The Federation of the Mirhaimian Realm (Fefsen: ᚠᛟᚾ-ᚨᛁᛗᛖ ᛗᛁᚱᚺᚨᛁᛗᛖ×ᛊᚨ. Ansa: Fon-aime Mirhaime'sa), commonly referred to as Mirhaime (Fefsen: ᛗᛁᚱᚺᚨᛁᛗᛖ), is a country located in Novaris consisting of thirty-eight states, two special metropolitan regions and nine islands. It shares a land border with Tedeschi, and Celannica to the East as well as a maritime border with Tretrid to the South, and Galevimland to the West.

Mirhaime can be traced back to the Trinterian Commonwealth, which arose about 2000 years ago. The Federation declares itself to be the sole true successor of the Commonwealth.

Following the union of the Trinterian Realm to combat a barbarian invasion, the Commonwealth was founded from a ruined assemblage of Fefsen kingdoms, teyrnions, and dukedoms. The Commonwealth grew into a regional power under the leadership of a pseudo hereditary monarchy, the Feldrot Dynasty, which deployed a large armed force to aggressively expand its territory while promoting cultural values, and scientific advancements. The Commonwealth, at its peak, spanned enormous swaths of territory and employed its resources to construct massive fortifications, palaces, spires, and embankments that are still in use by the modern Mirhaimian state. Despite many victories and accomplishments throughout their rule, the Feldrot Dynasty was plagued by political infighting that ranged from minor during the First and Second Eras to severe during the Third. The throne was passed from one noble line of the Feldrot Dynasty to another as a result of the infighting. The Commonwealth collapsed under its own weight due to severe inequality, administrative incompetence, and a catastrophic economic recession caused by an epidemic in the late 15th and early 16th century. Subordinate duchies and minor kingdoms withdrew their oath of devotion to the Drake Throne and declared independence, resulting in the Court of Heaven becoming defunct, and whatever remains of the Commonwealth devolving into the Aeter Imperium.

Hera Jatak Siinkar nar Lestek'ha Ke'sed, a man descended from a distinguished line of Commonwealth generals, rose to prominence from the Donga'drah district of Lestek. Under his leadership, the nascent Republic of Lestek'ha established itself as a powerful force in the Fefsen-speaking world through both conquest and diplomacy. During the invasion of the Duchy of Drukan'ha by the Kingdom of Naki in 1635, the Republic organized 23 of the 38 nations that formed the Trinterian Realm into a new Trinterian Confederation that embarked on a six-year political and military struggle. The decisive military victory in Antai'tagh gave the Confederation renewed legitimacy as the independent religious order in Geith voiced their support for Siinkar's cause. After a brief period of relative calm, the Trinterian Confederacy, with the support of Geith, commenced a new armed struggle against the Aeter Imperium, rejecting its claims on the Drake Throne and the Mandate of the Divines in the process. After a devastating four-year struggle, the Ga's of Loren and Bafaas fell to Confederate hands. The child-Emperor Sedagh Aein Feldrot nar Loren'ka was forced to peacefully abdicate in the Treaty of Daemir that saw the establishment of the Mirhaime Federation, a federal semi-presidential republic under the leadership of the Ansan Coalition, its first Paragon being Hera Jatak Siinkar nar Lestek'ha Ke'sed. Any states in the Fefsen-speaking world yet to be under the control of the Federation soon yielded, and were incorporated into the union as constituent states.

The Federation was engulfed in constant warfare with its neighbors as it sought to solidify its position in the region, and with itself as insubordinate groups sought to thwart the Federation's newly established grip on the Realm under the rule of Siinkar and the Ansan Coalition. Despite a precarious start, the Federation was able to achieve lasting peace in 1662 after succesfully defeating the Venkire Republic. The following years of peace saw the Federation recollecting itself from the horrors of the collapse, with its population steadily increasing and its economy gradually rebuilding from the wreckage left behind.

An economic recession followed by numerous political scandals in the late 1950s and early 1960s led to the Federation withdrawing itself from regional politics, and into a period of isolationism as it begun to restructure its economy, and reform its political system under a coalition of reformist delegates led by Jalo Resak Siinkar nar Pankow'ka who later became the Federation's new Paragon and the new General Secretary of the Ansan Coalition. He and the reformers executed Doika ("Renovation"), a set of free-market reforms that repealed inefficient economic policies while carefully managing the economy's transformation into a "siinkarist-oriented market economy." Under Doika, the government incentivized the private sector, deregulated the economy, and promoted foreign investments while maintaining control over strategic industries, despite the fact that the state's authority remained unquestioned. Mirhaime's economy grew rapidly in agricultural and industrial production, construction, exports, and foreign investment as a result of these reforms, however, income disparity increased as new firms developed to replace existing cooperatives.

