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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 south and east by the [[Concordian Ocean]], by [[NacataThalor]] to the north, and Tedeschi[[Mirhaime]] to the west., Antoraand isDvalheim aand unitedOstrethia post-feudalacross state,the whichStraits consolidatedof intoLiti. oneAntora nationis foura hundredpost-feudal andparliamentary thirtymonarchy, founded 433 years ago from the union of the Kingdom of Casilló and the Kingdom of Réal. With a rich history going back almost 1800 years, Antora is a cultural and vacation destination for many around the world.

The first inhabitants were the Antora people, an offshootsettlers of the [[South Peragen#Ancient%20history|ImpelanzansImpelantic]] descent. They settled the region of Novaris that now bears their name, and founded many towns and cities still standing in modern timesAntora can trace their origins to these first settlements. The Antora eventually split into the ReóranArranzic and ArranzicReóran ethnic groups, who settled in Réal and Casilló respectively. These groups ruled overinhabited neighboring territoryterritories and feuded for nearly 600 years over solefor controldominance. Conflicts during this period include the Invasion of Valle de María, the War of the Red River, and the Sieges of Eleçeron.

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, most of the populationsConquísta of both states were involvedresulted in the fighting. Mostdeaths of theRéal's adultroyal members ofdynasty, the House of Carrateó, rulers of Réal, were slain, and the House of Naranza becamebecoming the rulers of most of Antora. Tensions remained high and the economy of the region suffered as rural populations became prey for mercenaries and bandits. The Réoran people refused to acknowledge the conquerors as their legitimate rulers. A rebellion was narrowly avoided when King Felipé II worked with Réoran leaders to personally address their concerns.

King Felipé III of the House of Naranza married Alicia II 'the Younger,' last daughter of the House of Carreteó, after years ofwithout difficulta courtwife. intrigueTheir tomarriage secure the future of his throne, andsecured the support of the Réoran people. ThisFelipé marriage, and theIII measurescontinued his father's tookconciliatory topolicies address the Reóran peoples’ distress, allowed Felipé III toand ruleruled over a united country of both Arranzic and Reóran cultures for the first time in history. With the combination of the two states after several years of legal work and persuasion of the nobility, the Kingdom of Corrí was officially founded in 1628. The astronomic talents of Reóran scholars were combined with the nautical capabilities of Arranzic sailors, producing a thriving and wide-ranging trade fleet. Corric merchants traded the mineral and agricultural wealth of their nation in exchange for foreign crops and scientific knowledge.

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. His ideas were influential enough that his son King Luca IV reorganized the territory of the kingdom into nine districts, to ensure that locals had adequate municipal and regional governance and to streamline the census. The legal and economic reforms of this period saw the Kingdom emerge stronger, with. aA larger tax baserevenue and more patriotic populace lendinglent themselves to an increase in infrastructure projects, military growth, and industry expansion.

In 1783, the Kingdom of Corrí was renamed to Casilló y Réal by Queen Alejandra to reflect the united but distinct cultures of the nation. Throughout the Nineteenth Century, the country transitioned from a primarily agricultural economy to a mixed economy in this period. Modern methods of resource extraction and manufacturing allowed fallow areas of the nation to begin producing exportable goods. The impact of fossil fuels on the natural environment was researched heavily as coal and oil use rose; as a legal article within the constitution prohibits excessive destruction or harm of the nations' land. Petroleum use became strictly regulated by the state. ThisAntora stancelags hasbehind prohibitedother AntoraNovaran fromnations becomingas a majormiddle power militarily, economically, orand industrially, but it remains a prosperous nation with good marks in human development, GDP per capita, democracy, press freedoms, and social and environmental progress. The nation is currently a member of the [[League of Novaris|League of Novaris]], as well asaas a founding member of the [[Conference for Amity and Cooperation]] and the [[Inter-Novaran Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance]].

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 consolidate his rule over areas he viewed as economically important to the region, with a secondary goal of imposing the Avantanan [[Votive Way|Cult of Votivity]]. The King of Liti was also a Deusist, andLit was integrated into the Avantan hierarchy as a Duke. Grejona, Málama, and Pinoa still practiced Tunseism, resulting in harsher conquests. de Naranza utilized novel tactics against his enemies, including launching grappling chains with mangonels and digging ditches against cavalry.

