Well. Here we are. A blog. Again.

This site is for all of those who intrigued or even the slightest bit interested in Unus Solum, but are overwhelmed by the work posted on my existing platforms. This condenses it all, combines it, makes it easier to get through.

I considered making a wiki, but that was daunting beyond my patience.

So, this is the map. It’s here to help us get through this first post. The factions! I aim to have a post giving background to every faction and will link from this post to those going forward.

The Arcean Republic is a collection of three of the five Arcean Kingdoms, unified into a single state. This is not a new occurrence, as three Empires have succeeded in this unification before. The civil war in the 1780’s brought an end to the short lived Third Empire and gave birth to the Republic, which has revolutionized Arcean life. The Republic aims to reconcile old Arcean imperial urges, with it’s own republican democratic socialism.

Capitol: Nikea
National Anthem: Hearth
President: Arthur Von Sherbrooke
Legislature: Parliament
Population: 25 million
GDP per capita (adjusted to USD): 25 000
Demonym: Arcean or Arcenian
Ethinic Groups (in order of presence, percentage over 5% of population): Arcean, Sudfellian,  Forester, Sudarscae, Hoffnung, Islander
Government: Confederal Republic
Formation: Kingdom 110 RT, Republic 1784
Industrialized: Yes
Countries: (geographical regions referred to as countries, much like the UK where Wales, Scotland, England and Northern Ireland are “countries”) Rostef, Syerdawn, Sudfell.
Territories: Antikori, Dekhalia, New Haven, Massin, King Aram Islands, Saint Arthur Islands.

The Kingdom of Karelia (formerly Corinth for you long time followers) is a new player on the world stage that rose to power in the late 1600’s, threatening to become the de facto continental superpower. The country enjoyed a stable 1700’s under a series of populist monarch’s who lead the country through the rougher years. While not yet a democracy, some parts of the country, such as provincial governments and the kings counsel are democratic.

Capitol: Corinta
National Anthem: A Wing and a Prayer
King: Magnus VI
Legislature: House of Lords
Population: 19 million
GDP per capita: 30 000
Demonym: Karelia
Ethinic Groups: Corintian, Dwyrani, Mullic, Arcean, Ghurrkan
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Formation: Claimed 1612, Official 1621
Industrialized: Yes
Provinces: Cournagorms, Mull, Stornoway, Argyll, West Dwyrain

South Arcea and West Hoffnungia has a dark history,one forged in constant warfare. Only the in the last 100 years have they found peace,and in that time they have grown rapidly. Since 1776, South Arcea has been considered one of the continental powers, albeit one of the weaker ones.

Capitol: Falsueg
National Anthem: Lied Voor Glorieuze Zuid-land
King: Hizarius III
Legislature: Parliament
Population: 12 million
GDP per capita: 24 000
Demonym: South Arcean
Ethinic Groups: Arcean, Hoffnung, Sudarscae, Sudfellian
Government: Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Formation: 1625
Industrialized: Yes
States: South Arcea, West Hoffnungia, The Iron Isles

The United Hoffnung Republics are a collection of Republics under personal union with Maldrecoy (East Baadensaar). Once the most powerful nations on the continent, and the first to industrialize, corruption has largely destroyed the union and the economy. This same corruption has held the pact together longer than anyone thought possible, and the grumblings amongst the people are becoming too loud to ignore…

Capitol: Maldrecoy
National Anthem: Über den Hügeln und Weit Entfernt
President: Otto Von William
Legislature: Hoffnung Diet
Population: 50 million
GDP per capita: 5 000
Demonym: Hoffnungian or Hoffnung
Ethinic Groups: Hoffnung, Holsti, Islander
Government: Oligarchic Republic
Formation: Kingdom 710, Republic 1327
Industrialized: Most members are Industrialized (excluding Hesse, Hijji)
States (Much like the German states in the Holy Roman Empire): Falsueg, Tamsueg, Vilesiea, Dreiseen, Contact Foothills, Gimst, Lest, Hijjia, Baadensaar, East Baadensaar, Seabring, Hesse.

The United Kingdom of North Gurrkha is a former province of Corinth that broke off shortly after revolting from Arcea. Since then, North Gurrkha has existed peacefully, making a solid economy through mining and refining materials for use in metal works elsewhere.

Capitol: Boanne
National Anthem: This Land of Ours
King: Khama III
Prime Minister: Kwena Kgosi
Legislature: House of the People
Population: 13 million
GDP per capita: 19 000
Demonym: Gurrkhan
Ethnic Groups: North Gurrkhan, South Gurrkhan, Alwenachtan, Arcean, Mullic
Government: Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Formation: 1621
Industrialized: Yes
Provinces: Arkum, Wteario

Myayore is a small Republic located on the banks of Southern Arrow Lake and a protectorate of the Kingdom of Corinth. Myayore was originally one of the many Ghurrka tribes that roam the Pangaea Desert, but unlike the others they decided to settle down after the continental powers began to crack down on them alongside pirates in the late 1600’s.

