Empire of Great Santhringia

The Lesser Arms of Santhringia

Middle achievement

## Culture

### Official Languages

Arenish, Austercien, Francique, Finner, Sztropkan, Latin, Östugric, Santhringian, Españo

## Government

### Currency

Ducats (colloquially), Crown Mark (paper money), Crown Pfennig (coinage)

The **Empire of Great Santhringia** (Östugric: *Rikh vo Greote Iszantringia*) (Aarenish: *Te Ryke va Groote Isantrengie*) (Francique: *L'Empire de la Grande Çantharingie*) (Austercian: *Die Grosse Isantringien Reich*) (Sztropkan: *A Nagy-Iszantringiaiország*), also referred to as the **Eighth Empire** or **Santhringian Empire**, is a nation-state, that existed from the unification of factions in 2013, and great power as well as its colonies, protectorates, and other territories.

Santhringia was founded on United Year 9 June 8th when united under the leadership of Santhringian Emperor Francis Stephen, and Veursaley-Ostreta was the *de facto* capital with the Imperial Palace, sometimes referred to as the Imperial Porte, while Varenham held the status of *de jure* capital of **Santhringian Empire**.

The exact term "Empire of Great Santhringia" was not used until UY 10, but the Emperor's legitimacy always rested on the concept of translatio imperii, that he held supreme power inherited from the ancient rulers of Musgorod.

The Santhringian Empire always consisted various principalities internally, all of them had been ruled by the imperial family at one point. Santhringian dominance had also been established constitutionally, an absolute monarchy at its core which was a real union between between various vassals which had been abandoned in the wake of the Great Fall (August 7 - March 9), restored by the White Army.

Following the June Reforms (10), the Santhringian vassals were made co-equal in power by rank, e.g. a Duke was equal to a Duke in power and authority. The Santhringian Empire conducted unified diplomatic and defence policies, but would grant the privilege of vassals of the Emperor having their own relations.

## Name and terminology

Santhringia is derived from Santh, from "Isant[ium]" from the name "Isai" (meaning *Jesse*) + ringia (land of). The realm's official name in Santhringian is: Empire of Great Santhringia, though in international relations Great Santhringia is used. The name Great Santhringia was a treaty name for the lands and realms under the jurisdiction of Empire of Great Santhringia, an imperial style used in international law and diplomacy.

The Santhringians also use the names Conantrian Monarchy (also written Conantrean Monarchy) and Santhringic Monarchy, or Santhringian Empire and The Double Eagle, but all of these are colloquialisms for the empire.

The realm's full name used in the internal administration was The Kingdoms and Lands Represented in the Imperial Parliament.

Austercian: *Die im Reichstag vertretenen Königreiche und Länder*

Sztropkan: *A Birodalmi Országgyűlés képviselt királyságok és országok*

From 10 onwards, the abbreviations heading the names of official institutions in Great Santhringia reflected their responsibility:

Following a decision of Francis Stephen in 9, the realm bore the official name Empire of Great Santhringia in its international relations. It was often contracted to Great Santhringia in Santhringian or simply referred to as Santhringia.

## History

### The Restoration

#### The White Army Restores Imperium

On 7 June, 9 the officers of the White Army conspired to restore the Imperial Porte and re-build the empire to its former glory. The next day an effort was successfully undertaken by Great Santhringia, the Duchy of Jaco, the Grand Duchy of Lorayn to keep the Emperor Francis Stephen in power. The imperial family raised various veterans of the White Army to nobility including Sebastian, Count of Kaisershof, Hannes, Marquis of Hollenberg, and Rommel, Marquis of Magareus.

The Bishop of Lorayn, Sebastian, Count of Kaisershof, has been a notable supporter of the legitimacy of, and a significant proponent behind a political faction who desire an Imperial Coronation for Santhringian Emperor, Francis Stephen.

## Politics

### Grand Title of the Emperor of Santhringia

His Santhringic Majesty, Francis Stephen, by the Grace of God Emperor of Great Santhringia,

King of Cadestia, King of Musgorod, King of Sztropka, King of Varenmark;

Grand Duke of Limeria, Grand Duke of Lorayn, and Archduke of Austercia;

Duke of Vongettia;

Imperial Count of Alrichtheim, of Conantro, of Hohenalheim, and of Linúc;

Baron of Austeros;

Lord of Kaiszaritsyn, of Norsfurt, of Ostfyord, of Svekhnograd, and of Veursaley-Ostreta;

Lord-Protector of the Free City of Aren, of the Free Town of Alaros, of the Free City of Bosten, of the Free City of Lindon, and of the Free City of New Lindon, etc...;

etc... etc...

Honorifics and Dignities:

Order of Merit of the Empire of Santhringia (**GMES**)

Order of the Santhringian Empire (**GSE**)

Pro Meritus

Imperial Order of Military Virtue

Illustrious Order of Honour

Distinguished Service Merit

Occupation Service Medal

Military Merit

Order of Parental Honour, 1st Class

Order of Parental Honour, 2nd Class

Order of Parental Honour, 3rd Class

## Society

Great Santhringia is a largely maritime power due to being a coastal state with many rivers and tributaries.

## Culture

The official language of Great Santhringia is Santhringian.

## The Santhringian Defense Forces

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