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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 [[ |
'''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 [[Volscina]]. 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. |
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Tretrid's history dates back to the Threnian Kingdom of antiquity, which lasted roughly from the 1st century BCE to the Toré Eruption of 512, after which resulting famine tore the polity apart, leading to its utter collapse and much of its territory fragmenting into smaller, more isolated city-states. The following centuries were characterized by infighting among these city-states, as well as the rise and fall of Westrice, which was situated north of formerly Threnian lands. |
Tretrid's history dates back to the Threnian Kingdom of antiquity, which lasted roughly from the 1st century BCE to the Toré Eruption of 512, after which resulting famine tore the polity apart, leading to its utter collapse and much of its territory fragmenting into smaller, more isolated city-states. The following centuries were characterized by infighting among these city-states, as well as the rise and fall of Westrice, which was situated north of formerly Threnian lands. |
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The arrival of Ulvrikian settlers from the east in the 11th century lead to a chain of mass migration and ensuing turmoil, followed by the rapid consolidation of Tretrid into three kingdoms, a state that would last for about 200 years until Ælfric I unified the peninsula and proclaimed the creation of the Kingdom of Tretrid in 1256. Over the next two centuries, Tretrid would expand into Dallacquan lands and gain more and more power in Novaris. This expansionism reached its peak in the 15th century with the establishment of [[Tretridian West Novaris]]. After the [[War of the Tretridian Succession]], in which Tretridian West Novaris was partitioned by [[Norgsveldet]] and Asendavia, Tretrid maintained a colony in the form of [[Tretridian Northrenpynt]], and later established [[Transnalpia]] as a means to easier access Northrenpynt. However, both countries would become independent states under the Tretridian crown in the 1920s, with Northrenpynt in particular ending even its association with the Tretridian crown in 1980. |
The arrival of Ulvrikian settlers from the east in the 11th century lead to a chain of mass migration and ensuing turmoil, followed by the rapid consolidation of Tretrid into three kingdoms, a state that would last for about 200 years until Ælfric I unified the peninsula and proclaimed the creation of the Kingdom of Tretrid in 1256. Over the next two centuries, Tretrid would expand into Dallacquan lands and gain more and more power in Novaris. This expansionism reached its peak in the 15th century with the establishment of [[Tretridian West Novaris]]. After the [[War of the Tretridian Succession]], in which Tretridian West Novaris was partitioned by [[Norgsveldet]] and Asendavia, Tretrid maintained a colony in the form of [[Tretridian Northrenpynt]], and later established [[Transnalpia]] as a means to easier access Northrenpynt. However, both countries would become independent states under the Tretridian crown in the 1920s, with Northrenpynt in particular ending even its association with the Tretridian crown in 1980. |
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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 [[ |
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 [[Volscina]] 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 [[Correva]], among other things, have reignited tensions between Tretrid and Volscina, enough to the point where most agree that the Karolingian crisis marked the start of a Second Novaran Cold War. |
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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 |
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 Volscina. |
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The snap elections concluded in mid-January 2017, leading Æthelstanson's SDÞ to form a government with the ADÞ. The new Prime Minister swiftly instuted sweeping corruption probes into the LDP and companies implicated in the scandal. Several leading figures in the LDP ended up convicted for various corruption charges, including Wulfricson himself. |
The snap elections concluded in mid-January 2017, leading Æthelstanson's SDÞ to form a government with the ADÞ. The new Prime Minister swiftly instuted sweeping corruption probes into the LDP and companies implicated in the scandal. Several leading figures in the LDP ended up convicted for various corruption charges, including Wulfricson himself. |
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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. |
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. |
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===Auroran-Pacific War=== |
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In June 2020, when [[Rodenia]] supported a coup d'etat in the neighboring country of Puntalia, the [[Union of Commonwealth Alliances|UCA]] and the [[NSTO]] acted immediately, [[2020 Puntalia Military Intervention|deploying forces in Puntalia]]. Tretrid worked with the NSTO in deploying forces, including 30,000 Tretridian soldiers and a naval task force that included an aircraft carrier. Tretrid also successfully petitioned the [[League of Novaris]] to condemn Rodenia. However, the seemingly inevitable war was halted when Great Morstaybishlia's Prime Minister, [[Franklin Barvata]], threatened both sides in the crisis with sanctions unless they would sit down and talk. Tretrid was one of the signatories of the [[Puntalian Compromise Treaty]], as it would become known. |
In June 2020, when [[Rodenia]] supported a coup d'etat in the neighboring country of Puntalia, the [[Union of Commonwealth Alliances|UCA]] and the [[NSTO]] acted immediately, [[2020 Puntalia Military Intervention|deploying forces in Puntalia]]. Tretrid worked with the NSTO in deploying forces, including 30,000 Tretridian soldiers and a naval task force that included an aircraft carrier. Tretrid also successfully petitioned the [[League of Novaris]] to condemn Rodenia. However, the seemingly inevitable war was halted when Great Morstaybishlia's Prime Minister, [[Franklin Barvata]], threatened both sides in the crisis with sanctions unless they would sit down and talk. Tretrid was one of the signatories of the [[Puntalian Compromise Treaty]], as it would become known. |
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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 [[ |
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 [[Volscina]], [[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]]. |
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However, on July 24, only days after the Irnac War started, |
However, on July 24, only days after the Irnac War started, Nuova Volscina was couped by [[Guerino Correvaci]], who proceeded to proclaim [[Correva]]. Volscina 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 Correvan frigate NRN ''Constantino Buccio'']] by a ship flying the Volscine colors. Volscina immediately denied responsibility while Tretrid attacked the incident as an attack on Karolingian sovereignty. |
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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 |
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 Correva|occupation of the formerly Correvan lands]], which was once again named Cavellan. |
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Around this time, the Witenagemot passed the Resolution Concerning Schlesia, which formally ended the [[Occupation of |
Around this time, the Witenagemot passed the Resolution Concerning Schlesia, which formally ended the [[Occupation of Seccera]]. Prime Minister Eoforwine Æthelstanson immediately approached [[George Gray]], the last president of the Volscine Confederation, and he agreed to head the new [[Seccera|Seccaran state]]. |
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The Correvan 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. |
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[[File:Mark 77 bomb loaded on FA-18.jpg|200px|thumb|A Tretridian crew loads an incendiary bomb in Ballistria.]] |
[[File:Mark 77 bomb loaded on FA-18.jpg|200px|thumb|A Tretridian crew loads an incendiary bomb in Ballistria.]] |