Yes - you heard right - I'm making a nation, finally! As you might have guessed from my previous posts, I will be making the nation-empire of Cerantia. Here's a bit of info...
Pronounciation and Grammar
Cerantia (Sir+ahn+tee+ah) - the singular form of the country's name (Ex: I live in Cerantia)
Cerantian(s) (Sir+ahn+tee+an) - the noun describing something within Cerantia, made by someone from Cerantia, or a decendant of a person from Cerantia (Ex: I am a Cerantian)
Cerantianity (Sir+ahn+tee+an+eh+tee) - the religion of believing in the One and the All, a religion founded in Cerantia by Cerce; not the national religion of Cerantia, as it has not been voted by the Senate (Ex: I believe in Cerantianity)
Cerantianic(s) (Sir+ahn+tee+an+ehk) - The act of being a believer in Cerantianity (Ex: I am Cerantianic)
Political System
The political system of Cerantia is simple enough to understand, but complex enough to prevent abuse. I will underline the major points of the political structure of Cerantia.
Public Branch: City Council
The City Council determines low to moderate laws reguarding the lands within the city limits. They determine what taxes are put in place by the city itself, what the tax limits are, what acceptible building permits are, what local misdemeanors are, etc. However, these laws cannot counteract with provincial laws and Imperial laws, and can be retracted in a state of emergency and martial law. The city council can also set up city-specific banks and Council Surplus shops.
The council also sets up the militia for the local city watch. In the event that the local city watch cannot handle a certain event, a state of emergency can be issued, and the Emperor can declare martial law.
The city council can also approve of city membership for those who are not a part of Cerantia. Those who are simply members of a city and not a full Cerantian may vote on city-based legislature, but cannot vote on Senators or run for any other position outside of said city.
Finally, the Council ellects senatorial representatives from their city to help run the Civic branch. A representative is required for every set of 5 people in a city. For example, should there be 10 people in a city, two representatives will be sent. However, should there be 14, still only 2 will be sent. Senators are ellected for a one month term. Senators can be voted out of office if they are deemed unfit for duty. The Council can set the wages for their respective Senators.
As a method of last resort, the city can also detatch from Cerantia (if it is not the capital of a Province or Cerantia itself) with a 4/5ths majority vote.
All registered citizens of a town are automatically on the city council if they are in attendance during the time of voting. Those that are not in attendence have no representation. Those who live within a city and are not a citizen of Cerantia can still be on the council, but cannot run for Senator or vote for a Senator.
Public Branch: Provincial Council,
Civic Branch: Provincial Senate and
Imperial Branch: Liege Lord
If there is more than one city in a general location, a Provincial council can be set up with the majority consent of all cities in said location. Should such an event occur, a single council, instead of multiple councils, can be set up; or, if wished, there can be a minor Senate system set up where cities can vote for Senators to represent them in the province. Minor senates should only concern themselves over laws reguarding commerce. Should a minor Senate system be set up, a Lord must be appointed to provide as an Emperor would, but only over the Province. Said lord will answere to the Emperor only. Lords should only concern themselves with laws reguarding how you should conduct yourself within said province, and the local military. If a Provincial council is set up, it will act as a city council would, but over a larger area.
Civic branch: Imperial Senate
The Imperial Senate pass laws reguarding commerce and taxes. They have the ability to establish taxes that fund both the Imperial Senate and the Emperor. Laws are passed with a majority vote and approval from the Emperor; should the Emperor deny approval (a.k.a. 'veto') an appointed law, the law can still be passed with a 3/4ths majority vote. The Senate also establishes any other laws reguarding money changing hands that does not deal directly with a specific city, town, or village. Senators can also remove an Emperor from office with a 9/10ths majority vote. Senators have the abilltiy to establish foreign relations if 3/4ths of the Senate is in agreement.
The Senate has the ability to appoint more powers to the Emperor if he is in acceptance of said powers. Senators also may set up Senatorial banks and Senatorial Surplus stores in the cities they represent. The Senate shall also act as the jury of trials brought before the Emperor, so as to balance the power. They also set the wages for the Emperor; but not the budget of the Imperial Branch. They can cut off Senate funding from the Imperial Branch, but they cannot stop the Imperial Branch from performing the duties outlined below.
