Aborzhenia: Difference between revisions

Jump to navigation Jump to search
 
(57 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 11: Line 11:
|alt_flag2 =          <!--alt text for second flag-->
|alt_flag2 =          <!--alt text for second flag-->
|flag2_border =      <!--set to no to disable border around the flag-->
|flag2_border =      <!--set to no to disable border around the flag-->
|image_coat =        AborzheniaCoA.png
|image_coat =        TransAborzheniaCoA.png
|alt_coat =          <!--alt text for coat of arms-->
|alt_coat =          Seal of Aborzhenia
|symbol_type =        <!--emblem, seal, etc (if not a coat of arms)-->
|symbol_type =        <!--emblem, seal, etc (if not a coat of arms)-->
|symbol_footnote =    <!--optional reference or footnote for the symbol caption-->
|symbol_footnote =    <!--optional reference or footnote for the symbol caption-->
Line 42: Line 42:
|languages2 =        <!--Languages of this second further type-->
|languages2 =        <!--Languages of this second further type-->
|languages2_sub =    <!--Is the second alternative type of languages a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")-->
|languages2_sub =    <!--Is the second alternative type of languages a sub-item of the previous non-sub type? ("yes" or "no")-->
|ethnic_groups =      61% Aborzhene
|ethnic_groups =      74% Aborzhene
30% Rukonian
17% Rukonian
9% Others
9% Others
|ethnic_groups_year = <!--Year of ethnic groups data (if provided)-->
|ethnic_groups_year = <!--Year of ethnic groups data (if provided)-->
Line 80: Line 80:
|area_label2 =        <!--Label below area_label (optional)-->
|area_label2 =        <!--Label below area_label (optional)-->
|area_data2 =        <!--Text after area_label2 (optional)-->
|area_data2 =        <!--Text after area_label2 (optional)-->
|population_estimate = 37,678,375
|population_estimate = 49,678,375
|population_estimate_rank =  
|population_estimate_rank =  
|population_estimate_year = 2019
|population_estimate_year = 2019
|population_census = 37,671,000
|population_census = 49,271,000
|population_census_year = 2015
|population_census_year = 2015
|population_density_km2 =  
|population_density_km2 =  
Line 113: Line 113:
|utc_offset =        +2
|utc_offset =        +2
|time_zone_DST =       
|time_zone_DST =       
|utc_offset_DST =    +3
|utc_offset_DST =    +3<sup>b</sup>
|DST_note =          <!--Optional note regarding DST use-->
|DST_note =          <!--Optional note regarding DST use-->
|antipodes =          <!--Place/s exactly on the opposite side of the world to country/territory-->
|antipodes =          <!--Place/s exactly on the opposite side of the world to country/territory-->
Line 124: Line 124:
|image_map3 =        <!--Optional third map position, e.g. for use with reference to footnotes below it-->
|image_map3 =        <!--Optional third map position, e.g. for use with reference to footnotes below it-->
|alt_map3 =          <!--alt text for third map position-->
|alt_map3 =          <!--alt text for third map position-->
|footnote_a =        Used only within the Province of [[South Rukonia]]
|footnote_a =        Used only within the Province of [[South Rukonia]].
|footnote_b =        <!--For any footnote <sup>b</sup> used above-->
|footnote_b =        Not recognized in South Rukonia.
<!--......-->
<!--......-->
|footnote_h =        <!--For any footnote <sup>h</sup> used above-->
|footnote_h =        <!--For any footnote <sup>h</sup> used above-->
Line 131: Line 131:
}}
}}


The Federation of [[Aborzhenia]], commonly referred to as just Aborzhenia, is a federal semi-presidential constitutional republic located in [[Ventismar|Southern Ventismar]] on the planet of [[Sunalaya]].
'''[[Aborzhenia]]''', officially the '''Federation of Aborzhenia''', is a federal semi-presidential constitutional republic located in [[Ventismar|Southern Ventismar]] on the planet of [[Sunalaya]].