Mirhaime is now a federal one-party Siinkarist semi-presidential republic led by a Paragon who is elected to authority by a majority vote in the Realm Assembly (also known as ᛊᛇᚾᚨᛞ, or Saenad) in the capital of Loren'ka.

The Federation is a rising regional power with a robust economy, with excellent industrial production capabilities and a developing finance sector thanks to favorable government regulations. The Federation is currently reintegrating into regional affairs and attempting to reassert itself as a regional force, as seen by its increased involvement in regional trade and recent rearmanent campaign.

Etymology

Federation of the Mirhaimian Realm

ᚠᛟᚾ-ᚨᛁᛗᛖ ᛗᛁᚱᚺᚨᛁᛗᛖ×ᛊᚨ
Federation of the Mirhaimian Realm; ᚠᛟᚾ-ᚨᛁᛗᛖ ᛗᛁᚱᚺᚨᛁᛗᛖ×ᛊᚨ
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	Motto: ᛊᛁᛁᚾᚲᚨᚱ ᛞᚱᛖ ᛊᚲᛟᚢᚱ; ᛊᛟᛁᚲᚨᚾ ᛞᚱᛖ ᛞᚱᛟᚢ "Siinkar dre Skour; Soikan dre Drou"; "Victory through Diligence; Peace through Strength"
	Anthem: ᚲᚨᚱᛖᛚ ᛖᚹᛖᚾ ᚾᛁᚺᚨᛚ Karel Even Nihal Our Banner Flutters
Status	Universally Recognized
Capital	ᛚᛟᚱᛖᚾ×ᚲᚨ (Loren'ka)
Largest	ᛒᚨᚠᚨᚨᛊ×ᚲᚨ (Bafaas'ka)
Official languages	Fefsen
Recognised national languages	Fesen
Ethnic groups	94.8% Fefsen, 2.2% Others
Religion	88.9% Pantheon of Glaithon, 11.1% No religion/Others.
Government	Federal one-party Siinkarist semi-presidential republic
• Paragon	Anrah Witra Siinkar nar Pankow'ka Ke'hai
• Premier	Ilia Wikta Eyra nar Loren'ka
Legislature	ᛊᛇᚾᚨᛞ ᚾᚨᚱ ᚠᛟᚾ-ᚨᛁᛗᛖ ᛗᛁᚱᚺᚨᛁᛗᛖ×ᛊᚨ (Realm Assembly of the Mirhaime Federation)
Independent
• First Unification of the Realm	0 A.U (1 BCE)
• Anarchy of the Realm	1589
• Formation of the Trinterian Confederation	1625
• Liberation of Loren'ka	August 29th, 1650
• Treaty of Daemir	September 1st, 1650
• Formation of the Mirhaime Federation	September 2nd, 1650
• Current Constitution	April 2nd, 1966
Population
• 2018 estimate	67,395,412
GDP (PPP)	2020 estimate
• Total	$2,575,865,585
• Per capita	$38,220
GDP (nominal)	2018 estimate
• Total	$892,431,321,456
• Per capita	$13,241
Gini (2021)	33.4; medium
SDI (2021)	0.875; very high
Currency	Mirhaime Federation Inter(s) (MFI)
Mains electricity	240V, 50Hz
Driving side	right
Calling code	511
ISO 3166 code	MHF; MF
Internet TLD	.mf

The Codexian word Trinteria derives from the archaic term Trinktri'sa which is used in Mirhaime to refer to the heartlands of the Mirhaimian realm around the Don'drah plains. The native term Mirhaime, the true meaning of which is lost to time, was first documented in the 12th century Before Unification in "Codex of the Realm" written by a collection of unknown writers in Old Fefsen, and was later adopted as the official name of the Commonwealth in Fefsen (ᚲᛟᛗ-ᛚᚨᚦᚨᛊ ᛗᛁᚱᚺᚨᛁᛗᛖ×ᛊᚨ. translit: Commonwealth of the Mirhaimian Realm). By historical records and writings, beginning in the 10th Century Before Unification, educated Trinterians (humans; dwarves; and elves alike) began to refer to themselves as daoine Mirhaime (Mirhaimian people).

History

Prehistory and Early History

A *Rytakian* bronze drum of the *Don'drah agrarian culture*, dating back to the mid 1st millenium BU.

