Ithrien
| Empire of Ithrien العوذية الإيثرين al-Auḏiyyah al-Ītharīn (Ithrieni) | |
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| Motto: أرث يرفعنا أرث ملاذنا Aroth yarfaʿūna, Aroth malāḏuna The Lord Raiseth Us, the Lord is our Refuge | |
| Anthem: Invocation to the Eternal Flame | |
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| Capital city | Dahab |
| Largest city | El-Naim |
| Official language | Ithrieni |
| Other languages | Sorushi (liturgical), Denaic (scholarly) |
| Ethnic group | Teremani (majority) |
| Religion | Anur |
| Demonym(s) | Cassian |
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| Government Type | constitutional theocratic monarchy |
| Audh | Mahallqila XI al-Munawari |
| Zastudashin | Imanuruz al-Hasiyari |
| Legislature | Didar al-Farwaqah |
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| Economy type | Post-mercantile, market capitalist |
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| Driving side | middle |
| Internet code | .ith |
Ithrien ([iːθrɪɛn]), officially the Empire of Ithrien (Ithrieni: العوذية الإيثرين, al-Auḏiyyah al-Ītharīn) is a Great Power and constitutional theocracy located in western, equatorial Tharna. It comprises mainly of the metropolitan Jawhara isles of Ittariya, Azraq and Ashum, and various holdings in the southern Phasian Ocean, most importantly Nafurah Baragayah Tzerakan. It shares nautical proximity with maritime proximity with 63, 64, 65, 52, 53, 54, Hergom Ep Swekorwos, 101 and 104. It is also the birthplace of and center of Anur, a world religion and the state creed; its capital, Dahab, is among the holiest cities in the world.
The Jawhara islands were known for spices since antiquity, making it a constant subject of foreign invasions. The constant threat of conquest by mainland Tharna became a major factor in the religious unification of the islands in 6211 RH, traditionally marked by the lighting of the fire in the Temple of Basra. Perhaps guided by newfound faith and confidence, a golden age of conquest and cultural-scientific sophistication developed, making Ithrien a hegemon of the Phasian Ocean on various points in its history. Its latest hegemony began in the the early 72nd century RH; where it took advantage of the western industrial revolution and colonized portions of Raia, Tzeraka and Davai. With the cascading effects of the Pan-Anarian War and the conclusion of the Wolgos Scourge, Ithrien's colonial empire collapsed, either from the spectre of the Wolgos conquests in Kupeya and the opportunism of other powers in the Phasian. At present, containing Hergom and reestablishing its influence in Tharna is the empire's primary priority, propped up by allies in XXX and XXX.
History
- Main article: History of Ithrien
Arabic native culture, Persianate migration: persianates adopt native ideas and language: becomes the basis for Anur
Government and politics
Ithrien is officially a constitutional theocratic monarchy. Its head of state is the semi-divine and priestly Audh (عوض), currently the young Mahallqila XI al-Munawari. The Constitution of Ithrien (القانون, al-qanun, lit. "The Law") is the supreme secular authority of the country which guarantees the rights and privileges of Ithrieni citizens, the checks on the Audh's powers, electoral rules and the "correct application of justice". Day-to-day legislation is held by the unicameral Didar al-Farwaqah (ديدَر الفروَٰقَة, simply al-farwaqah); constituted by democratically-elected representatives representing the Empire's various commanderies. While political parties in the Anarian sense do not exist in Ithrieni democracy, particular factions (قطب الرأي, qutbura'yy) jockey in specific matters of running the state. The populist and revanchist Rafrafiyatun are considered to be the majority opinion since 7594, taking over the conservative Ma'bad Anur since the retirement of the last Audh Aziz III an-Najmulahmar.
Audhdom and the Legislature
The Audh (عودة, fully عودة آموزگار نور الروث audh āmuzgār u-nūr ar-ruth, lit. "Audh, Preceptor of Aroth's Light"), the Ithrieni monarch, is both the head of state and government. He is free to determine domestic and foreign policies assisted by the Vizier and the Zasturdashin (زستودشين from Sorushi, lit. "Right hand"), while formally heading the church of orthodox Anur. The Vizier of Ithrien is elected by the members of the Farwaqah, who is almost, always an acclaimed senior belonging to the ruling faction. Ma'aruf al-Lagilin of the Rafrafiyatun is the current Vizier since 7594. The Zastudashin is the formal deputy of the Audh. They are the second-highest religious authority in orthodox Anur, heading not only temple and priestly administration, but also supervises the various social programs that the Anuric church provides. In concert, the Audh, Vizier and the Zastudashin head an cabinet of ministers heading particular sectors of statesmanship. The number of ministers tend to fluctuate depending on the immediate priorities of the Audh and the Vizier.
The Farwaqah constitutes Ithrien's formal legislature. The Empire has always maintained a deliberating body since the foundation of the aristocratic Khanatulayan in 6239, which was replaced by the present body in 7017. Being the paramount secular authority in the country, the Majlis officially holds supremacy over all state industries, divided between "economic councils". Like its Anarian counterparts, the Majlis proposes, deliberates and passes bills into law, which would only be approved to effect by the Audh by their seal. The body is also responsible for approving on the national expenditures budget throughout their 4-year tenure, renewable only once. Constitutional amendments are possible through an overwhelming 5-1 majority vote in the Farwaqah.
Local government
Ithrien is divided into provinces, each headed by a chief minister and assisted by a local cabinet of ministers to manage provincial affairs. Commanderies elect local representatives to seat on the provincial assemblies (majlis) that decide on local legislation and policies. Provincial power is further devolved with the commanderies which also manage local affairs through town halls and their councillors. Metropolitan municipalities are equivalent of commanderies though they are immediately managed by city halls and their members of chambers.
Law and judiciary
Matters of law and jurisprudence has long been traditionally the domain of the priestly class, which in turn ultimately concerns the Audh. Religious (Anuric) law, as prescribed in the Al-Hikam, is the primary basis of Ithrien's constitution and legal principles. The adoption of a more secular legal system, perhaps influenced by the democratizing trends of the Empire's national modernization period, led to a dual arrangement, divided both offenses and other matters into the "worldly" and the "sacred". The existence of both lay and religious courts have been a source of confusion and contention in the local and national scene.
Foreign relations
Military
The Ithrieni military is encapsulated in the Imperial Army (al-quwwatul auziyya), a unified force consisting of four branches: the ground forces (al-jesh), the navy (al-bahriya), the air fleet (al-bahriyul asman). The empire's current strategy is focused on deterring power from Hergom in the Phasian, while reasserting its interests in Raia and southern Davai. Hence, much of the government's military expenditures go into augmenting the navy's and air fleet's power projection capabilities. While nominally subservient to the Audh, the Imperial Army ultimately answers to the farwaqah, as represented by the current Minister of War, currently Sayid Ghazal Al-Khorshidi.
Two paramilitary organizations, also handled by the state, are the Mutawa'a and the Minzareen. The former is an all-volunteer force dedicated to civil defense and bolstering the government's public services, particularly in infrastructure and local law enforcement. The latter, on the other hand, is an ancient and elite monastic order appointed by the Audhal office itself as its sole protectors. Both offices are independent of the Imperial Army proper, with the Mutawa'a largely managed by commanderies in the Audh's name. Reports of local corruption and "impious conduct" have led towards efforts by the state and in the grassroots to rein the Mutawa'a in under the farwaqah, with varying success.
Culture
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The itar is important both culturally and economically in Ithrien.