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|Demonym = Lyrian/Rivian<ref>consistent in books and games</ref>
  
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|Status = Kingdom {{Small|text=formerly}}|head-of-state =[[King]]<br>[[Queen]] of [[Lyria]] and [[Rivia]]
 
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|Flag = Flag_Lyria_and_Rivia.svg
  
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|Ruler = [[Monarchs of Lyria and Rivia]]
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|Head_of_government = [[Council of Peers]]<ref name="TB" />
 
|Military = [[Lyrian Army]]
  
|Military = [[Lyrian Army]]
 
|Capital = [[Lyria (city)|Lyria]] (summer capital)<br>[[Rivia (city)|Rivia]] (winter capital)
  
|Capital = [[Lyria (city)|Lyria]] (summer capital)<br>[[Rivia (city)|Rivia]] (winter capital)
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|Official_language = [[Common Speech]]
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|Demonym = Lyrian/Rivian<ref>consistent in books and games</ref>
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'''Lyria and Rivia''' is a name used while referring to a confederation of realms in [[Dol Angra]], composed primarily of [[Lyria]] and [[Rivia]]. Joined for the first time by King [[Berrik]]<ref name="wgw">{{WGW}}</ref> it collapsed and reorganized again a couple times more, which led to saying that "Lyria and Rivia were either at war with each other or conjoined by personal union."<ref name="news1">[https://www.playgwent.com/en/news/23240/travel-to-never-before-seen-kingdoms Travel to never-before-seen Kingdoms!]</ref>
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== History ==
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=== Early history ===
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'''Lyria and Rivia''' was one of the [[Northern Kingdoms]], located north of the [[Rivers|river]] [[Yaruga]], and ruled by [[Queen]] [[Meve]]. The kingdom's neighbors were [[Mahakam]], [[Aedirn]], and [[Dol Angra]].
  
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While the region is said to have been populated since ancient times,<ref name="dynastic">[[Dynastic descriptions]]</ref> the majority of its inhabitants settled here in two waves: the first after the [[Six Years' War]] in the 9th century and the second in the 11th, both comprised mainly of war refugees and opponents of [[Temeria]]n and [[Cintra]]n rulers. Out of the several principalities and lordships, Lyria and Rivia became prominent. In {{Year|canon = other|year = 1133}} Berrik of Lyria ascended the Rivian throne and proclaimed the confederation of both realms.<ref name="wgw" /> About a generation or two later, King [[Egon]]'s daughter [[Impecca]] married Prince [[Ceran]] of Cintra, forging a lasting alliance with the kingdom at the mouth of the [[Yaruga]].<ref name="dynastic" /> One of Berrik's descendants on the throne of Rivia extended his influences to [[Angren]] and [[Riverdell]].<ref name="ttots">{{TTotS}}</ref><ref name="wgw" />
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=== 13th century ===
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In the first half of the 13th century the kingdoms were conjoined once more via the marriage of then Princess [[Meve]] of Lyria to Rivia's king, [[Reginald]].<ref name="TB" /> On becoming queen, Meve took care of ensuring that both nations had equal representation despite their differences.<ref name="news1" /> She continued to rule after her husband's death and became one of the most important political figures of the [[Northern Realms]], considerable enough to attend secret meetings with the leaders of the [[Four Kingdoms]].<ref name="boe">{{BoE}}</ref>
   
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In July {{Year|canon = yes|year = 1267}}, during the [[Second Nilfgaard War]], Lyria and Rivia were invaded and conquered by [[Nilfgaardian Empire|Nilfgaard]] without any formal declaration of war.<ref name="toc">{{ToC}}</ref> After the [[Lyrian golpe]],<ref name="TB" /> Meve fled and continued warfare in [[Aedirn]]<ref name="ttots" /> and [[Angren]].<ref name="bof">{{BoF}}</ref> The kingdom was finally liberated some time around the [[Battle of Brenna]] or shortly beforehand.<ref name="tlotl">{{TLotL}}</ref>
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Prior to then Princess Meve of [[Lyria]] and King [[Reginald]] of [[Rivia]]'s marriage sometime in the 1200s, Lyria and Rivia were two separate kingdoms but combined into one when the two married. It continued to stay this way after Reginald died and Meve become the sole ruler, but sometime after she passed the kingdom once more split apart into two separate kingdoms.<ref name="ttots" />
  
   
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=== Further history ===
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In July, {{Year|canon = yes|year = 1267}}, during the [[Second Nilfgaard War]], Lyria and Rivia were invaded and conquered by [[Nilfgaardian Empire|Nilfgaard]] without any formal declaration of war. It was, however, liberated in the later phases of the war.
  
