Adrinian

The Republic of Adrinian La Republica de Adrinían
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Motto: With the pen and the sword, we are mighty
Capital	Adrinian City
Ethnic groups	81% Adriníando 13% Tianssoulesse 6% Danouian
Religion	58% Atheist/Agnostic 18% Traditional/Tribal 17% Catholic 7% Non-traditional/Pagan
Demonym(s)	Adriníando
Government	Parliamentary Republic
• President	Zephyros Enseñador
• Prime Minister	Ana Garcinuño
Population
• Estimate	23,453,000
• Density	26.2/km2 (67.9/sq mi)
Currency	The Marca
Date format	MM/DD/YYYY
Driving side	right

Adrinian, also referred to as the Republic of Adrinian, is a medium sized, tropical nation in the southern Aestes Sea region of Anteria. The republic's 23.4 million inhabitants reside within ten distinct provinces and one federal district, and share a rich but violent history. The nation is dominated by lush rainforests and stunning beaches, and is governed by the relatively small capital Adrinian City.

Government

The Government of Adrinian is classified as a Parliamentary Republic. The members of all three branches are elected by popular vote, and wield power related to internal governance, foreign policy, and national defense.

President

It is the duty of the President to serve as the nation’s guardian and chief diplomat. All business with foreign nations is done through them, and the President is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces in times of war or insurrection. It is also the duty of the President to approve any law or treaty passed by Parliament, unless they feel it is unconstitutional, in which case the disagreement is settled by the Supreme Court. The President resides in the executive mansion in Adrinian city, and is obliged to address parliament in a "State of the Republic" speech at least once per year. The President may serve for a maximum of 2 six year terms, and is eligible for pension after their term. In order to be eligible to be elected President, a person must have been born in Adrinian and may not have dual citizenship with any other country. They must also be at least thirty years of age but no older than seventy, and have served in at least one elected position prior to their Presidency.

In the case a President has been found to have committed a crime either prior to, during, or after their administration, they are to be subject to the same treatment as any citizen before the law. A President may only be removed from office if there is reasonable evidence that they committed a criminal offense and are under investigation. In that instance, a simple majority from the Supreme Court and a two-third majority of Parliament is necessary to expel them from office.

Parliament

It is the duty of Parliament to create legislation that will better the nation and its people. The body is elected by a system of proportional representation, with each party appointing representatives based on the percentage of votes they earn in a given province, with one seat being available per every 100,000 residents. (Example; in Adrinian City, where 400,000 citizens reside, Party A earns 50% of the votes, Party B earns 25% votes, Party C earns 15% and Party D 10%. Party A would then appoint two of its representatives to Adrinian City parliamentary posts, while Party B appoints only one. Since neither of the remaining parties earned the necessary votes to attain a seat, the last representative goes to Party C since they earned the majority of the remaining votes.) In order to be eligible to be a representative, a person must have been a resident of the territory they wish to represent for the past five years and be at least twenty years of age but no more than Seventy. A person may serve in parliament for a maximum of six two-year terms.

It is also the duty of the parliament to appoint a Prime Minister from among its members with a majority vote. The Prime Minister will serve as a direct liaison between the other two branches and the citizens, as well as governing the proceedings of parliament. At any time, any member of parliament may call for a vote of no confidence to remove and replace the Prime Minister should they feel they are not executing their duties fully and honorably. Such a motion must immediately be put to a vote, and should the majority of representatives in session agree with the motion, then the Prime Minister must immediately vacate their position and a new vote will be held. However such a motion may only be made once per week, and should a member be found to be excessively and baselessly calling for a Prime Minister’s removal, this will be considered grounds for expulsion.

The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will be made up of ten judges; one from each province and Adrinian City. Each judge will be appointed to one ten-year term by the governor of their respective province (or mayor in the case of Adrinian City), and will be limited to that one term. It is the duty of this court to settle constitutional disputes between the other branches as well as in lower courts. Rulings are delivered by a majority vote of the judges present. In the event of a tie, the President will cast the deciding vote.

