The Reformed Kingdom of Aljazair

The Reformed Kingdom of Aljazair (RKA) was a semi-independent province located in the Aljazair region of the Second Empire of Plagatéa. After the Battle at Kharis and the subsequent Alamayni Independence Wars, the region was absorbed into Alamayn and the position of King of Aljazair was largely a superficial title until the ascension to the throne by Monkius Gibbonus, grandson of the first King of Aljazair Monkius Magnus.
== Pre History ==
The land comprising the RKA has changed hands many times over the course of the history of Rathnir, the following is an abridged account of the land's history.
===The Silver Coalition===
The first nation to ever lay claim to the land was the Silver Coalition which was founded on October 26th of 2020. The government operated as a largely informal council of representatives from the constitute member states. The land that would later become the RKA was part of Lumeno, a nation that was founded within the Silver Coalition. The Silver Coalition lasted until January 1st 2021 when it was destroyed by a series of internal uprisings.
===The Sterling Crownlands===
The Sterling Crownlands was formed on January 1st of 2021 as an immediate successor to the Silver Coalition and it maintained most of the old Silver Coalition's territorial holdings. The Sterling Crownlands was governed by a supreme High King and his feudal court. During this period the province of Lumeno had an internal schism and the province of Aljazair was founded by Al-Dubbington I on February 18th 2021. The Sterling Crownlands was officially disbanded by High King Baram Basham on April 7th of 2021 when another wave of rebellions rocked the kingdom.
===The Constitutional Republic of Aljazair===
Aljazair first became an independent nation on April 7th 2021. The founder of the nation was Grand Sultan Al-Dubbington I, the same person who originally founded the province of Aljazair. This period was the first golden age of Aljazair, under the Grand Sultan's direction Aljazair's territory increased by an order of magnitude without the need for bloodshed. Al-Dubbington I was able to purchase the land with his vast fortune, he acquired this fortune through a secret nether-mining technique known simply as "Printing Money". The Constitutional Republic of Aljzair was removed from the map when it merged with Axum on June 6th 2021 to become the Constitutional Republic of Alamayn.
===The Constitutional Republic of Alamayn===
The Constitutional Republic of Alamayn was formed on June 6th 2021 when Al-Dubbington I agreed to make the nation of Axum into an autonomous province of Aljazair, the name was changed as a sign of unity between the two great nations. The leader of Axum Ts'Adik'Ani Ezana Arsema Amilaki proposed the merger and joined voluntarily in order to create a bulwark against the threat of Bardonian Invasion. The Ts'Adik'Ani of Axum later went on to become the Grand Sultan of Alamayn when Al-Dubbington I retired and named him as his successor. The Constitution Republic of Alamayn would collapse on October 26th 2021 after the retirement of Grand Sultan Ezana Arsema Amilaki sparked a succession crisis. After the succession crisis Alamayn was partitioned by the Varandoy Aestyria Kingdom who claimed the Nieden (Western) part of Alamayn and The Second Empire of Plagatéa who claimed the Plagos (Eastern) part of Alamayn.
== The Founding of the Reformed Kingdom of Aljazair ==
The Reformed Kingdom of Aljazair was formed during the succession crisis caused by the retirement of Grand Sultan Ezana Arsema Amilaki. The Kingdom was founded by Monkius Magnus on October 14th 2021, Magnus originally being the governor of the Tlemcen province of Alamayn. 
Monkius Magnus, having become disillusioned with the leadership of Alamayn and constant governmental overthrows, decided to fomrally secede from Alamayn. The province of Kratos joined the province of Tlemcen in secession and formed the first two main provinces of the Kingdom of Aljazair. After joining with the Second Plagatéan Empire, the former Alamaynian province of Kallntorr soon joined the Kingdom willingly. All provinces of the Kingdom of Aljazair initially joined under the control of their then current governors. 
Approached by delegates from the Second Empire of Plagatéa, Magnus agreed to join the Empire as a petty King that would govern the region of the King's borders on his own. 
== Plagatéan Oppression and the Alamayni Independence War ==
Despite having ruled in peace for around a month, Magnus noticed hostility being showed towards him and Aljazairan citizens. After inquiring with Plagatéan leadership as to why people were calling him a traitor, he was informed that he was viewed as an enemy of Plagatéan and, subsequently, the Sapphire Commonwealth. Mangus, unsure of where this accusation came from, demanded diplomatic discussions that ultimately resulted in a declaration of war by the Plagatéans.
Despite attempts at peaceful negotiations, the Plagatéans ultimately fought the Aljazairans at Kharis on November 6th. Despite repulsing the Plagatéan assault twice, the battle was ultimately seen as a loss due to the Plagatéans having a higher number of kills than the Aljazairans. However, this battle forced diplomatic discussions in which it was revealed that the Plagatéans had mistaken Magnus for someone else entirely. Magnus vowed revenge despite the cession of hostilities. 
