Kalmar Islands
Kalmar Islands
The creation of Kalmar Islands The actually islands that make up Kalmar islands came into being after the great cataclysm on the east island. This is discussed in detail here: Bad Tidings The cataclysm involved various cults, prophets, destruction, civil wars, ill omens, etc. all most mysterious. After such instances, the great mountain on Chaos Island burst forth spewing ash which for days darkened the skies over the whole continent. When thge sun's light began to pierce through and the ash subsided three islands were formed west of the east continent. Soon brave, and adventurous young settlers began homesteads and businesses in their new city Kalmar. Monks from the mainland came to see the enigmatic new temple "Chaos Temple" that appeared on one of the islands. The regions were settled into, and the new land was ripe for conquest. But it was not foreign powers that fought to take the islands. Instead a new realm forged from the peace of long enemies, Old Rancagua and Perdan. Ten nobles from each realm formed a colony in Kalmar city and began to invade the surrounding regions. At this time two events occured. The colony was granted independancy and considered a realm in it's own right and a large amount of nobles flocked to the area. These nobles began a swift conquest of all three volcanic islands. In this they suceeded, but at a cost. Many a man lost his wealth and soldiers. Scarcity of goods for repairs plagued the realm for a short time. But regardless, Kalmar Islands first priority, the unity of the three islands under one banner was complete.The reformation of Kalmar Islands Until recently, Kalmar Islands was a monarchy realm. Led by King Prometheus, it was a peaceful, but poor and embarassingly weak(militarily) nation. While the meager army was fighting monsters on the northern island. El Cid initiated a rebellion to the dismay of the Kalmarians. He and numerous others had rebelled against the peaceful kingdom. The military was far too weak and it takes a long time aboard a ship to reach the capital in Chaos Temple. The rebellion was successful and the counter-rebellion, began far too early and unorganized was easily destroyed. About half of the 40 Kalmarians were banned from their realm. It became a tyranny under El Cid. He proclaimed it a new Avamar. Those that remained neutral were forced to pay a fine to remain in the nation. The few Kalmarian people were now lead by foreigners, and not by Kalmarians. This government was unsupported by Avamar and the rest of the continent. Eventually though the Avamarians reconsidered, and realizing their home-city Avamar would not be easily regained, Avamar took up residence in Kalmar Islands, with the reconquest of Avamar a very long-term goal. Even more recently, a planned rebellion reformed the government into a democracy almost exactly as old Avamar had. Under the new democracy free speech among nobles flourishes, as does nobles control of the politcial matters of the nation. Freedom in all aspects of society now exists. The entire Kalmar Islands was completely reformed. To see information about pre-rebellion Kalmar Islands see the Kalmar Monarchy.
Regions
- all are led by temporary lords, official positions have not yet been granted.
Duchy of Chaos Temple
Chaos Temple Wasteland Bastad Venas Lundel
Duchy of Kalmar
Kalmar Stora Alvaret
Current events
There is no need for me to report the news in two places. Please see the Kalmar Islands newspaper The Kalmarian Chronicles
The Government of Kalmar Islands
The Kalmar Islands is a democratic realm that places a very high value on freedom and the individual's voice in government. Under the monarchy, there was discussion but ultimate power rested with the king. The King was elected only when the previous King was unable to rule. Hereditary rule was not in place.
The new system is far more complex. It is continually being refined and added to. Progress is being made to turn the government from a somewhat anarchic realm just freed of autocratic rule to an organized and effective democracy. Many ideas are being proposed and weekly assemblies are held. These assemblies are the realm's most talkative and productive times.
Major Concepts of the Kalmarian government are:
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| Continent / Island | East Continent | |||
| Capital | Chaos Temple | |||
| Largest City | Kalmar | |||
| Government System Chancellor |
Democracy Gnaeus | |||
| Region Numbers | 8 | |||
| Population | 4850 (11th) | |||
