Monarchy of Granica

Margrave of Granica
Provincial/State
Incumbent
Krakus Gopilan since 18 Dec 1995
Details
Style	His Highness
Heir apparent	Hrub Gopilan
First monarch	Jakub Żądło
Formation	1615
Residence	Niebieski Pałac

The Monarchy of Granica is a an absolute monarchy in which the reigning monarch acts as the head of state and government. While the monarch is the supreme executive and legislative authority, his power is partially balanced by the presence of the Vidame, the highest ranking church official in Granica.

History

Granica has been an absolute monarchy from 766-1658 and again from 1712 to present, with a brief interim as a satellite state of the Miersan Republic. The current form of the monarchy was created under Elena I of Aleia when she occupied Granica's feudal overlord, the petty kingdom of Borania. Although there have been reforms, regime changes, and occupations since then, the margraviate has had a continuous line of succession since 1615.

In 1725, the Margrave was freed from his feudal obligations to the Second Inotransic Dynasty when the Pontiff of Laterna recognized Granica as an independent state in exchange for the Margrave's support of Alydian holy orders in Asura. The Arcymistrz and Vidame are therefore important parts of the legitimacy of the margraviate and are sometimes considered constitutional checks on the Margrave.

During the aftermath of the Great War , the Margrave gave up some of his powers as a concession to the Grand Alliance. The judiciary was formally separated from the office of the Margrave and he was no longer allowed to personally adjudicate disputes. A system for referenda was also created, though there have been few instances in which the Margrave has consulted the people though a direct vote.

Role

The Margrave is the absolute ruler of Granica, but his most important role tends to be the appointment and dismissal of other officers of state in a form of cabinet called "court". The Margrave's court includes all of the great officers of the realm, most of which are also nobles with estates or are granted sinecures for their service at court. The Margrave also appoints all members of the independent judiciary.

Succession

The title of Margrave passes to the eldest male descendant of the sitting Margrave, with a life appanage for the Margrave's other direct descendants. When there are Margraves without male descendants, primogeniture is suspended and the Margrave may either elect an heir of his choosing, or allow the court to elect a replacement from among his living relatives.

Style

The full title of the Margrave is By the Grace of God, His Majesty the Margrave of Granica-in-Kylia, Protector of Zaufanie, Warden of Kylia, Loyal Defender of the True Inotransic Dynasty, Servant of God, and Hospitalier-General.

List of Vassals

The Margrave of Granica has seven autonomous vassals in addition to his personal demesne, which is managed by a group of wardens he appoints and any other life-peers.

Estates & Residences

The Margrave's most famous residence is the Niebieski Pałac, which is where most state functions take place, but his official residence is Ansits Castle, just outside of Zaufanie. Ansits has not been maintained since its original construction in 1308 and is not actively lived in except for symbolic "visits" to the castle during which the Margrave and his entourage typically sleep in tents on the castle grounds, not inside. The Margrave maintains several rural lodges for his personal as well as many houses which are assigned to his subordinates, often with parcels of land. The most important of these locations are:

• Biabrama
• Zielongore
• Siedsonsy
• Twierdzanoc
• Zimrumien
• Pikaniklopski
• Klonmost
• Hortzony
• Wysojezior
• Podagor
• Koscdomielny
• Twarolnocna

List of monarchs

Flag	Arms	Domain	Capital	Executive	Population (2018)	Area
		Okoniakona	Episcopal Mansion of Zaufanie	Vidame Fellman	24,932	568.79 km2
		Cardvalde	Siedzacy	Baron Koswald	10,955	704.63 km2
		Safrepar	Od	Baron Nowmareck	10,079	71.31 km2
		Vers-an-Sard	Darny	Baronet Francusz	8,326	252.99 km2
		Sanksodest	Dabrow Castle	Baronet Plakulik	5,697	198.65 km2
		Safread-Kale	Zeilinsk Castle	Baronet Syzlony	5,258	351.46 km2
		Eishay	Castle Maszov	Baronet Wojt	3,506	473.71 km2