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Several centuries later, when the 13th century itself became considered antiquity, the exact location of Rivia became unknown but its coat of arms was remembered.<ref name="ttots" />
   
 
== National Emblems ==
  
== National Emblems ==
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The most recent coat of arms of the Kingdom was composed of Rivian lozenges, Lyrian eagle and Cintran lions.<ref name="dynastic" /> Coat of arms of the earlier union consisted of Lyrian eagle to the right and a Rivian lozenge to the left.<ref>[[Stanislav Komárek]]</ref><ref>Stanislav likely did a mistake during drawing the COA. In heraldry, the left and right are "switched": the right or left is the right or left of the one who bears the shield rather of the one who look at it. As in case of coat of arms of [[Bremervoord]], the Wiki's rendition here follows the description rather than the drawing.</ref>
   
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Original arms: ''Per pale, dexter Or an eagle Sable; sinister Argent a lozenge Gules.''
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=== Coats of arms ===
  
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[[File:COA Lyria 2.svg|100px]] [[File:COA Rivia.svg|100px]] [[File:COA_Lyria_and_Rivia0.svg|100px]] [[File:COA Lyria Rivia drawing.png|100px]]
  
   
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Recent arms: ''Quarterly, I and IV Azure three lions passant Or; II and III Argent three lozenges Gules; overall an inescutcheon Or an eagle Sable.''
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These coats of arms were designed by [[User:SMiki55|SMiki55]] basing on the work of our local heraldry and Witcher expert [[User:Mboro|Mboro]] based on the descriptions in the novels and redone by [[User:Ruttou|Ruttou]]. The drawing is the Czech concept.
  
   
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The flag was created by SMiki55 basing on the work of our resident heraldry and witcher expert Mboro, based on the description in the novels.
  
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[[File:COA Lyria.svg|100px|Coat of arms of Lyria]] [[File:COA Rivia.svg|100px|Coat of arms of Rivia]] [[File:COA_Lyria_and_Rivia0.svg|100px|Coat of arms of the first union between the kingdoms]]
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|-|Stanislav Komárek=''The following illustration has been created by [[Stanislav Komárek]], [[Andrzej Sapkowski|Sapkowski]]'s associate and translator.''
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[[File:COA Lyria Rivia drawing.png|120px|Komárek's concept]]
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== Geography and climate ==
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The realm is adjacent to the [[Yaruga]] river and is crossed by the [[Dol Angra]] valley.<ref name="toc" /> Rivia borders [[Mahakam]] to the west and its capital touches the mountain range's easternmost massif, [[Craag Ros]] hills.<ref name="tlotl" /> Lyria is famous for its picturesque mountains as well: many [[mage]]s chose to settle there for their beauty.<ref name="sos">{{SoS}}</ref> Valleys between the mountains are fertile, allowing cultivation of fruit and vegetables.
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== Society and culture ==
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While Lyrians and Rivians share a large portion of history, they remain separate nations.<ref name="news1" /> Monarchs are assisted by the [[Council of Peers]] consisting of lords from both kingdoms. Apart from national differences there are also conflicts between humans and assimilated [[nonhuman]]s; racial tensions are escalated due to competition the skilled dwarven smiths present to Rivian workers.<ref name="TB" /><ref name="wgw" />
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Rivians speak the [[Common Speech]] with a specific accent unique to themselves. They are distinct enough to face prejudice in other Northern Realms such as [[Temeria]] or [[Aedirn]], where they are considered thieves and derogatorily referred to as "Rivs".<ref name="tlw">{{TLW}}</ref> Lyrians, in turn, are considered good seasonal workers by citizens of wealthier, neighboring kingdoms.
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== Economy ==
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Lyria is primarily agricultural. It produces delicious fruit, vegetables, meat, and wine.<ref name="news1" /> Its picturesque mountains are a good touristic location as well as home to many Nordling mages' summer villas.<ref name="sos" />
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Rivia is rather industrial. Its fine workshops and smithies make weapons and wares lauded for quality and craftsmanship.<ref name="news1" /> Most of the country's income, however, comes from the assimilated dwarves living in ghettos.<ref name="wgw" />
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== Military ==
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{{For|For = the main article|see = Lyrian-Rivian Army}}
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Rivians and Lyrians are considered one of the finest crossbowmen in the Continent.<ref name="twrpg">{{TWRPG}}</ref>
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Prior to the start of the 2nd Northern-Nilfgaard war, Lyria and Aedirn had a combined army of approximately 35,000 soldiers. When the war began with Nilfgaard's invasion, they were only able to raise about 13,000, including 3,000 cavalry. In the early days of the invasion, a fifth of these forces were cut off in forts and fortresses. Part of the remaining troop had been withdrawn to defend the wing against light cavalry and [[Scoia'tael]]. The remaining army, about 6,000 soldiers that included 1,200 knights, was beaten in the [[first battle of Aldersberg]]. The state of the armed forces of Lyria and Rivia after the war may be determined at approximately 8,000 infantrymen who fought as a diversionary force during the last war with Nilfgaard.
   
