The Ascendant City of Castalon

The Ascendant City of Castalon is a Ascendant City State that is based in the Abexilas Content of Kejafros - on the Wester Seaboard. The Ascendant City of Castalon is made primarily of a single large scale city known as "Castalon"; A city already well known through the world of Tremons and reborn in Abexilas. The nation focuses its resources on the city, building up strong defences and many homes and residences for citizens or "Ascendants" to live in. The Citizens of Castalons are known by the demonym "Ascendants" as they ascend from the ancient dragon known as Shen'ai which is depicted as a jade dragon in the centre of their flag.

Governance
The City State uses an Ascendant style of government. This form of Government is a system that leaves 4 main families in control of the nation. In The Ascendant City of Castalon these 4 Families are:


 * The Noble Family of Neurodia
 * The Noble Family of Amarylis
 * The Noble Family of Rodier
 * The Noble Family of Cambrica

These 4 families are lead by what's known as "The High Nobility"; The High Nobility is made up of a council of 4 consuls known as "High Nobles", each representing one of the 4 Noble Families. The High Nobles take on the majority of the national responsibilities and hold the primary decision making for where the nation faces. The High Nobles are assisted by the Noble Elect, An electoral role voted in by the Ascendant Parliament. The High Nobles also appoint new General Nobility such as Dukes/Duchess' and Earl's/Countess'. When a decision is in need to be made the High Nobility will hold a vote - the vote requires a 75% majority to pass with the Noble Elect acting in as a Tie breaker if a tie of 50:50 is made on a decision.

The High Nobles respectively appoint a Noble Consort each to assist and advise on decision making when needed. The Noble Consorty may take on High Noble Duties if the High Noble is unable to - this includes edict voting and appointing new general nobility when necessary.

The General Nobility
The General Nobility take on various roles depending on the rank held by the member. Generally Speaking, the General Nobility is split into 2 parts: The Upper Nobility and the Lower Nobility. The Lower Nobility are usually put in places of less responsibility due to their lack of experience and influence, places may be taken in government organisations such as the military, government funded corporate bodies and diplomatic organisations. The Upper Nobility take on a more governing role with them taking on a Borough within Castalon City. This responsibility enables them to make financial, social and security decisions within there respective borough. Upper Nobility may also be put in advisory positions to the High Nobility if they are deemed trust worthy.

Upper Noble Positions include:


 * Duke/Duchess --> The Highest Level of the General Nobility.
 * Earl/Countess --> The First Level of the Upper Noble Positions.

Lower Noble Positions include:


 * Baron/Baroness --> The Highest Level of the Lower Nobility.
 * Lord/Lady --> The First Level of the General Nobility.