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| intro ='''Astria''' is a country located in Romanthian western [[Uletha]]. It borders [[Pretannia]] to the north and east, and [[Plevia]] to the south. To the west, it shares a shoreline along Pretannic Lake with [[Valony]], UL08l, and UL08m. Astria's total land area is 23,104.50 square kilometres (8,920.70 square miles).
| intro ='''Astria''' is a country located in Romanthian western [[Uletha]]. It borders [[Pretannia]] to the north and east, and [[Plevia]] to the south. To the west, it shares a shoreline along {{relation|194901|Pretannic Lake}} with [[Valony]], UL08l, and UL08m. Astria's total land area is 23,104.50 square kilometres (8,920.70 square miles).


It is a federation of 11 states: Monegha, San Lion, Val d'Arol, Enègrion, San Nicolas, Korman, Triivall, Noaki, Arle, Arbiera and Ersazia.
It is a federation of 11 states: {{relation|424570|Monegha}}, {{relation|425060|San Lion}}, {{relation|425057|Val d'Arol}}, {{relation|425055|Enègrion}}, {{relation|425059|San Nicolas}}, {{relation|425061|Korman}}, {{relation|425056|Triivall}}, {{relation|425058|Noaki}}, {{relation|422831|Arle}}, {{relation|423749|Arbiera}} and {{relation|423738|Ersazia}}.


Astria, long a land of principalities, abbeys, and free cities, found its first unity in 1204 with the founding of the ''Eternal Alliance'' to settle disputes peacefully and defend against outsiders. In 1574, after religious agitation nearly plunged the country into religious war the allied states then entrusted their defense to the Prince of Monegha, who assumed the title of ''Protector of Astria''. Neutrality and prosperity followed, but in 1798 republican uprisings triggered a brief civil war. The Federal Pact of 1825 formalized Astria as a federal republic with strong institutions and a ceremonial Prince. The 19th century saw industrial progress and social reform, while today Astria thrives as a neutral, democratic federation that guards its enduring traditional liberties.
Astria, long a land of principalities, abbeys, and free cities, found its first unity in 1204 with the founding of the ''Eternal Alliance'' to settle disputes peacefully and defend against outsiders. In 1574, after religious agitation nearly plunged the country into religious war the allied states then entrusted their defense to the Prince of Monegha, who assumed the title of ''Protector of Astria''. Neutrality and prosperity followed, but in 1798 republican uprisings triggered a brief civil war. The Federal Pact of 1825 formalized Astria as a federal republic with strong institutions and a ceremonial Prince. The 19th century saw industrial progress and social reform, while today Astria thrives as a neutral, democratic federation that guards its enduring traditional liberties.
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=== Era of Alliances ===
=== Era of Alliances ===
[[File:Die Landgemeinde Albert Welti Ständeratssaal, Bundeshaus, Bern.JPG|thumb|left|Romanticized representation of the ''Eternal Alliance'' being acclaimed with envoys of Monegha, abbot and monks of San Lion, merchants of the Arol Valley, and the rugged leaders of Enègrion, all swearing brotherhood.]]
[[File:Die Landgemeinde Albert Welti Ständeratssaal, Bundeshaus, Bern.JPG|thumb|left|Romanticized representation of the ''Eternal Alliance'' being acclaimed with envoys of {{node|350696621|Monegha}}, abbot and monks of {{relation|494190|San Lion}}, merchants of the {{relation|425057|Arol Valley}}, and the rugged leaders of {{relation|425055|Enègrion}}, all swearing brotherhood.]]
For much of its history, Astria was less a single nation than a mosaic of principalities, free cities, and ecclesiastical lordships, tied together by trade routes, shifting alliances, and a shared cultural fabric. The first real step toward unity came in 1204, when the Principality of Monegha, the Abbey of San Lion, the Free Cities of the Arol Valley, and the Free People of Enègrion established the ''Eternal Alliance''. This pact was designed to settle disputes through negotiation rather than arms, to guarantee mutual defense, and to shield Astrian communities from encroaching powers.
For much of its history, Astria was less a single nation than a mosaic of principalities, free cities, and ecclesiastical lordships, tied together by trade routes, shifting alliances, and a shared cultural fabric. The first real step toward unity came in 1204, when the {{relation|424570|Principality of Monegha}}, the {{relation|425060|Abbey of San Lion}}, the {{relation|425057|Free Cities of the Arol Valley}}, and the {{relation|425055|Free People of Enègrion}} established the ''Eternal Alliance''. This pact was designed to settle disputes through negotiation rather than arms, to guarantee mutual defense, and to shield Astrian communities from encroaching powers.