Archaeological excavations have revealed the existence of humans in what is now Mirhaime as early as the Paleolithic age. Stone artefacts excavated in Potza'ga have been claimed to date to 0.78 Mya. Homo erectus fossils dating to around 500,000 BC have been found in caves in Tenkir'ga and Laethan'ga provinces in Central Mirhaime. The oldest Homo sapiens fossils from mainland Mirhaime are of Middle Pleistocene provenance, and include isolated tooth fragments from Osten, and Oro. Teeth attributed to Homo sapiens from the Late Pleistocene have been found at Bafaas, and from the Early Holocene at Naoned, and Loren. By about 2,000 BC, the development of agriculture in the Zisak'drah and Don'drah floodplains led to the flourishing of the Don'drah culture, notable for its bronze casting used to make elaborate bronze drums. At this point, the early Trinterian kingdoms appeared, and the culture's influence spread to other parts of Novaris, including Maritime Novaris, throughout the second and first millennium BC.

Thus, Trinteria became the home of some of Novaris' oldest advanced civilizations and is considered the birthplace of the Mirhaimian civilization, beginning with the Rytak civilization (1600-1700 BU) in modern day Loren'ka, the Sybak civilization (1600-1500 BU) on Sentinel Island, and the Fefsen-speaking elven Ostka civilization (1400-1300 BU) in modern day Osten'ga. These civilizations possessed writing, all of which were some form of runes which later evolved into the modern Furak Script which has been in use since the Realm first united 2,000 years ago. Though the unearthed texts are too fragmentary for the reconstruction of the political landscape and can't support the existence of a larger state, contemporary Tretridian, and Sarvian records suggest the presence of a single state under a "Great Emperor" based in mainland Trinteria. However, it is likely that this State, had it even existed, suffered a catastrophic collapse which gave way to the birth of the eras known as Ancient Trinteria, and later Classical Trinteria.

First Anarchy and the Unification of the Realm

With the growth of Fefsen kingdoms following the flourishing of their culture, many tribal unions, city states, kingdoms and empires came to dominate the geopolitical landscape of ancient Trinteria. These states and their colonies reached great levels of prosperity that resulted in an unprecedented cultural boom, that of classical Trinteria, expressed in architecture, drama, science, mathematics and philosophy. In 689 BU, the elven City of Osten'ka instituted the world's first democratic system of government, ruled by a decentralized government comprised of Senators voted into power by the city's citizens.

Trinteria's lack of political unity resulted in frequent conflict between Fefsen states. The Kilishandra War (675–629 BU) was the most devastating intra-Fefsen war, won by the Likta Hierarchy (modern day Loren'ka and Bafaas'ka) and signaling the end of the Kyri Republic (modern day Potza'ga and Tenkir'ga) as the leading power in ancient Trinteria. Beginning in the sixth century BU, the Likta Hierarchy, based on the thriving Loren'ga, became a dominant military, cultural, and economic power in ancient Mirhaime, absorbing several smaller cities and kingdoms through either calm diplomacy in the League of Daitak or brutal wars of conquests (ie. The War of the Azure Coast, 353 BU - 322 BU between the Likta Hierarchy and the Oro Empire.).

Following the annihilation of the Utmo Dynasty which had dominated the Hierarchy for more five centuries, the usurping Aran Nima Feldrot nar Loren'ka Ke'sed assumed the leadership of the Likta Hierarchy and proclaimed a holy union to combat an invasion from the Itak Horde from the East in 17 B.U, a union which conveniently allowed him to solidify his position in the League of the Realm. Undefeated in battle, the young Aran had not only defeated the barbarian invasion, but had also conquered the historical homeland of the Itakis in the land which became the Ga of Lium by 10 B.U. Following a 2 year period of stabilization, Aran proclaimed a crusade with the approval of the Church of Glaithon in Geith and succesfully united the Realm under a single banner, proclaiming the establishment of the Trinterian Commonwealth in what became Year 0 in the Realm Calendar. A 30-year period of stabilizing the political situation, and ensuring the continued unificiation of the Realm ensued, wherein great changes were brought to the Realm from compulsory education to the Proclaimation of Faith which solidified the Pantheon of the Nine Divines as the dominating religion in Trinteria from there onwards. What ensued was a golden age for the Realm and the rapid spread of the Fefsen language and Fefsen culture in the territories conquered by following Monarchs. Trinteran Commonwealth science, technology, and mathematics are generally considered to have reached their peak during the First and Second Era of the Commonwealth.

