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*Riverlandish
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|leader_name1 = Coetzeeclan
|leader_name1 = [[CoetzeeClan|Coetzeeclan Viromaro]]
|leader_title2 =      Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces
|leader_title2 =      Crown-Prince
|leader_name2 = Publius Decius Agricola
|leader_name2 = [[Whazajottom|Whazajottom Von Roterstein]]
|leader_title3 =      High Lord of Ardoragh
|leader_title3 =      Grand Marshal
|leader_name3 = Whazajottom
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| incumbent          = Coetzeeclan Viromaro
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| heir_apparent      = High-Lord Whazajottom Roterstein, Knight of the Tower
| heir_apparent      = [[Whazajottom|High-Lord Whazajottom Von Roterstein]], Knight of the Tower
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[[Villa Altojardin]]: Guesthouse in Helmira
 
[[Summerhal|Fort Summerhal]]: Summer palace in Alcanzar
 
[[Villa Riverside]]: Palace in the Riverlands
 
[[Mar Soleado|Villa Mar Soleado]]: Palace in Ardoragh
 
[[Sandstone Palace]]: Residence of the Crown-Prince in Helmira
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The Kythiran Empire is an empire, and one of two superpowers of [[Minecraftia]]. The largest empire in history, it stretches over four continents, [[The Continent of Terrantiq|Terrantiq]], [[The Continent of Ardoragh|Ardoragh]], [[Merceno]] and [[The Continent of Westeria|Westeria]]. It lays claim to several seas, namely the [[Narrow Sea]], the [[Vestlig Sea]], the [[Mediori Sea]], the [[Southern Sea]], the [[Dødehavet Sea]], the [[Øyer Sea]], the [[Redondo Sea]] and the [[Northern Sea]]. The rise of the Kythiran Empire began during the Third Era, after the [[Minecraftian Dark Ages]]. It played a major role in global events, including the formation of the [[Imperius|Imperius Reich]].     


The [[House Viromaro]] has ruled the Kythiran Empire, and its predecessor, the Kingdom of Kythira, since the Second Era. The heir apparant is [[Whazajottom|Crown-Prince Whazajottom]] of [[Families|House Von Roterstein]], the current High-Lord of [[Ardoragh]].


The '''Empire of Kythira''' is a sovereign nation-state spanning the whole of the Continent of Westeria.  
The Empire has the largest population in Minecraftia according to the Fourth Era International Census. It has a great diversity in terms of economies, ethnicities and languages. Due to dissident elements originating from the [[Province of Camuria]] the [[Imperial Legion of Kythira|Imperial Kythiran Legion]] was formed, and thousands were exiled to the Nether and remote regions of the [[Alcanzar|Province of Alcanzar]].  


The Empire was founded during the Third Era by King CoetzeeClan after the Great Grief by unifying all the fallen kingdoms into the Kingdom of Kythira. After this transition, he crowned himself Emperor of Kythira and Sovereign of Westeria.
Economically, the Empire is predominantly agricultural. It’s a feudal state, where the nobility and to a lesser extend the Bishops of the [[The Holy Cee|Holy Cee]] hold all political power. Though some government owned industries exist, including the [[Imperial Mining Company]], the [[Western Colonization Company]], the [[Helmiran Trade Company]] and [[Imperial Forestry Company]], much of the Empire’s economy is focused on two Provinces: [[Ardoragh]] and the [[Province of the Heartlands|Heartlands]]. The former due to its large population and size, the latter due to it holding the empire’s capital city, [[Helmira]].  


The Empire is ruled from its capital: Helmira.
The Kythiran Empire officially functions as an absolute monarchy under the doctrine of autocracy, ruled from the palacial [[White Gold Tower|White-Gold Tower]] in the capital city Helmira. However, the policy of Provincial Autonomy, although only used for Golden Provinces with a [[High-Lord]], has allowed for the Province of Ardoragh to act virtually as its own kingdom, though it remains under the influence of the White-Gold Tower to an extend.


The Empire is divided into six provinces, Three Crown Provinces and three Golden Provinces: semi-independent provinces ruled by a High Lord who is appointed by the Emperor. Outside of these province boundaries like the Northern Sea, the Southern Sea and the [[Vestlig Sea]] lay the Farlands, except in the east. These Farlands, although officially without name often are called by their geographical location: The North, The South, The West. These Farlands are under authority of the Crown and still a part of the Empire of Kythira, but they are not seen as the mainland, and thus they are often disregarded. 
==History==
==History==
The Empire of Kythira traces its roots back to the Kingdom of Kythira, a city state founded at the end of the First Era by the Riverlander Lord Coetzee. During the Second Era, many city-states followed Kythira's example across Westeria, as the lands across the Narrow Sea had not been explored except for minor areas, and no settlements were made. Conflict would eventually arise between the city states of Redstonia, Kythira and Helmsdeep and the free people of the Riverlands. This all exploded in the Great Grief, which ended the Old World and brought a dark age to Minecraftia. After this event, remnants of Kythiran civilization began annexing the rest of Westeria and rebuilding from the ashes, which culminated in the annexation of [[Ardoragh]] and ending the Third Era. At this point, the Kythiran Empire as we know it today, was founded.  
The Kythiran Empire is a continuation of the Kingdom of Kythira, the first sovereign nation of Minecraftia, founded at the end of the First Era.      
==Cities==
==Primary Cities==
[[Helmira]] - Capital of the Empire of Kythira and the Heartlands
[[Helmira]] - Capital of the Empire of Kythira and the Heartlands


