Second United Crowns of Syltör

The Third Aurlûnoren-Ryzani Empire, commonly referred to as just Aurlûnor-Ryzan, is a state in central Syltör and northern and central Nándor, and spiritual successor to the briefly-lived First Aurlûnoren-Ryzani Empire & the more successful Second Aurlûnoren-Ryzani Empire, also known as the United Crowns of Syltör. It is the 20th government of Ryzan, a continuation of the Second Ryvenate of Ryzan, and the third government formed by the Aurlûnor Velande. Following the dissolution of the Second Empire at the hands of Bardonia, the remaining post-union governments worked behind the scenes over the next 28 years, overthrowing Bardonian puppet states (such as the Imperial Federation of Ryzan) and gradually rebuilding the empire from the ground up once again, under the guidance of Elle Shan-Ashwood, until its eventual reformation in 1041 ACA following the Bardonian defeat at Dorasterrock.

Etymology
Officially known as the Aurlûnoren-Ryzani Empire, the empire derived its name from its two constituent states. Many simply referred to it as Aurlûnor-Ryzan, or the Aurlûnor-Ryzani Empire. At its most informal, the terms "the Third Empire" (not to be confused with the Third Bardonian Empire), "the Union", or its abbreviation of ARE are used.

Its citizens may be referred to as Aurlûnor-Ryzani, or simply as Aurlûnoren or Ryzani depending on which side of the empire they hail from.

History
Full articles: History of the Aurlûnor Velande and History of Ryzan

Dissolution of the Second Aurlûnoren-Ryzani Empire
Following the Siege of Tossagrad, the Tsarina-Velereth Shan de Poitín Tossova was severely injured and was deemed unfit to rule now she was under hospice care. In her place, her High Chancellor Nori, daughter Isabella Shan-Khamen & Ashuran Pharoah Gildun Amakiir were left to manage the country during the rest of the war in her stead. Despite initial gains in the 990 Counteroffensive, where they pushed all the way to New Dorasterrock, dramatic losses followed, and eventually the trio agreed to sign a peace treaty with Bardonia, and dissolve the Second Empire to prevent further losses after an abyssmal performace by Imperial Forces at Slouttawa. The successor states, the Aurlunoren Free State & the Imperial Federation of Ryzan, were deepy depopulated following 42 years of war, and the road to recovery was deemed by contemporary politicians to be a long one.

Ryzan was deeply divided between the Federation's revisionists, who believed that democracy should have more power than the Union-era system and that the Tsar should work in tandem with the people, and fundamentalists who believed that a continuation of the Union's systems was necessary for continued stability. This divide would ultimately prevent the state from being productive in any manner, with a rampant squatter problem and no government to deal with the coming crises facing the nation. With the President resigning, the Justice Minister being removed from his post, the government was descending into all-out collapse.

Reformation of Aurlunor
In Aurlunor, the state's historic depopulation issues were once again resurging. This, alongside a rampant insurgent issue sweeping through the eastern countryside, led to rapid liberalisation and reform by the new Free State under Nori. This resulted in the foundation of the National Intelligence Bureau and the reformation of the judicial branch to become much more unbiased and cut off what remaining government influences it had from the era of the Velande. With the Second Velande being founded in 1023 ACA under Arcon Kalasi-Vinyanis, the crackdown on insurgents in the countryside tightened, ultimately resulting in a temporary siege of Quacomar which resulted in a white peace between government forces and insurgents.

Reformation of Ryzan
In 1028 ACA, the town of Lebadistan declared independence from the Federation, declaring itself to be the true successor to the Ryvenate of Ryzan. Shortly afterwards, Elle Shan-Ashwood would announce the return of the Ryvenate, and towns began to flock to the reformed state. Despite an attempt to combat the rebellion, Peterhoff Shan-Khamen would ultimately abandon the Federation, fleeing to Eldham in an event known as Peterhoff's Flight. The last remaining cities under federal control would be absorbed into Elle's new state, the Second Ryvenate of Ryzan, which would begin adopting a policy of land reclamation from Bardonia following Peterhoff's Flight. Alongside pro-government insurgents, notably GR-FUTILLA, Ryzan would reclaim the majority of Carthya Province, as well as Liberium & other cities from foreign powers. Following the beginning of the Siege of Dorasterrock, Bardonia would begin giving away its Ryzani lands to the Ryvenate in trades in an effort to keep them neutral and gain some money from the deals. After 12 years of this policy and the fall of Dorasterrock in 1040 ACA, in a surprising movement, Ryzan would announce the reformation of Aurlunor-Ryzan.

Government
Further reading: Constitution of the United Crowns of Syltör

The United Crowns of Syltör is a confederation of non-independent sovereign states. There are many different layers to the government structure, and certain limitations mean that only certain parts of the government function in certain states.