First Era of The Commonwealth

Following the ascendency to the Drake Throne, Emperor Aran Ke'sed and trusted advisors began work to stabilize the fragile Realm. From the Humiliating of Ytian (7 AU) to the War for Magai (12 AU), a sense of national pride was ignited across the Commonwealth. Historians attributed the longevity of the Realm partially to the introduction of a system of compulsory education known as Limu nar Daoine (People's Learnings) under Emperor Aran in a Commonwealth-wide decree, which was revolutionary for its level of standardization, and promotion of a single national identity through a large collections of sayings called Huvan. Every child was educated, no matter his or her social status, whether noble, or commoner. Two different schools taught the young—one for the noble class and one for commoners, although bright, talented commoners might be chosen for advanced learning at the noble school.

The closure of the education gap from the peasantry to the upper class, as well as a new-founded sense of national pride ensured the continued existence of the Commonwealth, as well as a steady increase in craftsmanship, and trade across the Commonwealth. The introduction of a compulsory educational system solidified the Drake Throne's hold on the Realm, and formed a culture that promotes intellectualism. Three of the most influential Fefsen poets—Ovon, Hitak, and Kitan—belong to this period of history. Ovon wrote the Aeneid, creating a national epic for Trinteria whilst Hitak perfected the usage of the Sautam verse form which swiftly became popular for its easy-to-learn tone, and rhyme rules which allowed it to be enjoyed and composed by lowly peasants to noble princes alike. Kitan followed suit, and wrote The Tale of Kanri, an epic poem considered one of the most famous poem and a classic in Trinterian literature.

The Ascension to Godhood of Aran Ke'sed, who was named Hero-god of the Realm, God of Might, Conquest, Strength, Honor, State, and Law by the Church of Glaithon in Geith following his death in 57 AU, is one notable event in this era. Though there was some opposition, worshiping Aran Ke'sed became widespread, and by the reign of Empress Saoirse from 134 to 174 AU, it had become common practice.

Second Era of The Commonwealth

It is universally agreed upon that the Second Era of the Commonwealth begun following the ascension of the young Princess Aine Elmear Feldrot nar Loren'ka Ke'sed to the Drake Throne in 985 in a period known as the Ainean Era, and ended following the end of the reign of Empress Freida Aein Feldrot nar Jisak'sa Ke'sed in 1400, an event which also marked the end of the Freidan era and the beginning of the Third Era of the Commonwealth.

During the Ainean Era, the Commonwealth begun to emerge as a prominent imperialist power as it engaged in several wars of expansion in a two-century long period of expansion and settlement driven by a widely held cultural belief known as Destined Growth which states that Trinteria's expansion and growth are the Will of the Divines. Another event of note during the Ainean Era is the Rise of Trinterian Naval Prowess wherein a decree written by Empress Aine begun the construction of several fleets of flotillas which the Commonwealth used to wrestle control of several islands in the regional sea, allowing it to dominate shipping lines for a period of time.

Though generally considered to be a period of great military, scientific, and political changes, political discord and civil disobedience began to emerge for a plethora of reasons during this era, culminating in the event known as The Schism wherein the noble house of Jelias deposed the Makit line of the Feldrot Dynasty from power, and installed their Patriarch, Eimear Jelias nar Loren'ka, as Emperor of the Commonwealth before being removed from power by a loyalist army led by the young Freida Aein Feldrot nar Jisak'sa who was crowned Empress the following year. Under the militant Empress Freida, political power was slowly stripped from the Church of Glaithon and into the hands of the Diets, and the Inquisition which were revamped and expanded. It was also under her command that the Banner Army successfully completed their 500-year attempt at the subjugation of the Northern Marches as the lost Kingdom of Nordlys and came to swear its "unwavering loyalty and devotion to the cause of the Drake Throne, and whomever chosen by the Divines to mount it.".

Third Era of The Commonwealth

According to modern historians, the Third Era of The Commonwealth began with the death of Empress Freida Aein Feldrot nar Jisak'sa in the year 1400, marking the first stepping stone in the degradation and eventual dissolution of the Commonwealth as a sovereign governing entity. Though her death was quickly followed by the ascension of her eldest and most excellent daughter, Ilia Aein Feldrot nar Loren'ka, contemporary political commentators and modern historians alike agree that her naiveté and inability to handle court politics without the assistance of a handful of corrupted advisors led to the removal of policies and laws ratified under her mother's rule, making backdoor malfeasance a common occurrence within all branches of the government. It was not uncommon during this period to hear or see political rivalries being resolved via petty skirmishes carried out by private militias, a historically prohibited form of a organized force of arms legalized by Ilia in 1413.