=== Era of the Protectorate ===
=== Era of the Protectorate ===
[[File:Shipwreck (Kilian Zoll & Marcus Larson) - Nationalmuseum - 21532.tif|thumb|Venti di Faura]]
[[File:Shipwreck (Kilian Zoll & Marcus Larson) - Nationalmuseum - 21532.tif|thumb|Venti di Faura]]
A century and a half later, the alliance faced a dire test. In 1574, the Ortholic high clergy of Nemans accused Astrian monasteries of heresy, dispatching inquisitors to the Monastery of San Antinous and the Abbey of San Lion. Their mission threatened to spark a religious war and foreign occupation. But while crossing the Pretannic Lake, three inquisitorial ships were caught in a sudden storm and smashed against the Isolas Faura. None survived. The catastrophe was widely interpreted as divine intervention, yet it underscored how fragile Astria’s independence remained.
A century and a half later, the alliance faced a dire test. In 1574, the Ortholic high clergy of Nemans accused Astrian monasteries of heresy, dispatching inquisitors to the Monastery of San Antinous and the Abbey of San Lion. Their mission threatened to spark a religious war and foreign occupation. But while crossing the Pretannic Lake, three inquisitorial ships were caught in a sudden storm and smashed against the {{relation|488342|Isolas Faura}}. None survived. The catastrophe was widely interpreted as divine intervention, yet it underscored how fragile Astria’s independence remained.


In the aftermath, on 1 December 1574 in Ansgari, the signatories of the Eternal Alliance resolved to place their armed forces under the command of the Prince of Monegha, granting him the title of Protector of the Astrians. His authority was strictly limited: he was not to govern, but to safeguard the population, their property, their borders, and their liberties. Each member state would contribute men and gold to maintain this federal force. This arrangement gave Astria a unique equilibrium, preserving local autonomy while providing collective security.
In the aftermath, on 1 December 1574 in {{node|396144795|Ansgari}}, the signatories of the Eternal Alliance resolved to place their armed forces under the command of the Prince of Monegha, granting him the title of Protector of the Astrians. His authority was strictly limited: he was not to govern, but to safeguard the population, their property, their borders, and their liberties. Each member state would contribute men and gold to maintain this federal force. This arrangement gave Astria a unique equilibrium, preserving local autonomy while providing collective security.
 
During wars of 16th and 17th century, Astria remained neutral but fortified towns and valleys, securing reputation as a place of refuge, attracting many refugees from other parts of Uletha who would later become an integral part of the national identity.
 
Economic prosperity followed and came from textiles, metallurgy, and banking.


[[File:Guillaume Henri Dufour.jpg|thumb|245px|left|alt=In Ersazia he is named Ioann d'Astria|Prince Ioann Tomas I of Monegha]]
[[File:Guillaume Henri Dufour.jpg|thumb|245px|left|alt=In Ersazia he is named Ioann d'Astria|Prince Ioann Tomas I of Monegha]]
The late 18th century brought fresh turmoil. Inspired by revolutions elsewhere in Uletha, republican militias rose in 1798, demanding democratic reforms, while patrician loyalists rallied in defense of traditional order. Astria quickly descended into a short but brutal civil war. Battles scarred market towns and river valleys, and both camps declared themselves the true defenders of liberty. Neighboring powers — Valony, Pretannia, and Pelvia — prepared to intervene, each hoping to exploit Astria’s weakness.
The late 18th century brought fresh turmoil. Inspired by foreign revolutions, republican militias rose in 1798, demanding democratic reforms, while patrician loyalists rallied in defense of traditional order. Astria quickly descended into a short but brutal civil war. Battles scarred market towns and river valleys, and both camps declared themselves the true defenders of liberty. Neighboring powers — Valony, Pretannia, and Pelvia — prepared to intervene, each hoping to exploit Astria’s weakness.


Amid this chaos, Prince Ioann Tomas I, acting as Protector, assumed command of the federal troops. Instead of crushing dissent, he pursued a path of restraint and conciliation. He ordered his soldiers to spare civilians, ensured safe passage for refugees, and issued broad amnesties to those who laid down their arms. His conduct, combining firmness with compassion, gradually eroded the will to fight on both sides.
Amid this chaos, Prince Ioann Tomas I, acting as Protector, assumed command of the federal troops. Instead of crushing dissent, he pursued a path of restraint and conciliation. He ordered his soldiers to spare civilians, ensured safe passage for refugees, and issued broad amnesties to those who laid down their arms. His conduct, combining firmness with compassion, gradually eroded the will to fight on both sides.


In 1799, the factions gathered at the Congress of Lirena, where they forged a fragile compromise: a provisional republican constitution balanced by the continued neutrality of the Prince as Protector of Astria. This delicate arrangement prevented foreign intervention and preserved Astria’s independence at its most perilous hour.
In 1799, the factions gathered at the Congress of {{node|350696625|Lirena}}, where they forged a fragile compromise: a provisional republican constitution balanced by the continued neutrality of the Prince as Protector of Astria. This delicate arrangement prevented foreign intervention and preserved Astria’s independence at its most perilous hour.


