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'''New Veltorina''', officially the '''New Veltorine Republic''', is a country in [[Crona]]. It is neighbored by [[Varshan]] to the south and [[Quetzenkel]] to the east.
'''New Veltorina''', officially the '''New Veltorine Republic''', is a country in [[Crona]]. It is neighbored by [[Varshan]] to the south and [[Quetzenkel]] to the east.


New Veltorina is the nation-state of the [[Veltorine people]]. Veltorines people began to settle in northwestern [[Crona]] in the 1950s as part of a movement to find a new homeland following the conquest of the original [[Veltorina]] by [[Caphiria]] at the conclusion of the [[First Great War]]. Veltorine people initially received significant benefits and unique rights from the government of [[Zurgite Varshan]] due to the technical expertise they brought to the declining regime, but these rights gradually declined and the territory in which Veltorines lived - the Brudxaan Province - was conquered by [[Quetzenkel]]. Veltorines received some status in Quetzenkel and Veltorines continued to migrate to the territory from Sarpedon. Conditions gradually worsened as political stability in Quetzenkel declined, precipitating the [[South Nysdra War]] in the 2010s and [[Urcea]]n intervention. Following that intervention, the Veltorines established their first independent state in a century with the proclamation of the Principality of [[Cetsencalia]], a declaration which led to precipitous migration of remaining Veltorines from the Occident to the territory. The growth of an Occidental population in northern Crona was particularly offensive to the government and people of Varshan, and when Varshan began the [[Final War of the Deluge]] against Urcea, Cetsencalia was its first target. Cetsencalia eventually capitulated to Varshani occupation, beginning a slow-moving genocide of Veltorine people in the territory. The genocide was interrupted by the advanced of Urcean and allied forces, which liberated the territory and placed it under the [[Veltorine Territories]] occupation government. Subsequently, popular political movements under the [[Veltorine Popular Defense Committee]] participated in the liberation of the country, and following the war the VPDC took control of the country. Negotiations between it and the sometimes-rival [[Veltorine government-in-exile]] resulted in a merger and the formation of a new, unified New Veltorine state in [[2026]] under the [[New Veltorine Provisional Government]]. A constitution was subsequently ratified in [[2028]].
New Veltorina is the nation-state of the [[Veltorine people]]. Veltorines people began to settle in northwestern [[Crona]] in the 1960s and 70s as part of a movement to find a new homeland following the conquest of the original [[Veltorina]] by [[Caphiria]] at the conclusion of the [[First Great War]]. Veltorines received some status in [[Quetzenkel]] and Veltorines migrated to from Sarpedon to the Brudxaan Province, a territory taken by Quetzenkel from [[Zurgite Varshan]] in the 1960s. Conditions gradually worsened as political stability in Quetzenkel declined, precipitating the [[South Nysdra War]] in the 2010s and [[Urcea]]n intervention. Following that intervention, the Veltorines established their first independent state in a century with the proclamation of the Principality of [[Cetsencalia]], a declaration which led to precipitous migration of remaining Veltorines from the Occident to the territory. The growth of an Occidental population in northern Crona was particularly offensive to the government and people of Varshan, and when Varshan began the [[Final War of the Deluge]] against Urcea, Cetsencalia was its first target. Cetsencalia eventually capitulated to Varshani occupation, beginning a slow-moving genocide of Veltorine people in the territory. The genocide was interrupted by the advanced of Urcean and allied forces, which liberated the territory and placed it under the [[Veltorine Territories]] occupation government. Subsequently, popular political movements under the [[Veltorine Popular Defense Committee]] participated in the liberation of the country, and following the war the VPDC took control of the country. Negotiations between it and the sometimes-rival [[Veltorine government-in-exile]] resulted in a merger and the formation of a new, unified New Veltorine state in [[2026]] under the [[New Veltorine Provisional Government]]. A constitution was subsequently ratified in [[2028]].


