Osriguard

Osriguard, officially the Holy Empire of Osriguard, commonly known as Imperial Osriguard, is the result of a merging of the Xynthian Commonwealth of Stoneguard and the Royal Lands of Osria.

The Collapse of Uraka
After a declaration of war from the Celestial Accords Treaty Organization, the Second Uraki Imperium shattered due to it's own internal instability in 261 T.E. First, The Simulami Empire and its vassals, followed by the rapid collapse of the empire due to the loss of 70% of its territory and 40% of its population.

Coup in Stoneport
In the aftermath of the Simulami Empire leaving Uraka, the city of Stoneport, the largest city in the Domain of Stoneguard with a population of some 120,000 was seized by Stoneguardian nationalist Warzywek in a popular coup against the cities High Prince, Gaming Aurelian, who submitted on the term he would rule in the new Xynthian Commonwealth of Stoneguard. He was subsequently disowned by his father, Micheal Aurelian.

Coup In Urak
Main Article: Sack of Urak

By the Fall of 261 TE, the Second Uraki Imperium had been almost completely destroyed by internal instability only two years into their war with CATO All Domains besides Osria had declared independence, and foreign forces were closing in on the great city of Urak. Chaos quickly engulfed the city as the Imperator, Shard Aurelian moved quickly to prepare for war, sending pleas for aid to the former Imperator Tylics Aurelian, who had abdicated after being unable to handle the situation.

Once a small Ashtrokan force arrived outside the city, several nobles such as Castell Sterlingcrest and Aersnya Osri Draconis sprung a plan to coup the city, using their soldiers to occupy the city watch as the Ashtrokan forces entered and began the sack. The city was devastated by the event and never truly recovered. In the aftermath the Royal Lands of Osria were re-established.

Ties Between Osria and Stoneguard
While initially somewhat cold and distrustful towards Stoneguard, Osria quickly came around and eventually pushed the Stoneguardians to sign the Osri-Stoneguardian Alliance, which created a mutual NAP, MDP, DCP and MAT between the countries. With this, some talk of merging was though of, however many plans remained shelved and unused as there was little interest outside of a few government officials.

Eventually, Osrian efforts to cultivate a large regional alliance called the Concordat led to a power struggle between Osria and Stoneguard, which would be rectified with an agreement to merge. Thus, plans were set in the Autumn of 264 T.E. to merge, however it was decided not to officiate the agreement for some time.

Officiation
Eventually, diplomatic mishaps led to a hasty declaration of Osriguard and the centralization of power in the hands of a few government members. The constitution was signed and Imperial Osriguard was declared with Brynden Varrani, Aersnya Osri Draconis and Gaming Aurelian (Disowned) as its Emperors.

The Galus Dispute
In 265 T.E., Scisser, backed by Tylics Aurelian who demanded monetary reparation from the Stoneguardian Government, declared independing with the EMF Bank and the city of Easthold, South of the Province of Florentia. This was responded to with many days of posturing and diplomatic wrestling between Tylics and the leadership of Osriguard.

The Imperial House
Osriguard is a semi-constitutional absolute monarchy, ruled by three Emperors. Usually only one Emperor truly rules the country under the counsel of the Hand and the Others. The Current Emperors are Brynden Varrani, Aersnya Osri Draconis, and Gaming Aurelian. The royal houses are houses Osria and Varrani, as Gaming Aurelian is not considered part of House Aurelian.

Brynden Varrani of House Varrani is the emperor that truly rules, given he is the one who usually is present in the council meetings, and in the foreign diplomatic negoations, but emperor Aersnya of House Osria, soon made a return as the second-in-charge.

The Hand & Lexarchs
The Hand of the Emperors is one of the most powerful positions in the country, the head of government, trusted to act with Imperial Authority and entrusted with the same power as the Emperors. The Hands purpose is to aid the monarchs in their goals and to ensure proper governance. The position has usually been occupied by older men of considerable experience.

Lexarchs are the ministers of the realm. The Positions currently are the Lexarchs of Diplomacy, Warfare, Infrastructure, Folk, Police, and Finances. Whereas the saga of the Handship began with the appointment of Vaicos, who, in a twist of fate, found himself thrust into the role during a period of Castell's temporary absence from the Uraki City. Secluded in the tranquil countryside, Castell eventually recognized the urgency of his return to the heart of Osriguard. Perceiving the looming threats that could plunge the realm into disarray or foreign control, he resolved to restore order to the realm's governance. Swiftly convening a session within the council hall, he unilaterally declared his assumption of the Handship alongside Vaicos. Notably, this audacious move was made without formal appointment by the emperors, seizing the mantle of service to the realm by his own volition. As soon as he appointed himself as the hand, he limited the powers of the emperors from absolute authority to some authority, reformed the Bank of Osria, as well as called off declaration of wars planned by Emperors Brynden Varrani of House Varrani and Emperor Gaming Aurelian.

The Chancellor and Senate
The Chancellor is the secondary head of government, whose duty is to run the senate and ensure its function.

The Senate is the Legeslative body of Imperial Authority, composed of all the nobles, officials and royals of the realm.

Vexillology
The flag of Osriguard is a merging of the flags of Osria and Stoneguard. The Osrian Sigil is present in the center, along with the golden border, while the yellow Stoneguard cross is replaced with a white cross and the main field remains Stoneguard black.