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The '''Sceptred Confederation of Gaellicia''' (Rìognakt na Galikia), colloquially referred to as Gaellicia is a country located | The '''Sceptred Confederation of Gaellicia''' (Gaeilc: ''Rìognakt na Galikia''), colloquially referred to as '''Gaellicia''', is a sovereign country located in Northern [[Europa (continent)|Europa]] on [[Eurth]]. Gaellicia is situated at the center of northern Europa's central seas, straddling the Ranke Sea to the west and the Kosscow Sea to the east. The nation occupies 269,300 square kilometers, comprising the top half of the island of [[Vanarambaion]], the islands of [[Aiyllenleth]], [[Adrarus]], and [[Yaran]], as well as hundreds of smaller islands throughout the archipelagos of the [[Skowedes]] and [[Karalluk Isles]]. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
The {{wp|Endonym and exonym|endonym}} of the Sceptred Confederation is ''Galikia'' stemming from ''Galgai'', or in some ancient spellings ''Ghalghai''. Galgai originates in the word ''ghālash'', the ancient [[Vanarambaion|Vana]] word for a fortified tower. Ghālash were highly recognizable structures built at higher elevations throughout the island of [[Vanarambaion]]. ''Galgai'' translates to "people of towers" or "tower dwellers." Initially, the term was used to describe the {{wp|Ethnicit|ethno-cultural}} group that resided in the highland and mountainous areas of Vanarambaion. ''Galikia'' then literally translates in [[Anglish]] to "land of tower people." | The {{wp|Endonym and exonym|endonym}} of the Sceptred Confederation is ''Galikia'' stemming from ''Galgai'', or in some ancient spellings ''Ghalghai''. Galgai originates in the word ''ghālash'', the ancient [[Vanarambaion|Vana]] word for a fortified tower. Ghālash were highly recognizable structures built at higher elevations throughout the island of [[Vanarambaion]]. ''Galgai'' translates to "people of towers" or "tower dwellers." Initially, the term was used to describe the {{wp|Ethnicit|ethno-cultural}} group that resided in the highland and mountainous areas of Vanarambaion. ''Galikia'' then literally translates in [[Anglish]] to "land of tower people." | ||
During [[Aroman Empire|Aroman]] rule of Vanarambaion {{wp|celts|Gelts}} were brought from Argis and employed as slaves. With slave labor primarily used in inland areas, an association between highlanders and Geltic slaves | During [[Aroman Empire|Aroman]] rule of Vanarambaion {{wp|celts|Gelts}} were brought from Argis and employed as slaves. With slave labor primarily used in inland areas, an association between highlanders and Geltic slaves took hold. As slaves and their descendants from different Argic tribes intermixed, the conception of the various Geltic descendent groups in Vanarambaion and the [[Occident]] being one ethno-linguistic group developed. Over time Occidental Gelts began speaking a new common language with origins in Ancient Vana, Fragran, and Meallángan. A successful highland slave rebellion at the end of Aroman rule in Vanarambaion drew parallels to a Geltic myth about a group of men from different tribes traveling far away and uniting as one group, led by a descendent of {{wp|Goídel Glas|Gaithelus}}. As a group, Gelts on Vanarambaion came to be known as Gaídel. | ||
The medieval era saw the union of groups of | The medieval era saw the union of groups of Gaídel and Galgai and a revival in the construction of ghālash. The end of the medieval era saw the conception of a shared national identity beyond Aroman, Galgai, and Geltic ethnic lines. Upon his return from exile to wage his campaign for independence!KingName used the ghālash as a rhetorical reference, declaring that inhabitants of the land had to unify as one in the face of foreign subjugation. !KingName proclaimed that all those under his banner would be people fortified like the towers, Galikian. | ||
The Anglish exonym ''Gaellicia'' is a result of a mistaken interpretation. Gaellicia translates to "land of Gaels". The Anglish name draws from the {{wp|Latin|Fragran}} word Callaecia, which was used to describe the portion of Vanarambaion outside of [[The Oeno]] during the Middle Ages. Medieval Anglians mistakenly believed that Callaecia referred to the entire island. Due to their mistaken understanding, Medieval Anglians referred to the inhabitants of Vanarambaion as ''Gallaes'' and their lands on the island's northern half as ''Gallaesia''. | The Anglish exonym ''Gaellicia'' is a result of a mistaken interpretation. Gaellicia translates to "land of Gaels". The Anglish name draws from the {{wp|Latin|Fragran}} word Callaecia, which was used to describe the portion of Vanarambaion outside of [[The Oeno]] during the Middle Ages. Medieval Anglians mistakenly believed that Callaecia referred to the entire island. Due to their mistaken understanding, Medieval Anglians referred to the inhabitants of Vanarambaion as ''Gallaes'' and their lands on the island's northern half as ''Gallaesia''. | ||
