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subdivision = Yardistan |
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coat of arms = – |
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subdivision = County of Yardistan |
 
status = County |
 
status = County |
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capital = [[Novi Nigrad]] |
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capital = [[Novi Nigrad]] |
 
largecity = Novi Nigrad |
 
largecity = Novi Nigrad |
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title = Count |
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government = Feudalism |
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government = Controlled Anarchy |
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leader = [[Lamar Anschutz]],  <br> Count of Yardistan, <br> Viceroy of Yardistan |
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leader = [[Zahir Aldin Benjamin Rai Ayreon-Kalirion ibn al Majeed bin Sathrati of Waffel-Paine]] |
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title = Viceroy of Yardistan |
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language = [[Yardistani]] |
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language = English, [[Yardistani]] |
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religion = [[Cedrism]]
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'''Yardistan''' ([[Yardistani]]: Iardista [jar'dis.ta]) can refer either to the former Imperial state, the '''County of Yardistan''', or the '''[[Isle of Yardistan]]'''. The county has existed in one form or another since Shireroth left [[Tymaria]], making it one of the older territories in Shireroth. Its history stretches farther back than that, into the days of Alexandros. It is famed for its unique culture and tradition of rebellion and annexation, an activity primarily undertaken by the old [[Yardistani Annexation Corps]].
 
  
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== The Beginning of Yardistan ==
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The '''County of Yardistan''', sometimes known as the Isle of Yardistan, ([[Yardistani]]: Iardista [jar'dis.ta]) is an island and imperial dominion.
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Since it's creation by [[Erik Mortis]] and [[Stjepan Aracic]], it has been a place of general insanity and political instability. It was first noted as an official body on 11 April, 2001, when the [[Hegemony of Alexandros]] annexed it. Prior to that, it was simply Erik running around and taking stuff from the former [[Flying Islands of Jasonia]].
 
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Stjepan came to visit, and when Erik asked him if he had anything to donate, Stjepan gave up several square inches of his back yard. Accordingly, the territory became known as "Yardistan", and Stjepan was appointed as its governor. As he was co-founder of [[Istvanistan]], his influence caused pieces of it's more unusual culture to be absorbed. Meanwhile, the famous [[Yardistani Annexation Corps]] was created by Erik, and under its name began stealing things in the name of the newly created territory.
 
  
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Soon after, [[The Color Rebellion]] started in response to the color layout on the Alexandros message board. It was the first [[Yardistani Rebellion]] to take place, but it basically ended when it was
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Historically, the term Yardistan has referred to a larger group of islands known as the Duchy of Yardistan.  The county has existed in one form or another since Shireroth left [[Tymaria]], making it one of the older territories in Shireroth. Its history stretches farther back than that, into the days of Alexandros. It is famed for its unique culture and tradition of rebellion and annexation, an activity primarily undertaken by the old [[Yardistani Annexation Corps]].
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discovered that Erik was controlling the militaries on both sides of the conflict. This event sparked the tradition of nonsensical rioting that Yardistan became known for.
 
  
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== Nick the Yardistani ==
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=Geography=
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Stjepan became less active over time. A newer micronationalist called [[Gryphon Avocatio|Nick the Yardistani]], who had recently been annexed by the YAC, became active in Alexandros and saw the empty territory in which he resided as an opportunity to find his way in his new hobby. He asked [[Kaiser Metzler I]] for permission to control the territory, and it was granted, assuming that Stjepan would still be the owner.
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[[image:Yardpolit.png|right|thumb|A map of the Isle of Yardistan, showing districts on the island along with important cities.]]
  
