Irvesi

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Irvesi [ir ˈvɛ si] is a Verdurian province, lying between the valley of the Svetla to the west and Sereor to the east. Located southeast of Verduria province, it has rather more hilly and less cultivated terrain, including the Endi Irvesë, the Irvesi Woods. Major rivers include the Vesi, a tributary of the Serea, its own tributary the Firusta, and, in the west, the upper reaches of the Menla. The province's most important cities are the capital, Irvesi, and Firusta, known for its labyrinthine gardens.

After the loss of Caďinorian authority, Irvesi was ruled by its marquis (surcont); in the early 2900s Avtor Prežeon, Lord of Verduria city allied with the marquis against the duke of Vyat. Avtor's son Caleon conquered Ctesifon and made Verduria into a major power; when the then-marquis Kutro Culán did not fall into line it was annexed (2954-6). Kutro's agents assassinated Caleon in 2958, but Irvesi remained part of Verduria.

In the mid-3200s the Menla-Vesi Canal was built to facilitate trade between the Svetla and the Serea; this brought trade and prosperity to the previously sleepy northern half of the province.

Notable natives of Irvesi include the still-extant Marquises of Irvesi (who have supplied Verduria with several politicians, including the ineffectual Belnear Culán, prime minister from 3264 to 3266 under Ihano), and that sybarite Dašcor Čurmey.

Etymology: Ver. 'upper Vesi'.

Author: Adso de Fimnu