Though stability was maintained, the Commonwealth ceased all growth by the late 15th century, becoming engulfed in political infighting that culminated in a number of peasant revolts and mutinies well into the 16th century as subsequent Emperors and Empresses failed to contain the spread of corruption and division in Trinterian society. Historians came to agree that two major events led up to the catastrophic dissolution of the Commonwealth: The Erian War (1511-1519) and the Plague of Juhina in 1525.

The Erian War was a civil war that began in Erian'ga with a splintering of Banner Army units and Orders of Knights. Initially dismissed as insignificant, the movement gained popularity among the region's common people and nobles through an effective political front that rallied the population around a common cause of reforming the Commonwealth. Minor skirmishes escalated into major battles, and fighting devolved into painful stalemates and high costs in lives and resources, forcing the movement's leadership to surrender to Emperor Alia Aein Feldrot nar Loren'ka Ke'hai's forces in 1519. The War had serious consequences because it nearly bankrupted the crown by the end, forcing the current Emperor to scale back the size of the Banner Army and Armada, resulting in the Commonwealth being unable to prevent vassals and puppets from breaking away from its sphere of influence.

The Plague of Juhina (1567 - 1573) was the first major outbreak of the first pandemic which began with a contagious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. The disease afflicted the entirety of the Trinterian Commonwealth, and several neighboring states. Named after the reigning Empress Juhina Aein Feldrot nar Loren'ka (1544-1578) who, according to her court historian Witak nar Osten'ga, contracted the disease and recovered in 1569, at the height of the epidemic which killed about a fifth of the population in the Commonwealth's capital. In its wake, the Plague left as many as 4 million death, and weakened the Commonwealth to the point of total political collapse in 1589.

Collapse of The Commonwealth

The collapse did not occur overnight, but rather a decade-long process in which Ga's who had been a part of the Commonwealth for thousands of years seceded from the Court of Heaven and revoked their ancient oaths of allegiance to the Drake Throne, which then sat alone in the possession of whoever controlled the military of the Ga of Loren at the time. Banner Army units broke rank, and came to swear their service to the Lords of their native Ga's, whilst the flotillas of the Banner Armada descended into infighting, and piracy. When its Patriarch. Lord Deku Gottin nar Oro'ga, declared his intention to depart from the Court of Heaven and establish dominion over his own Ga in 1589, the Ga of Oro, became the first to break away from the Commonwealth. This abrupt secession was expected to be met with fierce opposition both militarily and politically from the Emperor and his Diets, however, only silence came as Loren'ka struggle to gather enough soldiers to man its ramparts let alone reconquer the region. Disappointed, and thrilled alike, the Lords of the Realm began preparations to secede whilst the crown could do little to halt the inevitable collapse. A Commonwealth which had stood firm for over a millennium finally drew its last breath in 1599 when the reigning Emperor Zari Aein Feldrot nar Loren'ka declared the end of the Commonwealth in an announcement that was distributed all across the "civilized world" by his loyal knights. The Commonwealth Diets were promptly disbanded, replaced by the League of Trinteria which stood as council wherein the newly formed kingdoms and republics of Trinteria could come together and discourse in relative safety. The only thing that remained was the Drake Throne which stood as the throne upon which the ruler of the Loren'ga sa, that being the Aien line of the weakened Feldrot Dynasty. After reorganizing their part of the Realm into the Aeter Imperium, the increasingly unpopular Aein Feldrot Dynasty would come under much scrutiny from ithe populace, enraged by the incompetence of subsequent Emperors and Empresses.

Second Anarchy and Unification of the Realm

For more than 15 years, there had been no central order as various kingdoms and republics clash over territorial and political disputes. Several factors, including a need for mutual defense led to the creation of the short-lived Trinterian Concordance, however, treaties were rarely honored as rivalries between noble houses derailed any chance of peaceful reunification. The House of Siinkar, a line of prestigious battlemasters and civil administrators under the Trinterian Commonwealth, was one of the most vocal supporters for the establishment of a more centralized authority however they lacked the political influence or army to significantly influence opinions within the Concordance's assembly. However, under their new Patriarch, Hera Jatak Siinkar nar Lestek'ha, a period of drastic changes ensued as the Army of the Republic of Lestek'ha modernized from a predominantly peasant army into a professional force funded by trade from the occupied port city of Kutan'ha, and a gold mine in their native Ha.

