Demonym: Raginheimer
Capital: Biaumont
Key cities: Vauclegne and Burgon
Official language: Grotthain
Total population: 72,432,467
Total land area: 632,237 km²
Currency: Chassel
Government: Unitary affective-harmony state
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Ontological status (Post-Great war): A weak signal has been received from the former state. Additional contact is expected in the near future
About Raginheim:
Raginheim was never loved - only tolerated at best, feared at worst. Across the region, it was known for calculated diplomacy, opportunistic statecraft, and an unflinching willingness to betray any partner once its objectives were secured. It possessed no true allies, only temporary arrangements. Even Toutanglom and Draviskas kept their distance, cooperating with Raginheim only when necessity outweighed caution, bound not by trust but by the brief alignment of enemies.
On paper, Raginheim's military strength appeared unremarkable. Its conventional forces were slightly weaker than those of several neighboring states, yet this imbalance was offset by one of the most feared arsenals in Eldervale: chemical weapons capable of erasing entire zones of habitation, leaving landscapes silent and uninhabitable. Often, the mere implication of their use was enough. Raginheim did not rely on overwhelming power - only on reminding others what it was willing to do.
Relations with neighboring states were almost uniformly strained, shaped by contested borders, economic rivalry, lingering grievances, and old humiliations that never quite faded. The founding of the Thauris Republic marked one of the few moments when Raginheim chose unity over isolation, but the alliance ended in betrayal, reinforcing its reputation and permanently poisoning regional trust. Its rivalries with Lepondunon and Morthen endured for centuries, driven by mutual insecurity as much as ambition. There was a time when Raginheim ranked among Eldervale's dominant powers; during Ornazia's many conquests, it was often deliberately bypassed - not out of mercy, but caution. The cost of provoking it was judged too high.
That calculus changed during the Fall of 203. As neighboring states united, Raginheim was overwhelmed. Cities burned, landscapes were scarred beyond recognition, and the state collapsed under the weight of coordinated assault. The devastation of this period remains the darkest chapter in Raginheim's memory, a wound never fully healed. Recovery was partial and fragile. In the centuries that followed, regimes rose and fell with alarming frequency, few surviving longer than five decades. External ambition gave way to internal instability, and political unrest became endemic. Yet by the late thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, Raginheim grew quieter. Stability returned cautiously, not through dominance but through refinement. The state rebuilt and extended its influence through subtler means, learning that power did not always need to announce itself.
This philosophy is most clearly expressed in Raginheim's architecture, which is not built around ideology or grandeur, but emotion. Purple anchors the architectural palette - deep violet, muted lavender, dusty mauve, and indigo shifting with light and angle, never fully settling. Materials are chosen for psychological effect rather than visual perfection: pigmented concrete, violet-tinted glass, velvet-like acoustic panels, and oxidized metals bearing a purple patina. Surfaces are intentionally imperfect, marked by subtle textures and scars that echo the unevenness of emotional experience. Buildings are typically monolithic and grounded, composed of stacked volumes that feel grown rather than assembled. From a distance, they appear calm and controlled - low, wide forms with flat rooflines, strong horizontal layering, and little ornamentation.
Facades are matte, openings rare. There are no glass walls or expansive windows - only deep, recessed apertures, and entrances carved as incisions into the structure itself. Inside, space unfolds as an emotional journey rather than a functional plan. Visitors pass through compressed corridors and low ceilings before entering pause spaces - small, ambiguous rooms without explicit purpose - followed by release spaces where ceilings rise or courtyards open overhead. Light is always indirect, layered in gradients of purple; natural daylight filters through violet glass, tinting time itself. Sound is softened, echoes deliberate, stillness treated as an active design element. Lavender basil and dark-leaf plants appear throughout, reinforcing the atmosphere of controlled calm.
