Valstir

Valstir (Naearinorian: Valstyr), officially the High Lordship of Valstir and also known as the Lordship of the Coast (Naearinorian: Verdyn Alaestaer ver Valstyr, Alaestaer ver syr Saentas), is a nation in Damalias. It possesses some minor overseas territories within the boundaries of that same landmass, however these are relatively limited. It's influence in the area is more effective in some areas than others, as with nations such as Alinthov or Drastaer with which they share some cultural and historical bonds, however with other nations such as Arkasia or the modern-day successors of Andunor, the homelands of their ancestors from centuries prior and Valleskar, with whom they have had many trade disputes, they share a less than cordial relationship.

Originally founded as one of several colonies of the Great Oceanic Kingdom of Andunor, along with Drastaer and Valleskar, they became independent together with several other nations after the fall of Andunor. Briefly coming under Arkasian control via the Arkasian North Company from 1529-1546, even this short period was long enough for the Andunaic language to be supplanted in Valstir by Naearinorian, particularly as Arkasian influences remained in the nation for several centuries. In the modern day, Valstir is one of a number of nations which have either formally, functionally or both left the Arkasian Confederation. However, they do publicly support the hereditary heir to Arkasia's throne, King of Arksalis Arkius II Doomer, despite their chilly relations with Arkasia and their formal withdrawal from the Arkasian Confederation.