Corsicinot
Corsicinot, officially known as the Realm of Corsicinot is a nation located within the TBA subcontinent in the eastern portion of Belisaria. It borders Ludvosiya to the north, Drevstran to the west, Mesogeia to the east, and shares maritime borders with Brumen. Corsicinot has a population of 40 million inhabitants. Its capital and largest city is Cor.
Continuously inhabited since at least around the 15th century BCE, the territory of modern-day Corsicinot faced a period of consistent Ludic migrations, with the main migratory group being the Corsash people. Several political entities were founded within the nation's modern-day borders, beginning in the (TBD) century with the unification of the Corsi tribe. This was followed by the Mesogeian Conquest of Corsicinot, turning the nation into a colonial state under Mesogeian control until semi-independence was achieved through vassalization, followed later by full independence. The following centuries were pinpointed by several skirmishes between Corsicinot and Mesogeia, with tensions between the two nations dying down after the Thirty Years War and officially hitting its least tense stature with the Corsi Civil War. The Kingdom of Corsicinot then existed until the Corsi Civil War in (year), at which point the nation was split into the Sovereign Kingdom of Corsicinot and the Imperial Kingdom of Corsicinot, with the Sovereign Kingdom of Corsicinot achieving victory in the conflict. The nation would then reform into the Realm of Corsicinot, which the country has been called since.
The Realm of Corsicinot | |
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 Flag | |
| Motto: Unity, the people, the crown | |
| Anthem: The Eternal Yellow Banner | |
| Capital | Cor |
| Recognised national languages | Corsi |
| Ethnic groups | Corsi |
| Religion | Corsi Apostolic Church
Docetic Academy Aletheic Church Judaism Olympianism |
| Demonym(s) | Corsi |
| Government | Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy |
| Currency | Zlata |
Etymology
The exact origin for the name Corsicinot is somewhat unclear. What is known is that the name is derived from the Corsash people, thought the change from Corsash to Corsicinot is somewhat unknown. The main theory is that the name comes from the Nyrian language and the Proto-Corsi language terms for the area becoming used by one another, with the Nyrain Corsa ch'Ano being used to describe the areas the Corsash moved into and the Proto-Corsi Corsazhno being used to describe a group of connected villages. While these theories do provide insight, they are formed from reconstructive efforts from limited Proto-Corsi writings and even more limited Nyrian writings.
Until the Corsi Civil War, the official name of the country was the Kingdom of Corsicinot, and during the war it was changed to the Sovereign Kingdom of Corsicinot. Following the war, the name was changed to the Realm of Corsicinot
History
Nyrian Period
During the Iron Age, the local Nyrian tribe lived in the central lowlands and shores of modern Corsicinot, with earliest evidence of settlement being as early as the 15th century BCE. This tribal state was present and thriving until well past the Iron Age and into the Dark Ages.
The Corsash people, a Ludic tribe from modern Ludvosiya moved south and into modern Corsicinot in the early to mid 6th century CE. Over the following century, the Nyrians and the incoming Corsash people intermingled and formed the Corsi population.
Tribal Period
From roughly 530 CE until 760 CE, the Corsi tribe formed a small kingdom towards modern Corsicinot's central coast and stretching north into central Corsicinot. This kingdom did not have much international reach, remaining mostly insular outside of some semi-regular trade outside the tribal kingdom. The Corsi people at this time began developing semi-nomadic tendencies and the beginnings of a horse culture, with solid structures being built and the population moving quite a bit throughout the year. This prevented the Corsi tribal kingdom from forming many distinct cities, save for the notable exception of early Cor, which would later become the nation's capital.
Mesogeian Conquest and Vassalage
In 760 CE, the first interaction between the Corsi Kingdom and Mesogeia occurred, spurring on a ten year conquest of the kingdom as well as other lands on the kingdom's periphery which make up the borders of modern Corsicinot. This conquest was rather swift and easily executed, as the Corsi kingdom had not needed to form tactics for warfare outside the occasional skirmish with raiders and pillagers, though these were in small numbers. As such, Mesogeia was able to swiftly take control of the kingdom, adding it into the imperial fold as a vassal state.
Now being a vassal of Mesogeia, the Corsi Kingdom now known as Corsicaea was placed under a firm Mesogeian leadership. This leadership caused several institutions, cultural elements, and infrastructural projects to be completed. Chiefly, various governmental organs and religious institutions were formed in attempts to make Corsicaea fall in line with Mesogeian sensibilities. This is where the initial democratic institutions begin to take shape, as well as urban design and early architectural styles which exist in some form to this day. With religion, the Mesogeian Apostolic Church became a mainstay in Corsicaea.
