Post by Dreamyar on Mar 4, 2010 11:54:37 GMT -5
Full Name of Nation: The Queendom of Dreamyar
Brief History:
Once the Democractic Estorian Nation, corruption and anarchy rocked the nation and was saved by the Council of Rational Political Security (CORPS for short), a alliance of Megacorporations with the intent of uniting the nation once again. Rebellion and resistance continued to rock the nation until a building faith in what was being called Dreamyar (translated literally as "Holy Law") , a new faith dictating Serenity & Order balanced with Virtue.
The faith leader, Jean Lafayette, with his Young Heroes of Dreamyar began to lead a crusade to unite the nation through conquest and spreading of Dreamyar. The CORPS initially resisted the movement as yet another rebellion but learned that the majority of the people believed in Dreamyar. When the Young Heroes of Dreamyar had taken a whole province under their control, Jean Lafayette had an audience with the CORPS suggesting mutual cooperation to unite the nation under Dreamyar. The speech he made is one of the most moving speeches in the nation's history and the CORPS agreed instate a state relgion of Dreamyar.
The land was then pushed into a war of Unity once again. In a series of Campaigns: the Winter Campaign (to unify the cold regions of the north), the Forest Campaign (to unify the midland forested regions), & the Desert Campaign (to unify the southern deserts of the south). After nearly 50 years of bloodshed, diplomacy, and conversions: the land was united once and for all. For his military, spiritual, and diplomatic leadership: Jean Lafayette was crowned King Jean the First of Dreamyar by the Young Heroes. It was in this year of HRH 0 that the Flag of Dreamyar was first flown and marked the first day of the new calendar and the new age of peace to follow.
King Jean I surprisingly continued to lead the Dreamyar people for anouther 55 years before his eventual death of old age in Year of HRH 55. The King having died with no heirs presented a new dilemma; the CORPS & the Young Heroes feared a succession war and quickly sought out a worthy successor to the throne. None of the Young Heroes felt they were true leaders of the Faith and the CORPS always remained a financial & political advisory body and wisely excluded themselves from the search.
One year passed before the Young Heroes encountered a passionate woman who had been travelling the Kingdom and doing acts of heroism and preaching nearly all her young life. Her acts were so heroic that many thought she must be a folk tale of a fictional person, for few believed anyone person other than HRH could be such a paragon of Dreamyar. The Young Heroes had found her and knew her as the rightful heiress to the Throne.
They invited her to the throne the moment they had finally found her; she refused, claiming that she had no intention of usurping the throne. The Young Heroes were shocked and but persisted in their plea for her to lead. After many times of imploring and persisting she lead, she finally said:
"I will take the throne on three conditions."
The Young Heroes nearly fell over themselves with happiness and agreement until she said:
"The abolishment of the CORPS, the forming of a council of commoners, and you Young Heroes must become nobles and help be build a nation worthy of the name Dreamyar!"
The Young Heroes almost walked away from her then and there; but they knew only a true monarch would have the divine will to demand such massive reforms. Surprisingly, the CORPS disbanded with little fuss in the interests of peace; the Council of Commoners had become the voice of the people; & the Young Heroes formed the Noble Houses of Dreamyar to become the voice of the country.
Then the woman took the throne and renamed herself in honor of the first King.
To this day, Queen Jean the Second rules the Queendom and has been recognized as great a paragon of Dreamyar as HRH King Jean I.
Government
Government Type:
Religious Monarchy
Capital:
Loyauté Vertueuse ("Virtuous Loyalty") Pop: ~125,400
Government Notes:
The Council of Commons is a parliamentary body open for common people to take public office and discuss matters the people are concerned with and its Lead has audience with the Monarch requiring her approval for all resolutions and legislation.
The Noble Houses act at the pleasure of the Monarch and act as leaders of the Royal Military Service. They also investigate cases of courruption, treason, & crimes of Bloodshed to ensure HRH's Serenity & Order are maintained with Virtue. The Noble Lead is voted on by the nobilty and acts as the voice of nobilty to the Monarch.
The Monarch has final say over all matters spiritual, military, and diplomatic. At her pleasure she may assign members of the Commons or the Nobles to special royal assignments but this is only done in cases of dire emergency.
Monarch: Queen Jean II
Lead Noble: Lady Jessica de Estoria
Council of Commons Lead:Wendel Winters
Flag:
Blue represents the Sky that allows all men to find Holy Serenity.