In the far north of Burgon stands the Mirror House, a low, stacked brutalist mass that appears cracked open under pressure. Its facade combines matte violet panels with deep-set mirrored strips, subtly angled so that festival lights fracture across the surface in broken ribbons of reflection. Entry is gained through a tall vertical slit leading into a short, compressed tunnel that forces visitors to slow and adjust. Inside, the structure unfolds in three emotional acts: a narrow mirrored corridor where reflections fragment and violet floor lighting pulses hypnotically; wider pathways where mirrors curve, fog gathers, and motion triggers distant reverbs and whispering chimes; and finally a tall circular chamber where distortion recedes, lunar light fills the space, and a single undistorted Truth Mirror stands at the center. After prolonged fragmentation, clarity becomes confrontation. Pathways loop gently, each containing small breathing pockets for rest, while concealed staff corridors allow unseen control. Lighting shifts subtly every few minutes, never abruptly, always perceptually.
Beneath this architecture lies a deeper capability. Raginheim developed psychological and neurological techniques capable of inducing reduced-awareness states in which subjects would follow commands immediately. Effects could last from an hour to an entire day, with more advanced methods allowing emotional manipulation and selective memory erasure. These techniques were later taught to Ventrois, extending Raginheim's influence beyond its borders. On the global black market, Raginheim also became infamous for narcotics of exceptional quality - potent, precise, and remarkably low in side effects - further entrenching its shadow economy. Raginheim learned long ago that control need not be loud. Sometimes, the most dangerous power is the one that feels almost gentle.
Brief modern history:
Raginheim emerged in the aftermath of the downfall of the Thauris Republic, a state originally conceived in 1172 as a powerful political entity intended to counter the expansion of Ornazia. Thauris was formed through the unification of three nations - Hleidisland, Morthen, and Raginheim. Each retained its own government and legal system, while remaining under the supervision of a centralized authority. The primary objective of this union was to prevent further Ornazian expansion, an aim that appeared successful following the victory at the Fortress of Draugrheim in 1185.
In the decades that followed, Thauris rose rapidly in strength and influence, particularly in the region of Hleidisland. After more than twenty years of existence, concerns began to grow among the Thaurian states. Raginheim, in particular, feared the increasing military and political dominance of Hleidisland and its emerging expansionist ideology. There was widespread anxiety that Hleidisland would eventually seek to dominate or annex Raginheim itself.
As a result, Raginheim secretly orchestrated the collapse of the Thauris Republic. It sought assistance from Toutanglom and Draviskas in the development of a man-made influenza strain. Toutanglom, itself alarmed by Hleidisland's growing power, agreed to cooperate. The plan was carried out in 1195 with the release of what became known as the Zeta Flu. The outbreak struck Hleidisland most severely, while Morthen suffered moderate effects. Limited exposure was also introduced in Raginheim to avoid arousing suspicion. The operation succeeded in destabilizing Thauris and ultimately led to its dissolution. In Raginheim, the effects were comparatively minor, with fewer than 2,000 confirmed deaths.
Although Hleidisland was left severely weakened, Raginheim continued to fear future retaliation. Consequently, the state undertook extensive military strengthening and reconstruction efforts, with particular emphasis on chemical weapons development and the expansion of its intelligence services.
For many decades - both before and after the establishment of Thauris - Raginheim had been plagued by persistent social unrest. Public dissatisfaction was driven by widespread opposition to government policies and a general refusal to cooperate with state authority. This unrest was exacerbated by numerous scandals involving high-ranking officials, including corruption, cronyism, kickbacks, abuse of power, political repression, perjury, and other misconduct. These revelations led to frequent resignations, with many state leaders forced from office after only a few years in power.
Under mounting pressure from both the public and internal political factions, the head of state at the time, Gundemar Hrodwulfing, resigned from office. On 8 January 1199, he directly appointed Sigiric Baldthar as his successor. However, within just two months of the new administration taking office, Gundemar initiated the release of a chemical airborne agent known as Trichoryne during March and April of 1199. The substance was designed to merge with the atmosphere and had been under development for several years.
According to official reports, Trichoryne was capable of calming the population, dulling emotional responses, and fostering obedience toward government authority through enhanced susceptibility to propaganda. During its effects, subjects exhibited reduced resistance to orders and directives. The initial formulation remained active for approximately two hours, though later versions were refined to last longer. The chemical was reported to be non-addictive.
Following the perceived success of this operation, the government intensified its reliance on chemical and pharmaceutical methods to maintain social order. The development of such substances reached levels previously unseen in any known narcotic or psychological agent. Under the Stilafaran Operation started in 1200, authorities began introducing these compounds into food and water supplies, and some were eventually incorporated directly into common meal ingredients.