The term ''Occigathe'' was developed sometime before the 14th century to describe the Occidental ethnic group of Geltic descent, with ''Occigathic'' being the plural. Occigathic gave way to ''Gaelic'' and ''Gael'' in the 18th century. The Anglish exonym, unknowingly beholden to the original misinterpretation, evolved from ''Gallaesia'' to ''Gaellicia''. Within the | The term ''Occigathe'' was developed sometime before the 14th century to describe the Occidental ethnic group of Geltic descent, with ''Occigathic'' being the plural. Occigathic gave way to ''Gaelic'' and ''Gael'' in the 18th century. The Anglish exonym, unknowingly beholden to the original misinterpretation, evolved from ''Gallaesia'' to ''Gaellicia''. Within the Sceptred Confederation, Gaelic and Gael describe traditions and traits specifically associated with the Gaelic ethnocultural group and language. Characteristics associated with national identity are described as Galikian. The notion that all citizens of the nation are Gaels is erroneous and is not widely believed domestically. | ||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
The four main islands of Gaellicia in order of size are Vanarambaion (top half), [[Ailynlleth]] (also known as Sgialeát), Adrarus, and Yaran. | |||
=== Terrain === | === Terrain === | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
{{also|History of Gaellicia}} | |||
The modern Kingdom of Gaellicia states its founding as $year though some historians consider the modern nation to have been founded on April 4th, 1833, the date the Tshiuetin Treaty was signed… | The modern Kingdom of Gaellicia states its founding as $year though some historians consider the modern nation to have been founded on April 4th, 1833, the date the Tshiuetin Treaty was signed… | ||
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== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
{{also|Politics of Gaellicia|List of Political Parties in Gaellicia|Clans of Gaellicia}} | |||
[[File:Supreme court of Canada in summer.jpg|thumb|Government House, the home of the Dáil.]] | [[File:Supreme court of Canada in summer.jpg|thumb|Government House, the home of the Dáil.]] | ||
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Gaellicia is a Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy. The Government is divided into three levels, the Federal level, the four Siorrachds, and the Cantons within each Siorrachd. | Gaellicia is a Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy. The Government is divided into three levels, the Federal level, the four Siorrachds, and the Cantons within each Siorrachd. | ||
The Federal Government of the RA comprises two distinct branches. The legislative branch, the Dáil, and the executive branch, the | The Federal Government of the RA comprises two distinct branches. The legislative branch, the Dáil, and the executive branch, the Rìogail. The latter also oversees the judicial process of the nation. Elected representatives debate and pass laws in the Dáil while the Rìogail enforces existing law. Responsibility for managing ministries and researching policy is split between the two branches with the exact limits of each branch’s power being a matter of constant debate and interpretation throughout the confederation's history. The nation’s constitution is only semi-codified. | ||
There are several major political themes that have been present throughout the history of Gaellicia. They are: the limits of the Ríog’s powers, the extent to which clans can participate in and have influence over government, the inclusion of Karalluk in society, and the ownership and rights to use land. | |||
=== | === Monarchy === | ||
{{also|Bricius IV}} | {{also|Monarch of Gaellicia|Bricius IV}} | ||
[[File:Isoldeofficialportrait.jpg|thumb|Isolde MacTurf was Rìog Isolde from 1993 to 2009. She is the only Rìog in recent history to have previously served as [[Taoiseach of Gaellicia|Taoiseach]].|207x207px]] | |||
