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For a long period, these tribes fought each other and whatever defenders could be rallied against them in more prosperous settlements, with nothing to hinder them that couldn't be simply bypassed. This allowed the seafaring marauders to not only gain wealth, but new lands to settle. But most importantly of all they got something that would help them greatly in their future battles: infamy. It was in the early 800s that their vicious reputation started to really spread around, together with their given name: Vikings. For almost two full centuries they harassed and expanded along the coasts and rivers of northern Ultmar. This was the [[Viking Golden Age]], and it lasted until a pair of new rivals suddenly and unexpectadly entered the region. | For a long period, these tribes fought each other and whatever defenders could be rallied against them in more prosperous settlements, with nothing to hinder them that couldn't be simply bypassed. This allowed the seafaring marauders to not only gain wealth, but new lands to settle. But most importantly of all they got something that would help them greatly in their future battles: infamy. It was in the early 800s that their vicious reputation started to really spread around, together with their given name: Vikings. For almost two full centuries they harassed and expanded along the coasts and rivers of northern Ultmar. This was the [[Viking Golden Age]], and it lasted until a pair of new rivals suddenly and unexpectadly entered the region. | ||
===Christian Consolidation=== | |||
===Christian Consolidation=== | In the 10th century a new realm appeared at the northern tip of Ultmar. A band of warriors lead by a great leader bringing with them a distant god, establishing a domain that would be named Caergwynn. The region these foreign Christians entered was divided between the nordgeats and gogauls. It only took a handful of years for these lands to fall to the Caeric warriors. But the most important things they brought with them was a combination of a large unified people and good seafaring knowledge as well as Christianity, allowing them to do more than just defend themselves against the northern raiders. The Caerics would respond to raids with retaliation expeditions, torching whatever tribes they reached. The arrival of Caergwynn also saw many tribes bowing to them, accepting their strange faith in exchange for both mercy and protection against other Viking tribes. This would in itself lead to a dramatic change among the vikings, to help ensure their continued success. | ||
In the 10th century a new realm appeared at the northern tip of Ultmar. A band of warriors lead by a great leader bringing with them a distant god, establishing a domain that would be named Caergwynn. The region these foreign Christians entered was divided between the nordgeats and gogauls. It only took a handful of years for these lands to fall to the Caeric warriors. But the most important | |||
Although records are still quite uncertain of the exact time, somewhere between 860 and 880 it is believed that the first nordgeath raiders would find a peculiar friendship with a people far from their homes. While resting in the small village that would one day be named the city of Tdrassäl, on the island of Vonein, strange sails were spotted in the distance. Although they first prepared to fight, they soon realized the strange new arrivals looked more like themselves than the heavier arms of the soldiers of the southern empire. Seeing little wealth to steal and a hard fight to gain it, they chose instead to meet these strange southerners and find if their was value to be found through words. These men where often referred to as Corsairs, and they knew much of extorting wealth from those far to the south of the realm known as Ultmar by the southerners. This meeting would be the start of a strong bond developed through the trading between two people who very much understood each other. | Although records are still quite uncertain of the exact time, somewhere between 860 and 880 it is believed that the first nordgeath raiders would find a peculiar friendship with a people far from their homes. While resting in the small village that would one day be named the city of Tdrassäl, on the island of Vonein, strange sails were spotted in the distance. Although they first prepared to fight, they soon realized the strange new arrivals looked more like themselves than the heavier arms of the soldiers of the southern empire. Seeing little wealth to steal and a hard fight to gain it, they chose instead to meet these strange southerners and find if their was value to be found through words. These men where often referred to as Corsairs, and they knew much of extorting wealth from those far to the south of the realm known as Ultmar by the southerners. This meeting would be the start of a strong bond developed through the trading between two people who very much understood each other. | ||
Unexpectedly the arrival of the powerful Caeric princedom and it's dominating navy actually improved things for the boreal tribes who escaped the subjugation of these northern templars, as the threat forced them to grow more capable in warfare as well as improve their navigation capabilities. As a new method of using the stars was discovered and spread they were now able to make longer journeys than ever before. This lead to the discovery of new unspoiled and poorly defended lands far further south than they ever dared travel before, the most enduring reaching as far as the Vandarch. With their improved war-making and new sources of plunder, the few bravest among the tribal chieftains become much more powerful, consolidating what was once hundreds of smaller tribes into the nine viking lords, as they were called by the southerners. All of these changes would finally be fully established in the first quarter of the 8th century, as two of the nine lords would leave their homes en-masse for new homes, taken from the peoples of Ultmar. The first of these found themselves in what is today northern Fiannria, and would hold their own almost until the millenium shift. The second left only ten years later, after hearing of the first ones success, finding