Finium
Kingdom of Finium πΈπΉπΏπ³π°π½π²π°ππ³πΎππ ππ°π½π³ (Thiudangardjos Rand) | |
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| Motto: ``Ever upwards`` | |
| Anthem: ``Brachlon Hymn`` | |
| Capital and largest city | Hallsind |
| Official languages | Fritergic |
| Demonym(s) | Finian |
| Government | Constitutional monarchy |
β’ King | Esmereldo Esteban Spessartine |
β’ Hauhstian | Thirving Spiller |
| Legislature | Allsthing |
| Independence from a Cardish Empire | |
β’ Sarga crowned High Anx | 503 |
β’ Siopilos anointed Dytikan Anx | 805 |
β’ Torpor Kingdom | 1015 |
β’ Great Reformation | 1500 |
β’ Treason of the Burghers | 1800 |
β’ Second Reformation | 1870 |
β’ Proclamation of Duress | 1940 |
| Population | |
β’ 2018 estimate | 3,703,109 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2018 estimate |
β’ Total | 28.5 billion |
β’ Per capita | 7,705 |
The Kingdom of Finium, also known as Randsrinnan and Great Brachlon, is a constitutional monarchy in Gaia. Most of the three million inhabitants speak Fritergic, though centuries of exposure to other Cardian cultures have had a strong influence on the nation and language. Finium is bordered to the north by Brilliania and to the south by the Sea of Pomoria. As a constitutional monarchy, Finium's head of state is the king, whose palace is currently in Hallsind, making it the capital. The administrative institutions of the state are all nominally part of the palace, but their main offices are variously located in the other cities of Finium such as Amirre, Untar, and Haurnsa.
Finium's valley regions known as Brachlon have been inhabited by pre-Hesurian peoples since the iron age. During the late 5th century, however, there was an expansion of Hesurian peoples from Erdara from which most modern Finians descend. Specifically prominent among the Hesurians who came to Finium were the Versanxii, the Rend (or Rennish), and the Metaxii. Finium was briefly unified by the Sargasons of Angpern, who led a coalition to resist incursions from the Iparinans of Hirteland. After the Sargasons lost power, however, Finium was divided by neighboring nations.
Finium today lags behind the rest of Cardia in economic development and political freedoms, in a large part due to corruption from drug cartels and an extant aristocracy that controls much of Finium's private land. Despite consistently failing to reduce widespread poverty or combat patronage in the government, Finium is still viewed by many as a romantic, feudal country and thousands of visitors stay at restored castles or travel the Brachlon region every year.
History
Geography
Finium is divided into two regions roughly north and south of Lake Kust. The Brachlon valley is a glacial valley with the Hirteland moraine to the west and the Lartan ridge to the east. The main river of the area is Gulthaderes, which is also the name of the river basin that feeds it. The Gulthaderes is fed by many springs to the east and west and is susceptible to flooding, though centuries of human habitation have greatly reduced the threat of flooding. The immediate vicinity of Lake Kust and a greater region to the west and south is wetland. East and west of Lake Kust is a coastal plain that encompasses the regions of Metaxy and Evinnovinne.
Finium ranges from a dry summer climate in the south to a temperate continental climate to the north.
Politics
Finium operates as a constitutional monarchy, officially within the Cardish model of kingship. The historical position of "Anx" among the Hesurian migrants, however, has continued to influence the state unofficially. The Royal Court is the official government of Finium, which is composed of a milieu of dignitaries and functionaries. There are many ceremonial posts which exorcise discretionary or advisory powers over government offices. For example, the Royal Avenor is a constitutionally undefined office with traditional authority over the king's stables. The modern Avenor is now a semi-retired senior member of the civil service who can provide legally qualified advice to public servants on the administration of depreciating assets. There are many comparable offices with specific advisory capacities called "Nestabre" (called niche vermin or nest rats), most of which are appointed by the king through consultation with various bodies.
The two most important members of the Royal Court are the Kunthstian or "Proclaimed Officer", who represents the interests of military veterans and members of legally recognized paramilitary organizations, and the Hauhstian or "High Officer", who is the popularly elected chief executive officer. The primary responsibility of the Hauhstian is to refer matters from the Royal Court to the Allsthing, the publicly elected legislative body of Finium. The Hauhstian almost always refers issues to the Allsthing when requested and may occasionally refer issues of his own discretion. The Hauhstian is therefore often considered the intermediary or auditor if the Nestabre.