Venetian State of Romanian Knights

The Venetian State of Romanian Knights (Latin: Veneta Civitas Romanus Eques), or more commonly known as the Venetian Knighthood (Latin: Veneta Equestrem) is a small Roman Christian nation on the northeastern fringe of the Italic peninsula. It is bordered by the Republic of Ragusa to the south, the Avar Khaganate to the east, the Second Ostrogothic Kingdom to the north and west, and the Duchy of the Claudia to the southwest.

The Venetian Knighthood was founded by Christian warriors seeking a safe haven from religious persecution from both ex-Roman authorities as well as invading barbarian raiders in 1 AIE. To this day, it is increasingly isolationist, only seeking communication and trade with the few other Christian nations in Europe.

The state is run by the Knightly Grandmaster, who is elected by both the Venetian Estates as well as the general knighthood of the nation, which acts as an upper-class among the rest of the population. The lower caste, which cannot vote, is typically formed by monks and serfs who work on the various estates.