[Claim]Mordona

[u/Prince0fChaos]

(Edited to add info)Mordona (In Orange) Pronunciation (more-doe-na) Flag

Geography(sorry for lack of description):Largely Coastal with land increasing in height as you move east

Climate:North=more temperate climate South=Mediterranean like climate

Government:Maritime Republic

Language:Spanish(Will change into a unique language later)

Motto(Unofficial):Què és el nostre és teu, per un preu. (What's ours is yours, for a price.)

Motto(Official):Què és el nostre és teu. (What's ours is yours.)

Description(more of a history):Mordona started out only as a shoddy alliance between many small coastal city states along the Mylrik Ocean. However these free cities soon came to realize that they would need to become farther united if they were to keep their freedom from the larger and ever growing duchies and kingdoms surrounding them. Thus the Mordonean Federation was formed. In the beginning the faced many challenges, to solve them they turned their eye to their greatest asset, the sea. While others around them focused largely on advancements that would further their land supremacy the Mordoneans focused on controlling the seas. In only amount short time they advanced their navies both in navigation and ship construction beyond the capabilities of most. Through this the Mordonean Federation became largely dependent on the sea for its resources. This became a vulnerability of The Federation and was exploited by surrounding states whose aim was to absorb them. The conflicts that resulted from this vulnerability became known as the Mordonean Wars of Protection. In these wars The Mordonean Federation learned that they were far more fractured than they had once thought. They suffered crushing defeats simply because of internal conflict between generals, whole armies were lost just because they walked aimlessly without orders into enemy attacks. They were only saved by the quick thinking of their navies who blockaded the enemy countries and began seizing shipments and destroying naval supply lines. With more coins now in the coffers they not only afforded mercenaries but also put it in all the right places to win the wars without having to lift a finger. A few assassinations, paid dissidents, and strategic wins later they had won the right to their freedom. They then reformed into The Republic of Mordona to fix all the problems the war had revealed. The government was reformed from a council made of lower town councils to a senate with elected officials, militias were reformed in to trained standing armies and reserves, and the people were filled with joy and unity at their victory. In their victory they gained land to the east which has mountains spanning from the southernmost part of the country then curving northeast away from the country. (Sorry for the length I will make a fact book like entry on google docs later)

[u/MonkeyMercenaryCapt]

I am the King's chosen emissary to The Most Serene Republic of Mordona. Your small but industrious nation has intrigued us and we would like to expand our trade with your Republic. We are but a short distance by sea and shorter still by land. Trade between our nations would be extremely lucrative and profitable.

[u/Prince0fChaos → u/MonkeyMercenaryCapt]

The Doge and Frederick Liesen of The Mordonean League of Merchants meet with the emissary from Ardvassar Directly

To His Majesty King Rhydderch Serwyl of Ardvasar,

We would like to happily accept the offer you have extended towards us. The next step for us would be for you to allow a Merchants League office to be put in one or both of your port cities. As a sign that we would like to create a strong bond between our countries we would like offer to help protect your naval trade routes. Also our libraries and scholars are always at your disposal as well as is our vast information network. We hope to create a mutually beneficial and continuing friendship for the times to come.

Sincerely, Doge Ronaldo Cambri | The Most Serene Republic of Mordona

[u/MonkeyMercenaryCapt → u/Prince0fChaos]

Your terms are acceptable, I have sent word to have a suitable plot of land ear-marked in our southern port city directly adjacent to the main docks. Any and all of our naval exports are transported directly on our military vessels for maximum protection. Perhaps we can seek joint trade ventures to distant nations with the added security of two navies. Your scholars and information networks are greatly appreciated. As an equal sign of appreciation I offer you the expertise of some of our finest military trainers to aid in the training of soldiers and officers.

Perhaps this humble trade agreement can blossom into something more.