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| − | The Archduchy of Asbardy is a constitutional monarchy which rests on the lands of southwestern [[Pytharnia]]. It enjoys a temperate climate surrounded by the [[Pytharnian Sea]] and the [[Pallathantic Sea]] | + | {{Hatnote|This article treats the modern-day [[archduchy]]. See also [[Asbardy (disambiguation)]], [[Dominion of Asbardy]], and [[Heart-of-Asbardy]]}} |
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| + | [[File:FlagArchduchyAsbardy.png|thumb|200px|the flag of the Archduchy bears a golden dragon symbolic of the dragonmount knights]] | ||
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| + | The Archduchy of Asbardy is a constitutional monarchy which rests on the lands of southwestern [[Pytharnia]]. It enjoys a temperate climate surrounded to the west by the [[Pytharnian Sea]] and to the south by the [[Pallathantic Sea]]. Its southern coast is pierced by the [[Sea of Asbardy]]. The climate is temperate with winter rains and rarely receives snows in the winter in the inland territory. | ||
[[File:MapArchduchyofAsbardy2745.jpg|thumb|300px|The Archduchy of Asbardy holds a prominent position in southwestern [[Pytharnia]] and has a strategic position for shipping in the [[Pallathantic Sea]].]] | [[File:MapArchduchyofAsbardy2745.jpg|thumb|300px|The Archduchy of Asbardy holds a prominent position in southwestern [[Pytharnia]] and has a strategic position for shipping in the [[Pallathantic Sea]].]] | ||
=Rise of the Archduchy of Asbardy= | =Rise of the Archduchy of Asbardy= | ||
| − | The Archduchy of Asbardy is one the states which arose from the coalition that formed from subject princes and forces of the former [[New Kalikán Empire]] in the war known as the [[Great Sky War]]. The nobles supporting [[Agairth Srunamba]], | + | The Archduchy of Asbardy is one the states which arose from the coalition that formed from subject princes and forces of the former [[New Kalikán Empire]] in the war known as the [[Great Sky War]]. The nobles supporting [[Agairth Srunamba]], leader of the rebellion, elected him the Archduke in 2576, subsequent to the [[Treaty of Tauhad (2576)]]. |
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| + | =Government= | ||
| + | The Archduchy of Asbardy is a hereditary monarchy. The power of the archduke is limited in some ways by the [[Archducal Diet of Asbardy|Archducal Diet]]. The diet is composed of the estate-owning nobles. The archduchy is divided into six dominions and numerous provinces. Thus, the [[Dominion of Asbardy]] is a subdivision within the greater archduchy of Asbardy. The other dominions are [[Priordania]], [[Graith]], [[Flisbardy]], [[Giant Isles]], and [[Breomarch]]. [[New Pytharnia]] is an archducal colonial dominion. | ||
=Bryndyd= | =Bryndyd= | ||
{{Main|Bryndyd}} | {{Main|Bryndyd}} | ||
The capital of Asbardy is [[Bryndyd]] which is the seat of the archducal residence and the [[Archducal Knights-Draconic of Asbardy]]. Bryndyd is the sixth populous city in the old world with about 715,000 inhabitants. It rests at the north end of the [[Sea of Asbardy]] across from the mouth of the [[Rhaunve River]]. | The capital of Asbardy is [[Bryndyd]] which is the seat of the archducal residence and the [[Archducal Knights-Draconic of Asbardy]]. Bryndyd is the sixth populous city in the old world with about 715,000 inhabitants. It rests at the north end of the [[Sea of Asbardy]] across from the mouth of the [[Rhaunve River]]. | ||
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| + | =Language= | ||
| + | {{See also|Asbardian Language|Languages of Pytharnia}} | ||
| + | [[File:MapLinguisticAsbardy.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of the prevailing languages spoken in the archduchy and neighboring countries.]] | ||
