The United Kingdom of Domun

The United Kingdom of Domun, commonly known as Domun, is located on the Central Arcéan, Western Arcéan, Ichican, and Ealish continents. Domun is comprised of 6 territories relating to the 5 *potestates* and the territory of Personnes, which is not prescribed to a specific *potestate*. Domun is the largest country in Valideus, coming before Osca and then Triuse. Domun shares borders with Osca, Eal, and Budos with a population of 26 million inhabitants.

## History

### **Age of Empires**

The Age of Empires is a historical era encompassing all of Kisuan beginning in 300 BCE. Kisuan was still whole during this era, and is best known for it's expanding empires across the globe. In modern-day Valideus, the great empire of Arcé spanned from modern-day Budos, through Domun, to Eal, and the southern-most point of Norsia. The Arcéan Empire was peaceful, though often fought wars with Innul (in modern-day Seyda, western Norsia and Osca) regarding religous beleifs. It is unknown which *potestaté* was the majority at this time, although historians beleve Aururs were the majority in politics and Vitums were often mistreated.

### **Dark Ages**

The Dark Ages are defined as the historical era post-Kisuanian seperation due to the God Iohr being cast out around 1300 AD. During the seperation of realms, only the Goddesses Asoi and Casos remained in Valideus with the remaining pantheon in the Eohienia realm. Arcé, the great empire which spanned from modern-day Budos, through Domun, to Eal, and the southern-most point of Norsia fell due to political turmoil. The Child Emperess Janeya died, leaving behind no heirs. This caused ten-years of arguments within the governemnt concerning who should take her place next, with each *potestate* supporting their own. These arguments soon turned bloody as Xavier Validemu, the senetor with the most support at the time, was killed in his own home, resulting in the great Arcéan Empire to fracture into five different countries: Umbratian, Monmor, Adrain, Idor, and Eurus.

### **Middle Ages**

The Middle Ages was a period of political upheaval and the beginnings of social change, beginning in 1552 AD. In 1552 AD, the firest *quat ga*, or passage between realms, was found in modern-day Seyda. After this discorvery, more *quet gas* were found across the realm, beginning the largest movement of Datums from Valideus and Cetaris from Alius. This mass-movement of people caused social turmoil regarding who could be citizens. Cetaris were seen as sub-citizen as they did not possess Gifts and their own *potestates* were weak.

In modern-day Domun, the new empire of Triuse conquers Umbratian, including modern-day Eal. The remaining Arcéan nations continue to fight with one another regarding boarders and ideals.

### **Age of Enlightenment**

The Age of Enlightment began in 1692 in Valideus due to the political and philisophical discourse from the Alius realm. These political ideals focused on the rights of each citizen and the moral implications of the use of specific Gifts. Futhermore, there was a growing focus on the use of *potestates* for those who were not in the military, and a realm-wide initiative in education. Trade between Alius and Valideus was at an all-time high, only worsening the conflict between Cetaris and Datums, especially with their children, the Semisos.

During this time, the Arcéan Nations continue to war, leaving the land in devistation. When children within the Arcéan nations began to not receive Gifts, the five rulers of the nations agreed to meet on the shores of the *Mare Donorum*. There, the rulers discussed treaties and what they should all do to bring the Gifts to their land. The meeting was unsuccessful, with each ruler only focusing on themselves. A young woman native to where the rulers met stumbled upon the meeting. Living so far in the country, she hadn’t heard of this meeting or seen what the rulers looked like. The young woman took it upon herself to solve the rulers' issues. At first, the rulers laughed, not expecting a young farming girl to be able to figure out what educated nobility could not. Still, they allowed her to try, not seeing its harm. Within moments, the young woman found their issue: a misunderstanding regarding trade from the East to the West. The war ended as quickly as the rulers settled such a minor dispute. That night, each of the five rulers and the young woman was summoned to the last remaining temple of the goddess in their dreams. They all did as instructed, finding a beautiful crown on the altar. The Goddess told them of a nation called ‘Domun’, and the young woman became the very first Atarah, Her Blessed Majesty, Atarah Q'uante Kalta, Queen of Domun.

