Holy Chevkri Empire

The Holy Chevkri Empire, also known as HCE or simply Chevkri, was a nation encompassing the entirety of the Dust Belt at its peak. Founded by Emperor Meram I, it was a federalized elective monarchy. Its formation was the result of the Treaty of Russantia, unifying the Qeshbago Dynasty and the Republic of Umbria, though soon after it joined Uldarash.
== History ==
=== Formation ===
The Empire formed as a result of Ursus and Meram agreeing to an act of union in the Treaty of Russantia. For such an event to take place, it is important to consider the instability that plagued the newly-formed Umbria and additionally KATO attempting to influence it into their fold, especially the KATO member-state of Kush. Meram's willingness for this union was deeply tied to Qeshbago's loss of power as a result of Umbria's secession. Despite being initially met with large opposition in the city of Russantia, the formation of the Empire went through.
=== Meramite Era ===
The birth of the Union finished, an era of relative peace and tranquility ensued. A flag was chosen during a discussion between Meram, Ursus and Polystralian and then talks over the elector system were also started. The elector system was decided to be town leaders, however a dispute over who would represent Russantia erupted between Måne and Ursus over who would be Russantia's elector. Meram, being the mediator, decided to have them both be electors until further notice. Meram I, by Imperial Decree, pledged his support to the rest of Haven during Loic's War, sending soldiers and materiel, this was a result of the Empire's membership of the Golden Ring. The city of Azura (now Ashuren) had war declared upon it by Shania, a war which it won. During this time, the citystate of Minecity unclaimed and was conquered by Qeshbago, its lands being relegated to Azura.
Around this time, Montroig's activities came under Imperial radar, and this was not acceptable. However, despite this, the Holy Chevkri Empire chose not to immediately impose its will, Astralium Zratki was exiled for the first time. In Russantia, a revolution sprung up against Ursus and his rule, with its supporters chanting for the return of Maene to the crown. This was, however, suppressed. A time of general calm ensued thereafter up until the opening of the month of April, with the Entropists sweeping the world and causing chaos all over. The destruction of the moon spiked major tension in the Empire as the local Lunaist Aetherians saw the mortal form of their deity be shattered into pieces. Meram I particularly disliked the Entropists, and per an imperial decree, declared the worship of Entropy contrary to Holy Chevkri Imperial law. To combat these issues, the dormant Knights of Aetheria resurged and were granted the authority to enforce this decree. Additionally, the Aetherians finally carved themselves a territory for themselves in where Gigney is now, forming the Kingdom of Aetheria, the capital being Gigney. Largely, they mopped up the Cat's Claw of the Entropist degeneracy, and turned their eyes elsewhere.
== Politics ==
The Holy Chevkrian Government consisted of an Emperor, his ministers and the head of the military. The Emperor's legitimacy and power came from electors, those electors were those who headed the individual states within the country. The ministers and head of the military were appointed directly by the Emperor, who held no accountability to any other part of the state when doing so.
States could have their own systems of governance, and especially, of choosing a leader. It varied state-to-state, but many relied on democracy. Though, no written constitution existed for any of the states or the federal government. 
== Geography ==
In terms of geography, the Holy Chevkri Empire was in a peculiar position. Being the second biggest state behind Aurora, its enormous amounts of land made it a natural hegemon of the East, however it did not have the population to show for its land, or atleast not enough. And so, its similarly-populated neighbours like Alfheim and Montroig undertook various land grabs. Nevertheless, Chevkri held a wide array of biomes, though its east is primarily composed of savannas and deserts.
It is settled in an area called the Dust Belt, and its successor state would soon come to encompass it entirely. Each region held a major city that defined it, for example, the north had Russantia and Zhaitker-Klend, twin cities which were bitter rivals. The centre held Meramhold and Urusia (later Zhaskgrod), and the south held Klosteron. The south was far more untamed and at many times was effectively a grey zone of control.
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