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}}'''Arenland''', officially the '''Republic of Arenland''' is an island nation situated in the far north east of the [[Nortua|Nortuan]] mainland. It is a founding member and Federal Subject of the [[Arenoran Isles|Commonwealth of Arenor]]. | }}'''Arenland''', officially the '''Republic of Arenland''' is an island nation situated in the far north east of the [[Nortua|Nortuan]] mainland. It is a founding member and Federal Subject of the [[Arenoran Isles|Commonwealth of Arenor]]. | ||
The first Arenlandic civilizations emerged within the fertile crescent of the Arenkau Gulf, establishing permanent settlements on the site of today's [[Arenkau (Arenoran City)|Arenkau]] where the calm waters allowed them to build and launch boats for fishing and raiding. These civilizations collectively became known as the [[Arakuntu]]. In 987, the Arakantu under the First Ishlantor [[Arren the Great]] united the Five Islands to repel an invasion of foreign militias. Arren's rule established many enduring precedents and oversaw the transition of the Arakuntu from hunter-gatherers into a feudal society that became the [[Kingdom of Arenland]]. The nation, under the [[House of Integard]] saw a period of decline during the first 2 centuries of the [[Great Arenoran Seesaw]], losing two wars to the rivaling [[Kingdom of Oritanth]]. The late 1400s saw saw rampant poverty, economic decline and internal strife paralyze the nation. In order to combat the rising number of bandits, highwaymen and criminal organizations, numerous villages and townships established armed militias and communes, sparking the spread of ideals such as liberty, justice and self-determination. In time, many of the militias developed their own laws, politics and legislation often contravening royal decree. In 1486, six militias of the South Kurnow region declared their intention to cease tax payments. | The first Arenlandic civilizations emerged within the fertile crescent of the Arenkau Gulf, establishing permanent settlements on the site of today's [[Arenkau (Arenoran City)|Arenkau]] where the calm waters allowed them to build and launch boats for fishing and raiding. These civilizations collectively became known as the [[Arakuntu]]. In 987, the Arakantu under the First Ishlantor [[Arren the Great]] united the Five Islands to repel an invasion of foreign militias. Arren's rule established many enduring precedents and oversaw the transition of the Arakuntu from hunter-gatherers into a feudal society that became the [[Kingdom of Arenland]]. The nation, under the [[House of Integard]] saw a period of decline during the first 2 centuries of the [[Great Arenoran Seesaw]], losing two wars to the rivaling [[Kingdom of Oritanth]]. The late 1400s saw saw rampant poverty, economic decline and internal strife paralyze the nation. In order to combat the rising number of bandits, highwaymen and criminal organizations, numerous villages and townships established armed militias and communes, sparking the spread of ideals such as liberty, justice and self-determination. In time, many of the militias developed their own laws, politics and legislation often contravening royal decree. In 1486, six militias of the South Kurnow region declared their intention to cease tax payments, sparking the [[Kurnow Revolution]] that led to the overthrow of the monarchy. Frightened by the sudden collapse of the monarchy, the [[Kingdom of Oritanth]] declared the [[Third Arenland-Oritanth War]], hoping to catch the divided nation off-guard. The War was critical in Arenland's history as it helped unite the various militias to repel a common enemy and shape and guide a national identity fragmented by civil war and strife. | ||
[[Category:Arenoran Isles]] | [[Category:Arenoran Isles]] | ||
[[Category:Coalition of Crown Albatross]] | [[Category:Coalition of Crown Albatross]] | ||
Revision as of 11:04, 29 September 2021
Republic of Arenland Arenland | |
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| Capital | Arenkau |
| Official languages | Arenish, English |
| Recognised regional languages | Oritan, Hulgar, Nitobryn |
| Demonym(s) | Arenoran |
| Government | Unicameral republic |
• Premier | Samuel Innibar |
| Legislature | Renarstad |
| Population | |
• 2020 estimate | 9,954,234 |
| Currency | Nero |
| Date format | dd-mm-yyyy |
| Driving side | left |
| Calling code | 115 |
Arenland, officially the Republic of Arenland is an island nation situated in the far north east of the Nortuan mainland. It is a founding member and Federal Subject of the Commonwealth of Arenor.
The first Arenlandic civilizations emerged within the fertile crescent of the Arenkau Gulf, establishing permanent settlements on the site of today's Arenkau where the calm waters allowed them to build and launch boats for fishing and raiding. These civilizations collectively became known as the Arakuntu. In 987, the Arakantu under the First Ishlantor Arren the Great united the Five Islands to repel an invasion of foreign militias. Arren's rule established many enduring precedents and oversaw the transition of the Arakuntu from hunter-gatherers into a feudal society that became the Kingdom of Arenland. The nation, under the House of Integard saw a period of decline during the first 2 centuries of the Great Arenoran Seesaw, losing two wars to the rivaling Kingdom of Oritanth. The late 1400s saw saw rampant poverty, economic decline and internal strife paralyze the nation. In order to combat the rising number of bandits, highwaymen and criminal organizations, numerous villages and townships established armed militias and communes, sparking the spread of ideals such as liberty, justice and self-determination. In time, many of the militias developed their own laws, politics and legislation often contravening royal decree. In 1486, six militias of the South Kurnow region declared their intention to cease tax payments, sparking the Kurnow Revolution that led to the overthrow of the monarchy. Frightened by the sudden collapse of the monarchy, the Kingdom of Oritanth declared the Third Arenland-Oritanth War, hoping to catch the divided nation off-guard. The War was critical in Arenland's history as it helped unite the various militias to repel a common enemy and shape and guide a national identity fragmented by civil war and strife.