Talk:Riva

Ever since Emperor Redwyn took control of Riva in 1310, he has been fighting an uphill battle to truly unite the country, to establish trading relations with other nations, and to restore Riva to its former glory.

Despite establishing a firm hold on the urban centres early on, the new government's control of the countryside has always been limited. Roving bands of dragoons are an ever present threat, despite efforts to hunt them down. Nevertheless, progress seems to have been made. Riva has an alliance with Doma, and amicable trade relations. And, in the capital and towns such as Blarhg, there has been a shift away from the xenophobic attitudes of much of the country.

While a constant thorn in the government's side, the various dragoon factions have never been able to unite sufficiently to pose a credible threat. And, thanks to the actions of roving bands little better than bandits, the populace fear the dragoons as much as they fear the dragons they are supposed to protect them from.

Recently, there have been signs that things are about to change. Disturbing reports have begun to filter south to Doma that at least some of the dragoon factions are beginning to put aside their differences and work together. What has precipitated this change is as yet unknown, but it constitutes a worrying trend. If the dragoons were to unite, they would be a force to be reckoned with, and could easily plunge Riva into full-scale civil war.

It has been said that time will tell whether Redwyn's government will endure. The question now seems to be whether it will survive the coming year.