Archive:Holy Xhovian Empire
The Most Holy and Sovereign Xhovian Empire of Alcia Зъоӆакэ Ҳхсэцхэкх Зъоӆоҭго Zjоľake Xhsechekh Zjоľoťgo |
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Ethnic groups (2015) | 96% Xhovian 2% Neviran 2% "Other" |
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Demonym | Xhovian/Imperial | |||
Government | Federal parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy | |||
- | Emperor | Matja I Arsil | ||
- | President (Senate) | Suči Raisani | ||
- | Lord Chancellor (Diet) | Xali Icghaf | ||
Legislature | Imperial Parliament | |||
- | Upper house | Noble Diet | ||
- | Lower house | Senate | ||
Independent Nation-State | ||||
- | Official formation | 1134 | ||
- | Decree of Unity (Yhael) | 1387 | ||
- | Northern expeditions | 1652 | ||
- | Pacification of the Xong | 1659 | ||
- | Submission of the East | 1702 | ||
- | Szezk acquisition | 1821 | ||
- | The Retribution | 1839 | ||
- | Xhovian Civil War | 1856 | ||
- | Talisian reforms | 1868 | ||
Drives on the | left | |||
Internet TLD | .hx |
The Holy Xhovian Empire (Xhorial: Зъоӆакэ Ҳхсэцхэкх Зъоӆоҭго, tr. Zjоľake Xhsechekh Zjоľoťgo [IPA]), officially the Most Holy and Sovereign Xhovian Empire of Alcia, is a country located in South Baredina. Stretching from the Gulf of Ishenar to the Saru Sea, the Empire borders Norjihan, Nevira, Settia, Ittohar and Xhodiar. The result of medieval conquests and diplomacy, the Empire has retained an archaic form of government, still prominently featuring nobility, royalty, and a highly decentralised administrative structure. Reforms since the 19th century have gradually introduced elements of democracy.
Throughout history, the empire's size, wealth, and military history has made it a regional and at times global power. In the 20th century, its participation in the Great Ekuosian War against Norjihan led to it being a founding member of the International Congress.
Etymology
The name Holy Xhovian Empire (Зъоӆакэ Ҳхсэцхэкх Зъоӆоҭго) was bestowed in 1387 upon the empire by the Hykiri of Xhodiar after the union with Yhael, as a form of official church endorsement.
History
Formation
Early Years
Union With Yhael
The Child Emperor
Northern Expeditions
Pacification of the Xong
Submission of The East
The 4th Szezko-Norjihani War
The Szezk Acquisition
Emperor Yuszil I Seczki-Lahnstruzich
The Retribution
The Xhovian Civil War
Talis Iesin
Colonial History
Great Ekuosian War
Neutrality
Unprovoked Attack
The Impenetrable Wall
The Gulf War
Ishenar Burns
The Eastern Uprising
Battle of Niofe
The Return of the Marquis
V.E. Day
V.A. Day
Geography
Geology
Climate
Biodiversity
Politics
Government
Administrative divisions
The Imperial system of Administrative Subdivision is one of the most archaic and confusing to follow for outsiders. In effect, there are 7 types of division, each with different degrees of autonomy, rights, privileges and restrictions. The divisions are as thus:
Kingdom
Kingdoms are the largest, and most independent of the Imperial territories. Currently, there are only three territories granted this title: Kelor, Szezkia and Yhael. The Kingdoms have more representation in both the Senate and Parliament than other types of division (Each being entitled to 5 seats in the Noble Parliament, and 5 in the Senate). They are permitted the greatest degree of legal freedom as well. Whilst like all other subdivisions, Imperial Law takes supremacy, the Kingdoms are allowed to legislate independently on all matters except for foreign affairs. This thereby makes them quite a different landscape from the rest of the Empire. (Notably the Yhaellan faith laws, as an example of extra laws, or the Szezk birth registry). Whilst not required by law, the noble leaders in Kingdoms all style themselves as King, as the name may imply.
Principality
The five Principalities making up the region of Lhivrala are granted special status in terms of administration. In terms of representation, they get 3 in the Parliament and 3 in the Senate. For their legislation, they are allowed to pass laws similarly to the Kingdoms, but their caveats are foreign affairs, religious affairs and Baredan matters.
Duchy
The most numerous of the divisions, the duchies receive 1 and 1 on the Senate and Parliament each, and their governance privileges are some of the most restrictive. They are not allowed to legislate on: Foreign Affairs or Trade, and in practice, they tend to only really vary massively in terms of taxes, military contribution and welfare programs.
Northern Duchy
The Northern Duchies are an oddity, effectively operating under the normal duchy rules for legal freedoms, but also being forbidden from Religious or Baredan matters. However, they are much larger than the duchies, and since the Talisian Reforms, they have been allowed 2 and 2 on the Parliament and Senate respectively.
Eastern Marches
All of the lands acquired in the Submission of the East were given this title. They, despite being very large territories, are only allowed 2 and 2, in Parliament and Senate. Legally, they operate with relative freedom. Forbidden from foreign affairs and international trade legislation independently, but, they are unique in two regards. One, they are subject to a much lower rate of contribution to the Imperial Armed Forces, and two, their law enforcement agencies have absolute supremacy in their land. Without Imperial Warrant, even the UIPF cannot overrule them. These rules stem from when they were acquired, and subjugating the locals was of utmost importance. The noble leaders here style themselves Marquis, and are granted rank in the Imperial Army equivalent to (RANKHERE).
Imperial Republic
A title unique to Niofe, but theoretically grantable to others, should they desire it. The Imperial Republic is a territory without, or that has abolished, its nobility. This poses some unique difficulties given the Xhovian system, as they cannot have representation in both houses in this case. In exchange for having no nobles and thus no Parliamentary presence, Niofe has been granted 5 senatorial seats, as much as the Kingdoms. In addition it is given a great deal of legal Freedom, only forbidden from International Affairs.
Free Imperial City
The Free Imperial Cities (FICs), are few and far between in the Empire, but have unique function. Theoretically governed directly by the Emperor, the FICs have no direct representation in Senate nor Parliament. They are however, completely exempt from massive areas of Imperial Law. They tend to be specialised, and very wealthy. For example, FIC (NAME), is where the Court of Noble Justice, and Supreme Imperial Court are located, and is rendered exempt from all military contribution, as well as paying barely any Imperial Taxation. Conversely, FIC Ossetia, the largest FIC, is where some of the largest Imperial Navy bases are, as well as being a key position for control of the Gulf of Ishenar. It is utterly tax exempt, but is bound by its military contributions.