The Republic of Rendinum

The Republic of Rendinum was a moderately sized republic located in the southwest of Eldham situated around Ravenguard, O.M.S.K, Vandalah, Encan, and The Wandenreich. Founded on May 31st, it led the Eldham market in cheese production and luck potions. On July 18th, the country was forfeited to Ravenguard without neither fight nor resistance.

Physical Geography
The first settlers of Rendinum built the gatehouse of Roma at X: -3310 / Z: 5230, on the banks of a river with a dark oak forest to the south, a spruce forest to the west, terracotta mountains to the east, and grasslands to the north. At the peak of its influence over the continent, the Republic's domain included one instance of every known biome in Eldham.

Political Geography
The Republic of Rendinum was situated in the southwest portion of Eldham, bordering Wandenreich, Ravenguard, and the O.M.S.K. The country contained various settlements, towns, and cities, the largest of which being Roma, planted on the easternmost side of the country. To the north, townships such as Grimswood, Avaricia, and Jjun'vyrr were located. To the east, Milgard and Orientis.

Pre-settlement Era
The indigenous people of the biomes that would one day become Rendinum were divided into three separate families: The House of Grimswood, The Tribe of Rena, and the Clan of Romious. These clans lived in distinct sections of the lands that would later become small interconnected outposts on the outskirts of Roma. In folktales, it is said that while the families were able to survive on their own, they discovered a greater potential in working together. When combined, they developed new, unique skills that were invisible to them when alone. This formed a philosophical basis for the establishment of Rendinum: the hope that a Republic could unify people in a way that creates a new, meaningful whole with unique traits that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The House of Grimswood
Long ago, Sir Grim, the Patriarch of The House of Grimswood, lead his people to build the historic Castle Greyheart at the heart of the forest to the north of Rendinum. Around this castle, Sir Grim and his family developed a modest walled settlement, which included a small naval port and a windmill. Industriousness and productivity formed the core value of the Grimswood way of life.

The Tribe of Rena
The Tribe of "Rena" - an antiquated name, in an unremembered language, most closely approximated to "Blood" by linguistic scholars - was founded long before Rendinum by its patriarch, Director Yazov. Their family grew from the remains of the ancient city Byzantium, more commonly known by its contemporary name, Orientus. Since its beginnings, Rena was notorious for its tendency towards mischief and strife. Its most famous citizens were its most ruthless: Yazov, Takq, RonTheCon, and Will were known ruffians who were both feared and respected enough to be trusted by Decker as the Republic's first true military forces. (Let it be known that Will's mischievousness transcended that of his peers, and ended up making him the first person to ever be tried in the history of the Republic.) While Orientus stood to the end of Rendinum, Rena is also known to have abandoned it once to build a new city, Kaen, to the south of Roma. Despite being raised swiftly and displaying the capabilities of Rena's people, Kaen would eventually be ransacked and annexed Ravenguard on July 13, 2021. Ultimately, it was futile for Yazov to try to keep his family of troops together in one spot, and inevitably, over the course of time, they scattered such that they could no longer protect Rendinum the way it was intended.

The Clan of Romious
The Clan of Romious emerged from the riverbanks that Roma would later be built along. Unlike Grimswood or Rena, Romious confided themselves neither within craftmanship nor within combat, but within nature itself. The River Romious, as it came to be called by citizens of Roma, was once believed to hide the key to life and prosperity beneat its flowing waters. It is unclear whether there is literal treasure hidden under the River Romious or if it is merely an ancient allegory. Crisp, delicious glacial waters flow into the River Romious from the frozen sea to the west, passing Roma before rushing down through an outlet into the warmer ocean to the south-east. According to Paul Decker's record of first contact with the natives of Romious, they were agriculturally advanced from the start, sharing with him their elaborate cheese-making techniques. In Decker's biographies, he tells the tale of receiving a knit wool robe as a gift from the natives of Romious, which would later serve as inspiration to the senators of Rendinum to wear woolen togas during their political ceremonies.

