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Originally established as a loose alliance of feudal states in the mid-thirteenth century following the fall of the Dallacquan Empire, Volscina quickly became a decentralized empire as the constituent states turned to each other for protection from conflict. An electoral system was established, with certain important states being granted the rank of 'Electorate', their leaders' votes choosing the next Emperor or Empress until histheir death, whenupon which they would votehold another Imperial anewElection. This system lasted up until the early eighteenth century, where the rapidly growing population and increased demand for self-determination led to the then-Emperor EzzelinoCalogero II of Cadrigrano abdicating power to the [[Dieta Imperiale|Imperial Diet]] as an entity, whichleading wentto onthe toestablishment establishof the Volscine Confederation. As the newly democratic Volscine Confederation rose in power, it quickly came into conflict with the dominant power in Novaris, the [[Tretrid|Kingdom of Tretrid]]. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries Volscina and Tretrid entered a series of conflicts, and although no true decisive winner was found, Volscina steadily grew in size and power, eventually annexingrestoring Volscine rule to the disputed Tretridian territory of [[Seccera]] in the final Volscino-Tretridian war. Volcsina joined the [[Great War]] on the side of [[Asendavia]], and throughout the conflict anti-Tretridian sentiment grew to a point even higher than in the series of 19th century conflicts between the two nations. The Great War ended with no decisive winner, and although it took some time for ArkianVolscine troops to leave Tretridian soil, there was no further escalation until the Volscino-Tretridian Cold War (henceforth "Cold War"). The Cold War was a major political conflict between Volscina and Tretrid, one which only escalated further as both nations expanded their influence and political power, eventually resulting in a nuclear arms race. The Cold War is commonly agreed to have ended in Tretridian favor in 2002, when the [[Volscine Civil War]] broke out. Since the end of the three-year conflict, Volscina has reinstated Imperial rule, the new government claiming the heritage of the first Volscine Empire.

Volscina is a rising [[wikipedia:regional_power|regional power]] with a robust but damaged economy, still in recovery from the damages wrought by the civil war. It is heavily developed and industrialized, and is a large producer of metals, foodstuffs, and automobiles. Volscina is known for its beautiful landscapes, historic cities, and many castles, making it one of the largest tourist destinations onin Novaris.