Avalonian Republic - Revision history

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	''Roleplayed by Admiral Fox (ArcanaFox)''<br>		''Roleplayed by Admiral Fox (ArcanaFox)''<br>
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	The Avalonian Republic peacefully arose more than three thousand years ago with the death of the last Avalonian Emperor and the end of Augusta dynasty. After more than 1600 years of autocratic regimes punctuated by periods of civil strife and crises of succession, the Avalonian people were tired of submitting to the Imperial Throne at Civitas Avalonis. In the last centuries of the Avalonian Imperium, dramatic social liberalization occurred and nominal parliamentary rule had slowly subverted imperial authority. In the year 1864 AE, the Avalonian Republic was officially established. The old Senate was incorporated into a new parliament, which included a House of Citizens, and a Prime Minster was elected by the combined Parliament to head the new republic. <br>		The Avalonian Republic peacefully arose more than three thousand years ago with the death of the last Avalonian Emperor and the end of Augusta dynasty. After more than 1600 years of autocratic regimes punctuated by periods of civil strife and crises of succession, the Avalonian people were tired of submitting to the Imperial Throne at Civitas Avalonis. In the last centuries of the Avalonian Imperium, dramatic social liberalization occurred and nominal parliamentary rule had slowly subverted imperial authority. In the year 1864 AE, the Avalonian Republic was officially established. The old Senate was incorporated into a new parliament, which included a House of Citizens, and a Prime Minster was elected by the combined Parliament to head the new republic. <br>

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	''Roleplayed by Admiral Fox (ArcanaFox)''		''Roleplayed by Admiral Fox (ArcanaFox)''<br>

	The Avalonian Republic peacefully arose more than three thousand years ago with the death of the last Avalonian Emperor and the end of Augusta dynasty. After more than 1600 years of autocratic regimes punctuated by periods of civil strife and crises of succession, the Avalonian people were tired of submitting to the Imperial Throne at Civitas Avalonis. In the last centuries of the Avalonian Imperium, dramatic social liberalization occurred and nominal parliamentary rule had slowly subverted imperial authority. In the year 1864 AE, the Avalonian Republic was officially established. The old Senate was incorporated into a new parliament, which included a House of Citizens, and a Prime Minster was elected by the combined Parliament to head the new republic. <br>		The Avalonian Republic peacefully arose more than three thousand years ago with the death of the last Avalonian Emperor and the end of Augusta dynasty. After more than 1600 years of autocratic regimes punctuated by periods of civil strife and crises of succession, the Avalonian people were tired of submitting to the Imperial Throne at Civitas Avalonis. In the last centuries of the Avalonian Imperium, dramatic social liberalization occurred and nominal parliamentary rule had slowly subverted imperial authority. In the year 1864 AE, the Avalonian Republic was officially established. The old Senate was incorporated into a new parliament, which included a House of Citizens, and a Prime Minster was elected by the combined Parliament to head the new republic. <br>

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	''Roleplayed by Admiral Fox (ArcanaFox)		''Roleplayed by Admiral Fox (ArcanaFox)''

	The Avalonian Republic peacefully arose more than three thousand years ago with the death of the last Avalonian Emperor and the end of Augusta dynasty. After more than 1600 years of autocratic regimes punctuated by periods of civil strife and crises of succession, the Avalonian people were tired of submitting to the Imperial Throne at Civitas Avalonis. In the last centuries of the Avalonian Imperium, dramatic social liberalization occurred and nominal parliamentary rule had slowly subverted imperial authority. In the year 1864 AE, the Avalonian Republic was officially established. The old Senate was incorporated into a new parliament, which included a House of Citizens, and a Prime Minster was elected by the combined Parliament to head the new republic. <br>		The Avalonian Republic peacefully arose more than three thousand years ago with the death of the last Avalonian Emperor and the end of Augusta dynasty. After more than 1600 years of autocratic regimes punctuated by periods of civil strife and crises of succession, the Avalonian people were tired of submitting to the Imperial Throne at Civitas Avalonis. In the last centuries of the Avalonian Imperium, dramatic social liberalization occurred and nominal parliamentary rule had slowly subverted imperial authority. In the year 1864 AE, the Avalonian Republic was officially established. The old Senate was incorporated into a new parliament, which included a House of Citizens, and a Prime Minster was elected by the combined Parliament to head the new republic. <br>

