Villeron (Villish: Vilrond), officially the Isocratic Union of Villeron, is a country situated within the Arctic Circle of Estium, comprised of a large mainland territory, and three island areas, with many smaller islands off their coasts.

As of 2060, Villeron's population was around 94.8 million, with the majority concentrated along its coastal regions. In terms of area, it is one of the largest nations in Estium. Villeron is a unitary parliamentary democracy with a central government based in the capital of Norfeld and three sub-national districts, called territories, Altland, Belgi, and Kova. About 100 million residents live in the city of Norfeld, which also produces a third of the country's GDP. Other large cities include Finne, Eoman, Subhkeir, Brenna, and Ainchen.

From the 8th until the mid 18th century, Villeron was an absolute monarchy, at first separated into three separate kingdoms, the Kingdoms of Altland, Belgi, and Kova; until the conquering of all Villerian territory by the Caspersen dynasty in the mid 17th century. The Villerian monarchy would be overthrown in 1781 by a militia of 50,000 civilians who stormed the Norvan castle and captured the Caspersen family, forcing King Elvard to sign laws replacing the monarchy with a parliament, creating the Storhlutr, the current governing body. From the early 19th to until the mid 20th century, the democratic system in Villeron would be dominated by two political parties, the Arbes and the Naskes; until 1961, when the Naske party took majority control of the Storhlutr, and imprisoned and eventually executed all Arbes members still in power. The Naske party would form a fascist, single-party dictatorship lead by a man named Lyam Gunn. The Naske party would remain in power until 2022, when a rebel faction of Arbe party members who had survived the initial takeover, retook Norfeld from the Naske, and had all remaining Naske party members arrested and removed from power.

Since the removal of Naske power in 2022, Villeron has rapidly joined the modern era and, while occurring during the reign of the Naske party, it has seen unprecedented growth in genetic and medical research. Now, Villeron has a mixed market economy and has one of the most effective and extensive Norvan-style welfare states, resulting in widespread prosperity and a nominal per capita income of over $U$ 42,375 as of 2060, among the highest in the world. Subsequently, Villeron is a top performer in numerous metrics of national performance, including education, economic competitiveness, civil liberties, quality of life, and human development.

Etymology and concept of Villeron

Isocratic Union of Villeron
Isocratic Union of Villeron
	Motto: Retfaerdighed Sejre
Region	Estium
Capital	Norfeld, Northelm
Largest	Brenna, Geldheard
Official languages	Villish, English
Recognised national languages	Villish, English
Ethnic groups	94% White ; 6% Other
Demonym	Villerian
Government	unitary parliamentary democracy
Legislature	Storhlutr
Establishment
Area
Population
GDP (PPP)	2060 estimate
Gini (2060)	18.5; low · low
HDI (2060)	0.961; very high · high
Currency	util (VIU)
Date format	dd-mm-yyyy
Drives on the	right
Calling code	+131
ISO 3166 code	CH
Internet TLD	.vil

Etymology

The name Villeron was first used in reference to the country as a whole on the floor of the Storhlutr Chambers in a meeting convened in 1789, when the newly formed, constitutional parliamentary republic which seized power 8 years prior met to decide if they should try to unite the remaining Villerian islands under their democratic rule. When the final decision was made to engage the still ruling nobility of Belgi and Kova, the speaker of the Storhlutr of the time, Lennard Wulf is quoted as saying, "We, the people of Altland, renounce our independence from the isles of Belgi and Kova. For we are a single state, and single country, united under the banner of Villerian state."

Villeron, or Vilrond in Villish, was first used at the dawn of the 2nd century with the rise of sea trade. The name is derived from two words in Old Norvan; "villr", meaning "wild" or "of the wilds", and "rond", meaning both "rim" (as in the edge or very end of something) and "beach" or "shores". This name was used by the people along the coasts which began to speak the language as trade increased with the Villerian provinces, referring to the end of the world, the Arctic Circle, and that they were wild or uncivilized.

Concept

Though Villeron as a single country or state did not exist until the late 18th century, the concept of the Norvan Peninsula has existed prior to the turn of the century. Trade between the Norvan and Hurian cultures with coastal cities across the east coasts expanded rapidly in the bronze age. As this trade grew, the common traits held by all of the people who originated from the Pre-Villerian civilizations were noticed by the mainland people. The characteristics, both physical and social, became identifiable and could be be conveyed to one another by the ethnic marker of Villerian.

History

Towards the beginning of Villerian settlement, when civilization first started to flourish, burial mounds were a common way of commemorating past leaders. Many Norvan and Hurian kings would go to these mounds to pray to the old kings, asking for guidance.

Prehistory

Little evidence remains in Villeron of the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, or the Iron Age except limited numbers of tools created from stone, bronze, and iron, some jewelry and ornaments, and stone burial mounds. One important collection that exists, however, is a widespread and rich collection of stone drawings known as petroglyphs. As the ice receded, reindeer grazed on the flat lands of southern Altland and Kova. This was the land of the Elill, Lianu, and Gobe cultures, tribes who hunted over vast territories and lived in lavvus on the tundra, and sailed across the narrow channels between Altland and the islands of Kova, Thyne, and Belgi. There was little forest in this region except for arctic white birch and rowan, but the taiga slowly appeared.

In the 7th millennium BC, when the reindeer and their hunters had moved for northern Villeron, forests had been established in the land. The Hunde culture lived in Altland and the island of Kova. To the north, in Belgi and Thyne, lived the Berdi culture, who lived mostly along the edge of the forest. The northern hunter/gatherers followed the herds and the salmon runs, moving south during the winters, moving north again during the summers. During the 6th millennium BC, southern Villeron was covered in temperate broadleaf and mixed forests. Fauna included aurochs, wisent, moose and red deer. During the Neolithic period many of the stone monuments like Goffitoft would be constructed.

During the Iron Age, the Alold people from Altland and the Brege people from Belgi rose to prominence in the region with the rise of more advanced means for sea trade.

Villerian monarchies

The castle above is located in Kova, at the very edge of the Teine National Park, which was named after the castle (Teine Castle). It now serves as one of the many tourist attractions, along with being near one of the many national parks in Villeron, the castle is near many burial mounds and other ancient structures, all maintained by the National Park Committee, under the Ministry of the Interior.

By the turn of the century, the Norvan and Hurian cultures dominated the regions, with the Norvan people concentrated in Altland and Thyne, and the Hurian people concentrated on Kova, Belgi, and its surrounding islands. Then in 45 CE, efforts by surrounding areas were made to convert the Pre-Villerian population to new faiths. As a result, the Nor-Hurian culture was created, as the entire region revolted against the incursions from these outside influences. The entire region, though not united beneath a single power, still united for a common goal, to keep the "heretics" out, thanks to a common faith shared by most inhabitants of contemporary Villeron.

This transition into the Nor-Hurian culture resulted in the creation of the Rikr. A feared, host of thousands of warriors, all skilled at amphibious assault, the Rikrlidth were the troops of the many warlords that controlled the Villerian region from 50 CE to 620 CE.