It is a member of the [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]].
It is a member of the [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]].
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==History==
==History==
New Veltorina is a country that, in many respects, has two histories: the history of its indigenous peoples and that of the [[Veltorine people]], who arrived in the 20th century.
New Veltorina is a country that, in many respects, has two histories: the history of its indigenous peoples and that of the [[Veltorine people]], who arrived in the 20th century. The territory of what is today New Veltorina was, prior to the 1960s, a territory of [[Varshan]] known as the Brudxaan Province, and, before that, generally part of the [[Quetzenkel|Quetzen]] sphere of influence but not always directly a part of that state. Quetzenkel's acquisition of the Brudxaan region precipitated the arrival of Veltorine people, beginning a period of settlement which resulted in the establishment of a Veltorine state.
===Indigenous history===
===Indigenous history===
The Brudxaan area was first settled by humans in the period of the 6000s BC along with neighboring [[Quetzenkel]] and parts of [[Varshan]].
The territory, [[Varshan#Conquest_of_the_North|conquered by Varshan]] in [[1525]], was a critical point which allowed Varshan to project its influence across the [[Nysdra Sea]] into [[Venua'tino]]. The inhabitants of the Brudxaan were ethnically related to the neighboring [[Quetzenkel|Quetzen people]]. In the 20th century, the [[Varshan#Dynastic_collapse|collapse of Varshan's Yun-harle dynasty]] critically weakened the state. Several foreign powers, especially [[Daxia]], encouraged [[Quetzenkel]] to annex the Brudxaan Province in order to establish a so-called [[Quetzenkel#Varshan_gradient|"Varshan gradient"]] that would buffer [[Cusinaut]] from Varshan. The annexation occurred in [[1962]].
===The Diaspora and Cronan settlement===
===The Diaspora and Cronan settlement===
The conquest of [[Veltorina]] at the end of the [[First Great War]] brought to an end the independence of the nation-state of the [[Veltorine people]], a people native to northeastern [[Sarpedon]]. Their conquest by [[Caphiria]] led to a century of various efforts by the Veltorine people to reestablish their independence, both in their home territory and, later, abroad. The [[Veltorine government-in-exile]] supported efforts to reestablish Veltorine independence, while later movements such as the [[Veltorine_people#Life_Abroad_Movement|Life Abroad Movement]] and 21st century resettlements supported by [[Urcea]] sought to establish a new Veltorine state abroad.
The conquest of [[Veltorina]] at the end of the [[First Great War]] brought to an end the independence of the nation-state of the [[Veltorine people]], a people native to northeastern [[Sarpedon]]. Their conquest by [[Caphiria]] led to a century of various efforts by the Veltorine people to reestablish their independence, both in their home territory and, later, abroad. The [[Veltorine government-in-exile]] supported efforts to reestablish Veltorine independence, while later movements such as the [[Veltorine_people#Life_Abroad_Movement|Life Abroad Movement]] and 21st century resettlements supported by [[Urcea]] sought to establish a new Veltorine state abroad.
====Annexation of Brudxaan Province====
The territory of what is today New Veltorina was, prior to the 1960s, a territory of [[Varshan]] known as the Brudxaan Province. The territory, [[Varshan#Conquest_of_the_North|conquered by Varshan]] in [[1525]], was a critical point which allowed Varshan to project its influence across the [[Nysdra Sea]] into [[Venua'tino]]. The inhabitants of the Brudxaan were ethnically related to the neighboring [[Quetzenkel|Quetzen people]]. In the 20th century, the [[Varshan#Dynastic_collapse|collapse of Varshan's Yun-harle dynasty]] critically weakened the state. Several foreign powers, especially [[Daxia]], encouraged [[Quetzenkel]] to annex the Brudxaan Province in order to establish a so-called [[Quetzenkel#Varshan_gradient|"Varshan gradient"]] that would buffer [[Cusinaut]] from Varshan. The annexation occurred in [[1962]]. The Quetzen acquisition of the territory would begin a six decade process of relative instability and ethnic movement that would eventually result in the establishment of the modern state of New Veltorina.