The Meeting of Decker and the Clans of Rendinum
Paul Decker, once a member of Akratia under both Emperor Neoz and Emperor Yazov, and later even joined as the Second in Command of the Junta of EOK, studied laws and politics in Western Sparwood, saw that he could find a chance in Eldham, and upon travelling the world on a boat from Akratia city, took a boat to the first tribe of Remious, where he was gifted the knowledge of the Clan and ways of life, he travelled north and found the house of Grim where he himself kneeled to them with his presences, and understood that they where more similar to the ways of life that he had lived in Sparwood, and to the east he found Yazov once more, leading a group of strong warriors. The two talked once more, Yazov finding some quick route back and forth through the two worlds, and spending time conducting and working with the group out there in eldham. Paul smiled as he had an idea, one that would change the lands in that area for years to come.

Decker first came to the Lands of Eldham after a long talk with emperor Yazov in the keep that over looked Akratia city. It was on the night that The Empire of Akratia, which had followed under some of Decker's reforms thanks to Yazov, including that of a prime minister and senate, was informed that the the land was to be split, and the reforms disbanded that Decker worked on to put in place. The rain poured heavy that night as Decker and Yazov got into a debate and multiple topics on how to save the nation, and why Yazov could not see the potential in the Republic reforms Decker himself had presented. Yazov shook his head as he took a sip from his coffee, Sitting at his desk, looking out the window of a now disgusting Akratia City,

"Paul, while your ideas where good, and I respect your attempts, we don't have a stable population for the Republic to work once we split like this, not for corruption to seep in"

"Then why not wait-", Decker responded, "Why not allow us to regrow in time and than place these reforms on the nation, it's not flawless but it works no?"

Yazov sighed as he stood now, arms behind him as he looked out the window, "The people don't want these changes, it's weird I know, but with the amount of citizen's being so low and the population not in favor, I fear I cannot give the nation these reforms, A government in Rathnir can never change to a republic, it can only begin. You must see that Paul, I cannot change these peoples minds, they do not care for it, I need to stay in my position, you've seen what the senate has become, corrupt, and in shambles, I won't risk it again, not here at least."

At the time Paul nodded, giving an ok to the plan, and leaving that night back to Instour, but he kept the idea's of the republic in his mind, staying true to the thoughts and beliefs he had when he came to Eldham, and it was those words that brought Paul to round up the three groups of the Land and form Roma, and the Republic of Rendinum. The three groups came together, allowing Decker the chance to build up the nation, and grow Roma, while also constructing the law of the seven tables. Decker may have written the original, but all groups overviewed it and revised it, but the document had no major changes. The groups formed under one banner, and Decker began work In Roma.

"Roma", was a combination of Romious and Rena, Combining the word to what Decker translated to "The Peoples way of life", a trait that lived on in the city for years to come, and something the tables always allowed to happen.

"Rendinum", was a word that the clans all shared, it was a sacred word, but to one group it meant harmony, to another, trade, and to one more it meant the gift of life. It was later agree that this word be used, as it was an equal characteristic that all the groups believed could fit the nation.

When the meeting was done, Decker was renamed to Paullus Decker in favor of the natives culture, and made Emperor, although not before editing the tables on his powers out of balancing the people. Decker became the one to lead the nation through it's early life (Nearly 7 weeks IRL) and the nation prospered thankfully from him. This meeting, and the rest of the work the clans did, paved the road for the Republic.

Early Construction
While Grimswood and Orientis were one of the earliest cities in the republic, Roma was established as the capital, maintaining the highest population and most active economy, specializing in cheese and luck potions. As time passed on and the country developed, more settlements, towns, and cities popped up in various places, mostly towards the north and east.

On the 18th of June, Rendinum established an alliance with Takamoto-Pelegosto in an attempt to expand their connection to other nations in the southwest of Eldham. It was a mere three days later that Takamoto-Pelegosto was annexed as a district after the neighboring nation was under pressure from Ravenguard to hand over their land. Takamoto-Pelegosto was given complete autonomy over their government, and their leader, Thy Futo, was made senator of the republic.

Final Establishment of the Republic
On the 13th of July, without any previous warning, two-thirds of the country was lost to its neighbor in the southwest, Ravenguard. This resulted in great outrage among the masses of the republic, as well as the calling for a Tribune of the Plebs. This addition, as well as the appointment of consuls and quaestors, where the last actions ever made by Emperor Paullus Decker before he announced resignation from the role, becoming one of the citizens he once led. This was unrelated to the events of the 13th, as Decker had always intended for the nation to truly become a republic, and with his resignation did his goal of creating a republic finally manifest, and the former words of Director Yazov rang true: "A government in Rathnir can never change to a republic, it can only begin."

