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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	Viridia is a hereditary monarchy, ruled by multiple dynasties in the millennia since it was established. The monarch, currently King [[Larexus Vatias III\|Larexus III]], does not enjoy absolute authority, however, as the power of the monarch is counterbalanced by that of the senate. Senators act as representatives of the historically important families, the senatorial families, of each province, though over time some have lost the wealth and prestige they once enjoyed. New senatorial families are rarely appointed, as to do so would require breaking tradition and expanding the size of the senate, or else removing another family from the position, a great slight. The senate has little codified power but a great deal of informal influence, and convention dictates that the senate’s recommendations should be followed by the monarch.		Viridia is a hereditary monarchy, ruled by multiple dynasties in the millennia since it was established. The monarch, currently King [[Larexus Vatias III\|Larexus III]], does not enjoy absolute authority, however, as the power of the monarch is counterbalanced by that of the [[Viridian senate\|senate]]. Senators act as representatives of the historically important families, the senatorial families, of each province, though over time some have lost the wealth and prestige they once enjoyed. New senatorial families are rarely appointed, as to do so would require breaking tradition and expanding the size of the senate, or else removing another family from the position, a great slight. The senate has little codified power but a great deal of informal influence, and convention dictates that the senate’s recommendations should be followed by the monarch.

	Though it is not a common event, new dynasties usually take control of the Dominion when the previous one has shown itself incapable of handling the realm in times of great crisis. The continued rule of a monarch and dynasty is contingent on them enjoying the ongoing support of the senate - multiple times in the past the senate has turned against the king or queen and pressured them to abdicate the throne.		Though it is not a common event, new dynasties usually take control of the Dominion when the previous one has shown itself incapable of handling the realm in times of great crisis. The continued rule of a monarch and dynasty is contingent on them enjoying the ongoing support of the senate - multiple times in the past the senate has turned against the king or queen and pressured them to abdicate the throne.

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	Though Viridia entered a short period of peace after the conclusion of the Amberikon Crusade, as they rebuilt and mourned their losses, this pause did not last long. Viridia began to look to its neighbors, many of whom had been greatly weakened after almost half a century of fighting. By {{Year\|4615}} the first great period of Viridian expansion had begun as the Dominion started to expand through the combined efforts of its envoys and its legions. Much of western Thadria quickly fell behind the Viridian flag, with many choosing to peacefully join the nation that had successfully ended the demonic invasion. Those that instead choose to remain a thorn in the side were quickly brought to heel by the ever-growing legions. Throughout it all ties to the church of Harinna remained close. Clerics and paladins of the goddess frequently accompanied the legions and diplomats, extolling the honorable virtues of Viridia.		Though Viridia entered a short period of peace after the conclusion of the Amberikon Crusade, as they rebuilt and mourned their losses, this pause did not last long. Viridia began to look to its neighbors, many of whom had been greatly weakened after almost half a century of fighting. By {{Year\|4615}} the first great period of Viridian expansion had begun as the Dominion started to expand through the combined efforts of its envoys and its legions. Much of western Thadria quickly fell behind the Viridian flag, with many choosing to peacefully join the nation that had successfully ended the demonic invasion. Those that instead choose to remain a thorn in the side were quickly brought to heel by the ever-growing legions. Throughout it all ties to the church of Harinna remained close. Clerics and paladins of the goddess frequently accompanied the legions and diplomats, extolling the honorable virtues of Viridia.

	The senate was formed during this time, largely as a way to ensure a smooth transfer of power from the former rulers of newly acquired territory. Most senatorial families can trace their roots to the rulers of once-independent realms that were annexed in this period of expansion.		The [[Viridian senate\|senate]] was formed during this time, largely as a way to ensure a smooth transfer of power from the former rulers of newly acquired territory. Most senatorial families can trace their roots to the rulers of once-independent realms that were annexed in this period of expansion.