Capitol: Tel-Sheia
National Anthem: Forever Forward
President: David Sharett
Legislature: The Assembly
Population: 3 million
GDP per capita: 10 000
Demonym: Mayan
Ethnic Groups: North Gurrkhan, Mullic
Government: Oligarchic Republic
Formation: 1695
Industrialized: No
No divisions

Scarabeen is a war torn nation composed of a loosely knit series of city states. Once home to pirates the wreaked havoc on airship trade routes, advancements in airship technology over the course of the 1700’s made this impossible. The people have been left to fight over what’s left.

Capitol: Scarabeen
National Anthem: None
King: Reza Qajar (claimant)
Legislature: None
Population: 25 million
GDP per capita: 900
Demonym: Scareen
Ethnic Groups: No data
Government: Absolute Monarchy
Formation: N/A
Industrialized: No
Regions: Scarra, Zibandar

The Crown of Euphesus is little hold out of Ghurrka people who follow a cult like religion that became popular in the 700’s. Slowly, they have defeated unorganized tribes and hunter gatherers to build a sizeable nation. They are largely ignored by most everyone except Enshaw, the UHR and Shirudo, who they maintain neutrality with.

Capitol: Aragon
National Anthem: Royal March
King: Nebrija IV
Legislature: None
Population: 15 million
GDP per capita: 12 000
Demonym: Euphesien
Ethnic Groups: Alwenachtan, South Gurrkhan, Islander
Government: Absolute Monarchy
Formation: 712 RT
Industrialized: Developing
Crown Lands: Rioja, Castille

The Holdy Nordvest Empire is a religious state that broke off from Corinth because they believe that the westerners were becoming too “Arcean”. The country has not developed since that point 200 years ago. The population is highly religious, and poorly educated. Only a few rich elite can read.

Capitol: Norinta
National Anthem: The King We Obey
King: Maguns XI
Legislature: None
Population: 42 million
GDP per capita: 1000
Demonym: Nordvestian
Ethnic Groups: Corintan, Islander, Alwenachtan
Government: Absolute Monarchy
Formation: 1720
Industrialized: No
Constituent Lands: East Dwyrain, Coven, Ukotka

The tale of the Shiurdo home islands is an epic tale of hero’s, glorious battles and great achievements. That is until they met the Arcean’s, who have almost never lost to them. The Shirudo’s drive for revenge against the Arcean’s has unified the people in a common goal, but the strength of the bond is beginning to wain as some people realize that they may be better off moving on…

Capitol: Kohwoor
National Anthem: May Your Reign Last Forever
King: Taisho II
Legislature: Shirudo Diet
Population: 32 million
GDP per capita: 15 000
Demonym: Shirudese
Ethnic Groups: Islander
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Formation: N/A
Industrialized: Developing
Administrative Regions: Kaushu, Shisu, Nohago, Hitoshi, Gosumo

Enshaw embodies resistance. Despite being invaded countless times, the people of this island jewel have never faltered. The Island Republic has adapted to each new threat with speed and effectiveness, and because of that , finds itself independent and proud.

Capitol: Lanzarote
National Anthem: The March of the Talisman
President: Raul Juventud
Legislature: Congress
Population: 20 million
GDP per capita: 18 000
Demonym: Enshawdian
Ethnic Groups: Islander, Arcean, Mixed
Government: Federal Constitutional Republic
Formation: Official 488 RT, Recognized 1618
Industrialized: Developing
Territories: The Home Island, Al Este Kalpala, Windway and the King Aram Minor Islands

Cordellia along with Nordvest broke off from the Corinthian Empire in the 1720’s. Anger at an increasingly despotic government in Norinta caused the country to break off. Attempts at re-unification with Corinth have been hampered by protests in the council of Falsueg. Despite this, Corinth has a huge amount of sway in Cordellian affairs. Nordvest can only stop attempts at keeping these two apart for so long.

Capitol: Moezand
National Anthem: For King and Empire
Monarch: Hazel I
Legislature: House of Lords
Population: 5 million
GDP per capita: 18 000
Demonym: Cordellian
Ethnic Groups: Corintan, Alwenachtan
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Formation: 1733
Industrialized: Developing
No divisions

Unlike many of the Eastern States of the former Empire of Corinth, Cambria refused to revolt, staying loyal to the crown. Logistics and both external and internal pressure ultimately made it impossible for the province to stay within the Kingdom of Corinth. In 1751, the country peacefully left the kingdom. The two nations maintain excellent relations, with Corinth maintaining the defence of the single city state and its borders.

Capitol: Cambria
National Anthem: A Wing and a Prayer
Monarch: Charron I
Legislature: House of Lords
Population: 1 million
GDP per capita: 15 000
Demonym: Cambrian
Ethnic Groups: Corintan, Alwenachtan
Government: Constitutional Monarchy
Formation: 1751
Industrialized: Developing
No divisions

Imania was a holding of Ephesus won in 1617 during the chaos of the Tri-State rebellion. Wishing to avenge the loss, Arcea began pumping money into Corinthian underground movements and into undermining belief in Ephesus’s state religion. By 1720, Ephesian control was beginning to slip as public protests became increasingly common. Falsueg ultimately ordered Ephesus to relinquish control of the territory, with the Shirudo sending in forces to ensure this happened. To this day Imania and the Shirudo have great relations.