=== Federal Era ===
=== Federal Era ===
The settlement became permanent with the Federal Pact of 1825, which formally created the Astrian Federation. Sovereignty was vested in national institutions — the Parliament, the National Council, and the Grand Court of Magistrates — while the Prince of Monegha retained his historic role as ceremonial head of state and commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.
The settlement became permanent with the Federal Pact of 1825, which formally created the Astrian Federation. Sovereignty was vested in national institutions — the Parliament, the National Council, and the Grand Court of Magistrates — while the Prince of Monegha retained his historic role as ceremonial head of state and commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.
=== Princes of Astria ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Name
! Birth<hr/>Death
! Reign
! Ruling part
! Consort
! Notes
|-
| '''Roderic I'''
| 15 March 1174<br/>Roivan<hr/>12 August 1241<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1204<hr/>1241
|
| Elena di Cartaro
| Founder of the Eternal Alliance (1204), built the first Palaz Roivan.
|-
| '''Gheralt II'''
| 24 June 1208<br/>Roivan<br><small>son of Roderic I</small><hr/>3 February 1277<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1241<hr/>1277
|
| Adelheid von Rhenz
| Expanded trade on Pretannic Lake, minted first Astrian silver coins.
|-
| '''Almeric I'''
| 2 October 1248<br/>Roivan<br><small>son of Gheralt II</small><hr/>18 May 1319<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1277<hr/>1319
|
| Beatrix di Fresal
| Established Conseil General di Monegha (proto-parliament)
|-
| '''Ioann I'''
| 14 May 1289<br/>Roivan<br><small>son of Almeric I</small><hr/>1 November 1346<br/>in battle<br/>
| 1319<hr/>1346
|
| Clara von Hohenburg
| Soldier prince, remembered for defense of Monegha.
|-
| '''Roderic II'''
| 5 January 1318<br/>Roivan<br><small>son of Ioan I</small><hr/>12 June 1381<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1346<hr/>1381
|
| Isabella di Lunar
| Patron of Gothic architecture, rebuilt San Lukás Spital.
|-
| '''Martin I'''
| 19 August 1360<br/>Roivan<br><small>son of Roderic II</small><hr/>4 April 1410<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1381<hr/>1410
|
| Iuditta di Arbiera
| Peacemaker between free cities and abbeys.
|-
| '''Almeric II'''
| 8 December 1405<br/>Lunar<br><small>nephew of Martin I</small><hr/>16 February 1458<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1410<hr/>1458
|
| Dorotea di Cartaro
| Skilled diplomat; maintained neutrality in Pretannic wars.
|-
| '''Ioann II'''
| 21 March 1430<br/>Lunar<br><small>son of Almeric II</small><hr/>9 September 1497<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1458<hr/>1497
|
| Bianca Visconti
| Patron of humanist academies and printing presses.
|-
| '''Gheralt III'''
| 7 July 1468<br/>Lunar<br><small>son of Ioann II</small><hr/>2 April 1504<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1497<hr/>1504
|
| Helena von Altenberg
| Cultured but frail; left no heirs.
|-
| '''Marti II'''
| 12 October 1501<br/>Conroi<br><small>cousin of Gheralt III</small><hr/>20 December 1568<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1504<hr/>1568
|
| Caterina Fresali
| Legal reformer, balanced princely power with councils.
|-
| '''Gheralt IV'''
| 1 February 1538<br/>Roivan<br><small>son of Marti II</small><hr/>17 November 1604<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1568<hr/>1604
|
| Magdalena Marolic
| Protector during San Lion Affair (1574).
|-
| '''Marti III'''
| 3 May 1570<br/>Roivan<br><small>son of Gheralt IV</small><hr/>11 August 1651<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1604<hr/>1651
|
| Beata d’Arbiera
| Builder prince, strengthened fortifications.
|-
| '''Ioann III'''
| 26 April 1620<br/>Arbion<br><small>nephew of Marti III</small><hr/>29 December 1689<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1651<hr/>1689
|
| Anna von Hohenstein
| Declared Astria’s Everlasting Neutrality
|-
| '''Carol I'''
| 7 September 1660<br/>Roivan<br><small>son of Ioann III</small><hr/>15 May 1723<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1689<hr/>1723
|
| Elisabetta Lunaro
| Patron of sciences; founded Quastri observatory.
|-
| '''Martin II'''
| 2 January 1690<br/>Roivan<br><small>son of Carol I</small><hr/>1 October 1761<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1723<hr/>1761
|
| Clara di Fresalis
| Encouraged trade fairs and banking.
|-
| '''Prins Ioann Tomas I'''
| 9 March 1735<br/>Karolth<br><small>grandson of Martin II</small><hr/>23 November 1816<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1761<hr/>1816
|
| Iulia Brennar
| Hero of Civil War of 1798–99, reconciler.
|-
| '''Prins Leopold I'''
| 22 June 1780<br/>Karolth<br><small>son of Ioann Tomas I</small><hr/>30 August 1847<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1816<hr/>1847
|
| Maria d’Arsèn
| Oversaw Foundation of Astrian Federation (1825).
|-
| '''Prins Leopold II'''
| 19 October 1810<br/>Karolth<br><small>son of Leopold I</small><hr/>25 March 1889<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1847<hr/>1889
|
| Clara Montaveri
| Patron of arts and education.
|-
| '''Prins Almeric III'''
| 12 July 1845<br/>Roivan<br><small>son of Leopold II</small><hr/>10 January 1914<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1889<hr/>1914
|
| Rosa Vignora
| Supported industrialization and housing reforms.
|-
| '''Prins Carol II'''
| 18 August 1870<br/>Roivan<br><small>son of Almeric III</small><hr/>2 February 1952<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1914<hr/>1952
|
| Elena Servet
| Guided Astria’s neutrality in the Great war.
|-
| '''Prins Filip I'''
| 1 September 1905<br/>Roivan<br><small>son of Carol II</small><hr/>7 May 1997<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1952<hr/>1997
|
| Sofia di Lirena
| Popular, modest, education reformer. No heirs.
|-
| '''Prins Martin IV'''
| 4 April 1940<br/>Korman<br><small>nephew of Filip I</small><hr/>18 July 2015<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 1997<hr/>2015
|
| Helena Brennar
| Astronomer; distant from politics. After his son Tomas died in infancy and daughter Lucia renounced succession after marriage abroad succession was left unclear.
|-
| '''Ioann Tomas II'''
| 9 February 1995<br/>San Lion<br><small>nephew of Martin IV</small><hr/>18 July 2015<br/>Roivan<br/>
| 2015<hr/>present
|
| unmarried
| Federal youth initiatives, made Palaz Roivan partially open as museum. Pressured to secure dynastic continuity.         
|}