| + | The official and most widely spoken language in the archduchy is the [[Asbardian Language]]. Minority languages included [[Tuadbean Language|Tuadbean]], [[Myernian Language|Myernian]], [[Gonfalese Language|Gonfalese]] ([[Gaihwch Dialect|Gaihwch]] and [[Rhaunvish Dialect|Rhaunvish]] dialects), and [[Kemerite Language|Kemerite]]. | ||
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| + | =Religion= | ||
| + | {{See also|Religions}} | ||
| + | Most inhabitants of the archduchy are [[Arathracian]] with a significant minority worshiping the [[Isxinthion Gods]]. [[Harmonism|Harmonists]] and [[Incarnandist]]s comprise the balance of the religions. A very small minority consist of [[Imzaami]]s and other foreign beliefs. | ||
=Colonies= | =Colonies= | ||
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=Chronology of the Archduchy of Asbardy= | =Chronology of the Archduchy of Asbardy= | ||
{{Main|Chronology of the Archduchy of Asbardy}} | {{Main|Chronology of the Archduchy of Asbardy}} | ||
| − | *2573, Heartened by the Battle of Pytharnia, Agairth Srunamba leads nobles in rebellion and overthrows the Thracian Viceregal Duke of Asbardy. They declare independence and ally with Skymark. [[Agairth Srunamba]] rallies rebellious factions of Empire and becomes the native ducal ruler of Asbardy, that is, not appointed by Thrace. | + | *2573, Heartened by the [[Battle of Pytharnia]], [[Agairth Srunamba]] leads nobles in rebellion and overthrows the Thracian Viceregal Duke of Asbardy. They declare independence and ally with Skymark. [[Agairth Srunamba]] rallies rebellious factions of Empire and becomes the native ducal ruler of Asbardy, that is, not appointed by Thrace. |
*2574, [[Second Battle of Jardonia (2574)]] Thracians intend to punish Asbardy for its rebellion. Their defeat ensures the continuance of the Archduchy of Asbardy and the coalition against the [[New Kalikán Empire]] | *2574, [[Second Battle of Jardonia (2574)]] Thracians intend to punish Asbardy for its rebellion. Their defeat ensures the continuance of the Archduchy of Asbardy and the coalition against the [[New Kalikán Empire]] | ||
*2576, [[Treaty of Tauhad (2576)]] | *2576, [[Treaty of Tauhad (2576)]] | ||
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*2653 to 2671, [[Sewdhaine War]], Asbardy plays major role, territorial expansion includes [[Graith]], [[Flisbardy]], and [[Breomarch]]. Asbardy supports revolt of portion of Gonfaloy. The [[Principality of Gonfaloy]] is created from territory adjacent to the Archduchy out of the territory of [[Medibgóëse Gonfaloy]]. | *2653 to 2671, [[Sewdhaine War]], Asbardy plays major role, territorial expansion includes [[Graith]], [[Flisbardy]], and [[Breomarch]]. Asbardy supports revolt of portion of Gonfaloy. The [[Principality of Gonfaloy]] is created from territory adjacent to the Archduchy out of the territory of [[Medibgóëse Gonfaloy]]. | ||
*2683, [[Annexation of Priordania (2683)]]; Asbardy, in accordance with treaty, annexes kingdom of Priordania. | *2683, [[Annexation of Priordania (2683)]]; Asbardy, in accordance with treaty, annexes kingdom of Priordania. | ||
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=See Also= | =See Also= | ||
*[[Agairth Srunamba]] | *[[Agairth Srunamba]] | ||
| + | *[[Asbardian Nobility]] | ||
| + | *[[House Smaggcladdas]] | ||
*[[House Srunamba]] | *[[House Srunamba]] | ||
| + | *[[List of the Rulers of Asbardy]] | ||
[[Category:Asbardy]] | [[Category:Asbardy]] | ||
{{stub}} | {{stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 20:39, 5 October 2017
This article treats the modern-day archduchy. See also Asbardy (disambiguation), Dominion of Asbardy, and Heart-of-Asbardy
The Archduchy of Asbardy is a constitutional monarchy which rests on the lands of southwestern Pytharnia. It enjoys a temperate climate surrounded to the west by the Pytharnian Sea and to the south by the Pallathantic Sea. Its southern coast is pierced by the Sea of Asbardy. The climate is temperate with winter rains and rarely receives snows in the winter in the inland territory.
