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| Arda Tuluvawa Nutórie o Ascarénór; Arda Tuluvan Viceroyalty of Cisleithania | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A Short Summary The Imperial Family of the Present Time The Most Noble & Illustrious House of Sareär Government and Ideology (gov't) The Presidium (gov't) The State Council (gov't) Monarchs within the Viceroyalty (gov't) The Caste System (culture) Concepts of Honor and Face (culture) The Twenty-One Traits (culture) i Airë Axan/Sacred Edict (culture) i Voronwë; the Religion of the Empire Calendar and Holidays Economic Statistics Administrative Divisions & Map Edited by Ascarenor, Dec 2 2016, 01:30 PM.
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| Ascarenor | May 13 2016, 11:13 AM Post #2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Arda Tuluvawa Nutórie o Ascarénór Official Name: Arda Tuluvan Viceroyalty of Cisleithania (Arda Tuluvawa Nutórie o Ascarénór) Capital: Iscamir Largest Cities:
Mottoes: Imperial: “As Casta Var As Macil” (By Reason or By Sword) Viceregal: “Va Arda Tuluva suralvë mittanyë.” (From Arda Tuluva do we seek our guidance.”) Viceregal, secondary: "Ascarénór ortas va rainë." (Ascarenor's peaceful raise.) Party: “Maranwë Pantëa.” (Destiny Unfolds) Status within the Empire: Autonomous Imperial Dominion Form of Government: Mandate of Heaven (Axan Menelo); enlightened meritocratic socialist Single-party autonomous dominion Sovereign: Autárimë Emperor Viceroy/Vicereine: Sémarë Sareär Executor of the Ascari Marduuk Party: Sémarë Sareär Supreme Archon: Sémarë Sareär Land Area: 7,553,958 km2 (2,916,323 sq mi), water: 19.56% Population: 650,734,635 -Population Density: 86.1/km2 (223.2/sq mi) Currency: Tokken (Ᵽ), slit into 144 reli (ɳ) -Exchange rate: 1Ᵽ = USD$1.80 GDPR: 97,500,000,000,000Ᵽ -GDPR per capita: 149,830.66 National Manpower: 355,301,111 (54.6%) Unemployment: 14,966,896 (2.3%) Tax Rate: 70% -Average amount taxed per person: 104,881.46Ᵽ -Average Net Salary per person: 44,949.20Ᵽ Trade: -export: 2,876,298,026,690.82Ᵽ -import: 2,827,836,803,846.25Ᵽ -Surplus: 48,461,222,844.57Ᵽ Government Budget: 55,185,000,000,000Ᵽ Government Expenditure National Anthem: Ilyë Elleni urya ve minë (All Stars Burn As One) National Animal: Andamunda (Audaxian bush elephant, Loxodonta audaxicana) National Flower: Lúnindil (Lotus, Nelumbo nucifera) National Bird: Tar-porocë (Ascari Peafowl, Pavo cisleithansis) National Tree: Aracotaulë (Kapok Tree, Ceiba pentandra) Etymology: Ascarénór is Quenya for Cisleithania, "The Land on this side of the Leithana [Jungle]" (From the perspective of the Arda Tuluvans ). Cisleithania is the official international translation of Ascarénór, though, the unaccented Ascarenor is often used as well. Orcarenán is the Quenya name of the Leithana Jungle; -nórë, denotes land or nation; as-, can translate to "before". When the Arda Tuluvans first settled these lands a millennium ago they referred to all the lands west of the Laithana as Pellacarenori, "the Lands Beyond the Leithana". Originally called "Altara Cúldarë Valanië" - Empire of the Great Cúldarë - as the land was first colonized by the exiled Court of the fallen dynasty. After seventy-years of self rule the territory was brought back into the fold of the Arda Tuluvan Empire and renamed Ascarenor. Because of the vast resources and manpower it took to maintain the Arda Tuluvan mainland Ascarenor was given a great deal of autonomy, which the Viceroyalty as enjoyed since. Over the centuries the Viceroyalty expanded and explored into and around the Leithana, which is now completely encompassed by the Viceroyalty. Ascarenor is culturally and religiously Arda Tuluvan with some unique Ascari characteristics, especially with fashion and cuisine. The Viceroyalty has the power to conduct its own trade missions, political discourse, and internal affairs. The Viceroyalty is known internationally as both Ascarenor and Cisleithania. Edited by Ascarenor, Sep 14 2016, 07:35 PM.
