Federal Republic of Calaveria

Calaveria, formally known as the Federal Republic of Calaveria, is a island nation located centrally in the Iscavan Ocean of north-east Abexilas. The country has a wide and long history and an ever so present political atmosphere as being one of the most successful democracies in Stoneworks history. The nation is a prominent member of the Union of Democratic Nations and Organizations. 
== History ==
==== Origins ====
In 12 VE the Tribal Glacier Village of Pipstead and the Capital City of Calaver were established, only hours apart. Marcus Aelius and other descendants from Rathnir made their home on an island in the northeastern oceans. Soon after, Ibnus of Pipstead and Marcus Aelius would come together to discuss the unification of the two cities, forming a union. Marcus Aelius was appointed as the de facto Chancellor, with de facto Ibnus of Pipstead by his side as the First Vice-Chancellor.
Within a month, Calaveria’s population soared to historic levels as more settlers arrived. Politicians emerged to represent the citizens' interests, and a national infrastructure was established with impressive speed. This rapid growth set the stage for the nation’s first political movements.
==== Growing political atmosphere ====
For the first time, Calaverian political parties began to take shape, such as the Calaverian Democratic Party (CDP), previously known as the Calaverian Nationalist Party (CNP), the Calaverian Conservative Party (CLCP), and an emerging Anarchist Party. As the first official elections approached, political candidates for the Senate announced their campaigns. Among them were Senn Hubert representing the CLCP, and Marco Renzo and Atticus Reed representing the CDP.
== Golden age (22 VE - 36 VE) ==
===== Democracy =====
A Senate debate took place between the three candidates to help the citizens of Calaveria decide on their future senators. Meanwhile, Marcus Aelius and Ibnus of Pipstead prepared to run for their first election, initially uncontested. However, the day before the election, a new candidate, FORCE_ewoker, unexpectedly entered the race under the Anarchist Party.
In the fall of 22 VE, the elections concluded. The Senate seats were split between Senn Hubert and Marco Renzo Sr, providing a balance of perspectives. Marcus Aelius was successfully re-elected as Chancellor, with Ibnus of Pipstead continuing to serve as Vice-Chancellor.
=== First administration (22 VE - 30 VE) ===
Calaveria's government had finally been almost fully established, with the formation of an official Senate and the appointment of the first Supreme Court Justice, Atticus Reed. With this new foundation, multiple bills began to be passed, including the Calaverian Open Hand Bill (also known as the Calaverian Asylum Bill). Additionally, amendments were introduced to grant rights to labor and property, establish Supreme Court review of amendments, and clarify citizenship. These changes aimed to close loopholes, add protective measures, and enhance the overall functionality of the Calaverian government. Other bills were also passed to improve the quality of life for Calaverian citizens and streamline previously challenging systems.
Around this time, foreign citizens were granted the opportunity to become dual citizens. One of the first to do so was Faelyn Lancaster, a Rozow royal and popular RBC radio host. Beloved by the public, Faelyn aspired to join the Calaverian political system and set his sights on becoming the Governor of Calaveria’s capital province. During this period, a significant political shift began as a large wave of new citizens arrived. Among other developments, a bill was passed that reduced the wait time for a law license from 14 days to 7. Arii, another prominent figure, also planned to enter the Calaverian government as a senator, aligning with the newly established Democratic Socialist Party of Calaveria (DSPC).
The emergence of the Democratic Socialist Party of Calaveria (DSPC) sparked some controversy, as certain citizens expressed concerns over the idea of socialism in Calaveria. This sentiment even led Marcus Aelius to reconsider his candidacy for a second term. With the DSPC gaining momentum, Calaverian workers began to voice their dissatisfaction with the government. However, Marcus Aelius was already working on plans to implement new payment systems to support citizens financially while securing resources to help build the nation. Another political group, the Calaverian Libertarian Party (now known as the Calaverian Federalists), was also founded around this time. Led by Ethan W. Harrison and DynoMinerX, the Federalists advocated for an end to national isolationism, limited international engagement, and territorial expansion for Calaveria.
As the Calaverian elections approached, four senators were elected uncontested. Incumbents Senn Hubert and Marco Renzo retained their seats, while newcomers Arii (DSPC) and Miller Anderson (representing the Calaverian Conservative Party, or CLCP) joined the Senate. The governor elections were especially competitive, with Ethan Harrison (CFP) and Faelyn Lancaster (DSPC) neck-and-neck throughout. Pre-election polls indicated a narrow two-vote lead for Harrison, and despite Lancaster’s strong showing early in the voting period, Harrison managed to secure a slim two-vote lead in the final two days, earning the Calaverian Federalists a seat in government.
Meanwhile, Chancellor Marcus Aelius and Ibnus of Pipstead secured their second term in office, winning an uncontested election with 100% of the national vote, even though there was an option for citizens to express discontent. For the first time in the Winter of 32 VE, Calaverian citizens heard the national anthem, "All Stars Burn as One," resonate from the newly completed Senate chamber. This historic moment also marked the first collective inauguration of all government officials in a formal setting, accompanied by the national anthem, as the construction of Fort John Edwards neared completion. Senate sessions were also made public during this time to allow further transparency in the people's government.
