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[[Sanctum Imperium Catholicum|Salvia]], officially called the [[Sanctum Imperium Catholicum|Divine Republic of the Holy Catholic Empire]] (Salvian: ''Tapinus Remporu dox Sanctum Imperium Catholicum''; Aroman: ''Respublica Divina Sancti Imperi Catholici''), is a constitutional unitary republic located on the [[Marenesia#Geography|Tenarua]] island in [[Marenesia]] Major. The nation borders the Adisi Ocean and the Bay of Salvae to the west, Tanemum to the north, the South Oriental Sea to the east and the [[Straits of Sicani]] to the south. The Sanctum Imperium Catholicum covers 201,509 square kilometers and has an estimated population of 23 million. Salvia comprises of [[Provinces of Salvia|16 provinces]], of which 9 are in Salvia, 4 are in Alvernia, and 3 are overseas. It’s capital and largest city is [[Deopolis]], with other major cities including [[Gaullo]], [[Soncinia]], [[St. Mark's]], [[St. Paul's]], and [[Minotia]].  The official languages are [[List of Spoken Languages on Eurth|Aroman]] and [[List of Spoken Languages on Eurth|Salvian]], although only the latter is spoken in the vernacular along with [[List of Spoken Languages on Eurth|Marenai]], which is a recognized language.  The primary religion is [[Salvian Catholicism]].


Salvia, officially called the Divine Imperium of the Sanctum Imperium Catholicum, is a constitutional federal republic on Eurth located in [[Marenesia]] Major on [[Eurth]]. The nation borders [[Alvernia]] to the west, [[Tanemum]] to the north, and the [[Adisi Ocean]] to the south and east. The Sanctum Imperium Catholicum covers 201,509 square kilometers and has has an estimated population of 23 million. Salvia comprises of 12 provinces on the mainland and 3 additional overseas territories which were former colonies. It’s capital and largest city is Deopolis.
Modern-day humans arrived in Salvia from southern [[Europa (continent)|Europa]] through primitive sailing and prehistoric land bridges 50 kya making them the first modern humans to land in Marenesia Major.  Evidence of agriculture can be found as first appearing around 5000 BC, while the first permanent settlements in Salvia can be dated back to around 4000 BC. Dozens of tribes existed in ancient Salvia and several had some influence on the culture of the [[Friulian tribe]], which only emerged by around 1450 BC and founded the [[Kingdom of Friulia]]. By the 7th century BC it declared the creation of the [[First Salvian Imperium]] after conquering most of the peninsula.  The First Salvian Imperium enjoyed around 5 centuries of prosperity and growth before the arrival of Aroman migrants in what historians have dubbed the [[Great Aroman Migration]]. The Aroman migrants brought disease, and combined with a series of poor harvests and other natural disasters would lead to the complete collapse of the First Imperium in 175 AD.  A Christian [[Second Salvian Imperium|Second Imperium]] was formed in 251 AD, with four centuries of peace driving the development of a distinct Salvian culture that was a mixture of Marenai and Aroman ideas.  A coup d'etat in 605 AD removed the Christian government and a pagan military general took full power. Lasting only 80 years, the collapse of the short-lived [[Third Salvian Imperium]] marked the beginning of the medieval era in Salvia and divided the peninsula for several centuries.


First home to early hunter-gatherers, southern Europans arrived in modern day Salvia as early as 4000 BC and experienced a {{wp|genetic admixture}} with the first Marenesians, creating the Euro-Marenai people that inhabit Marenesia to this day. Evidence of agriculture can be found as first appearing around 3000 BC, while the first permanent settlements in Salvia can be dated back to around 1600 BC. Dozens of tribes existed in ancient Salvia and almost all had some influence on the culture of the Friulian tribe, which only emerged by around 1450 BC. The Friulian tribe would go on to conquer neighboring tribes, and by 600 BC had declared the creation of the [[First Salvian Imperium]]. The name "Salvia" as a name for the region was first used by the Friulians to describe their empire as their borders encapsulated dozens of native tribes. The following golden age produced by the peace would lead to the emergence of a distinct Salvian culture.
The 8th through 12th centuries were marked by a series of conflicts and wars between the numerous kingdoms of the peninsula.  By the mid-13th century, the [[Gaullis dynasty]] of the [[Kingdom of Lavitta]] had reunited the peninsula and restored the borders of the First Salvian Imperium, however the [[Salvian Wars of Religion]] and the $$$$ (plague) during the 14th century stunted growth and caused social upheaval in Salvia.  Emerging as a fragile and fractured state, Salvia experienced a golden age beginning in the 15th century, known as the ''[[Magnaere Progresient]]''.  During this era, which extended into the 18th century, Salvian culture and commerce flourished as a [[Divine Imperium of Salvia|colonial empire]] was established, exerting influence throughout Marenesia and the New Wurld.  Much of this wealth and power was consolidated under the [[Del Monte dynasty]] in the form of {{wp|Absolute monarchy|absolutist monarchs}}.  Salvia would see marked decline during the reign of [[Peter III of Salvia|Peter III]], leading to the [[People’s War]] and removal of the monarchy.  The revolution oversaw the independence of [[Alvernia]] and Tanemum, a reduction in size and power of Salvia's colonial empire,  and the adaption of the Salvian Constitution, which is the ruling legal document of the nation to this day. Stability and increasing economic activity started the Industrial Revolution in Salvia, resulting in an expansion of Salvia's economic and political power as well as the rise of socialist and liberal movements. The establishment of [[Gallambria]] and its gaining power created a Marenesian rival for Salvia in the late 19th century, which carried over into the 20th century and culminated with the [[Great Alharun War]] in the 1940s. Salvian defeat and a plunging economy led to Salvian politicians embarking on isolationist policies in the 60s and 70s, which would be reversed by Presidents Stefano Adajio and Patrick Saulius in the 2010s.  Following the [[Salvian Reunification Act]], Alvernia was officially incorporated into Salvia, and subsequent government laws and bills amended the Constitution altered the state's motto, flag, and other national symbols, and changed its official name to the Catholic Republic of Salvia.


The First Salvian Imperium enjoyed around 4 centuries of relative prosperity and growth before the arrival of Tagmatine migrants in what historians have dubbed the [[#Great Tagmatine Migration|Great Tagmatine Migration]]. The arrival of Tagmatine migrants, while at first largely ignored by the government, was soon greeted with hostility as conflicts between Salvians and Tagmatines raged in the northeast and foreign disease brought by the Tagmatines ravaged the population. The disease, combined with a series of poor harvests and other natural disasters, would lead to the complete collapse of the First Imperium in 175 AD.
Salvia is considered to be one of the wurld's centers of culture, religion, art, and tourism, hosting several [[Assembled Nations#Agencies|ANESCO recognized sites]] and is ranked as the $$$-most visited nation. It is considered a highly developed nation, ranking very highly in terms of {{wp|life expectancy}}, education, and quality of life. The nation is also economically advanced, with the %%%-largest economy by nominal GDP and a large {{wp|national wealth}}.  Because of its wealth and moderately sized military, Salvia is considered by many to be a {{wp|regional power}}, overshadowed in Marenesia only by [[Gallambria]]. Salvia joined the intercontinental defense organization known as [[Tricontinental Defence Treaty Organisation]] in November 2019.


Salvia has started to emerge from their cocoon of isolationism that was a result of the Long War and economic hardships experienced after. In 2019, the Salvian government negotiated several international trade deals with several nations, including [[Andalla]] and [[Tagmatium]], and joined the intercontinental defense organization known as [[Tricontinental Defence Treaty Organisation]]. On 3 March 2020, Cardinal Matteo Selva Lorenzo of Alvernia was elected to the papacy, taking the name Pope Gregory XVII and becoming the Salvian head of state.
==Etymology==


[[File: Lament for ur (cropped).JPG|thumb|right|175 px|One of the earliest texts that mention the name ''Salvia'' found on the Makenaho Texts, circa 1450 BC]]


==Etymology==
The origins of the word "Salvia", while still debated amongst linguists and historians, is considered by most experts to be the [[Kingdom of Friulia|Friulian]] term "salvae", for "heartland", "hearth", or "home".  Similarly, the {{wp|denonym}} "Salvian" is thought to mean "people of the heartland" or a similar translation.  It is generally held that the {{wp|toponym}} for the region predated the {{wp|ethnonym}} for the people of the area.  The word "Salvia" is at least 3,500 years old, with evidence to suggest the word may even predate the Friulian tribe or have roots from elsewhere.  The [[First Salvian Imperium]] and subsequent successors took on the name as their territory was centered on the Salvian peninsula, however following the introduction of the Salvian ethnic group the name took on a more nuanced meaning.  The term has also come to reference areas where large numbers of ethnic Salvians have come to be the majority, such as [[Alvernia]], Tanemum, and certain areas of Kiteton.  The common usage of Salvia to reference both the Divine Republic and other territories considered Salvian but not part of the nation has often led to confusion.
The name Sanctum Imperium Catholicum derives from the Aroman words for “Holy Catholic Empire”. This references its imperial form of government in the early history as well as its foundation as a Catholic empire. The name is sometimes shortened to its acronym, “SIC", but is most commonly called "Salvia" after the name of the first united empires in the region, the First Salvian Imperium. The official name was first adopted by King Joseph I when he christened his newly united kingdom as the Sanctum Imperium Catholicum following his coronation by the reigning pope, Pope Leo VI.


The origins of the name "Salvia" are disputed, however the most popular held theory by historians is that it originates from the native Friulian word for "country", "territory", or "region". The term Salvia now refers to the country of The Sanctum Imperium Catholicum, however can also be used as a word for the general region that includes The Sanctum Imperium Catholicum and extends beyond it. Use of the term "Salvia" outside of the Sanctum Imperium Catholicum is mostly made by [[Salvian nationalists]] wishing to unite all Salvian peoples, most notably in [[Alvernia]].
The official name of the nation has been, for the most part, direct translations of phrases that reflect the form of government since the [[First Salvian Imperium]].  The Friulian and Salvian words for "imperial" or "empire" (Friulian: ''ranga''; Salvian: ''rangum'') accompanied the name of the Salvian state from the First Imperium to the [[Divine Imperium of Salvia|Divine Imperium]]. Following the dissolution of the monarchy in 1709, the newly proclaimed government shifted the name to include the prefix "Divine Republic" to represent the new democratic form of governance.


==History==
==History==
{{Main article|History of Salvia}}
===Prehistory (before 11th century BC)===


===Bronze Age===
===Pre-Antiquity (11th century-6th century)===
{{See also|Kingdom of Friulia}}


[[File: Celtic Stater Coriosolites.jpg|thumb|right|Friulian coin found in [[Oyus]], circa 550 BC]]
[[File: Celtic Stater Coriosolites.jpg|thumb|left|Friulian coin found in [[Oyus]] from around 650 BC]]
Signs of permanent settlement in Salvia dates back to 1600 BC, where agriculture allowed for the foundation of numerous cities and villages that dotted across the continent. Pre-Friulian Salvia was host to a myriad of native peoples and tribes, although little is known about them due to the [[First Imperium's destruction of other cultures]]. Existing evidence and research indicates that these tribes predated the Friulians by some time and were of Euro-Marenai descent, similar to ancient Friulians. This has led historians to conclude that the Friulian tribe was separated for some centuries before emerging onto the regional scene.
Pre-Friulian Salvia was host to a myriad of native peoples and tribes, although little is known about them due to the First Imperium's suppression of rival cultures which followed their conquests. Existing evidence and research indicates that these tribes predated the Friulians by some time and were of Euro-Marenai descent, similar to ancient Friulians. They often engaged in war, trade, and formed alliances.  Archeological evidence and existing records suggests many were pioneers of early sailing, able to sail large distances by {{wp|island hopping}}.  The basis of Salvia's oldest cities, such as [[Tolas]] or [[Isea]], appear during the 6th century BC.


The ancient Friulians, orignially located in modern day [[Bertrium]] in southwest Salvia, were landlocked for the early part of the history before expanding and subjugating their neighbors. Incorporating much of the southwestern coastline into their territory by around 750 BC, the ancient Friulians then engaged in trade, and Friulian goods can be found as far as Adlantic islands and southern Europa.
The ancient Friulians, orignially located in modern day [[Provinces of Salvia|Casinga]] in southwest Salvia, were landlocked for the early part of the history before expanding and subjugating their neighbors. Incorporating much of the southwestern coastline into their territory by around 743 BC, the ancient Friulians then engaged in trade, and Friulian goods can be found as far as Adlantic islands and southern Europa.  Despite their cultural similarities, Friulians considered their culture superior and so forcefully integrated those they subjugated.  This perceived superiority led to the destruction of many cultural artifacts of the other tribes of Salvia, although some aspects of these cultures were preserved through ancient manuscripts and writings.


===Ancient Salvia and the Classical Era===
===Early Antiquity (7th century BC-2nd century AD)===
{{Main article|First Salvian Imperium}}


The [[First Salvian Empire]], also called the First Imperium by historians, was characterized by its frequent aggression and expansion as well as its rare democratic government form for the time. Although rather limited to only free males, the First Imperium had a "Council of the People" that passed laws and treaties as well as advise the monarch. It was first declared as early as 600 BC but would not conquer what is now labelled as Salvia until 473 BC.
The [[First Salvian Imperium]] was characterized by its frequent aggression and expansion as well as its vast trading empire that was expanded throughout its history. With their advanced knowledge in sailing, Salvian traders were able to reach as far north as the Occident.  This trade made the empire incredibly wealthy throughout its history as well as encouraged advances in philosophy, mathematics, science, and art due to contact with the Occident civilizations, most notably the [[Aroman Empire]]. The First Salvian Imperium was officially declared by High Emperor Volano I sometime in the 7th century BC and was the continuation of the [[Kingdom of Friulia]].


The Salvian Empire conquered much of the neighboring tribes and nations; the [[Minetites]] to the south, the [[Alavonians]] to the west, and the [[Rassutians]] along the eastern coast were all subjugated as early as 473 BC. Further expansion would lead to the Salvian Imperium ruling the peninsula after the [[Salvian Wars of Expansion]]. Like the tribes centuries before them, the cultures of the these tribes were outlawed and their customs wiped out. With their neighbors conquered, the Salvian Empire stretched from ocean to the east, north and south to mountains in the west. A golden age was born, with culture and trade flourishing over the oceans with other kingdoms. This was not only the economic peak of the empire but also the cultural peak as the arts and literature flourished. The Salvian Golden Age would end a century later as the empire face several external and internal problems. Expansionist emperors would conquer more territory to the south and west.  
[[File:Battle of Potidaea 431 BCE.jpg|thumb|right|Engraving of the Battle of the Northern Frontier during the Salvian Wars of Expansion, 279 BC. The battle, which ended in a decisive Salvian victory, secured Salvian conquest of northern territory.]]