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Astria’s geography is defined by distinct natural regions: the Arbierian Ranges in the south; the Arol Valley and the Grisidun Massif dominating the central heartland; the Plains of Noaki stretching across the upper reaches of the country; the Valcéra Heights rising to their east; and, finally, the Pretannic Lakeside, encompassing several smaller subregions along the shoreline.
Astria’s geography is defined by distinct natural regions: the Arbierian Ranges in the south; the Arol Valley and the Grisidun Massif dominating the central heartland; the Plains of Noaki stretching across the upper reaches of the country; the Valcéra Heights rising to their east; and, finally, the Pretannic Lakeside, encompassing several smaller subregions along the shoreline.
<gallery mode="packed" caption="Natural regions of Astria">
<gallery mode="packed" caption="Natural regions of Astria">
File:Urschner Höhenweg Realp.jpg|Arbierian Ranges (Liroa Valley)
File:Urschner Höhenweg Realp.jpg|Arbierian Ranges ({{way|38216925|Liroa Valley}})
File:FlugplatzCaposileJesolo2017-07-14-19-09-54.jpg|Arol Valley (''Val d'Arol'')
File:FlugplatzCaposileJesolo2017-07-14-19-09-54.jpg|{{relation|418856|Arol plains (''Plania d'Arol'')}}
File:View on Mountain Valazza from mountain Coppolo.jpg|Grisidun Massif
File:View on Mountain Valazza from mountain Coppolo.jpg|Grisidun Massif
File:Italia Flug nach Verona 27.jpg|Northern Plains of Noaki
File:Italia Flug nach Verona 27.jpg|{{relation|418807|Northern plains of Noaki}}
File:Caminata - panoramio.jpg|Valcéra Heights
File:Caminata - panoramio.jpg|Valcéra Heights
File:Ria de San Vicente de la Barquera.jpg|Pretannic Lakeside along the Bay of Lio (''Sen di Lio'')
File:Ria de San Vicente de la Barquera.jpg|Pretannic Lakeside along the {{relation|487733|Bay of Lio (''Sen di Lio'')}}
File:Belvedere dalla Rocca, con vista sul Golfo di Garda e Punta San Vigilio..JPG|Pretannic Lakeside in Ersazia
File:Belvedere dalla Rocca, con vista sul Golfo di Garda e Punta San Vigilio..JPG|Pretannic Lakeside in {{relation|423738|Ersazia}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


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=== Executive ===
=== Executive ===
Day-to-day executive power rests with the National Council, a seven-member collegial government. The Chancellor, currently Lana Carli of the Lavorists, acts as ''primus inter pares''. By convention, the National Council includes representatives of all major parties to preserve national unity. This ''grand consensus'' formula ensures stability, but often requires lengthy negotiations on policy compromises.
Day-to-day executive power rests with the {{way|33725400|National Council}}, a seven-member collegial government. The {{way|34557933|Chancellor}}, currently Lana Carli of the Lavorists, acts as ''primus inter pares''. By convention, the National Council includes representatives of all major parties to preserve national unity. This ''grand consensus'' formula ensures stability, but often requires lengthy negotiations on policy compromises.


=== Legislature ===
=== Legislature ===
The Astrian Parliament is bicameral:
The {{way|34557996|Astrian}} Parliament is bicameral:
*The Great Assembly (201 seats) represents citizens proportionally.
*The Great Assembly (201 seats) represents citizens proportionally.
*The Senate (44 seats) represents the eleven federal states.
*The Senate (44 seats) represents the eleven federal states.
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=== Judiciary ===
=== Judiciary ===
The highest judicial authority is the Gran Cort di Magistrats, located in Monegha.
The highest judicial authority is the {{relation|488341|Gran Cort di Magistrats}}, located in Monegha.


