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{{Infobox former country
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|today=the Triumvirate of Ceyreto
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|leader_title2=Last ruler
|leader_name2=Sigeric Ehlsonn I
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'''Vanadia''' is the nation in which Vanadians hail from, it currently resides within the North Eastern continent of Ceyreto. It is a region within the Triumvirate of Ceyreto, and used to be a principality within [[Rhumlaantd]]. It's capital city is Tìrean Ùra, and is currently the national capital of the Triumvirate of Ceyreto. It is also home to the current ruling Triumvir and Jarl of Vanadia, Sigeric Ehlsonn.
'''Vanadia''' was the nation of the Vanadian people. It was located in different places throughout history, but is mostly associated with western [[Kuthara]]. It was formerly a principality within [[Rhumlaantd]] and a constituent of the [[Triumvirate of Ceyreto]]. Its capital city was Tìrean Ùra. It was also home to the ruling Triumvir and Jarl of Vanadia, Sigeric Ehlsonn.


== History ==
== History ==


=== Aldland ===
=== Aldland ===
The Vanadians originate from a continent they know as Aldland, it is believed to be the north east most continent however due to the Vanadian's history mostly being comprised of folklore it is unknown for certain where they originate from. The original culture on Aldland are known to the Vanadians as Aldlanders and are the progenitors of many other cultures around Alathra. It is said the Aldlanders came over from the ice fields as they started to melt at the end of the ice age.
The Vanadians originated from a continent they know as Aldland, which is believed to be modern Kuthara. However, due to Vanadian history mostly being comprised of folklore, it is unknown for certain where they originate from. The original culture on Aldland were known to the Vanadians as Aldlanders and are the progenitors of many other cultures around Alathra. It is said the Aldlanders came over from the ice fields when they started to melt at the end of the ice age.


=== Maetalamh ===
=== Maetalamh ===
Sometime around the year 344 AC many groups of Aldlanders were forced to leave due to a Tyrannical ruler known as Đuribhinn who had taken over all of Aldland. Many groups fled and formed many different cultures, one of these groups was what became the Vanadians. They were led by a great warrior who was thought to be a demi-god known as Dearac Ehl. He and his followers founded the city of Elvmhor Anbhajn in the continent of Maetalamh (Adelaar to non Vanadians).
Sometime in their history, many groups of Aldlanders were forced to leave the continent due to a tyrannical ruler known as Đuribhinn who had taken over all of Aldland. Many groups fled and formed many different cultures, one of these groups was what became the Vanadians. They were led by a great warrior who was thought to be a demi-god known as Dearac Ehl. He and his followers founded the city of Elvmhor Anbhajn in the continent of [[Adelaar]].


The Vanadians stayed on Maetalamh for just over 500 years, but left and migrated to the north east in Ceyreto after the disappearance and collapse of the Rhumish realm. Whilst they were in Rhumlaantd they were one of the key principalities, with the Vanadians keeping a close relationship with the region of Aakhan.
The Vanadians stayed on Maetalamh for a considerable amount of time, but returned to Kuthara after the disappearance and collapse of the Rhumish realm. Whilst a part of Rhumlaantd, they were one of the key principalities, with the Vanadians keeping a close relationship with the region of Aakhan.


=== Ceyreto ===
=== Kuthara ===
After the collapse of Rhumlaantd, Jarl Sigeric Ehlsonn lead his people to the north eastern continent of Ceyreto. They landed in north of Kalikhan and south of Wrensbath, the moment they arrived the Vanadians built a tall stave church and constructed their town around it. It is said that a druid blessed the ground and a tree grew in it's place, the tree grew fast and by the end of the week it towered over many of the houses. The Jarl, Sigeric Ehlsonn, Buried his axe into the tree and it gained magical properties.
After the collapse of Rhumlaantd, Jarl Sigeric Ehlsonn lead his people to Kuthara. They landed north of [[Kalikhan]], then a small settlement, and south of Wrensbath. The moment they arrived, the Vanadians built a tall stave church and constructed their town around it. It is said that a druid blessed the ground and a tree grew in it's place, growing fast, and by the end of the week it towered over many of the houses. The Jarl, Sigeric Ehlsonn, buried his axe into the tree and it gained magical properties.


