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{{Infobox country
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|micronation =       <!--yes if a micronation-->
| micronation           = <!--yes if a micronation-->
|conventional_long_name = <!--Kingdom of North Bardonia--> Kingdom of North Bardonia
| conventional_long_name = <!--Kingdom of North Bardonia--> Kingdom of North Bardonia
|native_name =       <!--Kingdom of North Bardonia--> Kingdom oz Nord Bardonia
| native_name           = <!--Kingdom of North Bardonia--> Kingdom oz Nord Bardonia
|common_name =       <!--North-Bardonia--> North Bardonia
| common_name           = <!--North-Bardonia--> North Bardonia
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|national_motto =     <!--in inverted commas and wikilinked if link exists-->
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|image_map =         <!--e.g. LocationCountry.svg-->
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|capital =           <!--Name of country/territory's capital, wikilinked if link exists--> Carthiada
| capital               = <!--Name of country/territory's capital, wikilinked if link exists--> [[Carthiada]]
|coordinates =       <!-- Coordinates for capital, using {{tl|coord}} -->
| coordinates           = <!-- Coordinates for capital, using {{tl|coord}} -->
|largest_city =       <!--Name of country/territory's largest city. Use "capital" (without quotation marks) if it's the capital.--> Kharibad
| largest_city           = <!--Name of country/territory's largest city. Use "capital" (without quotation marks) if it's the capital.--> Kharibad
|largest_settlement_type = <!--Type of settlement if largest settlement not a city-->
| largest_settlement_type = <!--Type of settlement if largest settlement not a city-->
|largest_settlement = <!--Name of largest settlement-->
| largest_settlement     = <!--Name of largest settlement-->
|official_languages = <!--Languages recognised in legislation, constitution, etc--> Hansan, Claycian
| official_languages     = <!--Languages recognised in legislation, constitution, etc--> Hansan, Claycian
|national_languages = <!--Country/territory-wide languages recognised but not necessarily in country/territory-wide law, etc--> Khari, Kieran, Arabic
| national_languages     = <!--Country/territory-wide languages recognised but not necessarily in country/territory-wide law, etc--> Khari, Kieran, Arabic
|regional_languages = <!--Languages recognised or associated with particular regions within the country/territory-->
| regional_languages     = <!--Languages recognised or associated with particular regions within the country/territory-->
|languages_type =     <!--Use to specify a further type of language, if not official, national or regional-->
| languages_type         = <!--Use to specify a further type of language, if not official, national or regional-->
|languages =         <!--Languages of the further type-->
| languages             = <!--Languages of the further type-->
|languages_sub =     <!--Is this further type of language a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")-->
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| languages2_type       = <!--Another further type of language-->
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| languages2             = <!--Languages of this second further type-->
|languages2_sub =     <!--Is the second alternative type of languages a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")-->
| languages2_sub         = <!--Is the second alternative type of languages a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")-->
|ethnic_groups =     <!--List/breakdown of ethnic groups within the country/territory-->Bardi Khari Hansan⠀Ofrusian⠀ Other
| ethnic_groups         = <!--List/breakdown of ethnic groups within the country/territory-->Bardi Khari Hansan⠀Ofrusian⠀ Other
|ethnic_groups_year = <!--Year of ethnic groups data (if provided)--> 2023
| ethnic_groups_year     = <!--Year of ethnic groups data (if provided)--> 2023
|ethnic_groups_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with ethnic groups data)-->
| ethnic_groups_ref     = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with ethnic groups data)-->
|religion =           <!--Religion--> The Old Faith, Matheists
| religion               = <!--Religion--> The Old Faith, Matheists
|religion_year = <!--Year of religion data (if provided)--> 2022
| religion_year         = <!--Year of religion data (if provided)--> 2022
|religion_ref = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with religion data)-->
| religion_ref           = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with religion data)-->
|demonym =           <!--Term/s describing those associated with the country/territory (e.g. "Belgian" for the country Belgium)--> North-Bardonian, Bardonian
| demonym               = <!--Term/s describing those associated with the country/territory (e.g. "Belgian" for the country Belgium)--> North-Bardonian, Bardonian
|government_type =   <!--(often a compound multi-wikilinked term, e.g. "Federal semi-presidential constitutional republic", etc)--> Semi-Constitutional Monarchy
| government_type       = <!--(often a compound multi-wikilinked term, e.g. "Federal semi-presidential constitutional republic", etc)--> Semi-Constitutional Monarchy
|leader_title1 =     <!--(for a country, usually the head of state's (wikilinked) title, e.g. "President", "Monarch")--> King (Monarch)
| leader_title1         = <!--(for a country, usually the head of state's (wikilinked) title, e.g. "President", "Monarch")--> King (Monarch)
|leader_name1 =Erich Leftenson
| leader_name1           = Erich Leftenson
|leader_title2 =     <!--(could be "Vice President", otherwise "Prime Minster", etc, etc)--> Minister-President
| leader_title2         = <!--(could be "Vice President", otherwise "Prime Minster", etc, etc)--> Minister-President
|leader_name2 =
| leader_name2           = <!--......--> Alastair Korlaw
<!--......--> Alastair Korlaw
| leader_title14         = <!--(up to 14 distinct leaders may be included)-->
|leader_title14 =     <!--(up to 14 distinct leaders may be included)-->
| leader_name14         =  
|leader_name14 =  
| legislature           = <!--Name of the country/territory's governing body, e.g. "Parliament", "Congress", etc-->Parliament
|legislature =       <!--Name of the country/territory's governing body, e.g. "Parliament", "Congress", etc-->Parliament
| upper_house           = <!--Name of governing body's upper house, if given (e.g. "Senate")--> Chamber of the Senate
|upper_house =       <!--Name of governing body's upper house, if given (e.g. "Senate")--> Chamber of the Senate
| lower_house           = <!--Name of governing body's lower house, if given (e.g. "Chamber of Deputies")--> Chamber of Commons
|lower_house =       <!--Name of governing body's lower house, if given (e.g. "Chamber of Deputies")--> Chamber of Commons
| sovereignty_type       = <!--Brief description of country/territory's status ("Independence [from...]", "Autonomous province [of...]", etc)-->
|sovereignty_type =   <!--Brief description of country/territory's status ("Independence [from...]", "Autonomous province [of...]", etc)-->
| sovereignty_note       =  
|sovereignty_note =  
| established_event1     = <!--First key event in history of country/territory's status or formation-->
|established_event1 = <!--First key event in history of country/territory's status or formation-->
| established_date1     = <!--Date of first key event-->
|established_date1 = <!--Date of first key event-->
| established_event2     = <!--Second key event-->
|established_event2 = <!--Second key event-->
| established_date2     = <!--Date of second key event-->
|established_date2 = <!--Date of second key event-->
<!--......-->| established_event13   = <!--(up to 13 distinct events may be included)-->
<!--......-->
| established_date13     =  
|established_event13 = <!--(up to 13 distinct events may be included)-->
| area_land_km2          = approx. 500,805 sq km
|established_date13 =
⠀(193,362 sq mi)
|area_rank =  
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|area =               <!--Major area size (in [[Template:convert]] either km2 or sqmi first)-->
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|area_km2 =           <!--Major area size (in square km)-->
| area_km2               = <!--Major area size (in square km)-->500,805
|area_sq_mi =         <!--Area in square mi (requires area_km2)-->
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|area_footnote =     <!--Optional footnote for area-->
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|percent_water =  
| percent_water         =  
|area_label =         <!--Label under "Area" (default is "Total")--> approx. 500,805 sq km
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|area_label2 =       <!--Label below area_label (optional)-->
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|area_data2 =         <!--Text after area_label2 (optional)-->
| area_data2             = <!--Text after area_label2 (optional)-->
|population_estimate =33,400,000  
| population_estimate   = 33,400,000
|population_estimate_rank =  
| population_estimate_rank =  
|population_estimate_year =2024  
| population_estimate_year = 2024
|population_census =32,323,892  
| population_census     = 32,323,892
|population_census_year =2019  
| population_census_year = 2019
|population_density_km2 =  
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|population_density_sq_mi =  
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|GDP_PPP =                     <!--(Gross Domestic Product from Purchasing Power Parity)-->
| GDP_PPP               = <!--(Gross Domestic Product from Purchasing Power Parity)-->
|GDP_PPP_rank =  
| GDP_PPP_rank           =  
|GDP_PPP_year =  
| GDP_PPP_year           =  
|GDP_PPP_per_capita =10,274  
| GDP_PPP_per_capita     = 10,274
|GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank =  
| GDP_PPP_per_capita_rank =  
|GDP_nominal =332,121,032,198  
| GDP_nominal           = 332,121,032,198
|GDP_nominal_rank =  
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|GDP_nominal_year =  
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|GDP_nominal_per_capita =  
| GDP_nominal_per_capita =  
|GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank =  
| GDP_nominal_per_capita_rank =  
|Gini =                       <!--(Gini measure of income inequality; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 100)--> 49.9
| Gini                   = <!--(Gini measure of income inequality; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 100)--> 49.9
|Gini_ref =                   <!--(for any ref/s to associate with Gini number)-->
| Gini_ref               = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with Gini number)-->
|Gini_rank =  
| Gini_rank             =  
|Gini_year =2021  
| Gini_year             = 2021
|HDI_year =           <!-- Please use the year to which the data refers, not the publication year--> 2024
| HDI_year               = <!-- Please use the year to which the data refers, not the publication year--> 2024
|HDI =               <!--(Human Development Index; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 1)--> 0.842
| HDI                   = <!--(Human Development Index; input number only; valid values are between 0 and 1)--> 0.842
|HDI_change =         <!--increase/decrease/steady; rank change from previous year-->
| HDI_change             = <!--increase/decrease/steady; rank change from previous year-->
|HDI_rank =  
| HDI_rank               =  
|HDI_ref =           <!--(for any ref/s to associate with HDI number)-->
| HDI_ref               = <!--(for any ref/s to associate with HDI number)-->
|currency =           <!--Name/s of currency/ies used in country/territory--> Krown-Sterling
| currency               = <!--Name/s of currency/ies used in country/territory--> Krown-Sterling
|currency_code =     <!--ISO 4217 code/s for currency/ies (each usually three capital letters)--> KR
| currency_code         = <!--ISO 4217 code/s for currency/ies (each usually three capital letters)--> KR
|time_zone =         <!--e.g. GMT, PST, AST, etc, etc (wikilinked if possible)-->
| time_zone             = <!--e.g. GMT, PST, AST, etc, etc (wikilinked if possible)-->
|utc_offset =         <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
| utc_offset             = <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
|time_zone_DST =     <!--Link to DST (Daylight Saving Time) used, otherwise leave empty-->
| time_zone_DST         = <!--Link to DST (Daylight Saving Time) used, otherwise leave empty-->
|utc_offset_DST =     <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
| utc_offset_DST         = <!--in the form "+N", where N is number of hours offset-->
|DST_note =           <!--Optional note regarding DST use-->
| DST_note               = <!--Optional note regarding DST use-->
|antipodes =         <!--Place/s exactly on the opposite side of the world to country/territory-->
| antipodes             = <!--Place/s exactly on the opposite side of the world to country/territory-->
|date_format =       <!--all-numeric date format and era, such as [[Common Era|CE]], [[Anno Domini|AD]], [[Hijri year|AH]], etc.; e.g. {{abbr|yyyy|year}}-{{abbr|mm|month}}-{{abbr|dd|day}} ([[Anno Domini|AD]]) --> dd/mm/yyyy
| date_format           = <!--all-numeric date format and era, such as [[Common Era|CE]], [[Anno Domini|AD]], [[Hijri year|AH]], etc.; e.g. {{abbr|yyyy|year}}-{{abbr|mm|month}}-{{abbr|dd|day}} ([[Anno Domini|AD]]) --> dd/mm/yyyy
|drives_on =         <!--"right" or "left" (side of road)--> Left
| drives_on             = <!--"right" or "left" (side of road)--> Left
|cctld =             <!--Internet country code top-level domain identifier (e.g. [[.br]], [[.de]], etc)--> .nb
| cctld                 = <!--Internet country code top-level domain identifier (e.g. [[.br]], [[.de]], etc)--> .nb
|iso3166code =       <!--Use to override default from common_name parameter above; omit using "omit".-->
| iso3166code           = <!--Use to override default from common_name parameter above; omit using "omit".-->
|calling_code =       <!--e.g. [[+1]], [[+531]], [[+44]], etc--> +899
| calling_code           = <!--e.g. [[+1]], [[+531]], [[+44]], etc--> +899
|patron_saint =       <!--Use patron_saints for multiple-->
| patron_saint           = <!--Use patron_saints for multiple-->
|image_map3 =         <!--Optional third map position, e.g. for use with reference to footnotes below it-->
| image_map3             = <!--Optional third map position, e.g. for use with reference to footnotes below it-->
|alt_map3 =           <!--alt text for third map position-->
| alt_map3               = <!--alt text for third map position-->
|footnote_a =         <!--For any footnote <sup>a</sup> used above-->
| footnote_a             = <!--For any footnote <sup>a</sup> used above-->
|footnote_b =         <!--For any footnote <sup>b</sup> used above-->
| footnote_b             = <!--For any footnote <sup>b</sup> used above-->
<!--......-->
<!--......-->| footnote_h             = <!--For any footnote <sup>h</sup> used above-->
|footnote_h =         <!--For any footnote <sup>h</sup> used above-->
| footnotes             = <!--For any generic non-numbered footnotes-->
|footnotes =         <!--For any generic non-numbered footnotes-->
| house2                 = Chamber of Nobles
|house2=Chamber of Nobles}}{{WIP}}
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'''The Grand Kingdom of North-Bardonia''' (Gründ Kingdom oz Nörd-Bardönia) commonly known as the '''North-Bardonia''', is a country located in Magnaterra, consisting of 21 states and a federal territory. At (Blank)million square miles (Blank) million square kilometers). With a population of over 22 million. The national capital is [[Carthiada]] and the most populous city is Khariabad.
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'''The Grand Kingdom of North-Bardonia''' (Gründ Kingdom oz Nörd-Bardönia) commonly known as the '''North-Bardonia''', is a country located in [[Magnaterra]], the nation has 8 provinces. At 500,805 million square kilometers the nation is of moderate size and dominates all of the Bardi Penintsula. With a population of over 32 million. The national capital is [[Carthiada]] and the most populous city is Khariabad. The Kingdom is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy headed by King Erich Leftenson.  




