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The '''
The first inhabitants were the
In 1584, the Kingdom of Réal was conquered after the Thirty-Years’ Bloodshed, also known as the Conquísta. A brutal war instigated by King
King
Most of the profit generated from trade went to the already-wealthy merchants, nobles, and royals. The wealth inequality led to discontent culminating in the common populace rising up in 1658 in a peaceful revolution. The people demanded a constitution that provided checks on the Monarchs' power, diminished the legal authority of the nobility, and codified values such as the concept of citizenship, civil rights, taxation, and elective governance. King Juan Téo agreed to reform the government against the advice of the nobility.
In 1783, the Kingdom of Corrí was renamed to Casilló y Réal by Queen Alejandra
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== Etymology ==
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=== Modern ===
When Réal was conquered by Casilló, the ethnic and cultural makeups of the two began to blend. Modern
The name Corrí has no definite known origin, as any thoughts on the matter remain in King Felipé III’s or Queen Alicia II’s memoirs, which are locked by royal decree. Some scholars believe it has roots in the words ''correr'', to move, shift, pass by, get a move on, ''corregir'', to correct or make right, or ''corazón'', heart. Theories point to certain public speeches and decrees by both her and her husband the King as to the origin of the name being ''corazón'', though other theories point to other speeches and ''corregir'' instead.
After the national restructuring in 2022, the Popular Assembly voted alongside a national referendum to rename the former kingdom of Casilló y Réal to Antora to reflect the rejection of past connotations and to display a united national identity on an official level. As the name Antora was already used mostly interchangably with Casilló y Réal, the populace had no issue with the change, voting 78% in favor.
== History ==
=== Early History (300 BCE - 1000 CE) ===
The land that
After 309 CE, written and archeological records detail that the varied people of
The largest and most powerful
The
=== Feudal Conquests (1000 - 1260) ===
After 1015 CE, the small feudal states of
Culminating in the Battle of Pinoa, the Avantan forces proved better trained and skilled than their adversaries when they trapped the Pinoan army against the city walls and decimated them. The new nation that de Naranza carved out would become known as Caza de Caziyho, and his line would rule over it as it transitioned to simply Caziyho, and by the modern-day, Casilló.
The states of Cartaverde, Elvuros, Imodé, and Mársalvano, making up much of the inland mountains and arid plains of
Maria’s grasp of military tactics and the support of many powerful families ensured she met little resistance as she consolidated Cartaverde, Elvuros, Imodé, and Málama into a single kingdom. Most nobles were pacified through hard diplomacy and the threat of war, and those that did not submit were quickly destroyed. By 1260, Maria would rule over the Kingdom of Valey di Rayal. This name would appear on official documentation until 1388, when it simply became Rayal, later spelled Réal.
=== Middle Ages (1260 - 1550) ===
[[File:Battle of Montaperti.jpg|thumb|200x200px|Section of an illuminated manuscript on
Instead of reaching a trade agreement, the kingdoms decided it would be less costly to strongarm each other. These shows of martial force quickly made it apparent that neither would be willing to give in to demands. Different religious practices exacerbated tensions; many Arranzic nobles were
The period between 1335 and 1587 is known in
Casilló is ideal for raising warhorses due to its wide coastal plains and gently rolling hills. This afforded them an excellent breed of destrier, the Avantana horse. Réal in contrast has much more rugged terrain, and breeds of horses bred there are more suited for work. They made up for this in the quality of their crossbows and heavy infantry.
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Notable conflicts of the Horrible Two-Hundred include the Invasion of Valle de Maria; an occupation and massacre of an economically important Reóran valley, the War of the Red River; a twelve-year conflict over much of the territory of Grejona which was the furthest Reóran territory ever expanded east, the Sieges of Eleçeron; a successive series of assaults and counter-assaults against the Réoran capital, and the Infanticides; a blood feud that extinguished the Arranzic house of Deguerde and the Reóran house of Lavanesse.
Though the period of warfare lasted two and a half centuries, it was not a stalemate. The Arranzic territories had direct access to the Concordian Ocean, while the Réorans were limited to overland trade routes, of which there were few. Casilló was thus able to slowly grind down the resources and manpower of Réal and offset their losses via imports. By the mid-sixteenth century, Réal was regrouping their professional soldiers and levied militia. The Réoran nobility was restricted to raiding and small-scale skirmishes.[[File:Philip II of Spain portrait.jpg|thumb|200x200px|Portrait of King
=== Conquista (1557 - 1584) ===
In 1557, King
When King Alejandro III and Crown Prince Teodore died in a shipwreck in 1550,
On 12 March 1557,
==== Raids and Knights ====
A large portion of the Thirty Years Bloodshed was raiding and counter-raiding. Akin to the earlier skirmishes of
==== Mercenaries ====
The conflict saw involvement from large numbers of mercenaries hired by both nations. Réal retained several large pike companies from the areas of what is today Celannica, and hired coastal raiders from several coastal Novaris states. Casilló hired large numbers of Cryrian sell-sails, which operated on raids up the major rivers into Réoran territory and helped defend the coast. The cultural impacts of these companies can be seen across
In 1571, Casilló finally gained the upper hand in the conflict.
[[File:View of Grol (Groenlo) in 1595.jpg|thumb|200x200px|
==== Escalation and Conquest ====
After four years of continuous river raids and small land skirmishes,
These Sieges coincided with the largest naval action of the Conquista. Cryrian ships alongside significant portions of the river-capable Arranzic fleet were sent up each major river at dawn the day the Sieges were to commence. This hamstrung the Réoran troops; with no way to counterattack the riverine forces directly, nor take advantage of the weakened garrisons of the coastal Arranzic territories, they were forced to sit as static defenses and engage their enemy in place. The frontier defenses, meanwhile, were still largely independent and separated from the overall command structure. They had been formed to defend their territory, not attack the enemy ''en masse.'' This, combined with contemporary travel time, meant they were unable to be used as a reactionary attack force.