==Etymology==
==Etymology==


==History==
==History==
===The Heptarchy===
===Ruzkov Rule===
===The High Kingdom===
[[File:HenryIII.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Coronation of High King Æthelwin the Liberator, 1205]]
In the beginning of Ruzkov rule over Aborzhenia, religion was not much of a primary issue of conflict. While some skirmishes between followers of Aunhii and Catholics were recorded as occurring early as 840 in the Benstowe Chronicles, the early Ruzkov administration tended to allow the two main religions to interact and even create a syncretic belief later known as Kerlatism. However, after around the year 1200, Emperor Yonwjjn III of Gürhelsten was convinced by Ruzkov leaders of the Aunhii religion that the presence of outside religions in the realm was dangerous to their faith. As a result, Yonwjjn declared an Inquisition to combat this supposed aggression. Almost immediately after, Catholic and Kerlatist dukes and nobles were deposed from their seats of power, and in some cases even killed. Ruzkov armies rampaged through the country, destroying Catholic and Kerlatist churches and abbeys. Even the commonfolk were not immune from this violence, and the Catholic church town of Dunsbury-upon-Nemes was razed in 1203. Many Aborzhene nobles (who were mostly of the Aunhii religion themselves) were indignant at this new treatment by their overlords, but in order to avoid rocking the boat and losing their own titles, did not stick up for their Catholic countrymen.
[[File:Quin_Abbey,_Ireland.jpg|150px|thumb|left|Kilcochran Abbey, where the ''Magno Senatus'' was signed in 1204]]
The stance of these nobles changed dramatically in late November of 1204, when Yonwjjn issued a decree demanding that the Aunhii nobles must levy their peasant armies into battle against the Catholics and Kerlatists in order to maintain their titles and station under the Ruzkov crown. This decree is seen as the turning point that singlehandedly brought the Dukes of the Seven Provinces against Ruzkov rule together. Thus, in an ironic way, the decree is seen as a founding document contributing to a united Aborzhene identity. These indignant nobles, as a response to Yonwjjn's decree, convened in secret in the ruins of Kilcochran Abbey in Norrland in December to decide on a course of action. At the end of the week in December 1204, the Abbey Conference ended with the election of Duke Æthelwin of Bensmeathe as the ''de facto'' leader of a rebellion against Ruzkov rule. To solidify their intent, the Dukes signed the ''Magno Senatus'' (Great Document) that dissolved all ruling bonds the Ruzkov empire had over Aborzhenia.
Of course, dissolving these bonds by declaration and actually achieving political independence are two very different things. As soon as the declaration reached Yonwjjn III, he made this fact clear by instigating a new campaign across Dunston against the armies of Æthelwin. Initially Æthelwin saw some success, and after the Battle of the River Nemes his armies took part in the highly symbolic recapture of the ruins of Dunsbury. Within the ruins of Dunsbury Minster on March 21st, 1205, Æthelwin crowned himself as the first High King of Aborzhenia, a gesture that symbolized the finalization of the unification process begun by the Abbey Conference. Soon after this coronation, however, new reinforcements from the Ruzkov heartland arrived to quell the rebellion and drove the rebel princes into the Highlands for the next few years. There, a proto-state was formed around the former Romalaen citadel of Wickham-upon-Meathe to nurse the rebels' wounds and build up strength.
===Englean Conquests===
===Plague and Aborzhene Republic===
===1848 Revolutions===
===The Troubles===


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
Line 150: Line 171:


===Administrative divisions===
===Administrative divisions===
Aborzhenia is divided into eight [[Provinces of Aborzhenia|Provinces]].
Aborzhenia is divided into eight Provinces. With the exception of South Rukonia, each of these Provinces roughly represents the original seven kingdoms of the mediæval Heptarchy. These Provinces function somewhat autonomously from the National government, controlling their own tax bases, parliaments, justice systems, legislatures, governors, and police systems separate from the federal systems.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Coat of Arms !! Name !! Capital !! Population
|-
| [[File:South Rukonia Corporate Seal.png|100px|frameless]]
|| [[South Rukonia]]
|| Gracewell || 8,445,323         
|-
| [[File:Mercumbria coat of arms.png|100px|frameless]]
|| Mercumbria
|| Port Saint Edwards || x
|-
| [[File:Dunthsmeade_coat_of_arms.png|100px|frameless]]
|| Bensmeathe
|| Wickham-upon-Meathe || x
|-
| [[File:Aethelston_coat_of_arms.png|100px|frameless]]
|| Æthelsbury
|| Æthelston || x
|-
| [[File:Norrland_coat_of_arms.png|100px|frameless]]
|| Norrland
|| Norrton || x
|-
| [[File:Sutton_coat_of_arms.png|100px|frameless]]
|| Sutton
|| Mesbury || x
|-
| [[File:Coat_of_arms_of_Essex.svg|100px|frameless]]
|| Dunston
|| Dunsbury-upon-Nemes || x
|-
| [[File:Futharcia_coat_of_arms.png|100px|frameless]]
|| Fuþarcia
|| Dornbury || x
|-
|}
 
In addition to the eight Provinces, the upscale neighborhood of Edælia also lies partially within the Aborzhene Capital District (ACD), which is legislated directly from the national government. Services like fire and medical care that cannot be effectively governed by the national government are provided by the Metropolitan Government of Port Saint Edwards, the city that surrounds the ACD and that the remainder of Edælia lies within.


===Largest cities===
===Largest cities===


==Politics==
==Politics==
===Foreign Relations===
===Military===
''Main article: [[Aborzhene Defense Forces]]''
===Government===
===Parliament===
===Parliament===


Latest revision as of 17:41, 14 July 2019

The Federation of Aborzhenia
Flag of Aborzhenia
Flag
Seal of Aborzhenia
Coat of arms
Motto: In Iustitia, Ibi Libertas
In Justice, There Is Freedom
CapitalEdælia
LargestPort Saint Edwards
Official languagesAborzhene, English
Recognised regional languagesEotíannana
Ethnic groups
74% Aborzhene

17% Rukonian

9% Others
Religion
Aunhii, Revonic Catholicism, Kerlatism
Demonym(s)Aborzhene
GovernmentFederal semi-presidential constitutional republic
LegislatureParliament
• Upper house
National Senate
• Lower house
National Assembly
Population
• 2019 estimate
49,678,375
• 2015 census
49,271,000
CurrencyEtherim (ETH)
Time zoneUTC+2 (East Ventismar Time)
• Summer (DST)
UTC+3b
Driving sideright
Calling code+127
Internet TLD.abo
  1. Used only within the Province of South Rukonia.
  2. Not recognized in South Rukonia.

Aborzhenia, officially the Federation of Aborzhenia, is a federal semi-presidential constitutional republic located in Southern Ventismar on the planet of Sunalaya.

Etymology

History

The Heptarchy

Ruzkov Rule

The High Kingdom

Coronation of High King Æthelwin the Liberator, 1205

In the beginning of Ruzkov rule over Aborzhenia, religion was not much of a primary issue of conflict. While some skirmishes between followers of Aunhii and Catholics were recorded as occurring early as 840 in the Benstowe Chronicles, the early Ruzkov administration tended to allow the two main religions to interact and even create a syncretic belief later known as Kerlatism. However, after around the year 1200, Emperor Yonwjjn III of Gürhelsten was convinced by Ruzkov leaders of the Aunhii religion that the presence of outside religions in the realm was dangerous to their faith. As a result, Yonwjjn declared an Inquisition to combat this supposed aggression. Almost immediately after, Catholic and Kerlatist dukes and nobles were deposed from their seats of power, and in some cases even killed. Ruzkov armies rampaged through the country, destroying Catholic and Kerlatist churches and abbeys. Even the commonfolk were not immune from this violence, and the Catholic church town of Dunsbury-upon-Nemes was razed in 1203. Many Aborzhene nobles (who were mostly of the Aunhii religion themselves) were indignant at this new treatment by their overlords, but in order to avoid rocking the boat and losing their own titles, did not stick up for their Catholic countrymen.

