Velerin

The Velerian Empire, previously known as the Shirokanezan Empire, was an Empire located around the Zamotz Isles, the territories of Druk Yul, territories of Mosir-Sumari, Urak city as well as the south-eastern region of Skjoldrbrodir.



History
The birth of the Velerian Empire was a result of a series of events which wreaked havoc upon the empires of Uraka, Goonguard and 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 Velerian 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 Velerian lands are often left wondering who he was when his name is mentioned among the older citizens of the Empire.

Zamotz/Shirokaneza
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 the Velerian empire.

Beginnings
The Nation of Velerin was first founded via the purchase of land from Roðinnbrók by Imperius, Drigion, and Balake. Shortly after this, Zamotz joined Velerin as a Vassal due to their connections with Balake Olea. Following the integration of Zamotz, Chloe Aurelian gifted Eastern Druk Yul to Velerin due to her familial ties with Emperor Imperius Aurelian.

Lemurian-Gardenian war
Within Zamotz there was a population of Lemurfolk, who desired the reclamation of their homeland of Limuria, which had been taken by Skjoldrbrodir nearly a century ago, which eventually was integrated into Gardenia. Upon Negotiations failing, The Leader of Lemuria, Draphonaris, led the Lemurfolk and their Velerin Allies to the historic City of Ruddersdam, also known as Havoana'roa-renaj. The Limerian army successfully took the city, leading to the Gardenian Government fleeing Eldham to places unknown. Several other nations attempted to take former Gardenian land during the Mayhem, but the new country of Limeria successfully fought them off and took over their former homelands. Due to Velerin's assistance, Limeria then agreed to join the Synod of Velerin as a vassal.

Becoming an 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 Alliance
During a meeting, the Velerin Empire, the Archonate of Sylvania, the Eldham Union, and the Kingdom of Scylding met to create a pact known as the Eldham Alliance. Serving as a successor to the Eldham Entente and consisting of many of it's sucessor nations, The EA (Eldham Alliance) was created to increase stability in Eldham. All members of the Alliance agreed to share diplomatic relations, leading to all other Alliances and Pacts being voided.

The first action of the alliance was a formal ultimatum sent to the Vulperium followed by a formal declaration of war from the Eldham Alliance. They also demanded $20 million in reparations, with $500 thousand per day.

Mosir-Razuni
Červenliška/Zhervenliska owners of Mosir-Sumari decided to intergrate their lands with the Velerian Empire further increasing the size of the empire and recovering old lands of the Aurelians. As well as this, the ancient Razuni Sultanate became a vasal of the Velerian Empire in hopes of reforming the Razuni Sultanate to its former glory.

Government
The Imperial Government of Shirokaneza was based upon the original government of the Uraki Imperium, the only differences lied 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's power in Shirokaneza.

Imperial Conclave
The Imperial Conclave or the Executive branch of the Shirokanezan Government ran the day to day affairs of Shirokaneza and concerned 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 was the Triumvirate. The Triumvirate was made up of three members Triumvir Imperius Aurelian, Triumvir Pipo of Alfuna and, finally Triumvir Elkool Aurelian. These three Triumvirs held equal power and were shared heads of state of Shirokaneza. Triumvir Imperius Aurelian in specific was the original head of state of Shirokaneza during the first Velerin Period. Triumvir Pipo of Alfuna mostly ran the internal side of the Empire as well as presiding over the Dominion of Skjoldrbrodir of which he is the High Jarl. The third Triumvir was Elkool Aurelian, mainly ran the World Police, which was a paramilitary group that was loyal to Shirokaneza. Elkool also presided over international diplomacy together with his fellow Triumvirs.

Imperial Enforcers
The Imperial Enforcers acted with the authority of the Triumvirs and took over for the triumvirs in the case they had other duties to attend to. They were personally appointed by the Triumvirs and answered to them alone. The only serving Imperial Enforcers were Drigon Aurelian and Balake, they served as governors of the Shirokanezan Heartlands.

