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{{Infobox country

|conventional_long_name = Democratic Kingdom of Moria

|common_name = Moria

|image_flag = Flag of Moria.svg

|image_map = Moria ~~Political Map~~.~~png~~

|flag_caption = Flag of Moria

|image_map = Regions of Moria labeled.svg

|map_caption = Political map of Moria

|image_map_size = 200

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|area_km2 = 6.6

|area_sq_mi = 2.6

|government_type = [[~~Democratic Kingdom~~]]

|government_type = Unitary parliamentary [[democratic monarchy]]

|population_estimate = 400,000

|currency = [[Numə]] (ə̸)

}}

'''Moria''', officially the '''Democratic Kingdom of Moria''', country in northern [[Pikland]]. It shares a small river border with [[Picketralia]] in the east, with unclaimed land to the south, northeast, and northwest, with the [[Bay of Barne]] to the west and the [[Bay of Moria]] to the north. Moria covers a total of 6.6 square kilometers (2.5 sq mi) and has a population of 400,000. The largest city of Moria is [[Tradeland]], while the capital is [[Acrul Island]]. The majority of the population (78%) and [[dwarf|dwarves]], with 20% [[~~humans~~]] and 2% other species. Moria's climate varies between vast deserts, plains, and a few mountains. The land cover is predominately desert and forest, with the [[Zorthenian Desert]] covering around 40% of the country.

'''Moria''', officially the '''Democratic Kingdom of Moria''', is a country in northern [[Pikland]]. It shares a small river border with [[Picketralia]] in the east, with unclaimed land to the south, northeast, and northwest, with the [[Bay of Barne]] to the west and the [[Bay of Moria]] to the north. Moria covers a total of 6.6 square kilometers (2.5 sq mi) and has a population of 400,000. The largest city of Moria is [[Tradeland]], while the capital is [[Acrul Island]]. The majority of the population (78%) and [[dwarf|dwarves]], with 20% [[human]]s and 2% other species. Moria's climate varies between vast deserts, plains, and a few mountains. The land cover is predominately desert and forest, with the [[Zorthenian Desert]] covering around 40% of the country.

Mainland Moria was first settled in around 9000 BCE when the first dwarf tribes found their way there. In 5000 BCE, human tribes settled the around the Barne area. Yet more dwarves arrived between 1800 and 1600 BCE in an expedition from the [[Dwarf Homelands]] led by [[Markus Dorvinblade]]. In 1070 BCE, Moria, then called the [[~~UKOD~~]], or the United Kingdom of Dwarves, was conquered by the [[Zorthenia]] during the [[Zorthenian Wars]] and became the [[Zorthenian State of Dwarfland]]. Following increased tensions between the state and its nation, [[Morian Declaration of Independence|independence was declared]]. This caused the [[Morian Revolution]], a war fought between Moria and Zorthenia resulting in Moria's independence in 495 BCE.

Mainland Moria was first settled in around 9000 BCE when the first dwarf tribes found their way there. In 5000 BCE, human tribes settled the around the Barne area. Yet more dwarves arrived between 1800 and 1600 BCE in an expedition from the [[Dwarf Homelands]] led by [[Markus Dorvinblade]]. In 1070 BCE, Moria, then called the [[UKoD]], or the United Kingdom of Dwarves, was conquered by the [[Zorthenia]] during the [[Zorthenian Wars]] and became the [[Zorthenian State of Dwarfland]]. Following increased tensions between the state and its nation, [[Morian Declaration of Independence|independence was declared]]. This caused the [[Morian Revolution]], a war fought between Moria and Zorthenia resulting in Moria's independence in 495 BCE.

Moria relied on an agricultural economy until the late 900s. By the 1020s, Moria had diversified their economy. This allowed Moria to enter a state of prosperity for the next 200 years. Moria helped the [[Council of Nations]] in 1315, along with [[Picketralia]], [[Mordor]], and [[Frankfurt]]. Moria has preformed highly in metrics such as [[Morian Education System|education]] and a low wealth gap.

Moria relied on an agricultural economy until the late 900s. By the 1020s, Moria had diversified their economy. This allowed Moria to enter a state of prosperity for the next 200 years. Moria helped found the [[Council of Nations]] in 1315, along with [[Picketralia]], [[Mordor]], and [[Frankfurt]]. Moria has preformed highly in metrics such as [[Morian Education System|education]] and a low wealth gap.

==History==

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During the Iron Age, Moria's population grew. The most densely populated areas were on the [[Pafalian Islands]] and the [[Barnian Islands]], for dwarves and humans respectively. Commercial contact spread to the [[Kronx formation]], and to the human tribes living there.

The Morian native language of [[Ukso Language|Ukso]], related to English, would've spread around the 4000s BCE. Between then and the 1500s, the tribes of the area fought many wars, with the most powerful city-states being in the areas now known as [[Acaciah]], [[Embassy Island]], [[Cactown]], and [[Templand]], as well as the old city of [[Dwarven Railtown|Railtown]], before it was deserted and then colonized by humans.

The Morian native language of [[Ukso Language|Ukso]], related to English, would've spread around the 4000s BCE. Between then and the 1500s, the tribes of the area fought many wars, with the most powerful city-states being in the areas now known as [[Acaciah]], [[Embassy Island]], [[Cactown]], and [[Templand]], as well as the old city of [[Dwarven Railtown|Railtown]], before it was deserted and then colonized by humans, specifically, the [[Kronx people]], around 1800 BCE.