==<ref>Lands End</ref>Etymology ==
 
North Bardonia is a land of empires, from Kharistani Sultanate to the Hansan Empire, the peninsula has been dotted with major powers, yet this unmistakable land is filled with beauty and a resolute people. In the aftermath of [[Papalanian-Bardonia War|a violent conflict with the Vasbian Union]] in previous years the nation has bounced back after a royalist coup and recently joined the Vasbian Union.
 
 
 
==Etymology ==
The name of North Bardonia comes from the Hansan Colonizers. Using the Artevenian word for ‘valuable’ Burdoni came the Hansan word Bardonjia, many Hansans explorer's thing that the lands south of the peninsula would be valuable they named the land were they first colonized (now called the Syclaian Coast) Nord ov Bardonjia (North of Value). This would evolve into, as the Hansan-Carthiadan traders would say Nord Bardonjia. Once receiving independence from Hansa after nearly two hundred years of being under Hansas foot and its ties to the resources of the east that name of Nord Bardonjia would stick. Evolving into to its modern Claycian name of Nörd-Bardönia.
The name of North Bardonia comes from the Hansan Colonizers. Using the Artevenian word for ‘valuable’ Burdoni came the Hansan word Bardonjia, many Hansans explorer's thing that the lands south of the peninsula would be valuable they named the land were they first colonized (now called the Syclaian Coast) Nord ov Bardonjia (North of Value). This would evolve into, as the Hansan-Carthiadan traders would say Nord Bardonjia. Once receiving independence from Hansa after nearly two hundred years of being under Hansas foot and its ties to the resources of the east that name of Nord Bardonjia would stick. Evolving into to its modern Claycian name of Nörd-Bardönia.


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Beginning roughly 160,000 thousand years ago the people of the East Magnaterra naturally moved west for more land. This ‘Slow Migration’ eventually to the nomadic Kowri people to settle in the North of North Bardonia continuing a nomadic lifestyle over the vibrant lands. Around 100,000 years ago another group of people coming instead from the west begin the ‘Second Slow Migration’, these people called the Bedouin which continues to roam in the south to this day chose the western coast to settle. Yet again nearly 50,000 years ago another group coming from the east escaping persecution arrived in a ‘Third Slow Migration’ to take over the over all parts of the Western Coastline. During this time early settlements have been noted dotting around the coast, the oldest of which, known as ‘Mothbridge’ is dated to around 32,000 years ago.  
Beginning roughly 160,000 thousand years ago the people of the East Magnaterra naturally moved west for more land. This ‘Slow Migration’ eventually to the nomadic Kowri people to settle in the North of North Bardonia continuing a nomadic lifestyle over the vibrant lands. Around 100,000 years ago another group of people coming instead from the west begin the ‘Second Slow Migration’, these people called the Bedouin which continues to roam in the south to this day chose the western coast to settle. Yet again nearly 50,000 years ago another group coming from the east escaping persecution arrived in a ‘Third Slow Migration’ to take over the over all parts of the Western Coastline. During this time early settlements have been noted dotting around the coast, the oldest of which, known as ‘Mothbridge’ is dated to around 32,000 years ago.  
[[File:Ancient Settlement in North Bardonia.jpg|thumb|A settlement on the coast dated around 4500 BCE to 4000 BCE]]
[[File:Ancient Settlement in North Bardonia.jpg|thumb|A settlement on the coast dated around 4500 BCE to 4000 BCE]]
In more recent history around 2000 B.C.E. The first Old Faith settlers fleeing from persecution in the north crossed the Straits of Fate in the nation of what’s known known as Jaredistan and Tribia where a short passage allowed for small rafts to cross the Penitusian allowing many peoples to travel into the region of Western Magnaterra. These settlers chose to move east and eventually discovered themselves in the ‘Carthia’ (Promised) River Valley. Here, where the Carthia meet the sea they built a dozen towns in the delta (ada) of the river and began using agriculture and aquaculture naming this area the Promised Delta (Carthiada). Slowly as Carthiada expanded the people within it would be divided into towns where each town would via for food, land, trade and weapons.  
In more recent history around 2000 B.C.E. The first Old Faith settlers fleeing from persecution in the north crossed the Straits of Fate in the nation of what’s known known as Jaredistan and Tribia where a short passage allowed for small rafts to cross the Penitusian allowing many peoples to travel into the region of Western Magnaterra. These settlers chose to move east and eventually discovered themselves in the ‘Carthia’ (Promised) River Valley. Here, where the Carthia meet the sea, they built a dozen towns in the delta (ada) of the river and began using agriculture and aquaculture naming this area the Promised Delta (Carthiada). Slowly as Carthiada expanded the people within it would be divided into towns where each town would via for food, land, trade and weapons.  


===Carthiada===
===Carthiada===
Around thousand five hundred years the settlement was established a group of northern Kowri people raided Carthiada, destroying many of the towns and settlements and in combination with major flooding the following year much of the towns and crops were destroyed. In order to counteract the events of the previous year and with the supposed coming of a saint of the knowing, Saint Martin of the Water, the city build walls surrounding itself and built large scale farms going up the river. St Martin helped build the first lighthouse and then became the city’s first Archpriest and built the Cathedral of Carthiada (also know as the Cathedral of St Martin of the Water).  
Around thousand five hundred years the settlement was established a group of northern Kowri people raided Carthiada, destroying many of the towns and settlements and in combination with major flooding the following year much of the towns and crops were destroyed. In order to counteract the events of the previous year and with the supposed coming of a saint of the knowing, Saint Martin of the Water, the city build walls surrounding itself and built large scale farms going up the river. St Martin helped build the first lighthouse and then became the city’s first Archpriest and built the Cathedral of Carthiada (also known as the Cathedral of St Martin of the Water).  
[[File:Hannible.jpg|thumb|Bust of Polemarch Draka (made in 1912) overseeing the army of Carthiada.]]
[[File:Hannible.jpg|thumb|Bust of Polemarch Draka (made in 1912) overseeing the army of Carthiada.]]
Following the completion of the dock in 500 BCE Carthiada began rapidly expanding and conquer surrounding areas as well as becoming a trading empire in the eastern Penitusian Sea. This age of rapid expansion would grow under the Hegemony (and its Hegemons) with its connection to Biggonia in the city of Chabendar in 150 CE. This age was overseen by the greatest General of North Bardonia and Carthiada, Polemarch Ispilheous Draka.
Following the completion of the dock in 500 BCE Carthiada began rapidly expanding and conquer surrounding areas as well as becoming a trading empire in the eastern Penitusian Sea. This age of rapid expansion would grow under the Hegemony (and its Hegemons) with its connection to Biggonia in the city of Chabendar in 150 CE. This age was overseen by the greatest General of North Bardonia and Carthiada, Polemarch Ispilheous Draka.
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For the next 400 years many minor wars were fought as the decline of the Southern North Bardonian peninsula occurred. In the north the blooming Sultanate of Kharistan and it rival in the Mathetists Republic of Cordo Fa (foreshadowing the rise of Mathetism in North Bardonia) allowed both states to advance heavily but both were pinned by the Uiortel mountains and the Penitusian Sea. All the states of the peninsula would be devastated by the Plague of 902, Plague of 1086, and the Plague of 1198.
For the next 400 years many minor wars were fought as the decline of the Southern North Bardonian peninsula occurred. In the north the blooming Sultanate of Kharistan and it rival in the Mathetists Republic of Cordo Fa (foreshadowing the rise of Mathetism in North Bardonia) allowed both states to advance heavily but both were pinned by the Uiortel mountains and the Penitusian Sea. All the states of the peninsula would be devastated by the Plague of 902, Plague of 1086, and the Plague of 1198.