 
== Notable Lyrians and Rivians ==
  
== Notable Lyrians and Rivians ==
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{{For|For = a full list of Lyrians and Rivians|see = :Category:Lyrians and Rivians}}
   
 
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'''[[Berrics dynasty]]'''
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'''Reigning monarchs'''
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* [[Berrik]]<ref name="GW">{{WGW}}</ref>
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* [[Ceran]] and [[Impecca]]<ref name="dynastic" />
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* [[Meve]]<ref name="boe" /> and [[Reginald]]<ref name="TB">{{TB}}</ref>
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'''Royal family'''
  
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* [[Hugo of Rivia]]<ref name="dynastic" />
 
* [[Villem]]<ref name="TB" />
  
* [[Villem]]<ref name="TB" />
 
* [[Anséis]]<ref name="projekt">in ''[[CD Projekt's The Witcher franchise|The Witcher]] ''game series</ref>
  
* [[Anséis]]<ref name="projekt">in ''[[CD Projekt's The Witcher franchise|The Witcher]] ''game series</ref>
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== Locations ==
  
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* [[Rastburg Castle]]
  
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== Military ==
  
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{{For|For = the main article|see = Military of Lyria and Rivia}}
  
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Prior to the start of the 2nd Northern-Nilfgaard war, Lyria and Aedirn had a combined army of approximately 35,000 soldiers. When the war began with Nilfgaard's invasion, they were only able to raise about 13,000, including 3,000 cavalry. In the early days of the invasion, a fifth of these forces were cut off in forts and fortresses. Part of the remaining troop had been withdrawn to defend the wing against light cavalry and [[Scoia'tael]]. The remaining army, about six thousand soldiers to include twelve-hundred knights, was beaten in [[Aldersberg]]. The current state of the armed forces of Lyria and Rivia may be determined at approx. eight thousand infantrymen who fought as a diversionary force during the last war with Nilfgaard. Rivia has the best crossbowmen in the north.
  
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== Notes ==
  
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* Sometime in the distant future of the Witcher universe, Lyria and Rivia was no more to the point that historians didn't remember where it used to be located. They did, however, remember its coat of arms.<ref name="ttots">{{TTotS}}</ref>
  
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== References ==
  
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[[uk:Лирія і Рівія]]
  
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Lyria and Rivia is a name used while referring to a confederation of realms in Dol Angra, composed primarily of Lyria and Rivia. Joined for the first time by King Berrik[4] it collapsed and reorganized again a couple times more, which led to saying that "Lyria and Rivia were either at war with each other or conjoined by personal union."[5]

History

Early history

While the region is said to have been populated since ancient times,[6] the majority of its inhabitants settled here in two waves: the first after the Six Years' War in the 9th century and the second in the 11th, both comprised mainly of war refugees and opponents of Temerian and Cintran rulers. Out of the several principalities and lordships, Lyria and Rivia became prominent. In 1133 Berrik of Lyria ascended the Rivian throne and proclaimed the confederation of both realms.[4] About a generation or two later, King Egon's daughter Impecca married Prince Ceran of Cintra, forging a lasting alliance with the kingdom at the mouth of the Yaruga.[6] One of Berrik's descendants on the throne of Rivia extended his influences to Angren and Riverdell.[7][4]

13th century

In the first half of the 13th century the kingdoms were conjoined once more via the marriage of then Princess Meve of Lyria to Rivia's king, Reginald.[1] On becoming queen, Meve took care of ensuring that both nations had equal representation despite their differences.[5] She continued to rule after her husband's death and became one of the most important political figures of the Northern Realms, considerable enough to attend secret meetings with the leaders of the Four Kingdoms.[8]