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| Ascarenor | May 13 2016, 11:19 AM Post #3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Government and Ideology Within the Empire all political parties are banned except for the Marduuk Party. The world Marduuk stems for archaic Quenya roughly translating to "a house to abide in triumph." The formation and creation of the Marduuk Party at the beginning of the Tercenë Dynasty was to combat factionalism - which was a driving force that brought an end to the previous dynasty: Vildimë (1125-1708) - and foreign political ideologies from corrupting the state. The Marduuk Party has created very little "new" ideologies but has maintained the meritocratic system, as well as re-enforced past concepts and has garnered a fruitful and stable society, known as a utopian vision of "Great Unity". The notion of the "Great Unity" first appeared in the Book of Rites, one of the Istari classics. According to it, the society in Great Unity was ruled by the public, where the people chose men of virtue and ability, and valued trust and harmony. People did not only love their own parents and children, but also secured the living of the elderly until their ends, let the adults be of use to the society, and helped the young grow. Those who were widowed, orphaned, childless, handicapped and diseased were all taken care of. Men took their responsibilities and women had their homes. People disliked seeing resources being wasted but did not seek to process them; they wanted to exert their strength but did not do it for their own benefit. Therefore, selfish thoughts were dismissed, people refrained from stealing and robbery and the outer doors remained open. This concept is central to Marduuk ideology and it is their main goal to bring about "Great Unity"; therefore, education, welfare, and social policies are paramount within the Arda Tuluvan state. It is their goal to create and govern this Utopian society of Great Unity; which encompass two important aspects: Harmonious Society and a Moderately Prosperous Society. Harmonious Society Harmony is a central concept in Arda Tuluvan philosophy, especially by the Istari. It is a social ideal that governs not only family and interpersonal relations but also those of the rulers and the ruled. In the Istari classics, the pursuit of social harmony does not mean absence of conflicts and disagreements and there is even room for loyal opposition. Later interpretations, however, tend to put emphasis on order and stability, which minimizes social disparities and conflicts. The concept of harmony in Arda Tuluvan culture comes from music. During the Second Dynasty, discussion of music flourished under Minda-Rúcina and the school of thoughts he created, the Istari caste. The Istari played a key part in the formulation of the earliest form of Arda Tuluvan music, Lín. Lín music illustrates the concept of harmony through its techniques such as the level of pressure and the speed of tempo, which symbolize the narsil - which is narin and sila, known also as yin and yang - and the different temperature in the four seasons. The moderate unison of sounds maintains the perfect order and managing these opposing elements into a moderate piece of musical work is considered the best sound. Furthermore, one of the most influential works by Elemmírë Lindarine (otherwise known as Book of Music), reads, “When the early rulers formed the rituals and music their purpose was not to satisfy the mouth, stomach, ear and eye, but rather to teach the people to moderate their likes and hates, and bring them back to the correct direction in life.” Music, under Istari concepts, has the power to transform people to become more civilized and the goal of music is to create balance within individuals, nature and society. Leading people “back to the correct direction in life” not only signifies the guiding role of music, but also emphasizes on the power of the rulers, “The correct ‘mood’ was set by the chief of state, the emperor, the son of Heaven.” The power of the rulers reflects a fundamental theme in Arda Tuluvan civilization. The State, or the ruling government, has the special role of taking care of the people; however, what distinguishes the Arda Tuluvan ruling government from other ruling governments is the respectful attitude of the citizens, who regard the government as part of their family. In fact, the ruling government is “the head of the family, the patriarch.” Therefore, Arda Tuluvans look to the government for guidance as if they are listening to their parent who, according to Arda Tuluvan tradition, enjoys high reverence from the rest of the family. Furthermore, “still another tradition that supports state control of music is the Arda Tuluvan expectation of a verbal ‘message.’” A “verbal message” is the underlying meaning behind people’s words. In order to get to the “verbal message,” one needs to read into words and ask oneself what the desired or expected response would be. The Arda Tuluvan tradition of reading into words makes it easier for the government, or “the father,” who possesses more attention and respect, to pass down its wishes through songs. Moderately Prosperous Society The vision of a Moderately Prosperous Society was first introduced 3000 years ago which advocated that most people are moderately well off and middle class, and in which economic prosperity is sufficient to move most of the population in Arda Tuluva into comfortable means, but in which economic advancement is not the sole focus of society. Explicitly incorporated into this concept is the idea that economic growth needs to be balanced with sometimes conflicting goals of social equality and environmental protection. This was especially achieved during the Anwavë Dynasty (761-1032) when the Vehtelari Caste was merged with the Vancori Caste (see Caste System for greater details). In present day Arda Tuluva, as well as Ascarenor, a Moderately Prosperous Society has been achieved and thus it is the goal of the ruling government to maintain the prosperity with their special attention to social policies in welfare and education. The Ascari Viceregal Government The Viceroy is the head of the government of the Viceroyalty as well as the nominal head of state as representative of the Arda Tuluvan Celestial Emperor, currently the Autárimë Emperor. The Viceroy is appointed personally by the Emperor. The Party Congress (Quenya: Lerendi