The Hitchiker's Guide to Dyelli Beybi [Factbook, Closed]
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:52 pm
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Teyrnasoedd Sanctaidd Cloi of Dyelli Beybi (Blessed Closed Realms of Dyelli Beybi) is a loosely aligned group of twenty 'Nations in Commonwealth'. The following Guide will (eventually) tell you all that a tourist needs to know in order to not be brutally murdered upon visiting the Teyrnasoedd.
Contents
Dyellian Society and Government
Post 1 - History and Overview of Politics
Post 2 - Currency
Post 4 - Social Class and Caste
Post 20 - The Races and Species of the Teyrnasoedd
National Factbooks
Post 11 - Handbook to the Kingdom of Cambria
Post 22 - Handbook to the Duchy of Claverdor
Post 6 - Handbook to the Free State of Diocletian
Post 5 - Handbook to the United Kingdom of the Djel Valley
Post 23 - Handbook to the Confederated Duchies of Drosnen
Post 24 - Handbook to the Confederated Duchy of Erebgloss
Post 12 - Handbook to the Free State of the Gens Automata
Post 7 - Handbook to the Principality of Fasta Benj
Post 8 - Handbook to the Free State of Guyaland
Post 25 - Handbook to the Confederated Duchies of Helegdor
Post 13 - Handbook to the Kingdom of the Mark
Post 9 - Handbook to the United Prefectures of Outremere
Post 10 - Handbook to the Archduchy of Polonia-Lietuvos
Post 26 - Handbook to the Kingdom of Rheged
Post 14 - Handbook to the Slovene Free State (Slovania)
Post 15 - Handbook to the Confederated Principality of Statenland
Post 16 - Handbook to the Kingdom of Tara
Post 17 - Handbook to the Confederated Duchies of Urukania
Post 18 - Handbook to the Confederated Duchies of Veiland
Post 19 - Handbook to the Kingdom of Witch's Isle
NB. While 'Confederated Duchies' is a fairly common description of a Dyellian State, it should be noted that these States are NOT Confederations. They would be more properly described as 'United Dutchies', however, this description is not used due to the historic antipathy towards the United Duchies of Alcona and Hubris. A Dyellian State which declares itself to be 'Confederated Duchies' is a unicameral/bicameral democracy that has an established nobility.
The Military
Post 21 - Additional Military Forces (not included in factbooks)
History
Prehistory
The area now taken up by the multiple nations of the Teyrnasoedd was unusual in that it saw the evolution of several closely related homonid species. The exact evolution of each and their interrelatedness is sufficient information for a book all of its own, however in appreciating the history of the Teyrnasoedd it is important to note their distribution. The Oompa, pumilius oompa, a race of small forest swelling primates originated in the jungles of what is modern day Kaarndi and Fasta Benj. The Hardmandle, pumilius dvermer, a nocturnal burrower, came from the plains further east, although by the time of recorded history had been completely wiped out on the mainland, only surviving on Witch's Isle. The Djel, homo gracile obscurus, inhabited the Djel river valley and coastal regions surrounding the Great Desert, while their close relatives the Ljósálfar, homo gracile gracile, were found in the jungles further East in what is modern Diocletian.
Early History
Civilisation in the South of Klatch first appeared on the Djel river, with the first settlements springing up around the modern Dyellian capital city of Cyro in c. 3000 BC. During this period the Djel civilisation was rapidly unified, with the Djel King ruling the thin stretch of land around the river as far North as the fertile plains near the modern city of York. At some point the Djel and Ljósálfar began to clash for territory, probably due to the fact that the rapidly expanding Djel population was mostly constrained to a slender patch of fertile land surrounded by desert. At this point the Ljósálfar were largely nomadic hunter gatherers and were initially driven back from considerable tracts of land.
It is important to note the religions of the two groups at this point. The Ljósálfar religion, could generally be classified as monotheistic sun worship. The Djel religion, however, was somewhat darker, with the sacrifice of prisoners, along with ritual mutilation and cannibalism featuring heavily. At some stage this religion began to spread to elements of the Ljósálfar population. Adherents to this religion would in time become known as 'Dökkálfar'.
Human Colonisation
The first wave of human colonists arrived in Diocletian in c. 500 BC. Unlike the Djels, the new colonists were able to interact non-violently with the local Ljósálfar, and in a series of campaigns, drove Djel elements back into the Great Desert. The border established between the Diocletian Empire and the Djel Kingdom in c. 300 BC roughly corresponds to the modern border between the Nations of Diocletian and the Djel River Valley.
The second wave of colonists arrived in the jungles of Fasta Benj in c. 800 AD. Unlike the Diocletian settlers, the Benjians were a neolithic tribal society, nevertheless they expanded rapidly at cost to the local Oompa, most of whom were driven West into the Karndi jungle.
In 1099 AD the third wave of human settlers arrived. Unlike previous waves, this wave was heavily armed and driven by conquest. They landed near Cyro, rapidly and violently overthrowing the Djel civilisation and exterminating all Djels who refused to convert to Christianity or attempted to resist. Within six months Djel civilisation was destroyed, although bickering among the human factions led to the Kingdom being divided into the Djel Kingdom near the coast, and the Beybir Kingdom in the North. An important fact to note was that the invading force was relatively small, a few thousand at best, and entirely male. Within 200 years the invaders and local Djels had interbred to the point where there was no real difference between them.
The final two waves of human settlement occurred in 1185 and 1187. The first of these was a rather unremarkable settlement of modern day Guyaland, while the second was a violent and nearly successful invasion of the Beybir Kingdom by the Islamic D'Reg tribes. Ultimately, with the aid of the Djel Kingdom and the powerful borderland Duke, Mosal the Magnificent, the invasion was defeated, although the D'Reg tribes were able to roam the Great Desert more or less unopposed, becoming the de facto rulers of that area. Following the victory Mosal was exiled, being of dubious loyalty to either King, and able to command dangerous levels of loyalty in both Kingdoms. Mosal and a large band of several thousand followers and their families headed North, settling in the Northern wildernesses of the Klatchian continent. This land would, in later time, become the Nation of Veiland.
The Pre-Modern Era
The remainder of the Middle Ages in Dyelli Beybi were a period of numerous border skirmishes but little actual transfer of land. Bath was heavily fortified by the Beybir kingdom, and was successful in thwarting several invading Djel armies. Importantly, the Beybir Kingdom captured the town of St Guineford's in 1237, allowing them access to the lucrative Squall trade routes. Access to the town in times of conflict with the Djel Kingdom, however, could only be made via the desert road, controlled by the D'Reg Sultanate.