	By {{Year\|4790}} the western half of Thadria was almost entirely under the banner of Viridia. The entire eastern coastline of the Sea of Ersas lay within Viridia, and the legions had pushed as far east as the central highlands of the peninsula. The [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] of the Tumunzari Hills retained their independence for a while longer, only entering the Dominion after a treaty was signed in {{Year\|4822}} guaranteeing them autonomy within Viridia. In the midst of this drive east, the legions also crossed the Tanerde Strait into the loosely organized city-states and tribes of northwestern Hellea. [[Erenon]] was annexed in {{Year\|4841}} following negotiations with [[Ustal Saekoll]], a local ruler, and the eastern Thadrian provinces of [[Pashaltia]] and [[Camantan]] soon followed. Of all the nations that once existed in Thadria, only the dwarven mountain strongholds of [[Barat Rkund]] retained their independence - Viridia attempted to negotiate their accession to the Dominion, but when that was rebuffed it was decided it was not worth the cost of a military endeavor. The [[Orc\|orcish]] population of the region was gradually pushed out of Thadria as Viridia expanded, with most making an unwilling migration north to [[Druzda]]		By {{Year\|4790}} the western half of Thadria was almost entirely under the banner of Viridia. The entire eastern coastline of the Sea of Ersas lay within Viridia, and the legions had pushed as far east as the central highlands of the peninsula. The [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] of the Tumunzari Hills retained their independence for a while longer, only entering the Dominion after a treaty was signed in {{Year\|4822}} guaranteeing them autonomy within Viridia. In the midst of this drive east, the legions also crossed the Tanerde Strait into the loosely organized city-states and tribes of northwestern Hellea. [[Erenon]] was annexed in {{Year\|4841}} following negotiations with [[Ustal Saekoll]], a local ruler, and the eastern Thadrian provinces of [[Pashaltia]] and [[Camantan]] soon followed. Of all the nations that once existed in Thadria, only the dwarven mountain strongholds of [[Barat Rkund]] retained their independence - Viridia attempted to negotiate their accession to the Dominion, but when that was rebuffed it was decided it was not worth the cost of a military endeavor. The [[Orc\|orcish]] population of the region was gradually pushed out of Thadria as Viridia expanded, with most making an unwilling migration north to [[Druzda]]

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	\|image = Flag_Viridia.webp		\|image = Flag_Viridia.webp
	\|capital = [[Ilirnas]]		\|capital = [[Ilirnas]]
	\|ruler = King [[~~Sanctus~~ Vatias III\|~~Sanctus~~ III]]		\|ruler = King [[Larexus Vatias III\|Larexus III]]
	\|government = Bureaucratic monarchy		\|government = Bureaucratic monarchy
	\|demonym = Viridian		\|demonym = Viridian
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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	Viridia is a hereditary monarchy, ruled by multiple dynasties in the millennia since it was established. The monarch, currently King [[~~Sanctus~~ Vatias III\|~~Sanctus~~ III]], does not enjoy absolute authority, however, as the power of the monarch is counterbalanced by that of the senate. Senators act as representatives of the historically important families, the senatorial families, of each province, though over time some have lost the wealth and prestige they once enjoyed. New senatorial families are rarely appointed, as to do so would require breaking tradition and expanding the size of the senate, or else removing another family from the position, a great slight. The senate has little codified power but a great deal of informal influence, and convention dictates that the senate’s recommendations should be followed by the monarch.		Viridia is a hereditary monarchy, ruled by multiple dynasties in the millennia since it was established. The monarch, currently King [[Larexus Vatias III\|Larexus III]], does not enjoy absolute authority, however, as the power of the monarch is counterbalanced by that of the senate. Senators act as representatives of the historically important families, the senatorial families, of each province, though over time some have lost the wealth and prestige they once enjoyed. New senatorial families are rarely appointed, as to do so would require breaking tradition and expanding the size of the senate, or else removing another family from the position, a great slight. The senate has little codified power but a great deal of informal influence, and convention dictates that the senate’s recommendations should be followed by the monarch.

	Though it is not a common event, new dynasties usually take control of the Dominion when the previous one has shown itself incapable of handling the realm in times of great crisis. The continued rule of a monarch and dynasty is contingent on them enjoying the ongoing support of the senate - multiple times in the past the senate has turned against the king or queen and pressured them to abdicate the throne.		Though it is not a common event, new dynasties usually take control of the Dominion when the previous one has shown itself incapable of handling the realm in times of great crisis. The continued rule of a monarch and dynasty is contingent on them enjoying the ongoing support of the senate - multiple times in the past the senate has turned against the king or queen and pressured them to abdicate the throne.

