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{{Main|Dissolution of the Deric States}}
{{Main|Dissolution of the Deric States}}


In the 1990s, Lapods began to emphasize their cultural distinctiveness vis a vis the previous idea of a unified [[Derian identity]]. This development, combined with a new emphasis on Verecundian ducal history and contemporary political concerns about the redundancy of the [[Deric States]] as an organization led to some calls for the end of that organization and consolidation of Dericania into just two or three states. This process took hold in Lapody earlier than Rhotia due to the influence of the Verecundian legacy on Lapodard-speaking peoples, and as early as [[2004]] a referendum launched by a major Albiga magazine reported a majority of residents of Vorenia were interested in merging with Verecundia and Loreseia. The 2010s in Lapody saw the last gasp of the [[Derian identity]] movement, as Derian nationalists and Lapodian nationalists fought for control of major cultural and tastemaking institutions in central Dericania's major cities. Lapods would ultimately play a major role in the dissolution of the Deric States which allowed for Lapody's unification; in [[2029]], following years of demonstrations and tensions, the Vorenian government officially called for .[[Dissolution_of_the_Deric_States#Consolidation_of_Rhotia_and_Lapody|the consolidation of Lapods by means "dissolution of the Vorenian state...or by its expansion...or by any other means"]]. Negotiations between the three major Lapodard-speaking states proceeded throughout late 2029. Eventually, a basic framework was reached wherein the Grand Duke of Loreseia, part of the Galen dynasty, would assume the Kingship of the new state, the three states would unify under a provisional constitution including representatives from each state, and the military would be merged by a percentages agreement. A referendum was held in each state on 1 June [[2030]] to approve the consolidation, requiring two-thirds of each country's voters to approve it. Vorenians approved the measure with 84%, Verecundians by 79%, and Loreseians by just 68%, two points ahead of the required threshold. On 1 July 2030, the Provisional State of Lapody was established and set to work on establishing for itself a constitution. The new constitution, which was created in line with the previous negotiated agreement, was decided on 17 November 2030 and ratified by a majority of voters on 2 February [[2031]]. On 12 February [[2031]], Lapody was recognized by the [[Deric States]] along with [[Rhotia]]. On March 1 [[2031]], Amadeus I of the House of Alessi-Galen was crowned as King of Lapody in an elaborate nationalist coronation ceremony, and the King was crowned by [[Riordan VIII|Riordan II]], [[Emperor of the Levantines]], in order to confer additional legitimacy on the King as well as confirm the historic legitimate succession of Lapody from the historic Grand Duchy of Verecundia.
In the 1990s, Lapods began to emphasize their cultural distinctiveness vis a vis the previous idea of a unified [[Derian identity]]. This development, combined with a new emphasis on Verecundian ducal history and contemporary political concerns about the redundancy of the [[Deric States]] as an organization led to some calls for the end of that organization and consolidation of Dericania into just two or three states. This process took hold in Lapody earlier than Rhotia due to the influence of the Verecundian legacy on Lapodard-speaking peoples, and as early as [[2004]] a referendum launched by a major Albiga magazine reported a majority of residents of Vorenia were interested in merging with Verecundia and Loreseia. The 2010s in Lapody saw the last gasp of the [[Derian identity]] movement, as Derian nationalists and Lapodian nationalists fought for control of major cultural and tastemaking institutions in central Dericania's major cities. Lapods would ultimately play a major role in the dissolution of the Deric States which allowed for Lapody's unification; in [[2029]], following years of demonstrations and tensions, the Vorenian government officially called for [[Dissolution_of_the_Deric_States#Consolidation_of_Rhotia_and_Lapody|the consolidation of Lapods by means "dissolution of the Vorenian state...or by its expansion...or by any other means"]].  
 
Negotiations between the three major Lapodard-speaking states proceeded throughout late 2029. Eventually, a basic framework was reached wherein the Grand Duke of Loreseia, part of the Galen dynasty, would assume the Kingship of the new state, the three states would unify under a provisional constitution including representatives from each state, the capital of the new state would be in Albiga (then-capital of Vorenia and located in Lower Verecundia) and the military would be merged by a percentages agreement largely favoring Verecundia. A referendum was held in each state on 1 June [[2030]] to approve the consolidation, requiring two-thirds of each country's voters to approve it. Vorenians approved the measure with 84%, Verecundians by 79%, and Loreseians by just 68%, two points ahead of the required threshold. On 1 July 2030, the Provisional State of Lapody was established and set to work on establishing for itself a constitution. The new constitution, which was created in line with the previous negotiated agreement, was decided on 17 November 2030 and ratified by a majority of voters on 2 February [[2031]]. On 12 February [[2031]], Lapody was recognized by the [[Deric States]] along with [[Rhotia]]. On March 1 [[2031]], Amadeus I of the House of Alessi-Galen was crowned as King of Lapody in an elaborate nationalist coronation ceremony, and the King was crowned by [[Riordan VIII|Riordan II]], [[Emperor of the Levantines]], in order to confer additional legitimacy on the King as well as confirm the historic legitimate succession of Lapody from the historic Grand Duchy of Verecundia.


Rhotia and Lapody attempted to expand the Deric States to remain in existence as a pan-Deric cultural organization including [[Burgundie]] and [[Hollona and Diorisia]], but ultimately dissolved the organization in [[2032]] as the need for the organization was replaced by simple bilateral relations. At that time, Lapody and Rhotia fully moved beyond subordinate membership within the Deric States and took their place as full members of the Levantine Union in terms of prestige and diplomatic standing.
Rhotia and Lapody attempted to expand the Deric States to remain in existence as a pan-Deric cultural organization including [[Burgundie]] and [[Hollona and Diorisia]], but ultimately dissolved the organization in [[2032]] as the need for the organization was replaced by simple bilateral relations. At that time, Lapody and Rhotia fully moved beyond subordinate membership within the Deric States and took their place as full members of the Levantine Union in terms of prestige and diplomatic standing.