[[ | The monarchy of Gaellicia is vested in the Ríog, a genderless term that translates most closely in Anglish to [[wikipedia:Sceptre|Sceptre Holder]]. The institution of the monarchy is referred to as the Rìogail (''Sceptre''), while the adjective used to describe the monarchy and that which belongs to it is Rìogan (''Sceptred''). | ||
The | The Rìog serves as Gaellicia’s head of state, the head of the Executive branch, and the commander in chief of the nation’s armed forces. The Rìog is also the de facto head of the Judiciary as it falls under the supervision of the Rìogadh. | ||
The Ríog | The position of Ríog is not hereditary. They are selected through a ceremony known as the "selection through fire." The Rìog reigns for life unless they resign. To be able to seek the Rìogail an individual needs to be a member of a Gaellician [[Clans of Gaellicia|clan]].The current Ríog is [[Bricius IV]]. | ||
The Ríog has the power to draft and issue Daiseachs (proclamations) which are orders that mobilize and utilize the resources of the Rìogail; However, Rìogan Daiseachs can be overturned with a mere third of the votes of the Dáil. The government ministries of Gaellicia are nominally under the purview of the Rìog, however, ministers must be members of the Dáil and they are appointed by the head of the government. Not by the Ríog. Rìogan Corporra (Sceptred Corporations) are state owned corporations. In contrast to ministries, Rìogan Corporra are the direct administrative responsibility of the Rìogail. The Rìog is responsible for appointing the Ceanne Comhairle (speaker/chair person) of the Dáil. The approval of the Rìog, along with the Dáil’s, is needed to ratify treaties. | |||
[[File:Lccchamber.jpg|thumb|The central chamber for the Dáil within Government House.]] | === Legislature === | ||
{{Main article|Gaellician Government}}[[File:Lccchamber.jpg|thumb|The central chamber for the Dáil within Government House.|left]]The Dáil is the unicameral legislative body of the Confederation. The Dáil is composed of 210 elected representatives, called Teachta Dálas (TDs). | |||
Each TD represents a canton, with more populous cantons having multiple TDs. TDs are elected through a first past the post voting system and serve a term of up to 5 years. Parliamentary procedure and debate are overseen by the Ceanne Comhairle (speaker/chair person) who is appointed by the Ríog. The Ceanne Comhairle cannot be a serving TD; Traditionally they are a magistrate or jurist selected from the courts. | |||
The party or allied parties with a simple majority of seats has the ability to form a government or coalition government and select a Taoiseach (prime minister) to head the government. Among other powers the Taoiseach appoints ministers to head each government ministry. Ministers must be elected TDs. The Dáil has the sole power to draft and pass laws, allocate and withhold treasury funds, and a two thirds approval is needed, along with the agreement of the Ríog, to ratify treaties. The Dáil also has the power to bring referendums directly to the citizenry. | The party or allied parties with a simple majority of seats has the ability to form a government or coalition government and select a Taoiseach (prime minister) to head the government. Among other powers the Taoiseach appoints ministers to head each government ministry. Ministers must be elected TDs. The Dáil has the sole power to draft and pass laws, allocate and withhold treasury funds, and a two thirds approval is needed, along with the agreement of the Ríog, to ratify treaties. The Dáil also has the power to bring referendums directly to the citizenry. | ||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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[[File:Example.jpg|200px|thumb|right|People of different ethnic groups in one image.]] | [[File:Example.jpg|200px|thumb|right|People of different ethnic groups in one image.]] | ||
Gaellicia has a population | === Ethnicity === | ||
Gaellicia has a population greater than 28,000,000. The major ethnic groups are Gael, Vanar, assorted Aroman groups, and Karalluk. The country also has notable [[Thelarike|Thelar]]-[[Lysia|Lysian]], [[Esonice|Esonian]], [[Duchy of Verde|Indiense]], [[Rhodellia|Rhodellian]], and [[Batsweda#Ethnic_groups|Tseweda]] minorities. | |||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
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[[File:Example.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Image of people of a clan.]] | [[File:Example.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Image of people of a clan.]] | ||
