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| + | {{Government|type = [[Wikipedia:Real union|real union]] of [[Kovir]], [[Poviss]] and minor countries|name = Kingdom of Kovir and Poviss|image = |headofstate = King [[Rhyd]] of Poviss and King [[Idi]] of Kovir (until ''[[Eternal Flame]]'' short story)<br>King [[Esterad Thyssen]] (since the events of ''Eternal Flame'')<br>King [[Tankred Thyssen]] (in ''[[The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt|The Witcher 3]]'')|military = |capital = [[Lan Exeter]] (winter capital) |
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| + | [[Pont Vanis]] (summer capital)|language = [[Common Speech]]|currency = [[Bezant]]<br>(in [[Aedd Gynvael]]: [[mark]])|religious = Cult of [[Prophet Lebioda]] (Kovir) |
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| + | [[Church of the Eternal Fire]] (Poviss) <ref name="ANH">In [[Racja stanu|the Witcher: Reason of State]] graphic novel</ref>|image-flag-and-coa = [[Image:Flag Kovir&Poviss.png|115px|left]] [[Image:COA Kovir Poviss.png|95px|right]]|image-location = Places Kovir.png}} |
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| + | The '''Kingdom of Kovir and Poviss ('''also known shortly as '''Kovir and Poviss''' or only '''Kovir''') is a [[Northern Kingdom]] located on the [[Gulf of Praxeda]]. It is also the largest exporter of mineral resources in the known world, with huge profits from trade. It is ruled by king [[Tankred Thyssen]] of the [[House of Thyssen]] and maintained neutrality during the [[Northern Wars|Nilfgaard Wars]]. |
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| + | Because it is so mountainous, the region is rich in mines. Kovir and Poviss export glass, salt, [[iron ore]], [[silver]], nickel, lead, tin, zinc, [[copper]], chromium, titanium, tungsten and platinum. Not to mention three quarters of the world's ferroaurum, kryobelitium and [[dimeritium]] and 80% of the world's [[gold]]. |
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| + | == National emblems == |
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| + | === Heraldry === |
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| + | [[File:CoA Kovir-Poviss old2.png|100px|House of Trojden coat of arms]] [[File:COA Kovir Poviss old.png|100px|Coat of arms during the reign of House of Trojden]] [[File:COA Kovir Poviss.png|100px|Coat of arms during the reign of House of Thyssen]] |
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| + | The above coats of arms were inspired by the work of our resident heraldry and Witcher expert, [[User:Mboro|Mboro]], based on the description in the official site of [[Andrzej Sapkowski]]. There is also a unofficial [[:File:COA Kovir.png|Czech concept of the Kovir coat of arms]]. |
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| + | === Flags === |
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| + | [[File:Flag Kovir&Poviss.png|150px|Flag of the Union]] [[File:Flag Thyssen.png|150px|Flag of the ruling dynasty]] |
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| + | The first one is a flag of the Kingdom, based on an image from ''[[Wiedźmin: Gra Wyobraźni]]'' while the second one is a flag of the currently ruling dynasty, both were created by contributor [[User:SMiki55|SMiki55]]. |
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| + | == History == |
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| + | Kovir and Poviss are without a doubt the richest realms in the North. Even though that was not like this always, poverty of locals was once literally on everyone's lips, in the form of antiquated common sayings. As recently as the days of [[Heribert|Heribert the Quarrelsome]], one spoke of a particularly impoverished person as being "poorer than a mouse from Poviss," called bone broth "Koviri delight" and referred to beggars as "praxedes," after the [[Gulf of Praxeda|gulf]] along the shores of which these kingdoms lie. |
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| + | Only a handful of generations ago Kovir and Poviss were officially still part of [[Redania]]. King [[Radovid I]], known as Radovid the Great, handed dominion and title of Koviri earl over them to his hated brother, Trojden, with one stipulation – that he never leave his newly-acquired demesne and not interfere in matters of state. |
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| + | Handing over this rocky scrap of far-northern ground (where, the saying went, the year had two seasons – August and winter) was naturally meant as a cruel joke, a slap in the face for the over-ambition Trojden. |
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| + | Yet time soon proved that Radovid the Great had made a grave error. Before long it was discovered that Kovir's bare rocks hid priceless treasure in the form of enormous deposits of precious metals and rock salt. This discovery in turn led to tremendous growth in productive industry. Mills, forges and workshops sprouted up like mushrooms after a hearty rain. |
