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|full_name=Duchy of Savoy | |full_name=Duchy of Savoy | ||
|formed= | |formed=12 August 2023 | ||
|national_anthem=''Les Allobroges'' | |national_anthem=''Les Allobroges'' | ||
|motto=''Fortitudo Eius Rempublicam Tenet'' | |motto=''Fortitudo Eius Rempublicam Tenet'' | ||
|population= | |population=144 (highest recorded) | ||
|chunks= | |chunks=2347 (highest recorded) | ||
|capital_city=[[Aurora:Saluzzo|Saluzzo]] | |capital_city=[[Aurora:Saluzzo|Saluzzo]] | ||
|largest_city=[[Geneva]] | |largest_city=[[Geneva]] | ||
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|event6date=22 January 2025 | |event6date=22 January 2025 | ||
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'''Savoie''', Savoy (lat. ''Sabaudiae'') | '''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. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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After discussing with founding members, Savoy formed the [[Aurora:Holy Roman Empire|Holy Roman Empire]] together with [[Aurora:Israel|Israel]], Francia, Vivarais, Bourgogne, nation of United Kingdom and Burundi. By the first imperial election, [[Thanamos]] was chosen the Emperor (''Augustus Caesar Imperator''), that ruled until December 2023. | After discussing with founding members, Savoy formed the [[Aurora:Holy Roman Empire|Holy Roman Empire]] together with [[Aurora:Israel|Israel]], Francia, Vivarais, Bourgogne, nation of United Kingdom and Burundi. By the first imperial election, [[Thanamos]] was chosen the Emperor (''Augustus Caesar Imperator''), that ruled until December 2023. | ||
=== | === Hostility against Poitou-Charentes === | ||
On 5 November 2023, Savoy declared war against Poitou-Charentes due to invasion of claims. Allegedly, Poitou-Charentes was always being hostile to Savoy, and now "it was the time to settle it". | On 5 November 2023, Savoy declared war against Poitou-Charentes due to invasion of claims. Allegedly, Poitou-Charentes was always being hostile to Savoy, and now "it was the time to settle it". | ||
In November and December, national diplomat [[3meraldK]] announced and was working on the national road project, which connected all Savoyard towns by 28 December 2023. The main road goes through the Alps for over 1000 blocks. | In November and December, national diplomat [[3meraldK]] announced and was working on the national road project, which connected all Savoyard towns by 28 December 2023. The main road goes through the Alps for over 1000 blocks. | ||
On the beginning of 2024, Torino has been made the formal capital, with many magnificent architectural plans. | On the beginning of 2024, Torino has been made the formal capital, with many magnificent architectural plans, which just one of them eventually came into life - Palazzo Reale. | ||
=== Joining Venice === | === Joining Venice === | ||
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On 14 November 2024 Prince [[Thanamos]] announces launch of the operation "Free Savoie" which main goal is 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. | On 14 November 2024 Prince [[Thanamos]] announces launch of the operation "Free Savoie" which main goal is 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 === | ||
After a brief rule of 3meraldK, Savoy's activity replenished to its fullest within a month or so, bringing over 100 constant resident count to the nation. First elections for a chancellor took place in late December. Under Thanamos' rule, /n Savoie was established once again, and most of Savoyard towns moved from Venice to the new nation. | After a brief rule of 3meraldK, Savoy's activity replenished to its fullest within a month or so, bringing over 100 constant resident count to the nation. First elections for a chancellor took place in late December. Under Thanamos' rule, /n Savoie was established once again, and most of Savoyard towns moved from Venice to the new nation. | ||
=== Withdrawal from Venice === | === Withdrawal from Venice === | ||
Savoyard towns moving from Venice to the new country was inappriopriate to the respect of the treaty which they signed with Venice in March 2024. It caused severe distrust among Venetians - as a matter of fact, the bond of Savoyards and Venetians was on a low level ever since March. The growing distrust reached its climax in January 2025, when Venice kicked out Savoie from its structures. Main reasons were "being uncomfortable with Savoyard leadership", weak bonds between citizens of both nations, and seeing Savoy as an exploiter. | Savoyard towns moving from Venice to the new country was inappriopriate to the respect of the treaty which they signed with Venice in March 2024. It caused severe distrust among Venetians - as a matter of fact, the bond of Savoyards and Venetians was on a low level ever since March. The growing distrust reached its climax in January 2025, when Venice kicked out Savoie from its structures. Main reasons were "being uncomfortable with Savoyard leadership", weak bonds between citizens of both nations, and seeing Savoy as an exploiter. | ||
=== Independent Savoy === | |||
In the beginning of 2025, a wave of denunciations striked Savoie, as well as a few countries around the world have irrelevantly declared open hostilities. The drama even came to a moment when Thanamos proposed a fight in-game, however it was met with no response. | |||
Two next rounds of a prime minister elections have concluded in 2025. | |||
On 6 February 2025, Savoy launched the only offensive against Genoa, resulting in occupation of 24 of Turin's chunks. | |||
On 27 March 2025, Savoie announced its constitution called "Magna Carta Sabaudiae". | |||
=== 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. | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
At the highest of territorial control, Savoy stretched across the entire Alps mountain range. It mainly controlled the core region of a French province named Savoy which lies at the foot of the western Alps. On the foot of the eastern Alps it had a town named [[Krn]]. The north of the territory consisted of Geneva under the valley of Joux and the Swiss plateau. Savoy was a landlocked province. Its neighbors, for the majority of time, were [[Aurora:Monaco|Monaco]], [[Aurora:Venice|Venice]], [[Aurora:France|France]] and the [[Aurora:Genoa|Genoa]]. | |||
== Flag and coat of arms == | == Flag and coat of arms == | ||
The Savoyard flag | The Savoyard flag was a white cross on a red field, additionally texted with ''FERT'' - an abbreviation of ''"Fortitudo Eius Rempublicam Tenet"'', which means "His bravery [or strength] preserves (or defends) the state". The coat of arms was a custom coat, with the oldest version created on 25 March 2024 by [[3meraldK]]. The newest version contained a symbol of France. Below that there were eight selected counties, baronies and duchies. Clockwise from top left: Geneva, Venaissin, Avignon, Turin, Narbonne, Saluzzo, [[Aurora:Krn|Krn]] and Uzès. On the center above flags there was a field with Savoyard flag, meaning the House of Savoy ruled above or had rightful claims for France and the counties. Escutcheon was decorated with a circular golden frame, detailed with triple "FERT". | ||
== Diplomacy == | == Diplomacy == | ||
Savoy | Savoy was mainly hostile to France, Genoa and [[Aurora:Poitou-Charentes|Poitou-Charentes]]. Savoy had signed 6 treaties in total: | ||
* Treaty of Torino with Monaco about friendship and territorial exchange, 1 November 2023 | |||
* Non-aggression pact with Venice, 29 September 2023 | |||
* Treaty of Reims with Vivarais and Francia about unification, 24 September 2023 | |||
* Treaty of Chambéry with Monaco about continued friendship and non-aggression pact, 19 October 2023 | |||
* Non-aggression pact with the Danubian Confederation, 5 October 2023 | |||
* Folkvangr Pact with Norway about an alliance, 20 January 2025 | |||
== Trivia == | |||
* 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. | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery widths=300> | |||
Aurora Savoie population chunks chart.png|Chunk area and population over time | |||
Savoie Coat Old.png|The oldest version of the coat of arms | |||
Palazzo San Alberto.png|Palazzo San Alberto, Saluzzo | |||
Palazzo Reale.png|Palazzo Reale, Torino | |||
</gallery> | |||
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