Constituent States of Ossoria

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The High Kingdom of Ossoria is a federal monarchy consisting of 17 constituent states: ten Kingdoms, four Principalities, one Republic, one Confederacy, and one City-state. The majority of these states are found within the Ossorian Home Islands in the northern Nuadan Ocean, with the remainder comprising the Outlying Territories and are located in various parts of the Nuadan Ocean, the Salacian Ocean, and the Silent Sea.

History

Politics

According to the accepted reading of the treaties which form the legal foundation of the High Kingdom, the States and the High Kingdom are each sovereign jurisdictions, with their own internal legal codes, royal families, legislatures, courts, and defense forces. These treaties delineate the areas of authority ceded and retained by the two levels of government and have been periodically updated and revised over the centuries to reflect changes in society as well as domestic and international circumstances. Each state is entitled to equal representation in the House of Keys, its nobles sit in the House of Lords, and its residents are represented in the House of Commons.

New states may be added to the High Kingdom in one of two ways: a foreign entity may be annexed or request annexation, which requires the approval of Parliament and the Monarch; or an existing State may release part of its territory from its jurisdiction, which requires no federal approval. Since the establishment of the High Kingdom in 827 CE, the number of constituent states has expanded from the original eight Kingdoms to the current total of 17 states, with each new state being admitted on an equal footing with the existing states.

List of States

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Flag Kingdom Capital Monarch Population (2015) Area in km2 Symbol Gemstone Motto
The Kingdoms
KenlisFlag.png Kingdom of Kenlis
The Royal Kingdom
Kenlis High Queen Tara Ní Sionán 95,706,106 914,438 Chamomile Amethyst Fortis cadere, cedere non potest - The brave may fall, but cannot yield
ArdlissFlag.png Kingdom of Ardliss
The Garden Kingdom
Ardliss King Senan Ó Corragáin 24,708,169 156,947 Spear Ruby Dum spiro, pugno - While I breathe, I fight
DornachFlag.png Kingdom of Dòrnach
The Rebel Kingdom
Sràid King Sedric Ailpein 18,428,204 132,594 Rose Emerald Sic viresco - Thus I flourish
FiradaFlag.png Kingdom of Firada
The Faithful Kingdom
Rosliath Queen Laoise Ní Bradáin 18,016,319 79,331 Harp Sapphire Ad finem fidelis - Faithful unto the end
File:TreberanFlag.png Kingdom of Trebêran
The Ocean Kingdom
Roazhon King 4,829,772 39,788 Weasel Pearl Fortitudine vincimus - By endurance we conquer
BreconFlag.png Kingdom of Brecon
The Treaty Kingdom
Arddlech King Aeron ap Rhys 3,435,312 16,464 Dragon Carnellian Gwell angau na gwarth - Death before disgrace
LodainnFlag.png Kingdom of Lodainn
The Forgotten Kingdom
Fàclann Queen Fiona Laomainn 2,204,145 15,092 Shamrock Turquoise Cito, non temere - Quickly, not rashly
RocelynFlag.png Kingdom of Rocelyn
The Orchard Kingdom
Cailtidh Queen Donella Ànsruthair 1,702,881 13,230 Oak Aquamarine Sic fidus ut robur - True as oak
DideanFlag.png Kingdom of Dídean
The Marble Kingdom
Cabhán King Lonán Ó Ruairc 1,451,105 9,125 Horse Golden beryl Semper constans et fidelis - Ever constant and faithful
SyllanFlag.png Kingdom of Syllan
The Twined Kingdom
Breyer King Neill Ó hÁdhmaill 806,611 4,851 Salmon Peridot Nunc et semper - Now and ever
The Principalities
File:ArzellFlag.png Principality of Arzell
The Armed Principality
Arzell Prince Gustaf Adler 1,809,975 11,515 Eagle Serpentine Fortitudine vincimus - By endurance we conquer
CarmaneFlag.png Principality of Carmane
The Crown Principality
Kilbrin Crown Prince Mathúin Ó Sionán 457,414 2,646 Sheild Garnet Mihi cura futuri - My care is for the future
File:VormsiFlag.png Principality of Vormsi
The Northern Principality
Sviby Prince Manus Ó Ruadhagáin 579,456 3,136 Star Topaz Luceo boreale - I shine at the north
EirneFlag.png Principality of Éirne
The Pirate Principality
Lathrach Princess Ciara Ní Mháille 172,815 343 Cannon Lapis lazuli Vi et animo - By strength and courage
The Other States
File:ArmachtFlag.png City of Armacht
The Holy City
Temple District Oracle Aoife Ní Maoláin 2,140,456 528 White Doe Sunstone Ex fide fortis - Strong though faith
File:AlyksbergFlag.png Alyksberg Free State
The Republican State
Alyksberg First Minister Soffía Heimisdóttir 426,976 5,880 Whale Quartz Boreas domus, mare amicus - The North is our home, the sea is our friend
File:HemarFlag.png Hemar Confederacy
The Southern Nations
Maraenui Paramount Chief Nikau Paora 2,164,887 34,790 Fern Coral Kia kaha - Be strong