Reingard

Basic Info: Reingard is a small nation created from a collection of islands in the northern continent of Sparwood along the Arxella and Aesperium Niedea borders. The country itself is meant to be styled after the German Empire. Reingard's leader is Kaiser Drake Von Marux.

Capital: The capital of Reingard, Ashbourne, is located on one of the two large islands within the territory. Initially created from the remains of a long since abandoned settlement, the small fortress once there has since undergone a mass redesign, expansion, and fortification. The houses built there initially have since remained the same. Government: The current government is a constitutional monarchy with a Kaiser, Chancellor, and Parliament. Total power is split up, the Kaiser still having the majority of power at 36.4 absolute power, the Chancellor holding 33.3 absolute power, and Parliament holding 30.3 absolute power. The roles for Chancellor and parliament member are won in an election that takes place once every 2 months. Parliament meets three times a month (beginning, middle, and end) to discuss and vote on issues with a Chancellor as its head. The Kaiser can veto laws proposed by Parliament and the Chancellor. Parliament and the Chancellor can veto laws proposed by the Kaiser with a popular vote. While Parliament has control over the passing of laws, bills, and acts, the Kaiser and Chancellor have the power to create trade deals and pass temporary laws (last for 1-2 weeks) that would be voted on when Parliament comes back into session. Voting is done by a Yay or Nay (Thumbs up or down for discord).

Justice system:

A Basic justice system: has two lawyers, one Judge, and a Jury of 12. The punishments depend on the severity of the crime. A level one offense can be finable or community service. A level 2 is punishable by prison time or military service. A level 3 being the worst offense is punishable by prison time, a life sentence, or the death penalty.

Types of crimes:

1. Misdemeanors (Low, level 1, and possible level 2 punishment): Trespassing, Gambling, Prostitution, Petty theft, Assault, Disturbing the peace, Public drunkenness or lewdness, Selling shoddy or adulterated goods.

2. Felonies (Medium, level 2, and possible level 3 punishment): Rioting, Inciting a Riot, Piracy, Bribery, Destruction of property, Theft, Robbery, Arson.

3. Capital Crimes (High, level 3, and less likely level 2 punishment): Murder, Rape, Treason, Counterfeiting.

Religion: The official religion of the nation is the Church of the Stahl Riesa. However, It was decided early into the nation's creation to allow freedom of religion.

Citizenship: Citizenship for Reingard is gained through pledging loyalty to the Kaiser and building or purchasing a house/plot. Military service is also feasible. Citizens are encouraged to learn how to use a forge and mine regardless of their career.

Cities: Reingard only has one city currently, that being its capital Ashbourne.

Colonization: The idea of colonizing the new world will have to wait until the nation grows larger. Upon this growth, the premise of colonizing the new world will be taken up.

Culture: currently WIP. Military: The military has two armies, The Eisen Legion (Iron Legion) and The Kaiserlich Depotbank (Imperial Custodian). The official uniform of the military is based on the German empire's uniform. Ranks are given based on service, experience, and time spent. While not at war or keeping watch over the territory, soldiers are expected to either expand their skill set or perform jobs (mining, building, crafting) that they see fit to benefit the nation. Rank identification is made through two methods. Officers wear a uniform with Silver insignias on the shoulders, ranks for soldiers will also be kept on a list accessed only by high-ranked personnel.

History:Beginnings: Reingard was founded on 5/19/2021 by former soldier Drake Von Marux but wasn't public until 5/21/2021. After a minor dispute with Arxella over ownership of the islands was taken care of, Reingard began to settle into its new, officially acquired land. Any future plans for the nation have yet to be developed or revealed.