The northern Arranzic forces, which had been bolstered at the front by all but one regiment of the King's Own royal troops, began a rolling encirclement tactic. This method was deployed on a strategic level as well. The leading edge of the front would be maneuvered south to wrap around an enemy position, be it a fortification, town, or group of soldiers. The forces further back in the lines would act as a reserve in case of enemy counter-maneuvers, but would otherwise move past the encirclement to become the front of the next encirclement. The forces that had previously encircled the enemy would pacify the opposition and then rejoin the front to become the reserve. Working on both a micro and macro level, this wave-like motion allowed the forces of Casilló to occupy much of northern Réal. This was made easier by the nature of the Réoran mountain ranges, which would obscure troop movements between valleys. Réoran troops, uninformed as of yet about the tactic, would move in a straight line to engage hostile troops encircling a town, only to be attacked in the flank or the rear by more troops emerging from a neighboring valley.
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By the time that the Arranzic advance had reached the Ourá River, they had occupied the entirety of Cartavedra. The river fleet on the Ourá had been stymied by the twin castles of Otia, near present-day Vizos, which mounted a chain between them and heavy artillery. The Arranzic troops successfully demolished the northern tower and allowed the fleet to take the southern bank stretch unopposed. Thus controlling the bridge at Vizos, the army was able to cross the Ourá and continue the campaign.
This gave the lord of Otia, Count Burgí who had not committed his cavalry to the river defense, to attack the bridge.
Incensed by his wounds and the possibility of the advance being stymied,
The provincial lords of Elvuros stripped garrisons of trained soldiers and conscripted most able-bodied men to meet the army that had flanked them in the rear. Historians posit that if the terrain was not so difficult for both sides at the Sally at Vazara, when the Duke of Elvuros and half the province's lords descended on
Casilló secured the capitulation of Elvuros in this advance and took significant defensive forts in Imodé. Simultaneous assaults on towns from land and river led to more surrenders and what is estimated to be a fourth of Réal's total military strength laying down their arms. By 1581 the kingdom of Réal had been reduced in territory to Marsalvano and the western portions of Imodé King Marius Sancho had by this time summoned all available lords to defend Marsalvano and the capital city, though only a third of those available joined him. The rest either did not reply or cited threats to their lands. At this point in the war,
The city of Eleçeron did not have sufficient defensive works to repel an assault from the river, which posed a significant risk. Construction was begun on a river wall with an enormous gate in 1582, as the Arranzic army marched closer to the city. The strategy, however, was not to take the capital immediately.
Marius Sancho ordered the continuation of the work on the river walls. With no outside resources and no quarries within the city, this involved demolishing buildings within the walls and dumping the stone into the river. The populace was incensed by this and the rapidly dwindling food stores being monopolized by the thousands of soldiers. When the Arranzic army began shelling the fortifications with cannons on board ships in the river, the laborers stopped work and refused to return, leaving the river walls half-finished.
The Thunderstorm Siege lasted for four weeks and involved an around-the-clock artillery barrage that remains the longest single artillery engagement in
After all ammunition had been exhausted, the Arranzic armies were ordered to advance.
=== Reconciliation Period (1584 - 1660) ===
After Réal was fully conquered by Casilló, the Arranzic kings devoted themselves to integrating the territory and people of both kingdoms.
[[File:Recognition of the Duke of Anjou as King of Spain.png|thumb|''Acclaimation of Felipé III,'' c. 1821]]
The success of Felipé II would be short-lived. In 1610, only a year after the integration of the kingdom, he passed away from typhoid at the age of 43. This thrust his son, Felipé III, onto the throne. Only 17 at his coronation, Felipé had few advisors considered trustworthy. To combat the ambitions of his court, he appointed Alicia of the House of Carratéo to be his principal counselor. The House of Naranza had proven able administrators and fair rulers, but significant portions of Réorans still held faith in their old dynasty. Alicia was also, by this point, a capable scholar and a childhood friend of Felipé III. Her presence on the royal council provided legitimacy and skill for Felipé III to rely on when other courtiers concerned themselves with manipulating the king. The Paladins of the Royal Body were created by Felipé III as a special detachment of guards to defend the monarch. Between 1611 and 1617, twelve conspiracies to control, kill, or incapacitate the king were uncovered, with the conspirators executed or exiled. Meanwhile, the insight into Réoran culture via Alicia allowed the king to address Réoran issues more capably. These years cemented Felipé III as a shrewd monarch, with the general support of both the people and the nobles. The strength of his rule eventually dissuaded further attempts to control him, yet it was not permanent.
After years of failed engagements to various noblewomen, it began to be believed that Felipé III would never have an heir of his own. At 27, he had gone through eight broken engagements. Many nobles felt that his intelligence and the support of the people were not enough if he could not commit to a relationship for the good of the monarchy. Distant cousins from various minor Naranza branches began to form factions to take the throne. The Naranza-Juniares princes issued Felipé III an ultimatum in 1622: he must be married to a proper lady within a year, and stay married, or they would force him to abdicate. While the king had the leading princes arrested and imprisoned for threatening the sanctity of the monarch, their opposition emboldened many other dissatisfied parties. Enough vassals and extended family were potentially against him that by 1623 the king found he could not reasonably win a civil war if one broke out.
