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The '''Crowned Republic of Antora''' (Corric: ''Republica Coronada de Antora''), also known as '''Antora,''' is a country located on the south-eastern portion of [[Novaris]]. It is bordered to the
The first inhabitants were the Antora people,
In 1584, the Kingdom of Réal was conquered after the Thirty-Years’ Bloodshed, also known as the Conquísta. A brutal war instigated by King Felipé I ‘the Bloody’ of Casilló,
King Felipé III of the House of Naranza married Alicia II 'the Younger,' last daughter of the House of Carreteó, after years
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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=== Feudal Conquests (1000 - 1260) ===
After 1015 CE, the small feudal states of Antora began to form into the larger nation-states that later became Casilló and Réal. In the coastal regions, Avantana, Grejona, Liti, Málama, and Pinoa were forcibly integrated into one state by the Avantanan warlord and king Arturo Gael Andres de Naranza. The Arranzic Conquests of 1149 were instigated by de Naranza to
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.
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[[File:Battle of Montaperti.jpg|thumb|200x200px|Section of an illuminated manuscript on Antoran conflicts, circa 1291|alt=Section of an illuminated manuscript on Andoran conflicts, circa 1291, depicting in medieval style a group of soldiers holding white shields and red banners being attacked by a party of cavalry riding white horses, holding swords and wearing orange, who are riding down a hill at their enemy]]Casilló and Réal had little contact in their first century. The natural barriers of the Nevadres mountains made travel restricted between the states, so it was in 1310 that official exchanges began to take place. Initial cordial relations soured quickly. Casilló was between Réal and the ocean, restricting trade opportunities, and Réal had large mineral deposits Casilló required for metalworking and shipbuilding.
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 Antoran
The period between 1335 and 1587 is known in Antora as the Horrible Two-Hundred. The Kingdoms of Casilló and Réal were at war for about 163 out of these 252 years. Starting in 1335 with the Battle of Cúnla, the Antoran states devoted most of their resources to overcoming each other through military might. The conflicts ranged from lesser nobles raiding rival territories to full-regalia field engagements with artillery and cavalry charges. The extent of the bloodshed is such that the red lilies that grow in Reóran valleys are said to be colored by the blood of dead soldiers.
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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. Felipé I, however, decided to consolidate his gains. He sent half the Ourá fleet east, to head up the Azuré River. A sixth of the army was sent back to occupy Cartavedra, while the rest was allowed to rest and recuperate on the north bank of the river.
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=== 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) ===
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== Geography ==
Antora is situated on the south-eastern coast of [[Novaris]], covering most of the geo-social region known also as Antora. This region is characterized by large mountains and narrow river valleys in the west and north, which slowly give way to high-elevation hills and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escarpment escarpments] closer to the coast. In the south and east, the terrain is much flatter, with no mountain chains but the occasional high-elevation peak. There are several large bays and inlets, notably the Bahía de Cátras and the Bahía de Ostras.
The nation is bordered to the west by
The highest point is Montabuelo in the Vizedora District, at 2,189 meters above sea level.
Antora lies between 39° and 46° North and 68° and 75° West.[[File:PN des Pyrénées.jpg|thumb|
=== Mountains and Rivers ===
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== Politics ==
The history of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy democracy] in Antora traces its roots to the First Constitution of 1659. This provided the basis for popular representation and codified law based on the people’s will instead of the feudal [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absolute_monarchy absolute monarchy] before it. In 1710, a Second Constitution was drafted under Prime Minister Carlos Sánchez. This document drew heavily on the first but laid out the basis of the Antoran state and government much more accurately. Both documents are considered as legal authority in Antora; the First Constitution lays out a
[[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 Antora. However, the Second Constitution clearly outlines that the expanse of these traditions is limited compared to the nation's governance. There also exists a culture of ''nobleza obliga'', also known as ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noblesse_oblige noblesse oblige]'' or ‘nobility obliges’ which requires those of noble descent, but generally anyone with authority, to conduct themselves with good character and to use their position to benefit others who are less fortunate.
There is no official state religion in Antora; though much of the nation practices some form of
Antora has 42.1% of its government made up of women and a further 4.7% made up of individuals [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-binary_gender outside of a gender binary], while the remaining 53.2% is men. The Popular Assembly passed the Intersectionality and Inclusivity Edict in 2009 to further equality between different lifestyles and genders in social, economic, and political spheres.
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Antora consists of ten Administrative Districts, each with a limited authority to elect their own governments, legislatures, and administrators and organize their budgets and resources: Avantana, Cartevedra, Castijara, Cátras, Elvacedo, Julinazo, Marsalvano, Málama, Tomaras, and Vizedora. There is also one Special Administrative District which is smaller than the others, Salasca, containing the capital city of [[Eleçeron]], and the Maritime District, which contains the various small islands inside the nation's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exclusive_economic_zone maritime borders]. Districts are represented in the Popular Assembly by electing Representatives from their municipalities. There are 185 Representatives from the Administrative Districts, twenty from Salasca, and fifteen from the Maritime District.