In 620 CE, a war broke out across Villeron. Struggles for power became the norm for most areas as each warlord of the minor kingdoms of Villeron attempted to unite the region under their clan's rule (clans being the term for family and lineage in Old Norvan). By 657, all of Kova would be united under the Helmund clan; and by 681, all of Belgi would be united under the Geldheard clan. In Altland, unification would be slow due to the ferocity and power of the armies of three major clans, the Conbehrt, Northelm, and the Eangehrt. But finally, in 701 CE, the entire region of Altland would be united under the Northelms.

Villerian Golden Age

Once in power, the clans of Belgi, Altland, and Kova would establish the first three kingdoms in Villeron in the 7th century, effectively creating the first royal families. Lesser clans with clear ties to the ruling families' lineage would claim power in other areas as agents of the ruling family, and later becoming the nobility of the Villerian kingdoms. From 760 CE until roughly 1084 CE, trade would open between the islands and and Altland. This 300 year long period of relative peace, as well as economic growth in all of the Villerian states, has come to be known as the Villerian Golden Age by historians. This age of great spiritual, philosophical, artistic, and political expression created many of the great works of art and philosophies that still survive today.

Many of the great artists and musicians of Villeron such as Delwin Dunlop, Doran Burrell, and Devine Gibson came from this time. This period would also see the rise of philosophy in Villeron, as well as political theory. Murray McKinney, the creator of the De Kampe et Folk (English: The Struggles of People), a book that is supposed to have inspired the Naske party in most of its political stances. From this time period, the great writer, philosopher, and theologian Marck Enevoldsen was born and would be inspired to write the Fødsel Ligestilling (English: Birth of Equality). Many historical founders of the Villerian government claim this manifesto as the inspiration behind the Norvan model of government.

The Caspersen dynasty

The Nor-Hurian deity, Akkill, god of battle and victory, was used by the Caspersen family as their patron deity, signifying their right to rule, and their inevitable victory over all Villerian lands.

The royal family that seized power over the kingdoms of Villeron would remain in power from the early 8th century until the mid 15th century. HOwever, in the late 1300s, the Northelm family faced some turmoil as intermarriage between the royal family, the ruling family of the Allir province, the Olmsteirrs, and the ruling family of the Ketli province, the Akolfrs, resulted in disputes over which family held the right to rule. Despite the Northelms' best efforts, the marriage between Princess Jesine Northelm and Lord Esau Akolfr would cement the control of the Akolfr family. However, Akolfr control of the Altish throne was short lived, when Jesine, was found dead in 1398, along with all of her family members throughout Altland. Shortly after, the Caspersen family, a close cousin of the Northelm family and the ruling family of the province of Nordentoft, would accuse the Akolfr family of the assassinations, and the family would be arrested and executed by the end of that year.

The Caspersens would come to power in 1403 with Lord Aleksander Caspersen, head of the family at the time, being crowned King of Villeron. Both Aleksander, and his son who succeeded him in 1478, King Julian, passed laws regarding social conduct, morality, and civil order. All laws were passed with the proclaimed intent of "creating a more moral and united society". In 1521, Julian's son and successor, Olav would focus on strengthening the military might of Altland. With a surplus of food production across Altland and the trading of metals and weapons from Kova, Altland would create an army of over 600,000 soldiers, over two times larger than any other army in the region. Then in 1531, Olav would declare war on Kove and Belgi.

Casperian Wars

A time referred to by historians as the Casperian Wars would follow the declaration of war by King Olav Caspersen in 1531. This period of time received its name from the fact that this conflict was perpetrated by the Caspersen dynasty, which unanimously advocated this conquest of Altland's neighboring territories. The wars would result in the death of 300,000 men and women throughout the Villerian region during the course of the 150 year long series of conflicts.

During the height of the Casperian Wars, the Capsersen family dynasty controlled an estimated 1.22 million square kilometers.

During these conflicts, wars would start, grow, spread, and then quickly die out, when areas were subdued. But peace didn't last long due to an inability on all sides to seize the local powers completely. While most rulers in areas conquered by foreign armies would be captured, some always escaped and returned to take control. These returning forces often succeeded, and retook power for several months or years before losing power again to invading powers. The Casperian Wars are usually divided into six parts by historians, each named after the king in power of Altland at the time.

The Wars of Olav, which lasted from 1531 to 1562, when he died and his son took his throne. The Wars of Olav II began in 1566 following the end of a fundraising campaign for the war, orchestrated by Olav II and two close allies, Lady Kathja Bek of Brenna and Lord Phillip Kudsk of Kambr. The war was started by Olav II in honor of his father, who had died believing the war was "un-winnable". However, Olav II would die in combat in 1604 with the same belief, leaving his throne to his only daughter, Lizeth Espensen, who would marry the son of Lord Phillip in 1591, taking the last name Kudsk. The Wars of Queen Lizeth would begin in 1606, following very shortly after her father and father-in-law’s campaigns. It is believed by most historians that Lizeth chose to declare war as a response to pressure from the nobility to lend more power to her husband, Phillip II, which she still refused to do even until she died in 1641, which also marked the end of her campaigns. In Lizeth’s will, her son Aleksander II, named after her ancestor and the first Caspersen ruler, would inherit her throne and power and her father’s last name, not her married name, and would be the sole ruler of the kingdom and not her husband. In honor of his mother, Aleksander II, once declared king, continued his mother’s campaigns to seize total control of the Kove and Belgian territories.

The Wars of Aleksander II would start immediately after his coronation in 1641 and would last until he fell in battle in 1663. Aleksander's heir, Aleksander III would take his place in 1664 once his father’s death was confirmed, he would waste no time continuing his father’s war. The Wars of King Aleksander III would come to an end with his death in 1685. Aleksander III’s successor was supposed to be his son, Jerik. However, before his father’s death, Jerik would marry a woman named Vivien Staehr of Brenna. Vivien is now attributed with being the true ruler, though not in practice, during King Jerik’s reign. Vivien was known as the Queen of the People, and had no trouble in gaining the favor of the populace, out from under the lords of not only Altland, but also of provinces of Kova and Belgi. The Wars of King Jerik would last from 1686 until 1703.

The Casperian Wars ended in 1703, when Vivien staged a coup on the palace with an army of two thousand soldiers and three thousand militia, pressuring Jerik to sign a bill releasing power to her, three lords, and two ladies allied with her. Once Vivien was in control, she would have her husband arrested, and confined to the palace for 20 years, until his death in 1723. Vivien would survive her husband by 25 more years, being much younger than Jerik when they were married. During her reign, she would reform the entire country by building more roads, greater naval fleets, a stronger army, and she recreated the Rikr. With the assistance of the Rikr forces, and a naval fleet that dominated the region, Vivien would force a treaty with the few, still independent provinces of Kova in 1740, and then Belgi in 1742. Vivien is often viewed as the founder of Villeron, though at the time, the state was just under the control of the Altish Kingdom.

