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'''Picketralia''', officially the '''Kingdom of Picketralia and the Picketralian Union,''' is a kingdom in eastern [[Pikland]]. It shares a small river border with [[Moria]] in the northwest. Picketralia covers an a total of 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 sq mi) and has a population of 346,793 people. The largest city and capital is [[Stimpton]]. The vast majority (93%) are [[humans]], with 6% [[dwarves]] and 1% other species. The predominant biome in Picketralia is desert, with the [[Zorthenian Desert]] covering an estimated 40% of the nation. | {{Infobox country|conventional_long_name=The Kingdom of Picketralia and the Picketralian Union|common_name=Picketralia|image_flag=Flag of Picketralia.svg|image_map=|map_caption=|image_map_size=200|capital=[[Stimpton]]|largest_city=Stimpton|religion=|demonym=Picketralian|leader_title1=King|leader_name1=[[Mason I]] (1363-present)|area_km2=1.3|area_sq_mi=0.5|government_type=Senatorial monarchy|population_estimate=346,493}} | ||
'''Picketralia''', officially the '''Kingdom of Picketralia and the Picketralian Union,''' sometimes abbreviated to '''KPPU''', is a kingdom in eastern [[Pikland]]. It shares a small river border with [[Moria]] in the northwest. Picketralia covers an a total of 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 sq mi) and has a population of 346,793 people. The largest city and capital is [[Stimpton]]. The vast majority (93%) are [[humans]], with 6% [[dwarves]] and 1% other species. The predominant biome in Picketralia is desert, with the [[Zorthenian Desert]] covering an estimated 40% of the nation. | |||
Picketralia consists of | Picketralia consists of ten subdivisions: counties, each that send a certain amount of representatives to the [[Picketralian Senate]], depending on the population of that county. The most populous county is [[Bartholomeu County]], while the least populous county is [[Mordor County]], which has a single resident. In addition, there are several overseas territories. Picketralia has a relatively smaller government compared to other developed nations such as Moria. | ||
Modern Picketralia was founded in 978 under the [[Treaty of Pafalia]], however, the area has been settled for far longer, as far back as 1800BCE, when the Kronx people in the Burlamayn Caravan settled in the [[Mollard Valley]]. | |||
The country's main export is precious metals such as copper, iron, and gold. Picketralia's agriculture industry is relatively small, however, it is still significant. Stimpton is a major port city, located on the [[Stimpton River]], which splits the country into two distinct political and socioeconomic sections. This has lead to a large wealth gap in the country, and an estimated 29% of the country's private wealth is in the hands of the top 3%. | |||
The country is well known for [[Pigot School]], a very prestigious academy located in Stimpton. Founded by the Zorthenians around 1069BCE, it offers courses in literature, history, science, politics, mathematics, technology, engineering, and business, with top ranked professors. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
The origins of the Piks lived in the Milacorsa Valley, which is located at 67, 68, -1133. Today, it is just a strip of green soil, surrounded by tall terracotta peaks, the remnants of a flowing river. They lived in wooden and stone homes around here and farmed by the river, with a settlement known as ''Belakrosckikepitoma,'' on the ''Kruschimakin River''. | === Early history and pre-Zorthenian kingdoms === | ||
The Piks started out as the [[Kronx]] in what we know now as the [[Kronx Formation]], ontop of Picketralia and east of Moria. Today, it is a red desert mesa with tall hills and peaks, with some signs of what it used to be. They were a loosely united group of tribes who lived in a large grassland for many millenia, with many rivers and streams. Because of this, they had no reason to go elsewhere. | |||
The origins of the Piks lived in the Milacorsa Valley, which is located at 67, 68, -1133. Today, it is just a strip of green soil, surrounded by tall terracotta peaks, the remnants of a flowing river, however, most of it was dug out by [[Moria]] after they claimed the area in 1383, unknowing of it's importance as a site of cultural heritage. They lived in wooden and stone homes around here and farmed by the river, with a settlement known as ''Belakrosckikepitoma,'' on the ''Kruschimakin River''. | |||
The Kronx is an umbrella term for many different groups of people who lived in the area. They weren't united under any form of government but shared a similar culture and language, the [[Kronx family of languages.]] | The Kronx is an umbrella term for many different groups of people who lived in the area. They weren't united under any form of government but shared a similar culture and language, the [[Kronx family of languages.]] | ||