Veltorine settlers began to arrive in [[1971]] and arrived particularly in Brudxaan. In the first decade and a half of Veltorine settlement, Veltorines generally enjoyed specific legal protections and a prominence in society protected by the Quetzen state. In this period, the new arrivals served as technical experts, consultants, and advisors to Quetzenkel as it modernized its military and economy; many of the arrivals had been scientists, civil servants, and even military officers in [[Caphiria]], and accordingly they imparted on the Quetzen state a semi-Caphiric model of administration and organization of the military.
The Quetzen acquisition of the Brudxaan Province (an area adjoining the [[Nysdra Sea]]) of [[Varshan]] in the 1960s had important societal effects both for Varshan and the conquering party, [[Quetzenkel]]. Occidentals with expertise were sought after by both countries to help modernize their economies and armed forces, and the Quetzen sought to supplement the local Quetzen population of Brudxaan with a non-Varshani population. Accordingly, both countries began to solicit the Life Abroad Movement (with the [[Caphiria]]n government serving as intermediary) to begin settling Veltorines in the area. Brudxaan, rather than Varshan, was the more popular destination of the Movement, though Varshan generally paid higher and offered unprecedented exemptions to Veltorine experts and consultants. Accordingly, a few Veltorines settled in Varshan's northwestern borderlands, but most agreed to relocate to Brudxaan. Veltorine settlers began to arrive in [[1971]]. In the first decade and a half of Veltorine settlement, Veltorines generally enjoyed specific legal protections and a prominence in society protected by the Quetzen state. In this period, the new arrivals served as technical experts, consultants, and advisors to Quetzenkel as it modernized its military and economy; many of the arrivals had been scientists, civil servants, and even military officers in [[Caphiria]], and accordingly they imparted on the Quetzen state a semi-Caphiric model of administration and organization of the military. The impact of the Veltorines within both Quetzen and Varshani society began to decline by the 1980s, as the highly sought after professionals began to age out or die; in their place, a well-cultured but poorly-educated second generation of Veltorines began to mature, most of whom taking positions as non-skilled laborers. Veltorines maintained their place in society, however, as waves of them from Sarpedon continued to arrive through the year [[1992]].


In [[1980]], the [[Catholic Church]] created the Diocese of Brudxaan (under the Province of the Nysdra) to serve the Veltorines of the Brudxaan Province, replacing an early Apostolic vicariate. The first Bishop of Brudxaan was a Veltorine priest named Guias Melinkes, and the establishment of the Diocese was the first distinctly Veltorine social or political institution within [[Quetzenkel]]. Melinkes, who would serve as Bishop until his death in [[2001]], became the world's most prominent Veltorine and was viewed by many Veltoriens - both in Crona and in [[Sarpedon]] - as one of the primary leaders of the Veltorine people.
In [[1980]], the [[Catholic Church]] created the Diocese of Brudxaan (under the Province of the Nysdra) to serve the Veltorines of the Brudxaan Province, replacing an early Apostolic vicariate. The first Bishop of Brudxaan was a Veltorine priest named Guias Melinkes, and the establishment of the Diocese was the first distinctly Veltorine social or political institution within [[Quetzenkel]]. Melinkes, who would serve as Bishop until his death in [[2001]], became the world's most prominent Veltorine and was viewed by many Veltoriens - both in Crona and in [[Sarpedon]] - as one of the primary leaders of the Veltorine people.
===Deluge developments===
===Deluge developments===
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In [[2030]], the population of New Veltorina was 9,904,294. Of these, 72% of the population - 7,131,091 were considered to be [[Veltorine people]], including self-identified Veltorines with one or more indigenous grandparents. As an ethnic state, ethnicity of origin is considered important in New Veltorina, and the state is responsible for taking an annual (rather than decennial) census which tracks not only residency statistics but also self-reported ancestry and relations between household and extended family units. The remaining 28% of the population - 2,773,203 - are of varied indigenous Cronan ancestry. The indigenous population has no single majority ancestry group, with ethnic [[Varshan]]is making up a plurality along with [[Quetzenkel|Quetzens]] as the second largest group, with being from other parts of Crona or displaced persons from [[Cao]], [[Xisheng]], and elsewhere.
In [[2030]], the population of New Veltorina was 9,904,294. Of these, 72% of the population - 7,131,091 were considered to be [[Veltorine people]], including self-identified Veltorines with one or more indigenous grandparents. As an ethnic state, ethnicity of origin is considered important in New Veltorina, and the state is responsible for taking an annual (rather than decennial) census which tracks not only residency statistics but also self-reported ancestry and relations between household and extended family units. The remaining 28% of the population - 2,773,203 - are of varied indigenous Cronan ancestry. The indigenous population has no single majority ancestry group, with ethnic [[Varshan]]is making up a plurality along with [[Quetzenkel|Quetzens]] as the second largest group, with being from other parts of Crona or displaced persons from [[Cao]], [[Xisheng]], and elsewhere.