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	Though the Dominion made it through the next two centuries relatively unscathed, the ninety-seventh century was a time of great upheaval. In {{Year\|6613}} the sudden outbreak of a [[Restone Plague\|plague]] struck Erenon, quickly spreading throughout the eastern province. Clerics and other healers sent to aid the province proved unable to do more than limit the extant of the disease's spread, stymied by the plague's resistance to magical healing. When the severity of the illness became clear to Viridian administrators, they quickly moved to shut down travel to and from the province. The legions were stationed on the borders, especially on the western side of Erenon, with orders to contain the plague until it could be treated. This contributed to the death toll, as refugees were forced into cramped, dirty camps as they waited for permission to cross the border. The plague continued for years, in which time it wiped out roughly half of the population of Erenon.		Though the Dominion made it through the next two centuries relatively unscathed, the ninety-seventh century was a time of great upheaval. In {{Year\|6613}} the sudden outbreak of a [[Restone Plague\|plague]] struck Erenon, quickly spreading throughout the eastern province. Clerics and other healers sent to aid the province proved unable to do more than limit the extant of the disease's spread, stymied by the plague's resistance to magical healing. When the severity of the illness became clear to Viridian administrators, they quickly moved to shut down travel to and from the province. The legions were stationed on the borders, especially on the western side of Erenon, with orders to contain the plague until it could be treated. This contributed to the death toll, as refugees were forced into cramped, dirty camps as they waited for permission to cross the border. The plague continued for years, in which time it wiped out roughly half of the population of Erenon.

	Seeing the Dominion's failure to manage the outbreak, and the heavy-handed methods of containment to the west with seemingly less concern about the east, the governors of Pashaltia and Camantan jointly made the decision to declare independence in {{Year\|~~6620~~}} out of concern for what might happen if the plague were to spread into their lands. While the war for independence in Pashaltia was nearly bloodless, as the only Viridian troops present were those on the Erenite border, Camantan was not so lucky. The [[Legion of the East]], which was on campaign in the [[Urra Highlands]], returned to the province and attempted to quash the rebellion. The independence movement prevailed, with the two former provinces uniting into [[Pasuhalta & Kamman]], but not without many casualties and vast swathes of the countryside razed.		Seeing the Dominion's failure to manage the outbreak, and the heavy-handed methods of containment to the west with seemingly less concern about the east, the governors of Pashaltia and Camantan jointly made the decision to declare independence in {{Year\|6616}} out of concern for what might happen if the plague were to spread into their lands. While the war for independence in Pashaltia was nearly bloodless, as the only Viridian troops present were those on the Erenite border, Camantan was not so lucky. The [[Legion of the East]], which was on campaign in the [[Urra Highlands]], returned to the province and attempted to quash the rebellion. The independence movement prevailed, with the two former provinces uniting into [[Pasuhalta & Kamman]], but not without many casualties and vast swathes of the countryside razed.

	=== Breakaway of Hkarzda ===		=== Breakaway of Hkarzda ===

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Expansion across Thadria

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	The senate was formed during this time, largely as a way to ensure a smooth transfer of power from the former rulers of newly acquired territory. Most senatorial families can trace their roots to the rulers of once-independent realms that were annexed in this period of expansion.		The senate was formed during this time, largely as a way to ensure a smooth transfer of power from the former rulers of newly acquired territory. Most senatorial families can trace their roots to the rulers of once-independent realms that were annexed in this period of expansion.