Felipé III's decision to marry his advisor Alicia, by then Chamberlain of the Court, was a shock to many Antoran nobles. The friendship between the two was well-known, but it was believed if the king had affection for Alicia, he would have proposed to her many years ago. The personal records of both are sealed to this day on the Crown's authority, so no definitive insights into the situation can be gleaned. What is known is that on the 20th of March, 1625, Felipé III married Alicia of the House of Carratéo in the Porta Tranquíla Cathedral, creating her as Alicia II. As a show of respect and unity between their peoples, Felipé III declared that their House would be known going forwards as Naranza-Carratéo. The couple had two children; a daughter, Margaríte, born in 1626, and a son, Juan Téo, born in 1628. Margaríte would die of a fever when she was just three years old, leaving Juan Téo as the heir to the throne.
[[File:Jan-Joosten-van Lodensteyn-and-William-Adams-with-Ship-Liefde-first-encounter-in-Kyushu-Japan-1600.png|thumb|''Antoran Sailors Acquire A Peregrin Map,'' c. 1730]]
The royal couple would break tradition and begin a new one by jointly ruling the kingdom. While queens had as much authority in Antora as kings, no Antoran monarch had ever co-ruled with their spouse before. Felipé agreed to handle economic and military matters, while Alicia took charge of social and feudal issues. The both of them passed judgment on petitions together and often consulted each other for major decisions. While the Arranzic nobility was opposed to dealing with a Réoran monarch, the Queen proved a fair, personable, and extremely intelligent ruler. Combined with the King's good-natured refusal to deal with the issues of vassals unless necessary, Alicia II was able to eventually convince the lords of Antora of her capabilities.
In 1628, after long negotiations started by his father, Felipé III was able to convince the clergy and nobles that full integration of nations would be in everyone's best interests. Since the Conquista, the kingdoms had simply been jointly referred to as "Casilló." This completely ignored the Réoran parts of Antora, leaving many dissatisfied. Alicia II was ironically instrumental in convincing the Arranzic lords of the need for a name change. With both monarchs' consent, and the support of the common people, religious community, and noble Houses, Casilló and Réal were discarded as names in favor of a unified Kingdom of Corrí.
The prosperity and community that this change brought about enriched the Antoran peoples immensely. After years of separation, the Arranzic and Réoran populations were finally equal people in one nation. Difficulties between prejudiced members of both cultures persisted, but most were happy to have an excuse to put rivalries aside. In particular, the shipbuilding industry in the coastal provinces received a large boost in productivity with formerly-Réoran lumber merchants and mining guilds willing to negotiate better deals. The mountaintop Réoran monks kept great records of astronomical information, which provided another boon to the Corric economy. Newly-imported printing presses allowed these astronomy charts to be copied and sold in large numbers to sailors. The sailors then used these charts to navigate across Urth and establish a trade network that outshone even the historical fleets of Antora. The success of Corric merchants brought great wealth to the guilds, noble sponsors, and monarchy.
[[File:CromwellDissolvingLongParliament.jpg|thumb|242x242px|''Márquez Declares Revolution'', c. 1867]]
Very little of the resources and coins made their way into the hands of the sailors, craftspeople, and dock workers that supported these trade expeditions. For every one silver ''Regné'' that was earned by a sailor, five-hundred were earned by the captain, a thousand by the owner of the vessel, and upwards of ten-thousand by investors. Weavers and farmers were hit the hardest; their goods sold for their weight in gold overseas, yet many were reimbursed by merchants at a hundredth of the true value. The lords who controlled the docks and rented space to the guilds received massive kickbacks to keep the process going, as well. The constant refusal of the nobility to more fairly guarantee wages and compensation for Corric goods being exported meant many citizens saw negative returns on their labor. This climate of exploitation and ignorance saw the populace become progressively more radicalized.
After the death of Felipé III in 1655 and Alicia II in 1657, the citizens of Corrí saw the perfect opportunity to fix the issues of their society. Prominent community leaders in major cities held meetings and rallies to acquire support for a general strike and revolution. Ismael Halconero of Porta Tranquíla, Pau Márquez of Iravala, and Salma Vélez of Eleçeron were instrumental in convincing many people to abandon their work and march together on the coronation of Juan Téo. Printing presses were also utilized to create fliers and news sheets about the inherent rights of the populace. On the 8th of September, 1658, Juan Téo began the traditional procession from Porta Tranquíla to Eleçeron for his coronation. Instead of cheering crowds, he was greeted with armed civilian militias blocking the exits from the Palace. It is estimated that over 300,000 people rose up and blockaded the castles, barracks, gates, and docks of the major Corric cities that day. Certain lords found themselves sympathizing with the people and acted to secure the Palace from the inside along with their personal guards. With the situation in their control, the community leaders and their sympathizers presented Juan Téo with a choice: either accept a provision of government that allowed the common people a voice or never reach Eleçeron to become king.
Faced with this decision, and earnestly unaware of how bad certain groups had been treated, Juan Téo immediately accepted the fact that better representation of the people was necessary. There were members of the nobility that violently objected to this, specifically those that had become grossly enriched by the status quo. When members of this faction attempted to attack the community leaders and Juan Téo, they were detained and executed. These nobles and their families were subsequently stripped of their titles and lands as part of the First Constitution of the Kingdom of Corrí, which was drafted over the rest of the year. With the rights of the people guaranteed, the establishment of an Assembly and electoral system, and a codification of law, King Juan Téo was crowned King of Corrí and Sovereign of Antora on the 16th of March, 1659, with the support of the nobility and the permission of the general populace.
