Temuair

United Folkdom of Temuair Aontaithe Tuatha na Temuair
Flag Coat of arms
Capital	Dinsmar
Largest city	Rucesion
Official languages	Aisling
Demonym(s)	Singular: Aisling Plural Aislings
Government	Representative Federation
• Ceannasaí	Gearóid Oswald
• Head Burgess	Julie Walsh
Establishment
• Colonized by Trinovantum	1464
• Temuair granted Dominion status	1931
• Temuair gains independence from Trinovantum and joins the Commonwealth	1983
Population
• 2020 census	6,572,728
GDP (nominal)	estimate
• Total	$384.940 billion
Currency	Leone (㊣)
Date format	mm/dd/yyyy
Driving side	right
Calling code	+937

The United Folkdom of Temuair (commonly referred to as Temuair, Aisling: Aontaithe Tuatha na Temuair) is now a nation in Annwynn

Etymology

The term "Temuair", meaning "the promised land" in Aisling, has been used to describe the land belonging to the Aisling people. The people of Temuair are properly referred to as the "Tuthe de Danaan", the people of Danaan, or more simply, Aislings. The word also means "dream" or vision" in the historic language of Aisling people.

Government

Temuair is governed by the Ceannasaí, who is considered both the head of state as well as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The position of Ceannasaí is one of the only non-elected positions of power within the Aisling government. Ceannasaí's have the privilege of naming their own successor; commonly done with the current Ceannasaí assumes the throne. The choice is kept secret until the death or abdication of the reigning Ceannasaí. The choice of successor can be changed by the Ceannasaí at any time, but the identity of the successor must be kept a secret, if the secret is revealed, that person is no loner eligible to assume the office. Commonly, the choice of successor is a child or close family member of the Ceannasaí, though there is no law restricting the choice. The only restrictions on the eligibility for an Ceannasaí is that he must be a veteran of the Temuair Defense Force, as must all persons holding public office. If a successor is not named, then the Chamber of Burgesses is tasked with selecting an Ceannasaí from among them, or appointing another worthy person. In the instance that an appointed successor declines to serve as Ceannasaí, the selection of a new Ceannasaí would be carried out be the resigning Ceannasaí, or if that is impossible, than the decision would fall to the Chamber of Burgesses.

The Aisling Oireachtas is structured as a bicameral legislature, being divided into two houses, or chambers. the Chamber of Burgesses and the Chamber of Demagogues, with the Chamber of Burgess being the upper house, and the Chamber of Demagogues being the lower.

The Chamber of Demagogues is comprised of a variable amount of representatives from each of the nations territories, the number being based on population. The Chamber of Demagogues is primarily responsible for the creation, review and passage of laws that effect the entire nation. Its proposals must be reviewed and approved by the Chamber of Burgesses, as well as by the Ceannasaí. A refusal by either means the proposal fails and is not signed into law. There is no limit to the number of items that can be proposed, nor is there a limit on how many times a failed item can be resubmitted. Members of the Chamber of Demagogues serve for 6 years, and their duties are considered part time as part of a citizen legislature system of government. The last election for the Chamber of Demagogues was in 2018, and the next will be in 2024. Elections are held in January, and new offices are appointed on April 1.

The Chamber of Burgesses is comprised of the 23 elected governors of each territory and the Head Burgess, appointed by the Ceannasaí. In 1982, a 15th representative was added, representing the region of Vi Castin. Both the Vi Castin representative and the Head Burgess are non-voting members. It is tasked with a variety of executive functions not handled by the House of Demagogues, including the examination and ratification of treaties with foreign powers, the review of appointed officials made by the Ceannasaí, such as the various heads of government Ministry's, military officers attaining "flag rank" (General/Admiral and above), and justices sitting on the High Court. Lastly, the Chamber of Burgesses may initiate a vote of no confidence against a reigning Ceannasaí. If this vote is successful, the Ceannasaí is removed form office, and could be stripped of their citizenship depending on the reason for removal. Under these special circumstances, the Ceannasaí's choice of successor is made known the the Chamber of Burgesses, and thy Chamber may choose to accept or deny this selection. Burgesses serve a term of 4 years, and have no limits placed on the number of terms they can serve. The Head Burgess relinquishes their post of Burgess after being appointed to the position, and the duties of governorship fall to their Vice Burgess, who will also take their place in the chamber. The most recent Burgess election took place in 2016, and the next election will take place in 2020. Elections are held in January, and new offices are appointed on April 1.

