Celtic Realm

Dual Flag of Ireland and Scotland adopted by Seán II as his personal standard.

Map of the Celtic Union as of January 29th 2023

The **Celtic Realm** is the name of a collection of one High Kingdom, two Kingdoms, one Principality and one Lordship united under the rule of Seán II who acts as Head of State of all Union States. The Celtic Realm acts as a spiritual successor to the High Kingdom of Ireland using many court traditions which derive from it.

The Union was founded on 16 January 2022 with the inclusion of Ireland, the Isle of Man and Scotland. Later England and Wales were annexed into the Union. The 'Celtic Monarch' acts as the Head of State and Government of all nations within the Union with the exception of Anglesay which acts as a vassal with Prince Cadno having autonomous control over the Isle.

The Union has good relations with the Sweden, the Moselle and the Canadian Confderation.

## History

### Early History

The Celtic Union finds it's routes in the High Kingdom of Ireland, a prominent faction on a previous Minecraft server. The nation at it's peak controlled Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall, Canada, South Africa and Japan and led military expeditions into Florida, England and France.

The Kingdom was formed by Seán I who formed the Kingdom out of the entire Island of Ireland. He tore down the border wall which separated Northern Ireland and established his court in Belfast.

Shortly after, he endorsed the voyages of Cosmic, who sailed into America and Japan establishing Irish control over Japan and making vassal contracts with the Canadians. He built improvements to Japan and returned to Belfast. For his deeds he was appointed as Shogun of Japan, giving him absolute authority over Japan and any potential other Eastern positions it also designated him as the preeminent Military Commander in the Irish Army.

The first war fought by the Irish was the Irish-Plam War which occurred due to mining under the Island of Ireland by Plam. It's first King, Seán I rallied a small force and defeated Plam with the help of the neighbouring Kingdom of England.

The second war was fought was the Anglo-Irish War which occurred after both sides turned on each other following the Plam War. The War was an Irish victory resulting in the Sack of London and the annexation of Scotland and the beginning of a 'Cold War' between the two sides which would last until the dissolution of the First Kingdom of England.

War nearly sprung up again between England and Ireland over a disagreement over the Scottish border as English settlers built in Scottish lands, the crisis ended diplomatically with a reduction of Irish claims. Thereafter Seán I celebrated his coronation as High King of Ireland and King of the Scots.

The Third War was fought over South Africa. An agreement was made to sell the land however the payment was never delivered so on the advise of the Shogun of Japan, Seán I foreclosed South Africa leading to a war. He mustered an army and navy from his Canadian vassals and sailed to Africa. The High King was forced to retreat through the Atlantic following a failed landing in Africa. He attempted to muster a defence at Fort Seán however the defence was unsuccessful and a slaughter ensued ending Irish dominion over South Africa.

A skirmish between a Second Kingdom of England occurred soon after, the High King worried about a potential coup from the Shogun of Japan hid the Emerald of Éire and the Diamond of Scotland fled to the reformed English Kingdom taking refuge in their new capital as London was still unsuitable to be the Kingdom's capital. The Shogun (who did not have any intentions to overthrow the King) mustered a small force and led it to England. The crisis ended peacefully and the High King returned to Belfast.

Seán I's reign was briefly threatened whenever Cosmic revolted in March 2020. He had lost faith in Seán due to his conduct in South Africa and viewed him as a threat to the wider realm. The rebellion failed and Cosmic was exiled to Scandinavia.

However the instability caused by the exile of Cosmic who was one of Seán's most competent generals led to a socialist revolution which resulted in the brief overthrow of Seán I although he regained the throne all colonial possessions of Ireland split from the union.

### Modern History

The Celtic Union was founded on 16 January 2023. Whenever Seán II succeeded his father as High King of Ireland and King of the Scots restoring the national integrity of the High Kingdom as it existed prior to the socialist revolution.

Shortly thereafter the Kingdom of the Britons was formed out of England and Wales but shortly collapsed due to migration, seeking to stabilise the British Isles, Seán II annexed England and Wales proclaiming himself Lord Protector of the Kingdom of England and Principality of Wales managing to for the first time unite the British Isles. Not only sacking London and causing it's Kingdom to collapse but outright conquering it. Although the victory was bittersweet as there was no great enemy to vanquish and little to take as the Britons had already left by the time Irish forces entered England. In the decree in which he proclaimed the annexation of England and Wales he made the first mention of a wider Celtic realm, styling himself as 'the Celtic Monarch'.

