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=== [[Kingdom of Whitecrest]] ===

=== [[Kingdom of Whitecrest]] ===

The oldest faction on the Grand Isles, Whitecrest has a long and storied history. Ruled by a King, the faction was long regarded as hegemon of the Grand Isles, but currently it faces external pressures from both the piracy in the region as well as Nova Balreska. Following their recent actions, they have unified with Nassau to form a mighty kingdom. Their territories include their home port Whitecrest, Nassau, Freeport, Fenwick as well as the Fort of Saint Christopher.

The oldest faction on the Grand Isles, Whitecrest has a long and storied history. Ruled by a King, the faction was long regarded as hegemon of the Grand Isles, but currently it faces external pressures from both the piracy in the region as well as its neighboring nations who wish to take its place. Following a time of resurgence, when they unified with Nassau, the Kingdom has found itself surrounded by enemies on all fronts but its foreign Allies.

The name ‘Kingdom of Whitecrest and Nassau’ only effects [[Roleplay]].

The name ‘Kingdom of Whitecrest and Nassau’ only effected [[Roleplay]].

=== [[Nova Balreska]] ===

=== [[Nova Balreska]] ===

Nova Balreska has fought throughout its existence with countless invasions, coups, and overthrows. However, like tempered steel, the faction is strong from its experiences. In recent times, warring parties have unified under Nova Balreska to create a powerful navy. Although the faction was formerly ruled by an Admiral Junta, it has currently returned to democracy, electing a Chancellor to serve them. Their territories include their home port, Nova Balreska, as well as the islands of Fort Verner and Salem.

Nova Balreska has fought throughout its existence with countless invasions, coups, and overthrows. However, like tempered steel, the faction is strong from its experiences. In recent times, warring parties have unified under Nova Balreska to create a powerful navy. Although the faction was formerly democractic Chancellor or ruled by an Admiral Junta, it currently ruled by the Grand Sea Lord.

=== [[Blackwind Pirates]] ===

=== [[Blackwind Pirates]] ===

=== [[Hallengard]] ===

=== [[Hallengard]] ===

The viking chiefdom of Hallengard was dissolved when the warriors of the faction sailed out for new opportunity, leaving the faction behind. With Hallengard's navy disbanded, all that remain are viking remnant on the Isle of Fort Verner, which was reclaimed by Nova Balreska following the chiefdom's disband. However after an uprising on the island, it was taken over and reformed by pirates.

The viking chiefdom of Hallengard was dissolved when the warriors of the faction sailed out for new opportunity, leaving the faction behind. With Hallengard's navy disbanded, all that remain are viking remnant on the Isle of Fort Verner, which was reclaimed by Nova Balreska following the chiefdom's disband. However after an uprising on the island, it was taken over and reformed by pirates. (WIP)

=== [[Republic of Nassau]] ===

=== [[Republic of Nassau]] ===

Nassau was a democratic republic centered around the island of Nassau. Initially a territory of Burkeland, the island emerged as its own Republic after its rebellion. The faction would partake in many wars for its survival and to maintain its territories. Following a decisive victory over the Kingdom of Whitecrest, the two factions brokered a merger and unified into the Kingdom of Whitecrest and Nassau, with Whitecrest appointing Nassau’s leader as their own, but later in a rebellion lost their autonomy within the Kingdom.

Nassau was a democratic republic centered around the island of Nassau. Initially a territory of Burkeland, the island emerged as its own Republic after its rebellion. The faction would partake in many wars for its survival and to maintain its territories. Following a decisive victory over the Kingdom of Whitecrest, the two factions brokered a merger and unified into the Kingdom of Whitecrest and Nassau, with Whitecrest appointing Nassau’s leader as their own, but later in a rebellion lost their autonomy within the Kingdom.

Nassau returned as an autonomy faction the 28th of December 2024

Nassau returned as a faction on the 28th of December 2024

=== [[Trade Guild]] ===

=== [[Trade Guild]] ===