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| conventional_long_name = Federal Republic of Swinas
| conventional_long_name = Kingdom of Swinas
| native_name = Repubblica Federale di Swinas
| native_name = Königreich Swinas
| common_name = Swinas
| common_name = Swinas
|image_flag = [[File:Kingdom of Swinas.png|250px]]
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|image_coat = [[File:RoyalCoatSwish.png|200px]]
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|image_map = [[File:MapofSwinas.png]]
|image_map = [[File:MapofSwinas.png]]
| capital = Cape Cresta City
| capital = Cape Cresta City
|leader_title1 = Monarch
|leader_title1 = First Consul
|leader_title2 = Prime Minister
|leader_title2 = Second Consul
|leader_name2 = Amelia Norris
|leader_name2 = Perlita Mele
|leader_name1 = King Friedrich III
|leader_name1 = Eduard Hoffman
|population_census = 42,299,153
|population_census = 42,299,153
|population_census_year = 2021
|population_census_year = 2021
|ethnic_groups = {{bulleted list |69.8% Swish |30.2% other}}
|ethnic_groups = {{bulleted list |69.8% Swinnic |30.2% other}}
|demonym = Swish
|demonym = Swish
|currency = Swish Ram, Swish Buckling
|currency = Swish Ram, Swish Buckling
|currency_code = SR, SB
|currency_code = SR, SB
|languages_type = National Language
|languages_type = National Language
|languages = German, Common
|languages = Italian, Common
| government_type = Constitutional Monarchy
| government_type = Federal Republic
|GDP_nominal = 448,984,350,000
|GDP_nominal = 448,984,350,000
|calling_code = +59
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Swinas, or, the Kingdom of Swinas is a constitutional monarchy composed of 7 autonomous districts. The capital of the Kingdom of Swinas is Cape Cresta City, where the nation was also founded under the "Duchy of Cresta" name. The nation is located in Hiraethia and is bordered by Vultesia, Wellsenfaille, and the Eldmoran Empire. The Kingdom of Swinas is a member of the Vedoti Pact and shares good relations with the Hylian Republic. The population of the Kingdom of Swinas is 42,299,153 according to a census conducted 2 years ago.
The Federal Republic of Swinas is an Italian speaking nation on the continent of Hiraethia has an island in the Talsar Sea. The nation can trace it's beginnings all the way back to around 150 BCE, but has officially been existing since 1564. The Federal Republic of Swinas shares a border with Vultesia and Wellsenfaile. The country has a dual-consular government, where two consuls are elected by the Swish People and share the powers that the head of the executive branch would normally hold. The Federal Republic of Swinas' government also contains a Senate, which passes legislation which can be vetoed and must be signed by both consuls. Besides on a federal level, the Federal Republic also contains the provinces of Cresta, Tharbarn, Granton, Consilana, Valdona, and Nordinsel. Each of these 6 provinces are represented by the 6 stars on the Swish Flag, with the star in the center representing the Federal Swish Governent.
 
== Etymology ==
Though the exact Etymology of Swinas is unknown, many speculate it to be related to the German word "Schwine", which means Pig.