The High Court is a body of 12 justices appointed by the Ceannasaí, and approved by the Chamber of Burgesses, which acts as the highest court in the nation, with jurisdiction over all territorial and local courts, and is the final authority in regards to constitutional law. Justices serve life terms, though they may retire at any time. Further, they can be removed at any time by a vote of the Chamber of Burgesses or by decree of the Ceannasaí.

The Character of Unification lay out the rights, responsibilities and privileges of both subjects and citizens of the Federation. Aside from suffrage being extended to those complete a term of service in the Aisling Defense Force, and thus win the right to the title of Citizen, the Articles of Governance make no distinction between a subject and a citizen. It s unlawful for the government, any person or any establishment to discriminate against a subject for not choosing to service in the armed forces. Subjects and citizens are taxed equally, may own land, and are governed under the same set of juridical laws.

Government Ministries

There are nine executive ministries which serve the central government. The directors or Ministers of each ministry serve on an advisory council to the Ceannasaí, and also serve to advise the Chamber of Burgesses on all matters within their realm. No member of the Chamber of Burgesses or the Chamber of Demagogues can be a director of a ministry while serving, nor can the director be a serving military officer. According to the Aisling laws regarding citizenship and office holding, all directors must be citizens of the Federation, even though the directors are not elected, but are instead appointed by the Ceannasaí and confirmed by the Chamber of Burgesses.

Name	Director	Precedence in line of secession	Notes
Ministry of Foreign Affairs	Katlyn O'Connell	3
Ministry of Health and Human Services	Garnet Kelly	9
Ministry of the Treasury	Finley Doyle	4
Ministry of Justice	Krista Burke	5
Ministry of Agriculture	Flanagan Donnelly	7
Ministry of Economics and Trade	Jorie Lyons	8
Ministry of Defense	Micky Kerley	2
Ministry of Infrastructure	Zacarías Murray	6
Ministry of Education	Rowan Hogan	10

Political parties

There are a variety of political parties in existence in Temuair spanning the political spectrum and focusing on a number of political issues. There are no regulations regarding the creation of a political party excepting that members who stand for election to government office must be citizens of the Federation.

Name	Leader	Agenda/Ideology
United Folk	Julie Walsh	Preservation of the Federation and status quo. Capitalist, free-market tendencies.
Aislings for a Democratic Temuair	Irene Connally	Removal of the Office of the Ceannasaí and the establishment of a republic under an elected official who is both head of state and head of government.
Progressive Union of Temuair	Iseabail O'Farrell	Left-leaning moderate party advocating for income equality, expansion of social programs, demilitarization, and equal opportunities for both citizens and subjects.
Communist Party of Temuair	Ashlee Woodlock	Marxist-Leninism, collectivization and government acquisition of the means of production. Socialized medicine, education and utility services. Party was unrecognized by the government until 2002
Democratic Socialists of Temuair		Democratic socialism, advocates the government ownership of utility services and other means of production, but not to the extent of the CPoT.
Aisling National Socialist Party	Raynard Tyne	Far right group whose beliefs include including general and scientific racism against peoples not of Aisling origin. Advocates the utilization of economic resources for the defense of the nation and the defeat of the "lesser" races, as well as the resumption of Aisling eugenics programs. Also advocates for ultimate power to be returned to the Ceannasaí, and the establishment of a cooperatist societal model. This party has been bared from participating in elections since 1955.
Aisling Party for the Preservation of Annwynn	Sabela O'Keeffe	Green politics, environmentalism, non-violence, social justice.

Political divisions

See also: Administrative Divisions of Temuair

Temuair is divided into 20 administrative districts known as Tuatha

Military

Main article: Aisling Defense Force

Several soldiers

The Aisling Defense Force are dedicated to the defense of the nation, its territories and interests throughout the world. It is an all volunteer force, as conscription is expressly forbidden under the Articles of Governance.

Service in the Aisling Defense Force is an option for any male or female subject upon the passage of their 18th birthday, there is no upper age limit to enroll in the service. Further, the law does not allow the Aisling Defense Force service to reject any application, regardless of age (not including being under the minimum age to join), sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, unless the subject is judged to be incapable of comprehending the oath of service. Testing standards are uniform across all servicemen, and a place must be found for all applicants who take the oath.