Vantalessë) meets every six years in the capital to discuss the course of the economy, policies, military, and programs within the Empire. During the Congress the delegates decide the next course of each Six Year Plan. It is also the organ of rubberstamping, propaganda, and dissemination of the decisions of the High Assembly. The deputies of the Congress are elected by party members. The State Council (Quenya: Nórië Hostanë) meets three times a year. Between meetings it is guided by the Presidium that meets weekly. The State Council includes the Viceroy, the Deputy Viceroy, three Secretariat Chancellors, six other state councilors (one of whom serves as Secretary General of the State Council, and three of whom concurrently serve as ministers), the Imperial Legate, as well as each head of the key ministries, bureaus and offices of the Viceroyalty of Ascarenor. Each chancellor oversees certain areas of administration. Each State Councilor performs duties as designated by the Viceroy. The secretary-general heads the General Office which handles the day-to-day work of the State Council. The secretary-general has relatively little power and should not be confused with the Executor of the Ascari Marduuk Party. The State Council and the Ascari Marduuk Party are also tightly interlocked. With rare exceptions, State Councilors are high-ranking members of the AMP. Although, as Party members, they are supposed to follow Party instructions, because they tend to be senior members of the Party they also have substantial influence over what those instructions are. This results in a system which is unlike many single-party nations in which the Party effectively controlled the State. Rather, the Party and State are fused at this level of government. The members of the State Council derive their authority from being members of the state, while as members of the Party they coordinate their activities and determine key decisions such as the naming of personnel. The Presidium (Quenya: Orela'máhan) meets weekly to discuss the state of affairs of the Viceroyalty. The Presidium includes the Viceroy, the Deputy Viceroy, three Secretariat Chancellors, six other state councilors (one of whom serves as Secretary General of the State Council, and three of whom concurrently serve as ministers), and the Imperial Legate (who represents the interests of Arda Tuluva and is the mediator between the Viceroyalty and the Empire.) It has the constitutional authority to modify legislation within limits set by the High Assembly, and thus acts as a de facto legislative body. It is led by a proconsul, Ascarenor's top legislator, who is conventionally ranked third in Ascarenor's political ranking system and generally fills the position as First Chancellor of the Grand Secretariat, after the Viceroy and Executor, which is usually one person. The Presidium also has the power to interpret the laws of the Viceroyalty, including its constitution. In contrast to other countries in which stare decisis gives the power of both final interpretation and adjudication to a supreme court, within the Viceroyalty constitutional and legal interpretation is considered to be a legislative activity rather than a judicial one, and the functions are split so that the Presidium provides legal interpretations while the Supreme Court of Justice actually decides cases. Because an interpretation of the Presidium is legislative in nature and not judicial, it does not affect cases which have already been decided. The High Assembly (Quenya: Ingalesta), is an unicameral legislative body comprised of 864 representatives appointed by Party election from local constituencies across Ascarenor. The Grand Secretariat (Quenya: Alta Tecarnassë) is nominally a colossal coordinating agency that delegates the bureaucracy of the imperial government. It also manages and oversees the Imperial examinations. As a central administrative and coordinating organ of government, its main functions are to formulate administrative measures, issue decisions and orders, and monitor their implementation; draft legislative bills for submission to the High Assembly or its Standing Committee; and prepare the economic plan and the state budget for deliberation and approval by the Party Congress. Secretariat civil service officials are classified into six grades each grade subdivided into two degrees, in ascending order: Deputy First Grade - Secretary First Grade Deputy Second Grade - Secretary Second Grade Deputy Third Grade - Secretary Third Grade Senior Deputy - Senior Secretary Senior Deputy Secretary - Grand Secretary Vice Chancellor - Chancellor (First Chancellor) The Censorate (Quenya: Tocelnassë) is high-level supervisory agency of the centralized bureaucracy and is directly responsible to the Throne. The censors are "the eyes and ears" of the emperor and checked administrators at each level to prevent corruption and malfeasance. Generally speaking, they are feared and disliked, and have to move around constantly to perform their duties. Supreme Court (Quenya: Arata Paca) is the main investigative arm of Imperial Justice which works closely with the Imperial Security Bureau and the Ministry of Justice. Supreme Court has sweeping jurisdiction across the Empire. Judiciary Conclave The highest court is the Imperial High Court of Justice, which currently consists of thirteen Grand Judicators. The court deals with matters pertaining to the Imperial Government, disputes between provinces, and interpretation of the Mandate, and can declare legislative or executive action made at any level of the government as undermining the Mandate, nullifying the law and creating precedent for future law and decisions. Below the Imperial High Court are the courts of appeals, and below them in turn are the district courts, which are the general trial courts for Imperial Law. Judge Magisters the chief arbiters and enforcers of Imperial Law. Presently their are twelve Judge Magisters and have supreme judicial authority and a license to execute. The Judge Magistry adhere solely to the Imperial Court, though technically have the authority to arrest and try any member of government those in the highest echelons of power, ie the Executive Council, must first be brought before the Rithil-Anamo for trial, if found guilty the subject then must plea to the Empress for final justice. If a citizen is in court he or she may choose to be defended by an Advocate and will appear before either one, three, nine, or thirteen Judicators and two People's Assessors, which are ordinary citizens. Procurators are barristers, attorneys, for the Throne and/or for the State. The Judicators and the two Assessors will hear the case, whatever it may be, give the appropriate judgment or sentence to as they see fit. A citizen can be tried unlimited amounts of time for the same crime. If a citizen is a repeat felon he/she is executed for disturbance to the greater good and for corrupting the harmony of the society of Arda Tuluva. 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Presidium (Orela'máhan)
