Ostland

This article is about the country. For the Zitran state, see Ostland (state).

The Federal Republic of Ostland Bundesrepublik Ostland
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Gott, Ehre und Vaterland God, Honour and Fatherland
Capital and	Krossa
Official languages	Ostlandian
Recognised regional languages	Ostlandian
Ethnic groups	Ostlandic, Vihoslavian, Kerenvoian
Religion	Christian Protestantism
Demonym(s)	Ostlandic, Ostlandian
Government	Federal Constitutional Parliamentary Republic
• President	Kurt Ritschel
• Chancellor	Hanz Lehmann
Legislature	Große Versammlung
Reformation of the National Government
• Formation of the Federal Republic	1949
Population
• Estimate	51,329,921
GDP (PPP)	estimate
• Total	$1.637 trillion
• Per capita	$31,897

Ostland, officially The Federal Republic of Ostland, is a Federal parliamentary Republic in Eastern Casaterra, Septentrion. Ostland shares land borders with Vihoslavia to the North, Sebrenskiya to the Northwest, Saintogne to the West, and Kerenevoi to the South, the East coast of Ostland borders Strachan Sea, providing the country free sea access, and to the Ostlandic Exclusive Economic Zone, which has become a major factor in Ostland becoming a major petroleum exporting nation.

Ostland has a moderate population of 51.3 Million people, with a Gross Domestic Product of 1.637 trillion USD, its Capital City and Seat of Governance is Krossa, located in the state of Kommerania, with Krossa boasting the status of being the largest city in the nation. The Gold Standard Currency of Ostland is the Ostlandic Mark, or as it's commonly referred to as the Ostmark.

Ostland is recognized as Austrians, with a minority population of Vihoslavians, Sebrenskiyans, and Kerenevoians. Despite the diverse ethnic groups, Ostland remains primarily oriented towards Ostlandians, primarily due to a lack of immigration from bordering nations other than Kerenevoi. The reason for a lack of immigration that would change demographics is due to heightened tensions along the border with Sebrenskiya in particular, and to that extent Vihoslavia; though a lack of immigration from Vihoslavia stems from a lack of willingness moreso.

The Ostlandic Government following the succession of Erwin Kahl by Hanz Luftenburr has adopted an Adaptive Foreign Policy both Socially and Militarily. The Ostlandic Government although isolationist in most fields, has not hesitated to support allies in Global Peace initiatives and Operations. Currently however the military focus of Ostland remains on it's northern border with Sebrenskiya, where skirmishes have been ongoing more or less since the conclusion of the Pan-Septentrion war. Due to innovative social policy, and with long standing Policy towards maintaining high living standards for civilians, Ostland holds a significant rank on the Human Development Index.

Etymology

The word for Ostland is derived from Ost (East), and Land (Land), which was adopted following the Unification of the many States that were present in Modern Day Ostland. Ostland was adopted originally due to it being the Eastern Land, of which explorers and Settlers from Eisenmaat settled on. The word Ostland was used heavily in the mid to late 1800s, following the rapid growth of Ostlandic Nationalism, and especially by Otto von Bismarck, which then drove into the Unification of the Region under one Imperial Banner. Prior to the propogation of the prideful name of Ostland, many referred to themselves as simply Eisenmaatans, though through the centuries it's culture diverged ever more, making it an entirely new identity.

History

Ostlandic tribes

Nomadic Tribes from Eisenmaat traveled East, with no credible sources stating the number, they settled in the plains of what is now South of Krossa. Scholars believe the Nomads, or Nomade traveled along the River Vielen, trekking over the valleys present in the vast mountain ranges present throughout Central Casaterra. Eventually settling in what is now modern day Ostland, they adopted the new found lands as the Östliche Ebene, or Eastern Plain. Despite being Nomads, many in the Nomadic tribes found the conditions ripe and perfect for settlement, however some did leave, fulfilling their Nomadic role. The first known settlement according to remains, was the Village of Plain Hold, which was only discovered thanks to translations by Herbert Schuling, who translated the Anglo-Saxon runes which were left in a somewhat organized trail, which was an implied path of travel from Eisenmaat to now Ostland. According to further discoveries, it was found that break-off settlements appeared further South, in the Ost Mountain Range, hinting at Nomadic Tribes settling due to extremely cold weather, of which they were not used to.

