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| − | 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.
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| − | ==History==
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| − | ''Main article: [[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.
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| − | ==Political Structure and Traditions==
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| − | ''Main article: [[Political Structure of Cathay]]''
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| − | Cathay is a Constitutional Monarchy, and its political structure is defined in [[Constitution of Cathay]]. 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 Such right is subject to no earthly authority, but may be withdrawn from a despotic ruler.
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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. [[Political Structure of Cathay#House of Lords|House of Lords]], which consists of all landed lords, is the legislative body and all passed bills by House of Lords become law automatically. [[Political Structure of Cathay#Royal Privy Council|Royal Privy Council]] includes all members of [[Political Structure of Cathay#House of Lords|House of Lords]].
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| − | ===Government===
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| − | ''Main article: [[Government officers in Cathay]]''
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| − | Except ruler, [[government officers in Cathay]] are elected by all nobles of Cathay regularly, and receive allowance for their services.
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| − | * [[government officers in Cathay#King/Queen|King/Queen]] (ruler) is the head of the state, and handles foreign affairs.
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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.
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| − | * [[government officers in Cathay#High Chancellor|High Chancellor]] (judge) is the law protector and enforces [[Constitution of Cathay]] and other laws passed by [[Political Structure of Cathay#House of Lords|House of Lords]].
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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.
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| − | ===Traditions and Councilorship===
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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.
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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.
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| − | * Inactive Advisors will automatically retire after 30 days.
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| − | ==Roleplaying Archive==
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| − | Important, entertaining, or otherwise relevant roleplaying logs go here. Contact the council in-game if you wish to have yours added.
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| − | * [[Cathay/RP/Propaganda|The Ducal Propagandist]] is contacted regarding a liberal definition of "victory" before the third battle of Anacan.
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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.
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| − | * [[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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