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New Archduchy was one of the first locations in [[Crona]] explored by [[Levantia|Levantine]] sailors, as its natural harbor and the direction of [[Prevailing Winds|prevailing winds]] made it an easy place to reach and to lay anchor. The area was referred to as the "Bay of Sorrows" during the late 16th and 17th centuries due to the many shipwrecks and abandoned vessels that blew into the harbor, and modern scholars believe that hundreds of years worth of {{wp|flotsam}} strewn the shore from various eras during the first recorded entry to the bay in the 16th century. Many of the wrecked ships and driftwood were used by [[Occidental]] explorers to build temporary shelter for various exploration and inland trading missions. [[Urcea]] was the first to attempt to settle the bay, establishing the colony of Adriansville in 1606 and again in 1618 when the initial population died of starvation. Expanding outward from the bay, several other colonial settlements were erected. | New Archduchy was one of the first locations in [[Crona]] explored by [[Levantia|Levantine]] sailors, as its natural harbor and the direction of [[Prevailing Winds|prevailing winds]] made it an easy place to reach and to lay anchor. The area was referred to as the "Bay of Sorrows" during the late 16th and 17th centuries due to the many shipwrecks and abandoned vessels that blew into the harbor, and modern scholars believe that hundreds of years worth of {{wp|flotsam}} strewn the shore from various eras during the first recorded entry to the bay in the 16th century. Many of the wrecked ships and driftwood were used by [[Occidental]] explorers to build temporary shelter for various exploration and inland trading missions. [[Urcea]] was the first to attempt to settle the bay, establishing the colony of Adriansville in 1606 and again in 1618 when the initial population died of starvation. Expanding outward from the bay, several other colonial settlements were erected. | ||
===Colonial era=== | ===Colonial era=== | ||
During the 17th century, the fledgling colonies in modern New Archduchy were used by [[Urcea]] as a base from which its later [[Julian Belt]] colonies were established. Traffic in and out of Adriansville was significant, and the colony was briefly the most busy port in [[Crona]] outside of [[Varshan]] until cities in [[the Cape]] became more prominent later in the century. In 1690, the colonies in the region were reorganized as the Rectory of New Archduchy and given a formal colonial charter governing the area. | During the 17th century, the fledgling colonies in modern New Archduchy were used by [[Urcea]] as a base from which its later [[Julian Belt]] colonies were established. Traffic in and out of Adriansville was significant, and the colony was briefly the most busy port in [[Crona]] outside of [[Varshan]] until cities in [[the Cape]] became more prominent later in the century. In 1690, the colonies in the region were reorganized as the Rectory of New Archduchy and given a formal colonial charter governing the area. The prominent former [[Gassavelian people|Gassavelian]] rebel and [[History_of_Urcea_(1575-1798)#Gassavelian_integration_and_uprising|pretender Arses]] was appointed the colony's first Rector, and held that position until his death in 1704. During that time, Arses brought on many of his former chief lieutenants during the rebellion to serve as colonial officials and advisors, and most contemporaries report a fair and competent administration during this time. Arses's time as Rector introduced some Gassavelian cultural hallmarks to New Archduchy, greatly influencing its modern cuisine. Remembered as a hero to the Gassavelian people, Arses died and was buried in New Archduchy in 1704 and is remembered by residents of the country as a wise leader who left his mark on the colony. Post-independence hagiographies of Arses published in New Archduchy in the early 20th century suggested the nation's independent heritage traced itself to Arses's rebellious nature and influence, although most modern historians suggest Arses was loyal to [[Urcea]] during his time as Rector. Despite this, Arses is viewed by most Newarcs as one of the country's {{wp|founding fathers}}. | ||
In 1844, New Archduchy was invaded by [[Aciria]] during the [[Cholera Expedition]], a failed campaign wherein the Acirians were ejected from the territory in three months following significant casualties due to disease. | In 1844, New Archduchy was invaded by [[Aciria]] during the [[Cholera Expedition]], a failed campaign wherein the Acirians were ejected from the territory in three months following significant casualties due to disease. | ||