The Displeasure of Heaven and Earth
Moderator: (Leichenberg) Necrarchs
The Displeasure of Heaven and Earth
My brother and sister Princes:
I was under the impression that those of us in this chamber were undead, not merely dead. Was I mistaken?
Truly this union of states is in dire straits, if this is what we have come to. In the name of the Emperor, I sent out my own daughter into the wastes of Nordmark to reclaim them for civilization, to no acclaim or indeed response. An amendment to the Charter has awaited all other votes but mine for decades, but has languished. You have not even bestirred yourselves to vote for a new Emperor, though two choices were set before you!
Shame! Dishonor! Are we to face the nations in such a state? Are we to remain impotent and ineffective, till we dwindle into nothing? Have you no pride? Have you no sense of duty?
My Lords, this state of affairs shall not stand. I hereby put this Council on notice that it has 10 years ASC: it must elect a new Emperor, it must either complete its vote on the amended Charter or propose a different amendment, and it must at least begin deliberations on reform of the Empire, for it is clear that the current situation is intolerable. And, my Lords, should the Council not rise to the occasion, know that Tieya shall depart this Union and leave it to its own devices. My nation has its share of problems, and I have no small part in its sad state; but I would rather see it waste away under its own management than because of another's.
May Heaven and Earth forgive you.
I was under the impression that those of us in this chamber were undead, not merely dead. Was I mistaken?
Truly this union of states is in dire straits, if this is what we have come to. In the name of the Emperor, I sent out my own daughter into the wastes of Nordmark to reclaim them for civilization, to no acclaim or indeed response. An amendment to the Charter has awaited all other votes but mine for decades, but has languished. You have not even bestirred yourselves to vote for a new Emperor, though two choices were set before you!
Shame! Dishonor! Are we to face the nations in such a state? Are we to remain impotent and ineffective, till we dwindle into nothing? Have you no pride? Have you no sense of duty?
My Lords, this state of affairs shall not stand. I hereby put this Council on notice that it has 10 years ASC: it must elect a new Emperor, it must either complete its vote on the amended Charter or propose a different amendment, and it must at least begin deliberations on reform of the Empire, for it is clear that the current situation is intolerable. And, my Lords, should the Council not rise to the occasion, know that Tieya shall depart this Union and leave it to its own devices. My nation has its share of problems, and I have no small part in its sad state; but I would rather see it waste away under its own management than because of another's.
May Heaven and Earth forgive you.
AKA Shyriath
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- Nela Khan Karalakhli
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Post by Nela Khan Karalakhli »
I echo the sentiments expressed by the Queen of Tieya, but also wish to express my disapproval with the overly Cibolocentric attitude of this Council. The empire is not confined to the Cibolan continent and fresh leadership from beyond those shores is urgently required.
If a non-Cibolan is not elected to the Imperial throne and meaningful reform undertaken to correct this imbalance of power, Karalakh shall join Tieya in leaving.
If a non-Cibolan is not elected to the Imperial throne and meaningful reform undertaken to correct this imbalance of power, Karalakh shall join Tieya in leaving.
Nela Khan Karalakhli
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Post by Octavia Rossheim »
Members of the Council,
I have been in consultation with my mother, our newly-elected empress, and wish to report the fruits of our discussion. My mother is of the opinion (and I would tend to agree with her) that the challenges facing our community run deeper even than our colleague of Tieya was perhaps willing to admit.
I believe in the value of a supranational union linking our otherwise small and inconsequential realms; we share a common history and it makes sense for us to continue to work together for a common future. Unfortunately, recent years have seen the shadow of ennui- ever a threat to those like us- fall over this happy dream.
We have to accept that our world is changing. Old powers are declining and new ones are taking their place; now more than ever we need to set aside our vanity and our differences and co-operate more closely. In short, I believe that a closer political union is not only desirable, but necessary.
I say to you, my brother-and-sister necrarchs, that the time has come to rethink the very nature of this union and not just the details of its functioning. While the collegiate nature of our decision making is, I believe, worth preserving, I nevertheless feel that it would benefit from a more structured context. The system of imperial elections was a noble and well-meaning experiment, but I doubt that any here would truly call it a success. Perhaps then it would be desirable to retain this Council, albeit under the presidency of an unelected emperor or empress?
What I am about to propose may shock some of you; even if it does not, it will certainly require some adjustment. I believe that the best hope for our realms lies in joining together with my mother's kingdom, beneath a common imperial banner.
I have been in consultation with my mother, our newly-elected empress, and wish to report the fruits of our discussion. My mother is of the opinion (and I would tend to agree with her) that the challenges facing our community run deeper even than our colleague of Tieya was perhaps willing to admit.
I believe in the value of a supranational union linking our otherwise small and inconsequential realms; we share a common history and it makes sense for us to continue to work together for a common future. Unfortunately, recent years have seen the shadow of ennui- ever a threat to those like us- fall over this happy dream.
We have to accept that our world is changing. Old powers are declining and new ones are taking their place; now more than ever we need to set aside our vanity and our differences and co-operate more closely. In short, I believe that a closer political union is not only desirable, but necessary.
I say to you, my brother-and-sister necrarchs, that the time has come to rethink the very nature of this union and not just the details of its functioning. While the collegiate nature of our decision making is, I believe, worth preserving, I nevertheless feel that it would benefit from a more structured context. The system of imperial elections was a noble and well-meaning experiment, but I doubt that any here would truly call it a success. Perhaps then it would be desirable to retain this Council, albeit under the presidency of an unelected emperor or empress?
What I am about to propose may shock some of you; even if it does not, it will certainly require some adjustment. I believe that the best hope for our realms lies in joining together with my mother's kingdom, beneath a common imperial banner.
Octavia
Queen of Steeria and Highfield
Princess & Lichgravine of Highpass
Sometime Empress of Sangun & Queen of Leichenberg
Queen of Steeria and Highfield
Princess & Lichgravine of Highpass
Sometime Empress of Sangun & Queen of Leichenberg
- Max von Rossheim
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Post by Max von Rossheim »
Dear Colleagues,
I completely agree that something must be done to restore the fortunes of our empire!
I am intrigued by the suggestions of my dear granddaughter and would like to hear more of her ideas. It is sadly true that our electoral system has not been the success we once hoped; it is also true that we need to work together for the betterment of our people. Maybe a closer union is the answer? My dear daughter has certainly enjoyed success with her new realm and perhaps we Cibolans do need a little Benacian inspiration!
I completely agree that something must be done to restore the fortunes of our empire!
I am intrigued by the suggestions of my dear granddaughter and would like to hear more of her ideas. It is sadly true that our electoral system has not been the success we once hoped; it is also true that we need to work together for the betterment of our people. Maybe a closer union is the answer? My dear daughter has certainly enjoyed success with her new realm and perhaps we Cibolans do need a little Benacian inspiration!
Max I
King of Leichenberg
Sometime Emperor of Sangun
King of Leichenberg
Sometime Emperor of Sangun
- Octavia Rossheim
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Post by Octavia Rossheim »
After further consultation, the following proposal has been drafted:
THE TREATY OF SANSABURY
FOR THE UNIFICATION OF
THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
AND
THE EMPIRE OF SANGUN AND SOUTH CIBOLA
TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Lyssansa, Queen of Minarboria and of Lichbrook, Reigning Empress of Sangun, Empress of South Cibola, Grand Princess of Treisenberg, &c., and the members of the Council of Princes of the Empire, send greeting!
WHEREAS it has become evident that the mode of governance originally devised for the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is no longer adequate;
AND WHEREAS the duly elected Empress Lyssansa has offered a model of greater and more stable union with her realm of Minarboria;
AND WHEREAS the faith of that realm has begun to take root in the rest, and we are desirous of maintaining peace and amity between the believers of our various realms and those who follow the Shrub-God;
LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that the following Articles have been negotiated and agreed upon by the Empress and the Council of Princes, in good faith and without effort of evasion:
Article I.
The Imperial Charter of the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby rescinded by the provisions of Article 17 of that document.
Article II.
The Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby dissolved.
Article III.
The Kingdom of Minarboria, the Empire of Greater Sangun, the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Kingdom of Leichenberg, the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, the Kingdom of Tiěyá, and the Khanate of Karalakh do hereby establish a new union by the name of the Empire of Minarboria, to be constituted in accordance with the Imperial Root Law contained in the Schedule to this treaty.
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SCHEDULE: THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
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THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
Chapter 1: The Nature of the Empire
Article 1
The Empire of Minarboria is the greater garden of the Shrub-God Minarbor. It comprises:
(i) The original Minarborian territories situated on the continent of Benacia, which are known as the Imperial Shrublands;
(ii) The Empire of Greater Sangun (大三郡帝国 (Dai Sangun Teikoku);
(iii) The Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks (Grossfürstentum Treisenberg und die Gemeinen Vogteien);
(iv) The Kingdom of Leichenberg (Königreich Leichenberg);
(v) The United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield (Vereinigtes Königreich Stiermark und Hochfeld);
(vi) The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles (Riskaiar og Iðunnareyja Konungsríki);
(vii) The Kingdom of Tiěyá (Königreich Tiěyá; 鐵崖王國 Tetsugai Ōkoku/Tiěyá Wángguó);
(viii) The Khanate of Karalakh (Karalax Xanliki).
Article 1.1
The Imperial Shrublands, the Empire of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks are known collectively as the Lands of the Imperial Crown.
Article 1.2
The Kingdom of Leichenberg, United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Kingdom of Tiěyá and Khanate of Karalakh are known collectively as the Imperial Realms.
Article 2
The capital of the Empire is the city of Sansabury.
Article 3
Overdolor English is the language of the Imperial Administration. Laqi, Lywind English, High Saxon and Sangunese are official languages of the Empire.
Chapter 2: The Empress
Article 4
The Empire is a federated necrarchy under the leadership of the Bride of Minarbor, Lyssansa of the House of Rossheim, who is styled Empress of Minarboria with the qualification of Imperial Jolliness.
Article 5
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress of Minarboria possesses supreme executive, legislative and administrative authority over the Lands of the Imperial Crown. Within these territories, submission to her will is politely requested by the Shrub-God himself.
Article 5.1
Within the Imperial Shrublands, the Empress:
(i) possesses supreme legislative authority: no law can come into force without her personal approval.
(ii) possesses supreme administrative authority: on the highest level of administration her authority is direct and on subordinate levels of administration, she determines the degree of authority of the officials who act in her name and in accordance with her orders;
(iii) appoints and dismisses all state officials whose appointment or dismissal has not been otherwise determined by law;
(iv) issues Royal Decrees for the organisation and functioning of state administration, as well as directives essential for the execution of the law;
(v) has the right to pardon the accused, to mitigate the sentence and even to completely forgive transgressions, including the right to terminate court actions against the guilty and to free them from trial and punishment;
(vi) has the right to act freely in all matters that are not otherwise subject to existing law.
Article 5.2
Within the of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Empress exercises supreme authority in accordance with local law.
Article 6
The Empress has the sole right to bestow and revoke citizenship.
Article 7
The Empress is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Empire.
Chapter 3: The Regent Interdum
Article 8
The Empress may appoint a Regent Interdum to maintain the basic functions of government during her absence.
Article 9
The Regent Interdum has the authority to:
(i) Enforce the law of the Empire, including the Root Law;
(ii) Undertake defensive military action within the borders of the Empire;
(iii) Receive representatives of foreign states;
(iv) Maintain the administration of the Lands of the Crown.
Article 10
The Regent Interdum is prohibited from:
(i) Amending the Root Law;
(ii) Entering into treaties with foreign states or organisations;
(iii) Undertaking military action beyond the borders of the Empire;
(iv) Interfering in the administration of the Imperial Realms.
Article 11
Any decrees or decisions of the Regent Interdum not expressly confirmed by the Empress upon her return are to be deemed invalid.
Chapter 4: The Council of Necrarchs
Article 12
The Council of Necrarchs is the supreme legislative body of the Empire. It comprises:
(i) the Empress of Minarboria, or the Regent Interdum in her absence;
(ii) the King and Queen of Leichenberg;
(iii) the King and Queen of Steeria and Highfield;
(iv) the King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles;
(v) the Queen of Tiěyá;
(vi) the Khan of Karalakh.
Article 13
The Council of Necrarchs is presided over by the Empress.
Article 14
The Council of Necrarchs issues Imperial Decrees for the organisation and administration of the Empire as a whole.
Chapter 5: The State Arbors
Article 15
The First State Arbor is reserved for the Empress and other necrarchs. It is here that the Council of Necrarchs meets and from here that Imperial and Royal Decrees are proclaimed.
Article 16
The Second State Arbor is reserved for citizens and it is from here that the internal affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Article 17
The Third State Arbor is reserved for the subjects of foreign states and their representatives and it is from here that the external affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Chapter 6: The Imperial Shrublands
Article 18
That portion of the Imperial Shrublands under direct Imperial lordship is known as the Lichnina.
Article 18.1
The Lichnina comprises:
(i) The Lichgraviate of Lywall, which has its seat of administration in the city of Lynik;
(ii) The Lichgraviate of Lachmeren, which has its seat of administration in the city of Merensk;
(iii) The Lichgraviate of Novodolor, which has its seat of administration in the city of Novodolorsk;
(iv) The Royal Forest of Litel, which has its seat of administration in the settlement of Swainmote Lodge.
Article 18.2
The three lichgraviates are each administered by a governor appointed by the Empress.
Article 18.3
The Royal Forest of Litel is administered by a Deep Singer appointed by the Empress, who is styled Verderer of Litel.
Article 19
The remaining territory of the Imperial Shrublands is divided between five autonomous jurisdictions:
(i) The Garden of Whisperwood;
(ii) The Marquessate of &zeter;
(iii) The Jollity of Toastytop;
(iv) The County of Gloomvale;
(v) The Principality of Highbloom.
Article 19.1
The Garden of Whisperwood is a palatine jurisdiction held by Fleurette de Taniere-Gaudin of the Deep Singers and her lawful successors, who are styled Warden of Whisperwood.
Article 19.2
The Marquessate of &zeter is a palatine jurisdiction held by Clarence Etzeterra, who is styled Marquess of &zeter.
Article 19.3
The Jollity of Toastytop is a palatine jurisdiction held by Lord Toastypops.
Article 19.4
The County of Gloomvale is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Von Schatten Company.
Article 19.5
The Principality of Highbloom is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Princess Royal Octavia, who is styled Princess of Highbloom.
Article 19.6
The designated holder of each jurisdiction possesses regalian rights over and within that territory.
Chapter 7: The Imperial Realms
Article 20
The Imperial Realms are sovereign necrarchies within the Empire.
Article 20.1
The Kingdom of Leichenberg is the realm of Max I and Mira Raynora the Younger of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.2
The United ingdom of Steeria and Highfield is the realm of Max II and Octavia of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.3
The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles is the realm of Sadamara Aptrgangr of the House of Rossheim-Nidaros-Riskai.
Article 20.4
The Kingdom of Tiěyá is the realm of the Gǔ Dynasty.
Article 2.5
The Khanate of Karalakh is the realm of Nela Khan Karalakhli.
Article 21
The necrarch of each Imperial Realm exercises supreme authority over his or her own territory in accordance with local law.
Chapter 8: The Church of Minarbor
Article 22
The Church of Minarbor is the established church of the Empire.
Article 23
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress is supreme head of the church.
Article 24
As the first children of his garden, the Deep Singers are entrusted by the Shrub-God with the running of his church.
Article 25
The highest cleric of the church shall be the Resector of Sansabury, who is appointed by the Queen to minister to her capital and serve as the attendant of Minarbor. From the Resector will stem all other consecrations and appointments of the clerics of the church.
Article 26
The everyday governance of the church shall be in the hands of the Holy Synod, comprised of the Resector of Sansabury, the Cultor of Toastytop, the resector and two seniormost cultors of each of the jurisdictions of Lywall and Lachmeren, Novodolor, Whisperwood, &zeter, Gloomvale and Highbloom, and the seniormost cultor of the realms of Greater Sangun, Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, Leichenberg, Steeria and Highfield, Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Tiěyá, and Karalakh.
Article 27
The Resector of Sansabury shall preside over the Holy Synod as the representative of the Shrub-God Minarbor and his Bride, and shall be empowered to veto or repeal the acts the Synod.
Chapter 9: The Symbols of the Empire
Article 28
The flag of the Empire consists of a black field edged with two narrow stripes, the upper stripe of Lywind Blue and the lower stripe of maroon. In the centre, there is a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon.
Article 29
The great seal of the Empire consists of a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon. Beneath the torse, a pair of green leafy tendrils extend from a scroll bearing the motto "Pro virgulto omnia".
Chapter 10: Amendments to the Imperial Root Law
Article 30
The Imperial Root Law may be changed or amended only by the Council of Necrarchs.[/quote]
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Given by us on *** in the year ****,
For the Kingdom of Minarboria:
X
For the Empire of Greater Sangun:
X
For the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks:
X
For the Kingdom of Leichenberg:
X
For the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield:
X
For the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles:
X
For the Kingdom of Tiěyá:
X
For the Khanate of Karalakh
X
FOR THE UNIFICATION OF
THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
AND
THE EMPIRE OF SANGUN AND SOUTH CIBOLA
TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Lyssansa, Queen of Minarboria and of Lichbrook, Reigning Empress of Sangun, Empress of South Cibola, Grand Princess of Treisenberg, &c., and the members of the Council of Princes of the Empire, send greeting!
WHEREAS it has become evident that the mode of governance originally devised for the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is no longer adequate;
AND WHEREAS the duly elected Empress Lyssansa has offered a model of greater and more stable union with her realm of Minarboria;
AND WHEREAS the faith of that realm has begun to take root in the rest, and we are desirous of maintaining peace and amity between the believers of our various realms and those who follow the Shrub-God;
LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that the following Articles have been negotiated and agreed upon by the Empress and the Council of Princes, in good faith and without effort of evasion:
Article I.
The Imperial Charter of the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby rescinded by the provisions of Article 17 of that document.
Article II.
The Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby dissolved.
Article III.
The Kingdom of Minarboria, the Empire of Greater Sangun, the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Kingdom of Leichenberg, the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, the Kingdom of Tiěyá, and the Khanate of Karalakh do hereby establish a new union by the name of the Empire of Minarboria, to be constituted in accordance with the Imperial Root Law contained in the Schedule to this treaty.
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SCHEDULE: THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
[quote]
THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
Chapter 1: The Nature of the Empire
Article 1
The Empire of Minarboria is the greater garden of the Shrub-God Minarbor. It comprises:
(i) The original Minarborian territories situated on the continent of Benacia, which are known as the Imperial Shrublands;
(ii) The Empire of Greater Sangun (大三郡帝国 (Dai Sangun Teikoku);
(iii) The Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks (Grossfürstentum Treisenberg und die Gemeinen Vogteien);
(iv) The Kingdom of Leichenberg (Königreich Leichenberg);
(v) The United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield (Vereinigtes Königreich Stiermark und Hochfeld);
(vi) The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles (Riskaiar og Iðunnareyja Konungsríki);
(vii) The Kingdom of Tiěyá (Königreich Tiěyá; 鐵崖王國 Tetsugai Ōkoku/Tiěyá Wángguó);
(viii) The Khanate of Karalakh (Karalax Xanliki).
Article 1.1
The Imperial Shrublands, the Empire of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks are known collectively as the Lands of the Imperial Crown.
Article 1.2
The Kingdom of Leichenberg, United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Kingdom of Tiěyá and Khanate of Karalakh are known collectively as the Imperial Realms.
Article 2
The capital of the Empire is the city of Sansabury.
Article 3
Overdolor English is the language of the Imperial Administration. Laqi, Lywind English, High Saxon and Sangunese are official languages of the Empire.
Chapter 2: The Empress
Article 4
The Empire is a federated necrarchy under the leadership of the Bride of Minarbor, Lyssansa of the House of Rossheim, who is styled Empress of Minarboria with the qualification of Imperial Jolliness.
Article 5
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress of Minarboria possesses supreme executive, legislative and administrative authority over the Lands of the Imperial Crown. Within these territories, submission to her will is politely requested by the Shrub-God himself.
Article 5.1
Within the Imperial Shrublands, the Empress:
(i) possesses supreme legislative authority: no law can come into force without her personal approval.
(ii) possesses supreme administrative authority: on the highest level of administration her authority is direct and on subordinate levels of administration, she determines the degree of authority of the officials who act in her name and in accordance with her orders;
(iii) appoints and dismisses all state officials whose appointment or dismissal has not been otherwise determined by law;
(iv) issues Royal Decrees for the organisation and functioning of state administration, as well as directives essential for the execution of the law;
(v) has the right to pardon the accused, to mitigate the sentence and even to completely forgive transgressions, including the right to terminate court actions against the guilty and to free them from trial and punishment;
(vi) has the right to act freely in all matters that are not otherwise subject to existing law.
Article 5.2
Within the of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Empress exercises supreme authority in accordance with local law.
Article 6
The Empress has the sole right to bestow and revoke citizenship.
Article 7
The Empress is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Empire.
Chapter 3: The Regent Interdum
Article 8
The Empress may appoint a Regent Interdum to maintain the basic functions of government during her absence.