The Archduchy of Asbardy holds a prominent position in southwestern Pytharnia and has a strategic position for shipping in the Pallathantic Sea.
Rise of the Archduchy of Asbardy
The Archduchy of Asbardy is one the states which arose from the coalition that formed from subject princes and forces of the former New Kalikán Empire in the war known as the Great Sky War. The nobles supporting Agairth Srunamba, leader of the rebellion, elected him the Archduke in 2576, subsequent to the Treaty of Tauhad (2576).
Government
The Archduchy of Asbardy is a hereditary monarchy. The power of the archduke is limited in some ways by the Archducal Diet. The diet is composed of the estate-owning nobles. The archduchy is divided into six dominions and numerous provinces. Thus, the Dominion of Asbardy is a subdivision within the greater archduchy of Asbardy. The other dominions are Priordania, Graith, Flisbardy, Giant Isles, and Breomarch. New Pytharnia is an archducal colonial dominion.
Bryndyd
Main article: Bryndyd
The capital of Asbardy is Bryndyd which is the seat of the archducal residence and the Archducal Knights-Draconic of Asbardy. Bryndyd is the sixth populous city in the old world with about 715,000 inhabitants. It rests at the north end of the Sea of Asbardy across from the mouth of the Rhaunve River.
Language
See also: Asbardian Language and Languages of Pytharnia
The official and most widely spoken language in the archduchy is the Asbardian Language. Minority languages included Tuadbean, Myernian, Gonfalese (Gaihwch and Rhaunvish dialects), and Kemerite.
Religion
See also: Religions
Most inhabitants of the archduchy are Arathracian with a significant minority worshiping the Isxinthion Gods. Harmonists and Incarnandists comprise the balance of the religions. A very small minority consist of Imzaamis and other foreign beliefs.
Colonies
See also: New Pytharnia
The Archduchy is the colonial motherland of New Pytharnia in southwestern Bahuna.
Chronology of the Archduchy of Asbardy
Main article: Chronology of the Archduchy of Asbardy
- 2573, Heartened by the Battle of Pytharnia, Agairth Srunamba leads nobles in rebellion and overthrows the Thracian Viceregal Duke of Asbardy. They declare independence and ally with Skymark. Agairth Srunamba rallies rebellious factions of Empire and becomes the native ducal ruler of Asbardy, that is, not appointed by Thrace.
- 2574, Second Battle of Jardonia (2574) Thracians intend to punish Asbardy for its rebellion. Their defeat ensures the continuance of the Archduchy of Asbardy and the coalition against the New Kalikán Empire
- 2576, Treaty of Tauhad (2576)
- 2576 to 2586, Skaligdæse War
- 2587, Amrulmoon (1m) Congress of Bryndyd held in the Basilica of Saint Treel (Bryndyd).
- 2587, Treaty of Yophénthë (2587) between Asbardy and Aurice regarding Skaligdæ and New Pytharnia.
- ?, Rhidna regent duchess of House Srunamba during minority of heir
- 2632, Thrionder's Revolution, Archduke of House Srunamba assassinated, without heir or younger brother.
- 2633, Dagurglame of Asbardy slays Thrionder. Dukes select House Smaggcladdas to fill the archducal throne.
- 2653 to 2671, Sewdhaine War, Asbardy plays major role, territorial expansion includes Graith, Flisbardy, and Breomarch. Asbardy supports revolt of portion of Gonfaloy. The Principality of Gonfaloy is created from territory adjacent to the Archduchy out of the territory of Medibgóëse Gonfaloy.
- 2683, Annexation of Priordania (2683); Asbardy, in accordance with treaty, annexes kingdom of Priordania.
See Also
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