### **Age of Technology/Golden Age**

The current Age of Technology, also know as the Golden Age in Domun, began in 1954 at the birth of His Blessed Majesty, Atarah Harmon Kalta, King of Domun, and is considered the current historical era. The Golden Age includes the death of HRH Atarah Harmon's brother, Prince Caine Kalta, and the exile of Prince Colvin Kalta. The exile of Prince Colvin encites a the Potesten Civil War, lasting from 2004-2008, soon followed by the *Go*, the current war between Domun and Triuse.

## Geography

Domun takes up a total of 2,310,000 square miles and boasts over 10 naturally occuring biomes. Within Domun's boarders are the coastal plains of the Norsian Sea, including marshland to the south in Idor, leading into rolling plains and rich rivers. The Oscan Mountain Range runs through the west of Eurus, continuing into Adrain where it meets temperate forests, the Ennet Plains, and swamp lands. The Ennet Plains have rich soil, making them the bread-basket of Domun. To the southe is the *Mare Donorum*, a land-locked sea that is 224,000 square miles. To the south of the *Mare Denorum* are the plains of Personnes, which lead into the Taigas of Monmor, including the Island of Adam, at Domun's southern-most point.

West of the *Mare Donorum* are the rolling hills, leading into the Clincan Mountain range. West of the Clincan Mountains is a vast desert called the Quiet Badlands, the hottest and dryest region in Domun. To the south of the Quiet Badlands is the Southern sea and, to the north, is the Umbra Strait, seperating Domun from Triuse.

### **Climate**

Due to the large size of Domun and it's geographic diveristy, most climates can be found within it's boarders. The coastal plains along the Norsian Sea have a humid, subtropical climate with it's eastern portion being tropical. To the north-west and south of the *Mare Donorum* is considered to be a Mediteranian climate, with a humid, connitental climate to the south leading into the subartic climate of the Taigas in Monmore.

The humid, subtropic climate is also found between the Oscan Range and the Clincan Mountains, across the Ennet Plains. In north-west Eurus there is a humid, topic climate leading through the dry, subtropic climate in the northern portion of the Clincan Mountains, to the marine climate in the north of Umbra Terra. Throughout the Clincan mountains in Umbra Terra, it is alpine, creating an arid climate in the Quiet Badlands. To the southern-east of the Quiet Badlands is a small, mediteranean climate.

## Government and Politics

The United Kingdom of Domun was founded on the principles that all *potestes* are equal. It is a theocratic monarchy of 6 territories, each with it's own leadership seperate from the ruling monarchy of Domun. Domun is ultimately ruled by a single monarch often referred to by the prefix of their title 'Atarah' who works in accordance with the National Royal Council of Domun and the National Congress of Domun.

The capital of the Unitied Kingdom of Domun is located in Arcé, in the territory of Personnes. The Palace of Arcé is located there, which is where the Atarah and their family reside, as well as where the National Royal Council of Domun meets. The National Congress of Domun meets in Old Town, District 7 of Arcé, at the National Capital Building, which houses the head branch of Domun's court system.

### **Monarchy and Lore**

As Domun is a theocratic monarchy, the ruler of Domun is said to be chosen by the Goddess Asoi when a member of the Kalta family, beleived to be descended from her, receives their Gifts as a newborn. Whoever is chosen receives the title 'Atarah' as a prefix of their legal title. Usually, each generation has their own Atarah, but at this time, their are only two people with the prefix Atarah, HBM Atarah King Harmon Kalta, and HBH Atarah Prince Enayat Asen.

When the younger Atarah reaches the age of 25, the reigning Atarah steps down to allow their heir to take their place. During this coronation ceremony, the reigning Atarah will give their heir the Atarah's Crown, a crown beleived to have been given to the first Atarah by the Goddess Asoi, which gives the owner a second Gift: the Gift of *mentem*. The Atarah's Crown can only be given willingly to the Atarah heir. There have been instances where a reigning Atarah has not had an heir, therfore it is expected for a reigning Atarah to choose a member of the Kalta bloodline to reign in their stead until a new Atarah is selected and is of age. This reigning monarch will not be given the prefix 'Atarah' but instead 'Vuidah', meaning 'regant ruler'.