The moment the Vanadians arrived in Ceyreto they encountered trouble, the nearby lands were in a territory dispute with a group of undead pirates known as the Dreadhorde. This caused Vanadia to work with the local towns of Wrensbath and Kalikhan, they debated on how they should deal with the problem and decided that they should approach the nation of Valtara for protection. This lead to a meeting between Lord Gem of Valtara and Adriaan of Vinçois, they eventually came to a deal in which Valtara, Vinçois and the new region of Vanadia would go on to form the Triumvirate of Ceyreto. The nation was made up of three regions including Vanadia, the Vanadian region was comprised of Tìrean Ùra, Wrensbath and Kalikhan. Jarl Sigeric Ehlsonn of Vanadia was chosen as the triumvir for the region, and still rules over the area to this day.
After their return, Vanadians experienced immediate trouble. The nearby lands were in a territory dispute with a group of undead pirates known as the Dreadhorde. This caused Vanadia to work with the local towns of Wrensbath and Kalikhan, debating on how they should deal with the problem and decided that they should approach the nation of Valtara for protection. This lead to a meeting between Lord Gem of Valtara and Adriaan of Vinçois, who eventually came to a deal in which Valtara, Vinçois and the new region of Vanadia would go on to form the Triumvirate of Ceyreto. The nation was made up of three regions including Vanadia. Under Vanadia were the cities of Tìrean Ùra, Wrensbath and Kalikhan. Jarl Sigeric Ehlsonn of Vanadia was chosen as the Triumvir for the region.


The arrival of the Vanadians in Ceyreto started a shift in their culture, it was an oppurtunity for them to shake off any of the Rhumish influence they had in their language and culture. They also converted from their version of [[Agdarrism]] and returned to their old religion of [[Talmhaoradh]]
The arrival of the Vanadians in Kuthara started a shift in their culture. It was an oppurtunity for them to shake off any of the Rhumish influence they had in their language and culture. They also converted from their version of [[Agdarrism]] and returned to their old religion of [[Talmhaoradh]].

=== Ceyreto-Zydel War ===
After gaining independence from Ceyreto, Zydel declared war on


== Culture ==
== Culture ==


=== Language ===
=== Language ===
The language the Vanadians speak is known as Aldnach, it is a language that dates back to the early Aldlanders and hasn't changed much even with the cultural influences around them.
The language the Vanadians spoke was known as Aldnach, a language that dated back to the early Aldlanders and hadn't changed much even with the cultural influences around them.


=== Mythology ===
=== Mythology ===
A lot of Vanadian history is in the form of myth and folklore. This is because until they left Aldland they did not write anything down, or at least any written work they made has since been destroyed. So any history has been passed on by word of mouth.
A lot of Vanadian history was preserved in the form of myth and folklore. This is because until their departure from Aldland, no written records exist, or at least any written work they made has since been destroyed. Most of their history has been passed on by word of mouth.


==== Flight from Aldland ====
==== Flight from Aldland ====
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==== Forging of the Mhor Øks ====
==== Forging of the Mhor Øks ====
In the mountains of Aldland there lived a famous smith who forged weapons for warriors all around the land. It was said the cold mountain air helped harden the blade and made them stronger. During the conflicts within Aldland the great warrior Dearac Ehl needed a new axe. He, like most other warriors, made a pilgrimage up into the Jindril mountains and requested an axe from the smith. Being told by Ehl himself that his son needed a new axe, the smith had already forged one for him. Dearac took the axe and continued up the mountain, as he reached the summit he saw a tree growing out of the tip of the mountain. In Aldic tradition he buried the axe into the bark of the tree, it was at this moment the axe was blessed by Talamh with magical properties. The axe has been passed down through the Ehlsonn family and is currently owned by Sigeric Ehlsonn.
In the mountains of Aldland there lived a famous smith who forged weapons for warriors all around the land. It was said the cold mountain air helped harden the blade and made them stronger. During the conflicts within Aldland the great warrior Dearac Ehl needed a new axe. He, like most other warriors, made a pilgrimage up into the Jindril mountains and requested an axe from the smith. Being told by Ehl himself that his son needed a new axe, the smith had already forged one for him. Dearac took the axe and continued up the mountain, as he reached the summit he saw a tree growing out of the tip of the mountain. In Aldic tradition he buried the axe into the bark of the tree, it was at this moment the axe was blessed by Talamh with magical properties. The axe has been passed down through the Ehlsonn family and is currently owned by Sigeric Ehlsonn.