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			''Roleplayed by Admiral Fox (ArcanaFox)

	The Avalonian Republic peacefully arose more than three thousand years ago with the death of the last Avalonian Emperor and the end of Augusta dynasty. After more than 1600 years of autocratic regimes punctuated by periods of civil strife and crises of succession, the Avalonian people were tired of submitting to the Imperial Throne at Civitas Avalonis. In the last centuries of the Avalonian Imperium, dramatic social liberalization occurred and nominal parliamentary rule had slowly subverted imperial authority. In the year 1864 AE, the Avalonian Republic was officially established. The old Senate was incorporated into a new parliament, which included a House of Citizens, and a Prime Minster was elected by the combined Parliament to head the new republic. <br>		The Avalonian Republic peacefully arose more than three thousand years ago with the death of the last Avalonian Emperor and the end of Augusta dynasty. After more than 1600 years of autocratic regimes punctuated by periods of civil strife and crises of succession, the Avalonian people were tired of submitting to the Imperial Throne at Civitas Avalonis. In the last centuries of the Avalonian Imperium, dramatic social liberalization occurred and nominal parliamentary rule had slowly subverted imperial authority. In the year 1864 AE, the Avalonian Republic was officially established. The old Senate was incorporated into a new parliament, which included a House of Citizens, and a Prime Minster was elected by the combined Parliament to head the new republic. <br>

AdmiralFox: /* Commentary */

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Commentary

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	Generally, speaking there are several major factors which have shaped Avalonian society throughout the millenia. Space, population size, and divinity. While some would argue that the early dwarven texts also played an important role, the reality is that it was hardly critical to the character of Avalonian Society today.<br>		Generally, speaking there are several major factors which have shaped Avalonian society throughout the millenia. Space, population size, and divinity. While some would argue that the early dwarven texts also played an important role, the reality is that it was hardly critical to the character of Avalonian Society today.<br>
	[[File:Necromancer.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|''The Invasion of the Necromancer'', an art piece painted by Lineaus in 5233 AE]]		[[File:Necromancer.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|''The Invasion of the Necromancer'', an art piece painted by Lineaus in 5233 AE]]
	Despite the size of Republic territory, most of it is hostile and inhospitable. Indeed, with the majority of the Avalonian Republic's population crammed into three major settlements, space is a critical dimension of society. Because of the fruitful and magically enhanced agriculture as well as the abundance of gold and adamantium, ~~wealth~~ in Avalonian society isn't expressed in more traditional terms of having more property or more lavish food. In fact, food is quite affordable in the Republic. In fact, because of the relative wealth of food and other resources, the Republican government provides subsidized, albeit cramped, housing to every Avalonian citizen. Food rations are also doled out for those who can not afford basic necessities. Because of these subsidies, even the poor in Avalon have proper food, medication, public education, and housing. Very very few people are homeless. On the other hand, this egalitarianism contrasts heavily with the somewhat rigid social classes and lack of social mobility. Wealth in Avalon is unsurprisingly measured in terms of space and real-estate. Wealth nobles often have an entire estate, often filled with gardens and large artificial lakes. Indeed, most parks are in fact owned or partially owned by wealthy nobility. Open space has essentially become the sign of how wealthy one is and indeed is the general measure of luxury. Also, because of space issues, tombs are incredibly rare, and the few that do exist honor men who have left a distinctive impression in Avalonian history. For most people, even the rich, cremation is the preferred method of disposing of the dead.<br>		Despite the size of Republic territory, most of it is hostile and inhospitable. Indeed, with the majority of the Avalonian Republic's population crammed into three major settlements, space is a critical dimension of society. Because of the fruitful and magically enhanced agriculture as well as the abundance of gold and adamantium, wealthy in Avalonian society isn't expressed in more traditional terms of having more property or more lavish food. In fact, food is quite affordable in the Republic. In fact, because of the relative wealth of food and other resources, the Republican government provides subsidized, albeit cramped, housing to every Avalonian citizen. Food rations are also doled out for those who can not afford basic necessities. Because of these subsidies, even the poor in Avalon have proper food, medication, public education, and housing. Very very few people are homeless. On the other hand, this egalitarianism contrasts heavily with the somewhat rigid social classes and lack of social mobility. Wealth in Avalon is unsurprisingly measured in terms of space and real-estate. Wealth nobles often have an entire estate, often filled with gardens and large artificial lakes. Indeed, most parks are in fact owned or partially owned by wealthy nobility. Open space has essentially become the sign of how wealthy one is and indeed is the general measure of luxury. Also, because of space issues, tombs are incredibly rare, and the few that do exist honor men who have left a distinctive impression in Avalonian history. For most people, even the rich, cremation is the preferred method of disposing of the dead.<br>

