Nachtenreich

 Zie Nachtenreich File:NachtenreichFlag.png  Flag of Zie Nachtenreich Government Data Demographic Data Geographical Data  Historical Data Zie Nachtenreich bon Zie Drakeslandes, commonly known as The Nachtenreich, was a feudal Realm in the Drakaesland that lasted from the year 188 TE until its union with the Kingdom of Amarillo, forming the Twilight Empire of Amarillo, in the year 202 TE.

It was initially led by Katherine (Yoaken) Drake Al-Asidalah, after the union between Regnum Yoake, The Holy Lily Isles and The Triarchy of Mordaine. However, she step down and seceded with The H. Lily Isles. Then, Delta Drake-Canalopin, who had come back to life right when the Nachtenreich was born, was chosen by the Imperial Council as new Imperina.

As Imperina, Delta led the negotiations that would end up with the Imperial Mandate of the Twilight Empire, resulting in an effective union between Amarillo and the Nachtenreich. Soon after, the new Empire was dissolved by Amarillo through the Treaty of Varasopolis.

Etymology and Symbols
Nachtenreich /'naʃtenɾajk/ is composed by the words in Drakaeshlange  'Nachten' (Night) and  'Reich' (Realm). Therefore it's meaning in the common tongue was The Night's Realm. A name that the nation used as well internationally for their own.

Official Symbols
The Nachtenreich used since its foundation to its dissolution into the Twilight Empire one sole flag. This flag is composed by a red Salitre with white outline. In the center, a red dragon over a white moon crowned by the Sigil of the Nachtenreich, the Night's Star. However, the institutions had another flag that would be waved into battle in case of war.

Imperial Institutions and Functioning
The Nachtenreich was a feudalistic empire, with a lot of decentralisation and autonomy for the different Kingdoms. However, The Imperina, head of state of the Realm held most of the power. The main law that established the basic functioning of the different roles and institutions of the Nachtenreich was its First Imperial Decree.

Original Imperial Decree
Originally, written by Imperina Katherine herself, this decree gave absolute power to the Imperina, as well as establishing a matriarchal system where females would have preference over males in the inheritance of the throne. However, there was no legislation about the possibility of the Imperina passing away or abdicating without an heir. In addition, Article 4 of the Decree stated that no other royal family could ascend the throne, which made succession without the Imperina impossible and legally leading to dissolution.

It was stated, as well, that the leaders of each kingdom of the Realm weren't able to choose their own successors. This led to a conflict with some of the Kings that wanted to change the law to be allowed to chose their own heirs. The Imperina was as well the only in power to delcare wars uniterally.

Gabtilungs bon zie Nachtenreich
The Departments or Gäbtilung were created as the executive branch of the Internal and external action of the Government of the Nachtenreich. These departments were four:


 * 1) Gäbtilung of Internal Affairs, led by Delta-Drake & Canalopin, in charge of infrastructure, economy and culture.
 * 2) Gäbtilung of Foreign Affairs, led by Pablo Yoaken, in charge of diplomacy and international relations.
 * 3) Gäbtilung of Drakaenwide Affairs, vacant seat, in charge of pan-Drakaen cooperation and diplomacy.
 * 4) Gäbtilung of Citizen Affairs, vacant seat, in charge of justice and citizens' rights.

Every department was led by a Hess (Head). On their command there were several Kürpe (bodies) with different functions and areas of expertise. Then, several Handes (Hands) would be managing and administrating the matters of the department.

Reformed Imperial Decree
Due to the complains and legal voids of the First Decree, the Imperial Council, de facto led by Delta, launched a reform that would set a more robust core law for the Nachtenreich. The main reforms revolved around making the nation less dependant on the Imperina's activity and limiting her power, as well as assembling a mechanism of triple checks and balances between the Imperial Crown, the Imperial Council and the Assembly of Electors.

The role of the Electors and the Assembly was properly established, for the five most populated kingdoms to represent the territories of the Realm and discuss over matters that could affect their lands. The Assembly had as well the role to choose members for the Imperial Council, which would advise the Imperina and rule in her name when needed.

Link to the Reformed Imperial Decree

Imperial Council
The Imperial Council was the institution that, de facto, managed most of the affairs of the nation. During the period of formation of the Realm until the first elections to the council, before the reforms of the First Imperial Decree, Delta Drake & Canalopin led the council as right hand of the imperina. After the elections, six years after the foundation of the Nachtenreich, the following members were elected for the Council:


 * Hugh of Allium Panem
 * Delta Drake & Canalopin
 * Ilara Drake & Canalopin
 * Osric Varan
 * Fortiuu Fairfax

This left the council with three members of Regnum Yoake and two members of Mordaine, influencing the politics and begining the plans for a union with The Kingdom of Amarillo

This institution was the precedent and main influence for the Council that would be formed in the Twilight Empire of Amarillo and it's successor, the Amarillian Empire.