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
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| official_languages = Astrian
| official_languages = Astrian
| minority_languages = Regional: Plevian, Pretannic<br />Local: ''Slavic'' (TBD), ''Germanic'' (TBD)
| minority_languages = Regional: Plevian, Pretannic<br />Local: ''Slavic'' (TBD), ''Germanic'' (TBD)
| ethnicity_bars = {{bar percent|Astrian|#161D66|TBD}}{{bar percent|Romanthians*|#6AC17F|TBD}}{{bar percent|Egalians*|#4EADB7|TBD}}{{bar percent|Glynians*|#CC7835|TBD}}{{bar percent|Others*|#A9A9A9|TBD}}
| ethnicity_bars = {{bar percent|Astrian|#161D66|77.1}}{{bar percent|Germanic*|#CC7835|9.2}}{{bar percent|Slav*|#4EADB7|6.2}}{{bar percent|Romanthian*|#6AC17F|5}}{{bar percent|Other|#A9A9A9|2.5}}
| religion_bars = {{bar percent|Ortholic Christicism|#FFD700|TBD}}{{bar percent|Church of Astria <small>(in Ortholic Union)</small>|#F46346|TBD}}{{bar percent|Christicism (others)|#F0E68C|TBD}}{{bar percent|Iviranism|#87CEFA|TBD}}{{bar percent|Other|#D8BFD8|TBD}}{{bar percent|Irreligious|#A9A9A9|TBD}}
| religion_bars = {{bar percent|Ortholicism|#FFD700|61.3}}{{bar percent|Church of Astria|#F46346|22.9}}{{bar percent|Iviranism|#87CEFA|2.9}}{{bar percent|Christicism (others)|#F0E68C|1.2}}{{bar percent|Other|#D8BFD8|0.5}}{{bar percent|Irreligious or secular|#A9A9A9|11.2}}
| literacy = {{steady}} 100%
| literacy = {{steady}} 100%
| life_expectancy = {{increase}} 81.40 (male)<br /> {{increase}} 85.09 (female)
| life_expectancy = {{increase}} 81.40 (male)<br /> {{increase}} 85.09 (female)
}}
}}
The Astrian population is about 7 million as of May 2021. Like other developed countries, Astrian experienced rapid population growth during the industrial era, with the number of inhabitants quadrupling between 1800 and 1990. Population growth is projected to continue slowly. Population density is approximately 303 inhabitants per km².
Astria’s population is unevenly distributed. The highest densities are recorded in the coastal and lowland areas—particularly in and around Monegha, San Lion, and Korman, forming a continuous urban-industrial corridor along the Pretannic and Martschena lakes. By contrast, the interior and alpine states such as Enègrion, Triivall, and Arbiera remain sparsely populated, characterized by mountain villages, valleys, and small market towns. As of 2021, approximately 71% of the Astrian population lives in urban areas, while roughly 29% lives in rural areas.
Astria is historically a Romantian state with Germanic, Slavic and Iviranic minorities present from at least 15th century. The population was historically homogeneous, but industrialization between the late 19th and early 20th centuries—centered in Korman, San Nicolas, and Monegha—brought notable immigration.
Linguistic surveys indicate that 94.7% of Astria’s population use Astrian or one of its dialects as a primary language, with Pretannic, Plevian, Germanic* and Slavic* languages maintaining minority regional status under the Federal Language Act.
Astria’s religious landscape reflects both its Romantian heritage and later reformist traditions. The Ortholic Church remains the largest religious body, followed by the national Church of Astria, a moderate reformed denomination established after the 16th-century Astrian Reformation, but still remained in the union with the Ortholic Church. Religious coexistence, often referred to as ''Convivencia Astriana'', is deeply rooted in Astrian civic culture.
== Culture ==
== Culture ==


[[Category:Countries in West Uletha]]
[[Category:Countries in West Uletha]]

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Astria (Astrian)
Capital: Monegha (de facto)
Population: 7,007,551 (2021)
Anthem: Vindecora Libertas (Fair Liberty)

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Astria is a country located in Romanthian western Uletha. It borders Pretannia to the north and east, and Plevia to the south. To the west, it shares a shoreline along Pretannic Lake∈⊾ with Valony, UL08l, and UL08m. Astria's total land area is 23,104.50 square kilometres (8,920.70 square miles).

It is a federation of 11 states: Monegha∈⊾, San Lion∈⊾, Val d'Arol∈⊾, Enègrion∈⊾, San Nicolas∈⊾, Korman∈⊾, Triivall∈⊾, Noaki∈⊾, Arle∈⊾, Arbiera∈⊾ and Ersazia∈⊾.