The First Imperium fell after the beginning of a civil war following the introduction of the new Christian religion, which was introduced in the first half of the century by a prophet named Liosous from Tagmatium, and a large drop in population following the arrival of the Tagmatine migrants from the [[Aroman Empire]] and diseases foreign to the native Salvians.
The Salvian Empire conquered most of their neighboring tribes and nations as early as 473 BC.  More territory was annexed after the [[First Salvian Imperium#History|Salvian Wars of Expansion]], extending the empire beyond the peninsula. Trade continued to flourish as the Imperium became incredibly wealthy off of their natural resources and the agrarian heartland of the south served as a stable breadbasket.  The conclusion of the Salvian Wars of Expansion in 89 BC following victory over the Alva tribe would usher in the age of [[First Salvian Imperium#History|Pax Salvae]], or "Salvian Peace" which would last until the arrival of the prophet [[Liosous of Arome|Liosous]] in 125 AD.  The period was marked by a time of great economic and cultural prosperity.  At its greatest extent, the Salvian Empire included the peninsula, stretched from the Adisi Ocean to the South Oriental Ocean and was as far north as modern day northern Tanemum.  


The Salvian Imperium was among the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military forces in Marenesia during the time and its borders extended beyond modern day Salvia. The Salvian Imperium's legacy has greatly impacted the Sanctum Imperium Catholicum, and by extension, regions under current or former control of Salvia. While not nearly as influential as the [[Aroman Empire]] on the world stage, the legacy of the Salvian Imperium influenced the Salvian region and surrounding area greatly.
The First Imperium fell in 173 AD after the beginning of a civil war following the introduction of the new Christian religion, which was introduced in the first half of the century by [[Liosous of Arome|Liosous]] from the Aroman Empire, and a large drop in population following the arrival of migrants from the Aroman Empire and diseases foreign to the native Salvians.


===Great Tagmatine Migration===
The Salvian Imperium was among the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military force in Marenesia during the time and its borders extended beyond modern day Salvia. The Salvian Imperium's legacy has greatly impacted the Sanctum Imperium Catholicum, and by extension, regions under current or former control of Salvia. While not nearly as influential as the [[Aroman Empire]] on the world stage, the legacy of the Salvian Imperium influenced the Salvian region and surrounding area greatly.  Classical Salvian works and knowledge would inspire the Late Medieval Renaissance and the ''[[Magnaere Progresient]]'' a millennia later.


The arrival of Tagmatine migrants following the prophet and apostle [[Liosous]] would be dubbed by historians as the [[Great Tagmatine Migration]]. This migration was not a singlular event but rather a wave of 6-8 migrations (accounts and primary sources vary on the number) in which thousands of people sailed from the Aroman Empire to Marenesia. While the event is called the Tagmatine migration, the migrants were from all over the Occident and were not exclusively from modern day [[Tagmatium]]. The migration and subsequent consequences are usually credited for the collapse of the First Salvian Imperium, the radical change of Salvian culture and society, and the introduction and eventual dominance of Christianity in Salvia and beyond. The event is marked by most historians as the single most important event in Salvian history.
====Great Aroman Migration (2nd century AD)====


[[File:Tagmatine migration.png|thumb|right|Map showing path the prophet Liosous took en route to Salvia with dates]]
The arrival of Aroman migrants following the prophet and apostle [[Liosous of Arome|Liosous]] would be dubbed by historians as the Great Aroman Migration. This migration was not a singlular event but rather a wave of 6-8 migrations (accounts and primary sources vary on the number) in which thousands of people sailed from the [[Aroman Empire]] to [[Marenesia]]. The migration and subsequent consequences are usually credited for the collapse of the First Salvian Imperium, the radical change of [[Salvia#Culture|Salvian culture]] and society, and the introduction and eventual dominance of [[Christianity (Eurth)|Christianity]] in Salvia and beyond. The event is marked by most historians as the single most important event in Salvian history.


First arriving in 125 AD, the Tagmatine migrants arrived in the northeastern part of the empire. The government of the Imperium, under the [[Emperor Iseo Tanemahuta]], was largely indifferent to the first wave of migrants, which comprised of the prophet Liosous and a band of several hundred followers. While the official religion of the state was an animistic pagan faith with the emperor at the center, Liosous was allowed to preach and Christians were given special protection after two of the emperor's sons, Princes Teo and Kei, were baptized and converted to Christianity. Without the leadership of Liosous, who was working on establishing a Christian community in the capital, [[Ziologiana]], the Tagmatine band would soon clash with the native Salvians. These conflicts, combined with the spread of Tagmatine diseases the migrants brought over that proved especially fatal, would seriously sour relations between the native Salvians and Tagmatines. War broke out in 156 AD, shortly after the death of Liosous. By this time, two more waves of Tagmatine migrants had arrived, and the simultaneous rise of the Tagmatine population and sudden drop of the native Salvian population meant the war ended in a stalemate. Following the [[Peace of Demetaen]] in 160 AD, the two sides made peace. Following a series of poor harvests, natural disasters, and a socioeconomic crisis as a result of the rapid decline in population would lead to the collapse of the First Imperium in 175 AD.
[[File:Tagmatine migration.png|thumb|right|Map showing path the prophet Liosous took en route to Salvia with modern borders]]


A second genetic admixing would occur as several new waves of Tagmatines interbred with the recovering Salvian population. While ethnic conflicts occurred, they were rare as the native Salvian population sought to recover. The Tagmatines were incorporated into the native Salvian populace as many rose to the top of the social and economic ladder due to their extensive experiences and knowledge carried over from the Aroman Empire. This integration would have a resounding impact felt today, with many distinct physical features of the modern Salvian, most notably the white skin, originating from the genetic admixing. The Aroman culture and introduction of Christianity would also prove momentous in the history and culture of Salvia. It would eventually be a Tagmatine noble to found the Second Salvian Imperium.
First arriving in 125 AD, the Aroman migrants arrived in the northeastern part of the empire. The government of the Imperium, under the [[Emperor Iseo Tanemahuta]], was largely indifferent to the first wave of migrants, which comprised of the prophet Liosous and a band of several hundred followers. While the official religion of the state was an animistic pagan faith with the emperor at the center, Liosous was allowed to preach and Christians were given special protection after two of the emperor's sons, Princes Teo and Kei, were baptized and converted to Christianity. Without the leadership of Liosous, who was working on establishing a Christian community in the capital, [[Deopolis#History|Ziologiana]], the Aroman band would soon clash with the native Salvians. These conflicts, combined with the spread of Aroman diseases the migrants brought over that proved especially fatal, would seriously sour relations between the native Salvians and Aromans. War broke out in 156 AD, shortly after the death of Liosous. By this time, two more waves of Aroman migrants had arrived, and the simultaneous rise of the Aroman population and sudden drop of the native Salvian population meant the war ended in a stalemate. Following the [[List of Treaties of Eurth|Peace of Demetaen]] in 160 AD, the two sides made peace and after a series of poor harvests, natural disasters, and a socioeconomic crisis as a result of the rapid decline in population the First Imperium would collapse in 173 AD.


===Divine Imperium of the Sanctum Imperium Catholicum===
A second genetic admixing would occur as several new waves of Aromans interbred with the recovering Salvian population. While ethnic conflicts occurred, they were rare as the native Salvian population sought to recover. The Aromans were incorporated into the native Salvian populace as many rose to the top of the social and economic ladder due to their extensive experiences and knowledge carried over from the Aroman Empire. This integration would have a resounding impact felt today: many distinct physical features of the modern Salvian, most notably the white skin, originated from the genetic admixing, while their place at the top of the sociopolitical ladder meant the introduction of elements of the Aroman language into the indigenous Marenai language, creating the Salvian language. The Aroman culture and introduction of Christianity would also prove monumental in the history and culture of Salvia.


The beginning of the medieval period in Salvia, while debated by historians, is most commonly marked as starting with the fall of the short-lived Third Imperium in 689 AD and the rise of the medieval kingdoms that took its place. Several large kingdoms- most notably the [[Demetae]], [[Alvernians]], [[Samoricans]], and the [[Rassanans]]- dominated the former territory of the previous Imperiums, while numerous petty kingdoms and free cities also populated the coasts. Many of these kingdoms, to include the larger ones, no longer identified by tribe as pre-Antiquity, but instead had a shared "Salvian" culture that linked them together. This shared culture, though, was contrasted by political, religious, and economic differences that would lead the kingdoms into a constant power struggle.
===Late Antiquity (2nd century-7th century)===
{{See also|Second Salvian Imperium|Third Salvian Imperium}}


These nations constantly fought, climaxing in the [[War of the Imperium]] from 1257 to 1261, a war fought between the Christian Salvians against the other pagan nations. Beginning in the fall of 1257, the war was largely a stalemate until 1261, when Joseph Murphy, a nobleman, took the position of marshal of the Salvians and brought the collective armies on an exhausting 9 month campaign, in which they conquered the neighboring kingdoms.
[[File: Concil Toled.jpg|thumb|190 px|right|Emperor Mirlonio I and Salvian bishops during the Council of Sicania, 593 AD. Manuscript found in the 7th century Kaotor Gospels.]]
Following the collapse of the First Imperium, numerous chieftains and nobles rose to power and attempted to impose their rule on Salvia.  The Christian north, largely composed of the Aroman migrants, had formed the province of [[Proculmea]], a colony of the Aroman Empire. The colony, joining forces with the Alvernians, were able to consolidate power in the north and were united following the royal marriage between the king of Proculmea, King John II, and Princess Aroha of Alvernia in 217 AD.  The marriage formed the [[Zaoutzes dynasty]] which would lead the Second Imperium for its entire 400-year history.  Following the union, the two powers held control over much of the former First Imperium's northern territory.  Further conquests would lead to the annexation of territory as far south and east as the tip of Kiteton, reaching its largest extent by 419 AD.  Despite the rulers being Christian, the religion was only prevalent amongst the upper class and in the north; Christianity would remain a minority religion until the 8th century.


====Legacy of King Joseph I====
[[File:|thumb|right|The change of territory of the Friulian Kingdom and the First, Second, and Third Salvian Imperiums, demonstrating the rise and subsequent fall of the Salvian empires during the Antiquity period (wip)]]


[[File:Charles-vii-courronement- Panthéon III.jpg|thumb|right|''Coronation of King Joseph I'' by Giottus Alberti]]
The Second Imperium established a vast trading network, with Salvian goods exchanged with islanders, southern Europans, and neighboring Marenesians made the empire very prosperous and developed.  Many of the kings focused on building internal infrastructure which became much of the foundation for future highways, roads, and waterways.  The economic prosperity that the empire experienced allowed for the development of science and art, and this time period oversaw the introduction and development of the first [[Second Salvian Imperium#Culture|Salvian-Christian art]], a style that greatly influenced medieval Salvian art. Some of the oldest churches in Salvia were also built across the Second Imperium's territory, and the domination of the Second Imperium in the northern region of the peninsula cemented the region as solidly Christian, resulting in the Salvian peninsula being divided for a further 600 years as pagan and Christians battled for supremacy on the peninsula.  While not as expansive as the First Imperium, many contemporary historians argue that the Second Imperium was very influential in regards to establishing Christian roots in Salvia, as well as fostering a prosperous economic trading empire that later Salvian nations followed, similar to that of the [[First Salvian Imperium]].


Murphy was coronated king of the Imperium a year later by [[Pope Leo VI]] as King Joseph I and oversaw the promotion of the sciences as well as the Church. He built the now oldest cathedral in Salvia, the [[Spiritu Sancti]], and built the foundations of what is today Deopolis. Many historians conclude that Murphy rebuilt the empire and ushered in an age of cultural and economic golden age. He is also credited with the foundation of the Sanctum Imperium Catholicum as a nation due to his papal coronation and intricate relationship with the Church. Joseph I died at the age of 57 in 1291, and after undergoing the usual process was canonized a saint in the Salvian Catholic Church in 1487.
After 400 years of rule, the Christian dynasty of the Second Imperium was overthrown following a coup d'etat by a pagan general, Makate Nomehana, in 605 AD.  Nomehana sought to reintroduce Salvian paganism as the main religion, but faced harsh resistance and revolts in the Christian north after attempting to tear down Christian churches.  After quelling the revolts, Nomehana reversed his policies and allowed for the practice of Christianity while also encouraging Salvian paganism through taxation or funding of pagan temples. Nomehana annexed the rest of the Salvian peninsula and the [[Sicani Islands]], but otherwise led an isolationist foreign policy, ending trade with outside nations.  Makate would be succeeded by his son, Alene Nomehana, following his death in 632. This isolationist policy, which resulted in an economic collapse, and the Nomehanan dynasty's own unpopularity would lead to the Third Imperium's downfall shortly after the beginning of the reign of Alene's daughter, Kamakani, in 685 AD.  The collapse was violent and divisive, and resulted in the Salvian peninsula becoming incredibly fractured, something which persisted for the next 600 years.  The collapse of the Third Imperium is marked by most contemporary historians as the beginning of the medieval period in Salvia.


The golden age that Joseph I ushered in, the [[High Medieval Renaissance]], was a great cultural, economic, and intellectual transformation that would lay the groundwork for the ''Magnum Progressum''. It was largely based in the increased contact with Marenesian and southern Europan nations due to prosperous trade, which allowed for the introduction of foreign ideas that later monarchs and eventually the philosophers of the Great Progression would take up and develop further. Southern Europan architectural techniques, considered more advanced then Salvian architecture, was adopted by Salvian architects and mathematicians who would develop it further into Gothic architecture. Universities were also constructed and supported by the state and Church in an effort to encourage the learning of the arts, sciences, history, and theology. Most universities were partly or fully controlled by the Church, which Joseph I and his heirs promoted, and as centers of the Great Progression would influence the Catholic worldview many of the humanists possessed.
===Medieval Period (7th century-15th century)===


===''Magnum Progressum'' and Discovery of Gunpowder===
====Early Medieval Period====
The beginning of the medieval period in Salvia is most commonly marked as starting with the fall of the short-lived Third Imperium in 689 AD and the rise of the medieval kingdoms that took its place. Several large kingdoms - most notably the [[Demetaen Republic|Demetaens]], [[Kingdom of Alvernia|Alvernians]], [[Kingdom of Lavitta|Lavittans]], and the [[Confederation of Samorica|Samoricans]] - dominated the former territory of the previous Imperiums, while numerous petty kingdoms and free cities also populated the coasts. Many of these kingdoms, to include the larger ones, no longer identified by tribe as pre-Antiquity, but instead had a shared "Salvian" culture that linked them together. This shared culture, though, was contrasted by political, religious, and economic differences that would lead the kingdoms into a constant power struggle.  The numerous kingdoms, domains, and free cities would be divided for 600 years.


The ''[[Magnum Progressum]]'', or "Great Progression," was a period of great cultural and scientific progression fueled by the patronage of the Salvian Church and kings. Art, literature, architecture, and philosophical thought flourished. The development of humanist thought, while at first stifled by the Church, was soon accepted as humanists became heavily inspired by Church teachings. There were, however, several humanists who broke off from the Church and would influence secular, Enlightenment thinking, most notably [[Eugene de la Rose]]. Many historians date the period in general terms as starting in the 1450s with the invention of the printing press and ending after the end of monarchical rule in 1709.
[[File:Palamidi castle - Agios Andreas Bastion.jpg|thumb|left|Demetaen fort of Pascloni, one of the many forts on Kiteton used to protect Demetaen trade routes.]]


