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| − | The '''Kingdom of Hanseti and Ruska''', known as the '''Kingdom of Haense''' or simply '''Haense''' ([[New Marian]]: ''Haenz''; Raevir: ''Henzij''), is a centralized, united monarchy composed of two crowns, Hanseti and Ruska, and ruled by a single individual known as the [[King of Haense|king]]. Haense is located deep in the human highlands with a [[Highlanders|Highlander]] majority (especially [[Haeseni]], but also [[Batavian Culture|Batavian]], [[Raevir]], and [[Norland|Norlander]]), with the state itself claiming to be the "''Realm of All [[Highlanders|Highlanders]]''". Its current capital is [[Markev]], one of the largest human cities in [[Atlas]], which is situated inland on the | + | The '''Kingdom of Hanseti and Ruska''', known as the '''Kingdom of Haense''' or simply '''Haense''' ([[New Marian]]: ''Haenz''; Raevir: ''Henzij''), is a centralized, united monarchy composed of two crowns, Hanseti and Ruska, and ruled by a single individual known as the [[King of Haense|king]]. Haense is located deep in the human highlands with a [[Highlanders|Highlander]] majority (especially [[Haeseni]], but also [[Batavian Culture|Batavian]], [[Raevir]], and [[Norland|Norlander]]), with the state itself claiming to be the "''Realm of All [[Highlanders|Highlanders]]''". Its current capital is [[Markev]], one of the largest human cities in [[Atlas]], which is situated inland on the River Baltas-Czena and surrounded by the thick Wickswald. Excluding the dense urban area of the capital, the rest of the nation is mostly rural with its denizens spread out across the forests and highlands. |
Both Hanseti and Ruska have existed since antiquity, yet were not unified till 1578, when [[John III, Holy Orenian Emperor|Emperor John III]] granted Duke [[Peter of Haense|Peter]] royal pedigree and autonomous vassalage. Following the [[Coalition War|Coalition Wars]], Haense became independent, fell to a brief decade of occupation by the [[Kingdom of Courland]] after the [[Great Northern War|First Northern War]], and subsequently regained a majority of its former borders after the victorious [[Second Battle of the Rothswald]]. Tensions grew sour with the south, which eventually culminated into sparse conflicts with several heartlander states, including [[Kingdom of Renatus]]. Peace was declared following the formation of the [[Empire of Man]], with present day Haense a current vassal and sub-state. | Both Hanseti and Ruska have existed since antiquity, yet were not unified till 1578, when [[John III, Holy Orenian Emperor|Emperor John III]] granted Duke [[Peter of Haense|Peter]] royal pedigree and autonomous vassalage. Following the [[Coalition War|Coalition Wars]], Haense became independent, fell to a brief decade of occupation by the [[Kingdom of Courland]] after the [[Great Northern War|First Northern War]], and subsequently regained a majority of its former borders after the victorious [[Second Battle of the Rothswald]]. Tensions grew sour with the south, which eventually culminated into sparse conflicts with several heartlander states, including [[Kingdom of Renatus]]. Peace was declared following the formation of the [[Empire of Man]], with present day Haense a current vassal and sub-state. | ||
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The Kingdom of Haense revolves around the [[Highlanders|Highlander]] culture, this is reflected in the appearance, language and uses of its citizens. | The Kingdom of Haense revolves around the [[Highlanders|Highlander]] culture, this is reflected in the appearance, language and uses of its citizens. | ||
=== Demographics === | === Demographics === | ||
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The [[Church of the Canon]] is the official religion of the kingdom. | The [[Church of the Canon]] is the official religion of the kingdom. | ||
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=== Succession === | === Succession === | ||
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The Kingdom of Hanseti and Ruska, known as the Kingdom of Haense or simply Haense (New Marian: Haenz; Raevir: Henzij), is a centralized, united monarchy composed of two crowns, Hanseti and Ruska, and ruled by a single individual known as the king. Haense is located deep in the human highlands with a Highlander majority (especially Haeseni, but also Batavian, Raevir, and Norlander), with the state itself claiming to be the "Realm of All Highlanders". Its current capital is Markev, one of the largest human cities in Atlas, which is situated inland on the River Baltas-Czena and surrounded by the thick Wickswald. Excluding the dense urban area of the capital, the rest of the nation is mostly rural with its denizens spread out across the forests and highlands.
Both Hanseti and Ruska have existed since antiquity, yet were not unified till 1578, when Emperor John III granted Duke Peter royal pedigree and autonomous vassalage. Following the Coalition Wars, Haense became independent, fell to a brief decade of occupation by the Kingdom of Courland after the First Northern War, and subsequently regained a majority of its former borders after the victorious Second Battle of the Rothswald. Tensions grew sour with the south, which eventually culminated into sparse conflicts with several heartlander states, including Kingdom of Renatus. Peace was declared following the formation of the Empire of Man, with present day Haense a current vassal and sub-state.
Haense is a semi-absolute monarchy, with the current monarch ruling being King Robert I. Robert, who has ruled since 1682 and is the longest-ruling monarch of Haense to date, descends from the House of Bihar, a cadet line descending form the original House of Barbanov. The king is advised by the Duma of Haense and the Aulic Council, which compose the proper Haeseni government. The military is a centralized army led by a general known as a Hauckomandant (Common: High Commandant), with levy reserves from the feudal estates, and has retained a strong focus on cavalry warfare. The state religion is Canonism, with a strong emphasis on the Prophet Sigismund and the highlander saints.