After the plagues the Mathetist in southern Amnis and Cordo Fa were looking hungry the Carthia River and the Esdean River which provided bountiful food and place to spread Christianity. Specifically the Archbishop of Cordo Fa called for crusades to take control over Kharistan and Carthiada. This began the First Crusades (from 1203-1221) and the Inquisition (1218-1302).
After the plagues the Mathetist in southern Amnis and Cordo Fa were looking hungry the Carthia River and the Esdean River which provided bountiful food and place to spread Christianity. Specifically, the Archbishop of Cordo Fa called for crusades to take control over Kharistan and Carthiada. This began the First Crusades (from 1203-1221) and the Inquisition (1218-1302).


The First Crusade saw the Mathetist states move southwards, bypassing The Sultanate of Kharistan and heading straight for the major cities of Forthlanding and establishing numerous city states (including Piortel and Uiortel) along the way. These city states would expel and execute Non-Mathetists as a part of the Inquisition. The First Crusade would also see the rise of the Principality of Coulthal and it ruling the Dynasty: The Solen.  
The First Crusade saw the Mathetist states move southwards, bypassing The Sultanate of Kharistan and heading straight for the major cities of Forthlanding and establishing numerous city states (including Piortel and Uiortel) along the way. These city states would expel and execute Non-Mathetists as a part of the Inquisition. The First Crusade would also see the rise of the Principality of Coulthal and it ruling the Dynasty: The Solen.  


As the south became more united over the aftermath of the First Crusade the longstanding house of Leftenson would gain there first Nobel title, Earl of Oxbow, in the aftermath of the Tomas Leftenson leading Carthiada’s militas to victory at the Battle of Oxbow. As skirmishes intensified in the aftermath of the First Crusade eventually lead to the Second Crusade (1256-1267).  
As the south became more united over the aftermath of the First Crusade the longstanding house of Leftenson would gain there first Nobel title, Earl of Oxbow, in the aftermath of the Tomas Leftenson leading Carthiada’s militias to victory at the Battle of Oxbow. As skirmishes intensified in the aftermath of the First Crusade eventually led to the Second Crusade (1256-1267).  


The Second Crusade was more interesting than the First Crusade as there was a lot of military and economic buildup to the Crusade. Bishops in Piortel and Uiortel called for war whilst the Bishop of Forthlanding called against (before being burned as a Heretic). In the south a ‘League of the Knowing’ was formed against the ‘Mathetists League’ of the north. This war would last over ten years with numerous minor battles and skirmishes which would slowly degrade the quality of troops. Its aftermath with the beginning of a dark age which would last for over 500 years would begin.
The Second Crusade was more interesting than the First Crusade as there was a lot of military and economic buildup to the Crusade. Bishops in Piortel and Uiortel called for war whilst the Bishop of Forthlanding called against (before being burned as a Heretic). In the south a ‘League of the Knowing’ was formed against the ‘Mathetists League’ of the north. This war would last over ten years with numerous minor battles and skirmishes which would slowly degrade the quality of troops. Its aftermath with the beginning of a dark age which would last for over 500 years would begin.


During the 1400’s and 1500’s numerous traders and pirates would come across the Bardonian coasts. Trading and bring glimpse of prosperity that had once been. Several sacking occurred from 1543 to 1562 wheee much of the population of North Bardonia fled inland. This down period of Bardonian Civilisation became know as the ‘Ravine of Civilisation’ or ‘The Little Dark Age’.  
During the 1400’s and 1500’s numerous traders and pirates would come across the Bardonian coasts. Trading and bring glimpse of prosperity that had once been. Several sackings occurred from 1543 to 1562 where much of the population of North Bardonia fled inland. This down period of Bardonian Civilization became known as the ‘Ravine of Civilization’ or ‘The Little Dark Age’.  


''“Why do we die… why do we burn… why does civilisation fall…. Only the Knowing may know and that is our destined path” -A Time of Tribulation, Magistrate Egmund (1592), Libraries of the Old Faith''
''“Why do we die… why do we burn… why does civilization fall…. Only the Knowing may know and that is our destined path” -A Time of Tribulation, Magistrate Egmund (1592), Libraries of the Old Faith''


It was also around this time that the philosophers, monks, priests, and fellows of the Old Faith realized the the organised coastal settlements was too much of a threat to the Old Faithers and the threat of stealing ancient knowledge was very threatening. They chose to fortify a large mountain settlement close to Carthiada, they called this fortress library Carthiayer Today it remains as the spiritual head of the Old Faith and its highest authority the Magisterium.
It was also around this time that the philosophers, monks, priests, and fellows of the Old Faith realized the the organised coastal settlements was too much of a threat to the Old Faithers and the threat of stealing ancient knowledge was very threatening. They chose to fortify a large mountain settlement close to Carthiada, they called this fortress library Carthiayer Today it remains as the spiritual head of the Old Faith and its highest authority the Magisterium.
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===First Kingdom===
===First Kingdom===
==== First Edvarkian Era ====
During the first year's post [[North Bardonian War of Independence|Independence]] the new kingdom began forming the codes and systems that would make up the bulk of the government over the first three years post-independence. King Edvark, the first truly independent ruler of the whole peninsula, also began playing the game of diplomacy by strengthening the alliances he already had, such as with Buchbach, to maintain the sovereignty of the Kingdom. As a part of this defensive plan for the first three years around 40% of the state coffers flowed into the military, with a small fleet and a decent sized, well trained and equip, army (and by 1911 a small Airforce).
During the first year's post [[North Bardonian War of Independence|Independence]] the new kingdom began forming the codes and systems that would make up the bulk of the government over the first three years post-independence. King Edvark, the first truly independent ruler of the whole peninsula, also began playing the game of diplomacy by strengthening the alliances he already had, such as with Buchbach, to maintain the sovereignty of the Kingdom. As a part of this defensive plan for the first three years around 40% of the state coffers flowed into the military, with a small fleet and a decent sized, well trained and equip, army (and by 1911 a small Airforce).


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[[File:Female Sufferage Flag.gif|left|thumb|The flag of the Feminist movement in North Bardonia, a symbol of progress it continues to be the flag of the North Bardonian Feminist movement.|200x200px]]
[[File:Female Sufferage Flag.gif|left|thumb|The flag of the Feminist movement in North Bardonia, a symbol of progress it continues to be the flag of the North Bardonian Feminist movement.|200x200px]]
   
   
In July of 1908 King Edvark Leftensons health would rapidly deteriorate with His Majesty having suffered a stroke and doctors began fearing for the worse. By the tenth of July the Kings condition had fallen to such a state that the medical technology of the time could no longer help His Majesty and by the twelfth Edvark had died. Immediately his son Crown Prince Edvark ascended to the throne, but his coronation only occurred in October of the same year.   
In July of 1908 King Edvark Leftensons health would rapidly deteriorate with His Majesty having suffered a stroke and doctors began fearing for the worse. By the tenth of July the Kings condition had fallen to such a state that the medical technology of the time could no longer help His Majesty and by the twelfth Edvark had died. Immediately his son Crown Prince Edvark ascended to the throne, but his coronation only occurred in October of the same year.  
 
==== Second Edvarkian Era ====  


The conclusion of the Classen Administration in 1909 also saw the right for women to vote. The female suffrage movement which had started in 1899 had fought for a decade and won their vote under this logic: “While the men were fighting to keep the country free, we we’re feeding them and keeping the books in check”.  
The conclusion of the Classen Administration in 1909 also saw the right for women to vote. The female suffrage movement which had started in 1899 had fought for a decade and won their vote under this logic: “While the men were fighting to keep the country free, we we’re feeding them and keeping the books in check”.  


   
   
 
In 1909 the electorate choose to elect a more conservative government, the Liberal Party (129) was the opposition with the Conservative Party (171) aligned with the Christian Party (30), the rest of the opposition was carried by the Farmers Labour Party (101) and other minor political groups (19). This government was headed by Sir Phillip Hyde (a Hansan colonist) and began a more frugal approach to governance. The Hyde Administration oversaw the ‘Golden Age’ of the Arts, Literature, and Drama. The culture of North Bardonia flourished and thrived under the short-lived Hyde Administration.
 
Phillip Hyde’s conservative government would come crashing down after a General Strike (The Dockworkers Strike of 1913) and lead to the Farmer-Labour government of 1914-1923. The General Strike that caused the collapse of The Hyde Administration was started by the Minimum Wage Act which would have lowered the minimum wage by 0.50 Krowns. This and another round of monopolizations that lead to the laying off and lower of wages of around 10,000 dockworkers, rail workers and other industrial laborers lead to the General Strike that forced the governments hand and created a sympathy for the workers.           


So, in 1914 the Farmer Labour Party (243) became the governing party with the Liberals (102) again becoming the opposition and the Christian Party (45) and the Conservatives (50) controlling the opposition with again a minority of other parties (10) caring the rest of the Parliament. The Farmer-Labour Government was headed by former Labour Minister Sir Jon Halmant. The Halmant Administration immediately began passing labour reforms benefiting the people and continued the economic growth of the previous Administration.                       


In 1909 the electorate choose to elect a more conservative government, the Liberal Party (129) was the opposition with the Conservative Party (171) aligned with the Christian Party (30), the rest of the opposition was carried by the Farmers Labour Party (101) and other minor political groups (19). This government was headed by Sir Phillip Hyde (a Hansan colonist) and began a more frugal approach to governance. The Hyde Administration oversaw the ‘Golden Age’ of the Arts, Literature, and Drama. The culture of North Bardonia flourished and thrived under the short-lived Hyde Administration.     
In 1921 an incident in the wooded terrain of North Bardonia an incident involving a bee would lead to the downfall of King Edvark II. Edvark was known for his love of the outdoors and after a long hunt King Edvark was exploring a patch of flowers where he was suddenly stung by a bee that was in the flowers. By night fall Edvark had died by allergic reaction and was announced dead on the eleventh of June. His eldest son Clemont was placed on the throne in October of 1921.             
 
