Constituent States of Ossoria
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
Flag | Kingdom | Capital | Monarch | Population (2015) | Area in km2 | Symbol | Gemstone | Motto |
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The Kingdoms | ||||||||
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 | |
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 | |
Kingdom of Dòrnach The Rebel Kingdom |
Sràid | King Sedric Ailpein | 18,428,204 | 132,594 | Rose | Emerald | Sic viresco - Thus I flourish | |
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 |
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 | |
Kingdom of Lodainn The Forgotten Kingdom |
Fàclann | Queen Fiona Laomainn | 2,204,145 | 15,092 | Shamrock | Turquoise | Cito, non temere - Quickly, not rashly | |
Kingdom of Rocelyn The Orchard Kingdom |
Cailtidh | Queen Donella Ànsruthair | 1,702,881 | 13,230 | Oak | Aquamarine | Sic fidus ut robur - True as oak | |
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 | |
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 |
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 |
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 |