==== Senn Hubert's Death ====
In 35 VE, Senator Senn Hubert passed away from a rare neurological disease, which had been unknown to his doctors. His death came at quite an unstable time for Calaveria. Senn was the leader of the largest and most active political party of the age, the CLCP. At the time, the CLCP held two of the four seats in the Senate. The other two split between other parties. He had single-handedly grown the CLCP to that position and his untimely death shook the party to it's core. Miller Anderson would take over as party leader but only for a brief time. Dane Hubert, who was Senn's nephew was unanimously elected Party Leader."My dear Calaverians, today we have lost someone that meant a lot for our nation. Personally, I've lost a close friend, a senator colleague and a party leader, all at the same time. I am deeply saddened by his sudden death. He was kind, helpful and very supportive. The memory of him will live on in our hearts. As it is my duty as Party Deputy President to take charge of the Calaverian Conservative Party should the Party President resign or, in this case, die, I am going to fulfill my duty and become Party President of the CLCP. The memories will live..."
Miller Anderson - Party Leader of the CLCP - 35 VE
==== The end of the golden age ====
Chancellor Marcus Aelius had create a legacy as the first elected Chancellor of the Second Republic. His administrations were given the colloquial name "The Golden Age". This era saw the rapid growth in Calaveria's population and activity. However, Chancellor Aelius's term was coming to an end and he resigned from power in 36 VE, despite still having two more years. 
===== 36 VE elections =====
Senator Marco Renzo Sr of the Calaverian Democratic Party announced that he would contest the Chancellor Election. At the same time, CLCP Party Leader, Dane Hubert also announced his candidacy. This would be the first competitive elections since 22 VE. However, before voting day, the two parties made agreements to join their campaign. The Third Administration began with Chancellor Marco Renzo and Vice Chancellor Dane Hubert.
== Dark age (36 VE - 62 VE) ==
=== Second administration (36 VE - 47 VE) ===
The Democratic Party had merged withe various other parties to for the CMP. The CMP government under Renzo and Hubert was met with great optimism, however, their administration would effectively see the end of the Golden Age and decline of the government. One year into their administration, the Vice-Chancellor, Dane Hubert officially resigned. This brought the CLCP out of the executive. The CMP government managed to hold onto power until it collapsed in 47 VE. Chancellor Renzo called for an emergency election pathing the way for the Free Liberal Party to take Calaverian politics by storm.
=== Third administration (47 VE - 55 VE) ===
===== Chancellor Valentin =====
The 47 VE Election saw the collapsed CMP government out and the new Free Liberal Party (FLP) government in. Winning 75% of the vote in the Senate, the Calaverian people saw hope in this new party. The new Chancellor Valentin and Vice-Chancellor Constantine Brusilov had inherited a destabilized nation. The 4th elected administration would prove to be effective. The FLP successfully moved the Republic out of the crisis of the 40s and the Republic began to recover. Of course, the issues of the day were prevalent. A growing devide began to grow between the supereme court and the Executive, mainly to do with power shares and reforms to the constitution. 
=== Fourth administration (55 VE - 62 VE) ===
===== Chancellor Brusilov =====
However, the 4th administration did begin show early cracks. In 55 VE, the incumbent Chancellor, Valentin resigned due to person issues leaving his deputy Constantine to become Chancellor. The new Chancellor Brusilov appointed Senator and Former Chancellor Marcus Aelius to Vice-Chancellor and had made his government stable, avoiding a crisis. 
==== Conservative resurgence ====
It was during Chancellor Brusilov's tenure that the resurgence of the CLCP occurred with now 43-year-old Former Vice-Chancellor, Dane Hubert returning to the public stage. He rebranded and reformed the Conservative Party from the broken system left after his late uncle's untimely death nearly 20 years earlier. He held a Conservative Convention and Press Conference in 55 VE which Chancellor Brusilov attended in person. 
==== 61 VE election ====
Elections have been held in Claveria consistently since 22 VE. However, the 61 VE Election have been the most competitive in Calaverian history. In the end, the Liberal Reformist Party achieved a slight plurality of 35%, with the Progressive Conservatives and Democratic Socialists tying with 32,5%. Parliament was divided accordingly with 5 seats going to the LRP and 4 going to the PCP and DSPC. 
== Xeroist-Netzlist Era (62 VE - 76 VE) ==
=== Fifth administrative (62 VE - 63 VE) ===
Because no party achieved a 51% majority, and to avoid a minority government, the three parties began negotiating. In 62 VE, the DSPC and LRP formed a coalition government with the PCP becoming the official opposition. As part of this new government, we would see a return of Valentin as Chancellor with Ari Netzl, the leader of the DSPC becoming Vice-Chancellor. This would be the first time the DSPC would enter the executive branch of the Calaverian government. 
