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[[File:Battle_in_Cathay.jpg|thumb|center|800px|Battle in [[Anacan]]]]
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| colspan="2" style="background:#ffffff;" width=250px| [[Image:Location of Cathay.png|Location of Cathay]]
 
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| '''[[Islands|Continent / Island]]'''
 
|[[Far East]]
 
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| '''[[Capital]]'''
 
|[[Anacan]]
 
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| '''Largest City'''
 
|[[Anacan]]
 
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| style="white-space: nowrap;" | '''[[Government System]]''' <div style="text-align: left;">
 
* [[Government_Position#Ruler|King]]
 
* [[Government_Position#General|High Marshal]]
 
* [[Government_Position#Judge|Arch Priest]]
 
* [[Government_Position#Banker|Royal Treasurer]]</div>
 
| style="white-space: nowrap;" | [[Monarchy]]<br>
 
[[Scarlett_Family#Galiard|Galiard Scarlett]]<br>
 
[[Tirelli_Family|Telea Tirelli]]<br>
 
[[Miles_Family|Ranulf Miles]]<br>
 
[[Aire_Family|Tari Aire]]<br>
 
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| '''[[Region]] Number'''
 
|1
 
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| '''Population'''
 
|29,400
 
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| '''Food Production'''
 
|73 bushels
 
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=The Kingdom of Cathay=
 
  
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The Free Kingdom of Cathay is one of the larger realms in the Far East and frequently at the center of political and military conflicts. Cathay encourages but does not require Roleplaying.
  
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Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy that prizes participation and dedication over seniority. There are many opportunities for advancement for young nobles. Cathay upholds the ideals of chivalry and noblesse oblige.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Cathay was born out of a major conflict involving the [[Antoza_Commonwealth|Antozan Commonwealth]] and [[Lasanar]], along with over a half-dozen other realms in the Far East.
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''Main article: [[Cathay/History|Cathayan Historical Archive]]''
  
A detailed account of Cathay's founding and the events that led up to it can be read in the [[Cathay/History|Cathayan Historical Archive]].
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Cathay was born out of a major conflict involving the [[Antoza_Commonwealth|Antozan Commonwealth]] and [[Lasanar]], along with over a half-dozen other realms in the [[Far_East|Far East Island]]. It then merged into the realm of [[Toupellon]], but re-formed as the Free Kingdom of Cathay after Toupellon's collapse.
  
==The Crown of Cathay==
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==Political Structure and Traditions==
  
===Political Structure===
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''Main article: [[/Political Structure of Cathay/]]''
  
Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy, similar in some respects to [[Ethiala]]. The Crown has final authority over most matters, but can be overruled by a 2/3 majority of the Royal Privy Council, which consists of all of the landed nobility of Cathay, along with its High Marshal, Arch Priest, and Royal Treasurer.
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Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy. The ruler is believed to be the Child of Heaven (Tianzi) and his or her divine right to rule comes from the Mandate of Heaven. Such right is subject to no earthly authority, but may be withdrawn from a despotic ruler. The current ruler is [[/Government officers in Cathay#King/Queen|Bofeng Liew]].
  
===Laws of Cathay===
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Cathay selects its regional Lords by appointment by the Ruler or Duke.
====Constitutional Monarchy====
 
  
* The government consists of the King and the Royal Privy Council.
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[[/Political Structure of Cathay#Royal Privy Council|Royal Privy Council]] serves as a private advisory body, which is solely selected by the throne.  
  
* Final authority rests with the Crown.
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===Government===
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''Main article: [[/Government officers in Cathay/]]''
  
* Decisions made by the King may be over-ruled with a 2/3rds majority vote of the Royal Privy.
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* [[/Government officers in Cathay#King/Queen|King/Queen]] (ruler) is believed to be the Child of Heaven (Tianzi) and his or her divine right to rule comes from the Mandate of Heaven. Ruler is elected only once by all nobles.
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* [[/Government officers in Cathay#High Marshal|High Marshal]] (general) is the chief commander of all armies, and appoints all Marshals and other military advisors. High Marshal is elected quarterly by all nobles.
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* [[/Government officers in Cathay#High Chancellor|High Chancellor]] (judge) is the law protector who defines and enforces all laws of Cathay. High Chancellor is appointed by the ruler.
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* [[/Government officers in Cathay#Royal Treasurer|Royal Treasurer]] (banker) is the head of Treasure Committee, which controls the collecting and disbursement of Cathay's treasury, and administers tax collection, food production, and trading throughout Cathay. Royal Treasurer is elected quarterly by all lords.
  
* Nobles are free to and encouraged to express their opinion in a constructive manner, but inflammatory or insulting statements may be referred to the Arch Priest for disciplinary action.
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===Traditions and Councilorship===
  
====The Royal Privy Council====
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* No one should possess more than one military ranks.
 
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* Candidates for all positions should have actively served Cathay or her allies with proven loyalty.
* The Royal Privy Council shall include the Arch Priest, High Marshal, Royal Treasurer, all region lords, and one elected position to be voted on monthly.
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* Candidates for councilorship should write an application to the council and obtain recommendations.
 
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* Appointment for councilorship is based on contribution, participation, and seniority, and is not guaranteed.
:* The vote shall be conducted via a referendum by the Arch Priest with proper notice so all interested parties can announce their name for running.
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* Inactive Advisors will automatically retire after 30 days.
 
 
:* There is no limit to consecutive terms of service.
 