The clan system of Gael and Prettany is a cultural, social, and unofficial governmental structure. Its current form dates back to the union of the kingdoms of Prettany and Gael; | The clan system of Gael and Prettany is a cultural, social, and unofficial governmental structure. Its current form dates back to the union of the kingdoms of Prettany and Gael; furthermore, the system in Gael has roots that reach back before the common era. The clan system is built on tradition and ceremony. Much of the procedures and traditions involved with clans are passed down orally. | ||
Clans have their origins in Gael and this is where they are most common to this day. Clans were the way most Gaels interacted with society. | Clans have their origins in Gael and this is where they are most common to this day. Clans were the way most Gaels interacted with society. These clans were villages and collections of settlements. The clan chieftain was the leader of a local populace, and resources were shared within a clan. The position of clan chieftain was not hereditary. Clan leadership at this time was earned rather than bestowed by birth. Geographic location could lead to clans specializing in particular trades and skills. | ||
In 743 CE, Chieftain Boudica of Clan Iaing united clans of Southern Gael in a military alliance in order to resist aggression from Pretan. The alliance of clans held together loosely even after successful military action against the Pretan King. The loose alliance continued to grow in the following years, guided by Boudica. The alliance eventually grew into the Gaelic league. Many consider Boudica to be the first Ríog. Boudica’s oldest daughter Merida took leadership of the Gaelic league after a power struggle following Boudica’s death. | In 743 CE, Chieftain Boudica of Clan Iaing united clans of Southern Gael in a military alliance in order to resist aggression from Pretan. The alliance of clans held together loosely even after successful military action against the Pretan King. The loose alliance continued to grow in the following years, guided by Boudica. The alliance eventually grew into the Gaelic league. Many consider Boudica to be the first Ríog. Boudica’s oldest daughter Merida took leadership of the Gaelic league after a power struggle following Boudica’s death. | ||
The Union of Gael and Prettany in the 1200s led to changes within the clans. They took on a more hierarchical structure. By the 14th century the clans were a developed and complex system where chieftains ruled subordinate subjects. The system amounted to a lord/subject relationship where the lower class worked and managed land as tenants while the | The Union of Gael and Prettany in the 1200s led to changes within the clans. They took on a more hierarchical structure. By the 14th century, the clans were a developed and complex system where chieftains ruled subordinate subjects. The system amounted to a lord/subject relationship where the lower class worked and managed land as tenants while the clan owned the land. Chieftainships by this time were hereditary rather than chosen positions. The clans had evolved into feudalism. | ||
=== Music === | === Music === | ||
Gaellician music is iconic for its use of pipes, flutes, strings, and drums. Many Galician songs date back 1000s of years to when the Gaels still reigned, and many either come from battle hymns or cultural celebrations and feasts. Contemporary Galician music includes the use of more horns, synthesizers, vocals, pianos, and guitars. Some iconic Galician instruments, which are actually a valuable export of the Kingdom, include the bagpipes, the | Gaellician music is iconic for its use of pipes, flutes, strings, and drums. Many Galician songs date back 1000s of years to when the Gaels still reigned, and many either come from battle hymns or cultural celebrations and feasts. Contemporary Galician music includes the use of more horns, synthesizers, vocals, pianos, and guitars. Some iconic Galician instruments, which are actually a valuable export of the Kingdom, include the {{wp|bagpipes}, the {{wp|Irish flute|Geltic flute}}, the {{wp|fiddle}}, the {{wp|tin whistle}}, and the {{wp|Bodhrán}} Drum. Galician music festivals occur every year, the major ones include the Hebon (Spring Festival) and the Aouto (Autumn Festival). The Hebon and the Aouto are distinct from each other in their tone, food, and traditional Gaelic attire. They both bring in a sizable amount of tourists each year as people wish to participate in the music, dancing, and cuisine. | ||
