Mors ad Solem

Mors ad Solem is a City-State with a Monarchy/Theocracy hybrid in the central continent of Kylorne that gained it's independence from the Vampiric Union of Carpe Noctem after declaring it officially during the feast of Hyljaheim. It is ruled by the royal Summanus Family and passes on it's leadership to it's children.

Short History of Creation
Founded by Magnus Dante Summanus XV, the nation started as a single city within Carpe Noctem 's borders, designed to push against the borders of River'reach, a nation hostile to them. Magnus was far less interested in the geopolitics of the placement of his city, rather, wanting to make it a peaceful place for creatures of the night to stay. By design, he and the creation of the city were met with a lot of contention, primarily from River'reach who saw it as a threat.

However, through slowly distancing himself from the Vampiric Union and a greater desire to grow Mors ad Solem beyond it's limits in another nation, Magnus declared his independence with his Lunar Council Member and Lover, Emporos Astray. The same day, the two married one another, now officially ruling over Mors ad Solem on their own merit.

For a more in-depth history, read the following article.

Government
The City-State is a mixture of both a Monarchy and a Theocracy, the royal Summanus Family ruling as Baron and Baroness, but having the highest positions under them being that of religious merit.

Roles
Baron/Baroness: The ruling figure born from the Summanus Family. The one born from the previous rulers is the Summanus that will hold true power, with their spouse being secondary (sometimes a member of the Lunar Council).

The Lunar Council: Two or more members of the ruling Summanus' council, who assist the Baron/Baroness with creating laws, managing the military, and appointing religious figureheads.

Priests/Priestess: Religious figureheads who spread the faith of The Lunar Creed and hold religious events and holidays in its name. They are appointed by members of the Lunar Council

Soldiers: Those working under Mors ad Solem 's Militia, they follow special guidelines, training, and vows in order to uphold law and order within the borders.

Citizens: The everyday commonfolk of Mors ad Solem, they make up everything from merchants, farmers, artisans, etc. They are bound to all laws within Mors ad Solem 's borders, so long as they hold citizenship and residency.