By 1630, the Republic of Lestek'ha was the largest political entity in Western Mirhaime, having united 5 cities under their banner which they used to their advantage by leveraging political favours, and strengthening their military force. During the invasion of the Duchy of Drukan'ha by the Kingdom of Naki in 1635, the Republic organized 23 of the 38 nations that formed the Trinterian Realm into a new Trinterian Confederation that embarked on a six-year political and military struggle. The decisive military victory in Antai'tagh gave the Confederation renewed legitimacy as the independent religious order in Geith voiced their support for Siinkar's cause. After a brief period of relative calm, the Trinterian Confederacy, with the support of Geith, commenced a new armed struggle against the Aeter Imperium, rejecting its claims on the Drake Throne and the Mandate of the Divines in the process. After a devastating four-year struggle, the Ga's of Loren and Bafaas fell to Confederate hands. The child-Emperor Sedagh Aein Feldrot nar Loren'ka was forced to peacefully abdicate in the Treaty of Daemir that saw the establishment of the Mirhaime Federation, a federal semi-presidential republic under the leadership of the Ansan Coalition, its first Paragon being Hera Jatak Siinkar nar Lestek'ha Ke'sed. Any states in the Fefsen-speaking world yet to be under the control of the Federation soon yielded, and were incorporated into the union as constituent states.

Tairas Soikan

Much to the general dismay of her neighbors, as well as some elements within the Nation itself, the Trinterian Realm was once again united under the banner of a capable regime based off of Loren'ka. Thus, for the next decade, the Federation was engulfed in constant warfare with its neighbors as it sought to solidify its position in the region, and with itself as insubordinate groups sought to thwart the Saenad's newly established grip on the Realm under the rule of Siinkar and the Ansan Coalition. Despite a precarious start, the Federation was able to establish permanent peace in 1662 after defeating the now-defunct Venkire Republic. Having revived national pride and restored stability, the Saenad and subsequent Paragons continued where Siinkar left off, ushering in a period of political cultural and economic renaissance known as Tairas Soikan (translit: Resurging Peace) that lasted for well over two centuries.

Mirhaime's modern industrial prowess can be attributed to the fact was one of the foremost pioneers of the industrial revolution in Novaris during the late 18th, and early 19th century thanks to its relative stability, and favorable conditions both manpower and material wise. With an initial focus on the textile industries, this growth later spilled to other fields such as shipbuilding, arms manufacturing, steelmaking and mining. Thus, Mirhaimian bankers, shipbuilders and miners developed an immense advantage over other states in the region, allowing Mirhaime to arise as one of the foremost economic power throughout the 19th century. However, it slowly lost its competitive advantage as other nations such as Tretrid and Volscina caught up in industrialization.

Jidak Constitutional Crisis

The Jidak Constitutional Crisis (Fefsen: lit. 'Jidak Square Chaos of the Constitutional Violation') was a political standoff and constitutional crisis that took place in Mirhaime on the 17 February [F.K 28 Taal] 1813, and was resolved by forces loyal to the Saedikar and Saenad via military force.

The paragonship of Kual Tokom nar Loren'ka since his ascension in 1810 was fraught with controversies and was the subject of discontent from the populace and elements within the Mirhaimian Realm Defence. Numerous uncharacteristic attempts were made in the first year to suppress the power of the Saedikar and Saenad so it may be concentrated into the hands of the Paragon. The power struggle reached its crisis on 11 January of 1813, when Paragon Kual intended to dissolve the country's highest body (Saedikar) and parliament (Realm Saenad), although the constitution did not give the paragon the power to do so. Kual justified his orders by the results of the referendum of November of 1812, although many in Mirhaime both then and now claim that referendum was not won fairly. In response, the Saedikar and Saenad declared the paragon's decision null and void, impeached Kual and his premier, and proclaimed Meiri Jyrak nar Tenkir'ga and Tadgh Jasan nar Loren'ka to replace them as Paragon and Premier respectively. On January 1813, demonstrators removed militia cordons around the Saenad and, urged by their leaders, took over the Mayor's offices and tried to storm the garrison of the Loren'ka Citadel Defence Guards.

