The Supreme Kingdom of Velliano
Motto:
May God lead us to prosperity.
National Anthem:
The Dawn of a Nation
Capitol:
Santa Cruz, 6,251,000
Largest City:
Valencia, 13,432,000
RP Population:134,963,000
Official Languages:
Vellian (Italianized Ilokano)
English
Recognized Languages:
Ilokano, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish
Regional Languages:
Vanlencian, Rampangan, Peitanese, Enzion
Major Ethnic Groups (Descending Order):
Velli, Filipino, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese
Demonym:
Velli, Vellian
Currency:
Dollar (∂) (VED)
Time Zone:
UTC/GMT +7
Internet TLD:
.vll
Calling Code:
+097
Velliano, officially The Supreme Kingdom of Velliano is a continental country located in Southeast Asia. Neighboring countries include Ruccola, Cielonia, Koponia, Althopia, Cofusion, and Gubina The area was founded by Chinese and Filipino settlers. The people of Velliano are of Filipino and Italian descent that made up the ethnicity of Velli, after a treaty between the then Republic of Santa Cruz, and Italy.
Today, Velliano is a constitutional monarchy which has 16 contiguous provinces and is headed by The Supreme King of Velliano at the capitol of Santa Cruz.
History
Ancient books tell of Velliano as an unoccupied area until 1257, when Ilokano fisherman wandering to the west, captured by then Chinese militants. When released, they journeyed on southwest with some Chinese to what is now the Santo Nino region which was rich of agriculture products. They then settled in and set up a little colony. The city of Tinaag was formed named after the founder Leo Tinaag.
The Kingdom of Nino (1259-1617)
Santo Nino a filipino merchant in China heard of this mini city and decided to open up trade to the city. Santo Nino risen up to power in 1259 by killing off the founder Leo Tinaag after Tinaag banned him from trading in the country. Nino then declared he was king, and started a new era.
The citizens of the Kingdom were happy, despite the founder being killed. The Kingdom increased in size with the king's business attributes, he made deals with other leaders. In 1263, he started building an army. The army eventually outnumbered the citizens and in 1265 he ignited a war with a Thai Kingdom in what is now Iwadan, Sangapulo and Maguindinao. Though suffering huge losses, the Kingdom prevailed and annexed the territory.
Three years after the conquest, the leader died. His son, Roang Nino was sworn into power. The young man's reign was very peaceful and little conflict was collected. Through his 47 years as King he had successfully converted malaysian's into the catholic faith. Thus doing so the leaders of these clans agreed to be a part of the great Kingdom. He was the key part in history as he has annexed all the land we have today.
The Nino family was in power for another 312 years.
Civil War (1617-1631)
In 1617, when Lea Nino, Queen was in power, several opposition groups had sought to overthrow the monarchy. Citizens were very mad because of a Chinese man was executed because of his Buddhist faith. Many were very angry at the Queens decision to do so. In the summer of 1617 the Chinese opposition groups declared war on the monarchy. The war caused chaos throughout the whole region as it ignited a full blown war with the chinese citizens and others that opposed
In 1631, throughout many years of bloody deaths and also the death of the whole Nino family. The only remaining Tinaag had fled back to the Philippines. When the war ended, the Filipino's ordered a martial state, declaring martial law. General Zach Rhiadra of the Nino Rule declared himself the dictator of The Republic of Santa Cruz. He founded the capitol to Santa Cruz, present day site of the Capitol of Velliano.
The Republic of Santa Cruz (1631-1837)
The martial law of Santa Cruz ordered all non-filipinos to leave the country at once. This led to great controversy as to see if mixed filipino's allowed. Ultimately the first decision was to execute all non-filipinos at sight. But the dictator decided to just exile the victims. Those who did not comply had their homes and businesses burnt down. Four years after the conflict, the martial law was lifted and elections for the first President of Santa Cruz, President Hermin Laoag, who was elected on June 13, 1636.
President Hermin Laoag was key to the history of Velliano because he signed a friendship pact with Italy, "Trattato Italiano" that meant a deep relation between the two countries. This stimulated economic growth as tourism boosted the nation. Italians began migrating to Velliano in masses of hundreds and thousands. They quickly rose to one of the top three ethnic groups other than Filipino. The other two ethnic groups were the Chinese and Japanese.
Two hundred years after the first president of Santa Cruz was elected, trouble arised again.
Rise of the Velliano family (1837 - 1992)
In 1835 the country started seeing a decline in the economy, it got so bad that even the president, President Wallen Dubang, wasn't in good terms with money. The Dubang administration got so desperate that they turned to the Mafia to help them out. Noone except the Velliano family was eager to help. In two years the economy turned around and President Dubang saw the light. During the years of the cooperation between the two organizations, the boss of the Velliano family, Antonio developed a keen friendship with the general of the Santa Cruz Army, General Mark Lambaoa. And on Christmas Day of 1837 in the private home of The President, during a dinner with the Velliano's and the General's family, the Armed Forces of Santa Cruz surrounded the home and killed off the Presidential guards. During the incident, the President was forced to sign a constitution stating the withdrawal of power and accepting the organization of a new government, a monarchy. Antonio Velliano was crowned King.
The Constitutional Monarchy of Velliano (1992-2008)
In 1992 the political advisor convinced King Jay Makaveli II to sign a constitution that gave away powers from the King and to a new figurehead, the Prime Minister. The constitution also made a new branch of government, the House of Commons. After frustrations, King Jay then fired the advisor for misleading the King into signing the constitution. Shortly after he was murdered after being put into jail.
The Constitution expired on Christmas of 2008 after The House of Commons favored in returning the power to the monarch. Then at last, The Supreme Kingdom of Velliano was reinstated. Though the title of Prime Minister is Defunct, the House of Commons and House of Lords are still active.
The Armed Forces of Velliano
-The Kings Army
--The Velliano Army National Guard
-The Royal Navy
--The Velliano Coast Guard
-The Kings Air Force
--The Velliano Air National Guard
-Velliano Marine Corps
The Government
The country is an parliamentary monarchy where the King has the last say in everything. Lower government level heads however are elected by the people. He is accompanied by his Royal Cabinet, which consists of Ministers and their Ministries. The Ministries are: Defense, Foreign Affairs, Internal Affairs, Justice, Education, Transportation, Tourism, Finance, Enviroment, Energy, Health, Labor, Agriculture, and Commerce. The King's Office is in The Royal Palace in Santa Cruz, although he maintains another office in Valencia, at The Royal Palace of Valencia. The Cabinet members also meet in The Royal Palace in Santa Cruz, but not in Valencia.
On the National Level, The House of Commons consists of an assembly of 432* Commons; two for every region, and one more for every 500,000 citizens. Their counterpart, The House of Lords consists of 40 Lords, two for every region. Both chambers pass and propose bills to eachother, then sending them in to the King to pass them. At most times, the King will object to a bill that he does not like, even before it goes into voting. The Chambers have no choice but to abandon a bill if rejected. The House of Lords and Commons main building is La Grande Assemblea, established during the Velliano rule.
The country is divided into 20 Subdivisions including the Santa Cruz Administrative Region. The Subdivisions are called Regions, which is governed by Governors. The Regions are the divided into smaller localities Cities, and/or Counties. Cities and Counties are governed by Mayors.