Article 9
The Regent Interdum has the authority to:
(i) Enforce the law of the Empire, including the Root Law;
(ii) Undertake defensive military action within the borders of the Empire;
(iii) Receive representatives of foreign states;
(iv) Maintain the administration of the Lands of the Crown.
Article 10
The Regent Interdum is prohibited from:
(i) Amending the Root Law;
(ii) Entering into treaties with foreign states or organisations;
(iii) Undertaking military action beyond the borders of the Empire;
(iv) Interfering in the administration of the Imperial Realms.
Article 11
Any decrees or decisions of the Regent Interdum not expressly confirmed by the Empress upon her return are to be deemed invalid.
Chapter 4: The Council of Necrarchs
Article 12
The Council of Necrarchs is the supreme legislative body of the Empire. It comprises:
(i) the Empress of Minarboria, or the Regent Interdum in her absence;
(ii) the King and Queen of Leichenberg;
(iii) the King and Queen of Steeria and Highfield;
(iv) the King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles;
(v) the Queen of Tiěyá;
(vi) the Khan of Karalakh.
Article 13
The Council of Necrarchs is presided over by the Empress.
Article 14
The Council of Necrarchs issues Imperial Decrees for the organisation and administration of the Empire as a whole.
Chapter 5: The State Arbors
Article 15
The First State Arbor is reserved for the Empress and other necrarchs. It is here that the Council of Necrarchs meets and from here that Imperial and Royal Decrees are proclaimed.
Article 16
The Second State Arbor is reserved for citizens and it is from here that the internal affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Article 17
The Third State Arbor is reserved for the subjects of foreign states and their representatives and it is from here that the external affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Chapter 6: The Imperial Shrublands
Article 18
That portion of the Imperial Shrublands under direct Imperial lordship is known as the Lichnina.
Article 18.1
The Lichnina comprises:
(i) The Lichgraviate of Lywall, which has its seat of administration in the city of Lynik;
(ii) The Lichgraviate of Lachmeren, which has its seat of administration in the city of Merensk;
(iii) The Lichgraviate of Novodolor, which has its seat of administration in the city of Novodolorsk;
(iv) The Royal Forest of Litel, which has its seat of administration in the settlement of Swainmote Lodge.
Article 18.2
The three lichgraviates are each administered by a governor appointed by the Empress.
Article 18.3
The Royal Forest of Litel is administered by a Deep Singer appointed by the Empress, who is styled Verderer of Litel.
Article 19
The remaining territory of the Imperial Shrublands is divided between five autonomous jurisdictions:
(i) The Garden of Whisperwood;
(ii) The Marquessate of &zeter;
(iii) The Jollity of Toastytop;
(iv) The County of Gloomvale;
(v) The Principality of Highbloom.
Article 19.1
The Garden of Whisperwood is a palatine jurisdiction held by Fleurette de Taniere-Gaudin of the Deep Singers and her lawful successors, who are styled Warden of Whisperwood.
Article 19.2
The Marquessate of &zeter is a palatine jurisdiction held by Clarence Etzeterra, who is styled Marquess of &zeter.
Article 19.3
The Jollity of Toastytop is a palatine jurisdiction held by Lord Toastypops.
Article 19.4
The County of Gloomvale is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Von Schatten Company.
Article 19.5
The Principality of Highbloom is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Princess Royal Octavia, who is styled Princess of Highbloom.
Article 19.6
The designated holder of each jurisdiction possesses regalian rights over and within that territory.
Chapter 7: The Imperial Realms
Article 20
The Imperial Realms are sovereign necrarchies within the Empire.
Article 20.1
The Kingdom of Leichenberg is the realm of Max I and Mira Raynora the Younger of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.2
The United ingdom of Steeria and Highfield is the realm of Max II and Octavia of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.3
The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles is the realm of Sadamara Aptrgangr of the House of Rossheim-Nidaros-Riskai.
Article 20.4
The Kingdom of Tiěyá is the realm of the Gǔ Dynasty.
Article 2.5
The Khanate of Karalakh is the realm of Nela Khan Karalakhli.
Article 21
The necrarch of each Imperial Realm exercises supreme authority over his or her own territory in accordance with local law.
Chapter 8: The Church of Minarbor
Article 22
The Church of Minarbor is the established church of the Empire.
Article 23
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress is supreme head of the church.
Article 24
As the first children of his garden, the Deep Singers are entrusted by the Shrub-God with the running of his church.
Article 25
The highest cleric of the church shall be the Resector of Sansabury, who is appointed by the Queen to minister to her capital and serve as the attendant of Minarbor. From the Resector will stem all other consecrations and appointments of the clerics of the church.
Article 26
The everyday governance of the church shall be in the hands of the Holy Synod, comprised of the Resector of Sansabury, the Cultor of Toastytop, the resector and two seniormost cultors of each of the jurisdictions of Lywall and Lachmeren, Novodolor, Whisperwood, &zeter, Gloomvale and Highbloom, and the seniormost cultor of the realms of Greater Sangun, Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, Leichenberg, Steeria and Highfield, Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Tiěyá, and Karalakh.
Article 27
The Resector of Sansabury shall preside over the Holy Synod as the representative of the Shrub-God Minarbor and his Bride, and shall be empowered to veto or repeal the acts the Synod.
Chapter 9: The Symbols of the Empire
Article 28
The flag of the Empire consists of a black field edged with two narrow stripes, the upper stripe of Lywind Blue and the lower stripe of maroon. In the centre, there is a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon.
Article 29
The great seal of the Empire consists of a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon. Beneath the torse, a pair of green leafy tendrils extend from a scroll bearing the motto "Pro virgulto omnia".
Chapter 10: Amendments to the Imperial Root Law
Article 30
The Imperial Root Law may be changed or amended only by the Council of Necrarchs.[/quote]
***
Given by us on *** in the year ****,
For the Kingdom of Minarboria:
X
For the Empire of Greater Sangun:
X
For the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks:
X
For the Kingdom of Leichenberg:
X
For the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield:
X
For the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles:
X
For the Kingdom of Tiěyá:
X
For the Khanate of Karalakh
X
Octavia
Queen of Steeria and Highfield
Princess & Lichgravine of Highpass
Sometime Empress of Sangun & Queen of Leichenberg
Queen of Steeria and Highfield
Princess & Lichgravine of Highpass
Sometime Empress of Sangun & Queen of Leichenberg
Re: The Displeasure of Heaven and Earth
Perhaps not quite the sort of reform I was expecting... but I trust that representation on the Council of Necrarchs would ensure that the influence of the Realms would not be overly diminished. And, after all, it would reduce the amount of time spent negotiating with Third State Arbor officials when I wish to visit my honored father.
I believe I could bring myself to support this proposal.
I believe I could bring myself to support this proposal.
AKA Shyriath
[spoiler]
DY (Dame of the Yoshi, Most Noble Order of the Yoshi, Natopia)[/spoiler]
- Nela Khan Karalakhli
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Re: The Displeasure of Heaven and Earth
Post by Nela Khan Karalakhli »
The endless discussions here are keeping me from important things, like my cats and inventions. So long as the Empress undertakes not to waste my time or interfere in my affairs, I am amenable.
Nela Khan Karalakhli
Re: The Displeasure of Heaven and Earth
I agree with the Queen of Tieya- these proposals go a lot further than I was expecting. However, perhaps this is a good thing? It would not be the first time we have reinvented our corner of Micras and it is surely true that things have been allowed to stagnate for too long.
Provided the Nidarosian Church's special place in Riskai is respected- and provided the other members of this Council support this change- then I shall go along with it.
Provided the Nidarosian Church's special place in Riskai is respected- and provided the other members of this Council support this change- then I shall go along with it.
HEM Sadamara Aptrgangr of Nidaros-Riskai
King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles
King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles
- Max von Rossheim
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Re: The Displeasure of Heaven and Earth
Post by Max von Rossheim »
Dear Colleagues,
My beloved wife have always wanted the best, for our family and for the people of the empire. We are both acutely conscious of the sacrifices made by our children and grandchildren, who made way for us upon our re-corporation; this is our opportunity to make amends by placing the best-interests of the wider community first.
I believe that this agreement has the potential to usher in a new era for our realms and revitalise this empire. To that end, dear colleagues, I declare myself in favour of this proposal and encourage you to do the same:
THE TREATY OF SANSABURY
FOR THE UNIFICATION OF
THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
AND
THE EMPIRE OF SANGUN AND SOUTH CIBOLA
TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Lyssansa, Queen of Minarboria and of Lichbrook, Reigning Empress of Sangun, Empress of South Cibola, Grand Princess of Treisenberg, &c., and the members of the Council of Princes of the Empire, send greeting!
WHEREAS it has become evident that the mode of governance originally devised for the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is no longer adequate;
AND WHEREAS the duly elected Empress Lyssansa has offered a model of greater and more stable union with her realm of Minarboria;
AND WHEREAS the faith of that realm has begun to take root in the rest, and we are desirous of maintaining peace and amity between the believers of our various realms and those who follow the Shrub-God;
LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that the following Articles have been negotiated and agreed upon by the Empress and the Council of Princes, in good faith and without effort of evasion:
Article I.
The Imperial Charter of the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby rescinded by the provisions of Article 17 of that document.
Article II.
The Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby dissolved.
Article III.
The Kingdom of Minarboria, the Empire of Greater Sangun, the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Kingdom of Leichenberg, the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, the Kingdom of Tiěyá, and the Khanate of Karalakh do hereby establish a new union by the name of the Empire of Minarboria, to be constituted in accordance with the Imperial Root Law contained in the Schedule to this treaty.
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SCHEDULE: THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
[quote]
THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
Chapter 1: The Nature of the Empire
Article 1
The Empire of Minarboria is the greater garden of the Shrub-God Minarbor. It comprises:
(i) The original Minarborian territories situated on the continent of Benacia, which are known as the Imperial Shrublands;
(ii) The Empire of Greater Sangun (大三郡帝国 (Dai Sangun Teikoku);
(iii) The Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks (Grossfürstentum Treisenberg und die Gemeinen Vogteien);
(iv) The Kingdom of Leichenberg (Königreich Leichenberg);
(v) The United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield (Vereinigtes Königreich Stiermark und Hochfeld);
(vi) The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles (Riskaiar og Iðunnareyja Konungsríki);
(vii) The Kingdom of Tiěyá (Königreich Tiěyá; 鐵崖王國 Tetsugai Ōkoku/Tiěyá Wángguó);
(viii) The Khanate of Karalakh (Karalax Xanliki).
Article 1.1
The Imperial Shrublands, the Empire of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks are known collectively as the Lands of the Imperial Crown.
Article 1.2
The Kingdom of Leichenberg, United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Kingdom of Tiěyá and Khanate of Karalakh are known collectively as the Imperial Realms.
Article 2
The capital of the Empire is the city of Sansabury.
Article 3
Overdolor English is the language of the Imperial Administration. Laqi, Lywind English, High Saxon and Sangunese are official languages of the Empire.
Chapter 2: The Empress
Article 4
The Empire is a federated necrarchy under the leadership of the Bride of Minarbor, Lyssansa of the House of Rossheim, who is styled Empress of Minarboria with the qualification of Imperial Jolliness.
Article 5
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress of Minarboria possesses supreme executive, legislative and administrative authority over the Lands of the Imperial Crown. Within these territories, submission to her will is politely requested by the Shrub-God himself.
Article 5.1
Within the Imperial Shrublands, the Empress:
(i) possesses supreme legislative authority: no law can come into force without her personal approval.
(ii) possesses supreme administrative authority: on the highest level of administration her authority is direct and on subordinate levels of administration, she determines the degree of authority of the officials who act in her name and in accordance with her orders;
(iii) appoints and dismisses all state officials whose appointment or dismissal has not been otherwise determined by law;
(iv) issues Royal Decrees for the organisation and functioning of state administration, as well as directives essential for the execution of the law;
(v) has the right to pardon the accused, to mitigate the sentence and even to completely forgive transgressions, including the right to terminate court actions against the guilty and to free them from trial and punishment;
(vi) has the right to act freely in all matters that are not otherwise subject to existing law.
Article 5.2
Within the of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Empress exercises supreme authority in accordance with local law.
Article 6
The Empress has the sole right to bestow and revoke citizenship.
Article 7
The Empress is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Empire.
Chapter 3: The Regent Interdum
Article 8
The Empress may appoint a Regent Interdum to maintain the basic functions of government during her absence.
Article 9
The Regent Interdum has the authority to:
(i) Enforce the law of the Empire, including the Root Law;
(ii) Undertake defensive military action within the borders of the Empire;
(iii) Receive representatives of foreign states;
(iv) Maintain the administration of the Lands of the Crown.
Article 10
The Regent Interdum is prohibited from:
(i) Amending the Root Law;
(ii) Entering into treaties with foreign states or organisations;
(iii) Undertaking military action beyond the borders of the Empire;
(iv) Interfering in the administration of the Imperial Realms.
Article 11
Any decrees or decisions of the Regent Interdum not expressly confirmed by the Empress upon her return are to be deemed invalid.
Chapter 4: The Council of Necrarchs
Article 12
The Council of Necrarchs is the supreme legislative body of the Empire. It comprises:
(i) the Empress of Minarboria, or the Regent Interdum in her absence;
(ii) the King and Queen of Leichenberg;
(iii) the King and Queen of Steeria and Highfield;
(iv) the King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles;
(v) the Queen of Tiěyá;
(vi) the Khan of Karalakh.
Article 13
The Council of Necrarchs is presided over by the Empress.
Article 14
The Council of Necrarchs issues Imperial Decrees for the organisation and administration of the Empire as a whole.
Chapter 5: The State Arbors
Article 15
The First State Arbor is reserved for the Empress and other necrarchs. It is here that the Council of Necrarchs meets and from here that Imperial and Royal Decrees are proclaimed.
Article 16
The Second State Arbor is reserved for citizens and it is from here that the internal affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Article 17
The Third State Arbor is reserved for the subjects of foreign states and their representatives and it is from here that the external affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Chapter 6: The Imperial Shrublands
Article 18
That portion of the Imperial Shrublands under direct Imperial lordship is known as the Lichnina.
Article 18.1
The Lichnina comprises:
(i) The Lichgraviate of Lywall, which has its seat of administration in the city of Lynik;
(ii) The Lichgraviate of Lachmeren, which has its seat of administration in the city of Merensk;
(iii) The Lichgraviate of Novodolor, which has its seat of administration in the city of Novodolorsk;
(iv) The Royal Forest of Litel, which has its seat of administration in the settlement of Swainmote Lodge.
Article 18.2
The three lichgraviates are each administered by a governor appointed by the Empress.
Article 18.3
The Royal Forest of Litel is administered by a Deep Singer appointed by the Empress, who is styled Verderer of Litel.
Article 19
The remaining territory of the Imperial Shrublands is divided between five autonomous jurisdictions:
(i) The Garden of Whisperwood;
(ii) The Marquessate of &zeter;
(iii) The Jollity of Toastytop;
(iv) The County of Gloomvale;
(v) The Principality of Highbloom.
Article 19.1
The Garden of Whisperwood is a palatine jurisdiction held by Fleurette de Taniere-Gaudin of the Deep Singers and her lawful successors, who are styled Warden of Whisperwood.
Article 19.2
The Marquessate of &zeter is a palatine jurisdiction held by Clarence Etzeterra, who is styled Marquess of &zeter.
Article 19.3
The Jollity of Toastytop is a palatine jurisdiction held by Lord Toastypops.
Article 19.4
The County of Gloomvale is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Von Schatten Company.
Article 19.5
The Principality of Highbloom is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Princess Royal Octavia, who is styled Princess of Highbloom.
Article 19.6
The designated holder of each jurisdiction possesses regalian rights over and within that territory.
Chapter 7: The Imperial Realms
Article 20
The Imperial Realms are sovereign necrarchies within the Empire.
Article 20.1
The Kingdom of Leichenberg is the realm of Max I and Mira Raynora the Younger of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.2
The United ingdom of Steeria and Highfield is the realm of Max II and Octavia of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.3
The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles is the realm of Sadamara Aptrgangr of the House of Rossheim-Nidaros-Riskai.
Article 20.4
The Kingdom of Tiěyá is the realm of the Gǔ Dynasty.
Article 2.5
The Khanate of Karalakh is the realm of Nela Khan Karalakhli.
Article 21
The necrarch of each Imperial Realm exercises supreme authority over his or her own territory in accordance with local law.
Chapter 8: The Church of Minarbor
Article 22
The Church of Minarbor is the established church of the Empire.
Article 23
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress is supreme head of the church.
Article 24
As the first children of his garden, the Deep Singers are entrusted by the Shrub-God with the running of his church.
Article 25
The highest cleric of the church shall be the Resector of Sansabury, who is appointed by the Queen to minister to her capital and serve as the attendant of Minarbor. From the Resector will stem all other consecrations and appointments of the clerics of the church.
Article 26
The everyday governance of the church shall be in the hands of the Holy Synod, comprised of the Resector of Sansabury, the Cultor of Toastytop, the resector and two seniormost cultors of each of the jurisdictions of Lywall and Lachmeren, Novodolor, Whisperwood, &zeter, Gloomvale and Highbloom, and the seniormost cultor of the realms of Greater Sangun, Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, Leichenberg, Steeria and Highfield, Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Tiěyá, and Karalakh.
Article 27
The Resector of Sansabury shall preside over the Holy Synod as the representative of the Shrub-God Minarbor and his Bride, and shall be empowered to veto or repeal the acts the Synod.
Chapter 9: The Symbols of the Empire
Article 28
The flag of the Empire consists of a black field edged with two narrow stripes, the upper stripe of Lywind Blue and the lower stripe of maroon. In the centre, there is a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon.
Article 29
The great seal of the Empire consists of a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon. Beneath the torse, a pair of green leafy tendrils extend from a scroll bearing the motto "Pro virgulto omnia".
Chapter 10: Amendments to the Imperial Root Law
Article 30
The Imperial Root Law may be changed or amended only by the Council of Necrarchs.[/quote]
***
Given by us on the Eighteenth of April in the year 2016,
For the Kingdom of Minarboria:
X
For the Empire of Greater Sangun:
X
For the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks:
X
For the Kingdom of Leichenberg:
Max (I) and Mira
For the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield:
X
For the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles:
X
For the Kingdom of Tiěyá:
X
For the Khanate of Karalakh
X
My beloved wife have always wanted the best, for our family and for the people of the empire. We are both acutely conscious of the sacrifices made by our children and grandchildren, who made way for us upon our re-corporation; this is our opportunity to make amends by placing the best-interests of the wider community first.
I believe that this agreement has the potential to usher in a new era for our realms and revitalise this empire. To that end, dear colleagues, I declare myself in favour of this proposal and encourage you to do the same:
FOR THE UNIFICATION OF
THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
AND
THE EMPIRE OF SANGUN AND SOUTH CIBOLA
TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Lyssansa, Queen of Minarboria and of Lichbrook, Reigning Empress of Sangun, Empress of South Cibola, Grand Princess of Treisenberg, &c., and the members of the Council of Princes of the Empire, send greeting!
WHEREAS it has become evident that the mode of governance originally devised for the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is no longer adequate;
AND WHEREAS the duly elected Empress Lyssansa has offered a model of greater and more stable union with her realm of Minarboria;
AND WHEREAS the faith of that realm has begun to take root in the rest, and we are desirous of maintaining peace and amity between the believers of our various realms and those who follow the Shrub-God;
LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that the following Articles have been negotiated and agreed upon by the Empress and the Council of Princes, in good faith and without effort of evasion:
Article I.
The Imperial Charter of the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby rescinded by the provisions of Article 17 of that document.
Article II.
The Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby dissolved.
Article III.
The Kingdom of Minarboria, the Empire of Greater Sangun, the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Kingdom of Leichenberg, the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, the Kingdom of Tiěyá, and the Khanate of Karalakh do hereby establish a new union by the name of the Empire of Minarboria, to be constituted in accordance with the Imperial Root Law contained in the Schedule to this treaty.
***
SCHEDULE: THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
[quote]
THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
Chapter 1: The Nature of the Empire
Article 1
The Empire of Minarboria is the greater garden of the Shrub-God Minarbor. It comprises:
(i) The original Minarborian territories situated on the continent of Benacia, which are known as the Imperial Shrublands;
(ii) The Empire of Greater Sangun (大三郡帝国 (Dai Sangun Teikoku);
(iii) The Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks (Grossfürstentum Treisenberg und die Gemeinen Vogteien);
(iv) The Kingdom of Leichenberg (Königreich Leichenberg);
(v) The United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield (Vereinigtes Königreich Stiermark und Hochfeld);
(vi) The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles (Riskaiar og Iðunnareyja Konungsríki);
(vii) The Kingdom of Tiěyá (Königreich Tiěyá; 鐵崖王國 Tetsugai Ōkoku/Tiěyá Wángguó);
(viii) The Khanate of Karalakh (Karalax Xanliki).
Article 1.1
The Imperial Shrublands, the Empire of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks are known collectively as the Lands of the Imperial Crown.