	Population size also affects the attitudes of society towards murder. Because of the relatively small population, Avalonians are generally do not believe in excessive expansion. They are also intolerant of murder; oddly enough there are only very few instances of capital punishment. Life is treasured. In yet another odd twist however, assassination is a tacitly, although somewhat extreme, element of politics that is politically acceptable. Because of the inflexible nature of Republican democracy, public approval of assassination serves as an odd method of public accountability. Any politician who remains in power but is shown to be clearly corrupt, inept, or insane will generally be assassinated, if only by some other more ambitious politician. While assassination is rare, and generally unheard of past 4000 AE, Avalonian history is filled with stories of assassinated leaders; usually poor ones. Funeral rites also differ from most other societies in that the atmosphere of the funeral depends on the age of the deceased. An elderly Avalonian's funeral is often celebrated as a life well lived, whereas the death of young Avalonians is met with particular gravity and sorrow.<br>		Population size also affects the attitudes of society towards murder. Because of the relatively small population, Avalonians are generally do not believe in excessive expansion. They are also intolerant of murder; oddly enough there are only very few instances of capital punishment. Life is treasured. In yet another odd twist however, assassination is a tacitly, although somewhat extreme, element of politics that is politically acceptable. Because of the inflexible nature of Republican democracy, public approval of assassination serves as an odd method of public accountability. Any politician who remains in power but is shown to be clearly corrupt, inept, or insane will generally be assassinated, if only by some other more ambitious politician. While assassination is rare, and generally unheard of past 4000 AE, Avalonian history is filled with stories of assassinated leaders; usually poor ones. Funeral rites also differ from most other societies in that the atmosphere of the funeral depends on the age of the deceased. An elderly Avalonian's funeral is often celebrated as a life well lived, whereas the death of young Avalonians is met with particular gravity and sorrow.<br>

AdmiralFox: /* Calendar */

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Calendar

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	==Society and Culture==		==Society and Culture==
	===Calendar===		===Calendar===
	Porri (January)		Porri (January)<br>
	Goa (February)		Goa (February)<br>
	Einmanuour (March)		Einmanuour (March)<br>
	Harpa (April)		Harpa (April)<br>
	Skerpla (May)		Skerpla (May)<br>
	Solmanuour (June)		Solmanuour (June)<br>
	Heyannir (July)		Heyannir (July)<br>
	Tvimanuour (August)		Tvimanuour (August)<br>
	Haustmanuour (September)		Haustmanuour (September)<br>
	Gormanuour (October)		Gormanuour (October)<br>
	Ylir (November)		Ylir (November)<br>
	Morsugur (December)		Morsugur (December)<br>

	===Religion===		===Religion===
	[[File:Female2.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|Typical female fashion for middle class in 5300 AE]]		[[File:Female2.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|Typical female fashion for middle class in 5300 AE]]

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Society and Culture

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 ==Society and Culture==
 ===Religion===
 [[File:Female2.jpg|300px|thumb|Typical female fashion for middle class in 5300 AE]]

AdmiralFox: /* Arts, Literature, and Fashion */

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Arts, Literature, and Fashion