	By {{Year\|4790}} the western half of Thadria was almost entirely under the banner of Viridia. The entire eastern coastline of the Sea of Ersas lay within Viridia, and the legions had pushed as far east as the central highlands of the peninsula. The [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] of the Tumunzari Hills retained their independence for a while longer, only entering the Dominion after a treaty was signed in {{Year\|4822}} guaranteeing them autonomy within Viridia. In the midst of this drive east, the legions also crossed the Tanerde Strait into the loosely organized city-states and tribes of northwestern Hellea. [[Erenon]] was annexed in {{Year\|4841}} following negotiations with [[Ustal Saekoll]], a local ruler, and the eastern Thadrian provinces of [[~~Pashalta~~]] and [[Camantan]] soon followed. Of all the nations that once existed in Thadria, only the dwarven mountain strongholds of [[Barat Rkund]] retained their independence - Viridia attempted to negotiate their accession to the Dominion, but when that was rebuffed it was decided it was not worth the cost of a military endeavor. The [[Orc\|orcish]] population of the region was gradually pushed out of Thadria as Viridia expanded, with most making an unwilling migration north to [[Druzda]]		By {{Year\|4790}} the western half of Thadria was almost entirely under the banner of Viridia. The entire eastern coastline of the Sea of Ersas lay within Viridia, and the legions had pushed as far east as the central highlands of the peninsula. The [[Dwarf\|dwarves]] of the Tumunzari Hills retained their independence for a while longer, only entering the Dominion after a treaty was signed in {{Year\|4822}} guaranteeing them autonomy within Viridia. In the midst of this drive east, the legions also crossed the Tanerde Strait into the loosely organized city-states and tribes of northwestern Hellea. [[Erenon]] was annexed in {{Year\|4841}} following negotiations with [[Ustal Saekoll]], a local ruler, and the eastern Thadrian provinces of [[Pashaltia]] and [[Camantan]] soon followed. Of all the nations that once existed in Thadria, only the dwarven mountain strongholds of [[Barat Rkund]] retained their independence - Viridia attempted to negotiate their accession to the Dominion, but when that was rebuffed it was decided it was not worth the cost of a military endeavor. The [[Orc\|orcish]] population of the region was gradually pushed out of Thadria as Viridia expanded, with most making an unwilling migration north to [[Druzda]]

	=== Reign of Light ===		=== Reign of Light ===

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Modern Viridia

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	Viridian administrators and the senate have been reticent to act in Hkarzda. For now the Dominion limits itself to seeking closer ties with the orcs who remained loyal to the empire, hoping the civil war will resolve itself without the need for direct intervention.		Viridian administrators and the senate have been reticent to act in Hkarzda. For now the Dominion limits itself to seeking closer ties with the orcs who remained loyal to the empire, hoping the civil war will resolve itself without the need for direct intervention.

	Even ~~the~~ parts of Viridia that have remained ~~loyal~~ show signs of escalating instability. In ~~parts of the kingdom, especially~~ the more remote ~~parts~~ of the southeast and in the central highlands, senatorial families have begun marshaling forces that answer only to them and drawing territorial lines, something that has long happened quietly behind the scenes but has now escalated in the open. Taxes have stopped flowing into Ilirnas from parts of these regions as well, while in the borderlands around Hkarzda and Erenon bandit lords have begun to exert control, preying on travelers and villagers alike. Despite all of this, however, the monarchy and the senate continue to govern the majority of Viridia with a strong hand, and there remains no danger of the urbanized east falling out of their grasp, at least for the time being.		Even parts of Viridia that have remained within the Dominion show signs of escalating instability. In the more remote stretches of the southeast and in the central highlands, senatorial families have begun marshaling forces that answer only to them and drawing territorial lines, something that has long happened quietly behind the scenes but has now escalated in the open. Taxes have stopped flowing into Ilirnas from parts of these regions as well, while in the borderlands around Hkarzda and Erenon bandit lords have begun to exert control, preying on travelers and villagers alike. Despite all of this, however, the monarchy and the senate continue to govern the majority of Viridia with a strong hand, and there remains no danger of the urbanized east falling out of their grasp, at least for the time being.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

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Modern Viridia

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	=== Modern Viridia ===		=== Modern Viridia ===
			Today Viridia is an empire at a crossroads. Centuries of unrest and war have undermined the legacy of the long Reign of Light, and the Dominion's status as the world's center of arts and learning has been lost as the states of the Chaska and those of [[Kea Racha]] have come into their own. Many Viridians look to the rest of the world to see what can be learned and adopted in order to regain the prestige they once enjoyed, while many more look to their own past and dream of reattaining their position the same way they did once before. The luster of the empire still shines, however, as though it may be diminished Viridia is still a wealthy and storied land.
	Today Viridia is an empire at a crossroads. Centuries of unrest and war have undermined the legacy of the long Reign of Light, and the Dominion's status as the world's center of arts and learning has been lost as the states of the Chaska and those of [[Kea Racha]] have come into their own. Many Viridians look to the rest of the world to see what can be learned and adopted in order to regain the prestige they once enjoyed, while many more look to their own past and dream of reattaining their position the same way they did once before.

