Pelicoa

Founded on 11/1/2021, The Kingdom of Pelicoa (peli-kO-wa), "Pelicoa" for short is a country on the continent of Excepta. It's a duel monarchy with a state religion, Petronianism.

## ***Politics***

Pelicoa is a theocratic dual monarchy with a religious-based legislature, the “Verlokian council”. The two rulers have equal power and must share their responsibilities. The legislature itself is in-place not foremost to make laws but rather to “oversee” the monarchy.

### *Kings*

Pelicoan rulers are derived from two separate families in Pelicoa, these families must be blessed (Seen as Holy and just) by the Verlokian council and then voted on by it. Once a family has first been blessed, every 10 years it’s king will be reaccepted or rejected by the Pekános Gaménos.

### *Pekános Gaménos*

The Pekános Gaménos is the head of the Verlokian council and is also, usually, the head of the religion (Pope). Their job is to oversee and keep peace within the Verlokian Council.

### *Verlokian Council*

The Verlokian Council is best related to a "Senate" although it acts secondarily as a representative body and primarily as overseeing & advising the duel monarchy. The "Verloks" as they are sometimes called also take on other roles besides their main two. Verloks are expected to draft up less-important legislature and have a good amount of influence on country politics.

#### *Verlok Parties*

There are three existing parties for the Verlokian Council that are suppose to represent the Gods and their meanings:

##### Kuku party

The Kuku party is supposed to take after the balancing of Kuku. Typically a Kuku-majority senate would not like to get itself involved in huge wars or tangled alliances, but prefer regional defense and trade pacts while sustaining a relatively well trained army, but balancing it between spending on cities and other stocks of life.

Traits: Conservatism, Patriotic, Balanced military & doctrine.

##### The Lykov party

The Lykov party embodies the strength and dominance of Lykov. Usually a senate with a Lykovian majority would increase spending on a large, professional military while perusing far reaching alliances to bring Pelicoa to the world stage in finery. The country would come first and everything else second, whatever will increase the longevity and wealth will be obtained or conquered.

Traits: Expansionistic, Pro-Military, Traditionalism, Nationalistic

##### The Kanos Party

The Kanos party takes from the teachings and pacifist nature of Kanos. A senate with the majority of Kanosians most likely would keep to short and sweet trade and scientific deals while staying out of any military alliances unless it is direly needed. A small unprofessional militia guard would be kept funded while more money is pushed towards increasing the prospering Pelicoan cities; to libraries and cathedrals, and outside to lush farmland and agrarian society.

Traits: Neutrality, Small Military, Study of the Arts & Sciences, and the preservation of History.

## ***The history of Pelicoa***

Where Pelicoa now resides was not always it’s home. As a people group, culture, and national idea, Pelicoa started on the islands located above where the modern capital resides. This was before a mass migration which people have mixed views on. Some say it was a natural movement, others say pressure from outside powers, whatever it was, Pelicoa now resides on the mainland.