Winst

The Revolutionary Republic of Winst République Plutocratique Guinot
Flag Great Seal
Motto: Noblesse Oblige Aux Gens Nobility Requires the Masses
Official map of Winst Official map of Winst
Capital	Silvus
Recognised national languages	Soliçais
Recognised regional languages	Lorian
Ethnic groups	No Data
Demonym(s)	Wintonian,Guinot, Gostian
Government	Unitary Parliamentary Republic
• Populos	Michelle Tourne, Ref
• Plutos	Marie Brisbois, BBF
• Chief Arbiter	Anne Quilby
Legislature	National Assembly
• Upper house	Noble Assembly
• Lower house	Popular Assembly
Establishment
• Declaration of the Republic	August 12, 1827
• The Noble Constitution	August 12, 1875
• Great Restructuring Act	March 20, 1928
Area
•	344,078.98 km2 (132,849.64 sq mi)
Population
• 2015 census	35,328,400
Currency	The National Hold of Wealth (The Hold) (TEN)
Time zone	UTC-4 (CST)
Date format	ddmmyyyy
Driving side	right
Calling code	+14
Internet TLD	.Win
^ No official Data is collected on ethnicity in Winst

The Plutocratic Republic of Winst (Soliçais: République Plutocratique Guinot) commonly referred to as Winst(Soliçais:Guinst) is a Gostic Nation and a Sovereign State whose territories consists of metropolitan Winst in Western Lira, as well as the Dominion of Northern Meridiq. Winst is located on Relias Bay and is bordered by Achkadia, Arideo, Lunderfrau, and Ecelea. The metropolitan area is small and densely populated with roughly 81% of the nation's population living in 26% of the country's land mass. Winst has an estimated population of 35,328,400 as of the 2015 Census. Winst is a unitary parliamentary republic with its capital in Silvus, the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial hub. Other major urban centers include Portland, Kent, Valais, Balton, and Iré

Winst is a former imperial country with a history of colonization. Winst continues to hold the Dominion of North Meridiq despite international pressure and protests in the territory, due to its uranium deposits and oil. Winst has been heavily criticized for its treatment of the native population of the territory. Winst is a post-modern nation with strong ties to International Finance, Aerospace technologies, and Nuclear Power Research.

Etymology

The etymology of Guinst (Winst) comes from a group of Silasi adherents called the Paguinots. In the 16th century, the Paguinots emerged out of the split with Verro orthodoxy within the Grand Duchy. Brutally repressed by the Imperial Army, the people became the inspiration for Vincent Remot's Les Paguinots published in 1798. The book is accredited for inspiring nationalism within the territory and calls for a nation for the Guinot people, called Guinst. After the passing of the Noble Constitution in 1875, the country officially changed its name to Guinst.

The demonym Wintonian originates from the ancient Kingdoms of Vinch and Ester. The kingdoms were both absorbed into the Lunderfrausian Empire in the late 10th century. The area was combined in the 1695 into the Grand Duchy of Vinchester. After independence from Lunderfrau, La Republique de Vinchester (Lorian:The Republic of Winchester)with its citizens known as Vintonians (Wintonians).

History

Main articles: History of Winst and Timeline of Winst

Gostic Migrations

The History of Winst begins with the migration of the Gostic people into Western Lira starting in the 300s. The nomadic Gostics were forced out of their migratory systems by increased competition spurring conflict following a major climatic shift in the region known as the Hundred Year Famine. As the Gostic people's moved Westward, the groups encountered various polities destroying many in the process. Of particular importance was the Kingdom of Taber and the Republic of Saliventisian Which occupied much of the territory of present-day Winst, Lunderfrau and Ecelea. The two states enlisted the help of these migratory people in several wars between the two over supremacy of the region. Gostic fighter soon began to settle in the areas as booty from war and land grants from both the Taber and Saliventisian accumulated.

The Kingdoms of Vink & Ester

As time passed Gostic influence in Southern Saliventisia and Taber grew leading to greater autonomy. With the collapse of the Saliventisian Republic due to the Lunder rebellion. The Southern most Gostic holding managed to declare their independence. These new Gostic territories were quickly unified with their southern neighbors in Taber sparking the Gosto-Taber war and the collapse of the Kingdom of Taber. The unity of the Gostic people however did not last long as it's first king's death split his territory between his son and his daughter, Vink and Ester. Both claiming the title Southern Gostic King.