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State Council (Nórië Hostanë) (sans Presidium. Note: All members of the Presidium are also delegates of the State Council)
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Kings and Queens in Ascarenor
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The Imperial Family of the Present Time
The Tararan (The Empress) Tararan, literal translating to “Heavenly Sovereign,” however, one would translate it to “emperor.” The title of Tararan is used solely for Arda Tuluvan sovereigns. Though, if one was an emperor outside of Arda Tuluva they would be called, “Oraran” literally meaning “High King.” Autárimë Emperor, the Daughter of Heaven, Autocrat of Arda Tuluva, Holder of the Mandate of Heaven, Divine Sovereign of All Under Heaven, She Who Looks Above Us All, Sublime Matriarch of the Great Tercenë, Holy Mother and Protector of the Noldori, of the Lindari, of the Teleri, of the Sindari, and of the Vinyari, She Who Guides Us All, She Who Sits Above all Thrones, the Consolidator, the Tranquil, She Who Brings Order, Before Whom the Mighty are Rendered Weak, the Ordainer of Heavenly Will, She Who Commands Harmony, the Resolute, The Authority of All, The Queen of Light, Lord of Twelve Thousand Centuries, The Divine Above, The Holy Sovereign, The Blessed, The One and Only Emperor and Supreme Autocrat of the Middle Kingdom, et cetra, et cetra, et cetra (i Autárimë Tararan, Yéldë Menelo, Tureryan o Arda Tuluva, i Axano Menelo Mahtérin, Airatarya ilya nu-Menelo, Se i Sehtalyë or ilyalvë, Arta Turamillinë i Alcarinquë Tercenëo, Ainámil Noldorion, Lindarion, Telerion, Sindarion, Vinyarion, Se i Apantatiélyë ilyalvë, Se i or ilyë Mahalmar ëa, i Tamintyucana, i Ruana, Se i Tolgulyë Canwa, epë Se i Turëa i ulquaina milya ëar, i Námië o Meneldëa Indómë, Se i Canlyë Sérë, i Tulcana, i Máhan, Calatári, Tar-wányéni, , Apavalaina, Airatar-talumë, i Almárëana, i Erëa ar Eressë Tararan ar Arata Tureryan o Endorë, lia ar limba, lia ar limba, lia ar limba...) Position and Power As the descendant and representative of Heaven on Earth, the Empress has absolute power over all matters, big or small, under Heaven. Her mandate to rule is regarded as divine and predestined. In contrast to modern international relationships, the Emperor of Arda Tuluva is seen in not merely as the head of one nation-state among many, but also as the sole and supreme overlord of the entire civilized world. The Empress' words are considered sacred edicts, and Her written proclamations "directives from above". In theory, the Empress' orders are to be obeyed immediately. The Empress is elevated above all commoners, nobility, and members of the imperial family. Addresses to the Empress were always to be formal and self-deprecatory, even by the closest of family members. The Empress' position is always hereditary usually by Enatic-Cognatic primogeniture (First born female, though the Empress may select any of her children, male or female) . As a result, there are many cases where a child Empress ascends the throne when Her mother dies. When this occurs, the Ingaran Dowager, or the Empress' father, is in a position of significant power. Styles, names and forms of address As the Empressis, by law, an absolute position not to be challenged by anyone else, Her subjects are to show the utmost respect in the sovereign's presence, whether in direct conversation or otherwise. In a conversation with the Empress, it is considered a crime to compare oneself to Her in any way. It was taboo to refer to the Empress by given name, even if it came from Her own father or mother, who instead is to use Tararan (Emperor), or simply yéndë("daughter", it is noted, however, that this term was used solely for a reigning Empress. Yendë, without the accent, was used for everyone else, likewise Yón, for son) .The Empress is never to be addressed as you. Anyone who spoke to the Empress is to address them as Meletyalda, corresponding to "Your Imperial Majesty", Airatarya (lit. Immaculate or Holy Sovereign), Meneliel (lit. the Daughter of Heaven, Menelion for son of Heaven ), or Apavalaina (lit. the Divine Above or the Holy Highness). Servants often address the Empress as Tar-wányéni, (lit. Lord of Twelve Thousand Yéns, a yén is a period of 144 years). The Empress referred to Herself as Emmë, translated into the royal "We", in front of their subjects, a practice reserved solely for the sovereign. Contrary to the Western convention of referring to a sovereign using a reign name (e.g. George V) or by a personal name (e.g. Queen Victoria), a governing emperor was to be referred to simply as Meletyalda i Tararan (Her Majesty the Emperor) or Airatar-talumë (The Divine Empress of the Present Time) or as their era name (e.g. the Ancalimë Emperor) when spoken about in the third person. The Empress is usually styled Her Imperial and Sublime Majesty the Emperor of Glorious Arda Tuluva, Daughter of Heaven, Lord of Twelve Thousand Years. Forms of address varied considerably during each imperial reign. When speaking about the Empress it is customary to repeat "May she live forever" after the title Emperor is used, i.e. "I received a congratulatory document celebrating my achievements in science form the Empress, may She live forever, the other day." When written down all pronouns are capitalized. A common cheer is “To the Empress may She live forever in honor and glory! Death and shame to Her enemies!” Family The imperial family is made up of the Empress as the head and the Ingaran as the primary consort and Father of the Nation. In addition, the Empress has four other consorts: the Noble Consort, the Able Consort, the Virtuous Consort, and the Wise Consort. Although the Empress had the highest status by law, by tradition and precedent the father of the Empress, i.e., the Ingaran Dowager, usually