The Dawn of Ravenguard, the Dusk of Rendinum
On July 17th, war was declared by Ravenguard, demanding the rest of land remaining. Lacking in any military or alliances, even after the events of the 13th, Consul AtomicSpiderPig immediately called for the evacuation of Roma. At that same moment, he'd agreed to forfeit the rest of the republic to Ravenguard with no resistance. The people of Roma were given 24 hours to collect their things and leave the city before Ravenguard's army ransacked it for whatever was left. Outer cities were left to their own devices, with either leaving or joining Ravenguard as their only options. The now former consul led his citzens to Anglunia where they would find sanctuary and a place to start anew. On the 18th, all that remained were the outer cities whom decided to stay and accept their new allegiance to Ravenguard. Roma had become a lifeless shell of a previously bustling community and market, with everything either being moved by residents or looted by people living outside the capital. At 7 P.M. EST, Ravenguard's army stormed into Roma, only to find Consul AtomicSpiderPig and Tribune to the Plebs Agrippa Calia (sharpdistance) the only ones there, seated at a table sharing a wheel of cheese among the two of them. Around these two original citizens of the republic, their nation collapsed, and at the end of it all they were escorted out of the capital, never to return. Thus marked the dawn of Ravenguard, and the dusk of Rendinum.

Laws
The people of Republic of Rendinum were all led under a set of laws titled The Law of the Seven Tables established by Emperor Decker and the Rendinumian Senate on May 28th through June 5th, 2021. The Senate had the ability to change laws, and the removal of laws had to be met by majority approval of the Public Assembly.

Courts of Roma
A. The courts shall be held to the convenience of both the judge, and to the convicted. Upon one being Convicted, he is not to be touched by any person in Roma, and family of said defendant shall not touch thou, nor provide food. The convicted is allowed to be of any rank upon that of the Roma people. And the ultimate decision in said courts are to be decided by the Judge, but the jury and defendant must be allowed any objection up to two times.

Ab. If the defendant, upon there scheduled date, does not arrive, they're allowed one last court date to be held within a 4 day time unless granted else wise by the Highest Judge, The eldest Senator, or the Emperor of the Roma People.

B. If the defendant is to be a son or daughter of a family, the head member of the family that is currently living in the Grand Republic. This family member shall then be the new defendant; The new defendant, and original, shall be given equal punishment.

C. Shall the courts fined one guilty, punishment resides with the judge, and the court which he stands.

Order Within the Courts
A. All courts in the Republic shall be one of these; Civil, District, and Supreme Courts.

Ab. While all courts may be under the rule of their judge, or multiple judges, in the final jurisdiction, the punishment of death and exile shall not be permitted in Civil court, and is to be escalated into the district courts, or if need be, Supreme.

B. Civil Courts shall matter on some of the smallest things in New Rome, but ultimately should and shall be the most used: Money, Taxes, Small residential property.

C. District courts shall matter on a verity of issues in the Grand Republic, but shall only be used for things such as: Thievery, Payment Evasion, Deserting the New Roman Military, and cases to which death to the defendant may be issued.

D. The Supreme Court, Comprised of either one District Judge or multiple district judges on the trail in question, shall see the jurisdiction of the highest issues in the Republic: Things such as attempted murder upon a government official, Conspiring against New Rome and her legions, and the bad mouthing of the Governing Officials.

The Rights of Families
A. The heads of families are to be founded by who the family sees as the native speaker but may only be the eldest or Man or Woman living in the Republic.

B. The heads of families have control over there children and partner, and the speaker of the family must speak for the family members to which live in the Republic. No member of the Family shall have a public say unless they are given their White Robes.

C. Families must give their son's and daughters there White Robes, or Tuga's, by no sooner then their 16th birthday, and no later then their 20th birthday. The Head of House may make the decision to keep their sons and daughters from having these robes, but upon the gifting of them, they are to be free citizens in the republic, but still under their family.

D. Inheritance is to be given as the head of family wishes, whether that be by a soul member, or equally divided. The estate of the dead may not give more then 15% of the estate to the spouse.

Property Rights of Man
A. All property is to have one owner, and the head of house does not need to own all land that his Family lives in. Multiple family members can live in the same home, or multiple homes, as long as they are maintained and lived in regularly.