Astria, long a land of principalities, abbeys, and free cities, found its first unity in 1204 with the founding of the Eternal Alliance to settle disputes peacefully and defend against outsiders. In 1574, after religious agitation nearly plunged the country into religious war the allied states then entrusted their defense to the Prince of Monegha, who assumed the title of Protector of Astria. Neutrality and prosperity followed, but in 1798 republican uprisings triggered a brief civil war. The Federal Pact of 1825 formalized Astria as a federal republic with strong institutions and a ceremonial Prince. The 19th century saw industrial progress and social reform, while today Astria thrives as a neutral, democratic federation that guards its enduring traditional liberties.


Etymology

The name Astria is said to descend from the archaic Gallo-Italic word aester, signifying “the east” or “the place of the rising sun.” In the earliest days of lake-borne trade, merchants navigating the waters of the Pretannic Lake spoke of the Aesteri tribes who dwelt upon the eastern shores, where the first light of day emerged. In time, their lands came to be known as Astria.

History

History of Astria
Era di Alleanzas1204–1574
• Eternal Alliance17 April 1204
Era di Protectorat1574–1825
• Controversy of San Lion1530s-1574
• Venti di Faura11 October 1574
• Treaty of Ansgari1 December 1574
• Civil War14 June 1798–1 August 1799
Era Federal1825–
• Federal Pact19 May 1825

Era of Alliances

File:Die Landgemeinde Albert Welti Ständeratssaal, Bundeshaus, Bern.JPG
Romanticized representation of the Eternal Alliance being acclaimed with envoys of Monegha, abbot and monks of San Lion∈⊾, merchants of the Arol Valley∈⊾, and the rugged leaders of Enègrion∈⊾, all swearing brotherhood.

For much of its history, Astria was less a single nation than a mosaic of principalities, free cities, and ecclesiastical lordships, tied together by trade routes, shifting alliances, and a shared cultural fabric. The first real step toward unity came in 1204, when the Principality of Monegha∈⊾, the Abbey of San Lion∈⊾, the Free Cities of the Arol Valley∈⊾, and the Free People of Enègrion∈⊾ established the Eternal Alliance. This pact was designed to settle disputes through negotiation rather than arms, to guarantee mutual defense, and to shield Astrian communities from encroaching powers.

Era of the Protectorate

Venti di Faura

A century and a half later, the alliance faced a dire test. In 1574, the Ortholic high clergy of Nemans accused Astrian monasteries of heresy, dispatching inquisitors to the Monastery of San Antinous and the Abbey of San Lion. Their mission threatened to spark a religious war and foreign occupation. But while crossing the Pretannic Lake, three inquisitorial ships were caught in a sudden storm and smashed against the Isolas Faura∈⊾. None survived. The catastrophe was widely interpreted as divine intervention, yet it underscored how fragile Astria’s independence remained.

In the aftermath, on 1 December 1574 in Ansgari, the signatories of the Eternal Alliance resolved to place their armed forces under the command of the Prince of Monegha, granting him the title of Protector of the Astrians. His authority was strictly limited: he was not to govern, but to safeguard the population, their property, their borders, and their liberties. Each member state would contribute men and gold to maintain this federal force. This arrangement gave Astria a unique equilibrium, preserving local autonomy while providing collective security.

During wars of 16th and 17th century, Astria remained neutral but fortified towns and valleys, securing reputation as a place of refuge, attracting many refugees from other parts of Uletha who would later become an integral part of the national identity.

Economic prosperity followed and came from textiles, metallurgy, and banking.

In Ersazia he is named Ioann d'Astria
Prince Ioann Tomas I of Monegha

The late 18th century brought fresh turmoil. Inspired by foreign revolutions, republican militias rose in 1798, demanding democratic reforms, while patrician loyalists rallied in defense of traditional order. Astria quickly descended into a short but brutal civil war. Battles scarred market towns and river valleys, and both camps declared themselves the true defenders of liberty. Neighboring powers — Valony, Pretannia, and Pelvia — prepared to intervene, each hoping to exploit Astria’s weakness.

Amid this chaos, Prince Ioann Tomas I, acting as Protector, assumed command of the federal troops. Instead of crushing dissent, he pursued a path of restraint and conciliation. He ordered his soldiers to spare civilians, ensured safe passage for refugees, and issued broad amnesties to those who laid down their arms. His conduct, combining firmness with compassion, gradually eroded the will to fight on both sides.

In 1799, the factions gathered at the Congress of Lirena, where they forged a fragile compromise: a provisional republican constitution balanced by the continued neutrality of the Prince as Protector of Astria. This delicate arrangement prevented foreign intervention and preserved Astria’s independence at its most perilous hour.

Federal Era

The settlement became permanent with the Federal Pact of 1825, which formally created the Astrian Federation. Sovereignty was vested in national institutions — the Parliament, the National Council, and the Grand Court of Magistrates — while the Prince of Monegha retained his historic role as ceremonial head of state and commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.