=== Reformist Period (1660 - 1740) ===
[[File:Portrait of Pope Innocent X (by Diego Velázquez) - Doria Pamphilj Gallery, Rome.jpg|thumb|''Portrait of Archbishop Hernandéz II,'' c.1740|214x214px]]The Reformist Period was marked by increased democratization of both government and religion. Following the death of King Juan Téo in 1709, his daughter Queen Natalía Romero convened the Conference of the Second Constitution the following year. The Queen's desired changes to the Constitution were so extensive that the government refused her and instead formulated a Second, complimentary Constitution to expand on the first. One of the central pieces of this Second Constitution was the detailed description of all the functions of government, from a postal service to what situations are naval war is permissible. Another central theme of the Second Constitution was chivalry, honor, and its inclusion into government practices and societal ideals. Chivalry, traditionally viewed as a code of ethics and military values used by the landed nobility and wealthy professional soldiers, was included within the Second Constitution to act as a reference to which the government should conduct itself.
A great number of statesmen and nobility also espouses chivalry as a way to tie the nation together with a set of positive moral values. It was thought that if the common voting populace and the upper classes could positively relate by a shared social contract founded in chivalric code, the divisions and violence of the First Constitution era could be avoided. Royal knights and common people worked together to create the Chivalric Caucus, the first political party in the country. The Chivalric Caucus was followed by the Feudalist Front and the Honorable Action Caucus, competing parties that sought similar influence. The Assembly passed several laws detailing the rights and limitations of political parties as a reaction to the brinksman-like rivalries that emerged between these new organizations.
Archbishop Hernandéz II of Giroruña was acclaimed and sanctified in 1730 by the Righteous Votive Conclave. Formerly a philosopher and Votive spiritual leader in his home city, Hernandéz II was sanctified after giving a lecture to the Conclave during annual ''charlas de jardín'' on the values of humility and service towards community instead of the established class hierarchy. He remains to this day the only Saint acclaimed during his lifetime. He is also the only Saint acclaimed with a unanimous decision by the Conclave, and the only Archbishop to not have sat on the Conclave. It is described in several histories that the Conclave was so moved by his speech that they agreed to postpone the ''charlas de jardín'' and hold a special session to sanctify Hernandéz II. The Votive Way underwent a series of changes in subsequent years that many scholars credit to many modern aspects of the spiritual system.
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=== Rennaissance of the Mind (1740-1835) ===
[[File:Iglesia de San Miguel, Jerez de la Frontera, España, 2015-12-07, DD 99-101 HDR.JPG|center|thumb|The interior of the Tonderouca Cathedral, built in 1770]]
=== Colonial Abstenation (1835-1880) ===
[[File:Environs de San Sebastian par Didier Petit de Meurville (années 1850).jpg|center|thumb|''Journey to Conference,'' c. 1850]]
=== Stagnation (1880-1912) ===
[[File:Francis of Assisi of Bourbon king consort of Spain.jpg|center|thumb|King Montero Julio, depicting in portrait c. 1905]]
=== 20th Century Priorities (1912-1982) ===
[[File:An F-4G Phantom II wild weasel 1991.jpg|center|thumb|The L-65 Tiburón fighter, still in service today, is considered the best example of Corric military development in the 20th century]]
=== Succession Crisis (1982-1987) ===
[[File:De proclamatie en beëdiging van Prins Juan Carlos tot Koning van Spanje tijdens , Bestanddeelnr 254-9766.jpg|center|thumb|King Benito Ares I at the accession ceremony of Catrás, 1984]]
=== Current Day (1987-Present) ===
[[File:Felipe VI y la alcaldesa visitan la muestra Haciendo futuro en CentroCentro 04.jpg|center|thumb|King Sebastián II regularly interacts with citizens outside royal protocol.]]
== Geography ==
The nation is bordered to the west by
The highest point is Montabuelo in the Vizedora District, at 2,189 meters above sea level.
=== Mountains and Rivers ===
Much of
Rivers play an important part in the geology of
=== Climate ===
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_classification climate classifications] of
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-arid_climate semi-arid steppe] (Bsh) occupies most of the districts in the south. The majority of Maláma, Castijara, and Julinazo lands are semi-arid, though some parts of Elvacedo, Marsalvano, and Salasca also possess this climate. It is characterized by hot, dry summers and cool winters with limited precipitation, and is usually found inland some distance from the ocean.
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_climate dry temperate climate] (Csa,) otherwise known as the Coastal climate, is the most widespread climate type in
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humid_subtropical_climate wet temperate climate] (Cfa) occupies most of central Cartevedra, as well as all but the most eastern regions of Vizedora and south-eastern regions of Elvacedo. It is also present in northern Marsalvano. This climate occurs at higher altitudes with plentiful rainfall and water systems, resulting in lush vegetation and no true dry season, although precipitation remains comparatively low.
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The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humid_continental_climate cold continental climate] (Dfa) occurs only within portions of Cfa regions at very high altitudes and is characterized by dry, cool summers and cold, wet winters. The high mountain passes of the Nevadres range are considered Dfa climates.
Several other minor climate regions include a small desert (Bwk) region in western Elvacedo, the oceanic climate (Cfb) on the extreme northern coast of Tomaras and the outlying islands, and the warm continental climate (Dfb) on the coasts of the large lakes in Vizedora and Cartavedra.[[File:Spanish Eagle - Monfrague - Spain 3882 (15340566397).jpg|thumb|200px|A typical
=== Flora and Fauna ===
The
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiversity Biodiversity] is significant, and the government maintains programs to keep habitat destruction and species persecution to a minimum. Hunting of nearly any kind is banned except by government officials for population control or risk management. The nation is ranked as one of the highest in Novaris regarding the most negligible impact on existing environments. Parks and preserves are dedicated to keeping local [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endangered_species endangered species] alive in the wild; as of 2020 there were nearly 840 facilities of this kind in operation.
