Velerin

The Shirokanezan Empire is an Empire located around the Zamotz Isles, the territories of Druk Yukl, territories of Mosir-Sumari, Urak city  as well as the south-eastern region of former  Skjoldrbrodir.

{Note: when referring to current time or at the moment the wiki is referring to the last time this wiki page was updated namely: 2th of October 2022}

Founding Flag : Imperial Synod of Velerin



History
The birth of the Velerin Empire was caused by series of unfortunate events wreaking havoc onto the empires of Uraka, Goonguard, Zamotz.

Uraka
During the events of the Old Banner Rebellion, the Uraki empire was split into many pieces between the remaining families of Aurelian, Gobbo, and Suneris. The remaining loyalists of Uraka created a Hark separatist movement in a effort to restore the fallen empire. This attempt failed, and Hark was forcefully dissolved. The remaining Separatists were driven out of Uraka, with several fleeing to the safe harbor of the Velerin Empire.

GoonGuard
After setting sail south in search of new lands to conquer, ErrorL abandoned the lands and people who he had fought with, many of them scattering throughout world, often utilized as mercenaries, they found fondness within Velerin where many would settle and prosper as traders, soldiers and farmers. While many remember ErrorL's actions, many newcomers to Velerin lands are often left wondering who he was when his name is mentioned among the older citizens of the Empire.

Zamotz/Shiro
People of Zamotz ventured into their dying tree Shiro expecting they never return until one day. Elkool, Blake, Flipkin and Drigon emerged from cherry blossom tree of Shiro into this world to participate in creation of Velerin empire.

Beginnings
The First steps of velerin were made on April 15, when negotiations start with Rodinnbrok to buy a piece of land in central Eldham. on April 18 the land in central elham was gained and Imperial Synod of Velerin was created.

June Expansion
Historical ties were reunited after the island of zamotz was formally vassalized and Chloe Aurelian, Imperius aunt after long period of illness gifted Eastern Druk Yul to Velerin, returning part of Uraka land back to house ruler.

Lemur-Gardenian war
Oppresed people of Limuria made moves againts gardenia to reclaim their homeland and Lemur-Gardenian war happened. War was quite short Leader of Lemurs, Draphonaris and allies from velerin proudly marched onto battefield to fight for restoration of Limuria. War was won after the first battle when the leaders fled and left the nation of gardenia undefended which resulted in nations colapse and outher forces tried to claim pieces of Gardenia. Limurians having the strongest claim and ties to their ancient homeland, took over all of the land and joined as vassal of Velerin.

Becoming and Empire
With royal house of Gobbo gone last member of house Sunneris and akkad of Urak city : IvanTD named new akkad : Arua/Crystal Aurelian passing city back to aurelian house. Arua decided to unite Aurelian territories and Urak city was integrated into Velerin. This proved Velerin as true succesor of Uraka Empire and thus Velerin became Velerin Empire and Imperious becamed Imperator.

Eldham Aliance
Velerin,Sylvania,Union,Scylding get together to create Eldham Aliance to further increase stability of Elham. All members voided mdps/alliances/naps to share relations going forward. First action of aliance was formal ultimatum send to Vulps with follow up of formal declaration of war headed from the Eldham Alliance. They also demanded.$20m in reparations, with 500k per day for however long it goes on.

Mosir-Razuni
Červenliška/Zhervenliska owners of Mosir-Sumari decided to intergrade their lands with velerin empire futher increasing size of the empire and recovering old lands of aurelians. They were not the only ones Ancient nation Razuni Sultanate becamed a vasal of Velerin empire in hopes of reforming Razuni Sultanate to former glory.

Government
The Imperial Government of Shirokaneza is an edition on the original government of the Urakan Imperium, the only differences lie in the domains system of Uraka in which a less centralised structure existed and the power of the Nobility, which in Uraka was much higher then the Nobility' power in Shirokaneza.

Imperial Conclave
The Imperial Conclave or the Executive branch of the Shirokanezan Government run the day to day affairs of Shirokaneza and concerns itself with matters like: Foreign Policy, Internal Development (Economy, Infrastructure), Military Affairs and the overseeing of the Senate and Dominions of Shirokaneza.

