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}}''The article both refers to the province and the capital city.''

 

The '''Grand Duchy of Varkonia''', commonly known as '''Varkonia''' is an absolute monarchy located in the northwestern quadrant. Varkonia's mainland borders stretch from neighbouring [[Bloom]] in the east to [[Tierra de Conciencia]] in the west. The Grand Duchy of Varkonia is made up of six provinces with its largest city by population being located in the province of Varkonia. Other provinces of note include [[Gabon]], Kaiserreich and Westmore.

== History ==

 

In early July 2018, the City of Varkonia was founded after extensive work and deliberation by Mickale, who had returned after the resolution of the Somber War. While he was initially offered citizenship in [[Coventhia]], there were calls for a new nation to be formed by stateless former Volterrans and [[SPQR]] citizens from previous iterations. Varkanos, S4NTA, RedSkillz, Cicero, and various others came together to help Mickale in the founding of Varkonia.

 

The formation of the City State of Varkonia was warmly received by all neighbouring nations and their citizenry. Gabon in particular developed a very close relationship with Varkonia due to their common histories and views.

 

The first Varkonian construction on the island was a small birchwood hut built by Redskillz and Mickale at the base of Mt. Velino, looking out over forest gently sloping toward the Tiber River. Within this hut, the initial factories were placed and rails were dug to neighboring Gabon and [[Impasse]].

 

The tower’s reputation attracted the attention of Gobblin, who invited Varkonia to join the [[Order of St Marcus]], whos builds and aesthetics are still highly regarded. After this, the rate of construction in the city exploded as Gobblin designed new buildings at a prolific rate. After joining the Order, a town hall was designed by Mickale to replace the initial birch construction and the rails were redirected into a new station directly under the tower. The town hall remains the seat of Varkonia’s government to this day and is at the heart of Varkonian politics.

 

From the founding of the City-state, Mickale ruled as de facto dictator, making decisions about location, construction, immigration, and development unilaterally. The Varkonians valued central leadership in the developing phase of civilization. As a result, the city of Varkonia was planned out extensively first with a strict building code.

 

With a growing population, and with it a growing number of responsibilities to respond to, Mickale decided to lay the groundwork for the Varkonian government. He titled himself the Red Duke of Varkonia, and created a Senate. The Senate was made up of prominent active citizens and served to assist the Duke in governing Varkonia, representing the provinces, which may not engage in independent foreign diplomacy, and to hear and rule on internal disputes, crimes, and punishments. Senators may be added or removed by the Duke or King.

 

In late July, The Red Duke was contacted by the Lord Chancellor of Gabon, who under the pretenses of seeking protection and reuniting their common peoples requested to negotiate a treaty with Varkonia which would see The Principality of Gabon incorporated as province. Gabon had previously considered joining Coventhia however retracted their request after a decision could not be reached internally.

 

The incorporation of the territory and peoples of Gabon were of a great benefit to Varkonia, vastly expanding the land claims and the valuable resources of which lay beneath them. Gabon’s code of laws and judicial code was rewritten and adopted to be enforced throughout the Grand Duchy.

 

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