Third Republic of Ombria

The Third Republic of Ombria or simply Ombria was a nation present in Western Rathnir in the region of Vastallos that was founded in the Autumn of 966 ACA (6/30/22) and dissolved in the Winter of 1003 ACA (11/4/22). The Republic was formed from instability that arised from the preexisting imperial government and outside influence. Ombria was a federation of six states, with the state of Grizagel, being noncontinuous. Ombira shared borders with the Dragonate of Dracade, Denthros, and Carvay.
The country also served as the primary successor to the Second Ombrian Empire and was a notable political shift from the empire; adopting a constitution that granted power to a Senate and a premier, who acted as the national legislature and executive respectively. Senators would represent the citizens of each state, being chosen however the individual state governments desired to choose them. Although, most states would opt to elect their senators. The premier would be directly elected by the wider population of Ombria.
== History ==
=== Political Transition ===
Following the collapse of the Ombrian Empire’s government, emperor Matsuyama Suzuki was effectively deposed. With the high court and its chancellor, Quwartaro Cittiano, taking de facto control over the country. The high court would rule as an interim government, renaming Ombria into the Ombrian State, reflecting its intent to completely reform the Ombrian government. 
Overtime, the high court, along with citizens of Ombria would convene to discuss the future of the country in a series of constitutional conventions. Throughout the conventions, three different, yet similar, constitutional proposals would emerge. One drafted by Aegeus Glynrel, the son of former chancellor, Kori Glynrel, Another drafted by Quwartaro Cittiano, the incumbent chancellor, and the last drafted by Caluk, the governor of Kawalapua. Overtime, the conventions would work together to merge the three constitutions into one cohesive one. As a result, the final draft would be exceptionally popular among Ombrians. In 966 ACA, a referendum would be held on the adoption of the constitution, with adoption winning unanimously and the Ombrian Republic would be formally established.
Immediately following the referendum, national elections would be held for premier, as well as the senate. Upon its foundation, few seemed willing to lead the executive branch, as only one person volunteered to serve as Ombria’s premier: previous chancellor, Quwartaro Cittiano. Since Cittiano ran unopposed, he would become the country’s first premier. In the senate, elections would be held. However, no political party would win any substantial seats since few parties were founded upon the proclamation of the republic.
During this time, the neighboring Dragonate of Dracade would offer the Ombrian government $500,000 in exchange for the Kingdom of Trollgard. Due to the close relationship between Ombria, Dracade, and their peoples, the Ombrian government would accept the deal, as long as the people of Trollgard consented to the deal as well. At the same time as the constitutional referendum, one would be held in Trollgard regarding the deal; majority of the vote being in favor of the deal, causing Trollgard to leave Ombria.
=== Cittiano Administration ===
Under the Cittiano administration, Ombria would begin to develop economically, with the most notable development happening in Kawalapua. Ombria would also begin development of a regional highway network between Ombria, Dracade, Carvay, and Denthros, to integrate the regions of Vastallos. More roads were also built during this period, connecting much of Ombria’s main cities together.
Ombria  would also dedicate itself towards the preparation of a reunified Vastallosi state. Cittiano himself was a student of Asturcian political leader Kitaneo Ossan, and would take many ideological cues from his predecessor, such as republicanism, democracy, and pan-vastallosism; his administration and also would serve as a revival of Violetism, an old ideological doctrine founded during the time of the asturcian revolution. Cittiano would also expand on pan-vastallosism, postulating that a unified vastallos must be under a federation of equally represented states, and would be best done peacefully, known as “Ombrianism”.
After the Ombrian Republic was established, the government would enter negotiations with neighboring Grizagel, which wished to be admitted into the republic as a state. This would mark Grizagel’s reentry into the Vastallosi community, as well as the first step towards reunifying Vastallos. At the same time, Ombria would look outside of its borders, and would negotiate many treaties with multiple other countries such as Volandia, Sironia, Eisenland, and many others. Ombria would generally ally with western countries, primarily Alda, Ryzan, Aurlûnor Velande, and later Uldarash. 
The beginning of the Second West March War would mark the first time Ombria went to war, siding with the Aurlûnoren-Ryzani Empire. Despite its involvement, Ombria would step back its contributions after a ceasefire was signed between the two parties, and the country would generally operate how it normally would.