The Great Progression oversaw the emergence of a new artistic style in the form of the {{wp|Renaissance#Art|Progressive}} art style. A distinguishing characteristic of Progressive art that separated it from medieval styles was its focus on realistic, linear perspective. The development of such a perspective, pioneered by artists [[Giottus Alberti]] and [[Leonardus del Fyre]], demonstrated a trend towards realism. The new art style was heavily influenced by Salvian classical works, an increased interest and development of mathematics, and new painting techniques developed by artists.
With the baptism of [[King Clovidian I]] in 724 AD, the [[Kingdom of Lavitta]] had embraced Christianity; this would propagate its spread and turn it from a large minority religion that prevailed in the north to the majority religion in Salvia - it's estimated that around 55% of the Salvian population was Christian and would be around 70% by the 12th century. Paganism was still prevalent within the Republic of Demetae, especially along the west coast, while numerous heretical movements threatened Christian unity.


Gunpowder was discovered in the western mountains of Salvia in the 12th century, however was rarely used except in "crepituses," or fireworks. This would change in the late 15th century as innovations in technology allowed the Salvian military to utilize gunpowder in the form of gunpowder weapons. These weapons would enable Salvia to conquer more territory in Marenesia as well as overseas colonies and even enabled the success of the crusades.
The sudden collapse of the Third Imperium left Salvians without clear direction or a leader.  Many port cities declared themselves independent while barons and lords of large tracts of land declared their own petty kingdoms.  Some would consolidate power and carve out their own territory, with most of these petty kingdoms lasting only a few decades before being absorbed into larger domains.  With the weakened and divided state of the Salvian kingdoms, early medieval Salvian history saw a great spike of northern highland and pirate raids until the 12th century. This time period also saw the emergence of feudalism as the dominant form of class structure throughout Salvia. The rapid decentralization of Salvia meant that the landed aristocracy and nobility found themselves without protection from an overarching government - this would lead to the hiring of mercenaries for protection and would eventually evolve into the medieval {{wp|knight}}.


Colonies: WIP
By 800 AD, the west coast of the peninsula and the Sicani Islands had become incorporated in the [[Demetaen Republic]], a loose confederation that exhibited major influence over its neighbors, especially in the south by Lake Caperthia.  Extensive mercantile operations were carried out by the Demetaen Republic, which would only increase with the subjugating of port cities on the southern island that granted the Demetaens access to valuable natural resources, including precious metals.  The Lavittans and Samorcians began to carve their own kingdoms in the north and on the east coast; the south coast was largely divided into numerous dominions and petty kingdoms that resisted incorporation into the more powerful Lavittan and Demetaen powers.  The Alvernian Kingdom, significantly weakened due to raids and attacks from both the Demetaens and native Marenai from the Agrillian Highlands, was crippled and divided by the Demetaens and Lavittans the 11th century, however the entire Alvernian Kingdom was not subjugated by the invading forces - petty kingdoms were established along the western coast and a large section of the north was mostly ruled by northern Marenai tribes.  The turn of the 12th century saw the numerous free cities and petty kingdoms of the south form the Confederation of Rassena, thus creating four major powers on the Salvian peninsula.  A century of peace would follow the formation of the Confederation as the Demetaens and Samoricans recognized the futility in attacking the southern confederation.  However, conflict would soon erupt between the four powers in the late 1100s as the Kingdom of Lavitta, under the [[Gaullis dynasty]], was able to centralize power under the monarch and so were powerful enough to challenge the other states of the peninsula, who remained divided.
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===Colonial Wars and Period of Revolt===
====Late Medieval Period====
First emerging as the kings of Lavitta in the 10th century, the Gaullis dynasty progressively centralized power and expanded the kingdom farther north, subduing many of the barbarians that had raided the kingdom since the 7th century.  Later kings would expand the scope of royal authority and slowly centralized the kingdom; during this process, the kingdom centered on a hierarchical society distinguishing nobility, clergy, and commoners; the basis of {{wp|feudalism}}.  The Lavittans would initiate the [[Wars of the Four Kingdoms]], a series of wars that took place from 1204 to 1261.  The Gaullis dynasty of the Kingdom of Lavittan succeeded in uniting the peninsula, with [[King Joseph I of Salvia|Joseph I of Gaullis]] conquering the Demetaens in summer 1261 despite their powerful {{wp|standing armies}} they were able to afford due to their expansive trading network.  Following his coronation by Pope Leo VI he declared the [[Divine Imperium of Salvia|Holy Salvian Catholic Empire]].  Joseph began work on converting the remaining pagans of Salvia by expanding the scope of the Catholic Church and the region as a whole experienced a {{wp|Medieval renaissances#12th-century_Renaissance|medieval renaissance}}.  Both the Church and the state also began work on rebuilding their conquered territories and swiftly brought the areas back to their pre-war prosperity, however the expanded scope of the Catholic Church in these territories would lead to great unrest between Catholics, heretical sects, and pagans throughout the 14th century.  The Gaullis monarchs would also face several internal rivals who severely challenged their attempts to centralize power, most of which were among the nobility.


[[File:Peopleswar.png|thumb|The People's War (1707–1709)]]
[[File:NuovaFlorence.jpg|thumb|right|14th century conflict between Catholics and rival factions]]
The centuries of peace on the mainland was disrupted in the spring of 1707. The monarch, King Peter III, was increasingly unpopular due to the war in Catholic Aslonia, known as Peter's War, and other grievances. After peaceful protests in Trinity were met with a fatal resistance from the army, the people began rioting, soon escalating into The [[People’s War]].


The People’s War was fought between democrats and monarchists on the mainland. The democrats outnumbered the monarchists by around 3 to 1, however the monarchists controlled the national military, with the notable exception of most of the Royal Marines, who joined the side of the democrats. Fighting occurred mainly in the south and west, with fighting largely being absent from the urban northeast.
Following the unification of Salvia, trade with southern Europa and Adlantic territories was further expanded. The increase in trade would facilitate the spread of the $$$$ Plague in the mid 14th century, which would kill around a third of Salvia's 11 million people, resulting in dramatic social, political, and economic changes.  Before the initial spread of the plague, social unrest over religious and cultural differences sparked conflict between imperial forces and local lords in [[Alvernia]] and on the western coast, leading to the [[Salvian Wars of Religion]].  The disease, [[Salvian Wars of Religion|warring]], and general political instability of the region resulted in total economic collapse and nearly the fall of the Divine Imperium during a period now referred to as the Late Medieval Crisis. Total collapse was prevented through a series of competent rulers, such as [[List of Salvian monarchs|Leo IV]] and [[List of Salvian monarchs|Tomasi II]], who were able to strengthen the empire, reform the economy, and usher in the ''[[Magnaere Progresient]]''.


By the summer of 1708, the democrats had assumed control of the islands as well as the southern coast. Led by a young general Michael Alexis, the People’s Army began a campaign to conquer the northeast, climaxing in the siege of Deopolis from the winter of 1708 to the summer of 1709, when it ended with a monarchist surrender. The Treaty of Trinity established the modern Constitution, laws, and democracy the nation has today and abolished the monarchy.
===Early Modern Period (15th century-18th century)===


===Industrial Era===
[[File: Leonardo self.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Self portrait of [[Giottus Alberti]], thought of as the quintessential {{wp|Polymath|"Progressive Man"}}]]
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The ''[[Magnaere Progresient]]'', or "Great Progression," was a period of great cultural and scientific progression fueled by the patronage of the Salvian Church and kings. Art, literature, architecture, and philosophical thought flourished. The development of humanist thought, while at first stifled by the Church, was soon accepted as humanists became heavily inspired by Church teachings. There were, however, several humanists who broke off from the Church and would influence secular, Enlightenment thinking, most notably [[Eugene de la Rose]]. The emergence of the {{wp|Renaissance#Art|Progressive}} art style, inspired by advancements in mathematics and painting and a rediscovery of Europan and Salvian classical works would have a profound impact on Salvian culture.
 
The expansive trading empires the Salvians had established under previous empires and kingdoms began to expand on a scale not seen in centuries as improvements in sailing technology and the adaptation of Europan techniques meant that the distance a ship could sail in one trip increased dramatically.  The proto-capitalist trading empire that had been expanded and utilized the most by the Republic of Demetae was expanded in both size and scope.  The establishment of joint-stock companies and the government's pursuit of {{wp|Mercantilism|mercantilist policies}} led to the development of {{wp|Capitalism|modern capitalism}} in Salvia.  The prosperity of traders and bankers who profited from this system combined with the {{wp|price revolution}} resulted in the growth of the urban petite and upper {{wp|bourgeoisie}} class.  While the bourgeoisie had been present in Salvia in some form since the 11th century, the 15th-17th century would see the largest growth of its size and prosperity until the Industrial Revolution. 
 
Extensive trade, the desires for future profit, and a motivation to spread Salvian Catholicism were all contributing factors for the 16th century Crusades and establishment of colonies.  Colonial holdings and trading ports were established throughout the New World, further profiting the Salvian empire.  In the mid 16th century, Popes Gregory IX and Hilarius XVI declared a crusade on the expanding [[Yellow Empire]], which had threatened Christian kingdoms and Salvian colonies in [[Alharu]].
 
With the empire reunited, the monarch's relationship with the Salvian pope in Deopolis became an important political issue. During the medieval period, the Salvian papacy attempted to wield control over the Christians, both monarch and subject, of Tenarua with varied success, but continued to wield significant influence into the early modern period. As the Salvian monarchs attempted to centralize the state and both the Church and empire grew increasingly wealthy from the overseas colonial empire, both sides attempted to negotiate the authority of each entity. The series of councils and intellectual debates between the two culminated in King Gaetno I's Proclamation of Deopolis in 1547, in which notable clergy figures formed an advisory body to the monarch, the predecessor to the ''Concilio Clerici'', and the Church took on many influential rules in society, a relationship which continues today.
 
The return of the victorious crusaders proved a challenge to [[Gaetno II of Salvia|King Gaetno II]].  Rebellions in the northern regions of the empire proved difficult to suppress as barons and lords in Salvia continued to subtly resist his rule.  The [[Analgian League]], a military and economic alliance between numerous lords of the north and along the eastern coast, was formed in 1549 as a political bloc that opposed Gaetno's attempts at centralizing power.  The returning crusaders, now with popularity, experienced troops, and riches gained from the crusades, joined the League and began a war with Gaetno in 1559, starting the [[War of the Analgian League]].  Led by [[Lord Flavio Burgellio]], the opposing forces would capture Gaetno and a majority of his force in the Battle of Milvia in 1563, and Gaetno promptly abdicated in favor of Burgellio, ending Gaullis rule in Salvia with the [[Del Monte dynasty|Del Monte]] family coming to power. After establishing the two ''Concilios'' in 1569, Burgellio would die in 1570, and was succeeded by his son, Leo. While Burgellio himself oversaw attempts at decentralization, his successors continued Gaetno's work of centralization and were considered {{wp|Absolute monarchy|absolutist monarchs}}.  This centralization would create tensions with the nobility, while high taxes in the late 1600s set to fund costly wars and expeditions angered much of the middle and lower classes.  By the beginning of the 18th century, the monarch had become increasingly unpopular.
 
===Revolutionary Salvia and the 18th century (1707-1802)===


===Modern Times===
[[File:Peopleswar.png|thumb|350px|right|''The Blood-Soaked Fields'' by Carlo de Pasu, depicting the Battle of Milvian Fields]]
The tensions between the monarch, the nobility, and the middle class were carried over to the 18th century and worsened by [[Peter III of Salvia|King Peter III]].  Further taxation, illegal evocation of the powers of the ''Concilios'', and continued centralization and oppression all led to protests throughout Salvia starting in early 1707. Governors of provinces began forming the [[United Provinces of Salvia|United Provinces]], a confederation of provinces that opposed the monarch. After protesters in Trinity were shot in the [[Trinity Massacre]], the United Provinces declared a state of official revolt and began the [[People’s War]].  Despite outnumbering the monarchists, democratic forces would struggle with poor command, supplies, and weaponry, extending the war for two years before declaring victory following the capture of Deopolis on 1 June, 1709.  The [[List of Treaties of Eurth|Treaty of Trinity]] would formally end the war on 12 July, 1709.  The war would also inspire nationalist movements in [[Alvernia]] and Tanemum, leading to their declarations of independence following the conclusion of the war.  Immediately after the end of the war, Alvernia and Salvia would fight several border skirmishes over the western border until the signing of the 1711 Treaty of Alva, which favored the Alvernians, demonstrating Salvian decline following the collapse of the [[Divine Imperium of Salvia|Divine Imperium]].


Notes- International affairs- treaties
Several notable thinkers and philosophers of the time joined the democrats and would become the cornerstone of their movement: these included lawyer [[Leo Angelo]] and governor [[Jacob Bern]], both of which are considered founders of Salvian democracy and would go on to become presidents following the war's conclusion.  Other noted thinkers such as [[Carlo Ranzini]] would author the Salvian Constitution, which sought to guarantee the rights and liberties of the people and the ''Concilio Populi'' and created the judicial branch.  It officially removed the monarchy and reduced the power of the Church by making the ''Concilio Clerici'' subversive to the ''Concilio Populi'' and confiscating some Church property.  To appease the Church and the devout peasantry, the Pope was made a figurehead of the new republic, a position he still holds today.
Domestic affairs- oil and inflation crisis (potentially), women suffrage


====Church Crisis====
The republic was restricted to upper class Catholic males until the reform movements of the mid-19th century.  The Salvian republic retained its overseas territories, confiscating them from the crown and placing them in the control of the newly created executive branch, which, between the Salvian pope and president, became what historians have dubbed a 'quasi-monarchy' as they consolidated power and reduced the power of the ''Concilios''.  Despite the success and stability of the new government throughout the 18th century, Salvia still saw its overall power and wealth fall as the loss of Alvernia and Tanemum set back the Salvian economy.  The new republic, relatively stable and beneficial to the growing middle class, would see new methods of production in the so-called "{{wp|Putting-out system|cottage industry}}".  Considered a form of proto-Industrialization, the growth of the system would eventually lead to the Industrial Revolution in Salvia.


Notes- International affairs- treaties
===Industrial Era (late 18th century-19th century)===
Domestic affairs- oil and inflation crisis (potentially), women suffrage


==Geography==
[[File:Terni - le Acciaierie 1912.jpg|thumb|Alonian iron mills in 1880]]


Salvia is a relatively flat nation, save for the Agrilian Highlands to the west and the lowlands to the east. The highlands transition into rolling hills going eastward, flattening out to the average elevation of around 150 feet. Leading towards the sea, the elevation gradually decreases, eventually meeting the ocean. This pattern is seen as a band/wave-like pattern on a topographical map.
Advancements in technology and trade with Europan nations brought the Industrial Revolution to Salvia.  Heavy industrialization occurred throughout the 19th century and built off of the cottage industry that was developed throughout the nation in the 18th century. Industrial centers grew primarily in the northwest, with cities such as [[Minotia]] and [[Alonia]] growing significantly in population.  Industrialization, along with successive governments encouraging laissez-faire policies and free trade, led to an explosion in Salvian output and a rapidly growing economy and middle class. To secure larger markets and resources for growing industries, the Salvian state reaffirmed their grip on their [[New Wurld]] colonies, sparking the [[Limonaia|Limonaian]]-Salvian rivalry which was largely based on conflicts arising over colonies.  After experiencing decline and a great reduction in size following the People's War, the Salvian colonial empire was expanded to include $$$$.