Vivien would die in 1767, and her son, Elvard Caspersen. Elvard had long supported his mother in her endeavors, even after the imprisonment of his father. Elvard is often referred to as the "Paranoid Prince" due to his feverish efforts to root out his perceived threats to power in both Altland, and in Kova and Belgi. Many lords of the provinces that had not fallen to the Altish armies but instead had surrendered to his mother, were assassinated and governors were put in their place to act as agents of the Altish royalty.

The First Republic and industrialization

The above picture, like most art from Hubert Rode, is a depiction of a meeting between the first members of the Storhlutr. This painting in particular is a depiction of a meeting between the first members, discussing what should be done after inspecting the corpse below after the person was tortured by having the skin on his arms taken off by King Elvard, a common capital punishment during his rule.

On 19 July 1781, following the death of over 50,000 civilians at the hands of the Rikr, under the direction of King Elvard, the last Caspersen and absolute ruler of Villeron would be deposed by a group of revolutionaries in an event known today as the Coup on Norfeld.

The group would force King Elvard to sign the Parliament Act of 1781, giving power to this group of politically minded citizens, who would later adopt the name the Storhlutr, and severely restrict the powers of the royalty and nobility. The Storhlutr would face great struggle to gain control of the kingdom from the remaining nobility throughout the late 18th century and early 19th century. In 1790, the Storhlutr, through military support, would seize control of all castles in the Altish provinces. By the end of the year, the Storhlutr established its legitimacy, and move to install democratic governments in Kova and Belgi. Much of the population was convinced by papers, funded by the nobility, that the Storhlutr, which had seized control of Altland, was using torture and other barbaric means to take control of the country. This made the mobilization of soldiers by the nobility in these areas easier, and provided much resistance to the Storhlutr.

By 1802, it was clear that the populace was becoming disillusioned with the rule of the nobility, and began turning to the more democratic system of the Storhlutr, which was being installed in areas across the conquered territories in Kova and Belgi. In 1814, the last Kove lords would be forced to surrender control of their provinces by several militia coalitions that sprang up across Kova, organized by a man named Eli Bojsen, who had helped the Storhlutr, at his own peril, spread the notions of democracy and equal rule by the people among the populace.

Finn Arntz, an agent of the Storhlutr in Belgi attempted similar methods as Bojsen, but failed and was captured, and charged with treason. He would be executed during the two year long incursion by the Altish forces to take control of Belgi. Finally, in 1816, the Storhlutr took full control of Villeron. The Storhlutr would adopt the name Villeron for the country. Democratic rule would be installed across Villeron as newly elected officials would be placed in offices of power in each province instead of the nobility. The nobility would be allowed to retain their titles and estates, but would be forced to abstain from political involvement. The country would see unprecedented growth from the establishment of the Villerian Union, which made public welfare its primary concern from 1817 to 1832. During this time, support for freedom of speech, press, and expression would inspire the creation of the First Villerian Constitution and establish the first civil rights laws in Villeron, assuring the liberties of the populace. By 1825, Villerian infrastructure would become a top priority, and paved roads and vehicles, both for public and private transportation, would be on the rise in all metropolitan areas. The more rural areas, while remaining less developed, would undergo many changes as government stipends would be designated for farmers, miners, and other more rural industries, to help support these groups.

Efforts to industrialize, made by the government starting in 1827, led to many advancements in modern technology. Then in 1831, the Storhlutr signed a national law designating select funds to subsidize key industries, such as railroads, automobiles, and electricity. These efforts by the government would be followed by a rapid spread of urbanization and exponential economic, technological, and population growth. Trade unions would rise during the late 1870s, and political parties would become more prominent as the public became more educated due to nationally funded schools. As a result, two very powerful parties in Villerian history would rise to control the country. These two political parties were the Arbejderpartiet (English: Labor Party) and the Nationalistiske (English: Nationalist Party). This would mark a turning point for Villeron that would change not only Villeron, but many other countries.

The Naske Party

The above picture was taken in Norfeld in 1991. The man in front is Lyam Gunn, head of the Naske party and dictator of Villeron from 1942 to 2001.

In 1881, mounting tension between the political parties of the Arbes and the Naskes would turn into a struggle for dominance in national politics. By the end of the 1880s, all remaining parties collapse as a result of laws, advocated by the Naskes and Arbes, being passed that supported a two-party system. Then in 1906, under the leadership of Lyam Gunn, the Naske Party would start funding party-made, propaganda films portraying Naske values as "Villerian values", insighting support from a large portion of the population, though mostly from the still uneducated, rural or suburban workers in less developed parts of Villeron.

Starting in 1887, the Naskes would begin producing more propaganda films, this time supporting their assertions that the Naske's predecessors were actually responsible for the founding of democracy in Villeron and the creation of the Storhlutr itself. In 1916 the Naskes would gain broad, nationwide support after releasing the film "The History of Liberty". This film portrayed the party as an all inclusive organization driven by the expansion of liberty and freedom, responsible for most liberal change in the country.

In the next Storhlutr elections, held in 1920, the Naskes would gain over 70% the seats in the Storhlutr. With this majority rule, and nothing to tip the balance in another direction, the Naskes would begin passing laws which began to change Villeron into what would be classified as a fascist system of government. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the Naske party would begin passing and enforcing laws that would institutionalize their position as the dominant party in Villeron. By 1938, all other parties were made illegal unless they merged with the Naskes. In 1940, executive power would be taken from the Prime Minister, a position created by the Storhlutr shortly after its founding, and instead, vested in the office of the President. With sole executive power, individuals considered a threat to the Naske party's majority control over the Villerian political system would be targets of a secret police force, created shortly after the president's office.

In 1942, the president's office would face a large reform and an even greater consolidation of power, and the office would be renamed the Vísiry' (Office of the Vísi). This term was derived from the Old Norvan term vísi meaning "exalted leader". This is considered the first major step of the Naske party towards creating a the centrist, totalitarian state present in Villeron from the late 20th to the early 21st century. Following the establishment of the Vísiry, the country would make a drastic shift in policy as restrictions on the authority of the office were continually lifted by the still Naske majority government. In 1961, the role of the Storhlutr would be limited to an advisory committee to the Office of the Vísi; and by 1979, all governing authority in Villeron would be vested in Vísi. The secret police force, dubbed the Réttr (derived from the Old Norvan word réttr meaning "the law" or "the bringer of law"), would begin targeting anyone "not of the party".

By 1980, the media would become completely controlled by the Naskes, controlling the flow of information to the population; and actual laws would be suspended as the state would be placed under martial law. Civil order would be controlled by the military, while the Réttr would be responsible for investigation and controlling the "population's morality". In 1983, the Naske party would enforce a state-wide eugenic policy. The eventual result of this policy would be the deaths of over 40 million citizens considered to be "below the Villerian standard". Most of these individuals killed by the state in the name of a "genetically pure race of Villerians" were the mentally handicapped, those physically disabled from birth, homosexuals, and individuals who were born deaf and/or blind. Other citizens considered to only possess lesser conditions, such as cleft lips, individuals who had experienced nervous breakdowns or other mental illness, would be sterilized, to prevent them from "tarnishing the Villerian people's genetic heritage".