Phillip Hyde’s conservative government would come crashing down after a General Strike (The Dockworkers Strike of 1913) and lead to the Farmer-Labour government of 1914-1923. The General Strike that caused the collapse of The Hyde Administration was started by the Minimum Wage Act which would have lowered the minimum wage by 0.50 Krowns. This and another round of monopolizations that lead to the laying off and lower of wages of around 10,000 dockworkers, rail workers and other industrial laborers lead to the General Strike that forced the governments hand and created a sympathy for the workers.             


So, in 1914 the Farmer Labour Party (243) became the governing party with the Liberals (102) again becoming the opposition and the Christian Party (45) and the Conservatives (50) controlling the opposition with again a minority of other parties (10) caring the rest of the Parliament. The Farmer-Labour Government was headed by former Labour Minister Sir Jon Halmant. The Halmant Administration immediately began passing labour reforms benefiting the people and continued the economic growth of the previous Administration.          
==== Clemontian Era ====
The early Clemontian Era saw Clemont become slowly dissuaded of “Democratic” governance and he would also partake in ludicrously expensive parties. Whilst the Government and his brothers would attempt to reel in his expenditures and escapades his disassociation with politics would be a reason for later actions.              


Halmant also began the process of breaking the Trade Monopolies that had dominated industry for the last decade. The Fair-Trade Commission (an organization that remains to this day) investigated and dissolved major monopolies in the coal, dock, steel, rail and other industries. With fair trade secured by 1919 the FLP was re-elected. During the early twenties the popularity of the Farmer-Labour Party would slowly decline with a period of economic stagnation. In 1923 the FLP was forced out by a motion of no confidence leading to a joint Conservative-Liberal-Christain-National (a new political party formed in 1917 and won 12 seats in 1919). This interim government was forced to last far longer than the expected date. The reason: the Great War.       
Halmant also began the process of breaking the Trade Monopolies that had dominated industry for the last decade. The Fair-Trade Commission (an organization that remains to this day) investigated and dissolved major monopolies in the coal, dock, steel, rail and other industries. With fair trade secured by 1919 the FLP was re-elected. During the early twenties the popularity of the Farmer-Labour Party would slowly decline with a period of economic stagnation. In 1923 the FLP was forced out by a motion of no confidence leading to a joint Conservative-Liberal-Christain-National (a new political party formed in 1917 and won 12 seats in 1919). This interim government was forced to last far longer than the expected date. The reason: the Great War.       
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====The Great War====
====The Great War====


''<small>([[The Great War (1923-1939)|The Great War]])</small>''


With the Great War beginning the Grand Coalition of all political parties was formed with each party gaining a respective ministry and control of a government office. This led to a very unstable coalition that was seen as a necessary government for the Great War.
With the Great War beginning the Grand Coalition of all political parties was formed with each party gaining a respective ministry and control of a government office. This led to a very unstable coalition that was seen as a necessary government for the Great War.


By 1928 the Grand Coalition and its government had grounded the nation to a halt with corruption running rampant.  
In 1923 only a few months after the formation of the Grand Coalition King Clemont was dissatisfied by the results of this government and their inability to follow his command to prepare and then declare war on Hansa and gain the spoils of war. So, with allies in the Military he orchestrated a coup on April 15th. The coup was quick and bloodless and over the next month North Bardonia prepared for war.     
 
On May 4th of 1924 North Bardonia would be at war with the Hansans and Clemont would prepare for his grand offensive. The prelude to this declaration was innumerable in papers and plans for the conflict. The War Plans Commission had devised two military plans for the War with Hansa. War Plan Blue: which outline for an invasion of Hansan Vabas, and War Plan Orange; the plan for the inevitable Hansan Invasion from the Straits Settlement of Cordo Fa and other settlements on the states. 
 
Clemont chose to visit his growing army and navy in Uiortel, a decision that would cost him his life. On May 5th while driving through the streets of Uiortel, a member of the Republican militant group the Brothers of the Republic with Anarchist political views stepped out of the crowd and shot Clemont thrice, all shots hit, and he was rushed to the hospital. The assailant was 23-year-old Elian Kalmim, a university student and an anarchist, he would flee and instead of being captured would, on a bridge in the center of the city, shoot himself after yelling “Long Live the Republic”. Clemont would die the next morning and his brother, Edmund, would ascend to the throne.
 
===== Edmundian Era ===== 
 
=== Early Republic (1933-1962)===
 
==== Post Civil War Recovery ====
 
 
 
After the violent and disastrous civil war North Bardonia was in a precarious financial, socio, and physical state but managed to begin recovering in by selling weaponry to various nations during the [[The Great War (1923-1939)|Great War]]. During the first three years post-Civil War the Republic heavily relied upon the armaments industry until 1936 when oil was discovered in the Southern Desert
===== Oil Boom =====
[[File:Oil.png|thumb|Beginning of Drilling in the Southern [[Surdistan|Surdic]] Oil Field in 1937]]
The discovery of Oil in [[Surdistan]], [[Krondor]] and [[Carthiada]] in 1936 would change the face of North Bardonia permanently.  
 
=== Republican Era (1963-1995) ===


=== Early Republic===
===New Republic (1996-2018)===


===New Republic===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Leaders of Republican Era North Bardonia
!Title
!Name
!Party
!Reign
|-
|President
|Alexios Demantus (1871-1962)
|National Salvation
|1933-1953
|-
|President
|Tarquin Hadelbar (1889-1956)
|National Salvation
|1953-1956
|-
|President
|Corden Augustine (1878-1971)
|National Salvation (1956-1958)
Reformed National (1958-1962)
|1956-1962
|-
|President
|Ahmed Itani (1912-1999)
|Democratic (1962-1966)
Democratic-Liberal (1966-1970)
|1962-1970
|-
|President
|Symon Haldbert (1919-2021)
|National
|1970-1992
|-
|President
|Mina Rahiza (1962-Present)
|Democratic-Liberal
|1992-1996
|-
|First Citizen
|Henri Pasal (1973-Present)
|Transitional Goverment
|1996-2000
|-
|First Citizen
|Alyaziah Faltom (1985-Present)
|Democratic-Liberal
|2000-2008
|-
|First Citizen
|Tomas Symal (1989-Present)
|Democratic-Liberal
|2008-2016
|-
|First Citizen
|Tahid Al-Fahil (1972-2018)
|Young National
|2016-2018
|-
|First Citizen
|Alfur Tarkin (1962-2018)
|Military Goverment
|2018
|}


===Modern Kingdom===
===Modern Kingdom===
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=== Climate ===
=== Climate ===
North Bardonia is a rather arid to the south of the country where the southern plains are mainly covered in sand and rock. This region borders Eshallia to its west and this region receives roughly 29.3 millimetres of rainfall per year during the winter months of July and August. An aspect of the climate of North Bardonia is the reversed seasons with summer occurring during December to March and Winter from June to September.
The Central parts of North Bardonia, to the North of Carthiada is still arid but is more vibrant in life with the Rivers Carthia and Parthia maintaining a booming range of wildlife. This central area is home to a large variety of species and is home to the Bush (a large savanna that flows into a steppe as we move closer to the equator. The ecological growth of this region is full of both flora and fauna.


===Wildlife ===
===Wildlife ===
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====Fauna====
====Fauna====
===== ''Mammals'' =====
===== ''Avians'' =====
===== ''Predators'' =====
===== ''Prey'' =====


===Topography===
===Topography===
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Estimated: 2030: 34,121,183
Estimated: 2030: 34,121,183
==== Provinces ====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Province
!Population
!GDP
!Density
|-
|Carthiada
|7,983,683
|
|
|-
|Kharistan
|7,912,923
|
|
|-
|[[Lughansk]]
|5,529,832
|
|
|-
|Krondor
|4,203,832
|
|
|-
|Uirotel
|2,583,834
|
|
|-
|Bayita
|2,189,232
|
|
|-
|Surdistan
|2,428,232
|
|
|-
|Argendow
|1,658,432
|
|
|}
===== Cities =====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
!Cities
!Province
!Population
!Density
|-
|Kharibad
|3,492,832
|Kharistan
|
|-
|Carthiada
|3,012,324
|Carthiada
|
|-
|Uiortel
|1,002,343
|Uirotel
|
|-
|Krondor
|938,763
|Krondor
|
|-
|Cordo Fa
|892,833
|[[Lughansk]]
|
|}


==='''Language'''===
==='''Language'''===
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==='''Religion'''===
==='''Religion'''===
The Religion of North Bardonia are;
The Religion of North Bardonia are.


33% The Old Faith  
33% The Old Faith  


31% Christianity
31% Matheist


-21% Protestant
-21% Protestant


-10% Catholic
-10% Pontificate


28% Ṣūlism
28% Ṣūlism
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University’s are divided into three ‘sets’ nationwide; Technical Schools, Colleges, and Universities. These are perimeters for joining each individual School, College or University decided by The University Board. Universities are run by provinces, cities, or private organisations and provide Loans and Scholarships for entering but these aren’t provided by the government. College are also provided by private, provincial, or city level and are provide loans and scholarships but are normally cheaper. Technical Colleges are government funded institutions which are overseen by a Board, students will have to pay small tuition fees for entry.
University’s are divided into three ‘sets’ nationwide; Technical Schools, Colleges, and Universities. These are perimeters for joining each individual School, College or University decided by The University Board. Universities are run by provinces, cities, or private organisations and provide Loans and Scholarships for entering but these aren’t provided by the government. College are also provided by private, provincial, or city level and are provide loans and scholarships but are normally cheaper. Technical Colleges are government funded institutions which are overseen by a Board, students will have to pay small tuition fees for entry.
==== University ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!University
!Province
!City
!Established
|-
|University of Carthiada
|[[Carthiada]]
|Carthiada
|987
|-
|UnIversity of Lughansk
|[[Lughansk]]
|Lordsfountain
|1821
|-
|University of Lordsfountain 
|[[Lughansk]]
|Lordsfountain
|1901
|}


== Politics==
== Politics==
----
==='''Political Divisions'''===
==='''Political Divisions'''===
There are 12 provinces in the Kingdom of North Bardonia. Each province has it own legislative assembly and Head of Government and a Head of State (normally either a Nobel House or Provincial President).