== History ==
== History ==
'''Timeline:'''
Founding of the Duchy of Cresta --> Period of Small Wars against Duchies --> East Swinas, West Swinas, and Central Swinas are established --> Central Swinas is divided between West Swinas and East Swinas --> East Swinas wins the war against West Swinas, unifying the nation. --> Restriction of Kings Power and Democratic Reforms --> Swish Civil War --> Today
=== Swish Unification ===
The Kingdom of Swinas would not be officially established under the Swinas name until the year 1500 A.D. However, the Kingdom's Predecessor, the Duchy of Cresta, would be founded in about 1000 A.D. The nation was a key player in early Swish History and would be the duchy to officially unite Swinas. Over the span of 200 years, duchies in Swinas would slowly conquer they're neighbors until there were 3, now kingdoms in Swinas.
The Duchy of Cresta in particular had evolved into the Kingdom of East Swinas, encompassing a majority of the area's temperate land, as well as some desert land. By the year 1400 A.D. the Kingdom of East Swinas would declare war on the Kingdom of Central Swinas. The war lasted 3 years, and in the end, East Swinas came out on top. The Kingdom of West Swinas exploited the situation in the Kingdom of Central Swinas by conquering some of the Kingdom's Western Territories. At this point, the populous of both Swinas' wanted to unite into a singular Swinas. However, the other side wanted to be the one to accomplish the goal, and not the other.
A period of peace would surround the area and during that time, the Kingdom of East Swinas would conquer what is now known today as Nordinsel. This island would be useful in the coming Swish Unification War, which would happen just 60 years after the integration of the island into East Swinas. The Kingdom of West Swinas would also make moves to march westward towards the Parthenean Coast, 80 years before the Swish Unification War. By around 1500 A.D, both Kingdom's were prepared to go to war with each other and united Swinas.
On December 26th, 1494, The Kingdom of West Swinas declared war on the Kingdom of East Swinas. Though both kingdom's had similar army sizes, the island of Nordinsel would be used as a launching point for a Eastern Naval Landing on West Swinas. The Naval Invasion surprised West Swinas, and they were forced to take more defensible positions in the desert. The Kingdom of East Swinas had Arid trained men, and sent them to attack the key city of Allenschied. The battle was brutal, and the East Swish were almost kicked out of the city, but the Kingdom of East Swinas won. At this point, the Kingdom of West Swinas lost all of they're moral, and surrendered, uniting Swinas.
=== Transition from Absolute Monarchy  into Constitutional Monarchy and Swish Civil War ===
Following the achievement of unifying Swinas, the nation would remain an Absolute Monarchy until 1788, when many within Swinas pushed for the creation of a constitution that limited the power of the king. After refusal of King Jonas to comply and create a constitution, his son, who was in favor of a constitution, couped his father, and the Leistungsbegrenzung came into effect. Over the course of the next 50 years, more and more democratic reforms would restrict the power of the king, until the king became a figurehead, though never being completely removed.
The king never being completely removed was a pressing issue for many Left-Wing Party's in the early 1900's. Party's such as the Swish Communist Party would advocate for the complete removal of the king, claiming that it was a shadow of the authoritarian rule Swinas was once under. This was not the only issue the Swish Communists had. In fact, this was probably one of their less important issues. The main complaint from the Swish Communist Party was that quote "greedy businessmen" controlled the country.
Eventually, rising tensions led to many Communist Militias rising up in 1921. 3 days later, the militias would unite under the People's Republic of Swinas name. The Civil War would go on to be the bloodiest conflict in Swish History. Some elements of the Civil War still impact the Kingdom of Swinas to this day. Luckily, the Kingdom of Swinas would defeat the communists, as told on the [[Swish Civil War]] page.
Following the victory of the Kingdom of Swinas, efforts were made to neutralize the remaining leftist threat in Western Swinas. The Kingdom also made small reforms to prevent another socialist uprising in the future. Reserve Forces of the Swish Civil War were called into Western Swinas to help neutralize the socialists.
[[File:SwishCivilWarImage.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Image of Constitutionalist Reserves]]
== Military ==
[[File:Militarys.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Image of The Swish Armed Forces]]'''The Swish military''', also known as the '''Swish Armed Forces''', is responsible for the defense and security of the '''Swish nation'''. It consists of the '''Swish Army''', Swish Navy, Swish Air Force, and the Swish National Guard. The '''Swish military''' is under the command of the '''Ministry of Defense''', which is headed by the Defense Minister.
'''The Swish Armed Forces (SAF)''' is composed of three main branches: the Swish Army, the Swish Navy, and the Swish Air Force. '''The SAF''' is primarily tasked with defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of '''Swinas''', as well as maintaining peace and stability within the country.
'''The Swish Army''' is the largest branch of the '''SAF''', with a force of approximately 250,000 active-duty personnel. Its primary responsibilities include ground-based military operations, such as land defense and counterinsurgency operations. '''The Swish Army''' is equipped with a range of modern equipment, including tanks, artillery, and infantry fighting vehicles.
'''The Swish Navy''' is responsible for defending '''Swinas' maritime interests''', including its territorial waters and exclusive economic zone. '''The Swish Navy''' has a diverse fleet of vessels, including frigates, corvettes, and patrol boats. '''The Swish Navy''' also maintains a small number of submarines for use in special operations and intelligence gathering.
'''The Swish Air Force''' is responsible for conducting air operations in support of ground-based forces and for defending Swinas' airspace. It is equipped with a range of modern aircraft, including fighter jets, transport planes, and helicopters. '''The Swish Air Force''' also operates a number of '''unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)''' for use in surveillance and reconnaissance missions.