From 1985 to 2002, the Naske party would devote over 82% of the national budget to weaponry technology research, genetics research, and enforcing eugenics policies. In 1996, Naske genetics research would have a breakthrough and funding for programs designed to create a perfect race of not only physically and aesthetically appealing individuals, but superhuman Villerians, as well. Many genetic diseases would be made treatable and some would be completely cured and removed from the Villerian populace. However, the Naske party held no concern for the well-being of the research subjects that provided this insight, and by the turn of the 21st century, live human subjects would be used to further the progress of what the Naske called the Human Refinement Project.

During the 1960s, most cities, at least beyond the mansions and government buildings of the corporate and state districts, looked like the above imagine. Public services like maintaining roads and electricity became all but nonexistent. Most lower and middle class families lived in rundown, unkempt, and often unsanitary conditions.

The collapse

From 2001 to 2012, the Naske party would slowly transform the nation of Villeron into a place free of most physical illness and genetic disease. However, the level of social inequality was greater than any developed nation of the time. During this period, Villeron also suffered great economic ruin as the government become more and more corrupt and the bureaucratic system more complicated and less efficient. In the fall of 2013, the Naske party would face civil unrest that would start in Norfeld, and spread across Altland. By June of 2014, the entire nation would fall into civil war, and the Naske party would resort to extreme measures to keep the population in control.

In 2015, the population of Villeron would drop from 93 million, to 69.4 million, as the secret police forces and the military killed millions of citizens who incited riots across the country. As a result, the economy would take another fall and the size and needed budget of the Naske military would become too much of a burden for the Naske government to maintain. Mutiny among the lower ranking officers would occur in many areas by 2016; and in 2018, an underground movement, spurred by the few surviving Arbes after the Purge, would start taking action against the Naske officials by disrupting military activity and harboring political fugitives marked by the secret police. Many military officials turned from the Naske leadership, and many of the Arbe revolutionaries managed to infiltrate the Naske leadership ranks, causing more disruption as political and civil unrest began to mount.

In 2020, the leadership of the Arbe revolutionaries would convince General Helmut Ibrahim, the commanding officer of the military presence in Kova to join their movement to overthrow the party. Following this mutiny, officers across the country would refuse to follow the party's direction and by 2020, party members across the nation would be captured and detained until Norfeld was the final remaining seat of power for the party. On 15 January 2022, a group of Abres would storm the Storhlutr government building. All guards, policemen, and military officials would drop their weapons, and allow the group to enter the building peacefully, and without bloodshed. All Naske party would be captured, and imprisoned. The Arbe would allow the military of Villeron to hold a tribune to judge the Naske party leaders, and the final verdict would be execution by firing squad for all party members who did not assist the Arbe party in retaking the country, and lifelong imprisonment for all members who had assisted in the coup. The leadership of the reformed Arbe party would create a provisional government to help rewrite the constitution and overturn many of the Naske spurred amendments. On 22 November 2022, the amendments to the Constitution of Villeron would be signed into law, and the political system the country has now would be created.

Second Republic and the Modern Era

This was a painting made shortly after the eviction of the Naske party from power in Villeron, it depicts a child, portraying the return of innocence to Villeron, wearing red, the national color of Villeron, holding the flag of Villeron.

True to their word, the Abre party would relinquish power upon the first elections in January 2023, though over three-fourths of the officials elected to office would be associated with the Arbes. Moving forward from the re-establishment of elections, the Arbe dominated Storhlutr would begin to allocate funding back to key industries like infrastructure, transportation, electricity and water, and food production. From 2023 to 2028, private industry, despite large amounts of subsidization from the government, was slow to grow and was mainly confined to small, local businesses concentrated in the larger cities. However, between 2028 and 2030, due to progressive tax policies, an expansion in manufacturing and research industries would result in exponential, economic growth. During this period, Villeron’s GDP would triple, its per capita income would quadruple, and standards of living would rise to higher levels than seen in many other developed countries around the world. From 2030 to 2041, a series of social security and healthcare oriented laws would be passed, creating “safety nets” for citizens, as well as a completely subsidized healthcare system. By 2045, the Villerian economy became one of the strongest in the world with one of the most valuable currencies among all developed nations in Estium.

Due to very broad wording in the newly amended Villerian Constitution, and legalized in writing in 2025 by a Supreme Court decision, the default position of the government in regards to all forms of civil liberties is that “it is permitted, by law, until it is deemed harmful to others”. The Storhlutr follows this tenet adamantly, and due to this position, Villeron is ranked among the top 10% of the world in most extensive civil rights. In 2025, the Gender and Sexuality Neutral Rights Act was passed allotting the same civil rights to all genders and sexual identities. In February 2026, the Physical Rights Act was passed, permitting the use of any and all narcotics by the citizens of Villeron and the right to abortions by female citizens. In September 2026, the Personal Expression Protection Act was passed, allowing public nudity and the lifting of most media restrictions.

Since the collapse of the Naske party and the rise of the Second Villerian Republic, Villeron has become a progressive, far-left state, with libertarian state policy in regards to personal, civil, and political freedoms, with an authoritarian control over the economy of the country, put with extensive business subsidization, and a still booming private and wealthy class. Villeron has institutionalized what has become known as the Norvan style of government, and has created one of the most effective welfare states.

Geography

The geography of Villeron and its territories are extremely varied. Notable are the Altish fjords, the Norvan Mountains, the flat, low areas in East Altland, and the archipelagos of Belgi and Kova. The Island of Thyrve has many lakes and moraines, legacies of the ice age.

The climate varies from north to south and from west to east; a marine west coast climate (Cfb) typical of the northwest dominates in Southern Altland, southernmost part of Belgi and along the west coast of Thyrve reaching north to 65°N, with orographic lift giving more mm/year precipitation (<5000 mm) in some areas in western Belgi. The central part has a humid continental climate (Dfb), which gradually gives way to subarctic climate (Dfc) further north and cool marine west coast climate (Cfc) along the northwestern coast. A small area along the northern coast east of the North Cape has tundra climate (Et) as a result of a lack of summer warmth. The Norvan Mountains block the mild and moist air coming from the southwest, thus northern Belgi and Thyne receive little precipitation and have cold winters. Large areas in the Norvan mountains have alpine tundra climate.

There are many fjords in Villeron which have waterfalls that pour off the edge of the valleys, making a beautiful scene that attracts tourists from all around the world.

Flora and fauna

Larger animals, such as wolf, bear and reindeer are protected species because of near extinction due to hunting. However, some species such as red deer are being considered for removal from the protected list. Other small mammals, such as rabbits, foxes, badgers, hares, hedgehogs, and stoats, are very common. Many rivers contain otters and seals are common on coasts. Over 200 species of bird reside permanently on the islands and another 200 migrate to them. Common types are the Common Chaffinch, Common Blackbird, House Sparrow and Common Starling, all small birds. Large birds are declining in number, except for those kept for game such as pheasant, partridge, and Red Grouse. Fish are abundant in the rivers and lakes of the islands, in particular salmon, trout, perch and pike. Dogfish, cod, sole, pollock and bass are among the sea fish as well as mussels, crab and oysters on the coastline. There are more than 21,000 species of insects found on the islands.

