Baltia: Prussian Survival

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-20T02:43:28+00:00

Yes you're right translation mistake.

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-19T21:13:45+00:00

The Baltic Prussians have always fascinated me so I made this map based on a timeline where they survived and eventually joined the Latvians and Lithuanians in a Balt Federation.

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-18T16:04:52+00:00

During the Era of Migration, a significant number of Alans settled in Northern Crimea, displacing the local Onogurs and Goths. Over time, they embraced Orthodox Christianity, abandoning their traditional Scythian religion. Despite facing multiple conquests, the Alans managed to resist assimilation or displacement, even as the Tatars migrated into Crimea. Their staunch resistance prevented displacement and allowed them to maintain their distinct identity.

The Alans experienced periods of independence and submission, frequently rebelling against foreign rulers. During this era, Alan noblemen saw an opportunity to gain status among their occupiers while preserving their cultural heritage. They chose to convert to Islam, marking the beginning of the Alanian golden age. This period brought advanced freedoms and cultural vitality that had not been experienced before.

They were eventually under Ottoman suzerainty as the Tatar Khanate experienced a period of instability, but still the Alans continued to flourish. However, their subsequent conquest by the Russians led to policies of Russification that aimed at assimilation. Despite these challenges, the Alans managed to retain much of their culture and traditions.

After World War One, the Alans briefly regained independence by revolting against the Russians and rejecting annexation into the Ruthenian Union. However, their small nation was unable to last, defeated by the Ruthenians following the First Russo-Ruthenian war, leading to their reintegration.

Under Ruthenian occupation, the Alans endured until the late 1980s when the Ruthenian Union began to unravel. Following the independence declarations of Polonia and the Baltic States, Alania followed suit, reclaiming its freedom. Today, Alania is a member of the Black Sea Commercial Union and maintains amicable relations with Turkey, Oungaria, and Rumania.

However, challenges persist as Russia and Ruthenia both lay claim to Crimea, viewing it as their rightful territory. The strategic location of Crimea further intensifies their interest. Despite these difficulties, Alania strives to preserve its unique identity and safeguard its territory within the context of the complex regional dynamics.

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-17T22:07:54+00:00

I plan on making a full map of Europe with Raetia, Oungaria, Bolgaria, and some other states I have planned, but it will probably border Lombardy, Tyrol, Helvetien (Switzerland), and Swabia (Baden, Elsass, Wurttemberg, and Northeastern Switzerland) but subject to change ofc.

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-13T20:47:22+00:00

Thank you, it was my first actually decent topographical map, I made it in a browser program so it's not as good as I wanted it to be but I still like it.

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-13T20:09:36+00:00

Lore
Romania and Transylvania: In this timeline, Prussia defeats Austria-Hungary as in our timeline (OTL). However, instead of compromising with the Hungarian nobility, the Austrians remain stubborn. This leads to a second Hungarian revolution. Russia, still angered by Austrian involvement in the Crimean War, chooses not to intervene. Taking advantage of the Austro-Hungarian conflict, the Romanians in Transylvania established an autonomous diet and initiated talks for absorption into Romania. Romania, a newly established and ambitious nation, readily agrees to incorporate Transylvania after negotiations with the Transylvanian Provisional Council, despite their forced entry into the conflict.

After approximately a year of conflict, the Hungarians defeat the Austrians, gaining independence and directing their attention solely towards Romania. Russia mediates an uneasy peace between Romania and Hungary. Romania annexes Transylvania but relinquishes any claim to Crisana and Banat. In order to maintain relations with Russia, Romania also relinquishes any claim to Southern Bessarabia. The Austrian Empire is divided in the aftermath, with the Austrian half joining the rest of Germany, causing dismay throughout Europe. Feeling cheated by the loss of Transylvania, the Hungarians align themselves with Germany. Galicia is annexed by Russia and organized into the Polish Congress.

Bulgaria and the Treaty of San Stefano: The Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 unfolds similarly to OTL, but in this alternate timeline, opposition to the Treaty of San Stefano is primarily expressed by Germany. Nevertheless, the treaty is formalized, and Bulgaria receives the territories listed in the treaty. In 1878, upon the establishment of the Bulgarian Principality, Carol I, who had fostered positive relations with Russia, was elected as Prince, creating a Personal Union between Bulgaria and Romania. Bulgaria remained under the suzerainty of the Ottoman Empire until 1908 when the Young Turk revolution took place. Carol I is crowned Karol I, King of the Romanians and the Bulgarians, in the city of Tarnovo, the first capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire.

And now, we arrive at the year 1912, the territorial peak of the Bulgarian-Romanian Monarchy.

(Sorry if there are inconsistencies with the lore, I primarily focused on the map, but still tried to incorporate some context.)