In addition to the three main branches, the '''SAF''' also includes several support branches, such as the '''Swish Special Forces''' and the '''Swish Military Police'''. The Swish Special Forces are responsible for carrying out special operations missions, such as hostage rescues and counter-terrorism operations. The Swish Military Police are responsible for maintaining discipline and enforcing military law within the '''SAF'''.
=== Rise of the Swish People ===
The history of the region of Swinas as a whole can be loosely traced back to 300 BCE, when nomads began settling in Eastern Swinas and ancient religions began starting in Western Swinas. In the early history of Swinas, the desertpeople were different from the plainspeople. The desertpeople were indigenous Swish, whilst those in the plains came from other areas. The desertpeople believed in different gods and spoke a different language than the plainspeople. One empire from the plains from 150 BCE, the Cristataen Empire, would wish to unite the plains and conquer the desert afterwards. Aries Sabinus, the Emperor of the Cristataen Empire, would raise 4 legions for the conquest of the plains. The Cristataen Empire was the most centralized empire in the plains, and they were able to conquer the plains easily, using new ways of war which had never been seen before by the plainspeople, and building upon the innovations of other tribes in the plains to make new innovations.  


Overall, '''the Swish Armed Forces''' are considered to be a modern and capable military force, with a strong emphasis on training and readiness. The '''SAF''' has participated in a number of international peacekeeping and humanitarian missions, and maintains close ties with military forces from other countries.


== Politics ==
The conquest of the Swish Plains would be completed, and the Cristataen Empire would next use their legions to invade the Swish Desert, which was much larger than the plains. The desertpeople would also put up a fierce fight, as they opposed the plainspeople, who they saw as the enemy. After much struggle, however, much of the Swish Desert would be conquered by the Cristataen Empire, and would go on to influence much of modern Swish Culture. Eventually, a succession crisis would lead to the collapse of the empire in 24 CE, and would see the rise of new nations and organizations. Many city-states would be created, who would be united under Swish Leagues. One of these leagues, the Crestan League, would be led by the city of Capcres.


=== Amelia Norris ===
[[File:AmeliaNorris.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Image of Amelia Norris]]During the elections of 2021, '''Amelia Norris''', a Liberal Politician, ran for Prime Minister of the Kingdom of '''Swinas'''. She campaigned on a platform of unity and modernization, emphasizing her commitment to improving the lives of all citizens and fostering a sense of national pride. Her campaign was fierce and competitive, as she faced several strong candidates from different political parties. Despite this, '''Amelia Norris''' emerged victorious, winning a majority of the votes in the election. With her victory, she became the 3rd woman to become Prime Minister of '''Swinas'''. Her win was seen as a significant milestone in the country's political history, as it demonstrated the increasing participation and influence of women in the political sphere. Her presidency was marked by a number of significant reforms and achievements in areas such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.