Article 1.2
The Kingdom of Leichenberg, United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Kingdom of Tiěyá and Khanate of Karalakh are known collectively as the Imperial Realms.
Article 2
The capital of the Empire is the city of Sansabury.
Article 3
Overdolor English is the language of the Imperial Administration. Laqi, Lywind English, High Saxon and Sangunese are official languages of the Empire.
Chapter 2: The Empress
Article 4
The Empire is a federated necrarchy under the leadership of the Bride of Minarbor, Lyssansa of the House of Rossheim, who is styled Empress of Minarboria with the qualification of Imperial Jolliness.
Article 5
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress of Minarboria possesses supreme executive, legislative and administrative authority over the Lands of the Imperial Crown. Within these territories, submission to her will is politely requested by the Shrub-God himself.
Article 5.1
Within the Imperial Shrublands, the Empress:
(i) possesses supreme legislative authority: no law can come into force without her personal approval.
(ii) possesses supreme administrative authority: on the highest level of administration her authority is direct and on subordinate levels of administration, she determines the degree of authority of the officials who act in her name and in accordance with her orders;
(iii) appoints and dismisses all state officials whose appointment or dismissal has not been otherwise determined by law;
(iv) issues Royal Decrees for the organisation and functioning of state administration, as well as directives essential for the execution of the law;
(v) has the right to pardon the accused, to mitigate the sentence and even to completely forgive transgressions, including the right to terminate court actions against the guilty and to free them from trial and punishment;
(vi) has the right to act freely in all matters that are not otherwise subject to existing law.
Article 5.2
Within the of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Empress exercises supreme authority in accordance with local law.
Article 6
The Empress has the sole right to bestow and revoke citizenship.
Article 7
The Empress is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Empire.
Chapter 3: The Regent Interdum
Article 8
The Empress may appoint a Regent Interdum to maintain the basic functions of government during her absence.
Article 9
The Regent Interdum has the authority to:
(i) Enforce the law of the Empire, including the Root Law;
(ii) Undertake defensive military action within the borders of the Empire;
(iii) Receive representatives of foreign states;
(iv) Maintain the administration of the Lands of the Crown.
Article 10
The Regent Interdum is prohibited from:
(i) Amending the Root Law;
(ii) Entering into treaties with foreign states or organisations;
(iii) Undertaking military action beyond the borders of the Empire;
(iv) Interfering in the administration of the Imperial Realms.
Article 11
Any decrees or decisions of the Regent Interdum not expressly confirmed by the Empress upon her return are to be deemed invalid.
Chapter 4: The Council of Necrarchs
Article 12
The Council of Necrarchs is the supreme legislative body of the Empire. It comprises:
(i) the Empress of Minarboria, or the Regent Interdum in her absence;
(ii) the King and Queen of Leichenberg;
(iii) the King and Queen of Steeria and Highfield;
(iv) the King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles;
(v) the Queen of Tiěyá;
(vi) the Khan of Karalakh.
Article 13
The Council of Necrarchs is presided over by the Empress.
Article 14
The Council of Necrarchs issues Imperial Decrees for the organisation and administration of the Empire as a whole.
Chapter 5: The State Arbors
Article 15
The First State Arbor is reserved for the Empress and other necrarchs. It is here that the Council of Necrarchs meets and from here that Imperial and Royal Decrees are proclaimed.
Article 16
The Second State Arbor is reserved for citizens and it is from here that the internal affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Article 17
The Third State Arbor is reserved for the subjects of foreign states and their representatives and it is from here that the external affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Chapter 6: The Imperial Shrublands
Article 18
That portion of the Imperial Shrublands under direct Imperial lordship is known as the Lichnina.
Article 18.1
The Lichnina comprises:
(i) The Lichgraviate of Lywall, which has its seat of administration in the city of Lynik;
(ii) The Lichgraviate of Lachmeren, which has its seat of administration in the city of Merensk;
(iii) The Lichgraviate of Novodolor, which has its seat of administration in the city of Novodolorsk;
(iv) The Royal Forest of Litel, which has its seat of administration in the settlement of Swainmote Lodge.
Article 18.2
The three lichgraviates are each administered by a governor appointed by the Empress.
Article 18.3
The Royal Forest of Litel is administered by a Deep Singer appointed by the Empress, who is styled Verderer of Litel.
Article 19
The remaining territory of the Imperial Shrublands is divided between five autonomous jurisdictions:
(i) The Garden of Whisperwood;
(ii) The Marquessate of &zeter;
(iii) The Jollity of Toastytop;
(iv) The County of Gloomvale;
(v) The Principality of Highbloom.
Article 19.1
The Garden of Whisperwood is a palatine jurisdiction held by Fleurette de Taniere-Gaudin of the Deep Singers and her lawful successors, who are styled Warden of Whisperwood.
Article 19.2
The Marquessate of &zeter is a palatine jurisdiction held by Clarence Etzeterra, who is styled Marquess of &zeter.
Article 19.3
The Jollity of Toastytop is a palatine jurisdiction held by Lord Toastypops.
Article 19.4
The County of Gloomvale is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Von Schatten Company.
Article 19.5
The Principality of Highbloom is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Princess Royal Octavia, who is styled Princess of Highbloom.
Article 19.6
The designated holder of each jurisdiction possesses regalian rights over and within that territory.
Chapter 7: The Imperial Realms
Article 20
The Imperial Realms are sovereign necrarchies within the Empire.
Article 20.1
The Kingdom of Leichenberg is the realm of Max I and Mira Raynora the Younger of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.2
The United ingdom of Steeria and Highfield is the realm of Max II and Octavia of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.3
The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles is the realm of Sadamara Aptrgangr of the House of Rossheim-Nidaros-Riskai.
Article 20.4
The Kingdom of Tiěyá is the realm of the Gǔ Dynasty.
Article 2.5
The Khanate of Karalakh is the realm of Nela Khan Karalakhli.
Article 21
The necrarch of each Imperial Realm exercises supreme authority over his or her own territory in accordance with local law.
Chapter 8: The Church of Minarbor
Article 22
The Church of Minarbor is the established church of the Empire.
Article 23
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress is supreme head of the church.
Article 24
As the first children of his garden, the Deep Singers are entrusted by the Shrub-God with the running of his church.
Article 25
The highest cleric of the church shall be the Resector of Sansabury, who is appointed by the Queen to minister to her capital and serve as the attendant of Minarbor. From the Resector will stem all other consecrations and appointments of the clerics of the church.
Article 26
The everyday governance of the church shall be in the hands of the Holy Synod, comprised of the Resector of Sansabury, the Cultor of Toastytop, the resector and two seniormost cultors of each of the jurisdictions of Lywall and Lachmeren, Novodolor, Whisperwood, &zeter, Gloomvale and Highbloom, and the seniormost cultor of the realms of Greater Sangun, Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, Leichenberg, Steeria and Highfield, Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Tiěyá, and Karalakh.
Article 27
The Resector of Sansabury shall preside over the Holy Synod as the representative of the Shrub-God Minarbor and his Bride, and shall be empowered to veto or repeal the acts the Synod.
Chapter 9: The Symbols of the Empire
Article 28
The flag of the Empire consists of a black field edged with two narrow stripes, the upper stripe of Lywind Blue and the lower stripe of maroon. In the centre, there is a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon.
Article 29
The great seal of the Empire consists of a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon. Beneath the torse, a pair of green leafy tendrils extend from a scroll bearing the motto "Pro virgulto omnia".
Chapter 10: Amendments to the Imperial Root Law
Article 30
The Imperial Root Law may be changed or amended only by the Council of Necrarchs.[/quote]
***
Given by us on the Eighteenth of April in the year 2016,
For the Kingdom of Minarboria:
X
For the Empire of Greater Sangun:
X
For the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks:
X
For the Kingdom of Leichenberg:
Max (I) and Mira
For the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield:
X
For the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles:
X
For the Kingdom of Tiěyá:
X
For the Khanate of Karalakh
X
Max I
King of Leichenberg
Sometime Emperor of Sangun
King of Leichenberg
Sometime Emperor of Sangun
Re: The Displeasure of Heaven and Earth
Let the treaty be signed, in the name of Tieya:
THE TREATY OF SANSABURY
FOR THE UNIFICATION OF
THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
AND
THE EMPIRE OF SANGUN AND SOUTH CIBOLA
TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Lyssansa, Queen of Minarboria and of Lichbrook, Reigning Empress of Sangun, Empress of South Cibola, Grand Princess of Treisenberg, &c., and the members of the Council of Princes of the Empire, send greeting!
WHEREAS it has become evident that the mode of governance originally devised for the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is no longer adequate;
AND WHEREAS the duly elected Empress Lyssansa has offered a model of greater and more stable union with her realm of Minarboria;
AND WHEREAS the faith of that realm has begun to take root in the rest, and we are desirous of maintaining peace and amity between the believers of our various realms and those who follow the Shrub-God;
LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that the following Articles have been negotiated and agreed upon by the Empress and the Council of Princes, in good faith and without effort of evasion:
Article I.
The Imperial Charter of the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby rescinded by the provisions of Article 17 of that document.
Article II.
The Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby dissolved.
Article III.
The Kingdom of Minarboria, the Empire of Greater Sangun, the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Kingdom of Leichenberg, the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, the Kingdom of Tiěyá, and the Khanate of Karalakh do hereby establish a new union by the name of the Empire of Minarboria, to be constituted in accordance with the Imperial Root Law contained in the Schedule to this treaty.
***
SCHEDULE: THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
[quote]
THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
Chapter 1: The Nature of the Empire
Article 1
The Empire of Minarboria is the greater garden of the Shrub-God Minarbor. It comprises:
(i) The original Minarborian territories situated on the continent of Benacia, which are known as the Imperial Shrublands;
(ii) The Empire of Greater Sangun (大三郡帝国 (Dai Sangun Teikoku);
(iii) The Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks (Grossfürstentum Treisenberg und die Gemeinen Vogteien);
(iv) The Kingdom of Leichenberg (Königreich Leichenberg);
(v) The United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield (Vereinigtes Königreich Stiermark und Hochfeld);
(vi) The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles (Riskaiar og Iðunnareyja Konungsríki);
(vii) The Kingdom of Tiěyá (Königreich Tiěyá; 鐵崖王國 Tetsugai Ōkoku/Tiěyá Wángguó);
(viii) The Khanate of Karalakh (Karalax Xanliki).
Article 1.1
The Imperial Shrublands, the Empire of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks are known collectively as the Lands of the Imperial Crown.
Article 1.2
The Kingdom of Leichenberg, United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Kingdom of Tiěyá and Khanate of Karalakh are known collectively as the Imperial Realms.
Article 2
The capital of the Empire is the city of Sansabury.
Article 3
Overdolor English is the language of the Imperial Administration. Laqi, Lywind English, High Saxon and Sangunese are official languages of the Empire.
Chapter 2: The Empress
Article 4
The Empire is a federated necrarchy under the leadership of the Bride of Minarbor, Lyssansa of the House of Rossheim, who is styled Empress of Minarboria with the qualification of Imperial Jolliness.
Article 5
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress of Minarboria possesses supreme executive, legislative and administrative authority over the Lands of the Imperial Crown. Within these territories, submission to her will is politely requested by the Shrub-God himself.
Article 5.1
Within the Imperial Shrublands, the Empress:
(i) possesses supreme legislative authority: no law can come into force without her personal approval.
(ii) possesses supreme administrative authority: on the highest level of administration her authority is direct and on subordinate levels of administration, she determines the degree of authority of the officials who act in her name and in accordance with her orders;
(iii) appoints and dismisses all state officials whose appointment or dismissal has not been otherwise determined by law;
(iv) issues Royal Decrees for the organisation and functioning of state administration, as well as directives essential for the execution of the law;
(v) has the right to pardon the accused, to mitigate the sentence and even to completely forgive transgressions, including the right to terminate court actions against the guilty and to free them from trial and punishment;
(vi) has the right to act freely in all matters that are not otherwise subject to existing law.
Article 5.2
Within the of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Empress exercises supreme authority in accordance with local law.
Article 6
The Empress has the sole right to bestow and revoke citizenship.
Article 7
The Empress is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Empire.
Chapter 3: The Regent Interdum
Article 8
The Empress may appoint a Regent Interdum to maintain the basic functions of government during her absence.
Article 9
The Regent Interdum has the authority to:
(i) Enforce the law of the Empire, including the Root Law;
(ii) Undertake defensive military action within the borders of the Empire;
(iii) Receive representatives of foreign states;
(iv) Maintain the administration of the Lands of the Crown.
Article 10
The Regent Interdum is prohibited from:
(i) Amending the Root Law;
(ii) Entering into treaties with foreign states or organisations;
(iii) Undertaking military action beyond the borders of the Empire;
(iv) Interfering in the administration of the Imperial Realms.
Article 11
Any decrees or decisions of the Regent Interdum not expressly confirmed by the Empress upon her return are to be deemed invalid.
Chapter 4: The Council of Necrarchs
Article 12
The Council of Necrarchs is the supreme legislative body of the Empire. It comprises:
(i) the Empress of Minarboria, or the Regent Interdum in her absence;
(ii) the King and Queen of Leichenberg;
(iii) the King and Queen of Steeria and Highfield;
(iv) the King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles;
(v) the Queen of Tiěyá;
(vi) the Khan of Karalakh.
Article 13
The Council of Necrarchs is presided over by the Empress.
Article 14
The Council of Necrarchs issues Imperial Decrees for the organisation and administration of the Empire as a whole.
Chapter 5: The State Arbors
Article 15
The First State Arbor is reserved for the Empress and other necrarchs. It is here that the Council of Necrarchs meets and from here that Imperial and Royal Decrees are proclaimed.
Article 16
The Second State Arbor is reserved for citizens and it is from here that the internal affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Article 17
The Third State Arbor is reserved for the subjects of foreign states and their representatives and it is from here that the external affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Chapter 6: The Imperial Shrublands
Article 18
That portion of the Imperial Shrublands under direct Imperial lordship is known as the Lichnina.
Article 18.1
The Lichnina comprises:
(i) The Lichgraviate of Lywall, which has its seat of administration in the city of Lynik;
(ii) The Lichgraviate of Lachmeren, which has its seat of administration in the city of Merensk;
(iii) The Lichgraviate of Novodolor, which has its seat of administration in the city of Novodolorsk;
(iv) The Royal Forest of Litel, which has its seat of administration in the settlement of Swainmote Lodge.
Article 18.2
The three lichgraviates are each administered by a governor appointed by the Empress.
Article 18.3
The Royal Forest of Litel is administered by a Deep Singer appointed by the Empress, who is styled Verderer of Litel.
Article 19
The remaining territory of the Imperial Shrublands is divided between five autonomous jurisdictions:
(i) The Garden of Whisperwood;
(ii) The Marquessate of &zeter;
(iii) The Jollity of Toastytop;
(iv) The County of Gloomvale;
(v) The Principality of Highbloom.
Article 19.1
The Garden of Whisperwood is a palatine jurisdiction held by Fleurette de Taniere-Gaudin of the Deep Singers and her lawful successors, who are styled Warden of Whisperwood.
Article 19.2
The Marquessate of &zeter is a palatine jurisdiction held by Clarence Etzeterra, who is styled Marquess of &zeter.
Article 19.3
The Jollity of Toastytop is a palatine jurisdiction held by Lord Toastypops.
Article 19.4
The County of Gloomvale is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Von Schatten Company.
Article 19.5
The Principality of Highbloom is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Princess Royal Octavia, who is styled Princess of Highbloom.
Article 19.6
The designated holder of each jurisdiction possesses regalian rights over and within that territory.
Chapter 7: The Imperial Realms
Article 20
The Imperial Realms are sovereign necrarchies within the Empire.
Article 20.1
The Kingdom of Leichenberg is the realm of Max I and Mira Raynora the Younger of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.2
The United ingdom of Steeria and Highfield is the realm of Max II and Octavia of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.3
The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles is the realm of Sadamara Aptrgangr of the House of Rossheim-Nidaros-Riskai.
Article 20.4
The Kingdom of Tiěyá is the realm of the Gǔ Dynasty.
Article 2.5
The Khanate of Karalakh is the realm of Nela Khan Karalakhli.
Article 21
The necrarch of each Imperial Realm exercises supreme authority over his or her own territory in accordance with local law.
Chapter 8: The Church of Minarbor
Article 22
The Church of Minarbor is the established church of the Empire.
Article 23
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress is supreme head of the church.
Article 24
As the first children of his garden, the Deep Singers are entrusted by the Shrub-God with the running of his church.
Article 25
The highest cleric of the church shall be the Resector of Sansabury, who is appointed by the Queen to minister to her capital and serve as the attendant of Minarbor. From the Resector will stem all other consecrations and appointments of the clerics of the church.
Article 26
The everyday governance of the church shall be in the hands of the Holy Synod, comprised of the Resector of Sansabury, the Cultor of Toastytop, the resector and two seniormost cultors of each of the jurisdictions of Lywall and Lachmeren, Novodolor, Whisperwood, &zeter, Gloomvale and Highbloom, and the seniormost cultor of the realms of Greater Sangun, Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, Leichenberg, Steeria and Highfield, Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Tiěyá, and Karalakh.
Article 27
The Resector of Sansabury shall preside over the Holy Synod as the representative of the Shrub-God Minarbor and his Bride, and shall be empowered to veto or repeal the acts the Synod.
Chapter 9: The Symbols of the Empire
Article 28
The flag of the Empire consists of a black field edged with two narrow stripes, the upper stripe of Lywind Blue and the lower stripe of maroon. In the centre, there is a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon.
Article 29
The great seal of the Empire consists of a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon. Beneath the torse, a pair of green leafy tendrils extend from a scroll bearing the motto "Pro virgulto omnia".
Chapter 10: Amendments to the Imperial Root Law
Article 30
The Imperial Root Law may be changed or amended only by the Council of Necrarchs.[/quote]
***
Given by us on the Eighteenth of April in the year 2016,
For the Kingdom of Minarboria:
X
For the Empire of Greater Sangun:
X
For the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks:
X
For the Kingdom of Leichenberg:
Max (I) and Mira
For the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield:
X
For the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles:
X
For the Kingdom of Tiěyá:
Sàohuáng
For the Khanate of Karalakh
X
FOR THE UNIFICATION OF
THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
AND
THE EMPIRE OF SANGUN AND SOUTH CIBOLA
TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Lyssansa, Queen of Minarboria and of Lichbrook, Reigning Empress of Sangun, Empress of South Cibola, Grand Princess of Treisenberg, &c., and the members of the Council of Princes of the Empire, send greeting!
WHEREAS it has become evident that the mode of governance originally devised for the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is no longer adequate;
AND WHEREAS the duly elected Empress Lyssansa has offered a model of greater and more stable union with her realm of Minarboria;
AND WHEREAS the faith of that realm has begun to take root in the rest, and we are desirous of maintaining peace and amity between the believers of our various realms and those who follow the Shrub-God;
LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that the following Articles have been negotiated and agreed upon by the Empress and the Council of Princes, in good faith and without effort of evasion:
Article I.
The Imperial Charter of the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby rescinded by the provisions of Article 17 of that document.
Article II.
The Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby dissolved.
Article III.
The Kingdom of Minarboria, the Empire of Greater Sangun, the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Kingdom of Leichenberg, the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, the Kingdom of Tiěyá, and the Khanate of Karalakh do hereby establish a new union by the name of the Empire of Minarboria, to be constituted in accordance with the Imperial Root Law contained in the Schedule to this treaty.
***
SCHEDULE: THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
[quote]
THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
Chapter 1: The Nature of the Empire
Article 1
The Empire of Minarboria is the greater garden of the Shrub-God Minarbor. It comprises:
(i) The original Minarborian territories situated on the continent of Benacia, which are known as the Imperial Shrublands;
(ii) The Empire of Greater Sangun (大三郡帝国 (Dai Sangun Teikoku);
(iii) The Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks (Grossfürstentum Treisenberg und die Gemeinen Vogteien);
(iv) The Kingdom of Leichenberg (Königreich Leichenberg);
(v) The United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield (Vereinigtes Königreich Stiermark und Hochfeld);
(vi) The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles (Riskaiar og Iðunnareyja Konungsríki);
(vii) The Kingdom of Tiěyá (Königreich Tiěyá; 鐵崖王國 Tetsugai Ōkoku/Tiěyá Wángguó);
(viii) The Khanate of Karalakh (Karalax Xanliki).
Article 1.1
The Imperial Shrublands, the Empire of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks are known collectively as the Lands of the Imperial Crown.
Article 1.2
The Kingdom of Leichenberg, United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Kingdom of Tiěyá and Khanate of Karalakh are known collectively as the Imperial Realms.
Article 2
The capital of the Empire is the city of Sansabury.
Article 3
Overdolor English is the language of the Imperial Administration. Laqi, Lywind English, High Saxon and Sangunese are official languages of the Empire.
Chapter 2: The Empress
Article 4
The Empire is a federated necrarchy under the leadership of the Bride of Minarbor, Lyssansa of the House of Rossheim, who is styled Empress of Minarboria with the qualification of Imperial Jolliness.