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	Despite the political turmoil of the Imperial era, art continued to develop and advance unabated. Most art had been restricted mainly to paintings, sculptures and murals. Literature was comparatively rare, although there are some preserved novels and epics during pre-Imperial times. By the time of the Imperium however, drama, theater and literature exploded in popularity among both the public and the Imperial court, especially during the Altera Dynasty. Theater-houses, opera domes and vast new libraries were constructed to house the enormous amount of literature and plays which flooded out from would-be artists. Surprisingly, many of these works still survive to this day. Imperial literature to focus on either the romance of nobility, epic combat adventures or didactic satire. Plays tended to follow very much on similar lines. The plays themselves were usually rather simple; props were kept to a minimum and much of the appeal focused on the expressions and voices of the actors as opposed to the actions. A final type of art that was developing by the late Imperium was fashion. The establishment of Midgarth and Valhalla Provinces allowed the raising of sheep-like beasts which provided valuable wool for fashionable clothing. Certain plants were also discovered to provide suitable threads of material for clothing as well. For the first time, fashionable clothing was no longer the sole domain of nobility or the wealthy, and fashion as an art took off.<br>		Despite the political turmoil of the Imperial era, art continued to develop and advance unabated. Most art had been restricted mainly to paintings, sculptures and murals. Literature was comparatively rare, although there are some preserved novels and epics during pre-Imperial times. By the time of the Imperium however, drama, theater and literature exploded in popularity among both the public and the Imperial court, especially during the Altera Dynasty. Theater-houses, opera domes and vast new libraries were constructed to house the enormous amount of literature and plays which flooded out from would-be artists. Surprisingly, many of these works still survive to this day. Imperial literature to focus on either the romance of nobility, epic combat adventures or didactic satire. Plays tended to follow very much on similar lines. The plays themselves were usually rather simple; props were kept to a minimum and much of the appeal focused on the expressions and voices of the actors as opposed to the actions. A final type of art that was developing by the late Imperium was fashion. The establishment of Midgarth and Valhalla Provinces allowed the raising of sheep-like beasts which provided valuable wool for fashionable clothing. Certain plants were also discovered to provide suitable threads of material for clothing as well. For the first time, fashionable clothing was no longer the sole domain of nobility or the wealthy, and fashion as an art took off.<br>

	Some would argue that the Mid-Republican era was perhaps the golden age of Avalonian art in all its myriad of forms. At a time when		Some would argue that the Mid-Republican era was perhaps the golden age of Avalonian art in all its myriad of forms. At a time when magic, science, politics and society itself was stagnating, art continued to advance at a bold rate. Theatrical forms from the early Republican era were refined and diversified into a broad variety of dramas, comedies, tragedies, and almost everything in between. Speculative fiction also appeared for the first time in literature, and developed abreast with romanticism. The seemingly slow crumble of society and civilization also brought about the early roots of the realist and abstract movement. Traditional novel forms and rules were challenged, broken, and reintegrated into fresh new concepts. Pictorial art changed as well, with completely new methods of creating images. Utilizing magical advances, some paintings did not even use paint; mana was liquefied and crystallized onto the canvas to create exciting new textures and patterns. While traditional portrait and landscape paintings persisted, verisimilitude was no longer the ultimate goal of art. Fashion finally came into its own as a true art form. During the Age of Isolation, the average Avalonian had no real worry for food or shelter; there was very little disposable income and very little incentive to invest money. As a result, most citizens pour vast amounts of money into art, fashion and literature, as both a pastime and an escape from the harsh realities faced by Avalon. In many ways, the artistic trends from the Mid-Republican era remain relatively unchanged, although emphasis on art has abated somewhat with the citizenry turning their attention towards other matters. Nevertheless, the art community in Avalon is as vibrant and innovative as ever.

	A final factor of note that is rather unique in Avalonian art is the lack of any direct political influence. Even during the Imperium, there was very little government direction or artistic control of the content produced by the various artisans, sculptors and writers. Granted, while most Avalonian art has tended to favor rich and wealthy patrons, Avalonian art has never been censored by the State; this tradition has existed for so long that when a senator attempted suggest a law banning the painting of nudes, he was quickly shot down by the rest of Parliament. Freedom of artistic speech and expression has thus been solidified for all of society through Avalonian art.		A final factor of note that is rather unique in Avalonian art is the lack of any direct political influence. Even during the Imperium, there was very little government direction or artistic control of the content produced by the various artisans, sculptors and writers. Granted, while most Avalonian art has tended to favor rich and wealthy patrons, Avalonian art has never been censored by the State; this tradition has existed for so long that when a senator attempted suggest a law banning the painting of nudes, he was quickly shot down by the rest of Parliament. Freedom of artistic speech and expression has thus been solidified for all of society through Avalonian art.