The nation is also abundant in rivers and has a couple of natural occurring lakes, the most notable being Lake Caperthia to the south.
Largely unchecked by the government throughout the early 19th century, industrialization and the poor condition of workers gave rise to socialist movements, which saw success in the later half of the 19th century in the form of the Salvian Christian Worker Movement.  The SCWM pushed for numerous labor reform laws that protected Salvian workers and successfully lobbied the ''Concilios'' for reform.  These laws were limited to the industrializing north as agriculture continued to dominate the southern economy, with southern estate owners bribing officials to ignore violations of labor laws.  By 1910, laws specifically protecting agricultural workers were passed and began to be enforced.  This movement expanded to demand for suffrage, both male and female, and for the reduction of power of the executive, requests which were granted following riots and revolts.  Political power shifted away from the landed, southern elite and towards northern industrialists.  Further reform laws began to transfer power in the ''Concilio Populi'' from the landed elite to the middle class, a trend that continued throughout the century.  With male suffrage fully granted in 1831, urban workers and agricultural laborers began to vote in liberal governments such as the Salvian Christian Worker Party, a party based on the SCWM, by the 1850s. Starting the Salvian Age of Reform (1851-1919), a period of liberal reforms that benefited lower to middle class laborers and workers, the SCWP would hold power in the ''Concilio Populi'' for over 60 years and took up other liberal positions such as women suffrage, which was granted in 1893.  Other laws further reduced the political power of the Church, instead refocusing it as an educator and welfare provider.  


The country lies in Marenesia Major.
(Marenesian Events - creation of Gallambria and how it interacts with Salvia)


===Climate===
===Contemporary Salvia (20th century-present)===


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==Geography==


===Flora and Fauna===
[[File:physicalsalvia.png|275px|thumb|Physical map of Salvia]]


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==Politics==
Salvia is located in [[Marenesia|Marenesia Major]] on the Tenarua island.  Salvia borders the Adisi Ocean and the Salvae Bay to the west, $$$$ to the northwest, Tanemum to the northeast, and the Sicani Sea to the south and east.  The northern border with Tanemum is relatively flat and uniform, while the northern border with [[Alva]] is delineated by both the Agrillian Highlands and the Alva River.  Geographically, Salvia consists of the Agrillian Highlands to the northeast, the Tanemian Flatlands to the north and the Salvian Peninsula and [[Sicani Islands]] to the south, in addition to several smaller islands off the coast.


===Government===
The country's total area is 201,509 square kilometres (77,803 square mi) and an EEZ comprising of $$$$ square kilometres ($$$$ square mi).


Sanctum Imperium Catholicum is a constitutional federal republic divided into provinces each led by a Governor and a Castus, a member of the Catholic Church appointed by the Head of State. This castus is usually a clergy member however does little in regional politics and instead serves as an advisor. Power in Salvia is mostly held at the national level.
Salvia is a relatively flat nation, save for the Agrillian Highlands to the west and the coastal flatlands.  


The government consists of three branches who each hold checks and balances over the other: the executive branch, legislative branch, and judicial branch.
===Waters===


====Executive Branch====
===Climate===


The nation as a whole is led by the President of the Sanctum Imperium Catholicum, and is elected through popular vote. The position is held for one term lasting 5 years, and can be elected for 3 terms. The powers and responsibilities of the president include:
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1. Uphold the laws of the nation,
===Biodiversity and Environment===
2. Appoint federal positions,
3. Sign treaties and pieces of legislation, and
4. Sign executive orders


The Vice President runs on the same ticket as the president during the election of the president. The vice president is the main advisor to the president, and takes his position in the case of death, removal from office, or retirement. He also presides over the ''Concilio Populi'' and can form special sessions of the Houses. The president is President Patrick Saulius, who formerly served as both president and Archbishop of Minotia and Catholic Aslonia before being defrocked {{wp|Loss of clerical state (Catholic Church)|''pro gratia''}}. The vice president is Seamus Finley.
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====Role of the Pope====
==Politics and Government==
The pope of the Salvian Catholic Church used to have a very influential role in Salvia and thus wielded substantial political power. However, following the end of the People's War, the Church's political power was significantly reduced over time. Today, the pope is the Head of State and has a ceremonial role to the nation. The pope still has a not insignificant influence of government affairs, especially through the ''Concilio Clerici'' and Castus, the latter of which he appoints. The current pope of Salvian Church is Pope Gregory XVII.


====Legislative Branch====
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The Convention of Houses is made up of the aforementioned ''Concilio Populi'' (Council of the People) and ''Concilio Clerici'' (Council of the Clergy). Both houses have elected representatives, although the qualifications as well as the actual process is notably different.
The Sanctum Imperium Catholicum has been a unitary semi-presidential representative republic  since 1709 after the [[People’s War]].  The Pope of the Salvian Catholic Church, currently [[Pope Gregory XVII]] since 2020, is the Salvian {{wp|head of state}}.  The President of Salvia is the Salvian {{wp|head of government}} and is elected every 4 years by eligible voters, with a term limit of 3 terms.  The Vice President of Salvia runs on the same ticket as the president and is the second-highest officer in the executive branch.  The president is Patrick Saulius, who formerly served as both president and Archbishop of Minotia and Catholic Aslonia before being defrocked {{wp|Loss of clerical state (Catholic Church)|''pro gratia''}}. The vice president is Seamus Finley.


The ''Concilio Populi'' is the larger and “stronger” branch of the Convention, with 230 representatives each having 6 year terms. However, the House is not all elected at once; half of the representatives are under election every three years. The elections every three years are also not at the same time- they usually span throughout the whole year, however its decided by the regional council. Representatives are proportionally elected provincially, with each representative having to earn a minimum of 100,000 votes to win a seat. Representatives have a 2 term limit. Single transferable vote is used for the candidates that do not make 100,000. The Speaker of the House is Michael Pokorney.
===Government===


The ''Concilio Clerici'' is a somewhat elected, smaller, and more select group of 115 representatives. These representatives are instead approved by a regional council and the regional Castus, instead of being directly elected, and serve for shorter 4 year terms with a 2 term limit. The representatives are members of the clergy, usually priests, nuns, or brothers. All and any bills proposed by the ''Concilio Clerici'' must be approved by the ''Concilio Populi'' by at least three-fifths majority; this same rule does not apply to the ''Concilio Populi''. The current Speaker of the Clergy is Monsignor Justin Erin.
Salvia has a representative government based on a mixed proportional and majoritarian voting system. The Salvian government is comprised of three branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judicial.


===Levels of Government===
The parliament, known as the [[Salvian Convention of Houses]], is a bicameral legislature comprising of the ''[[Concilio Populi]]'', with 240 members, and the ''[[Concilio Clerici]]'', with 106 members; both meet at [[Alexis Hall]] in Deopolis.  The Vice President is known as the President of the Convention of the Houses and presides over any sessions of the ''Concilio Populi'', having the power to cast a vote in favor for or against a measure if he wishes too.  The ''Concilio Populi'' wields considerably more power than the ''Concilio Clerici'', as dictated by the 1709 Constitution of Salvia: for example, it may, at the discretion of the President, dismiss the ''Concilio Clerici'' for a set period of time.  Any bill proposed by the ''Concilio Clerici'' must be approved by the ''Concilio Populi'' by at least three-fifths majority; this same rule does not apply to the ''Concilio Populi''. ''Concilio Populi'' representatives are elected to represent their local constituents, serving 2 year terms with a term limit of 12 terms.  Delegates of the ''Concilio Clerici'' are appointed by regional ''[[Salvian Castus|Castuses]]'' for 6 year terms and have a term limit of 2 terms.


The provincial and local governments are complicated, intricate, and very different depending on the region or local town or village, however clear trends are observable.
The president is the leader of the [[Executive Branch of Salvia|Executive Branch]] and holds effective executive power; he is also the head of the Executive Council, which consists of all 18 ministers and department heads who are appointed by the president, and the apostolic nuncio to Salvia, which is appointed by the Salvian pope.  The President may enact most executive functions without approval from either ''Concilio'' or the Executive Council, although he may be impeached by two-thirds vote from both ''Concilios'' and the Executive Council if found guilty of "incompetence, treason, or other crimes against the state."  Aside from his responsibilities in the ''Concilio Populi'', the Vice President is considered the President's successor upon death, removal from office, or retirement.


Provincially, a Provincial Council with a certain number of representatives are elected; the average is around 100 members. These councils have power over local governments but are subject to the national government. They use federal tax money given to them and determine where those funds are allocated. The province collects no taxes, instead is granted money by the federal government or through donations and the use of land for commercial use (e.g: farming to make money for the province). The provincial government elects their representatives to the ''Conicllio Clerici'', builds regional infrastructure and other civil services, as well as setting its own trade laws with other provinces- this includes taxes, how much of a substance can be imported at once, and many other things.
Despite being the head of state, the Salvian pope has relatively few powers and is largely a {{wp|figurehead}}. Similar to the Vice President, the Salvian pope may cast a vote in favor for or against a measure in the ''Concilio Clerici'' and has the ability to appoint the regional ''Castuses''.  Aside from that, he is largely held to ceremonial roles.


Locally, a town, village, or hamlet will elect its own council of representatives. These representatives elect representatives for the provincial government.
As of 2016, national voter turnout was estimated at 71%. Provincial and national voting days are declared special holidays with employers required to give workers at least three hours to vote.


===Foreign Relations===
===Law===


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Salvia uses a combined {{wp|Civil law (legal system)|civil}} and {{wp|Common law|common}} legal system, where law is primarily derived from legal documents to be interpreted by judges.
 
===Foreign Relations and Military===
 
===Administrative regions===


The Foreign Ministry is another historically important department. It’s upper echelon includes some civilian and military advisers and decision makers, as well as 20 ''Clerici'' and 75 ''Populi'' representatives. Its main powers are to advise the Convention of Houses as well as the President, and proposes treaties on foreign trade, immigration, and taxes on import and exports.
Salvia is divided into [[Regions of Salvia|3 regions]] and [[Provinces of Salvia|16 provinces]]. Two of the regions and 13 of the provinces are located on the Tenaruan island, while the other three provinces are grouped together as the [[Regions of Salvia#Salvian Overseas Territories|Salvian Overseas Territories]].  The regions of Salvia are groupings of provinces with no additional governmental presence. As a {{wp|unitary state}}, the provinces are seen as subservient to the national government on all levels, however the national government tends to back away from regional matters in favor of the regional or local governments.  Each region collects their own taxes, of which around 70% is levied by the state for national purposes while the rest is spent by the region however they see fit.  Taxes are set at the national level but vary by region.  Provinces must follow all national laws and may set additional provincial laws, however these must not violate state law.


===Military===
The sixteen provinces are further divided into 103 municipalities (''munikapo'') which are further divided into 3,798 communes, communities, or departments - the name itself varies.


The Navy and Marines are the largest and strongest branches, and work closely together in operations and basic training. The Imperial Military focuses heavily on these branches, focusing on naval superiority through the Navy and land invasions by the Marines.
[[File:Salviaprovinces.png|600px|right|Administrative regions of Salvia]]


The Air Force and Army branches are sometimes mistakenly seen as subdivisions of the Navy and Marines respectively, however they are their own, albeit smaller, branches. Much of the Salvian airpower is operated by the Navy, while the Air Force primarily operates in Marenesia. The Army shares much of its bases with the Marines, however have some of its own, including its headquarters at Fort Leo.
{| class="sortable wikitable" style="text-align:left; width:45%; float:left;"
|-
! Province !! Capital !! Population (January 2019) !! Nominal GDP Croinaire billions (2016) !! Nominal GDP Croinaire per capita(2016)
|-
| [[Ziogolora]] || [[Deopolis]]
| style="text-align:right" | 1,311,580
| style="text-align:right"|32
| style="text-align:right"| 24,100
|-
| [[Agrianna]] || [[Gaullo]]
| style="text-align:right" | 125,666
| style="text-align:right"|4
| style="text-align:right"| 34,900
|-
| [[Lattimo]] || [[St. Mark's]]
| style="text-align:right" | 4,029,053
| style="text-align:right"|72
| style="text-align:right"|  17,800
|-
| [[Sicania]] || [[St. Paul's]]
| style="text-align:right" | 562,869
| style="text-align:right"|12
| style="text-align:right"| 20,600
|-
| [[Vemorica]] || [[Pianna]]
| style="text-align:right" | 1,947,131
| style="text-align:right"|33
| style="text-align:right"| 16,800
|-
| [[Casinga]] || [[Leana]]
| style="text-align:right" | 5,801,692
| style="text-align:right"|107
| style="text-align:right"| 18,300
|-
| [[Prohedentali]] || [[Minotia]]
| style="text-align:right" | 4,459,477
| style="text-align:right"|154
| style="text-align:right"| 34,600
|-
| [[Bretana]] || [[Sedala]]
| style="text-align:right" |1,215,220
| style="text-align:right"|37
| style="text-align:right"| 30,300
|-
| [[Port Liosus]] || [[Port Liosus (city)]]
| style="text-align:right" | 5,879,082
| style="text-align:right"|186
| style="text-align:right"| 31,600
|-
| [[Rassena]] || [[Isea]]
| style="text-align:right" | 1,550,640
| style="text-align:right"|48
| style="text-align:right"| 30,800
|-
| [[Catholic Aslonia]] || [[$]]
| style="text-align:right" | 10,060,574
| style="text-align:right"|367
| style="text-align:right"| 36,600
|-
| [[New Salvis]] || [[$]]
| style="text-align:right" | 1,525,271
| style="text-align:right"|41
| style="text-align:right"| 26,600
|-
| [[Marenaprohe]] || [[$]]
| style="text-align:right" | 305,617
| style="text-align:right"|6
| style="text-align:right"| 20,000
|-
| [[Anrilio]] || [[$]]
| style="text-align:right" | 4,356,406
| style="text-align:right"|129
| style="text-align:right"| 29,400
|-
| [[Sonliniano]] || [[$]]
| style="text-align:right" | 1,639,591
| style="text-align:right"|34
| style="text-align:right"| 20,300
|-
| [[Soncinadio]] || [[Soncinia]]
| style="text-align:right" | 4,999,891
| style="text-align:right"|87
| style="text-align:right"| 17,200
|}
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==Economy==
==Economy==


The economy of Salvia is classified as a developed capitalist social market economy. Its major economic factors are tourism, electronic manufacturing, shipbuilding and agriculture, and lumber production. Salvia is regarded as one of the world's most industrialized nations and a leading country in world trade and exports. Salvia is one of the world's largest manufacturing country, characterized by a smaller number of global multinational corporations than other economies of comparable size. Most of Salvia's industrial capacity is clustered in the north,
The economy of Salvia is classified as a developed capitalist social market economy. Its major economic factors are tourism, electronic manufacturing, shipbuilding, and agriculture. Salvia is regarded as one of the world's most industrialized nations and a leading country in world trade and exports. Salvia is one of the world's largest manufacturing country, characterized by a smaller number of global multinational corporations than other economies of comparable size. Most of Salvia's industrial capacity is clustered in the north while agricultural production is mainly concentrated in the south.