Neither Altland nor Belgi or Kova are inhabited by many reptiles or amphibians. Only three snakes are native to Altland: the common adder, the grass snake and the smooth snake; none are native to Kova. In general, Altland and Belgi have slightly more variation and native wild life, with weasels, polecats, wildcats, most shrews, moles, the water voles, roe deer and common toads also being absent in Kova. Domestic animals native to the islands include the Connemara pony, Shetland pony, Irish wolfhound and several types of cattle and sheep.

Governance

The above image is of a meeting held between Prime Minister Erich Lindhardt in 2060, at his back in the photo is his personal bodyguard.

The Isocratic Union of Villeron is a parliamentary democracy and the president is the head of state and the prime minister is the head of government. Citizens can run and vote in parliament, municipal, and presidential elections, and in regional elections. Villeron was formerly considered a semi-presidential parliamentary system, but due to fears brought on by the Naskes, the presidency, while still a recognized role, became largely a ceremonial, non-executive position. The position still does entail some powers, including responsibility for foreign policy (especially to the regional government) in cooperation with the cabinet, being the head of the armed forces, some decree powers, and some appointive powers.

The Villerian Constitution in its current form came into force on 22 November 2022. The Constitution functions as the framework by which the Villerian political system operates. Changes to it require an absolute majority in parliament, and approval by the president and prime minister. The Constitution lays out a political system based on the separation of powers into the three branches of government; the legislative, the executive, and the judiciary branches.

Political Sysyem

The Storhlutr is the national Parliament, the supreme legislative body of the country. In theory it has the ultimate legislative authority according to the doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty, it is able to legislate on any matter and not bound by decisions of its predecessors. Parliament consists of 205 directly elected members in its single chamber (unicameralism). Parliamentary elections are held at least every four years, but it is within the powers of the Prime Minister to ask the President to call for an election before the term has elapsed. On a vote of no confidence, the Parliament may force a single Minister or the entire government to resign.

Each province is granted one seat per 500,000 citizens. Less populated areas can receive as low as only one representative, however all areas must receive representation. Seats are then granted, in less populated areas, to the party that received the most votes in that area; and in more densely populated areas based on what percentage of all citizens in that area voted for that party. Since the fall of the Naske government, the parliament has been dominated by the Arbes (Presently: Social Democratic Party; Formally: Labor Party), the Traditional Party (Conservative Party), and the Green Party. These parties have enjoyed approximately equal support since Arbe lost the overwhelming majority in 2048, and their combined vote has totaled about 65–80% of all votes. Due to the electoral system of proportional representation, and the relative reluctance of voters to switch their support between parties, the relative strengths of the parties have commonly varied only slightly from one election to another.

The Prime Minister is formally appointed by the president, on the advice of party leaders following an election or collapse of a government. In practice, the Prime Minister is chosen through negotiation between the parliament party leaders, customarily with the leader of the largest party in a coalition being appointed.

The above picture was taken in the Capital Building in Norfeld. From left to right: Chief of Defense Aabjorn Monrad, General of the Army Arnold Juel, President Alexandrine Lundberg, Chancellor of Justice Hardi Mejer.

Administration

After parliamentary elections, the parties negotiate among themselves on forming a new cabinet (the Villerian Government), which then has to be approved by a simple majority vote in the parliament. The cabinet can be dismissed by a parliamentary vote of no confidence, although this rarely happens, as the parties represented in the cabinet usually make up a majority in the parliament.

The cabinet exercises most executive powers, and originates most of the bills that the parliament then debates and votes on. It is headed by the Prime Minister of Villeron, and consists of him or her, the President, the other ministers, and the Chancellor of Justice. The current prime minister is Erich Lindhardt (Arbe Party) and the current president is Alexandrine Lundberg. Each minister heads his or her ministry, or, in some cases, has responsibility for a subset of a ministry's policy. After the prime minister, the most powerful minister is the minister of finance.

As no one party ever dominates the parliament, Villerian cabinets are multi-party coalitions. As a rule, the post of prime minister goes to the leader of the biggest party and that of the minister of finance to the leader of the second biggest.

Judicial system

Judicial authority remains separate from the executive and legislature and lies with the courts of justice. The Isocratic Union of Villeron has a single unified judicial system, overseen by the Ministry of Justice, headed by the Chancellor of Justice, currently Hardi Mejer. The Villerian Supreme Court is the highest civil and criminal court responsible for the administration of justice in the country.

Article 3 of the Villerian Constitution ensures judicial independence from Government and Parliament by providing that judges shall only be guided by the law, including acts, statutes and practice.

During the 20th and early 21st century, while the Naske party was in power over Villeron, the Naske officials ordered the start of the Human Refinement Project. One of the products of this project would be the Rex-Squads. Rexes, the members of these units, are massive, organic, humanoid creatures, artificially created for the specific purpose of military defense operations. The Rex-Squads have been an international relations issue for some time.

Foreign relations and military

Villeron has always been considered a cooperative and mostly pacifist nation with a reputation for preferring peaceful resolutions to most international matters. Additionally, Villeron is a strong advocate of free trade and is known for providing aid to countries that suffer natural disaster and severe economic collapse. However, after the fall of the Naske party from power in Villeron, the new government was faced with a difficult decision over what to do with Rex-Squads units created during the Naske dictatorship. The Rex-Squads were created through genetic manipulation, by splicing different organic matter together to create newer, more durable, and regenerative organics.

This has become a matter of constant international debate. Primarily, over whether or not Villeron should be allowed to use the creatures for any purpose "in the efforts of preserving human integrity". After a three year long debate over this matter, the parliament would decide to legitimize legal prohibition on further research into the Rex-Program, a part of the Human Refinement Project which they ended once the Naskes were removed from power, and the banning of creating any more Rexes. However, parliament also decided to legalize the use of these creatures for the protection of government buildings and officials. Now, these creatures can been seen in most government buildings across the country, acting only as preventative measures against acts of terrorism; but these creatures are prohibited from being used as law enforcement or in military operations. However, this has not stopped opponents, mostly from purist groups, anti-genetic manipulation groups, and many religious organizations, from continuing to oppose the use of these creatures in both the national and international stage.

The Villerian Defence Forces (Vilrian Forsvarsstyrke), commonly known as the Forsva, consist of 199,122 soldiers, only 79,649 active. Its total military budget is over U$ 171.6 billion, roughly 7% of the national budget. The armed forces are under the command of the Chief of Defense (currently General Aabjorn Monrad), who is directly subordinate to the president in matters related to military command. The branches of the military are the army', the navy and the air force. The border guard is under the Ministry of the Interior but can be incorporated into the Defense Forces when required for defense readiness. Villeron also has the Special Arms and Tactics Unit, which specializes in the use of genetically augmented soldiers and cybernetically augmented soldiers, as well as other advanced weaponry such as mech suits.

Economy

The Norvan Stock Exchange sees funds flow from across businesses not only across Villeron, but across the world.