After six years of conducting covert operations, narcotics gradually became embedded in daily life. Many individuals interacted with these substances without full awareness of their origins or long-term consequences. As a result of these operations, numerous varieties of drugs were eventually invented and refined. These products were traded internationally through extensive black-market networks, and over time this illicit industry became one of the central pillars of the state's economy.
In 1209, Raginheim initiated diplomatic efforts toward Hleidisland, offering aid and support to assist the state's recovery from the aftermath of the Zeta Flu. These actions were intended to maintain diplomatic normalcy and to divert suspicion from Raginheim's internal activities. Beginning in 1211, the state launched a new series of drugs designed to reduce the long-term side effects of extended usage. These developments aimed to prevent declines in birth rates and intelligence, avoiding the creation of what officials feared would become a "dumb society." Several of these substances were engineered to temporarily enhance physical abilities, thereby increasing productivity and overall societal efficiency.
On 2 July 1220, a large-scale complex dedicated exclusively to the manufacturing and research of narcotics was completed after nearly a decade of planning and construction. The facility, known as Wundaraland, was located underground and measured approximately 500 meters in width and 600 meters in length. Over time, the complex was expanded and further enhanced, significantly accelerating the growth of the industry.
Between 1215 and 1221, numerous skirmishes and military confrontations occurred between Morthen and Raginheim. These conflicts ranged from border disputes and sabotage of enemy facilities to retaliatory actions against Raginheim in response to the flu. The Second Battle of Hauhs Hill, fought on Raginheimian territory between 6 June and 19 August 1219, further intensified tensions between the two states. Although Raginheim emerged victorious through the extensive use of gas attacks, hostilities continued elsewhere. On 25 January 1220, the bombing of the Gardahus military camp resulted in ten Raginheimian personnel sustaining severe injuries, prompting a significant reinforcement of troops along the Morthen border. The ensuing confrontations were prolonged and intense on both sides.
Raginheim officially declared war on Morthen on 20 February 1222. The immediate cause of the war was Raginheim's conclusion that Morthen had kidnapped one of its soldiers and taken him hostage. In reality, the soldier had merely missed his schedule after oversleeping and failed to report for duty.
Following the declaration, Raginheim launched a rapid and aggressive offensive across the entire border, deploying vast quantities of gas and chemical agents. The unprepared and unsuspecting Morthen forces were pushed back swiftly, with little opportunity to organize an effective response. The conflict, later known as the Battle of the Reds, consisted of a series of coordinated offensives against multiple Morthen cities. The most notorious attacks occurred in Lautara, Atrina, and Rasun. Raginheim forces employed massive amounts of a chemical agent known as Dautumistus, distinguished by its iconic red coloration. Delivered via airborne dispersal devices, the red mist engulfed entire cities, inflicting severe losses on Morthen's military forces.
Within just two months, Raginheim had captured most of western Morthen. Recognizing that continued resistance would be futile, Morthen proposed a peace settlement. Both sides signed a treaty in the capital of Raginheim, officially ending the war on 15 March 1222. No territorial changes were made, as Raginheim's primary objectives were to compel Morthen to cease border threats and to test its newly developed chemical weapons.
However, Morthen was not the sole threat to Raginheim. Lepondunon likewise posed a persistent danger, forcing Raginheim to remain in a constant state of vigilance. For many decades, the two states existed in a tense relationship and had confronted one another in multiple wars. The roots of this hostility lay in territorial resource disputes and a long-standing sense of humiliation suffered by Lepondunon, which fueled its continuous desire for revenge.
Ultimately, on 3 June 1234, war broke out after Raginheim reported intelligence indicating that Lepondunon was preparing an invasion. During the initial years of the conflict, both sides conducted limited cross-border engagements with relatively small forces. The situation escalated dramatically when Raginheim deployed its newly developed chemical agents, Nachtwehen and Schwarzbrand-IX, across multiple regions of Lepondunon territory. These weapons caused mass civilian casualties and long-term environmental poisoning, resulting in widespread genocide and forcing Lepondunon into a full-scale war.