Article 5
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress of Minarboria possesses supreme executive, legislative and administrative authority over the Lands of the Imperial Crown. Within these territories, submission to her will is politely requested by the Shrub-God himself.
Article 5.1
Within the Imperial Shrublands, the Empress:
(i) possesses supreme legislative authority: no law can come into force without her personal approval.
(ii) possesses supreme administrative authority: on the highest level of administration her authority is direct and on subordinate levels of administration, she determines the degree of authority of the officials who act in her name and in accordance with her orders;
(iii) appoints and dismisses all state officials whose appointment or dismissal has not been otherwise determined by law;
(iv) issues Royal Decrees for the organisation and functioning of state administration, as well as directives essential for the execution of the law;
(v) has the right to pardon the accused, to mitigate the sentence and even to completely forgive transgressions, including the right to terminate court actions against the guilty and to free them from trial and punishment;
(vi) has the right to act freely in all matters that are not otherwise subject to existing law.
Article 5.2
Within the of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Empress exercises supreme authority in accordance with local law.
Article 6
The Empress has the sole right to bestow and revoke citizenship.
Article 7
The Empress is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Empire.
Chapter 3: The Regent Interdum
Article 8
The Empress may appoint a Regent Interdum to maintain the basic functions of government during her absence.
Article 9
The Regent Interdum has the authority to:
(i) Enforce the law of the Empire, including the Root Law;
(ii) Undertake defensive military action within the borders of the Empire;
(iii) Receive representatives of foreign states;
(iv) Maintain the administration of the Lands of the Crown.
Article 10
The Regent Interdum is prohibited from:
(i) Amending the Root Law;
(ii) Entering into treaties with foreign states or organisations;
(iii) Undertaking military action beyond the borders of the Empire;
(iv) Interfering in the administration of the Imperial Realms.
Article 11
Any decrees or decisions of the Regent Interdum not expressly confirmed by the Empress upon her return are to be deemed invalid.
Chapter 4: The Council of Necrarchs
Article 12
The Council of Necrarchs is the supreme legislative body of the Empire. It comprises:
(i) the Empress of Minarboria, or the Regent Interdum in her absence;
(ii) the King and Queen of Leichenberg;
(iii) the King and Queen of Steeria and Highfield;
(iv) the King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles;
(v) the Queen of Tiěyá;
(vi) the Khan of Karalakh.
Article 13
The Council of Necrarchs is presided over by the Empress.
Article 14
The Council of Necrarchs issues Imperial Decrees for the organisation and administration of the Empire as a whole.
Chapter 5: The State Arbors
Article 15
The First State Arbor is reserved for the Empress and other necrarchs. It is here that the Council of Necrarchs meets and from here that Imperial and Royal Decrees are proclaimed.
Article 16
The Second State Arbor is reserved for citizens and it is from here that the internal affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Article 17
The Third State Arbor is reserved for the subjects of foreign states and their representatives and it is from here that the external affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Chapter 6: The Imperial Shrublands
Article 18
That portion of the Imperial Shrublands under direct Imperial lordship is known as the Lichnina.
Article 18.1
The Lichnina comprises:
(i) The Lichgraviate of Lywall, which has its seat of administration in the city of Lynik;
(ii) The Lichgraviate of Lachmeren, which has its seat of administration in the city of Merensk;
(iii) The Lichgraviate of Novodolor, which has its seat of administration in the city of Novodolorsk;
(iv) The Royal Forest of Litel, which has its seat of administration in the settlement of Swainmote Lodge.
Article 18.2
The three lichgraviates are each administered by a governor appointed by the Empress.
Article 18.3
The Royal Forest of Litel is administered by a Deep Singer appointed by the Empress, who is styled Verderer of Litel.
Article 19
The remaining territory of the Imperial Shrublands is divided between five autonomous jurisdictions:
(i) The Garden of Whisperwood;
(ii) The Marquessate of &zeter;
(iii) The Jollity of Toastytop;
(iv) The County of Gloomvale;
(v) The Principality of Highbloom.
Article 19.1
The Garden of Whisperwood is a palatine jurisdiction held by Fleurette de Taniere-Gaudin of the Deep Singers and her lawful successors, who are styled Warden of Whisperwood.
Article 19.2
The Marquessate of &zeter is a palatine jurisdiction held by Clarence Etzeterra, who is styled Marquess of &zeter.
Article 19.3
The Jollity of Toastytop is a palatine jurisdiction held by Lord Toastypops.
Article 19.4
The County of Gloomvale is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Von Schatten Company.
Article 19.5
The Principality of Highbloom is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Princess Royal Octavia, who is styled Princess of Highbloom.
Article 19.6
The designated holder of each jurisdiction possesses regalian rights over and within that territory.
Chapter 7: The Imperial Realms
Article 20
The Imperial Realms are sovereign necrarchies within the Empire.
Article 20.1
The Kingdom of Leichenberg is the realm of Max I and Mira Raynora the Younger of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.2
The United ingdom of Steeria and Highfield is the realm of Max II and Octavia of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.3
The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles is the realm of Sadamara Aptrgangr of the House of Rossheim-Nidaros-Riskai.
Article 20.4
The Kingdom of Tiěyá is the realm of the Gǔ Dynasty.
Article 2.5
The Khanate of Karalakh is the realm of Nela Khan Karalakhli.
Article 21
The necrarch of each Imperial Realm exercises supreme authority over his or her own territory in accordance with local law.
Chapter 8: The Church of Minarbor
Article 22
The Church of Minarbor is the established church of the Empire.
Article 23
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress is supreme head of the church.
Article 24
As the first children of his garden, the Deep Singers are entrusted by the Shrub-God with the running of his church.
Article 25
The highest cleric of the church shall be the Resector of Sansabury, who is appointed by the Queen to minister to her capital and serve as the attendant of Minarbor. From the Resector will stem all other consecrations and appointments of the clerics of the church.
Article 26
The everyday governance of the church shall be in the hands of the Holy Synod, comprised of the Resector of Sansabury, the Cultor of Toastytop, the resector and two seniormost cultors of each of the jurisdictions of Lywall and Lachmeren, Novodolor, Whisperwood, &zeter, Gloomvale and Highbloom, and the seniormost cultor of the realms of Greater Sangun, Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, Leichenberg, Steeria and Highfield, Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Tiěyá, and Karalakh.
Article 27
The Resector of Sansabury shall preside over the Holy Synod as the representative of the Shrub-God Minarbor and his Bride, and shall be empowered to veto or repeal the acts the Synod.
Chapter 9: The Symbols of the Empire
Article 28
The flag of the Empire consists of a black field edged with two narrow stripes, the upper stripe of Lywind Blue and the lower stripe of maroon. In the centre, there is a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon.
Article 29
The great seal of the Empire consists of a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon. Beneath the torse, a pair of green leafy tendrils extend from a scroll bearing the motto "Pro virgulto omnia".
Chapter 10: Amendments to the Imperial Root Law
Article 30
The Imperial Root Law may be changed or amended only by the Council of Necrarchs.[/quote]
***
Given by us on the Eighteenth of April in the year 2016,
For the Kingdom of Minarboria:
X
For the Empire of Greater Sangun:
X
For the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks:
X
For the Kingdom of Leichenberg:
Max (I) and Mira
For the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield:
X
For the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles:
X
For the Kingdom of Tiěyá:
Sàohuáng
For the Khanate of Karalakh
X
AKA Shyriath
[spoiler]
DY (Dame of the Yoshi, Most Noble Order of the Yoshi, Natopia)[/spoiler]
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Re: The Displeasure of Heaven and Earth
Post by Nela Khan Karalakhli »
FOR THE UNIFICATION OF
THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
AND
THE EMPIRE OF SANGUN AND SOUTH CIBOLA
TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Lyssansa, Queen of Minarboria and of Lichbrook, Reigning Empress of Sangun, Empress of South Cibola, Grand Princess of Treisenberg, &c., and the members of the Council of Princes of the Empire, send greeting!
WHEREAS it has become evident that the mode of governance originally devised for the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is no longer adequate;
AND WHEREAS the duly elected Empress Lyssansa has offered a model of greater and more stable union with her realm of Minarboria;
AND WHEREAS the faith of that realm has begun to take root in the rest, and we are desirous of maintaining peace and amity between the believers of our various realms and those who follow the Shrub-God;
LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that the following Articles have been negotiated and agreed upon by the Empress and the Council of Princes, in good faith and without effort of evasion:
Article I.
The Imperial Charter of the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby rescinded by the provisions of Article 17 of that document.
Article II.
The Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby dissolved.
Article III.
The Kingdom of Minarboria, the Empire of Greater Sangun, the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Kingdom of Leichenberg, the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, the Kingdom of Tiěyá, and the Khanate of Karalakh do hereby establish a new union by the name of the Empire of Minarboria, to be constituted in accordance with the Imperial Root Law contained in the Schedule to this treaty.
***
SCHEDULE: THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
[quote]
THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
Chapter 1: The Nature of the Empire
Article 1
The Empire of Minarboria is the greater garden of the Shrub-God Minarbor. It comprises:
(i) The original Minarborian territories situated on the continent of Benacia, which are known as the Imperial Shrublands;
(ii) The Empire of Greater Sangun (大三郡帝国 (Dai Sangun Teikoku);
(iii) The Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks (Grossfürstentum Treisenberg und die Gemeinen Vogteien);
(iv) The Kingdom of Leichenberg (Königreich Leichenberg);
(v) The United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield (Vereinigtes Königreich Stiermark und Hochfeld);
(vi) The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles (Riskaiar og Iðunnareyja Konungsríki);
(vii) The Kingdom of Tiěyá (Königreich Tiěyá; 鐵崖王國 Tetsugai Ōkoku/Tiěyá Wángguó);
(viii) The Khanate of Karalakh (Karalax Xanliki).
Article 1.1
The Imperial Shrublands, the Empire of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks are known collectively as the Lands of the Imperial Crown.
Article 1.2
The Kingdom of Leichenberg, United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Kingdom of Tiěyá and Khanate of Karalakh are known collectively as the Imperial Realms.
Article 2
The capital of the Empire is the city of Sansabury.
Article 3
Overdolor English is the language of the Imperial Administration. Laqi, Lywind English, High Saxon and Sangunese are official languages of the Empire.
Chapter 2: The Empress
Article 4
The Empire is a federated necrarchy under the leadership of the Bride of Minarbor, Lyssansa of the House of Rossheim, who is styled Empress of Minarboria with the qualification of Imperial Jolliness.
Article 5
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress of Minarboria possesses supreme executive, legislative and administrative authority over the Lands of the Imperial Crown. Within these territories, submission to her will is politely requested by the Shrub-God himself.
Article 5.1
Within the Imperial Shrublands, the Empress:
(i) possesses supreme legislative authority: no law can come into force without her personal approval.
(ii) possesses supreme administrative authority: on the highest level of administration her authority is direct and on subordinate levels of administration, she determines the degree of authority of the officials who act in her name and in accordance with her orders;
(iii) appoints and dismisses all state officials whose appointment or dismissal has not been otherwise determined by law;
(iv) issues Royal Decrees for the organisation and functioning of state administration, as well as directives essential for the execution of the law;
(v) has the right to pardon the accused, to mitigate the sentence and even to completely forgive transgressions, including the right to terminate court actions against the guilty and to free them from trial and punishment;
(vi) has the right to act freely in all matters that are not otherwise subject to existing law.
Article 5.2
Within the of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Empress exercises supreme authority in accordance with local law.
Article 6
The Empress has the sole right to bestow and revoke citizenship.
Article 7
The Empress is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Empire.
Chapter 3: The Regent Interdum
Article 8
The Empress may appoint a Regent Interdum to maintain the basic functions of government during her absence.
Article 9
The Regent Interdum has the authority to:
(i) Enforce the law of the Empire, including the Root Law;
(ii) Undertake defensive military action within the borders of the Empire;
(iii) Receive representatives of foreign states;
(iv) Maintain the administration of the Lands of the Crown.
Article 10
The Regent Interdum is prohibited from:
(i) Amending the Root Law;
(ii) Entering into treaties with foreign states or organisations;
(iii) Undertaking military action beyond the borders of the Empire;
(iv) Interfering in the administration of the Imperial Realms.
Article 11
Any decrees or decisions of the Regent Interdum not expressly confirmed by the Empress upon her return are to be deemed invalid.
Chapter 4: The Council of Necrarchs
Article 12
The Council of Necrarchs is the supreme legislative body of the Empire. It comprises:
(i) the Empress of Minarboria, or the Regent Interdum in her absence;
(ii) the King and Queen of Leichenberg;
(iii) the King and Queen of Steeria and Highfield;
(iv) the King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles;
(v) the Queen of Tiěyá;
(vi) the Khan of Karalakh.
Article 13
The Council of Necrarchs is presided over by the Empress.
Article 14
The Council of Necrarchs issues Imperial Decrees for the organisation and administration of the Empire as a whole.
Chapter 5: The State Arbors
Article 15
The First State Arbor is reserved for the Empress and other necrarchs. It is here that the Council of Necrarchs meets and from here that Imperial and Royal Decrees are proclaimed.
Article 16
The Second State Arbor is reserved for citizens and it is from here that the internal affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Article 17
The Third State Arbor is reserved for the subjects of foreign states and their representatives and it is from here that the external affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Chapter 6: The Imperial Shrublands
Article 18
That portion of the Imperial Shrublands under direct Imperial lordship is known as the Lichnina.
Article 18.1
The Lichnina comprises:
(i) The Lichgraviate of Lywall, which has its seat of administration in the city of Lynik;
(ii) The Lichgraviate of Lachmeren, which has its seat of administration in the city of Merensk;
(iii) The Lichgraviate of Novodolor, which has its seat of administration in the city of Novodolorsk;
(iv) The Royal Forest of Litel, which has its seat of administration in the settlement of Swainmote Lodge.
Article 18.2
The three lichgraviates are each administered by a governor appointed by the Empress.
Article 18.3
The Royal Forest of Litel is administered by a Deep Singer appointed by the Empress, who is styled Verderer of Litel.
Article 19
The remaining territory of the Imperial Shrublands is divided between five autonomous jurisdictions:
(i) The Garden of Whisperwood;
(ii) The Marquessate of &zeter;
(iii) The Jollity of Toastytop;
(iv) The County of Gloomvale;
(v) The Principality of Highbloom.
Article 19.1
The Garden of Whisperwood is a palatine jurisdiction held by Fleurette de Taniere-Gaudin of the Deep Singers and her lawful successors, who are styled Warden of Whisperwood.
Article 19.2
The Marquessate of &zeter is a palatine jurisdiction held by Clarence Etzeterra, who is styled Marquess of &zeter.
Article 19.3
The Jollity of Toastytop is a palatine jurisdiction held by Lord Toastypops.
Article 19.4
The County of Gloomvale is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Von Schatten Company.
Article 19.5
The Principality of Highbloom is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Princess Royal Octavia, who is styled Princess of Highbloom.
Article 19.6
The designated holder of each jurisdiction possesses regalian rights over and within that territory.
Chapter 7: The Imperial Realms
Article 20
The Imperial Realms are sovereign necrarchies within the Empire.
Article 20.1
The Kingdom of Leichenberg is the realm of Max I and Mira Raynora the Younger of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.2
The United ingdom of Steeria and Highfield is the realm of Max II and Octavia of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.3
The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles is the realm of Sadamara Aptrgangr of the House of Rossheim-Nidaros-Riskai.
Article 20.4
The Kingdom of Tiěyá is the realm of the Gǔ Dynasty.
Article 2.5
The Khanate of Karalakh is the realm of Nela Khan Karalakhli.
Article 21
The necrarch of each Imperial Realm exercises supreme authority over his or her own territory in accordance with local law.
Chapter 8: The Church of Minarbor
Article 22
The Church of Minarbor is the established church of the Empire.
Article 23
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress is supreme head of the church.
Article 24
As the first children of his garden, the Deep Singers are entrusted by the Shrub-God with the running of his church.
Article 25
The highest cleric of the church shall be the Resector of Sansabury, who is appointed by the Queen to minister to her capital and serve as the attendant of Minarbor. From the Resector will stem all other consecrations and appointments of the clerics of the church.
Article 26
The everyday governance of the church shall be in the hands of the Holy Synod, comprised of the Resector of Sansabury, the Cultor of Toastytop, the resector and two seniormost cultors of each of the jurisdictions of Lywall and Lachmeren, Novodolor, Whisperwood, &zeter, Gloomvale and Highbloom, and the seniormost cultor of the realms of Greater Sangun, Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, Leichenberg, Steeria and Highfield, Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Tiěyá, and Karalakh.
Article 27
The Resector of Sansabury shall preside over the Holy Synod as the representative of the Shrub-God Minarbor and his Bride, and shall be empowered to veto or repeal the acts the Synod.
Chapter 9: The Symbols of the Empire
Article 28
The flag of the Empire consists of a black field edged with two narrow stripes, the upper stripe of Lywind Blue and the lower stripe of maroon. In the centre, there is a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon.
Article 29
The great seal of the Empire consists of a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon. Beneath the torse, a pair of green leafy tendrils extend from a scroll bearing the motto "Pro virgulto omnia".
Chapter 10: Amendments to the Imperial Root Law
Article 30
The Imperial Root Law may be changed or amended only by the Council of Necrarchs.[/quote]
***
Given by us on the Eighteenth of April in the year 2016,
For the Kingdom of Minarboria:
X
For the Empire of Greater Sangun:
X
For the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks:
X
For the Kingdom of Leichenberg:
Max (I) and Mira
For the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield:
X
For the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles:
X
For the Kingdom of Tiěyá:
Sàohuáng
For the Khanate of Karalakh
Nela Khan Karalakhli
Nela Khan Karalakhli
Re: The Displeasure of Heaven and Earth
Since this appears to be the will of my wife and the rest of the Council, it appears that I must accede or see my realm walk on alone. Rest assured that I shall tolerate no interference in the internal affairs of my kingdom, however.
THE TREATY OF SANSABURY
FOR THE UNIFICATION OF
THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
AND
THE EMPIRE OF SANGUN AND SOUTH CIBOLA
TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Lyssansa, Queen of Minarboria and of Lichbrook, Reigning Empress of Sangun, Empress of South Cibola, Grand Princess of Treisenberg, &c., and the members of the Council of Princes of the Empire, send greeting!
WHEREAS it has become evident that the mode of governance originally devised for the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is no longer adequate;
AND WHEREAS the duly elected Empress Lyssansa has offered a model of greater and more stable union with her realm of Minarboria;
AND WHEREAS the faith of that realm has begun to take root in the rest, and we are desirous of maintaining peace and amity between the believers of our various realms and those who follow the Shrub-God;
LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that the following Articles have been negotiated and agreed upon by the Empress and the Council of Princes, in good faith and without effort of evasion:
Article I.
The Imperial Charter of the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby rescinded by the provisions of Article 17 of that document.
Article II.
The Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby dissolved.
Article III.
The Kingdom of Minarboria, the Empire of Greater Sangun, the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Kingdom of Leichenberg, the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, the Kingdom of Tiěyá, and the Khanate of Karalakh do hereby establish a new union by the name of the Empire of Minarboria, to be constituted in accordance with the Imperial Root Law contained in the Schedule to this treaty.
***
SCHEDULE: THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
[quote]
THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
Chapter 1: The Nature of the Empire
Article 1
The Empire of Minarboria is the greater garden of the Shrub-God Minarbor. It comprises:
(i) The original Minarborian territories situated on the continent of Benacia, which are known as the Imperial Shrublands;
(ii) The Empire of Greater Sangun (大三郡帝国 (Dai Sangun Teikoku);
(iii) The Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks (Grossfürstentum Treisenberg und die Gemeinen Vogteien);
(iv) The Kingdom of Leichenberg (Königreich Leichenberg);
(v) The United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield (Vereinigtes Königreich Stiermark und Hochfeld);
(vi) The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles (Riskaiar og Iðunnareyja Konungsríki);
(vii) The Kingdom of Tiěyá (Königreich Tiěyá; 鐵崖王國 Tetsugai Ōkoku/Tiěyá Wángguó);
(viii) The Khanate of Karalakh (Karalax Xanliki).
Article 1.1
The Imperial Shrublands, the Empire of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks are known collectively as the Lands of the Imperial Crown.
Article 1.2
The Kingdom of Leichenberg, United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Kingdom of Tiěyá and Khanate of Karalakh are known collectively as the Imperial Realms.
Article 2
The capital of the Empire is the city of Sansabury.
Article 3
Overdolor English is the language of the Imperial Administration. Laqi, Lywind English, High Saxon and Sangunese are official languages of the Empire.
Chapter 2: The Empress
Article 4
The Empire is a federated necrarchy under the leadership of the Bride of Minarbor, Lyssansa of the House of Rossheim, who is styled Empress of Minarboria with the qualification of Imperial Jolliness.
Article 5
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress of Minarboria possesses supreme executive, legislative and administrative authority over the Lands of the Imperial Crown. Within these territories, submission to her will is politely requested by the Shrub-God himself.
