Monarchy of Mysia

Basileus and Autokrator of Mysia
Basileus and Autokrator of Mysia
	Royal Badge
Incumbent
	Isabel I; since 30 August 2018
Co-incumbent
	Ardil I; since 30 August 2018
Details
Style	His/Her Apostolic Majesty
Heir apparent	David, Despot of Thynia
First monarch	David I
Formation	2 September 1830
Residence	Phaistros (historical); Palataki (modern)

The Monarch of Mysia, officially the Basileus of Mysia (Mysian: Βασιλεὺς τῆς Ἀρητιάς; Vardanan: Բասիլեuսէ Արետիաս), is the head of state of the Kingdom of Mysia.

History

The Mysian monarchy traces its claim to the modern Kingdom of Mysia, which ruled over the modern Commonwealth of Mysia in present day Vardana, the islands of Thynia, and coastal Vardana. The Kingdom of Mysia was first ruled by the House of Kamytzes, descending from Constantine Kamytzes, Despot of Mysia. Kamytzes's son, David Kamytzes, held the distinction as Despot of Mysia during the Vardana-Lihnidos union, and upon its dissolution proclaimed himself Basileus of Vardana, Basileus of Mysia, and Emperor of Lihnidos, based on rule in Mysia and descent from Basileus Manuel II. Mysia would lose its mainland territories to the Hazarasp Kingdom of Vardana in 1901.

At the behest of King George, mainland Mysia again reasserted its independence in 1924, during the Vardanan revolution, which coincided with an invasion of the mainland. However, by 1930 the kingdom had lost its mainland territory and retreated to the islands of Thynia. At George II's death, he was succeeded by his daughter, Irene, and entered a personal union with the Gariman state of Nyrundy. Mysia has been ruled by the House of Nyrundy since 1967 – though Irene's husband John VII, Elector of Nyrundy was Basileus of Mysia by right of his wife from 1933 until his death in 1960.

Since 2018, the House of Hazarasp co-rules Mysia due to the marriage of Prince Ardil Hazarasp to Basileia Isabel I.

Role

The monarch is the semi-constitutional monarch of Mysia. As head of state, the monarch is the chief executive and chief representative of Mysia abroad. In addition, the monarch wields significant legislative and judicial authority. However, since the 1980s the General Assembly has carried out a growing influence on the legislative process. The monarch carries out executive power through decree or more often the Council of Ministers. Ministers are appointed and removed by the monarch. Historically, the Mysian political system has been derived from legislative action forming out of royal decrees, often In practice, major policy decisions are often derived from the Council of Ministers. From 1945 to 2010, the role of the Prime Minister saw an expansion of influence due to the physically absent nature of the monarch from Mysia; however, the role was often overshadowed by the Despot (heir apparent) who continues to maintain a major role in government affairs.

While the monarch is the primary judicial authority in Mysia, judicial reforms in the mid-20th century were established to provide Mysia with a modern judiciary that limits the active involvement of the monarch. Typically, the monarch only becomes involved in the late stages of the appellate process and hears a limited number of cases in any given year. This is due to the customary law duty of the monarch to receive and hear petitions from its subjects.

In addition, the monarch is the commander-in-chief of the Mysian Defense Force, as well as the Royal Guard and Civil Guard.

Titles, styles and honors

Mysian royal titles and styles are primarily derived from the Kingdom of Greater Vardana. The primary style utilized by the monarch is Apostolic Majesty ("HAM"), which was previously utilized by Vardanan monarchs. Despite currently lacking control of most of Mysia, the monarch continues to claimed the royal titles of Mysia and the Vardanan-Lihnidosi personal union. As such many titles utilized by the monarch are simply held in pretense, and remain contested by at least one other claimant or party. From 1933 to 2010, the Baselius of Mysia was concurrently the Elector of Nyrundy and Archduke of Nyrundy. Even though Lihnidosi titles such as Emperor of Lihnidos and King of Thasos fell out of active use during the Nyrundy personal union, there has been no explicit renunciation of these claims.

The monarch's current title and style is:

Basileia of Mysia and Autokrateira of Greater Vardana, Grand Princess of the East, Archduchess of Nyrundy, First Venerable One, Bridger of Seas, Master of the Periclean and the Ozeros, Sovereign Ruler and Lord of the Scipian Provinces and the lands in between, Protector and Defender of the Uniate Faith.