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| + | [[Radovid III]] decided to correct his famous forebear's mistake and take back the northern frontiers of his kingdom. He was convinced the combined armies of Redania and its then-ally [[Kaedwen]] ruled by [[Benda]] would quickly bring this ever more audacious vassal led by Gedovius in line. History took a different turn, however, and Kovir won a resounding, crushing victory. Radovid III was forced to sign the pact named [[First Treaty of Lan Exeter]], granting Kovir independence while binding it to eternal neutrality – a promise Trojden's successors have kept with great diligence. |
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| + | Until late years of 13th century Kovir was ruled by Esterad Thyssen, a king as wise as he was greedy. Yet his untimely demise did not stop his lands from continuing to develop and blossom. Koviri metallurgists proudly compete with the best [[Mahakam]] can offer, and many believe the [[University of Lan Exeter]] long ago surpassed the famous [[Oxenfurt Academy]] as the leading seat of higher learning in the North. And so it has come to pass that, over the course of a few generations, the Koviries and Povissites have turned from paupers into princes, from beggars into bankers.<ref>Dijkstra's retrospections, ''[[The Tower of the Swallow]]''</ref><ref>''[[Kovir and Poviss (book)|Kovir and Poviss]]''</ref><ref>''[[The World of the Witcher]]''</ref> |
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| + | ==Monarchs== |
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| + | * [[File:COA Trojden.png|18px]] [[Trojden]] |
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| + | * [[File:CoA Kovir-Poviss old2.png|18px]] [[Gedovius Trojdenida]] |
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| + | * [[File:CoA Kovir-Poviss old2.png|18px]] [[Gerard Trojdenida]] |
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| + | * [[File:COA Thyssen.png|18px]] [[Esteril Thyssen]] |
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| + | * [[File:COA Thyssen.png|18px]] [[Baldwin Thyssen]] |
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| + | * [[Idi]] of [[Kovir]] |
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| + | * [[File:COA Rhyd of Poviss.png|18px]] [[Rhyd]] of [[Poviss]] |
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| + | * [[File:COA Thyssen.png|18px]] [[Esterad Thyssen]] |
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| + | * [[File:COA Thyssen.png|18px]] [[Tankred Thyssen]] |
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| + | ==Regions== |
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| + | * [[File:COA Kovir Czech.png|18px|Kovir]] [[Kovir]] |
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| + | * [[File:COA Poviss.png|18px|Poviss]] [[Poviss]] |
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| + | * [[File:COA Talgar.png|18px|Talgar]] [[Talgar]] |
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| + | * [[File:COA Narok.png|18px|Narok]] [[Narok]] |
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| + | * [[File:Hrb unof Velhad.png|18px|Velhad]] [[Velhad]] |
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| + | == Cities and keeps == |
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| + | * [[Aedd Gynvael]] (Narok) |
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| + | * [[Lan Exeter]] (winter capital) |
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| + | * [[Pont Vanis]] (sumer capital) |
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| + | * [[Rakverelin]] (Narok) |
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| + | * [[Tridam]] (Poviss) |
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| + | == Trivia == |
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| + | *Kovir and Poviss are portrayed rather inaccurately in regards to borders in the map made for ''[[The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings]]''. Strangely, the two are portrayed as separate entities, with Talgar and Velhad portrayed as kingdoms in their own right as well. |
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| + | == Notes & references == |
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| + | [[cs:Kovir a Poviss]] |
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| + | [[de:Kovir]] |
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| + | [[fr:Kovir et Poviss]] |
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| + | [[it:Kovir]] |
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| + | [[pl:Kovir i Poviss]] |
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| + | [[el:Κόβιρ και Πόβις]] |
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Revision as of 04:00, 2 December 2016
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The Kingdom of Kovir and Poviss (also known shortly as Kovir and Poviss or only Kovir) is a Northern Kingdom located on the Gulf of Praxeda. It is also the largest exporter of mineral resources in the known world, with huge profits from trade. It is ruled by king Tankred Thyssen of the House of Thyssen and maintained neutrality during the Nilfgaard Wars.
