Ryzani Republic

The Ryzani Republic is the 9th and current constitutional form of the Ryzani States. It is an immediate successor to the Ryzani-Carthyan Republic, and for the first time in recorded Ryzani history, a peaceful transition in terms of constitutional titles and names.

Josbar Era
The Josbar Era begins on April 10th, when former President Mysticwarrior departed on a fishing trip, never to return. Josbar quickly assumed power in the following days to some discontent, who established a much more aggressive foreign policy. His presidency remained fairly stable at first, with the highlights being the annexation of northern Baykonia and an island territory formerly owned by Lennox south of Kostaria. However, this brief period of calm came to an end on April 21st, 2021. Athos, King of Volkoregrod and a Field Marshal in the Ryzani National Armed Forces, attempted to stage a coup against Josbar. With the indirect backing of many of the Senators and Freehold leaders, Athos demanded emergency presidential elections to be held, lest he remove Josbar from power by force. Not wanting another civil war, Josbar accepted these demands, and appointed Lord Aasimar of Carthya as the Chairman of Democratic Affairs. Three candidates ran: Josbar of Carthya, Aveleksei of Vonskyr, and Thrills of Vanaionia. As the elections concluded on the evening of April 24th, Lord Aasimar announced that Aveleksei and Sarlician of Vonskyr had won with 78% of the vote at 56% voter turnout, thus ending the Josbar Era.

Aveleksei Era
On the morning of April 25th, 2021, a crowd gathered in the Carthya City town square despite the pouring rain. President Aveleksei and Vice President Sarlician gave their inauguration speeches as the rain stopped, ushering in a new period of stability for the Ryzani people. Similar to President Mystic, Aveleksei began his presidency by signing a series of alliances. The first was the Treaty of Balreska, signed and ratified by Sarlician and Velereth Sareariel Lelya-Earcala on the 25th, the second being the Luperkania Agreement, signed on the 26th. Just a few hours after the Luperkania Agreement was signed, Caprica declared war on Valle Deep, prompting Ryzan to immediately send forces to assist them in the spirit of honoring the Agreement. Although the Battle of Luperkania was a resounding loss for Ryzan due to the Ferrymen, the Ryzani Gamma Division would go on to inflict major damage on Caprican cities and forces with multiple raids.

Three days later on 28th of April, Ryzan became an official member of KATO after peacefully settling a land dispute with Kostarion, partially ending the precedent that the organization was only for minor countries.

On the May 9th, forces from Osteria attacked the city of Volkoregrod in retaliation for Athos calling Yaykei a "peasant". The subsequent massacre of Ryzani civilians sparked the Ryzani-Osterian conflict, a series of attacks, denouncements, and battles between the two nations. The conflict includes President Aveleksei's ban on Osterians from entering Ryzani territory. In response to further acts of violence, Ryzan began major military reformations, overseen by the recently-promoted Field Marshal Zefirov.

Government
The Ryzani Republic is ruled by the President, who leads the nation within the boundaries of the Constitution. They are assisted by the Vice President, who assists the President with the day-to-day management of the federal government.

The Freehold leaders consist of eight nobles with various local titles. The last continuous remnants of Ryzan's feudal past, they rule their states as autocrats, but are subject to the orders of the President and the Senate. Each has one seat on the Council of Freeholders, a purely advisory body that is called upon during times of instability or conflict.

The Directors each lead a corresponding department, of which there are five: the Department of Culture, the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Finance.