Era of Kingdoms

Following the settlement of Nomadic Tribes, Kingdoms began to sprout in the mid-700s, with the First Kingdom, the Kingdom of KleinHel was believed to be established in early 730, which originated from several Villages which surrounded a nearby Motte-and-bailey, which was named Kleinhel. The Second earliest recorded Kingdom was the Kingdom of Rothbach. According to found remains throughout the Nord Plains, it is believed to be that the two Kingdoms surprisingly had several wars over the course of three decades, with the Last war concluding in the defeat of Kleinhel and its subsequent conquering. The Kingdom of Rothbach, being one the most powerful during the latter 800s according to recordings expanded East, where the then Town of Krossa was recorded of being a major trade center and junction for those who traveled East and Northeast. Due to its location around several vital paths. As the powerful Kingdom of Rothbach was growing in the North, the lesser Kingdoms of Neumaerin and Hohskaro, of which the latter was located in the vile and unpredictable cold Ost Mountain Range, experienced stagnant growth due to Rothbach holding the largest portion of population and the largest trade centers. However, the Kingdom of Neumaerin held an advantage due to its sizable ports located on the Southern Coast of Modern day Ostland. Being a major trade port, Neumaerin became an extremely rich Kingdom, while Hohskaro was a mining Kingdom, with its Northern lands being ripe farmland used for trading when a surplus was built up. As the two lesser Kingdoms grew economically thanks to taking advantage of vital resources, the Kingdom of Rothbach fell into civil war, with the two Rival Nobles Otto the Younger and Albrecht the Cold, who suffered from frequent cold fits. As the civil war in Rothbach occurred, Peasant rebellions were sparked in the Southwest, necessitating Hohskaro to take advantage of the Rebellions, and grabbing the lands and subsequent farm lands, instituting new fair treatment of the Peasants, Hohskaro gained a vital portion of the now divided Rothbach's workforce.

With the Southwest falling to a Peasant Rebellion and subsequent occupation and annexation by Hohskaro, Otto the Younger was thrown into a Chaotic situation, however Otto prevailed, and began a ring of offensives against Keeps held by Albrecht the Cold. Gaining the upperhand in the Battle of Keep Hohbehalten, Otto the Younger began an offensive towards the Capital of Albrecht the Cold's home, and subsequent Capital of his Nobility. In the ensuing battle, Albrecht the Cold died of a severe cold, and his successor, his son Albrecht II bent the knee to Otto the Younger. Uniting the Kingdom under one Banner, Otto the Younger looked Southwest, where Hohskaro took advantage of the prior divide and occupied the densely populated Southwest, mustering several Levy Armies, Otto the Younger marched Southwest. Despite having such vast territory, the Kingdom of Hohskaro possessed a lacking Army to maintain territorial integrity, when Otto the Younger and his several Battle Hardened Levy Armies marched in, the Militia and Village Levy could do nothing but watch or fight and be pummeled, as a result the Southwest once more bent the knee to the Crown, and Hohskaro fell as a result, granting Rothbach access to the resource rich Mountains.

Following what was dubbed the March of the Levy, the Kingdom of Rothbach witnessed an age of new prosperity, with Otto the Younger being now dubbed Otto the Great, although this age of prosperity wouldn't last, and following the death of Otto the Kingdom fell into chaos once more, with Nobles laying claim to their respective lands and seceding. As a result, countless Duchies were formed, dwindling the Kingdom of Rothbach to only several weak domains. The Duchies that stood following the collapse included the Duchy of Kommerania, Eisenebenen, Nordburg, Kaliscia, Eisenplateau, Bauernschloss, and Flussburg, with the Kingdom of Rothbach limited to the Keep of Krossa, and the outlying lands, dwindling it to a size smaller than the near Duchies. However this age of collapse and division only lasted around 100 years, until in an era of around 850, Otto the Red ascended to the Throne of Rothbach, an ambitious King in his own respect, he gained the respect and trust of his subjects. Building up the wealth of Rothbach by taking advantage of the road junction at Krossa, Rothbach once more became a formidable force, and began a path of expansion, taking Kommerania, Eisenebenen, Nordburg, Kaliscia, Eisenplateau, Bauernschloss, and Flussburg in less than 10 years. All of the now Rothbachan Duchies were reorganized into [[Stem Duchies]. Following the conquest of now Modern day Ostland, Otto declared the Holy Eisen Empire, and was proclaimed Emperor of the Empire, with Krossa being the Capital of the newly formed Empire. The Empire held significant wealth, thanks to trade to the Southwest, and West, and with local trade junctions and a thriving mineral industry only growing more, the Empire was a magnificent piece of art.

Era of Division

Collapse of empire and bam stuff before confederation

Era of the Confederation

German confederation analogue, up until a growth in nationalism and subsequent Era of Krieg.

Era of Krieg

Several wars in the Ostlandic Region occuring between 1865-1877, which gave extensive leverage to Kommerania, which subsequently unified all of Ostland.

Unification and Formation of the Empire

(1871) Act of Unification and subsequent formation and declaration of the Ostlandic Empire.

War of Sylvan Succession (1909-1914)

Ostland played a vital role in the War of Sylvan Succession, being one of the Largest Supporters of the New King. (Add fluff)

Pan-Septentrion War (1937-1943)

Ostland starts big war, boom bang ow. (Add Fluff)

Modern history of Ostland

Following the destructive and horrific Pan-Septentrion War, the Federal Republic of Ostland was formed out of its ashes in 1949. Needing to rebuild, the new Ostlandic Government introduced new policies to kickstart industry and to accelerate the rebuilding process, of which was made efficient thanks to funding from the Columbian Marshall plan.