Redstonia - Capital of the Peninsula of Peril
[[City of Redstonia|Redstonia]] - Capital of the Peninsula of Peril


Marsadini - Capital of Camuria
[[City of Marsadini|Marsadini]] - Capital of Camuria


Solleria - Capital of The Reach
[[Solleria]] - Capital of The Reach


Oldspawn - Capital of the Riverlands
[[Oldspawn]] - Capital of the Riverlands


[[Alralysva]] - Capital of Ardoragh
[[Alralysva]] - Capital of Ardoragh
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[[Ardoragh]]
[[Ardoragh]]


Alcanzar
[[Alcanzar]]


Camuria
[[Province of Camuria|Camuria]]


'''CROWN PROVINCES'''
'''CROWN PROVINCES'''


Riverlands
[[Province of the Riverlands|Riverlands]]


Heartlands
[[Province of the Heartlands|Heartlands]]


[[Peninsula of Peril]]
[[Peninsula of Peril]]
==Government==
==Government==
The Empire is under the autocratic control of His Imperial Highness Coetzeeclan I, Emperor of Kythira and Sovereign of Westeria. To aid in this task, he has the aid of three High Lords, rulers of semi-independent Golden Provinces, and the Hand of the Emperor. The Empire is ruled from the [[White Gold Tower]], which stands proud in the Arcadia District of Helmira. The power is symbolized in the Kythiran Crown, located in Castle Fuertera, and the Kythiran Diamond Throne, located in the White Gold Tower. The Crown Provinces are all directly ruled from the White Gold Tower, whilst Golden Provinces are only indirectly ruled from there.


A High Lord is a Kythiran citizen who has been knighted as Knight of the Tower and who upon accension has been handed control over a Golden Province.  
Although officially an absolute monarchy, the Kythiran Empire functions more as a federation of semi-independent feudal states. The government is headquartered in the Empire's capital city of [[Helmira]], within the White-Gold Tower.
 
The [[Kythira|Kythiran state]] is ruled by H.I.H. the Emperor, who, together with the Crown-Prince, the [[Grand Marshal of Kythira|Grand Marshal]] and the [[Prime Minister]] forms the Crown. They carry out and enforce laws, but the Emperor also holds some legislative power in the form of being able to enact laws without having them go through the Kythiran Senate.
 
The [[Kythiran Senate]] is the legislative branch of the Kythiran government, and consists of the Grand Assembly, the [[Council of Provinces]] and the [[Kythiran War Council]]. It can enact legislation, confirm or rejects laws suggested by the Crown, and has the authority to declare war.
 
The Kythiran state is divided into six provinces, which under the Provincial Autonomy Policy are classified as either Crown Provinces or Golden Provinces. The former, as the name suggests, are ruled directly by the Crown, whilst the latter are semi-autonomous provinces under the leadership of a High-Lord, who - although accountable to the Kythiran Government in general and the Emperor in particular, is otherwise free to rule as they please, as long as they continually deliver a steady tax flow into Helmira's coffers.
 
==Foreign Policy==
Although the Kythiran Empire was instrumental in the foundation of the Imperius Reich, it has had numerous clashes with the Reich after it began to expand. Officially Kythira has always tried to uphold a policy of neutrality, and it hosted the first international peace council through the Embassy of Nations during the Second Era as the Kingdom of Kythira, and the formation of the Forum of Minecraftia during the Third Era.       
 
Intially, when Imperius only consisted of the small island of Dorwall, trade was seen as a way to keep the tiny island nation in good standing with the empire. With the great eastern expansion and eventual formation of the Imperius Reich however, this relationship became more about maintaining Kythiran dominance on the international stage. When the Imperius kaiser decided that he wanted a fleet to dominate the seas, a step in the direction of making Imperius the greater superpower, a member of [[Families|House Mace]], the second most powerful noble Imperius family, betrayed the Reich, informing the Kythiran government about the new secret navy Imperius was constructing.
 
In response to this the Kythirans constructed the [[Mediori Fleet]], and international relations became strained as an arms race began between the two empires. Although early treaties dating back to the foundation of the state of Imperius prevented each power to directly declare war on the other, several conflicts still occurred that only served to escalate tensions between the empires. Although small progress was made, including the formation of the Aqumis Free State, incidents such as the [[Dervich Incident]] and the [[Victormare Incident]] created major political rifts.
 