Red represents the blood spilled to bring Holy Order.
Yellow represents The Virtue that one must have to find a balance between Serenity and Order to make them both Holy.
Black represents the darkness and sin that must be overcome within everyone.
The Gold crown represents the union between people, country and monarchy.
Geography
Land: 75%
Water: 25%
Climate:
Varies on region
Northern Fiefs aka "the Winter Region"
Midland Fiefs aka "the Forest Region"
Southern Fiefs aka "the Desert Region"
Natural Resources:
Oil, Wood, varies minerals
Natural Hazards:
The Winter and Desert Regions are the most dangerous due to the vast expanses of open land. Without proper equipment and maps unwary travellers have wandered to thier deaths.
Notable Geographical Features:
Sand Sea - Desert Region: Through some oddity of geology the Sands of the most southern part of the nation short of the coastline rises and falls like the waves of the Ocean. People have even taken to building "sand ships" to cross it safely. Though most are advised to travel by air or on the coastline. It is however a beautiful sight to behold.
The Great Forests - Forest Region: Due to the very compact nature of cities much of the midlands have had nearly untouched forests for well over a century. Although a massive resource the nation, the Queen has made royal edicts to limit
People & Culture
Population: ~ 14 million
Major Cities (Name, Population):
Estoria Metropolis (Former Capital of Estorian Nation): ~ 1,950,000
Loyauté Vertueuse ("Virtuous Loyalty") ~125,400
Ciel de Saphir ("Sapphire Sky") ~114,000
Life Expectancy: 83
Ethics Groups:
77% French
28% British
20% Arabic
10% Chinese
10% Japanese
5% Other
Religions:
State Religion Dreamyar "Holy Law"
Other religons are allowed to be followed but only if the person swears serves a minimum of Royal Military Service for no fewer than 3 years to ensure loyalty to the Crown.
Languages:
French is the Official Language
English, Arabic, Chinese, & Japanese are recognized secondary languages.
Technology Level:
11
Technology Culture:
Shadowrun-esque.
Major Landmarks & Tourist Attractions:
Royal Household: Where the Queen & her many sons and daughters live. A modest mansion decorated in the national colors.
King Jean I's Royal Military Underground Arcology: An underground military city/base beneath the capital city where the finest and brightest are trained. This is also were the 1st Royal Hover Brigade is housed. Most of the military is housed her and waits to be rapidly deployed to wherever it is required in the nation.
Lord Malindane's Bare-Knuckle Brawling Arena: A famous fighting arena where nobility compete in national-level bare-knuckle brawling to cheers of nobles and commoners alike. This also started most of the major gambling industry in Queen Jean II's early reign.
Economy
Currency:
Credits
Trade Philosophy:
Mixed Economy - The Noble Houses control most of the major financial sectors but they heavily encourage international trade to stimulate the domestic economy.
Major Industries:
Gambling
Unemployment rate: 6.5%
Military
Chief Commanding Officer:
Queen Jean II
Size: Small
Notable Units & Special Forces:
1st Hover Brigade
Royal Special Investigations (RSI)
The Bloody Crowns
Notable Weapons and Technology:
Fusion Power, Hyper advanced Cybernetics, Miltary Hover Vehicles, Laser Weapons
Awards:
Honorary Noblity: A title of nobilty is offered by HRH to individuals who live upto the example of King Jean I & the Young Heroes in dedication to Virtue, Serenity, & Order. Should more than 2 generations of one family achieve this feat they will become a full Noble House. If a person earns the Sapphire Crown, Golden Sash, and Crimson Boots in their lifetime they are automatically made Honorary Nobles & are marked as a modern-day Young Hero of Dreamyar.
Sapphire Crown: A crown made of Sapphire is awarded to any citizen who upholds the tenant of Serenity and proves impeccable knowledge of Dreamyar. Must be nominated by a member of the Commons and the Nobility
Golden Sash: A sash with the "Speech to the CORPS" inscribed in black across the entire length. Offered to a citizen who shows exemplary Virtue in all things and acts. Must be nominated by a member of the Nobility.
Crimson Boots: A pair of blood-red boots are offered to anyone who virtuously sheds blood for the good of the nation. Must be nominated by 2 witnesses to the act, a member of nobility, and fianlly confirmed by HRH.