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 Antoran Guard functions as national police
=== Feudalism in Antora ===
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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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The Ministry of Popular Assembly (''Ministro de Asamblea Popular)'' is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legislature legislative] branch of the Antoran government. It is separated into the upper House of the Nobility and the lower House of the Populace. There are 220 Representatives in the House of the Populace, one for every Province and major (above 100,000 residents) Municipality. The House of the Nobility, meanwhile, elects 20 Bailiffs, two from each District save Salasca, and the remaining 180 Lords are hereditary positions. However, both Bailiffs and Lords are peerage members and have the same privileges. The Representatives serve for three-year [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Term_limit terms], Bailiffs for eight, and Lords for life. The Popular Assembly is headed by the Minister of the Popular Assembly, who nominates one Representative and one Bailiff to serve as the Mediator of their respective Houses for the duration of their terms. The Minister of the Popular Assembly has a seat on the Royal Cabinet. However, their role is mainly ceremonial as they have no administrative control over the happenings of the Assembly.
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 Antora Progress Party (APP,) and the Environmental Stewards (ES.) These three parties are broadly liberal-leaning and always form a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_government coalition] together, which is known as the Antoran Liberal Pact. The CLP has controlled the House of the Populace for the past forty years, receiving the majority of seats each election.
==== 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 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.
▲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 [[Baykalia]], and provides a significant portion of its [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aid foreign aid] budget to the Novaris Aid and Development Office.
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]]
▲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.
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.▼
▲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]], South Peragen, and [[Kuthernburg]]. 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.
=== Military ===
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The military of Antora is the [[
The branches of the FDAR are:
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* The [[Royal Corric Armada|Royal Antoran Armada]] (''Armada de Antora Réal'')
* The [[Royal Corric Air Cavalry|Royal Antoran Air Cavalry]] (''Caballería Aérea de Antora Réal'')
* The Royal Antoran Guard (''Guarda de Antora Réal
Previously, conscription was mandatory, but it was downgraded to universal basic training in 2005. All Antoran citizens upon reaching 17 years of age must report to the nearest Royal Antoran Guard office and sign up for Emergency Reserve Training, a seven-week course on basic military and survival skills. This training can be deferred up until citizens turn 30. There are three reserve groups: the Defense Reserve Guard, for semi-active and recently retired members of the military populace, the Emergency Wartime Reserve for those of good physical fitness and between 18 and 40 years of age, and the Emergency Support Reserve for those between 41 and 65 years of age.
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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 Antoran law; notably, symphs and nekomimi are not explicitly classified as legal sapient individuals. Instead, symphs are considered nonsapient, and nekomimi are considered a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subspecies sub-species] of humans.
Antoran people make up 73% of the population. Defined as any individual who has either a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy genealogical] ancestry to both Réoran and Arranzic ethnicities or is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnic_group ethnically] Antoran but does not identify as either Réoran or Arranzic, Antorans are the
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 Antoran [[Cava]], a distinct ethnic group that makes up around 4% of the Antoran population. These Cava are somewhat lighter-feathered than their Auroran cousins, with dark greys and blue feather pigmentations possible alongside black. After Cava are Antoran [[Aurian|Aurians]]. Antoran Aurians are widely integrated into the larger society of Antora. Although genetically identical to their traditional Arcturian cousins, Aurians in Antora do not ascribe to the racial [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caste caste system] and fill roles in society based on personal ability and interest rather than physiology. 2% of the population are Antoran Aurians.
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 Antoran [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaspora diaspora] is estimated to be around 15 million individuals. This number has fallen from an estimated 20 million Antoran citizens living abroad in the 1980s, mainly due to political shifts and economic needs. The Réorans and Arranzics do not have diasporas as the members living abroad number under five hundred each. The largest international Antoran populations are in [[New Leganés]] and [[Peragen|South Peragen]], followed by
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There are five officially recognized languages in Antora. The widest-spoken language is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombian_Spanish Corric], which is a dialect of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_language Impelantic]. Corric has not diverged much from the original language. It is spoken as a first language by approximately 83% of the population and as a second or third by another 14%. [[Staynish]], while not a native language, is recognized as the global ''lingua franca'' and is spoken by around 36% of the population as a second language. The next-most spoken languages are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occitan_language Réoran] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalan_language Arranzic]. They are dialects of Impelantic that have evolved significantly further than Corric. They are spoken as a first language by around 6% of the population each, with a further 15% being able to speak them in a secondary or tertiary capacity. They are considered endangered languages, with fewer than 10,000 capable teachers.
