07-22-2024, 01:45 PM
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2128 AC
In light of the tectonic upheaval ushered by Lykon's imperfection and the Aegian Empire's decapitation with the death of Eivor Ualdirsson and Hina Lam, a plot years in the making swells to fruit seemingly overnight. A carefully coordinated concertation of leaders prepares to ensure the stability of their collective by emerging as a preeminent superpower--a commonwealth of states united under a single banner. A stranger to its adopted structure of governance though it is not, Meranthe bears witness to the inception of its first major Republic.
The Republic of Paritas.
This newly founded Republic espouses a pluralistic fabric of faith, preponderating in the cloth of Athelios, followed closely by Krausites, and fringe elements of Gala. The Vigil continues to carry a tradition of lax abidance to the teachings of Pylae and Caius, and the Traverse by its periphery chiefly practicing the ways of Sirenia and Memoria.
Legislating this nascent nation is the Senate, purposed to vote on matters that concern the Republic as a whole--be it to pass or repeal federal law, or declaring open conflict. The constituent members will convene at the location of their choosing from any of the represented states--though this will generally recur to the Chancellor's provenance.
The Senate will consist of one governor per integrant state, totaling at four--possibly subject to change in the future depending on state size. Presiding over the Senate as a figurehead with the power to veto is High Chancellor Renfae, advised by his right hand Vice Chancellor Lirael Equisol. The others from hereon are Senator Loramelian Ueda of Gloomlight, Senator Lazarus of Goldlight, Senator Melos dul Vique of Prospera, and Senator Syne Montelione of the Traverse. Each will retain their domestic titles (Oracle, Archduke, so on and so forth), and all of the powers that may accompany. The position of High Secretary has been conferred to Edwyn Meeksworth, responsible for tracking and accounting all statistical matters. More positions of import within the federal organ will be appointed as it consolidates--including the High Commander and High Diplomat.
The constituent states of the Republic have the right to self-govern and appoint their own leaders in whatever honorary and tradition they see fit--but they must elect a Senator. They are also free to enact and maintain their local laws so long as they abide to those of federal decree. The High Chancellor may serve an indefinite term unless a caucus with majority vote chooses to denounce and elect a new Chancellor.
Integration policies have yet to surface, set aside as provisions for the long war to come assume the uttermost priority.
Together with the Council of Aphros in Unreality, the innovators of Prospera, and the Gilded Facility of Fortune, the Republic leads the vanguard in the magical sciences and the arcane like no other contemporary. Its pursuit towards technological parity with the Frontier continues unabated--bolstered further by maritime trade and its vast availability of land resources.
Heavy preparations are set underway for the Atrellyan siege promised to Meranthe in five years. Large supply convoys lace between the nations pumping materiel as they begin to fortify the likeliest points of ingress for the invading forces.
This Crusade is rehearsed, and it will not be found unready like the last.
RELATIONS
Gloomlight: United
Martyr's Vigil: United
Prospera: United
The Traverse: United
Fortune: Protectorate
Londo: Friendly
Delphina: Friendly barring a few inconveniences
Ten's Citadel: Let wounds of the past heal
Kingdom of Serenity: Neutral and could do with better company
Arcadia: Neutral
Xuefeng: Neutral and open to more
Drakonia: Alleging hypocrisy will not exonerate you from yours
Frontier: The White Church is your only redeemable feature
Midpoint: Miserly Manchildren
Atrellya: Archenemy