Empire of Centonia

## Overview

A nation residing in South-Eastern Avalor, the Empire of Centonia houses the grand capital city and most reknown of them all, *Küstenland*. Centonia is home to many strong willed and confident individuals who are skilled in the many ways of life, such as building, farming, combat, and many more. Centonians are always actively finding ways to overcome newfound problems together as their strength is far greater combined.

Centonia inhabits a majority of the almost crescent-shaped island it resides upon, however it was not always theirs. The land includes a brief stone hill which the keep of Küstenland can be found atop of, with the rest of Küstenland found east of it in the lower portions by the sea and riverside. West from the keep you can find both Lordenberg and Lodielle. Lordenberg is a tiny island fort serving to protect Centonia, while Lodielle is hidden within the forest but ever so intriguing. Alongside claimed lands from longtime enemy *Ascium* and the developing port city of Terrapin Station, anyone can find a place to settle within Centonia.

## History

### Pre-Golden Age

For twenty-five years, the people of the now united Centonia had been fighting a war not many can recall the beginning of. Land and resources? Pure greed? Or rumors? There are too many stories to recall one possible reason. The rabbit hole was too deep to find any true cause. Near the end of this war, morale was at an all-time low. The war wasn't even the highest cause of death anymore, it was starvation. Any and all young warriors were sent to the battlefield, but they didn't last long without training.

It wasn't until both royal families of these battling nations, the House of Gold and the House of Charlet, lost their own sons and daughters in combat mere days after being sent. They realized they were fighting a pointless war. They had nothing left. In order to bring back hope, they ended their war and saw the good in the other and united, forming the House of Steel and bringing peace back to the newly formed Centonia.

### Golden Age

Since the Twenty-Five Year War, Centonia has been in a Golden Age, developing new technologies and expanding it's lands. However, it's neighboring nation, Ascium, nearly forced Centonia out of it's peaceful state on several occasions. A nuisance to the Centonians, they prepared for any fight they might have brought under the leadership of Kaiser Louie. Fortunately, no conflict arised, and Ascium feel do to their own stupidity and selfish needs. Centonia reclaimed the land, and tried developing the disgusting land to a new beautiful New Acton region.

### The End of The Empire

Centonia went through a mass change, converting from an Empire to a Republic. The citizens demanded, and so the government listened to them.

## Government

### Kaiser

The Kaiser is the most powerful member of Centonia society. They hold absolute power in Centonia. They cast votes for Parliament to express their opinions upon, and create new rules and regulations to guide their society. The Kaiser may veto any Act or Law going through the Parliament as long as it is not one-hundred percent in support by the Parliament.

### Heir

The heir is the next in line for the title of Kaiser. They are the most respected by the previous Kaiser before them, and will be the next to bring hope to the eyes of the Centonians beside them.

### Prime Minister

Similarly to the Kaiser, the Prime Minister regulates what Centonian society is all about. They work with their fellow members of parliament to solve crises and improve the Centonian lifestyle. They bring a spark to all of Centonia, a spark that lights a fire in the heart of a Centonian.

### Ministers

There are many Ministers and they each have important roles within Parliament. They each ensure that Centonian society is running efficiently and are there to assist when problems arise. Each Minister belongs to different respective branches.

#### Minister Branches

War and Defense - Major general within the army and Head of Military Research.

Finance - Main treasurer within the nation, find profitable ventures for the nation.

Labour - Oversee new Infrastructure, City, Industrial, and Urban projects.

Security and Espionage - Protect the nation from the inside, as well as protecting the royal house and other ministers via bodyguards.They also send spies to other nations to gain information for the Royal Government.

Architecture - The main developmental and infrastructural department, and must work closely with the Ministry of Labour.

Lore and Culture - Has jurisdiction over all matters regarding national and personal lore, as well as the ability to reject any proposed national religion and pass laws regarding lore and culture with an optional vote.