Title of the heir apparent

From 1736 to 1830, the House of Kamytzes held the distinction of Despot of Mysia. Since 1830, this previously non-hereditary administrative title has been granted to the heir apparent or chosen heir of Mysia; however since 1933 has since been changed to Despot of Thynia. The heir is afforded the style of Royal and Apostolic Highness ("HRAH"). The feminine title is Despoina, which differs from that of Despotissa for the wife of the Despot. The title has been granted a female heir presumptive on one occasions: in 2010 to Isabel, Despoina of Thynia. The current heir apparent is David, Despot of Thynia.

Succession

List

Name	Birth	Marriages	Death	Claim
David I (Δαβιδ Αʹ) 2 September 1830 – 1 June 1861	1 January 1799 Leonopolis Son of David, Despot of Mysia and Anna Levidis	Maria of Ravenna Hagia Anthemia 9 June 1829 5 children	1 June 1861 Norashen aged 62	Hereditary Despot of Mysia Royal governor of Mysia
David II (Δαβιδ Βʹ) 1 June 1861 – 8 March 1864	16 July 1831 Phaistros Son of David I and Maria of Ravenna	Anastasia Malenia Hagia Anna DATE 2 children	30 May 1869 Pelias aged 37	Eldest son of David I
Andreas I (Ανδρεασ Αʹ) 8 March 1864 – 4 June 1881	22 April 1804 Phaistros Son of David, Despot of Mysia and Anna Levidis	Stephania Byzennina Hagia Anna DATE 8 children	4 June 1881 Tzantzakon aged 77	Uncle of David I
George I (Γεώργιος Αʹ) 4 June 1881 – 28 November 1890	9 September 1828 Phaistros Son of Andreas I and Stephania Byzennina	PLACEHOLDER Hagia Anna DATE 1 child	28 November 1890 Perivolia aged 62	Eldest son of Andreas I
George II (Γεώργιος Βʹ) 28 November 1890 – 3 May 1933	26 February 1852 Phaistros Son of George I and PLACEHOLDER	Agnes of Latium Hagia Anthemia 18 May 1896 8 children	3 May 1933 Phaistros aged 81	Eldest son of George I
Irene I (Ειρήνη Αʹ) 3 May 1933 – 4 May 1967	1 July 1895 Phaistros Daughter of George II and Agnes of Latium	John VII, Elector of Nyrundy Rovan 1914 3 children	4 May 1967 Rovan aged 70	Daughter and eldest surviving child of George II
(Jure uxoris) John I (Ιωάννης Αʹ) 3 May 1933 – 8 December 1960	11 January 1890 Rovan Son of Otto X, Elector of Nyrundy and Enora Rouanti	Irene I of Mysia Rovan 1914 5 children	8 December 1960 Rovan aged 70	Husband of Irene I of Mysia
Stephen I (Στέφανος Αʹ) 4 May 1967 – 17 June 1984	17 May 1915 Rovan Son of Irene I and John VII, Elector of Nyrundy	Silvia of Ravenna Rovan 4 February 1936 5 children	17 June 1984 Rovan aged 69	Eldest son of Irene I
George III (Γεώργιος Γʹ) 17 June 1984 – 17 July 2010	30 May 1937 Palataki Son of Stephen I and Silvia of Ravenna	Anna of Ghant Rovan 17 January 1961 6 children	17 July 2010 Rovan aged 73	Eldest son of Stephen I
Michael I (Μιχαὴλ Αʹ) 17 July 2010 – 30 August 2018	1 January 1959 Rovan Son of George III and Fausta Tarpeia	Georgia of Ossonoba Rovan 17 January 1961 6 children	30 August 2018 Rovan aged 57	Eldest son of George III
Isabel I (Ελισαbετ Αʹ) 30 August 2018 – present	25 July 1978 Palataki Daughter of Michael I and Fausta Tarpeia	Ardil Hazarasp Sacred Heart Basilica 18 June 2009 8 children	Living age 36	Daughter of Michael I
(Jure uxoris) Ardil I (Αρδιλ Αʹ) 30 August 2018 – present	8 March 1977 Palace of the Stars Son of Jorin, Despot of Bayazet and Baela of Gauekoizarra	Isabel I of Mysia Sacred Heart Basilica 18 June 1999 8 children	Living age 37	Husband of Isabel I of Mysia