===Foreign Relations===
Capcres would organize the Pan-Crestan Conference, in which all of the city-states of the League would meet in Capcres. The envoy of Capcres would begin to discuss plans of further centralization, as the Firinan League would begin showing hostility to the Crestan League. After the conference, Capcres would gain further control of the league, as all of the city-states of the league agreed to become feudatories of Capcres. Following this, Capcres would declare war on the Firinan League and would lay siege to the city which led the league. Following this, a fierce battle would occur. The Firinan League would attempt to use shock action tactics to convince the Crestans that they had a large army than they did, and the Crestans themselves used Single Envelopment tactics, which surprised the enemy and led to a Crestan Victory. The rest of the Firinan League would surrender to the Crestan League, and they would be integrated into the Crestan League, before eventually the whole league was integrated into Capcres.
The Kingdom of '''Swinas''' has a history of good relations with other countries, particularly with the democracies of Hylia and Trident Union, both are non-bordering countries. These countries have strong diplomatic ties, with regular high-level visits and meetings between government officials. The countries also have a strong economic partnership, with a significant amount of trade and investment taking place between them.


'''Swinas''' and '''Hylia''' have a long-standing friendship, founded on shared values such as democracy, human rights and free trade. They have cooperated on various international issues, such as peacekeeping operations and humanitarian aid, and have a strong relationship in cultural exchange.


Trident Union, being a faraway country, also has a strong relationship with the country. The two countries have a mutual defense agreement and have cooperated on various issues such as counterterrorism, drug trafficking and illegal migration. '''Swinas''' and '''Trident Union''' also have a strong economic partnership, with many Swish companies investing in Trident Union and vice versa.


'''Swinas''' also maintains cordial relations with other countries in the region and is active in regional organizations such as the '''Anterian Peace League'''. Overall, the Kingdom of '''Swinas''' is committed to promoting peace and stability in the international community and has a history of maintaining good relations with other countries. The country's foreign policy is based on the principles of non-interference, mutual respect, and cooperation with other nations.
After this, Capcres culture would also begin to influence the rest of Swinas, as they were a regional power within Swinas. However, the Capcres hegemony would fade away and their territories would be reduced by other nations in Swinas. As communication technology became better, and due to the Cristataen Empire, the divide between the plainspeople and desertpeople was slowly disappearing. Because of this, desertpeople and plainspeople culture was also integrating with each other, creating a unique blend which altogether shaped modern-day Swish culture. This would all occur in the Late Antiquity, and in about 459 CE, Germanic influence from Nordinsel would spread into the region of Swinas. Conquerors from the islands would arrive on the shores of Swinas by around the 400's, and would establish kingdoms in Northern Swinas, which would frequently enter wars with the Swish Leagues.


== Economy ==
One of these Nordinselli Kingdoms, the Kingdom of the Hoffs, would conquer most land which is in modern-day eastern Swinas, and would from there expand west into the desert. The Kingdom would then proclaim itself the Hoffic Kingdom of Swinas, but most ethnic Swish would be beneath the Germanic Nordinselli, who at this point dominated Swinas. The geopolitical landscape of Swinas henceforth began to change, with the Hoffs having massive influence over Swinas, including their language. In the periods of Swinas during the antiquity, the majority of Swinas spoke a variation of Latin, now, Germanic language customs would begin spreading into the Swish Language, which would gradually transform into a form of Italian. 


For a brief period of time after independence in 1915, '''Swinas''' kept the '''Riamese''' currency. However, with the help from the '''Riamese''', the country soon established its own currency, the '''Swish Ram''', named after an old goat religion that was practiced by the indigenous people of '''Swinas'''. The '''Swish Ram''' quickly became the main currency used throughout the country, and it was widely accepted by merchants and businesses. In addition to the '''Swish Ram''', the country also established the '''Swish Buckling''', which was used for the paying of non-dollar increments. This system helped to ensure that the country's economy was stable and that the currency was easily accessible to all citizens. Today, the '''Swish Ram''' and the '''Swish Buckling''' are still in use and continue to play an important role in the country's economy.
Eventually, the Kingdom of the Hoffs would split up into smaller petty Kingdoms, with the Old Swish and Nordinselli cultures fused together, which create the Modern Swish identity. Gradually, another nation which was based nearby the former city of Capcres would rise to power, it's Capital named Cape Cresta City, and it's nation being the Kingdom of Cape Cresta. it would conquer most of Modern-Day Swinas, and later it would also conquer the panhandle into the Parthenean Coast which Swinas owns. The Kingdom of Cape Cresta would last, eventually naming itself the Kingdom of Swinas, and being the absolute controller of all Swish Peoples. Eventually, the Kingdom would launch a 10-year military campaign against the Island of Nordinsel, which while small, was home to some of the fiercest fighters, and would challenge the Swish superiority. Eventually, the island was conquered, and the Kingdom of Swinas would experience a longevity of peace.  