Lunder Conquest

Starting in the 10th century, both Kingdoms came under increased pressure by the neighboring Empire of Lunder. Several incursion left both Kingdoms on the defensive. King Vink VIII hoping to surprise the Kingdom of Water launched a surprise attack of the Kingdom. The King of Ester caught off guard met the Vinkian forces in battle and was slain. Ariel I and Last John III's heir fled to Lunder swearing fealty to the empress asking to be reinstated in return. The Empire acted quickly launching an invaison of Vink while it's king was still in Ester. King Vink VIII attempted to draw the Lunder army into battle but was unable to goad the Army. At the battle of Vesil in 983, Vink VIII attempted to lead his army across the Vesil River to flank the Lunder encampment only to drown on his crossing. The resulting power struggle left the army in disarray giving the Lunder army time to regroup and rout the army. The conquest completed, Vink VIII daughter Marie became the first dutchess of Vink while Ariel I and Last was allowed to keep the title of King until her passing when it was formally inherited and abolished by the Empress.

The United Duchies Era

Following the Luder civil war. Both Gostic Duchies were able to require a significant amount of autonomy in the Empire. Wars between other Dutchies led to a restoration of lands previously held by the Gostic people's. Intermarriages with other Lunder Nobility led to a hybridization of Gostic and Lunder cultures among the aristocracy but little intermixing in the peasantry. Gostic traditions that had been stifled under the former Empire quickly found their ways back into the culture.

The Religious Unrest

Beoin

The Revolt of Portland

In 1822

The Revolution of 1827

The Kingdom of Winchester, which had existed for nearly 9 centuries, collapsed under Francois X attempt to regain Absolute Monarchy reversing the outcome of the Civil War of 1659. The Nobility divided between Constitutionalists and Royalist split the country in two. The Constitutionalists seeing the Royalist gain the upper hand after a major faction switched to the Royalist side along with their troops, enlisted the help of the lower classes promising greater freedoms in return. Merging a growing Peasant Revolt with the Constitutionalist faction the new coalition defeated the Royalist Army in the battle of Mulberry Hill and captured the King. The Constitutionalist Nobles called for the Kings abdication in favor of his brother who had sworn to uphold the constitution, however, the empowered lower class which held the king killed the royal family ending the royal bloodline. The infuriated Nobles along with their defeated brethren attempted to seize control back from the lower classes, however, were unable to do so. Reaching stalemate the two sides reached a compromise protecting the landed classes property while relinquishing the contested lands to the general populous. The Republic of Winchester was established in 1794. Under the control of both the Nobility and the People.

The Noble Constiution

In 1875 after the dissolution of the Union of Relias, the People of Guinst

The Great Restructuring Act of 1928

By 1914 the hereditary noble houses had radically changed. With a limited gene pool and growing health issues, many Houses began adopting new members in. Since most Families had either property or business supporting them they choose people who had risen through the ranks of their companies establishing a precedent that would transform the Families away from their hereditary ties moving them towards more corporate ones. Following the Olympic War the large amount of nobles killed forced nearly all Noble Houses had begun to use this practice. With some Houses fully modernized into professional organizations dropping all former hereditary ties. This presented a problem as the House of Peers and upper Wintonian society had been based around the aristocratic families. The National Assembly passed The Great Restructuring Act of 1928 remodeling the upper house giving it more power and control in return for new checks and balances desired by the lower class after years of the Corporate Families abusing their workers. The modern Wintonian political system derives itself from this time period.

Modern Day

Since 1928 Winst has struck a careful balance between the two main factions within the country that has not been replicated elsewhere in the world. A slow devolution of power has taken place over time towards the more democratic lower house, and the original class structure has slowly faded as well as social mobility has increased.

Government & Politics

Winst is a unitary parliamentary republic heavily influenced by its ideological background of both plutocracy and democracy. Wintonian politics are characterized by two politically opposed groupings: one democratic with competing left and right leaning parties, and the other plutocratic with competing factions rather than ideological groups.