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== Politics ==
The history of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy democracy] in
[[File:View of Morro da Se from Jardim do Morro.jpg|thumb|
The tradition of noble titles and lands associated with them remains active in
There is no official state religion in
=== Administrative Divisions ===
Each District is subordinate to the central government instead of a confederation or united state system. While maintained by Ministries, health and education are generally left up to district governments based on their own needs and priorities. The smallest division of land is the Municipality, going up to the Province, Region, and finally District. The Royal
=== Feudalism in
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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feudalism Feudalism] is still practiced to a limited degree in Antora. The system has been described as post-feudal, semi-feudal, and pseudo-feudal, though it is academically described as a "hereditary [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peerage peerage] bureaucracy." There exists a list of eighty-two family lines codified within the First Constitution as being ‘Noble Blood.’ These Houses, as they are known, retain certain rights and privileges carried over from their lineage as the most prominent noble lines of the Antoran kingdoms. These families retain noble titles, from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viscount Viscount] (''Vizcondé'') to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margrave Margrave] (''Marquí''), [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron Baron] (''Barón''), [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Count Count] (''Condé''), and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke Duke] (''Dúque''). The rank of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_duke Grand Duke] (''Dúque Majór'') exists in tradition but has not been used since the 13th Century.
Members of the Noble Blood Houses are afforded limited control over the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fief real estate historically associated with their titles]. The nine districts of the nation were designed for the dual purpose of streamlining regional governance and maintaining the Noble Blood land borders. These expanses of land controlled are known as ''heredados. Heredados'' range in size from several acres to metropolitan areas, reflected by the rank of the Noble House that manages them. Local governments must get the approval of their lords to build or rezone sections of the lord's ''heredad'', but may overrule the lords' decision with a supermajority vote. Lords have a responsibility to ensure the upkeep of their ''heredados'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_works public works] and that the tax revenue collected is being used responsibly. The lords may appoint officials to positions in public works or taxation, but these appointments must be cross-examined and approved by local governments.
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=== Government ===
==== Ministry of Popular Assembly ====
The Ministry of Popular Assembly (''Ministro de Asamblea Popular)'' is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legislature legislative] branch of the
The Popular Assembly votes on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law laws] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_(document) acts] proposed by its members and holds control over prioritizing the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_budget national budget]. The House of the Populace vote on proposed actions of the Royal Cabinet if such measures are budgetary. The House of the Nobility votes on actions if they are military or foreign policy related. In return, the laws and acts passed by the Assembly must receive Royal Assent to become legal, though refusal of Royal Assent on a given document can be circumvented by a four-fifths majority vote of both Houses. The House of the Nobility may override a vote made by the House of the Populace with a three-fifths majority and vice versa. Extant in both Houses are Boards that are responsible for areas of government mirroring that of the Royal Ministries, and work together with them on policy. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Committee#Conference_committee Committees] may also be formed by the Mediators of the Houses to investigate and address specific issues.[[File:CorricParliament.svg|thumb|
The major [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_party parties] of the Assembly are the Chivalric Caucus (CC,) the
==== Royal Cabinet ====
The executive branch consists of a twelve-member Royal Cabinet of Ministers, presided over by the Prime Minister and reigning Monarch. The Prime Minister is a member of the Popular Assembly nominated by their peers and approved by the Monarch. A mixed popular-and-parliamentary voting system elects them. The Prime Minister serve a six-year term and can be re-elected at the end of their term once. They appoint ambassadors, members of the Royal Cabinet, and a Second Minister as their deputy, again requisite to the approval of the Monarch and Popular Assembly.
The First Ministers serve as executive heads of
Certain Ministries originated in the First Constitution, while some were created more recently according to developing sciences, technologies, and ideas.
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=== Foreign Policy ===
{{main|Foreign relations of Antora}}
[[File:Edifici amb torre al port de València.JPG|thumb|200x200px|The [[Volkia|Volkian]] Embassy in the Casa de Rojó, [[Porta Tranquíla]]|alt=The Volkian Embassy in the Casa de Rojó, Porta Tranquíla. A building next to a park in a city. It is five stories tall and made of red brick, with a stepped red flat roof. A belltower made of smooth marble rises from the back left corner.]]The foreign policy stance of Antora is to expand the nations' trade opportunities and close ties with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_power regional powers]. The nation does not have a specific ideological stance it promotes or adheres to, aside from abhorring absolute-rule governing styles such as communal authoritarianism or fascism. Many people of Antoran citizenship feel that there is no one correct way to run a nation, resulting in a very diverse caucus of governmental representatives, all along the political spectrum. This has led to Antora having regular relations with communist states, theocracies, and monarchies. Extensive military buildups, international interventionalist, and imperialist foreign policy stances are anathema to the Antoran government resulting in worse relations with certain countries. The strength of the Antoran economy and military, while sufficient for a nation of its size, are not enough to allow it to stand as a preeminent regional player, nor to deter foreign powers from attempting to interfere in Antoran matters. Therefore, the current diplomatic mandate of the government is to form bonds with other nations, develop close cultural, economic, and personal ties with those nations, and insert the Antoran state into organizations and alliances based around mutual benefit.
Antora achieved membership status in the [[League of Novaris]] on 11 November 2021, achieving one major long-term goal of foreign policy. Attempts were made to join various regional cooperatives during the 1900s, but ideological equilibrium only stabilized in the late 2010s for the Antoran government to consider pursuing membership seriously. Antora has contributed support in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_sanctions condemnation] of the unrecognized rebel Xaethos state in [[Alksearia]], the condemnation and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_sanctions sanctioning] of [[Biramura]], and provides a significant portion of its [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aid foreign aid] budget to the Novaris Aid and Development Office. The nation is represented on the Council by Sir [[Júlio Ezekiel de Zanpaí]].