receives the greatest respect in the palace and was the decision maker in most family affairs. At times, especially when a young Empress was on the throne, he was the de facto ruler. The Empress' children, the princes and princesses, were often referred to by their order of birth, e.g., Eldest Princess, Third Princess, etc. The princes were often given titles of peerage once they reached adulthood. The emperor's brothers and uncles served in court by law, and held equal status with other court officials. The Empress is always elevated above all others despite any chronological or generational superiority. Since the reign of the Valimeldë Emperor ("Wise and Strong Rule") (r.761-813) only females have ascended to the throne. The favored daughter, and heir, of a reigning Empress is known as the "Highest Daughter" (Ara'yéndë) Sovereigns of Arda Tuluva Tercenë Dynasty 310 years and counting. Capital: Imladris) Autárimë Emperor (b.1991, r.2015-present) Tar-Ancalimë (b.1949-2015, r.1989-2015)26yrs Tar-Valainameldë (b.1896-1989, r.1921-1989)68yrs Tar-Ondohérimë (b.1836-1921, r.1888-1921)32yrs Tar-Vardyénderimë (b.1814-1888, r.1846-1888)43yrs Tar-Menelidurë(b.1782-1846, r.1842-184)4yrs Tar-Telperiën (b.1758-1842, r.1798-1842)44yrs Tar-Calamaciliel (b.1717-1798, r.1769-1798) 28yrs Tar-Eärendelë (b.1690-1769, r.1754-1769) 15yrs Tar-Amatyultarë (b.1668-1754, r.1708-1754) 46yrs Vildimë Dynasty 575 years. Capitals: Armenelos (1125-1130), Eregion (1130-1314), Imladris (1314-1708) Tar-Uvarturmië (b.1630-1708, r.1651-1708) Tar-Ambaryalímpë (b.1627-1651, r.1620 -1651) Tar-Arquelumë (b.1564-1611, r.1611-1602, r.1620) Tar-Pantelimonë (b.1539-1602, reg. 1558-1563, r.1558-1602) Tar-Míradacilimë (b. 1519-1602, r. 1551-1602) Tar-Alassielimë (b.1500-1551, r. 1531-1551) Tar-Mornasíronyatuilë (b.1489-1531, r.1524-1531) Tar-Sercesíreneliel (b.1446-1524, r. 1486-1524) Tar-Tasarië -(b. 1413-1486, r. 1429-1486) Tar-Moldanierenimonië (b.1395-1429, r. 1427-1429) Tar-Atanváryaronelósë (b. 1376-1427, r. 1400-1427) Tar-Ahrarnváryalimë -(b.1356-1400, r. 1390-1400) Tar-Véreruyendelë (b.1304-1390, r. 1316-1390) Tar-Vánenolósimë (b.1279-1316, r.1309-1316) Tar-Ambardaciliel (r.1216-1309, r. 1227-1309) Tar-Lómeorinonë (r.1195-1227) Tar-Arnartánimë (r.1185-1195) Tar-Tuorétehtelë (r.1177-1185) Tar-Lóteruthyavë (r.1144-1177) Tar-Válalairë (r.1137-1144) Tar-Poicarien (r.1133-1137) Tar-Anendanórië (r.1125-1133) Cúldarë Dynasty 93 years. Capital: Armenelos Tar-Arohtamelenë (r.1101-1125) Tar-Axanatarië (r.1082-1101) Tar-Anfëamaciliel (r.1069-1082) Tar-Hostamirimarë (r.1032-1069) Anwavë Dynasty 271 years. Capital: Eregion Tar-Malanturimë (r.1031-1032) Tar-Aligiramë (r.1024-1031) Tar-Valanimë (r.1003-1024) Tar-Yávierimë (r.979-992) Tar-Axanturimë (r.975-979) Tar-Anárion (r.966-975) Tar-Anfëamacilë (r.910-966) Tar-Calmacilë (r.887-910) Tar-Telemnarë (r.873-887) Tar-Súrimë (r.871-873) Tar-Arafëanamë (r.830-873) Tar-Agrímarimë (r.813-830) Tar-Valimeldë (r.761-813) Helyanwë Dynasty 242 years. Capitals: Armenelos (519-594), Eregion (594-761) Tar-Mornalquimon (r.731-761) Tar-Atanatarimon (r.704-731) Tar-Ruinëturigar (r.702-704) Tar-Tulcatiros (r.683-704) Tar-Eärnilimon (r.678-683) Tar-Túrëahtarimon (r.635-678) Tar-Velúpantiridar (r.602-635) Tar-Elemmácilitúrëa (r.594-602) Tar-Ambardacilimon (r.570-594) Tar-Telumehtarimon (r.556-570) Tar-Finwalimon(r.519-556) Calainë Dynasty 94 years. Capital: Armenelos Tar-Nauroturimon (r.504-519) Tar-Námolinyatar (r.463-504) Tar-Rainecolindor (r.419-463) Tar-Silínanillemon (r.410-419) Northern Manë Dynasty 24 years. Capital: Armenelos Tar-Melhanwanérpuhtimon (r.386-410) Arcallë Dynasty 96 years. Capital: Tirion Tar-Calásanyémon (r.373-386) Tar-Evandilimon (r.359-373) Tar-Isquahtar(r.353-359) Tar-Valdacarimon Alcarinquë (r.290-353) Manë Dynasty 129 years. Capital: Tirion Tar-Lindaliquemon (r.249-290) Tar-Lúcimahtarimon (r.221-249) Tar-Ahtalossëlos (r.215-221) Tar-Mácarinwë(r.161-215) Calamirë Dynasty 117 years. Capital: Eregion Tar-Lumbarúlëadil(r.127-161) Tar-Martodurimon (r.111-127) Tar-Mittányatar (r.69-111) Tar-Sindámavárimon (r.44-69) Alcorohtë Dynasty 226 years. Capital: Eregion Tar-Tongatarimon (r.28-44) Tar-Alcánatintúrimon (r.2-26) Tar-Túringorimon (r.19 BC-2 AD) Tar-Ilucaramon (r.33-19 BC) Tar-Arlaicamon (r.60-33 BC) Tar-Ellamandarrimon (r.68-60 BC) Tar-Lanquarimon (r.74-68 BC) Tar-Valilótëamon (r.86–74 BC) Tar-Artúrlatyamon (r.140–87 BC) Tar-Arlindamon (r.156–141 BC) Tar-Túrlindelëamon (r.179–157 BC) Tar-Rualotimon (r.184–180 BC) Tar-Lirmenelimon (r.188–184 BC) Tar-Rualúcëmon (r.207–188 BC) Nárë Dynasty 14 years. Capital: Eregion Tar-Mairaruanimon (r.207 BC) Tar-Maicaliëmenelimon (r.209–207 BC) Tar-Ardúlëarimon (r.221–210 BC) Túrëanë Dynasty 1178 years. Capitals: Silanáquaros (1399-1291 BC), Tirion (1291-1000 BC), Alqualondë (1000-697 BC), Silanáquaros (697-677 BC), Alqualondë (677-441 BC), Eregion (441-221 BC) Tar-Valdatúrëamon (r.239-221 BC) Tar-Vaquastamenelimon (r.256-239 BC) Tar-Voruvayánamon (r.315–256 BC) Tar-Valálamë (r.321–315 BC) Tar-Calinataurimon (r.369–321 BC) Tar-Tareldarimon (r.376–369 BC) Tar-Itarillësúrimë (r.402–376 BC) Tar-Ránëwéntyarimë (r.426–402 BC) Tar-Eltúracarimë (r.441–426 BC) Tar-Meneltarasimon (r.441 BC) Tar-Aldatúrëamon (r.441 BC) Tar-Anutúrëanëmon (r.468–441 BC) Tar-Incánotúrimon (r.476–469 BC) Tar-Ulundómelehtimë (r.421–476 BC) Tar-Nyeleccarimon (r.521 BC) Tar-Arcavoruvamon (r.545–521 BC) Tar-Samasísilcalámon (r.572–545 BC) Tar-Silmerossimë (r.586–572 BC) Tar-Túrfinwimon (r.607–586 BC) Tar- Quinquennamë (r.613–607 BC) Tar-Siëvoruvimon (r.619–613 BC) Tar-Sinquëalmarimë (r.652–619 BC) Tar-Tailëfinwarimon (r.677–652 BC) Tar-Táranaralmamë (r.682–677 BC) Tar-Anuapairëmon (r.697–682 BC) Tar-Aurëatúrimë (r.720–697 BC) Tar-Martotúrimon (r.770–720 BC) Tar-Arcarmimon (r.782–770 BC) Tar-Sinticalinatúrimë (r.828–782 BC) Tar-Arcólemainamë (r.842–828 BC) Tar-Eäcalimon (r.858–842) Tar-Fandodilimon (r.866–858 BC) Tar-Áracalinaimë (r. 900–866 BC); co-regent with her brother until 892 BC. Tar-Eretildimon (r. 900–892 BC); co-regent with his sister until his mysterious death in 892 BC. Tar-Máratúrimë (r.922–900 BC) Tar-Onónacalinamon (r.957–922 BC); co-regent with his twin brother. Regnal name “twin harmony” Tar-Onónalyamon (r.957–918 BC); co-regent with his twin brother. Regnal name “twin prosperity” Tar-Pantëamártimë (r.977-957 BC) Tar-Umbasmenelimon (r.996–977 BC) Tar-Yávinquamindarimon (r.1020–996 BC) Edited by Ascarenor, Sep 30 2016, 10:07 AM.
