Cathay

The Kingdom of Cathay

History

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.

A detailed account of Cathay's founding and the events that led up to it can be read in the Cathayan Historical Archive.

The Crown of Cathay

Political Structure

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.

Laws of Cathay

Constitutional Monarchy

• The government consists of the King and the Royal Privy Council.

• Final authority rests with the Crown.

• Decisions made by the King may be over-ruled with a 2/3rds majority vote of the Royal Privy.

• 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.

The Royal Privy Council

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

1. 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. A ruling by the Arch Priest may be over-ruled by the King,

2. 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:

a. Addressing nobles by their proper title,

b. Speaking with nobles in a respectful manner,

Comments: I would abstract this out to a single "conduct" clause, similar to what Lasanar has, in which the Arch Priest is the realm's babysitter and can smack you down if you're bad.

3. Dueling is henceforth legal under the following conditions:

a. Both parties must willingly enter the duel,

d. A duel to the death requires the permission of the King.

4. Lords are responsible for their vassals, and may share in any punishment at the discretion of the Arch Priest.

Roleplaying Archive

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

• The Ducal Propagandist is contacted regarding a liberal definition of "victory" before the third battle of Anacan.
• Parley before the battle in which Duke Galiard announces the allied armies and later explains the meaning of "fodder" to Dodd.
• The Crown of Cathay is Established in which a crown is minted and a realm is born.

Cathay

Location of Cathay
Continent / Island	Far East
Capital	Anacan
Largest City	Anacan
Government System King High Marshal Arch Priest Royal Treasurer	Monarchy Galiard Scarlett Telea Tirelli Ranulf Miles Tari Aire
Region Number	1
Population	29,400
Food Production	73 bushels