=== Clothing and Garments === | === Clothing and Garments === | ||
The traditional Gaellic garment is the kilt and sash. Even when not attending a formal function, a kilt may be worn, however it is considered improper to wear a sash with it when not attending an appropriate function. The kilt was the original battle dress for the Gaels, even when armor was introduced they were worn under sturdier metal and leather covers. The kilt has always been worn by men, while women have worn either dresses or skirts, | The traditional Gaellic garment is the kilt and sash. Even when not attending a formal function, a kilt may be worn, however it is considered improper to wear a sash with it when not attending an appropriate function. The kilt was the original battle dress for the Gaels, even when armor was introduced they were worn under sturdier metal and leather covers. The kilt has always been worn by men, while women have worn either dresses or skirts, except for battled where both men and women wear kilts. Men and women often wear modern kilts as well when the weather is warm enough, these are made of more modern fabrics and are woven with contemporary methods. Traditional kilts are woven by hand utilizing special processes. | ||
=== Theater === | === Theater === | ||
[[File:Shakespeare´s Globe (8162111781).jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Glube theater in Penzance. ]] | [[File:Shakespeare´s Globe (8162111781).jpg|250px|thumb|right|The Glube theater in Penzance. ]] | ||
Gaellicia is known for its theater scene in both [[Penzance]] and [[Cathures]]. | |||
[[Category:Gaellicia]] | [[Category:Gaellicia]] | ||
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Sceptred Confederation of Gaellicia Ríognakt na Galikia | |
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 Flag | |
| Anthem: "Mo Ghille Mear"  | |
| Capital | Penzance |
| Largest | Cathures |
| Official languages | Occidental Gaelic, Karak |
| Recognised regional languages | Lysian, Aurivizht |
| Ethnic groups |
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| Demonym(s) | Gaellician |
| Government | Confederal Parliamentary Democratic monarchy |
• Ríog (Head of State) | Bricius IV |
• Taoiseach (Head of Government) | Nive Anselm |
• Ceannard an Freasúra (Leader of the Opposition) | John Peytr Hillgauntlet |
| Legislature | Dáil |
| Area | |
• | 269,300 km2 (104,000 sq mi) |
• Water (%) | 1.5 |
| Population | |
• 2015 estimate | 28,000,000 |
• 2020 census | 28,542,321 |
| GDP (nominal) | estimate |
• Total |  $285,423,210,000 |
• Per capita | 10,000 |
| Driving side | right |
The Sceptred Confederation of Gaellicia (Gaeilc: Rìognakt na Galikia), colloquially referred to as Gaellicia, is a sovereign country located in Northern Europa on Eurth. Gaellicia is situated at the center of northern Europa's central seas, straddling the Ranke Sea to the west and the Kosscow Sea to the east. The nation occupies 269,300 square kilometers, comprising the top half of the island of Vanarambaion, the islands of Aiyllenleth, Adrarus, and Yaran, as well as hundreds of smaller islands throughout the archipelagos of the Skowedes and Karalluk Isles.
Etymology
The endonym of the Sceptred Confederation is Galikia stemming from Galgai, or in some ancient spellings Ghalghai. Galgai originates in the word ghālash, the ancient Vana word for a fortified tower. Ghālash were highly recognizable structures built at higher elevations throughout the island of Vanarambaion. Galgai translates to "people of towers" or "tower dwellers." Initially, the term was used to describe the ethno-cultural group that resided in the highland and mountainous areas of Vanarambaion. Galikia then literally translates in Anglish to "land of tower people."
During Aroman rule of Vanarambaion Gelts were brought from Argis and employed as slaves. With slave labor primarily used in inland areas, an association between highlanders and Geltic slaves took hold. As slaves and their descendants from different Argic tribes intermixed, the conception of the various Geltic descendent groups in Vanarambaion and the Occident being one ethno-linguistic group developed. Over time Occidental Gelts began speaking a new common language with origins in Ancient Vana, Fragran, and Meallángan. A successful highland slave rebellion at the end of Aroman rule in Vanarambaion drew parallels to a Geltic myth about a group of men from different tribes traveling far away and uniting as one group, led by a descendent of Gaithelus. As a group, Gelts on Vanarambaion came to be known as Gaídel.
