Holy Confederation of Corona

Old Zoscia

*Originally an alliance between the two Linorn kingdoms of Old Zoscia and Kolagah, the Holy Confederation was a decentralized web of treaties which evolved into a world spanning government by the Noble Wars conclusion. Remaining primarily decentralized until the later half of the wars, the Confederation as a governmental entity didn't truly exist until the two Kingdoms began centralizing its power for a post-war division of the world. Granted its own standing army and a Linorn dominated administration to ensure its loyalty, -288 NAC marked the Confederations first year as a governing body with a significant portion of central Corona being handed over to its administration.*

*Ruling through an oligarchic council of elected officials, the Confederations leaders were chosen through a joint election process by the rulers of Old Zoscia and Kolagah which had to unanimously agree upon the candidate. The induction of countless subjugated realms into the Confederation placed this electoral process into controversy, a middle ground being found with the creation of a lower house of government which the newly obtained realms could participate in. Representing their respective territories, the House of Nobles was formed as an inferior governing body to the main council which had the ability to propose laws and handle judicial issues the council refused to pass judgement on. Needing a majority of the councils approval for any and all laws successfully proposed, the House proved to be a contentious and political battleground which was primarily divided between loyalists, independence factions and ambitious nobles wishing to increase their own prestige. Kept in check through its internal bickering and a lack of political power over the greater nation, it proved to be a successful diversion for rebellious territories who dedicated their time to pushing agendas instead of amassing resistance movements.*

*The Confederation inherited the Coronan feudal system of its predecessor states and ruled autonomously through its various vassals that swore fealty to the council. Governing its subjects equally, conquered realms were inducted as equals and its nobles were allowed the same privileges if they offered their fealty. This syncretic approach to culture lessened tensions between the council and its subjects, a byproduct of this policy being a national identity which began to cultivate in the -250s and saw to a shortlived resistance movement against Old Zoscia and Kolagah. Wishing to splinter off and rule independently of either nations influence, the end of the Noble Wars saw a divide form within the council and House of Nobles which nearly resulted in civil war; Linorn diplomats helping to ease tensions and promise higher autonomy for the disgruntled realms.*

*Avoiding another war, the Confederation was soon after dissolved and split between the two realms as was predetermined by the doctrine of Coronocentrism. Short lived and yet inspirational nonetheless, the national identity of the Confederation and its unifying policies would go on to inspire the modern Kingdom of Zoscia which took notes from its ancestors success and ability to unite all of Corona under a single banner. Living on through the unified spirit of Zoscia, ex-Confederation loyalists believe their nation to be the Kingdoms true predecessor considering its similarities and syncretic approach to the various Coronan subcultures and territories.*