The final official language is [[Petrovian]]. While spoken by less than 1% of the populace, it is the language used in . While spoken by less than 1% of the populace, it is the language used in Antora
==Economy==
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===Energy===
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Antora produces the majority of its energy (31.5%, or around 58,000 GWh,) from power sources that are generally renewable or else non-damaging to the environment. These include massive
The renewable energy industry in Antora is marked high for its scale and advancement. While importing material and labor, the infrastructure is mostly of Antoran design. Several patents on advanced wind and solar energy generation methods originate from Antoran inventors. Many cities and towns use miniaturized wind and water turbines and solar panels to power local infrastructure. Government grants and programs have enabled the green energy capabilities of Antora to grow 700% since 2000. The industry itself employs over 94,000 people and contributes 7.6% to GDP.
=== Tourism ===
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism Tourism] in Antora sees around 22 million visitors a year, with most visiting the coastal regions. The architecture, cuisine, beaches, and ocean ports remain the largest draw of the Antoran coast. Significant numbers also visit the Antoran interior, where the major attractions are outdoor activities, historical sites, architecture, and alcohol breweries. The capital of Eleçeron ranks seventh for tourism nationally, but first for destinations inland. The travel infrastructure, mainly centered around [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River riverine] and rail travel, provides visitors with many scenic views. Travel and transport companies have made strides to attract tourists by using more all-function trains and river cruises. A large portion of tourism comes from other "feudalistic" nations drawn by Antora's regional history of chivalry and nobility. This part of the industry has seen a notable increase since the spread of Antoran animated media during the 1980s. The total industry provides 7.1% of the total GDP.
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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 Antoran textiles are hand-made and are considered a cultural heritage.
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==Culture==
Antora is a highly cultured nation with a heritage stretching back to the early 3rd Century BCE. It is an [[Enlightened Coast]] nation, defined by Antoran philosopher Erik Vael Hernandéz in 1799. Large portions of Antoran culture, like language, architecture, and agriculture, have derived from its start as an Impelanzan colony, providing its status as a significant Impelantic descendant state. Religion has also played a large part in Antoran development; [[Tunseism]] and the [[
=== Global Heritage Sites ===
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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 Antoran buildings]]Antoran architecture draws from many heritages and influences. The humans from southern Arcturia that settled the Antora region brought the Impelantic architectural style. Almost all Antoran buildings from the early 1st Millenium are variations of these styles. The city of [[Porta Armada]] is the most prominent surviving example of Impelantic architecture in Antora. A derivative style, known as Antoran Impelantic, developed over the 4th Century. This style informed much of the aesthetic and proportional languages of later Antoran architecture. Hallmarks of traditional Antoran styles such as [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Colonial_architecture Deseré] include fired clay roofing, colorful window settings, and a washed stone exterior.
Some styles in the northern regions incorporated ideas from the
Modern architecture and international standards blended with Antoran traditions to create the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Colonial_Revival_architecture Corinteró] style in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Important architectural schools such as the Ganuá Academy are responsible for many landmarks in modern sections of Antoran cities in the Corinteró style. An ultramodernist style currently expanding within the country is the Tranquíla school, named for its emergence in Porta Tranquíla.
=== 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, Antoran author and philosipher, c. 1923]]Antoran literature is very diverse. The nation hosts many publishing houses and book vendors responsible for a large percentage of Impelantic translation prints and publishing in Novaris. Well-known genres of literature include fantasy, romance, and historical fiction, as well as intellectual subjects such as martial arts manuals, chivalric studies, and theology. There is a long history of the written word in Antora; the first scripts recorded are carvings and scrollwork from the Impelanzan colonists in the Fourth Century. These detail aspects of everyday life and more prosaic subjects such as love, architecture, and religion.
Antoran authors created many remarkable works on chivalry and feudalistic society during the middle ages. Philosophical works such as de Cartevija's ''To Become an Ideal Cavalier (Convertirse en un Perfecto Caballero)'', and de Vries' ''Holy Actions of the Noble Man (Acciones Santas del Hombre Noble)'' remain popular volumes for anthropologists and scholars. At the same time, the fictional stories within ''The Great Deeds (Las Estupenda Hazañas)'' and ''Fifteen Virtues (Quince Virtudes)'' are widely regarded as classic examples of chivalric court prose.
