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'''Savoie''', Savoy (lat. ''Sabaudiae'') was a duchy located in the west part of Alps, southern [[Aurora:Europe|Europe]]. The capital of Savoy was [[Aurora:Saluzzo|Saluzzo]]. The last duke of Savoy was [[Thanamos]]. It was established on 12 August 2023 and has been sold on 16 July 2025, effectively ending its existence under Thanamos' rule. The same day towns in Savoyard core joined France. | '''Savoie''', Savoy (lat. ''Sabaudiae'') was a duchy located in the west part of Alps, southern [[Aurora:Europe|Europe]]. The capital of Savoy was [[Aurora:Saluzzo|Saluzzo]]. The last duke of Savoy was [[Thanamos]]. It was established on 12 August 2023 and has been sold on 16 July 2025, effectively ending its existence under Thanamos' rule. The same day towns in Savoyard core joined France, and that remained until the end of Terra Aurora. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== The early days === | === The early days === | ||
Not so long after the launch of [[Terra Aurora]], on 2 May 2022, [[Thanamos]], Vladie, Lamye and [[CorbeauNoiraud]] founded the town of Chambéry and joined Kingdom of Francia. The concept in mind was establishing a nation based on the historical kingdom of Piemont-Sardinia. Soon after in June 2022 the first major build was built: The castle of the Counts of Savoie, based on a Merovingian dungeon. | |||
[[File:Savoiecastle1.png|left|thumb|400px|The castle of the Counts of Savoie]] | [[File:Savoiecastle1.png|left|thumb|400px|The castle of the Counts of Savoie]] | ||
In mean time, several former citizens of [[Terra Nova]]'s [[Nova:France|France]] came to settle their towns in Savoy. During the Savoyard expansion, [[Switzerland]] blocked the nation's extension. Therefore, | In mean time, several friends of Thanamos, being former citizens of [[Terra Nova]]'s [[Nova:France|France]] came to settle their towns in Savoy. During the Savoyard expansion, [[Switzerland]] blocked the nation's extension. Therefore, Thanamos, Vladie57 (Mayor of Chambéry) and many town's members became inactive. Thanamos left the city for Rome to assist the Pope. The nation remained inactive for over a year and to be held by several trusted individuals. During this period, town of Chambéry became just another possession of Papal States and eventually [[Francia (Aurora)|Francia]]. | ||
=== National revival === | === National revival === | ||
Around April 2023, Thanamos came back to Chambéry (from then on renamed to Savoie), which was then a small settlement without no real urbanized and residential areas. Rather than that, the hamlet realized a protective function of French borders in the Alps. Very soon, Thanamos and Vladie started to develop the surroundings with houses and renovate the castle of Savoy. In | Around April 2023, Thanamos came back to Chambéry (from then on renamed to Savoie), which was then a small settlement without no real urbanized and residential areas. Rather than that, the hamlet realized a protective function of French borders in the Alps. Very soon, Thanamos and Vladie started to develop the surroundings with houses and renovate the castle of Savoy. In that time, the first Savoyard church of St. Maurice has been built. | ||
[[File:Firstchurch.png|left|thumb|400px|St. Maurice Church of Savoie]] | [[File:Firstchurch.png|left|thumb|400px|St. Maurice Church of Savoie]] | ||
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=== Joining Venice === | === Joining Venice === | ||
On 17 March 2024, Savoy left the Holy Roman Empire and joined the [[Venice|Most Serene Republic of Venice]] as an autonomous province. | On 17 March 2024, Savoy left the Holy Roman Empire and joined the [[Venice|Most Serene Republic of Venice]] as an autonomous province. | ||
The reasoning behind leaving the Holy Roman Empire | The reasoning behind leaving the Holy Roman Empire was lack of time of mayors and incapability of the Holy Roman Empire supporting militarly and economically. Also, in the eyes of Thanamos, the Empire has lost its prestige and main purpose a few months ago. The empire was also allegedly subjected to corruption and cronyism. Besides that, the nation reached the milestone of 100 residents the same day. | ||
