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== Old Savottan Monarchy ==
 
== Old Savottan Monarchy ==
  
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The city of Savotta grew tremendously, with trade coming from upriver and port activity from the coast. Archeological evidence suggests that the area was under the influence of the Terraltans, who settled the neighboring Highlands. However, this political influence seems to have vanished in the 6th century BC.
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Historical tradition holds that the seat of power of the Savottan King was within the Savottan Forum. However, legal protections of the historical Savottan Forum site have prevented archeological investigation.
  
 
== Savottan Republic ==
 
== Savottan Republic ==
  
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According to tradition and Savottan tradition, there were 10 Kings of Savotta. The last of whom, King Titius the Cruel, was deposed in 518 BC by Tiberius Vedius Major. In place of the monarchy, a republic was established that operated on elected magistrates and multiple representative assemblies. The most prominent magistrate was the Dux, who was elected for a 3-year period. The Dux was overseen by three Auxili, who were responsible for ensuring the Dux did not surpass his constitutional powers. All major magistrates were granted the power to command armies. Other magistrates include tribunes, auditors, iudices, ludari, and exactores.
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The Savottans gradually subjugated the tribes surrounding the city and grew into the interior plain of Salisford, as well as into the western highlands.
  
 
== Fall of the Republic & the Principate ==
 
== Fall of the Republic & the Principate ==
  
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Over time, the Republic grew to be corrupt. Two political factions arose, a populist and an aristocratic faction. A Savottan magistrate overthrew the government and threw out all of the populist magistrates. While this was happening, the wealth gap between the aristocracy and the impoverished lower classes grew more and more. The Savottan magistrate’s reign was short-lived, however, he was banished by the government and the Republic was re-established. The populists supported an anti-government conspiracy that was quickly defused by a prominent conservative Dux.
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Into this scene appeared Flavius Oppius Major, a descendant of Vedius Major. Oppius Major made a name for himself as an accomplished general, defeating many tribes on the northeast frontier of Salisford. Which provided many spoils and many new territories to the Savottan state. Capitalizing on his military fame, he was able to be elected Dux. However, during his term he was prevented from effecting any meaningful reform by the aristocratic faction. At one point he seized one of his Auxili, which was technically an illegal action as the Auxili were considered sacrosanct. But, because of a quirk in the Savottan legal code, Oppius Major was able to escape prosecution by the angered aristocrats by resuming his command on the northeast frontier.
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Oppius Major was ultimately able to conquer and pacify the northeast frontier, and, in the process, obtain massive amounts of wealth, respect, and battle-hardened armies who were loyal to him. After an extended political fight with the aristocrats, who tried to deprive Major of his rank and banish him from Savotta, Major invaded the city in 23 BC with his army and was declared Imperator of Savotta.
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This would establish the Principate, where Major and his descendants would rule a semi-monarchical and semi-republican state. Where the Imperator’s decrees and decisions would only be effected if supported by the people.
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This would go on until 82 AD, where Imperator Tiberius Major would begin reforming the Principate into a more autocratic system.
  
 
== Christianization ==
 
== Christianization ==

Revision as of 18:37, 25 November 2020

Kingdom of Salisford

Salforto
Flag of Salisford
Motto: "Per Dio, Re, e Famiglia" "
Jackian: "For God, Family, and King"
Anthem: Inno Reale
("Royal Anthem")
Location of Salisford
Capital
and largest city
Savotta
Official languagesSalisfordian
Ethnic groups
Religion
Salforti Catholic (official and dominant)
Demonym(s)Salisfordian
GovernmentDevolved Hereditary Monarchy
  • Monarchy (Male-preference Primogeniture)
• Monarch
Francesco II
Carlo Valenza
History
721 BC
518 BC
23 BC
546 AD
1782 AD
1790 AD
1794 AD
1800 AD
Population
• 2019 estimate
74.2 million
GDP (nominal)2019 estimate
• Total
₡3.571 Trillion QSC (12th)
• Per capita
₡48,138 QSC (7th)
Gini (2019)Positive decrease 31.2
medium
HDI (2019)Increase 0.858
very high
CurrencySalisfordian Lira (SFL)
Time zoneAMT-5, -6
Driving sideright
Calling code+8
Internet TLD.sf

Salisford, officially the Kingdom of Salisford (Salisfordian: Salforto) is a Medium sized nation on the Southern landmass of Terraconserva. It is bordered to the south by Creeperopolis and El Salvador, to the east by El Salvador and unclaimed territory, and to the north and west by ocean. Salisford's capital city is Savotta. Salisford is a member nation of the Terraconserva Council of Nations.

History

Ancient Salisford

Paleolithic-era artifacts have been recovered from the Salisfordian Mountain Range, making them the oldest evidence of hominid habitation in the region. Other artifacts found have shown there was a Neanderthal presence in the region as well. The earliest evidence of modern human habitation in Salisford was discovered in the Western Highlands, in the Northern Peak.

Old Savottan Monarchy

The city of Savotta grew tremendously, with trade coming from upriver and port activity from the coast. Archeological evidence suggests that the area was under the influence of the Terraltans, who settled the neighboring Highlands. However, this political influence seems to have vanished in the 6th century BC.

Historical tradition holds that the seat of power of the Savottan King was within the Savottan Forum. However, legal protections of the historical Savottan Forum site have prevented archeological investigation.