As the Cittiano administration came to an end two candidates rose to prominence as the succeeding premier: Kamigawa Senator Andriudr Kronborg, and National Senator Aegeus Glynrel. Both were from political parties: the Ombrian Efficient Values party (OEV), and the Vastallosi Unionist Party (VUP) respectively. The two candidates would participate in Ombria’s first competitive premieral election. Kronborg would win the election in a landslide and would be elected the second premier of Ombria.
== Government and Politics ==
=== National Government ===
The Ombrian Republic was a federation of six states: Asturcia, Grizagel, Kamigawa, Kawalapua, Selintragou, and Vinacada. Additionally, the country never maintained a capital city, although most political meetings were held in Asturcia City. Its governing institutions were supported by its Constitution, which it had adopted the same day of its proclamation.
==== Legislature ====
The Ombrian constitution established a unicameral legislature making the Senate the only federal legislative body in the country. A single senator typically serves seven and a half years (one month) but can seek reelection with no term limits. Furthermore, Senators must be a citizen of the country, a qualified voter, and cannot hold any other political position both inside and outside the country. Additionally, one Senator would be rewarded to a state for every 10 citizens, but each state, regardless of population would receive one senator.
The Senate also would elect an internal president who is tasked with the management of the senate and moderating the proceedings. The president of the senate had little power outside of the legislative branch.
For a bill to become law, a quorum must have been fulfilled, (two-thirds of the legislature present) and a majority approval from the rest of the senate. Additionally, the premier must not veto the bill. Should this happen, the bill will be returned to the Senate where it can be worked on; should the bill receive unanimous approval from the senate, the bill will become law. Additionally, the Senate also reserves the power to declare a state of war on other countries and can do so regardless of the premier's approval.
==== Executive ====
The constitution of Ombria established an executive branch separate from the legislature. The executive branch was composed of a premier, and a vice-premier. To run as premier or vice-premier, the candidate could not hold any other political positions in the county, or in any country. A single term for premier lasts 15 years (two months) and can be renewed without any term limits. Should the premier lose executive power, either through impeachment, resignation, incapacitation or death, the vice-premier immediately succeeds the premier’s executive duties, serving until the original term is over.
The premier also has the power to establish departments to help more effectively manage the country. They also have the ability to decree orders, which require no approval from the Senate, but must comply with pre existing legislation. The premier also acts as the commander-in-chief of the nation's armed forces, furthermore, in the instance of rebellion or invasion the premier may place a state of emergency in any given region or on a national scale.
==== Judiciary ====
The Judiciary of Ombria was run by a group of three magistrates, with one, the high magistrate acting as the head of the judiciary. Each magistrate would be nominated by a premier, but would need two-thirds approval from the senate, each magistrate serving until death or resignation. The Magistrates would also establish rulings verifying the legality of concurrent laws.
=== Political Parties ===
Citizens of Ombria would go on to develop multiple political parties, such as the Ombrian People’s Party (OPP), the Vastallosi Unionist Party (VUP),the Ombrian Virtue Party, (OVP) or the Ombrian Efficient Values Party (EVP). Despite this, the constitution does not make any statement on the legality of political parties or the existence thereof. Most of the Ombria citizenry did not affiliate with any political party.
=== Foreign Policy ===
Throughout its existence, the Ombria established numerous relations with multiple countries, entering alliances with countries such as the Ryzan and Alda. But would later affiliate and join with the Westlands alliance during its participation in the Second Westmarch War.
One of its closest allies was the Dragonate of Dracade, which it shared its western border with. Throughout Ombria’s existence the two countries maintained close relations engaging in multiple economic programs and would often collaborate on internal development projects.
== Demographics ==
Ombria’s population at its largest reaches approximately 4.5 million people, according to the Ombrian census, which was taken at the start of each election cycle. Furthermore the country was home to numerous cultures and religions, with each state housing different ethnic groups of their own; although the Ombrian government never recorded exact ethnic populations, their existence was documented.                                            	 
During its existence, the government of Ombria was able to record the existence of around eight separate ethnic groups in the country, although none of them came close to a majority in Ombrian society
Ombria was home to some religions in the country. Despite this, most Ombrians did not follow any particular religion, but Ombria would have citizens that would follow Flosism, Asitir, Jotrtrú, and many others.
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