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 DeusistsTunseists, while most Reórans were RoyalVotive Orthodox Deusistspractitioners, including the king at the time, Marius Alejandro I.

[[File:Portrait of Pope Innocent X (by Diego Velázquez) - Doria Pamphilj Gallery, Rome.jpg|center|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.

Archbishop Hernandéz II of Giroruña was electedacclaimed and sanctified in 1730 by the HolyRighteous AntoranVotive Conclave of the Trinity. Formerly a parishphilosopher and Votive spiritual priestleader in his home city, Hernandéz II was electedsanctified after giving a sermonlecture to the Conclave asduring aannual guest''charlas lecturerde jardín'' on the values of humility and service towards community instead of the established religiousclass hierarchy. He remains to this day the only ArchishopSaint ofacclaimed during his lifetime. He is also the only AntoraSaint electedacclaimed with a unanimous decision by the Conclave, and the only Archbishop to not have sat on the Conclave before his election. It is described in several histories that the Conclave was so moved by thehis sermonspeech that they agreed to postpone the ongoing''charlas de votingjardín'' and hold a special session to Antoransanctify DeusismHernandéz II. The Votive Way underwent a series of changes underin subsequent years that resultedmany inscholars acredit moreto tolerant,many helpful,modern andaspects of the passivespiritual religionsystem.

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 TedeschiMirhaime, and the north by [[Nacata]]Thalor. It alsoshares hasa shorelinesmaritime onborder severalwith [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tributary tributary] lakes of the [[The Great Lakes|Great LakesDvalheim]] system, the largest being Lake Ictasa. It shares a maritime border withand [[DvalheimOstrethia]] to the south.

Antora lies between 39° and 46° North and 68° and 75° West.[[File:PN des Pyrénées.jpg|thumb|200px220x220px|The Mardías Valley in the Rezores|alt=The Mardías Valley in the Rezores. A rocky, narrow valley with high craggy mountains on either side. Sparse brownish grass and conifer trees are the primary vegetation. The valley is split by a dark stream that appears to be very shallow and filled with sediment. The sky is bright and has large fluffy clouds. ]]

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 basisframework that the Second expands upon.

[[File:View of Morro da Se from Jardim do Morro.jpg|thumb|200px220x220px|The Assembly Halls building, where the national legislature meets|alt=The Assembly Halls building, where the national legislature meets. Situated on top of a steep hill, on the slopes of which are small residential buildings with brick sides and terracotta tile roofs, is a large stately building. It is seven stories tall and about eight stories long, and has several gardens and smaller buildings directly attached to it. These buildings are also in the style of whitewashed walls and terracotta roofs.]]Antora is divided into eleven [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Administrative_division districts]; ten Administrative Districts, one Special District, and the Maritime District.

There is no official state religion in Antora; though much of the nation practices some form of DeusismVotive activies, the government is avowedly [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secularity secular] and encourages religious freedom. The Constitutions technically ensures a secular state, but large portions of royal and chivalric ceremony are couched in centuries-old DeusismVotive tradition. This can be seen in the official language used in government communiques, the religious origins of the Chivalric Antoran Orders, and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation coronation] proceedings of monarchs.

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 overin each district.

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|200x200px220x220px|2023 House of the Populace makeup|alt=2023 House of the Populace makeup. There are 220 dots in a semicircular arch, displaying from left to right the largest to smallest political parties in the parliament.]]The Popular Assembly confirms executive appointments, including judges and First Ministers. The Prime Minister is elected from the House of the Populace, and all First Ministers must have served in either house to qualify for the position. The Assembly also has the power to dismiss any Prime or First Minister with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unanimity unanimous] vote of no confidence. Similarly, with a unanimous vote of both Houses and the Royal Cabinet, the Monarch may be deposed in favor of another member of the Royal Family.