Brief History:
Age of Anarchy
Once the Democractic Estorian Nation, corruption and anarchy rocked the nation and was saved by the Council of Rational Political Security (CORPS for short), a alliance of Megacorporations with the intent of uniting the nation once again. Rebellion and resistance continued to rock the nation until a building faith in what was being called Dreamyar (translated literally as "Holy Law") , a new faith dictating Serenity & Order balanced with Virtue.
Age of Rising Faith
The faith leader, Jean Lafayette, with his Young Heroes of Dreamyar began to lead a crusade to unite the nation through conquest and spreading of Dreamyar. The CORPS initially resisted the movement as yet another rebellion but learned that the majority of the people believed in Dreamyar. When the Young Heroes of Dreamyar had taken a whole province under their control, Jean Lafayette had an audience with the CORPS suggesting mutual cooperation to unite the nation under Dreamyar. The speech he made is one of the most moving speeches in the nation's history and the CORPS agreed instate a state relgion of Dreamyar.
Age of Campaigns
The land was then pushed into a war of Unity once again. In a series of Campaigns: the Winter Campaign (to unify the cold regions of the north), the Forest Campaign (to unify the midland forested regions), & the Desert Campaign (to unify the southern deserts of the south). After nearly 50 years of bloodshed, diplomacy, and conversions: the land was united once and for all. For his military, spiritual, and diplomatic leadership: Jean Lafayette was crowned King Jean the First of Dreamyar by the Young Heroes. It was in this year of HRH 0 that the Flag of Dreamyar was first flown and marked the first day of the new calendar and the new age of peace to follow.
Age of Succession
King Jean I surprisingly continued to lead the Dreamyar people for anouther 55 years before his eventual death of old age in Year of HRH 55. The King having died with no heirs presented a new dilemma; the CORPS & the Young Heroes feared a succession war and quickly sought out a worthy successor to the throne. None of the Young Heroes felt they were true leaders of the Faith and the CORPS always remained a financial & political advisory body and wisely excluded themselves from the search.
One year passed before the Young Heroes encountered a passionate woman who had been travelling the Kingdom and doing acts of heroism and preaching nearly all her young life. Her acts were so heroic that many thought she must be a folk tale of a fictional person, for few believed anyone person other than HRH could be such a paragon of Dreamyar. The Young Heroes had found her and knew her as the rightful heiress to the Throne.
They invited her to the throne the moment they had finally found her; she refused, claiming that she had no intention of usurping the throne. The Young Heroes were shocked and but persisted in their plea for her to lead. After many times of imploring and persisting she lead, she finally said:
"I will take the throne on three conditions."
The Young Heroes nearly fell over themselves with happiness and agreement until she said:
"The abolishment of the CORPS, the forming of a council of commoners, and you Young Heroes must become nobles and help be build a nation worthy of the name Dreamyar!"
The Young Heroes almost walked away from her then and there; but they knew only a true monarch would have the divine will to demand such massive reforms. Surprisingly, the CORPS disbanded with little fuss in the interests of peace; the Council of Commoners had become the voice of the people; & the Young Heroes formed the Noble Houses of Dreamyar to become the voice of the country.
Then the woman took the throne and renamed herself in honor of the first King.
To this day, Queen Jean the Second rules the Queendom and has been recognized as great a paragon of Dreamyar as HRH King Jean I.
Government
Government Type:
Religious Monarchy
Capital:
Loyauté Vertueuse ("Virtuous Loyalty") Pop: ~125,400
Government Notes:
The Council of Commons is a parliamentary body open for common people to take public office and discuss matters the people are concerned with and its Lead has audience with the Monarch requiring her approval for all resolutions and legislation.
The Noble Houses act at the pleasure of the Monarch and act as leaders of the Royal Military Service. They also investigate cases of courruption, treason, & crimes of Bloodshed to ensure HRH's Serenity & Order are maintained with Virtue. The Noble Lead is voted on by the nobilty and acts as the voice of nobilty to the Monarch.
The Monarch has final say over all matters spiritual, military, and diplomatic. At her pleasure she may assign members of the Commons or the Nobles to special royal assignments but this is only done in cases of dire emergency.
Monarch: Queen Jean II
Lead Noble: Lady Jessica de Estoria
Council of Commons Lead:Wendel Winters
Flag:
Blue represents the Sky that allows all men to find Holy Serenity.
