Crown of Renatus-Marna

Crown of Renatus-Marna Regnum Renatus-Marnam Coat of arms of Renatus-Marna Capital: Senntisten Languages: Common High Imperial Auvergnian Raevir Religion: Canonism Monarch: Aurelius I Horen Heir Apparent: Constantine Horen Grand Marshal: Antonius Horen Knight Paramount: Carlovac Rogachev Seneschal: Aran Talraen Lord Treasurer: Charles Horen

The Crown of Renatus-Marna is a hereditary absolute monarchy situated on the highlands to the west of the Baltas River. Tucked away amidst the center of Atlas, the nation plays a pivotal role in policy and foreign affairs across the continent. The nation is is renowned for their well regimented military, and possesses a booming lumber and mining industry.

History

For countless years, humanity and the Imperium Sextus lay decadent. The Imperial state was a shroud of its former self, clinging on to the glory of past Emperors. From the line of Pertinax, came Canonius Horen, son of Carolus. He, who wished to restore order and glory to the Horen name, set sail from Aeldin and quickly came ashore on Axios, with a small retinue of fiercely loyal men and proclaimed himself 'King in Renatus'. His arrival on Axios caused much controversy. However, with his growing support, it would appear that it would be impossible to rid of him. At last confident in his band of followers, he staged a march upon Adelburg's Royal Palace, where he wrestled control of the Imperial City from Emperor John VI. With the hub of humanity firmly within his grip, the Imperial title of Oren was dismantled, the Renatian banners were hoisted over the city, and he was coronated as Aurelius I.

However, there was much dissent within the ranks of the established nobility. Frederick Victor of the House of Horen-Marna began to lead a loyalist resistance against Canonius's Regime. This ultimately climaxed in what was supposed to be a meet between both parties in the neutral grounds of Bastion's ruins, but turned violent when the Loyalists drew arms upon the Reiter-backed Renatians. What resulted was a crushing victory for the outnumbered Renatian forces. Because of this, Loyalists forces concluded that they would be unable to defeat Renatus's legions on the field, thus causing the nobility to break off and form the Apostolic Kingdom of Marna. Relations between the two nations would remain cordial at best. However, a sense of Canonist unity arose when the two human kingdoms joined together in the Third Crusade against the heathenous Kingdom of Norland, resulting in a swift Canonist victory.

As the end times encroached upon Axios, Aurelius and his followers embarked once more on the very ships they had arrived in Axios on. Travelling with the rest of the Descendants, the Renatians made landfall upon the northern coast of Atlas. However, from the moment they arrived, they immediately began on campaign in the countryside; unable to erect a permanent settlement. All the while, Frederick I Pius, son of Frederick Victor and cousin to King Aurelius, constructed his domain further to the south, in the western highlands. Eventually, the two crowns would join in union, come the abdication of Frederick I Pius. His abdication is said to be due to his own realm's impending decline. As Frederick I Pius relinquished the throne, his own heir was passed over, in favor of his cousin, Aurelius I, King of Renatus. As such, the two crowns were joined together in the new state of Renatus-Marna. The capital of this new nation was determined to be the cosmopolitan hub of Senntisten.

Culture

Uniquely, the Republic of Vrakai’s Law does not enforce any cultural or religious customs. Its government prides itself to being modelled after the multicultural populace of the original settlers, who eventually founded the republic. Crucially, in Vrakai, its citizens are guaranteed the freedom to practise their own religious and cultural customs without persecution.

Social Organization

Notably, the citizens of Vrakia are divided into two social classes: The commoners and the Burghers (or Bourgeoisie). This class system is maintained by rigorous laws that protect the rights and freedoms of the Burghers in order to allow them to pursue their mercantile ambitions. This eventually brings prosperity to all of the Republic as the wealth of the Bourgeoisie trickles down to the commoners.

Commoners make up the general population of the republic and practise generic labour oriented professions like farmer, carpenter, fisherman, etc. In contrast with the local Bourgeoisie, they hold few freedoms. But compared to commoners in order human reams, they are relatively more free.

The Burghers are the elitary citizen class of the republic. As the driving force of the city’s trade oriented economy, the Burghers enjoy well deserved privileges such as: various trading rights; the right to bear arms; the right to bear heraldic arms; the right to suffrage in the election of consuls (provided they pay the suffrage tax upon casting their vote); the right to be tried by a burgher judge.

Government

The Republic of Vrakai is governed by a group of 3 Consuls and one Praeceptor.

The Consuls are the representatives of the Burgher class and perform most of the administrative, legislative and diplomatic functions in government. They are essentially ministers who are assigned to a ministerial task by the Praeceptor (more on this below). By and from among the Burghers, the Consuls are elected every 8 years ((2 months IRL)). The duties of a Consul are:

The passing of Laws (by simple majority) The revocation or adjustment of unjust laws (by simple majority) Performing the ministerial functions delegated to them by the Praeceptor

The Praeceptor is the Republic’s head of state and chief executive official. From among the Bourgeoisie he is elected by the Consuls every 8 years ((2 months IRL)), by simple majority. In order to effectively maintain the Republic’s security, The Governor holds veto powers on matters such as: the acquisition of the title of Burgher; and the passing of new laws by the Consuls. He is tasked with:

Delegating ministerial positions to the elected Consuls. Assigning governors to the hinterland territories. Maintaining the internal security of the republic.

Law and Justice

The Republic of Vrakai maintains three books of law, each concerning itself with an important aspect of Vrakian society and the organisation thereof:

The Republican Law covers the lawful workings of the Republic’s institutions. It includes legislation on matters such as: government structure; vassals; and trade & monopoly rights. The Common Code covers the legal rights and duties of the commoner class. The Bourgeois Law determines the rights and freedoms of the Burgher class.

Security

For it’s security, the Republic of Vrakai depends on privately contracted groups and companies. Notably, for its national security, the republic relies on the Company of The Black Reiters. Whom it allows to occupy the Belvitz Castle and maintains a permanent security contract with. Law enforcement in the republic is maintained by house Montfort through the Montfort Retinue (Belvitz Guard).