Factions in Adrionis

Within the Kingdom of Adrionis, several important factions exist in their society.

## Ethnic groups/movements

### **Zamanabadi Movement**

The Zamanabadi Movement refers to the Zamanabad region of southern Adrionis, once originally an emirate and proxy state of Iran, before it was conquered by white imperialists during the formation of the Adrionian kingdom. In the present day, "Zamanabadi" has come to refer predominantly to religious Muslims and/or non-white people living in the Zamanabad region, who resist assimilation into the western society of Adrionis. Several organizations and political leaders have sprung from the movement, which began to take shape on the national stage in the early twentieth century.

By the 2020s, several prominent politicians declared Zamanabad a free state, and a civil conflict ensued in the region between pro-Zamanabadi militant cells and the Kingdom of Adrionis. While most of the international stage does not recognize Zamanabad as a free state, several nations do, most prominently the People's Republic of Moskochev.

### **Adrionian minority ethnic groups:**

* **Greeks** - Adrionians with Greek ancestry account for a large portion of citizens living along the western border. Greeks have been immigrating to Adrionis for centuries, and mostly settle along the western shores.
* **Turks** - Adrionians with Turkish ancestry make up a significant portion of citizens living in southwestern Adrionis, specifically the Zamanabad region.
* **Iranians** - Iranian ancestry makes up the majority of Zamanabadi-Adrionians, many of whom immigrated farther north from Iran beginning in the 1200s.
* **Mongols** - Mongolian-Adrionians are a small, but recognized ethnic group, as a remnant race of the Mongolian empire. While most Mongols native to Subtopia are settled in Moskochev, there are several village clusters in northwestern Adrionis, near the Moskochev border.

## Royal Family

Historically, Adrionis was ruled by two families - the Carpathians, representing the European settlers of the region, and the Cisco family, an Italic family. Following the tyranny of Cisco II in the 1600s, the dual-family system was abolished, the Cisco family banned, and the rule of Adrionis placed exclusively in the hands of the Carpathia family. This was reversed in 2020, following the re-establishment of the Cisco line and the rise of King Xavier Sovrano Cisco, at the secret behest of Nikolai Kalinov's network.

### Carpathia Family

* Giaffri Clan
* Loftenburg Clan
* Arwa Clan
* Farhood Clan
* Larkinov Clan

## Political parties

### Labour Party

Leftist democratic socialist and nationalist party, founded in 1954. Originally specifically created for unionists during the tumultuous economic period of the 1950s in Subtopia, it later evolved into a big-tent coalition party, absorbing most of Adrionis' leftist parties. It is currently led by Carl Weber, and advocates fierce Adrionian nationalism. It supports a dual-house Adrionian monarchy. Despite being a leftist organization, its members are generally opposed to the Zamanabadi movement.

### Conservative Party

Center-right political party which advocates for a pan-Adrionian national identity, international trade, free market capitalism and a strong defense network. It supports a unitary Adrionian monarchy, and is opposed to the Cisconian rule. It heavily supports business and corporate cooperation with government, as well as the military industrial complex of the region. It also heavily advocates for cooperation with western entities, such as the United States of America and the United Nations. It is also opposed to the Zamanabadi movement.

### Green Party

Environmentalist and left-leaning political party advocating for green politics. Holds very little parliamentary power, and typically sides with Labour in most decisions.

### European Alliance

White supremacist, anti-Zionist and European-Adrionian nationalist party, staunchly opposing globalism and the Zamanabadi movement. Propagates classic Adrionian social values, including sexist ideology toward women in regards to social roles. Holds several parliament seats and almost no power, and is publicly condemned by the Labour and Conservative parties. It originated in 1885, and is currently led by Earl Schwimmer.

### Communist Party

Marxist-Leninst party advocating communism and cooperation with the People's Republic of Moskochev. Vehemently opposed to Adrionian cooperation with the west and Israel, and typically takes a pro-Zamanabadi stance.

### Zamanabadi Independence Party

Predominantly Islamic political party advocating for the Zamanabadi movement, and for the general representation of Zamanabadis. Allied with several Islamic militant groups in the region. Currently led by Waqas Khan.

### Zionist Party

Predominantly Jewish and pro-Zionist political party in Adrionis, advocating for cooperation with Israel.

## Organized crime/terrorism

### Order of the Praven Star

Also known as the "Whiplash Alliance" - white nationalist militia designated a terror organization by the United Nations, based in Adrionis. Known for attacks primarily in Adrionis' Zamanabad and Alardia regions. Formed circa 2001 in the central Adrionian plains.

### Draconia Militia Movement

Predominantly Islamic militant organization based in Draconia, the region directly north of Zamanabad. Known for open protests and bombings, including the 2020 San Gennaro Massacre in the Adrionian capital city of Draconis.

### ISIS-Adrionis

Branch of the Islamic State active in the southern Adrionis regions of Draconia and Zamanabad, as well as near the border with Iran. Formed around 2014.

### The Gang (Ansari ATO)

Pakistani-Adrionian arms trafficking mafia based in the capital city of Draconis. Known cooperation with many foreign criminal organizations in America, as well as Subtopia. Formed in the early 2010s by Pakistani immigrant Mohamed Ansari.

### Denza crime family

Neapolitan organized crime group based in the capital city of Draconis. Known cooperation with other high-level racketeering cartels in Adrionis, as well as Camorra in Italy.

### Adrionian Mafia

Homegrown arms and drug trafficking criminal society, tracing its roots several centuries to bandit fraternities. Prone to infighting, it consists of many different clans, and is ultimately ruled by a boss in Lystra, in Northwest Adrionis.