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Under Nick's rule, the area quickly became a controlled anarchy. As there was no formal law in Yardistan, he was considered to be the [[Anarch]] of Yardistan. Yardistan's culture began to develop in this period, in spite of the fact that it had on average one citizen.
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=Government=
  
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It was also Nick who started the [[Whit Rebellion]] in [[The Republic of Tymaria]] in response to [[Joe Whit]]'s mockery of the YAC. The rebellion brought about great turmoil in the nation which had just begun to settle down. The result of the rebellion was Yardistan's completely taking over Shireroth, the only time it has ever successfully done so. It also nearly resulted in Nick and Erik being kicked out of Tymaria. This state did not last long, and Erik soon seized power back from Nick and returned Shireroth to its rightful place.
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=Demographics=
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Taken from the Census of 1636.6118 (Elw.ASC), the population of Yardistan is 31,959,457, broken down as detailed in the table shown below:
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{| class="wikitable sortable collapsible" border="1"
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! scope="col" |Ethno-Linguistic Group
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! scope="col" |Population
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| Yardistani|| 11,238,317
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|Other Shirerithian|| 10,604,000
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|Rantsilastani|| 64,237
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|Other (Human)|| 9,980,243
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|Others (Inhuman)|| 72,660
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=History=
  
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Nick the Yardistani later changed his name to [[Gryphon Avocatio]].
 
  
 
== Baronies ==
 
== Baronies ==
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Shireroth eventually left Tymaria and re-established itself as a an independent micronation. Yardistan began to get interest from other citizens during this time.  
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Shireroth eventually left Tymaria and re-established itself as a an independent realm. Yardistan began to attract migrants displaced by Tymaria's fall during this time.  
  
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In order to give his most active citizen a reward for his activity, Gryphon created [[the Barony of Amity and Mirioth]] for [[Gregory Russell]]. The Barony was Yardistan's first. It also absorbed the
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In order to give his most active citizen a reward for his activity, Gryphon created [[the Barony of Amity and Mirioth]] for [[Gregory Russell]]. The Barony was Yardistan's first. It also absorbed the former Duchy of [[Straylight]], making it into a barony as well.
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former Duchy of [[Straylight]], making it into a barony as well.
 
  
 
By 5365 ASC, Yardistan had no baronies, but historic Baronies included the [[Holy Lands of Shireroth|Barony of the United Isles]], the Barony of [[Absentia]], the Barony of [[Vorpmadal]] (which was renamed the [[Barony of the Saran Isles]]).
 
By 5365 ASC, Yardistan had no baronies, but historic Baronies included the [[Holy Lands of Shireroth|Barony of the United Isles]], the Barony of [[Absentia]], the Barony of [[Vorpmadal]] (which was renamed the [[Barony of the Saran Isles]]).
  
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It was however, by this time, an increasingly despised and marginalised land, its traditions scorned and its population mocked for its irrelevance and backwardness.
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Occasional attempts to revive Yardistan as a Duchy or Imperial State were made over the centuries, inspired by misguided nostalgia. All efforts failed wretchedly.
  
 
== Goldshire ==  
 
== Goldshire ==  
  
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Over time, Yardistan's activity declined. It was decided that the Duchy of Yardistan would be split and merge with [[Goldshire]] and would cease to be an independent state of Shireroth. This lead to notable tension and a large scale economic and social decline, which proved to be the foundation for the shortlived [[Yardistani Workers Revolution]]. Yardistan is now one of nine Goldshirean counties.
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Over time, Yardistan's decline gathered an inexorable pace. It was decided that the Duchy of Yardistan would be split and merge with [[Goldshire]] and would cease to be an independent state of Shireroth. This lead to notable tension and a large scale economic and social decline, which proved to be the foundation for the shortlived [[Yardistani Workers Revolution]].  
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== Notable Yardistanis ==
 
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Two [[Kaiser]]s have hailed from the island duchy, [[Kaiser Alejian I]] ([[Greg Russell]]) and [[Kaiser Wylþeow I]] (Gryphon Avocatio). [[Kaiser Los III]] ([[Scott Alexander]]) can also be counted, though not originally from Yardistan.
 
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Other former residents include [[Ari Rahikkala]], Carl Jackson, and [[Stjepan Aracic]].
 