The medieval era saw the union of groups of Gaídel and Galgai and a revival in the construction of ghālash. The end of the medieval era saw the conception of a shared national identity beyond Aroman, Galgai, and Geltic ethnic lines. Upon his return from exile to wage his campaign for independence!KingName used the ghālash as a rhetorical reference, declaring that inhabitants of the land had to unify as one in the face of foreign subjugation. !KingName proclaimed that all those under his banner would be people fortified like the towers, Galikian.
The Anglish exonym Gaellicia is a result of a mistaken interpretation. Gaellicia translates to "land of Gaels". The Anglish name draws from the Fragran word Callaecia, which was used to describe the portion of Vanarambaion outside of The Oeno during the Middle Ages. Medieval Anglians mistakenly believed that Callaecia referred to the entire island. Due to their mistaken understanding, Medieval Anglians referred to the inhabitants of Vanarambaion as Gallaes and their lands on the island's northern half as Gallaesia.
The term Occigathe was developed sometime before the 14th century to describe the Occidental ethnic group of Geltic descent, with Occigathic being the plural. Occigathic gave way to Gaelic and Gael in the 18th century. The Anglish exonym, unknowingly beholden to the original misinterpretation, evolved from Gallaesia to Gaellicia. Within the Sceptred Confederation, Gaelic and Gael describe traditions and traits specifically associated with the Gaelic ethnocultural group and language. Characteristics associated with national identity are described as Galikian. The notion that all citizens of the nation are Gaels is erroneous and is not widely believed domestically.
Geography
The four main islands of Gaellicia in order of size are Vanarambaion (top half), Ailynlleth (also known as Sgialeát), Adrarus, and Yaran.
Terrain
Gaellicia’s has approximately $number square kilometers of land mass. It comprises craggy and duney coast, fertile marine lowlands, highlands, small stretches of coniferous forests and temperate woodlands, mountains, tundra, and collected islands.
There are many bodies of water in Gaellicia, the majority of which are fed by glacier and mountain snow melt. The nation’s rivers are known for their cold temperatures. Many long thin lakes and sea inlets, known as lochs, cut and separate the nation’s terrain. Gaellicia has three major rivers that connect lochs to each other and to the sea. They are the Sil, the longest in the nation, the Cumberland, the only entirely navigable river, and the Bryn. The Sil river notably connects Loch Carolinea to Cath Bay. Above Loch Carolinea the Sil is not navigable by vessels larger than personal paddle craft as it rapidly increases in elevation.
A painting of the Gallic highlands by the famed painter Roi Ros. Painted in the 1890s.
The river Eume within the comarca of Tipperary.
Purple primrose.
A red deer stag.
Axaemenid wolf.
The famed cathedral on Luí na Gréine Beag island on Cairdeas Loch.
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Natural Resources
Large populations of fish congregate on the nation’s coasts and internal bodies of water, with salmon being the most popular and numerous catch. The rolling hills and valleys of the lowlands provide the perfect cradle for Gaellicia’s agriculture. The region’s fertile soil produces enough crop yield to feed the nation. Long haired highland cattle and sheep are shepherded through the nation’s grass covered highlands and foothills. The mountains of Ilwyn produce coal and slate.
Cities
There are $number of major cities. The national capital is Penzance. The Siorrachd capitals are Culloden for Gael, Cathures for Prettany, Beaumris for Ilwyn, and Tshiueten for the Nunuvat lands. Other significant cities are…
Penzance is the nation’s capital. It is located on Loch Carolinea and the Sil River, where the fertile lowlands meet the grassy highlands. Penzance comprises a 19th century planned core and an older portion built on the city heights and the remains of Iron Age earthen fortifications. The older section is referred to as the old city, or the àirdean cashel (cashel heights). Buildings that are hundreds of years old, narrow cobblestone streets, rocky vistas, and steep elevation changes are characteristic of this part of the city. Building materials here consist of stone, stucco, and in particularly old buildings, wattle, and daub. The highest point in the city is commanded by Brig Speur (Sky Top) Castle. An iconic image associated with the city is yellow streetcars climbing through the narrow streets of the old city.
