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=== Celanora === |
=== Celanora === |
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The region that would become Astela were once located at the heart of the Celanoran Empire. It was positioned close to the imperial capital at Celano and lay upon valuable trade routes, making it a particularly |
The region that would become Astela were once located at the heart of the Celanoran Empire. It was positioned close to the imperial capital at Celano and lay upon valuable trade routes, making it a particularly wealthy and prestigious province. Even after the Empire lost much of its power, Astela remained an important part of the Imperial Federation of Celanor and saw a revival as an economic hub during the industrial revolution, as the many rivers which flowed down from the mountains to the north made it an ideal site for industrialization. Altarme and Porto Todera also developed into two of the most important seaports in the country during this time. |
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=== Great War === |
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The onset of the [[Great War]] on Novaris created serious divisions between pro-Tretridian and pro-Volscine factions in the Celanoran government. The latter ultimately attempted a coup in 1907 with the backing of Empress Katharine of Volscine when it became apparent that Celanora would join any conflict as a Tretridian ally. The resulting uprising brought fighting into the streets of Lucroza, but ultimately failed after a full day of bloodshed. Pro-Volscine groups were successful in taking over the Province of Astela however, due to widespread popular support, and the surviving putschists would flee to Altarme and regroup, There they proclaimed themselves to be the legitimate rulers of Celanora under the auspices of the General Unity Government, and joined Volscina in the resulting conflict. |
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The Great War would prove devastating for what had once been one of the most developed and prosperous parts of Celanora as the GUG ruthlessly hollowed out the region's industry and population for the war effort. Out of an initial population of 5 million, over 1,768,000 were mobilized over the subsequent decade of fighting. Out of these, Astela suffered 687,360 fatalities and 338,080 permanently wounded. Despite the herculean effort, the GUG failed to reconquer Celanora and Astela's modern boundaries were set at the final front lines of the war. Foreign observers described post-war Astela as "A land emptied of people." |
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Revision as of 23:44, 26 October 2022
Republic of Astela | |
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 Flag | |
Motto: Adriti! | |
Anthem: Salva la Patria | |
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| Capital and largest city | Altarme |
| Official languages | Norvian |
| Demonym(s) | Astelan |
| Government | Unitary Republic under de facto military rule |
• President | Moreno Reo |
| Legislature | National Senate |
| Independence | |
• De facto secession | 1907 |
• Treaty of Talvere | 2003 |
| Area | |
• Total | 51,592 km2 (19,920 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 7,000,000 |
• Density | 135.7/km2 (351.5/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total | 53 billion SHD |
• Per capita | 7,571 SHD |
| Currency | Astelan Aureo |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | 666 |
| Internet TLD | .ata |
Astela, formally known as the Republic of Astela, is a country in southern Novaris. Its capital and largest city is Altarme. It is bordered by Seccera to the north and Celanora to the east, with a coastline on the Sherman Channel.
History
Celanora
The region that would become Astela were once located at the heart of the Celanoran Empire. It was positioned close to the imperial capital at Celano and lay upon valuable trade routes, making it a particularly wealthy and prestigious province. Even after the Empire lost much of its power, Astela remained an important part of the Imperial Federation of Celanor and saw a revival as an economic hub during the industrial revolution, as the many rivers which flowed down from the mountains to the north made it an ideal site for industrialization. Altarme and Porto Todera also developed into two of the most important seaports in the country during this time.
Great War
The onset of the Great War on Novaris created serious divisions between pro-Tretridian and pro-Volscine factions in the Celanoran government. The latter ultimately attempted a coup in 1907 with the backing of Empress Katharine of Volscine when it became apparent that Celanora would join any conflict as a Tretridian ally. The resulting uprising brought fighting into the streets of Lucroza, but ultimately failed after a full day of bloodshed. Pro-Volscine groups were successful in taking over the Province of Astela however, due to widespread popular support, and the surviving putschists would flee to Altarme and regroup, There they proclaimed themselves to be the legitimate rulers of Celanora under the auspices of the General Unity Government, and joined Volscina in the resulting conflict.
The Great War would prove devastating for what had once been one of the most developed and prosperous parts of Celanora as the GUG ruthlessly hollowed out the region's industry and population for the war effort. Out of an initial population of 5 million, over 1,768,000 were mobilized over the subsequent decade of fighting. Out of these, Astela suffered 687,360 fatalities and 338,080 permanently wounded. Despite the herculean effort, the GUG failed to reconquer Celanora and Astela's modern boundaries were set at the final front lines of the war. Foreign observers described post-war Astela as "A land emptied of people."