AdmiralFox: /* Dramatis Personae - Notable Individuals */

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Dramatis Personae - Notable Individuals

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	*Selina Sifner - Adept; Adept Sifner is an apprentice to Master Idas and travels with him.		*Selina Sifner - Adept; Adept Sifner is an apprentice to Master Idas and travels with him.
	*Las Aerstrider - Lieutenant in the Army of the Republic; Stationed aboard the Warship ''Aesir'', Aerstrider is a young officer looking for adventure and as well as advancement in his career. His current duties involve overseeing the Landing Detachment aboard the ''Aesir'', a position which may bring him the glory he seeks.		*Las Aerstrider - Lieutenant in the Army of the Republic; Stationed aboard the Warship ''Aesir'', Aerstrider is a young officer looking for adventure and as well as advancement in his career. His current duties involve overseeing the Landing Detachment aboard the ''Aesir'', a position which may bring him the glory he seeks.
	*Aesr Alexandropos - Son of the Duke Alexandropos; A precocious ~~yound~~ noble, Alexandropos displayed an amazing maturity and intellect at a young age. In recent years, the 15 year old boy has also developed other talents, including minor prescience, disturbing bursts of speed, and telekinetic abilities. Little does he know, he is the product of the Bene Vitae Breeding Program. He is often shadowed by the Headmistress of the Bene Vitae, something distressing to his friend, protector, and teacher, Master Hoenir.		*Aesr Alexandropos - Son of the Duke Alexandropos; A precocious young noble, Alexandropos displayed an amazing maturity and intellect at a young age. In recent years, the 15 year old boy has also developed other talents, including minor prescience, disturbing bursts of speed, and telekinetic abilities. Little does he know, he is the product of the Bene Vitae Breeding Program. He is often shadowed by the Headmistress of the Bene Vitae, something distressing to his friend, protector, and teacher, Master Hoenir.

	[[Category:Arcana]]		[[Category:Arcana]]

AdmiralFox: /* Major Political Parties and Factions */

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Major Political Parties and Factions

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	====Reform Party====		====Reform Party====
	Like the Isolationist Party, the Reform Party is primarily interested in keeping Avalon's footprint on the world minimal. However, unlike the Isolationist Party, the Reform Party wishes to completely overhaul Republican institutions and focus more energy and treasure on dealing with domestic issues at home. Socially, most Reform Party members support the current liberalizing trend of Avalonian society, and unlike the Isolationists, the Reformers believe that Avalon will eventually be ready to open up to the world; they simply believe that now is not the best time. Julius Fenrir, Councilor to the Prime Minister, tacitly supports this party.		Like the Isolationist Party, the Reform Party is primarily interested in keeping Avalon's footprint on the world minimal. However, unlike the Isolationist Party, the Reform Party wishes to completely overhaul Republican institutions and focus more energy and treasure on dealing with domestic issues at home. Socially, most Reform Party members support the current liberalizing trend of Avalonian society, and unlike the Isolationists, the Reformers believe that Avalon will eventually be ready to open up to the world; they simply believe that now is not the best time. Julius Fenrir, Councilor to the Prime Minister, tacitly supports this party.
	[[File:Avalon Tower.jpg\|~~300px~~\|thumb\|Avalon Tower, home of the Council of Archmages in 5300 AE]]		[[File:Avalon Tower.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|Avalon Tower, home of the Council of Archmages in 5300 AE]]
	====Expansionist Party====		====Expansionist Party====
	The Expansionist Party welcomes Avalon's rise on the world stage. But while foreigners trickle slowly into the newly unveiled republic, Expansionists believe that Avalon itself ought to expand out. They do not believe that foreign conquest is necessary; rather, they believe that in the interests of trade and maintaining Avalonian supremacy over the waves (and the skies), Avalonian colonies should be established on the coasts of Thule and Lemuria. Lord Admiral Thoran is a vocal supporter of this party.		The Expansionist Party welcomes Avalon's rise on the world stage. But while foreigners trickle slowly into the newly unveiled republic, Expansionists believe that Avalon itself ought to expand out. They do not believe that foreign conquest is necessary; rather, they believe that in the interests of trade and maintaining Avalonian supremacy over the waves (and the skies), Avalonian colonies should be established on the coasts of Thule and Lemuria. Lord Admiral Thoran is a vocal supporter of this party.