== Geography ==
=== Modern Swish History ===
By the 1400's, the Kingdom of Swinas was a prosperous kingdom which was caught up to the world technologically and culturally. However, the King of Swinas still held absolute power over Swinas, and by the mid-to-late 1500's, many found this an issue. The King's Son, Alberico Rosiello, would be the darling of the Swish People, and many would support his populist ideas. His father, who was still king, believed that his power should remain absolute, and was not willing to transfer some of his power to the people. So, Prince Rosiello along with the people would enter the King's Palace and force the King to transfer his power to his son, who would then go on to make reforms to the monarchy and transfer some of his power to the people. In 1564, the Kingdom of Swinas transitioned from an Absolute to Constitutional Monarchy, and a senate was established with 100 seats, and people could vote on who to elect into it, and they passed legislation.


'''Swinas''' has taken various measures to preserve and protect its natural resources. One of the key steps taken by the government is the establishment of national parks and nature reserves to safeguard the country's flora and fauna. '''Swinas''' has a total of 28 protected areas covering a vast area of land, including forests, wetlands, and marine ecosystems.


Furthermore, '''Swinas''' has implemented strict regulations on logging and mining to prevent deforestation and environmental degradation. The country has also invested in sustainable forestry practices, such as selective logging and reforestation programs, to ensure the long-term health of its forests. The government has also encouraged the use of alternative energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to reduce the reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
The transition would be received well by the Swish People, but by 1643, a new King named King Oscuro II would seek to consolidate his power, and he would begin using the military to repel certain legislation from the senate from being passed. The people, not in favor of this, would revolt, and the King would abdicate. In order to prevent a new King from taking too much power, the Kingdom of Swinas would transform into the Federal Republic of Swinas. The Senate was given greater power, and the powers of the king would be shared by two people who were the First and Second Consuls. The provinces were established, and this system has been in place for 400 years with little change.


In addition, '''Swinas''' has implemented policies to reduce pollution and improve air and water quality. The government has implemented regulations on vehicle emissions, and industrial facilities are required to meet stringent environmental standards. The country has also invested in wastewater treatment facilities to ensure that wastewater is treated before being released back into the environment.
In the 1920's, however, Socialist Groups would begin gaining relevance in Swinas, with a distinct divide between socialist groups and democratic groups. This divide would become even more relevant when the then First Consul of Swinas, Micheal Jenkins, would begin banning many institutions associated with the Swish Communist Party, and this would eventually lead to the formation of the People's Republic of Swinas in the desert. They controlled most of the land of Swinas, but the industrial areas of Swinas were still under the control of the Federal Republic.  


Overall, '''Swinas''' is committed to preserving and protecting its natural resources for future generations. The country's efforts to promote sustainable development have not only helped to preserve its unique ecosystems but have also created new opportunities for eco-tourism and sustainable economic growth.
== Government ==
The Government of Swinas will now be explained in full depth. The Government of Swinas is divided into 3 echelons, the first being the Consuls, the next being the Senate, and finally the Provinces. The consuls are the easiest to explain, and will be discussed first. The requirements to become a consul are that you must be at least 30 years old, you must have been a member of the senate for 5 years, and you must be born in Swinas or your parents were born in Swinas. The two consuls share the power to veto and approve legislation, but if the Senate counters the veto with a 75% majority then it is passed regardless. The two consuls must both sign legislation before it is passed.