Imperial Branch: Emperor
The Emperor sets all laws reguarding what is permissable in Cerantia not reguarding commerce and taxes. The Emperor is also responsible for foreign affairs, unless it is overturned by 3/4ths of the Senate. The Emperor establishes the military and other armed forces save that of city watch, and can declare war. He can proclaim that offences of a specific person be pardoned, and he can grant citizenship. He can also set a land tax and impose tarriffs to fund the Imperial Branch.
He can overturn a Senatorial decree through a veto unless 3/4ths of the Senate is in agreement. The Emperor also sets city limits and provincial limits. In all unexplained areas not outlined by this document, the Emperor is to have final say unless the Senate overturns the Emperor's decision with a 3/4ths majority. Also, the Emperor can grant powers to the Senate if the majority of the Senate is in approval of the added powers.
The Emperor also stands as judge during trials brought before him if provincial and city councils cannot come to a verdict, or if it is appealed before him by the convict.
In the event that an Emperor is killed or unable to carry out his duties, the Senate shall either run the Empire as a republic, or will select a new Emperor from among the Cerantian peoples (or themselves).
Civilian Information
Freedom of Speach
Members of the Cerantian Empire have the right to free speach, save that of information deemed vital to the protection of the Empire, or information that is specifically meant to cause a spitefull attitude to a person, place, or the Cerantian Empire and has no relevence to the lives of ordinary citizens.
Right to Bear Arms
Members of the Cerantian Empire have the ability to own any and all types of weapons, save that of excessive ammounts of TNT or lava, as this may pose a danger to the general populace and does not serve self defence in all cases. The term 'excessive ammounts' will be interperated by the Senate or jury in trials relative to the situation.
The Senate and/or Emperor may add rights, or take them away, as they deem fit.
As there are rights, there are also requirements. Civilians are required to pay taxes as deemed fit by the Senate and assorted councils. Civilians are also required to answere the call to arms if they are drafted in times of war and/or martial law.
Cities
There is only currently one city alligned with the Cerantian Empire.
Blackrock: 3 residents
More information on Blackrock can be found here:
http://kiwike.se/forum/showthread.php?tid=288
Official Census
The official count of Cerantian residents are: 3.
More information will be provided as they are deemed relevant and come to light.
Misc
This covers some subjects which are not in any particular category.
Registration
In order to become an official Cerantian, you must fill out the form below.
Name:
City interested in joining:
Reason for joining:
Occupation:
Date you joined Kiwike:
Can you roleplay? (Please provide an example)
Are you willing to submit to any and all Cerantian laws?
What can you contribute to Cerantia?
Have you read the
entire above post?
There is a chest labeled 'Public Donation'. What would you do with it if no one was looking?
There is a pure gold shrine to an obscure diety. What do you do to it if no one is looking?
Someone griefed you the other day, and you just happen to have a pressure plate, red rock, and some TNT. What do you do?
It is advised that you read the Cerantian History, as it gives an account as to the reason Cerantia was founded, how/why Cerce is here, and a daily account of Cerce's life. Just remember that Cerce is your Emperor, the Senate has your future prosperity in their hands, and only you can change your city, and you should do fine.
National AnthemVerse 1: 'Honor, will last forever; Cerantia forever free; Glory, in life or death; The outcome we shall see; Power, to the One on high; To my kinsmen, and to me; Honor, Glory, and Power, to our land in Kiwike!'
Verse 2: 'Though Death come through trials; And turbulancee; For Cerantia, I'll gladly pay; The ultimate fee; Reguardless of Hardships and tests; We still are true to thee; Our lives live on forever; in our legacy!'
Verse 3: 'Our Quest for the All's honor; And Glory's Eternal Key; Our Power grows each day; on our odysee; Through hardship, toil, and turmoil; we will press on for thee; And when our time is over; we will have victory!'
