Terradeus

General Overview
Terradeus is a small settlement in Northern Sparwood, inspired by Aztec and Mayan cultural styles and elements. They are a theocratic monarchy with elements of democracy for certain positions, guided by The Law, The Gods, The People, and their Leaders.

The Kartek Horde
Terradeus was founded in the days of the Kartek Horde, after the founders, MisterMarshmello and Craftininja, had been wandering through the world of Rathnir in search of land. It was first known as Banania, being created on the 18th of September, 2021. This was in honour of their religion, Bananaism. They first began work on their temple, the centre of religious life for their people.

They were approached by armed Calvary forces from Kartek, who invited them to join the Kartek Horde, and the two promptly agreed. Banania was made into a province in Kartek.

These were the days when the Kartek Horde was united, and their greatest enemy was the southern Frosterium. It would not be long before Kartek fell and Frosterium invaded.

The Frosterium
When Kartek fell, there was chaos for much time. Banania first attempted to form alliances with the people of Kartek to resist this foreign invasion, but most of the Kartek provinces had already fallen and it was too late to offer any resistance.

After discussing with Frosterium leadership, Banania was declared an official city within their province of Gertek. This would last very briefly before The Frosterium would fall as well.

The Gertek Horde
After Frosterium fell, there was a great time of chaos and confusion in the lands, with many rival groups attempting to claim different lands as their own. In response to this, the people of Banania swiftly constructed a wall around their lands to offer some level of protection and defence. Banania, which was now renamed as Terradeus "The Land of the Gods", later found itself under the domain of the Gertek Horde, which stood in opposition to the Kartek Horde. The agreement was that in joining the Gertek Horde, they would get their land back from all the various micro nations who attempted to overtake it, and that Terradeus would be granted full power to control and govern their own lands as they saw fit.

The Law of Terradeus was further developed at this time, along with a more defined government structure. DefeatedPrawn was recruited as Director of Architecture, beginning construction on various homes, the temple, and city hall. The Director of Architecture and Director of Economics are appointed around this time.

The Kartek Caliphate contacts the Supreme Judge, willing to discuss forming an alliance with Terradeus against the Gertek Horde. War between Gertek and Kartek would be declared shortly after, and southern Sparwood nations would declare war against Kartek to quell their aggression and settle former rivalries.

The First Council meeting is held on November 20th to discuss 1) Upcoming construction projects, 2) Terradeus' involvement in the war, and 3) A trade deal offered by the UPOUR trade union. They vote in favour of various construction projects and principles, the trade union, and on neutrality in the wars. They also agree to work towards expanding their population.

Location and Territory
Terradeus is located in Northern Sparwood, (6400, -800)

Culture
Terradues' culture is loosely based off of the Aztec and Mayan culture, with the architecture, cultural practices, and government structures being based off of their systems.

Religion
The official religion of Terradeus is Bananaism, a polytheistic religion guided by the High Prophets and Order of priests. The centre of religious life is the temple, where sacrifices are held in favour of the gods.

Government Structure
Terradeus' governmental structure is a combination between monarchy, theocracy, and democracy. The Supreme Leader and Judge rule as monarchs, while the Council Directors rule through democratic elections.

Supreme Leader

 * The ultimate authority in Terradeus
 * Guides the rest of Terradeus through edicts and declarations
 * Can single handedly overrule a council vote if it 1) violates Terradeus law or 2) goes beyond the council's authority
 * Can appoint or remove individuals in positions of power
 * Officially declares people as members of Terradeus
 * Receives his authority from the gods

Supreme Judge

 * Settles judicial disputes and administers punishments or rewards accordingly (Fines, community service, exile, executions, etc)
 * Appoints individuals to the council if 1) the position is vacant, and 2) no one is currently running a campaign for the position
 * Can remove members from the Council or from Terradeus entirely if they go beyond their authority or are disobedient to Terradeus Law
 * Guides the council members
 * Oversees council meetings
 * Fulfills commands of Supreme Leader
 * Can overrule a council decision if the Supreme Leader also agrees that it 1) violates Terradeus law, or 2) goes beyond the council's authority
 * In the event that the Supreme Leader is no longer able to fulfill their duties, either through 1) Permanently leaving the world of Rathnir, or 2) Being banished from Terradeus, then the Supreme Judge is next in line to the throne
 * If the Supreme Judge is no longer able to fulfill their duties for the same reasons as listed above, the Council Directors may call a meeting and have a majority vote on who will ascend the throne

Council Directors

 * Responsible for guiding their workers in their sectors (Director of Architecture guides the builders, Director of Mining guides the miners, etc)
 * Can call council meetings to discuss major decisions and changes
 * Can vote on the council (majority vote wins)
 * Can report misbehaviour to the Supreme Judge if it is grave and repeated
 * Can remove workers from their duties if they are disrupting the order of Terradeus
 * Can appoint new members to their worker population
 * Can issue commands and suggestions to their workers to guide them in the process
 * Fulfills commands of the Supreme Leader and Supreme Judge, unless the command can be shown in court to violate previously established Terradeus Law

The Rights of All

 * Everyone has the right to leave or enter Terradeus for any reason whatsoever, unless they intend to kill, steal, or disrupt one's property
 * Everyone has the right to defend their own lives and their own property if someone else initiates conflict
 * Everyone has the right to defend the lives and property of others
 * Everyone has the right to appeal to the council directors, Supreme Judge, and Supreme Leader
 * Everyone has the right to a fair trial
 * Everyone has the right to call for a vote for new council members, to run in those elections, and to vote in those elections
 * Everyone has the right to question any and all authorities, as long as it does not descend into violent conflict
 * Everyone has the right to apply to become a worker for a Council Director

Voting for Council Members

 * A vote may be called for the election of a new council member if the people of Terradeus feel that they are insufficient in their duties
 * Whichever candidate has the most votes will be elected as the new council member
 * Elections will be closed and the winner determined exactly 1 week after the election has begun
 * If a winner can not be determined, then the Supreme Judge and Supreme Leader will appoint the most qualified individual to office

Amendments to the Law

 * An amendment may only be made to this law if there is unanimous (universal) agreement between the Supreme Judge, Supreme Leader, and all the sitting Council Directors
 * The only section of the Law that may never be amended is this section, the Amendment section, in order to preserve the possibility of future amendments being made

The Commands of the Law

 * 1) You shall not kill or engage in conflict with anyone, unless it is in self defence of your own person or another
 * 2) You shall not destroy or build on the property of another unless 1) You have the authority as Director of Architecture, Supreme Judge, and Supreme Leader, or 2) You have been given clear permission by the landowner to build or destroy their property
 * 3) You shall not steal from any one, unless 1) they wrongfully possess their items through theft, or 2) they give you clear permission to take their property