Velerin

The Shirokanezan Empire, also known as Velerin, is an Empire located around the Zamotz Isles, the territories of Druk Yul, territories of Mosir-Sumari, Urak city as well as the south-eastern region of former  Skjoldrbrodir.

{Note: when referring to current time or at the moment the wiki is referring to the last time this wiki page was updated namely: 5th of October 2022}



History
The birth of the Velerin Empire was caused by series of unfortunate events wreaking havoc onto the empires of Uraka, Goonguard, Zamotz.

Uraka
During the events of the Old Banner Rebellion, the Uraki empire was split into many pieces between the remaining families of Aurelian, Gobbo, and Suneris. The remaining loyalists of Uraka created a Hark separatist movement in a effort to restore the fallen empire. This attempt failed, and Hark was forcefully dissolved. The remaining Separatists were driven out of Uraka, with several fleeing to the safe harbor of the Velerin Empire.

GoonGuard
After setting sail south in search of new lands to conquer, ErrorL abandoned the lands and people who he had fought with, many of them scattering throughout world, often utilized as mercenaries, they found fondness within Velerin where many would settle and prosper as traders, soldiers and farmers. While many remember ErrorL's actions, many newcomers to Velerin lands are often left wondering who he was when his name is mentioned among the older citizens of the Empire.

Zamotz/Shiro
People of Zamotz ventured into their dying tree Shiro expecting they never return until one day. Elkool, Blake, Flipkin and Drigon emerged from cherry blossom tree of Shiro into this world to participate in creation of Velerin empire.

Beginnings
The Nation of Velerin was first Founded via the purchase of land from Ronninbrok by Imperius, Drigion, and Balake. Shortly after this, Zamotz joined Velerin as a Vassal due to their connections with Balake Olea. Following the integration of Zamotz, Chloe Aurelian gifted Eastern Druk Yul to Velerin due to her familial ties with Emperor Imperius Aurelian.

Lemurian-Gardenian war
Within Zamotz there was a population of Lemurfolk, who desired the reclamation of their homeland of Limuria, which had been taken by Skjoldrbrodir nearly a century ago, which eventually was integrated into Gardenia. Upon Negotiations failing, The Leader of Lemuria, Draphonaris, led the Lemurfolk and their Velerin Allies to the historic City of Ruddersdam, also known as Havoana'roa-renaj. The Limerian army successfully took the city, leading to the Gardenian Government fleeing Eldham to places unknown. Several other nations attempted to take former Gardenian land during the Mayhem, but the new country of Limeria successfully fought them off and took over their former homelands. Due to Velerin's assistance, Limeria then agreed to join the Synod of Velerin as a vassal.

Becoming and Empire
With royal house of Gobbo gone last member of house Sunneris and akkad of Urak city : IvanTD named new akkad : Arua/Crystal Aurelian passing city back to aurelian house. Arua decided to unite Aurelian territories and Urak city was integrated into Velerin. This proved Velerin as true succesor of Uraka Empire and thus Velerin became Velerin Empire and Imperious becamed Imperator.

Eldham Alliance
During a meeting, The Velerin Empire, The Archonate of Sylvania, The Eldham Union, and The Kingdom of Scylding met to create a pact known as the Eldham Alliance. Serving as a successor to the Eldham Entente and consisting of many of it's sucessor nations, The EA (Eldham Alliance) was created to increase stability in Eldham. All members of the Alliance agreed to share diplomatic relations, leading to all other Alliances and Pacts being voided.

. First action of aliance was formal ultimatum send to Vulps with follow up of formal declaration of war headed from the Eldham Alliance. They also demanded.$20m in reparations, with 500k per day for however long it goes on.

Mosir-Razuni
Červenliška/Zhervenliska owners of Mosir-Sumari decided to intergrade their lands with velerin empire futher increasing size of the empire and recovering old lands of aurelians. They were not the only ones Ancient nation Razuni Sultanate becamed a vasal of Velerin empire in hopes of reforming Razuni Sultanate to former glory.

Government
The Imperial Government of Shirokaneza is an edition on the original government of the Urakan Imperium, the only differences lie in the domains system of Uraka in which a less centralised structure existed and the power of the Nobility, which in Uraka was much higher then the Nobility' power in Shirokaneza.

Imperial Conclave
The Imperial Conclave or the Executive branch of the Shirokanezan Government run the day to day affairs of Shirokaneza and concerns itself with matters like: Foreign Policy, Internal Development (Economy, Infrastructure), Military Affairs and the overseeing of the Senate and Dominions of Shirokaneza.

Triumvirate
The highest ranking Institution of the Shirokanezan Government is the Triumvirate. The Triumvirate is made up of three members Triumvir Imperius Aurelian, Triumvir Pipo of Alfuna and, finally Triumvir Elkool Aurelian. These three Triumvirs hold equal power and are shared heads of state of Shirokaneza. Triumvir Imperius Aurelian in specific was the original head of state of Shirokaneza during the Velerin Period, he started Shirokaneza and started the dream. Triumvir Pipo of Alfuna mostly runs the internal side of the Empire as well as presides over the Dominion of Skjoldrbrodir of which he is the High Jarl. The final Triumvir in our list is Elkool Aurelian, the aforementioned Triumvir mainly runs the World Police, which is a paramilitary group that is loyal to Shirokaneza. Elkool also presides over international diplomacy together with his fellow Triumvirs.