'''Swinas''' is blessed with two major rivers, the '''Dandora''' and the '''Kishwara''', which play a vital role in the country's ecosystem and economy.


The '''Dandora River''' is the longer of the two, stretching over 600 kilometers from its source in the highlands of the north to its outlet in the '''Talsar Sea'''. Along its course, the '''Dandora''' provides a lifeline for both human and animal communities, with countless towns and villages settled along its banks. The river also supports a wide range of agricultural activities, with farmers utilizing its fertile floodplains for rice, sugarcane, and other crops.
Then there is the Senate. The Modern Senate is comprised of 100 members, but this number has changed throughout history. To be a member of the Senate you must be 20 years old. A senator has one vote each, and a simple majority of 51/100 can pass a law. If both consuls veto a law, then it can be countered by a 75/100 majority, which will override the Consul Veto and force the law to be passed. The Senate has some limitations per what laws it can pass due to the constitution, mainly that it cannot impede upon the established Bill of Laws. Laws in the Bill from the beginning of the Federal Republic cannot be easily removed, but newer ones are easier to remove.


The '''Kishwara River''', on the other hand, is relatively shorter, but no less important. It begins in the hills of the west and flows through dense forested areas and rocky terrain, creating stunning waterfalls and providing habitats for a variety of wildlife. The river is also a critical source of water for many communities in the region, supplying clean water for drinking, cooking, and washing.


Despite their importance, both rivers are facing numerous threats, including pollution from industrial activities, agricultural runoff, and urbanization. To combat these threats, the '''Swinas''' government has implemented several measures to protect the rivers and their surrounding ecosystems. These measures include the creation of protected areas and conservation zones, the establishment of monitoring programs, and the enactment of laws and regulations to control pollution and other harmful activities.


The government has also encouraged community-based initiatives to protect and conserve the rivers. For example, local organizations have been established to clean up the rivers and their surroundings, plant trees to prevent soil erosion and promote biodiversity, and educate the public about the importance of protecting these precious resources.
Lastly there is the provinces. Each province has a governor who can choose to follow or not follow certain legislation passed by the Senate. In addition, the Governor acts as the speaker of the Province, as there is also a Provincial Assembly in every province which has a member count proportional to it's population. These provincial assemblies can only pass laws which involve the province they are in, however. The consuls, senate, and provinces altogether make up the Modern Government of Swinas, which has been in place for 400 years and is still stable today.  


Overall, the '''Dandora''' and '''Kishwara''' Rivers are essential components of '''Swinas'''' natural heritage, and their protection and conservation are vital for the country's sustainable development.
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Federal Republic of Swinas

Repubblica Federale di Swinas
SwishFlag.png
Flag
Swishcoa.png
Coat of arms
MapofSwinas.png
CapitalCape Cresta City
National LanguageItalian, Common
Ethnic groups
  • 69.8% Swinnic
  • 30.2% other
Demonym(s)Swish
GovernmentFederal Republic
• First Consul
Eduard Hoffman
• Second Consul
Perlita Mele
Area
• Total
985,095 km2 (380,347 sq mi)
Population
• 2021 census
42,299,153
GDP (nominal)estimate
• Total
448,984,350,000
CurrencySwish Ram, Swish Buckling (SR, SB)
Driving sideright
Calling code+59

The Federal Republic of Swinas is an Italian speaking nation on the continent of Hiraethia has an island in the Talsar Sea. The nation can trace it's beginnings all the way back to around 150 BCE, but has officially been existing since 1564. The Federal Republic of Swinas shares a border with Vultesia and Wellsenfaile. The country has a dual-consular government, where two consuls are elected by the Swish People and share the powers that the head of the executive branch would normally hold. The Federal Republic of Swinas' government also contains a Senate, which passes legislation which can be vetoed and must be signed by both consuls. Besides on a federal level, the Federal Republic also contains the provinces of Cresta, Tharbarn, Granton, Consilana, Valdona, and Nordinsel. Each of these 6 provinces are represented by the 6 stars on the Swish Flag, with the star in the center representing the Federal Swish Governent.