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==Old Dukes, Dudes, Anarchs, and Governors of Yardistan==
 
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(In no particular order, a work in progress)
 
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*[[Stjepan Aracic]]
 
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*[[Nick the Yardistani]] / [[Gryphon Avocatio]]
 
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*[[Duke Lacara]]
 
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*[[AngelGuardian93]]
 
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*[[Joe Whit]]
 
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*[[Scott Alexander]]
 
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*[[Osmose]]
 
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*[[Gman Russell]]
 
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*[[Ryan Caruso|Orion]]
 
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*[[Jacobus|Jacobus Loki]]
 
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*[[Benkern]]
 
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*[[Prodigy]]
 
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*[[Carl Jackson]]
 
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*[[Kai Jackson]]
 
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==Counts of Yardistan==
 
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6100-present: [[Zahir Aldin Benjamin Rai Ayreon-Kalirion ibn al Majeed bin Sathrati of Waffel-Paine]]
 
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==Historical Websites==
 
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Yardistan, while never as huge as it liked to pretend it was, created a number of websites that by some mystery managed to survive to this day. Many of these were created in its heyday and, though irreparably out of date, still serve some historical interest.
 
  
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*[http://p103.ezboard.com/byardistan Yardistani ezboard] - Back in the days when the only way to be a Micronation was to be on [[ezboards]], Gryphon created this one in order to give Yardistan more of a semblance of being independent and to have a board he could be administrator of.
 
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*[http://www.geocities.com/animanga_fan/yardistan/yardweb/index.htm Yardweb] - The ancient website of Yardistan. Some of this poorly constructed website still refers to [[Tymaria]] as being the 'host nation'. It was probably abandoned some time in 2002.
 
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*[http://members.aol.com/RetroBoy54/yardistan.htm Yardistani Webpage] - What looks to be a page about Yardistan, probably part of a greater website.
 
  
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[[Category:Goldshire]]
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''See Also:'' [[Yardistani]], [[Rantsilastan]]
 
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[[Category:Islands]]

Latest revision as of 16:41, 19 February 2019

County of Yardistan
Yardistanflag.png

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Feudal Status: County
Motto: {{{motto}}}
Capital: Novi Nigrad
Largest Cities: Novi Nigrad
Local Leadership Title: Viceroy of Yardistan
Local Government: Feudalism
Current leader: Lamar Anschutz,
Count of Yardistan,
Viceroy of Yardistan
Local language: English, Yardistani
Local Religion: Cedrism


The County of Yardistan, sometimes known as the Isle of Yardistan, (Yardistani: Iardista [jar'dis.ta]) is an island and imperial dominion.

Historically, the term Yardistan has referred to a larger group of islands known as the Duchy of Yardistan. The county has existed in one form or another since Shireroth left Tymaria, making it one of the older territories in Shireroth. Its history stretches farther back than that, into the days of Alexandros. It is famed for its unique culture and tradition of rebellion and annexation, an activity primarily undertaken by the old Yardistani Annexation Corps.

Geography

A map of the Isle of Yardistan, showing districts on the island along with important cities.

Government

Demographics

Taken from the Census of 1636.6118 (Elw.ASC), the population of Yardistan is 31,959,457, broken down as detailed in the table shown below:

Ethno-Linguistic Group Population
Yardistani 11,238,317
Other Shirerithian 10,604,000
Rantsilastani 64,237
Other (Human) 9,980,243
Others (Inhuman) 72,660

History

Baronies

Shireroth eventually left Tymaria and re-established itself as a an independent realm. Yardistan began to attract migrants displaced by Tymaria's fall during this time.

In order to give his most active citizen a reward for his activity, Gryphon created the Barony of Amity and Mirioth for Gregory Russell. The Barony was Yardistan's first. It also absorbed the former Duchy of Straylight, making it into a barony as well.

By 5365 ASC, Yardistan had no baronies, but historic Baronies included the Barony of the United Isles, the Barony of Absentia, the Barony of Vorpmadal (which was renamed the Barony of the Saran Isles).

It was however, by this time, an increasingly despised and marginalised land, its traditions scorned and its population mocked for its irrelevance and backwardness.

Occasional attempts to revive Yardistan as a Duchy or Imperial State were made over the centuries, inspired by misguided nostalgia. All efforts failed wretchedly.

Goldshire

Over time, Yardistan's decline gathered an inexorable pace. It was decided that the Duchy of Yardistan would be split and merge with Goldshire and would cease to be an independent state of Shireroth. This lead to notable tension and a large scale economic and social decline, which proved to be the foundation for the shortlived Yardistani Workers Revolution.

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