internal problems within the nation. Over the next 50 years small rebellions would have to be fought within the nation. But once again Volinovia saw itself cast in the shadow of Salovia, especially now that the nation was reaching what would become it’s peak size. It was a terrifying sight to the Volinovian Monarchy who granted Rastava special permissions so long as the people would behave and join in the defense of Volinovia when the time came. Thankfully, it never did.

Following the great war in 1915 the Salovians began to retreat from lands formally occupied in the far East. Leaving them to be settled by Volinovians in “The Great Movement.” Which saw Volinovians rushing to abandoned settlements to claim the riches left by the great Salovian Empire. It was also at this time that the Principality of Merigould came into existance by lands abandonded during the war.

The Principality of Merigould and Volinovia were never on good terms, especially with Volinovia’s past of having to fend for itself. Therefor in 1935 the Kingdom of Volinovia invaded and annexed the Principality following a short two year war.

Following this was a time of rebuilding within the nation, and expansion of local industries. The would usher in the “Volinovian Boom” where Volinovia would usher in the new age. Automobiles owned by all citizens, better transportation and freight connections within the nation, and a era of international cooperation. The once soured relationship with Salvonia became a relationship of understanding and eventually a mutually beneficial partnership.

However in 2005 the Salvonian Civil War would rock Volinovia. The collapse of a major trading partner would see the final straw breaking the Volinovian People. The lack of goods coming over the border lost many people in the west their jobs, and many dockworkers struggled to make ends meet. This caused large scale protests against the Monarchy, who the people felt made them too reliant on foreign powers. The royal family would step down from their position as head of the government, in their place a Republic would be created.

This is where we find Volinovia, rebuilding from the past and trying the great experiment. Time can only tell what is instore for the three nations that make up this nation. But many people believe that the future is bright for their young Republic.

[Dylan]

Your claim has been approved by a vote of 4 AYES and 2 ABSTAIN. Welcome to Urth RP!

[turtle]

Area of approved claim (mainland only) for posterity