Havre Kingdom - Archive

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Template:NationHavre is a Unitary Council Monarchy formed in Voyage 2: The Reborn Star after the story’s Decayer Event. It was formed by Scorp.

## History

Havre was founded ~1 month after the decayer event, with a decent section of people choosing to go with Scorp. The nation has thrived as a massive producer and exporter of crops (particularly wheat and grain) and precious metals (such as copper and iron).

## Description

Havre has multiple towns in various climates and regions across the country. They all have representatives in the parliament of Havre.

### Notable Businesses

* Exotic Exports Emporium
* S-Corp.
* Quandale Dingle’s Bar & Grill
* Paix Stock Exchange
* Famous Fashion Fitters
* Bing Chilling Creamery
* Catboy Bar

## Government

Havre’s government operates as a constitutional monarchy. On the national level is the queen, the parliament, and the high courts. States and territories in Havre elect national representatives and their chief of their state. Localized governments are run by the people of the town/area, but town existence must be registered with the national records office. As the name tells, Havre uses a constitution which promises things like basic and equal rights, rights to fair trials, and more to its people and states.

### Flag

The flag is broken into three colors:

* The Blue represents Peace and Friendship.
* The Yellow represents Prosperity and Good Fortune.
* The Green represents Freedom and Rights.

### Animal

The national animal is the Dove, and it can be seen on many things in Havre, including the flag.

### National Pledge

I swear my allegiance to the flag, of the haven we call Havre, for the peace and prosperity of the future, for one nation that serves all, In the name of Liberty and Justice for all.

### Rights

Havre is known as a massive supporter of People’s Rights. It is a very progressive nation in regards to social issues, as well as supporting free speech.

## Holidays

Holidays in Havre are brought about in one of three ways: a majority of the world already practices it; Religious groups petition to the government to have it be recognized (and win); or through a direct decree by Scorp, typically influenced by her upbringing and early life. Here are a few of them:

#### Tides Day

Tides Day is a special version of the normal holiday “New Years” and includes Tides Eve and Tides Day. The holiday encourages people to show a new tide, and to change for the better. Some spend this day on land or with friends, while other more serious individuals may take a swim in a local water body for a “spiritual cleansing” similar to baptism.

#### Valentines Day

Valentines Day is celebrated on February 14th like normal, but is officially recognized as a national holiday, granting govt. workers (and in turn encouraging non-essential job employers) a day off to spend with their loved one or loved ones.

#### Beginnings Day

Beginnings Day is a non-official holiday brought about by various religions celebrating their different views on how the worlds came to be, with some even using the day to bring two religious groups together. It is celebrated on April 17th.

#### The Water Festival

The Water Festival is an official celebration that marks the Summer Solstice every year and features a ceremony in which flowers are drifted onto the lakes around Havre to celebrate a beautiful spring and show hope for a plentiful fall.

#### Halloween

Halloween is an unofficial holiday in Havre, though the govt. still recognizes it. The holiday is similar to the Day of the Dead, in which Havre citizens remember and celebrate the lives of their lost ones and give hopes to a long life of prosperity. It also falls on Queen Scorp Stings’s birthday, bringing a double meaning.

#### Harvest Day

Harvest day is a holiday hosted on the same day as “thanksgiving” that is celebrated on various other Earth-like planets. It celebrates and proclaims a bountiful harvest (in comparison to the Water Festival) and is a time of bonding and feasting. It is an official holiday, and most jobs take off for it.

#### Frostmas

Frostmas is the religion-less celebration of “Christmas” in Havre. It is an official holiday, and once again, most jobs take off for it. It is divided into Frost’s Eve and Frost’s Day, like Christmas. It serves to remember the year’s accomplishments and bring everyone closer together for the new year, as well as to be a time of charity and gift-giving to those near and dear to people.