Ryzani-Carthyan Republic

The Ryzani-Carthyan Republic was the 8th official government of the Ryzani States. It was established following Ryzan's independence from Bardonia on March 20th, 2021. The first President of the Republic was Lord Darrow Carpzov Aasimar-Eckbert, previous leader of the State of Carthya. He was, however, only appointed to a four day term to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy and aid in the government's creation. The Republic was renamed to just the Ryzani Republic on April 5th after several Freehold leaders cited concerns about the former name's lack of inclusivity.

The Republic would mark the second time in the nations history where the capital was moved from Tossagrad to a different location, but the first independent government to not be located in the Ryzani provincial territory.

History
On April 4th, 2021, the Presidential elections concluded, with President MysticWarrior and Vice President Josbar prevailing. The two candidates won with 55% of the vote, a coalition between the Democratic Republican Party (40%) and the Carthyan Liberation Party (15%). The duo immediately began great reforms and new diplomatic talks, striking alliances with Viodoxa, the Empire of the White Raven, and Vanaionia. They also presented new legislation, outlining the powers of the Freehold leaders and the President, as well as signing non-aggression pacts with the UBSR, Theios-Essukdal, and Bardonia.

The Presidents' first major challenge came in the form of an attempted secession by the Neutral Library of Spirits, colloquially referred to as simply "the Library". The incident began when the Library's owner and caretaker TyDy got word of a trio of bandits planning to declare war on Ryzan. TyDy approached a group of Senators, asking that they get the nation's diplomats to at least negotiate with the bandits. The Senators refused to do so, telling him that several diplomatic options had already been tried and exhausted. Now concerned for the longevity of his Library, TyDy announced his intentions to declare independence from Ryzan. When the Senators just laughed at the idea, he resorted to threatening the Senators with treason and terrorism, warning, "Have you considered how long I've been exploring the city? I know that a good portion of our city is unprotected. And I bet other nations would like to know where specifically." Hearing this, Vice President Josbar ordered the Library to be occupied, and two armed Carthyan soldiers entered the building, securing it. An argument then broke out between the Senators and TyDy, which concluded nearly an hour later with Josbar ordering the soldiers out of the Library with no blood drawn.