Leveraging its overwhelming chemical superiority, Raginheim advanced deep into enemy territory. This momentum was halted only when Lepondunon deployed its defensive war machines. Between 1237 and 1239, the conflict settled into a prolonged stalemate. Raginheim attempted to consolidate and defend the territories it had seized but suffered significant losses, notably at the Battles of Dubrona and Segomagos, and most critically at the Battle of Uxella. The engagement at Uxella lasted three months, characterized by continuous assaults and the haunting mechanical sounds of Lepondunon's war machines, which inflicted severe attrition on Raginheim's forces and ultimately forced their retreat. Despite these setbacks, Raginheim successfully maintained control over several remaining strategic locations.
In early 1240, Raginheim exploited a weakened northeastern sector of Lepondunon's defenses. Employing rapid, blitz-style maneuvers, Raginheim forces advanced through the region, causing widespread disorder and the collapse of the enemy front. With no viable alternative, Lepondunon agreed to peace negotiations. The peace treaty was signed on 18 March 1240, granting Raginheim approximately 13 percent of Lepondunon territory along with substantial war reparations. The conflict ended as a decisive victory for Raginheim and marked the culmination of its long-standing revenge against its most bitter rival.
Following two major military triumphs, national pride surged among the population, and public confidence in the government increased significantly. During this period, Raginheim remained politically stable and highly developed, particularly in the fields of chemical engineering and narcotics manufacturing. The government actively promoted the integration of psychoactive substances into everyday life. Although many of these drugs were officially reported to have minimal or manageable side effects, they proved to be highly addictive.
With the implementation of the Marktoffen Policy in 1244, most common narcotics became openly available in regulated markets, transforming them into vibrant centers of commerce. During the same era, the government constructed the Ruhehalle, public chambers where citizens could enter freely and be exposed to calming gases designed to induce relaxation. Each session was strictly limited to ten minutes.
This period of stability was shattered on 6 December 1251, when an assassination attempt was carried out against Alaric von Eisenwald, the head of state. The attack was conducted by a gunman affiliated with a reactionary organization operating within Raginheim. Alaric died instantly after being shot in the chest. His assassination triggered the rise of several extremist factions seeking to overthrow the government, most notably the Niwamarka Wegun der Gemeino Folkarbeit (NWGF) and the Folkwartun Fridamacht des Landis (FFL). These groups were fundamentally anti-government and aimed to restore the political order of the Thauris era, which they regarded as more secure and stable than the current regime.
Armed clashes soon erupted between government national guards and reactionary forces, primarily concentrated in the northern regions of the state. The objective of these groups was to disseminate their ideology nationwide and dismantle the existing authority. The most intense confrontation occurred during the Skeldmark Blackout on 8 April 1252, when prolonged fighting took place in total darkness. After five days, the reactionary forces were forced to retreat. Within five months, most of the movement's leadership had been captured and executed, bringing the conflict to an end.
Although state stability was restored, the unrest had lasting effects on government policy. Authorities imposed stricter regulations on organizational activities and further expanded the distribution of narcotics as a preventative measure against future internal conflict. Numerous political organizations were placed under heavy surveillance or forcibly disbanded. This period became one of the deadliest internal confrontations between the government and opposition groups in Raginheim's history.
On 3 October 1268, a new insurgent force known as Touta Rigos Uindos (TRG) emerged within the annexed Lepondunon territories. The group assassinated a Raginheim administrative official and, with support from Lepondunon, demanded reunification with their former homeland. This uprising marked the beginning of the prolonged Uindobriga War.
Utilizing the region's mountainous terrain and highlands, TRG forces relied heavily on guerrilla warfare tactics. They conducted repeated sabotage operations against chemical facilities but suffered severe losses due to exposure to gas weapons. The Siege of Segomagos (6 November–20 December 1269), the primary headquarters of TRG, resulted in devastating casualties for the rebels. Despite this, TRG forces continued operating across multiple locations in the far northern regions, where terrain conditions were even more hostile to Raginheim forces.
