Ryzani Republic

The First Ryzani Republic was the 9th constitutional form of the Ryzani States. It was 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, Duchess 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. Josbar at first refused these demands after which he had stripped Athos from all his government positions, after serious negative feedback he was forced to accept these demands, and appointed Lord Aasimar of Carthya as the Chairman of Democratic Affairs. Four candidates ran: Josbar of Carthya, Aveleksei of Vonskyr, Thrills of Vanaionia and Athos of Volkoregrod. Athos was soon forced to drop out of the race as he was exiled from Ryzan by Josbar out of fear that Athos would win. 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. Fighting began after the Osterian Empress Viewed had delivered an ultimatum; join us or die. this was followed by some arguing after which Ryzani higherups were told to be silent, this was quickly backed by Athos calling Yakei of the Osterian Imperial guard a peasnt, thgis followed in the massacre of Volkoregrod. 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. The Republic would see itself reform into the Third Ryzani Tsardom with much of it's principles being maintained. To date, the Ryzani Republic would remain one of the longest of the Ryzani Governments without a major civil war plaguing it.

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

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

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

Culture
Although not very well known or well practiced outside of Ryzan, the Ryzani culture was very unique and varied greatly region-to-region. Despite its quick fall from favor after the dissolution of the Second Tsardom, the religion of Tossanism remained in high regard as the 'cultural' religion of Ryzan - not practiced but still appreciated. The Ryzani culture also came to be rooted in democratic ideals like freedom, equality, and liberty under the Republic. These cultures and traditions were occasionally celebrated with several holidays.

Freeholds

 * Carthya
 * Deutzan
 * Nebskoslavia
 * Remtal
 * Ryzan
 * Vologda
 * Vonskyr

Settlements

 * Angel's Peak [Abandoned, Carthya]
 * Bjornsull [Vonskyr]
 * Braddanoch [Vonskyr]
 * Carthya City [Capital, Carthya]
 * Erebor [Abandoned, Ryzan]
 * Haegiel [Deutzan]
 * Highgard [Abandoned, Remtal]
 * Nadzieja [Abandoned, Deutzan]
 * Nebskogrod [Abandoned, Nebskoslavia]
 * Nova Balreska [Abandoned, Carthya]
 * Novogrod [Nebskoslavia]
 * Old Balreska [Ryzan]
 * Port Remtal
 * Slimehost [Abandoned, Carthya]
 * Slouttawa [Nebskoslavia]
 * Tossagrad [Ryzan]
 * Undrgrod [Abandoned, Nebskoslavia]
 * Volkoregrod [Vonskyr]
 * Vologda [Vologda]
 * Vonnagart [Vonskyr]
 * Welstone [Nebskoslavia]

Notable Ryzanis

 * Anstolis Lykeris (Anstolis)
 * Athos Sigrun (___Athos___)
 * Aveleksei Tossvich (NoMustang)
 * Canadian Toss (CanadianToss)
 * Darrow Aasimar (FallenAasimar)
 * Hees Toldar (Hollow)
 * Ibris Tossova (Ibris007)
 * Mocoslav Kovalsky (mocpages)
 * Nikolai Tossovich (GreenToss)
 * Nikolai Zefirov (Zeph)
 * Sarlician Dermonth Sigrun (Sarlician)
 * Slout Korol (Slout)
 * Vetrys Zukolav (VetIsH0t)