==== Planned economy ====
As part of the coalition agreement, the planned economy was agreed upon and spearheaded by the socialist party. This means that the government would take control of the means of production which mean citizens could only privately trade in the public market. 
==== Government collapse ====
In 63 VE, barely a year into the fifth administration, the coalition government collapsed after fights broke out between the DSPC and the LRP, this led to incumbent Chancellor Valentin to not only announce that he will resign as well as splinter from his own party which he founded in 61 VE and the Worker Over Profit Party of Calaveria formed by Lin Palewood. These events then lead to opposition part PCP, who had been left out of talks following the election, was now being contacted to form a new government. The 5th Administration was shortest in Calaverian history. 
=== Sixth administration (64 VE - 76 VE) ===
After hours of negotiations between the PCP and the DSPC led to the formation of the Sixth Administration with Theodore as the Vice-Chancellor and Ari Netzel as Chancellor. Over the next few years, the new era saw the Republic stagnate as activity dwindled, however, progress can be seen elsewhere with economic and political ties strengthened and the improvement of the constitution. 
==== Death of the Founders ====
In 64 VE, the founder and father of the nation Marcus Aelius passed away at the age of 71. His funeral was attended by many people across the nation. At the time of his death, only two politicians are left who had worked along side him in the Golden Age of Calaveria. In the summer of 73 VE, Supreme Court Justice Atticus Reed passed away at the age of 83 after 50 years of service to the Supreme Court, his place was filled by his only son, Atticus Reed Jr. Not long after, the former Chancellor Marco Renzo Sr passed away at the age of 80 in the spring of 74, marking the end of an era. The last of those who were present during the First Administration were now gone. 
==== State of the republic, 73 VE ====
By the summer of 73 VE, the Sixth Administration had been running for 9 years and the country did begin to improve. However, a poll done in 73 VE asked the Calaverian people, "which Party do you believe has done the most". The results were 63% for the PPC, 37% for the DSPC, despite the DSPC controlling a majority of government departments as well as the office of chancellor. This poll did come as a shock to both parties but it did reflect the change felt by many. Most bills proposed by the PPC were passed as apposed to the DSPC which has had more rejected bills by parliament. 
=== Lockdown ===
==== Treason Trials of 75 VE ====
In the summer of 74 VE, an investigation was launched which culminated in the Calaverian Treason Trials of 75 VE. These trials were prosecutec by Attorney General Grant Carver. During this time, the capital city of Calaver was put on lockdown. The trials lasted for a long time, however progress began to show. The DSPC showed fragmentation in loyalty as some of the accused admitted to being guilty whilst some remained loyal to their belief in being innocent. A major shock came to the nation in the fall of 75 VE when Catto Katze, member of the DSPC and Federal Secretary of Development announced his resignation and exile. 
==== Concordia Bombing ====
After former DSPC member and Secretary of Development Mr Catto Katze self-exiled himself, he travelled to the construction site of the new city of Concordia and caused extensive damage to the construction site of the new parliament building by means of explosives. His actions were immediately condemned by the Democratic Socialist Party of Calaveria.
==== Conclusion of the Treason Trials ====
More than a year later in 76 VE, the cases were still going on, with the last verdict being announced in the winter of 76 VE. The announcement stated that out of the 9 accused, 3 had their charges dropped and being deemed innocent with 6 being found guilty of some/all of their charges. In the spring of 76 VE, the Supreme Court published their sentences were given individually. Following the conclusion of the Calaverian Treason Trials of 75 VE, the incumbent Chancellor Ari Netzl was removed from office and Vice Chancellor Theodore Greene assuming the high office until the elections which were set for 77 VE. It was at the same time that the lockdown was lifted.
=== Interim Administration (76 VE - 78 VE) ===
The interim administration of 76 VE - 78 VE was managed by Chancellor Theodore Greene and the remainder of the 6th Administration's cabinet following the Treason Trials of 75 VE. During this time, a committee was established to draft a new constitution (3rd constitution of the republic) after a referendum was held in favour of reform. The interim government would last until the elections of 77 VE.
=== 7th Administration (78 VE - present) ===
== Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors ==
====== Chancellors ======
* Chancellor Marcus Aelius (12 VE - 38 VE)
* Chancellor Marco Renzo Jr (38 VE - 48 VE)
* Chancellor Valentin of Sarvänien (48 VE - 55 VE)
* Chancellor Constantine Brusilov (55 VE - 62 VE)
* Chancellor Valentin of Sarvänien (62 VE - 64 VE)
* Chancellor Ari Netzl (64 VE - 76 VE)
* Chancellor Theodore Greene (76 VE - present)
====== Vice Chancellors ======
* Vice Chancellor Ibnus of Pipstead (12 VE - 38 VE)
* Vice Chancellor Dane Hubert (38 VE - 48 VE)
* Vice Chancellor Constantine Brusilov (48 VE - 55 VE)
* Vice Chancellor Marcus Aelius (55 VE - 62 VE)
* Vice Chancellor Ari Netzl (62 VE - 64 VE)
* Vice Chancellor Theodore Greene (64 VE - 76 VE)