The country is a member of several League sub-organizations. The Novaris Transportation Commission, managing the Novaris Transportation Network, counts Antora as a member. The Antoran government has expressed interest in further integrating the continent via rail. This would allow the limited rail networks in western Antora to export more mineral resources to partners across Novaris. Additionally, the NTC has been pushed to implement standard road signs and gas station systems by Antoran diplomats.
The Conference for Amity and Cooperation was created as a joint venture between Antora, Cryria, [[Mexregiona]], the Varentine League, and [[Älemsi Negdel]] to promote industrial, defense, and intelligence coordination between the participants. The CAC does not constitute a military alliance, but the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligence_agency intelligence services] of each nation commonly collaborate, and several training and equipment agreements are in place.
Antora is a founding member of the [[Inter-Novaran Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance]], which includes [[Mirhaime Federation|Mirhaime]], [[Sarvimaa]], and [[Volscina|Volscina.]] This alliance operates as a mutual defensive pact, and is considered by some as a de-facto rival to the [[Tolinsk Accords]]. Antora and the other INTRA members maintain the organization is strictly in place for mutual protection and security in the face of increased international terrorism and political tensions. Prince-Emeritus [[Astolfo de Naranza-Carratéo]] serves as the alliance's Vice Commander.
A strong sentiment exists in Antora that the nation should pursue a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_relationship_(international_relations) special relationship] status with other countries of Impelantic descent, such as [[New Leganes]] and South Peragen. Many scholars argue that the shared [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language linguistic] and cultural heritage make an Impelantic community a foregone conclusion. Detractors have pointed out that these nations have vastly different priorities and foreign policy stances as the Antoran Kingdom thus such an initiative would be counterproductive in developing more equal relations with worthy partners.
In late 2021, the Antoran government condemned [[Norgsveldet]] and the [[Union of Commonwealth Alliances]] for their continued [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion military interventions] and excessive force. This has resulted in worsening diplomatic relations with several UCA states, including [[Aivintis]], and garnered support from like-minded nations. The hardened stance against the UCA's activities has led to tensions with aligned nations like [[Tretrid]] and the temporary suspension of official embassies.
=== Military ===
[[File:Dia de las fuerzas armadas en Logroño, 2018.jpg|thumb|
The military of
The branches of the
* The [[Royal Corric Armed Legions|Royal Antoran Armed Legions]] (''Legiones Armas de
* The [[Royal Corric Armada|Royal Antoran Armada]] (''Armada de
* The [[Royal Corric Air Cavalry|Royal Antoran Air Cavalry]] (''Caballería Aérea de
* The Royal
Previously, conscription was mandatory, but it was downgraded to universal basic training in 2005. All
== Demographics ==
The population of
=== Peoples ===
[[File:CyRPopulatonGraph.png|thumb|400x400px|Corric population statistic graph as of 2020]]
The Corric Second Constitution defines a people as "any group of individuals who, as a thinking species, share a cultural, national, or blood history." There are thirteen recognized [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisdom#Sapience sapient] [[species]] under
The 10% of the population that is non-native is a mixture of different nationalities and races. The most significant of these groups is the
After these two species, the remaining 4% of the population includes many different international ethnicities and species. This metropolitan mixture is concentrated in the coastal cities and the Salasca district. Prominent groups include Cryrians, Volkians, Tavari, Cukish
==== International Citizens ====
The modern
=== Urban Areas ===
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=== Languages ===
There are five officially recognized languages in
The final official language is [[Petrovian]]. While spoken by less than 1% of the populace, it is the language used in
==Economy==
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unemployment Unemployment] currently stands at 8.2% and is dropping, down from the 2010 unemployment rate of 12.7%. Weak points of the
The 1960s and 70s saw a plateau in GDP growth. Certain sectors of the
In the late 1990s and early 2000s,
=== Agriculture===
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[[File:Aloe vera farm Tenerife 6.jpg|thumb|200px|A greenhouse in Marsalvano growing bananas and aloe|alt=A greenhouse in Marsalvano growing bananas and aloe. A long greenhouse with a plastic roof and metal frame filled with aloe planted in the center aisle. On either side on the dirt floor are wooden and metal stands which are supporting juvenile banana trees.]]
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agriculture Agriculture] is the second-largest employer in the country and the largest single economic contributor, at 18.4% of GDP.
The government is currently expanding [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irrigation irrigation] systems and modern sustainable farming. Most arable land relies on either a natural waterway or rainfall for irrigation, with around 17% using an irrigation system older than 50 years, while only 6% use a modern irrigation system. Areas in the western mountains are prone to high summer heat and limited rainfall, necessitating the growth of wheat, olives, grapes, and little else. The government's projections suggest that more up-to-date agriculture methods can boost the crop yield in this region by 320%, with an overall national boost of around 70%.
=== Raw Materials ===
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_material raw materials] industry in
In 2020, the mining and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refining refining] industries produced nearly 500 million tons of materials, with the most significant shares being zinc (5.21%,) gypsum (4.09%,) flourite (3.94%,) and copper (3.86%.)
The lumber industry is also a significant part of the raw material sector, though much less developed than mining. Around 21% of
===Energy===
[[File:Wind turbines Sierra de la Oliva 03.JPG|thumb|
The renewable energy industry in
=== Tourism ===
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism Tourism] in
=== Manufacturing ===
The manufacturing industry uses large portions of land that are not suitable for agriculture. Categories included are textiles, machines, transport, instruments, weapons, and arts.