Duchy of Lughansk:
==== Provinces: ====
 
There are provinces in the Kingdom of North Bardonia. Each province has it own legislative assembly and Head of Government and a Head of State (normally either a Nobel House or Provincial President).
The Duchy of Lughansk has a Chief Minister (currently Adalbert Havar) and a Duke, currently Duke Phillip I Leftenson. The Duchies capital is Lordsfoutain.
{| class="wikitable"
 
|+Provinces and Dominions of North Bardonia
Principality of Kharistan:
!Province
!Capital
!Largest City
!Head of State
!Head of Goverment
!List of Seats in the Senate
|-
|[[Lughansk|Duchy of Lughanks]]
|Lordsfountain
|Cordo Fa
|Duke Phillip Leftenson
|First Minister: Adalbert Havar (Liberal Social Party)
|13/85
|-
|[[Carthiada|Duchy of Carthiada]]
|Carthiada
|Carthiada
|King Erich Leftenson
|Premier: Tomas Symerion (Liberal Party)
|15/85
|-
|[[Kharistan|Principality of Kharistan]]
|Kharibad
|Kharibad
|Prince Hamadan III Ju’jamesh
|Visar: Sulimar Rashid (Kharistan Order Party/AKP)
|15/85
|-
|[[Krondor|Principality of Krondor]]
|Krondor
|Krondor
|Prince of Krondor (Vacant)
|Premier: Ahmed Rashi (Liberal Party)
|12/85
|-
|[[Uiortel|Duchy of Uiortel]]
|Uirotel
|Uiortel
|Duchess Clarrisa Buchbach-Leftenson
|First Minister: Aya Halmon (Social Democratic Party)
|9/85
|-
|[[Surdistan|Province of Surdistan]]
|Cel Or
|Cel Or
|Govoner Ian Badaran
|Premier: Tommen Qualtforth
(Surdish People’s Democratic Movement)
|6/85
|-
|[[Bayita|Province of Bayita]]
|Klarafort
|Kalidara
|Governor Gearld Plinf
|Archeon: Felix Acros (United Conservative Party)
|7/85
|-
|[[Argendow|Province of Argendow]]
|Kelhar
|Montefort
|Govenor Amina Berdan
|Chanceller: Alina Qanter (Social Democratic Party)
|8/85
|}


==='''Parties and Elections'''===
==='''Parties and Elections'''===


===='''Legislature'''====
===='''Legislature'''====
The '''Parliament of North-Bardonia''' (Parliämentar oz Nörd-Bardönia) is made up three body’s; Chamber of the Senate, Chamber of Commons, and Chamber of Notables. The tricameral status of North Bardonia allows for a balance of power between the People, States, Clergy, Nobility and the King. The Commons, as it called is headed by the Minister-President (Ministerat-Prezidant) who is the head of the largest Party and the Government.
The '''[[Parliament of North-Bardonia]]''' (Parliämentar oz Nörd-Bardönia) is made up three body’s; Chamber of the Senate, Chamber of Commons, and Chamber of Notables. The tricameral status of North Bardonia allows for a balance of power between the People, States, Clergy, Nobility and the King. The Commons, as it called is headed by the Minister-President (Ministerat-Prezidant) who is the head of the largest Party and the Government.


The Commons is the largest body and has the most legislative power passing bills, acts, and laws without much oversight from the two other houses. This is unless of course the King wishes the Senate to review a law in which a vote is called in the Senate (and for amendments and legislation involving the provinces) which is then passed to the Notables (also for amendments). The King has the most important role in the Notables and enforces the influences the votes in the Notables.  
The Commons is the largest body and has the most legislative power passing bills, acts, and laws without much oversight from the two other houses. This is unless of course the King wishes the Senate to review a law in which a vote is called in the Senate (and for amendments and legislation involving the provinces) which is then passed to the Notables (also for amendments). The King has the most important role in the Notables and enforces the influences the votes in the Notables.  
 
[[File:Parliament Building.jpg|thumb|299x299px|Parliament Building of North Bardonia showing the Interior of the Chamber of Commons.]]
The building were the Parliament is based in is the Parliament Building which was built
The building were the Parliament is based in is the Parliament Building which started being constructed in 1898 and was completed in 1903. The building contains all three chambers of Parliament and also is home to offices of the Members of Parliaments. A large water pool was added onto the structure in 1935. 


Interestingly the Constitution ignores the succession of females to the throne and instead only refers to the monarch as “King” which lead to a Male Primogeniture being inshrined as law.  
Interestingly the Constitution ignores the succession of females to the throne and instead only refers to the monarch as “King” which lead to a Male Primogeniture being inshrined as law.  
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==='''Foreign Relations'''===
==='''Foreign Relations'''===
North Bardonia is currently a member of both the Vasbian Union (VU) and the Magnaterran Economic Community (MEC). North Bardonia is also royally tide to Buchbach, through the royal marriages of Clarissa Leftenson to Orion and Philip Leftenson to Ethel.
The Kingdom of North Bardonia contains a large Foreign and Diplomatic Office with numerous subdepartments for the many nations North Bardonia is diplomatically tide too. North Bardonia has also had the pleasure of membership in numerous diplomatic, economic and military alliances over the ages. In modern times North Bardonia has joined the [[Vasbian Union]] (2020) in the aftermath of the [[Papalanian-Bardonia War]] (2018). Another economic alliance that North Bardonia has been a member of is the Magnaterran Economic Community since it joining the organization in 1944. North Bardonia as a monarchy has also maintained the usage of marriages to strike political matches; one of the longest of such is the match making between Bardonia and [[Grand Duchy of Buchbach|Buchbach]] with several matches having been made over the last century culminating in a [[Charlottesville Pact|close relationship between the two]].  


====Visa, Foreign Relations and Trade Status====
====Visa, Foreign Relations and Trade Status====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+
|+
!Country
!Country
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!Trade
!Trade
!Embassy
!Embassy
!Relationship Established
|-
|-
|[[Tayichi]]
|[[Tayichi]]
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Legions; 11, (Each 10,000 men)
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=== '''Cuisine'''===
The cuisine of North Bardonia is diverse, influenced by its varied geography. Coastal regions offer a rich seafood selection, featuring dishes like grilled fish and shellfish. In the arid south, there's a focus on hearty, spiced meats, reflecting the desert environment. The mountainous central and northern areas contribute to a mix of green and arid influences, resulting in a cuisine that includes both fresh, mountain-inspired salads and robust, earthy stews.
 
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Revision as of 17:04, 28 June 2024

Kingdom of North Bardonia
Kingdom oz Nord Bardonia
Flag of North Bardonia
Flag
CapitalCarthiada
LargestKharibad
Official languagesHansan, Claycian
Recognised national languagesKhari, Kieran, Arabic
Ethnic groups
(2023)
Bardi Khari Hansan⠀Ofrusian⠀ Other
Religion
(2022)
The Old Faith, Matheists
Demonym(s)North-Bardonian, Bardonian
GovernmentSemi-Constitutional Monarchy
• King (Monarch)
Erich Leftenson
• Minister-President
Alastair Korlaw
LegislatureParliament
Chamber of the Senate
Chamber of Commons
Area
• 
500,805 km2 (193,362 sq mi)
• Land
[convert: invalid number]
Population
• 2024 estimate
33,400,000
• 2019 census
32,323,892
GDP (PPP)estimate
• Per capita
10,274
GDP (nominal)estimate
• Total
332,121,032,198
Gini (2021)49.9
high
HDI (2024)0.842
very high
CurrencyKrown-Sterling (KR)
Date formatdd/mm/yyyy
Driving sideleft
Calling code+899
Internet TLD.nb

The Grand Kingdom of North-Bardonia (Gründ Kingdom oz Nörd-Bardönia) commonly known as the North-Bardonia, is a country located in Magnaterra, the nation has 8 provinces. At 500,805 million square kilometers the nation is of moderate size and dominates all of the Bardi Penintsula. With a population of over 32 million. The national capital is Carthiada and the most populous city is Khariabad. The Kingdom is a federal semi-constitutional monarchy headed by King Erich Leftenson.


North Bardonia is a land of empires, from Kharistani Sultanate to the Hansan Empire, the peninsula has been dotted with major powers, yet this unmistakable land is filled with beauty and a resolute people. In the aftermath of a violent conflict with the Vasbian Union in previous years the nation has bounced back after a royalist coup and recently joined the Vasbian Union.


Etymology

The name of North Bardonia comes from the Hansan Colonizers. Using the Artevenian word for ‘valuable’ Burdoni came the Hansan word Bardonjia, many Hansans explorer's thing that the lands south of the peninsula would be valuable they named the land were they first colonized (now called the Syclaian Coast) Nord ov Bardonjia (North of Value). This would evolve into, as the Hansan-Carthiadan traders would say Nord Bardonjia. Once receiving independence from Hansa after nearly two hundred years of being under Hansas foot and its ties to the resources of the east that name of Nord Bardonjia would stick. Evolving into to its modern Claycian name of Nörd-Bardönia.

History

Prehistory and Ancient History

Beginning roughly 160,000 thousand years ago the people of the East Magnaterra naturally moved west for more land. This ‘Slow Migration’ eventually to the nomadic Kowri people to settle in the North of North Bardonia continuing a nomadic lifestyle over the vibrant lands. Around 100,000 years ago another group of people coming instead from the west begin the ‘Second Slow Migration’, these people called the Bedouin which continues to roam in the south to this day chose the western coast to settle. Yet again nearly 50,000 years ago another group coming from the east escaping persecution arrived in a ‘Third Slow Migration’ to take over the over all parts of the Western Coastline. During this time early settlements have been noted dotting around the coast, the oldest of which, known as ‘Mothbridge’ is dated to around 32,000 years ago.

A settlement on the coast dated around 4500 BCE to 4000 BCE

In more recent history around 2000 B.C.E. The first Old Faith settlers fleeing from persecution in the north crossed the Straits of Fate in the nation of what’s known known as Jaredistan and Tribia where a short passage allowed for small rafts to cross the Penitusian allowing many peoples to travel into the region of Western Magnaterra. These settlers chose to move east and eventually discovered themselves in the ‘Carthia’ (Promised) River Valley. Here, where the Carthia meet the sea, they built a dozen towns in the delta (ada) of the river and began using agriculture and aquaculture naming this area the Promised Delta (Carthiada). Slowly as Carthiada expanded the people within it would be divided into towns where each town would via for food, land, trade and weapons.

Carthiada

Around thousand five hundred years the settlement was established a group of northern Kowri people raided Carthiada, destroying many of the towns and settlements and in combination with major flooding the following year much of the towns and crops were destroyed. In order to counteract the events of the previous year and with the supposed coming of a saint of the knowing, Saint Martin of the Water, the city build walls surrounding itself and built large scale farms going up the river. St Martin helped build the first lighthouse and then became the city’s first Archpriest and built the Cathedral of Carthiada (also known as the Cathedral of St Martin of the Water).

Bust of Polemarch Draka (made in 1912) overseeing the army of Carthiada.