Today the Kythiran government has put a trade- and travel embargo on the Imperius Reich, though the [[ambassadors]] of both countries are still on their posts. The White-Gold Tower has made several appeals for negotiations between the empires, including holding a grand ball at the Kythiran royal summerhouse [[Summerhal|Fort Summerhal]] with the Imperius kaiser as the guest of honour, but none of these have been fruitful.
 
The Kythiran Empire, specifically the Emperor, has been a proponent of a [[Minecraftian Union]], where Kythira and Imperius would unite into one stronger peaceful entity. However, with the current tensions between the two empires most work on the cause of global unification has been postponed indefinitely.
 
==Internal Instability==
The White-Gold Tower has to this date been able to maintain the unity of the empire, primarily through diplomacy and use of the Imperial Kythiran Legion. Disagreements between the Emperor and Crown-Prince still sometimes occur over provincial borders, though this has lessened over the years. Anti-monarchist propaganda has been discovered in the Province of Camuria, suspected to be part of an outlawed organization called the “Neo Federation Workers Movement”, who wish to unite the Kythiran peasantry in order to overthrow the monarchy and establish a democratic republic in the empire’s state.                   
 
==Scientific Developments==
The Empire's capital city, Helmira, used to be a international center of scientific development. This included research into the development of superweapons during the early Third Era, such as the legendary Imperial Shovel. The first powered manned flight in Minecraftia was also achieved by Kythiran scientists. However, in the Fourth Era Kythira has invested much less in scientific research and development, resulting in the city of Alralysva becoming the scientific capital of the Empire, funded entirely by Crown Prince Whazajottom Von Roterstein.                      


==Military==
==Military==
The Kythiran Military consists of two different factions. First and foremost, at the Emperor's command the High Lords must assemble their forces to come and assist in defending the Empire from foreign threats. This force has access to numerous castles, towers, bunkers and fortresses across the Empire to station themselves in during a foreign invasion.
The Kythiran Empire's military consists of several primary factions


For the protection of the crown however, the original Kythiran Military, was revived with a new purpose and vision by Publius Decius Agricola, on the orders of the Emperor. This force, known as the [[Imperial Legion of Kythira]], is primarily focused on rapid response actions, protection of the Emperor and protection of the Realm by supressing uprisings within the Empire, as well as supporting civil authorities and law-enforcement agencies.   
==='''Golden Armies'''===
Each Golden Province, semi-autonomous provinces under the leadership of a High-Lord, has to maintain an armed force, which can be called upon by the Emperor in times of crisis. The Empire is filled with fortresses, armed towers and castles, available to be quickly manned. 
 
==='''Kythiran Imperial Legion'''===
The Imperial Legion has two primary purposes: Suppressing revolt and the protection of the royal family. Their headquarters is Bear Island in Camuria. However today it has fallen far behind in both technology, training and organization of even some Golden Armies, let alone the Imperius Reich. 
 
==='''Kythiran Navy'''===
Originally the Kythirans only had a small fleet of refitted Helmsdeep ships. During the Fourth Era, however, discontent members of the House of Mace, a noble Imperius family, provided intelligence to the Kythirans that the Kaiser of Imperius had begun the construction of a massive fleet. To counter this, the Kythirans began the secret construction of a new fleet, with the centrepiece being the [[Mediori Fleet]], which consists of 38 Modern large flagships, 24 Classic ships and 132 Mini-Submarines. This arms race eventually cooled down after the Dervich Incident.   


==Economy==
==Economy==
The currency of the Empire is the Green Dragon Emerald. It's economy in general consists of trade between the provinces and to a lesser extend trade with the Imperius Reich.  
The economy of the Kythiran Empire is dictated by the [[Kythiran Florynt]] and the [[Mercenary Bank]], the international financial body of [[Minecraftia]]. The Empire used to have a flourishing trade with the Imperius Reich, but after several incidents, especially the Dervich Incident, this has dwindled to a neglectable number.


The Province of Camuria holds the Imperial Mining Company, the Province of Alcanzar the Imperial Forestry Company, the Province of Ardoragh mostly has a service based economy, quite like the one the Kingdom of Redstonia had during the Second Era.  
==='''Crown Provinces:'''===
The Crown Provinces are maintained through budgets set by the Crown, financed through the taxation of the Golden Provinces. The capital city of Helmira, located in the Crown Province of the Heartlands, holds a state-monopoly on trade with all foreign powers.  


The Crown Provinces focus on a combination of taxation of the Golden Provinces, the production of food and trade with Imperius via the Imperial Trading Company, located in Helmira, which has a monopoly on trade with foreign powers.
==='''Golden Provinces:'''===
The Golden Provinces used to have their own dedicated state-dictated industry, with the Province of Alcanzar hosting the Imperial Forestry Company and the Province of Camuria hosting the Imperial Mining Company. In truth, however, with the Province of Ardoragh being able to gain more and more power, these official state guidelines have been mostly abandoned. 
==Infrastructure==
Minecraftia's first large-scale infrastructure project was completed under the leadership of King Mercenary Hurdræber of Helmsdeep, and was a train connection between the Helmsdeep capital and Marsadini. During the Unification of Westeria, the Emperor of the Kythiran Empire ordered that his lands must be traversable. To this end, the world's first metro system was constructed, as well as new canals and tens of kilometres of road- and train networks.     
==Official Languages==
The Empire of Kythira has one official language, though it is two regional recognized languages.  