Princes of Astria

Name Birth
Death 		Reign Ruling part Consort Notes
Roderic I 15 March 1174
Roivan
12 August 1241
Roivan
 1204
1241 		Elena di Cartaro Founder of the Eternal Alliance (1204), built the first Palaz Roivan.
Gheralt II 24 June 1208
Roivan
son of Roderic I
3 February 1277
Roivan
 1241
1277 		Adelheid von Rhenz Expanded trade on Pretannic Lake, minted first Astrian silver coins.
Almeric I 2 October 1248
Roivan
son of Gheralt II
18 May 1319
Roivan
 1277
1319 		Beatrix di Fresal Established Conseil General di Monegha (proto-parliament)
Ioann I 14 May 1289
Roivan
son of Almeric I
1 November 1346
in battle
 1319
1346 		Clara von Hohenburg Soldier prince, remembered for defense of Monegha.
Roderic II 5 January 1318
Roivan
son of Ioan I
12 June 1381
Roivan
 1346
1381 		Isabella di Lunar Patron of Gothic architecture, rebuilt San Lukás Spital.
Martin I 19 August 1360
Roivan
son of Roderic II
4 April 1410
Roivan
 1381
1410 		Iuditta di Arbiera Peacemaker between free cities and abbeys.
Almeric II 8 December 1405
Lunar
nephew of Martin I
16 February 1458
Roivan
 1410
1458 		Dorotea di Cartaro Skilled diplomat; maintained neutrality in Pretannic wars.
Ioann II 21 March 1430
Lunar
son of Almeric II
9 September 1497
Roivan
 1458
1497 		Bianca Visconti Patron of humanist academies and printing presses.
Gheralt III 7 July 1468
Lunar
son of Ioann II
2 April 1504
Roivan
 1497
1504 		Helena von Altenberg Cultured but frail; left no heirs.
Marti II 12 October 1501
Conroi
cousin of Gheralt III
20 December 1568
Roivan
 1504
1568 		Caterina Fresali Legal reformer, balanced princely power with councils.
Gheralt IV 1 February 1538
Roivan
son of Marti II
17 November 1604
Roivan
 1568
1604 		Magdalena Marolic Protector during San Lion Affair (1574).
Marti III 3 May 1570
Roivan
son of Gheralt IV
11 August 1651
Roivan
 1604
1651 		Beata d’Arbiera Builder prince, strengthened fortifications.
Ioann III 26 April 1620
Arbion
nephew of Marti III
29 December 1689
Roivan
 1651
1689 		Anna von Hohenstein Declared Astria’s Everlasting Neutrality
Carol I 7 September 1660
Roivan
son of Ioann III
15 May 1723
Roivan
 1689
1723 		Elisabetta Lunaro Patron of sciences; founded Quastri observatory.
Martin II 2 January 1690
Roivan
son of Carol I
1 October 1761
Roivan
 1723
1761 		Clara di Fresalis Encouraged trade fairs and banking.
Prins Ioann Tomas I 9 March 1735
Karolth
grandson of Martin II
23 November 1816
Roivan
 1761
1816 		Iulia Brennar Hero of Civil War of 1798–99, reconciler.
Prins Leopold I 22 June 1780
Karolth
son of Ioann Tomas I
30 August 1847
Roivan
 1816
1847 		Maria d’Arsèn Oversaw Foundation of Astrian Federation (1825).
Prins Leopold II 19 October 1810
Karolth
son of Leopold I
25 March 1889
Roivan
 1847
1889 		Clara Montaveri Patron of arts and education.
Prins Almeric III 12 July 1845
Roivan
son of Leopold II
10 January 1914
Roivan
 1889
1914 		Rosa Vignora Supported industrialization and housing reforms.
Prins Carol II 18 August 1870
Roivan
son of Almeric III
2 February 1952
Roivan
 1914
1952 		Elena Servet Guided Astria’s neutrality in the Great war.
Prins Filip I 1 September 1905
Roivan
son of Carol II
7 May 1997
Roivan
 1952
1997 		Sofia di Lirena Popular, modest, education reformer. No heirs.
Prins Martin IV 4 April 1940
Korman
nephew of Filip I
18 July 2015
Roivan
 1997
2015 		Helena Brennar Astronomer; distant from politics. After his son Tomas died in infancy and daughter Lucia renounced succession after marriage abroad succession was left unclear.
Ioann Tomas II 9 February 1995
San Lion
nephew of Martin IV
18 July 2015
Roivan
 2015
present 		unmarried Federal youth initiatives, made Palaz Roivan partially open as museum. Pressured to secure dynastic continuity.

Geography

Astria’s geography is defined by distinct natural regions: the Arbierian Ranges in the south; the Arol Valley and the Grisidun Massif dominating the central heartland; the Plains of Noaki stretching across the upper reaches of the country; the Valcéra Heights rising to their east; and, finally, the Pretannic Lakeside, encompassing several smaller subregions along the shoreline.