===Economic Sectors===
===Economic Sectors===


====Electronics Manufacturing====
Agriculture
One of the largest economic sectors in Salvia is electronics manufacturing. Many large companies have stationed their headquarters and factories in the nation's northeastern region due to the historic presence of educated, middle class workers. These companies are a large producer and exporter of computers and mobile devices for civilian use as well as secure technology for both the military and government.


====Agriculture====
Tourism
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====Tourism====
Salvia contains many popular cultural and historical sites, home to millions of tourists each year. Some popular religious, cultural, or historical sites might include St. Leo's Cathedral, Museum and Palace (6.2 million annual visitors), Chauteu-del-Monte (large residence of the del-Monte royal house, 1.3 million), Gerizim Hill (reported location of the prophet Liosous' martyrdom, 1.8 million), and Spiritu Sancti, the oldest cathedral in Salvia (1.7 million).
[[File:Castel del Monte BW 2016-10-14 13-15-16.jpg|thumb|Chauteu-del-Monte]]
The Divine Imperium contains many popular cultural and historical sites, home to millions of tourists each year. Thus, a thriving industry in tourism was born, raking in billions of Salvian Crosses for both private industry and the government. Some popular religious, cultural, or historical sites might include St. Murphy's Cathedral, Museum and Palace (6.2 million annual visitors), Chauteu-del-Monte (large country house of the del-Monte royal house, 1.8 million), Gerizim Hill (1.7 million), and Spiritu Sancti, the oldest church in the nation (1.5 million).


====Textiles====
Ship Manufacturing
Textiles continues to be another notable sector of the economy, originating from the First Imperium. Following the Industrial Revolution, the sector has only grown in size.


====Ship Manufacturing====
Electronics Manufacturing


Ship manufacturing has remained a large sector of the economy since the 15th century through modern times. As a coastal nation, the government and merchants have had a constant need of ships. In recent decades, ship manufacturing has seen growth as both military and civilian demand has steadily grown.
===Science and Technology===


====External Trade====
===Energy===


With many trade deals with other nations, the Sanctum Imperium Catholicum and has been trading goods surplus for a profit for decades. Its main exports are electronics, lumber, and foodstuffs, of which wine and fruit make up most foodstuff exports. Salvia has extensive trade deals with nations outside of Marenesia, and is currently expanding its reach with deals with [[Tagmatium]] and [[Andalla]].
===Trade===


===Infrastructure===
===Infrastructure===


The Sanctum Imperium Catholicum is a highly developed nation, even in the rural regions. The nation is connected through both the Murway National Highway System as well as by trains and other public transport. Public transport in the nation is both privately and nationally funded, making it one of the best in the region.
The Sanctum Imperium Catholicum is a highly developed nation, even in the rural regions. The nation is connected through both the Murway National Highway System as well as by trains and other public transport. Public transport in the nation is both privately and nationally funded, making it one of the best in the region.  Railroads and highways connect major cities, with each city containing a hub where both railroads and highways span out of. Major hubs are located in the nation’s largest 5 cities, and the system as a whole contains a network of both short-distance and long-distance rail lines and roads running from it to nearby urban areas and other hubs.


Many citizens have access to the internet, and cell phone ownership is high. Internet speeds vary although the nation is very technologically developed.
Many citizens have access to the internet, and cell phone ownership is high. Internet speeds vary although the nation is very technologically developed.


Railroads and highways connect major cities, with each city containing a hub where both railroads and highways span out of. Major hubs are located in the nation’s largest 5 cities, and the system as a whole contains a network of both short-distance and long-distance rail lines and roads running from it to nearby urban areas and other hubs.
Around 23 airports exist in Salvia, most of them local airfields in rural and suburban areas. There are 7 major international airports that connect Salvia with the outside world, and are used for both the movement of people and goods. Privately owned airlines dominant the scene, and the state-owned Salvian Ways is small and usually only used for government officials.
 
Around 23 airports exist in Salvia, most of them local airfields in rural and suburban areas. There are 2 major international airports that connect Salvia with the outside world, and are used for both the movement of people and goods. Privately owned airlines dominant the scene, and the nationally owned [[Salvian Ways]] is small and usually only used for government officials.


Salvia has 5 deep water seaports, which are home to the majority of the nation’s exports and imports. These economic hubs are also the sites of much of the shipbuilding industry.
Salvia has 5 deep water seaports, which are home to the majority of the nation’s exports and imports. These economic hubs are also the sites of much of the shipbuilding industry.
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===Population===
===Population===
The Sanctum Imperium Catholicum has a population of 23,001,900 people, of which an estimated 50,000 are undocumented illegal immigrants. The average fertility rate is 3.8 children, and the average life expectancy is a high 82.4 years: 81.3 for men and 83.5 for women.
The Sanctum Imperium Catholicum has a population of 23,001,900 people, of which an estimated 50,000 are undocumented illegal immigrants. The average fertility rate is 2.2 children, and the average life expectancy is 77.9 years: $$ for men and $$ for women.  Most of the population is concentrated along the coasts and in the northwest urban center of [[Minotia]].  Approximately 73% of the population lives in urban areas.  


{{Largest cities
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| class        = info
| div_name    = Region
| div_name    = Region
| div_link    =  
| div_link    = Regions of Salvia


| city_1 = Deopolis
| city_1 = Deopolis
| div_1  = Lavazza
| div_1  = Ziogolora
| pop_1  = 1,832,198
| pop_1  = 2,232,198
| img_1  = Engelsburg_und_Engelsbr%C3%BCcke_abends.jpg
| img_1  = Engelsburg_und_Engelsbr%C3%BCcke_abends.jpg


| city_2 = Trinity
| city_2 = Gaullo
| div_2  = Ascloni
| div_2  = Agrianna
| pop_2  = 1,232,789
| pop_2  = 1,632,789
| img_2  = Museo_de_La_Revolucion,_Cuba.jpg
| img_2  = Museo_de_La_Revolucion,_Cuba.jpg


| city_3 = St. Mark's
| city_3 = St. Mark's
| div_3  = Lattimo
| div_3  = Lattimo
| pop_3  = 1,007,129
| pop_3  = 1,307,129
| img_3  = Venedig_markusplatz.jpg
| img_3  = Venedig_markusplatz.jpg


| city_4 = St. Paul's
| city_4 = St. Paul’s
| div_4  = Rassena
| div_4  = Sicania
| pop_4  = 905,657
| pop_4  = 1,105,657
| img_4  = St_Pauls_aerial_(cropped).jpg
| img_4  = St_Pauls_aerial_(cropped).jpg


| city_5 = Minotia
| city_5 = Minotia
| div_5  = Occidentali
| div_5  = Prohedentali
| pop_5  = 867,343
| pop_5  = 1,007,343


| city_6 = Columma
| city_6 = Tolas
| div_6  = Lavazza
| div_6  = Agrianna
| pop_6  = 749,874
| pop_6  = 849,874


| city_7 = City
| city_7 = Pianna
| div_7  = Region
| div_7  = Vemorica
| pop_7  = Population
| pop_7  = 704,599


| city_8 = City
| city_8 = Leana
| div_8  = Region
| div_8  = Casinga
| pop_8  = Population
| pop_8  = 530,024


| city_9 = City
| city_9 = Alonia
| div_9  = Region
| div_9  = Prohedentali
| pop_9  = Population
| pop_9  = 485,244


| city_10 = City
| city_10 = Isea
| div_10  = Region
| div_10  = Rassena
| pop_10  = Population
| pop_10  = 453,219


| city_11 = City
| city_11 = Selavake
| div_11  = Region
| div_11  = Agrianna
| pop_11  = Population
| pop_11  = 441,745


| city_12 = City
| city_12 = Bergarmia
| div_12  = Region
| div_12  = Casinga
| pop_12  = Population
| pop_12  = 372,683


| city_13 = City
| city_13 = Domube
| div_13  = Region
| div_13  = Vemorica
| pop_13  = Population
| pop_13  = 387,263


| city_14 = City
| city_14 = Trescia
| div_14  = Region
| div_14  = Bretana
| pop_14  = Population
| pop_14  = 330,102


| city_15 = City
| city_15 = Port Liosus (city)
| div_15  = Region
| div_15  = Port Liosus
| pop_15  = Population
| pop_15  = 315,890


| city_16 = City
| city_16 = Urbano
| div_16  = Region
| div_16  = Bretana
| pop_16  = Population
| pop_16  = 303,172


| city_17 = City
| city_17 = Sondresia
| div_17  = Region
| div_17  = Agrianna
| pop_17  = Population
| pop_17  = 299,467


| city_18 = City
| city_18 = Rohetania
| div_18  = Region
| div_18  = Canahiti
| pop_18  = Population
| pop_18  = 248,901


| city_19 = City
| city_19 = Montenan
| div_19  = Region
| div_19  = Port Liosus
| pop_19  = Population
| pop_19  = 239,852


| city_20 = City
| city_20 = Sedala
| div_20  = Region
| div_20  = Bretana
| pop_20  = Population
| pop_20  = 209,603


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===Language===
===Language===


The typical dialect of the Imperium is Salvian, with an estimated 99% of the population speaking it. However, a notable chunk of that percentage (37%) is bilingual, typically in Batengdeian or another language.
The Constitution of 1709 made both [[List of Spoken Languages on Eurth|Salvian]], a romance language dervied from [[List of Spoken Languages on Eurth|Aroman]], and Aroman the official languages of the country. While very few people are fluent in Aroman and nobody speaks it in the vernacular, all state documents on the federal and provincial level must be written in Salvian ''and'' Aroman.


Originally, foreign languages were only taught to merchants and traders that would come into contact with foreigners, and as such they were usually the only ones to speak them. However, by the turn of the 20th century, other languages began to be taught in public schooling.
The typical dialect of the nation is Salvian, with an estimated 99% of the population speaking it. However, a large minority (37%) is bilingual, typically in Marenai.


===Religion===
===Religion===
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Since the foundation of the Second Imperium, the nation has been largely Salvian Catholic. This holds up even in modern times, with around 91% of the population falling under the Catholic faith according to the 2017 national census. The rest of the population is filled with a diverse set of religions.
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Since the foundation of the [[Divine Imperium of Salvia|Divine Imperium]], the nation has been largely [[Salvian Catholicism|Salvian Catholic]]. Around 92% of the population fall under the Catholic faith according to the 2017 national census. The rest of the population is filled with a diverse set of religions, largely due to immigration, with the largest religion following Catholicism being Protestantism, mainly Gallambrian or Seylosian.  Marenai pagans were the majority until the early medieval period, where they then became a sizable minority and slowly declined in numbers.  Many were killed, forced out, or converted following the [[Salvian Wars of Religion]], however a small minority remains, mainly in the rural west, and the population is slowly declining.  Besides Salvian Catholicism, there is a small population of adherents to [[Iverica|Iverican]] Tacolism that are grouped together with Salvian Catholics on the official census, however many independent polls make it a separate grouping while acknowledging they are still part of the same church.
 
The number of unaffiliated has increased slightly since the grouping was introduced in the 1931 census, from 0.1% to 2.1% in 2016, with an estimated 2.2% current Salvians falling under this grouping.  Due to the Church's role in politics, minor movements towards {{wp|secularism|secularization}} have gained support since the mid-20th century from unaffiliated, {{wp|atheist}}, or {{wp|agnostic}} groups and individuals. Many scholars are now predicting that with the Church crisis and Salvian unification movement, more of Salvia will leave the Catholic faith.
 
Although religious freedoms are guaranteed by the Salvian Constitution, national distrust of certain religions, especially Judaism and [[Salam]], is observable in the western and northern conservative regions. The peninsula has a history of attacks on people of both faiths, although none have been encouraged by the Church or government since the early modern period.  Despite the prevalence of anti-non-Catholic sentiment, most northern and western Salvians are welcoming of other faiths.


Although religious freedoms have been held up in modern times, national distrust of certain religions, especially those who practice Judaism and Islam, is especially prevalent in the western conservative regions. The region has a history of attacks on people of both faiths, although none have been encouraged by the Church or government in modern times.
===Ethnic groups===
[[File: Salvia ethnic.png|thumb|right|Ethnic map of Salvia, 2020]]


===Race & Ethnicity===
Most Salvians are themselves ethnically Salvians - around 86%, or 19,780,000 people, identified as "solely Salvian" on the 2016 official census.  However, this statistic is considered inaccurate by some, as ethnically mixed Salvian-Marenai are widely considered to be Salvian and identify as such.  Despite this tendency, Salvian-Marenai individuals may self-report as "solely Marenai" or biracial if they choose to.  Different regions reflect their different regional heritage, which can date as far back as [[Sanctum_Imperium_Catholicum#Pre-Antiquity_.2811th_century-6th_century.29|Pre-antiquity]].  Culturally, regional variations are most distinct between the north and the south.
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The [[Marenai]] are the second largest ethnic group of Salvia, comprising of 9%, or around 2.07 million people.  They make up the ethnic majority in several northwestern counties and occasionally in the south.  Other ethnic minorities include [[Gallambria|Gallambrians]], [[Iverica|Ivericans]], and  [[Tagmatium|Tagmatines]].  Following the [[Cussian Humanitarian Crisis]] and the intake of Cussian refugees by the Salvian government, Cussians now comprise another minority in Salvia.
 
Ethnic tensions between Salvians and Marenai were once widespread, yet became rare in the early modern era.  They often existed along religious tensions, with Catholic Salvians in conflict with Marenai pagans. In contrast, ethnic tensions are observable in Alvernia as elements of systematic oppression remain.


==Culture==
==Culture==


Almost every aspect of Salvian life is influenced by Salvian Catholicism and native and Aroman traditions. Salvian culture is marked by strong historic ties to Catholicism, which played a pivotal role in the country's formation and subsequent identity. Its art, literature, and national identity is based off of its ties with its Aroman, Catholic, and native Salvian influences.
Almost every aspect of Salvian life is influenced by [[Salvian Catholicism]] and native Marenai, Aroman, and southern Europan traditions. Salvian culture is marked by strong historic ties to Catholicism, which played a pivotal role in the country's formation and subsequent identity. Its art, literature, and national identity is also based off of native Salvian practices, beliefs, and characteristics that defined the people before the Great Aroman Migration and introduction of Aroman and Christian traditions.  Salvian culture is considered by many as a hybrid between the local Marenai culture, which sees influence from southern Europa, classical Aroman, and traditional [[Catholic Church (Eurth)|Catholicism]].


