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Originally, the Free Republic of Saintmagnus ran on a similar system, with one king being elected from each of the two major cities. One was Commander of the Guard, the highest military power and the highest power in the port city of Haven, whereas the other was the High Priest of Saint Magnus, the highest religious power and the highest power in the capital city of Saintmagnus. Later, however, the Commander of the Guard became a role secondary to that of King of Haven. The ideal behind this was to bring a power balance, with checks of power. In 1818, however, a military coup d’etat replaced the High Priest of Saint Magnus with a new king, depowering the office of High Priest within the government. In the modern system, however, the only requirement is that the kings must be in the High Council and cannot be affiliated with the same political party or from the same city.

[[File:SaintmagnusCouncilBuilding.png|200px|right|thumb|High Council Building, ~~Saint~~ ~~Magnus~~]]

[[File:SaintmagnusCouncilBuilding.png|200px|right|thumb|High Council Building, City of Saintmagnus]]

Kings are elected every two years, per the original Statutes of 1656. As of 1815, no individual may serve as King for two terms in a row, but otherwise there are no limits to how many terms a King may serve. The High Council may impeach a king via a ⅔ majority vote on the grounds that the King does represent the interests of Saintmagnus, but otherwise Kings may be suspended and even removed for high crimes against Saintmagnus. Additionally, the judiciary may issue a verdict on a criminal case barring an individual from the office of King, or even from the High Council. The High Council itself is a unicameral legislature with 60 members. Its members are elected every six years by proportional representation in all three major cities of Saintmagnus. Other government officials are granted the title of Minister, and lead certain departments overseen by the Kings. Ministers can serve concurrently as High Council members or Justices.

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== Economy ==

The Free Republic of Saint Magnus is a developed country, although much of its industrialization is purely subsistence. Its most successful economic sectors are also some of its oldest. Banking, tourism, ceramics, woodworking, and fashion are the four major industries in Saintmagnus, with a notable electronics sector in the burgeoning city of New Carmere.

Saintmagnus uses a variation of the Aivintian Crown as its currency, equal to and exchangeable with the Crown, but with its own imagery. These coins are of interest to many collectors in Aivintis and abroad, especially as the Saintmagnian Crowns in circulation can be up to eighty years old. Similarly, postage stamps, which allow mail to be sent anywhere in Saintmagnus and Aivintis, are of interest to philatelists.

The largest banks in Saintmagnus are Damaschin Holdings, the Haven Investment and Savings Bank, and the Saintmagnian Online Banking Corporation. These three banks together form the National Banking Association in Saintmagnus, which participates in public relations activities such as advertising, education, publishing, lobbying, and political donations as a single entity, although the corporations themselves are distinct and independent.

Apart from the members of the National Banking Association, there are seven other banks in Saintmagnus, of various types. Investment bankers usually invest in businesses related to tourism, which is generally considered a safe investment, but often invest in companies in Aivintis and international corporations.

Amanar Private Banking Corporation is the only private bank in Saintmagnus. APBC is generally considered to have high financial secrecy, and acts as an offshore bank for many wealthy individuals and corporations. Many major clients of APBC are also allowed tax exemptions by the High Council, making Saintmagnus a corporate haven of sorts.

The tourism sector contributes greatly to GDP, with over three million tourists per year visiting the Free Republic. The rate of tourism has increased exponentially since the independence of Saintmagnus, and tourists are typically drawn by the architecture and history. The City of Saintmagnus is the most popular tourist destination, due to its religious history and status as the political centre of the country. Tourism has contributed to the business of hotels, shops, and restaurants.

The three main Saintmagnian impots are machinery, fuel, and food. Saintmagnus has a high rate of car ownership, and has a large community of antique car collectors. Fossil fuels imported are supported by renewable energy, mainly wind power, an industry which has struggled to reach economic prominence due to the dependence on large Aivintian corporations who benefit from climate change. Imported food mainly includes fresh fruit, vegetables, and meat from Aivintis. Fishing in Saintmagnus is based out of New Carmere.

There’s low unemployment in Saintmagnus, due to the government’s wealth, which prevents homelessness and poverty, but mainly supports the foundation of small businesses and shops for individuals to make a living, rather than providing work-free welfare. All public officials receive a salary equal to the national average.