In order to be eligible for this position, a person must have been a judge for at least ten years in the province they are to represent.

History

Pre-History

It is not known precisely when the first settlers arrived in what is now Adrinian. It is widely accepted, though, that the Romana-speaking population arrived from elsewhere and settled the northern coast and islands and that the populations of Tianssoulesse and Danouian populations predate their arrival. Ironically, more is known about the native groups than the northern settlers, which historians largely believe to be due to the fact that these first Adriníandos where almost entirely illiterate and cared little for recording their history, while the Tianssoulesse and Danouians had some forms of writing as well as a tradition of storytelling. Eventually, the northern communities would coalesce into distinct provinces and come to form the First Confederation.

The First Confederation, 1699-1750

Founded in 1699, the First confederation of Adrinian was composed only of the northernmost three provinces, Puerto de Arcos, Nueva Imperia, and Vendria. These three states unified primarily due to monetary reasons, with each province wishing to gain more influence in the Aestes Sea trade network. The nature of the confederation was an interesting one, with each province sending ten delegates to a yearly council in Plantania to discuss trade and monetary policy, but with each province governing itself completely separately from the others. The most notable action taken by the First Confederation was the conquest of Las Islas Pacificas in 1725, in an attempt to gain control of the then booming sugar trade centered on them. This effort was incredibly costly, and exposed deep divisions within the Confederation as infighting broke out over how the spoils of war were to be divided. In 1750, Nueva Imperia and Vendria. Simultaneously announced their departure from the confederation, leaving Puerto de Arcos alone to govern Las Islas Pacificas. This break-up was largely due to the members seeing no more benefit in continued cooperation and competing interests, with Nueva Imperia in particular seeking to expand further south and west into the interior of the continent.

The legacy of the First Confederation is mainly used to exemplify the early difficulties of unification and cooperation despite a shared language and similar culture. Almost all of the First Confederation's accomplishments would be undone or undercut when the Normen Empire successfully conquered Las Islas Pacificas in 1773, robbing Puerto de Arcos of their profits for many years to come.

Southern Expansion Period, 1750-1823

This period saw great competition between Nueva Imperia and Vendrian, with both seeking to exploit the resources rumored to lie in the interior. The two states would establish rival colonies, with that of Vendrian eventually becoming Platalta and that of Nueva Imperia becoming Tierra Worden. While the militaries of Nueva Imperia and Vendria frequently skirmished with one another in frontier territory, the settlers of each colony got along fairly well despite different backgrounds. Despite trade being officially prohibited between the two colonies by their respective governments, this decree was largely ignored by the populace simply due to the fact that trade was necessary for each to survive the frontier environment. Plataltan beef was traded for Wordenese coffee and cocoa on a thriving black market that only grew when colonial authorities attempted to stomp it out. This interference would end up being a large contributor to the First Adrinian Civil War.

Notable figures of the Southern expansion period include Pedro Worden, who is credited with being the first person to explore through the interior to the Fresian Gulf. He would go on to extensively map the gulf as well as the land between it and Nueva Imperia, and is also thought to be the first leader to meet the Tianssoulesse and Danouians in an official capacity. These numerous feats would earn him a permanent spot in history as the land he explored would eventually be name after him.

In terms of military leaders, Admiral Símon Caceres was famous for his exploits during the war between Puerto de Arcos and Wetterside Territoaria, leading the fleet that recaptured Las Islas Pacificas. Additionally, Caceres is credited with being the first to step foot in Angelesca via the Hylian Sea, establishing the colony that would become Cape City.

The First Adrinian Civil War, 1823-1830

Though technically not a civil war as the provinces were not unified at the start, this is universally referred to by historians as Adrinian's first Civil War. The war began after a body of respected citizens from Tierra de Worden and Platalta, the Congress of Platalta, declared independence from their colonial overlords on September 21st and elected to join together in The Republic of Worden.

