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Dear fellow nations of Atlantian Oceania.
On behalf of the government of His Most August Majesty, King John II of the United Kingdom of Rhiam, Aldam and Rhoss. I would like to present a brief overview of our country's history and political and administrative system.
Here follows a brief presentation of our glorious country.
History:
The country of Rhiam, Aldam and Rhoss is a small nation, but one that goes back some way. Over a millenium ago, the kingdom of Rhianom was founded on the island bearing the same name, far to the north and Sethan I became its first king. In the ensuing two and a half centuries, the kingdoms of Creyin, Somith and Marith were conquered, bringing the entire island of Rhianom under their control. It was at this time that the institution of duchies was founded, with relatives of the last kings of the conquered realms being given the duty of governing their old realms as dukes.
Following the total conquest of Rhianom, the Rhiamic kings set their sights on grander things. A surprisingly quick conquest of many of the neighbouring realms. However, the conquests soon came to a halt when the Rhiamic forces came up against the disciplined forces of Nova Roma. The conquests continued eastwards, however, until they came up against the natural border of the ocean, and the nation of Khazaron. At this juncture, most of modern-day UKRAR was under Rhiamic control. All that remained was the conquest of the three islands to the north (Ifan, Diffyd and Rhosiom).
However, after the conquest, their followed several rebellions, as previously conquered regions demanded to be given recognition, the administrational regions of those times fragmenting old nations. In response, the former nations of Aldam (eastern mainland) and Rhoss (the islands to the north) were given status as individual but subject principalities, creating the United Kingdom. It was also at this time that the duchies of old were modified to the ten duchies that make up today's administrational regions.
Political and Administrational System:
Our glorious nation is ruled by the will of our supreme ruler, His Most August Majest, King John II. He is aided in his rule by his Privy Council, a body of administrational advisors given authority over separate ministries, with a certain nation-wide authority (subject to the will of the princes, dukes and marquesses, but able to overrule some of the lesser lords). The ministers are chosen solely at His Majesty's discretion. However, he most often follows the advice given to him freely by the National Assembly and the Hall of Lords. As a rule, few ministers have ever been competent enough to inhabit a particular office more than three or four years, and those who are quickly rise to the highest ministries and to vacant peerages.
The Senate of the Kingdom is a body consisting of two separate groups of individuals; the National Assembly and the Hall of Lords.
The National Assembly is a body consisting of 187 representatives, democratically elected to represent regions. Although their is universal suffrage for all persons of 21 years or older, not all choose to vote. Typically, between 40 and 60 per cent of the population votes. Although there is universal suffrage, the representatives must be suggested by citizens of good standing, must themselves be citizens of good standing and must have their nomination seconded and thirded by two separate peers of the same duchy as he is being nominated for. Also, a nominee must be a resident of the region for which he or she is a nominee. These regulations are in place to ensure that, as the level of universal education is somewhat lacking, all members of the National Assembly are well educated and informed persons.
The National Assembly has as its main purpose to suggest legislation to the Hall of Lords and to the King's Privy Council. However, they also have the power to veto decisions by the Hall of Lords no more than three times, and to delay and discourage, but not veto decisions by the king.
The Hall of Lords is a body consisting of all dukes, marquesses and earls in the realm, as well as politically influential lesser peers, or lesser peers who are considered to be particularly politically savvy or wise. It is usually from the ranks of these that the great statesmen of the realm have come. Because lesser peers can be given a place in the Hall and can be removed, by the Hall, advised by the king, the number of peers can vary over generations.
The Hall of Lords' main purpose is to approve legislative suggestions by the National Assembly and to approve the succession of kings and thereby also the coronation of any new king.
Administratively, the kingdom is divided into three principalities, each ruled and governed by a prince. These are Rhiam, Aldam and Rhoss. Rhiam consists of the Island of Rhianom and the western third of the mainland realm and the king is also Prince of Rhiam. Aldam consists of the remaining two thirds of the mainland realm and the Prince of Aldam is the king's oldest sibling, or the oldest living sibling of the previous king. Rhoss consists of the three northern islands, and the Prince of Rhoss is the Heir Apparent.
Under the three principalities are the ten duchies. These are:
Duchies of Rhiam:
- Rhianom (inherited),
- Hailene (inherited),
- Barene (inherited)
- Durmania (inherited)
- Tchaisom (inherited) The name derives from the Rhiamic name for Nova Roma. Tchai, a word meaning great empire.
Duchies of Aldam:
- Umbria (inherited)
- West-Manerland (inherited)
- East-Manerland (inherited)
Duchies of Rhoss:
- Ifan (the Heir Presumptive)
- Diffyd (inherited)
In addition, there are two baronies and one earldom that are directly subject to the king, but not to any prince. These are:
- Barony of Ghen
- Barony of Luren
- Earldom of Threian
Also, the Duchy of Tchaisom, which is in itself by far the largest duchy in the kingdom, has a semi-subject region, itself almost as large as Tchaisom: the Marquessate of Marcham.
Under the dukes, there are earls. Under these, there are the counts, under whom there are viscounts and barons, dependent on the size of the region. Under these, there are baronets and squires respectively. These peers used to be required to provide a certain number of armed men in times of war, from 50 000 for a duke down to 50 for a squire. Today, these peers more often than not cannot raise the required number of men, although the dukes usually can.
Installments describing the country's military, culture, religion and view on human rights will be forthcoming at later dates.
- On behalf of the Privy Council and Government of His Most August Majesty, John II, King of the United Kingdom of Rhiam, Aldam and Rhoss, Prince of Rhiam and Lord of the Sun, and Master of the Rhiamic and Rhosic Seas and the Bay of Kharazon,
Borric II, lord West-Manerland, Duke of West-Manerland, Minister of Diplomatic and Foreign Relations for His Majesty's government.
OOC: That should suffice for the "short description of the nation, shouldn't it? =)
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