Oblast of Yurinov
The Gnomish Oblast
The Oblast of Yurinov is a gnomish majority vassal of the Empire of Zhekov. The gnomes of Yurinov have been culturally influenced by the Zhekovic people, but they were traditionally independent. After Yaroslav the White Bear conquered the other Zhekovic tribes of region and created the Empire of Zhekov, he attacked the gnomes of Yurinov. The Yurinovic gnomes expected the dwarves of Kuzad-Nikar, their traditional trading partners and allies, to come to their defense, but they were in the middle of defending against an attack by the frost giants and couldn't come to the aid of the gnomes. Thus the gnomes were conquered after a short war. The gnomes were able to negotiate their vassalage rather than a complete takeover.
Structure
The Oblast of Yurinov is ruled by a Knez that has to answer to the Tzar of the Zhekovian Empire. The knez of Yurinov is elected from among the influential merchants and inventors by the populace as opposed to most oblasts where the title is hereditary.
Demography and Population
The population of Yurinov is primarily gnomes with small percentages of hill dwarves and Zhekovic humans and even smaller percentages of the other races such as elves, half-elves, halflings, and half-orcs.
Type
Geopolitical, Duchy
Demonym
Yurinovian
Government System
Monarchy, Elective
Power Structure
Dependent territory
Economic System
Mixed economy
Parent Organization
Neighboring Nations
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