New Veltorina has significant income inequality which is based mostly on ethnicity. Generally speaking, indigenous Cronans make up the vast majority of the lowest income bracket and most of the indigenous Cronans within the country are at or only slightly above poverty levels. Though there are many ethnic Veltorines who rely on subsistence farming who form the bottom end of the wealth spectrum of Veltorines, they are nonetheless significantly wealthier than their indigenous counterparts and neighbors. The top 15-20% of the country's wealthiest people, meanwhile, all live in and around New Taxades. Many of these individuals would be considered middle class in other developed countries, demonstrating the large wealth gap and gradient that characterizes New Veltorine economic life.
=== Linguistic Demographics===
=== Linguistic Demographics===
New Veltorina has a highly diverse linguistic landscape. Approximately 85% of its people - both Veltorine and indigenous - primarily speak [[Veltorine_people#Language|Veltorine Latin]]. However, there are significant differences within the Veltorine Latin linguistic group. About half of speakers speak the so-called Brudxi Dialect, a form of Veltorine Latin which features significant vocabulary introductions from [[Hieratic Varshani]] which is spoken primarily with what was considered to be a rural accent in old Veltorina. This group tends to have Veltorine Latin as a first language. The second group, mostly corresponding to the Feros but also with indigenous Cronans, speak traditional "High" [[Veltorine_people#Language|Veltorine Latin]] as it was taught in schools and universities in Veltorina around the time of the [[First Great War]]. Many of these speakers, however, speak Veltorine Latin as a second language, with most of the ethnic Veltorine Feros speaking [[Julian Ænglish]] as a first language. A minority of this cohort speak [[Caphiric Latin]] as their primary language. The remaining 15% speak a mix of indigenous languages, with 7% speaking Hieratic Varshani, 6% speaking a variety of [[Quetzenkel#Linguistic_Demographics|Quetzen]], and the remaining 3% speaking rare Cronan indigenous languages or foreign languages such as Housatonish or Algosh.
New Veltorina has a highly diverse linguistic landscape. Approximately 85% of its people - both Veltorine and indigenous - primarily speak [[Veltorine_people#Language|Veltorine Latin]]. However, there are significant differences within the Veltorine Latin linguistic group. About half of speakers speak the so-called Brudxi Dialect, a form of Veltorine Latin which features significant vocabulary introductions from [[Hieratic Varshani]] which is spoken primarily with what was considered to be a rural accent in old Veltorina. This group tends to have Veltorine Latin as a first language. The second group, mostly corresponding to the Feros but also with indigenous Cronans, speak traditional "High" [[Veltorine_people#Language|Veltorine Latin]] as it was taught in schools and universities in Veltorina around the time of the [[First Great War]]. Many of these speakers, however, speak Veltorine Latin as a second language, with most of the ethnic Veltorine Feros speaking [[Julian Ænglish]] as a first language. A minority of this cohort speak [[Caphiric Latin]] as their primary language. The remaining 15% speak a mix of indigenous languages, with 7% speaking Hieratic Varshani, 6% speaking a variety of [[Quetzenkel#Linguistic_Demographics|Quetzen]], and the remaining 3% speaking rare Cronan indigenous languages or foreign languages such as Housatonish or Algosh.
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==Economy==
==Economy==
New Veltorina's economy has been called "divergent" by several prominent observers and economists, due to the heavily urbanized and relatively modern economy in and surrounding [[New Taxades]], the capital and socio-economic heart of New Veltorina on the country's northern coast while the southern and interior parts of the country are functionally a {{wp|developing economy}}. The primary export of both regions of the country is foodstuff to neighboring [[Varshan]], whose intermittent post-war famines have produced significant demand for food from across Crona. In terms of consumer products, {{wp|mead}} is by far the most well known and popular agricultural export of the country.
New Veltorina's economy has been called "divergent" by several prominent observers and economists, due to the heavily urbanized and relatively modern economy in and surrounding [[New Taxades]], the capital and socio-economic heart of New Veltorina on the country's northern coast while the southern and interior parts of the country are functionally a {{wp|developing economy}}. The primary export of both regions of the country is foodstuff to neighboring [[Varshan]], whose intermittent post-war famines have produced significant demand for food from across Crona. In terms of consumer products, {{wp|mead}} is by far the most well known and popular agricultural export of the country, with well-capitalized apiaries and meaderies existing alongside subsistence farms within the interior.  
 