Article 5.1
Within the Imperial Shrublands, the Empress:
(i) possesses supreme legislative authority: no law can come into force without her personal approval.
(ii) possesses supreme administrative authority: on the highest level of administration her authority is direct and on subordinate levels of administration, she determines the degree of authority of the officials who act in her name and in accordance with her orders;
(iii) appoints and dismisses all state officials whose appointment or dismissal has not been otherwise determined by law;
(iv) issues Royal Decrees for the organisation and functioning of state administration, as well as directives essential for the execution of the law;
(v) has the right to pardon the accused, to mitigate the sentence and even to completely forgive transgressions, including the right to terminate court actions against the guilty and to free them from trial and punishment;
(vi) has the right to act freely in all matters that are not otherwise subject to existing law.
Article 5.2
Within the of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Empress exercises supreme authority in accordance with local law.
Article 6
The Empress has the sole right to bestow and revoke citizenship.
Article 7
The Empress is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Empire.
Chapter 3: The Regent Interdum
Article 8
The Empress may appoint a Regent Interdum to maintain the basic functions of government during her absence.
Article 9
The Regent Interdum has the authority to:
(i) Enforce the law of the Empire, including the Root Law;
(ii) Undertake defensive military action within the borders of the Empire;
(iii) Receive representatives of foreign states;
(iv) Maintain the administration of the Lands of the Crown.
Article 10
The Regent Interdum is prohibited from:
(i) Amending the Root Law;
(ii) Entering into treaties with foreign states or organisations;
(iii) Undertaking military action beyond the borders of the Empire;
(iv) Interfering in the administration of the Imperial Realms.
Article 11
Any decrees or decisions of the Regent Interdum not expressly confirmed by the Empress upon her return are to be deemed invalid.
Chapter 4: The Council of Necrarchs
Article 12
The Council of Necrarchs is the supreme legislative body of the Empire. It comprises:
(i) the Empress of Minarboria, or the Regent Interdum in her absence;
(ii) the King and Queen of Leichenberg;
(iii) the King and Queen of Steeria and Highfield;
(iv) the King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles;
(v) the Queen of Tiěyá;
(vi) the Khan of Karalakh.
Article 13
The Council of Necrarchs is presided over by the Empress.
Article 14
The Council of Necrarchs issues Imperial Decrees for the organisation and administration of the Empire as a whole.
Chapter 5: The State Arbors
Article 15
The First State Arbor is reserved for the Empress and other necrarchs. It is here that the Council of Necrarchs meets and from here that Imperial and Royal Decrees are proclaimed.
Article 16
The Second State Arbor is reserved for citizens and it is from here that the internal affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Article 17
The Third State Arbor is reserved for the subjects of foreign states and their representatives and it is from here that the external affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Chapter 6: The Imperial Shrublands
Article 18
That portion of the Imperial Shrublands under direct Imperial lordship is known as the Lichnina.
Article 18.1
The Lichnina comprises:
(i) The Lichgraviate of Lywall, which has its seat of administration in the city of Lynik;
(ii) The Lichgraviate of Lachmeren, which has its seat of administration in the city of Merensk;
(iii) The Lichgraviate of Novodolor, which has its seat of administration in the city of Novodolorsk;
(iv) The Royal Forest of Litel, which has its seat of administration in the settlement of Swainmote Lodge.
Article 18.2
The three lichgraviates are each administered by a governor appointed by the Empress.
Article 18.3
The Royal Forest of Litel is administered by a Deep Singer appointed by the Empress, who is styled Verderer of Litel.
Article 19
The remaining territory of the Imperial Shrublands is divided between five autonomous jurisdictions:
(i) The Garden of Whisperwood;
(ii) The Marquessate of &zeter;
(iii) The Jollity of Toastytop;
(iv) The County of Gloomvale;
(v) The Principality of Highbloom.
Article 19.1
The Garden of Whisperwood is a palatine jurisdiction held by Fleurette de Taniere-Gaudin of the Deep Singers and her lawful successors, who are styled Warden of Whisperwood.
Article 19.2
The Marquessate of &zeter is a palatine jurisdiction held by Clarence Etzeterra, who is styled Marquess of &zeter.
Article 19.3
The Jollity of Toastytop is a palatine jurisdiction held by Lord Toastypops.
Article 19.4
The County of Gloomvale is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Von Schatten Company.
Article 19.5
The Principality of Highbloom is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Princess Royal Octavia, who is styled Princess of Highbloom.
Article 19.6
The designated holder of each jurisdiction possesses regalian rights over and within that territory.
Chapter 7: The Imperial Realms
Article 20
The Imperial Realms are sovereign necrarchies within the Empire.
Article 20.1
The Kingdom of Leichenberg is the realm of Max I and Mira Raynora the Younger of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.2
The United ingdom of Steeria and Highfield is the realm of Max II and Octavia of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.3
The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles is the realm of Sadamara Aptrgangr of the House of Rossheim-Nidaros-Riskai.
Article 20.4
The Kingdom of Tiěyá is the realm of the Gǔ Dynasty.
Article 2.5
The Khanate of Karalakh is the realm of Nela Khan Karalakhli.
Article 21
The necrarch of each Imperial Realm exercises supreme authority over his or her own territory in accordance with local law.
Chapter 8: The Church of Minarbor
Article 22
The Church of Minarbor is the established church of the Empire.
Article 23
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress is supreme head of the church.
Article 24
As the first children of his garden, the Deep Singers are entrusted by the Shrub-God with the running of his church.
Article 25
The highest cleric of the church shall be the Resector of Sansabury, who is appointed by the Queen to minister to her capital and serve as the attendant of Minarbor. From the Resector will stem all other consecrations and appointments of the clerics of the church.
Article 26
The everyday governance of the church shall be in the hands of the Holy Synod, comprised of the Resector of Sansabury, the Cultor of Toastytop, the resector and two seniormost cultors of each of the jurisdictions of Lywall and Lachmeren, Novodolor, Whisperwood, &zeter, Gloomvale and Highbloom, and the seniormost cultor of the realms of Greater Sangun, Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, Leichenberg, Steeria and Highfield, Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Tiěyá, and Karalakh.
Article 27
The Resector of Sansabury shall preside over the Holy Synod as the representative of the Shrub-God Minarbor and his Bride, and shall be empowered to veto or repeal the acts the Synod.
Chapter 9: The Symbols of the Empire
Article 28
The flag of the Empire consists of a black field edged with two narrow stripes, the upper stripe of Lywind Blue and the lower stripe of maroon. In the centre, there is a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon.
Article 29
The great seal of the Empire consists of a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon. Beneath the torse, a pair of green leafy tendrils extend from a scroll bearing the motto "Pro virgulto omnia".
Chapter 10: Amendments to the Imperial Root Law
Article 30
The Imperial Root Law may be changed or amended only by the Council of Necrarchs.[/quote]
***
Given by us on the Eighteenth of April in the year 2016,
For the Kingdom of Minarboria:
X
For the Empire of Greater Sangun:
X
For the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks:
X
For the Kingdom of Leichenberg:
Max (I) and Mira
For the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield:
Max (II) and Octavia
For the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles:
X
For the Kingdom of Tiěyá:
Sàohuáng
For the Khanate of Karalakh
Nela Khan Karalakhli
FOR THE UNIFICATION OF
THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
AND
THE EMPIRE OF SANGUN AND SOUTH CIBOLA
TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Lyssansa, Queen of Minarboria and of Lichbrook, Reigning Empress of Sangun, Empress of South Cibola, Grand Princess of Treisenberg, &c., and the members of the Council of Princes of the Empire, send greeting!
WHEREAS it has become evident that the mode of governance originally devised for the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is no longer adequate;
AND WHEREAS the duly elected Empress Lyssansa has offered a model of greater and more stable union with her realm of Minarboria;
AND WHEREAS the faith of that realm has begun to take root in the rest, and we are desirous of maintaining peace and amity between the believers of our various realms and those who follow the Shrub-God;
LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that the following Articles have been negotiated and agreed upon by the Empress and the Council of Princes, in good faith and without effort of evasion:
Article I.
The Imperial Charter of the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby rescinded by the provisions of Article 17 of that document.
Article II.
The Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby dissolved.
Article III.
The Kingdom of Minarboria, the Empire of Greater Sangun, the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Kingdom of Leichenberg, the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, the Kingdom of Tiěyá, and the Khanate of Karalakh do hereby establish a new union by the name of the Empire of Minarboria, to be constituted in accordance with the Imperial Root Law contained in the Schedule to this treaty.
***
SCHEDULE: THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
[quote]
THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
Chapter 1: The Nature of the Empire
Article 1
The Empire of Minarboria is the greater garden of the Shrub-God Minarbor. It comprises:
(i) The original Minarborian territories situated on the continent of Benacia, which are known as the Imperial Shrublands;
(ii) The Empire of Greater Sangun (大三郡帝国 (Dai Sangun Teikoku);
(iii) The Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks (Grossfürstentum Treisenberg und die Gemeinen Vogteien);
(iv) The Kingdom of Leichenberg (Königreich Leichenberg);
(v) The United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield (Vereinigtes Königreich Stiermark und Hochfeld);
(vi) The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles (Riskaiar og Iðunnareyja Konungsríki);
(vii) The Kingdom of Tiěyá (Königreich Tiěyá; 鐵崖王國 Tetsugai Ōkoku/Tiěyá Wángguó);
(viii) The Khanate of Karalakh (Karalax Xanliki).
Article 1.1
The Imperial Shrublands, the Empire of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks are known collectively as the Lands of the Imperial Crown.
Article 1.2
The Kingdom of Leichenberg, United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Kingdom of Tiěyá and Khanate of Karalakh are known collectively as the Imperial Realms.
Article 2
The capital of the Empire is the city of Sansabury.
Article 3
Overdolor English is the language of the Imperial Administration. Laqi, Lywind English, High Saxon and Sangunese are official languages of the Empire.
Chapter 2: The Empress
Article 4
The Empire is a federated necrarchy under the leadership of the Bride of Minarbor, Lyssansa of the House of Rossheim, who is styled Empress of Minarboria with the qualification of Imperial Jolliness.
Article 5
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress of Minarboria possesses supreme executive, legislative and administrative authority over the Lands of the Imperial Crown. Within these territories, submission to her will is politely requested by the Shrub-God himself.
Article 5.1
Within the Imperial Shrublands, the Empress:
(i) possesses supreme legislative authority: no law can come into force without her personal approval.
(ii) possesses supreme administrative authority: on the highest level of administration her authority is direct and on subordinate levels of administration, she determines the degree of authority of the officials who act in her name and in accordance with her orders;
(iii) appoints and dismisses all state officials whose appointment or dismissal has not been otherwise determined by law;
(iv) issues Royal Decrees for the organisation and functioning of state administration, as well as directives essential for the execution of the law;
(v) has the right to pardon the accused, to mitigate the sentence and even to completely forgive transgressions, including the right to terminate court actions against the guilty and to free them from trial and punishment;
(vi) has the right to act freely in all matters that are not otherwise subject to existing law.
Article 5.2
Within the of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Empress exercises supreme authority in accordance with local law.
Article 6
The Empress has the sole right to bestow and revoke citizenship.
Article 7
The Empress is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Empire.
Chapter 3: The Regent Interdum
Article 8
The Empress may appoint a Regent Interdum to maintain the basic functions of government during her absence.
Article 9
The Regent Interdum has the authority to:
(i) Enforce the law of the Empire, including the Root Law;
(ii) Undertake defensive military action within the borders of the Empire;
(iii) Receive representatives of foreign states;
(iv) Maintain the administration of the Lands of the Crown.
Article 10
The Regent Interdum is prohibited from:
(i) Amending the Root Law;
(ii) Entering into treaties with foreign states or organisations;
(iii) Undertaking military action beyond the borders of the Empire;
(iv) Interfering in the administration of the Imperial Realms.
Article 11
Any decrees or decisions of the Regent Interdum not expressly confirmed by the Empress upon her return are to be deemed invalid.
Chapter 4: The Council of Necrarchs
Article 12
The Council of Necrarchs is the supreme legislative body of the Empire. It comprises:
(i) the Empress of Minarboria, or the Regent Interdum in her absence;
(ii) the King and Queen of Leichenberg;
(iii) the King and Queen of Steeria and Highfield;
(iv) the King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles;
(v) the Queen of Tiěyá;
(vi) the Khan of Karalakh.
Article 13
The Council of Necrarchs is presided over by the Empress.
Article 14
The Council of Necrarchs issues Imperial Decrees for the organisation and administration of the Empire as a whole.
Chapter 5: The State Arbors
Article 15
The First State Arbor is reserved for the Empress and other necrarchs. It is here that the Council of Necrarchs meets and from here that Imperial and Royal Decrees are proclaimed.
Article 16
The Second State Arbor is reserved for citizens and it is from here that the internal affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Article 17
The Third State Arbor is reserved for the subjects of foreign states and their representatives and it is from here that the external affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Chapter 6: The Imperial Shrublands
Article 18
That portion of the Imperial Shrublands under direct Imperial lordship is known as the Lichnina.
Article 18.1
The Lichnina comprises:
(i) The Lichgraviate of Lywall, which has its seat of administration in the city of Lynik;
(ii) The Lichgraviate of Lachmeren, which has its seat of administration in the city of Merensk;
(iii) The Lichgraviate of Novodolor, which has its seat of administration in the city of Novodolorsk;
(iv) The Royal Forest of Litel, which has its seat of administration in the settlement of Swainmote Lodge.
Article 18.2
The three lichgraviates are each administered by a governor appointed by the Empress.
Article 18.3
The Royal Forest of Litel is administered by a Deep Singer appointed by the Empress, who is styled Verderer of Litel.
Article 19
The remaining territory of the Imperial Shrublands is divided between five autonomous jurisdictions:
(i) The Garden of Whisperwood;
(ii) The Marquessate of &zeter;
(iii) The Jollity of Toastytop;
(iv) The County of Gloomvale;
(v) The Principality of Highbloom.
Article 19.1
The Garden of Whisperwood is a palatine jurisdiction held by Fleurette de Taniere-Gaudin of the Deep Singers and her lawful successors, who are styled Warden of Whisperwood.
Article 19.2
The Marquessate of &zeter is a palatine jurisdiction held by Clarence Etzeterra, who is styled Marquess of &zeter.
Article 19.3
The Jollity of Toastytop is a palatine jurisdiction held by Lord Toastypops.
Article 19.4
The County of Gloomvale is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Von Schatten Company.
Article 19.5
The Principality of Highbloom is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Princess Royal Octavia, who is styled Princess of Highbloom.
Article 19.6
The designated holder of each jurisdiction possesses regalian rights over and within that territory.
Chapter 7: The Imperial Realms
Article 20
The Imperial Realms are sovereign necrarchies within the Empire.
Article 20.1
The Kingdom of Leichenberg is the realm of Max I and Mira Raynora the Younger of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.2
The United ingdom of Steeria and Highfield is the realm of Max II and Octavia of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.3
The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles is the realm of Sadamara Aptrgangr of the House of Rossheim-Nidaros-Riskai.
Article 20.4
The Kingdom of Tiěyá is the realm of the Gǔ Dynasty.
Article 2.5
The Khanate of Karalakh is the realm of Nela Khan Karalakhli.
Article 21
The necrarch of each Imperial Realm exercises supreme authority over his or her own territory in accordance with local law.
Chapter 8: The Church of Minarbor
Article 22
The Church of Minarbor is the established church of the Empire.
Article 23
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress is supreme head of the church.
Article 24
As the first children of his garden, the Deep Singers are entrusted by the Shrub-God with the running of his church.
Article 25
The highest cleric of the church shall be the Resector of Sansabury, who is appointed by the Queen to minister to her capital and serve as the attendant of Minarbor. From the Resector will stem all other consecrations and appointments of the clerics of the church.
Article 26
The everyday governance of the church shall be in the hands of the Holy Synod, comprised of the Resector of Sansabury, the Cultor of Toastytop, the resector and two seniormost cultors of each of the jurisdictions of Lywall and Lachmeren, Novodolor, Whisperwood, &zeter, Gloomvale and Highbloom, and the seniormost cultor of the realms of Greater Sangun, Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, Leichenberg, Steeria and Highfield, Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Tiěyá, and Karalakh.
Article 27
The Resector of Sansabury shall preside over the Holy Synod as the representative of the Shrub-God Minarbor and his Bride, and shall be empowered to veto or repeal the acts the Synod.
Chapter 9: The Symbols of the Empire
Article 28
The flag of the Empire consists of a black field edged with two narrow stripes, the upper stripe of Lywind Blue and the lower stripe of maroon. In the centre, there is a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon.
Article 29
The great seal of the Empire consists of a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon. Beneath the torse, a pair of green leafy tendrils extend from a scroll bearing the motto "Pro virgulto omnia".
Chapter 10: Amendments to the Imperial Root Law
Article 30
The Imperial Root Law may be changed or amended only by the Council of Necrarchs.[/quote]
***
Given by us on the Eighteenth of April in the year 2016,
For the Kingdom of Minarboria:
X
For the Empire of Greater Sangun:
X
For the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks:
X
For the Kingdom of Leichenberg:
Max (I) and Mira
For the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield:
Max (II) and Octavia
For the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles:
X
For the Kingdom of Tiěyá:
Sàohuáng
For the Khanate of Karalakh
Nela Khan Karalakhli
Max II
Reigining Emperor of Sangun
King of Steeria and Highfield
Sometime King of Leichenberg
Reigining Emperor of Sangun
King of Steeria and Highfield
Sometime King of Leichenberg
Re: The Displeasure of Heaven and Earth
In accordance with my earlier undertaking:
THE TREATY OF SANSABURY
FOR THE UNIFICATION OF
THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
AND
THE EMPIRE OF SANGUN AND SOUTH CIBOLA
TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Lyssansa, Queen of Minarboria and of Lichbrook, Reigning Empress of Sangun, Empress of South Cibola, Grand Princess of Treisenberg, &c., and the members of the Council of Princes of the Empire, send greeting!
WHEREAS it has become evident that the mode of governance originally devised for the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is no longer adequate;
AND WHEREAS the duly elected Empress Lyssansa has offered a model of greater and more stable union with her realm of Minarboria;
AND WHEREAS the faith of that realm has begun to take root in the rest, and we are desirous of maintaining peace and amity between the believers of our various realms and those who follow the Shrub-God;
LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that the following Articles have been negotiated and agreed upon by the Empress and the Council of Princes, in good faith and without effort of evasion:
Article I.
The Imperial Charter of the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby rescinded by the provisions of Article 17 of that document.
Article II.
The Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby dissolved.
Article III.
The Kingdom of Minarboria, the Empire of Greater Sangun, the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Kingdom of Leichenberg, the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, the Kingdom of Tiěyá, and the Khanate of Karalakh do hereby establish a new union by the name of the Empire of Minarboria, to be constituted in accordance with the Imperial Root Law contained in the Schedule to this treaty.
***
SCHEDULE: THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
[quote]
THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
Chapter 1: The Nature of the Empire
Article 1
The Empire of Minarboria is the greater garden of the Shrub-God Minarbor. It comprises:
(i) The original Minarborian territories situated on the continent of Benacia, which are known as the Imperial Shrublands;
(ii) The Empire of Greater Sangun (大三郡帝国 (Dai Sangun Teikoku);
(iii) The Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks (Grossfürstentum Treisenberg und die Gemeinen Vogteien);
(iv) The Kingdom of Leichenberg (Königreich Leichenberg);
(v) The United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield (Vereinigtes Königreich Stiermark und Hochfeld);
(vi) The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles (Riskaiar og Iðunnareyja Konungsríki);
(vii) The Kingdom of Tiěyá (Königreich Tiěyá; 鐵崖王國 Tetsugai Ōkoku/Tiěyá Wángguó);
(viii) The Khanate of Karalakh (Karalax Xanliki).
Article 1.1
The Imperial Shrublands, the Empire of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks are known collectively as the Lands of the Imperial Crown.
Article 1.2
The Kingdom of Leichenberg, United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Kingdom of Tiěyá and Khanate of Karalakh are known collectively as the Imperial Realms.
Article 2
The capital of the Empire is the city of Sansabury.
Article 3
Overdolor English is the language of the Imperial Administration. Laqi, Lywind English, High Saxon and Sangunese are official languages of the Empire.
Chapter 2: The Empress
Article 4
The Empire is a federated necrarchy under the leadership of the Bride of Minarbor, Lyssansa of the House of Rossheim, who is styled Empress of Minarboria with the qualification of Imperial Jolliness.
Article 5
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress of Minarboria possesses supreme executive, legislative and administrative authority over the Lands of the Imperial Crown. Within these territories, submission to her will is politely requested by the Shrub-God himself.
Article 5.1
Within the Imperial Shrublands, the Empress:
(i) possesses supreme legislative authority: no law can come into force without her personal approval.