In July 1267, during the Second Nilfgaard War, Lyria and Rivia were invaded and conquered by Nilfgaard without any formal declaration of war.[9] After the Lyrian golpe,[1] Meve fled and continued warfare in Aedirn[7] and Angren.[10] The kingdom was finally liberated some time around the Battle of Brenna or shortly beforehand.[11]

Further history

Several centuries later, when the 13th century itself became considered antiquity, the exact location of Rivia became unknown but its coat of arms was remembered.[7]

National Emblems

The most recent coat of arms of the Kingdom was composed of Rivian lozenges, Lyrian eagle and Cintran lions.[6] Coat of arms of the earlier union consisted of Lyrian eagle to the right and a Rivian lozenge to the left.[12][13]

Original arms: Per pale, dexter Or an eagle Sable; sinister Argent a lozenge Gules.

Recent arms: Quarterly, I and IV Azure three lions passant Or; II and III Argent three lozenges Gules; overall an inescutcheon Or an eagle Sable.

The following illustrations have been created by Wiki editors basing on official description and/or depictions. Coat of arms of Lyria Coat of arms of Rivia Coat of arms of the first union between the kingdoms

The following illustration has been created by Stanislav Komárek, Sapkowski's associate and translator. Komárek's concept

Geography and climate

The realm is adjacent to the Yaruga river and is crossed by the Dol Angra valley.[9] Rivia borders Mahakam to the west and its capital touches the mountain range's easternmost massif, Craag Ros hills.[11] Lyria is famous for its picturesque mountains as well: many mages chose to settle there for their beauty.[14] Valleys between the mountains are fertile, allowing cultivation of fruit and vegetables.

Society and culture

While Lyrians and Rivians share a large portion of history, they remain separate nations.[5] Monarchs are assisted by the Council of Peers consisting of lords from both kingdoms. Apart from national differences there are also conflicts between humans and assimilated nonhumans; racial tensions are escalated due to competition the skilled dwarven smiths present to Rivian workers.[1][4]

Rivians speak the Common Speech with a specific accent unique to themselves. They are distinct enough to face prejudice in other Northern Realms such as Temeria or Aedirn, where they are considered thieves and derogatorily referred to as "Rivs".[15] Lyrians, in turn, are considered good seasonal workers by citizens of wealthier, neighboring kingdoms.

Economy

Lyria is primarily agricultural. It produces delicious fruit, vegetables, meat, and wine.[5] Its picturesque mountains are a good touristic location as well as home to many Nordling mages' summer villas.[14]

Rivia is rather industrial. Its fine workshops and smithies make weapons and wares lauded for quality and craftsmanship.[5] Most of the country's income, however, comes from the assimilated dwarves living in ghettos.[4]

Military

For the main article, see Lyrian-Rivian Army.

Rivians and Lyrians are considered one of the finest crossbowmen in the Continent.[16]

Prior to the start of the 2nd Northern-Nilfgaard war, Lyria and Aedirn had a combined army of approximately 35,000 soldiers. When the war began with Nilfgaard's invasion, they were only able to raise about 13,000, including 3,000 cavalry. In the early days of the invasion, a fifth of these forces were cut off in forts and fortresses. Part of the remaining troop had been withdrawn to defend the wing against light cavalry and Scoia'tael. The remaining army, about 6,000 soldiers that included 1,200 knights, was beaten in the first battle of Aldersberg. The state of the armed forces of Lyria and Rivia after the war may be determined at approximately 8,000 infantrymen who fought as a diversionary force during the last war with Nilfgaard.

Notable Lyrians and Rivians

For a full list of Lyrians and Rivians, see [[::Category:Lyrians and Rivians]].

Reigning monarchs

Royal family

Other

Locations

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
  2. ↑ consistent in books and games
  3. ↑ The Witcher Role-Playing Game - Polish edition
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Wiedźmin: Gra Wyobraźni
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Travel to never-before-seen Kingdoms!
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 Dynastic descriptions
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 The Tower of the Swallow
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Blood of Elves
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Time of Contempt
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Baptism of Fire
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 The Lady of the Lake
  12. ↑ Stanislav Komárek
  13. ↑ Stanislav likely did a mistake during drawing the COA. In heraldry, the left and right are "switched": the right or left is the right or left of the one who bears the shield rather of the one who look at it. As in case of coat of arms of Bremervoord, the Wiki's rendition here follows the description rather than the drawing.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Season of Storms
  15. ↑ The Last Wish
  16. ↑ The Witcher Role-Playing Game
  17. ↑ in The Witcher game series
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