One remnant of the Brittonic Kingdom survived however, the Welsh Principality of Anglesey, Seán II met with the Prince and negotiated a Vassalage similar to their one enjoyed during the time of the Brittonic Kingdom.

The home front secured, Seán decided not to establish Belfast as his capital instead constructing a new castle in Dublin as the Palace at Belfast was completely ruined, construction began on 18 January and was completed on 21 January.

Additionally he signed an Alliance with Sweden on the 21 January and the High King has publicly said that the European nations should build a European Union and supported Prismopolis to become the seat of the United Nations during the UN Seat Controversy.

When war broke out between the Balkans and Russia the Realm sided with the Balkans and organised a re-enforcement army consisting of Irish and Mosellan forces although by the time forces made landfall the war was over.

## Politics and Government

The Celtic Union *de jure* is the name given to various independent nations which share the same monarch, Seán II or have signed an agreement of vassalage but in actuality it is run as one central authority ruled from Dublin.

### **The Celtic Monarch**

The Celtic Monarch is the Head of State of all of the states within the Realm. All held separately and simultaneously by the current Celtic Monarch. The current system was created by the Incumbent Celtic Monarch but it draws from the original system created by Seán I.

The Monarch has supreme control over the entire realm and it's vassals, has the authority to make war and peace and the authority to raise taxes. Currently their residence is in Dublin Castle rebuilt by Seán II as the wider Celtic capital.

Succession to the Crowns is currently unspecified with either Primogeniture or heir selection being the assumed mode of succession.

#### List of Monarchs

*italics for usurpers or junior kings/special status monarchs*

#### High King of Ireland

The oldest and most paramount title for the Celtic Monarch, the High Kingship of Ireland denotes rulership over the Irish Kingdom. Historically the High Kingship resided in the Redwood Palace, Ulster but whenever Seán II ascended to the throne he moved the capital to Dublin. Due to it's historic significance the High Kingship is represented in the Regalia of the Realm by the Diamond of Éire. The High Kingship was created on 19 February 2021 whenever Seán I formally declared the Irish High Kingdom thereafter it has stayed within his line with a brief usurpation in March 2020. During the Civil War, Cosmic adopted a similar title with the exact same power and authority entitled **Chief of the Irish State**.

#### King of the Scots

The second oldest title for the Celtic Monarch, the Kingship of the Scots was initially created as a title of vassalage being granted first to Cosmic who later abdicated to assume a governorship in Japan and later to Memefan. Scotland's status as semi-independent state would later be ended whenever Memefan publicly voiced their enthusiasm at becoming a part of England thereafter Seán I ironically sent his predecessor to depose the King thereafter he directly assumed the title. The Kingship of Scotland denotes rule over Scotland and due to it's historic status it is represented in the regalia of the Realm by the Diamond of Scotland.

#### Lord Protector of the Britons and Lord Protector of Wales

Following the fall of the Kingdom of the Britons, Seán II annexed it and proclaimed himself Lord Protector of a separate Welsh and Britonic realm. These titles represent the uncertainty of the two realms although Seán II has shown interest in elevating Cadno, Prince of Anglesey to the role of Prince of Wales.

#### Lord of Mann

Despite the fact that the Isle of Mann had been claimed as a part of the Irish Kingdom under the Law of the National Boundaries, on 23 January 2023, Seán II formally proclaimed himself Lord of Mann.

#### King of France

A now defunct title, Seán I claimed the French throne after the Sack of Paris showed Irish willingness to intervene in European politics. The title came into disuse following Cosmic's rebellion.

#### Baron of Dublin

Initially a vassal title, the Baronship of Dublin demonstrated physical control over Dublin. The title is yet to be assumed by Seán II.

## Demographics

### Population

The Celtic Union currently has a population of three, Two of which are under the direct sovereignty of the Celtic Crown and another is under the sovereignty of the Vassal Principality. The largest settlement currently in the Realm is Dublin.

### Religion

According to the law of the realm religion is somewhat regulated primarily drawing from the Law on the Cultists of Consumerism where, JP Morganismwas banned for abandoning Christian morals and teachings. Therefore suggesting Christianity is the state religion. Furthermore, Ireland is host to the only Christian church on the server, the Basilica of the Holy Trinity.