History of Gotneska

The History of Gotneska as a unified kingdom began in the 9th century, but historic documents describe the geographic area and the people living there the Götaí and Ruaíaí as early as 500 AD. These early documents include the writings of ?? and ??. With the Christianization of the Geats c. 660's AD, it is clear that there existed a kingship. Queen Sarah II can trace her lineage back to the Viking kings ?? and ?? from this time, thus making the Monarchy of Gotneska one of the oldest in Argis. The area now known as Gotneska has a rich prehistory, having been populated by several prehistoric cultures and people for about 10,500 to 8,000 years, since the end of the last ice age. But the first evidence of human presence in Gotneska is much earlier dating to around 45,000 years ago.

Prehistoric Gotneska (10,500 BC-AD 600)

Neolithic (3500-2400 BC)

The Neolithic period is approximately to have lasted from 3500 BC to 2400 BC the exact dates can be fixed by any new archeological excavations in Gotneska.

Iron Age (500 BC-AD 600)

Early Viking Age & Aroman Arrival (100 - 599 AD)

The first arrival of Vikings to what is today Gotneska is estimated to be somewhere between AD 105-130. These first wave of Vikings would mostly originate from what is today Ulfheimr & a few Ateenia.

Aroman Settlement

The period of Aroman settlement is generally accepted to have occurred between the years 390 and 693 AD. The Aromans would focus there settlements mostly around the east-central Gotneska. Mostly because the area was home to a navigable river. And also was very fertile, when compared to other coastal regions of Gotneska. The aromans would help establish the future capital city of Gotneksa, Læniguëuíl in Fragan (Lanliae). Even though Aroman would have a significant influence on the spread of Chritianity to the region, it would be one of there other Argis settlements that would first bring the faith to the old pagan worshiping Cordic Peoples.

Bog Bodies

Some of the most famous Bog Bodies have been found in Gotneska, most of which are believed to have part of proto-Geltic peoples. And a few Proto-Norse peoples. Dating between 3000 to 250 BC. Finding bog bodies after this point is very difficult as most historians believe the practice mossy of been replaced or scattered in general for reasons we will never know.

Lackaroe Man,

Middle Ages (600-1560)

Early Christian Gotneska & Formation of Early Kingdoms (600-800)

Formation of Kingdoms

The first known kingdom to be formed within Gotneska is the Kingdom of Mealláig it was a Cordic kingdom located around the city of Sionainn. It lasted from about AD ~550 to 917 when it margied togother with Óirmenni peoples of the southwest. These Kingdoms or Jarldoms would be created by thr Ateenian Empire some of the petty-kingdoms where called Jarldom of Austurgotnii, and Jarldom of Vesturgotnii

'High Medieval Period (1077-1366)

Kingdom of Rídearg

During this period of time Rídearg, early on enjoyed peace and endless possibilities by the end of the high medieval period luck was no longer on the side of Rídearg. Historian’s general mark the start of this period around 1211, when Breandán II was murder by his brother will visiting him at his Royal castle in Rauðnungur. After this event the period of long peace was all sounded broken. Luckily Rídearg would be in good hands with his widow wife Queen Ealga. In her effort to bring justice to her late husband, father & king. She would mercifully towards her brother-in-law instead of having him exucted for his crime she would stand in front of the nobility and barging for his life, in turn all she wished was for him to be removed as King of Gotneska-Mealláig and then be exiled to Ateenia.Oisin VI after arriving in the capital city of Ateenia.

Oisin quickly started making allies. After spending just under two years in his new homeland he had convinced the Ateenian Monarch to potentially retake his crown that in his eyes was wrongly taken from him. By the summer of 1214 the Ateenian land army had arrived on the western border of KGM.

During the fall of 1214 a group of Götani soldiers where on patrol when they across a massive Ateenian army sources from the time establishment it to be around 3K but most modern experts say it’s in the range of 1.5 to 2K. These numbers where updated after the discovery of what is believed to have been the first major battle of the Götani War.

Modern Day Gotneska (1790-Present)

19th Century

Máeve Conference (wip)

20th Century

The 20th century was a very turbulent time in Gotneskan History. Starting with both Argis Wars. Eastern neighbors Aurivizh, Ebrary both having civil wars or revolutions.

Gotneskan Civil War

Main article: Gotneskan Civil War

21st Century

On 10 October 2017, Princess Sarah was crowned Queen of Gotneska after the sudden death of her father. She is the first Queen to rule the nation since it’s founding in 1922 and fist Queen since her 3rd Great Grandmother Peyton IV ruled from 1840-1890.

On the 23rd November 2021, Queen Sarah II rejected a bill created by her father in early 2017. This was a massive win for her and the royal family as it hopefully changed the minds of people either that don't know which side to choose or those that were barely on the side of the Referendum. But this is still not over, as the Referendum has been squealed for the 22nd of June 2022. The Referendum will mostly become a major issue in the 2022 Deputy Prime Minister's Race.