Nachtenreich

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 <title><default>Zie Nachtenreich</default></title>
 <image><default>File:NachtenreichFlag.png</default><default>Flag of Zie Nachtenreich</default></image>
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 <label>Leaders</label>
 <default>Katherine D. Al-Asidalah188 - 199 TEDelta Drake Canalopin199 - 202 TE</default>
 <label>Denonym</label>
 <default>Nachtengurin</default>
 <label>Capital</label>
 <default>New Yoake(de facto)</default>
 <label>Time Span</label>
 <default>188 TE to 202 TE</default>
 <group collapse="closed"><header>Government Data</header>
 <label>Form of State</label>
 <default>Feudal Realm</default>
 <label>Government Type</label>
 <default>Aristocratic Monarchy</default>
 <label>Title of the Leaders</label>
 <default>Imperina &Imperater</default>
 <label>Member States</label>
 <default>Holy Lily IslesRegnum YoakeTriarchy of Mordaine
*K. of Takavia
*K. of Urubia
*K. of Torham
Mushroom Kingdom
New Regensburg
K. of Vordar</default>
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 <group collapse="closed"><header>Demographic Data</header>
 
 <label>Main Cities</label>
 <default>New YoakeUrubiaRiripaddoMondragonRennithKathylingradNeu ZhallSeeburgNew RegensburgOstrov</default>
 <label>Language</label>
 <default>Drakaeshlange</default>
 <label>Main Religions</label>
 <default>ROTOreä</default>
 <label>Cultures</label>
 <default>DrakaenYoaken</default>
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 <group collapse="closed"><header>Geographical Data</header>
 <label>Continent</label>
 <default>DrakeslandValreshElastra</default>
 </group>
 <group collapse="open" layout="horizontal"><header>Historical Data</header>
 <label>Preceded by</label>
 <default>H. Lily IslesRegnum YoakeTriarchy of Mordaine</default>
 <label>Succeded by</label>
 <default>Twilight Empire of AmarilloSerene Lily Commune</default> 
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</infobox> Zie Nachtenreich bon Zie Drakeslandes, commonly known as Drakaen Nachtenreich or The Nachtenreich, was a feudal Realm in the Drakaesland that lasted from the year 188 TE until its union with the Kingdom of Amarillo, forming the Twilight Empire of Amarillo, in the year 202 TE.
The Realm was initially led by Katherine (Yoaken) Drake Al-Asidalah, after the union between Regnum Yoake, The Holy Lily Isles and The Triarchy of Mordaine. However, she stepped down and seceded with The H. Lily Isles. Then, Delta Drake-Canalopin, who had come back to life right when the Nachtenreich was born, was chosen by the Imperial Council as new Imperina.
As Imperina, Delta led the negotiations that would end up with the Imperial Mandate of the Twilight Empire, resulting in an effective union between Amarillo and the Nachtenreich. Soon after, the Empire was dissolved by Amarillo through the Treaty of VarasopolisTreaty of Varasopolis, 203 TE, drafted by Tania Arilla Kyani and ratified by the governments of Amarillo, Simulami and Valreach..
==Etymology and Symbols==
Nachtenreich /'naʃtenɾajk/ is composed by the words in Drakaeshlange 'Nachten' (Night) and 'Reich' (Realm). Therefore it's meaning in the common tongue was The Night's Realm. A name that the nation used as well internationally for their own.
===Official Symbols===
The Nachtenreich used one official flag since its foundation to its dissolution. This one is composed by a red Salitre with white outline. In the center there is, a red dragon over a white moon crowned by the Sigil of the Nachtenreich, the Night's Star. However, Nachtengurin institutions had another flag, like the army, that would wave into battle in case of war.
File:NachtenreichFlag.png|Official flag of the Nachtenreich
File:NachtenreichWarFlag.png|War flag of the Nachtenreich
File:NightStar.png|Night's Star, official sigil of the Nachtenreich
== Imperial Institutions and Functioning==
The Nachtenreich was a feudalistic realm, with a lot of decentralisation and autonomy for the different Kingdoms. However, The Imperina, Head of State of the Realm held most of the executive Imperial power. The main law that established the basic functioning of the different roles and institutions of the Nachtenreich was its First Imperial Decree.
===Original Imperial Decree===
Originally, written by Imperina Katherine herself, this decree gave absolute power to the Imperina, as well as establishing a matriarchal system where females would have preference over males in the inheritance of the throne. However, there was no legislation about the possibility of the Imperina passing away or abdicating without an heir. In addition, Article 4 of the Decree stated that no other royal family could ascend the throne, which made succession without the Imperina impossible and legally leading to dissolution.
It was stated, as well, that the leaders of each kingdom of the Realm weren't able to choose their own successors. This led to a conflict with some of the Kings that wanted to change the law to be allowed to chose their own heirs. The Imperina was as well the only in power to delcare wars uniterally.
====Gabtilungs bon zie Nachtenreich====
The Departments or Gäbtilung were created as the executive branch of the Internal and external action of the Government of the Nachtenreich. These departments were four: 
#Gäbtilung of Internal Affairs, led by Delta-Drake & Canalopin, in charge of infrastructure, economy and culture.
#Gäbtilung of Foreign Affairs, led by Pablo Yoaken, in charge of diplomacy and international relations.
