Vessarlian

United Kingdom of Vessarlian and Illiath
Flag of Vessarlian Flag
Motto: "Condemnant Quo Non Intellegunt"
Anthem: 'To Thee Our Vessarlian'
Capital	Rocaster
Largest city	Sevalia
Official languages	Staynish
Ethnic groups	72.3% Vessarlan 17.8% Fódlanian 6.5% Nagatoian 3.4% Other
Demonym(s)	Vessarlan
Government	Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
• Monarch	Cerasale XII
• Prime Minister	Roderick Lockwood
Legislature	Chamber of Representatives
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Area
• Total	2,005,379.1352 km2 (774,281.2128 sq mi)
• Water (%)	2.203%
Population
• January 2021 estimate	32,214,032
• Density	16.4256/km2 (42.5/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2021 estimate
• Total	$886,667,714,000
• Per capita	$27,524.27
GDP (nominal)	2021 estimate
• Total	$886,667,714,000
• Per capita	$27,524.27
Gini (2021)	27.2 low
SDI (2021)	0.925 very high
Currency	Vessarlan Pound (VSLP)
Driving side	left
Calling code	+350
Internet TLD	.VSL

Vessarlian, officially the United Kingdom of Vessarlian, is a relatively large sized nation, approximately 1,961,199.9948 sq km, located in the continent of Gondwana on Urth, it borders both Nyo-Kitwana and Nyo-Yahya to the northeast, Almyra to the south and Krystalinia to the south-east. The country is a Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary Democracy currently governed by Prime Minister Roderick Lockwood with King Cerasale XII as its head of state.

History

The first instance of Vessarlian is believed to have been formed around 400 AD, when the first Southern Vulpines traveled from Arcturia across the South Concordian Ocean to Gondwana, where they founded the Kingdom of Cerasalia, named in commemoration of their former leader King Cerasale I.

Fall of the Kingdom of Salrazaar

Vessarlian is noted to be the successor to the Kingdom of Salrazaar (Unknown - 400AD), an ancient nation incorporating the Salzaar Peninsula in modern day Stelvania. Little is known about Salrazaar, barring its demise, which is well documented by Vessarlan scholars; The kingdom had long suffered incursions into its lands by human militias hailing from the island of Stelva, in modern day Stelvania, but these marauders had been successfully fought off by Salrazaar's hardened and competent military. But by 385AD a two year old boy, King Salzeir VII, had ascended the throne. This minority reign, the first recorded in Salrazaari history, gave way to a power vacuum, resulting in a brutal civil war fought between the King's forces and those in support of his 16 year old illegitimate half-brother. This instability was perfect for the Humans, whom had long craved a foothold on the Arcturian mainland, and they would arrive in droves throughout the civil war, beginning in 387AD. By 395AD the civil war was over, and King Salzeir VII was forced to concede to his half-brother, who was crowned King Cerasale I. By then though the Humans had control over large swaths of the country, including the capital city of Trellia, which surrendered without a fight due to its small garrison, a consequence of the decade long turmoil. King Cerasale attempted to mount an offensive campaign in 396, but failed to properly rally the shattered military. After this failure he would be forced onto the defense for the rest of his reign. The war finally came to an end in 400AD with the siege of the then capital, Asrale. The siege of Asrale was the most deadly conflict of the war, resulting in thousands of casualties on each side. The small, beleaguered garrison, under the command of the king himself, held firm for 83 days before the city walls were breached. The ensuing street skirmishes resulted in the deaths of the garrison, many civilians and the king himself, but, thanks in part to a brave last stand by the king and his personal retinue, most of the city's residents managed to successfully board and flee on the remaining naval vessels.

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  A map of Salrazaar (green) and its neighboring Human Kingdoms (blue) in 385AD.

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  A map of Salrazaar (dark green), Salrazaari rebels (light green) and and its neighboring Human Kingdoms (blue) in 388AD.

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  A map of Salrazaar (green) and its neighboring Human Kingdoms (blue) in 395AD.

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  A map of Salrazaar (green) and its neighboring Human Kingdoms (blue) in 400AD (Before fall of Asrale).

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  A map of the Human Kingdoms (blue) in 400AD (After fall of Asrale).

Traversing the Concordian Ocean

After fleeing their homeland, the Vulpines traveled across the Concordian ocean, searching for a new home. They eventually landed in modern day New Leganesbefore sailing onwards to the Oblivion Islands. In both instances they were met with abuse and neglection from the native humans, whom had never encountered Vulpines or any species similar. The natives eventually drove them out, and they were once again forced to sail onwards, further west. They headed towards the east coast of Gondwana, but a strong storm forced them south, where they passed through the Joralesia strait and up into the Sea of Gondwana. The fleet sailed the sea for weeks, scouting a good landing sight. Eventually a prime location was spotted, and the fleet anchored itself in the harbor, before travelling ashore and founding their first settlement, they named it Rocaster.

Kingdom of Cerasalia

The Kingdom of Cerasalia expanded outwards over the coming centuries, eventually engulfing large swaths of practically uninhabited east Gondwana and many of the islands located in the Sea of Gondwana. Cerasalia became renowned for It's Ebony Wood production, and traders from all across Gondwana would travel to the rich lands of the east to trade silks and spices for this precious material.

Geography

Physical Geography

A map of the regions of Vessarlian and their capitals.

The area of Vessarlian is approximately 2,005,379.1352 sq km, 1,961,199.9948 sq km (97.797%) of which is made up of land area, with the remaining 44,179.14 sq km (2.203%) comprising the water area.

Politics

Government

The current party makeup of the Vessarlan Parliament, as of 6th May 2021. The parties are:

Government:
Union of Democratic Socialists: 201 seats (light red)
Green Party: 50 seats (green)

Official Opposition:
Conservative Party: 73 seats (dark blue)
Libertarian Party: 31 seats (yellow)
Vessarlan National Party: 19 seats (purple)

Other Opposition:
Communist Peoples Party: 45 seats (dark red)
Monarchist Party: 31 seats (black)
Illiath Independence Party: 19 seats (light blue)