Politics

Government of Astria
CapitalMonegha
Head of state
• PrinceIoann Tomas II
• ChancellorLana Carli
• Members of National Council (7)
  Lavorists (3)
  Conservatis (2)
  Novverdes (1)
  Moderats (1)
LegislatureAstrian Parliament
• Upper houseSenate
• Lower houseGreat Assembly
File:Plenary Parliament of Astria in 2025 (fictional).png
JudiciaryGrand Court of Magistrates
Major political parties
Party seats (Assembley+Senate)

  Lavorists
(54+14)
  Conservatis
(41+7)
  Novverdes
(30+9)
  Patriòts
(28+5)

  Moderats
(25+5)
  Progressists
(10+0)
  Grisats
(8+3)
  Liberats
(3+1)
  Populars
(2+0)
International organizations
AN


Astria is a federal parliamentary republic with a strong emphasis on consensus and power-sharing, reflecting both its diverse regional identities and its history of balancing competing political traditions. The seat of parliament and government is located in Monegha.

Head of State

The ceremonial head of state is Prince Ioann Tomas II of Monegha, who also serves as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. Prince’s role today is neither monarch nor sovereign but a symbolic Protector, born from centuries of crisis and compromise. His authority reflects the continuity of Astria’s history:

  • Mediator of the Eternal Alliance (1204)
  • Protector of liberties in the 16th century (1574)
  • Peacemaker in the Civil War (1798–1799)
  • Neutral figure in the republican settlement (1824)

Executive

Day-to-day executive power rests with the National Council, a seven-member collegial government. The Chancellor, currently Lana Carli of the Lavorists, acts as primus inter pares. By convention, the National Council includes representatives of all major parties to preserve national unity. This grand consensus formula ensures stability, but often requires lengthy negotiations on policy compromises.

Legislature

The Astrian Parliament is bicameral:

  • The Great Assembly (201 seats) represents citizens proportionally.
  • The Senate (44 seats) represents the eleven federal states.

Together, they comprise 245 seats.

The most recent elections have produced a fragmented but balanced parliament, with no single party approaching a majority. The distribution is as follows:

  • Lavorists (center-left, social-democratic): 68 seats
  • Conservatis (center-right, conservative): 48 seats
  • Novverdes (centrist, ecologist): 39 seats
  • Patriòts (right-wing populism and nationalism): 33 seats
  • Moderats (centrist, moderate progressivism): 30 seats
  • Progressists (left-wing populism and socialist nationalism): 10 seats
  • Grisats (centrist, grey pragmatists and technocrats): 11 seats
  • Liberats (classical liberals): 4 seats
  • Populars (agrarian and middle-class oriented): 2 seats

Judiciary

The highest judicial authority is the Gran Cort di Magistrats∈⊾, located in Monegha.

Economy

Economy of Astria
Welfare capitalism
CurrencyEstel Ꞩ (AES)
Monetary authorityBanca Nasional d’Astria
GDP (PPP)2023
• TotalIncrease $707.986 billion
• Per capitaIncrease $101,032
HDI (2023)Increase 0.898
very high


Demographics

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Demographics of Astria
DemonymAstrian
(Astriac/Astriaca)
Official languagesAstrian
Recognized minority languagesRegional: Plevian, Pretannic
Local: Slavic (TBD), Germanic (TBD)
Ethnicities
Astrian
  
 77.1%
Germanic*
  
 9.2%
Slav*
  
 6.2%
Romanthian*
  
 5%
Other
  
 2.5%
Religion
Ortholicism
  
 61.3%
Church of Astria
  
 22.9%
Iviranism
  
 2.9%
Christicism (others)
  
 1.2%
Other
  
 0.5%
Irreligious or secular
  
 11.2%
LiteracySteady 100%
Life expectancyIncrease 81.40 (male)
Increase 85.09 (female)


The Astrian population is about 7 million as of May 2021. Like other developed countries, Astrian experienced rapid population growth during the industrial era, with the number of inhabitants quadrupling between 1800 and 1990. Population growth is projected to continue slowly. Population density is approximately 303 inhabitants per km².

Astria’s population is unevenly distributed. The highest densities are recorded in the coastal and lowland areas—particularly in and around Monegha, San Lion, and Korman, forming a continuous urban-industrial corridor along the Pretannic and Martschena lakes. By contrast, the interior and alpine states such as Enègrion, Triivall, and Arbiera remain sparsely populated, characterized by mountain villages, valleys, and small market towns. As of 2021, approximately 71% of the Astrian population lives in urban areas, while roughly 29% lives in rural areas.

Astria is historically a Romantian state with Germanic, Slavic and Iviranic minorities present from at least 15th century. The population was historically homogeneous, but industrialization between the late 19th and early 20th centuries—centered in Korman, San Nicolas, and Monegha—brought notable immigration.

Linguistic surveys indicate that 94.7% of Astria’s population use Astrian or one of its dialects as a primary language, with Pretannic, Plevian, Germanic* and Slavic* languages maintaining minority regional status under the Federal Language Act.

Astria’s religious landscape reflects both its Romantian heritage and later reformist traditions. The Ortholic Church remains the largest religious body, followed by the national Church of Astria, a moderate reformed denomination established after the 16th-century Astrian Reformation, but still remained in the union with the Ortholic Church. Religious coexistence, often referred to as Convivencia Astriana, is deeply rooted in Astrian civic culture.

Culture

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