Kingdom of Tietero
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Flag | |
| Capital | Zamenhof |
|---|---|
| Demonym | Tieteran |
| Government | |
• Reĝo | Alekso IV |
• First Secretary | Deeno Cowen |
| Establishment | |
• Founded | 1468 TT |
• Joined the Inter-governmental Radio System | 1 PC (founding member) |
| Population | |
• 50 PC estimate | 11,856,000 |
| Currency | Tieteran Dolaro |
The Kingdom of Tietero (Tieteran pronunciation: [ˈtie.ˈtero]), commonly known as Tietero, is a Parliamentary Monarchy located on an island within the Attu Archipelago, off the southwestern coast of Akaria.
The island consists of one main island and several minor barrier islands totaling an area of 30,052 square kilometers and with a population of approximately 12M people (as of 50 PC). The kingdom's capital and largest city of Zamenhof is home to a population of 224k people and features a diverse cultural landscape, wide ranging amenities, and deep historical roots.
History
According to legend, the Tietero began when a group of exiles, abandoned at sea, miraculously survived and eventually shipwrecked on the island. After years of directionless existence, a child was born with extra fingers, which the people interpreted as a divine sign of leadership. This child was crowned the first Reĝo and established a lineage marked by the trait of extra fingers, symbolizing their connection to the original leader.
By some modern estimates, the nubomuro period began with settlement of the island as early as 3500 TT. The origin of these peoples remains unclear however; there may have been a brief calming period which allowed passage from another nearby island such as Akaria. By 2500 TT, tieterans had expanded to cover over 93% of the island, with seven tribal princedoms controlling a majority of the island. The last of these princedoms unified in 1468 TT with Aŭsteno I crowned as the first Reĝo of the unified kingdom under the House of Kunses.
An industrial transition took hold in the 290s TT, which rapidly increased production capabilities and led to many advances in industry, communication, and medicine. By 172 TT, a vokigrafo message could be sent from the north-most point of the island to the south-most in just 20 sekendoj which could have taken monatoj before The period closed with the calming terrors that began in 4 TT and abruptly ended after the Grand calming.
Government
Organization
The government is structured with a monarch as head of state, a nationally elected First Secretary leading the cabinet, and a bicameral parliament divided into the Senate and the House of Commons.
Royalty
The Tieteran Royal Family consists of the Reĝo and their immediate family, including any siblings and children of the king. The Reĝo is ultimately responsible for the functioning of the government and has a significant influence on policy making. This includes advising the First Secretary and other high-ranking officials, approving laws passed by parliament, and guiding national priorities.
Other family members primarily support social initiatives like environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and public welfare. They also, at times, serve as representatives of the country for foreign events and meetings.
Judicial System
The judicial system is structured into three levels: the Supreme Court, cantonal courts, and local courts.
The Supreme Court is the highest authority on the island handling final appeals and ruling on governmental grievances. Its justices are given lifetime appointments by the current monarch. Typically they are selected from judges within the cantonal court system, however this is not a strict requirement.
Cantonal courts operate regionally, and are in charge of overseeing serious criminal cases, major civil disputes, and appeals from local courts. Local courts serve towns and districts, handling minor criminal cases, small civil disputes, and family law issues. Selection of judges for these courts vary by canton, but typically are elected or appointed by a special commission.
Criminal Punishment
Historically, those convicted of crimes in Tietero faced the amputation of the sixth finger on their dominant hand as punishment. People born with ten fingers were generally regarded as lesser, facing exclusion from government programs and widespread discrimination. However, these practices were unintentionally banned with the passage of anti-discrimination legislation, and society later grew to accept these practices as archaic.
Geography
The landscape is defined by a central mountainous range that arcs from the southwest corner through the east and then northward. These mountains feed a network of rivers flowing out to the coast, creating natural routes where towns and cities have popped up over time. The island has a mostly temperate climate with forested areas common, but the west coast is a bit warmer, with subtropical conditions that support denser vegetation and unique wildlife.
Economy
The island's chief exports are kelp and kelp-derived products, including kelp oil and kelp-based textiles, while primary imports consist of recreational drugs and manufactured consumer goods.
Culture
Finger Removal
It is customary for individuals to have one finger removed from their non-dominant hand upon reaching the age of 17 as a symbol of adulthood. Historically, the elite paid for this procedure to be done surgically by a doctor, while commoners generally settled for communal bolt cutters. In modern times, this rite is performed surgically for everyone, using local anesthesia and specially crafted amputation tools.
Religion
Portism
Portism centers around the worship of the gods Filoto and Kapilano, who, according to tradition, left a windsock behind as a sacred symbol when they ascended to heaven. This windsock, along with the "propeller" symbol representing the gods' movement and guidance, is central to the faith. The propeller symbol prominently features on the Tieteran flag and is commonly incorporated in government publications and official designs. Portist churches are built with long, cobblestone paths meant to welcome the gods if they choose to return. On the 5th day of each month, followers light candles along these paths as a ritual to guide the gods back, seeking blessings and protection for the community.
Discordism
While a fringe religious group, Discordism still has a significant impact on island culture and politics. Discordians believe the world was created by a group of higher-level beings in a forum called a "Discord" as part of a collaborative world-building project, with each being responsible for a different country. These beings are generally considered malevolent, they may at times cause panic and destruction for their own whims. Tietero’s key being, Jhn, is regarded as absent-minded and whimsical, causing events purely for personal amusement. Discordians view worldly events as beyond human control and instead focus on achieving inner peace.
Critics of Discordism cite the unrealistic nature of the religion, and how if such higher level beings did exist, they surely would have better things to do instead.