Villeron has a modern, prosperous and developed state capitalist economy, with a per capita output exceeding many developed nations. A liberalisation of import tariffs in 2033 marked the end of mercantilism and further liberalisation in 2045 established the Villerian liberal tradition in international trade. Property rights have enjoyed strong protection since the fall of the Naskes. Villeron's economy stands out from other developed nations due to a very authoritarian economic policy, wherein the government has majority control in a large percentage of enterprises. The economy has high levels of international trade and Villeron is known as a free trade advocate in the regional assembly. Villeron is one of the most competitive economies in the world according to many international economists.

As a result of its acclaimed "flexicurity" model, Villeron has one of the most free labour market in the region. Employers can hire and fire whenever they want (flexibility), and between jobs, unemployment compensation is very high (security). Villeron has been ranked one of the easiest place to do business. Establishing a business can be done in a matter of hours and at very low costs. Villeron has a competitive company tax rate of 25% and a special time-limited tax regime for expatriates. The Villeron taxation system is broad based, with a 25% VAT, in addition to excise taxes, income taxes and other fees. The overall tax burden (sum of all taxes, as a percentage of GDP) is estimated to be 68% in 2060.

Villeron has a labour force of about 2.9 billion. Villeron has one of the highest ratio of tertiary degree holders in the world. GDP per hour worked was one of the highest in 2060. Villeron has one of the world's lowest level of income inequality and one of the world's highest minimum wages. In July 2060, the unemployment rate was at 2.72%, which is one of the lowest in the region and world.

Villeron's currency, the util, is pegged at approximately 0.62 util for every NS$. Villeron has also notably been in favor of a regional currency. Villeron is known for the Villerian cooperative movement within among others farming, the food industry (Matsova), dairy production (Leva Foods), retailing (Zaropov-Litseva), wind turbine cooperatives and co-housing associations.

Support for free trade is high – in a 2060 poll 86% responded that globalisation is a good thing. 70% of trade flows are inside the region. Villeron has one of the highest exports per capita in the world. Denmark's main exports are: industrial production/manufactured goods 53.3% (of which machinery and instruments were 21.4%, and medical equipment, chemicals, etc. 26%); agricultural products and others for consumption 18.7%. However, the largest, single contributor to the Villerian economy is genetics research, medical and genetics innovations, and pharmaceuticals, accounting for roughly 22.1% alone.

StatFolge is the name of a large statistical database maintained by the central authority of statistics in Norfeld. Online distribution of statistics has been a part of the dissemination strategy in Villeron since 2037. By this service, Villeron is a leading country in the world regarding electronic dissemination of statistics.

Many of the most private, and sensitive government scientific testings are conducted on off-shore facilities.

Technology

In the 21th century, Villerian have also been innovative in several fields of the technology sector. Villerian companies have been influential in the field of nuclear technology, and Villerian engineers have contributed to the design of many of the most efficient engines, used today in their mass transportation system. In the software and electronic field, Villeron contributed Svaga Multinational, an international communications technology company. Villerian engineers are world-leading in providing medical care equipment. Thanks to products and services developed by Therborgh Industries, a government syndicate, Villeron is one of the world leaders in genetics research, and genetic therapy technology.

Industry

Villeron was rapidly industrialized during the Naske party rule in the 1900s, achieving GDP per capita levels equal to many of the most wealthy developed economies in 1970s. Initially, most development was based on two broad groups of export-led industries, the metal industry and forest industry. The metal industry includes shipbuilding, metalworking, the car industry, engineered products such as motors and electronics, and production of metals (steel, copper and chromium). Starting in 2032, the forest industry would almost cease to exist following strict forestry regulations and taxes. However, the Villerian economy has diversified, with expansion into fields such as electronics (Sivertsen), medical and genetics research (mostly state-funded), transport technology, chemicals (Povlsen), engineering consulting and information technology (Gissel), and is no longer dominated by the two sectors of metal and forest industry. Likewise, the structure has changed, with the service sector growing, with manufacturing reducing in importance; agriculture is only a minor part. Despite this, production for export is still prominent, thus making Finland more vulnerable to global economic trends.

Energy and transportation

Villeron has a completely state-owned power industry supplied entirely by nuclear reactors. As of 2060, Villeron has one of the lowest industrial electricity prices in the world. In 2060, the energy market was around 40,000 terawatt hours. Industry and construction consumed 51% of total consumption, a relatively high figure reflecting Villeron's industries. About 10% of the electricity is produced by hydropower, wind power, and solar power, the rest is generated by nuclear power.

The extensive road system is utilized by most internal cargo and passenger traffic. The annual state operated road network expenditure of around $5 trillion is paid with vehicle and fuel taxes. The main international passenger gateway is Norvan International Airport with almost 500 million passengers in 2060. Most of Villeron does not own a personal vehicle, which are more common in the rural, more agrarian areas. Mass transportation is monitored and coordinated by traffic AIs, both for air, water, and land traffic.

The public is defended by several divisions of police forces. One of the smallest but most specialized is the SAO Police (Special Arms and Tasks Police), which deals with special situations like cybernetic and drastically genetically altered criminal.

Public policy

Villeron has a slightly authoritarian economic freedom policy in many areas. Villeron, while it claims an average of 71% of the nation's income, systems of wealth redistribution are among the most effective in the world, which are a result of a "freedom from economic strife" policy. While the manufacturing sector is thriving, most regional economic monitoring organizations point out that the service sector would benefit substantially from policy improvements.

Economists attribute much growth to reforms in the product markets. The legal system is clear and business bureaucracy less than most countries. Property rights are well protected and contractual agreements are strictly honored. Villeron is rated among the top 10% of the least corrupt countries in the world. Villeron is also rated as having an exceptional ease in cross-border trading, contract enforcement, business closure, tax payment and low worker hardship.

Villerian law forces all workers to obey the national contracts that are drafted every few years for each profession and seniority level. The agreement becomes universally enforceable provided that more than 50% of the employees support it, in practice by being a member of a relevant trade union. The unionization rate is high (70%), especially in the middle class (80%). A lack of a national agreement in an industry is considered an exception.

Villeron has one of the world's most extensive welfare systems, one that guarantees decent living conditions for all residents, Villerians and non-citizens. Since the 2030s, the social security system has only grown and is one of the most comprehensive in the world. Created almost entirely during the first decade after the fall of the Naske party, the social security system was an outgrowth of the traditional Norvan belief that, in the words of Marck Enevoldsen, "it is the state's obligation to promote, maintain, and better the well-being of its citizens, and to intervene on their behalf when obligations are being infringed upon".

Tourism

In most coastal cities in Villeron, large shopping malls outfitted with ports can be seen where boats are dock to enjoy these tourist hubs.

In 2060, Villerian tourism grossed over 10% with a 5% increase from the previous year. Much of the sudden growth can be attributed to the globalisation and modernisation of the country as well as a rise in positive publicity and awareness. There are many attractions in Villeron which attracted over 4 million visitors in 2005. The Villerian landscape is covered with thick pine forests, rolling hills and complemented with a labyrinth of lakes and inlets. Much of Finland is pristine and virgin as it contains 37 national parks. It is also an urbanised region with many cultural events and activities.

