Republic of Aëdela
The Republic of Aëdela was founded after a revolution against the monarch in 58 SR. The people felt that they had been abused instead of taken care of during the Sunrise and the following decades. After the rather bloody affair, a new culture of intellectualism and art emerged.
The image of Aëdela is one of refinement and enlightenment. If anything, this is its major problem abroad. Most of its citizens can't ever live up to the hype built around their nation.
Demography and Population
Religion
Religious freedom is extremely important to the Republic. This has even given them a reputation for being a safe harbour for Ashmodai and other worshippers of darker gods. The nation retains that actions are important, not ideology. The latter is a personal issue, not one for the state.
Foreign Relations
Trade is very important to the Republic, which means they rely on being on good terms with their neighbours. A lot of this trade is done via sea and therefore they keep extra contact with any ports along the coast as well as the cities on the northern part of the Sa'ar penninsula.
Agriculture & Industry
There is plenty of agriculture in the more inland parts of the republic, while the coast provides fishing opportunities. The most northern parts have some mining. With the forested areas present, the nation is more than self-sufficient for the most part.
The real strength of Aëdela, however, is its intellectual and cultural resources. Its wines are renowned, its cuisine is considered a delicacy, and its art is presented in galleries all over the world.
Trade & Transport
The Nacreous Ocean provides a lot of trade opportunities, and the Republic is very much able to take advantage. They do trade some inland, but not nearly to the same extent. Their imports are primarily in the form of raw materials while they export luxury items. Most years they have a trade surplus.
Education
Like most aëdelans, the people of the Republic value knowledge over everything else. Education is often the biggest use of taxes, even more than infrastructure or military. All citizens are given 12-year schooling, with the possibility of extensions for those who show talent. Essentially, everything up to and including university is free for all citizens.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure is well developed, if not always well maintained. It is easier to convince the government to build a new road than it is to have "invisible" spending where money just disappears into maintenance. One of the disadvantages of the style of government and the culture is that something spectacular is more valuable than something useful.
Justice System
Matters of the state and simpler issues are handled by one, or three, judges (depending on the issue). Criminal matters and those of high significance are handled by one judge, informed by a 13 person jury of peers. There are three levels of appeal divided by subject matter and region, with the Supreme Court being the ultimate arbiter. Common law is applied when it can, with importance to previous cases being judged by the level of the court that made them. Changes in law by the Senate overrides any previous decisions.Libery, Mentality, Prosperity
Founding Date
58
Type
Geopolitical, Republic
Capital
Predecessor Organization
Demonym
Aëdelan
Leader Title
Head of Government
Government System
Democracy, Presidential
Power Structure
Unitary state
Economic System
Market economy
Currency
1 Gold Eagle =
10 Silver Bears =
100 Copper Hopper
10 Silver Bears =
100 Copper Hopper
Legislative Body
The Senate of the Republic of Aëdela, members being elected by popular vote as per theWebster method.
Location
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
Related Ethnicities
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