===Influences===
===Influences===
====Native Salvian====
====Native Marenai====


====Aroman====
====Aroman====
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===Arts and Literature===
===Arts and Literature===


After the Magnum Progressum, the arts and literature flourished, which brought upon much of the works that modern Salvians admire today. Film and literature are the most popular among the masses, although other arts, such as paintings, dances, and operas, remain popular.
After the ''[[Magnaere Progresient]]'', the arts and literature flourished, which brought upon much of the works that modern Salvians admire today. Film and literature are the most popular among the masses, although other arts, such as paintings, dances, and operas, remain popular. Many works of art and literature contain religious underlying themes. [[Catholic Church (Eurth)|The Church]], under popes during the ''Magnaere Progresient'', heavily promoted the arts and literature through funding and contract work.
 
The country has a small but active film industry.
 
===Cinema, Theatre and Music===
 
===Philosophy===


The country as a small but active film industry, and book publishing is at an all time high. Many works of art and literature contain religious underlying themes. The Church, under Popes during the Magnum Progressum, heavily promoted the arts and literature through funding and contract work.
===Society===


===Cuisine===
===Cuisine===


Food is very diverse in Salvia, with the cuisine stressing the importance of taste.
Food is very diverse in Salvia, with the cuisine stressing the importance of taste. Fruit is served as dessert due to its sweet nature and Salvia's extensive production of it. Wine is also very popular during meals and dessert, and the southeastern region is the nation’s leading producer of wine.
 
Fruit is served as dessert due to its sweet nature and Salvia's extensive production of it. Wine is also very popular during meals and dessert, and the southeastern region is the nation’s leading producer of wine.


Some popular dishes include:
Some popular dishes include:
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===Sports and Hobbies===
===Sports===
 
The most popular sports in Salvia are rugby and football (soccer). Both sports each have their own leagues (RSA and FA, respectively) and both sports have their own national team that competes internationally. Other popular sports includes basketball, boxing, and wrestling.
 
The typical Salvian will play a sport throughout their schooling career. Many people also have other hobbies, which can be as mundane as reading and watching films to the extremes of skydiving and everything in between. Typical hobbies include reading, astronomy, and athletics such as sports, although it is hard to pin down a definite answer due to the sheer amount of them.


Although uncommon, it is not very rare to see Salvians spend much of their free time with religion, especially through prayer or religious education at home and abroad. Salvian culture contains the Church in many things, and this extends to hobbies and activities.
The most popular sports in Salvia are rugby and football (soccer). Both sports each have their own leagues: the [[Rugby Salvian League]] and [[Salvian Football League]].  Both sports have their own national team that compete internationally. Other popular sports includes swimming, boxing, and wrestling. Salvia has hosted numerous sporting events, especially for the Six Nations Rugby League, which it helped found in %%%%. The typical Salvian will play a sport throughout their schooling career.


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The Divine Republic of the Holy Catholic Empire

Tapinus Remporu dox Sanctum Imperium Catholicum
Respublica Divina Sancti Imperi Catholici
Flag of Sanctum Imperium Catholicum
Flag
Coat of arms of Sanctum Imperium Catholicum
Coat of arms
Motto: "Through the Trinity, We Flourish"
Physical map of Salvia and major cities
Physical map of Salvia and major cities
Location of Salvia in Marenesia
Location of Salvia in Marenesia
StatusIndependent State
Capital
and largest city
Deopolis
Official languagesAroman, Salvian
Recognised regional languagesMarenai
Ethnic groups
Religion
Salvian Catholicism
Demonym(s)Salvian
GovernmentConstitutional Unitary Republic
• Pope of the Salvian Catholic Church
Pope Gregory XVII
• President
Patrick Saulius (TP)
• Vice President
Seamus Finley (TP)
• Majority Speaker
Michael Tuhoro (TP)
• Grand Justice
Erin Barco
Concilio Clerici
Concilio Populi
Establishment
743 BC
505 BC
247 AD
605 AD
724 AD
1261 AD
1709 AD
Area
• Total
201,509 km2 (77,803 sq mi)
Population
• 2016 census
23,001,900
• Density
178/km2 (461.0/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)estimate
• Total
$895,000,000,000
• Per capita
$38,910
Gini (2019)29.8
low
HDI (2018).876
very high
CurrencySalvian Croinare (SCR)
Time zoneUTC+3
Date formatdd/mm/yyyy
Driving sideright
Calling code+301
Internet TLD.sic

Salvia, officially called the Divine Republic of the Holy Catholic Empire (Salvian: Tapinus Remporu dox Sanctum Imperium Catholicum; Aroman: Respublica Divina Sancti Imperi Catholici), is a constitutional unitary republic located on the Tenarua island in Marenesia Major. The nation borders the Adisi Ocean and the Bay of Salvae to the west, Tanemum to the north, the South Oriental Sea to the east and the Straits of Sicani to the south. The Sanctum Imperium Catholicum covers 201,509 square kilometers and has an estimated population of 23 million. Salvia comprises of 16 provinces, of which 9 are in Salvia, 4 are in Alvernia, and 3 are overseas. It’s capital and largest city is Deopolis, with other major cities including Gaullo, Soncinia, St. Mark's, St. Paul's, and Minotia. The official languages are Aroman and Salvian, although only the latter is spoken in the vernacular along with Marenai, which is a recognized language. The primary religion is Salvian Catholicism.

Modern-day humans arrived in Salvia from southern Europa through primitive sailing and prehistoric land bridges 50 kya making them the first modern humans to land in Marenesia Major. Evidence of agriculture can be found as first appearing around 5000 BC, while the first permanent settlements in Salvia can be dated back to around 4000 BC. Dozens of tribes existed in ancient Salvia and several had some influence on the culture of the Friulian tribe, which only emerged by around 1450 BC and founded the Kingdom of Friulia. By the 7th century BC it declared the creation of the First Salvian Imperium after conquering most of the peninsula. The First Salvian Imperium enjoyed around 5 centuries of prosperity and growth before the arrival of Aroman migrants in what historians have dubbed the Great Aroman Migration. The Aroman migrants brought disease, and combined with a series of poor harvests and other natural disasters would lead to the complete collapse of the First Imperium in 175 AD. A Christian Second Imperium was formed in 251 AD, with four centuries of peace driving the development of a distinct Salvian culture that was a mixture of Marenai and Aroman ideas. A coup d'etat in 605 AD removed the Christian government and a pagan military general took full power. Lasting only 80 years, the collapse of the short-lived Third Salvian Imperium marked the beginning of the medieval era in Salvia and divided the peninsula for several centuries.

The 8th through 12th centuries were marked by a series of conflicts and wars between the numerous kingdoms of the peninsula. By the mid-13th century, the Gaullis dynasty of the Kingdom of Lavitta had reunited the peninsula and restored the borders of the First Salvian Imperium, however the Salvian Wars of Religion and the $$$$ (plague) during the 14th century stunted growth and caused social upheaval in Salvia. Emerging as a fragile and fractured state, Salvia experienced a golden age beginning in the 15th century, known as the Magnaere Progresient. During this era, which extended into the 18th century, Salvian culture and commerce flourished as a colonial empire was established, exerting influence throughout Marenesia and the New Wurld. Much of this wealth and power was consolidated under the Del Monte dynasty in the form of absolutist monarchs. Salvia would see marked decline during the reign of Peter III, leading to the People’s War and removal of the monarchy. The revolution oversaw the independence of Alvernia and Tanemum, a reduction in size and power of Salvia's colonial empire, and the adaption of the Salvian Constitution, which is the ruling legal document of the nation to this day. Stability and increasing economic activity started the Industrial Revolution in Salvia, resulting in an expansion of Salvia's economic and political power as well as the rise of socialist and liberal movements. The establishment of Gallambria and its gaining power created a Marenesian rival for Salvia in the late 19th century, which carried over into the 20th century and culminated with the Great Alharun War in the 1940s. Salvian defeat and a plunging economy led to Salvian politicians embarking on isolationist policies in the 60s and 70s, which would be reversed by Presidents Stefano Adajio and Patrick Saulius in the 2010s. Following the Salvian Reunification Act, Alvernia was officially incorporated into Salvia, and subsequent government laws and bills amended the Constitution altered the state's motto, flag, and other national symbols, and changed its official name to the Catholic Republic of Salvia.

Salvia is considered to be one of the wurld's centers of culture, religion, art, and tourism, hosting several ANESCO recognized sites and is ranked as the $$$-most visited nation. It is considered a highly developed nation, ranking very highly in terms of life expectancy, education, and quality of life. The nation is also economically advanced, with the %%%-largest economy by nominal GDP and a large national wealth. Because of its wealth and moderately sized military, Salvia is considered by many to be a regional power, overshadowed in Marenesia only by Gallambria. Salvia joined the intercontinental defense organization known as Tricontinental Defence Treaty Organisation in November 2019.

Etymology

One of the earliest texts that mention the name Salvia found on the Makenaho Texts, circa 1450 BC

The origins of the word "Salvia", while still debated amongst linguists and historians, is considered by most experts to be the Friulian term "salvae", for "heartland", "hearth", or "home". Similarly, the denonym "Salvian" is thought to mean "people of the heartland" or a similar translation. It is generally held that the toponym for the region predated the ethnonym for the people of the area. The word "Salvia" is at least 3,500 years old, with evidence to suggest the word may even predate the Friulian tribe or have roots from elsewhere. The First Salvian Imperium and subsequent successors took on the name as their territory was centered on the Salvian peninsula, however following the introduction of the Salvian ethnic group the name took on a more nuanced meaning. The term has also come to reference areas where large numbers of ethnic Salvians have come to be the majority, such as Alvernia, Tanemum, and certain areas of Kiteton. The common usage of Salvia to reference both the Divine Republic and other territories considered Salvian but not part of the nation has often led to confusion.

The official name of the nation has been, for the most part, direct translations of phrases that reflect the form of government since the First Salvian Imperium. The Friulian and Salvian words for "imperial" or "empire" (Friulian: ranga; Salvian: rangum) accompanied the name of the Salvian state from the First Imperium to the Divine Imperium. Following the dissolution of the monarchy in 1709, the newly proclaimed government shifted the name to include the prefix "Divine Republic" to represent the new democratic form of governance.

History

Prehistory (before 11th century BC)

Pre-Antiquity (11th century-6th century)

Friulian coin found in Oyus from around 650 BC

Pre-Friulian Salvia was host to a myriad of native peoples and tribes, although little is known about them due to the First Imperium's suppression of rival cultures which followed their conquests. Existing evidence and research indicates that these tribes predated the Friulians by some time and were of Euro-Marenai descent, similar to ancient Friulians. They often engaged in war, trade, and formed alliances. Archeological evidence and existing records suggests many were pioneers of early sailing, able to sail large distances by island hopping. The basis of Salvia's oldest cities, such as Tolas or Isea, appear during the 6th century BC.

The ancient Friulians, orignially located in modern day Casinga in southwest Salvia, were landlocked for the early part of the history before expanding and subjugating their neighbors. Incorporating much of the southwestern coastline into their territory by around 743 BC, the ancient Friulians then engaged in trade, and Friulian goods can be found as far as Adlantic islands and southern Europa. Despite their cultural similarities, Friulians considered their culture superior and so forcefully integrated those they subjugated. This perceived superiority led to the destruction of many cultural artifacts of the other tribes of Salvia, although some aspects of these cultures were preserved through ancient manuscripts and writings.

Early Antiquity (7th century BC-2nd century AD)

The First Salvian Imperium was characterized by its frequent aggression and expansion as well as its vast trading empire that was expanded throughout its history. With their advanced knowledge in sailing, Salvian traders were able to reach as far north as the Occident. This trade made the empire incredibly wealthy throughout its history as well as encouraged advances in philosophy, mathematics, science, and art due to contact with the Occident civilizations, most notably the Aroman Empire. The First Salvian Imperium was officially declared by High Emperor Volano I sometime in the 7th century BC and was the continuation of the Kingdom of Friulia.

Engraving of the Battle of the Northern Frontier during the Salvian Wars of Expansion, 279 BC. The battle, which ended in a decisive Salvian victory, secured Salvian conquest of northern territory.

The Salvian Empire conquered most of their neighboring tribes and nations as early as 473 BC. More territory was annexed after the Salvian Wars of Expansion, extending the empire beyond the peninsula. Trade continued to flourish as the Imperium became incredibly wealthy off of their natural resources and the agrarian heartland of the south served as a stable breadbasket. The conclusion of the Salvian Wars of Expansion in 89 BC following victory over the Alva tribe would usher in the age of Pax Salvae, or "Salvian Peace" which would last until the arrival of the prophet Liosous in 125 AD. The period was marked by a time of great economic and cultural prosperity. At its greatest extent, the Salvian Empire included the peninsula, stretched from the Adisi Ocean to the South Oriental Ocean and was as far north as modern day northern Tanemum.

The First Imperium fell in 173 AD after the beginning of a civil war following the introduction of the new Christian religion, which was introduced in the first half of the century by Liosous from the Aroman Empire, and a large drop in population following the arrival of migrants from the Aroman Empire and diseases foreign to the native Salvians.

The Salvian Imperium was among the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military force in Marenesia during the time and its borders extended beyond modern day Salvia. The Salvian Imperium's legacy has greatly impacted the Sanctum Imperium Catholicum, and by extension, regions under current or former control of Salvia. While not nearly as influential as the Aroman Empire on the world stage, the legacy of the Salvian Imperium influenced the Salvian region and surrounding area greatly. Classical Salvian works and knowledge would inspire the Late Medieval Renaissance and the Magnaere Progresient a millennia later.

Great Aroman Migration (2nd century AD)

The arrival of Aroman migrants following the prophet and apostle Liosous would be dubbed by historians as the Great Aroman Migration. This migration was not a singlular event but rather a wave of 6-8 migrations (accounts and primary sources vary on the number) in which thousands of people sailed from the Aroman Empire to Marenesia. The migration and subsequent consequences are usually credited for the collapse of the First Salvian Imperium, the radical change of Salvian culture and society, and the introduction and eventual dominance of Christianity in Salvia and beyond. The event is marked by most historians as the single most important event in Salvian history.

Map showing path the prophet Liosous took en route to Salvia with modern borders

First arriving in 125 AD, the Aroman migrants arrived in the northeastern part of the empire. The government of the Imperium, under the Emperor Iseo Tanemahuta, was largely indifferent to the first wave of migrants, which comprised of the prophet Liosous and a band of several hundred followers. While the official religion of the state was an animistic pagan faith with the emperor at the center, Liosous was allowed to preach and Christians were given special protection after two of the emperor's sons, Princes Teo and Kei, were baptized and converted to Christianity. Without the leadership of Liosous, who was working on establishing a Christian community in the capital, Ziologiana, the Aroman band would soon clash with the native Salvians. These conflicts, combined with the spread of Aroman diseases the migrants brought over that proved especially fatal, would seriously sour relations between the native Salvians and Aromans. War broke out in 156 AD, shortly after the death of Liosous. By this time, two more waves of Aroman migrants had arrived, and the simultaneous rise of the Aroman population and sudden drop of the native Salvian population meant the war ended in a stalemate. Following the Peace of Demetaen in 160 AD, the two sides made peace and after a series of poor harvests, natural disasters, and a socioeconomic crisis as a result of the rapid decline in population the First Imperium would collapse in 173 AD.