Imperial Enforcers
The Imperial Enforcers act with the authority of the Triumvirs and take over for the triumvirs in case they have other duties to attend to. They are personally appointed by the Triumvirs and answer to them alone. Currently, the only serving Imperial Enforcers are Drigon Aurelian and Balake. Currently, they serve as governors of the Shirokanezan Heartlands.

Prime Minister
The Prime Minister is the highest ranking elected position of the Shirokanezan Government, they only bow to the Imperial Enforcers and the Triumvirs. The Prime Minister commands the Lexarchs and Primarchs as well as the National Guard of Shirokaneza and the Imperial Senate. They are the boss of the First-Consul and can hold Senate meetings if no alternative person to hold them can be found. The Prime Minister is elected through a multi round alternative vote system. Once a candidate has been chosen they'll go to the Triumvirs, where they'll receive the Rod of the Prime Minister and officially become Prime Minister.

Imperial Viziers
The Imperial Viziers currently preside over a section of Shirokaneza's government. There are two kinds of Imperial Viziers, the first one the Vizier of Government currently presides over the Imperial Government under him in the hierarchy, this position is currently held by Drigon Aurelian. The other Imperial Vizier is the Vizier of Internal Development, this position is currently held by Triumvir Pipo of Alfuna, they preside over the Internal Development of Shirokaneza which includes the overseeing of Infrastructure, Economy and a lot more.

Lexarchs and Primarchs
The Lexarchs and Primarchs are the Cabinet of Shirokaneza and assist the Triumvirs in the executive branch of the Shirokanezan government. The Lexarchs and Primarchs are in many ways comparable to the each other, so comparable even that most to all people can't clearly tell them apart, the biggest difference between the two is that Lexarchs are more important Primarchs but in essence the two roles do the same kind of work. The Primarchs also Include the Imperial Consuasor who in many ways is similar to an advisor and a helping hand.

Lord-Protectorate
The Lord-Protectorate are the representatives of Dominions of the Empire within the central government. The Lord-Protectorate is made up of the Lord Protectors of each respective dominion of the Shirokanezan Empire namely: Skjoldrbrodir, Limuria, Druk Yul, Mosir-Sumari, Zamotz, Razuni, Urak,The Heartlands and Ildernia.

Lord-Protectors
The Lord-Protectors are the leaders or representatives of each respective dominion of Shirokaneza; there are at maximum 2 Lord-Protectors per dominion and they are usually chosen by their dominion's ruler. The duties of the Lord-Protectors include defending their dominion in a debate or representing them in a legal contract or treaty between the central government and their dominion and also include selecting the senators for their dominion.

Imperial Senate
The Imperial Senate or Legislature of the Shirokanezan Empire is the government institution that makes laws for the Shirokanezan Empire. It is made up of appointed senators from each respective dominion of the Shirokanezan Empire and led by the First-Consul who is elected amongst the senators or appointed. They together can debate over legislation, declare wars, command the National Guard and make laws.

First-Consul
The First-Consul is the manager of the senate in a lot of ways, they oversee and hold senate meetings, they regulate the senators of each dominion according to info provided from higher up (usually from the census). The First-Consul also holds votes over laws and holds debates. If Imperial Citizens have any questions about the senate, or other legislative matters they go to the First-Consul.

Senator
A senator is a member of the Imperial Senate and has duties to debate laws; write new proposals, declare wars if neccessary. A senator is an appointed position and Is chosen by their respective dominion leader. A dominion gets one senator by default and one more for every 10 people that select that respective dominion on the monthly census.

Culture
Velerin is a multicultural empire, with it's culture containing influences from Uraki, Skjoldrbrodir, Limurian, Sumari, and Zamotian traditions and customs.

Suunterian Dishes
From the Moss-covered mountains of Suunter, Suunter Mountain Porridge is the staple dish of Central Zamotz. It can consist of many different toppings such as Herbs, Meats, and Fruits, but all of them consist of Wheat, Hot water, and are served in a bowl. Due to Limerian Influences, many porridges in the valleys are vegetarian, usually consisting of Melons, Berries, and Sugar. The more barren Rocky Peaks prefer more hearty porridges, with ingredients consisting of Chicken, Fish, Beef, Spices, and Rock Salt.

Limerian Dishes
Limerian Fruit salads are made from Melons, Berries, Nuts, and other Fruits from around Limeria and Central Zamotz. A Traditional Limuria fruit salad contains fruits native to the Limerian Jungles, such as Mangos, Apples, Melons, Bananas, and Roasted Insects, and was eaten in a wooden bowl or dish. This was the original recipe, however it has adapted several adaptations occurring during the migrations of the Lemurfolk. Kolnor fruit salad originated after the Lemurfolk Exodus to Central Zamotz, with additions such as Berries, Sugar, Rice, and Lettuce being added from the surrounding regions of Shirokaneza, Suunter, and Elatsansia. After the Limerian return to Lemuria, the dish was consumed by Skjoldbrir settlers of Limeria. They combined their traditional food styles with the fruit salad to form Valdic Fruit Salad, adding ingredients such as Walnuts, Figs, Mint, and Honey to the salad. Returning Limerians created the Limerian Fruit Salad Revival, combining the Traditional fruit salad with imported goods like Coconuts, Figs, Pineapples, and Limes.

Skjoldrbrodir dishes, Limurian fruit salads

Holidays
Velerin recognizes several holidays and festivals taken from each member state.

Uraka Beer Brawl, Zamotz Unification Memorial, the Limurian Crusade Efforts.