A term of service is four years for active duty and ten years for reserve duty, though can be extended if the government deems it necessary. Upon completion of a term of service and discharge under honorable conditions, the Aisling is no longer considered a subject of the nation, but a citizen of the nation, and is extended the right to vote for and hold public office. Failure to complete a term of service does not generally incur any punitive response from the government, unless under certain circumstances. However, if a person fails to complete their term, they can not reenter the service under any circumstances.

Law Enforcement

Law enforcement agencies work to ensure the safety and security of the subjects and citizens of the Federation, as well as its property and holdings. Large settlements generally maintain their own police forces, which smaller settlements receiving law enforcement services from the divisional-level agencies in the area. Imperial-level agencies exercise jurisdiction across the nation and are generally tasked for carrying out large scale investigations or other activities.

Temuair maintains a low crime rate in comparison to other nations. The government of Temuair began tracking criminal activity in the 1960s, and these annual reports indicate that the number of convictions has remained between 110,000 and 130,000 in the 2000s despite the population growth.

Both capital and corporal punishment are practiced within the nation, with sentences being carried out in full view of the public, though attendance is not mandatory for any persons. It is unlawful for the punishment of a crime to be greater because the accused is a subject and not a citizen, however, a citizen can be stripped of their citizenship as punishment for committing a crime. Corporal and capital punishment are also utilized in the Aisling Defense Force as a form of discipline.

Very minor offenses, such as speeding, are generally handled via fine and possible community service sentences for repeat offenders.

Corporal punishments are general carried out via flogging, with the number of lashes being dependent on the crime committed. Crimes for which the criminal is flogged are drunken driving, theft, narcotics possession, and others. After the sentence, detention, in addition to the corporal sentence, may be utilized as a punishment if the person is a repeat offender or the crime is serious enough to warrant it. Crimes involving persons under the age of 14 which would warrant corporal punishment may also see the child's primary guardian punished as well. This is especially common if the offenders guardian is a citizen. A father of a child who commits a crime worthy of flogging, for example, may also be punished alongside the child. Schools are also authorized to carry our corporal punishments, generally in the form of paddling.

Capital punishment is used in severe cases, such as murder, rape and treason. Sentences are carried out in public view, as well, and the executions are generally carried out via hanging or firing squad. The subjects assets, are sized and are generally given to the victim, or victims family. Subjects of the Federation may not receive the death penalty under any circumstances, aside from those currently serving in the armed forces]]. Subjects convicted of capital crimes can be exiled from the realm for the rest of their lives.

Economy

Mining

Temuair is home to vast deposits of precious metals, most of which are located in veins within the Astird Mountains on the nations western border. Temuair mines and exports quantities of lead, copper and coal, as well as bauxite, magnesium, and titanium. In addition deposits of rare metals, including platinum, iridium and osmium have bee uncovered.

Energy

Temuair is an exporter of petroleum products. The nation current exports approximately 1.3 million barrels per day, however economic analysts have stated that this output could be increased to 2.5 million barrels per day, and could reach as high as 6.6 million barrels per day by 2025.

Tourism

Due to Temuair being a center of culture, it is a popular tourist destination for people from around the world. Popular destinations for tourists include Rucesion, on the nation's eastern coast one of the warmest seaside locations within the nation, as well as Fife, located in central Temuair. Fife is the cultural hub of the nation and is home to many celebrities and organizations involved in the entertainment industry.

Infrastructure

Roadways

The National Route highway system was proposed by Ceannasaí Neira III in 1948 as a way to connect the 15 divisions together to allow for both the rapid movement of military forces as well as to increase inter-division commerce. When Neria III left office in 1950, Ceannasaí Avila IV continued to push for the funds to develop the inter-divisional highway system. In 1951, the Chamber of Burgesses approved funding for the highway system, which was expected to take 15 years to construct.

The highway system was designed for four lanes of traffic, two in either direction, though modern expansions have seen this widened to as many as 8 lanes in ether direction in some metropolitan areas such as Dinsmar and Rucesion. Roadways running north to south received odd numbered designations, whereas east-west running roads received even number designations. Unril 1975, only two roadways spanned the entire nation, the east-west NR-22, which was one of the first roadways to be completed in 1959.

Demographics

Religion

Religion in Temuair
Religion			Percent
Deochism			62%
Lumenic Catholicism			21%
Judaism			5%
Other			12%