Capitol: Phyber
National Anthem: Song of the Three Seas
President: Byzan Ymnos
Legislature: Congress
Population: 4 million
GDP per capita: 5000
Demonym: Imanian
Ethnic Groups: Corintan, Alwenachtan, Gurrkhan, Islander
Government: Federal Republic
Formation: Claimed 1720, Recognized 1731
Industrialized: no
No divisions

The Konchinentaru Shogunate were a loose band of cities and nomadic tribes of varying wealth and power who live in what was once a Shirudo holding on the continent. In the late 1500’s, the Second Arcean Empire managed to push the Shirudo off the land, but were ultimately pushed out by armed rebellion. The country remained in a limbo until Nordvest attempted to annex the area. The people unified and fought off Nordvest. The nation is now a protectorate of the Shirudo, which has raised tensions between the Shirudo and Nordvest

Capitol: Ulsa
National Anthem: None
Monarch: Shimazu III (Vice Regent) and/or Taisho II
Legislature: None
Population: 4 million
GDP per capita: 9000
Demonym: West Shirudo
Ethnic Groups: Islander, Corintan
Government: Absolute Monarchy
Formation: Recognized 1700
Industrialized: no
No divisions

The Kingdom of Dahomey, for most of the last 1000 years, has been the dominant power around the Alwenachta Sea. A dominant central power well respected by both the continental powers and the Shirudo, they were the hub of world trade for almost six centuries. The rising power Ephesus managed to cross the Abahj River and steal the province of Rioja in 1457, taking most of the countries arable land and putting them dangerously close to the capitol of Zandia. Dahomey has never been nearly as strong since, but a resurgence in the second half of the 1600’s and an alliance with North Ghurrka saw them make Orissca a landlocked country and take key ports in Zibandar province.

Capitol: Zandia
National Anthem: March Forward, Mother Dahomey
Monarch: Welayata XI
Prime Minister: Gedo Armhara
Legislature: Parliament
Population: 12 million
GDP per capita: 6000
Demonym: Dohomian
Ethnic Groups: South Gurrkhan, Alwenachtan
Government: Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Formation: 800
Industrialized: Developing
No divisions

Orissca was once one of the few gurrkhan states left alone by the continental powers. The Third Arcean Empire, looking, for easy land to expand into, took much of the countries western holdings, including its capitol Rasman, in the 1720′. Combined with losses to the Dahomey in the 1600’s, the country was effectively made irrelevant. They are now more interested in modernization and taking advantage of mining the Ascension Mountains than expansion or imperial goals.

Capitol: Mardigar
National Anthem: Rights to Sovereignty
President: Kilic Tayp
Legislature: House of the People
Population: 3 million
GDP per capita: 8000
Demonym: Orisscian
Ethic Groups: Alwenachtan
Government: Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Formation: Empire 615, Republic 1731
Industrialized: developing
No divisions

White Forest is a buffer state created as a compromise between Arcea and Corinth shortly after the Tri-State. With the White Forest border being so heavily contested, it was ultimately decided that neither state should own the territory. The natives of White Forest are a mix of Rostefian and Mullian, and coexistence has been problematic at best with civil war always seeming to be right around the corner. South Arcea currently has 1000 troops stationed in the country on behalf of Corinth and Arcea, replacing the UHR peacekeepers who had been their for nearly two centuries.

Capitol: Marenburgh
National Anthem: Of Two Peoples a State
Prime Minister: Kevin von Avot
Legislature: Parliament
Population: 5 million
GDP per capita: 17 000
Demonym: Forester
Ethnic Groups: Forester, Mullic
Government: Parliamentary Republic
Formation: 1631
Industrialized: Yes
No divisions

Contact is a mountainous state created by a diverse number of people who rebelled against the UHR. Falsueg has promised them a right to exist, and South Arcea has taken them as a protectorate with the ultimate aim of unifying with them.

Capitol: Nelsonton
National Anthem: Over the Hills and Far Away
Prime Minister: Jacob Openheimer
Legislature: Volksvertretung
Population: 3 million
GDP per capita: 17 000
Demonym: Mountainer
Ethic Groups: Sudarscae, Hoffnung, Sudfellian, Arcean
Government: Parliamentary Republic
Formation: 1702
Industralized: Yes
No divisions

The United Kingdom of Allerod is either the birth place of the Dwyrani people and culture, or the people of the Dwyrain settled the area over the past few thousand years. The region was paid little attention by the major players to its south, as its population has always been small, its resources few. When the nations of the south discovered black powder in the area 50 years ago, a slow colonization began, forcing the small kingdoms, city states and villages to band together out of fear of being overrun. While they haven’t been terribly successful in stopping Airfortress’s with bows and arrows, they have slowed down the advance of the big players who do not recognize their existence.

Capitol: Mo I Rana (unofficial)
National Anthem: None
Head of State: Irene Vinter (Monarch of Mo I Rana)
Legislature: None
Population: 1 million (estimated)
GDP per capita: 2000
Demonym: Northern Dwyrani
Ethic Groups: No Data
Government: No official unified government
Formation: 1789
Industralized: No