Though unified, the colonials were significantly outnumbered and underequipped, lacking any meaningful military training or modern weaponry. However, the colonials initially saw much success. Their knowledge of the terrain and use of guerilla tactics saw them turn away many Vendrian and Imperian armies. The colonials were also very unified in the field, being led by Pedro Worden II. For their part, the colonizers at first refused to work together, but soon realized that their efforts would be more fruitful if they set aside their differences. In 1827, their combined army swept through Platalta, brushing aside guerilla attacks and capturing the congress, laying waste to the capital of Ausable. Peace negotiations began immediately afterwards, but were not concluded until the summer of 1830. Sporadic fighting continued in Tierra Worden, but lack of leadership caused most actions to fizzle out. The war ended with each colonial power resuming control of their respective territory, but citizens of each region had found a new sense of unity.

The Congress of Ciudad de Worden and the Second Confederation, 1870-1911

In the year 1870, representatives from the each part of the nation, including Tianssoul, Danou, and Angelesca, which had previously only been in on the fringes of regional dialogue, joined together in Congress in Ciudad de Worden to discuss their collective future. The congress was the culmination of continued efforts by colonial subjects in Platalta and Tierra Worden as well as intellectuals in Puerto de Arcos to establish a new confederation stretching from the Aestes Sea to the Fresian Gulf. The congress believed the united overland route would allow the confederation to dominate regional trade as well as provide more equitable treatment to the different regions. The congress began on February 15th, 1870 and lasted through December.

The Second Confederation was far more centralized than the first, with a permanent capital being placed in Nueva Imperia and a Confederate Council that was bale to collect and impose certain taxes, using them to invest in different areas of the economy. Another aspect of centralization was a much smaller ruling council; each of the seven provinces sent two representatives, one appointed by the governor, the other by popular vote. Ideally, this smaller body would have been able to coordinate much better than its predecessor, but ultimately proved no more effective. Additionally, the advantage of controlling the land corridor between the Aestes Sea and Fresian Gulf never proved to be substantial, and trade continued to be focused to the north and west.This lead to some northern provinces, primarily Vendria and Nueva Imperia, to form separate trade agreements with nations such as Greater Penguinia and directly ignore the decisions of the Confederate Council. Amassing private supplies of trade goods and even weapons. This lead the Outer provinces to cooperate with each other more in an attempt to hold the inners to the same standard. These differences would eventually boil over into a Second Civil War, causing untold destruction and the nation to splinter once more.

The Second Adrinian Civil War, 1911-1915

After years of infighting and disagreement, it became clear to both the Inner and Outer provinces that internal conflict was on the horizon. Carlos Feliz, governor of Nueva Imperia, understood that in direct conflict, the Outer Provinces could overwhelm his own forces by sheer numbers alone. He also understood that any qualitative advantage the Inner Provinces held would not last forever, and that a preemptive strike may be the best course of action. And so with little opposition from his own government, Governor Feliz ordered that the heart of the Outer Provinces, Tierra Worden, would be invaded and conquered by any means necessary. The invasion began on April 1st, 1911, with the goal of splitting the Outer Provinces in two, carving a path from Nueva Imperia to the Fresian Gulf.

The initial Imperian offensive took the Outer Provinces off guard. While war had been on the minds of some, with most towns and cities having recently recruited some sort of militia force, most of the provincial leadership had ignored any signs of the coming storm and continued to pressure Nueva Imperia and Vendria through diplomatic channels. Within the first month of fighting, Imperian and Vendrian forces had captured much of Tierra Worden as well as Puerto Norte in Platalta, and had reached the provincial capital. The attacking forces, not wishing to become bogged down in street fighting, chose instead to bombard the city with mustard gas, resulting in heavy civilian casualties and the city’s surrender on May 23rd.

