Vefovadîse

Vefovadîse (Tavadal: 𐐒𐐉𐐀𐐜𐐒𐐂𐐓𐐡𐐗𐐉), officially the Kingdom of Vefovadîse (Tavadal: 𐐗𐐎𐐦𐐌𐐦𐐌𐐡𐐎𐐜𐐘𐐢𐐌𐐂𐐗 𐐗𐐢𐐔 𐐒𐐉𐐀𐐜𐐒𐐂𐐓𐐡𐐗𐐉, romanized: Skêlêlîkos̄ulas sun Vefovadîse), is an island country located in northern Avalonia. It is situated in the northern Boreal Ocean and borders the North Merchant's Pass to the south. Vefovadîse encompasses an area of roughly 289,000 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 10.1 million people.

The land that encompasses present day Vefovadîse has been inhabited since at least 1500 BCE. The first recorded communities were documented in the late 5th century BCE. Following the unification of several western states into the West Confederation (name subject to change) in 115 CE, Vefovadîse was ruled by three separate families. An era of conquest and prosperity followed until the mid-5th century CE, when a long series of unfortunate events nearly caused the collapse of the Confederation. A series of reforms throughout the 7th-9th centuries saw a dramatic resurgence in the Confederation's strength, culminating in a series of wars that saw the Confederation become a strong regional power. In 1013, the Confederation disbanded and all power was solidified under monarch Arwah I, who formed the Kingdom of Vefovadîse that exists to this day.

Today, Vefovadîse is a developed nation ranking high on the Human Development Index, with its citizens enjoying a relatively high standard of living. In recent years, the country has been facing an increasing alcohol epidemic.

Prehistory
The first recorded inhabitants of modern day Vefovadîse are thought to have migrated by sea from mainland Avalonia sometime in the 16th century BCE.

Era of Huts, 765-101 BCE
Organized civilizations appeared in between mountain valleys in the mid-8th century BCE. The first written records of a civilization were found in southern Vefovadîse.

The Western Confederation, 101 BCE-502 CE
On June 4, 115 CE, several western communities united into the Western Confederation.

The Great Decline, 543-712
Long era of languishing and many provinces breaking away. Famine sometime in there too

Era of Rebuilding, 712-901
New dynasty, things start getting better

Wars of Reclamation, 901-1011
Reclaiming lost territories

The First Kingdom, 1013-1636
Following the end of the Wars of Reclamation, the Confederation was reformed dramatically. Power became vested in the city of [Placeholderville] under Arwah I, and under him, the Kingdom of Rolling Hills was formed.

In 1422, explorers made the first pilgrimage to the northernmost point, reportedly in an attempt to find the gates of Heaven. Their findings paved the way for modern Vefovadîsen theology.

Tavalonian Empire, 1636-1890
The arrival of colonial powers to Avalonia concerned King Jagel XI, who understood the existential threat the outsiders brought. Vefovadîse was unprepared militarily to defend itself from an invasion, and corruption in the king's courts stunted any kind of modernization. As a result, Jagel turned his attention south to the Tavaludans, who were also concerned about the new arrivals and proposed a radical solution in 1630: merge the two states temporarily to deter any would-be enemy. While widely supported by the peoples and leaders of both nations, negotiations over the fine details lasted several years. In 1636, the Kingdom of Vefovadîse ceased to exist as the two nations merged into a single entity. King Jagel retained his title as King of Vefovadîse, but it was largely a ceremonial title; power was vested primarily in S̄ulasotêlas.

The borders between the two states were opened and Vefovadîse found its shores flooded with Tavaludan workers, eager to capitalize on Vefovadîse's lumber market. In the southern coastal cities, Vefovadîsen culture meshed with Tavaludan, with this hybrid culture becoming the largest population group. By the early 1800s, over a third of Vefovadîse's population was employed by Tavaludan businesses, an economic dependency that has persisted into the present day.

While successful in deterring colonial invasion, the cultural and societal impact on Vefovadîse was immense. Much of the indigenous culture was diluted or outright eradicated after nearly two and a half centuries of rule from Tavaluda, and up to four million people were displaced from their homes according to some studies. The effects of the Tavalonian Empire have been described as the largest demographics shift in Vefovadîsen history, equaling or even surpassing the Great Decline's famine in effect.