A lot of the economy of Kythira runs through Ardoragh these days, as the world's largest province houses many natural resources, and beside that there is plenty of trade to go around with the many small villages scattered all around Ardoragh.
'''Official Language:''' 


==Official Languages==
''Low-Riverlandish'' ''|'' Based on the English Language   
The Empire of Kythira has three official languages, though Riverlandish and Low-Riverlandish is the standard. These are: 


'''Riverlandish''': Based on the Dutch language
'''Recognized Regional Languages:'''


'''Low-Riverlandish''': Based on the English language
''Riverlandish'' ''|'' Based on the Dutch Language 


'''[[Redstonian language|Redstonian]]''': A mixture of Germanic and Nordic languages  
''Redstonian'' ''|'' A mixture of Germanic and Nordic languages  


These three different languages are a legacy from the Second Era and the different city-states across Westeria.   
These three different languages are a legacy from the Second Era and the different nations and cultures across Westeria.   


==Imperial Family==
==Imperial Family==
Kythira is ruled by the House Coetzee, a noble house that is among the oldest houses in Westeria, like House Whaza or the extinct House Mercenary. Originating as Riverlanders, they were the ones to first create a unified state: The Kingdom of Kythira. Today, only two members of the house remain: Lord Squarepantstoo, who lives in Castle Fuertera, and Emperor Coetzeeclan.
Kythira is currently ruled by the House Viromaro, a noble house that is among the oldest houses in Westeria, like House Roterstein or the extinct House Hurdræber. Originating as Riverlanders, they were the ones to first create a unified state: The Kingdom of Kythira. Today, the only known member of the family is Coetzeeclan Viromaro, though Kaiser Borous of Imperius is a relative.
 
The Emperor has named Whazajottom Von Roterstein as his future successor, naming him Crown-Prince during an elaborate ceremony in the White-Gold Tower. With the [[House Von Roterstein]] having notoriously bad ties with the royal family of the Imperius Reich it is a mystery what a Von Roterstein ruled Empire would mean for Minecraftia as a whole. 
==Culture==
The Kythiran Empire is predominantly a feudal rural society, spread over vast spaces, especially in the west. This with some exceptions, primarily the capital city of Helmira. The society is split into four primary social classes: Nobility, Wealthy, Peasants and Slaves.    


==Noble Houses==
===Nobility:===
Kythira, being ruled by a noble class, has several noble houses amongst her citizens, the most important of these being the following:
Within the Empire only those of nobility are entitled to own land and participate in politics. The noble class is the smallest class within the Empire, with the only way to join their ranks being either being born into a noble family or being elevated by the Emperor or a High-Lord. More about the Kythiran Nobility can be read [[Kythiran Nobility|here]].       


'''House Roterstein:'''
==='''Wealthy:'''===
The rich of Minecraftia are the only social class, together with the nobility, which is legally capable of owning land. Their wealth usually derived from trade. Due to this, and the importance of political friends in order to succeed within the Kythiran economy, most of the wealthy class resides in the imperial capital of Helmira, which is filled with over 300 luxurious houses in exquisite, safe neighborhoods.       


Though originally a royal house in the Second Era, House Roterstein today is the second most powerful noble house within the Empire of Kythira after the Imperial Family. After being knighted Knight of the Tower, Lord [[Whazajottom]], the former King of Redstonia, was elevated to the position of High-Lord of Ardoragh. Later he was bestowed with the title of Crown Prince of Kythira, meaning he is to seize power once the Emperor ceases or steps down from his service. This makes Whazajottom's full title Crown Prince Whazajottom of Kythira, High-Lord of Ardoragh and Knight of the Tower. His brother, Duke Corspin Roterstein, rules the city of Kreonix in High-Lord Whazajottom's name. High-Lord Whazajottom himself resides in his palace in the city of Alralysva, but due to his powerful position, he also has a residence in the Empire's capital of Helmira, namely the Ardoragh Palace.  
==='''Peasants:'''===
The largest social class, these consists of the commoners of Kythira. They serve their local nobles, for instance in foresting, mining, farming or fighting for them. They have some legal rights, set in the Code Coetzee, but are usually not able to act on their rights. An excellent example of the Kythiran peasantry is the city of Marsadini, where mineworkers, employed by the Imperial Mining Company, reside in homes usually not larger than 4 by 4 meters.      


'''House Vinkhuys''' ''':'''
==='''Slaves:'''===
Minecraftia's native inhabitants. Usually referred to as "villagers". Mostly eradicated through several genocides in order to free their villages for colonization by Kythirans, though some can still be found across the Empire, usually serving menial jobs. They have no legal rights nor protections.           