=== Coup of Bag and Bee ===
Despite being told to keep away from Alamayn by the Sapphire Commonwealth leadership, Magnus kept in close contact with Axumite leadership who were close relatives of his. Ultimately, this resulted in the formulation of a plot to coup Bag and Bee after Mithra began to pressure the pair to step down. The combined powers of Magnus, Ali bin-Saifu al-Amilaki, and Badflex resulted in the coup of Bag and Bee and the ascension to the position of Grand Sultan by Ali bin-Saifu, ending the tyranny of Bag and Bee.
=== Alamayni Independence Wars ===
After the coup of Bag and Bee, Magnus and his son, Crown Prince of Aljazair Titus Illyricus Aurelianus, worked closely with Alamayni leadership to bring about the independence of Alamayn. This culminated in the declaration of independence from Mithra by Alamayn, resulting in war between Alamayn and the combined forces of the Sapphire Commonwealth. Magnus, having faked his retirement to insert spies into the Sapphire Commonwealth, managed to stay ahead of the Commonwealth and convinced their leadership that Alamayn was virtually empty though they did not know that Alamayn was far from empty and had hired the best mercenary groups Rathnir had to offer.
On the 8th of January, 2022, the Sapphire Commonwealth attacked Adwa in the Third Siege of Adwa which was a crushing defeat for the Commonwealth's forces. Driven from the walls of Adwa, the Commonwealth's forces were chased back to Frostarch and the enemy city was sacked. The second fight, known as the Battle for Aljazair, resulted in the complete retaking of Aljazair by Alamayni forces and the collapse of the Second Empire of Plagatéa, absorbing Aljazair back into Alamayn once again.
== The Former Government of the Reformed Kingdom of Aljazair ==
The Kingdom of Aljazair is a constitutional monarchy with powers, checks, and rights expressly listed in a constitution that all citizens abiding within the Kingdom must adhere to.
=== The Structure of the Government ===
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Aljazair divides the government into five separate branches, each with their own stated objectives.
# The Executive Branch. Headed by the King of Aljazair and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Executive Branch deals with internal and domestic affairs.
# Royal Defense Force. Headed by the Minister of Defense and the generals of Aljazair, this is the military wing of the Kingdom and is tasked with defending the Kingdom's interest domestically and abroad.
#Ministry for Planning. Led by the Minister of Planning, this branch dedicates itself to construction projects throughout the Kingdom.
# Ministry of Economics. Through the leadership of the Minister of Economics, the Ministry of Economics is tasked with mining operations, supplying the military, and general market activities both domestically and internationally within the Kingdom.
# Ministry of Agriculture. Under the control of the Minister of Agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture's mandate is the cultivation of crops and livestock for the purpose of feeding the Kingdom's population.
The King of Aljazair is also required to have at least five and no more than eight citizens of the Kingdom on a Council of Advisors (also known as the "Advisory Council" or "the Council"). These individuals may be recruited from any position within the Kingdom but must be citizens and live within the Kingdom's borders.
=== The Office of the King ===
The Constitution explicitly states that the position of King of Aljazair is an indefinite one and may be held until the King either decides to step down or is deposed by the Advisory Council. The previous King may elect his successor for the Council to vote upon; should the successor win a majority vote within the Council, they will become the King of Aljazair.
The King of Aljazair can be deposed by the people should there be a valid reason for his deposition. Deposition occurs if 80% of the citizenry and 75% of the Council vote in favor of deposition. Should deposition pass, the Council shall elect a new King.
==== Powers of the King of Aljazair ====
# The power to declare war upon other states/provinces.
# The power to enter into treaties with other states/provinces.
# The power to veto laws suggested by citizens or the Advisors.
# The power to propose new laws.
# The power to declare individuals as criminals. 
# The power to propose removal of individuals from offices.
# The power to propose new individuals for offices.
# The power to tax citizens of the Kingdom.
# The power to grant citizenship.
# The power to run the Discord.
# The power to give land for the purpose of town building.
# The power to run trials against citizens as they see fit.
==== The King and Claims ====
The King of Aljazair, and subsequently the Crown, hold de jure claims over all territory that encompasses the Kingdom of Aljazair as well as any territory acquired by purchase, conquest, or annexation.
=== The Advisory Council ===
The Constitution describes the Advisory Council of a group of at least five but no more than eight citizens of Aljazair whose role is to advise the King in governing matters. These individuals will be appointed by the King and must be approved by majority vote within the Council. The term of an Advisor is indefinite and lasts until an Advisor chooses to either step down or is deposed by majority vote among the Advisory Council.
==== Powers of the Advisory Council ====
# Approval of King’s proposals for removals/approvals of office holders by a majority vote.
# The power to assist in the running of the Discord.
# The power to suggest new laws to the King and citizens.
# The right to propose deposition of the King.
# The right to elect a new King after deposition of the former ruler.
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