Zapevina

The United Kingdoms and Republics of Zapevina is a federal state in southwestern Ortus. Formerly a collection of small kingdoms and republics, Zapevina united under the Domnitor Ralisdav Gartru II of Ranora, who became King-President Ralisdav Gartru I of Zapevina, as a form of protection from the expansionist empires surrounding them. Zapevina has successfully resisted invasion from Eradina, Weigeld-Lovas, Mernove, and Kameria through its history. It is notable for being simultaneously a monarchy and a republic, with incumbent monarch King-President Ralisdav Gartru II of Zapevina reigning as king over Ranora, Glaviya, Parathal, and Devat, but president over Zolbets and Dragasto. Each of these constituent nations has its own government, laws, and prime minister. They are united only in military and in the person of the monarch-president. It is considered a multi-ethnic union, with each nation having its own language and customs.