Riverlandish in origin, House Vinkhuys was the ruling house of the province of Alcanzar. The only surviving member of this noble house, High-Lord SillyJoey Vinkhuys ruled the well defended but economically weak province from castle Verano in the city of Solleria, until his disappearance in the early Third Era. The Vinkhuys family was given their lordship by the Emperor as a reward for their services to the Riverlands, since they were the original founders of the Rebel Alliance during the Second Era. 
==Noble Houses==
Kythira, being ruled by an aristocratic class, has several noble houses amongst her citizens, the most important of these being the following:


'''House Agricola:'''
==='''House Von Roterstein:'''===
Though originally a royal house in the Second Era, House Von Roterstein today is the second most powerful noble house within the Empire of Kythira after the Imperial Family. After being knighted Knight of the Tower, Lord [[Whazajottom]], the former King of Redstonia, was elevated to the position of High-Lord of Ardoragh. Later he was bestowed with the title of Crown Prince of Kythira, meaning he is to seize power once the Emperor ceases or steps down from his service. This makes Whazajottom's full title Crown Prince Whazajottom of Kythira, High-Lord of Ardoragh and Knight of the Tower. His brother, Duke Corspin Von Roterstein, rules the city of Kreonix in High-Lord Whazajottom's name. High-Lord Whazajottom himself resides in his palace in the city of Alralysva, but due to his powerful position, he also has a residence in the Empire's capital of Helmira, namely the Ardoragh Palace.


==='''House Vinkhuys''' ''':'''===
Riverlandish in origin, House Vinkhuys was the ruling house of the province of Alcanzar. The only surviving member of this noble house, High-Lord SillyJoey Vinkhuys ruled the well-defended but economically weak province from castle Verano in the city of Solleria, until his disappearance in the early Third Era. The Vinkhuys family was given their lordship by the Emperor as a reward for their services to the Riverlands, since they were the original founders of the Rebel Alliance during the Second Era. 
==='''House Agricola:'''===
The House Agricola claim themselves to be related to Consul Republic, the founder of the short-lived Federation of Provinces in the Second Era. Today their last remaining member, though not being of true nobility, rules the Golden Province of Camuria in the absence of a High-Lord. This is Lord-Protector P. Decius Agricola. They were also a leading cause behind the re-militarization of the Kythiran Royal Guard, producing what we today know as the Imperial Legion.  
The House Agricola claim themselves to be related to Consul Republic, the founder of the short-lived Federation of Provinces in the Second Era. Today their last remaining member, though not being of true nobility, rules the Golden Province of Camuria in the absence of a High-Lord. This is Lord-Protector P. Decius Agricola. They were also a leading cause behind the re-militarization of the Kythiran Royal Guard, producing what we today know as the Imperial Legion.  


'''House Wolf:'''
==='''House Wolf:'''===
 
House Wolf is a young house, being elevated into nobility during the Fourth Era. They founded and were behind most of the construction of the City of Yrticil. The current head of the house, and ruler of the city in name of High-Lord Whazajottom is Duke WhiteWolfXD98.  
House Wolf is a young house, being elevated into nobility during the Fourth Era. They founded and were behind most of the construction of the City of Yrticil. The current head of the house, and ruler of the city in name of High-Lord Whazajottom is Duke WhiteWolfXD98.  


'''House Hjerte:'''
==='''House Hjerte:'''===
 
Like House Wolf, House Hjerte is one of the youngest noble houses, being elevated into nobility during the Fourth Era. They are behind the construction of a massive palace, the largest the world has seen at that stage, in the middle of the Fjarthrond Forest. The current ruler of this house is Duchess Hartje.
Like House Wolf, House Hjerte is one of the youngest noble houses, being elevated into nobility during the Fourth Era. They are behind the construction of a massive palace, the largest the world has seen at that stage, in the middle of the Fjarthrond Forest. The current ruler of this house is Duchess Hartje.

Revision as of 22:39, 9 January 2021

Empire of Kythira
Imperium Kythirum
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Flag
of Kythiran Empire
Motto: L'Union fait la force
Strenght through Unity
Anthem: Rule Kythira
Royal anthemViromaro Victoria
Capital Helmira
Largest Province Ardoragh
Recognised national languages Low Riverlandish
Recognised regional languages

Riverlandish

Redstonian
Ethnic groups
  • Heartlander
  • Riverlander
  • Camurian
  • Alcanzari
  • Arodraghi
  • Redstonian
Demonym Kythiran
Government Absolute Monarchy
• Emperor
Coetzeeclan Viromaro
• Crown-Prince
Whazajottom Von Roterstein
• Grand Marshal
Publius Decius Agricola
• Prime-Minister
Prince Wolf
Legislature Emperor along with the Provincial Council
The Crown
Provincial Council
Establishment
• Proclamation of the Kingdom
Late First Era
Late First Era
• Member of the Redstone Alliance
Second Era
• The Great Grief
Second Era
Late Second Era
• Proclamation of the Empire
Third Era
Currency Kythiran Florynts (F)
Patron saint Saint Coetzeeclan
Emperor of Kythira
Imperial
Incumbent
Coetzeeclan Viromaro
since 4 AC
Details
Style his Majesty
Heir apparent High-Lord Whazajottom Von Roterstein, Knight of the Tower
Heir presumptive None
First monarch Coetzeeclan Viromaro
Formation 4 AC
Residence

