Teutonic Order

The State of the Teutonic Order (German : Staat des Deutschen Ordens) was a small nation located in Eastern Europe, east of the Pomorze Commune and north-west of the former Slavic Empire. It borders the Baltic Sea. The country was disbanded around February, 2021 due to inactivity.

Settlement
The State of the Teutonic Order was founded on October 25, 2020 on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Some villagers already lived nearby in a small fishing village that served as an outpost for the knights of the Teutonic Order. It was absorbed into the state and the villagers were deported to neighboring Poland.

The creation of a castle to house the members of the Order was directly undertaken.

Diplomatic alliances in the Baltic Sea
On October 26, 2020, other small local nations began to maintain diplomatic relations with the Teutonic Order.

In order to increase trade and defense prospects in the region, the Teutonic Order signs alliance treaties with the Pomorze Commune and the Scandinavian Trade Republic. This alliance was solidified with the creation of the Baltic Confederation.

As a result of these new diplomatic relations, new prospects for development were opening up. Two new players joined the state on 31 October, and the Teutons took advantage of this opportunity to colonize the lands further north, extending the borders nearer the Nevan Republic. This demographic increase also favored production, particularly of bricks, which were the main raw material used in the construction of the Marienburg Castle.

On November 8, the confederation accepted the annexation proposal proposed by the United Territories of Northern Europe. The Teutonic state, fearing a loss of sovereignty, refused to join this new state. The Baltic Confederation was thus dissolved, 13 days after its creation.

Foreign relations
A small nation, the Teutonic State is very attached to its independence and has repeatedly refused requests for annexation from larger powers. It also tries to keep a relative neutrality, getting involved only in wars that could compromise its sovereignty. Thus, it did not take part in the Coalition War.

However, the Teutons are open to alliances with neighboring nations. On November 12, a treaty of alliance was signed with the Slavic Empire, bringing the two nations closer to each other.

List of members

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 * Almor01
 * Cubittux