Commercial cruises between major coastal and port cities in the region, including Norfeld and Brenna play a significant role in the local tourism industry. Above the Arctic Circle, in midwinter, there is a polar night, a period when the sun does not rise for days or weeks, or even months, and correspondingly, midnight sun in the summer, with no sunset even at midnight. Parts of Kova are so far north that the Northern Lights, fluorescence in the high atmosphere due to solar wind, is seen regularly in the fall, winter and spring.

Outdoor activities range from skiing, golf, fishing, yachting, lake cruises, hiking, and kayaking among many others. At Villeron's northernmost point, in the heart of summer, the Sun does not completely set for 73 consecutive days. Wildlife is abundant in Villeron. Bird-watching is popular for those fond of avifauna, however hunting is also popular. Elk and hare are common game in Villeron, though most other species are prohibited from hunting.

Demographics

The population of Villeron is currently about 4.388 billion. Villeron has an average population density of 3,000 inhabitants per square kilometre. This is one of the highest population density in the world, even among other developed nations. The largest cities in Villeron are those of the Norfeld, Reyny and Brenna with a 2060 estimated population exceeding 20 million.

The share of foreign citizens in Villeron is 15.1%. The children of foreigners are not automatically given Finnish citizenship. If they are born in Finland and cannot get citizenship of any other country, they become citizens.

Villish and English are the official languages of Villeron. Villish predominates nationwide while English is spoken in some coastal areas in the west and south. The native language of 90% of the population is Villish, which is part of the Villerian subgroup of the Norvan language. Villish is closely related to many of the languages of nearby countries due to heavy influence from trade during the Villerian Golden Age.

During the rule of the Naske party, religion was made a prime target of propaganda films, and was blamed as the source of many civil issues. The church above is located in Brenna, and was the only structure to survive a demolition crew which completely demolished a large portion of the city in 1965. The church still stands today, and has been dubbed a historical site.

Religion

Approximately 591 million (or 13.5% at the end of 2060) Villerians are members of the Belgish Church of Villeron, making up the largest religious group in Villeron. However, the majority of Villerians, account for 72% of the population in 2060, has no religious affiliation, half of this group claim to be agnostic, and one-fifth of this group claim atheism. The non-religious group is growing quickly from just below 62% in the year 2060. A small minority belong to other organized religious institutions, roughly 10%; while the remaining 4.5% claim affiliation with some unorganized, or "pagan", religions, some of which are endemic to the Villerian Isles, while others are foreign.

Health

Along with most progressive nations, Villeron has a universal health care system, financed by taxes and not by social contributions. This system is largely financed through local, municipal taxation with integrated funding and provision of health care at the territorial level. It is the most important area of responsibility for the territories. Life expectancy was estimated in 2060 at 110.50 years for women and 89.54 years for men (average of 100.02 years). There are 307 residents for each doctor. About 5.1% of health care is funded directly by households, all from non-prescription (over-the-counter) medication and the remaining 94.9% by taxation.

Villeron is known to be one of the leading countries in the genetics research. With this understanding of genetics and biology, the country has cured or at least made most genetic and standard diseases treatable. In April 2060, Villeron was ranked one of the happiest states in the world.

Education

The Villerian education system provides access to primary school, secondary school and higher education]. All college and university education in Villeron is free of charges; there are no tuition fees to enroll in courses. Students in secondary school or higher and aged 18 or above may apply for state educational support grants, known as Statens Uddannelsesstøtte (SU) which provides fixed financial support, disbursed monthly.

Primary school is known as the folkeskole. Attendance at primary school is not compulsory, but most Villerian children go to primary school for 10 years, from the age of 6 to 16. Whilst attending a primary school is not compulsory, receiving education at primary school-level is and must be provided for nine years. There are no final exams, but pupils in primary schools can choose to go to a test when finishing ninth grade. The test is obligatory if further education is to be attended. Pupils can alternatively attend a private independent school (friskole), or a private school (privatskole) – schools that are not under the administration of the municipalities, such as religious schools.

Following graduation from primary school, there are several educational opportunities; the Gymnasium (STX) attaches importance in teaching a mix of humanities and science, Higher Technical Examination Programme (HTX) focuses on scientific subjects and the Higher Commercial Examination Programme emphasizes on subjects in economics. Higher Preparatory Examination (HF) is similar to Gymnasium (STX), but is one year shorter. For specific professions, there is the vocational education, training young people for work in specific trades by a combination of teaching and apprenticeship.

Villerian universities and other higher education institutions offer international students a range of opportunities for obtaining an internationally recognized qualification in Villeron. Many programs may be taught in the English language, the academic lingua franca, in bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.s and student exchange programs.

Culture

Villeron is one of first nations to legalize gay marriage, twice, once prior to Naske power in the early 20th century, and again when the Naske was evicted from power.

Villeron has historically been one of the most socially progressive cultures in the world. Even despite a large social setback during the 20th and early 21st century, Villeron was one of the first countries to legalize pornography, and in 2032, Villeron replaced its "registered partnership" laws, which it was one of the first countries to introduce, with gender-neutral marriage. Punctuality, honesty, honor, and, above all, equality are important aspects of the Villerian way of life.

The astronomical discoveries of Tua Farver (1962-2010), Uwe Matthiessen (1962–2031) contributions to artificially intelligent programs, and the brilliant contributions to atomic physics of Ivan Thuesen (1890–1971) indicate the range of Villerian scientific achievement. The fairy tales of Karl Derksen (1603–1662), the philosophical essays of Arina Bach (1813–1861), the short stories of Brith Hejlesen (penname Drevs Mollerup), (1885–1962), the plays of Lullu Sahin (1671–1741), and the dense, aphoristic poetry of Ib Paaske (1915–1996), have earned international recognition, as have the symphonies of Hendrich Sylvest (1865–1942).

Popular media

Villerian cinema dates back to 1901 and since the privatization of cinema and television in the 2028, has maintained a steady stream of product due largely to funding by the state-supported Villerian Film Institute. The three big internationally important waves of Villerian cinema have been the propaganda films of the Naske party, the increasingly explicit sex films of the 2040s, and lastly, the Imaginary Productions movement of the late 2050s. Villerian films have been noted for their realism, moral themes, sexual frankness, and technical innovation. The Villerian filmmaker Bjerne Bodker (1989-present) is considered one of the greatest directors of early cinema.

Other Villerian filmmakers of note include Christen Hesselberg, the creator of the popular Bor i Synd (English: Living in Sin) which was a teen show oriented towards gay acceptance; Gerold Mai, an Oscar-winner for Håbefulde Himmel (English: Hopeful Skies) in 2035; and Pav Jepperson, the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winner for The Collapse in 2041. In the modern era, notable filmmakers in Villeron include Luciano Smidt, who co-created Imaginary Productions, and multiple award-winners Fabian Meldgaard and Dorte Warming. Tyge Balle is a world-renowned Villerian actor, having starred in films such as the Villerian film King Ivar III, as well as several foreign films, and currently in the Villerian TV series En Landmand Liv (English: A Farmer's Life).

