Monarchy of Esonice

Serene Monarch of Esonice
Standard of the Serene Monarch
Incumbent
Minari since 1991
Details
Style	His Majesty (陛下, beiha)
Heir apparent	---
First monarch	Serene Emperor Jinjin (mythical) Serene Emperor (confirmed)
Formation	--- (mythical)
Residence	Orange Palace
Appointer	Hereditary
Website	www.kosyoseku.es

The Serene Monarchy, also referred to as the Esonian Monarchy, is the traditional monarchy of the Serene Kingdom of Esonice. It is defined as a hereditary monarcho-theocratic institution in which the reigning monarch legitimasies his or her rule by claiming descent and/or claiming to be the avatar incarnation of the mythical "demigod" Jinjin, the first Serene Monarch allegedly descending from Bimotarasu and Tsukomichibiku, the San and Mun Spirits and rulers of Heaven who granted Jinjin supreme dominion over all under Heaven.

In Esonian political ideology, the Serene Monarch or Emperor, in Esonian known as the "Jinnō" (神皇, literally "divine ruler" or "divine sovereign" and sometimes but rarely "god-emperor"), is a universal monarch who has absolute authority over the Eurth, acting as the bridge between the realm of the living, the realm of spirits and Heaven. As such, the Serene Monarch plays a very important role in Esonice's indigenous Shinshist beliefs, having to balance appeasing the spirits to avoid their wrath on the realm of the living and the needs of the people. To help the Serene Monarch in his role, the "The Five Principles of Rule" (Esonian: 統治五原則, tӧchi go gansoku) were developed in the 11th century A.D by Shinshi priests, encompassing that the Serene Monarch has to adhere to the principles of benevolence, righteousness, integrity, courage and wisdom in his rule.

Today, since 1941, the Serene Monarch plays largely a ceremonial role. The Serene Monarch's role is recognised by the Inmin Constitution as the symbol of Esonice representing its people both at home and abroad, his position deriving from "the will of the nation from whom resides sovereign power", also recognised as the head of the Shinshi religion. In accordance with the Inmin Constitution and legal rulings, the Serene Monarch is personally immune from prosecution. Since the early 11th century, the Serene Monarch and other members of the Serene Imperial Family have resided in the Orange Palace in Maimedo, located in the historic core of the city where once stood a Yasic gord. Previously, the Serene Monarch reigned from Hasakyō on the Nagaoka Peninsula on Lake Bishimu. The Serene Emperor's Birthday (currently 24 September) is a national holiday.

Minari is the current Serene Emperor of Esonice, ascending to the Hibiscus Throne at the age of 15 after the tragic demise of Serene Emperor Jüteku and his mother in 1991 in the 1991 Tenchi Airlines Disaster while returning from Selbourne, Seylos to Maimedo.

Constitutional role

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Cultural-religious role

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History

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Legend of Jinjin

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The Five Principles of Rule

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Succession

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The Sacred Gems

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Members

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List of Serene Monarchs

Portrait	Personal name	Posthumous name	Reign & era	Period	Life details
	--- ---	Serene Emperor Jinjin	--- - --- ---	--- ---	--- Son of the spirits Bimotarasu and Tsukomichibiku, designated to rule Eurth and act as a bridge between the material and spiritual. Mythical founder of Esonice.
	--- ---	Serene Emperor Suun	1918-1925 (7 years) ---	Period of Humiliation ---	Born on Jul. 19th 1881 - Died on Died on Sept. 7th 1925 Son of Serene Emperor ---, brother of Tomihito. Executed by the Mitonese controlled Esonian government.
	Tomihito 富仁	Denied a name	1925-1931 (6 years) ---	Period of Humiliation ---	Born on Apr. 26th 1884 Died on Sept. 7th 1939 Son of Serene Emperor ---, brother of Serene Emperor Suun. Only Serene Monarch in Esonian history not to get a posthumous name after death. Most hated Serene Monarch in Esonian history.
	Yoshinori 良典	Serene Emperor Inmin	1939-1987 (48 years) Inmin 応民	Contemporary 現代	Born on Jun. 2nd 1908 Died on Jul. 16th 1987 Son of Serene Emperor Suun. Ended the Period of Humiliation with the Inmin Restoration. Most widely beloved Serene Monarch in recent Esonian history.
	--- ---	Serene Emperor Jüteku	1987-1991 (4 years) Jüteku 淳徳	Contemporary 現代	Born on Mar. 3rd 1936 Died on ---. - 1991 Son of Serene Emperor Inmin. Passed away in the 1991 Tenchi Airlines Disaster when returning from Selbourne to Maimedo, it remains as the most tragic aircraft disaster in Esonian history.
	Minari 美成	Living	1991-present (33 years) Manji 万治	Contemporary 現代	Born on Sept. 24th 1976 Son of Serene Emperor Jüteku. Brother of Yoshihito and unle of the Ateenian Queen Ena Kalinka. To be posthumously known as "Serene Emperor Manji" (万治神皇)