In 1692 the Djel Kingdom retook St Guineford's courtesy of a successful alliance between King Steven and Sultan Mohammed XIV, cutting the Beybir Kingdom off from South coast trade routes, although they were still able to trade with the Moskauan settlements in the far North via the river. Increasing Orang piracy on Lake Pond in the eighteenth century severely weakened this trade, meaning that by the end of the century the Beybir Kingdom was more or less destitute. In 1795 marriage between the Djel Queen Catherine and Beybir King Alexander reunified the Kingdoms with the Queen taking the title of Tzarina of Dyelli Beybi to emphasise her imperial ambitions. In 1799 General Nairn of the 'Empire of Dyelli Beybi' captured Quisa, ending the D'Reg Sultanate. Over the following years the Tzarina launched several expeditions against the Diocletian interior, although all met with failure.
The Nineteenth Century was somewhat more successful, with the Benjian tribes gradually subjugated, and the Hardmandle Lords of Witch's Isle swearing Allegiance to the Dyellian Tzars. The Tzars would also claim Guyaland and Diocletians as vassals, however no military victory was ever achieved over either of the Nations. This state of nominal vassaldom was accepted by the Guyan and Diocletian Emperors due to the comparatively advanced state of Dyellian industry and technology at the time.
The Twentieth Century to Today
Unlike many pre-modern states, the states of Klatch, despite wide scale economic reforms, remained feudal in outlook. This situation was dramatically changed as revolutions sparked in Guyaland in 1950 and Dyelli Beybi/Fasta Benj in 1959. Both were ultimately successful, although the only state which managed to create a lasting democracy was Fasta Benj, with Dyelli Beybi and Guyaland both rapidly becoming military dictatorships. All three nations suffered considerable infrastructure damage, taking several decades to recover.
In 1974 General Sanders, the de facto Dyelli Beybian head of State declared war on Fasta Benj. Despite disorganisation on both sides, the Dyellians advanced rapidly against the poorly prepared Benjians. It was at this point that the Nation of Racinia attempted to intervene, demanding an immediate ceasefire. Fearing Racinian imperialism, the Benjians and Dyellians negotiated their own ceasefire, signing a treaty with Guyaland, Diocletian and the GODAD Alliance to resist any Racinian threat.
The result of this Dyellian power play was nuclear war, the brunt of which was borne by Fasta Benj, Guyaland and Racinia. Fasta Benj's ecology would never truly recover from the war; The country is now a vast grassland where jungle once stood. Background radiation is also still high in many areas of the country.
The Racinia crisis was also fatal for the Dyelli Beybian Republic in the long term. In 1980, Tzar Richard IV, son of the late Richard III successfully mounted a coup to remove Sanders, who fled North into Vrak. Richard IV was among the most powerful and hated figures of Dyellian history, reinstituting feudalism and dolling out random punishments to both real and perceived enemies.
Richard's Imperialist ambitions outstripped those of any previous Tzar, subjugating the Benjians and installing his son Henry as Prince, and claiming dominion over an unprecedented number of States (many of which simply ignored him). He was, however, able to successfully negotiate the inclusion of the Moskauan States (those areas previously colonised by Duke Mosal) into the Dyellian Reich as well as partitioning Guyaland with Vrak when the country descended into anarchy following the death of the dictator. Richard's ambition also extended to religion, placing a local Cardinal on the 'papal throne', although in truth Pope Indolence and his short lived successor Pope Idolatry, ruling from Saint Guineford's, had no influence outside of Dyelli Beybi.
In Diocletian, the last Emperor, Diocletian XXV died heirless, allowing a fundamentalist theocracy known as Christofi to take over. Under the short lived Christofian Government, a concerted campaign of extermination was launched against the Ljósálfar backed by Richard and the Dyellian State. This resulted in the conversion of most Ljósálfar to the Dökkálfar religion and can be blamed for much of the bloodshed in Diocletian today. While provoking International outrage, the combined military strength of the many Klatchian Nations was able to prevent a direct attack on the Christofian regime. Following the collapse of Christofi, the Jiggady pirate clan took control of the Nation.
In 2000 Dyellian troops led by Lunchtime O'Booze were dispatched to Al Anbar to prop up the local Government against a coalition of forces from the Drakonian Imperium, Tersanctus and several other states. Richard escalated the war to nuclear, launching a devastating attack on the Imperium. Fearing reprisals the Tzar fled to the Benjian countryside. It was during a hunting expedition in the Benjian interior that he was killed by the pilot of an A10, presumably under orders from his son Henry.
Thus started the Second Dyelli Beybian civil war. Lunchtime O'Booze quickly returned from Al Anbar, joining a rapidly growing Republican movement in the Djel Valley. This movement was opposed by Henry in Fasta Benj as well as by his brother George who made his capital at York. Adding to the chaos, Pope Indolence took the opportunity to attempt to establish a theocracy in the Dyellian state. While George moved against Indolence at Saint Guineford's, Henry's troops launched an assault on the Djel Valley, crossing at the Sheffield pass and winning a phyric victory over General Pickelheimer's forces. The advance ground to a halt at the city of Bath where the Benjians were surrounded and overwhelmed by O'Booze. Meanwhile Henry led an ambitious amphibious assault on Cyro but was met by Admiral von Scheer's forces outside the city and decisively defeated. Prince Henry was listed among the casualties. General Plank from Jiggady had meanwhile also advanced on Cyro, anticipating support from Henry's forces. In their absence he was quickly surrounded, surrendering to the Dyellians within days. In the wake of these victories George fled the country. He would attempt to return some years later only to be killed by a sniper in the battle of Lobsters.
As the Second Dyellian Republic began to rebuild from the ashes, the Government of Fasta Benj found itself leaderless, the country quickly falling into lawless chaos. Within a few weeks, Republican troops had reorganised sufficiently to launch another successful invasion of Fasta Benj, capturing the buffer region of 'East Benjia', with former Fasta Benj being renamed 'South-West Benjia'.
It was during the reign of the Second Republic that the 'Outremere Experiment' was undertaken, an experiment whereby a distant world was colonised via experimental wormhole technology. The exact details of the experiment are still officially a state secret, although the belief is that settlers may have been accidentally transported back in time, with the link being cut off and then re-established some generations later (with only a very short amount of time passing in the Republic).
While peace lasted for several years, the truth was that the Second Civil War never truly ended. Royalist guerillas launched several insurrections and carried out a number of high profile assassinations. In response the Cheka, the new secret police, were given increasingly sweeping powers. When Chancellor Collins attempted to reign the Cheka in, he was met with a Cheka sponsored coup, installing General Soult as a brief lived head of state. In response to this, the state of 'Timaru and Moskau', the settlements formerly settled by Mosal and his followers , declared independence, fighting wars against the Var and other aliens while a Royalist rebellion sparked in New Dyelli (the Dyellian partition of Guyaland), rapidly spreading to East Benjia. Soult, despite his military background was becoming increasingly unpopular with his colleagues in the military due to his vanity and inability to take decisive action against the rebel factions. Resistance to the rebellion was token at best, and within a few weeks Tzarina Alexia I, bastard daughter of the late Richard IV was installed as well as being voted Prime Minister.