The Towny nation was disbanded on 24 March 2024, as maintaining a one-chunk nation would be "costly". By this time, all towns left Savoie and joined the republic. | The Towny nation was disbanded on 24 March 2024, as maintaining a one-chunk nation would be "costly". By this time, all towns left Savoie and joined the republic. | ||
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=== Thanamos III === | === Thanamos III === | ||
On 14 November 2024 Prince [[Thanamos]] announces launch of the operation "Free Savoie" which main goal | On 14 November 2024 Prince [[Thanamos]] announces launch of the operation "Free Savoie" which main goal was to "liberate France from the grip of ... 'English'". On 23 November 2024 mayor of Armagnac blackmailed Savoy for 3000 gold under the threat of selling the town to French, for which the government accepted the offer and bought his town. On 24 November 2024 Duke [[3meraldK]] stepped out the throne and Thanamos took over. | ||
=== A short revival === | === A short revival === | ||
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=== The fall of the duchy === | === The fall of the duchy === | ||
Popular inactivity amongst the residents of Savoy was present since the spring of 2025. As the consequence, Savoy suffered a major loss of residents. In very early July of 2025, France launched an offensive on Savoy's capital, Saluzzo. The duke condemned the attack, but a few days later opened a bid for towns of Saluzzo and Venaissin. France bought both cities totalling 8000 gold ingots on 16 July, hence ending the rule of Thanamos for good. | Popular inactivity amongst the residents of Savoy was present since the spring of 2025. As the consequence, Savoy suffered a major loss of residents. In very early July of 2025, France launched an offensive on Savoy's capital, Saluzzo. The duke condemned the attack, but a few days later opened a bid for towns of Saluzzo and Venaissin. France bought both cities totalling 8000 gold ingots on 16 July, hence ending the rule of Thanamos for good. Town of Geneva signed a separate treaty of friendship with France, joining them and securing their safety. Ultimately, all towns in the core province joined [[Aurora:France]] and that remained until the end of Terra Aurora. | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
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== Diplomacy == | == Diplomacy == | ||
Savoy was mainly hostile to France, Genoa and [[Aurora:Poitou-Charentes|Poitou-Charentes]]. Savoy had signed 6 treaties in total: | Savoy was mainly hostile to France, Genoa and [[Aurora:Poitou-Charentes|Poitou-Charentes]]. Savoy had signed 6 treaties in total: | ||
* Treaty of | * Treaty of Reims with Vivarais and Francia about unification, 24 September 2023 | ||
* Non-aggression pact with Venice, 29 September 2023 | * Non-aggression pact with Venice, 29 September 2023 | ||
* | * Non-aggression pact with the Danubian Confederation, 5 October 2023 | ||
* Treaty of Chambéry with Monaco about continued friendship and non-aggression pact, 19 October 2023 | * Treaty of Chambéry with Monaco about continued friendship and non-aggression pact, 19 October 2023 | ||
* | * Treaty of Torino with Monaco about friendship and territorial exchange, 1 November 2023 | ||
* Folkvangr Pact with Norway about an alliance, 20 January 2025 | * Folkvangr Pact with Norway about an alliance, 20 January 2025 | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* Savoy had 8 organized governments in total. | * Savoy had 8 organized governments in total. | ||
* Savoy had established a concept of noble houses. There were 4 of them in total: House of Savoie, Tournon, Odinson and the TNT. | * Savoy had established a concept of noble houses, but they fulfilled rather a symbolic function. There were 4 of them in total: House of Savoie, Tournon, Odinson and the TNT. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Palazzo San Alberto.png|Palazzo San Alberto, Saluzzo | Palazzo San Alberto.png|Palazzo San Alberto, Saluzzo | ||
Palazzo Reale.png|Palazzo Reale, Torino | Palazzo Reale.png|Palazzo Reale, Torino | ||
Savoie old land.png|Claim map as of 18 September 2023 | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Aurora]] | [[Category:Aurora]] | ||
[[Category:Nations (Aurora)]] | [[Category:Nations (Aurora)]] | ||