Executive Branch

The executive branch is divided between two leaders the Populos and Plutos each serving in the functions of head of state and head of government. The Populos acts a prime minister leading the Lower house in the National Assembly. By in large, the Populos has the greatest control over the government as an executive. The Plutos is elected by the upper house among its peers. The position is considered to have tremendous influence, however, is lacking in direct control. When working together the executives have tremendous control. If not in agreement the other can prevent most actions the other takes. The necessity for cooperation influences the upper houses election of the Plutos significantly as it takes place after the lower houses elections.

Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch is Bicameral in nature with certain rights and duties being given to either house. The Lower House known as the Popular Assembly is elected with no fixed elections for a maximum of 5 years. Representatives of the Popular Assembly can't work for any of the Corporate Families or if they do must be a part of the Union. The Lower House is responsible for most governmental functions especially the budget. The republican traditions in the lower house prevent and distrust any incursions of the upper house in their politics. There is a total of 509 representatives with districts redrawn every 10 years following the census.

The Upper House, the Noble Assembly, takes on an advising role, approving important public appointments, ratifying treaties, and share the responsibilities of altering the constitution with the lower house. The Upper House consists entirely out of Hereditary Peers and Corporate Peers. There are no general elections although some companies run closed elections for their seat. There is a total of 154 seat in the upperhouse.

Judicial Branch

The Wintonian legal system is based on common law as a means to maintain the rule of law in the country. The High Court of the Realm serves as the Constitutional Court in Winst. The uses abstract review by this court makes it far more political in nature than many other court systems. Vacant seats must be filled by a judge nominated by both The Populos and Plutos as well as both chambers of Parliament. This has left the court in a rather neutral composition balancing between the two ideological centers. The High Court of the State serves as the highest Appeals court with vacancies filled by the Populos nomination and the Assembly of Peers approval.

Geography

The terrain is mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in the north and west and mountainous in the south and the east.

Winst has a moderate climate. The majority of the country is Oceanic while the coastline has a Mediterranean climate. This is due to the hotter summers along the coastline from the warmer tropical winds. Precipitation and Temperature are consistent year round, reaching neither extremes. Moderate snowfall is seen inland while the coast is relatively free of it.

The land is heavily forested although deforestation and agriculture in the past have left some areas quite sparse. The constant rainfall and good soil promote healthy growth. The southern coastline is home to more niche plant and animal life.

Economy

As a Post-Industrial Economy, Winst has a large service industry dominated by Financing, and IT localized around the capital and largest city, Silvus. Winst is also home to the world's largest film industry with the major studios located in and around Iré as well as the largest independent film movement with numerous studios in Beix. Winst is also well known for its Nuclear Technologies and Reactors and Aerospace products including Airplanes and Space Vehicles.

Wintonian Corporatism dominates the economy allowing for Monopolies that can undercut foreign companies prices and receive Government subsidies in return for fair wages and rights for their domestic workers.

Infrastructure

Transportation

Winst is a country that has pervasive public transportation as well as personal automotive transportation. The Courant System dominates the countries high-speed infrastructure interconnecting towns throughout the country and is currently in the process of adding advanced rail systems to the design. Within urban areas, light rail and bicycles prevalent, with many city centers banning the use of cars entirely.

The commercial airline industry is mostly deregulated and completely privately owned. 2 of the 5 largest airlines are based in Winst. The continued dominance is attributed to Winst early adoption of flight and the first-mover advantage. Portland-Silvus Airport is among the top 50 Busiest Airports in the world.

Energy

The dominant form of energy production in the Winst is Nuclear Power. Local mines, as well as mining rights in former colonies, have fueled the industry. Winst is a leader in nuclear research and the creation of Gen V Reactors. Renewable energy sources are second largest energy sector mostly focused on hydroelectric, wind and solar energy. Lastly imported Petroleum and Natural makeup about a quarter of the energy sector and is shrinking. Domestic Oil production is possible with reserves existing in the overseas territories, however, due to the small size they have been left relatively untouched and only tapped into during times of oil shortages internationally.