 
:* Every noble in the realm gets one vote of equal weight.
 
 
 
:* Should there be a tie in voting the King shall act as the tie-breaker.
 
 
 
:* Should the position go unfilled, the King may choose a person for the elected position.
 
 
 
* Each member of the Royal Privy Council's vote has equal weight.
 
 
 
:* In the instance of a tie, the Crown has final authority.
 
 
 
* A single individual may hold multiple titles, such as member of the Royal Council being a region lord as well, but is limited to one vote.
 
 
 
* Matters discussed among the Royal Privy Council shall not be revealed to the realm as a whole.
 
 
 
====Code of Conduct====
 
 
 
* All matters of state involving the law are to be handled by the Arch Priest. This includes decisions to be made in a manner fitting the situation as the Arch Priest decides, and punishment to be decided upon at the discretion of the Arch Priest. All decisions made by the Arch Priest are final except for:
 
 
 
:* A ruling by the Arch Priest may be over-ruled by the King,
 
 
 
* All nobles, be they of Cathay, an ally to Cathay, neutral to Cathay, or an enemy to Cathay, shall be treated in a manner befitting a noble. This includes, but is not limited to addressing nobles by their proper title, speaking with nobles in a respectful manner, and maintaining a proper level of decorum.
 
 
 
* Dueling is henceforth legal under the following conditions:
 
 
 
:* Both parties must willingly enter the duel,
 
 
:* A duel to the death requires the permission of the King.
 
 
 
* Lords are responsible for their vassals, and may share in any punishment at the discretion of the Arch Priest.
 
  
 
==Roleplaying Archive==
 
==Roleplaying Archive==
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* [[Cathay/RP/Parley|Parley before the battle]] in which Duke Galiard announces the allied armies and later explains the meaning of "fodder" to Dodd.
 
* [[Cathay/RP/Parley|Parley before the battle]] in which Duke Galiard announces the allied armies and later explains the meaning of "fodder" to Dodd.
 
* [[Cathay/RP/Establishment|The Crown of Cathay is Established]] in which a crown is minted and a realm is born.
 
* [[Cathay/RP/Establishment|The Crown of Cathay is Established]] in which a crown is minted and a realm is born.
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* [[Cathay/RP/Establishment_2|The Establishment of Cathay]] was to be a relentless task.
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* [[Cathay/RP/Rise_of_the_Platinum_Dragon|The Rise of the Platinum Dragon]] is witnessed as a city gathers in support of a realm.
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* [[Cathay/RP/Steward|The Steward of Anacan]] had seen many hardships in his life, and had always managed to make the best of them.
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* [[The Cathay Chronicle| The Cathay Chronicles]] Cathay's recently established newspaper. The first issue can be found here!
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* [[Cathay/History|Cathayan Historical Archive]] The Cathayan historical archive, holding the history of Cathay as it is made.
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[[Category: Far East]]
 
[[Category: Realms]]
 
 
[[Category: Cathay]]
 
[[Category: Cathay]]
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[[Category:Lost Realms]]
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[[Category:Lost Realms of the Far East]]
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[[Category:Old Templates]]

Latest revision as of 13:04, 18 September 2018

Battle in Anacan

The Free Kingdom of Cathay is one of the larger realms in the Far East and frequently at the center of political and military conflicts. Cathay encourages but does not require Roleplaying.

Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy that prizes participation and dedication over seniority. There are many opportunities for advancement for young nobles. Cathay upholds the ideals of chivalry and noblesse oblige.

History

Main article: Cathayan Historical Archive

Cathay was born out of a major conflict involving the Antozan Commonwealth and Lasanar, along with over a half-dozen other realms in the Far East Island. It then merged into the realm of Toupellon, but re-formed as the Free Kingdom of Cathay after Toupellon's collapse.

Political Structure and Traditions

Main article: Political Structure of Cathay

Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy. The ruler is believed to be the Child of Heaven (Tianzi) and his or her divine right to rule comes from the Mandate of Heaven. Such right is subject to no earthly authority, but may be withdrawn from a despotic ruler. The current ruler is Bofeng Liew.

Cathay selects its regional Lords by appointment by the Ruler or Duke.

Royal Privy Council serves as a private advisory body, which is solely selected by the throne.

Government

Main article: Government officers in Cathay

  • King/Queen (ruler) is believed to be the Child of Heaven (Tianzi) and his or her divine right to rule comes from the Mandate of Heaven. Ruler is elected only once by all nobles.
  • High Marshal (general) is the chief commander of all armies, and appoints all Marshals and other military advisors. High Marshal is elected quarterly by all nobles.
  • High Chancellor (judge) is the law protector who defines and enforces all laws of Cathay. High Chancellor is appointed by the ruler.
  • Royal Treasurer (banker) is the head of Treasure Committee, which controls the collecting and disbursement of Cathay's treasury, and administers tax collection, food production, and trading throughout Cathay. Royal Treasurer is elected quarterly by all lords.

Traditions and Councilorship

  • No one should possess more than one military ranks.
  • Candidates for all positions should have actively served Cathay or her allies with proven loyalty.
  • Candidates for councilorship should write an application to the council and obtain recommendations.
  • Appointment for councilorship is based on contribution, participation, and seniority, and is not guaranteed.
  • Inactive Advisors will automatically retire after 30 days.

Roleplaying Archive

Important, entertaining, or otherwise relevant roleplaying logs go here. Contact the council in-game if you wish to have yours added.