History

Rise of the Swish People

The history of the region of Swinas as a whole can be loosely traced back to 300 BCE, when nomads began settling in Eastern Swinas and ancient religions began starting in Western Swinas. In the early history of Swinas, the desertpeople were different from the plainspeople. The desertpeople were indigenous Swish, whilst those in the plains came from other areas. The desertpeople believed in different gods and spoke a different language than the plainspeople. One empire from the plains from 150 BCE, the Cristataen Empire, would wish to unite the plains and conquer the desert afterwards. Aries Sabinus, the Emperor of the Cristataen Empire, would raise 4 legions for the conquest of the plains. The Cristataen Empire was the most centralized empire in the plains, and they were able to conquer the plains easily, using new ways of war which had never been seen before by the plainspeople, and building upon the innovations of other tribes in the plains to make new innovations.


The conquest of the Swish Plains would be completed, and the Cristataen Empire would next use their legions to invade the Swish Desert, which was much larger than the plains. The desertpeople would also put up a fierce fight, as they opposed the plainspeople, who they saw as the enemy. After much struggle, however, much of the Swish Desert would be conquered by the Cristataen Empire, and would go on to influence much of modern Swish Culture. Eventually, a succession crisis would lead to the collapse of the empire in 24 CE, and would see the rise of new nations and organizations. Many city-states would be created, who would be united under Swish Leagues. One of these leagues, the Crestan League, would be led by the city of Capcres.


Capcres would organize the Pan-Crestan Conference, in which all of the city-states of the League would meet in Capcres. The envoy of Capcres would begin to discuss plans of further centralization, as the Firinan League would begin showing hostility to the Crestan League. After the conference, Capcres would gain further control of the league, as all of the city-states of the league agreed to become feudatories of Capcres. Following this, Capcres would declare war on the Firinan League and would lay siege to the city which led the league. Following this, a fierce battle would occur. The Firinan League would attempt to use shock action tactics to convince the Crestans that they had a large army than they did, and the Crestans themselves used Single Envelopment tactics, which surprised the enemy and led to a Crestan Victory. The rest of the Firinan League would surrender to the Crestan League, and they would be integrated into the Crestan League, before eventually the whole league was integrated into Capcres.


After this, Capcres culture would also begin to influence the rest of Swinas, as they were a regional power within Swinas. However, the Capcres hegemony would fade away and their territories would be reduced by other nations in Swinas. As communication technology became better, and due to the Cristataen Empire, the divide between the plainspeople and desertpeople was slowly disappearing. Because of this, desertpeople and plainspeople culture was also integrating with each other, creating a unique blend which altogether shaped modern-day Swish culture. This would all occur in the Late Antiquity, and in about 459 CE, Germanic influence from Nordinsel would spread into the region of Swinas. Conquerors from the islands would arrive on the shores of Swinas by around the 400's, and would establish kingdoms in Northern Swinas, which would frequently enter wars with the Swish Leagues.

One of these Nordinselli Kingdoms, the Kingdom of the Hoffs, would conquer most land which is in modern-day eastern Swinas, and would from there expand west into the desert. The Kingdom would then proclaim itself the Hoffic Kingdom of Swinas, but most ethnic Swish would be beneath the Germanic Nordinselli, who at this point dominated Swinas. The geopolitical landscape of Swinas henceforth began to change, with the Hoffs having massive influence over Swinas, including their language. In the periods of Swinas during the antiquity, the majority of Swinas spoke a variation of Latin, now, Germanic language customs would begin spreading into the Swish Language, which would gradually transform into a form of Italian.