[[File:Granit 2023 - 54 - M-85 Žirafa.jpg|thumb|The Vehículo de Operaciones Móvil Blindado is the most common industrial and military truck chassis produced by Antora]]
The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textile_industry textile industry] is vast, making up 23% of all manufactured items. Popular exports include sports jerseys, overcoats, summer wear, hats, athletic and hiking shoes, sandals, watches, ponchos, and undergarments, but the largest textile products are wool, cotton, felt, rugs, drapes, and carpeting. Significant amounts of
Machines are often industrially manufactured and include large amounts of infrastructure and components for larger machines. Items included in this category are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve valves], insulated wire, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_(mechanics) transmissions], engines, air conditioners, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_turbine gas turbines], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_sink heat sinks]. Machines accounted for 17% of manufactured exports in 2020.
Transport is a vitally important industry for
Instruments are a smaller industry, with the
The
Arts is the smallest manufactured industry, providing 10% of the market. The
==Culture==
=== Global Heritage Sites ===
{{Main|ICHO}}
Antora possesses nine locations designated as Global Heritage Sites by the International Cultural Heritage Organization, including the majority of the Nevadres Mountains as the Nevadres National Park, the royal residence at the Palace of the Tranquil Coast, and the Eleçeron Riverfront. There are four more sites currently pending approval. Antora also holds two Global Intangible Heritages in its [[Antoran_Chivalry|Chivalry]] and the [[Votive Way]].
=== Architecture ===
[[File:Málaga centro historico.jpg|thumb|250x250px|Downtown Giroruña exemplifies a mix of ancient and modern
Some styles in the northern regions incorporated ideas from the
Modern architecture and international standards blended with
=== Scripture ===
The [[
While not considered by some theologists and literary scholars as doctrine, the famous 1711 work ''The Mind and Soul in Cooperation with the Spheres'' written by Juan Gamonéna is commonly considered a piece of scripture. Its subjects include the practical [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthropology anthropological] relationships between belief systems and religions worldwide. In the second half of the book, Gamonéna posits that all people worship different aspects of the same deific force in theological terms, and all religions should therefore be treated as parts of a single spiritual whole. This argument has become a mainstream part of
=== Literature ===
[[File:Miguel de Unamuno Meurisse c 1925.JPG|thumb|250x250px|Jean Gabriel de la Crúz,
Various military [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthology anthologies] were written between 1400 and 1700 by
During the Rennaisance of the Mind during the mid-1700s to mid-1800s, scholars produced a variety of works on geopolitics, society, philosophy, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognition cognition], and theology. One important work from this period is Hernandéz's ''Nations Developing a Global Presence Through Waterborne Trade (Naciones que Desarrollan una Presencia Mundial a Través del Comercio Marítimo,)'' which popularized the idea of the [[Enlightened Coast]].
The [[Andoran Union of Journalists|Antoran Union of Journalists]] handles most news publications and current events sources in
===Music===
[[File:OSEM tocando.jpg|thumb|250x250px|The Costa Tranquíla Philharmoic Orchestra performing in 2015]]
There are more than twenty-five professional orchestras in the country. These include the Royal
=== Cinema ===
The animation industry in Antora is similarly small but considered a major cultural focus for younger generations. The largest studio, El Nuestro De Captivar, produces many of the most famous Impelantic-language animated shows and films. The studio's largest property, the space opera mech franchise ''[[Aventuras Entre Las Estrellas]],'' has grossed over 4 billion Regnes since its creation in 1981.
===Sports===
[[File:CorricSportKnight.jpg|thumb|250x250px|A HAMA jousting competitor at the Cartevija Hastilidium]]
Native to the country is the Tournament of Saint Marta, the global championship for Historical Armoured Martial Arts.
Horse-racing is popular in
Other popular sports in
===Cuisine ===
[[File:Tuna Steak, Bee's Steak and Shake, Sleman, Yogyakarta.jpg|thumb|250x250px|A dish of ''atún con paxas'' cooked on a traditional hotplate]]
'''Northern''' cuisine is considered those traditional foods from the northern coast and northeast inland region. It makes heavy use of seafood, found in roasted and fried dishes, hot and cold soups, and eaten raw. It also uses fruit as a seasoning and complementary ingredient, such as ''pirta'' (lemon rice.) A traditional delicacy of Northern cuisine is ''atún con paxas'' (slow-grilled steak tuna on baby pax fruits fried in olive oil) on a bed of ''pirta'' with a side of asparagus, mushrooms, and figs.
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'''Southern''' cuisine comes from the southern coast and parts of the southern inland region. While seafood is still an integral part of the dishes, baked goods, vegetables, and poultry are also prominent. In addition, Southern cuisine is known for its desserts, including pies, pastries, and honey-dipped candies. Dishes commonly considered Southern staples include ''pecuedé'' (salted fish with vegetables, usually spinach and tomato, and blue cheese on sour bread) and ''encuéras'' (thick pastries with a honey glaze and jellied fruit preserves inside.)
'''Valley''' cuisine developed in central
'''Upland''' cuisine is a smaller but distinct category that comes from the western portions of inland
=== Festivals ===
The
Many
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La Fiesta de Santo Abrosius is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calendar_of_saints feast day] of the patron saint of Antora and the most prominent religious holiday in the country. The festivities begin the second Friday in May and typically last until the following Monday, though certain parts of the nation can see them end on Wednesday. The holiday traditions include paper decorations either chained together or pattern-cut from long reams, as well as ringed candles, the iconography of Saint Abrosius, and incense, if affordable. The colors of Saint Abrosius are green and white and permeate almost every decoration. This has earned the holiday the appellation "''La Verde y Blanco''." The Fiesta de Santo Abrosius follows a four-day pattern that mirrors the life of the Saint.