Between 1269 and 1270, Raginheim failed to capture key strongholds such as Nerios, Brigantion, and Brigilos, forcing a temporary halt in their advance. TRG intensified its hit-and-run operations, particularly at night, further complicating Raginheim's campaign. Their constant relocation and unpredictable timing imposed severe operational strain.
Throughout the war, numerous Lepondunon civilians were massacred as a coercive measure intended to force TRG surrender. These efforts proved unsuccessful. While several regions eventually fell under Raginheim control through aggressive offensives and mass chemical deployment, the most brutal engagement occurred at Albiiona in August 1272, where nearly the entire town was destroyed and its population annihilated. Despite the devastation, TRG refused to capitulate.
In the years that followed, Raginheim was unable to achieve further territorial gains. Continuous guerrilla attacks and the harsh environment led to sustained attrition. Ultimately, in 1274, after immense financial expenditure and loss of life with no strategic benefit, the Raginheim government agreed to transform Uindobriga into an autonomous zone, formally ending the war in a political and strategic defeat for Raginheim.
Following this devastating outcome, Raginheim once again descended into a period of limited internal unrest. Owing to the continued influence of state-controlled narcotics, these disturbances were swiftly suppressed. In the years that followed, the government expanded its drug trade, both to stabilize the national economy and to reinforce a distinct state traditional culture.
Between 1277 and 1279, Hleidisland formally concluded that the origins of the Zeta Flu lay within Raginheim, framing the issue as one of courage betrayed and justice denied. On 7 November 1279, Hleidisland officially declared war on Raginheim. In response, Raginheim aligned itself with Toutanglom and Draviskas - two states that had long-standing tensions with Hleidisland - forming what became known as the Coalition.
Despite this alliance, Raginheim's armed forces were decisively outmatched by Hleidisland's modernized and highly mobile military. Within two months, the western–northern front collapsed under sustained pressure. Attempts to halt the enemy advance resulted in catastrophic defeats, most notably at the Battle of Richenvalde on 20 January 1280 and the Battle of Kaltenbourg on 6 February 1280. In these engagements, Raginheim suffered near-total destruction of its defensive forces, with fewer than two hundred survivors emerging from an initial force of approximately forty thousand soldiers.
Chemical weapons, long considered Raginheim's strategic equalizer, proved ineffective during these battles. Hleidisland's forces employed aggressive long-range bombardment and persistent sabotage operations, preventing the successful deployment and dispersal of chemical agents. Although subsequent engagements managed to slow the Hleidis advance, Raginheim continued to incur severe losses. The fall of Grotthain marked the final collapse of organized resistance, compelling Raginheim to surrender.
A peace treaty was signed in the capital of Hleidisland on 12 September 1280. Under its terms, Raginheim was required to pay substantial war reparations and cede approximately eight percent of its national territory.
Humiliated by its rapid defeat, Raginheim undertook an extensive military reorganization. Particular emphasis was placed on the refinement of chemical warfare capabilities, including the development of agents capable of penetrating standard protective equipment. After eight months of reparations, Raginheim - alongside Toutanglom and Draviskas - covertly planned and executed a series of terrorist attacks within Hleidisland-controlled territories. In response, Hleidisland declared war on all three states.
Initially, the Coalition succeeded in pushing Hleidisland's forces out of several occupied regions. However, internal disagreements and strategic miscommunication among the allied states weakened the front. This loss of cohesion provided Hleidisland with an opportunity to counterattack, rapidly reclaiming territory that the Coalition had only briefly secured.
Between March and June 1282, Raginheim's forces successfully halted Hleidisland's advance toward the capital. This defensive success was achieved through relentless resistance and the effective deployment of newly enhanced chemical agents, which rendered enemy protective gear increasingly ineffective. Despite this, Raginheim was unable to mount a sustained counteroffensive, as Hleidisland's forces remained more flexible and operationally active.
As the front stagnated, the conflict entered a critical phase known as the Long Watch. This period centered on Raginheim's defense of four strategic locations that formed the final gateway to the capital: Montbreche, Clairvold, Dornemarc, and the Ragfluss River line. The battle is generally agreed to have begun on 26 June 1282, though some accounts suggest earlier engagements. It continued without interruption until the end of the war and is widely regarded as the most brutal and bloodiest phase of the conflict.