As a result of these actions, Tierra de Worden, Platalta, and Angelesca declared the Coalition of Outer Provinces, with the stated goal of destroying Imperian and Vendrian power and reforming the confederation. Wishing to spare its people from violence, the province of Tianssoul seceded from the confederation entirely, taking Danou with it as its proxy. However many Tianssoulesse volunteers would fight on the side of the Coalition, and Tianssoul would be the top contributor of humanitarian aid during the war. Meanwhile to the north, Puerto de Arcos, though considered an inner province, refused to take any part in Nueva Imperia’s offensive, opting instead to remain neutral. Fearing a stab in the back, Feliz ordered that Puerto de Arcos must be conquered and subdued. The northern front would see brutal urban warfare in the city of Puerto de Arcos, as well as the only naval engagements of the war, with Imperian and Arcosian frigates facing off in numerous small engagements. Additionally, Vendrian forces supplied the Islas Pacificas independence movement with arms and ammunition, forcing Puerto de Arcos to divide its attention between fighting an invasion and a rebellion. Puerto de Arcos responded by brutally suppressing all guerilla movements on the islands, as well as by funding a guerrilla movement in Tierra Victoria, which was then a part of eastern Nueva Imperia.

In the south, Coalition forces struggled to regain lost ground. Fighting had devolved into trench warfare which, combined with jungle conditions, made everyday life hell for soldiers on both sides. After some minor successes around Ciudad de Worden, Coalition commander Pedro Worden IV enacted “Operation Wildfire”, which saw coalition forces mass on either side of the city, then breaking through enemy lines and completely surrounding it in a pincer movement. This operation effectively ended the back and forth between Inner Province and Coalition forces, with all momentum now being behind the Coalition. The Imperian and Vendrian forces that remained in the city surrendered unconditionally on September 3rd, 1913, just two weeks after being cut off. The remainder of that year and nearly the entirety of 1914 was spent pushing the invaders out of Coalition territory in a somewhat more mobile version of trench warfare. It was not until they reached the Nueva Imperia border that Coalition forces came to a complete halt. The river valleys and narrow passages that define the region proved to be natural defensive positions, causing the slog of trench warfare to resume. In one such valley, the two armies clashed in the place that would become the nation’s capital, Adrinian City, leaving the city largely in ruins. It was not until March of 1915 that the city was liberated entirely by the Coalition, providing it with the breakthrough it needed to advance into the heart of Nueva Imperia.

Over the remainder of 1915, Coalition forces engaged the Inner Provinces on every possible front, and continually pushed towards the provincial capital of Nueva Imperia. Though his nightmare of being overwhelmed by the Outer Provinces was now a reality, Governor Feliz vowed to fight on to the bitter end. On November 10th, Plataltan Rangers successfully infiltrated the Vendrian capital and assassinated the governor, throwing the government into disarray and effectively ending that province’s participation in the war. This action was quickly followed by the arrival of Coalition forces on the outskirts of the Imperian capital. Isolated and surrounded, Feliz vowed still to fight on, however he was killed by a member of his staff a few days after the city was surrounded, and Coalition forces entered the city soon after. The official end of the war was on December 6th, 1915. It had claimed nearly 700,000 lives, roughly 4.6% of the national population at the time. And although peace had been achieved, the nation’s troubles were far from over.

