Vermrike

The Great Realm of Vermrike Stordömet Värmrike
Flag Lesser Coat of arms
Motto:  "Över berg og sjö, gjenom dal og lund. För konungen står våret land enigt." (tr.) "Over mountains and lakes, through valley and grove. For the king our nation stands united."
Greater Coat of Arms
Capital and largest city	Hovsborg
Official languages	Vermish
Demonym(s)	Vermish
Government	Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
• King	Anskar XI
• State Minister	Kjell-Erik Fågelklo
Legislature	Riksdagen
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Area
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Population
• Estimate
• 2022 census	13,277,625
• Density
GDP (PPP)	2021 estimate
• Total	$3.043 trillion (4th)
• Per capita	$33,971
GDP (nominal)	2017 estimate
• Total	$1.838 trillion (11th)
• Per capita	$20,514
Gini (2017)	36.6 medium · 28th
HDI (2020)	0.823 very high · 26th
Currency	Vermish Daler (VED)
Date format	yyyy/mm/dd
Driving side	right
Calling code	+11
Internet TLD	.vr

Vermrike, officially The Great Realm of Vermrike (Vermish: Stordömet Värmrike) is a country on the Vermish Peninsula in TBD. Vermrike is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy, with legislative power vested in the 549-member unicameral Riksting. It is a unitary state, currently divided into 28 counties and 311 municipalities. Vermrike maintains a social welfare system that provides universal health care and tertiary education for its citizens. Vermrike has a developed, industrialized economy with a high standard of living and high personal wealth, coupled with low income inequality, as well as a robust welfare system.

History

Ancient History (30,000 BC - 0 AD)

The ancient peoples of Vermrike were skilled hunters, relying on their knowledge of the land and its inhabitants to procure sustenance. The tribes lived a nomadic lifestyle, following the migrations of their prey and adjusting their dwellings accordingly. They would erect temporary shelters using materials found in the environment, such as animal hides and branches. These structures provided protection from the elements and served as a gathering place for the tribe. While these tribes primarily relied on hunting and gathering, there were early signs of a transition towards limited agriculture during the later part of this period. They experimented with cultivating crops like barley and flax, taking advantage of favorable growing conditions near river valleys. This shift towards a more settled lifestyle would lay the foundation for future agricultural advancements in Vermrike.

The earliest written record from Vermrike, dates back to approximately 800 BC. This period marks the transition from prehistoric times to the beginning of recorded history in the region. The ancient people of Vermrike developed a script known as "Värmarún" to represent their language in writing. The Värmarún script consisted of angular characters known as runes, which were typically carved or inscribed on various surfaces, such as stones, wood, or bone. The language used in the earliest written records of Vermrike would have been an ancient form of old Vermish.

During the period around 500 BC to 0 AD, Vermrike experienced a turbulent era known as the Age of Old Lords. This time was marked by intense power struggles as rival lords vied for control over the land. These lords, each ruling over their respective territories, sought to expand their influence and dominion, often resorting to warfare and strategic alliances. The battles among the old lords were not merely mortal conflicts but were believed to be imbued with divine significance. In this time of uncertainty, the people of Värmrike turned to seeking the assistance and favor of the gods. While the events and characters in these legends may have been exaggerated or embellished over time, they played a significant role in shaping the cultural and religious identity of the region. As the faith and religion of Vermrike developed in later periods, these ancient tales became revered myths and foundational narratives, helping to explain the origins of the world, the divine order, and the purpose of mortal existence.

The First Major Settlement (0 - 500)

During the period from approximately 150 AD to 300 AD, significant developments unfolded in Vermrike as the first larger kingdom of the Braets began to form. The Braets, a Vermish folk who inhabited the region around the lake called "Brätten," played a pivotal role in this transformative era. At the heart of this burgeoning kingdom was King Dagmund, a revered figure in Vermrike's history. King Dagmund is known for establishing the old town of Bjaurka, which would become Vermrikes first major settlement.. It is unclear if Dagmund actually existed, but it is known for a fact that several kings ruled over the area during this time. Bjaurka reached its golden age during the period from approximately 220 AD to 500 AD. The city's rise to prominence was also closely tied to the Braet kingdom's expansion and influence in Vermrike. As the Braet kingdom grew in strength, Bjaurka emerged as its political and administrative center. The king and the ruling elite resided in Bjaurka, shaping the kingdom's policies and forging alliances with neighboring realms. However, the glory of Bjaurka began to fade in the centuries that followed and by the 10th century AD, the town had fallen into obscurity.

Geography

The geography of Vermrike is varied, from mountains in the north, to the low and flat areas in the south. Most of the population in the nation live in the more temperate southern regions, with the northern parts having long, cold, winters.

The warmest temperature ever recorded in Vermrike is 37.0 °C in Brumundum in 1994. The coldest temperature ever recorded is −59.2 °C in inland Merendelskog in 2009. The coldest month was January 1976 in Merendelskog with a mean of −30.6 °C

Administrative divisions

Counties

Name	Capital	Population!
	Armland	Slage	360,550
	Arnviland	Nockaborg	446,200
	Baldern	Västerholm	412,500
	Gevnö	Vallinge	112,319
	Höglandet	Glimmeå	229,611
	Lâvelandet	Käffle	200,519
	Puffin Isles	Lunneborg	31,419
	Mardal	Simonshus	903,800
	Merendelskog	Skromåfors	601,131
	Mångenberg	Gustavsfors	331,080
	Norn	Älvbro	412,033
	Râgnnäs	Askarstad	261,005
	Svârdal	Minnern	112,496
	Trejarlsrike	Hovsborg	2,914,600
	Ulve	Lauritzslott	514,800
	Vildbotten	Ragnarsborg	180,449
	Värnadalen	Erikstad	334,991
	Västerbrättland	Bräteborg	1,811,431
	Ölmern	Malmstad	866,401
	Österbrättland	Nyborg	1,310,110
	Åstemanland	Gräddinge	710,880
	Rämland	Brumundum	219,300