### **National Royal Council of Domun**

As Domun is ruled by one theocratic monarch, each of the six territories of Domun is ruled by its own leadership. The leaders of each territory assign two diplomats to repesent them in Arcé. Usually, these diplomats are related to the leadership of their respective territory, or have been a highly-ranked officer in the military. There is no term limit for how long a diplomat can remain in the Royal Council, but it is expected for a diplomat to remain in their post until death or retirement.

The duties of the National Royal Council of Domun are to oversee foreign relations, military activity, trade, and economics. Another aspect of the Royal Council is ensuring the court system of Domun is running in accordance with the Domun's laws, of which the Royal Council does not make.

### **National Congress of Domun**

The United Kingdom of Domun is largely governed by the National Congress of Domunm consisting of 20 senetors per *potestate* and are chosen at a national level. At the territorial level, there are five senetors elected to specifically represent the citizens of each territory, resulting in a total of 150 senetors in total. Each senetor serves for three years before needing to be re-elected, with a limit of three completed terms served.

The National Congress is the only branch of the ruling body capable of creating and instilling laws aside from the Atarah. The National Congress answers to the Atarah works alongside them regarding interior commerce, interior security, agriculture, enviromental protections, social welfare, labor, public property, and public affairs.

### **Legal Oversight**

There are only two bodies within Domun's national government who are empowered to make and pass laws: the Atarah and the National Congress of Domun. In order for the Atarah to pass a law, it must first be accepted by the National Royal Council with a 33% approval rate (4 diplomants). Following the approval, the Atarah will send the legislation to the National Congress to implement. The National Congress will immediatly implimant the law, but can then rescend their innaction of the legislation with a 70% majority (105 senetors). If the National Congres chooses to pass a law, the legislation must receive 52% majority (78 senetors) and is then passed on to the National Royal Council. The legislation must receive a 33% approval rating from the Royal Council (4 senetors) to be passed onto the Atarah. The Atarah has the authority to approve the legislation (in which they would send it back to the National Congress to implement), to revise the legislation (in which they would send it back to the National Congress to be edited and revised and must begin the process over again), or to veto. Should a piece of legislation be vetoed by the Atarah, the National Congress may decide to overturn the veto which requires a vote with a 90% approval rate (135 senators). Should a legislation receive the vote, the legislation will be implemented.

### **Elections**

Elections for the National Congress of Domun and territorial elections are staggered. *Potestaten* senators are elected during an 'A-year', representative senators are elected during a 'B-year', and internal, territorial elections occur during the following 'C-year' before the cycle repeats.

### **Territories**

The United Kingdom of Domun is devided into six territores: Umbra Terra, Eurus, Monmor, Idor, Adrain, and Personnes. Five of the six territories are representative of the five *potestates* (Vitum, Ignis, Unda, Aura, and Saxum, respectively), and a sixth territory created to unify all *potestates* without discrimination. Each territory is allowed their own forms of government, and act as soverign nations falling under one ruling entity. Territories are encourged to run as they so choose with little national oversight. Although, each territory must have both an elected minister and an elected People's Congress, but the power in which they yield is not regulated.

*Personnes*

* A territory created to unify all *potestates* without any discrimantion regarding one's *potestate*
* Mediteranean, humid subtropic, and alpine climates
* Capitol state of Domun
* Main exports are education and medicine

*Monmor*

* The state for Undas
* Subartic and humid continental climates
* Main exports are technology and manufacturing

*Umbra Terra*

* The state for Vivit
* Arid, mediteranean, and alpine climate with a marine climate in the north
* Main exports are natural resources and solar energy

*Adrain*

* The territory for Saxa
* Mediteranean, humid continental, dry subtropic, and tropical, climates
* Main exports are agriculture and lumber

*Idor*

* The territory for Aururs
* Subartic, humid continetal, humid subtropical and tropical climates
* Main exports are textiles and animal products

*Eurus*

* The territory for Ignes
* Humid subtropical and tropical climates
* Main exports are oil and tourism