Seratovia

The Seratovian State was a nation located in Cymru, to the south-east of Rathnir. It was the successor of the Second Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa, and was founded on the 21st October 2021. As a result of the Second Archonate of Viodoxa disbanding, the Seratovian State would be quick to unite most of mainland Cymru. However, in December of the same year it reformed into the Third Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa as a response to the March of Exiles.

History
The Second Archonate of Viodoxa disbanded on the 21st of October 2021. This did not come out of nowhere, however. There are several causes and incidents that caused the eventual demise of the Archonate.

The Triumvirate of Denumain
Before Viodoxa collapsed, the three countries of Yimmu-Audal, Escharia and Viodoxa had merged to form the Triumvirate of Denumain. This was to make sure that the three countries would continue existing. The three rulers (Triumvirs) were also the three rulers of their original country. Hazel McSpiegel, Mistic Audalad and Valerian Escharii were these three rulers. Hazel ruled Viodoxa, Mistic ruled Yimmu-Audal and Valerian ruled Escharia. Denumain was founded, because the three nations found out about plots against each nation seperately. In an act of self-defence, they bonded together to ensure security. This union did not last long, however. Denumain faced two challenges - its underlying tensions and its strength. Soleannen is the state-religion of Escharia and the Soleannens wanted to convert Yimmu-Audal, aswell. This was met with resistance by the people of Yimmu-Audal. The two peoples could not get along together and thus the first cracks in the Denumain formed. The second challenge - and failure - was the Battle at Sun’s Gate. This war was fought in a Viodoxan colony in the world of Eldham. The Viodoxans fought fiercely against the invading force: the Goons. As mentioned before, this war was a failure and thus exposed the second weakness of Denumain. It was not able to defend itself.

Structural causes
The Second Archonate was founded by Marshal_Yazov, who made sure the Archonate was u and no infighting occurred. After his departure, the Archonate’s nobility had become more assertive within their own provinces, acting as rulers of their own, independent countries. Archons trusted local lords to be loyal, without the need to force or persuade them to listen. Local nobility had become so powerful, that the Archons were not able to centralize the government. The decentralization has gone too far, when one lord would be removed, other lords would be alarmed and this would cause conflict. Adding to the former cause, the latter cause for Viodoxa’s collapse is its posturing on the world stage. Viodoxa had been a mediator in foreign conflicts, which caused foreign countries to be less keen on having relations with Viodoxa. As time went on, foreign nations began to see Viodoxa as a world police. This led to Viodoxa being afraid of countries supporting separatist lords within the Archonate.

The Libertalia Incident
Libertalia, a province led by BeanManJones had long been at odds with the national government. They had refused to get involved in the Battle of Sun’s Gate most recently, before the Libertalia Incident. The town of Thebanii was built by Libertalians, on the land of Silvay. Synkletos EmperorAstr0nomus gave the Liberatalians permission to build Thebanii, but Astr0nomus did not have legal power to give this permission, moreover the decision was wrong. Thebanii was not built in Libertalia, like Astr0nomus thought. This resulted in a confrontation between Regent Archon Danzig and the Libertalians. Nobody knew what side started fighting, but a massacre soon followed. Silvay called in the Archonate’s Army who then proceeded to beat down the Libertalians. The resistance did not stop, however. The Libertalians made a deal with Archon Hazel McSpiegel. She, and a few others, were to step down from their position. If that happened, Libertalia would rejoin the Archonate. Hazel did resign, in favour of Blanc.

The Abolition of the Archonate
As Hazel was replaced by Blanc, Blanc approached the second Archon, Marshal_Yazov. Yazov had become Archon for the second time. He had been the founding Archon of the Second Archonate of Viodoxa, before he went to serve in Bardonia. He would return in October 2021, due to Hazel wanting his help. Yazov and Blanc both recognised the dire state Viodoxa was in and decided to dissolve the Archonate. They split the country up into its provinces. Yazov would rule Heramod (now Seratovia) and Blanc would rule Adytum, the former capital province of Viodoxa. However, Hazel took power from Blanc in Adytum and declared herself as Queen of Adytum. Adytum, like Silvay, would soon join Seratov and unite most of the continent. The provinces recognised that it would be better to work together, to improve the lives of everybody. Only Libertalia, Interium and Augmentum Terra would remain independent

Viodoxa's comeback
On Early December 2021, Loic came back from his exile, beginning the March of Exiles. Political unstability hit the Seratovian State and Yazov resigned. Hazel then became the new leader and reformed it back to the Imperial Archonate of Viodoxa.

Seratovia's Government
The Seratovian State was structured to ensure a meritocratic and durable system that would be able to last for the ages. The constitution of Seratov was made by Chancellor Yazov and Minister Andrew.

The Spirit of Seratovia
Seratovia is ruled by a dictator, named the “Chancellor”. The Chancellor appoints their successor, who they see fit. This system was put in place, to prevent infighting that could occur like during the Archonate, when nobles would commit intrigue to gain power. Along with this, the dictatorship makes sure the government becomes efficient. Seratovia does not wish to become a “World Police” like Viodoxa was. Mediating in foreign conflicts is not in the nature of Seratovia.

The Chancellor also appoints the Minister, who will usually be the next Chancellor. The Minister is the de facto equal to the Chancellor, due to the amount of trust that is put in the Minister. The Chancellor appoints the “Six Masters” of the Seratovian State. The Six Masters are as follows:

-         Master of War: Manages and commands the military.

-         Master of Communications: Manages foreign affairs along with the recruitment for the country.

-         Master of Arms: Manages the logistics within the country.

-         Master of the Watch: Manages the squatter-policy, border control and serves as a military police.

-         Master of Builds: Plans and builds structures.

-         Master of Coins: Manages the state’s economy.

The Seratovian State also has “High Officials” and “Officials”. These manage projects and are earned through merit, gained by performing tasks given by the government. High Officials, Masters, the Minister and the Chancellor form the “High Council”. Normally, the Chancellor takes decisions by first deliberating with the High Council. During drastic times, the Chancellor will usually take decisions on their own. The High Council will meet weekly and discuss national issues. The government official ranks are obtained through gaining merit. Hereditary nobility and succession of positions is abolished. It is thus open to a person to make a name for themselves and gain a position. The government will frequently open up tasks for people to complete. When people complete the task successfully, they gain merit and will thus be recognised by the government for future tasks. When somebody fails, the person who gave the task will reflect with the worker to see what can be done better. Moreover, depending on the severity of the failure, the worker could still gain merit. Along with that, the government aims to centralize the nation. They wish to encourage national projects, projects that will be done by people across the country. The executives across the country are similar to Viodoxa’s nobility. Dukes, who ruled provinces, are now “Wardens”. Counts, who ruled countries, are now “Lords”. Barons, who ruled cities, are now “Mayors”. The “National Council” of Seratovia consists of the Wardens, Lords, Mayors and Officials. This council serves as a deliberative organ to connect local and national politics. This council convenes once a week.

Religious freedom is a normality in Seratovia. The heads of the three most prominent religions within Seratovia - Guhenism, Soleannen and Uniism - are seen as cornerstones of the state. They are meant to be working together and creating a safe environment together.