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===Music===
[[File:OSEM tocando.jpg|thumb|250x250px|The Costa Tranquíla Philharmoic Orchestra performing in 2015]]
Antoran music is varied and contains many elements and genres. ''Girogía'' is
Antora has produced many highly-regarded musicians including the classical composers Brais Valverde, Youssef Domínguez, and Aida Ferreira, as well as contemporary orchestral artists Ana Belen Tarragona and Juan Carlos Gálvez. Antoran singers including Iago Criado, Ana Belen Morata, Maialen, and Alejandro Cueva are popular internationally and are prominent domestic celebrities. The Antoran music
There are more than twenty-five professional orchestras in the country. These include the Royal Antoran Armed Services Pageant Band, the Royal Orchestra of House Naranza-Carratéo, and the Costa Tranquíla Philharmonic Orchestra. Traditional musical entertainment such as opera and musical theater are popular, though they have diminished recently. Antora is credited to have popularized the technique of ''punctuacíon triple'', in which a musical piece will be scored three times with traditional instruments, vocals, and electronic instruments to harmonize together.
=== Cinema ===
Antoran cinema is a small but thriving industry. Pictures that have achieved significant acclaim include ''The Fireflies'' and ''All Men of Honor''. The Royal Antoran Cinema Society manages the promotion and advancement of the cinematic arts and sciences and presents the Mañue Awards annually to important contributors to these subjects. Directors and producers that are internationally known include Cristian Caballero, Brais Peña, Maria Del Mar Jiménez, Mario Santolaria, Yanira Rivera, and Juan Carlos Tarragona. The film industry in Antora is known for its wide use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Practical_effect practical effects] and commitment to authenticity.
Antoran actors often attend the Julinazo Film Academy to acquire method and language skills. Famous actors who have appeared in critically acclaimed and varied roles like Gema Ávila, Ian Batanero, Juan Antonio Coll, and Laia Valladares are alumni of the Film Academy. In 2011, King Sebastián II knighted actor Luis Miguel Herrera as a Knight-Sergeant of Antora for his 'critical service in bringing the vibrancy and chivalry of Antoran culture to the international community.' Herrera's roles in films based on Antoran folk tales and Antoran history are widely regarded as both engaging and historically accurate.
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.
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The Antoran culture places heavy importance on celebrating. It is seen as an acceptance of the events of life and a celebration of achievement when people gather for holidays and festivals. Certain festivals are viewed as essential to good luck, and those that do not participate are seen with varying degrees of pity and suspicion. There are nearly 130 different national holidays, each with its customs and traditions, with 60 of those also having government-mandated moratoriums on working for most, and triple overtime for essential workers. The Monarch retains the power to, on the advice of the Royal Cabinet, declare certain days to be work-free holidays on a temporary or permanent basis. The government maintains its secular policymaking stance but allows work holidays for religious groups that make up at least 1% of the population.
Many Antoran festivals are
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▲The Fiesta de Santo Abrosius is the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calendar_of_saints feast day] of the patron saint of Antora, who lived near 1240 CE, 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. The first day involves small family gatherings and sharing stories and traditional Antoran peasant food. The second sees families travel around their neighborhoods and towns exchanging stories and handmade gifts. The third is a national celebration, with large crowds, music, communal cooking, and events held by churches. The fourth and last day is less active, a somber day dedicated to absent or dead family.
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 Antoran summer harvest, such as fruit, olives, corn, chickens, and cows, made into various pies, stews, sauces, and baked dishes. Following the meal, a
▲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 Antoran Deus Church subsidized the celebrations for the common people. Farmers and craftspeople received a wooden tally chit for their taxes, which had several uses. They could show it at inns and taverns for free meals, which the Church would reimburse for the establishment, or they could exchange it in return for being sent seed and supply for the winter harvest. The Church would also provide sermons and blessings at gatherings of the nobility, which often focused on thanks-giving and the appreciation of the efforts of the working class. In addition, more prominent religious institutes such as cathedrals and monasteries hosted "Street Feasts" for the impoverished. Harvestide also coincided with settling debts, the shipment of goods, and a rest period after a summer of work. These elements combined, and the holiday became what it is in the modern period.
==== Festival of Honor ====
▲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 Antoran summer harvest, such as fruit, olives, corn, chickens, and cows, made into various pies, stews, sauces, and baked dishes. Following the meal, a grand procession to the nearest Church or holy site will occur, where people will sign hymns of appreciation for the food and family they have. At the end of these hymns, the presiding clergy member will read aloud notable accomplishments by community members. People are encouraged to contribute things they are thankful for, as well. Once completed, this ''monstrado'' will disperse back to homes to catch the Archbishop and Monarch broadcasts on radio and television at 9 pm. The Archbishop will read a list of extraordinary accomplishments over the summer and autumn by Corric citizens. The Monarch will read a list of international events that contributed to peace, moral righteousness, and cooperation. The festivities end with a light dessert, and the entire day of the 21st is free and unplanned so people can relax however they wish.
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.
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