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Ethnic Groups of the Empire There are fifty-eight distinct ethnic groups in the Empire. The Four Great Races; Noldori, Teleri, Sindari and Lindari (of which make up 90% of the population). Then there are Eriitian (the Old Vhiscari), Adûnaim, Khazadir, Vinyari, Drækonska, Kinn-lai, Tehtari, Haradrim, Nakhi, Mírëari, Nandin, Salari, Mar'anai, Zertinan, Henne, Urutan, Cerobi, Naldoan, Ayari, Tiluri, Abarati, Anwári, Barsûm, Tirissin, Eärwa, Mercari, Lanquari, Prydain, Atani, Nefhylhain, Emelani, Faleen, Fæórin, Izka, Mor'suri'ur (Pau'an, Hau'an, Joao'an), Sírëri, Yavani, Rystáll'thai, Keshiri, Kel'sori, Massassi, Anzati, B'omarr, Chadra-Fan, Caamthiri, Utai, Vagaari, Yevetha, Yu'ari'in, Nabudeen, Vícanar, Yurundi, Nísimari, and Mirúvari. The Caste System (Cuilë Rastanë) Men and women have had the pleasure of enjoying almost equal rights since the immersion of the Arda Tuluvan civilization. In naming traditions they are paternally linked. Though, since only women have the gift of begetting and birthing children, sometimes referred to as “the Scions of our race”, they have a slightly higher level of respect among the people of the Empire. Let it be known, though men and women have equal rights this is not to say that men or women in a lower caste were treated with the same respect. Mos people can be slit into two camps, when concerning the Caste System and many aspects of Arda Tuluvan life, the yalwanúvë - "traditionalist" and the vinyanúvë - "non-traditionalist". The Caste system is slit into Four Grades, the Arminya - the Arquenari to the Tum'Sercë; the Artatya - Haldari and Istari; the Arnelya - Vahtelari; and the Arcantëa - Veurari. In times past there were more Castes that have since been abolished or became extinct. The Aina'Hilyalë is considered above the Four Grades, and thus always counted above all. The Únótimari were considered to low to be counted as a Grade. Aina'Hilyalë (literally "Holy Dynasty") The Empress and the Imperial Dynasty. The Aina'Hilyalë are seen as divine and the Emperor, or in the present case the reigning Empress, is known as the “Daughter of Heaven”. (Honorific epessë added: Calmar/Calmarë. These titles which can translate into "Royal Prince/Princess", were only designated for the children of a reigning sovereign and were titled by their birth, i.e, First Calmar, Third Calmarë, etc.) Arquenari (literally "Glorious Nobility") The royalty and second highest caste position. Many whom are counted among the Arquenari are titled King/Queen. The rule over Kingdoms and have considerable amount of influence at court. The Arquenari rarely marry lower than Tum'Sercë. (Honorific epessë added: Haryon/Aranel) Ar'Sercë (literally "High Blood") The aristocracy who descend from the supporters and soldiers of Arda Tuluva's First Sacred Emperor. After the Great Conjunction the First Emperor - Tar-Minyatur - created this caste to elevate his more fanatical supporters; called the Umbarwa, the Faithful, above the traditional nobility of the time, the Calherwari. Through the millennia many people have been elevated to the Ar'Sercë, thus almost making it impossible to know which family truly descends from the Umbarwa. (Honorific epessë added: Aryerú/Aryera) Tum'Sercë (literally "Low Blood") The lower nobility, most people ascended to this caste through military advancements, known also at the Military Aristocracy. During the ages of the First and Second Consolidation those who achieved great success in military campaigns were elevated to this caste. Also, conquered lands who accepted Arda Tuluvan rule were granted positions within the Imperial government and were granted lands and ascended into the Tum'Sercë. (Honorific epessë added: Herú/Hera) Calherwari (literally "Fair and Noble") An abolished caste. The Calherwari were at one time the lowest ranking members of the aristocracy. Local lords and ladies who governed in the name of the Blooded lords they served. During the Anwavë Dynasty (761-1032) the Calherwari Caste was dismantled some were raised to the Tum'Sercë, but most were executed. (Honorific epessë added: Callo/Callë) Haldari (literally "the Veiled") The powerful upper religious caste of i Voronë. Traditionally all members of the Haldari, as the name suggests, wore veils at all times. Now, only the most devout follow this custom. In official ceremonies all priests and priestesses were the Veil, i Halda. In the faith of Origin, a sub-sect of i Voronë, this caste is called the Tercári, or the Priory. This is one of two castes that is not hereditary. (Honorific epessë added: Aina) Istari (literally "Wise One") Split into two classes the Máracarmori and the Nólemeri. The former devotes themselves to the study of the physical world, e.g. scientific and technological advancements the ladder devotes themselves to the study of philosophical and scholarly fields. The Nólemeri make the bulk of the Imperial Bureaucracy also known as Scholar-Bureaucrats - the Istyar'Sambéri, filling most positions of the Grand Secretariat and the various political committees and commissions. The Istari are a unique caste though they are technically below the Blood, the Istari are revered and may speak to any of the Blood on an equal footing. Members of the Low Blood many times join the Istari and those of the lower castes who pass the Imperial Examinations up to level twelve are elevated to this caste. This the one of two castes that is not hereditary. (Honorific epessë added: Nóla) Vahtelari (literally "Artisan, Merchant") In ages of old the merchants, traders, and peddlers of goods were viewed by the scholarly elite as essential members of society, yet were placed on the lowest of the four grades in the official Arda Tuluvan social hierarchy, due to the view that they do not produce anything, only profit from others' creations. This was in spite of the fact that throughout Arda Tuluvan history, the merchant class were often wealthy and held considerable influence above and beyond their supposed social standing During the Anwavë Dynasty (761-1032) the Vehtelari were merged with the Vancori (a caste of guildsman, engineers, masons, skilled laborers and the like that had built aqueducts, roads, temples, bridges, etc.) thus were elevated to higher station, this allowed for greater economic stability and growth as merchant families married craftsman, the power and authority of Guild Houses grew and continued to be a rallying point of support for future dynasties. Most Istyar'Sambéri come from this caste. (Honorific epessë added: Tano/Tanë or Ostomor) Veurari (literally "Those who Follow") Originally farmers and peasants, called the Veurari as they "followed the seasons", were, and are, an essential aspect of Arda Tuluvan society. Since Neolithic times in Arda Tuluva, agriculture was a key element to the rise of Arda Tuluva's civilization and every other civilization. The food that farmers produced sustained the whole of society, while the land tax exacted on farmers' lots and landholders' property produced much of the state revenue for Arda Tuluva's pre-modern