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[2] it collapsed and reorganised 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."[3]
History
Early history
While the region is said to have been populated since ancient times,[4] the majority of its inhabitants settled here in two waves: the first after the Six Years' War in 9th century and the second in the 11th, both comprised mainly ofwar 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.[2] About a generation or two later, king Egon's daughter Impecca married prince Ceran of Cintra, forging a lasting alliance with the kingdom in the mouth of the Yaruga.[4]
Meve and Reginald
In the first half of the 13th century the kingdoms were conjoined once more, by marriage of Meve of Lyria with Reginald of Rivia.[5] Meve took care of ensuring that both nations had equalrepresentation despite their differences.[3]
Northern Wars
In July, 1267, during the Second Nilfgaard War, Lyria and Rivia were invaded and conquered by Nilfgaard without any formal declaration of war. It was, however, liberated in the later phases of the war.
National Emblems
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Geography and climate
The realm is adjacent to the Yaruga river and is crossed by Dol Angra valley.[6] Rivia borders Mahakam to the west and its capital touches the mountain range's easternmost massif, Craag Ros hills.[7] Lyria is famous for its picturesque mountains as well: many mages chose to settle there for their beauty.[8] Valleys between the mountains are fertile, allowing cultivation of fruit and vegetables.[3][5]
Society and culture
TBA
Notable Lyrians and Rivians
Locations
Military
For the main article, see Military of Lyria and Rivia.
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 Part of the remaining troop had been withdrawn to defend the wing against light cavalry and Scoia'tael.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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References
- ↑ consistent in books and games
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wiedźmin: Gra Wyobraźni
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Travel to never-before-seen Kingdoms!
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Dynastic descriptions
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
- ↑ Time of Contempt
- ↑ The Lady of the Lake
- ↑ Season of Storms
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 in The Witcher game series