The Third Confederation and Reunification, 1916-2018

Beginnings: Pedro Worden IV and Inigo Guterres

On January 1st, 1916, the Third Confederation of Adrinian was officially proclaimed in Adrinian City. However, this body was a confederation in name only. Although the individual provinces retained the right to enact their own social policies; trade, military, and economic policy was now handled solely by the federal government. One consequence of this centralization was the secession of Puerto de Arcos from the confederation, taking Las Islas Pacificas with it, with Tianssoul and Danau also remained independent. The other was the severe misuse of this power. The federal government was composed of only two bodies, a parliament and a Chief Executive, with the latter being appointed by the former. The first man appointed to this position was Peter Worden IV, however, feeling a younger leader was needed, Worden resigned in 1920 after just three years in office. His replacement, Inigo Guterres, a war veteran from Angelesca, would go on to enact a “Policy of Vengeance” against Nueva Imperia and Vendria. Guterres denied the two provinces the right to parliamentary representation and assumed personal control of the federal forces occupying the provinces. Guterres also banned political parties, claiming they would be too divisive, forcing all those running for parliament to do so of their own means. Guterres also cemented the idea that the Chief Executive was appointed for life, something that no one attempted to challenge amidst the chaos of the new government. Guterres would continue to rule unopposed until a public heart attack in 1950 called his health into question. He resigned, and died just two years later at his home in Angelesca.

Pedro Worden V

The man who succeeded Guterres was the uncontroversial Pedro Worden V. Worden opened the parliament up to representatives from Nueva Imperia and Vendria, as well as ending the military occupation of the provinces in 1960. Worden’s administration focused primarily on building up infrastructure and the standard of living in Adrinian. Though often viewed as far less extreme as Guterres, Worden was nonetheless firm in upholding the power of the Chief Executive. He maintained the ban on political parties, and increased military spending and policing throughout the country. He would resign in 1971, feeling that his service to the country had been fulfilling enough. Worden would live for ten more years beyond his rule, serving as an advisor to his successors until his death in 1981.

Gia Dominica

Worden would be succeeded by the only female leader Adrinian has ever had. Gia Dominica was initially quite popular, hailing from Adrinian City, she represented a middle ground and seemed ready to repeal many of the harsher policies enacted by her predecessors. However an economic crash just two years into her rule, thought now to be caused primarily by the excessive spending of the Worden administration, caused her popularity to tank. She retained her position for three more years, trying and failing to fix the economy, but ultimately resigned after immense public pressure. Dominica is also the only leader from the Third Coalition still living. Though the location of her residence is kept a secret, she is believed to still live in Adrinian City.

Emiliano Martinez

Next in line was perhaps the most aggressive of Adrinian’s leaders. Emiliano Martinez assumed power in 1976 and immediately began asserting that the Chief Executive needed even more authority in order to fix the crisis at hand. Rather than reversing the spending policies that led to the crisis, Martinez increased military spending and began threatening Tianssoul and Puerto de Arcos with invasion. He also brutally suppressed independence movements in Tierra Victoria. This was largely seen by the public as an attempt to distract the nation from the economic problems at hand, and widespread street demonstrations were seen across the country. Martinez immediately cracked down on the movement, but did refrain from further aggressive comments. Martinez’s reign ended abruptly in 2000, when a sudden heart attack while paddleboarding off the coast of Angelesca caused him to drown. Even in death though, his power and influence persisted. He had made it clear that he wished his brother Geraldo to succeed him, and parliament, some members fearing that this was a test of some sort and that Emiliano was still secretly alive, obliged the deceased dictator and Geraldo Martinez replaced his brother.

Geraldo Martinez

Unlike his older brother, Geraldo approached his role with much hesitance. He had no true ambition to amass power or rule with an iron fist, and was incredibly lenient by most standards. Within a year of assuming power, the second Martinez had legalized political parties and slashed military spending in favor of welfare and education. In an address to parliament in 2002, he promised that he would be the last Chief Executive, and that after his rule ended the country would become a full democracy. With this promise made, Geraldo began efforts to fully unify Adrinian by reaching out to the leaders of Tianssoul and Puerto de Arcos, efforts that involved serving as a mediator in the 2001 Danou Dam crisis in Tianssoul, earning him a good reputation on the international stage. Geraldo used this clout to begin efforts to unify the confederation with the separated provinces. This diplomatic campaign was difficult to say the least, with both nations initially being extremely hesitant. It took years of campaigning before either Tianssoul or Puerto de Arcos held referendums regarding unification, but the promise of a strong and unified republic was alluring enough to voters that the governments of both nations signed formal agreements to a gradual unification process on December 6th, 2010. Geraldo would spend the rest of his rule facilitating this unification, as well as growing Adrinian’s supply of green energy sources such as solar and wind. Geraldo would pass away peacefully at his home in Platalta on February 17th, 2018. Upon his death, parliament began the process of full democratization, officially ending the Third Confederation and beginning the First Republic.