Villerian mass media and news programming are dominated by a few large corporations and several large publicly funded news companies. In printed media Store Nyheder and Informationscentret Gruppen, between them, control the largest newspapers and many major tabloids. In television, publicly owned stations Villerian Broadcasting (VB) and Stor-Underholdning (SU) have large shares of the viewers. In radio, DB has a near monopoly, currently broadcasting on all four nationally available FM channels, competing only with local stations. Internet is the primary source of information for all Villerian however, and newspapers are slowly dying out due to gradual declines in sales.

Villerian preserves throughout Villeron have a wide range of folk traditions. The Royal Villerian Orchestra is among the region's oldest orchestras. Villeron's most famous classical composer is Soren Ditlevsen, especially remembered for a group of nine symphonies called Symphonic Harmony, while the Royal Villerian Ballet specializes in the work of the Villerian choreographer Jasper Brink. Villerians have distinguished themselves as classical musicians, and the Matine Classical Festival has acquired an international reputation. Lizett Binger, a Villerian comedian and musician, achieved world renown in stage, radio and television appearances spanning 60 years, with his unique blend of comedy and piano playing. In the early days of rock and beat, Villerian artists quickly adapted this new type of music with success. The modern pop and rock scene has produced a few names of note, including A Bad Dream, Dark Expressions, IKA, Yasmin Olsson, Ejler Albers, Renatus Tonder, Tirza Rosdahl, Blanc and the Wolves, BB5, and more recently Fred Morup (stage name: Aimy Mahler), a male singer and dancer who performs onstage as a drag queen.

During the reign of the Naske party, the government became obsessed with making the architecture of government buildings as imposing, and "frightening" as possible. This is the Capital Building in Norfeld where the parliament meets, finished in 1999.

Architecture and design

Villeron's architecture became firmly established during the Naske party's dominion over Villeron. Several structures that were not demolished by the Naske party are used as national museums and tourist destinations today, such as the Voigt National Museum, Lindhardt Palace in Norfeld, and Diane Kemner Museum of History. Villeron also has made extensive efforts to maintain more classical architecture even as it has introduced modern designs.

The 20th century brought along new architectural styles; including expressionism, best exemplified by the designs of architect Deverick Hatton, which relied heavily on Villerian and Gothic traditions. The Naske party became slightly obsessed with creating a sense of power over the country through designing "overwhelming" structures meant to instill fear in the populace. Starting in the 2030s, the government of Villeron began to convert the buildings constructed by the Naske into more "elegant and utilitarian" structures, resulting in the government and public structures seen today.

Villerian design is a term often used to describe a style of functionalistic design and architecture that was developed in mid-20th century, originating in Villeron. Villerian design is typically applied to industrial design, furniture and household objects, which have won many international awards.

Literature and philosophy

The first known Villerian literary pieces are myths and folklore from the 10th and 11th century. Signar Rossen, normally considered the first Villerian writer, was a general in the armies of King Hugi and worked on a chronicle of Villerian history, which is currently in display in the Diane Kemner Museum of History. Many known literary pieces were lost during the Naske take over of Villeron; and though some has been recovered, many more pieces are either yet to be recovered or cannot be.

Villerian philosophy centers around the concept of an Isocratic society. It is the invention of this philosophy that inspired the name of the country. Perhaps the most influential Villerian philosopher was Fødsel Ligestilling, considered the primary contributor of current Villerian political philosophy.

Within the past decade, the photographer Gulli Ege of Buck Indulgences has started a series of photo-journals regarding the deposed royalty and nobility that survived the Naske takeover.

Painting and photography

The Voigt National Museum of Art is the largest collection of art in Villeron, and houses some of the most expensive paintings in the region.

Possibly one of the most interesting aspects of Villerian culture is its art. Artwork from Villeron has a notorious reputation for explicit sexual references or images, classical romanticism, and its frequent depictions of love. Most Villerian works of art are held in museums of history or art, primarily in major cities. The Villerian cultural renaissance, which began in the late 8th century, was inspired by a new feeling of social tolerance, multiculturalism, and romanticism. Loke Rasmussen was not only a productive artist in his own right but taught at the Meiner Academy of Fine Arts where his students included notable Villerian painters such as Mikki Baekgaard, Mai Busk, Camila Martensen, Crispin Hagen, and Kennert Falk. The famous sculptures of Archenhaud Jubert from the early 1900s are considered to have popularized the symbolic figure Queen Vivien as a symbol of civilization and justice.

While works of painted art are still more popular than photography Villeron has managed to contribute several famous artists such as Fredy Axelsen, founder of Axel Photography, an international, photography company, and Jayden Buck, founder of Buck Indulgences, an international, explicit photography company.

Cuisine

The cuisine of Villeron, like that of the other northern countries, consists mainly of meat and fish. This stems from the country's agricultural past, its geography, and its climate of long, cold winters. With 120.1kg of meat per person consumed in 2012, Villeron is one of the highest consumptions of meat per person rate of any country in the region.

The open sandwiches, which in their basic form are the usual fare for lunch, can be considered a national specialty when prepared and decorated with a variety of fine ingredients. Hot meals traditionally consist of ground meats, such as meat balls, or of more substantial meat and fish dishes such as roast pork with crackling or poached cod with mustard sauce and trimmings. Villeron also has a reputation for beer and ale brewing. Mork Brewery and Agger Ale are the two largest manufacturers of alcoholic beverages in Villeron and two of the largest corporations int he country as well, and two of the largest companies in the region.

Villerian chefs, inspired by continental practices, have in recent years developed an innovative series of gourmet dishes based on high-quality local produce. As a result, Norfeld and the provinces now have a considerable number of highly acclaimed restaurants of which several have been granted international awards.

Sports

Since the 14th century, Hure, Torvig has become a center for culture in Villeron. It currently houses the largest American-style football stadium in Villeron, the Hure Stadium.

Sports have been popular in Villeron since the 2035, with a decision made by the Villerian Ministry of Education, to fund a nationwide effort to encourage more physical activity among Villerian youth. This resulted in numerous sports leagues forming across the nation which hired newly graduating athletes. American football became the dominant sport in 1952 when the Villeron National Football League was formed, and within the first three years it managed a profit of over $25 billion. This explosion in popularity resulted in more funding for the GNFL which was directed into the expansion of the organization. Now the GNFL has offices and stadiums in most major cities. In recent years, Villeron has won numerous international tournaments and American football is currently the national sport.

However, in addition to American football, Villerian citizens participate in and watch a wide variety of sports. In recent years, Villeron has made its enthusiasm towards the Olympic Games known. The Olympics are very popular in Villeron, and it has made a reputation as strong swimmers with Villerian Olympic swimmers Lukka Kamper and Alitzah Post in 2036.

Other sports that have recently started to gain notoriety are boxing, tennis, speed racing, and golf as of 2040, though they are still growing in popularity.

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