Crown of Louisia

The Crown of Louisia is a non-hereditary title reserved for an individual who becomes the face of Louisia. They are significant and relevant even before being appointed Crown by the assembly. They are also obligated to the decisions of the Assembly and the Councils, their rank being most comparable to a Prime Minister or President. The difference between a Crown on Paan Atta and a Prime Minister on Earth, is that the Crown is part of a tradition spanning millenia, which gives them more legitimacy abroad and within their country. They are also heeded more by the traditions of Paan Atta and the general cultural values of Louisia.

### Requirements

The Crown-holder must have no obvious or known relation to a previous Crown. They are normally highly educated in politics and history, and having served in the Assembly and/or a Council, preferably in the Board of Advisors. The previous Crown should usually approve of this choice, but the will of the Councils, the Asssembly, and the people of Louisia come first.

An exception is made, with much review and caution, if an individual has achieved an extreme degree of positive political relevance, and if this individual will be more listened to by the people, more revered and significant, more influential than any more experienced Crown that could be appointed. This is because, in such circumstances such an individual would be Crown in all but name, and the Assembly has no choice but to appoint them. When this happens, the individual will be guided and educated by the Assembly.

The Crown must be a naturalized citizen of Louisia, but they may have been born or raised anywhere. However, they may not have any ties to the government of another Nation for obvious reasons.

### Appointment

The ritual of appointment is mostly solemn, emphasizing the step into responsibilities. Surrounded by Assembly members, the Board of Advisors standing closest, the appointed kneels. The old, ritually significant circlet is placed on their head with many hands in some way helping or touching the appointed symbolically. Once the appointed opens their eyes and exhales, they are the Crown. The members of the Assembly move away to stand at the Crown's sides rather than in a circle, allowing the people full view of the new face of their country. The Crown stands and bows, then the Assembly members bow.

This is generally conducted outdoors, and almost always in a public space, with as much view for the people as possible.

Although the circlet is ritually and historically significant, very old, and very storied, if it is taken or destroyed this does not end Louisia or the role of the Crown, Assembly, and Councils. If something happens to the circlet, it makes the news, becomes a talked about event, and could become a well-recorded incident of a reign, but a new one will be made and the symbolism remains.

### Accoutrements & Equipment

The circlet of office, although not necessarily a personal or private possession of the sovereign due to its age and significance, is safely kept by the ruler. The wearing of the circlet denotes an occasion as formal and necessary, rather than fun and entertaining.

### History

Vuritj is recorded as the first Crown-holder of Louisia, but there are few reliable sources on this ancient ruler that are not mythologized, biased, or posthumous. Little is known about Vuritj other than the widely accepted beliefs that Vuritj was a native Louisian.

Vuritj had artifacts made, inbewed with clippings of their long hair, given to loved ones, advisors, agreeable politicians, and some shorter clippings symbolically buried under what became the location of the Assembly building.

Vuritj had some sort of ginger/red hair and this was an identifying feature.

### Cultural Significance

As Louisia's political system is somewhat unique, other, not closely linked or in much contact, will sometimes misunderstand the role of a Crown. For example, the theocratic Bor'ja see the heads of state in other forms of government as less legitimate and powerful as they do not derive their power from Spiritual sources, and are purely earthly, which is seen as shallow and unfirm.