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'''Tretrid''' ([[w:Old English|Tretridian]]: ᚦᚱᛖᚾᛁᚪ, ''Þrenia''), officially known as the '''Kingdom of Tretrid''', is a nation located in southern [[Novaris]]. It is the second most populous country in Novaris and second largest by area, after [[ArkalariusVolscina]]. It is situated between the Atlantian Sea to the north, the Bay of Lapinum to the south, and the Nalpian Mountains to the west. Tretrid borders [[Aponivia]] and [[Transnalpia]] to the west, and [[Lapinumbia]] to the south. Tretrid's capital is Cynebury, though its largest city is Sigested.

Tretrid has historically been one of the premier powers of Novaris, which would often brought it into conflict with other nations. Indeed, the first 4 centuries of the unified Tretrid's history was largely characterized by its power struggles with Dallacqua, though this largely ended as Dallacqua declined. During the 18th century, Tretrid fought a war with [[Ethalria (Grand Matriarchy)|Ethalria]] and waged multiple wars against Norgsveldet. However, the rise of [[ArkalariusVolscina]] as a regional power in Novaris and later as a great power brought it into direct conflict with Tretrid, starting in the early 19th century. This rivalry resulted in the countries taking opposing sides in the [[Great War]] and eventually culminated in the Novaran Cold War that pervaded much of the 20th century. The collapse of the [[Arkian Confederation|Volscine Confederation]] and the resulting [[Arkian Civil War|civil war]] ended the Novaran Cold War in Tretrid's favor. However, the rise and fall of [[KarolingiaCorreva]], among other things, have reignited tensions between Tretrid and ArkalariusVolscina, enough to the point where most agree that the Karolingian crisis marked the start of a Second Novaran Cold War.

Despite its many issues and what has been argued to be its decline, Tretrid is still generally considered a [[w:great power|great power]]. Indeed, even though Tretrid has only the third highest military expenditure in Novaris, Tretrid more than makes up for it with soft power; indeed, its admission to the [[North Concordian Economic Forum]] and its role in creating the [[League of Novaris]] have only served to amplify this. Tretrid also largely maintains its position of power through alliances, most notably the [[Tolinsk Accords]], though Tretrid also maintains observer status in the [[NSTO|North Shield Treaty Organization]] and [[IRSA|Interregional Security Accords]]. Tretrid's system of alliances has been argued to be the main reason why Tretrid still remains the dominant power in West Novaris, especially compared to the significantly more diplomatically isolated ArkalariusVolscina.

Æthelstanson also started to re-evaluate Tretrid's global position, which had grown precarious from years of neglect. Under the early months of his government, Æthelstanson would start engaging Volscina, Aponivia, Kuthernburg, and Nacata more actively. He also continued Tretridian support of [[Nuova Volscina]], albeit with great reluctance.

Following an [[Kretsburg Skirmish|incident]] on the border between [[Durakia]] and [[Vakarastan]] on July 15, 2020, Tretrid publicly declared support for Durakia. They deployed 50,000 soldiers and a naval task force. Several other nations, including [[ArkalariusVolscina]], [[Norgsveldet]], and [[Meagharia]] also declared their support for Durakia. The Joint Strategic Command of Anti-Vakari Forces (JSCAVF) was formed between the five nations to coordinate the resultant [[Irnac War]]. Tretrid formally declared war on Vakarastan on July 21. It participated in several decisive battles in western Irnac, including the [[Battle of Kretsburg]] and the [[Nov Martovgrad Offensive]].

However, on July 24, only days after the Irnac War started, [[NeuNuova Arkia]]Volscina was couped by Julius[[Guerino KarlingCorrevaci]], who proceeded to proclaim [[KarolingiaCorreva]]. ArkalariusVolscina responded by pushing claims to Correvan territories on the Volscine border, while Tretrid reaffirmed its alliance with the new Karolingian state. What resulted was an escalation of tensions. The culmination of this was the [[Sinking of the KKS Konstantin Böhm|sinking of the KarolingianCorrevan frigate KKSNRN ''KonstantinConstantino BöhmBuccio'']] by a ship flying the ArkianVolscine colors. ArkalariusVolscina immediately denied responsibility while Tretrid attacked the incident as an attack on Karolingian sovereignty.

The two nations likely would have come to blows as a result of brinkmanship had the [[League of Novaris]] not interceded. The LN ordered that Karolingia hold a referendum to determine its future. However, heavy election interference delegitimized the results, and Karling's harsh crackdown on protests only escalated instability further. Ultimately, Karling was forced to flee to [[Gräntierik]], and Karolingia collapsed. The LN authorized the [[Occupation of KarolingiaCorreva|occupation of the formerly KarolingianCorrevan lands]], which was once again named OstarkelandCavellan.

Around this time, the Witenagemot passed the Resolution Concerning Schlesia, which formally ended the [[Occupation of SchlesiaSeccera]]. Prime Minister Eoforwine Æthelstanson immediately approached [[George Gray]], the last president of the ArkianVolscine Confederation, and he agreed to head the new [[SchlesiaSeccera|SchlesianSeccaran state]].

The KarolingianCorrevan crisis had shown how unexpectedly delicate Tretrid's position was, and Æthelstanson immediately started re-examining his foreign policy. Among other things, he largely ended the Tretridian investment in Meagharian infrastructure, and he had Tretrid join the [[North Concordian Economic Forum]]. This diplomatic maneuvering resulted in the creation of the [[Tolinsk Accords]]. Another result of this diplomacy was his concerted efforts to bring Meagharia and Tavaris to the negotiating table.