ruling dynasties. In modern times the Veurari are the common people, agrarian and industrial workers, service workers and technicians. Mahtari (literally, "Warriors") A now abolished caste. The Mahtari were hereditary soldiers that could only breed with other Mahtari and was rigidly controlled by the state. This provided obident and loyal soldiers, as well as a contentiously standing army. Men and women have been drafted to serve the Empire since time in memoriam, and many poorer families sold their children into this caste. The Mahtari was a highly disciplined and well trained force, selective breeding was done to produce the strongest soldiers. It was extremely difficult to rise higher than a lieutenant as a Mahtari. Their motto was, "Ours is not to wonder why, our is but to do and die." Vildimë Dynasty (1125-1708) abolished the this caste and had them all executed after the Mahtari Rebellion (1590-1604) which brought the Vildimë Dynasty to the brink of collapse. They never truly recovered and within a century the dynasty collapsed. Únótimari (literally "the Countless") In ages of old the Únótimari were slaves, conquered subjects that were not ethnically Arda Tuluvan, orphans, and undesirables. This caste has become almost defunct with the rise of modern socio-econimic policies within the Empire. Ilar'nalda ((literally "Those who are Property") Anvir'arma ((literally "Height among lowness") is the term applied to hereditary upper servants of Blood. They are ilar'nalda, yet unusually occupy positions of considerable authority and often power. Even the Blood step carefully around Anvir'arma of the Imperial family, and speak to Anvir'arma of the Empress herself as to equals. . Quentanwa (literally "Truthspeaker) is an anvir'arma who serves Arda Tuluvan royalty by telling them the absolute truth of a situation as they see it, no matter how painful or humiliating it might be. While many of the Blood call their Voice "Truthspeaker," few understand how much power they truly hold. Since those owned by the Blood are anvir'arma they can be punished, but a true Truthspeaker is required to tell the absolute truth and may not be punished for it. Ómari (literally "Voice") Another quality to the ruling class is that they rarely speak to someone of a lower rank. In order to communicate with people of lower rank, a Voice is used. The Ómari is a servant who speaks for his or her master or mistress. The Ómari receives commands through nonverbal gestures. Both the Blood and the Imperial family use the Voice. 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| Ascarenor | May 13 2016, 11:48 AM Post #9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Concept of face or cendelë Cendelë is the Quenya word for 'face' but in the concept of having the ability to look someone straight in the eyes, having Hén’póna is the central key to an Arda Tuluvan's life, to have hén’tumna is the bane of any Arda Tuluvan. Hén’póna, meaning “straight eyes” or “level eyes.” Among the Arda Tuluvans, it refers to honor or face, to the ability to meet someone’s eyes. It is possible to “be” or “have” hén’póna meaning that one has honor and face, and also to “gain” or “lose” hén’póna. This is the overall concept of maintaining ones honor. Hén’tumna, meaning “lowered eyes” or “downcast eyes.” Among the Arda Tuluvans, to say that one has become “lower eyes” it means that one has “lost face.” One never wants to have hén’tumna, or worse, to have hén’tumna towards another person. Cendelë may also refer to two separate but related concepts in Arda Tuluvan social relations. One is fóryë, and the other is tarnë, which are both used commonly in everyday speech rather than in formal writings. Tarnë is the confidence of society in a person's moral character, while fóryë represents social perceptions of a person. For a person to maintain face is important with Arda Tuluvan social relations because face translates into power and influence and affects one’s standing in society. A loss of tarnë would result in a loss of trust within a social network, while a loss of fóryë would likely result in a loss of authority. To illustrate the difference, gossiping about someone stealing from a cash register would cause a loss of tarnë but not fóryë. Repeatedly interrupting one's boss as he is trying to speak may cause the boss a loss of fóryë but not tarnë. When trying to avoid conflict, Arda Tuluvans in general will avoid causing another person to lose fóryë by not bringing up embarrassing facts in public. Conversely, when challenging authority and another person's standing within a community, Arda Tuluvans will often attempt to cause a loss of tarnë or fóryë. A very public example of this occurred during the Andmenesére Square protests of 1996 when Agrilor Efraeminë scolded Consul Huon Sacramendel for being late to a meeting with the demonstrators, resulting in Sacramendel's loss of fóryë because he was seen as either tardy or insincere about the meeting. Notice that directly lying does not cause a loss of face. For example, if a flight is canceled by an airline, then they may lie that it is merely delayed. Inability to arrange the trip would cause a loss of face, while lying that it is delayed would help to save face. So-called "polite lies" are acceptable. Maintaining a high tarnë and fóryë gives one hén’póna, gaining tarnë or fóryë also gains one hén’póna, conversely if one were to lose tarnë or fóryë does not mean one has hén’tumna. However, a large amount of lose in tarnë or fóryë will result in having hén’tumna, this usually occurs between two people, or between two opposing generals. If one were to have gained a lot of hén’tumna, one would commit ritual suicide with the cadan’sor, a ritualistic curved blade that is inserted beneath the stomach and cut from left to right while he/she is prostrated towards the east.[/big] The kowtow or pentë’pá In Arda Tuluvan Imperial protocol, The Pentë’pá is performed before the Emperor of Arda Tuluva. Depending on the solemnity of the situation different grades of pentë’pá are used. In the most solemn of ceremonies, for example at the coronation of a new Emperor, the Emperor's subjects would undertake the ceremony of the "three kneelings and nine pentë’pás", which involves kneeling from a standing position three times, and each time, performing the pentë’pá three times while kneeling. Iltarë Olingirigwë describes the "full pentë’pá" as "three kneelings and nine knockings of the head on the ground." As government officials represent the majesty of the Emperor while carrying out their duties, commoners are also required to pentë’pá to them in formal situations. For example, a commoner brought before a local magistrate is required to kneel and pentë’pá. A commoner is then required to remain kneeling, whereas a person who has earned a degree in the Imperial examinations, or a Party member (since anyone may take the Bureaucratic examinations it is common for many citizen to have a high degree in the Imperial Board of Examinations and Qualifications, it is far more rare to be a member of the Party, since only 10% of the