Red represents the blood spilled to bring Holy Order.
Yellow represents The Virtue that one must have to find a balance between Serenity and Order to make them both Holy.
Black represents the darkness and sin that must be overcome within everyone.
The Gold crown represents the union between people, country and monarchy.
Geography
Land: 75%
Water: 25%
Climate:
Varies on region
Northern Fiefs aka "the Winter Region"
Midland Fiefs aka "the Forest Region"
Southern Fiefs aka "the Desert Region"
Natural Resources:
Oil, Wood, varies minerals
Natural Hazards:
The Winter and Desert Regions are the most dangerous due to the vast expanses of open land. Without proper equipment and maps unwary travellers have wandered to thier deaths.
Notable Geographical Features:
Sand Sea - Desert Region: Through some oddity of geology the Sands of the most southern part of the nation short of the coastline rises and falls like the waves of the Ocean. People have even taken to building "sand ships" to cross it safely. Though most are advised to travel by air or on the coastline. It is however a beautiful sight to behold.
The Great Forests - Forest Region: Due to the very compact nature of cities much of the midlands have had nearly untouched forests for well over a century. Although a massive resource the nation, the Queen has made royal edicts to limit
People & Culture
Population: ~ 14 million
Major Cities (Name, Population):
Estoria Metropolis (Former Capital of Estorian Nation): ~ 1,950,000
Loyauté Vertueuse ("Virtuous Loyalty") ~125,400
Ciel de Saphir ("Sapphire Sky") ~114,000
Life Expectancy: 83
Ethics Groups:
77% French
28% British
20% Arabic
10% Chinese
10% Japanese
5% Other
Religions:
State Religion Dreamyar "Holy Law"
Other religons are allowed to be followed but only if the person swears serves a minimum of Royal Military Service for no fewer than 3 years to ensure loyalty to the Crown.
Languages:
French is the Official Language
English, Arabic, Chinese, & Japanese are recognized secondary languages.
Technology Level:
11
Technology Culture:
Shadowrun-esque.
Major Landmarks & Tourist Attractions:
Royal Household: Where the Queen & her many sons and daughters live. A modest mansion decorated in the national colors.
King Jean I's Royal Military Underground Arcology: An underground military city/base beneath the capital city where the finest and brightest are trained. This is also were the 1st Royal Hover Brigade is housed. Most of the military is housed her and waits to be rapidly deployed to wherever it is required in the nation.
Lord Malindane's Bare-Knuckle Brawling Arena: A famous fighting arena where nobility compete in national-level bare-knuckle brawling to cheers of nobles and commoners alike. This also started most of the major gambling industry in Queen Jean II's early reign.
Economy
Currency:
Credits
Trade Philosophy:
Mixed Economy - The Noble Houses control most of the major financial sectors but they heavily encourage international trade to stimulate the domestic economy.
Major Industries:
Gambling
Unemployment rate: 6.5%
Military
Chief Commanding Officer:
Queen Jean II
Size: Small
Notable Units & Special Forces:
1st Hover Brigade
Royal Special Investigations (RSI)
The Bloody Crowns
Notable Weapons and Technology:
Fusion Power, Hyper advanced Cybernetics, Miltary Hover Vehicles, Laser Weapons
Awards:
Honorary Noblity: A title of nobilty is offered by HRH to individuals who live upto the example of King Jean I & the Young Heroes in dedication to Virtue, Serenity, & Order. Should more than 2 generations of one family achieve this feat they will become a full Noble House. If a person earns the Sapphire Crown, Golden Sash, and Crimson Boots in their lifetime they are automatically made Honorary Nobles & are marked as a modern-day Young Hero of Dreamyar.
Sapphire Crown: A crown made of Sapphire is awarded to any citizen who upholds the tenant of Serenity and proves impeccable knowledge of Dreamyar. Must be nominated by a member of the Commons and the Nobility
Golden Sash: A sash with the "Speech to the CORPS" inscribed in black across the entire length. Offered to a citizen who shows exemplary Virtue in all things and acts. Must be nominated by a member of the Nobility.
Crimson Boots: A pair of blood-red boots are offered to anyone who virtuously sheds blood for the good of the nation. Must be nominated by 2 witnesses to the act, a member of nobility, and fianlly confirmed by HRH.
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