#Gäbtilung of Drakaenwide Affairs, vacant seat, in charge of pan-Drakaen cooperation and diplomacy.
#Gäbtilung of Citizen Affairs, vacant seat, in charge of justice and citizens' rights.
Every department was led by a Hess (Head). On their command there were several Kürpe (bodies) with different functions and areas of expertise. Then, several Handes (Hands) would be managing and administrating the matters of the department.
===Reformed Imperial Decree===
Due to the complains and legal voids of the First Decree, the Imperial Council, de facto led by Delta, launched a reform that would set a more robust core law for the Nachtenreich. The main reforms revolved around making the nation less dependant on the Imperina's activity and limiting her power, as well as assembling a mechanism of triple checks and balances between the Imperial Crown, the Imperial Council and the Assembly of ElectorsSee the Reformed First Imperial Decree. 
The role of the Electors and the Assembly was properly established, for the five most populated kingdoms to represent the territories of the Realm and discuss over matters that could affect their lands. The Assembly had as well the role to choose members for the Imperial Council, which would advise the Imperina and rule in her name when needed.
=== Imperial Council===
The Imperial Council was the institution that, de facto, managed most of the affairs of the Realm. Its functions, however, were meant to be advisory. During the period of formation of the Realm until the first elections to the council, before the reforms of the First Imperial Decree, Delta Drake & Canalopin led the council as right hand of the imperina. After the elections, six years after the foundation of the Nachtenreich, the following members were elected for the Council:
*Hugh of Allium Panem
*Delta Drake & Canalopin
*Ilara Drake & Canalopin
*Osric Varan
*Fortiuu Fairfax
This left the council with three members of Regnum Yoake and two members of Mordaine. This composition was the main cause to the lean towards the sphere of their allies and the begining the plans for a union with The Kingdom of Amarillo. In addition, this institution was the precedent and main influence for the Council that would be formed in the Twilight Empire of Amarillo and it's successor, the Amarillian Empire.
==Territorial Organisation and Composition==
The Nachtenreich followed a regularised feudal territorial structure. The different states that formed the Nachtenreich had their own land titles. However, the Imperial Council established a formal hierarchy of territories for the Realm that could be equivalent to all the regional titles within the Kingdoms. Recognised by the First Imperial Decree, the land titles were the following:
* Reiges / Reikina (King, Queen), granted by the Imperial Crown to the sovereign ruler of a Kingdom.
* Hierzog / Hierzogina (Duke, Duchess), granted by a Reiges or Reikina to the ruler or administrator of a Duchy or an equivalent.
* Hern / Hanne (Lord, Lady), granted by a Reiges, Reikina, Hierzog or Hierzogina to the ruler of a Lordship, or an equivalent.
* Baren / Berinna (Baron, Baroness), granted by any superior rank to the ruler of a city, district or an equivalent.
Composition of the Nachtenreich and its territories
Name 	TypeRealm's Equivalent 	Leader 	History
Suzukafun 	Occupied CityProtec. Barony	Delta Drake & Canalopin	189 TE: The Pasifan capital is occupied by Amarillo and the Nachtenreich.196 TE: Treaty of Suzukafun. The city is returned to Pasifa.
Yoake 	Kingdom 	Alfric Canalopin 	188 TE: Founding State of the Realm
New Yoake 	Great CityDuchy 	Alfric Canalopin 	
Yoaken Wilds 	Duchy 	Ilara Drake & Canalopin	c. 190 TE: Duchy founded.
Neu Zhall 	EstateLordship 	Ilara Drake & Canalopin	c. 189 TE: Ilara formaly becomes Lady of Neu Zhall
Volas Lunam 	PrincipalityDuchy 	Delta Drake & Canalopin	200 TE: Principality founded.
Mordaine 	Kingdom 	Knarr Fiel Kyani 	188 TE: Founding State of the Realm
Urubia 	Vassal KingdomDuchy 	Knarr Fiel Kyani 	189 TE: Duchy reformed into a vassal Kingdom
Urubia 	CityLordship 	Knarr Fiel Kyani 	200 TE: Uprising in Urubia.
Takavia 	Vassal KingdomDuchy 	Laetizia Poliorcetes 	189 TE: Duchy reformed into a vassal Kingdom
Mondragon 	CityBarony 	Hugh of Allium Panem 	
Kathylingrad 	CityBarony 	Hugh of Allium Panem 	
Torham 	Vassal KingdomDuchy 	Osric Varan 	189 TE: Duchy reformed into a vassal Kingdom
Seeburg 	FortressBarony 	Osric Varan 	201 TE: Fall of Seeburg
Varania 	Province
Lordship 	Osric Varan 	
Rennith 	CityBarony 	Osric Varan 	201 TE: Siege of Rennith
Lily Isles 	Kingdom 	Katherine Yoaken 	188 TE: Founding State of the Realm190 TE: Formally seceded from the Realm.
Riripaddo 	CityLordship 	Katherine Yoaken 	
New Regensburg 	Kingdom 	??? 	188 TE: Founding State of the Realm190 TE: De jure seceded from the Realm.
Mushroom Island	Kingdom 	StarWars_Fan 	188 TE: Founding State of the Realm190 TE: De jure seceded from the Realm.
Vordar 	Kingdom 	Fortiuu Fairfax 	200 TE: Joined as a Kingdom.
==Notes and References==
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