Name
The official name of the state is the Dual Monarchy of the Kingdoms of Hanseti and Ruska (New Marian: Kongzem Edaeleo ag Kusoraev; Raevir: Krolovesto Hanzeja i Ruski; High Imperial: Regnum Edelae et Raevii), which is mainly used in official documentation and legal edicts. The most common forms used are the High Imperial form and its Hansetian form, while the Raevir form is rarely if ever used. Other names include The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, used by other historians and outside figures, the Kingdom of Haense which is widely used by its own inhabitants, or just simply Haense when used in mundane conversation.
Less regarded names include Jrotheo Kongzem (literally, Joren's Kingdom), denoting the kingdom's claim as a successor of Joren Horenson's canonical northern realm and the Lands of Exalted Sigismund, an early Imperial name given to the northern lands under Emperor John I.
History
Background
- See also: Northern question
Formation and Beginnings
The Carnatian League's victory in the Riga War had united all the northern peoples under one banner. Upon Lord Peter Barbanov's rise to Duke of Carnatia, he enacted multiple reforms, eventually forming the Duchy of Haense, a reference to the old realm of Hanseti and due to the great presence of Hansetian culture within the Duchy. After the Hetmanate's defeat in the Krajian Rebellion, Raevir strelts fleeing the war took refuge within Haense, being given homes and permission to exercise their culture.
Because of the Duchy's massive population and size, Duke Peter requested the royal title from Emperor John III of both Hanseti and Ruska, citing Exalted Godfrey and Exalted Sigismund's similar deed, and the large presence of both Raevir and Hansetian culture and peoples within the Duchy. Given Haense's status as the Empire's first defense against the Grand Kingdom of Urguan, and as a large contributor of men and arms to the Imperial Army, Emperor John III, despite political pressures from his Southern nobility, granted Duke Peter with the royal pedigree, naming him the King of both Hanseti and Ruska.
Deep Cold Uprising
- Main Article: Deep Cold Uprising
Coalition Wars
Great Northern War
- Main Article: Great Northern War
Greyspine Rebellion
- Main Article: Greyspine Rebellion
The success of the rebellion led to the mass migration of Haensetian refugees back to their homelands, with the former Courlander presence all but destroyed. With these migrants came the former nobles and land owners of the realm, including the House of Barbanov under their patriarch, Stephen Charles. With the desire to reform the Kingdom of Haense, the nobles of the realm called into order the First Duma of the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, in which Stephen was voted as King by the Peers of the realm.
Regency Council
Established in 1668 after the death of Franz Barbanov — as his son was then too young to aptly rule — the Regency Council was formed and de facto led by Matthew Colborn to oversee the actions of Regent Karolus. Eight members — including Matthew himself — were selected to serve on the Council based on merit and standing. Its members included notable prominent leaders, soldiers, and nobility from across the Kingdom of Haense. It was disbanded in 1669 upon the coronation of Sigmar I.
Culture and society
The Kingdom of Haense revolves around the Highlander culture, this is reflected in the appearance, language and uses of its citizens.
Demographics
Religion
The Church of the Canon is the official religion of the kingdom.
Politics
Aulic Council
The Aulic Council is a form of privy council that is personally assembled by the ruling monarch of the Kingdom of Haense and active during the reign of a sovereign.
Military
Historically, Haense has primarily (and currently does) maintained a centralized army, led either by the Lord Palatine or another figure, with additional levy reserves supplied by noble estates and urban militia.
Succession
The Kingdom of Haense follows a strict primogeniture succession, similar to that of the Holy Orenian Empire, in that only males and sons of females may inherit. The son of the current King would be next in line to the throne. Should the firstborn bear no sons, then the secondborn's sons shall inherit. If there are no males left in the dynasty, then the sons of females would inherit. However, females may not inherit the crown.
The succession of the Royal Throne is constricted to the House of Barbanov from the figure King Peter I, whom derives his line from Emperor Alexander I, son of Emperor Tobias I, and therefore the direct line of the Prophet Sigismund.
Geography
The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska lies to the southern tundra of Atlas, where snow and cold weather are abundant, bordering the Princedom of Fenn to the south, the Kingdom of Marna to the north, and the Kingdom of Santegia to the northeast. The long and deep Czena River surrounds the southwestern border of the Kingdom, with the kingdom's western border guarded by the Grendock Mountains. The capital of Markev lies along the eastern shore of the Czena River, just beside the Lake Jan, and does not shy away from its concentrated highlander culture.
Coat of Arms
The royal coat of arms consists of 16 quarterings and symbolises the two kingdoms under one king, and its roots. The iron crown and shackles depicted recognises the roots from Saint Joren of Paradisius, the first King of the Highlanders, who was locked away by his brother Harren to claim his land. Houses Kovachev and Carrion are also depicted, with Carrion being the parent house of Kovachev. The golden crow on black represents Tuvic, a link to the Holy Orenian Emperor Alexander I, further highlighting the strong connections between the Holy Orenian Empire and the Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska. Other arms depicted include those of Ostrovic, Rovin of Ayr, and Hanseti.
The royal blazon was as follows:
- Quarterly, first and fourth quartered: first and fourth Sable a crow Or (for Tuvic); second Gules a crow Sable (for Carrion); third reversed party per pall: first Gules a phoenix Argent (for Ostrovic), second Sables two griffin rampant Gules (for Kovachev), and third Or eagle Sable with Argent bend (for Rovin of Ayr). Second and third party per pale: first party per fess: first Or a eagle Sable (for Ayr), second Argent a teutonic cross Sable against Or (for Hanseti); and second Azure a circlet Argent above broken shackles (of Saint Joren of Paradisius). For a crest, a circlet Or, jewelled with five breeches of bear or oyster plant leaves, three shown, with Lorraine cross Or and gems Azure on points Or inserted (the Hanseti-Ruska royal crown). For supporters angels Argent.
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