their own corner of what is today western Faneria. They would hold out far longer, a small number of their descendants still making up a small minority within the modern Fanerian nation. | Unexpectedly the arrival of the powerful Caeric princedom and it's dominating navy actually improved things for the boreal tribes who escaped the subjugation of these northern templars, as the threat forced them to grow more capable in warfare as well as improve their navigation capabilities. As a new method of using the stars was discovered and spread they were now able to make longer journeys than ever before. This lead to the discovery of new unspoiled and poorly defended lands far further south than they ever dared travel before, the most enduring reaching as far as the Vandarch. With their improved war-making and new sources of plunder, the few bravest among the tribal chieftains become much more powerful, consolidating what was once hundreds of smaller tribes into the nine viking lords, as they were called by the southerners. All of these changes would finally be fully established in the first quarter of the 8th century, as two of the nine lords would leave their homes en-masse for new homes, taken from the peoples of Ultmar. The first of these found themselves in what is today northern Fiannria, and would hold their own almost until the millenium shift. This would lead to the creation of ''[[Cliprigorn]], Ynndellin, Arforia, Sydebro, Latiland, Cyfothpyra, Roveridarrige, Berghogabo, Alvarige and Valarnes''. The second left only ten years later, after hearing of the first ones success, finding their own corner of what is today western Faneria. They would hold out far longer, a small number of their descendants still making up a small minority within the modern Fanerian nation. | ||
A small tribe | A small tribe known as the ''Alvkullruth'' would lead to a great change among the Noboreals. Lead by chieftain named Ruth, whose father had become the third of the nine viking lords in today's Ruthinja, he would start his rule just before the millennium shift. Before his father had died in battle, leaving him to rule in his 22nd winter, he had watched as the peoples of the north went from hundreds of small tribes to only nine. He had also seen how the Christian missionaries, despite being brutally murdered by his people only for attempting to spread their ideas, would continue traveling north to spread their beliefs. Any attempts to stop the holy men from finding their ways northward was made impossible by the powerful Caergwynn princedom, who would easily have full control of the islands if it wasn't for the nine viking lords. He did not strongly believe in the ideas they spread but he could see how the ideas were spreading through some tribes, especially through mothers and children. By the time he came to rule he would continue to watch as the southern missionaries slowly made more and more progress towards their religious mission. As he consolidated his leadership in his region over the first ten years of his rule, he could not ignore his fascination with this war of ideas. | ||
It was nothing but a curious interest though until the day he met with the viking lord to his east, and found that he had converted to the southern faith, in part to make an alliance with the Caeric knights of northern Ultmar. A plan was taking shape in the aging chieftain named Ruth. He would convert to the new faith and encourage the weaker tribes who had already converted to turn on their lords, allowing him to grow far more powerful than any of the other viking lords. They would inevitably all join together against him, as he would be too much of a threat. He would never be able to stand against them alone. But he would be part of christiandom, and he had seen how they defended their faithful. | It was nothing but a curious interest though until the day he met with the viking lord to his east, and found that he had converted to the southern faith, in part to make an alliance with the Caeric knights of northern Ultmar. A plan was taking shape in the aging chieftain named Ruth. He would convert to the new faith and encourage the weaker tribes who had already converted to turn on their lords, allowing him to grow far more powerful than any of the other viking lords. They would inevitably all join together against him, as he would be too much of a threat. He would never be able to stand against them alone. But he would be part of christiandom, and he had seen how they defended their faithful. | ||
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(Period of isolationism lasts officially until the [1982 Arctic Nuclear Flash], where the League of Nations proved beyond reasonable doubt that Vithinja was responsible. The following sanctions and loss of international statement combined with strong pressure from far too many sources leading to Vithinja entering a short period of political turmoil) | (Period of isolationism lasts officially until the [1982 Arctic Nuclear Flash], where the League of Nations proved beyond reasonable doubt that Vithinja was responsible. The following sanctions and loss of international statement combined with strong pressure from far too many sources leading to Vithinja entering a short period of political turmoil) | ||
=== End of Isolationism === | === End of Isolationism === | ||