===UKoD era===

In 1574 BCE, a dwarven explorer named [[Markus Dorvinblade]] from the [[UKoD|United Kingdom of Dwarves]] at [[Mount Yksi]] found the area now known as Moria. He called it, "⊒∇ℸ∇ - ⌠∔∇", meaning "New land" in [[Yksi Dwarvish language|Yksi Dwarvish]], and transliterated as "[[Pafalia]]". This was the name he gave to the original 4 Pafalian islands. He then named the northeastern island Acrul, after himself, Markus '''Acrul''' Dorvinblade, before returning home.

In 1574 BCE, a dwarven explorer named [[Markus Dorvinblade]] from the [[UKoD|United Kingdom of Dwarves]] at [[Mount Yksi]] found the area now known as Moria. He called it, "⊒∇ℸ∇-⌠∔∇", meaning "New land" in [[Yksi Dwarvish language|Yksi Dwarvish]], and transliterated as "[[Pafalia]]". This was the name he gave to the original 4 Pafalian islands. He then named the northeastern island Acrul, after himself, Markus '''Acrul''' Dorvinblade, before returning home.

By 1572 BCE, the UKoD had taken control of most of what are now the [[Moria Regions|Morian regions]] of Pafalia, part of [[Trioa]], [[Hydia]], and [[Morthalia]]. The [[King of the UKOD]] moved to Acrul, as its climate was much warmer and more fertile than Mount Yksi. Over the next century, The UKOD claimed the regions now known as [[West Hydia]], [[Oraln]], and [[Talys]].

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|| [[Kopsa]] || ''Kopsa'' || [[Koda]] || [[Senate of Kopsa|Senate]]

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|| [[Talys]] || ''Tali'' || [[Talys City]] || [[Talys Senate|Senate]]

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| [[Oraln]] || ''Orəlno'' || ~~not yet~~ || [[Elders of Oraln|Elders]]

| [[Oraln]] || ''Orəlno'' || [[Bayton]] || [[Elders of Oraln|Elders]]

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| [[Barnia]] || ''Barniə'' || [[Vergort]] || [[Governor of Barnia|Governor]]

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| [[Monian]] || ''Monio'' || [[Southland]] || [[Mayoral Council of Monian|Mayoral Council]]

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| [[Morthalia]] || ''~~Morþalə~~'' || [[Valrod]] || [[Morthalia Senate|Senate]] with [[Governor of Morthalia|Governor]]

| [[Morthalia]] || ''Morthalə'' || [[Valrod]] || [[Morthalia Senate|Senate]] with [[Governor of Morthalia|Governor]]

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| [[Hydia]] || ''Hydia'' || [[Tradeland]] || [[Hydia Senate|Senate]]

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| [[Trioa]] || ''Þrilano'' || [[New Railtown]] || [[Legislative Assembly of the Morian Region of Trioa|Legislative Assembly]]

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| [[Kronxin]] || ''Kronksi'' || ~~not yet~~ || [[The People's Lord of Kronxin|Elected Lord]]

| [[Kronxin]] || ''Kronksi'' || [[Ulton]] || [[The People's Lord of Kronxin|Elected Lord]]

|}

==Government and Politics==

===Constitution===

The [[Constitution of Moria]] defines the political system; Moria is a [[Democratic Kingdom]] with a representative [[Morian Senate|senate]]. The [[King of Moria|King]] is the country's most powerful person. Citizens can vote in run in municipal, regional, senatorial, and federal elections. The Constitution has been changed slightly over the years, but is required to get a 2/3 popular vote to pass.

====Rights Granted by the Constitution====

Listed are the rights granted to all Morian citizens and [[Morian prospective citizens]].

* Right to Free Expression

* Right to Vote

* Right to a Fair and Speedy Trial

* Right to Food and Shelter

* Right to Protest

* Right to Speak Any [[Morian known languages|Known Language]]

* Right to Practice Any Religion

* Right to Literacy

* Right to Transportation

* Right to Elected Representation in the Morian Senate

===King===

Moria's head of state is the [[King of Moria]]. Until 947, the King had full control over the nation. In 947, [[Kim Ynto Qalio|Lord Kim Ynto Qalio]] removed the King's role of [[Head Judge of Moria]], and making Morian judges' only job to keep order in the court. In 1376, the King's power was again limited by the introduction of the Morian Senate by [[Cyrus Morius Krios|King Cyrus Morius Krios]]. Now, any decision by the King requires a 1/2 majority vote in the senate.

===Senate===

The Morian Senate, founded in 1376 by King Cyrus Morius Krios, has different levels of power depending on the vote %.

* <40%: Vote fails, but can be reintroduced

* 40-49%: Required approval by the King and needs full oversight

* 50-59%: Required approval by the King and needs partial oversight

* 60-74%: No approval required, but needs some oversight

* >74%: No approval and minimal oversight

If it seems necessary, oversight can be increased with a 1/2 majority vote.

===Law===

The judicial system of Moria is divided into civil and criminal cases. In these cases, there is a defendant and a prosecutor. Each side has representation from a [[Morian Lawyer]], with two chosen from the [[List of Morian Lawyers]] at the same skill level. Each case is heard by a jury of 12, and requires a unanimous decision from the jury. There is a judge, whose only purpose, as of 947, is to make sure court proceedings are followed correctly. The judge also gives guidelines to the jury as to the sentence.

If a side feels like they had an unfair jury or that they weren't fairly represented, they can appeal to a [[Morian Appeal Court]]. There, the previous jury's reasoning is reviewed, and the court decides whether or not there is a valid reason to move up the case. This can be continued up until the [[Morian National Court]], which has 5 groups of juries, each making their decision separately, and then meeting together to decide the case.

Moria also has a slightly lower crime rate than Picketralia.

===Foreign Relations===

Foreign relations are the