Bayarid Invasion
After almost 200 years Mesogeian rule fell due to the Bayarid invasion, giving way to Bayarid rule over Corsicaea in 930 CE. During this period, Corsicaea was ruled by direct administration.
Mesogeian Reconquest and Second Vassalage
Following the fall of the Bayarids in the 1070s CE, the weakened (name of corsicinot at the time) was quickly reconquered by 1078, and was once again vassalized under Mesogeian control by 1081. This
Independence
Thirty Years War
Corsi Civil War
On the 24th of March,1826, the Prince (name) went before the Diet, submitting a law arguing that his brother Crownprince (name) should be legally barred from taking the crown. This law was presented on the grounds that the Crownprince's more liberal ideology should be considered grounds to declare Crownprince (name) medically unfit for leadership. The Royalistka Party voted unanimously against it, and due to a majority holding of the Diet, the law failed. At this failure, the Prince (name) declared the current government null and void via Royal Decree. Attempting to subdue the now rogue Prince, Queen (name) led the police to arrest him, at which point the Prince's supporters ambushed the group, causing a small skirmish which resulted in the death of the Queen. This kickstarted the conflict, as both the Crownprince and Prince went to seize the crown, and due to falsified documentation, both were crowned as the King of Corsicinot.
Due to there being two monarchs, they attempted to seize power from the other, causing the Battle of Cor (1826) and the beginning of the civil war. The war would continue for 11 years, 6 months, and 14 days, ending on October 8th, 1837. The end of the war was followed by significant constitutional reform the following year.
The Containment War
Geography
Situated on the Periclean Sea, Corsicinot is located on the TBD Bay, providing ample access to calm seas. Inland, the nation is defined by the central lowlands between the Curardan and Savadar rivers, located to the east and west of the lowlands respectively. Bookending the central lowlands are the Curardan and Savadar Riverlands, which are some of the most fertile lands in the nation, going all the way to the base of the Corsash mountain range in the northeast and Marinova mountain range in the northwest of the country. Alongside the Curardan and Savadar, the Astargatis river originates from Lake Astargatis in the southeast of the nation. Within the north easternmost area of the country, the Byaloran Forest stretches into the nation's northern and eastern borders with Ludvosiya and Mesogeia respectively.
Politics
Corsicinot is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, with the government divided into legislative, executive, and judiciary branches. The most recent version of the constitution was adopted in 1838, following the end of the Corsi Civil War. The High Court rules on matters regarding the constitution.
The Monarch (Name TBD) is the head of state, and the Chancellor is head of government. The Chancellor is elected by popular vote to a five-year term and is limited by the Constitution to a maximum of four terms, with no more than two terms able to be served in succession terms. In addition to being the commander in chief of the armed forces, the Chancellor has the duty of leading the Diet in session, and representing the nation in certain national and international affairs.
The legislative branch is composed of the National Diet, a bicameral legislative body. The National Diet has the power to enact laws, approve the budget, schedule presidential elections, select and dismiss the Chancellor and other councilors, and ratify international treaties and agreements. It is composed of 200 councilors, proportionally elected along party lines, and who who serve four-year terms.
Law and Justice
Corsicinot has a three-tiered judicial system, made up of the High Court as the court of the last resort, the National Court as the court responsible for appeals, and the Low Court as the general jurisdictions at first instance.
Within the National Court there are several courts with special jurisdictions. These are the Administrative Court and Commercial Court (including the Commercial Court of Appeal at second instance). The judiciary is overseen by the Ministry of Justice. Corsicinot has a typical civil law legal system.
Law enforcement is the responsibility of the Corsicinot National Police, which is subordinate to the Royal Cabinet. Corsicinot National Police fields 500,000 uniformed officers. National security and counterintelligence are the responsibility of the Royal Security Bureau.
Military
The Royal Armed Forces are subordinate to the Ministry of Defense, and are composed of the Royal Army, Royal Navy, Royal Guard, and Royal Airforce. The Corsi Chief of the General Staff reports to the Defense Minister. The Chief of Staff is appointed by the Chancellor, who is the commander-in-chief. As of 2019, the defense budget of Corsicinot amounts to (number).
Administrative Divisions
The Monarchy
The Monarchy of Corsicinot operates within the executive branch of government and is contained in its powers via the constitution, allowing the monarchy to retain several powers, privileges, and duties. The monarchy holds the powers of creation of Decrees of the Crown, appointment of four of the six members of the Royal Cabinet, representing the nation in most national affairs and ceremonies, and declarations of war and of alliance.
The monarchy follows absolute primogeniture, placing no importance on gender for the passage of the crown from ruler to heir. Historically, the monarchy has had more female rulers than male rulers, though the disparity has been by chance as opposed to primogeniture. Notably, this law of absolute primogeniture has been a mainstay across much of the nation's history as opposed to a more recent edition.