(ii) possesses supreme administrative authority: on the highest level of administration her authority is direct and on subordinate levels of administration, she determines the degree of authority of the officials who act in her name and in accordance with her orders;
(iii) appoints and dismisses all state officials whose appointment or dismissal has not been otherwise determined by law;
(iv) issues Royal Decrees for the organisation and functioning of state administration, as well as directives essential for the execution of the law;
(v) has the right to pardon the accused, to mitigate the sentence and even to completely forgive transgressions, including the right to terminate court actions against the guilty and to free them from trial and punishment;
(vi) has the right to act freely in all matters that are not otherwise subject to existing law.
Article 5.2
Within the of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Empress exercises supreme authority in accordance with local law.
Article 6
The Empress has the sole right to bestow and revoke citizenship.
Article 7
The Empress is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Empire.
Chapter 3: The Regent Interdum
Article 8
The Empress may appoint a Regent Interdum to maintain the basic functions of government during her absence.
Article 9
The Regent Interdum has the authority to:
(i) Enforce the law of the Empire, including the Root Law;
(ii) Undertake defensive military action within the borders of the Empire;
(iii) Receive representatives of foreign states;
(iv) Maintain the administration of the Lands of the Crown.
Article 10
The Regent Interdum is prohibited from:
(i) Amending the Root Law;
(ii) Entering into treaties with foreign states or organisations;
(iii) Undertaking military action beyond the borders of the Empire;
(iv) Interfering in the administration of the Imperial Realms.
Article 11
Any decrees or decisions of the Regent Interdum not expressly confirmed by the Empress upon her return are to be deemed invalid.
Chapter 4: The Council of Necrarchs
Article 12
The Council of Necrarchs is the supreme legislative body of the Empire. It comprises:
(i) the Empress of Minarboria, or the Regent Interdum in her absence;
(ii) the King and Queen of Leichenberg;
(iii) the King and Queen of Steeria and Highfield;
(iv) the King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles;
(v) the Queen of Tiěyá;
(vi) the Khan of Karalakh.
Article 13
The Council of Necrarchs is presided over by the Empress.
Article 14
The Council of Necrarchs issues Imperial Decrees for the organisation and administration of the Empire as a whole.
Chapter 5: The State Arbors
Article 15
The First State Arbor is reserved for the Empress and other necrarchs. It is here that the Council of Necrarchs meets and from here that Imperial and Royal Decrees are proclaimed.
Article 16
The Second State Arbor is reserved for citizens and it is from here that the internal affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Article 17
The Third State Arbor is reserved for the subjects of foreign states and their representatives and it is from here that the external affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Chapter 6: The Imperial Shrublands
Article 18
That portion of the Imperial Shrublands under direct Imperial lordship is known as the Lichnina.
Article 18.1
The Lichnina comprises:
(i) The Lichgraviate of Lywall, which has its seat of administration in the city of Lynik;
(ii) The Lichgraviate of Lachmeren, which has its seat of administration in the city of Merensk;
(iii) The Lichgraviate of Novodolor, which has its seat of administration in the city of Novodolorsk;
(iv) The Royal Forest of Litel, which has its seat of administration in the settlement of Swainmote Lodge.
Article 18.2
The three lichgraviates are each administered by a governor appointed by the Empress.
Article 18.3
The Royal Forest of Litel is administered by a Deep Singer appointed by the Empress, who is styled Verderer of Litel.
Article 19
The remaining territory of the Imperial Shrublands is divided between five autonomous jurisdictions:
(i) The Garden of Whisperwood;
(ii) The Marquessate of &zeter;
(iii) The Jollity of Toastytop;
(iv) The County of Gloomvale;
(v) The Principality of Highbloom.
Article 19.1
The Garden of Whisperwood is a palatine jurisdiction held by Fleurette de Taniere-Gaudin of the Deep Singers and her lawful successors, who are styled Warden of Whisperwood.
Article 19.2
The Marquessate of &zeter is a palatine jurisdiction held by Clarence Etzeterra, who is styled Marquess of &zeter.
Article 19.3
The Jollity of Toastytop is a palatine jurisdiction held by Lord Toastypops.
Article 19.4
The County of Gloomvale is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Von Schatten Company.
Article 19.5
The Principality of Highbloom is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Princess Royal Octavia, who is styled Princess of Highbloom.
Article 19.6
The designated holder of each jurisdiction possesses regalian rights over and within that territory.
Chapter 7: The Imperial Realms
Article 20
The Imperial Realms are sovereign necrarchies within the Empire.
Article 20.1
The Kingdom of Leichenberg is the realm of Max I and Mira Raynora the Younger of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.2
The United ingdom of Steeria and Highfield is the realm of Max II and Octavia of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.3
The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles is the realm of Sadamara Aptrgangr of the House of Rossheim-Nidaros-Riskai.
Article 20.4
The Kingdom of Tiěyá is the realm of the Gǔ Dynasty.
Article 2.5
The Khanate of Karalakh is the realm of Nela Khan Karalakhli.
Article 21
The necrarch of each Imperial Realm exercises supreme authority over his or her own territory in accordance with local law.
Chapter 8: The Church of Minarbor
Article 22
The Church of Minarbor is the established church of the Empire.
Article 23
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress is supreme head of the church.
Article 24
As the first children of his garden, the Deep Singers are entrusted by the Shrub-God with the running of his church.
Article 25
The highest cleric of the church shall be the Resector of Sansabury, who is appointed by the Queen to minister to her capital and serve as the attendant of Minarbor. From the Resector will stem all other consecrations and appointments of the clerics of the church.
Article 26
The everyday governance of the church shall be in the hands of the Holy Synod, comprised of the Resector of Sansabury, the Cultor of Toastytop, the resector and two seniormost cultors of each of the jurisdictions of Lywall and Lachmeren, Novodolor, Whisperwood, &zeter, Gloomvale and Highbloom, and the seniormost cultor of the realms of Greater Sangun, Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, Leichenberg, Steeria and Highfield, Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Tiěyá, and Karalakh.
Article 27
The Resector of Sansabury shall preside over the Holy Synod as the representative of the Shrub-God Minarbor and his Bride, and shall be empowered to veto or repeal the acts the Synod.
Chapter 9: The Symbols of the Empire
Article 28
The flag of the Empire consists of a black field edged with two narrow stripes, the upper stripe of Lywind Blue and the lower stripe of maroon. In the centre, there is a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon.
Article 29
The great seal of the Empire consists of a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon. Beneath the torse, a pair of green leafy tendrils extend from a scroll bearing the motto "Pro virgulto omnia".
Chapter 10: Amendments to the Imperial Root Law
Article 30
The Imperial Root Law may be changed or amended only by the Council of Necrarchs.[/quote]
***
Given by us on the Eighteenth of April in the year 2016,
For the Kingdom of Minarboria:
X
For the Empire of Greater Sangun:
X
For the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks:
X
For the Kingdom of Leichenberg:
Max (I) and Mira
For the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield:
Max (II) and Octavia
For the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles:
Sadamara Aptrgangr
For the Kingdom of Tiěyá:
Sàohuáng
For the Khanate of Karalakh
Nela Khan Karalakhli
FOR THE UNIFICATION OF
THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
AND
THE EMPIRE OF SANGUN AND SOUTH CIBOLA
TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Lyssansa, Queen of Minarboria and of Lichbrook, Reigning Empress of Sangun, Empress of South Cibola, Grand Princess of Treisenberg, &c., and the members of the Council of Princes of the Empire, send greeting!
WHEREAS it has become evident that the mode of governance originally devised for the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is no longer adequate;
AND WHEREAS the duly elected Empress Lyssansa has offered a model of greater and more stable union with her realm of Minarboria;
AND WHEREAS the faith of that realm has begun to take root in the rest, and we are desirous of maintaining peace and amity between the believers of our various realms and those who follow the Shrub-God;
LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that the following Articles have been negotiated and agreed upon by the Empress and the Council of Princes, in good faith and without effort of evasion:
Article I.
The Imperial Charter of the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby rescinded by the provisions of Article 17 of that document.
Article II.
The Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby dissolved.
Article III.
The Kingdom of Minarboria, the Empire of Greater Sangun, the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Kingdom of Leichenberg, the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, the Kingdom of Tiěyá, and the Khanate of Karalakh do hereby establish a new union by the name of the Empire of Minarboria, to be constituted in accordance with the Imperial Root Law contained in the Schedule to this treaty.
***
SCHEDULE: THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
[quote]
THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
Chapter 1: The Nature of the Empire
Article 1
The Empire of Minarboria is the greater garden of the Shrub-God Minarbor. It comprises:
(i) The original Minarborian territories situated on the continent of Benacia, which are known as the Imperial Shrublands;
(ii) The Empire of Greater Sangun (大三郡帝国 (Dai Sangun Teikoku);
(iii) The Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks (Grossfürstentum Treisenberg und die Gemeinen Vogteien);
(iv) The Kingdom of Leichenberg (Königreich Leichenberg);
(v) The United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield (Vereinigtes Königreich Stiermark und Hochfeld);
(vi) The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles (Riskaiar og Iðunnareyja Konungsríki);
(vii) The Kingdom of Tiěyá (Königreich Tiěyá; 鐵崖王國 Tetsugai Ōkoku/Tiěyá Wángguó);
(viii) The Khanate of Karalakh (Karalax Xanliki).
Article 1.1
The Imperial Shrublands, the Empire of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks are known collectively as the Lands of the Imperial Crown.
Article 1.2
The Kingdom of Leichenberg, United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Kingdom of Tiěyá and Khanate of Karalakh are known collectively as the Imperial Realms.
Article 2
The capital of the Empire is the city of Sansabury.
Article 3
Overdolor English is the language of the Imperial Administration. Laqi, Lywind English, High Saxon and Sangunese are official languages of the Empire.
Chapter 2: The Empress
Article 4
The Empire is a federated necrarchy under the leadership of the Bride of Minarbor, Lyssansa of the House of Rossheim, who is styled Empress of Minarboria with the qualification of Imperial Jolliness.
Article 5
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress of Minarboria possesses supreme executive, legislative and administrative authority over the Lands of the Imperial Crown. Within these territories, submission to her will is politely requested by the Shrub-God himself.
Article 5.1
Within the Imperial Shrublands, the Empress:
(i) possesses supreme legislative authority: no law can come into force without her personal approval.
(ii) possesses supreme administrative authority: on the highest level of administration her authority is direct and on subordinate levels of administration, she determines the degree of authority of the officials who act in her name and in accordance with her orders;
(iii) appoints and dismisses all state officials whose appointment or dismissal has not been otherwise determined by law;
(iv) issues Royal Decrees for the organisation and functioning of state administration, as well as directives essential for the execution of the law;
(v) has the right to pardon the accused, to mitigate the sentence and even to completely forgive transgressions, including the right to terminate court actions against the guilty and to free them from trial and punishment;
(vi) has the right to act freely in all matters that are not otherwise subject to existing law.
Article 5.2
Within the of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Empress exercises supreme authority in accordance with local law.
Article 6
The Empress has the sole right to bestow and revoke citizenship.
Article 7
The Empress is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Empire.
Chapter 3: The Regent Interdum
Article 8
The Empress may appoint a Regent Interdum to maintain the basic functions of government during her absence.
Article 9
The Regent Interdum has the authority to:
(i) Enforce the law of the Empire, including the Root Law;
(ii) Undertake defensive military action within the borders of the Empire;
(iii) Receive representatives of foreign states;
(iv) Maintain the administration of the Lands of the Crown.
Article 10
The Regent Interdum is prohibited from:
(i) Amending the Root Law;
(ii) Entering into treaties with foreign states or organisations;
(iii) Undertaking military action beyond the borders of the Empire;
(iv) Interfering in the administration of the Imperial Realms.
Article 11
Any decrees or decisions of the Regent Interdum not expressly confirmed by the Empress upon her return are to be deemed invalid.
Chapter 4: The Council of Necrarchs
Article 12
The Council of Necrarchs is the supreme legislative body of the Empire. It comprises:
(i) the Empress of Minarboria, or the Regent Interdum in her absence;
(ii) the King and Queen of Leichenberg;
(iii) the King and Queen of Steeria and Highfield;
(iv) the King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles;
(v) the Queen of Tiěyá;
(vi) the Khan of Karalakh.
Article 13
The Council of Necrarchs is presided over by the Empress.
Article 14
The Council of Necrarchs issues Imperial Decrees for the organisation and administration of the Empire as a whole.
Chapter 5: The State Arbors
Article 15
The First State Arbor is reserved for the Empress and other necrarchs. It is here that the Council of Necrarchs meets and from here that Imperial and Royal Decrees are proclaimed.
Article 16
The Second State Arbor is reserved for citizens and it is from here that the internal affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Article 17
The Third State Arbor is reserved for the subjects of foreign states and their representatives and it is from here that the external affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Chapter 6: The Imperial Shrublands
Article 18
That portion of the Imperial Shrublands under direct Imperial lordship is known as the Lichnina.
Article 18.1
The Lichnina comprises:
(i) The Lichgraviate of Lywall, which has its seat of administration in the city of Lynik;
(ii) The Lichgraviate of Lachmeren, which has its seat of administration in the city of Merensk;
(iii) The Lichgraviate of Novodolor, which has its seat of administration in the city of Novodolorsk;
(iv) The Royal Forest of Litel, which has its seat of administration in the settlement of Swainmote Lodge.
Article 18.2
The three lichgraviates are each administered by a governor appointed by the Empress.
Article 18.3
The Royal Forest of Litel is administered by a Deep Singer appointed by the Empress, who is styled Verderer of Litel.
Article 19
The remaining territory of the Imperial Shrublands is divided between five autonomous jurisdictions:
(i) The Garden of Whisperwood;
(ii) The Marquessate of &zeter;
(iii) The Jollity of Toastytop;
(iv) The County of Gloomvale;
(v) The Principality of Highbloom.
Article 19.1
The Garden of Whisperwood is a palatine jurisdiction held by Fleurette de Taniere-Gaudin of the Deep Singers and her lawful successors, who are styled Warden of Whisperwood.
Article 19.2
The Marquessate of &zeter is a palatine jurisdiction held by Clarence Etzeterra, who is styled Marquess of &zeter.
Article 19.3
The Jollity of Toastytop is a palatine jurisdiction held by Lord Toastypops.
Article 19.4
The County of Gloomvale is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Von Schatten Company.
Article 19.5
The Principality of Highbloom is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Princess Royal Octavia, who is styled Princess of Highbloom.
Article 19.6
The designated holder of each jurisdiction possesses regalian rights over and within that territory.
Chapter 7: The Imperial Realms
Article 20
The Imperial Realms are sovereign necrarchies within the Empire.
Article 20.1
The Kingdom of Leichenberg is the realm of Max I and Mira Raynora the Younger of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.2
The United ingdom of Steeria and Highfield is the realm of Max II and Octavia of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.3
The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles is the realm of Sadamara Aptrgangr of the House of Rossheim-Nidaros-Riskai.
Article 20.4
The Kingdom of Tiěyá is the realm of the Gǔ Dynasty.
Article 2.5
The Khanate of Karalakh is the realm of Nela Khan Karalakhli.
Article 21
The necrarch of each Imperial Realm exercises supreme authority over his or her own territory in accordance with local law.
Chapter 8: The Church of Minarbor
Article 22
The Church of Minarbor is the established church of the Empire.
Article 23
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress is supreme head of the church.
Article 24
As the first children of his garden, the Deep Singers are entrusted by the Shrub-God with the running of his church.
Article 25
The highest cleric of the church shall be the Resector of Sansabury, who is appointed by the Queen to minister to her capital and serve as the attendant of Minarbor. From the Resector will stem all other consecrations and appointments of the clerics of the church.
Article 26
The everyday governance of the church shall be in the hands of the Holy Synod, comprised of the Resector of Sansabury, the Cultor of Toastytop, the resector and two seniormost cultors of each of the jurisdictions of Lywall and Lachmeren, Novodolor, Whisperwood, &zeter, Gloomvale and Highbloom, and the seniormost cultor of the realms of Greater Sangun, Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, Leichenberg, Steeria and Highfield, Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Tiěyá, and Karalakh.
Article 27
The Resector of Sansabury shall preside over the Holy Synod as the representative of the Shrub-God Minarbor and his Bride, and shall be empowered to veto or repeal the acts the Synod.
Chapter 9: The Symbols of the Empire
Article 28
The flag of the Empire consists of a black field edged with two narrow stripes, the upper stripe of Lywind Blue and the lower stripe of maroon. In the centre, there is a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon.
Article 29
The great seal of the Empire consists of a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon. Beneath the torse, a pair of green leafy tendrils extend from a scroll bearing the motto "Pro virgulto omnia".
Chapter 10: Amendments to the Imperial Root Law
Article 30
The Imperial Root Law may be changed or amended only by the Council of Necrarchs.[/quote]
***
Given by us on the Eighteenth of April in the year 2016,
For the Kingdom of Minarboria:
X
For the Empire of Greater Sangun:
X
For the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks:
X
For the Kingdom of Leichenberg:
Max (I) and Mira
For the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield:
Max (II) and Octavia
For the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles:
Sadamara Aptrgangr
For the Kingdom of Tiěyá:
Sàohuáng
For the Khanate of Karalakh
Nela Khan Karalakhli
HEM Sadamara Aptrgangr of Nidaros-Riskai
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Re: The Displeasure of Heaven and Earth
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I would like to assure the members of the Council that the sovereignty and integrity of their realms will be respected. Moreover, it is my firm belief that these new arrangements will prove beneficial to us all and none of us shall have cause for regret.
I see that one signature is missing...
THE TREATY OF SANSABURY
FOR THE UNIFICATION OF
THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
AND
THE EMPIRE OF SANGUN AND SOUTH CIBOLA
TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Lyssansa, Queen of Minarboria and of Lichbrook, Reigning Empress of Sangun, Empress of South Cibola, Grand Princess of Treisenberg, &c., and the members of the Council of Princes of the Empire, send greeting!
WHEREAS it has become evident that the mode of governance originally devised for the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is no longer adequate;
AND WHEREAS the duly elected Empress Lyssansa has offered a model of greater and more stable union with her realm of Minarboria;
AND WHEREAS the faith of that realm has begun to take root in the rest, and we are desirous of maintaining peace and amity between the believers of our various realms and those who follow the Shrub-God;
LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that the following Articles have been negotiated and agreed upon by the Empress and the Council of Princes, in good faith and without effort of evasion:
Article I.
The Imperial Charter of the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby rescinded by the provisions of Article 17 of that document.
Article II.
The Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby dissolved.
Article III.
The Kingdom of Minarboria, the Empire of Greater Sangun, the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Kingdom of Leichenberg, the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, the Kingdom of Tiěyá, and the Khanate of Karalakh do hereby establish a new union by the name of the Empire of Minarboria, to be constituted in accordance with the Imperial Root Law contained in the Schedule to this treaty.
***
SCHEDULE: THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
[quote]
THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
Chapter 1: The Nature of the Empire
Article 1
The Empire of Minarboria is the greater garden of the Shrub-God Minarbor. It comprises:
(i) The original Minarborian territories situated on the continent of Benacia, which are known as the Imperial Shrublands;
(ii) The Empire of Greater Sangun (大三郡帝国 (Dai Sangun Teikoku);
(iii) The Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks (Grossfürstentum Treisenberg und die Gemeinen Vogteien);
(iv) The Kingdom of Leichenberg (Königreich Leichenberg);
(v) The United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield (Vereinigtes Königreich Stiermark und Hochfeld);
(vi) The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles (Riskaiar og Iðunnareyja Konungsríki);
(vii) The Kingdom of Tiěyá (Königreich Tiěyá; 鐵崖王國 Tetsugai Ōkoku/Tiěyá Wángguó);
(viii) The Khanate of Karalakh (Karalax Xanliki).
Article 1.1
The Imperial Shrublands, the Empire of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks are known collectively as the Lands of the Imperial Crown.
Article 1.2
The Kingdom of Leichenberg, United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Kingdom of Tiěyá and Khanate of Karalakh are known collectively as the Imperial Realms.
Article 2
The capital of the Empire is the city of Sansabury.
Article 3
Overdolor English is the language of the Imperial Administration. Laqi, Lywind English, High Saxon and Sangunese are official languages of the Empire.
Chapter 2: The Empress
Article 4
The Empire is a federated necrarchy under the leadership of the Bride of Minarbor, Lyssansa of the House of Rossheim, who is styled Empress of Minarboria with the qualification of Imperial Jolliness.
Article 5
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress of Minarboria possesses supreme executive, legislative and administrative authority over the Lands of the Imperial Crown. Within these territories, submission to her will is politely requested by the Shrub-God himself.
Article 5.1
Within the Imperial Shrublands, the Empress:
(i) possesses supreme legislative authority: no law can come into force without her personal approval.
(ii) possesses supreme administrative authority: on the highest level of administration her authority is direct and on subordinate levels of administration, she determines the degree of authority of the officials who act in her name and in accordance with her orders;
(iii) appoints and dismisses all state officials whose appointment or dismissal has not been otherwise determined by law;
(iv) issues Royal Decrees for the organisation and functioning of state administration, as well as directives essential for the execution of the law;
(v) has the right to pardon the accused, to mitigate the sentence and even to completely forgive transgressions, including the right to terminate court actions against the guilty and to free them from trial and punishment;
(vi) has the right to act freely in all matters that are not otherwise subject to existing law.