populace enjoy full membership) is permitted a seat. Since one is required by Arda Tuluvan philosophy to show great reverence to one's parents and grandparents, children may also be required to pentë’pá to their elderly ancestors, particularly on special occasions. For example, at a wedding, the marrying couple is traditionally required to pentë’pá to both sets of parents, as acknowledgment of the debt owed for their nurturing. Minda-Rúcina, an ancient and perhaps the most prominent Arda Tuluvan philosopher, believed there was a natural harmony between the body and mind and therefore, whatever actions were expressed through the body would be transferred over to the mind. Because the body is placed in a low position in the pentë’pá, the idea is that one will naturally convert to his or her mind a feeling of respect. What one does to oneself has an impact on the mind. It is important to remember that respect was needed to have a good society according to the Minda-Rúcinan philosophy. That is why bowing is so important. The pentë’pá in religion The pentë’pá is often performed in groups of three before Holly statues and images or tombs of the dead. In i Voronë (the official religion of Arda Tuluva) it is more commonly termed either "worship with the crown (of the head)" or "casting the five limbs to the earth” - referring to the two arms, two legs and forehead. For example, in certain ceremonies, a person would perform a sequence of three sets of three pentë’pás - stand up and kneel down again between each set - as an extreme gesture of respect; hence the term three kneelings and nine head knockings. Also, some Voronë pilgrims would pentë’pá once for every three steps made during their long journeys. Often the number three referring to the Triple Gem of Voronë; Ilúvitar, creator of the Universe, the Valar, the sub-creators and protectors of the Earth, and the Tararan, Heaven’s vessel on Earth.[/b] Naming Conventions Arda Tuluvans have six names given: • anessë– given-name • amilessë- mother-name • immessë- self-name • epessë- honor-name • adessë - father-name • caressë- house name • nómessë- place-name When a child in Arda Tuluva is born he or she will not be given a name until three months after birth, until that time the child is simply referred to as “son of –“ (-ion) or “daughter of-“ (-iel), also called the adessë or father-name. The family will gather during the Ceremony of the Naming, in which the child will be given his/her anessë or given name by the child’s father, during the ceremony the mother will also give the child his/her amilessë or mother-name. However, the mother and the maternal grandparents, and in some family’s this also includes the maternal relatives, will call this child by his/her amilessë. The child's father and paternal family will call him/her by the anessë, also the peers, friends, etc. will also refer to him/her by the anessë. The reason being, is the amilessë is far more personal and meaningful then the anessë (as the anessë is the name of one's person, whereas the amilessë is the name of one's soul.) Only very close loved ones will refer to an Arda Tuluvan by his/her amilessë. At the age of twenty-four, thus your "second cycle", one takes on an immessë, or self-name, he or she chooses their own name. The Arda Tuluvan caste system will also identify the name in his/her epessë or honor-name, which simply is the caste (see caste system above). The caressë is the house name, otherwise known as a surname. The nómessë is the province of the child's birth, also the epessë ads a title before the place-name. An example of a “Name of Entity” o Inglor Aratur Norendil i Tum'Sercë Inglorion carte Anordradil Herú Arthendien o Inglor – the anessë o Aratur – the amilessë o Nórendil - the immessë o i Tum'Sercë– the epessë o Inglorion – the adessë o carte Anordradil- the caressë, the "carte" meaning "house of" o Herú Arthendien – the nómessë ,herú is apart of the epessë, showing his rank in the land. Though, Arda Tuluvans have the Name of Entity generally an Arda Tuluvan will introduce him/herself as simply by their anessë and adessë i.e. Inlgor Inglorion. It is tradition that the first male is named after his father. Edited by Ascarenor, Jun 8 2016, 06:49 PM.
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Health Arda Tuluvans maintain a healthy diet and exercise; which are mandated by the government. Therefore, most Arda Tuluvans begin to learn a martial art discipline starting at a young age to create a habit of exercising. It is mandatory for an Arda Tuluvan to see a physician at least once a year for their annual checkup; those who do not are faced with a fine. This helps the Arda Tuluvan to maintain a healthy lifestyle, if a citizen were considered “unhealthy” by their doctor on their annual physical they would have half a year to follow the guidelines set for them to become a “healthier” citizen, or face severe penalties. This concept has prevented obesity within the Empire. Bathhouses and saunas are a popular attraction for many Arda Tuluvans, usually most busy during the late afternoon. Bathhouses have been a tradition in Arda Tuluva for centuries, before the urban advances in plumbing and pipe work most people would go to the bathhouse to freshen up. Sports and Athletics Most Arda Tuluvans are well versed in a form of Ohtacarmë Oronruano, martial arts, usually tanítaquárë meaning "quick fist and foot". As it is law that all school children from first grade until graduating from university take physical endurance classes which usually result in the student studying a martial art form(s). The most popular team sport in Arda Tuluva is by a wide margin rugby, followed secondly by football (soccer) and a close third being water polo. The official sport of the Imperial Court and Nobility is Polo. Wrestling, fencing, gymnastics, figure skating, swimming and surfing are also highly popular sports. The Commission for the Entertainment Directive of Sports and Athletics regulates and owns all national teams, while the Commission for the Initiative of Sports, Athletics, and Physical Education regulates individual participants and youth clubs. Sexuality in Arda Tuluva Arda Tuluva is a highly sexually free and open society. In their native tongue there are no words that correlate or mean heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual and many Arda Tuluvans are baffled by the concept of defining one’s orientation, as it does not matter in Arda Tuluvan society. By definition an Arda Tuluvan would be considered pansexual (which is a sexual orientation, characterized by the potential for aesthetic attraction, romantic love, or sexual desire towards people, regardless of their gender identity or biological sex.) as such any Arda Tuluvan has had the right to marry another, regardless of gender, for millennia. Those who are transgender are given the opportunity, with new advancements in medical technology, to be given sex reassignment surgery free of charge from the Ministry of Health. Edited by Ascarenor, Jun 16 2016, 04:29 PM.
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