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The territory that is today Lunsesara was claimed by Blåskovian predecessor states dating back to the 12th century, but due to its relative distance, much denser woodland, and less even terrain made it expensive for Blaskovian authorities to effectively administer it. The area to the west of the White River, which today forms the border between Lunsesara and Blåskog, had a reputation as something of a "no man's land," and it was not unusual for outlaws, bandits, and other criminals to flee to the area to escape justice. Because of this reputation, as well as Blåskog's nominal (though unenforced) claim to the land, the Borea Trading Company did not purchase the rights to the land as it did in other areas such as Nystatiszna and Gusanaszna.
Beginning in the 15th century with the establishment of the Grand Duchy of Blåhamn, a direct predecessor of the modern Kingdom of Blåskog, Z'rei elves that had been resident there began to emigrate, with most of them settling on the far side of the White River. This was the first major wave of settlement in the region, brought on primarily by Ulvrikian settlers consolidating power and setting up a government and institutions that favored them over the elves. The name "Lunsesara," meaning "
In the late 17th century, settlers began to arrive from western Borea, primarily more Z'rei elves who settled along or near the shores of Lake Knusktørt and Lake Liten-Knusktørt in the west of Lunsesara. These settlers were primarily seeking economic opportunity, but with the Borea Trading Company holding a monopoly on large swathes of eastern Borea, the area of Lunsesara was the only land that was available for independent settlement. Most of the settlements set up by these migrants were "company towns" settled by various fur trading or lumber enterprises. As economic activity increased and settlements in the west of Lunsesara grew larger, it attracted many of the Z'rei elves who had settled along the White River in the east. In 1866, most of the wealthy company owners in the region came together to establish the Republic of Lunsesara in an effort to better coordinate the economy and the infrastructure of the region. The effort was generally supported by members of the public, including both "new settlers" and "old settlers."
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Lunsesara is primarily aligned with [[Packilvania]] and is especially dependent on trade with that country to replace lost imports from countries in opposition to the military regime. It has also received political support from [[Kæra'zna]] and [[Volkia]], and General Fyodorovich was believed to be courting [[Kyrloth]] before the end of the [[Sinter Tass]] regime in September of 2021. Relations with [[Nystatiszna]] have markedly improved since the coup, with the two countries generally aligned in international geopolitical debates. In contrast, relations with [[Blaskog]] have soured considerably, with several higher authorities in the coup forces indicating extreme opposition to the Republic of Lunsesara's political outreach to Terist political groups in Blaskog advocating for a political union of the two countries.
While the Republic of Lunsesara had been a member of the [[International Forum]] since 1925, Gen. Fyodorovich withdrew the country's membership effective September 1st, 2020 in one of his first acts as Head of State. In doing so, he stated his reasoning as "reasserting the sovereignty of the country" and "removing Lunsesara from the control of the globalist elite." On October 15th, 2021, Lunsesara joined the [[
==Economy==
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The country’s economy prior to the coup was relatively strong and stable, with a large manufacturing base and productive agricultural areas as well as mineral wealth in the interior. Lumber, the primary resource when the region was first settled, continues to be a primary driver of the economy. Agriculture consists primarily of staple crops such as wheat, soybeans, and corn; sugar beets and sugar refining are also a major industry. Mineral resources in Lunsesara include aluminum, copper, nickel, gypsum, and gravel. During and in the aftermath of the civil war, the economy of the country largely collapsed. Hyperinflation caused the Lunsesaran Karusa to become essentially worthless, with the [[Packilvania|Packilvanian Dinar]] serving as the primary black market currency, between May of 2020 and December of 2021.
In December 2021, General Fyodorovich announced a set of reforms aimed at improving economic growth. The first was a "national jobs guarantee," which was phrased in its announcement as a national guarantee for each citizen to have a job. International observers criticized the announcement as a "criminalization of joblessness" and noted that applicants to the program are not permitted to select which job they take. Instead, the military moves applicants to wherever they see a need. The second reform was the revaluation of the Lunsesaran Karusa, with 10,000 old Karusa (
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