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Bartholomeu was crowned king of Picketralia on June 1, 978. He created the [[Common Entitlements]] including, but not limited to, the government cannot take property without buying it, a citizen has free will, and that taxes shall not be raised too high for the common man to afford. His reign would end in 1000, when his son, who wanted to be king, cleaved his head off with an ax. | Bartholomeu was crowned king of Picketralia on June 1, 978. He created the [[Common Entitlements]] including, but not limited to, the government cannot take property without buying it, a citizen has free will, and that taxes shall not be raised too high for the common man to afford. His reign would end in 1000, when his son, who wanted to be king, cleaved his head off with an ax. | ||
In | In 1013, 35 years after the Fall of Railtown, the economy collapsed. Railtown's money had dried up and the [[Panic of 1013]] began. The Picketralians were not taxed at all because the government simply had piles of money and taxes were unnecessary. In response, the government created a new service that was originally intended to be temporary as means for the government to make money: the [[PikPost|Picketralian Postal Service]]. It proved so popular the government ended up keeping it. | ||
The Picketralians are still not taxed very much because the country makes so much money from the copper industry. Peace and order was maintained until Cardashia, a kingdom north of Flourtess, wanted to become the second Railtown, but the Picketralian Army held a strong defense and ensured they would not make it to Stimpton, and defeated them at the [[Battle of Kennings]] at Arrowhead Point in 1201. Cardashia was ceded to Flourtess. | |||
In 1363, a fire swept through Picketralia and destroyed most of Stimpton. Calyur Chapel and Pigot School remained, but the Old Capitol Building, which was described as a beautiful piece of architecture completed in 1027, was now smoldering ruins. A new one was completed in December 1370 and expanded in October of 1372. | |||
In 1363, a fire swept through Picketralia and destroyed most of Stimpton. Calyur Chapel and Pigot School remained, but the Old Capitol Building, which was described as a beautiful piece of architecture completed in 1027, was now smoldering ruins. A new one was completed in December 1370 and expanded in October of | |||
In August of 1373, the Rural Areas representative Morgan Korkin proposed the Counties Act. The Stimpton and South Stimpton representatives disagreed, but they were voted out in December of that year. The new representatives were much more keen on the idea: and the old government system was thrown out: in favor for county representation. This coincided with the seizing of most of the [[Picketralian Righteous Lands]], which were originally described in the Treaty of Pafalia, expanding the country's territory significantly. | In August of 1373, the Rural Areas representative Morgan Korkin proposed the Counties Act. The Stimpton and South Stimpton representatives disagreed, but they were voted out in December of that year. The new representatives were much more keen on the idea: and the old government system was thrown out: in favor for county representation. This coincided with the seizing of most of the [[Picketralian Righteous Lands]], which were originally described in the Treaty of Pafalia, expanding the country's territory significantly. | ||
Starting in 1389, there was widespread allegations of corruption in government officials, political party officials, and workers guilds. This culminated in the Kronx Islands scandal in 1391, the Letter Carrier Guild and Estalia Estates scandals in 1396, and the "Drain the Bathtub" scandal in 1397. In response, King Mason I established an independent, nonpartisan Corruption Task Force to investigate corruption within the government, leading to the [[Davison Trials of 1399]]. | |||
On June 2, 1396, Picketralia annexed the rest of the Righteous Lands by claiming all land to the Sullivan River and south of Mordor to the southern point. | |||
== Government and Politics == | |||
=== Senate === | |||
The Picketralian Government is a senatorial monarchy, led by a monarch, who is hereditary, and the Picketralian Senate, which is the sole federal legislative body for the country. | |||