== Religion ==

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 Originally, the Free Republic of Saintmagnus ran on a similar system, with one king being elected from each of the two major cities. One was Commander of the Guard, the highest military power and the highest power in the port city of Haven, whereas the other was the High Priest of Saint Magnus, the highest religious power and the highest power in the capital city of Saintmagnus. Later, however, the Commander of the Guard became a role secondary to that of King of Haven. The ideal behind this was to bring a power balance, with checks of power. In 1818, however, a military coup d’etat replaced the High Priest of Saint Magnus with a new king, depowering the office of High Priest within the government. In the modern system, however, the only requirement is that the kings must be in the High Council and cannot be affiliated with the same political party or from the same city.
-[[File:SaintmagnusCouncilBuilding.png|200px|right|thumb|High Council Building, Saint Magnus]]
+[[File:SaintmagnusCouncilBuilding.png|200px|right|thumb|High Council Building, City of Saintmagnus]]
 Kings are elected every two years, per the original Statutes of 1656. As of 1815, no individual may serve as King for two terms in a row, but otherwise there are no limits to how many terms a King may serve. The High Council may impeach a king via a ⅔ majority vote on the grounds that the King does represent the interests of Saintmagnus, but otherwise Kings may be suspended and even removed for high crimes against Saintmagnus. Additionally, the judiciary may issue a verdict on a criminal case barring an individual from the office of King, or even from the High Council. The High Council itself is a unicameral legislature with 60 members. Its members are elected every six years by proportional representation in all three major cities of Saintmagnus. Other government officials are granted the title of Minister, and lead certain departments overseen by the Kings. Ministers can serve concurrently as High Council members or Justices.
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 == Economy ==
+The Free Republic of Saint Magnus is a developed country, although much of its industrialization is purely subsistence. Its most successful economic sectors are also some of its oldest. Banking, tourism, ceramics, woodworking, and fashion are the four major industries in Saintmagnus, with a notable electronics sector in the burgeoning city of New Carmere.
+Saintmagnus uses a variation of the Aivintian Crown as its currency, equal to and exchangeable with the Crown, but with its own imagery. These coins are of interest to many collectors in Aivintis and abroad, especially as the Saintmagnian Crowns in circulation can be up to eighty years old. Similarly, postage stamps, which allow mail to be sent anywhere in Saintmagnus and Aivintis, are of interest to philatelists.
+The largest banks in Saintmagnus are Damaschin Holdings, the Haven Investment and Savings Bank, and the Saintmagnian Online Banking Corporation. These three banks together form the National Banking Association in Saintmagnus, which participates in public relations activities such as advertising, education, publishing, lobbying, and political donations as a single entity, although the corporations themselves are distinct and independent.
+Apart from the members of the National Banking Association, there are seven other banks in Saintmagnus, of various types. Investment bankers usually invest in businesses related to tourism, which is generally considered a safe investment, but often invest in companies in Aivintis and international corporations.
+Amanar Private Banking Corporation is the only private bank in Saintmagnus. APBC is generally considered to have high financial secrecy, and acts as an offshore bank for many wealthy individuals and corporations. Many major clients of APBC are also allowed tax exemptions by the High Council, making Saintmagnus a corporate haven of sorts.
+The tourism sector contributes greatly to GDP, with over three million tourists per year visiting the Free Republic. The rate of tourism has increased exponentially since the independence of Saintmagnus, and tourists are typically drawn by the architecture and history. The City of Saintmagnus is the most popular tourist destination, due to its religious history and status as the political centre of the country. Tourism has contributed to the business of hotels, shops, and restaurants.
+The three main Saintmagnian impots are machinery, fuel, and food. Saintmagnus has a high rate of car ownership, and has a large community of antique car collectors. Fossil fuels imported are supported by renewable energy, mainly wind power, an industry which has struggled to reach economic prominence due to the dependence on large Aivintian corporations who benefit from climate change. Imported food mainly includes fresh fruit, vegetables, and meat from Aivintis. Fishing in Saintmagnus is based out of New Carmere.
+There’s low unemployment in Saintmagnus, due to the government’s wealth, which prevents homelessness and poverty, but mainly supports the foundation of small businesses and shops for individuals to make a living, rather than providing work-free welfare. All public officials receive a salary equal to the national average.
 == Religion ==

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