To this date the rule of Alexia I has been a great success, with the reunification of Fasta Benj, Diocletian and Guyaland as self governing States of the 'Blessed Kingdom of Dyelli Beybi', a process dubbed the Kulturkampf. Furthermore, Timaru and Moskau was peacefully reintegrated into the Kingdom. Alexia followed her father's model of religion, splitting from the Catholic church and establishing the reformed 'Episcopal Church of Cyro', combining liberal Catholicism with elements of protestantism into an unusual hybrid faith. This move was popular among both clergy and the population as a whole, although a sizeable Catholic minority remained.
The only major stain on her reign to date has been the so called 'Inquisition Incident', in which the Inquisitor Guard backed by Parliamentarian forces attempted to forcibly control the monarch. Alexia however escaped to York, fighting skirmishes against Parliamentarian militia at Croprody and Bath. The refusal of the military to become involved prevented a genuine civil war from breaking out. The situation in Bath was eventually brought under control by O'Booze, although some speculation exists that Vaadian troops declared for the Tzarina might have been able to restore order had O'Booze not moved in first. Unfortunately during the Battle of Bath, the Tzarina went missing for several months, eventually turning up in Statenland. No public record exists as to exactly what happened to her.
The resulting power vacuum saw the rise of regional power bases, particularly the Guyan regime. In Guyaland the military declared its allegiance to the Guyaland House of Representatives, and with the blessing of the local regimes in Veiland (former 'Timaru and Moskau') and Diocletian, invaded the Northern Djel Valley. Confused and uncertain who to take orders from, no organised resistance was made to the march of General Ming's 'Ever Victorious Army', and the Red Army in Cyro withdrew without a fight, allowing Ming to occupy the Capital and force constitutional changes granting even greater power to the regional regimes.
The chaos of this time was also marked by a Government collapse in Vrak. Siezing the opportunity for reunification, Guyan troops marched North, occupying all of former Guyaland. These actions were justified by Kulturkampf - in effect, reunification was essential in order to preserve Guyan culture.
In Outremere, this period saw revolts in several mining colonies. The so called 'Statenland War of Independence' was a short lived affair, marked by the humiliating defeat of the garrison in the colony of Hasbranda by a rebel force approximatel 1/10th of its size, as well as the only major space engagement in Dyellian history.
The 'Battle of Binak' saw the Outremerian First Fleet of just over 100 vessels of destroyer size and up defeat a rebel fleet of similar size. Two rebel cruisers were lost in the engagement and a further three surrendered. Eight Outremerian fighters and Seventeen Statenland 'Corvettes' (in reality a large fighter) were also lost. Numerous ships on both sides suffered major structural damage. While an Outremerian victory, Admiral Parr managed to extract the majority of the Rebel Fleet, which, while suffering heavily from the loss of so many large vessels, was far from destroyed.
The war was eventually decided in the 'Battle of Hazard'. Buoyed by the recent victory at Binak, Outremerian high command organised the first planetary assault in Dyellian history - against the planet of Myotan. In preparation for a possible invasion, the Myotan militia had removed all fuel to fortified positions, one being the town of Hazard. Despite vastly outnumbering the local garrison, Outremerian troops were limited by the number of shuttles available to the fleet. Poor reconnaisance work meant that the 1st Divison of the Gallic Army was unaware of the heavy AA batteries in position near Hazard when the landing was attempted. While casualties were small - Outremere took 3,575 total casualties, and lost 46 tanks, 37 IFVs, 15 Helicopers and 38 guns (the rebels suffered 806 casualties and lost 10 guns), more than half the fleet's shuttles were either destroyed or too badly damaged to ferry any more triips. The loss and damage of so many shuttles made any similar landing within the next year all but impossible. With Outremerian companies crying out for the supplies of raw materials from rebel controlled systems, the new 'Confederate Principality of Statenland' was recognised and welcomed into the Kingdom.
The Tzarina returned to a much more divided Dyelli Beybi to that she had left a few months before. A new system was reached granting effective autonomy to each 'Teyrnas' (realm),although all still acknowledged the Tzarina as head of State. As such the 'Teyrnasoedd' were born. In the subsequent months, wearied by constant foreign intervention in Dyellian affairs, legislation was passed to enact a policy of 'Gwlad Cloi' - a deliberate system designed to exclude foreigners from polluting Dyellian culture or interfering in the politics of the Teyrnasoedd. This policy has been opposed by the Governments of Diocletian and Statenland, but has generally been seen as a positive move that has ushered in a golden age of Dyellian culture.
Politics Today
The Teyrnasoedd are each an independent State. Most are democracies. Most also participate in the overarching non-constitutional democracy working under a system of parliamentary supremacy. Teyrnasoedd States tend to govern themselves independently and have independent, albeit aligned, foreign policies. The 'Parliament of the Teyrnasoedd' exists as a coordinatory body and has the authority to impose laws on the individual States.
It is important to note while discussing politics that Witch's Isle remains an absolute monarchy and unlike the other Nations does not have an independent foreign policy -rather it simply follows the Djel Valley. Outremere, meanwhile, is somewhat more decentralised than other Nations and is divided into five 'Prefectures' with the ability to pass independent local legislation. Polonia-Lietuvos is a quasi-absolute monarchy, and, uniquely, does not have representatives in the 'Parliament of the Teyrnasoedd' and is not technically bound by their decisions (although it passes all legislation of the Parliament as a matter of policy).
The Political Parties
Al'Hizb Al Watani Al Democrati/National Democratic Party (NDP)
Opperating in the Djel Valley, Gens Automata, Outremere and Slovania, the NDP is a centrist party with views mainly concerned with the preservation of religious freedom. Although it frequently acts as a mouthpiece for the D'Reg populace the NDP has been careful to steer clear of the race politics of the NSWP, NHA or Roma Prima. Has been accused of being in the pocket of the oil industry. Frequently allied with Zentrum.
Benjian National Party (BNP)
Neo-liberal Benjian Nationalist party with a libertarian streak. The BNP operates solely in Fasta Benj. Allied with the DNP.
Diocletian National Party (DNP)
Diocletian nationalist party with a slightly right of centre economic policy. Operates solely in Diocletian. Allied with the BNP.
Fahne rot (FR)
Present in all Nations, Fahne rot can be described communist party, occasionally referred to as 'Red Faction'. Unlike many other Communist parties in other countries, Fahne rot has not condemned the religious establishment and many senior members are devout Djelicans. Fahne rot is generally Republican in outlook although it has grudgingly accepted Alexia ap Adam as monarch, believing her preferable to the Soultish dictatorship.
