Auvergnat Empire (Merveilles du Monde Map Game)

The Auvergnat "Empire" (Scottish Gaelic: Rìoghachd na h-Alba; Lowland Scots: Kinrick o Scotland), also recognized as the Auvergnat dominions is a composite state and Hereditary Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy located in Northwestern Europe, centered on the northern part of the island of Great Britain, the southern part of the Low Countries, the northern part of France and north-central part of the Occitanian region. Having experienced a turbulent history since its inception, always under the threat of invasion from its bordering stronger rival, the Kingdom of England, it has repeatedly lost its independence, only to regain it, owing to its unyielding spirit. A major highlight in its history has been its contribution to cause of Welsh independence, for without its crucial assistance to the liberation of Wales from the English yoke would have been impossible. Against all odds a glorious chapter has been written in its history, under the wise guidance of King Robert II Bruce of Scotland. In 1408 the personal union between the Kingdom of Scotland, the Duchy of Auvergne, and the County of Boulogne begins and a new prosperous era emerges for our realm.

Auvergnat Empire
Centered on the Duchy of Auvergne. The Scottish continental possessions.

Auvergnat Empire
A Bold title is used to signify that the certain member had a own ruler or special rights, thus wasn't under the direct control of the King of Scotland. An Underlined Italic title is used to signify jure uxoris rule over wife's domains.

Foreign Relations
The Kingdom of Scotland is a leading member of the Celtic Confederation (dating back to 1371). In addition, it maintains good relations with the vast majority of Continental Europe - it can ill-afford to sour relations with allies against its main rival, the Kingdom of England. Relations with the Kingdom of England, however, have traditionally been strained.


 * Positive Relations
 * High Kingdom of Eiru: Allies and royal marriage, both members of the Celtic Confederation. The Kingdom of Scotland and the Lordship of Ireland combined their forces to achieve their independence from the Kingdom of England.
 * Principality of Wales: Allies and royal marriage, both members of the Celtic Confederation. The Kingdom of Scotland played a crucial role in the Welsh War of Independence (1400-1404), helping the Principality of Wales to achieve its independence in the Second Treaty of Caernarfon.
 * Örebro Union: Allies and royal marriage. During the Welsh War of Independence the Örebro Union answered the Scottish call to war and joined the fight against the Kingdom of England, providing much needed forces to overcome them and eventually secure the independence of the Principality of Wales.
 * Petty Kingdom of Iceland: Former vassal, allies and royal marriage, both members of the Celtic Confederation. Helped them secure the Faroes islands, Orkney and Shetland in the First Treaty of Akranes. Had to give up our vassalage to them in the Second Treaty of Akranes to secure the Örebro Union's participation in the Welsh War of Independence, also to quell the grievances of the grumbling Norwegian nobility.
 * Kingdom of France: Renewed the Auld Alliance with the Kingdom of Scotland and at their insistence, the High Kingdom of Eiru was also added in the alliance. During the Welsh War of Independence the Kingdom of France answered the Scottish call to war and rejoined the fight against the Kingdom of England, opening a much needed second front in the Continent. Crown Prince David III's wife, Joan II of Auvergne and Boulogne, inherited her father's fortune, the Duchy of Auvergne and the County of Boulogne in 1404. The Crown Prince rules over them via jure uxoris rule, swearing fealty to King Louis XI of France for these possessions.
 * Swiss Confederacy: Allies and royal marriage. During the Welsh War of Independence the Swiss Confederacy answered our call and joined the fight against the Kingdom of England, providing us with partly subsidized mercenaries to use against our enemy.
 * Papal States: TBA
 * Neutral Relations
 * Kingdom of Lotharingia: TBA
 * Empire of Hispania: Allies and royal marriage. TBA
 * Kingdom of Portugal: Allies and royal marriage. TBA
 * Hanseatic League: TBA
 * Negative Relations
 * Kingdom of England: Fought several independence wars against them. In the last one the Kingdom of Scotland and the Lordship of Ireland combined their forces to overcome their enemy and achieve their independence from the Kingdom of England. This was followed by the Welsh War of Independence (1400-1404), the Kingdom of Scotland played a crucial role, helping the Principality of Wales to secure its independence in the Second Treaty of Caernarfon.

Treaties
As the natural continuation of the Kingdom of Scotland we recognize all of the treaties signed by them.
 * Treaty of Caernarfon
 * Second Treaty of Akranes
 * Second Treaty of Caernarfon