Savottan Republic

According to tradition and Savottan tradition, there were 10 Kings of Savotta. The last of whom, King Titius the Cruel, was deposed in 518 BC by Tiberius Vedius Major. In place of the monarchy, a republic was established that operated on elected magistrates and multiple representative assemblies. The most prominent magistrate was the Dux, who was elected for a 3-year period. The Dux was overseen by three Auxili, who were responsible for ensuring the Dux did not surpass his constitutional powers. All major magistrates were granted the power to command armies. Other magistrates include tribunes, auditors, iudices, ludari, and exactores. The Savottans gradually subjugated the tribes surrounding the city and grew into the interior plain of Salisford, as well as into the western highlands.

Fall of the Republic & the Principate

Over time, the Republic grew to be corrupt. Two political factions arose, a populist and an aristocratic faction. A Savottan magistrate overthrew the government and threw out all of the populist magistrates. While this was happening, the wealth gap between the aristocracy and the impoverished lower classes grew more and more. The Savottan magistrate’s reign was short-lived, however, he was banished by the government and the Republic was re-established. The populists supported an anti-government conspiracy that was quickly defused by a prominent conservative Dux.

Into this scene appeared Flavius Oppius Major, a descendant of Vedius Major. Oppius Major made a name for himself as an accomplished general, defeating many tribes on the northeast frontier of Salisford. Which provided many spoils and many new territories to the Savottan state. Capitalizing on his military fame, he was able to be elected Dux. However, during his term he was prevented from effecting any meaningful reform by the aristocratic faction. At one point he seized one of his Auxili, which was technically an illegal action as the Auxili were considered sacrosanct. But, because of a quirk in the Savottan legal code, Oppius Major was able to escape prosecution by the angered aristocrats by resuming his command on the northeast frontier. Oppius Major was ultimately able to conquer and pacify the northeast frontier, and, in the process, obtain massive amounts of wealth, respect, and battle-hardened armies who were loyal to him. After an extended political fight with the aristocrats, who tried to deprive Major of his rank and banish him from Savotta, Major invaded the city in 23 BC with his army and was declared Imperator of Savotta. This would establish the Principate, where Major and his descendants would rule a semi-monarchical and semi-republican state. Where the Imperator’s decrees and decisions would only be effected if supported by the people.

This would go on until 82 AD, where Imperator Tiberius Major would begin reforming the Principate into a more autocratic system.

Christianization

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The Old Kingdom

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Salisfordian Revolution

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Salisfordian Republic

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Salisfordian Counter-Revolution

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Salisfordian Monarchy

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Modern Era

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Government

Overview

Salisford is a monarchy, headed by a autocratic monarch who rules through decree. Despite the monarch's absolute authority, he has little power. Relying on a bureaucracy of local lords, administrators, and vassal relationships to effect his decrees. The monarchy itself is dedicated to the idea of subsidiarity, with most problems being dealt with on the local level, only moving to higher powers when local powers are unable to deal with the problem effectively.

The Monarchy

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Geography

Topographic Map of Salisford
A lagoon off the coast of Salisford.
The southwestern coastline of Salisford is dominated by steep cliffs. Over time, the local population has terraced these cliffs for agriculture.
Because of warm ocean currents, the northern parts of Salisford are subject to hot summers that sometimes create a semi-arid environment.

Salisford is divided into a number of provinces which are governed by a royally-apointed governor. The coast of Salisford is rocky with high cliffs, however, parts of the coast are lower in elevation and have sandy picture-esque beaches. The interior of Salisford is flat and temperate. The majority of Salisford's population lives in the central plain, however, there are large population centers on the Western Highlands.





Economy

The Salisfordian economy is industrialized and strong economic bases in the fields of manufacturing, engineering, and tourism. However, a large part of the Salisfordian economy is also based in agriculture. Notable Salisfordian corporations include the Royal Salisfordian Arsenal, Beretta, and Piaggio Aerospace.

Salisford's agricultural base is centered around smaller family farms, which have been distributed by royal decree from large estates previously owned by the landed aristocracy.

Salisford is a major exporter of grains, fruits, and vegetables. Most notably: wheat, barley, olives, tomatoes, and garlic.

Military

Salisfordian Qunasi, during a military exercise.

The Salisfordian military is made up of a core base of volunteers, who make up specialist detachments, the officer corps, and a small standing force. This volunteer force is supplemented by conscripts. Salisfordian males are conscripted into government service after graduation from secondary school. This can be in a civilian service corps for a period of 4 years, or in military service for a period of 2 years.

Salisfordian Air Force

Due to the highly technical nature of the Salisfordian Air Force, the majority of the branch is formed of volunteer career soldiers, and conscripts are only taken in for non-technical jobs, such as Security Forces, Administratives Officers, etc.

Salisfordian Pilot Training is restricted to volunteers.[1]



Demographics

Salisford is made up of a majority of Salisfordians. Due to strict citizenship laws, there is a limited amount of non-Salisfordians who are Salisfordian citizens. However, there is a somewhat-sizable number of non-citizen residents who work and live in Salisford.

See Also

Other Nations

References

  1. Abdilla, Sharifullah (March 14, 2014). Taħriġ tal-Bdoti Militari. Royal Salisfordian Air Force Standards and Evaluation Department.