Kilcochran Abbey, where the Magno Senatus was signed in 1204

The stance of these nobles changed dramatically in late November of 1204, when Yonwjjn issued a decree demanding that the Aunhii nobles must levy their peasant armies into battle against the Catholics and Kerlatists in order to maintain their titles and station under the Ruzkov crown. This decree is seen as the turning point that singlehandedly brought the Dukes of the Seven Provinces against Ruzkov rule together. Thus, in an ironic way, the decree is seen as a founding document contributing to a united Aborzhene identity. These indignant nobles, as a response to Yonwjjn's decree, convened in secret in the ruins of Kilcochran Abbey in Norrland in December to decide on a course of action. At the end of the week in December 1204, the Abbey Conference ended with the election of Duke Æthelwin of Bensmeathe as the de facto leader of a rebellion against Ruzkov rule. To solidify their intent, the Dukes signed the Magno Senatus (Great Document) that dissolved all ruling bonds the Ruzkov empire had over Aborzhenia.

Of course, dissolving these bonds by declaration and actually achieving political independence are two very different things. As soon as the declaration reached Yonwjjn III, he made this fact clear by instigating a new campaign across Dunston against the armies of Æthelwin. Initially Æthelwin saw some success, and after the Battle of the River Nemes his armies took part in the highly symbolic recapture of the ruins of Dunsbury. Within the ruins of Dunsbury Minster on March 21st, 1205, Æthelwin crowned himself as the first High King of Aborzhenia, a gesture that symbolized the finalization of the unification process begun by the Abbey Conference. Soon after this coronation, however, new reinforcements from the Ruzkov heartland arrived to quell the rebellion and drove the rebel princes into the Highlands for the next few years. There, a proto-state was formed around the former Romalaen citadel of Wickham-upon-Meathe to nurse the rebels' wounds and build up strength.

Englean Conquests

Plague and Aborzhene Republic

1848 Revolutions

The Troubles

Demographics

Language

Religion

Education

Geography

Climate

Administrative divisions

Aborzhenia is divided into eight Provinces. With the exception of South Rukonia, each of these Provinces roughly represents the original seven kingdoms of the mediæval Heptarchy. These Provinces function somewhat autonomously from the National government, controlling their own tax bases, parliaments, justice systems, legislatures, governors, and police systems separate from the federal systems.

Coat of Arms Name Capital Population
South Rukonia Corporate Seal.png South Rukonia Gracewell 8,445,323
Mercumbria coat of arms.png Mercumbria Port Saint Edwards x
Dunthsmeade coat of arms.png Bensmeathe Wickham-upon-Meathe x
Aethelston coat of arms.png Æthelsbury Æthelston x
Norrland coat of arms.png Norrland Norrton x
Sutton coat of arms.png Sutton Mesbury x
Coat of arms of Essex.svg Dunston Dunsbury-upon-Nemes x
Futharcia coat of arms.png Fuþarcia Dornbury x

In addition to the eight Provinces, the upscale neighborhood of Edælia also lies partially within the Aborzhene Capital District (ACD), which is legislated directly from the national government. Services like fire and medical care that cannot be effectively governed by the national government are provided by the Metropolitan Government of Port Saint Edwards, the city that surrounds the ACD and that the remainder of Edælia lies within.

Largest cities

Politics

Foreign Relations

Military

Main article: Aborzhene Defense Forces

Government

Parliament

Political parties

Composition of the National Assembly
  LCA: 3 seats
  SDP: 59 seats
  FSM: 4 seats
  NLP: 71 seats
  B-L: 214 seats
  B-C: 86 seats
  UAP: 17 seats


Composition of the National Senate
  SDP: 3 seats
  NLP: 5 seats
  B-L: 46 seats
  B-C: 10 seats

External links

References

Retrieved from "https://iiwiki.us/mediawiki/index.php?title=Aborzhenia&oldid=88666"