Following the completion of the dock in 500 BCE Carthiada began rapidly expanding and conquer surrounding areas as well as becoming a trading empire in the eastern Penitusian Sea. This age of rapid expansion would grow under the Hegemony (and its Hegemons) with its connection to Biggonia in the city of Chabendar in 150 CE. This age was overseen by the greatest General of North Bardonia and Carthiada, Polemarch Ispilheous Draka.


In the 200 CE following the fall of Chabendar the Long Decline of Carthiada would begin.


The slow collapse of the Carthiadan Empire from the 3rd century to the 12th century first major action would be the Sack of Carthiada in 302 by Carthiada main regional rival, Deims Kir, would lead to the creation of Khari language and Kharistan as a whole. Follow major military defeats in the subject states of Carthiada to it west it would begin the age of piracy to supplement lack of trade. These raids would pester much of the Penitusian coast and were a principal part of the downfall of Carthiada as a trade power. As the nations around it grew more aggressive and the once mighty Carthiadan fleet was depleting after loses and lack of wood to restore the fleet.

It was here in the early 850’s that a Plutocratic Oligarchy would form, led by the Polemarch, a once meaningful position as the leader of the armies now lowered to a state of de jure leader of the state. The Council of State (Cöincil oz Stadt) was the real power behind the collapsing and deteriorating state of Carthiada. Across its peninsula was the only major Carthiadan controlled port not located in the Carthia Sea (Promised Sea) was Krondor (Crowns Gate). Krondor in 862 would declare independence and form its own republic establishing itself as a trading port much like Ancient Carthiada.


Dark Age

An vivid art piece from 1911 showing the fall of Carthiada to the ‘barbarians’ of the west.


For the next 400 years many minor wars were fought as the decline of the Southern North Bardonian peninsula occurred. In the north the blooming Sultanate of Kharistan and it rival in the Mathetists Republic of Cordo Fa (foreshadowing the rise of Mathetism in North Bardonia) allowed both states to advance heavily but both were pinned by the Uiortel mountains and the Penitusian Sea. All the states of the peninsula would be devastated by the Plague of 902, Plague of 1086, and the Plague of 1198.

After the plagues the Mathetist in southern Amnis and Cordo Fa were looking hungry the Carthia River and the Esdean River which provided bountiful food and place to spread Christianity. Specifically, the Archbishop of Cordo Fa called for crusades to take control over Kharistan and Carthiada. This began the First Crusades (from 1203-1221) and the Inquisition (1218-1302).

The First Crusade saw the Mathetist states move southwards, bypassing The Sultanate of Kharistan and heading straight for the major cities of Forthlanding and establishing numerous city states (including Piortel and Uiortel) along the way. These city states would expel and execute Non-Mathetists as a part of the Inquisition. The First Crusade would also see the rise of the Principality of Coulthal and it ruling the Dynasty: The Solen.

As the south became more united over the aftermath of the First Crusade the longstanding house of Leftenson would gain there first Nobel title, Earl of Oxbow, in the aftermath of the Tomas Leftenson leading Carthiada’s militias to victory at the Battle of Oxbow. As skirmishes intensified in the aftermath of the First Crusade eventually led to the Second Crusade (1256-1267).

The Second Crusade was more interesting than the First Crusade as there was a lot of military and economic buildup to the Crusade. Bishops in Piortel and Uiortel called for war whilst the Bishop of Forthlanding called against (before being burned as a Heretic). In the south a ‘League of the Knowing’ was formed against the ‘Mathetists League’ of the north. This war would last over ten years with numerous minor battles and skirmishes which would slowly degrade the quality of troops. Its aftermath with the beginning of a dark age which would last for over 500 years would begin.

During the 1400’s and 1500’s numerous traders and pirates would come across the Bardonian coasts. Trading and bring glimpse of prosperity that had once been. Several sackings occurred from 1543 to 1562 where much of the population of North Bardonia fled inland. This down period of Bardonian Civilization became known as the ‘Ravine of Civilization’ or ‘The Little Dark Age’.

“Why do we die… why do we burn… why does civilization fall…. Only the Knowing may know and that is our destined path” -A Time of Tribulation, Magistrate Egmund (1592), Libraries of the Old Faith

It was also around this time that the philosophers, monks, priests, and fellows of the Old Faith realized the the organised coastal settlements was too much of a threat to the Old Faithers and the threat of stealing ancient knowledge was very threatening. They chose to fortify a large mountain settlement close to Carthiada, they called this fortress library Carthiayer Today it remains as the spiritual head of the Old Faith and its highest authority the Magisterium.

Colonization

First Kingdom

First Edvarkian Era

During the first year's post Independence the new kingdom began forming the codes and systems that would make up the bulk of the government over the first three years post-independence. King Edvark, the first truly independent ruler of the whole peninsula, also began playing the game of diplomacy by strengthening the alliances he already had, such as with Buchbach, to maintain the sovereignty of the Kingdom. As a part of this defensive plan for the first three years around 40% of the state coffers flowed into the military, with a small fleet and a decent sized, well trained and equip, army (and by 1911 a small Airforce).

After the conclusion of this 'interim' government a general election was held to fill the halls of the newly constructed parliament and to turn the absolute monarchy into a constitutional one, following the Idaina system of Tayichi. That general election of 1899 saw the election of Paulus Claasen as Minister-President of the Liberal Party (221 seats) with the opposition being formed by the Conservatives (149) and the Farmer-Labour Party (35) and a dozen other smaller parties (45). The Claasen Administration had embarked on a series of land reforms and suffrage reforms that gave all men aged 18 and above the right to vote. Many of these action and political maneuvers were all to help industrialize the nation. By 1909 (End of the Classen Administration) the urban growth had helped boost the population by three million (a feat which occurred again in 1919).

The flag of the Feminist movement in North Bardonia, a symbol of progress it continues to be the flag of the North Bardonian Feminist movement.

In July of 1908 King Edvark Leftensons health would rapidly deteriorate with His Majesty having suffered a stroke and doctors began fearing for the worse. By the tenth of July the Kings condition had fallen to such a state that the medical technology of the time could no longer help His Majesty and by the twelfth Edvark had died. Immediately his son Crown Prince Edvark ascended to the throne, but his coronation only occurred in October of the same year.

Second Edvarkian Era

The conclusion of the Classen Administration in 1909 also saw the right for women to vote. The female suffrage movement which had started in 1899 had fought for a decade and won their vote under this logic: “While the men were fighting to keep the country free, we we’re feeding them and keeping the books in check”.


In 1909 the electorate choose to elect a more conservative government, the Liberal Party (129) was the opposition with the Conservative Party (171) aligned with the Christian Party (30), the rest of the opposition was carried by the Farmers Labour Party (101) and other minor political groups (19). This government was headed by Sir Phillip Hyde (a Hansan colonist) and began a more frugal approach to governance. The Hyde Administration oversaw the ‘Golden Age’ of the Arts, Literature, and Drama. The culture of North Bardonia flourished and thrived under the short-lived Hyde Administration.

Phillip Hyde’s conservative government would come crashing down after a General Strike (The Dockworkers Strike of 1913) and lead to the Farmer-Labour government of 1914-1923. The General Strike that caused the collapse of The Hyde Administration was started by the Minimum Wage Act which would have lowered the minimum wage by 0.50 Krowns. This and another round of monopolizations that lead to the laying off and lower of wages of around 10,000 dockworkers, rail workers and other industrial laborers lead to the General Strike that forced the governments hand and created a sympathy for the workers.

So, in 1914 the Farmer Labour Party (243) became the governing party with the Liberals (102) again becoming the opposition and the Christian Party (45) and the Conservatives (50) controlling the opposition with again a minority of other parties (10) caring the rest of the Parliament. The Farmer-Labour Government was headed by former Labour Minister Sir Jon Halmant. The Halmant Administration immediately began passing labour reforms benefiting the people and continued the economic growth of the previous Administration.

In 1921 an incident in the wooded terrain of North Bardonia an incident involving a bee would lead to the downfall of King Edvark II. Edvark was known for his love of the outdoors and after a long hunt King Edvark was exploring a patch of flowers where he was suddenly stung by a bee that was in the flowers. By night fall Edvark had died by allergic reaction and was announced dead on the eleventh of June. His eldest son Clemont was placed on the throne in October of 1921.

Clemontian Era

The early Clemontian Era saw Clemont become slowly dissuaded of “Democratic” governance and he would also partake in ludicrously expensive parties. Whilst the Government and his brothers would attempt to reel in his expenditures and escapades his disassociation with politics would be a reason for later actions.

Halmant also began the process of breaking the Trade Monopolies that had dominated industry for the last decade. The Fair-Trade Commission (an organization that remains to this day) investigated and dissolved major monopolies in the coal, dock, steel, rail and other industries. With fair trade secured by 1919 the FLP was re-elected. During the early twenties the popularity of the Farmer-Labour Party would slowly decline with a period of economic stagnation. In 1923 the FLP was forced out by a motion of no confidence leading to a joint Conservative-Liberal-Christain-National (a new political party formed in 1917 and won 12 seats in 1919). This interim government was forced to last far longer than the expected date. The reason: the Great War.

The Great War

(The Great War)

With the Great War beginning the Grand Coalition of all political parties was formed with each party gaining a respective ministry and control of a government office. This led to a very unstable coalition that was seen as a necessary government for the Great War.

In 1923 only a few months after the formation of the Grand Coalition King Clemont was dissatisfied by the results of this government and their inability to follow his command to prepare and then declare war on Hansa and gain the spoils of war. So, with allies in the Military he orchestrated a coup on April 15th. The coup was quick and bloodless and over the next month North Bardonia prepared for war.

On May 4th of 1924 North Bardonia would be at war with the Hansans and Clemont would prepare for his grand offensive. The prelude to this declaration was innumerable in papers and plans for the conflict. The War Plans Commission had devised two military plans for the War with Hansa. War Plan Blue: which outline for an invasion of Hansan Vabas, and War Plan Orange; the plan for the inevitable Hansan Invasion from the Straits Settlement of Cordo Fa and other settlements on the states.

Clemont chose to visit his growing army and navy in Uiortel, a decision that would cost him his life. On May 5th while driving through the streets of Uiortel, a member of the Republican militant group the Brothers of the Republic with Anarchist political views stepped out of the crowd and shot Clemont thrice, all shots hit, and he was rushed to the hospital. The assailant was 23-year-old Elian Kalmim, a university student and an anarchist, he would flee and instead of being captured would, on a bridge in the center of the city, shoot himself after yelling “Long Live the Republic”. Clemont would die the next morning and his brother, Edmund, would ascend to the throne.