Many historians agree that the lack of Vefovadîsen representation in the Union's government is the primary reason for its collapse.

Vefovadîse Civil War, 1893-1905
Socialists vs. Monarchists, monarchist victory but not absolute. Paves the way for Vefovadîsen democracy.

Geography
Most of Vefovadîse's modern geography can be attributed to millennia of glacial movement and volcanic activity. The island Vefovadîse occupies features one major and two minor mountain ranges with flat plateus interspersed between them. Vefovadîse's highest point is an extinct volcano that last erupted over two millions years ago.

The landscape is covered mostly by coniferous forests. Of the total area, around 81% is forest. The most common types of trees are pine and birch.

Climate
Vefovadîse is one of the world's northernmost countries. However, due to ocean currents, the southern regions of Vefovadîse are temperate in the summer months.

Flora and fauna
Pine trees yo

Government
Vefovadîse operates under a.

Monarch
The Constitution of Vefovadîse, ratified on October 11, 1954, vests executive authority in the Monarch and his or her cabinet. The Monarch has the ability to propose legislature and sign or veto laws in the event of an impass. The monarch is also able to appoint or dismiss judges, approve or veto amendments to the Constitution, command the armed forces (with advisement from the Council of Defense Affairs), and pardon any conviction.

A veto by the monarch can be overturned by a two-thirds vote from both chambers of the Assembly of the People.

Prime minister
Prior to the ratification of the current Constitution, the Monarch was responsible for appointing or dismissing the prime minister. After October 11, 1954, the prime minister of Vefovadîse is elected by the people and serves a five year term with the ability to serve up to two more terms following the end of their first term. The prime minister is responsible for appointing and managing his or her cabinet, which is then sent to the Monarch for approval or veto. Cabinet members serve the duration of the prime minister's term unless dismissed by the prime minister, and can be selected for a position an infinite number of times.

Legislative branch
Legislative power is held by the Assembly of the People. The Assembly is divided into two houses - the House of the People's Voices and the House of Reason.

House of the People's Voices
The House of the People's Voices consists of 203 members, with House elections held every three years. Each seat represents around 50,000 citizens. The House of People's Voices is primarily responsible for the initiation of new legislature, which is then passed to the House of Reason for review.

House of Reason
The House of Reason consists of 32 members, with House elections held every four years. Each Vefovadîsen prefecture is assigned three members to the House of Reason, with an additional two members representing territories not incorporated as prefectures. The House of Reason is responsible for the review, approval, or vetoing of legislature.

Economy
The Vefovadîsen economy is a heavily industrialized mixed economy with moderate direct government control. The largest sectors are services at 67.2%, followed by manufacturing (29.6%) and primary production (3.2%). Vefovadîse's primary exports include heavy machinery, electronics, and motor vehicles.

Services
Vefovadîse's services sector is largely held up by its large banking and financial sector. Private enterprise is less common than in other nations, but still a sizable part of the services sector of the economy.

Manufacturing
The manufacturing sector of the Vefovadîsen economy is dominated by government-owned and subsidized conglomerates which rose to prominence during the 1920s and Vefovadîse's third industrial revolution. The largest conglomerate is the ANZ Corporation, a consortium of multiple industrial firms that produce the majority of Vefovadîse's consumer goods. Approval for creating and operating a private manufacturing corporation requires undergoing a lengthy license process.

Primary production
Fishing and agriculture make up the largest parts of Vefovadîse's primary production sector. Notable crops include barley, oats, and potatoes.

Culture
Much of old Vefovadîsen culture has been fused with Tavaludan traditions and customs due to centuries of close collaboration and assimilation. Culture predating Tavaludan cooperation is still prominent in the northern regions of the country, and has been a source of domestic tension. Tavaludan language is the most common language spoken in Vefovadîse due to the centuries of cultural influence. Indigenous dialects are more common in the northern regions.

Cuisine
Much of Vefovadîsen cuisine centers around fish, venison, and potatoes, with the usage of seasonings more common in the south of the country as opposed to the north. The national dish of Vefovadîse is chú oshpeìzanva (lit. cooked orangefish) and is traditionally served with cooked carrots and roasted potatoes. Traditional dishes also include mùgpeìnal (a baked flatbread) and fađ⸣daran (a Tavaludan-inspired smoked venison dish).