	Erenon is functionally independent today. The Dominion has no real control of the former province, though on occasion military exploratory expeditions are sent. The legions continue to guard the western border of the province, now the eastern border of the empire, in an attempt to halt the growing movement of settlers back to the region.		Erenon is functionally independent today. The Dominion has no real control of the former province, though on occasion military exploratory expeditions are sent. The legions continue to guard the western border of the province, now the eastern border of the empire, in an attempt to halt the growing movement of settlers back to the region.
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	Viridian administrators and the senate have been reticent to act in Hkarzda. For now the Dominion limits itself to seeking closer ties with the orcs who remained loyal to the empire, hoping the civil war will resolve itself without the need for direct intervention.		Viridian administrators and the senate have been reticent to act in Hkarzda. For now the Dominion limits itself to seeking closer ties with the orcs who remained loyal to the empire, hoping the civil war will resolve itself without the need for direct intervention.

	Even the parts of Viridia that have remained loyal show signs of escalating instability. In parts of the kingdom, especially the more remote parts of the southeast and in the central highlands, senatorial families have begun marshaling forces that answer only to them and drawing territorial lines, something that has long happened quietly behind the scenes but has now escalated in the open. Taxes have stopped flowing into Ilirnas from parts of these regions as well, while in the borderlands around Hkarzda and Erenon bandit lords have begun to exert control, preying on travelers and villagers alike. Despite all of this, however, the monarchy and the senate continue to govern the majority of Viridia with a strong hand, and there remains no danger of the urbanized~~, wealthy cities of the~~ east falling out of their grasp, at least for the time being.		Even the parts of Viridia that have remained loyal show signs of escalating instability. In parts of the kingdom, especially the more remote parts of the southeast and in the central highlands, senatorial families have begun marshaling forces that answer only to them and drawing territorial lines, something that has long happened quietly behind the scenes but has now escalated in the open. Taxes have stopped flowing into Ilirnas from parts of these regions as well, while in the borderlands around Hkarzda and Erenon bandit lords have begun to exert control, preying on travelers and villagers alike. Despite all of this, however, the monarchy and the senate continue to govern the majority of Viridia with a strong hand, and there remains no danger of the urbanized east falling out of their grasp, at least for the time being.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

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Modern Viridia

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	Viridian administrators and the senate have been reticent to act in Hkarzda. For now the Dominion limits itself to seeking closer ties with the orcs who remained loyal to the empire, hoping the civil war will resolve itself without the need for direct intervention.		Viridian administrators and the senate have been reticent to act in Hkarzda. For now the Dominion limits itself to seeking closer ties with the orcs who remained loyal to the empire, hoping the civil war will resolve itself without the need for direct intervention.

			Even the parts of Viridia that have remained loyal show signs of escalating instability. In parts of the kingdom, especially the more remote parts of the southeast and in the central highlands, senatorial families have begun marshaling forces that answer only to them and drawing territorial lines, something that has long happened quietly behind the scenes but has now escalated in the open. Taxes have stopped flowing into Ilirnas from parts of these regions as well, while in the borderlands around Hkarzda and Erenon bandit lords have begun to exert control, preying on travelers and villagers alike. Despite all of this, however, the monarchy and the senate continue to govern the majority of Viridia with a strong hand, and there remains no danger of the urbanized, wealthy cities of the east falling out of their grasp, at least for the time being.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

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Travel

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	=== Travel ===		=== Travel ===
	The Dominion has an extensive and generally well maintained road network, even if today it has seen better times, designed chiefly to facilitate the travel of the military to the borders of the empire. Though these roads are smaller and less well maintained in the Thadrian interior and along the south coast, they have proved more than capable to allow the legions to swiftly crush local rebellions in the past. The roads are also widely traveled by merchants and ordinary people.		The Dominion has an extensive and generally well maintained road network, even if today it has seen better times, designed chiefly to facilitate the travel of the military to the borders of the empire. Though these roads are smaller and less well maintained in the Thadrian interior and along the south coast, they have proved more than capable to allow the legions to swiftly crush local rebellions in the past. The roads are also widely traveled by merchants and ordinary people, viewed as, for the most part, safe for all.