Triumvirate
The highest ranking Institution of the Shirokanezan Government is the Triumvirate. The Triumvirate is made up of three members Triumvir Imperius Aurelian, Triumvir Pipo of Alfuna and, finally Triumvir Elkool Aurelian. These three Triumvirs hold equal power and are shared heads of state of Shirokaneza. Triumvir Imperius Aurelian in specific was the original head of state of Shirokaneza during the Velerin Period, he started Shirokaneza and started the dream. Triumvir Pipo of Alfuna mostly runs the internal side of the Empire as well as presides over the Dominion of Skjoldrbrodir of which he is the High Jarl. The final Triumvir in our list is Elkool Aurelian, the aforementioned Triumvir mainly runs the World Police, which is a paramilitary group that is loyal to Shirokaneza. Elkool also presides over international diplomacy together with his fellow Triumvirs.

Imperial Enforcers
The Imperial Enforcers act with the authority of the Triumvirs and take over for the triumvirs in case they have other duties to attend to. They are personally appointed by the Triumvirs and answer to them alone. Currently, the only serving Imperial Enforcers are Drigon Aurelian and Balake. Currently, they serve as governors of the Shirokanezan Heartlands.

Imperial Viziers
The Imperial Viziers currently preside over a section of Shirokaneza's government. There are two kinds of Imperial Viziers, the first one the Vizier of Government currently presides over the Imperial Government under him in the hierarchy, this position is currently held by Drigon Aurelian. The other Imperial Vizier is the Vizier of Internal Development, this position is currently held by Triumvir Pipo of Alfuna, they preside over the Internal Development of Shirokaneza which includes the overseeing of Infrastructure, Economy and a lot more.

Lexarchs and Primarchs
The Lexarchs and Primarchs are the Cabinet of Shirokaneza and assist the Triumvirs in the executive branch of the Shirokanezan government. The Lexarchs and Primarchs are in many ways comparable to the each other, so comparable even that most to all people can't clearly tell them apart, the biggest difference between the two is that Lexarchs are more important Primarchs but in essence the two roles do the same kind of work. The Primarchs also Include the Imperial Consuasor who in many ways is similar to an advisor and a helping hand.

Lord-Protectorate
The Lord-Protectorate are the representatives of Dominions of the Empire within the central government. The Lord-Protectorate is made up of the Lord Protectors of each respective dominion of the Shirokanezan Empire namely: Skjoldrbrodir, Limuria, Druk Yul, Mosir-Sumari, Zamotz, Razuni, Urak, Hussaria, Heartlands (+Shirokaneza) and Ildernia.

Lord-Protectors
The Lord-Protectors are the leaders or representatives of each respective dominion of Shirokaneza; there are at maximum 2 Lord-Protectors per dominion and they are usually chosen by their dominion's ruler. The duties of the Lord-Protectors include defending their dominion in a debate or representing them in a legal contract or treaty between the central government and their dominion and also include selecting the senators for their dominion.

Imperial Senate
The Imperial Senate or Legislature of the Shirokanezan Empire is the government institution that makes laws for the Shirokanezan Empire. It is made up of appointed senators from each respective dominion of the Shirokanezan Empire and led by the Prime Minister who is elected by the registered voters of the Shirokanezan Empire. They together can debate over legislation, declare wars, command the National Guard and make laws.

Prime Minister
The Prime Minister is has currently not yet been defined completely as a rank within the Shirokanezan Government. At the current time it is clear that the Prime Minister is in charge of overseeing the Senate and executing the will of the Senate, they are also meant as a way of communication between the Imperial Senate and the Imperial Conclave. They are elected in an election. It is currently unclear when and how the elections for Prime Minister are going to be held.

Senator
A senator is a member of the Imperial Senate and has duties to debate laws; write new proposals, declare wars if neccessary. A senator is an appointed position and Is chosen by their respective dominion leader. A dominion gets one senator by default and one more for every 10 people that select that respective dominion on the monthly census.

Military
Velerin imperial legionaries are highly honored in empire and are upper then citizens in the Shirokanezan hierarchy.

Culture
Velerin is a multicultural empire, with it's culture taking influence from Uraki, Skjoldrbrodir, Limurian, Sumari, and Zamotz traditions and customs.

Food
Skjoldrbrodir dishes, Limurian fruit salads, Suunturian mountain porridge.

Holidays
Velerin recognizes several holidays and festivals taken from each member state.

Uraka Beer Brawl, Zamotz Unification Memorial, the Limurian Crusade Efforts.