Raginheim's defenders endured continuous artillery barrages, widespread starvation and dehydration, and severe medical shortages due to the destruction of supply routes. Reinforcements were forced to travel through extensive tunnel networks, where conditions were often worse than on the surface. These tunnels also served as makeshift medical facilities, despite their unsanitary and overcrowded nature.
Soldiers remained on constant alert, frequently fighting for days without sleep. Sudden enemy assaults were common. At one critical moment, Hleidisland's forces succeeded in breaching the defensive line, only to be driven back by what contemporary accounts describe as an "unimaginable determination." Many defenders were blinded, mutilated, or permanently injured, yet continued to fight until death. The battlefield was described as entirely saturated with blood - the fallen Raginheimers covering the ground.
Ultimately, Raginheim held its position, sustained by its chemical advantage and an unwavering resolve to defend the nation at any cost. The Long Watch ended when the Coalition, exhausted and severely weakened, accepted new peace terms. A second treaty was signed on 3 October 1282. Under its provisions, Raginheim recognized Hleidisland's annexation of occupied territories and agreed to pay additional reparations and compensation for the earlier terrorist attacks.
Although Raginheim emerged from the war as the defeated party, the Long Watch became a defining legend within its society. It profoundly shaped national identity and reinforced a collective commitment to defend the state against extinction, regardless of the cost.
After the war, Raginheim entered a prolonged period of recovery, addressing the consequences of conflict while strengthening its traditional culture. The state leadership actively promoted social stability, urging the population to remain calm and steadfast with the assurance that the lost territories would eventually be reclaimed.
On 30 February 1283, the regions of Montbreche, Clairvold, Dornemarc, and the Ragfluss River were officially recognized as national historical heritage sites. Most of the areas remained largely intact, with only minimal reconstruction undertaken. In later years, these sites were opened to the public and became destinations for historical tourism.
Two subsequent wars with Hleidisland compelled Raginheim to significantly modernize its military forces, with particular emphasis on the advancement of chemical warfare capabilities. During this period, numerous chemical agents were developed, the most notable being Morndrauch and Ulmar. Morndrauch was capable of inducing respiratory failure and stroke-like symptoms, while Ulmar caused severe corrosive damage to the skin upon contact. To deploy these agents, Raginheim engineered a high-speed aerial dispersal device known as the Himmelspeer, regarded at the time as the most advanced flying weapon platform in the Raginheim arsenal.
After years of continuous preparation and military reform, the escalation of the Second Great War of Eldervale culminated on 28 October 1291, when Raginheim declared war on Hleidisland once again. Through sustained offensives and rapid strategic maneuvers, Raginheim successfully reclaimed most of its lost territories within a matter of weeks during Operation Dämmerkranz. By the end of the operation, Raginheim forces had advanced to within a few kilometers of the Hleidisland mainland, inflicting severe losses on the opposing forces. Having achieved its initial objectives, Raginheim formally sought a peace agreement in order to prevent further escalation; however, Hleidisland rejected these demands.
In response, Hleidisland launched multiple counteroffensives, successfully recapturing Stainaburgs Fortress on 19 February 1292. No further significant territorial changes occurred until one year later, when Hleidisland forces reclaimed the city of Grotthain during its second major battle. This advance allowed Hleidisland troops to penetrate deeper into Raginheim territory, forcing Raginheim to commit substantial resources to the defense of its capital, which lay only several hundred kilometers from the front. Nevertheless, Hleidisland was ultimately unable to sustain further advances due to exhaustion and overstretched supply lines, enabling Raginheim to mount effective counteroffensives and stabilize the front.
With the Hleidisland front remaining largely static, a new conflict emerged on 5 May 1293, when Lepondunon, having secretly united with the autonomous zone, declared war on Raginheim. Anticipating this development, Raginheim successfully halted Lepondunon's initial advances, though it was forced into a defensive posture as more than half of its military forces remained engaged against Hleidisland. The war thus evolved into a two-front stalemate.
During this period, Raginheim intensified its use of chemical weapons, dispersing agents widely through aerial deployment. Many regions became impassable even to troops equipped with protective gear. Throughout 1293, Hleidisland forces committed numerous massacres in occupied Raginheim territories, the most infamous being the Gundarvik Massacre, which occurred between 6 and 9 March. The brutality of this event provoked widespread outrage and determination among the Raginheim population.