Because it is so mountainous, the region is rich in mines. Kovir and Poviss export glass, salt, iron ore, silver, nickel, lead, tin, zinc, copper, chromium, titanium, tungsten and platinum. Not to mention three quarters of the world's ferroaurum, kryobelitium and dimeritium and 80% of the world's gold.
National emblems
Heraldry
The above coats of arms were inspired by the work of our resident heraldry and Witcher expert, Mboro, based on the description in the official site of Andrzej Sapkowski. There is also a unofficial Czech concept of the Kovir coat of arms.
Flags
The first one is a flag of the Kingdom, based on an image from Wiedźmin: Gra Wyobraźni while the second one is a flag of the currently ruling dynasty, both were created by contributor SMiki55.
History
Kovir and Poviss are without a doubt the richest realms in the North. Even though that was not like this always, poverty of locals was once literally on everyone's lips, in the form of antiquated common sayings. As recently as the days of Heribert the Quarrelsome, one spoke of a particularly impoverished person as being "poorer than a mouse from Poviss," called bone broth "Koviri delight" and referred to beggars as "praxedes," after the gulf along the shores of which these kingdoms lie.
Only a handful of generations ago Kovir and Poviss were officially still part of Redania. King Radovid I, known as Radovid the Great, handed dominion and title of Koviri earl over them to his hated brother, Trojden, with one stipulation – that he never leave his newly-acquired demesne and not interfere in matters of state.
Handing over this rocky scrap of far-northern ground (where, the saying went, the year had two seasons – August and winter) was naturally meant as a cruel joke, a slap in the face for the over-ambition Trojden.
Yet time soon proved that Radovid the Great had made a grave error. Before long it was discovered that Kovir's bare rocks hid priceless treasure in the form of enormous deposits of precious metals and rock salt. This discovery in turn led to tremendous growth in productive industry. Mills, forges and workshops sprouted up like mushrooms after a hearty rain.
Radovid III decided to correct his famous forebear's mistake and take back the northern frontiers of his kingdom. He was convinced the combined armies of Redania and its then-ally Kaedwen ruled by Benda would quickly bring this ever more audacious vassal led by Gedovius in line. History took a different turn, however, and Kovir won a resounding, crushing victory. Radovid III was forced to sign the pact named First Treaty of Lan Exeter, granting Kovir independence while binding it to eternal neutrality – a promise Trojden's successors have kept with great diligence.
Until late years of 13th century Kovir was ruled by Esterad Thyssen, a king as wise as he was greedy. Yet his untimely demise did not stop his lands from continuing to develop and blossom. Koviri metallurgists proudly compete with the best Mahakam can offer, and many believe the University of Lan Exeter long ago surpassed the famous Oxenfurt Academy as the leading seat of higher learning in the North. And so it has come to pass that, over the course of a few generations, the Koviries and Povissites have turned from paupers into princes, from beggars into bankers.[1][2][3]
Monarchs
Trojden- Gedovius Trojdenida
- Gerard Trojdenida
- Esteril Thyssen
- Baldwin Thyssen
- Idi of Kovir
- Rhyd of Poviss
- Esterad Thyssen
- Tankred Thyssen
Regions
Cities and keeps
- Aedd Gynvael (Narok)
- Lan Exeter (winter capital)
- Pont Vanis (sumer capital)
- Rakverelin (Narok)
- Tridam (Poviss)
Trivia
- Kovir and Poviss are portrayed rather inaccurately in regards to borders in the map made for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. Strangely, the two are portrayed as separate entities, with Talgar and Velhad portrayed as kingdoms in their own right as well.
Notes & references
- ↑ Dijkstra's retrospections, The Tower of the Swallow
- ↑ Kovir and Poviss
- ↑ The World of the Witcher