Prime Minister
The Prime Minister was the highest ranking elected position of the Shirokanezan Government, they only bowed to the Imperial Enforcers and the Triumvirs. The Prime Minister commanded the Lexarchs and Primarchs as well as the National Guard of Shirokaneza and the Imperial Senate. They were the boss of the First-Consul and could hold Senate meetings if no alternative person to hold them could be found. The Prime Minister was elected through a first past the post voting system. Once a candidate had been chosen they went to the Triumvirs, where they received the Rod of the Prime Minister and officially became Prime Minister. They held the office of Prime Minister for one month and could only dismiss Lexarchs and Primarchs with the Approval of the Triumvirs.

Lexarchs and Primarchs
The Lexarchs and Primarchs were the Cabinet of Shirokaneza and assisted the Triumvirs in the executive branch of the Shirokanezan government. The Lexarchs and Primarchs were in many ways comparable to each other, the biggest difference between the two was that Lexarchs controlled a clearly set out section of government, like infrastructure or military, in many aspects, they were essentially senior Primarchs. The Primarchs usually didn't have a set out domain of power, although they assisted Lexarchs or above, for example: Arvius Aurelian, a primarch, was in many ways the assistant of Triumvir Imperius, they helped Imperius with whatever they needed help with.

Lord-Protectorate
The Lord-Protectorate were the representatives of the dominions of the empire within the central government. The Lord-Protectorate was made up of the lord protectors of each respective dominion of the Shirokanezan Empire namely: Skjoldrbrodir, Limuria, Druk Yul, Mosir-Sumari, Zamotz, Razuni, Urak,The Heartlands and Ildernia.

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

Imperial Senate
The Imperial Senate or Legislature of the Shirokanezan Empire was the government institution that made laws for the Shirokanezan Empire. It was made up of appointed senators from each respective dominion of the Shirokanezan Empire and led by the First-Consul who was elected amongst the senators or appointed. They together debated over legislation, declared war, commanded the National Guard, and made laws.

First-Consul
The First-Consul was the effective manager of the senate, they oversaw and held senate meetings, they regulatde the senators of each dominion according to info provided from higher-ups (usually from the census). The First-Consul also held votes over laws and held debates. If Imperial Citizens had any questions about the senate, or other legislative matters they went to the First-Consul.

Senator
A senator was a member of the Imperial Senate and had duties to debate laws; write new proposals, and declare war if neccessary. A senator was an appointed position and was chosen by their respective dominion leader. A dominion got one senator by default and one more for every 10 people that selected that respective dominion on the monthly census.

Culture
Velerin was a multicultural empire, with it's culture containing influences from Uraki, Skjoldrbrodir, Limurian, Sumari, and Zamotian traditions and customs.

Suunterian Dishes
From the Moss-covered mountains of Suunter, Suunter Mountain Porridge is the staple dish of Central Zamotz. It can consist of many different toppings such as Herbs, Meats, and Fruits, but all of them consist of Wheat, Hot water, and are served in a bowl. Due to Limerian Influences, many porridges in the valleys are vegetarian, usually consisting of Melons, Berries, and Sugar. The more barren Rocky Peaks prefer more hearty porridges, with ingredients consisting of Chicken, Fish, Beef, Spices, and Rock Salt.

Limerian Dishes
Limerian Fruit salads are made from Melons, Berries, Nuts, and other Fruits from around Limeria and Central Zamotz. A Traditional Limuria fruit salad contains fruits native to the Limerian Jungles, such as Mangos, Apples, Melons, Bananas, and Roasted Insects, and was eaten in a wooden bowl or dish. This was the original recipe, however it has adapted several adaptations occurring during the migrations of the Lemurfolk. Kolnor fruit salad originated after the Lemurfolk Exodus to Central Zamotz, with additions such as Berries, Sugar, Rice, and Lettuce being added from the surrounding regions of Shirokaneza, Suunter, and Elatsansia. After the Limerian return to Lemuria, the dish was consumed by Skjoldbrir settlers of Limeria. They combined their traditional food styles with the fruit salad to form Valdic Fruit Salad, adding ingredients such as Walnuts, Figs, Mint, and Honey to the salad. Returning Limerians created the Limerian Fruit Salad Revival, combining the Traditional fruit salad with imported goods like Coconuts, Figs, Pineapples, and Limes.

Skjoldrbrodir dishes, Limurian fruit salads

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

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