Article 5.2
Within the of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Empress exercises supreme authority in accordance with local law.
Article 6
The Empress has the sole right to bestow and revoke citizenship.
Article 7
The Empress is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Empire.
Chapter 3: The Regent Interdum
Article 8
The Empress may appoint a Regent Interdum to maintain the basic functions of government during her absence.
Article 9
The Regent Interdum has the authority to:
(i) Enforce the law of the Empire, including the Root Law;
(ii) Undertake defensive military action within the borders of the Empire;
(iii) Receive representatives of foreign states;
(iv) Maintain the administration of the Lands of the Crown.
Article 10
The Regent Interdum is prohibited from:
(i) Amending the Root Law;
(ii) Entering into treaties with foreign states or organisations;
(iii) Undertaking military action beyond the borders of the Empire;
(iv) Interfering in the administration of the Imperial Realms.
Article 11
Any decrees or decisions of the Regent Interdum not expressly confirmed by the Empress upon her return are to be deemed invalid.
Chapter 4: The Council of Necrarchs
Article 12
The Council of Necrarchs is the supreme legislative body of the Empire. It comprises:
(i) the Empress of Minarboria, or the Regent Interdum in her absence;
(ii) the King and Queen of Leichenberg;
(iii) the King and Queen of Steeria and Highfield;
(iv) the King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles;
(v) the Queen of Tiěyá;
(vi) the Khan of Karalakh.
Article 13
The Council of Necrarchs is presided over by the Empress.
Article 14
The Council of Necrarchs issues Imperial Decrees for the organisation and administration of the Empire as a whole.
Chapter 5: The State Arbors
Article 15
The First State Arbor is reserved for the Empress and other necrarchs. It is here that the Council of Necrarchs meets and from here that Imperial and Royal Decrees are proclaimed.
Article 16
The Second State Arbor is reserved for citizens and it is from here that the internal affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Article 17
The Third State Arbor is reserved for the subjects of foreign states and their representatives and it is from here that the external affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Chapter 6: The Imperial Shrublands
Article 18
That portion of the Imperial Shrublands under direct Imperial lordship is known as the Lichnina.
Article 18.1
The Lichnina comprises:
(i) The Lichgraviate of Lywall, which has its seat of administration in the city of Lynik;
(ii) The Lichgraviate of Lachmeren, which has its seat of administration in the city of Merensk;
(iii) The Lichgraviate of Novodolor, which has its seat of administration in the city of Novodolorsk;
(iv) The Royal Forest of Litel, which has its seat of administration in the settlement of Swainmote Lodge.
Article 18.2
The three lichgraviates are each administered by a governor appointed by the Empress.
Article 18.3
The Royal Forest of Litel is administered by a Deep Singer appointed by the Empress, who is styled Verderer of Litel.
Article 19
The remaining territory of the Imperial Shrublands is divided between five autonomous jurisdictions:
(i) The Garden of Whisperwood;
(ii) The Marquessate of &zeter;
(iii) The Jollity of Toastytop;
(iv) The County of Gloomvale;
(v) The Principality of Highbloom.
Article 19.1
The Garden of Whisperwood is a palatine jurisdiction held by Fleurette de Taniere-Gaudin of the Deep Singers and her lawful successors, who are styled Warden of Whisperwood.
Article 19.2
The Marquessate of &zeter is a palatine jurisdiction held by Clarence Etzeterra, who is styled Marquess of &zeter.
Article 19.3
The Jollity of Toastytop is a palatine jurisdiction held by Lord Toastypops.
Article 19.4
The County of Gloomvale is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Von Schatten Company.
Article 19.5
The Principality of Highbloom is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Princess Royal Octavia, who is styled Princess of Highbloom.
Article 19.6
The designated holder of each jurisdiction possesses regalian rights over and within that territory.
Chapter 7: The Imperial Realms
Article 20
The Imperial Realms are sovereign necrarchies within the Empire.
Article 20.1
The Kingdom of Leichenberg is the realm of Max I and Mira Raynora the Younger of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.2
The United ingdom of Steeria and Highfield is the realm of Max II and Octavia of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.3
The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles is the realm of Sadamara Aptrgangr of the House of Rossheim-Nidaros-Riskai.
Article 20.4
The Kingdom of Tiěyá is the realm of the Gǔ Dynasty.
Article 2.5
The Khanate of Karalakh is the realm of Nela Khan Karalakhli.
Article 21
The necrarch of each Imperial Realm exercises supreme authority over his or her own territory in accordance with local law.
Chapter 8: The Church of Minarbor
Article 22
The Church of Minarbor is the established church of the Empire.
Article 23
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress is supreme head of the church.
Article 24
As the first children of his garden, the Deep Singers are entrusted by the Shrub-God with the running of his church.
Article 25
The highest cleric of the church shall be the Resector of Sansabury, who is appointed by the Queen to minister to her capital and serve as the attendant of Minarbor. From the Resector will stem all other consecrations and appointments of the clerics of the church.
Article 26
The everyday governance of the church shall be in the hands of the Holy Synod, comprised of the Resector of Sansabury, the Cultor of Toastytop, the resector and two seniormost cultors of each of the jurisdictions of Lywall and Lachmeren, Novodolor, Whisperwood, &zeter, Gloomvale and Highbloom, and the seniormost cultor of the realms of Greater Sangun, Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, Leichenberg, Steeria and Highfield, Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Tiěyá, and Karalakh.
Article 27
The Resector of Sansabury shall preside over the Holy Synod as the representative of the Shrub-God Minarbor and his Bride, and shall be empowered to veto or repeal the acts the Synod.
Chapter 9: The Symbols of the Empire
Article 28
The flag of the Empire consists of a black field edged with two narrow stripes, the upper stripe of Lywind Blue and the lower stripe of maroon. In the centre, there is a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon.
Article 29
The great seal of the Empire consists of a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon. Beneath the torse, a pair of green leafy tendrils extend from a scroll bearing the motto "Pro virgulto omnia".
Chapter 10: Amendments to the Imperial Root Law
Article 30
The Imperial Root Law may be changed or amended only by the Council of Necrarchs.[/quote]
***
Given by us on the Eighteenth of April in the year 2016,
For the Kingdom of Minarboria:
Lyssansa
For the Empire of Greater Sangun:
Lyssansa
For the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks:
Lyssansa
For the Kingdom of Leichenberg:
Max (I) and Mira
For the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield:
Max (II) and Octavia
For the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles:
Sadamara Aptrgangr
For the Kingdom of Tiěyá:
Sàohuáng
For the Khanate of Karalakh
Nela Khan Karalakhli
I see that one signature is missing...
FOR THE UNIFICATION OF
THE KINGDOM OF MINARBORIA
AND
THE EMPIRE OF SANGUN AND SOUTH CIBOLA
TO ALL AND SINGULAR to whom these Presents shall come, Lyssansa, Queen of Minarboria and of Lichbrook, Reigning Empress of Sangun, Empress of South Cibola, Grand Princess of Treisenberg, &c., and the members of the Council of Princes of the Empire, send greeting!
WHEREAS it has become evident that the mode of governance originally devised for the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is no longer adequate;
AND WHEREAS the duly elected Empress Lyssansa has offered a model of greater and more stable union with her realm of Minarboria;
AND WHEREAS the faith of that realm has begun to take root in the rest, and we are desirous of maintaining peace and amity between the believers of our various realms and those who follow the Shrub-God;
LET IT THEREFORE BE KNOWN that the following Articles have been negotiated and agreed upon by the Empress and the Council of Princes, in good faith and without effort of evasion:
Article I.
The Imperial Charter of the Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby rescinded by the provisions of Article 17 of that document.
Article II.
The Empire of Sangun and South Cibola is hereby dissolved.
Article III.
The Kingdom of Minarboria, the Empire of Greater Sangun, the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Kingdom of Leichenberg, the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, the Kingdom of Tiěyá, and the Khanate of Karalakh do hereby establish a new union by the name of the Empire of Minarboria, to be constituted in accordance with the Imperial Root Law contained in the Schedule to this treaty.
***
SCHEDULE: THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
[quote]
THE IMPERIAL ROOT LAW OF THE EMPIRE OF MINARBORIA
Chapter 1: The Nature of the Empire
Article 1
The Empire of Minarboria is the greater garden of the Shrub-God Minarbor. It comprises:
(i) The original Minarborian territories situated on the continent of Benacia, which are known as the Imperial Shrublands;
(ii) The Empire of Greater Sangun (大三郡帝国 (Dai Sangun Teikoku);
(iii) The Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks (Grossfürstentum Treisenberg und die Gemeinen Vogteien);
(iv) The Kingdom of Leichenberg (Königreich Leichenberg);
(v) The United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield (Vereinigtes Königreich Stiermark und Hochfeld);
(vi) The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles (Riskaiar og Iðunnareyja Konungsríki);
(vii) The Kingdom of Tiěyá (Königreich Tiěyá; 鐵崖王國 Tetsugai Ōkoku/Tiěyá Wángguó);
(viii) The Khanate of Karalakh (Karalax Xanliki).
Article 1.1
The Imperial Shrublands, the Empire of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks are known collectively as the Lands of the Imperial Crown.
Article 1.2
The Kingdom of Leichenberg, United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield, Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Kingdom of Tiěyá and Khanate of Karalakh are known collectively as the Imperial Realms.
Article 2
The capital of the Empire is the city of Sansabury.
Article 3
Overdolor English is the language of the Imperial Administration. Laqi, Lywind English, High Saxon and Sangunese are official languages of the Empire.
Chapter 2: The Empress
Article 4
The Empire is a federated necrarchy under the leadership of the Bride of Minarbor, Lyssansa of the House of Rossheim, who is styled Empress of Minarboria with the qualification of Imperial Jolliness.
Article 5
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress of Minarboria possesses supreme executive, legislative and administrative authority over the Lands of the Imperial Crown. Within these territories, submission to her will is politely requested by the Shrub-God himself.
Article 5.1
Within the Imperial Shrublands, the Empress:
(i) possesses supreme legislative authority: no law can come into force without her personal approval.
(ii) possesses supreme administrative authority: on the highest level of administration her authority is direct and on subordinate levels of administration, she determines the degree of authority of the officials who act in her name and in accordance with her orders;
(iii) appoints and dismisses all state officials whose appointment or dismissal has not been otherwise determined by law;
(iv) issues Royal Decrees for the organisation and functioning of state administration, as well as directives essential for the execution of the law;
(v) has the right to pardon the accused, to mitigate the sentence and even to completely forgive transgressions, including the right to terminate court actions against the guilty and to free them from trial and punishment;
(vi) has the right to act freely in all matters that are not otherwise subject to existing law.
Article 5.2
Within the of Greater Sangun and the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, the Empress exercises supreme authority in accordance with local law.
Article 6
The Empress has the sole right to bestow and revoke citizenship.
Article 7
The Empress is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the Empire.
Chapter 3: The Regent Interdum
Article 8
The Empress may appoint a Regent Interdum to maintain the basic functions of government during her absence.
Article 9
The Regent Interdum has the authority to:
(i) Enforce the law of the Empire, including the Root Law;
(ii) Undertake defensive military action within the borders of the Empire;
(iii) Receive representatives of foreign states;
(iv) Maintain the administration of the Lands of the Crown.
Article 10
The Regent Interdum is prohibited from:
(i) Amending the Root Law;
(ii) Entering into treaties with foreign states or organisations;
(iii) Undertaking military action beyond the borders of the Empire;
(iv) Interfering in the administration of the Imperial Realms.
Article 11
Any decrees or decisions of the Regent Interdum not expressly confirmed by the Empress upon her return are to be deemed invalid.
Chapter 4: The Council of Necrarchs
Article 12
The Council of Necrarchs is the supreme legislative body of the Empire. It comprises:
(i) the Empress of Minarboria, or the Regent Interdum in her absence;
(ii) the King and Queen of Leichenberg;
(iii) the King and Queen of Steeria and Highfield;
(iv) the King of Riskai and the Idunn Isles;
(v) the Queen of Tiěyá;
(vi) the Khan of Karalakh.
Article 13
The Council of Necrarchs is presided over by the Empress.
Article 14
The Council of Necrarchs issues Imperial Decrees for the organisation and administration of the Empire as a whole.
Chapter 5: The State Arbors
Article 15
The First State Arbor is reserved for the Empress and other necrarchs. It is here that the Council of Necrarchs meets and from here that Imperial and Royal Decrees are proclaimed.
Article 16
The Second State Arbor is reserved for citizens and it is from here that the internal affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Article 17
The Third State Arbor is reserved for the subjects of foreign states and their representatives and it is from here that the external affairs of the Empire are conducted.
Chapter 6: The Imperial Shrublands
Article 18
That portion of the Imperial Shrublands under direct Imperial lordship is known as the Lichnina.
Article 18.1
The Lichnina comprises:
(i) The Lichgraviate of Lywall, which has its seat of administration in the city of Lynik;
(ii) The Lichgraviate of Lachmeren, which has its seat of administration in the city of Merensk;
(iii) The Lichgraviate of Novodolor, which has its seat of administration in the city of Novodolorsk;
(iv) The Royal Forest of Litel, which has its seat of administration in the settlement of Swainmote Lodge.
Article 18.2
The three lichgraviates are each administered by a governor appointed by the Empress.
Article 18.3
The Royal Forest of Litel is administered by a Deep Singer appointed by the Empress, who is styled Verderer of Litel.
Article 19
The remaining territory of the Imperial Shrublands is divided between five autonomous jurisdictions:
(i) The Garden of Whisperwood;
(ii) The Marquessate of &zeter;
(iii) The Jollity of Toastytop;
(iv) The County of Gloomvale;
(v) The Principality of Highbloom.
Article 19.1
The Garden of Whisperwood is a palatine jurisdiction held by Fleurette de Taniere-Gaudin of the Deep Singers and her lawful successors, who are styled Warden of Whisperwood.
Article 19.2
The Marquessate of &zeter is a palatine jurisdiction held by Clarence Etzeterra, who is styled Marquess of &zeter.
Article 19.3
The Jollity of Toastytop is a palatine jurisdiction held by Lord Toastypops.
Article 19.4
The County of Gloomvale is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Von Schatten Company.
Article 19.5
The Principality of Highbloom is a palatine jurisdiction held by the Princess Royal Octavia, who is styled Princess of Highbloom.
Article 19.6
The designated holder of each jurisdiction possesses regalian rights over and within that territory.
Chapter 7: The Imperial Realms
Article 20
The Imperial Realms are sovereign necrarchies within the Empire.
Article 20.1
The Kingdom of Leichenberg is the realm of Max I and Mira Raynora the Younger of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.2
The United ingdom of Steeria and Highfield is the realm of Max II and Octavia of the House of Rossheim.
Article 20.3
The Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles is the realm of Sadamara Aptrgangr of the House of Rossheim-Nidaros-Riskai.
Article 20.4
The Kingdom of Tiěyá is the realm of the Gǔ Dynasty.
Article 2.5
The Khanate of Karalakh is the realm of Nela Khan Karalakhli.
Article 21
The necrarch of each Imperial Realm exercises supreme authority over his or her own territory in accordance with local law.
Chapter 8: The Church of Minarbor
Article 22
The Church of Minarbor is the established church of the Empire.
Article 23
As the Bride of Minarbor, the Empress is supreme head of the church.
Article 24
As the first children of his garden, the Deep Singers are entrusted by the Shrub-God with the running of his church.
Article 25
The highest cleric of the church shall be the Resector of Sansabury, who is appointed by the Queen to minister to her capital and serve as the attendant of Minarbor. From the Resector will stem all other consecrations and appointments of the clerics of the church.
Article 26
The everyday governance of the church shall be in the hands of the Holy Synod, comprised of the Resector of Sansabury, the Cultor of Toastytop, the resector and two seniormost cultors of each of the jurisdictions of Lywall and Lachmeren, Novodolor, Whisperwood, &zeter, Gloomvale and Highbloom, and the seniormost cultor of the realms of Greater Sangun, Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks, Leichenberg, Steeria and Highfield, Riskai and the Idunn Isles, Tiěyá, and Karalakh.
Article 27
The Resector of Sansabury shall preside over the Holy Synod as the representative of the Shrub-God Minarbor and his Bride, and shall be empowered to veto or repeal the acts the Synod.
Chapter 9: The Symbols of the Empire
Article 28
The flag of the Empire consists of a black field edged with two narrow stripes, the upper stripe of Lywind Blue and the lower stripe of maroon. In the centre, there is a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon.
Article 29
The great seal of the Empire consists of a representation of the Shrub-God Minarbor surrounded by a wreath or torse of alternating twists of Lywind Blue and maroon. Beneath the torse, a pair of green leafy tendrils extend from a scroll bearing the motto "Pro virgulto omnia".
Chapter 10: Amendments to the Imperial Root Law
Article 30
The Imperial Root Law may be changed or amended only by the Council of Necrarchs.[/quote]
***
Given by us on the Eighteenth of April in the year 2016,
For the Kingdom of Minarboria:
Lyssansa
For the Empire of Greater Sangun:
Lyssansa
For the Grand Principality of Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks:
Lyssansa
For the Kingdom of Leichenberg:
Max (I) and Mira
For the United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield:
Max (II) and Octavia
For the Kingdom of Riskai and the Idunn Isles:
Sadamara Aptrgangr
For the Kingdom of Tiěyá:
Sàohuáng
For the Khanate of Karalakh
Nela Khan Karalakhli
Lyssansa
Queen of Minarboria
Queen of Lichbrook, Duchess of Brookshire
Princess and Lichgravine of Lywind, Baroness of Solecism
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- ↳ The Military Government
- ↳ Realm of Ynnraille
- ↳ Ura'Bos
- ↳ Froyalan National Reserve
- ↳ Batavia
- ↳ Confederacy of Puritanian States
- ↳ Voltrue
- ↳ The High Council
- ↳ The Library
- ↳ The Kelpie
- ↳ Puritania
- ↳ Dietsland
- ↳ Cape Saint Sherrith and Graven Island
- ↳ Secret Evil Plans
- ↳ Ministry Row
- ↳ Ministry of the Exterior
- ↳ Embassy of Caputia
- ↳ Embassy of Constancia
- ↳ Embassy of Floria
- ↳ Embassy of Hoenn
- ↳ Embassy of Iteru
- ↳ Embassy of Kalgachia
- ↳ Embassy of Kasterburg
- ↳ Embassy of Natopia
- ↳ Embassy of Raspur
- ↳ Embassy of the Wechua Nation
- ↳ Ministry of State
- ↳ Office of Bounties and Factorage
- ↳ Chamber of Guilds and Factorage
- ↳ Office of Citizenship and Nobility
- ↳ Office of Defence and Security
- ↳ Office of Rites and Doctrines
- ↳ Bureau of Indoctrination
- ↳ Ministry of Sport
- ↳ Jingdao
- ↳ Palace of the Divine Light of Heavens
- ↳ Gate of Sisera's Wrath
- ↳ Sankt-Sisera Museum
- ↳ Micronational diplomacy
- ↳ Gong
- ↳ Norfolk
- ↳ Maritime Free Republic
- ↳ Eblis - Rulak
- ↳ Satavanaha, Khodastan, and Parvatalaya
- ↳ Aryadesh
- ↳ Kaikias-Overseas
- ↳ Tyrenia
- ↳ Hall of the Heavenly Light:
- ↳ Imperial Lawbook
- ↳ Scroll of Treaties
- ↳ High society
- ↳ Kroeg Herman IV
- ↳ Great Temple of the Heavenly Light
- ↳ Chao Suweiai [ Imperial Councils ]
- ↳ Archives of the National Diet
- ↳ Haigui Lane 20 [Yuan Archives]
- ↳ Haigui Lane 21 [Seanad Archives]
- ↳ Haigu Lane 22 [Speaker's Corner's Archives]
- ↳ Gong Suweiai [ Public Council ]
- ↳ Sifang Suweiai [Private Council]
- ↳ Grand Secretariat Compound
- ↳ Sheng Garden 10, Daocheng [Ministry of Truth]
- ↳ Chibi
- ↳ Fourth Academy of Pentapolis
- ↳ National Museum
- ↳ Xing Embassies
- ↳ Calbion
- ↳ Naród Seaski
- ↳ Vervollkomnung
- ↳ Batavia
- ↳ Dalmacija
- ↳ County of Kitanus Fields
- ↳ County of Dalmacija
- ↳ Greater Bosania
- ↳ Sheng Garden 12, Daocheng [Ministry of Purity]
- ↳ Changgong Headquarters [Ministry of Stability]
- ↳ Alrig
- ↳ The Tower
- ↳ Law of the Land
- ↳ Imperial Judex
- ↳ Imperial Inquisition
- ↳ The Mango Bar
- ↳ Tower of Bureaucratic Despair
- ↳ Chamber of Endless Paperwork
- ↳ Chamber of Nifty Decrees
- ↳ Chamber of Treaties
- ↳ Batavië / Batavia
- ↳ FOREIGN AFFAIRS - BUITENLANDSE ZAKEN
- ↳ Forum d'Arkadius
- ↳ Bataafs Parlement
- ↳ Huys van het Bataafsche Volck
- ↳ Plenaire Zaal
- ↳ Paleys van Leopold I
- ↳ Rijksbibliotheek
- ↳ Koninklijke Julius Civilis Universiteit
- ↳ Immigration - Immigratie
- ↳ Uitvoerende macht
- ↳ Regeringscomplex Julius Civilis
- ↳ Paleys Raiselle
- ↳ Het Speelhuys
- ↳ Koninklijk Paleis
- Nations No Longer Active on the Forum
- ↳ Union of States around the Sovereign Oceans
- ↳ Political Consultative Committee
- ↳ High Office of the Committee's Most Serene Janitor
- ↳ USSO Common Market
- ↳ USSO International Law Committee
- ↳ Xang Muang
- ↳ Ralgon
- ↳ The Imperial Palace
- ↳ The Imperial Court
- ↳ The Acropolis
- ↳ Government Ministries
- ↳ The Imperial Senate
- ↳ Ministry of the Left
- ↳ Ministry of the Right
- ↳ Ministry of Truth
- ↳ National Archives
- ↳ Territories
- ↳ The Capital City
- ↳ Scarterra Province
- ↳ Nixtorm Province
- ↳ Stormhold Province
- ↳ The Great Swamp
- ↳ Institutions & Interests
- ↳ Combat Sports Guild
- ↳ Football Association of Dragos
- ↳ Geological Society of Dragos
- ↳ The Draconic Church
- ↳ National Library
- ↳ The King’s Bar
- ↳ Administrative Compound of the Greater Pallisican Trade Association
- ↳ Raspur Pact
- ↳ Constancia
- ↳ Astérapolis
- ↳ Megálo Paláti
- ↳ Mystikopathís Epimelitírio
- ↳ Nirytos House
- ↳ Constancian Economic Forum
- ↳ Synklētos
- ↳ Codex Juris
- ↳ Prosgeiosi Basileus
- ↳ Provinces
- ↳ Aqaba Province
- ↳ Mitra Province
- ↳ Nivardom Province
- ↳ Raspur Province
- ↳ Varaz Province
- ↳ Elwynn
- ↳ Eliria Bazaar
- ↳ Eliria Castle
- ↳ People's Academy of Elwynn
- ↳ Independence Archives
- ↳ Senate of Elwynn
- ↳ Lawbook
- ↳ Senate Archives
- ↳ Union Senate Archives
- ↳ Committee Rooms
- ↳ Treaty Archives
- ↳ Hall of Tranquility
- ↳ Tourism, Immigration, & Nationality Office
- ↳ Anceoman Archives
- ↳ Provisional Government of Elwynn
- ↳ Constitutional Convention
- ↳ Secretariat of State
- ↳ The Council of Eliria (Archives)
- ↳ Shirerithian Archives
- ↳ Elwynnese Civil War
- ↳ Alalehzamin
- ↳ Araxion
- ↳ Green Valley
- ↳ Utasia
- ↳ Government
- ↳ Gazette of the Court
- ↳ Naturalization Archives
- ↳ Appointment Archives
- ↳ Liber Serenissima
- ↳ Senate
- ↳ Lawbook
- ↳ Court of Star Chamber
- ↳ Archives of the Judiciary
- ↳ City and County of Eliria
- ↳ Eliria
- ↳ Elirian Bazaar
- ↳ Amokolia
- ↳ Automatica
- ↳ Mishalan
- ↳ Konkordia
- ↳ Supreme Soviet
- ↳ Red Bear LLC
- ↳ State Offices
- ↳ State Museum
- ↳ Vattnaland
- ↳ Amokolia Archives
- ↳ Amokolia Proper
- ↳ Greater Mishalan
- ↳ Kingdom of Normark
- ↳ Subjects of the Union
- ↳ Elijah's Rest
- ↳ Normark Proper
- ↳ Museum of Old Normark
- ↳ General
- ↳ Library of Normark
- ↳ Old Forums
- ↳ State Archives
- ↳ Dverghallen Næringer S.F.
