Lauchenoirian unification

Lauchenoirian unification refers to the formal creation of the state of Lauchenoiria as a union state comprised of seven precursor nations: South Fleura, Melissa, Yervia, Ulinaria, Ecanta, Costeno and Aeluria. While the first six of these chose to join peacefully, the seventh was forcibly incorporated following the Third War of Aelurian Independence, which lasted from December 1921 until February 1922. The country was formally incorporated on the 3rd May 1922.

Historical basis

A number of the former nations that formed the Lauchenoirian state shared a common history as colonies of the Valahandian Empire. However, Costeno was never colonised by the Valahandians. A basis for unification based on history must look back before the Valahandian conquest of 1417, back into antiquity. Historically, most of the nations that now form Lauchenoiria were Spanish-speaking, along with Iustos. It is theorised that ancient trade routes existed between what is now Lauchenoiria and Iustos, prior to the splintering of the region into nation-states as opposed to disparate cities. It is believed that these cities would form defensive alliances in the area, and this may be the strongest historical basis for the existence of a single unified Lauchenoirian state.

It is believed, however, that the primary motivation for unification was not history, but economics. After the fall of the Costenan Empire and the Fleuran split, the republican nations of the Lauchenoirian area were struggling, and had common fears about invasions from neighbouring monarchies.

Third War of Aelurian Independence

Main article: Third War of Aelurian Independence