Gweth Edhel (GE)
In areas of where Prenael are more prevalent and a strategic alliance with Orcs is less feasible (see entry for Urukania), Gwethe Edhel promotes Elven rights.
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
A right of centre market liberal party. The LDP is socially progressive and operates in most States.
National Socialist Workers Party (NSWP)
A centrist although extremely authoritarian party. Extremely racist policies that are seen to favour Djels and persecute all other non-human groups. Operates in the Djel Valley and Outremere.
Non-human Alliance (NHA)
Operates in all states to represent the minority non-human groups (not including Djels). Is heavily socialist in most policies. Has been accused (mainly by Djels) of encouraging and promoting race politics.
People's Revolutionary Party (PRP)
A moderately left of centre party which operates in all States. The PRP initially supported a Corporatist Government model leaning towards Democratic Socialism, however, over the years it has evolved into a Distributist Party that stresses the primacy of the Episcopalian Church of Cyro and, in states where it has a Government presence, heavily promotes Cooperative Industry as opposed to State Control. Its main focus is social equity. Unsurprisingly, considering the fact that it is headed by Alexia ap Adam herself, it is vocally pro-Monarchy.
Plaid Gaul (PG)
Gallic National party, operates only in Outremere, generally socialist in outlook. Favours complete independence of the Prefecture of Gaul from the Teyrnasoedd.
Roma Prima (RP)
Roma Prima is a hard right Nationalist party operating exclusively in Outremere. It is particularly vocal on the idea of moving the Capital of the Teyrnasoedd to Roma. Membership is entirely Djel, regarded by many as a racist party. Roma Prima is extremely loyal to the Monarchy.
Socialist Party of Dyelli Beybi (SPD)
A slightly left of centre party with a focus on social equity, the SPD is one of the most influential parties in the Teyrnasoedd and operates in all states. The SPD is Monarchy-neutral, and tends to work in alliance with the PRP, although the SPD favours State control over worker owned cooperatives.
Uruk Nationalist Party (UNP)
A right wing party dedicated to Uruk or Orcish causes. The UNP only opperates in Urukania and is unique in that it is the only party that does not decry the practice of slavery.
Zentrum
Zentrum is active in most States. It is a socially conservative centrist party, although it has attached trade unions. Zentrum is a Catholic/Wormsian party dedicated to the defence of these two minority faiths and their practices. Frequently allied with the NDP on issues of religious toleration.
Seats in Parliament
Cambria - King's Council
System: Elected Monarchy
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 14 Princes
Claverdor - Claverdor House of Commons
System: FPP
Outlook: Bathian Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 306
PRP: 159 (Government)
LDP: 90
GE: 44
SDP: 8
Zentrum: 5
Diocletian - Diocletian Parliament
System: STV
Outlook: Bathian Regime. Gwlad Cloi not in place.
Seats
Total: 224 (104 electoral, 120 list)
DNP: 71 (Government)
LDP: 61 (Government coalition partner)
SDP: 26
NHA: 23
PRP: 20
FR: 18
Zentrum: 5
Djel Valley - Djel Valley House of Commons
System: MMP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 321 (160 electoral, 161 list)
PRP: 122 (Government)
FR: 57
LDP: 39
SPD: 36
Zentrum: 35 (Government coalition partner)
NDP: 29 (Government coalition partner)
NSWP: 3
Drosnen - Drosnen House of Commons
System: FPP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 522
PRP: 251 (Government)
SPD: 104
FR: 82
Zentrum: 48 (Government coalition partner)
LDP: 36
GE: 1
Erebgloss
System: Absolutism
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 0
Fasta Benj - Benjian Parliament
System: MMP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 208 (104 electoral, 104 list)
SPD: 96 (Government)
BNP: 36
LDP: 30
FR: 14
PRP: 11 (Government coalition partner)
Zentrum: 11
NHA: 10
The Gens Automata - Parliamentum Automata
System: PR
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 100
PRP: 48 (Government)
SPD: 23
FR: 12
LDP: 8
NDP: 5 (Government coalition partner)
Guyaland - Guyaland Parliament
System: MMP
Outlook: Bathian Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 250 (150 electoral, 100 list)
FR: 140 (Government)
SDP: 67
PRP: 28
Zentrum: 15
Helegdor - Helegdor House of Commons
System: FPP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 516
GE: 263 (Government)
FR: 95
Zentrum: 62
LDP: 48
PRP: 26
SPD: 22
The Mark - King's Council
System: Elected Monarchy
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 12 Princes
Outremerian - Outremere Parliament
System: PR (Proportional by Prefecture)
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 320
SPD: 87 (Government)
LDP: 63
FR: 58
PRP: 38 (Government coalition partner)
Zentrum: 32 (Government coalition partner)
NDP: 19 (Government coalition partner)
NHA: 14
PG: 8
RP: 1
Polonia-Lietuvos - Polonia Lietuvos House of Commons
System: FPP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 107
PRP: 62 (Government)
Zentrum: 43
SPD: 2
Rheged - Rheged House of Commons
System: FPP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 209
SPD: 125 (Government)
PRP: 42
FR: 34
Zentrum: 8
Slovania - Slovene National Assembly
System: PR
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 90
SPD: 43 (Government)
LDP: 30
FR: 9
PRP: 5 (Government coalition partner)
Zentrum: 2
NDP: 1
Statenland - Statenland Parliament
System: FPP
Outlook: Bathian Regime. Gwlad Cloi not in place.
Total seats: 17 - one elected representative per world. Most day to day running of the State is performed by 'Planetary Assemblies'.
SPD: 10
Zentrum: 5
FR: 2
Tara - King's Council
System: Elected Monarchy
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 19 Princes
Urukania - Urukania Parliament
System: FPP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 100
UNP: 64
NHA: 20
SPD: 10
PRP: 5
FR: 1
Veiland - Veiland Parliament
System: MMP
Outlook: Bathian Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 449 (299 electoral, 150 list)
FR: 167
SDP: 148 (Government)
PRP: 60 (Government coalition partner)
NHA: 41
Zentrum: 33 (Government coalition partner)
Witch's Isle
System: Absolutism
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 0
Parliament of the Teyrnasoedd
Seats: 49 (10 from Djel Valley, 10 from Outremere, 10 from Veiland, 10 from Rheged, 9 from Helegdor, 8 from Drosnen, 7 from Guyaland, 7 from Fasta Benj, 4 from Diocletian, 4 from Tara, 3 from Statenland, 2 from Cambria, 1 from Witch's Isle, 1 from The Gens Automata, 1 from Urukania, 1 from The Mark, 1 from Slovania, 1 from Claverdor, 1 from Erebgloss)
SPD: 25
FR: 17
PRP: 15
LDP: 6
Zentrum: 6
GE: 5
BNP: 2
DNP: 2
NDP: 2
NHA: 1
UNP: 1
Representatives of Monarchies/Duchies: 9
Teyrnasoedd Sanctaidd Cloi of Dyelli Beybi (Blessed Closed Realms of Dyelli Beybi) is a loosely aligned group of twenty 'Nations in Commonwealth'. The following Guide will (eventually) tell you all that a tourist needs to know in order to not be brutally murdered upon visiting the Teyrnasoedd.