New Veltorina's most prosperous and productive region is its northern coastal plain, centered on the city of [[New Taxades]].


The northern plain is also a prosperous fishing area, producing major catches often exported to Varshan.
New Veltorina's most prosperous and productive region is its northern coastal plain, centered on the city of [[New Taxades]]. Since [[2024]], this area has become increasingly urbanized, with increased demand for consumer goods (mostly foreign) and services dominating the economic life of the city. The presence of the government in New Taxades, as well as a significant concentration of both New Veltorine and [[Urcea]]n military personnel, is the primary driver of demand on the tertiary service industry. The northern plain is also a prosperous fishing area, producing major catches often exported to Varshan.


Outside of the major urban corridor, much of New Veltorina is a {{wp|developing economy}}, with most of the population living there conducting {{wp|subsistence farming|subsistence agricultural activity}} and ranching. Some of the New Veltorine hinterlands have become successful and productive farms and ranches, and like the northern coast most of its surplus is sold to Varshan.
Outside of the major urban corridor, much of New Veltorina is a {{wp|developing economy}}, with most of the population living there conducting {{wp|subsistence farming|subsistence agricultural activity}} and ranching. Some of the New Veltorine hinterlands have become successful and productive farms and ranches, and like the northern coast most of its surplus is sold to Varshan. Construction is a growing sector in the New Veltorine hinterland as well, especially in the territories acquired from Varshan, where extensive transportation infrastructure and transportation linkage with the rest of the country has been constructed since [[2024]].


==Military==
==Military==
The New Veltorine Armed Forces were established first as the Army of New Vetorina. The core of the new Army was made up of the two corps previously organized under the [[Veltorine_Popular_Defense_Committee#Regular_army|Veltorine Popular Defense Committee Army of National Reclamation]], with an additional division organized in January 2028 out of various militia forces and operatives that had been organized by the former [[Veltorine government-in-exile]] during the [[Final War of the Deluge]]. Much of the army served under [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]] allied command during the [[Final War of the Deluge]], and current defense doctrine calls for them to be subordinated to allied command in the event of another war as part of the [[Nysdra_Sea_Treaty_Association#Defense_Coordination_Initiative_(DCI)|Defense Coordination Initiative]].
The New Veltorine Armed Forces were established first as the Army of New Vetorina. The core of the new Army was made up of the two corps previously organized under the [[Veltorine_Popular_Defense_Committee#Regular_army|Veltorine Popular Defense Committee Army of National Reclamation]], with an additional division organized in January 2028 out of various militia forces and operatives that had been organized by the former [[Veltorine government-in-exile]] during the [[Final War of the Deluge]]. Much of the army served under [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]] allied command during the [[Final War of the Deluge]], and current defense doctrine calls for them to be subordinated to allied command in the event of another war as part of the [[Nysdra_Sea_Treaty_Association#Defense_Coordination_Initiative_(DCI)|Defense Coordination Initiative]].


The New Veltorine Government also authorized the creation of the Air Force of New Veltorina, which began its existence on paper as personnel were trained by the Urcean [[Royal Air Force (Urcea)|Royal Air Force]]. Several surplus aircraft have been provided by Urcea to New Veltorina and these vehicles made up the vast majority of the AFNV's fleet by [[2030]]. The New Veltorine Government has begun a project of local aircraft manufacturing, with the government intending to phase out foreign made vehicles by [[2050]].
The New Veltorine Government also authorized the creation of the Air Force of New Veltorina, which began its existence on paper as personnel were trained by the Urcean [[Royal Air Force (Urcea)|Royal Air Force]]. Several surplus aircraft have been provided by Urcea to New Veltorina and these vehicles made up the vast majority of the AFNV's fleet by [[2030]]. The New Veltorine Government has begun a project of local aircraft manufacturing, with the government intending to phase out foreign made vehicles by [[2050]]. In addition to this domestic air defense service, Urcea's Royal Air Force maintains a mid-sized airbase in the country, RAF New Taxades.


In February 2028, New Veltorina joined participation in the [[Nysdra Sea Guard]], the joint naval forces of the [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]]. The Sea Guard was designated the official naval armed force of New Veltorina that month.
In February 2028, New Veltorina joined participation in the [[Nysdra Sea Guard]], the joint naval forces of the [[Nysdra Sea Treaty Association]]. The Sea Guard was designated the official naval armed force of New Veltorina that month.
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