A second genetic admixing would occur as several new waves of Aromans interbred with the recovering Salvian population. While ethnic conflicts occurred, they were rare as the native Salvian population sought to recover. The Aromans were incorporated into the native Salvian populace as many rose to the top of the social and economic ladder due to their extensive experiences and knowledge carried over from the Aroman Empire. This integration would have a resounding impact felt today: many distinct physical features of the modern Salvian, most notably the white skin, originated from the genetic admixing, while their place at the top of the sociopolitical ladder meant the introduction of elements of the Aroman language into the indigenous Marenai language, creating the Salvian language. The Aroman culture and introduction of Christianity would also prove monumental in the history and culture of Salvia.

Late Antiquity (2nd century-7th century)

Emperor Mirlonio I and Salvian bishops during the Council of Sicania, 593 AD. Manuscript found in the 7th century Kaotor Gospels.

Following the collapse of the First Imperium, numerous chieftains and nobles rose to power and attempted to impose their rule on Salvia. The Christian north, largely composed of the Aroman migrants, had formed the province of Proculmea, a colony of the Aroman Empire. The colony, joining forces with the Alvernians, were able to consolidate power in the north and were united following the royal marriage between the king of Proculmea, King John II, and Princess Aroha of Alvernia in 217 AD. The marriage formed the Zaoutzes dynasty which would lead the Second Imperium for its entire 400-year history. Following the union, the two powers held control over much of the former First Imperium's northern territory. Further conquests would lead to the annexation of territory as far south and east as the tip of Kiteton, reaching its largest extent by 419 AD. Despite the rulers being Christian, the religion was only prevalent amongst the upper class and in the north; Christianity would remain a minority religion until the 8th century.

[[File:|thumb|right|The change of territory of the Friulian Kingdom and the First, Second, and Third Salvian Imperiums, demonstrating the rise and subsequent fall of the Salvian empires during the Antiquity period (wip)]]

The Second Imperium established a vast trading network, with Salvian goods exchanged with islanders, southern Europans, and neighboring Marenesians made the empire very prosperous and developed. Many of the kings focused on building internal infrastructure which became much of the foundation for future highways, roads, and waterways. The economic prosperity that the empire experienced allowed for the development of science and art, and this time period oversaw the introduction and development of the first Salvian-Christian art, a style that greatly influenced medieval Salvian art. Some of the oldest churches in Salvia were also built across the Second Imperium's territory, and the domination of the Second Imperium in the northern region of the peninsula cemented the region as solidly Christian, resulting in the Salvian peninsula being divided for a further 600 years as pagan and Christians battled for supremacy on the peninsula. While not as expansive as the First Imperium, many contemporary historians argue that the Second Imperium was very influential in regards to establishing Christian roots in Salvia, as well as fostering a prosperous economic trading empire that later Salvian nations followed, similar to that of the First Salvian Imperium.

After 400 years of rule, the Christian dynasty of the Second Imperium was overthrown following a coup d'etat by a pagan general, Makate Nomehana, in 605 AD. Nomehana sought to reintroduce Salvian paganism as the main religion, but faced harsh resistance and revolts in the Christian north after attempting to tear down Christian churches. After quelling the revolts, Nomehana reversed his policies and allowed for the practice of Christianity while also encouraging Salvian paganism through taxation or funding of pagan temples. Nomehana annexed the rest of the Salvian peninsula and the Sicani Islands, but otherwise led an isolationist foreign policy, ending trade with outside nations. Makate would be succeeded by his son, Alene Nomehana, following his death in 632. This isolationist policy, which resulted in an economic collapse, and the Nomehanan dynasty's own unpopularity would lead to the Third Imperium's downfall shortly after the beginning of the reign of Alene's daughter, Kamakani, in 685 AD. The collapse was violent and divisive, and resulted in the Salvian peninsula becoming incredibly fractured, something which persisted for the next 600 years. The collapse of the Third Imperium is marked by most contemporary historians as the beginning of the medieval period in Salvia.

Medieval Period (7th century-15th century)

Early Medieval Period

The beginning of the medieval period in Salvia is most commonly marked as starting with the fall of the short-lived Third Imperium in 689 AD and the rise of the medieval kingdoms that took its place. Several large kingdoms - most notably the Demetaens, Alvernians, Lavittans, and the Samoricans - dominated the former territory of the previous Imperiums, while numerous petty kingdoms and free cities also populated the coasts. Many of these kingdoms, to include the larger ones, no longer identified by tribe as pre-Antiquity, but instead had a shared "Salvian" culture that linked them together. This shared culture, though, was contrasted by political, religious, and economic differences that would lead the kingdoms into a constant power struggle. The numerous kingdoms, domains, and free cities would be divided for 600 years.

Demetaen fort of Pascloni, one of the many forts on Kiteton used to protect Demetaen trade routes.

With the baptism of King Clovidian I in 724 AD, the Kingdom of Lavitta had embraced Christianity; this would propagate its spread and turn it from a large minority religion that prevailed in the north to the majority religion in Salvia - it's estimated that around 55% of the Salvian population was Christian and would be around 70% by the 12th century. Paganism was still prevalent within the Republic of Demetae, especially along the west coast, while numerous heretical movements threatened Christian unity.

The sudden collapse of the Third Imperium left Salvians without clear direction or a leader. Many port cities declared themselves independent while barons and lords of large tracts of land declared their own petty kingdoms. Some would consolidate power and carve out their own territory, with most of these petty kingdoms lasting only a few decades before being absorbed into larger domains. With the weakened and divided state of the Salvian kingdoms, early medieval Salvian history saw a great spike of northern highland and pirate raids until the 12th century. This time period also saw the emergence of feudalism as the dominant form of class structure throughout Salvia. The rapid decentralization of Salvia meant that the landed aristocracy and nobility found themselves without protection from an overarching government - this would lead to the hiring of mercenaries for protection and would eventually evolve into the medieval knight.

By 800 AD, the west coast of the peninsula and the Sicani Islands had become incorporated in the Demetaen Republic, a loose confederation that exhibited major influence over its neighbors, especially in the south by Lake Caperthia. Extensive mercantile operations were carried out by the Demetaen Republic, which would only increase with the subjugating of port cities on the southern island that granted the Demetaens access to valuable natural resources, including precious metals. The Lavittans and Samorcians began to carve their own kingdoms in the north and on the east coast; the south coast was largely divided into numerous dominions and petty kingdoms that resisted incorporation into the more powerful Lavittan and Demetaen powers. The Alvernian Kingdom, significantly weakened due to raids and attacks from both the Demetaens and native Marenai from the Agrillian Highlands, was crippled and divided by the Demetaens and Lavittans the 11th century, however the entire Alvernian Kingdom was not subjugated by the invading forces - petty kingdoms were established along the western coast and a large section of the north was mostly ruled by northern Marenai tribes. The turn of the 12th century saw the numerous free cities and petty kingdoms of the south form the Confederation of Rassena, thus creating four major powers on the Salvian peninsula. A century of peace would follow the formation of the Confederation as the Demetaens and Samoricans recognized the futility in attacking the southern confederation. However, conflict would soon erupt between the four powers in the late 1100s as the Kingdom of Lavitta, under the Gaullis dynasty, was able to centralize power under the monarch and so were powerful enough to challenge the other states of the peninsula, who remained divided.

Late Medieval Period

First emerging as the kings of Lavitta in the 10th century, the Gaullis dynasty progressively centralized power and expanded the kingdom farther north, subduing many of the barbarians that had raided the kingdom since the 7th century. Later kings would expand the scope of royal authority and slowly centralized the kingdom; during this process, the kingdom centered on a hierarchical society distinguishing nobility, clergy, and commoners; the basis of feudalism. The Lavittans would initiate the Wars of the Four Kingdoms, a series of wars that took place from 1204 to 1261. The Gaullis dynasty of the Kingdom of Lavittan succeeded in uniting the peninsula, with Joseph I of Gaullis conquering the Demetaens in summer 1261 despite their powerful standing armies they were able to afford due to their expansive trading network. Following his coronation by Pope Leo VI he declared the Holy Salvian Catholic Empire. Joseph began work on converting the remaining pagans of Salvia by expanding the scope of the Catholic Church and the region as a whole experienced a medieval renaissance. Both the Church and the state also began work on rebuilding their conquered territories and swiftly brought the areas back to their pre-war prosperity, however the expanded scope of the Catholic Church in these territories would lead to great unrest between Catholics, heretical sects, and pagans throughout the 14th century. The Gaullis monarchs would also face several internal rivals who severely challenged their attempts to centralize power, most of which were among the nobility.

14th century conflict between Catholics and rival factions

Following the unification of Salvia, trade with southern Europa and Adlantic territories was further expanded. The increase in trade would facilitate the spread of the $$$$ Plague in the mid 14th century, which would kill around a third of Salvia's 11 million people, resulting in dramatic social, political, and economic changes. Before the initial spread of the plague, social unrest over religious and cultural differences sparked conflict between imperial forces and local lords in Alvernia and on the western coast, leading to the Salvian Wars of Religion. The disease, warring, and general political instability of the region resulted in total economic collapse and nearly the fall of the Divine Imperium during a period now referred to as the Late Medieval Crisis. Total collapse was prevented through a series of competent rulers, such as Leo IV and Tomasi II, who were able to strengthen the empire, reform the economy, and usher in the Magnaere Progresient.

Early Modern Period (15th century-18th century)

Self portrait of Giottus Alberti, thought of as the quintessential "Progressive Man"

The Magnaere Progresient, or "Great Progression," was a period of great cultural and scientific progression fueled by the patronage of the Salvian Church and kings. Art, literature, architecture, and philosophical thought flourished. The development of humanist thought, while at first stifled by the Church, was soon accepted as humanists became heavily inspired by Church teachings. There were, however, several humanists who broke off from the Church and would influence secular, Enlightenment thinking, most notably Eugene de la Rose. The emergence of the Progressive art style, inspired by advancements in mathematics and painting and a rediscovery of Europan and Salvian classical works would have a profound impact on Salvian culture.

The expansive trading empires the Salvians had established under previous empires and kingdoms began to expand on a scale not seen in centuries as improvements in sailing technology and the adaptation of Europan techniques meant that the distance a ship could sail in one trip increased dramatically. The proto-capitalist trading empire that had been expanded and utilized the most by the Republic of Demetae was expanded in both size and scope. The establishment of joint-stock companies and the government's pursuit of mercantilist policies led to the development of modern capitalism in Salvia. The prosperity of traders and bankers who profited from this system combined with the price revolution resulted in the growth of the urban petite and upper bourgeoisie class. While the bourgeoisie had been present in Salvia in some form since the 11th century, the 15th-17th century would see the largest growth of its size and prosperity until the Industrial Revolution.

Extensive trade, the desires for future profit, and a motivation to spread Salvian Catholicism were all contributing factors for the 16th century Crusades and establishment of colonies. Colonial holdings and trading ports were established throughout the New World, further profiting the Salvian empire. In the mid 16th century, Popes Gregory IX and Hilarius XVI declared a crusade on the expanding Yellow Empire, which had threatened Christian kingdoms and Salvian colonies in Alharu.

With the empire reunited, the monarch's relationship with the Salvian pope in Deopolis became an important political issue. During the medieval period, the Salvian papacy attempted to wield control over the Christians, both monarch and subject, of Tenarua with varied success, but continued to wield significant influence into the early modern period. As the Salvian monarchs attempted to centralize the state and both the Church and empire grew increasingly wealthy from the overseas colonial empire, both sides attempted to negotiate the authority of each entity. The series of councils and intellectual debates between the two culminated in King Gaetno I's Proclamation of Deopolis in 1547, in which notable clergy figures formed an advisory body to the monarch, the predecessor to the Concilio Clerici, and the Church took on many influential rules in society, a relationship which continues today.

The return of the victorious crusaders proved a challenge to King Gaetno II. Rebellions in the northern regions of the empire proved difficult to suppress as barons and lords in Salvia continued to subtly resist his rule. The Analgian League, a military and economic alliance between numerous lords of the north and along the eastern coast, was formed in 1549 as a political bloc that opposed Gaetno's attempts at centralizing power. The returning crusaders, now with popularity, experienced troops, and riches gained from the crusades, joined the League and began a war with Gaetno in 1559, starting the War of the Analgian League. Led by Lord Flavio Burgellio, the opposing forces would capture Gaetno and a majority of his force in the Battle of Milvia in 1563, and Gaetno promptly abdicated in favor of Burgellio, ending Gaullis rule in Salvia with the Del Monte family coming to power. After establishing the two Concilios in 1569, Burgellio would die in 1570, and was succeeded by his son, Leo. While Burgellio himself oversaw attempts at decentralization, his successors continued Gaetno's work of centralization and were considered absolutist monarchs. This centralization would create tensions with the nobility, while high taxes in the late 1600s set to fund costly wars and expeditions angered much of the middle and lower classes. By the beginning of the 18th century, the monarch had become increasingly unpopular.

Revolutionary Salvia and the 18th century (1707-1802)

The Blood-Soaked Fields by Carlo de Pasu, depicting the Battle of Milvian Fields

The tensions between the monarch, the nobility, and the middle class were carried over to the 18th century and worsened by King Peter III. Further taxation, illegal evocation of the powers of the Concilios, and continued centralization and oppression all led to protests throughout Salvia starting in early 1707. Governors of provinces began forming the United Provinces, a confederation of provinces that opposed the monarch. After protesters in Trinity were shot in the Trinity Massacre, the United Provinces declared a state of official revolt and began the People’s War. Despite outnumbering the monarchists, democratic forces would struggle with poor command, supplies, and weaponry, extending the war for two years before declaring victory following the capture of Deopolis on 1 June, 1709. The Treaty of Trinity would formally end the war on 12 July, 1709. The war would also inspire nationalist movements in Alvernia and Tanemum, leading to their declarations of independence following the conclusion of the war. Immediately after the end of the war, Alvernia and Salvia would fight several border skirmishes over the western border until the signing of the 1711 Treaty of Alva, which favored the Alvernians, demonstrating Salvian decline following the collapse of the Divine Imperium.

Several notable thinkers and philosophers of the time joined the democrats and would become the cornerstone of their movement: these included lawyer Leo Angelo and governor Jacob Bern, both of which are considered founders of Salvian democracy and would go on to become presidents following the war's conclusion. Other noted thinkers such as Carlo Ranzini would author the Salvian Constitution, which sought to guarantee the rights and liberties of the people and the Concilio Populi and created the judicial branch. It officially removed the monarchy and reduced the power of the Church by making the Concilio Clerici subversive to the Concilio Populi and confiscating some Church property. To appease the Church and the devout peasantry, the Pope was made a figurehead of the new republic, a position he still holds today.

The republic was restricted to upper class Catholic males until the reform movements of the mid-19th century. The Salvian republic retained its overseas territories, confiscating them from the crown and placing them in the control of the newly created executive branch, which, between the Salvian pope and president, became what historians have dubbed a 'quasi-monarchy' as they consolidated power and reduced the power of the Concilios. Despite the success and stability of the new government throughout the 18th century, Salvia still saw its overall power and wealth fall as the loss of Alvernia and Tanemum set back the Salvian economy. The new republic, relatively stable and beneficial to the growing middle class, would see new methods of production in the so-called "cottage industry". Considered a form of proto-Industrialization, the growth of the system would eventually lead to the Industrial Revolution in Salvia.