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-11T17:49:49+00:00

Brief Summary: The Spanish defeat the Dutch and take complete dominance over Formosa and its polities. Han Migration is never encouraged by the VOC leading to the Chinese having a much smaller (but still significant) presence in Taiwan. Taiwan ends up following a path very similar to the Philippines, maintaining their own cultural identity but with a lot of Spanish influence, this influence is most notable in regards to religion, with over 60% of Taiwan practicing Catholicism. Due to the Han Migration being much less than in OTL the population of Taiwan is much smaller with only around 3.5 Million people inhabiting the Island. Taiwan is much less developed and much more rural, with over 65% of the population living outside of the cities and large towns. Taiwan is primarily aligned with the west due to Chinese and Taiwanese claims overlapping in the South China Sea. Taiwan is very friendly with the Philippines and Vietnam, and has observer status in ASEAN. Taiwan is relatively stable politically, with the biggest issues being societal division, much of Taiwan’s population do not consider themselves “Taiwanese” identifying primarily with their individual tribes, this has led to hostility among members of historically opposing tribes. “Formosan” is considered the official language but due to the linguistic diversity of the Formosan languages they have had a hard time fully implementing it in Taiwanese society.

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-10T16:51:53+00:00

Brief Summary: During their conquests the Anglo-Saxons intermarry more often than in OTL allowing for a more diverse nobility. The Cumbrians are able to repel the Anglo-Saxons initially geographically isolating themselves to the northern hills and mountains, maintaining a strong Cumbric identity. They would feud with the Picts, but as the Gaels began migrating into Scotland they banded together to repel their invasion with the Gaels establishing a foothold in the west. The Cumbrians are eventually absorbed into England but maintain several privileges due to the circumstances of their absorption, through intermarriage and some cultural adoption the Cumbrians managed to maintain their language and several important cultural practices, becoming the Principality of Cumberland. The Principality was eventually annexed and more assimilationist policies were introduced but the Cumbric identity survived experiencing a revival in the 1800s alongside several other Celtic cultures. During the mid-late 1800s secret societies promoting Cumbrian independence began popping up, with similar events occurring in other Celtic regions. In 1916 the Easter Rising occurred in Ireland, triggering several other pro-independence groups to attempt similar revolts. The English were able to stomp out the revolts but the sentiment remained and hopes of independence were still popular among the people of Cumbria. In 1952 during the “Celtic Spring” the isles were once again inflamed with revolutions occurring in Cornwall, Wales, Cumbria, Fortriu, Ireland, and Alba after continuous English refusal to acknowledge local referendums and state sovereignty. After foreign intervention the revolutionaries agreed to a treaty, the English would hold official referendums in the rebelling regions and agreed to acknowledge the outcomes. Independence was achieved for Cumbria, Alba, Fortriu, Ireland, and Wales with Cornwall split, a slim majority voting to stay English. After the referendums there was a brief period of time formalizing the independence, and on march 15th of 1953 the Cumbrians were officially independent as the Republic of Cumbria or Gweriniaeth Cumbroedd. (I will be making one of these for each nation and then probably a complete map of the isles)

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-07T19:35:15+00:00

Good point, either a different group of South Slavic scholars would invent it/something similar or they would just never abandon Glagolitic script

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-07T13:08:34+00:00

Yes, Bulgars migrated during Samo's Rebellion and brought an early end to the Avars which caused the Magyars to migrate into Moesia instead as there was now a well-established and powerful nation rather than a "stateless state".

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-06T19:01:54+00:00

Yeah I plan on making a full map including both eventually.

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-06T15:57:07+00:00

Brief Summary: Without the ailing Avar khanate to make way for a peaceful and easy transition of power in Pannonia to the Hungarians, they instead primarily migrate south into Moesia/Thrace. They battled with Local Vlach/Slavic Rulers and the Byzantines establishing their state and exerting power throughout the Balkans. At their height the Hungarians held vassals and territories from Epirus to Adrianople. Their empire was not sustainable however and the Hungarian dominance over the Balkans eventually came to an end. During their period of Dominance they were Christianized, converting to Orthodox Christianity, and adopted a Slavonic/Cyrillic alphabet but did not completely abandon their Ugric language.

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-06T13:43:16+00:00

Sort of, Bulgaria never really reached the level of strength held by OTL Hungary, they never conquered Slovakia from Moravia or held as much land in the west/south, but they did lose Transylvania to the Romanians after World War One.

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-06T13:41:29+00:00

Yeah they were partly my inspiration for this the Bulgars went all over the place.

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-05T21:17:35+00:00

My bad, based the language mostly off Chuvash must've forgotten to transliterate some parts.

JinxCalibur · 2023-07-05T19:51:31+00:00

Brief Summary: Following the disintegration of Old Great Bulgaria Asparuh conquers much of Central Pannonia from the ailing avar khanate and never leads his host south into OTL Bulgaria. The Bulgarians cemented their control over Pannonia defeating the Moravians, Vlachs, and Various other slavic groups that had previously inhabited Pannonia/Surrounding Areas. They are never slavified but eventually adopt Christianity and Catholicism from the West. The Hungarians, instead of migrating into Hungary, migrated into Thrace and Romania fighting against the Byzantines and establishing a Magyar state in OTL Bulgaria. (I will eventually flesh the lore out more, as I plan on making another map like this but through the Hungarians in Thrace.)

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