The First Ministers serve as executive heads of specific government departments, exercising administrative day-to-day control over their portfolios. First Ministers are required to have a competency in their portfolio, and to dispense the functions of exercising their regulatory powers relating to their Ministry, countersigning the Monarch in matters within their portfolio, exercising their Ministry's lawful powers to enact the Laws passed by the Assembly, enforcing the Laws passed by the Assembly relating to their portfolio, developing their Ministry to reflect the changing national and international situations, and to communicate to the rest of the Royal Cabinet, the Prime Minister, and the Monarch when issues within their portfolio are poised to become more extensive in scope. To manage day-to-day control over the individual Ministries within their portfolios, First Ministers are permitted to appoint subordinate Ministers.

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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 [[BaykaliaBiramura]], 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 Prince-Emeritus [[Astolfo de Naranza-Carratéo]] and Sir [[Júlio Ezekiel de Zanpaí]].

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, 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.

[[File:Dia de las fuerzas armadas en Logroño, 2018.jpg|thumb|200px220x220px|Members of the Royal Antoran Armed Legions on parade in 2015|alt=Members of the Royal Corric Armed Legions on parade in 2015. In the foreground is a short woman in a formal military tunic, green and made of cotton. It has a black belt and a black cross-shoulder strap, buckled in gold. The undershirt is very light blue and has a black tie tucked under the jacket. She is wearing white silk gloves and carrying a cavalry saber in her right hand, which rests against her shoulder. Her hat is short and cylindrical like a fez, and has a rear-protruding portion. It appears to be smooth and reflective, possible plastic. In the background are four lines of men in the same uniform carrying bolt action rifles with wooden stocks and bayonets against their left shoulders. All are serious looking. There are many more soldiers visible but cut off on either side of the picture.]]

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 secondmost-most populous Impelantic ethnic group in Novaris after Kutherns. The other two Antoran Impelantic groups, makeRéorans upare 9% of the population for Réorans and 8% for Arranzics. These ethnicities include those who practice the historical traditions and culture of the groups and Antorans with majority ancestry in them.

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, Kuthern, Peragan, Morst, Tretridian, Volscine, and Alkseari citizens. These groups include both legal citizens and visitors and have allowed other religions to practice in limited amounts. The most popular foreign religions behind Deusism are [[Thaerism]], [[Ademarism]], [[Akronism]], and [[Tunseism|Tunseism.]]

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 Tavaris'sVolscina Crystaland CoastTavaris. Antoran citizens live in significant numbers across Novaris and Yasteria, while their presence in Concord and Aurora is limited.

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 DeusVotive scripture. Petrovian was enshrined into law as the Language of the Church in the First Consitution as a condition of the Righteous Antoran Deus churchChurch supporting the transition to democratic systems. It is currently only used during religious services or church leadership meetings.. Other languages that have small but significant populations of speakers are Cryrian, Deus scripture. Petrovian was enshrined into law as the Language of the Church in the First Consitution as a condition of the Antoran Deus church supporting the transition to democratic systems. It is currently only used during religious services or church leadership meetings. Other languages that have small but significant populations of speakers are Cryrian, [[Ethalrian language|Ethalrian]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_English Tretridian], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_language Volscine Norvian].

[[File:Wind turbines Sierra de la Oliva 03.JPG|thumb|200x200px220x220px|Wind turbine facility in rural Castevija|alt=Wind turbine facility in rural Castevija. Several rolling hills covered in trees have a few dozen large wind turbines on the tops of them. There is a small collecion of buildings at the base of one hill that appear to be electrical transformers. There are no other signs of human life.]]

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 KuthernTavari-built [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoltaic_power_station solar farm]s, wind turbines on land and offshore, noninvasive [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroelectricity hydroelectric] power, and some amounts of geothermal. While not the largest electricity producer in Novaris, the nation regularly exceeds its [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_grid grid demand] and can sell the excess to other nations. A further 28% of the energy produced is from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomass biomass] energy plants, while 20% is generated by coal plants and 14% by natural gas. The final 7% is made up of various other methods, including [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_power nuclear] and petroleum.

