Kartara

Kartara, officially the Serene Republic of Kartara, is a country located in southern Halinn and which initially started as a union between the cities of Karvina and Altara. However, the cities would reform its government in 66 VE, bringing the two cities closer together politically. Kartara shares a border with Réneshphéy to its north, and the Azure Coast to its south, and the DaeConian Empire to its west.
Kartara is governed by a doge, which is elected by a council of electors, composed mostly of Superiore. The superiore are also chosen by the doge and are tasked with managing various aspects of the country.
== History ==
=== Pre-foundation ===
Prior to the founding of the Twin Cities, a state called Miratiara had controlled the region the modern city state is located in, along with other territories in eastern Halinn. But after a 70-year period of decline. Miratara’s decline was stoked by neighboring nations, as well as internal conflicts. Additionally, as a group of Miratiarans left to adopt a nomadic life, a schism between them and the Koratneara, those who chose to stay in their settlements, began to grow. But by the time of the War of the Comet and the following conquest of Abexilas, the former Miratirarans were left relatively weak.
When a group of surviving Aldans reached Abexilas, much of the population spread in multiple directions, some assimilating into local cultures. Around six years after their arrival a former merchant turned warlord, named Oliver Everett brought together the Aldans, forming the Altara Kashpai, an army dedicated to conquering land for itself and would target the city of Miratinu’ra.
Concurrent to those events, a group of Volsi survivors had also arrived in Abexilas, and viewed their arrival as evidence of the existence of a higher power, and began following a loosely defined group of gods. This religion would later be known colloquially as Enekefa. A Volsi man named Fidel Azzioma would later cooperate with other figures like Kori Glynrel and Hugzo DeNeono to form the Karvinian Brotherhood. Which would ally with the Altarans and help them fight Miratinu'ra. Their alliance would go on to defeat Miratinu’ra in a war.
=== Twin-cities period ===
Following the conflict between the Karvinians, Altarans, and Miratinu’ra, the coalition had agreed to divide the city into two parts, those being Karivina and Altara; they would also reform the coalition into a single national government, founding the Twin Cities in 6 VE. In 26 VE, Azzioma would pass away, leaving an empty spot on the Ilumni Council and without a speaker. Prompting DeNeono to invite Volo Mezarii onto the Ilumni Council and as speaker. 
Over this time period, the people in the Twin Cities would settle down, and begin to construct and expand the city. The Twin City government would expand to control territory across its eastern river, establishing Asmarasu.  Later, the Twin Cities would also gain control of the town of Cita, now Uiripirã.
The city council would also draft a constitution for the Twin Cities, with much of it being written by George Momento. The constitution would ultimately pass through a popular vote. However, certain aspects written inside the constitution would spark controversy among Twin City residents. A particular clause would have given Momento’s company, the Altaran North Halinn Company, ownership over land within the country. When Twin City citizens realized this, a riot was organized, and led to Momento’s arrest and removal from the city council. A lawsuit would be filed by Hugzo DeNeono and Momento.
=== Charter of the Serene Republic ===
Overtime, many in the country began to feel that the current constitution was not an effective base of government, particularly in the city council. In 65 VE, a new charter was drafted by Ilumni speaker Volo Mezarri, and would be adopted by the city council.
With the passing of the charter of the Serene Republic, Suindara Talpaoca Uiramiri would become the doge of Kartara, and would also appoint each of her Superiore. The adoption of the charter was formally celebrated in 66 VE during the ascension ceremony. However, the ceremony was interrupted by an assassination attempts on the Doge’s life; though the attempt was unsuccessful, Superiore of Civic Harmony, Hugzo De Neono would sustain injuries from the assassin's misfire. 
The reaction to the incident was largely negative within Kartara. superiore of the economy, Sarveille Cortei would suggest that the assassination attempt could be deemed as an act of terror in the Allocating Appropriate Authority to Counter Terrorism Act (AAACT Act). Furthermore, an investigation conducted by the superiore of defense, VoloMezarii found that the assailants could be traced to the DaeConian Empire, if they were a lone actor, or sponsored by the government was unclear.
== Government ==
=== Charter ===
Under the current Charter of Kartara, the government is a serene republic, and is led by a Doge which is elected by the Council of Electors and rules for life, or resignation. The Doge also appoints superiore who the Doge trusts with certain aspects of the country. The Charter of the Serene Republic of Kartara outlines five superiore: of defense, of economy, of civic harmony, of hospitality, and of Infrastructure. 
Kartara  is also a unitary state, legally unifying Altara and Karvina, which were previously federated in the previous government. However, there are two recognized cities, Altara and Karvina, as well as territories like Uiripirã.
=== Superiore ===
Each supeiore are entrusted by the doge to administer various aspects of state functions. Each superiore is generally given strong authority to deal with their own fields. The five superiore come together to draft policy for the country, and come together to vote on them, though, the doge has final say in the legislative process, and can veto. The superiore, as well as the doge, are subject to periodic performance reviews by a civic panel.
=== Foreign Policy ===
Kartara is currently a vassal state under Shyhenéy au Réneshphéy as according to the Treaty of Yisuet Amisi. Because of its status as a vassal, Kartara is indirectly a member of the Winds of the South, an alliance comprising of multiple eastern countries in Halinn.
== Demographics ==
Kartara is primarily made up of Altarans and Karvinians. Karvinians are primarily volsi people, coming from Vastallos in Rathnir. Within this group of Volsi, there are people from Asturcia, Dracade, Kamigawa, and Galínios. Altarans are primarily from the Kingdom of Alda. There are also two major religions in Kartara, Kavavoism and Lynda Thakhi. However, there are multiple smaller religions in the country, though many citizens don’t follow any particular religion.
== Geography ==
Kartara is located in south eastern Halinn, the country is surrounded by a river, with the main city being located at the mouth of it. The cities are also located on a peninsula, which is separated by a mountain chain to its south. Kartara neighbors Réneshphéy to its north, Eiszura to its east, DaeConia to its west, and the Azure Coast to its South.