Territories (Lionsroar)

The Territories of Lionsroar, associated in a modern sense with the historical noble title of principality or Fürstentum, which has been elevated using the word "Groß", or Grand, are non-sovereign, federated geographical administrative governance units under the absolutist monarchy and therefore the royal household. Lionsroar is a federal state divided into various regional counties, duchies, Low-Kingdoms, and other historically evolved political entities, each with its own rights, privileges, laws, and forms of representation. These entities are united under the collective federation of the Kingdom of Lionsroar. For better administration, organization, coordination, and, above all, for a stronger political grip by the royal household on these regional entities, seven overarching Lionsroarian Territories were established. These seven superior entities supersede all subordinate regional units and report directly to the royal household. While the regional entities already have representation in the Parliament of the Crown, reflecting their limited sovereignty in pursuit of their own regional goals, there also exist seven subordinate chambers, known as the "Territorialtag" (or Assembly of the Territories). These assemblies facilitate improved organization, coordination, and alignment of shared interests, serving to streamline their representation and influence in the Crown Parliament.

Territorial Representatives (Großfürsten)

The most powerful politicians and noble houses of a territory, also known as "Großfürsten" (for people), "Großfürstentum" (state form) and "Großfürstenhaus" (Grand Prince House) represent the interests of the regional entities in their territory while reporting directly to the King. These individuals swear a special oath of loyalty ("Treueeid") and, by political logic, are typically the closest allies of the royal household. They perform a dual function: on one hand, they are legally appointed royal state representatives ("Staatsvertreter") acting in the Crown's interests; on the other, they remain rulers of their own regional territories, tasked with representing the regional/local interests as well as those of their noble house. This arrangement skillfully places a dual burden on the potentially greatest and most powerful regional threats to the Crown, ensuring both their loyalty and their preoccupation with maintaining stability in their domains while serving the monarchy.

Each Territorial Representative is granted a historically rooted noble title, the "Großfürst" (or: Grand Prince), an extension of the title "Fürst" (or: Prince) elevated in status. Under noble law, this title ranks directly below the royal titles of the Crown but surpasses other grand titles (="Großtitel"), such as "Großherzog" (or: Grand Duke), or the standard Prince title. The title of Grand Prince is hereditary, passed down within noble houses. This reflects the stability of the most powerful principalities in territories, whose political landscape rarely undergoes significant changes. However, in modern history, there have been instances where the title was revoked from adversaries of the Crown or fallen noble houses and reassigned to loyal and capable representatives. Historically, the title was adopted by independent princes to emphasize their powerful position as one of the strongest and most esteemed regional entities. This dynamic shifted significantly with the rise of more dominant royal houses and the reinterpretation of royal noble law. Developments such as the integration of all territories into a unified Lionsroar national state, the general decline in the power of regional entities, and the loss of sovereignty through wars and the formation of the nation-state diminished the authority associated with the title. For centuries, the Grand Prince title was no longer adopted in its historical sense. However, after 1992, under the rule of the Seventh Dynasty, this practice was revived, transforming the title from a symbol of powerful regional autonomy into a designation for state representatives of the territories. Despite this redefined role and the clear reduction in authority compared to its historical significance, the title of Grand Prince continues to carry prestige. It remains a symbol of pride for the powerful territories that hold it, passed down as an enduring legacy of their influence.

History of the Territories

On November 11, 1992, following a year and one month of military dictatorship, the Seventh Dynasty was established under the Rothmund royal house. This dynasty holds a distinctive place in history due to its unique blend of influences, stemming from the preceding democratic states, a civil war, societal and political transformations, and external shifts in neighboring nations. Unlike previous concepts of absolutist monarchies, the Seventh Dynasty incorporated centralist and unified elements from the democratic republic. This fusion created an entirely new variant of centralist absolutist monarchism, oriented towards the future. The core focus of this new centralism was the expanded influence of the Crown over the subordinate regional principalities. This was achieved through the establishment of the Territories, a new economic policy, and significant investments in public health systems, public transportation, and the promotion of sports. These reforms marked a deliberate effort to modernize the monarchy while maintaining its absolutist character, ensuring the dynasty's relevance and control in a rapidly changing world.

Territories

There are 7 territories, see the List of Territories