==== Fight with the Falaicbhiast ====
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=== Religion ===
=== Religion ===
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* Talamhor - the Mother: She who birthed us into the world, and loves us for we are her children. She who created the world and all of it's plants and creatures. Patron of mothers.
* Talamhor - the Mother: She who birthed us into the world, and loves us for we are her children. She who created the world and all of it's plants and creatures. Patron of mothers.

* Ehl - the Father: He who raised us and taught us how to live in the world, and takes pride in his children. He who fights to protect us and watches over us all. Patron of warriors.
* Ehl - the Father: He who raised us and taught us how to live in the world, and takes pride in his children. He who fights to protect us and watches over us all. Patron of warriors.

* Seladh - the guide: He who guides us in the world, and brings us to safe lands. Patron of sailors.
* Seladh - the guide: He who guides us in the world, and brings us to safe lands. Patron of sailors.

* Panicija - the healer: She who heals our wounds.
* Panicija - the healer: She who heals our wounds.

* Tuidh - the knowledgable: He who gave us the capacity for intelligience.
* Tuidh - the knowledgable: He who gave us the capacity for intelligience.

* Matbøta - Goddess of animals: She who controls the hunt.
* Matbøta - Goddess of animals: She who controls the hunt.
* Irknir - God of smiths and engineers: He who keeps up the walls.
* Irknir - God of smiths and engineers: He who keeps up the walls.
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=== Related Cultures ===
=== Related Cultures ===
The Aldlanders migrated to several areas besides Vanadia. A group of them migrated to Ceyreto and became Själenland. Another group also migrated to modern day Aelfscyn, although most of them moved to Kalikhan after [[the First War]].
The Aldlanders migrated to several other areas besides Vanadia. A group of them migrated across Kuthara and became [[Själenland]]. Another group also migrated to the nation of [[Aelfscyn]], although most of them moved to Kalikhan not long after.


== Settlements ==
== Settlements ==


=== Elvmhor Anbhajn ===
=== Elvmhor Anbhajn ===
Elvmhor was the first established settlement of the Vanadians, it was formed after the Aldlanders landed in the continent of Maetalamh and lasted until the year 637 AC. It was a fairly large city with a large population, it housed the Vanadian fleet and was a center for commerce and trade as well as having a large fishing industry. It's name directly translates to "big river on the mountain". It contains a heavy Rhumish influence in it's architecture but still maintains the Aldic style.
Elvmhor was the first established settlement of the Vanadians, it was formed after the Aldlanders landed in the continent of Maetalamh. It was a fairly large city with a large population, it housed the Vanadian fleet and was a center for commerce and trade as well as having a large fishing industry. Its name directly translates to "big river on the mountain". It contained heavy Rhumish influence in its architecture while still maintaining the Aldic style.


=== Tìrean Ùra ===
=== Tìrean Ùra ===
Tìrean Ùra, meaning new lands, was the first Vanadian settlement in Ceyreto after they fled Maetalamh. It was created in the year 637 AC and large parts of it are still being constructed to this day. It is currently the capital of the Triumvirate of Ceyreto and is the seat of power for Vanadia. It's first building was a stave church which the Vanadians used as their first act of dedication to their gods after converting back to the old religion.
Tìrean Ùra, meaning ''new lands'', was the first Vanadian settlement in Kuthara after they fled Maetalamh. It was the capital of the Triumvirate of Ceyreto and the seat of power for Vanadia. Its first building was a stave church which the Vanadians used as their first act of dedication to their gods after converting back to the old religion.


=== Vhithafen ===
=== Vhithafen ===
Vhithaven was one of the Rhumish settlements within old Vanadia. It was ruled over by Candac var Graefon who disappeared into obscurity after the Rhumish leadership vanished in the mountain of Gnibelhaym, and the collapse of the Rhumish realm. It is thought he was killed in some of the rioting that happened at the time, although his body was never found. Vhithafen was named so after it's walls and buildings made up of diorite and calcite from the local quarries. It was one of the first sights many sailors would see when they sailed into Rhumlaantd, as the walls would glisten in the sunlight.
Vhithaven was one of the Rhumish settlements within old Vanadia. It was ruled over by Candac var Graefon who disappeared into obscurity after the Rhumish leadership vanished in the mountain of Gnibelhaym, and the collapse of the Rhumish realm. It is thought he was killed in some of the rioting that happened at the time, although his body was never found. Vhithafen was named so after it's walls and buildings made up of diorite and calcite from the local quarries. It was one of the first sights many sailors would see when they sailed into Rhumlaantd, as the walls would glisten in the sunlight.
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