Imperial Palace: Residence of the Emperor in Helmira

Villa Altojardin: Guesthouse in Helmira

Fort Summerhal: Summer palace in Alcanzar

Villa Riverside: Palace in the Riverlands

Villa Mar Soleado: Palace in Ardoragh

Sandstone Palace: Residence of the Crown-Prince in Helmira

The Kythiran Empire is an empire, and one of two superpowers of Minecraftia. The largest empire in history, it stretches over four continents, Terrantiq, Ardoragh, Merceno and Westeria. It lays claim to several seas, namely the Narrow Sea, the Vestlig Sea, the Mediori Sea, the Southern Sea, the Dødehavet Sea, the Øyer Sea, the Redondo Sea and the Northern Sea. The rise of the Kythiran Empire began during the Third Era, after the Minecraftian Dark Ages. It played a major role in global events, including the formation of the Imperius Reich.

The House Viromaro has ruled the Kythiran Empire, and its predecessor, the Kingdom of Kythira, since the Second Era. The heir apparant is Crown-Prince Whazajottom of House Von Roterstein, the current High-Lord of Ardoragh.

The Empire has the largest population in Minecraftia according to the Fourth Era International Census. It has a great diversity in terms of economies, ethnicities and languages. Due to dissident elements originating from the Province of Camuria the Imperial Kythiran Legion was formed, and thousands were exiled to the Nether and remote regions of the Province of Alcanzar.

Economically, the Empire is predominantly agricultural. It’s a feudal state, where the nobility and to a lesser extend the Bishops of the Holy Cee hold all political power. Though some government owned industries exist, including the Imperial Mining Company, the Western Colonization Company, the Helmiran Trade Company and Imperial Forestry Company, much of the Empire’s economy is focused on two Provinces: Ardoragh and the Heartlands. The former due to its large population and size, the latter due to it holding the empire’s capital city, Helmira.  

The Kythiran Empire officially functions as an absolute monarchy under the doctrine of autocracy, ruled from the palacial White-Gold Tower in the capital city Helmira. However, the policy of Provincial Autonomy, although only used for Golden Provinces with a High-Lord, has allowed for the Province of Ardoragh to act virtually as its own kingdom, though it remains under the influence of the White-Gold Tower to an extend.

History

The Kythiran Empire is a continuation of the Kingdom of Kythira, the first sovereign nation of Minecraftia, founded at the end of the First Era.

Primary Cities

Helmira - Capital of the Empire of Kythira and the Heartlands

Redstonia - Capital of the Peninsula of Peril

Marsadini - Capital of Camuria

Solleria - Capital of The Reach

Oldspawn - Capital of the Riverlands

Alralysva - Capital of Ardoragh

Kreonix - Harbour city in Ardoragh, major city and largest naval port at the Vestlig Sea.

Yrticil - City in Ardoragh with a river connecting it to the Dødehavet Sea, aside from Redstonia one of the most fortified cities in Kythira.

Provinces

GOLDEN PROVINCES

Ardoragh

Alcanzar

Camuria

CROWN PROVINCES

Riverlands

Heartlands

Peninsula of Peril

Government

Although officially an absolute monarchy, the Kythiran Empire functions more as a federation of semi-independent feudal states. The government is headquartered in the Empire's capital city of Helmira, within the White-Gold Tower.

The Kythiran state is ruled by H.I.H. the Emperor, who, together with the Crown-Prince, the Grand Marshal and the Prime Minister forms the Crown. They carry out and enforce laws, but the Emperor also holds some legislative power in the form of being able to enact laws without having them go through the Kythiran Senate.

The Kythiran Senate is the legislative branch of the Kythiran government, and consists of the Grand Assembly, the Council of Provinces and the Kythiran War Council. It can enact legislation, confirm or rejects laws suggested by the Crown, and has the authority to declare war.

The Kythiran state is divided into six provinces, which under the Provincial Autonomy Policy are classified as either Crown Provinces or Golden Provinces. The former, as the name suggests, are ruled directly by the Crown, whilst the latter are semi-autonomous provinces under the leadership of a High-Lord, who - although accountable to the Kythiran Government in general and the Emperor in particular, is otherwise free to rule as they please, as long as they continually deliver a steady tax flow into Helmira's coffers.