Edmundian Era

Early Republic (1933-1962)

Post Civil War Recovery

After the violent and disastrous civil war North Bardonia was in a precarious financial, socio, and physical state but managed to begin recovering in by selling weaponry to various nations during the Great War. During the first three years post-Civil War the Republic heavily relied upon the armaments industry until 1936 when oil was discovered in the Southern Desert

Oil Boom
Beginning of Drilling in the Southern Surdic Oil Field in 1937

The discovery of Oil in Surdistan, Krondor and Carthiada in 1936 would change the face of North Bardonia permanently.

Republican Era (1963-1995)

New Republic (1996-2018)

Leaders of Republican Era North Bardonia
Title Name Party Reign
President Alexios Demantus (1871-1962) National Salvation 1933-1953
President Tarquin Hadelbar (1889-1956) National Salvation 1953-1956
President Corden Augustine (1878-1971) National Salvation (1956-1958)

Reformed National (1958-1962)

1956-1962
President Ahmed Itani (1912-1999) Democratic (1962-1966)

Democratic-Liberal (1966-1970)

1962-1970
President Symon Haldbert (1919-2021) National 1970-1992
President Mina Rahiza (1962-Present) Democratic-Liberal 1992-1996
First Citizen Henri Pasal (1973-Present) Transitional Goverment 1996-2000
First Citizen Alyaziah Faltom (1985-Present) Democratic-Liberal 2000-2008
First Citizen Tomas Symal (1989-Present) Democratic-Liberal 2008-2016
First Citizen Tahid Al-Fahil (1972-2018) Young National 2016-2018
First Citizen Alfur Tarkin (1962-2018) Military Goverment 2018

Modern Kingdom

Geography

Climate Map
Topographic Map

Climate

North Bardonia is a rather arid to the south of the country where the southern plains are mainly covered in sand and rock. This region borders Eshallia to its west and this region receives roughly 29.3 millimetres of rainfall per year during the winter months of July and August. An aspect of the climate of North Bardonia is the reversed seasons with summer occurring during December to March and Winter from June to September.


The Central parts of North Bardonia, to the North of Carthiada is still arid but is more vibrant in life with the Rivers Carthia and Parthia maintaining a booming range of wildlife. This central area is home to a large variety of species and is home to the Bush (a large savanna that flows into a steppe as we move closer to the equator. The ecological growth of this region is full of both flora and fauna.


Wildlife

Flora

Fauna

Mammals
Avians
Predators
Prey

Topography

Physical Feature

(From Top Left going clockwise to Bottom Left), Savannah of Northern North-Bardonia, Carthia River, Cordo Fa Rainforest Park, Southern Desert, Eastern Steppe, Fjords of Uiortel.




Demographics

Population

Official Census:

1900: 8,321,573

1910: 11,121,012

1920: 14,843,123

1930: 15,242,482

1940: 16,974,232

1950: 17,756,921

1960: 19,835,212

1970: 21,923,922

1980: 23,343,565

1990: 24,646,932

2000: 26,829,232

2010: 29,712,673

2020: 31,323,892

Estimated: 2030: 34,121,183

Provinces

Province Population GDP Density
Carthiada 7,983,683
Kharistan 7,912,923
Lughansk 5,529,832
Krondor 4,203,832
Uirotel 2,583,834
Bayita 2,189,232
Surdistan 2,428,232
Argendow 1,658,432
Cities
Cities Province Population Density
Kharibad 3,492,832 Kharistan
Carthiada 3,012,324 Carthiada
Uiortel 1,002,343 Uirotel
Krondor 938,763 Krondor
Cordo Fa 892,833 Lughansk

Language

Stuff

Religion

The Religion of North Bardonia are.

33% The Old Faith

31% Matheist

-21% Protestant

-10% Pontificate

28% Ṣūlism

6% Taeatanism

1.2% Irreligious

0.8% Other

Religion in North Bardonia has always been a conscientious topic, with innumerable wars fought over Faith. Even in modern times faith affects politics and economic standing. Alongside countless other issues Religon is one the presents a major challenge to overcome.

The Old Faith

The Old Faith is the largest religious organisation in North-Bardonia and is also the oldest. The diaspora of Old Faithers outside of North Bardonia is mainly cantered in Domlandian, [TBD] and [TBD]. Established roughly 4500 B.C. in Central Vabas. The followers of the Faith for a number of reasons, particularly famine in the region, war and religious persecution chose to leave the safety of Central Vabas and journey south towards the Vabas Strait. From there they traveled towards modern day Carthiada and established the great city on the Carthia River. This, the Carthia River, is truly the heartland of the Old Faith.

The Religious doctrine of the Old Faith centres around there Deity, the Knowing. The Knowing main teachings to its followers is to enjoy the earth and the blessings the Knowing has provided and enjoy the act of learning about the world. The Knowings core tenets excluding the main practice of enjoying the world are codified in the Book of St. Martin; the doctrine requires the worship of the Knowing in the form of prayer and not to bring harm to self and of course help those and aid those who can’t help themselves.

Health

Healthcare in North Bardonia is handled by the Department of Health and it affiliated Ministries in the Provinces. The DoH operates all General Hospitals and supplies equipment whilst the ministries hire the staff for the GH’s and provided staff for clinics.

The DoH has allowed privatisation for Apothecaries, Clinics, and large hospitals with North Bardonia. Currently the DoH operates three Medical Colleges (one in Carthiada, one in Khariabad and one in Coulthel), these medical colleges teach nurses and doctors to fill the DoH’s General Hospital’s. The DoH in total runs 486 General Hospitals with and additional 34 under construction.

The private sectors currently operates 28 total General Hospitals with large amounts of small, licensed Apothecaries. Medicine and Drugs are managed by the DoH’s Registration and Licensing Office and prescriptions are required for some medication.

Changes to the healthcare system to prevent striking has been implemented (Bill W-1) after the disastrous consequences of the 2018 Solidarity Health Union Strikes. The DoH is currently working to reform much of the healthcare apparatus to improve its quality of service for all North Bardonians.

Education

Education in North-Bardonia is handled by the Department of Education and it subsidiary Ministries in the Provinces of North Bardonia. The educational North Bardonia is both within Private and Public domain with Charter Schools (Also known as private schools) allowed to operate with a permit and inspection from the DoE) in addition with Private Universities.

Preschool (Ages 2 and a half to 4) and Daycare (Ages 6 Months to 2 and a half) are not provided by the government but can be provided by provincial government ministries but nation wide the government will not provide pay for cost of Preschool and Daycare.

Primary Education: Primary Education is universally covered by the Government, primary school is giving to children aged 5-9 going from Year 1 to Year 5. Classes are normally made up of 18-22 student. The grading system for Primary Education is:

Level 1: No Understanding

Level 2: Shows Comprehension

Level 3: Meeting

Level 4: Exceeds Expectations

Level 5: Masters

The subjects taught in Primary School is Claycian, History, Geography, Maths, Music, Science, Physical Education, Home & Life Education (HLE), Art, Computer Science, and Library Lesson. The BASIC Curriculum allow people with certain brackets of understanding be aiding in advancing (see above grading system) to the next bracket and beyond within school. Homework is not assigned in this year.

Secondary Education: Secondary education is universally covered and is made up of two stages, Junior (10-13) and Senior (14-18).

In the Junior Stage (Year 6-8) students focus on all primary subjects but if they can do Advanced Maths and Advanced Sciences if their comprehension of those subjects in the previous years were high.. In addition the study Khari (compulsory) and a choice of either Hansan or Ofrusian are given to students in addition with Design & Technology, Business and Entrepreneurial Studies and HLE becomes Home, Life and Sex Education (HLSE).

The second stage (Senior) of Secondary Education focuses in the upcoming a CORE Exams, you will take two CORES, one at the end of Year 10 and one at the end of Year 12. In the first CORE Claycian, Maths, and Science are mandatory with a smaller variety of subjects (all subjects listed above) so as to narrow down options and in the second you have your pick of a wide variety of subjects. These subject include; Claycian, Khari, Hansan, Ofrusian, Daresin, Advanced Math, Math, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Geography, History, Art, Music, History of the Arts (Theatre, Music, Art) Design and Technology, Business and Economics, Debating and Drama, Computer Science, and Psychology. CORES are grading differently to all other test going from 1-10:

Level 1: Fail

Level 2: Improve Working

Level 3: Showing Comprehension

Level 4: Working Well

Level 5: Meeting Expectation

Level 6: Surpasses Expectations

Level 7: Exceeds Expectations

Level 8: Excels all Expectations

Level 9: Mastering

Level 10: Mastered

University’s are divided into three ‘sets’ nationwide; Technical Schools, Colleges, and Universities. These are perimeters for joining each individual School, College or University decided by The University Board. Universities are run by provinces, cities, or private organisations and provide Loans and Scholarships for entering but these aren’t provided by the government. College are also provided by private, provincial, or city level and are provide loans and scholarships but are normally cheaper. Technical Colleges are government funded institutions which are overseen by a Board, students will have to pay small tuition fees for entry.

University

University Province City Established
University of Carthiada Carthiada Carthiada 987
UnIversity of Lughansk Lughansk Lordsfountain 1821
University of Lordsfountain Lughansk Lordsfountain 1901

Politics

Political Divisions

Provinces:

There are provinces in the Kingdom of North Bardonia. Each province has it own legislative assembly and Head of Government and a Head of State (normally either a Nobel House or Provincial President).

Provinces and Dominions of North Bardonia
Province Capital Largest City Head of State Head of Goverment List of Seats in the Senate
Duchy of Lughanks Lordsfountain Cordo Fa Duke Phillip Leftenson First Minister: Adalbert Havar (Liberal Social Party) 13/85
Duchy of Carthiada Carthiada Carthiada King Erich Leftenson Premier: Tomas Symerion (Liberal Party) 15/85
Principality of Kharistan Kharibad Kharibad Prince Hamadan III Ju’jamesh Visar: Sulimar Rashid (Kharistan Order Party/AKP) 15/85
Principality of Krondor Krondor Krondor Prince of Krondor (Vacant) Premier: Ahmed Rashi (Liberal Party) 12/85
Duchy of Uiortel Uirotel Uiortel Duchess Clarrisa Buchbach-Leftenson First Minister: Aya Halmon (Social Democratic Party) 9/85
Province of Surdistan Cel Or Cel Or Govoner Ian Badaran Premier: Tommen Qualtforth

(Surdish People’s Democratic Movement)

6/85
Province of Bayita Klarafort Kalidara Governor Gearld Plinf Archeon: Felix Acros (United Conservative Party) 7/85
Province of Argendow Kelhar Montefort Govenor Amina Berdan Chanceller: Alina Qanter (Social Democratic Party) 8/85

Parties and Elections

Legislature

The Parliament of North-Bardonia (Parliämentar oz Nörd-Bardönia) is made up three body’s; Chamber of the Senate, Chamber of Commons, and Chamber of Notables. The tricameral status of North Bardonia allows for a balance of power between the People, States, Clergy, Nobility and the King. The Commons, as it called is headed by the Minister-President (Ministerat-Prezidant) who is the head of the largest Party and the Government.