Only one week later, Raginheim initiated Operation Schattensaat, a meticulously planned counteroffensive aimed at pushing back both Hleidisland and Lepondunon forces. At the time, Hleidisland troops were significantly weakened due to overextension across multiple fronts, allowing Raginheim to recapture several key locations. Despite initial successes, the offensive stalled after reclaiming approximately forty percent of the lost territories, as Hleidisland reinforced its positions and established strong defensive lines.
Raginheim continued to expand its chemical warfare doctrine, introducing liquid-based agents in addition to aeriform weapons. The most notorious of these was Varn, a green corrosive liquid capable of slowly dissolving a wide range of materials. Victims experienced an extremely painful and prolonged deterioration. Varn was deployed using the same aerial dispersal systems, producing corrosive rainfall over contested battlefields and enabling further territorial advances.
Meanwhile, Lepondunon forces achieved limited progress using revised tactics but were ultimately halted at the Rheinfahl River, where both sides engaged in prolonged and costly confrontations. With neither front capable of achieving decisive breakthroughs, the war devolved into attritional warfare, marked by widespread exhaustion and suffering.
Ultimately, the conflict came to an end following the proclamation of the Pax of Seraphic on 29 June 1294. On 5 July 1294, Albruna von Dornfahl, the leader of Raginheim at the time, formally signed the peace treaty, concluding the costly war and restoring all lost territories to Raginheim.
When the Pax was signed, the state immediately entered a period of postwar reconstruction, focusing on mitigating the consequences of the conflict, reintegrating returned territories into the motherland, and reinforcing its traditional cultural identity. Within Raginheim's official propaganda, the war was portrayed as a victory, as it successfully halted enemy threats and restored most previously lost lands. Nevertheless, as one of the formal terms of the Pax, the state accepted the permanent cession of the Uindobriga region to Lepondunon.
In 1301, the Brunvar Khemnora Complex was established deep underground to avoid enemy detection. The facility extended approximately four kilometers in both width and length and reached a depth of nearly one kilometer. Its primary function was the large-scale production of narcotics and chemical agents.
Between 1305 and 1310, Raginheim adopted a more open diplomatic posture toward multiple foreign states, with particular emphasis on trade involving narcotics and chemical substances.
In the years following the signing of the Pax, societal stability remained generally intact, as public trust in the government increased. In May 1312, the government enacted the policy known as Lex Brunath Treuvor, which initiated an intensive investigative and judicial campaign. This policy relied on extensive evidence gathered over previous years to prosecute government officials found guilty of corruption, incompetence, or abuse of authority. It marked the most comprehensive political purge in Raginheim's history. Many officials received life sentences, while a limited number were executed.
By 1333, the distribution of narcotics among the civilian population was gradually reduced from moderate levels to minimal usage, as such measures were no longer deemed necessary.
In 1337, a new combat stimulant, designated Veloria, was introduced for military use. Compact and easily transportable, the substance induced heightened energy levels, suppressed pain perception, and significantly increased aggressiveness and combat endurance among its users.
From 5 to 16 August 1352, following the death of Leothar de Virebourg, Raginheim entered a period of political vacuum. During Leothar's rule, internal divisions among senior officials had persisted regarding state policies and long-term development strategies. Although he appointed Waldric Treuvane as his successor, Treuvane proved politically weak and easily influenced by rival factions. Remor Klarstein subsequently declared himself head of state, further intensifying governmental discord and dissatisfaction.
The crisis concluded when Gundreltha Varnehild ordered the assassination of Remor Klarstein and seized control of the government, formally proclaiming herself the sole leader of the state. She immediately detained political opponents and perceived threats to her authority. Under Gundreltha's leadership, Raginheim entered a period of rapid development and economic and administrative prosperity, during which public trust in the government reached unprecedented levels.
A cornerstone of her rule was the policy Lex der Erneuerten Krone, which introduced a civic contribution credit system. Under this system, citizens received additional welfare benefits based on verified participation in community service, caregiving, disaster response, and public works. Furthermore, state care houses were established in every district, integrating healthcare, social assistance, legal aid, and employment services within a single institutional framework.