Head of State - Velereth-Tsarina
The Velereth-Tsarina is the head of state in the Union, similar to their role in Aurlûnor-Ryzan prior. In government, the Velereth-Tsarina has near absolute power, getting the final say on laws, pardons, judicial sentences, honorary distinctions, among other things. However, they are still not above the constitution, and hence can still be tried for violation of the document. The role of Velereth-Tsarina is highly symbolic, and the incumbent stands as the representative of the United Crowns' image on the international frontier. Due to the laws of the Aurlûnor Velande's enatic succession laws, only females are allowed to be Velereth-Tsarina. The title of Velereth usually dominates affairs due to the Aurlûnor Velande's title of Velereth directly linking to the first Velereth, and is seen as a sign of great disrespect if it is below any other title.

The current incumbent of the role of Velereth-Tsarina of Aurlunor-Ryzan is: Elle Shan-Ashwood

Deputy Head of State - High Chancellor
The High Chancellor acts almost as a Regent, serving the duties of the Velereth-Tsarina when they are not available for whatever reason. The High Chancellor also has the ability to call a vote of impeachment on the Velereth-Tsarina if they have evidence that the head of state has violated the constitution. When not filling in as head of state in the Velereth-Tsarina's absence, the High Chancellor acts as the right-hand man/woman of the head of state, acting as head of the Imperial Court.

The current incumbent of the role of High Chancellor of the United Crowns is: Vacant

Upper Government - Imperial Court
The Imperial Court is comprised of selected trusted individuals who act as the highest governmental body of the Union. Each member is selected by the Velereth-Tsarina herself. The Imperial Court is headed by the High Chancellor. The courtiers are: The current incumbent of the role of Order Councillor of the Imperial Court is: Vacant The current incumbent of the role of Judicial Councillor of the Imperial Court is: Vacant
 * Order Councillor - Oversees the Union Armed Forces and personally runs the Union Army.
 * Judicial Councillor - Leads the Judiciary & acts as the Head Judicial Officer of the Judicial Department.

Relations Councillor - Oversees all foreign affairs regarding the Union and acts as Head of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

The current incumbent of the role of Relations Councillor of the Imperial Court is: Vacant The current incumbent of the role of Economics Councillor of the Imperial Court is: Vacant The current incumbents of the role of Advisory Councillor of the Imperial Court & Regional Councils are: Crezyman The current incumbents of the role of Regional Chancellor of the Imperial Court & Regional Councils are: Seats Vacant
 * Economics Councillor - Manages the Union's economic sector, including banks, resource distribution, shops, etc.
 * Advisory Councillor - Serves as a tie-breaker/mediator for votations & discussions in the Court & Regional Councils of Ministers, is not bound to any duty but is put there as a sign of immense respect by the Velereth-Tsarina.
 * Regional Chancellor - Acts as the head of their respective Regional Council of Ministers, voices opinions of their Council to the Imperial Court.

Middle Government - State's Council
The State's Council serves as the local governing bodies of the states within the Union. Each member, Aurlûnor, Ryzan & Deutzan, each have their own Council of Ministers comprised of 4 members, each selected by the Velereth-Tsarina based off that person's abilities.
 * Architectural Minister - Manages the region's infrastructure projects.
 * Cultural Minister - Responsible for production, collection & archiving of the documentation of their region's culture.
 * People/Propaganda Minister - Responsible for the organisation of events & the Department of Propaganda's production in their region.
 * Events Minister - Manages all aspects of the region's events, such as holidays, parties, anniversary celebration, etc.

Incumbents of the Ryzani Council of Ministers

 * Architectural Minister - Raphie Aasimar
 * Cultural Minister - Falyn Fardhac
 * People/Propaganda Minister - Tavin Chernik
 * Events Minister - Kartoffel

Incumbents of the Aurlûnoren Council of Ministers

 * Architectural Minister - Governor Soeun of Vorosan
 * Cultural Minister - Celestial Matron Anming Khamen
 * People/Propaganda Minister - Director Alton Toanis
 * Events Minister - Seat Vacant

Incumbents of the Deutzani Council of Ministers

 * Architectural Minister - Seat Vacant
 * Cultural Minister - Seat Vacant
 * People/Propaganda Minister - Seat Vacant
 * Events Minister - Seat Vacant

Lower Government - Duma
The Duma serves as the lowest form of government in most of the Union, being essentially ran by the people and a place for democratically elected citizens to voice their opinion and produce state legislature that is applicable in the places where the Duma is active. The most notable difference between the Duma and the rest of the government is that members of the United Crowns can opt out of the Duma system, hence why Duma legislature is only active in Aurlûnor, Ryzan and Ashura, and not in Lennox and Credia.

Special laws under the Compromise of 993 ACA, allows Aurlûnor to exempt itself from certain Duma laws, and forbid them from ever being enforced in the country.

The current Duma administration comprises of: There is no current Duma Administration.