Shogunate of Kaiyocea
This article covers both Kaiyocea's main governmental form, the shogunate, as well as the rest of the ocean's governments and systems.
The shogunate is observed, traditionally, by Kiyokanis. Whether they choose to interact with the shogunate is often dependent on the state of the province, and Kiyokanis mostly occupies a ceremonial position. Directly below is the Shogun, currently Mizu Mekajiki of the Mekajiki commission. The shogun rules for life, until retirement, or disgraced by trial. The Shogun oversees most large policies, officials of the government, and other major decisions. The shogun is directly responsible for the main army, navy and special forces of Kaiyocea. In addition to the whole of Kaiyocea, the shogunate is the direct ruler of the Kaiyocean Province, as it's own commission. The shogunate's decrees are far from absolute, a fact obvious throughout Kaiyocea's history. Controlled by the shogun are the other commissions of Kaiyocea as well as the Seashell Isles. The longest lasting Commissions are the wealthy and expansive Kujira commission, the clever and slow Utsubo commission, the active and busy Kani commission, and the peaceful and negotiable Koraru. There are other commissions that rise and fall, but these commissions have existed for almost as long as Kaiyocea itself.
Commissions elect their leaders for their province(s) inwardly, sometimes with influence from their people. However, advisors are chosen by the shogun or trusted officials, and are tasked with regulating the central government of Kaiyocea. These advisors are placed into positions such as lawmakers, court officials, and department heads. Various departments regulate all dealings within Kaiyocea, such as trade, agriculture, Magi-Mechanic development, transport, safety, and health. Commissions act similar to both a local state government and a aristocracy. Any citizen can work for a commission, and have various levels of position and management within them. Those who reach the highest levels in the Commissions are required to take the name of the commission, and will often live out their lives tied to their commission.
The Seashell Isles are maintained by the shogun, but are allowed a certain liberty in policy and government. The shogun generally respects the freedom of the Seashell isles to maintain themselves, but will step in to enforce policies or other issues. The Seashell Isles have a central leader, as well as local leaders or governments for each major isle. These leaders, Matai, are elected via voting on the isles, and the President is elected by matai, in a one decade cycle. Generally, foreign policy, including trade, diplomatic relations and dealings with adventurers are controlled entirely by the Seashell Isles, but sanctions the shogunate places may hold some weight. In addition, the matai may hold meetings to discuss problems on the local level, make their displeasure known, or even vote the President out of office if necessary. Management is done at the upper level, with the President controlling a cabinet of specialized organizations, which then cooperate with Matai to enact Isle-wide policies.
The Southwest Shoals and Southern Trenches exist in the Kaiyocean ocean, yet are not connected directly to the shogunate or commissions. Due to intense fighting about a decade ago, the Southwest shoals remain unconnected with a tentative peace and trade between these shoals and the shogun. The shoals are ruled by a confederation of cities, which elect leaders who vote for region-wide issues. The shoals engage in hefty trade with the Southern trenches, who refuse direct shogunate involvement, and instead trade and interact through the Southeast shoals. These Southern trenches are watched over by a collection of symbiotic beings, known as The Lifelight. The Lifelight directs the Southern trenches' policies and interaction with the outside world. The southern trenches are also the temporary home of the nomadic Furo people, who roam about the ocean's floor.
The shogunate is observed, traditionally, by Kiyokanis. Whether they choose to interact with the shogunate is often dependent on the state of the province, and Kiyokanis mostly occupies a ceremonial position. Directly below is the Shogun, currently Mizu Mekajiki of the Mekajiki commission. The shogun rules for life, until retirement, or disgraced by trial. The Shogun oversees most large policies, officials of the government, and other major decisions. The shogun is directly responsible for the main army, navy and special forces of Kaiyocea. In addition to the whole of Kaiyocea, the shogunate is the direct ruler of the Kaiyocean Province, as it's own commission. The shogunate's decrees are far from absolute, a fact obvious throughout Kaiyocea's history. Controlled by the shogun are the other commissions of Kaiyocea as well as the Seashell Isles. The longest lasting Commissions are the wealthy and expansive Kujira commission, the clever and slow Utsubo commission, the active and busy Kani commission, and the peaceful and negotiable Koraru. There are other commissions that rise and fall, but these commissions have existed for almost as long as Kaiyocea itself.
Commissions elect their leaders for their province(s) inwardly, sometimes with influence from their people. However, advisors are chosen by the shogun or trusted officials, and are tasked with regulating the central government of Kaiyocea. These advisors are placed into positions such as lawmakers, court officials, and department heads. Various departments regulate all dealings within Kaiyocea, such as trade, agriculture, Magi-Mechanic development, transport, safety, and health. Commissions act similar to both a local state government and a aristocracy. Any citizen can work for a commission, and have various levels of position and management within them. Those who reach the highest levels in the Commissions are required to take the name of the commission, and will often live out their lives tied to their commission.
The Seashell Isles are maintained by the shogun, but are allowed a certain liberty in policy and government. The shogun generally respects the freedom of the Seashell isles to maintain themselves, but will step in to enforce policies or other issues. The Seashell Isles have a central leader, as well as local leaders or governments for each major isle. These leaders, Matai, are elected via voting on the isles, and the President is elected by matai, in a one decade cycle. Generally, foreign policy, including trade, diplomatic relations and dealings with adventurers are controlled entirely by the Seashell Isles, but sanctions the shogunate places may hold some weight. In addition, the matai may hold meetings to discuss problems on the local level, make their displeasure known, or even vote the President out of office if necessary. Management is done at the upper level, with the President controlling a cabinet of specialized organizations, which then cooperate with Matai to enact Isle-wide policies.
The Southwest Shoals and Southern Trenches exist in the Kaiyocean ocean, yet are not connected directly to the shogunate or commissions. Due to intense fighting about a decade ago, the Southwest shoals remain unconnected with a tentative peace and trade between these shoals and the shogun. The shoals are ruled by a confederation of cities, which elect leaders who vote for region-wide issues. The shoals engage in hefty trade with the Southern trenches, who refuse direct shogunate involvement, and instead trade and interact through the Southeast shoals. These Southern trenches are watched over by a collection of symbiotic beings, known as The Lifelight. The Lifelight directs the Southern trenches' policies and interaction with the outside world. The southern trenches are also the temporary home of the nomadic Furo people, who roam about the ocean's floor.
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