B. Those who live near the roads maintain the roads, which must be at least two blocks wide going straight or making curves less then 45 degrees, and must be three blocks wife if going more then 45 degrees and this will include U-turns. Failure to maintain such roads may allow people to run through the nearby farms and other land that is near by.

C. Boundary Disputes, if no longer civil, must be decided by Civil Courts. This can be as little as two, and larger lands may be escalated to District Courts.

The Senate and the Emperor
A. The Senators are to be voted by the people, but shall only be voted for one to every five-thousand (Each citizen is 1 thousand) for the first five senators, and upon the fifth, the addition shall only be added every for every ten-thousand romans, or unless the the senate decides else wise.

Ab. The senate shall not be started until the City of Roma reaches 15,000 members.

B. Senators shall remain in the senate for life Bb. The Senate can remove a senator if a majority vote is made of 50%.

C. The Emperor has final rule, but if the senate, larger then 7 members, rules all in favor of removal, then the emperor shall be removed.

Cb. The Emperor shall not be the decider of roman courts or the senates decisions. The Emperor must pass the laws that go through, and may only deny them if they are unreasonable or fail to be correct to the Roman Law.

Cc. The Emperor is the Face of the Republic, the one to be sent out for diplomacy, and to help in warfare strategy. He is able to deal with internal conflicts, and help the nation be correct if the senate sees fit that he is not in the wrong to do so.

The Powers of Money and Wealth
A. Trade Networks may come and go inside of the cities if they are willing to trade. These Trade Networks may only allow one person into the city, if a second person is brought with more supplies, they may be permitted if allowed permit by the towns local government.

Ab. If the city wishes to close off its gates, it may put in a request with the senate (or higher power), to enact a closure, this will be in case of banditry, and if a town requests items, it shall be brought to Roma, which upon a member from the city can come to the cities central warehouse, and collect what is needed when they are ready.

Ac. Items shall be held for 2 weeks (irl) before the items are to be given to Roma, unless other wise said.

B. All shopkeepers are able too, after a month of ownership and no late payments, own their shop for flat fee. The option to own the building may be presented if the shop keep owns more the a majority of the shops on the lower floor.

Bb. If the building is bought out and apartments are attached, majority funds will go to the shop keep, but will instead be taxed instead of the tenets, and will be in charge of surrounding rules as stated in 4B.

C. All Apartments are to be taxed by the Republic. This is to make sure that upkeep is properly given to the building as the property is not owned by yet one person.

Ca. All private property shall be taxed as well, these can come in large lump sums or small payments. All tax is to be adjusted accordingly to the person paying, but may not extent past a month.

D. If the Payments or Tax is not paid, the Republic has the right to Repo the item unpaid for. Following this, the item will be given back to the original owner with a 4 day wait period, in which the original owner needs to pay all fines and fees, and include a 5% interest rate for everyday. After said days, the item will have a bid starting at the fines and fees base pay, and will be sold to the highest bid.

The Rights of Man, Woman, and Child
A. All people of Remecia are to be treated equally and are entitled to a fair trail. Women and Men may only be seen less then their husband with a household or when the Family is to be judged and they are below the head of house.

B. Freedom of Speech: No governing body or person may silence someone

C. Freedom of Religion: All religion is allowed within Remecia, individual cities are not allowed to outlaw religion.

Ca. If a religion is found to be problematic, members, leaders, and their buildings may be removed and burned if authorized by the Senate.

D. Freedom of Press and Media: includes the rights to people making Newspapers and making talk shows about or in Remecia. Freedom to protest is also included in this doctrine as to make sure the people have a voice.

E. Children not treated fairly in the household and are at the age of 16 may leave the household through a court case in District Court. This is to allow children to leave early if they wish, but if the courts decide it unnecessary, then they shall stay.

F. Individual cities are allowed to have more laws added onto the tables of Remecia, but are not to change any laws to their cities and must follow the laws presented as to allow all people a equal life in the republic.

Trivia
The Republic of Rendinum was the first nation in Eldham to house a building exceeding 100 blocks in length.

The republic's capital, Roma, was the leading market for cheese production, earning the producer, AtomicSpiderPig, a spot on the baltop at 25th (15th today).

Real-life Roman superstition dictated that senate meetings should never occur at night, lest something bad happen. The first and last time the Rendinum senate ever met at night, the city of Roma was raided by bandits.

While the offering of cheese on the 18th was a sign of peace, because Ravenguard soldiers could not interact with the item frame, they took it as an insult.