Largonia

Largonia is a county in Dorvik.

Geography
Largonia is on the southwestern coast of Atria, or mainland Dorvik. It has a mild climate, making its coasts a major tourist destination and allowing it to be the only county in Dorvik where palm trees survive. Notable coastal towns, from north to south, are Mannerheim, Nia, Valu, Citadel and the largest city, Paddock, the first capital of the Kingdom of Dorvik in 1063. The interior is forested and rocky, with few navigable rivers.

History


Largonia is often considered the origin point for the people of Dorvik. It is in Nia caves that the oldest human remains in Dorvik were found, dating back to approximately year 50.

Largonia is also notable as the founding point of the Kingdom of Dorvik. Egbert I was born in Paddock, and made that city his capital, as it was defended well against the tribes of Aloria to the south.

Although it did not receive much media coverage, rural interior Largonia was especially hard-hit by the 83F Bird-Flu outbreak in 2360-61. 48 people died in the county.

Demographics
Largonia is often considered the homeland of the Dorvish people, as both the Lorman of Dorvan and the Dorvin of Atria (and, some say, the Mothin of Mothar) had their origins here around year 0. Church attendance is not very high.

Culture
Few people live in the interior of Largonia; those who do normally live in tiny communities with little contact with the outside world. The coast is greatly dominated by tourism. The native Druid culture was destroyed when Christianity arrived, thus, there is no strong art or culture in Largonia. But Valu is the location of the annual Zaipusam festival, which served as the largest druid religious holiday and is now a major celebration for neopaganists every January.

Economy


Largonia's economy is almost completely based on tourism: while Mannerheim's resorts are posh and a favorite destination, Valu has recently become a cheaper alternative. Largonia is also known as the boatbuilding capital of Dorvik. Paddock has a small international airport that is the hub for DorvikAir.

Politics


Although formerly known as a "swing county", Largonia has become a major base for the solid right. The northern and southern reached of the county tend to be more staunchly on the right, with the central coast considered more centrist.

The governorship is in the hands of Union of Public Employees, who form a government with the Patriotic Conservative Party of Dorvik and Atheist Conservative Party.