Kingdom of Braenza

# Braenza

The Kingdom of Braenza is a nation in South Aeriya, established and led by Titano of the Nynphos Line.

## History

### **The Arrival**

During a small ice age approximately 1500 years ago, the Arysian culture group started massive migration towards the warmer lands on the south. The Braenzos took a step further and migrated across the ocean to South America. After arriving in this new continent, they divided themselves in four petty nations: Paoros, Aureum, Janieri and Vraveio.

### The Kingdom of Aureum:

Aureum was the largest and richest Braezan kingdom, their capital was Bello. Aureum were not the most populous, or most fertile kingdom, but they are the richest. Full of hills, the land was dotted with mines from which pour gold and precious ores in astonishing quantities.

### The Kingdom of Paoros:

The Kingdom of Paoros (which later became the Kingdom of Braenza), was the most populous kingdom, with great plant fields to sustain it's populace. Their capital is Paoros and were ruled by the Nynphos Line.

### The Principality of Janieri:

The Principality of Janieri was small and mountainous, it was greatly populated due to it's deep harbour that is favourable to trade. Their capital was Janieri. They were the first conquered by Paoros.

### The Archonate of Vraveio:

The Archonate of Vraveio was the youngest of all nations, breaking away from Janieri after a civil war two-hundred years before the Conquest. They survived these two hundred years by political marriages and alliances. Their capital was Vraveio.

### **The Nynphos Conquest**

The Nynphos Conquest was a war of conquest led by the Titano Nynphos of the Kingdom of Paoros against their neighboring kingdoms. **Titano Nynphos**, commonly known as **Titano the Conqueror**, was a king of the kingdom of Paoros. A member of the Nynphos dynasty, he was born in Paoros. He succeeded his father Rei Bautus III to the throne at the age of 20. His first act as rei was to start his conquest to unite all of the Braenzan people.

**The War for Janieri**

The War for Janieri started when Titano was 22. He led a small group of men to the capital city of the principality under the context that he would do a visit to their monarch, Príncipe Luís. When his entrance was allowed in the palace, Titano turned against the palace guards and kidnapped the royal family. Príncipe Luís capitulated and abdicated the throne and his family claims to Janieri.

**The Massacre of Vraveio**

After conquering Janieri, Titano marched with reinforcements that came from Paoros to Vraveio. He then sent letters ordering them to bend the knee and renounce their familial claims to Vraveio to the Rei of Braenza or they would face the consequences. Vraveio refused mocking his questions. Titano then proceed to enter secretly the sewage system of their palace. When entering the palace, the royal family was massacred and no one was left. After hearing the news, a council rich noblemen was formed and they decided that capitulation was the best decision. Vraveio then was integrated in Braenza.

**The Aurelian Wars**

Titano then turned his eyes to Aureum, but the wars were not simple as the first ones. His conquest would hard, but it would fullfilling. Titano started raiding small outposts by the border, conquering each one of them. A few defeats were expected, but Titano managed to siege their capital and win the war, declaring the Kingdom of Braenza, setting the capital on Paoros and starting the construction of a new palace and avenue.

## Government

### Monarch

Braenza is a absolute monarchy. This means that the reigning monarch holds absolute authority over the government, this monarch is called a Rei ou Rainha. Before the monarch dies, the current monarch chooses a member of the Nynphos lineage to become the ruling monarch. There is no distinction in gender.

In case of a succession crisis, the Council of Ministros become the highest authority in the nation to prevent any problems till a fitting monarch is found.

### The Council of Ministros

The Council of Ministros is a council composed by advisors that are chosen by the monarch to advise and command branches of government with the consent of the rei called Ministros (Braezan for Minister). These ministros are:

#### Ministro of Defense

The Ministro of Defense is in charge of the Ministry of Defense.

* The Ministry of Defense is the body of the Royal Government responsible for exercising the superior direction of the Armed Forces, made up of the Navy and the Army, articulating actions involving these institutions, individually or jointly.

#### Ministro of Economy

The Ministro of Economy is in charge of Ministry of Economy.

* Ministry of Economy is the body that, in the administrative structure of Braenza, takes care of the formulation and execution of the national economic policy, of the financial administration of the Kingdom.

#### Ministro of Diplomacy

The Ministro of Diplomacy is in charge of diplomatic matters and the Ministry of Foreign Relations.

* The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Braenza is responsible for advising the Rei in the formulation, performance and monitoring of Braenza's relations with other countries and international organizations. The Ministro also can carry diplomatic missions in the name of the Rei.

#### Ministro of Land

The Ministro of Land is in charge of home land affairs. It is mainly responsible for the maintenance of internal security, border patrol and domestic policy.

#### Ministro of Justice

The Ministro of Justice is in charge of the Ministry of Justice.

* Ministry of Justice is responsible for the creation and application of Laws and for the preservation of public order and the safety of people and property.

### The Corte

The Corte is the council composed by all household heads (meaning: all noble family leaders). They discuss and propose new politics, as well as may seek the Rei's help to resolve lands disputes between nobles.

### The Parlamento

The parlamento is a democratic council voted by the citizens to discuss civil matters and propose projects to the monarch. It is composed by one elected representative of each Ducado, and is presided by the reigning monarch.

## Royal Titles

### Rei:

The rei is the head of the family and rules over the kingdom.

### Rainha:

The rainha may be the head of the family and the reigning monarch, but also she can be the consort of the Rei.

### Príncipe de Paoros or Princesa de Paoros:

The Príncipe or Princesa de Paoros is the heir presumptive of the monarch.

### Visconde de Janieri:

The Príncipe or Princesa de Janieri is the second in line to the throne.

## Nobility

Braenza has a aristocracy, appointed by the monarch as the governor in that region. To keep the status, the nobles pay a tax to contribute to government. If the current household head dies, their heir must pay a dower to the rei to renovate the title.

### **Noble Titles:**

#### Duque or Duquesa:

Duques or Duquesas govern provinces, for example, the ruling monarch is also the Duque/Duquesa of Paoros (embracing the Condados of Janieri, Aureum and Paoros).

#### Marquês or Marquesa:

Marquêses or Marquesas rule over borderland territories, improving the nation’s defenses on it’s borders and it’s infrastructure.

#### Conde or Condessa:

Condes or Condessas rule over Condados, such as the Paoros and it’s surrounding lands.

#### Visconde or Viscondessa:

Vincondes and Viscondessas rule over cities.

#### Barão or Baronesa:

Barões e Baronesas rule over small pieces of land, such as: Fortresses or castles.

## Honorary Titles and Non-Hereditary Titles:

Honorary titles are honor titles granted by the monarch to people with great deeds. They are not hereditary nor qualify as nobility.

**Royal Keeper:**

Is a title given to a citizen who will keep the nation up to date in all info, such as history, wikis and discord info.

**Royal Cartographer:**

It is a title given to a citizen that will be incharge of creating national and regional maps.

**Royal Order of Aether:**

Services provided for the maintenance of public order and the preservation of national independence, integrity and dignity.

**Royal Order of Bellar:**

Outstanding military merit given to the Kingdom of Braenza.

**Royal Order of Nuptia:**

Noble braenzans or foreign for personal services rendered to the Royal House of Braenza.