The Commonwealth of Ignis

Ignis is one of the four major nations. As an industrial powerhouse, the state puts the focus on service before self.
The bulk of the population, are members of the production class. They work to provide for all others in society, not just themselves or their family. It is believed that the purpose of one’s work is the purpose of one’s life. As such, a hierarchical superiority does exist between crafts, based on how they are viewed as benefiting the greater good.
The middle class, in actuality only perhaps 15% of the population, are the ‘Guardians’. They are academics and soldiers alike, trained in war, science, and philosophy. They enforce the law, go to war if necessary, and serve the common welfare thusly. They are chosen from the production class of every island.
The nation is ruled by a handful of men and women, in their 50s at the earliest, who have studied philosophy, science, and literature since being chosen in preparation for this job. They are Guardians selected to represent their respective islands or guilds in the capital of Said.
The Guardians and ruling classes do not hold property of their own, nor have families or ties. Those who are deemed possible members of these groups early on in schooling are separated from their families, as it is a great honor, and put into schools to test them. At the age of 15, these children take a series of exams, which decide what role they will end up in life; a ruler, a guardian, or relegated back into the producer class. Because those rulers and guardians have no wealth of their own, the state provides for them, and they live communally in moderate comfort, but without excess.

Structure

As a technocracy, only islands that are deemed worthy of representation (i.e. provide for industry in some way) in the governing council based in Said.

Public Agenda

Governmental decisions are based on what will technologically advance the mortal races. Spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being are often downplayed for that reason.

History

Ignis was founded in the wake of the Dawn War to protect the Portal of Fire. The founders deemed that the best way to protect it was to have technology do it for them. Its efforts at expansion didn't begin until the 300s, when it became clear that further progress required more raw materials.

Founding Date

103

Type

Geopolitical, Technocracy

Capital

Said

Alternative Names

The Technocracy of Ignis

Demonym

Ignan

Government System

Technocracy

Location

Said

Controlled Territories

• Said