Foreign Policy

Although the Kythiran Empire was instrumental in the foundation of the Imperius Reich, it has had numerous clashes with the Reich after it began to expand. Officially Kythira has always tried to uphold a policy of neutrality, and it hosted the first international peace council through the Embassy of Nations during the Second Era as the Kingdom of Kythira, and the formation of the Forum of Minecraftia during the Third Era.

Intially, when Imperius only consisted of the small island of Dorwall, trade was seen as a way to keep the tiny island nation in good standing with the empire. With the great eastern expansion and eventual formation of the Imperius Reich however, this relationship became more about maintaining Kythiran dominance on the international stage. When the Imperius kaiser decided that he wanted a fleet to dominate the seas, a step in the direction of making Imperius the greater superpower, a member of House Mace, the second most powerful noble Imperius family, betrayed the Reich, informing the Kythiran government about the new secret navy Imperius was constructing.

In response to this the Kythirans constructed the Mediori Fleet, and international relations became strained as an arms race began between the two empires. Although early treaties dating back to the foundation of the state of Imperius prevented each power to directly declare war on the other, several conflicts still occurred that only served to escalate tensions between the empires. Although small progress was made, including the formation of the Aqumis Free State, incidents such as the Dervich Incident and the Victormare Incident created major political rifts.

Today the Kythiran government has put a trade- and travel embargo on the Imperius Reich, though the ambassadors of both countries are still on their posts. The White-Gold Tower has made several appeals for negotiations between the empires, including holding a grand ball at the Kythiran royal summerhouse Fort Summerhal with the Imperius kaiser as the guest of honour, but none of these have been fruitful.

The Kythiran Empire, specifically the Emperor, has been a proponent of a Minecraftian Union, where Kythira and Imperius would unite into one stronger peaceful entity. However, with the current tensions between the two empires most work on the cause of global unification has been postponed indefinitely.

Internal Instability

The White-Gold Tower has to this date been able to maintain the unity of the empire, primarily through diplomacy and use of the Imperial Kythiran Legion. Disagreements between the Emperor and Crown-Prince still sometimes occur over provincial borders, though this has lessened over the years. Anti-monarchist propaganda has been discovered in the Province of Camuria, suspected to be part of an outlawed organization called the “Neo Federation Workers Movement”, who wish to unite the Kythiran peasantry in order to overthrow the monarchy and establish a democratic republic in the empire’s state.

Scientific Developments

The Empire's capital city, Helmira, used to be a international center of scientific development. This included research into the development of superweapons during the early Third Era, such as the legendary Imperial Shovel. The first powered manned flight in Minecraftia was also achieved by Kythiran scientists. However, in the Fourth Era Kythira has invested much less in scientific research and development, resulting in the city of Alralysva becoming the scientific capital of the Empire, funded entirely by Crown Prince Whazajottom Von Roterstein.

Military

The Kythiran Empire's military consists of several primary factions:

Golden Armies

Each Golden Province, semi-autonomous provinces under the leadership of a High-Lord, has to maintain an armed force, which can be called upon by the Emperor in times of crisis. The Empire is filled with fortresses, armed towers and castles, available to be quickly manned.

Kythiran Imperial Legion

The Imperial Legion has two primary purposes: Suppressing revolt and the protection of the royal family. Their headquarters is Bear Island in Camuria. However today it has fallen far behind in both technology, training and organization of even some Golden Armies, let alone the Imperius Reich.

Kythiran Navy

Originally the Kythirans only had a small fleet of refitted Helmsdeep ships. During the Fourth Era, however, discontent members of the House of Mace, a noble Imperius family, provided intelligence to the Kythirans that the Kaiser of Imperius had begun the construction of a massive fleet. To counter this, the Kythirans began the secret construction of a new fleet, with the centrepiece being the Mediori Fleet, which consists of 38 Modern large flagships, 24 Classic ships and 132 Mini-Submarines. This arms race eventually cooled down after the Dervich Incident.

Economy

The economy of the Kythiran Empire is dictated by the Kythiran Florynt and the Mercenary Bank, the international financial body of Minecraftia. The Empire used to have a flourishing trade with the Imperius Reich, but after several incidents, especially the Dervich Incident, this has dwindled to a neglectable number.

Crown Provinces:

The Crown Provinces are maintained through budgets set by the Crown, financed through the taxation of the Golden Provinces. The capital city of Helmira, located in the Crown Province of the Heartlands, holds a state-monopoly on trade with all foreign powers.

Golden Provinces:

The Golden Provinces used to have their own dedicated state-dictated industry, with the Province of Alcanzar hosting the Imperial Forestry Company and the Province of Camuria hosting the Imperial Mining Company. In truth, however, with the Province of Ardoragh being able to gain more and more power, these official state guidelines have been mostly abandoned.

Infrastructure

Minecraftia's first large-scale infrastructure project was completed under the leadership of King Mercenary Hurdræber of Helmsdeep, and was a train connection between the Helmsdeep capital and Marsadini. During the Unification of Westeria, the Emperor of the Kythiran Empire ordered that his lands must be traversable. To this end, the world's first metro system was constructed, as well as new canals and tens of kilometres of road- and train networks.

