Antefinem

[The Iron Jaw]

“Before The End where all shall be Null? There was this…”

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Not all that live upon the isle-nation must be expressively devout or warriors. After all, administrative overhead becomes a necessity with a budding settlement! With commerce as one's primary focus, and a democratic system in place? A position such as this was entirely inevitable. Welcome to the administrative world of the common Antefinemite!

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Nomad

Those that wander into the settlement from the outside and have taken it upon themselves to actively engage in the inner machinations of the settlement at-large are regarded as wanderers. Some would simply dub them as outsiders. While there certainly exceptions, most must actually complete some form of engagement and familiarization with the laws and culture of the settlement before they are acknowledged as a Settler.

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Settler
Requirement: 150 Influence Total

After familiarizing yourself with the settlement at large, having lived there for a period of time? You are recognized as a citizen. This opens up plenty of avenues! One could find themselves looking to start a local business with state backing,  climb the political ladder, or even attempt to run for president of Antefinem!

Settler - Government Jobs
Have you ever wanted to become a part of something larger than yourself? Have you ever wondered how something so large could function so well? Well, it is because there are people in every nook and corner, making sure that the great machine that is our nation is well-oiled and functioning smoothly.

Machinist
Tools: N/A

Those who oft put themselves in a line of work that specializes in materialistic production and manufacturing. Some refer to them as 'Blacksmiths', others as 'Artificers'. Ultimately, they produce the equipment necessary to further push Antefinem and her people into the ages that dawdle on the horizon.

Taxman
Tools: [Tax / Tariff Tracker]

While they may be prone to hatred from all they interface with? They are an invaluable asset to the nation at large! They audit and collect the tax-dollars of every resident and business of Antefinem. They are paid a steady wage for their efforts, and ultimately ensure that the rest of the settlement can function with wages paid to other invaluable sects of the nation at large.

Accountant
Tools: [WIP]

These individuals keep tabs on the financial accounts of all that interface with the banking system of Antefinem actively being developed and established. They maintain and amend increases in interest, statuses of loans, and the financial legitimacy of businesses subject to Antefinemite Tariffs. Where Taxmen would collect money from the people of Antefinem, the Accountant merely maintains, protects, and exchanges it.

OOC Note: A functioning banking system will be created shortly, you will be given control over it with instructions to properly fulfill this role if you are interested!

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Guardsman
Max Count: 4
Requirement: 1'000 Influence
[Sent to Etheric Presence]

These are individuals that have garnered the support of their fellow man, and are entrusted with a position of localized authority. These individuals serve and protect the common man, and magi by extension. They patrol the island and are seldom tasked with patrolling the mainland to ensure Antefinem, her people, and her democracy are secured. Their primary role is to enforce the laws of Antefinem amongst her people and those who wander her land. It is not uncommon that these individuals may be put in charge of those on prisoner guard duty. Those who sit with the highest amount of support within this position are most prone to be promoted to the esteemed rank of Officer.

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Officer
Max Count: 3
Requirement: (Highest Influence Sent + All Guardsman positions full)

These individuals had proven themselves as the best of the Guardsmen, tasked with directing large-scale approaches on domestic matters with troops of mercenaries or even guardsmen, or in extreme cases planning defensive matters against entities and events that threaten Antefinem entirely. It is not uncommon that they are sent to deal with military matters or expeditionary endeavors for the nation's growth.

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Leadership Positions

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These are individuals with the power to affect all of Antefinem as a whole. Unlike every other position within the isle-nation? These are voted into power once every 4 years on Election Day unless there is an event of death or impeachment. During a president's run, they may appoint new senators as they see fit, but they can not depose current senators unless they have broken a law, or split ties with the settlement entirely.

Councilman of the Senate
Max Count: 2
Tools: [Click Here]
Requirement: [Click Here]

These individuals work directly in line with the President, referred to as Councilmen or 'Senators'. The number of Councilmen on the Senate is dependent on the number of voters, but it tends to always hold a maximum of 2 magi, in comparison to the countless nonmagus senators. They draft up bills based on voter or party interest and are often considered political leaders of the settlement. They are exempt from the requirements of Lobbyists but are prone to being influenced by those very Lobbyists. Despite their high esteem and power, they can not completely impact the entire settlement's livelihood on their own. After pushing a bill, it can become enforceable law once it has been approved by the President. It is not unheard of that some councilmen may act as advisors, or even stand-in diplomats for the settlement leader if the situation calls for it.

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President
Max Count: 1
Requirement: [Click Here]

The sole individual that the majority of the settlement had voted for! It is the most coveted position across the nation and is procured only by the most prolific politicians. They are the single general who supersedes the ruling of all other Officers, and one diplomat who singlehandedly makes or breaks relationships with entire nations. They can approve, reject, or amend Bills to create new national laws! They can declare war, or sign peace treaties -- a leader on par with the likes of leaders across Meranthe. A person, for the people, by the people! Be warned -- despite having the power to make and sign laws, they are still subject to laws themselves, and vulnerable to the whims and the support of the masses.

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Special Citizen Actions

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Prerequisite: Settler+

As a citizen of the theodemocratic nation of Antefinem, regardless of the role you play or rank you hold, you harness far greater power than your counterparts within the other settlements.

Stalwart Political Campaign
Cost: 200'000 coins
Description: Successfully run a political campaign that outright landslides your political adversaries, using financial power to hire public relational speakers to interface with the public. Beware, an individual that opposes the Patron's interests may find their efforts prematurely crushed!
+30'000 influence is credited towards the next election or your next Special Citizen Action.

Avid Business Investor
Cost: 100'000 influence & 10'000 coin
Description: Pay a commission to a local business to produce a product according to your specifications!
x1 C Grade special resource of your choice. [specifics must be covered ICly]

Political Sleezeball
Cost: 10'000 influence or 10'000 coin
Duration: 2 Years
Description: Through your connections or financial power, you can ignore laws meant for the financially destitute.
Points within the Antefinemite Criminal Database do not result in legal action up to a value of 11.
Points within the Antefinemite Criminal Database are reduced by up to 10 at the end of the duration.
Resets Owed Taxes to 0 at end of duration.
[WARNING: DOES NOT WORK ON PRE-EXISTING POINTS]
[DOES NOT STACK WITH Political Sleazeball OR Criminal Mastermind]

Criminal Mastermind
Cost: 50'000 influence or 50'000 coin
Duration: 4 Years
Description: Through your means of political corruption and wealth, you are capable of circumventing genuine consequences for some criminal activity. Presuming you are careful with how you conduct yourself.
Points within the Antefinemite Criminal Database do not result in legal action up to a value of 51.
Points within the Antefinemite Criminal Database are reduced by up to 50 at the end of the duration.
[WARNING: DOES NOT WORK ON PRE-EXISTING POINTS]
[DOES NOT STACK WITH Political Sleazeball OR Criminal Mastermind]

OOC Note: Pay all costs to Etheric Presence to get actions/statuses/data documented.