Contents
Dyellian Society and Government
Post 1 - History and Overview of Politics
Post 2 - Currency
Post 4 - Social Class and Caste
Post 20 - The Races and Species of the Teyrnasoedd
National Factbooks
Post 11 - Handbook to the Kingdom of Cambria
Post 22 - Handbook to the Duchy of Claverdor
Post 6 - Handbook to the Free State of Diocletian
Post 5 - Handbook to the United Kingdom of the Djel Valley
Post 23 - Handbook to the Confederated Duchies of Drosnen
Post 24 - Handbook to the Confederated Duchy of Erebgloss
Post 12 - Handbook to the Free State of the Gens Automata
Post 7 - Handbook to the Principality of Fasta Benj
Post 8 - Handbook to the Free State of Guyaland
Post 25 - Handbook to the Confederated Duchies of Helegdor
Post 13 - Handbook to the Kingdom of the Mark
Post 9 - Handbook to the United Prefectures of Outremere
Post 10 - Handbook to the Archduchy of Polonia-Lietuvos
Post 26 - Handbook to the Kingdom of Rheged
Post 14 - Handbook to the Slovene Free State (Slovania)
Post 15 - Handbook to the Confederated Principality of Statenland
Post 16 - Handbook to the Kingdom of Tara
Post 17 - Handbook to the Confederated Duchies of Urukania
Post 18 - Handbook to the Confederated Duchies of Veiland
Post 19 - Handbook to the Kingdom of Witch's Isle
NB. While 'Confederated Duchies' is a fairly common description of a Dyellian State, it should be noted that these States are NOT Confederations. They would be more properly described as 'United Dutchies', however, this description is not used due to the historic antipathy towards the United Duchies of Alcona and Hubris. A Dyellian State which declares itself to be 'Confederated Duchies' is a unicameral/bicameral democracy that has an established nobility.
The Military
Post 21 - Additional Military Forces (not included in factbooks)
History
Prehistory
The area now taken up by the multiple nations of the Teyrnasoedd was unusual in that it saw the evolution of several closely related homonid species. The exact evolution of each and their interrelatedness is sufficient information for a book all of its own, however in appreciating the history of the Teyrnasoedd it is important to note their distribution. The Oompa, pumilius oompa, a race of small forest swelling primates originated in the jungles of what is modern day Kaarndi and Fasta Benj. The Hardmandle, pumilius dvermer, a nocturnal burrower, came from the plains further east, although by the time of recorded history had been completely wiped out on the mainland, only surviving on Witch's Isle. The Djel, homo gracile obscurus, inhabited the Djel river valley and coastal regions surrounding the Great Desert, while their close relatives the Ljósálfar, homo gracile gracile, were found in the jungles further East in what is modern Diocletian.
Early History
Civilisation in the South of Klatch first appeared on the Djel river, with the first settlements springing up around the modern Dyellian capital city of Cyro in c. 3000 BC. During this period the Djel civilisation was rapidly unified, with the Djel King ruling the thin stretch of land around the river as far North as the fertile plains near the modern city of York. At some point the Djel and Ljósálfar began to clash for territory, probably due to the fact that the rapidly expanding Djel population was mostly constrained to a slender patch of fertile land surrounded by desert. At this point the Ljósálfar were largely nomadic hunter gatherers and were initially driven back from considerable tracts of land.
It is important to note the religions of the two groups at this point. The Ljósálfar religion, could generally be classified as monotheistic sun worship. The Djel religion, however, was somewhat darker, with the sacrifice of prisoners, along with ritual mutilation and cannibalism featuring heavily. At some stage this religion began to spread to elements of the Ljósálfar population. Adherents to this religion would in time become known as 'Dökkálfar'.
Human Colonisation
The first wave of human colonists arrived in Diocletian in c. 500 BC. Unlike the Djels, the new colonists were able to interact non-violently with the local Ljósálfar, and in a series of campaigns, drove Djel elements back into the Great Desert. The border established between the Diocletian Empire and the Djel Kingdom in c. 300 BC roughly corresponds to the modern border between the Nations of Diocletian and the Djel River Valley.
The second wave of colonists arrived in the jungles of Fasta Benj in c. 800 AD. Unlike the Diocletian settlers, the Benjians were a neolithic tribal society, nevertheless they expanded rapidly at cost to the local Oompa, most of whom were driven West into the Karndi jungle.
In 1099 AD the third wave of human settlers arrived. Unlike previous waves, this wave was heavily armed and driven by conquest. They landed near Cyro, rapidly and violently overthrowing the Djel civilisation and exterminating all Djels who refused to convert to Christianity or attempted to resist. Within six months Djel civilisation was destroyed, although bickering among the human factions led to the Kingdom being divided into the Djel Kingdom near the coast, and the Beybir Kingdom in the North. An important fact to note was that the invading force was relatively small, a few thousand at best, and entirely male. Within 200 years the invaders and local Djels had interbred to the point where there was no real difference between them.
The final two waves of human settlement occurred in 1185 and 1187. The first of these was a rather unremarkable settlement of modern day Guyaland, while the second was a violent and nearly successful invasion of the Beybir Kingdom by the Islamic D'Reg tribes. Ultimately, with the aid of the Djel Kingdom and the powerful borderland Duke, Mosal the Magnificent, the invasion was defeated, although the D'Reg tribes were able to roam the Great Desert more or less unopposed, becoming the de facto rulers of that area. Following the victory Mosal was exiled, being of dubious loyalty to either King, and able to command dangerous levels of loyalty in both Kingdoms. Mosal and a large band of several thousand followers and their families headed North, settling in the Northern wildernesses of the Klatchian continent. This land would, in later time, become the Nation of Veiland.
The Pre-Modern Era
The remainder of the Middle Ages in Dyelli Beybi were a period of numerous border skirmishes but little actual transfer of land. Bath was heavily fortified by the Beybir kingdom, and was successful in thwarting several invading Djel armies. Importantly, the Beybir Kingdom captured the town of St Guineford's in 1237, allowing them access to the lucrative Squall trade routes. Access to the town in times of conflict with the Djel Kingdom, however, could only be made via the desert road, controlled by the D'Reg Sultanate.