Eventually, the Kingdom of the Hoffs would split up into smaller petty Kingdoms, with the Old Swish and Nordinselli cultures fused together, which create the Modern Swish identity. Gradually, another nation which was based nearby the former city of Capcres would rise to power, it's Capital named Cape Cresta City, and it's nation being the Kingdom of Cape Cresta. it would conquer most of Modern-Day Swinas, and later it would also conquer the panhandle into the Parthenean Coast which Swinas owns. The Kingdom of Cape Cresta would last, eventually naming itself the Kingdom of Swinas, and being the absolute controller of all Swish Peoples. Eventually, the Kingdom would launch a 10-year military campaign against the Island of Nordinsel, which while small, was home to some of the fiercest fighters, and would challenge the Swish superiority. Eventually, the island was conquered, and the Kingdom of Swinas would experience a longevity of peace.

Modern Swish History

By the 1400's, the Kingdom of Swinas was a prosperous kingdom which was caught up to the world technologically and culturally. However, the King of Swinas still held absolute power over Swinas, and by the mid-to-late 1500's, many found this an issue. The King's Son, Alberico Rosiello, would be the darling of the Swish People, and many would support his populist ideas. His father, who was still king, believed that his power should remain absolute, and was not willing to transfer some of his power to the people. So, Prince Rosiello along with the people would enter the King's Palace and force the King to transfer his power to his son, who would then go on to make reforms to the monarchy and transfer some of his power to the people. In 1564, the Kingdom of Swinas transitioned from an Absolute to Constitutional Monarchy, and a senate was established with 100 seats, and people could vote on who to elect into it, and they passed legislation.


The transition would be received well by the Swish People, but by 1643, a new King named King Oscuro II would seek to consolidate his power, and he would begin using the military to repel certain legislation from the senate from being passed. The people, not in favor of this, would revolt, and the King would abdicate. In order to prevent a new King from taking too much power, the Kingdom of Swinas would transform into the Federal Republic of Swinas. The Senate was given greater power, and the powers of the king would be shared by two people who were the First and Second Consuls. The provinces were established, and this system has been in place for 400 years with little change.

In the 1920's, however, Socialist Groups would begin gaining relevance in Swinas, with a distinct divide between socialist groups and democratic groups. This divide would become even more relevant when the then First Consul of Swinas, Micheal Jenkins, would begin banning many institutions associated with the Swish Communist Party, and this would eventually lead to the formation of the People's Republic of Swinas in the desert. They controlled most of the land of Swinas, but the industrial areas of Swinas were still under the control of the Federal Republic.

Government

The Government of Swinas will now be explained in full depth. The Government of Swinas is divided into 3 echelons, the first being the Consuls, the next being the Senate, and finally the Provinces. The consuls are the easiest to explain, and will be discussed first. The requirements to become a consul are that you must be at least 30 years old, you must have been a member of the senate for 5 years, and you must be born in Swinas or your parents were born in Swinas. The two consuls share the power to veto and approve legislation, but if the Senate counters the veto with a 75% majority then it is passed regardless. The two consuls must both sign legislation before it is passed.


Then there is the Senate. The Modern Senate is comprised of 100 members, but this number has changed throughout history. To be a member of the Senate you must be 20 years old. A senator has one vote each, and a simple majority of 51/100 can pass a law. If both consuls veto a law, then it can be countered by a 75/100 majority, which will override the Consul Veto and force the law to be passed. The Senate has some limitations per what laws it can pass due to the constitution, mainly that it cannot impede upon the established Bill of Laws. Laws in the Bill from the beginning of the Federal Republic cannot be easily removed, but newer ones are easier to remove.


Lastly there is the provinces. Each province has a governor who can choose to follow or not follow certain legislation passed by the Senate. In addition, the Governor acts as the speaker of the Province, as there is also a Provincial Assembly in every province which has a member count proportional to it's population. These provincial assemblies can only pass laws which involve the province they are in, however. The consuls, senate, and provinces altogether make up the Modern Government of Swinas, which has been in place for 400 years and is still stable today.