	=== Land ownership ===		=== Land ownership ===

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	Viridia's military did not remain completely static during this time. After the formation of [[Druzda]] to the east, and the orcs' renewed, more organized raids over the border into Camantan, Viridian diplomats approached [[Khan]] [[Grivkam Khur]] in {{Year\|5985}}. An arrangement was eventually reached between the Dominion and the khan. In exchange for a hefty yearly "tribute", the khan agreed to cease raids and allow the recruitment of young orcs into the Viridian military. Though this agreement has wavered occasionally in the centuries since, these orcish recruits have been molded into the [[Viridian janissaries\|janissaries]], one of the best trained and most prestigious branches of Viridia's military.		Viridia's military did not remain completely static during this time. After the formation of [[Druzda]] to the east, and the orcs' renewed, more organized raids over the border into Camantan, Viridian diplomats approached [[Khan]] [[Grivkam Khur]] in {{Year\|5985}}. An arrangement was eventually reached between the Dominion and the khan. In exchange for a hefty yearly "tribute", the khan agreed to cease raids and allow the recruitment of young orcs into the Viridian military. Though this agreement has wavered occasionally in the centuries since, these orcish recruits have been molded into the [[Viridian janissaries\|janissaries]], one of the best trained and most prestigious branches of Viridia's military.

	=== Invasions of ~~Ishtar~~ and Razgovir ===		=== Invasions of Dalbanu and Razgovir ===
	{{SeeAlso\|Razgovir\|Koritan\|Talam Galta\|Izgrev\|~~Ishtar~~}}		{{SeeAlso\|Razgovir\|Koritan\|Talam Galta\|Izgrev\|Dalbanu}}

	As the ninth millennium turned into the tenth, the Reign of Light began to falter. The nations around the Chaska Sea had begun to assert themselves once more, and those that once would have traveled to add their ideas and wealth into the dynamics of Viridian society instead found themselves in [[Khapesh]], [[Tamkaranu]], [[Eretrebus]], or elsewhere. In the halls of the senate discontent began to rise. The legions had remained mostly still for centuries, tasked only with defending the ports from pirates and the lands from dangerous creatures, and many believed a new era of expansion was the key to restoring Viridian prominence.		As the ninth millennium turned into the tenth, the Reign of Light began to falter. The nations around the Chaska Sea had begun to assert themselves once more, and those that once would have traveled to add their ideas and wealth into the dynamics of Viridian society instead found themselves in [[Khapesh]], [[Tamkaranu]], [[Eretrebus]], or elsewhere. In the halls of the senate discontent began to rise. The legions had remained mostly still for centuries, tasked only with defending the ports from pirates and the lands from dangerous creatures, and many believed a new era of expansion was the key to restoring Viridian prominence.

	By the middle of the ninety-fourth century, this sentiment among the senatorial families had risen to such a point that it could not be ignored. King [[Avus Salonius IV\|Avus IV]], also known as the Sun King, decided he had to act. In {{Year\|6355}} he launched an invasion of [[~~Ishtar~~]], sending the legions to bring the Viridian flag to the Land Between Two Rivers. An invasion of [[Razgovir]] soon followed, beginning in {{Year\|6356}}. Along with a subsequent attempt to take control of [[Korymbos]] to regain faltering support in the senate, these campaigns lasted until the death of the king in {{Year\|6402}}. Though militarily very successful, Viridia faced strong challenges in retaining and ruling the land they had conquered. The logistics of maintaining the Viridian military so many hundreds of miles from Ilirnas proved impossible to resolve, not helped by unfriendly or hostile populaces. In the decades of occupation, Razgovir especially crumbled as the Viridian senatorial families who were granted control of the territory proved far more interested in personal enrichment than in the success of the Dominion or the well-being of their new citizens.		By the middle of the ninety-fourth century, this sentiment among the senatorial families had risen to such a point that it could not be ignored. King [[Avus Salonius IV\|Avus IV]], also known as the Sun King, decided he had to act. In {{Year\|6355}} he launched an invasion of [[Dalbanu]], sending the legions to bring the Viridian flag to the Land Between Two Rivers. An invasion of [[Razgovir]] soon followed, beginning in {{Year\|6356}}. Along with a subsequent attempt to take control of [[Korymbos]] to regain faltering support in the senate, these campaigns lasted until the death of the king in {{Year\|6402}}. Though militarily very successful, Viridia faced strong challenges in retaining and ruling the land they had conquered. The logistics of maintaining the Viridian military so many hundreds of miles from Ilirnas proved impossible to resolve, not helped by unfriendly or hostile populaces. In the decades of occupation, Razgovir especially crumbled as the Viridian senatorial families who were granted control of the territory proved far more interested in personal enrichment than in the success of the Dominion or the well-being of their new citizens.