In 1692 the Djel Kingdom retook St Guineford's courtesy of a successful alliance between King Steven and Sultan Mohammed XIV, cutting the Beybir Kingdom off from South coast trade routes, although they were still able to trade with the Moskauan settlements in the far North via the river. Increasing Orang piracy on Lake Pond in the eighteenth century severely weakened this trade, meaning that by the end of the century the Beybir Kingdom was more or less destitute. In 1795 marriage between the Djel Queen Catherine and Beybir King Alexander reunified the Kingdoms with the Queen taking the title of Tzarina of Dyelli Beybi to emphasise her imperial ambitions. In 1799 General Nairn of the 'Empire of Dyelli Beybi' captured Quisa, ending the D'Reg Sultanate. Over the following years the Tzarina launched several expeditions against the Diocletian interior, although all met with failure.
The Nineteenth Century was somewhat more successful, with the Benjian tribes gradually subjugated, and the Hardmandle Lords of Witch's Isle swearing Allegiance to the Dyellian Tzars. The Tzars would also claim Guyaland and Diocletians as vassals, however no military victory was ever achieved over either of the Nations. This state of nominal vassaldom was accepted by the Guyan and Diocletian Emperors due to the comparatively advanced state of Dyellian industry and technology at the time.
The Twentieth Century to Today
Unlike many pre-modern states, the states of Klatch, despite wide scale economic reforms, remained feudal in outlook. This situation was dramatically changed as revolutions sparked in Guyaland in 1950 and Dyelli Beybi/Fasta Benj in 1959. Both were ultimately successful, although the only state which managed to create a lasting democracy was Fasta Benj, with Dyelli Beybi and Guyaland both rapidly becoming military dictatorships. All three nations suffered considerable infrastructure damage, taking several decades to recover.
In 1974 General Sanders, the de facto Dyelli Beybian head of State declared war on Fasta Benj. Despite disorganisation on both sides, the Dyellians advanced rapidly against the poorly prepared Benjians. It was at this point that the Nation of Racinia attempted to intervene, demanding an immediate ceasefire. Fearing Racinian imperialism, the Benjians and Dyellians negotiated their own ceasefire, signing a treaty with Guyaland, Diocletian and the GODAD Alliance to resist any Racinian threat.
The result of this Dyellian power play was nuclear war, the brunt of which was borne by Fasta Benj, Guyaland and Racinia. Fasta Benj's ecology would never truly recover from the war; The country is now a vast grassland where jungle once stood. Background radiation is also still high in many areas of the country.
The Racinia crisis was also fatal for the Dyelli Beybian Republic in the long term. In 1980, Tzar Richard IV, son of the late Richard III successfully mounted a coup to remove Sanders, who fled North into Vrak. Richard IV was among the most powerful and hated figures of Dyellian history, reinstituting feudalism and dolling out random punishments to both real and perceived enemies.
Richard's Imperialist ambitions outstripped those of any previous Tzar, subjugating the Benjians and installing his son Henry as Prince, and claiming dominion over an unprecedented number of States (many of which simply ignored him). He was, however, able to successfully negotiate the inclusion of the Moskauan States (those areas previously colonised by Duke Mosal) into the Dyellian Reich as well as partitioning Guyaland with Vrak when the country descended into anarchy following the death of the dictator. Richard's ambition also extended to religion, placing a local Cardinal on the 'papal throne', although in truth Pope Indolence and his short lived successor Pope Idolatry, ruling from Saint Guineford's, had no influence outside of Dyelli Beybi.
In Diocletian, the last Emperor, Diocletian XXV died heirless, allowing a fundamentalist theocracy known as Christofi to take over. Under the short lived Christofian Government, a concerted campaign of extermination was launched against the Ljósálfar backed by Richard and the Dyellian State. This resulted in the conversion of most Ljósálfar to the Dökkálfar religion and can be blamed for much of the bloodshed in Diocletian today. While provoking International outrage, the combined military strength of the many Klatchian Nations was able to prevent a direct attack on the Christofian regime. Following the collapse of Christofi, the Jiggady pirate clan took control of the Nation.
In 2000 Dyellian troops led by Lunchtime O'Booze were dispatched to Al Anbar to prop up the local Government against a coalition of forces from the Drakonian Imperium, Tersanctus and several other states. Richard escalated the war to nuclear, launching a devastating attack on the Imperium. Fearing reprisals the Tzar fled to the Benjian countryside. It was during a hunting expedition in the Benjian interior that he was killed by the pilot of an A10, presumably under orders from his son Henry.
Thus started the Second Dyelli Beybian civil war. Lunchtime O'Booze quickly returned from Al Anbar, joining a rapidly growing Republican movement in the Djel Valley. This movement was opposed by Henry in Fasta Benj as well as by his brother George who made his capital at York. Adding to the chaos, Pope Indolence took the opportunity to attempt to establish a theocracy in the Dyellian state. While George moved against Indolence at Saint Guineford's, Henry's troops launched an assault on the Djel Valley, crossing at the Sheffield pass and winning a phyric victory over General Pickelheimer's forces. The advance ground to a halt at the city of Bath where the Benjians were surrounded and overwhelmed by O'Booze. Meanwhile Henry led an ambitious amphibious assault on Cyro but was met by Admiral von Scheer's forces outside the city and decisively defeated. Prince Henry was listed among the casualties. General Plank from Jiggady had meanwhile also advanced on Cyro, anticipating support from Henry's forces. In their absence he was quickly surrounded, surrendering to the Dyellians within days. In the wake of these victories George fled the country. He would attempt to return some years later only to be killed by a sniper in the battle of Lobsters.
As the Second Dyellian Republic began to rebuild from the ashes, the Government of Fasta Benj found itself leaderless, the country quickly falling into lawless chaos. Within a few weeks, Republican troops had reorganised sufficiently to launch another successful invasion of Fasta Benj, capturing the buffer region of 'East Benjia', with former Fasta Benj being renamed 'South-West Benjia'.
It was during the reign of the Second Republic that the 'Outremere Experiment' was undertaken, an experiment whereby a distant world was colonised via experimental wormhole technology. The exact details of the experiment are still officially a state secret, although the belief is that settlers may have been accidentally transported back in time, with the link being cut off and then re-established some generations later (with only a very short amount of time passing in the Republic).
While peace lasted for several years, the truth was that the Second Civil War never truly ended. Royalist guerillas launched several insurrections and carried out a number of high profile assassinations. In response the Cheka, the new secret police, were given increasingly sweeping powers. When Chancellor Collins attempted to reign the Cheka in, he was met with a Cheka sponsored coup, installing General Soult as a brief lived head of state. In response to this, the state of 'Timaru and Moskau', the settlements formerly settled by Mosal and his followers , declared independence, fighting wars against the Var and other aliens while a Royalist rebellion sparked in New Dyelli (the Dyellian partition of Guyaland), rapidly spreading to East Benjia. Soult, despite his military background was becoming increasingly unpopular with his colleagues in the military due to his vanity and inability to take decisive action against the rebel factions. Resistance to the rebellion was token at best, and within a few weeks Tzarina Alexia I, bastard daughter of the late Richard IV was installed as well as being voted Prime Minister.