The Commons is the largest body and has the most legislative power passing bills, acts, and laws without much oversight from the two other houses. This is unless of course the King wishes the Senate to review a law in which a vote is called in the Senate (and for amendments and legislation involving the provinces) which is then passed to the Notables (also for amendments). The King has the most important role in the Notables and enforces the influences the votes in the Notables.

Parliament Building of North Bardonia showing the Interior of the Chamber of Commons.

The building were the Parliament is based in is the Parliament Building which started being constructed in 1898 and was completed in 1903. The building contains all three chambers of Parliament and also is home to offices of the Members of Parliaments. A large water pool was added onto the structure in 1935.

Interestingly the Constitution ignores the succession of females to the throne and instead only refers to the monarch as “King” which lead to a Male Primogeniture being inshrined as law.

Parties:

Those who ran in the last election:

Democratic Front:

A far left party representing ethnic minorities and regional rights its is a strong advocate for regional autonomy and is the only Republican Party in North Bardonia. The current leader of the party is Kharistani Toulson Meir. The main aim of the party is to decentralise North Bardonia and establish a ‘confederation’ of states and benefiting the minorities in North Bardonia.

Green Party:

A continuation of the previous iteration of the Green Party the party stands for promoting environmentalism and development of renewable energy alongside boosting environmental awareness and socialistic practices. The party is headed by a collective leadership and is popular amongst Gen Z voters.

Socialist Bund (Alliance of Socialists and 120 Trade Unions):

Representing the traditional socialist left the party is a merger of the Trade Unions and the traditional socialist elements. Also called Socialist-120 the party is headed by Morenia Haleen and is popular amongst all ages representing the majority of leftists within North Bardonia.

Social Democratic Party:

The Social Democrats represent the Center-Left of North Bardonia and have recently made a rise in politics after their split with the Socialist Bund after internal disagreements. The party wants social security and public healthcare and is headed by Ahmed Sutler.

Liberal Party:

Headed by Alistair Korlaw the Liberal Party is currently the governing party of North-Bardonia alongside their coalition partner, LOJ. The party represents the traditional Liberalism and Centrist view that have remained popular amongst intellectuals and the center. Additionally the party is the ‘Kings Choice’ meaning the party has the Mandate of the King.

Law Order and Justice Party:

Lead by Tomas Keirlen the Law Order and Justice Party represents just that: Law and Order. A traditional centre right party it strongly advocates to maintain the status quo and wants to end the fight against the growing drug crisis.

Union for the Nation:

The main Conservative party after splitting for the Social Conservatives after they bowed to the Young Nationalists. Currently lead by Noor Hetmal after snap leadership election in the aftermath of the 2023 general election.

Young Nationalist Party:

Representing the far right the leadership of the party hangs in the balance as the Liberal Goverment has conducted several investigations into the party after they had discovered ties organised crime and domestic terrorists. The party is ultraconservative and nationalistic.

National Syndicalist Party:

Representing the ideology of National Syndicalism the party has polled steady and is a strong advocate of far right ideals and the party has managed to maintain its distance from the Young Nationalist maintaining its popularity. The party is lead by Alexander Herns.

Law

The legal system of North Bardonia is a complicated web of interwoven institutions and articles that align to form a legal framework of North Bardonia. Courts are chosen by an independent guild that also anoints High Court members with the Kings Approval (The Kings Seal). With this independent guild the legal system is established around it. The government has to major legal offices that influence the courts: The Prosecutor-General and the Inspector-General. The former organizes trials alongside the guild and orders the beginning of investigations (through the Inspector-General) and is the only office that may authorize arrest of Parliamentarians. The latter office is responsible for the investigation of crimes and gathering evidence and works closely with the constabulary. It also operates its own federal investigative service: The Inspection Office.

Courts normally assign one Judge, two Attorneys and a Jury alongside legal counsel to both sides. The courts are very long in most cases and inquire large legal fees which the guild uses to pay for trials and other procedures. Interestingly the courts are not paid by tax dollars instead by the legal fee’s and ownership of the property of the Courthouses.

Another office of power is that of the Attorney-General which is responsible for ensuring the punishment and enforcement of the verdict and post and pre court proceedings to ensure the defendant and prosecution are prepared for court and follow the verdict by contacting different offices within the government.

Foreign Relations

The Kingdom of North Bardonia contains a large Foreign and Diplomatic Office with numerous subdepartments for the many nations North Bardonia is diplomatically tide too. North Bardonia has also had the pleasure of membership in numerous diplomatic, economic and military alliances over the ages. In modern times North Bardonia has joined the Vasbian Union (2020) in the aftermath of the Papalanian-Bardonia War (2018). Another economic alliance that North Bardonia has been a member of is the Magnaterran Economic Community since it joining the organization in 1944. North Bardonia as a monarchy has also maintained the usage of marriages to strike political matches; one of the longest of such is the match making between Bardonia and Buchbach with several matches having been made over the last century culminating in a close relationship between the two.

Visa, Foreign Relations and Trade Status

Country Visa Trade Embassy Relationship Established
Tayichi No-Visa Normal Trade Active 1900
Buchbach No-Visa Free Trade Active 1896
Biggonia Reconsider Travel Normal Trade Active 1912
Papalania No-Visa Free Trade Active 1922
Domlandia Reconsider Travel Normal Trade Establishing 2024
Thauto Visa Free Trade Active 2000
Hansa Federation Visa Free Trade Active 1897
Dolplandia High Restrictions No Trade Closed 1945
Deims Kir Visa Free Trade (MEC) Active 1910
Pantsville Visa Free Trade (MEC) Active 1942
Singhapala Bisaya Visa Normal Trade Active 1956
Ethniopa High Restrictions No Trade Closed 1999
Vabasian Federation No-Visa Free Trade Active 1920
Qilia Visa Normal Trade Active 1900
Saellue Reconsider Travel No Trade Closed 1982

Government Finance

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Military

Army

Legions; 11, (Each 10,000 men)

-Rat (Special Forces/International Corp)

-Hawk (Paratrooper)

-Falcon (Paratrooper)

-Mouse (Land)

-Lion (Land)

-Fox (Armoured)

-Spear (Mechanized)

-Sword (Mechanized)

-Shield (Special Forces)

-Orca (Marines)

-Kings (Royal Guards)

The Command structure of the Legions;

General Staff;

-Warmaster (Commander of the Legion), Kreigcommandt

-Legate, (Commander of 5000 men) Lëgator

-Centurion (Commander of 1000 men) Cënturioner

Commissioned Officers;

-Field Commander (500 men) Fiëld Commandanterr

-Major Commander (250 men) Majör Commandanterr

-Major (100 men) Majör

-Lieutenant Major (50 men) Lieutenanterr Majör

Non Commissioned Officers;

-Captain (25 men) Captain

-Sergeant (5 men) Sërgeantherr

Soldiers

-Private, Privatherr

(Special) Field Officers

-Intelligence Officer, Inteloffherr

-Special Commandant, Special Commandanterr

Navy

The North-Bardonian Navy Size

5 cruisers

24 submarines

6 light cruisers

12 frigates

5 destroyers

1 aircraft carrier

12 transports

38 Heavy Ekranoplans

42 Light Ekranoplans

Air and Space Force

Airforce Size

252 4th Generation Fighter

121 4th Generation CAS

59 4th Generation Bombers

National Guard

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Law Enforcement and Crime

Some large criminal organisations include the Biggonian Mafia, The Mob, Triads and the numerous Gangs that are scattered around North Bardonia. Each of these criminal organisations have large activities in major cities and operate a illicit drug trade which has been crippling the nation since 2018. A majority of the drugs traded include: Cocaine, Heroine, Opioids and Peyote. A special task force within the Royal Constabulary has been tasked with dealing with drugs (Royal Constabulary Drug Task Force).

The Royal Constabulary operates in association with Local Constabulary departments as a organisation above the local level with jurisdiction nationwide to pursue criminals. Local constabulary departments are headed by Chiefs whilst city/county constabulary are headed by Chief-General. Head of Law Enforcement nationwide is headed by the Constable-General but reports to the Home Secretary. Criminal after trail are sent to prisons nationwide wide which are handled by Royal Constabulary, additionally all criminals are mandated to go to therapy and parole for as many months as the Judge deems necessary.

Economy


Income, Poverty and Wealth

Corporations

North Bardonian Petroleum (NBP)

North Bardonian Petroleum (NBP) is a state-owned petroleum company headquartered in the vibrant city of Carthiada, located in the country of North-Bardonia. Established in 1936, NBP was founded with the primary objective of harnessing the vast petroleum resources within the west of North-Bardonia and leveraging them to fuel the nation's economic growth.

Agriculture

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Tourism

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Science and Technology

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Infrastructure


Transportation

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Energy

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Telecommunications

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Culture

Literature, Philosophy, and Visual Art

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Architecture

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Cuisine

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Beverages

Snack

Music

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Cinema

The North Bardonian cinema scene is dominated by the two cities of Cordo Fa and Uiortel. Both host annual Film Festivals with Cordo Fa in August and Uiortel in January that bring numerous filmmakers and film stars from around the world to the two cities. Several large studios own large film locations in the Uiortel Range and within the two cities. The ‘home grown’ film industry had recently exploded with innumerable smaller studios taking up home in Uiortel and Cordo Fa.

Interestingly Cordo Fa and Uiortel are home to two contrasting film styles. Cordo Fa is a hub of animation and CGI whilst Uiortel is a hub of live-action. Even in genres Cordo Fa proves to prefer child friendly and the more traditional film genres whilst Uiortel is more centred towards adult genres such as action, thriller and horror.

Sports

In North Bardonia sports depends a lot on where you were born. Inland and in major cities the most popular sports are Baseball, Football, and Tennis. Baseball completions have been held since the 19th Century and had helped created a unique North Bardonian Cultural Identity whilst under Hansan Occupation. Football gained a presence in the 1940’s during a time of economic growth, tennis as a sport of the elite has also been around since the 19th Century. On the coast Sailing, Golfing, and Water Polo take prevalence. Sailing is one of the more popular water sports in North Bardonia with lots of funding by private groups going into Sail North Bardonia (SNB) and the newly reformed Royal Sailing Authority (RSA). Numerous youth programs are sponsored by the RSA and the National Sailing team is sponsored by both RSA and SNB.