Industrial Era (late 18th century-19th century)

Alonian iron mills in 1880

Advancements in technology and trade with Europan nations brought the Industrial Revolution to Salvia. Heavy industrialization occurred throughout the 19th century and built off of the cottage industry that was developed throughout the nation in the 18th century. Industrial centers grew primarily in the northwest, with cities such as Minotia and Alonia growing significantly in population. Industrialization, along with successive governments encouraging laissez-faire policies and free trade, led to an explosion in Salvian output and a rapidly growing economy and middle class. To secure larger markets and resources for growing industries, the Salvian state reaffirmed their grip on their New Wurld colonies, sparking the Limonaian-Salvian rivalry which was largely based on conflicts arising over colonies. After experiencing decline and a great reduction in size following the People's War, the Salvian colonial empire was expanded to include $$$$.

Largely unchecked by the government throughout the early 19th century, industrialization and the poor condition of workers gave rise to socialist movements, which saw success in the later half of the 19th century in the form of the Salvian Christian Worker Movement. The SCWM pushed for numerous labor reform laws that protected Salvian workers and successfully lobbied the Concilios for reform. These laws were limited to the industrializing north as agriculture continued to dominate the southern economy, with southern estate owners bribing officials to ignore violations of labor laws. By 1910, laws specifically protecting agricultural workers were passed and began to be enforced. This movement expanded to demand for suffrage, both male and female, and for the reduction of power of the executive, requests which were granted following riots and revolts. Political power shifted away from the landed, southern elite and towards northern industrialists. Further reform laws began to transfer power in the Concilio Populi from the landed elite to the middle class, a trend that continued throughout the century. With male suffrage fully granted in 1831, urban workers and agricultural laborers began to vote in liberal governments such as the Salvian Christian Worker Party, a party based on the SCWM, by the 1850s. Starting the Salvian Age of Reform (1851-1919), a period of liberal reforms that benefited lower to middle class laborers and workers, the SCWP would hold power in the Concilio Populi for over 60 years and took up other liberal positions such as women suffrage, which was granted in 1893. Other laws further reduced the political power of the Church, instead refocusing it as an educator and welfare provider.

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Contemporary Salvia (20th century-present)

Geography

Physical map of Salvia
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Salvia is located in Marenesia Major on the Tenarua island. Salvia borders the Adisi Ocean and the Salvae Bay to the west, $$$$ to the northwest, Tanemum to the northeast, and the Sicani Sea to the south and east. The northern border with Tanemum is relatively flat and uniform, while the northern border with Alva is delineated by both the Agrillian Highlands and the Alva River. Geographically, Salvia consists of the Agrillian Highlands to the northeast, the Tanemian Flatlands to the north and the Salvian Peninsula and Sicani Islands to the south, in addition to several smaller islands off the coast.

The country's total area is 201,509 square kilometres (77,803 square mi) and an EEZ comprising of $$$$ square kilometres ($$$$ square mi).

Salvia is a relatively flat nation, save for the Agrillian Highlands to the west and the coastal flatlands.

Waters

Climate

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Biodiversity and Environment

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Politics and Government

The Sanctum Imperium Catholicum has been a unitary semi-presidential representative republic since 1709 after the People’s War. The Pope of the Salvian Catholic Church, currently Pope Gregory XVII since 2020, is the Salvian head of state. The President of Salvia is the Salvian head of government and is elected every 4 years by eligible voters, with a term limit of 3 terms. The Vice President of Salvia runs on the same ticket as the president and is the second-highest officer in the executive branch. The president is Patrick Saulius, who formerly served as both president and Archbishop of Minotia and Catholic Aslonia before being defrocked pro gratia. The vice president is Seamus Finley.

Government

Salvia has a representative government based on a mixed proportional and majoritarian voting system. The Salvian government is comprised of three branches: the legislative, the executive, and the judicial.

The parliament, known as the Salvian Convention of Houses, is a bicameral legislature comprising of the Concilio Populi, with 240 members, and the Concilio Clerici, with 106 members; both meet at Alexis Hall in Deopolis. The Vice President is known as the President of the Convention of the Houses and presides over any sessions of the Concilio Populi, having the power to cast a vote in favor for or against a measure if he wishes too. The Concilio Populi wields considerably more power than the Concilio Clerici, as dictated by the 1709 Constitution of Salvia: for example, it may, at the discretion of the President, dismiss the Concilio Clerici for a set period of time. Any bill proposed by the Concilio Clerici must be approved by the Concilio Populi by at least three-fifths majority; this same rule does not apply to the Concilio Populi. Concilio Populi representatives are elected to represent their local constituents, serving 2 year terms with a term limit of 12 terms. Delegates of the Concilio Clerici are appointed by regional Castuses for 6 year terms and have a term limit of 2 terms.

The president is the leader of the Executive Branch and holds effective executive power; he is also the head of the Executive Council, which consists of all 18 ministers and department heads who are appointed by the president, and the apostolic nuncio to Salvia, which is appointed by the Salvian pope. The President may enact most executive functions without approval from either Concilio or the Executive Council, although he may be impeached by two-thirds vote from both Concilios and the Executive Council if found guilty of "incompetence, treason, or other crimes against the state." Aside from his responsibilities in the Concilio Populi, the Vice President is considered the President's successor upon death, removal from office, or retirement.

Despite being the head of state, the Salvian pope has relatively few powers and is largely a figurehead. Similar to the Vice President, the Salvian pope may cast a vote in favor for or against a measure in the Concilio Clerici and has the ability to appoint the regional Castuses. Aside from that, he is largely held to ceremonial roles.

As of 2016, national voter turnout was estimated at 71%. Provincial and national voting days are declared special holidays with employers required to give workers at least three hours to vote.

Law

Salvia uses a combined civil and common legal system, where law is primarily derived from legal documents to be interpreted by judges.

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Administrative regions

Salvia is divided into 3 regions and 16 provinces. Two of the regions and 13 of the provinces are located on the Tenaruan island, while the other three provinces are grouped together as the Salvian Overseas Territories. The regions of Salvia are groupings of provinces with no additional governmental presence. As a unitary state, the provinces are seen as subservient to the national government on all levels, however the national government tends to back away from regional matters in favor of the regional or local governments. Each region collects their own taxes, of which around 70% is levied by the state for national purposes while the rest is spent by the region however they see fit. Taxes are set at the national level but vary by region. Provinces must follow all national laws and may set additional provincial laws, however these must not violate state law.

The sixteen provinces are further divided into 103 municipalities (munikapo) which are further divided into 3,798 communes, communities, or departments - the name itself varies.

Administrative regions of Salvia
Province Capital Population (January 2019) Nominal GDP Croinaire billions (2016) Nominal GDP Croinaire per capita(2016)
Ziogolora Deopolis 1,311,580 32 24,100
Agrianna Gaullo 125,666 4 34,900
Lattimo St. Mark's 4,029,053 72 17,800
Sicania St. Paul's 562,869 12 20,600
Vemorica Pianna 1,947,131 33 16,800
Casinga Leana 5,801,692 107 18,300
Prohedentali Minotia 4,459,477 154 34,600
Bretana Sedala 1,215,220 37 30,300
Port Liosus Port Liosus (city) 5,879,082 186 31,600
Rassena Isea 1,550,640 48 30,800
Catholic Aslonia $ 10,060,574 367 36,600
New Salvis $ 1,525,271 41 26,600
Marenaprohe $ 305,617 6 20,000
Anrilio $ 4,356,406 129 29,400
Sonliniano $ 1,639,591 34 20,300
Soncinadio Soncinia 4,999,891 87 17,200

Economy

The economy of Salvia is classified as a developed capitalist social market economy. Its major economic factors are tourism, electronic manufacturing, shipbuilding, and agriculture. Salvia is regarded as one of the world's most industrialized nations and a leading country in world trade and exports. Salvia is one of the world's largest manufacturing country, characterized by a smaller number of global multinational corporations than other economies of comparable size. Most of Salvia's industrial capacity is clustered in the north while agricultural production is mainly concentrated in the south.

Economic Sectors

Agriculture

Tourism

Salvia contains many popular cultural and historical sites, home to millions of tourists each year. Some popular religious, cultural, or historical sites might include St. Leo's Cathedral, Museum and Palace (6.2 million annual visitors), Chauteu-del-Monte (large residence of the del-Monte royal house, 1.3 million), Gerizim Hill (reported location of the prophet Liosous' martyrdom, 1.8 million), and Spiritu Sancti, the oldest cathedral in Salvia (1.7 million).

Ship Manufacturing

Electronics Manufacturing

Science and Technology

Energy

Trade

Infrastructure

The Sanctum Imperium Catholicum is a highly developed nation, even in the rural regions. The nation is connected through both the Murway National Highway System as well as by trains and other public transport. Public transport in the nation is both privately and nationally funded, making it one of the best in the region. Railroads and highways connect major cities, with each city containing a hub where both railroads and highways span out of. Major hubs are located in the nation’s largest 5 cities, and the system as a whole contains a network of both short-distance and long-distance rail lines and roads running from it to nearby urban areas and other hubs.

Many citizens have access to the internet, and cell phone ownership is high. Internet speeds vary although the nation is very technologically developed.

Around 23 airports exist in Salvia, most of them local airfields in rural and suburban areas. There are 7 major international airports that connect Salvia with the outside world, and are used for both the movement of people and goods. Privately owned airlines dominant the scene, and the state-owned Salvian Ways is small and usually only used for government officials.

Salvia has 5 deep water seaports, which are home to the majority of the nation’s exports and imports. These economic hubs are also the sites of much of the shipbuilding industry.

Demographics

Population

The Sanctum Imperium Catholicum has a population of 23,001,900 people, of which an estimated 50,000 are undocumented illegal immigrants. The average fertility rate is 2.2 children, and the average life expectancy is 77.9 years: $$ for men and $$ for women. Most of the population is concentrated along the coasts and in the northwest urban center of Minotia. Approximately 73% of the population lives in urban areas.

Language

The Constitution of 1709 made both Salvian, a romance language dervied from Aroman, and Aroman the official languages of the country. While very few people are fluent in Aroman and nobody speaks it in the vernacular, all state documents on the federal and provincial level must be written in Salvian and Aroman.

The typical dialect of the nation is Salvian, with an estimated 99% of the population speaking it. However, a large minority (37%) is bilingual, typically in Marenai.

Religion

Religion in Salvia, 2020 (Trinity University Research Center)
Religion Percent
Catholicism (inc. Tacolism)
92.2%
Other Christian
3.9%
Unaffiliated
2.2%
Marenai pagan
0.9%
Other faiths
0.8%

Since the foundation of the Divine Imperium, the nation has been largely Salvian Catholic. Around 92% of the population fall under the Catholic faith according to the 2017 national census. The rest of the population is filled with a diverse set of religions, largely due to immigration, with the largest religion following Catholicism being Protestantism, mainly Gallambrian or Seylosian. Marenai pagans were the majority until the early medieval period, where they then became a sizable minority and slowly declined in numbers. Many were killed, forced out, or converted following the Salvian Wars of Religion, however a small minority remains, mainly in the rural west, and the population is slowly declining. Besides Salvian Catholicism, there is a small population of adherents to Iverican Tacolism that are grouped together with Salvian Catholics on the official census, however many independent polls make it a separate grouping while acknowledging they are still part of the same church.

The number of unaffiliated has increased slightly since the grouping was introduced in the 1931 census, from 0.1% to 2.1% in 2016, with an estimated 2.2% current Salvians falling under this grouping. Due to the Church's role in politics, minor movements towards secularization have gained support since the mid-20th century from unaffiliated, atheist, or agnostic groups and individuals. Many scholars are now predicting that with the Church crisis and Salvian unification movement, more of Salvia will leave the Catholic faith.

Although religious freedoms are guaranteed by the Salvian Constitution, national distrust of certain religions, especially Judaism and Salam, is observable in the western and northern conservative regions. The peninsula has a history of attacks on people of both faiths, although none have been encouraged by the Church or government since the early modern period. Despite the prevalence of anti-non-Catholic sentiment, most northern and western Salvians are welcoming of other faiths.

Ethnic groups

Ethnic map of Salvia, 2020

Most Salvians are themselves ethnically Salvians - around 86%, or 19,780,000 people, identified as "solely Salvian" on the 2016 official census. However, this statistic is considered inaccurate by some, as ethnically mixed Salvian-Marenai are widely considered to be Salvian and identify as such. Despite this tendency, Salvian-Marenai individuals may self-report as "solely Marenai" or biracial if they choose to. Different regions reflect their different regional heritage, which can date as far back as Pre-antiquity. Culturally, regional variations are most distinct between the north and the south.

The Marenai are the second largest ethnic group of Salvia, comprising of 9%, or around 2.07 million people. They make up the ethnic majority in several northwestern counties and occasionally in the south. Other ethnic minorities include Gallambrians, Ivericans, and Tagmatines. Following the Cussian Humanitarian Crisis and the intake of Cussian refugees by the Salvian government, Cussians now comprise another minority in Salvia.

Ethnic tensions between Salvians and Marenai were once widespread, yet became rare in the early modern era. They often existed along religious tensions, with Catholic Salvians in conflict with Marenai pagans. In contrast, ethnic tensions are observable in Alvernia as elements of systematic oppression remain.

Culture

Almost every aspect of Salvian life is influenced by Salvian Catholicism and native Marenai, Aroman, and southern Europan traditions. Salvian culture is marked by strong historic ties to Catholicism, which played a pivotal role in the country's formation and subsequent identity. Its art, literature, and national identity is also based off of native Salvian practices, beliefs, and characteristics that defined the people before the Great Aroman Migration and introduction of Aroman and Christian traditions. Salvian culture is considered by many as a hybrid between the local Marenai culture, which sees influence from southern Europa, classical Aroman, and traditional Catholicism.

Influences

Native Marenai

Aroman

Salvian Catholicism

Architecture

Arts and Literature

After the Magnaere Progresient, the arts and literature flourished, which brought upon much of the works that modern Salvians admire today. Film and literature are the most popular among the masses, although other arts, such as paintings, dances, and operas, remain popular. Many works of art and literature contain religious underlying themes. The Church, under popes during the Magnaere Progresient, heavily promoted the arts and literature through funding and contract work.

The country has a small but active film industry.

Cinema, Theatre and Music

Philosophy

Society

Cuisine

Food is very diverse in Salvia, with the cuisine stressing the importance of taste. Fruit is served as dessert due to its sweet nature and Salvia's extensive production of it. Wine is also very popular during meals and dessert, and the southeastern region is the nation’s leading producer of wine.

Some popular dishes include:

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Sports

The most popular sports in Salvia are rugby and football (soccer). Both sports each have their own leagues: the Rugby Salvian League and Salvian Football League. Both sports have their own national team that compete internationally. Other popular sports includes swimming, boxing, and wrestling. Salvia has hosted numerous sporting events, especially for the Six Nations Rugby League, which it helped found in %%%%. The typical Salvian will play a sport throughout their schooling career.