To this date the rule of Alexia I has been a great success, with the reunification of Fasta Benj, Diocletian and Guyaland as self governing States of the 'Blessed Kingdom of Dyelli Beybi', a process dubbed the Kulturkampf. Furthermore, Timaru and Moskau was peacefully reintegrated into the Kingdom. Alexia followed her father's model of religion, splitting from the Catholic church and establishing the reformed 'Episcopal Church of Cyro', combining liberal Catholicism with elements of protestantism into an unusual hybrid faith. This move was popular among both clergy and the population as a whole, although a sizeable Catholic minority remained.
The only major stain on her reign to date has been the so called 'Inquisition Incident', in which the Inquisitor Guard backed by Parliamentarian forces attempted to forcibly control the monarch. Alexia however escaped to York, fighting skirmishes against Parliamentarian militia at Croprody and Bath. The refusal of the military to become involved prevented a genuine civil war from breaking out. The situation in Bath was eventually brought under control by O'Booze, although some speculation exists that Vaadian troops declared for the Tzarina might have been able to restore order had O'Booze not moved in first. Unfortunately during the Battle of Bath, the Tzarina went missing for several months, eventually turning up in Statenland. No public record exists as to exactly what happened to her.
The resulting power vacuum saw the rise of regional power bases, particularly the Guyan regime. In Guyaland the military declared its allegiance to the Guyaland House of Representatives, and with the blessing of the local regimes in Veiland (former 'Timaru and Moskau') and Diocletian, invaded the Northern Djel Valley. Confused and uncertain who to take orders from, no organised resistance was made to the march of General Ming's 'Ever Victorious Army', and the Red Army in Cyro withdrew without a fight, allowing Ming to occupy the Capital and force constitutional changes granting even greater power to the regional regimes.
The chaos of this time was also marked by a Government collapse in Vrak. Siezing the opportunity for reunification, Guyan troops marched North, occupying all of former Guyaland. These actions were justified by Kulturkampf - in effect, reunification was essential in order to preserve Guyan culture.
In Outremere, this period saw revolts in several mining colonies. The so called 'Statenland War of Independence' was a short lived affair, marked by the humiliating defeat of the garrison in the colony of Hasbranda by a rebel force approximatel 1/10th of its size, as well as the only major space engagement in Dyellian history.
The 'Battle of Binak' saw the Outremerian First Fleet of just over 100 vessels of destroyer size and up defeat a rebel fleet of similar size. Two rebel cruisers were lost in the engagement and a further three surrendered. Eight Outremerian fighters and Seventeen Statenland 'Corvettes' (in reality a large fighter) were also lost. Numerous ships on both sides suffered major structural damage. While an Outremerian victory, Admiral Parr managed to extract the majority of the Rebel Fleet, which, while suffering heavily from the loss of so many large vessels, was far from destroyed.
The war was eventually decided in the 'Battle of Hazard'. Buoyed by the recent victory at Binak, Outremerian high command organised the first planetary assault in Dyellian history - against the planet of Myotan. In preparation for a possible invasion, the Myotan militia had removed all fuel to fortified positions, one being the town of Hazard. Despite vastly outnumbering the local garrison, Outremerian troops were limited by the number of shuttles available to the fleet. Poor reconnaisance work meant that the 1st Divison of the Gallic Army was unaware of the heavy AA batteries in position near Hazard when the landing was attempted. While casualties were small - Outremere took 3,575 total casualties, and lost 46 tanks, 37 IFVs, 15 Helicopers and 38 guns (the rebels suffered 806 casualties and lost 10 guns), more than half the fleet's shuttles were either destroyed or too badly damaged to ferry any more triips. The loss and damage of so many shuttles made any similar landing within the next year all but impossible. With Outremerian companies crying out for the supplies of raw materials from rebel controlled systems, the new 'Confederate Principality of Statenland' was recognised and welcomed into the Kingdom.
The Tzarina returned to a much more divided Dyelli Beybi to that she had left a few months before. A new system was reached granting effective autonomy to each 'Teyrnas' (realm),although all still acknowledged the Tzarina as head of State. As such the 'Teyrnasoedd' were born. In the subsequent months, wearied by constant foreign intervention in Dyellian affairs, legislation was passed to enact a policy of 'Gwlad Cloi' - a deliberate system designed to exclude foreigners from polluting Dyellian culture or interfering in the politics of the Teyrnasoedd. This policy has been opposed by the Governments of Diocletian and Statenland, but has generally been seen as a positive move that has ushered in a golden age of Dyellian culture.
Politics Today
The Teyrnasoedd are each an independent State. Most are democracies. Most also participate in the overarching non-constitutional democracy working under a system of parliamentary supremacy. Teyrnasoedd States tend to govern themselves independently and have independent, albeit aligned, foreign policies. The 'Parliament of the Teyrnasoedd' exists as a coordinatory body and has the authority to impose laws on the individual States.
It is important to note while discussing politics that Witch's Isle remains an absolute monarchy and unlike the other Nations does not have an independent foreign policy -rather it simply follows the Djel Valley. Outremere, meanwhile, is somewhat more decentralised than other Nations and is divided into five 'Prefectures' with the ability to pass independent local legislation. Polonia-Lietuvos is a quasi-absolute monarchy, and, uniquely, does not have representatives in the 'Parliament of the Teyrnasoedd' and is not technically bound by their decisions (although it passes all legislation of the Parliament as a matter of policy).
The Political Parties
Al'Hizb Al Watani Al Democrati/National Democratic Party (NDP)
Opperating in the Djel Valley, Gens Automata, Outremere and Slovania, the NDP is a centrist party with views mainly concerned with the preservation of religious freedom. Although it frequently acts as a mouthpiece for the D'Reg populace the NDP has been careful to steer clear of the race politics of the NSWP, NHA or Roma Prima. Has been accused of being in the pocket of the oil industry. Frequently allied with Zentrum.
Benjian National Party (BNP)
Neo-liberal Benjian Nationalist party with a libertarian streak. The BNP operates solely in Fasta Benj. Allied with the DNP.
Diocletian National Party (DNP)
Diocletian nationalist party with a slightly right of centre economic policy. Operates solely in Diocletian. Allied with the BNP.
Fahne rot (FR)
Present in all Nations, Fahne rot can be described communist party, occasionally referred to as 'Red Faction'. Unlike many other Communist parties in other countries, Fahne rot has not condemned the religious establishment and many senior members are devout Djelicans. Fahne rot is generally Republican in outlook although it has grudgingly accepted Alexia ap Adam as monarch, believing her preferable to the Soultish dictatorship.
Gweth Edhel (GE)
In areas of where Prenael are more prevalent and a strategic alliance with Orcs is less feasible (see entry for Urukania), Gwethe Edhel promotes Elven rights.