The Army, under order of the Saedikar and Saenad stood to defend the Saenad buildings from repeated pro-Paragon forces. They were later reinforced politically and militarily by the Heralds of Aran and Children of Siinkar Infantry Division who marched their 122th, 133th, 233th and 234th Regiments of Foot from their garrison to defend the capital. At the climax of the event, the newly proclaimed Paragon Meiri Jyrak ordered three artillery pieces to open fire with grapeshot ammunition to devastating effect. To avoid the slaughter, the rebels broke and ran. Some attempted to regroup on the frozen surface of the river Don'drah to the north. However, they were targeted by the artillery and suffered many casualties. As the ice was broken by the cannon fire, many sank. The revolt in the north came to an end. Some 1,242 were arrested the following weeks by the authorities, their leaders had any noble titles stripped, and executed for high treason whilst the common soldiers were sentenced to hard labour on Sentinel Island. Mirhaime was thought by some to be "on the brink" of civil war. The ten-day struggle became the deadliest day in Loren'ka's history since its liberation in 1650.

According to the General Prosecutor's Office, 234 people were killed and 586 wounded.

The Troubles, the Coup of Draal and New Constitution

The Troubles referred to a series of major economic recessions and political infightings in the Saenad during the 1950s and 1960s. Beginning with the rapid declination of the Loren Stock Exchange, in which stock prices collapsed completely and 6,410,030 shares were traded in a single day. Billions of Inters were lost, wiping out thousands of investors, and stock tickers ran hours behind because the machinery could not handle the tremendous volume of trading. After October 29, 1959, stock prices had nowhere to go but up, so there was considerable recovery during succeeding weeks. Overall, however, prices continued to drop as the Mirhaime Federation slumped into an unprecendeted economic depression, and by 1962 stocks were worth only about 20 percent of their value in the summer of 1959. Though stock market crash of 1959 was not the sole cause of the Great Depression, it did act to accelerate the economic collapse. By 1963, nearly half of Mirhaime's banks had failed, and unemployment was approaching 14 million people, or 30 percent of the workforce.

Though measures could have been taken to help the economy weather the storm, inept leadership and incompetence in a number of crucial areas did little to help. The paragons who were chosen to deal with the crisis failed terribly, and the Saenad plunged itself into chaos. Aids were requested from foreign states, many of whom agreed to assist. Though these aids gave Mirhaime's citizens much needed relief, they did not help to alleviate the Federation's ongoing political split. The appearances of aids and personnel from Tretrid, a traditional geopolitical rival of Mirhaime galvanized conservatives within the Saedikar, Saenad and Realm Defence. This culminated in the event known as the Coup of Draal in late 1963, in which several units of the Realm Guards formed a new Revolutionary Council of the Guards, headed by Brigadier General and Battlemaster of the Guards Clodagh Lean nar Jisak'sa. However, they were intercepted by loyalist forces under the Heralds of Aran DIvision, and Children of Siinkar Guards Divisions with whom they engaged in armed skirmishes in the Ka of Pankow. The political fallout of the coup allowed reformist movements within the Saenad to grow in power and influence. At the Ansan Coalition's 314th National Congress in September 1964, a coalition of reformist delegates foiled the 'old guards' government and replaced it with new leadership. Jalo Resak Siinkar nar Pankow'ka, then 39, the leader of this movement was elected as the new Paragon of the Federation and Commander of the Ansan Coalition. He and the reformers executed Doika ("Renovation"), a set of free-market reforms, public work projects and financial reforms and regulations that repealed inefficient economic policies while carefully managing the economy's transformation into a "siinkarist-oriented market economy." Under Doika, the government incentivized the private sector, deregulated the economy, and promoted foreign investments while maintaining control over strategic industries, despite the fact that the state's authority remained unquestioned. Mirhaime's economy grew rapidly in agricultural and industrial production, construction, exports, and foreign investment as a result of these reforms, however, income disparity increased as new firms developed to replace existing cooperatives.

Recent history

The 21st century saw the Federation becoming increasingly active in regional political affairs as it engaged in further cooperation with traditional partners such as Taiyo and Sarvimaa. Under Paragon Jatan Naksin Kyr nar Loren'ka, who was elected into office by a majority vote in the Saenad in 2000, the Federation underwent a period of economic modernization with a stimulus plan of over 78 billion Inters. Among the major Mirhaimian political projects of the early 21st century are the the energy transition for a sustainable energy supply, the "Debt Brake" for balanced budgets, measures to increase the fertility rate (pronatalism), and high-tech strategies for the transition of the Mirhaimian economy, generally summarised as "Industry 4.0".

Battlemaster of the Guards, and Knight Commander of the Sovereign Military Order of Pankow'ka, Anrah Witra Siinkar nar Pankow'ka, was elected as the 74th Paragon of the Federation in 2010, and is presently in her third consecutive term. Under Paragon Anrah, the Realm Defence Forces underwent a period of modernization with an emphasis on aerospace defence and maritime domain awareness. This was accompanied by further investments in the Mirhaimian high-tech R&D and manufacturing sector.