The First Republic 2018-Present

After the terms of the constitution had been outlined, the first national election for President was held on December 1st, 2019. The election saw moderate leftist Zephyros Enseñador win the most votes and assume the role of President. Enseñador’s administration has been marred with some controversy, particularly recently with massive increases in military spending, but for the most part has retained popular support, overseeing a growing economy and fostering positive relationships abroad. Though more than two-thirds of the way through his first term, Enseñador has not publicly stated whether or not he will seek a second term. As the Republic continues to develop, this article will be updated accordingly.

Foreign Relations

Trade Agreements

The Republic enjoys fruitful trade relations with many nations, most of which were established during the administration of President Enseñador. This series of agreements saw the nation's first free-trade agreement with Cordomonivence. Additionally, Adrinian has imported large amounts of military equipment from a variety of nations across Anteria, with the Republic's largest partner in this area being the Kingdom of Gondarok.

In terms of exports, Adrinian is rich in cocoa, coffee, bananas, beef, dairy, lumber, and fish. The most notable importers of Adriniando goods are Vileria and Cordomonivence.

The Aestes Defense Treaty

In late 2023, the Republic became a founding member of the Aestes Defense Treaty alongside The United States of Antara and The Fresian Confederacy. This treaty established that an attack on one would be considered an attack on all, and that all signatories would strive to maintain the stability and security of the region. The alliance is headquartered in Fort Antara within the Fresian Confederacy, and its ruling council is made up of representatives from each signatory.

While there are avenues for other nations to join the alliance, so far none have done so.

Global Education Initiative

Under President Zephyros Enseñador, the Republic began the Global Education Initiative (GEI/IEM) with the hopes of increasing the human capital of the country and building more advanced industry. So far, only two nations have agreed to participate, with those being Greater Penguinia and Speke, with the nations offering programs in Environmental Science and Rocket Science respectively.

Military

Since the dawn of the First Confederation, the Navy has been the pride of Adrinian. With much of its history revolving around exploiting foreign trade, a strong navy was a necessity. Additionally, the rough, difficult terrain created by the heavily forested interior made large armies impractical for much of Adrinian's history. For this reason, most of Adrinian's land wars have mostly been fought with militias or mercenaries, not professional soldiers.

In the modern day, Adrinian maintains a relatively small military. Approximately 350,000 personal serve in the Army and Navy combined, the majority of which are in the Army. Both branches offer free education and benefits, with the Navy's opportunities being a bit more advanced and technical, such as classes in physics and engineering as opposed to the Army's more general approach. Increases in military spending in 2023 and 2024 allowed for the expansion of the military and the purchase of new weaponry, most of which went into the Navy.

Culture

National Holidays

The most important holiday for Adrinian is the December 6th Day of Remembrance. This day marks the anniversary of the end of the Second Adrinian Civil War, the deadliest conflict in the nation's history. The day is incredibly sacred and somber, with all national and provincial flags being taken down and put away. Since the birth of the Republic, it has become tradition for the President to make a short speech at the National Cemetery in Puerto de Arcos, honoring the fallen and aspiring to a future of peace. Though not usually in the public eye, it has become custom for any naval vessels at sea to fire a salute at sunset as another form of rememberance.

Like most nations, Adrinian celebrates the traditional New Year on December 31st. Traditions include staying up until midnight, eating, drinking, and spending time with family. Additionally, celebrations of the Danouian New Year have become more widespread in recent years, which falls on June 20th. The celebration consists of parades, dancing, and colorful costumes. While few still abide by the Danouian calendar system, the day has evolved into a celebration of indigenous culture in Adrinian.

