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In [[1909]], the Grand Duchy of Anivania was gripped by violence as republican forces took control of the ducal palace and declared a republic. By [[1911]], they concluded a civil war and formalized the Serene Republic of Anivania. Utilization of “Serene” to emphasize the sovereignty of the state was not recognized by most other Imperial states, but its success in achieving and maintaining autonomy sparked other movements later. In [[1920]], as it became clear violence and instability was gripping the Empire, the [[Collegial Electorate]] did what would have been unthinkable a century before and elected King James VI as Holy Levantine Emperor in a last ditch effort to stabilize the Empire. It was thought that Urcea's muscle behind the Empire may give it the resources needed to hold itself together. The next year, in [[1921]], the Electorate of Aescarata faced a socialist revolt. [[Urcea]] intervened and soon the intervention became an occupation. By [[1925]], the region was considered a "powder keg", waiting for the right spark to explode. Seeking to capitalize on the internal strife in the Empire and to stem "[[Levantine Creep]]", in 1922, [[Caphiria]] began to send agents to foment unrest in the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. Caphiria was motivated not only by an enmity for the Empire but by a renewed sense of [[Derian people|Derian nationalism]], seeking to unify the Latinic world in the orbit of [[Venceia]]. Caphiria's interest was not in [[Dericania]] per se, but rather eastward, in [[Veltorina]], whose independence was guaranteed by [[Urcea]] and other Imperial states. | In [[1909]], the Grand Duchy of Anivania was gripped by violence as republican forces took control of the ducal palace and declared a republic. By [[1911]], they concluded a civil war and formalized the Serene Republic of Anivania. Utilization of “Serene” to emphasize the sovereignty of the state was not recognized by most other Imperial states, but its success in achieving and maintaining autonomy sparked other movements later. In [[1920]], as it became clear violence and instability was gripping the Empire, the [[Collegial Electorate]] did what would have been unthinkable a century before and elected King James VI as Holy Levantine Emperor in a last ditch effort to stabilize the Empire. It was thought that Urcea's muscle behind the Empire may give it the resources needed to hold itself together. The next year, in [[1921]], the Electorate of Aescarata faced a socialist revolt. [[Urcea]] intervened and soon the intervention became an occupation. By [[1925]], the region was considered a "powder keg", waiting for the right spark to explode. Seeking to capitalize on the internal strife in the Empire and to stem "[[Levantine Creep]]", in 1922, [[Caphiria]] began to send agents to foment unrest in the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. Caphiria was motivated not only by an enmity for the Empire but by a renewed sense of [[Derian people|Derian nationalism]], seeking to unify the Latinic world in the orbit of [[Venceia]]. Caphiria's interest was not in [[Dericania]] per se, but rather eastward, in [[Veltorina]], whose independence was guaranteed by [[Urcea]] and other Imperial states. | ||
The [[1925]] election in the Republic of Lutsana saw the majority of seats in the legislature go to the Lutsana Worker’s Party and the appointment of a communist Prime Minister. [[List of | The [[1925]] election in the Republic of Lutsana saw the majority of seats in the legislature go to the Lutsana Worker’s Party and the appointment of a communist Prime Minister. [[List of Urcean monarchs#House de Weluta_3|Emperor James III]] and the [[Imperial Diet]] suppressed the results and called for a new election with more “acceptable” results, fearing that the excesses of the Worker's Party may lead to another iteration of the [[Urcean Republic]]. A movement of seeking more self-determination, that had long been simmering across the Derian States, erupted. The Lutsana Worker’s Party refused to heed the demands of the Diet and the Emperor. The Army of Lutsana’s high command sided with the [[Emperor of the Levantines|Emperor]] and announced they would arrest any member of the Worker’s Party who attempted to enter the parliamentary chambers. The Worker’s Party formed an army of workers and stormed the parliament building, challenging the will of the soldiers to shoot upon their countrymen. The soldiers retreated, and the matter was dropped. In February [[1926]], a syndicalist government was elected in Geneseo; the Duke of Geneseo validated the election results and then fled for [[Corcra (City)|Corcra]]. Again, the Emperor demanded a recount and sent detachment of the [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]]. They arrived at the border of [[Urcea]] and the Margrave of Novaustramark and were fired upon when they refused to stop. The incident sparked a border conflict between [[Urcea]] and Novaustramark, in which [[Urcea]] insisted that Imperial troops could not be barred from passage in any territory in the [[Holy Levantine Empire]]. Several Derian states pushed back declaring that they maintained the right to control their own borders and admit and deny who they chose. In turn, the Emperor began to mobilize the entirety of the Royal and Imperial Army. The mobilization was enough to quell the disquiet for the moment. The Army was stationed along the border of [[Urcea]] and the [[Burgundie|Burgundian]] territories of [[Faramount]], both to intimidate rogue Deric states but also to emphasize a show of support for the government of [[Burgundie]], which was viewed with increasing antagonism from the other state of [[Dericania]]. Additionally, the dissenting states were leveled with the price of the mobilization and billeting as punishment for their recalcitrance. As the price tag grew so too did the discontentment. The [[Imperial Diet]] erupted into fist fights almost daily as the smaller states vied to get out from under the new Imperial tax. | ||
In July the Grand Duchy of Loreseia exploded with a rash of violence towards the Imperial tax collectors. 13 of them were killed and 4 more were beaten heavily. The Imperial Bank branches were robbed and set of fire in 3 cities. In the Duchy of Upper Verecundia a mob attacked the Ducal Palace and burned one of its wings to the ground. August saw an escalation of violence across the region. Violent street brawls became common in the streets of major cities as political parties and anti-monarchists attempted to control important sectors and pieces of infrastructure. The Emperor declared his intention to restore order, but acted hesitantly in order to avoid further conflagration in Dericania. By August, the Grand Duke had fled to Urceopolis and a provisional government was established. | In July the Grand Duchy of Loreseia exploded with a rash of violence towards the Imperial tax collectors. 13 of them were killed and 4 more were beaten heavily. The Imperial Bank branches were robbed and set of fire in 3 cities. In the Duchy of Upper Verecundia a mob attacked the Ducal Palace and burned one of its wings to the ground. August saw an escalation of violence across the region. Violent street brawls became common in the streets of major cities as political parties and anti-monarchists attempted to control important sectors and pieces of infrastructure. The Emperor declared his intention to restore order, but acted hesitantly in order to avoid further conflagration in Dericania. By August, the Grand Duke had fled to Urceopolis and a provisional government was established. | ||