The newer city core dates to the 19th Century; Riog Dorian I ordered for its design and construction. At the time, Penzance was struggling with overcrowding and hundreds if not thousands of years of haphazard planning. The new core of Penzance is a grand city with wide avenues, large road circles, squares and plazas, and deliberately plotted monuments and buildings. The staple building materials in this part of the city are brick, stone, and quartz. Architectural styles are primarily neoclassical, victorian, neo gothic, and beaux-arts. Penzance has earned the nickname of Baile Draoidheil (the magic city) due to its grand designs and in particular due to the Draoidhad (magic roadway) that traverses the city.
Culloden sits firmly in the highlands proper. Historically it was the heart of the Kingdom of Gael and continues to serve as the Siorrachd capital. Coastal city Cathures is notable for its natural deep water port on Cath Bay at the mouths of the Sil and Cumberland Rivers. Historically, Cathures has been the major manufacturing center of Gaellicia, with factories and shipyards being the largest employers within the city. In the 21st century, Cathures has seen a decline in its two largest industries. Prettany’s capital is Stirling, despite it being smaller than Cathures. Ilwyn’s capital is Beaumaris, notable for the heavy use of slate in its architecture. Offshore, Tshiuetin serves as the seat of government for the Nunuvat lands.
History
The modern Kingdom of Gaellicia states its founding as $year though some historians consider the modern nation to have been founded on April 4th, 1833, the date the Tshiuetin Treaty was signed…
- 22 September 1123: Merger of Gael and Prettany
- 1300s: Independence and Confederation
- 4 April 1833: Treaty of Tshiueten
Politics
Gaellicia is a Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy. The Government is divided into three levels, the Federal level, the four Siorrachds, and the Cantons within each Siorrachd.
The Federal Government of the RA comprises two distinct branches. The legislative branch, the Dáil, and the executive branch, the Rìogail. The latter also oversees the judicial process of the nation. Elected representatives debate and pass laws in the Dáil while the Rìogail enforces existing law. Responsibility for managing ministries and researching policy is split between the two branches with the exact limits of each branch’s power being a matter of constant debate and interpretation throughout the confederation's history. The nation’s constitution is only semi-codified.
There are several major political themes that have been present throughout the history of Gaellicia. They are: the limits of the Ríog’s powers, the extent to which clans can participate in and have influence over government, the inclusion of Karalluk in society, and the ownership and rights to use land.
Monarchy
The monarchy of Gaellicia is vested in the Ríog, a genderless term that translates most closely in Anglish to Sceptre Holder. The institution of the monarchy is referred to as the Rìogail (Sceptre), while the adjective used to describe the monarchy and that which belongs to it is Rìogan (Sceptred).
The Rìog serves as Gaellicia’s head of state, the head of the Executive branch, and the commander in chief of the nation’s armed forces. The Rìog is also the de facto head of the Judiciary as it falls under the supervision of the Rìogadh.
The position of Ríog is not hereditary. They are selected through a ceremony known as the "selection through fire." The Rìog reigns for life unless they resign. To be able to seek the Rìogail an individual needs to be a member of a Gaellician clan.The current Ríog is Bricius IV.
The Ríog has the power to draft and issue Daiseachs (proclamations) which are orders that mobilize and utilize the resources of the Rìogail; However, Rìogan Daiseachs can be overturned with a mere third of the votes of the Dáil. The government ministries of Gaellicia are nominally under the purview of the Rìog, however, ministers must be members of the Dáil and they are appointed by the head of the government. Not by the Ríog. Rìogan Corporra (Sceptred Corporations) are state owned corporations. In contrast to ministries, Rìogan Corporra are the direct administrative responsibility of the Rìogail. The Rìog is responsible for appointing the Ceanne Comhairle (speaker/chair person) of the Dáil. The approval of the Rìog, along with the Dáil’s, is needed to ratify treaties.
Legislature
The Dáil is the unicameral legislative body of the Confederation. The Dáil is composed of 210 elected representatives, called Teachta Dálas (TDs).