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
A right of centre market liberal party. The LDP is socially progressive and operates in most States.
National Socialist Workers Party (NSWP)
A centrist although extremely authoritarian party. Extremely racist policies that are seen to favour Djels and persecute all other non-human groups. Operates in the Djel Valley and Outremere.
Non-human Alliance (NHA)
Operates in all states to represent the minority non-human groups (not including Djels). Is heavily socialist in most policies. Has been accused (mainly by Djels) of encouraging and promoting race politics.
People's Revolutionary Party (PRP)
A moderately left of centre party which operates in all States. The PRP initially supported a Corporatist Government model leaning towards Democratic Socialism, however, over the years it has evolved into a Distributist Party that stresses the primacy of the Episcopalian Church of Cyro and, in states where it has a Government presence, heavily promotes Cooperative Industry as opposed to State Control. Its main focus is social equity. Unsurprisingly, considering the fact that it is headed by Alexia ap Adam herself, it is vocally pro-Monarchy.
Plaid Gaul (PG)
Gallic National party, operates only in Outremere, generally socialist in outlook. Favours complete independence of the Prefecture of Gaul from the Teyrnasoedd.
Roma Prima (RP)
Roma Prima is a hard right Nationalist party operating exclusively in Outremere. It is particularly vocal on the idea of moving the Capital of the Teyrnasoedd to Roma. Membership is entirely Djel, regarded by many as a racist party. Roma Prima is extremely loyal to the Monarchy.
Socialist Party of Dyelli Beybi (SPD)
A slightly left of centre party with a focus on social equity, the SPD is one of the most influential parties in the Teyrnasoedd and operates in all states. The SPD is Monarchy-neutral, and tends to work in alliance with the PRP, although the SPD favours State control over worker owned cooperatives.
Uruk Nationalist Party (UNP)
A right wing party dedicated to Uruk or Orcish causes. The UNP only opperates in Urukania and is unique in that it is the only party that does not decry the practice of slavery.
Zentrum
Zentrum is active in most States. It is a socially conservative centrist party, although it has attached trade unions. Zentrum is a Catholic/Wormsian party dedicated to the defence of these two minority faiths and their practices. Frequently allied with the NDP on issues of religious toleration.
Seats in Parliament
Cambria - King's Council
System: Elected Monarchy
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 14 Princes
Claverdor - Claverdor House of Commons
System: FPP
Outlook: Bathian Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 306
PRP: 159 (Government)
LDP: 90
GE: 44
SDP: 8
Zentrum: 5
Diocletian - Diocletian Parliament
System: STV
Outlook: Bathian Regime. Gwlad Cloi not in place.
Seats
Total: 224 (104 electoral, 120 list)
DNP: 71 (Government)
LDP: 61 (Government coalition partner)
SDP: 26
NHA: 23
PRP: 20
FR: 18
Zentrum: 5
Djel Valley - Djel Valley House of Commons
System: MMP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 321 (160 electoral, 161 list)
PRP: 122 (Government)
FR: 57
LDP: 39
SPD: 36
Zentrum: 35 (Government coalition partner)
NDP: 29 (Government coalition partner)
NSWP: 3
Drosnen - Drosnen House of Commons
System: FPP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 522
PRP: 251 (Government)
SPD: 104
FR: 82
Zentrum: 48 (Government coalition partner)
LDP: 36
GE: 1
Erebgloss
System: Absolutism
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 0
Fasta Benj - Benjian Parliament
System: MMP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 208 (104 electoral, 104 list)
SPD: 96 (Government)
BNP: 36
LDP: 30
FR: 14
PRP: 11 (Government coalition partner)
Zentrum: 11
NHA: 10
The Gens Automata - Parliamentum Automata
System: PR
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 100
PRP: 48 (Government)
SPD: 23
FR: 12
LDP: 8
NDP: 5 (Government coalition partner)
Guyaland - Guyaland Parliament
System: MMP
Outlook: Bathian Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 250 (150 electoral, 100 list)
FR: 140 (Government)
SDP: 67
PRP: 28
Zentrum: 15
Helegdor - Helegdor House of Commons
System: FPP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 516
GE: 263 (Government)
FR: 95
Zentrum: 62
LDP: 48
PRP: 26
SPD: 22
The Mark - King's Council
System: Elected Monarchy
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 12 Princes
Outremerian - Outremere Parliament
System: PR (Proportional by Prefecture)
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 320
SPD: 87 (Government)
LDP: 63
FR: 58
PRP: 38 (Government coalition partner)
Zentrum: 32 (Government coalition partner)
NDP: 19 (Government coalition partner)
NHA: 14
PG: 8
RP: 1
Polonia-Lietuvos - Polonia Lietuvos House of Commons
System: FPP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 107
PRP: 62 (Government)
Zentrum: 43
SPD: 2
Rheged - Rheged House of Commons
System: FPP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 209
SPD: 125 (Government)
PRP: 42
FR: 34
Zentrum: 8
Slovania - Slovene National Assembly
System: PR
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 90
SPD: 43 (Government)
LDP: 30
FR: 9
PRP: 5 (Government coalition partner)
Zentrum: 2
NDP: 1
Statenland - Statenland Parliament
System: FPP
Outlook: Bathian Regime. Gwlad Cloi not in place.
Total seats: 17 - one elected representative per world. Most day to day running of the State is performed by 'Planetary Assemblies'.
SPD: 10
Zentrum: 5
FR: 2
Tara - King's Council
System: Elected Monarchy
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 19 Princes
Urukania - Urukania Parliament
System: FPP
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 100
UNP: 64
NHA: 20
SPD: 10
PRP: 5
FR: 1
Veiland - Veiland Parliament
System: MMP
Outlook: Bathian Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Seats
Total: 449 (299 electoral, 150 list)
FR: 167
SDP: 148 (Government)
PRP: 60 (Government coalition partner)
NHA: 41
Zentrum: 33 (Government coalition partner)
Witch's Isle
System: Absolutism
Outlook: Chevalier Regime. Gwlad Cloi in place.
Total seats: 0
Parliament of the Teyrnasoedd
Seats: 49 (10 from Djel Valley, 10 from Outremere, 10 from Veiland, 10 from Rheged, 9 from Helegdor, 8 from Drosnen, 7 from Guyaland, 7 from Fasta Benj, 4 from Diocletian, 4 from Tara, 3 from Statenland, 2 from Cambria, 1 from Witch's Isle, 1 from The Gens Automata, 1 from Urukania, 1 from The Mark, 1 from Slovania, 1 from Claverdor, 1 from Erebgloss)
SPD: 25
FR: 17
PRP: 15
LDP: 6
Zentrum: 6
GE: 5
BNP: 2
DNP: 2
NDP: 2
NHA: 1
UNP: 1
Representatives of Monarchies/Duchies: 9