Kingdom of Valion

The Kingdom of Valion (Catanach: Ríocht na Valion, Middle Verancois: Royaulme de Valion, Verancois: Royaume de Valion) is a fairly young, yet prestigious, nation. It was previously known as the Kingdom of Catan, but was invaded by the Empire of Veranoir-Ælgis around three hundred years ago. During that time, the native Catanach people suffered great abuse from their oppressors, forced to work on the great farms that once used to be vast plains. Many were forced to learn either Ælgish or Verancois. During the great Ælgish revolution of 1538, the puppet king at the time, Sezny Le Garsmeur, declared independence from Veranoir. They reestablished the ancient rights of the Catanach people in exchange for allowing the current noble houses to continue ruling peacefully.

To this day, the capital of Castow is still ruled by people of Ælgish or Verancois descent. Something the ancient Catanachs still resent. Some of its biggest exports are wine, which is said to be among the best wines of the Western Kingdoms, and silverware, due to the large silver deposits found there.

Valion is a centralized, elective monarchy. Valionese kings are elected by the various nobles houses across the Kingdom. The current King, Gobrien Le Mouel, is well liked among the commoners due to his actual Catanach blood. He's known to be pro-worker, and always seems to favor justice regardless of a title. He's currently married to Nididian princess Olisa Akubundu.

Trivia

 * Valion is inspired by Brittany.