Friday will involve intimate family gatherings and the serving of typical Antoran peasant food such as ''pirta'' (lemon rice,) either ''guinzio'' (tomato and bacon soup with bread and olive oil) or ''pecuedé'' (salted fish with spinach, tomato, and blue cheese on sour bread) depending on the region, and ''paprer y yogur'' (a fruit pastry served with sweet dipping yogurt.) Older members of families will encourage children to share interesting experiences they have had in the past year and will in turn share life wisdom. This part of the festival, known as ''humilidad'', evokes the simple upbringing of the Saint.
[[File:Badge of the Order of Alcantara.svg|thumb|200x200px|The Cross of Saint Abrosius]]The Saturday events are much more communal, involving families traveling around and exchanging gifts and stories with each other. These gifts usually take the form of whatever the family can produce on its own, such as blankets or cheese or woodcarvings. While traditional for travel to take place within a single neighborhood or town, some choose to make day-long journeys to other municipalities and provinces in the spirit of the day. Saturday is a reflection of Saint Abrosius' travels as a young man spreading wisdom and facilitating exchanges of good-will and necessities between the people of Antora. It is thus known as the ''errante.''
Sunday is the most lively of the festival days, known as the ''ascensión.'' It celebrates the miracles and holy wisdom of Saint Abrosius as he, according to tradition, was empowered to heal the divisions between the nations of Antora through community and spirit. Public spaces, streets, and the outsides of houses will be decorated with colored streamers, ribbons, and flags. Churches and other religious establishments of the various Votive aspects will open their doors to the population and host celebrations in lieu of the traditional Sunday gatherings. All regardless of status or religion are welcome to these events, which often include free food, entertainment such as movies or puppet shows, and clergy reading scripture about Saint Abrosius. Varying importance on certain miracles can be seen across the country. Some communities will have celebrations in public squares with a large drinking fountain made to look like a cliff, to evoke the story of Saint Abrosius calling forth water from rock to help a town whose well dried up. Other areas place more importance upon the story of the Saint calling forth a wave that carried fish to starving coastal towns, and celebrate it by holding fishing competitions and communal seafood cooking. All festivities on Sunday involve large public dances, live music, and the singing of hymns at sunset.
Monday, in contrast, is known as the ''exilio'', and is the most somber part of the festival. It is themed after death and loss, for the exile of Saint Abrosius by an irate lord and his death on the road trying to protect a woman from highwaymen. People will hold private family gatherings to rest and recuperate from the previous day, which are contemplative and usually without much celebratory energy. Some customs include the lighting of votive candles at a shrine for missing, dead, or absent family members. ''Exilio'' decorations tend towards minimal black textiles and clothing, though white headbands are included as a reminder that the Saint is still present spiritually. The traditional dinner for this day includes the same dishes as the ''humilidad'' with the addition of spiced orange rum and smoked ham, items with which the Saint offered to share with his killers in the spirit of brotherhood.
Some families and communities continue the festival into Tuesday and Wednesday, although this falls outside of established tradition. These two days will involve ''la siesta'', the rest period of the Saint as a spirit, and the ''continuación'', which is a microcosm of the entire festival as a reflection of Saint Abrosius' influence on the living.
Elements of the Antoran diaspora also celebrate this holiday. Depending on community size, festivities can range from a floor of an apartment building, a street, or even entire sections of town. The largest Antoran community outside the nation is in Volscina, followed by Packilvania. These see moderately sized celebrations that are quite similar in scale and scope to their homeland. The Fiesta de Santo Abrosius' good cheer, inclusivity, and gift-giving contribute to the acceptance of Antoran immigrants in many nations.
==== Harvestide ====
Harvestide is an amalgamated holiday from
In the mid-1400s, the Tax Feast became a mixture of political, social, and religious celebration and would soon be renamed Harvestide by the Church. Due to donations, the
Modern Harvestide takes place from noon on the 20th of November to sunset on the 21st, beginning with the submission of tax forms in a pseudo-celebration of patriotism called ''la gran sumisión.'' The tradition of giving gifts and charity still survives, and it is common for employers to provide employees with raises, tokens of appreciation, and food. The nobility will still invite their most prominent taxpayers and subordinate lords to day-long parties. At or around sunset on the 20th, the traditional meal of ''Trabajo del Verano'' will be eaten. This meal consists of foods customarily associated with the
==== Festival of Honor ====
The Festival of Honor is a Votive holiday that occurs every April 12th. It is derived from the ''aspecto de todos son uno'' (all are one,) which posits that exlusivity and impermeability between different nationalities, ethnicities, species, and other demographic identifiers is essentially impossible at a basic level. The Votive belief that all things in existence emenate from a singular cosmotheological source, and thus cannot be entirely seperate, has existed since at least the 10th century. First records of ''todos son uno'' are attributed to Señora Miriam de Lísse, a community elder and spiritual leader who lived and worked in modern-day Julinazo. She is venerated as a ''Santa'' for her work in exploring the principles and applications of ''todos son uno'', including its use in relation to concepts such as nationality, gender, and commerce. Histories suggest that King Gael, author of the first definitive work on Votive practices and beliefs, met personally with Señora de Lísse in her final years during his writing of Gael's Tome. The Festival of Honor takes many ideas from these first-edition scriptures. In 1962, the festival was declared a work-free national holiday by King Benito Ares I, and sees celebrations by nearly 100% of the Antoran population, even those who do not practice any Votive customs.
==== Corric Tax Day ====
An associated holiday to Harvestide is Corric Tax Day, on the 22nd of November. The government and Church will provide free meals and gifts to the Royal
==See Also==
*[[Andoran Chivalry|Antoran Chivalry]]
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