National Sports

Sports play a significant role in the life of everyday Adrinians. The most popular sport remains Track and Field, with there being fierce competition between different colleges and universities during both the spring Track season as well as Cross Country in the fall. The tradition is thought to have originated from the frontier days in Tierra Worden and Platalta, when a lack of horses required messengers to run between different frontier towns to deliver information, as well as having roots in Tianssoulese culture as well, with it being a common practice to run for several days as part of initiations. As a result, nearly every major city in Adrinian hosts a yearly marathon, with many so-called "ultra-runs" being commonplace in more rural areas.

While there have been some attempts to bring a national football league to Adrinian, the effort has seen little success, with only a few provincial leagues being set up. The sport has not drawn many fans or prospective players, and both provincial and federal officials have opposed any form of subsidization to help the sport grow.

Folklore

Being a nation filled mostly with unpopulated jungles and dark swamps, Adrinian is packed with legends of various cryptids and unexplained sightings of strange creatures. Many of these creatures stem from some form of Tianssoulese or Danouian folklore, but others are completely original and uniquely modern. In 2018, the National Institute of the Unknown was established in Pawai. Although not actually funded by the government, the Institute claims to investigate these sightings on behalf of Adrinian and its citizens.

Hombre de la Selva (Jungle Man)

The Jungle Man stems from an old Tianssoulese story about a messenger who became lost in the swamp and drowned. he is said to have awoken many years later, resurrected but greatly altered from his time spent in the swamp. Those who claim to have seen the Jungle Man describe a rancid-smelling, emaciated figure covered in bog-plants and trailing slime and sometimes blood. While original Tianssoulese stories described the Jungle Man as simply a bad omen, modern sightings have gone as far as to say the creature has physically attacked them or killed farm animals. Sightings are most common in southern Tianssoul and Angelesca, with some isolated instances as far north as Lanau.

Danouian Lake Serpent

Going back many centuries, this creature has consistently terrorized Danouian settlements along their lake. It is said to reside in an underwater cave at the island in the center of the lake, and reportedly has the ability to spew boiling water on boats, melting their hulls and eating the passengers. The length of the Serpent is highly contested, with estimates ranging from 40 to 800 meters. Local folklore also tells of an instance in which Pedro Worden actually caught the Serpent while fishing and was dragged into the lake, but this is largely dismissed as fiction. In the modern day, many tourism ventures seek to capitalize off of the legend by offering "Serpent Tours", promising glimpses of the beast, though few actually do.

Space and Exploration

Adrinian is very new to the ranks of nation's with ambitions to reach the stars. The recent construction of the San Cristoból Spaceport in Las Islas Pacificas was the first step taken to reach space, but there is much work to be done yet.

So far, the site has only seen one launch; a suborbital mission undertaken by students from the University of Engineering in Puerto de Arcos.

The Adrinian Space Agency has stated that the program will attempt two to three orbital launches in mid-2024, with at least one of them supporting the growth of the TARKOT Block BII navigation system.

Province List

Flag	Name	Capital	Population (Approximate)	Year Founded
	Adrinian City	N/A	400,000	1916
	Angelesca	Llanura	2,000,000	1870
	Danou	Lanau	1,500,000	2024
	Las Islas Pacificas	Puerto Pacifica	1,500,000	2015
	Nueva Imperia	Nueva Imperia	3,000,000	1699
	Platalta	Ausable	3,000,000	1823
	Puerto de Arcos	Puerto de Arcos	3,000,000	1699
	Tianssoul	Pawai	3,000,000	1870
	Tierra Victoria	Puerto Sangre	1,000,000	1915
	Tierra Worden	Ciudad de Worden	3,000,000	1823
	Vendria	Platania	2,000,000	1699