The Picketralian Senate consists of representatives from the ten counties in order of highest population: [[Bartholomeu County|Bartholomeu]], [[Lynwhag County|Lynwhag]], [[Bushley County|Bushley]], [[Saint Olaf County|Saint Olaf]], [[Snowdon County|Snowdon]], [[Flourtess County|Flourtess]], [[Ossere County|Ossere]], [[Hayes County|Hayes]], [[Sullivan County|Sullivan]], and [[Mordor County|Mordor]]. Each county sends a certain amount of delegates based on the amount of population they have. Bartholomeu sends 10, Lynwhag sends 8, Saint Olaf sends 4, Bushley sends 4, Flourtess sends 4, Ossere sends 2, Hayes sends 1, Sullivan sends 1, and Mordor sends 1. The amount of delegates each county sends is based on a rough estimate of their population. | |||
Sullivan County sends a military delegate, as the only population is [[Outpost Island]], a small military station located on an island at the confluence of Birch and Sullivan rivers. Mordor County is overseen by a non-elected official who also represents the county, as the county's population is only one person. | |||
In the event that a representative cannot attend or is not present during rollcall, the mayor of the county seat they represent will vote on their behalf. If a government official cannot vote, their votes are allocated to the Speaker of the Voters temporarily. If the Speaker of the Voters is absent, their votes are | In the event that a representative cannot attend or is not present during rollcall and their absence directly affects the quorum of delegates required to pass legislation, the mayor of the county seat they represent will vote on their behalf. If a government official cannot vote, their votes are allocated to the Speaker of the Voters temporarily. If the Speaker of the Voters is absent, their votes are divided proportionally to each county representative equally, depending on what is voted on. | ||
However, during a national crisis, such as a natural disaster or invasion, the King can make decisions without voting. To prevent tyranny, there are strict definitions of a national crisis. A national crisis is an event that affects the entire country and must be acted on in a timely manner. | However, during a national crisis, such as a natural disaster or invasion, the King can make decisions without voting. To prevent tyranny, there are strict definitions of a national crisis. A national crisis is an event that affects the entire country and must be acted on in a timely manner. | ||
Picketralia has three main political parties: the [[Bellingborne Party]], which is a conservative party, the [[Maiman Party]], which is a far-left leaning party with socialist ideologies, and the [[Belleisle Party]], a center-left party. As of now, the Bellingborne Party controls the senate, but representatives serve terms of 2 years, whilst government officials are appointed by the King and approved by the senate, and serve for life or retirement. | Picketralia has three main political parties: the [[Bellingborne Party]], which is a conservative party, the [[Maiman Party]], which is a far-left leaning party with socialist ideologies, and the [[Belleisle Party]], a center-left party. As of now, the Bellingborne Party controls the senate, but representatives serve terms of 2 years, whilst government officials are appointed by the King and approved by the senate, and serve for life or retirement. | ||
=== Judicial system === | |||
There is a single court for the entire country, the High Court, located in Sand Dune City, as most disputes are settled out of court. According to the [[Common Entitlements]], "Every person is entitled to a fair trial with a jury of their neighbors, and a jury of common opinion." This was interpreted as a jury of six from their county, and five from the entire country. The jury must come to a universal agreement on a verdict in order to deliver a verdict. | |||
However, there are county courts, which are found in [[Bartholomeu County|Bartholomeu]] and [[Lynwhag County|Lynwhag]] County. These are designed for small cases and those unhappy with the ruling cannot appeal to the High Court. | |||
The King of Picketralia is typically the judge of most cases, hearings, or trials. Sometimes, the court will elevate a potential twelfth juror to serve as the judge. This system has come into recent controversy, and so King Mason I sued himself in [[Grivan-Bartholemeu vs. Grivan-Bartholemeu]] to prove that he was impartial, sentencing himself to house arrest. | |||
The country has the highest crime rate for all developed nations. While violent crime is very low, affecting only 1/100,000 citizens, property crime, pickpocketing, and street scams are common throughout [[Stimpton]]. In response, the government created an at-large police force, the [[Picketralian Police]], to combat this. Efforts have been partially successful, although these crimes are still a problem. | |||