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 [[AndoranVotive DeusismWay|DeusismVotive Way,]], in particular, shaped many traditions and beliefs and are still practiced today across the country. Cuisine is one of the most prominent pillars of Antoran culture, influenced by the geographic region and the extensive trade network of the 17th and 18th centuries. This network allowed Antora to contact and absorb aspects of many international cultures. One of the largest collections of Antoran arts and culture is the [[Cultural Foundation for Antoran Peoples Center]], a massive museum and archive in central Porta Tranquíla. Several cultural sites are included on the [[ICHO]] heritage rolls.

Some styles in the northern regions incorporated ideas from the NacatanPax architectural styles. In the 6th Century, the Vedra style became popular, combining Tunseist, Impelantic, and NacatanPax architectural languages. The Vedra style combined traditional [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosaic mosaics] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresco frescos] with patterned structures and decorative stonework to create intricate designs and optical effects. The style eventually gave rise to the NeoVedra school in the 14th Century. Cathedrals, castles, and monuments built by NeoVedra architects are considered some of the most important architectural heritage sites of northern Antora.

The [[Andoran Deusism|AntoranVotive DeusismWay]] scripture first was published in the mid-12th Century. It has since expanded to include many works of theology and doctrine. These works include the widely-known compilation of Votive beliefs and aspects by King Gael, edition1109 ''The Spirit of Love, Community, and the BookWorld: ofVotive Vult,Rituals and Practices'' also known as Gael's Tome. This book is credited as being the first official compendium of Votive pracitces and is accepted as the work that brought the Votive belief system into the mainstream. Other religious literature includes Chacel's 1388 ''The Eyes of Deusthe People'', Goyisoto's 1431 ''Ruminations on the Theology of Antora'', and Lorca's ''1695 Deus and ''All Things''. Antoran scripture has influenced the legal sphere due to several archaic laws based on religiousspritiual philosophy still being enforced. These include a prohibition on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment capital punishment] and persecution of other religions and peoples, with quotations in the law directly lifted from Gael's Tome.

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 Antoranthe DeusismVotive Way. Many practitioners have no exposure to the book but can detail most of its ideas.

Antoran music is varied and contains many elements and genres. ''Girogía'' is athe Antoranmost famous style of musicAntoran most oftenfolk associated with the countrymusic. It is characterized by acoustic guitars and musical steps known as ''trestiempos'', but artists commonly combine this with other genres like orchestral arrangements and electronic music. ''Girogía'' has evolved from traditional southern Antoran folk music and remainsenjoys popularthe primarilymost withinpopularity thatin the south, but can be found throughout the regionnation. OtherThe areasdistinct regions and districts of the country have additional folk music heritage that is unique to them.

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 communityindustry is vibrant, with genres such as metal, pop, hip hop, and rock professionally represented. The nation hosts the bi-annual musical festival Amor Electrico which showcases new and established artists in the techno and dance music scene.

Many Antoran festivals are timessimple whenoccaisons wherein private family gathersgatherings are observed, but major eventsholidays can drawgenerate crowdsevents upwardsthat ofdraw tenenourmous thousandcrowds. There are several renowned Antoran festivals that are celebrated worldwide by the Antoran diaspora.

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Harvestide is an amalgamated holiday from Antoranthe Votive DeusismWay, Tunseism, Antoran history, and international sources. The festivities fall on the 20th of November. Historically, this is when the summer harvest taxes were due in the Kingdom of Avantana. The king would give out rewards to his loyal lords by tradition, in acknowledgment of their fealty and the work of their people. These traditions evolved into more elaborate celebrations of the collective efforts of the common folk and the cultural bonds of the Antoran people. Lords would invite their noble subjects to a feast on tax day, where they would provide gifts and entertainment in times of plenty and a meal and camaraderie in times of hardship. The first son of a lord would traditionally entertain his father's pledged nobles, while his father would attend the feast of his liege. On the lowest rung of nobility, the sons of Viscounts would invite prominent members of the ''heredad'' to a feast, usually wealthy merchants and knights. All ''heredads'' would provide some generosity to the peasantry, usually in free drinks or meals at a local business. As the influences of DeusismVotive practice became more widespread, the clergy saw the celebration of community effort that the Tax Feast involved. The Church recognized the similarities in the holiday to their values on equality and acknowledging all contributions to society.