- ↳ Chairman's Office
- ↳ Einhorn-Silverman-Bochs Group
- ↳ Nordiske Flysteknologier A.S.
- ↳ Asklund Drive Yards
- ↳ AMF World Headquarters
- ↳ The Exterior Marshalcy
- ↳ Territorial Government
- ↳ Grand Marshal's Office
- ↳ Ledger of Edicts
- ↳ High Command of Normark
- ↳ The Home Marshalcy
- ↳ The Marshalcy of Justice
- ↳ Downtown Konungsheim
- ↳ 1 Samlingstorget
- ↳ OmniTree Group AS
- ↳ University of Normark
- ↳ Nordic Football League Headquarters
- ↳ Confederate States of Floria
- ↳ International High Commission
- ↳ International High Commission in the Florian Republic
- ↳ Parliament
- ↳ Ministries
- ↳ Subdivisions
- ↳ Military
- ↳ Sports
- ↳ Economy
- ↳ Natopia
- ↳ Culture and Recreation
- ↳ The Wild Goat Pub
- ↳ Natopian Calendar
- ↳ Join Natopia Today!
- ↳ Lindström City
- ↳ Council of Elders
- ↳ Imperial Bank of the Natopian Nation
- ↳ Saint Andre Trading Co.
- ↳ National Stadium
- ↳ Lindström Opera House
- ↳ Demesnes of the Empire
- ↳ Principality of Arboria
- ↳ Unchained Library
- ↳ The Skerry Isles
- ↳ Tinalkina
- ↳ Administrative Archives
- ↳ Council of Arboria
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- ↳ New Aquitane
- ↳ Mar Sara
- ↳ Pentheral State of Athlon
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- ↳ Bull Announcements
- ↳ Most Serene Union of Dos Gardenias
- ↳ Dos Gardenias, New Alexandria
- ↳ Government House
- ↳ Office of the Lord High Steward
- ↳ Secretary of State
- ↳ Office of the Lord High Constable
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- ↳ Fort Ranhold
- ↳ Elector's Hall
- ↳ The Union Journal
- ↳ The House of the People
- ↳ House of Justice
- ↳ Life in the Most Serene Union
- ↳ The Holy See at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Storms
- ↳ The Church of the Transformation of Melusine
- ↳ The Most Serene Bovine Cathedral
- ↳ The Soapbox
- ↳ Culture and Education
- ↳ University of Frenzyville
- ↳ Old St. Andre and Neridia Forums
- ↳ Archives of The United Neridian Principality
- ↳ Redquill
- ↳ Redquill Square
- ↳ The Princely Court of Neridia at Highwell Palace
- ↳ University of Neridia
- ↳ The Neridian Journal
- ↳ Duchies
- ↳ Lindston
- ↳ Holyford
- ↳ Vertfray
- ↳ Merevern
- ↳ New Raynor
- ↳ Houses of the Union
- ↳ Most Serene House of the Union [House Eadric]
- ↳ House Meir
- ↳ House Kilynn
- ↳ House Redquill
- ↳ Democratic Alliance
- ↳ House Ayreon-Kalirion
- ↳ House Carrillo
- ↳ Embassy of Alexandria
- ↳ Istvanistan
- ↳ Lesser Celestial Yurt
- ↳ Florian Free State
- ↳ Dynastic Incarnation of the Lands of Flaventia
- ↳ Government of Flaventia
- ↳ Haas House
- ↳ Serribaugh Palace
- ↳ The Dynastic Lands
- ↳ Ziegeland
- ↳ Free Juice and Bagels Party
- ↳ Tas Neemia
- ↳ Sororiya
- ↳ Universalis
- ↳ Aristarchus
- ↳ Science Governing Board
- ↳ Starfleet Command
- ↳ Technostates
- ↳ Terra Universalis
- ↳ The Celestial Isles
- ↳ Alrodey
- ↳ Confederate States of Klaasiya
- ↳ Archive of the Royal Tsardom
- ↳ The Heritage Authority
- ↳ Repealed Decrees
- ↳ The Ducal University
- ↳ The Royal Jewellery
- ↳ The Senate and The House
- ↳ Princely Isle
- ↳ New Dracoheim
- ↳ Egale
- ↳ Chartered Province of Waffel Plains
- ↳ West Tapfer Federation
- ↳ Massat
- ↳ Demesne Archive
- ↳ Hafrlafðir
- ↳ Opaeghia
- ↳ Demesne Archive
- ↳ Principality of Whales
- ↳ Archive of the Great Enlightened King
- ↳ Meekras (Mirror Universe)
- ↳ Government
- ↳ Vista de Nada Palace
- ↳ Court of the Calm Waters
- ↳ Foreign Affairs Archive
- ↳ Court of the Verdant Gardens
- ↳ The Spacefleet
- ↳ Private Room
- ↳ Institute of Heraldry
- ↳ Court of the Noble Fountain
- ↳ Imperial Chancellery
- ↳ Ministry of Information
- ↳ Empire Library
- ↳ Ptia
- ↳ Archives
- ↳ NIPPL Archive
- ↳ Catacombs
- ↳ Ministry of Security
- ↳ Citizenship Office
- ↳ Bureau of Transportation
- ↳ Ministry of Justice
- ↳ The Frenzy
- ↳ Library of Law
- ↳ Frenzy Archives
- ↳ The Lesser Frenzy
- ↳ The Wechua Nation
- ↳ Chinchero Palace
- ↳ Private Development Forum
- ↳ The Wechua Journal
- ↳ Querococha House
- ↳ Wechua Institute of Culture
- ↳ Nations
- ↳ Craitland
- ↳ Government ministries
- ↳ Internal Affairs
- ↳ Foreign Affairs
- ↳ Craitish Defence Force
- ↳ Economic Affairs
- ↳ Social Affairs
- ↳ Parliament
- ↳ Parliament of Craitland
- ↳ Political parties
- ↳ Citizens
- ↳ Craitish language
- ↳ Pagan Church
- ↳ Sports
- ↳ Football
- ↳ FMF World Cup
- ↳ Administrative Divisions
- ↳ Craitland proper
- ↳ Incontinentia
- ↳ Lakkvia
- ↳ New Vaduz
- ↳ Langeways, Here We Come
- ↳ Zandarijn
- ↳ Senya
- ↳ Government
- ↳ National Democratic Forum
- ↳ Foreign Office
- ↳ Transport Office
- ↳ The Filing Cabinet
- ↳ Territories
- ↳ Senya proper
- ↳ Lamantia
- ↳ Tiana
- ↳ Institutions
- ↳ FADESS
- ↳ National team
- ↳ Senyan League
- ↳ Naldas
- ↳ Senyan Rugby
- ↳ Other sports
- ↳ Senyan Cartographical Survey
- ↳ Dragon Hall
- ↳ The Book Club
- ↳ The Pub
- ↳ Sanpantul
- ↳ Private Development Forum
- ↳ Kyūden
- ↳ Asenburi
- ↳ Sanpantul Culture
- ↳ Quipei Hotel
- ↳ Islamic Republic of New Batavia
- ↳ Kabinet - Cabinet
- ↳ Majlis-al-Shoera
- ↳ Islamitische Diwan - Islamic Diwan
- ↳ Hooggerechtshof - Supreme Court
- ↳ The Union of the Republics of Zeed
- Common forums
- ↳ Heavenly Emperor Hug-and-Slug Emporium
- ↳ Economics
- ↳ JASO
- ↳ Administrative Soviet
- ↳ Links
- ↳ x-requests
- ↳ Hall of Eternally Resurrecting Glory
- ↳ Internal Archives
- ↳ Roleplaying
- ↳ Element List
- ↳ Story
- ↳ General Discussion
- ↳ Situation Room
- ↳ Lifestyle
- ↳ Religion
- ↳ The Holy Anglican Church of St George
- ↳ Mission of the Dozan Bovic Church
- ↳ Micras League Baseball
- ↳ Archipelago
- ↳ General
- ↳ Control Room
- ↳ Center of the World
- ↳ Exhibition Hall
- ↳ Archipelago Senate
- ↳ Statelets
- ↳ Galinomai
- ↳ Aryasht
- ↳ Sattva
- ↳ Swnndyrrân Hallatekrrr
- ↳ Safiria
- ↳ Dromosker
- ↳ Col
- ↳ Myëë Sëyëe
- ↳ Resplendence Citystate
- ↳ Merveilles
- ↳ Northwood
- ↳ Omega Complex
- ↳ Aulaur
- ↳ Apollantis
- ↳ Mevwan
- ↳ Byzantipol
- ↳ The Favored
- ↳ Carcosanne
- ↳ Colony
- ↳ Archives
- ↳ Statelet Archives
- ↳ Frosthelm
- ↳ Longinquissima Insula
- ↳ Those Who Shelter Words
- ↳ Aziruta
- ↳ Datanai
- ↳ Eliotonia
- ↳ Tabjun
- ↳ Iştakadeqan
- ↳ Kennerext
- ↳ Contest Archives
- ↳ Jacobite Camp
- ↳ The Green
- ↳ The Dominion
- ↳ Hurmu
- ↳ Hurmu Archive
- ↳ Laws of the Lakes
- ↳ Archives of the Palace of the Elenaran
- ↳ Archives of the Senate of Hurmu
- ↳ Archives of the Hurmu High Commission
- ↳ External archives
- ↳ Chambuur
- ↳ Provisional Government
- ↳ Occupied Territories
- ↳ Free State of Sanilla
- ↳ Football Association of Sanilla
- ↳ Provinces
- ↳ Province of East Sanilla
- ↳ Autonomous District of Nee
- ↳ Province of Highpass
- ↳ Province of Amarr
- ↳ Trinity Council
- ↳ Samec Defence Industries
- ↳ Micras Treaty Organization
- ↳ General Assembly
- ↳ General Assembly Archives
- ↳ Common Court
- ↳ Intermicronational Commission
- ↳ SCUE - Unified Economy Treaty
- ↳ Conference Chamber
- ↳ Commonwealth Global
- ↳ BGI Game HQ
- ↳ The Bastion Council
- ↳ Random Crap
- ↳ Archives
- ↳ Meekras
- ↳ Barum
- ↳ Meekras Planetary Summit
- ↳ ART
- ↳ Arasha
- ↳ Mundus Incognitus
- ↳ Saikaidō
- ↳ Havenvale
- ↳ Corovnia
- ↳ Владимир Ильич Ленин
- ↳ Amrat
- ↳ Republic of Coria
- ↳ Seat of the Council for National Unity
- ↳ Nation of the Reindeer Herders
- ↳ Temple of the White Stag
- ↳ The Great Yurt
- ↳ Snow Moon Longhouse
- ↳ The Circle of Tents
- ↳ Tribes of the Herders
- ↳ Safiria
- ↳ Cabinet War Rooms
- ↳ Toketi
- ↳ Chat
- ↳ Government
- ↳ Magic
- ↳ Guilds
- ↳ Rantëran
- ↳ Glanurchy
- ↳ Glanurchy Manor
- ↳ The Great Library
- ↳ Robe
- ↳ Recherche Archipelago
- ↳ Destruction Zone
- ↳ VBNC
- ↳ SCX
- ↳ NSX
- ↳ VBNC MIS
- ↳ Vraillan Isles
- ↳ Shelsa City Centre - Playing out The End
- ↳ Backstory
- ↳ IAFL
- ↳ Grand Archives
- ↳ Relaram Archive
- ↳ Novatainia Archives
- ↳ The King's Court
- ↳ Council of Regional Representatives
- ↳ Current Novatainian Laws
- ↳ Provincinal Institutions and Governance
- ↳ Office of the Joker
- ↳ Novatainian News Network
- ↳ SAMIN
- ↳ Dep. Justice
- ↳ The Ministries
- ↳ Northern Novatainia
- ↳ Kingsland
- ↳ Western Nova
- ↳ New Territory
- ↳ Southern Novatainia
- ↳ Kendall Isles
- ↳ South Nova
- ↳ New North Lovely
- ↳ Niktoria
- ↳ New New Myzoria
- ↳ Material Myzoria
- ↳ New Myzoria
- ↳ Old Sypyr
- ↳ The Laughocratic Region of
- ↳ Gralan Central Government Archive
- ↳ The Imperial Palace
- ↳ Petitions to the Emperor
- ↳ Executive Orders
- ↳ Legislative Assembly
- ↳ The Lord General's Tent
- ↳ Diplomat's Tent
- ↳ Imperial Army
- ↳ Merchant's Tent
- ↳ Treaties Archive
- ↳ The Chief Justice's Court
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- ↳ Court Archives
- ↳ Interpretations
- ↳ National Matters Room
- ↳ Inquisition Updates
- ↳ OOC Matters
- ↳ Current Laws
- ↳ Citizenship Application
- ↳ Magic Archives
- ↳ MANA
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- ↳ Skoitomashu
- ↳ War Games
- ↳ Toketi Archives
- ↳ Kalla
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- ↳ Khalypsil
- ↳ Protectorate of Annivia
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- ↳ Empire of Greater Sangun
- ↳ Kingdom of Leichenberg
- ↳ Lichduchy of Rossheim-Volksburg
- ↳ Royal Archives
- ↳ Khanate of Karalakh
- ↳ United Kingdom of Steeria and Highfield
- ↳ Kingdom of Tieya
- ↳ Treisenberg and the Common Bailiwicks
- ↳ Council of Princes
- ↳ Calbion-Blackstone
- ↳ The Iron Company
- ↳ The Council of Ten
- ↳ Calbion
- ↳ Archives
- ↳ Archives
- ↳ Dominion of Summerisle
- ↳ Pentyre
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- ↳ Central Square
- ↳ Coastalis
- ↳ Sherrinford Archives
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- ↳ General
- ↳ General
- ↳ Immigration
- ↳ Government
- ↳ Palace of Westminster
- ↳ The Floor
- ↳ Member's Lobby
- ↳ The Library
- ↳ Lawbook of the Brettish Isles
- ↳ St. George's Hall
- ↳ State Room
- ↳ Cabinet Room
- ↳ High Court
- ↳ National Archives
- ↳ Grand Duchy of Jaris
- ↳ Philbadelphia
- ↳ Illiyor
- ↳ Territories
- ↳ Albion
- ↳ Free Republic of Wayne
- ↳ General
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- ↳ Religion
- ↳ Restored Church of the Lord
- ↳ Jefferson Capital Territory
- ↳ Congress of Wayne
- ↳ Department of Foreign Affairs
- ↳ Divisions
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- ↳ Amarillo Province
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- ↳ Eastwood Province
- ↳ Green Valley Province
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- ↳ Free Territory of Sequoyah
- ↳ Brettania Archives
- ↳ The Kingdom of Great Willow
- ↳ Westminster
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- ↳ Montague
- ↳ Northwall
- ↳ Sussax
- ↳ Mountbrettan
- ↳ Kingdom of Holmes
- ↳ Doyle
- ↳ Baskerville Hall
- ↳ Wisteria Lodge
- ↳ The Kingdom of Eiland
- ↳ Palace of Kennestone
- ↳ Parliament
- ↳ Archives
- ↳ St. George's Hall
- ↳ High Court
- ↳ The Willowshire Times
- ↳ Iteru
- ↳ Government
- ↳ Perwer Para'oh
- ↳ Persesh Tjaty
- ↳ Consultative Assembly
- ↳ Culture
- ↳ Ramses XVI University
- ↳ Iteru Football Association
- ↳ Altus
- ↳ Immigration
- ↳ Bureau of Visas and Immigration
- ↳ General
- ↳ The Golden Eagle Inn
- ↳ Government
- ↳ Office of the President
- ↳ Permanent Steering Committee
- ↳ Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- ↳ Ministry of Defense
- ↳ Ministry of Finance and Commerce
- ↳ The Altusian Senate
- ↳ Goëtia
- ↳ Saint-Antoine
- ↳ Gouvernement
- ↳ Palais de Saint-Antoine
- ↳ Affaires Internes
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- ↳ Citoyennes
- ↳ Café Anglais
- ↳ Sports
- ↳ Çeridgul
- ↳ Thracistan
- ↳ Immigration
- ↳ Bureau of Visas and Immigration
- ↳ Government
- ↳ Office of the President and Elections
- ↳ Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- ↳ Ministry of Defense
- ↳ Ministry of Finance and Commerce
- ↳ Milliy Meclis
- ↳ National Life & Sectors
- ↳ General Discussion
- ↳ Commercial Sector
- ↳ Industrial Sector
- ↳ Transportation Sector
- ↳ Gran Verionia
- ↳ States
- ↳ República de Los Liberados
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- ↳ Gobierno de la República
- ↳ Casa Club del Comerciante
- ↳ Mondo
- ↳ Vi'Ix
- ↳ The Core
- ↳ Megastation
- ↳ Neo Iridia
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- ↳ Central Command
- ↳ MechForce
- ↳ The Dockyard
- ↳ Andromeda Spaceport
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- ↳ The Outer Ring
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- ↳ Farpoint Stadium
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- ↳ Ministry of Trade and Immigration
- ↳ Government
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- ↳ Office of the Prime Minister
- ↳ Monarch's Palace
- ↳ General Chat
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- ↳ Grand Duke's Palace
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- ↳ Leichenberg
- ↳ Archives
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- ↳ The Grand Palace
- ↳ Council of Princes