Each TD represents a canton, with more populous cantons having multiple TDs. TDs are elected through a first past the post voting system and serve a term of up to 5 years. Parliamentary procedure and debate are overseen by the Ceanne Comhairle (speaker/chair person) who is appointed by the Ríog. The Ceanne Comhairle cannot be a serving TD; Traditionally they are a magistrate or jurist selected from the courts.
The party or allied parties with a simple majority of seats has the ability to form a government or coalition government and select a Taoiseach (prime minister) to head the government. Among other powers the Taoiseach appoints ministers to head each government ministry. Ministers must be elected TDs. The Dáil has the sole power to draft and pass laws, allocate and withhold treasury funds, and a two thirds approval is needed, along with the agreement of the Ríog, to ratify treaties. The Dáil also has the power to bring referendums directly to the citizenry.
Demographics
Ethnicity
Gaellicia has a population greater than 28,000,000. The major ethnic groups are Gael, Vanar, assorted Aroman groups, and Karalluk. The country also has notable Thelar-Lysian, Esonian, Indiense, Rhodellian, and Tseweda minorities.
Culture
Clans
The clan system of Gael and Prettany is a cultural, social, and unofficial governmental structure. Its current form dates back to the union of the kingdoms of Prettany and Gael; furthermore, the system in Gael has roots that reach back before the common era. The clan system is built on tradition and ceremony. Much of the procedures and traditions involved with clans are passed down orally.
Clans have their origins in Gael and this is where they are most common to this day. Clans were the way most Gaels interacted with society. These clans were villages and collections of settlements. The clan chieftain was the leader of a local populace, and resources were shared within a clan. The position of clan chieftain was not hereditary. Clan leadership at this time was earned rather than bestowed by birth. Geographic location could lead to clans specializing in particular trades and skills.
In 743 CE, Chieftain Boudica of Clan Iaing united clans of Southern Gael in a military alliance in order to resist aggression from Pretan. The alliance of clans held together loosely even after successful military action against the Pretan King. The loose alliance continued to grow in the following years, guided by Boudica. The alliance eventually grew into the Gaelic league. Many consider Boudica to be the first Ríog. Boudica’s oldest daughter Merida took leadership of the Gaelic league after a power struggle following Boudica’s death.
The Union of Gael and Prettany in the 1200s led to changes within the clans. They took on a more hierarchical structure. By the 14th century, the clans were a developed and complex system where chieftains ruled subordinate subjects. The system amounted to a lord/subject relationship where the lower class worked and managed land as tenants while the clan owned the land. Chieftainships by this time were hereditary rather than chosen positions. The clans had evolved into feudalism.
Music
Gaellician music is iconic for its use of pipes, flutes, strings, and drums. Many Galician songs date back 1000s of years to when the Gaels still reigned, and many either come from battle hymns or cultural celebrations and feasts. Contemporary Galician music includes the use of more horns, synthesizers, vocals, pianos, and guitars. Some iconic Galician instruments, which are actually a valuable export of the Kingdom, include the {{wp|bagpipes}, the Geltic flute, the fiddle, the tin whistle, and the Bodhrán Drum. Galician music festivals occur every year, the major ones include the Hebon (Spring Festival) and the Aouto (Autumn Festival). The Hebon and the Aouto are distinct from each other in their tone, food, and traditional Gaelic attire. They both bring in a sizable amount of tourists each year as people wish to participate in the music, dancing, and cuisine.
Clothing and Garments
The traditional Gaellic garment is the kilt and sash. Even when not attending a formal function, a kilt may be worn, however it is considered improper to wear a sash with it when not attending an appropriate function. The kilt was the original battle dress for the Gaels, even when armor was introduced they were worn under sturdier metal and leather covers. The kilt has always been worn by men, while women have worn either dresses or skirts, except for battled where both men and women wear kilts. Men and women often wear modern kilts as well when the weather is warm enough, these are made of more modern fabrics and are woven with contemporary methods. Traditional kilts are woven by hand utilizing special processes.
Theater
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Gaellicia is known for its theater scene in both Penzance and Cathures.
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