Official Languages

The Empire of Kythira has one official language, though it is two regional recognized languages.

Official Language:

Low-Riverlandish | Based on the English Language

Recognized Regional Languages:

Riverlandish | Based on the Dutch Language

Redstonian | A mixture of Germanic and Nordic languages

These three different languages are a legacy from the Second Era and the different nations and cultures across Westeria.

Imperial Family

Kythira is currently ruled by the House Viromaro, a noble house that is among the oldest houses in Westeria, like House Roterstein or the extinct House Hurdræber. Originating as Riverlanders, they were the ones to first create a unified state: The Kingdom of Kythira. Today, the only known member of the family is Coetzeeclan Viromaro, though Kaiser Borous of Imperius is a relative.

The Emperor has named Whazajottom Von Roterstein as his future successor, naming him Crown-Prince during an elaborate ceremony in the White-Gold Tower. With the House Von Roterstein having notoriously bad ties with the royal family of the Imperius Reich it is a mystery what a Von Roterstein ruled Empire would mean for Minecraftia as a whole.

Culture

The Kythiran Empire is predominantly a feudal rural society, spread over vast spaces, especially in the west. This with some exceptions, primarily the capital city of Helmira. The society is split into four primary social classes: Nobility, Wealthy, Peasants and Slaves.

Nobility:

Within the Empire only those of nobility are entitled to own land and participate in politics. The noble class is the smallest class within the Empire, with the only way to join their ranks being either being born into a noble family or being elevated by the Emperor or a High-Lord. More about the Kythiran Nobility can be read here.

Wealthy:

The rich of Minecraftia are the only social class, together with the nobility, which is legally capable of owning land. Their wealth usually derived from trade. Due to this, and the importance of political friends in order to succeed within the Kythiran economy, most of the wealthy class resides in the imperial capital of Helmira, which is filled with over 300 luxurious houses in exquisite, safe neighborhoods.

Peasants:

The largest social class, these consists of the commoners of Kythira. They serve their local nobles, for instance in foresting, mining, farming or fighting for them. They have some legal rights, set in the Code Coetzee, but are usually not able to act on their rights. An excellent example of the Kythiran peasantry is the city of Marsadini, where mineworkers, employed by the Imperial Mining Company, reside in homes usually not larger than 4 by 4 meters.

Slaves:

Minecraftia's native inhabitants. Usually referred to as "villagers". Mostly eradicated through several genocides in order to free their villages for colonization by Kythirans, though some can still be found across the Empire, usually serving menial jobs. They have no legal rights nor protections.

Noble Houses

Kythira, being ruled by an aristocratic class, has several noble houses amongst her citizens, the most important of these being the following:

House Von Roterstein:

Though originally a royal house in the Second Era, House Von Roterstein today is the second most powerful noble house within the Empire of Kythira after the Imperial Family. After being knighted Knight of the Tower, Lord Whazajottom, the former King of Redstonia, was elevated to the position of High-Lord of Ardoragh. Later he was bestowed with the title of Crown Prince of Kythira, meaning he is to seize power once the Emperor ceases or steps down from his service. This makes Whazajottom's full title Crown Prince Whazajottom of Kythira, High-Lord of Ardoragh and Knight of the Tower. His brother, Duke Corspin Von Roterstein, rules the city of Kreonix in High-Lord Whazajottom's name. High-Lord Whazajottom himself resides in his palace in the city of Alralysva, but due to his powerful position, he also has a residence in the Empire's capital of Helmira, namely the Ardoragh Palace.

House Vinkhuys :

Riverlandish in origin, House Vinkhuys was the ruling house of the province of Alcanzar. The only surviving member of this noble house, High-Lord SillyJoey Vinkhuys ruled the well-defended but economically weak province from castle Verano in the city of Solleria, until his disappearance in the early Third Era. The Vinkhuys family was given their lordship by the Emperor as a reward for their services to the Riverlands, since they were the original founders of the Rebel Alliance during the Second Era.

House Agricola:

The House Agricola claim themselves to be related to Consul Republic, the founder of the short-lived Federation of Provinces in the Second Era. Today their last remaining member, though not being of true nobility, rules the Golden Province of Camuria in the absence of a High-Lord. This is Lord-Protector P. Decius Agricola. They were also a leading cause behind the re-militarization of the Kythiran Royal Guard, producing what we today know as the Imperial Legion.

House Wolf:

House Wolf is a young house, being elevated into nobility during the Fourth Era. They founded and were behind most of the construction of the City of Yrticil. The current head of the house, and ruler of the city in name of High-Lord Whazajottom is Duke WhiteWolfXD98.

House Hjerte:

Like House Wolf, House Hjerte is one of the youngest noble houses, being elevated into nobility during the Fourth Era. They are behind the construction of a massive palace, the largest the world has seen at that stage, in the middle of the Fjarthrond Forest. The current ruler of this house is Duchess Hartje.