The [Diplomatic Crisis of 1983] lead to a lot of political turmoil in Vithinja. While most foreign involvement was done in as much secrecy as possible today there is little doubt of the impact in the nation. While figures like [Magnus Tornsson] today speak of the period as only an internal reorganization, the political support that he and his newly established Cooperative movement received was greatly disproportional to his popularity only a year before. The end result was the same however. Vithinja received a new ruling alliance, as the sudden death of Riordan II and rise of Ruth XII is still viewed with suspicion to this day, considering Riordans three children all passed away during the same period and Ruths close relation with Magnus. All of this was finalized in the "[Dismissal of 1984]", where King Ruth XII ordered a sudden full elective cycle. The results of this cycle are viewed with suspicion by some, in part since it resulted in the replacing of more than half of the National Assembly, and all but two of the National Chancellors, with Ruth XII being one of the exceptions. | The [Diplomatic Crisis of 1983] lead to a lot of political turmoil in Vithinja. While most foreign involvement was done in as much secrecy as possible today there is little doubt of the impact in the nation. While figures like [Magnus Tornsson] today speak of the period as only an internal reorganization, the political support that he and his newly established Cooperative movement received was greatly disproportional to his popularity only a year before. The end result was the same however. Vithinja received a new ruling alliance, as the sudden death of Riordan II and rise of Ruth XII is still viewed with suspicion to this day, considering Riordans three children all passed away during the same period and Ruths close relation with Magnus. All of this was finalized in the "[Dismissal of 1984]", where King Ruth XII ordered a sudden full elective cycle. The results of this cycle are viewed with suspicion by some, in part since it resulted in the replacing of more than half of the National Assembly, and all but two of the National Chancellors, with Ruth XII being one of the exceptions. | ||
This period directly after the 1984 change of government is often referred to as the "[Vithinjan Economic Miracle]", where the Vithinjan economy finally started opening up for proper international trade for the first time since the Second Great War. This period saw the Vithinjan economy nearly double its GDP over the next 16 years, in large part because of population growth both from an increased birthrate but more importantly from previously highly regulated or outright banned immigration. Even though the rules for immigration in Vithinja are far harsher than many other nations to this day they still experience a lot of immigration in large part thanks to their extensive rules being quite easy to fulfill for the vast majority of people if given enough time. | This period directly after the 1984 change of government is often referred to as the "[Vithinjan Economic Miracle]", where the Vithinjan economy finally started opening up for proper international trade for the first time since the Second Great War. This period saw the Vithinjan economy nearly double its GDP over the next 16 years, in large part because of population growth both from an increased birthrate but more importantly from previously highly regulated or outright banned immigration. Even though the rules for immigration in Vithinja are far harsher than many other nations to this day they still experience a lot of immigration in large part thanks to their extensive rules being quite easy to fulfill for the vast majority of people if given enough time. | ||
=== Recent History === | === Recent History === | ||
One of the many changes that ended up as a result of the Vithinjan economy opening up to international trade partners while minimizing the chance of a war breaking out was a new perceived need for those in the nation seeking a chance to fulfill their religious obligation to partake in the art of violent combat. As the nation could not officially support any such efforts either this lead down a path these northern people had not walked down in a long time: Mercenaries. From 2001 to 2007 there was a large surge in the creation and sale of mercenary work to distant contractors. While this lead to some complaint from foreign partners there was little issue until the start of [[The Deluge]]. While Vithinjan mercenaries early on in the conflict mainly served the League forces, a lot of issues started coming up when journalists started to come out with proof of war crimes committed by some mercenary forces. This was however not the most controversial event by Vithinjan mercenaries. That would be the BRIBE_EVENT_NAME where multiple full companies of mercs were paid an almost absurd bribe to join with the Varshan forces. | One of the many changes that ended up as a result of the Vithinjan economy opening up to international trade partners while minimizing the chance of a war breaking out was a new perceived need for those in the nation seeking a chance to fulfill their religious obligation to partake in the art of violent combat. As the nation could not officially support any such efforts either this lead down a path these northern people had not walked down in a long time: Mercenaries. From 2001 to 2007 there was a large surge in the creation and sale of mercenary work to distant contractors. While this lead to some complaint from foreign partners there was little issue until the start of [[The Deluge]]. While Vithinjan mercenaries early on in the conflict mainly served the League forces, a lot of issues started coming up when journalists started to come out with proof of war crimes committed by some mercenary forces. This was however not the most controversial event by Vithinjan mercenaries. That would be the BRIBE_EVENT_NAME where multiple full companies of mercs were paid an almost absurd bribe to join with the Varshan forces. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Vithinjas varied geography is both a blessing and a curse. Although large portions of the lands are difficult to impossible to inhabit, they hold some of the most beautiful landmarks to be found in the world. Between the innumerable fjords covering the coast to the northern villages surrounded by the sights of huge tall mountain ranges, large glaciers that glimmer in the sunlight and if any visitor is lucky, the wondrous northern lights. This would make it a better tourist location if the temperature didn't drive most foreigners away. | Vithinjas varied geography is both a blessing and a curse. Although large portions of the lands are difficult to impossible to inhabit, they hold some of the most beautiful landmarks to be found in the world. Between the innumerable fjords covering the coast to the northern villages surrounded by the sights of huge tall mountain ranges, large glaciers that glimmer in the sunlight and if any visitor is lucky, the wondrous northern lights. This would make it a better tourist location if the temperature didn't drive most foreigners away. | ||