On September 2, 2020, the Mirhaime Federation celebrated the 370th anniversary of its establishment with a large military parade and cultural artistic performance in Siinkar National Stadium in the capital of Loren'ka.

In April, 2022, Mirhaime, along Volscina, Sarvimaa, and Antora formed the Inter-Novaran Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance in response to increased concerns about global and regional security, particularly in the face of the 2022 Rodenia-Axdel Crisis

Geography, climate and environment

The landscape of Mirhaime consists mostly of fertile plains and plateaus, crossed by rivers such as the Don'drah, Zisak'drah, Taksin'drah and the Corev'drah as they flow south into the Atlantian Sea. To the East, the delta of the Corev'drah forms the border with Tedeschi. Mirhaime's various regions have diverse geographic features ranging from the highlands to the lowlands. The country's only mountains are the Jaksin'tagh in the Northeast, of which the highest is Mailow at 2,356 metres (7,729ft). Mirhaime has 38 provinces/states or Ga, based on culture, geography and history. These provinces play an important role in the people's self-identity, and help define modern administrative and political borders.

Mirhaime also has a number of highland regions such as the Osten Upland (in the North, predominantly in the Ga of Osten). To the east there are the south-western spurs of the Jaksin Upland over which runs the border with Tedeschi. The snow melt from the mountains feeds the rivers and their waterfalls. Along the coast, the country also has numerous islands; Jika'kaw (Terminal Island) is the largest.

Significant natural resources in Mirhaime include lithium, oil, natural gas, timber, kaolinite and an abundance of arable land.

Climate

Mirhaime has a mostly temperate climate. The climate is influenced by moderately warm, humid air from the Atlantian Ocean. Average annual temperatures range from 5.5–7 °C (41.9–44.6 °F) in the north, to 11–13 °C (51.8–55.4 °F) in the south. Precipitation is highest in the west, central and north and lowest in the north and northeast. Central Mirhaime receives around 120 centimetres (47.2 in) of precipitation annually, while Terminal Island and the coastal areas of the Atlantian Sea receive around 40 centimetres (15.7 in).

Water availability from the major river basins is expected to decrease, especially in summer. This poses risks to the agricultural sector. The negative impacts of climate change on agriculture are mostly felt in the south of the country, which has a steppe climate. In the north, some crops may be able to benefit from a longer growing season.

Biodiversity

As the country is located within the Novaran realm, Mirhaime is considered to possess a relatively high level of biodiversity. This was noted in the country's National Environmental Condition Report in 2005. A large network of national parks has been established to protect important areas of flora and fauna. In total, Mirhaime possesses 147 national parks.

Environment

In the period of rapid industrialization in the 18th, and 19th century, environmental policies were downplayed by the government and industrial corporations; as a result, environmental pollution was widespread throughout the 19th century, resulting in rapid deforestation, and pollution. In response to this. Responding to rising concern, the government introduced environmental protection laws in 1905; these were repeated in 1946 but were temporarily repealed in 1966 and were gradually reintroduced from 2005 onwards. Mirhaime ranks 38th in the 2018 Environmental Performance Index, which measures a nation's commitment to environmental sustainability. In 2021, the government of Mirhaime announced a target of carbon-neutrality by 2050. Environmental issues include urban air pollution (NOx, suspended particulate matter, and toxics), waste management, water eutrophication, nature conservation, climate change, chemical management and international co-operation for conservation.

Government and Politics

Mirhaime is a one-party state led by the Ansan Coalition (MAC). The Paragon is the head of state, elected by the Saenad (Realm Assembly). The Premier is the head of government, presiding over the Saedikar (State Council) composed of four vice premiers and the heads of ministries and commissions. The incumbent Paragon is Anrah Witra Siinkar nar Pankow'ka, who is also the Chairman of the Central Military Commission. The incumbent premier is Edarr Jaksin Sorak nar Loren'ka, who is also a senior member of the Ansan Coalition's Politburo Standing Committee, Mirhaime's de facto top decision-making body. There is universal suffrage for adults over 18 years of age, with a secret ballot for all elected offices.

Political concerns in Mirhaime include the growing gap between rich and poor and government corruption. Nonetheless, the level of public support for the government and its management of the nation is high, with 85–95% of Mirhaimian citizens expressing satisfaction with the central government, according to a 2011 survey.

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