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Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. Altanar's national animal is the altanar eagle, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the solari. | Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. Altanar's national animal is the altanar eagle, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the solari. | ||
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| + | From the beginnings of recorded time in Altanar, each city and territory was ruled by local warlords who controlled their people under conditions that could best be described as self-serving tyranny. The Kingdom of Altanar was founded in 1840 after Olen, the ruler of the principality of Ael Khalas, unified the multiple principalities of Altanar into one nation through a combination of family ties, alliances, mergers, and outright military force over a span of thirty years time. By 1871, Olen had finally succeeded in that task, and was crowned as the first King of Altanar. The duration of his 60-year reign would be spent building the traditions and foundations of the new Altanari nation, and cementing the ties between the previously independent principalities. Olen passed away in 1900, and rule passed to his son Catar. Catar's reign would see further expansion of Olen's vision of a nation guided by a strong social conscience and emphasis on unity and patriotism. | ||
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| + | In 1933, Catar passed away of old age, ushering in the reign of Altanar's third king, Cebratha. Cebratha's major accomplishment would be transforming Altanar into a modern nation, and opening it up to the outside world. Previous kings had kept Altanar relatively isolated and primitive, fearing the modern world would threaten the traditions and unity of the still young nation. Cebratha, however, saw opportunity for his people in the rapidly advancing world beyond his borders, and made the most of it. It was during this period that Altanar would develop a modern infrastructure, expand its social welfare network still further, and truly develop a united conscience and openness to the world. | ||
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| + | In 1974, with Cebratha's death due to old age, the crown would pass to his son, Cianar. Cianar's reign would be characterized by a huge expansion of the already large Altanari welfare state, with corresponding decreases in Altanar's military and economic competitiveness. Due to age and mental incompetence, the Altanari Senate declared that the crown would pass to his son, Crown Prince Aelkyn, in 2000. | ||
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| + | Aelkyn's reign has been characterized by his efforts to improve the Altanari economy and strengthen the military and loyalty to the nation. He has also tried to cut away slightly at the longstanding social welfare network to improve the nation's economic picture, though not without resistance from many segments of the population. Under the banner of "Sensible and Caring Governance", the current King of Altanar has found himself with many different things to juggle. | ||
Revision as of 18:42, 12 October 2006
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| Flag of Altanar | |
| Motto: Audaces fortuna iuvat | |
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| Region | A Liberal Haven |
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| Capital | Ael Khalas |
| Official Language(s) | Altanari |
| Leader | King Aelkyn |
| Population | |
| Currency | solari |
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The Kingdom of Altanar is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, notable for its absence of drug laws. Its compassionate people are fiercely patriotic and enjoy great social equality; they tend to view other, more capitalist countries as somewhat immoral and corrupt.
The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, socially-minded morass -- concentrates mainly on Social Welfare, although Healthcare and Education are on the agenda. The average income tax rate is 40%, but much higher for the wealthy. A very small private sector is dominated by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry.
Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown. Altanar's national animal is the altanar eagle, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the solari.
History
From the beginnings of recorded time in Altanar, each city and territory was ruled by local warlords who controlled their people under conditions that could best be described as self-serving tyranny. The Kingdom of Altanar was founded in 1840 after Olen, the ruler of the principality of Ael Khalas, unified the multiple principalities of Altanar into one nation through a combination of family ties, alliances, mergers, and outright military force over a span of thirty years time. By 1871, Olen had finally succeeded in that task, and was crowned as the first King of Altanar. The duration of his 60-year reign would be spent building the traditions and foundations of the new Altanari nation, and cementing the ties between the previously independent principalities. Olen passed away in 1900, and rule passed to his son Catar. Catar's reign would see further expansion of Olen's vision of a nation guided by a strong social conscience and emphasis on unity and patriotism.
In 1933, Catar passed away of old age, ushering in the reign of Altanar's third king, Cebratha. Cebratha's major accomplishment would be transforming Altanar into a modern nation, and opening it up to the outside world. Previous kings had kept Altanar relatively isolated and primitive, fearing the modern world would threaten the traditions and unity of the still young nation. Cebratha, however, saw opportunity for his people in the rapidly advancing world beyond his borders, and made the most of it. It was during this period that Altanar would develop a modern infrastructure, expand its social welfare network still further, and truly develop a united conscience and openness to the world.
In 1974, with Cebratha's death due to old age, the crown would pass to his son, Cianar. Cianar's reign would be characterized by a huge expansion of the already large Altanari welfare state, with corresponding decreases in Altanar's military and economic competitiveness. Due to age and mental incompetence, the Altanari Senate declared that the crown would pass to his son, Crown Prince Aelkyn, in 2000.
Aelkyn's reign has been characterized by his efforts to improve the Altanari economy and strengthen the military and loyalty to the nation. He has also tried to cut away slightly at the longstanding social welfare network to improve the nation's economic picture, though not without resistance from many segments of the population. Under the banner of "Sensible and Caring Governance", the current King of Altanar has found himself with many different things to juggle.