From 1355 until the outbreak of the Third Great War, Gundreltha authorized and heavily invested in large-scale and experimental research in chemical and narcotic technologies. This resulted in rapid technological advancement, with many substances previously deployed in earlier conflicts being significantly enhanced and rendered more lethal.
In 1369, Gundreltha Varnehild experienced a critical health episode after suddenly collapsing one morning, provoking concern among government officials. Her condition was attributed to prolonged overwork and severe sleep deprivation. Following her recovery, she adjusted her personal routine and continued to lead the state.
Ideology: La Doctrine de la Visage Donnée
In Raginheim, emotion has never been regarded as a natural or sacred human response. Rather, it is understood as a contingent phenomenon - a mutable state that arises only when conditions permit it to arise. Given sufficient structure, suppression, and guidance, emotion can be produced, diminished, or reshaped at will. What others mistake for spontaneity, Raginheim recognizes as a failure of regulation.
From this premise emerges the core purpose of the state:
to achieve absolute social harmony and operational efficiency through the systematic regulation, standardization, and, when necessary, suppression of disruptive private emotions. The state does not exist merely to govern territory or law, but to curate a stable and predictable public affect in service of the collective good.
Emotion, left unmanaged, introduces volatility into society. Volatility produces inefficiency; inefficiency breeds conflict; conflict culminates in suffering. Thus, emotional governance is not oppression in Raginheim's political philosophy - it is prevention.
The ideology holds that public emotional expression must conform to state-sanctioned scripts, calibrated to each social context. What one feels privately is considered a personal burden, not a public truth. The correct performance of emotion - precise, legible, and appropriate - is regarded as a higher civic virtue than authentic but unpredictable feeling.
Societal peace is not built upon the celebration of personal passion, but upon its removal. Individual volatility is replaced with a managed, shared emotional landscape in which no citizen's inner turbulence is permitted to destabilize the whole.
In this framework, the ideal citizen does not experience emotion passively. Emotion is instead treated as a tool - to be deployed deliberately when required, and set aside when not. The self is most secure when it is insulated from the chaos of its own feelings.
The doctrine is governed by several absolute principles:
For every social situation, there exists one correct emotional response. It is the citizen's duty to learn this response and perform it flawlessly.
A citizen's face, posture, and tone must be publicly legible - clearly reflecting the sanctioned emotion of the moment. Emotional inscrutability, ambiguity, or dissonance is considered antisocial, as it obstructs collective coherence.
In matters of public importance, the officially decreed collective emotion - such as national mourning, solemn resolve, or celebratory joy - is the only legitimate sentiment. Any private feeling to the contrary is politically null. It must not be expressed, enacted, or allowed to influence behavior.
Emotion is not a right; it is a responsibility.
Raginheim's political philosophy treats human emotion as inherently chaotic, selfish, and socially destabilizing. Unchecked, it drives individuals to privilege personal desire over collective need, producing disorder and inefficiency. History, in Raginheim's view, is not shaped by reason alone, but by emotional excess.
Therefore, emotion is considered malleable, requiring clear external guidance to shape individuals into a harmonious collective whole. Left to itself, emotion corrodes unity. Properly refined, it becomes an instrument of stability.
Emotion, in its ideal form, is a blank medium - a perfected tabula rasa upon which the state may inscribe function, restraint, and purpose.
In its ideal expression, the state designs and disseminates official emotional scripts for all public life and for many private life events. Birth, education, labor, mourning, celebration, reconciliation - each is accompanied by a prescribed emotional posture.
Citizens are trained in emotional performance and compliance from an early age. This training includes a standardized, codified canon of facial expressions, vocal tones, gestures, and pacing corresponding to each sanctioned emotion. All public communication - media, education, ceremony, and leadership - must adhere strictly to this canon.
To maintain systemic stability, the state also operates specialized facilities for citizens suffering from overwhelming, non-conforming, or identity-forming emotions. These institutions do not punish. They are correct. Through therapeutic suppression and guided recalibration, individuals are returned to a neutral, compliant baseline from which they may once again function harmoniously within society.