	After the death of the Sun King in {{Year\|6402}}, Viridian control of their new territories quickly fell apart. Viridian nobles retained their firm grip on the nation that would become modern day [[Izgrev]], but were unable to effectively counter the rising tide of resistance elsewhere north of the Phiora. Soon after the abandonment of their ~~Ishtaran~~ territories in {{Year\|6410}}, the legions left the lands that would become [[Koritan]] as well.		After the death of the Sun King in {{Year\|6402}}, Viridian control of their new territories quickly fell apart. Viridian nobles retained their firm grip on the nation that would become modern day [[Izgrev]], but were unable to effectively counter the rising tide of resistance elsewhere north of the Phiora. Soon after the abandonment of their Dalbanu territories in {{Year\|6410}}, the legions left the lands that would become [[Koritan]] as well.

	The church of Harinna, long stalwart allies of the Viridian throne, began to distance themselves from the monarchy later in the reign of Avus IV. The often forceful and aggressive methods that the legions deployed abroad were seen by many as running counter to their goddesses' values. The king himself began to be viewed as having forgotten the tenets of righteous and just rulership, with many seeing him as too focused on short-term material gains. Though the church never officially broke with the monarchy, the closeness they once enjoyed has still not yet been regained.		The church of Harinna, long stalwart allies of the Viridian throne, began to distance themselves from the monarchy later in the reign of Avus IV. The often forceful and aggressive methods that the legions deployed abroad were seen by many as running counter to their goddesses' values. The king himself began to be viewed as having forgotten the tenets of righteous and just rulership, with many seeing him as too focused on short-term material gains. Though the church never officially broke with the monarchy, the closeness they once enjoyed has still not yet been regained.

	King Avus IV, and this period of Viridian history in general, is remembered far better in Viridia than in the places that were briefly subjugated under his rule. Many Viridians see in Avus a great leader who grew the empire to new, lofty heights that many dream of one day reattaining. In ~~Ishtar~~ and the nations around the Phiora Sea, and especially in Koritan, Avus is instead considered a tyrannical invader who attempted to sweep away existing, thriving societies in favor of his own. Elsewhere, Viridia's image as a peaceful, prosperous center of the world was irreparably broken by these invasions.		King Avus IV, and this period of Viridian history in general, is remembered far better in Viridia than in the places that were briefly subjugated under his rule. Many Viridians see in Avus a great leader who grew the empire to new, lofty heights that many dream of one day reattaining. In Dalbanu and the nations around the Phiora Sea, and especially in Koritan, Avus is instead considered a tyrannical invader who attempted to sweep away existing, thriving societies in favor of his own. Elsewhere, Viridia's image as a peaceful, prosperous center of the world was irreparably broken by these invasions.

	=== Crisis in Erenon ===		=== Crisis in Erenon ===
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	* [[Erenon]] - Erenon was abandoned centuries ago after the plagues proved nearly impossible to contain. The region is now functionally independent.		* [[Erenon]] - Erenon was abandoned centuries ago after the plagues proved nearly impossible to contain. The region is now functionally independent.
	* [[Pashaltia]] and [[Camantan]] - These two provinces split from the Dominion in the wake of the Erenon crisis, forming the new nation of [[Pasuhalta & Kamman]]. Despite some tense relations in past centuries, in the modern day the United Provinces and Viridia actively engage in trade and diplomacy, albeit uneasily at times and even if Viridia still has designs to regain its lost territory.		* [[Pashaltia]] and [[Camantan]] - These two provinces split from the Dominion in the wake of the Erenon crisis, forming the new nation of [[Pasuhalta & Kamman]]. Despite some tense relations in past centuries, in the modern day the United Provinces and Viridia actively engage in trade and diplomacy, albeit uneasily at times and even if Viridia still has designs to regain its lost territory.
	* Aqaran, Enesur, Sarves, and Terqa - These provinces, part of ~~Ishtar~~, were only briefly under Viridian control during the reign of the Sun King.		* Aqaran, Enesur, Sarves, and Terqa - These provinces, part of Dalbanu, were only briefly under Viridian control during the reign of the Sun King.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==