Einmyria
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| National motto: "In diversity we are united." | |||
| National anthem: "The Kingdom Beckons" by Jasric Feodora | |||
| File:Fea.jpg The Kingdom of Einmyria within the Federalist Europe Alliance Region | |||
| Region | Federalist Europe Alliance | ||
| Capital | Quetzal | ||
| Largest City | Eyric | ||
| Population | Unknown | ||
| Suffrage | All citizens over 18. | ||
| Official Language(s) | English and Einmyric Dialects | ||
| Government Sovereign Monarch
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Kingdom HRH Queen Joanne | ||
| Reign | 1 March 2007-? | ||
| ISO Nation Code | KOEI | ||
| Currency | Kingdom of Einmyria Dollar (KOED)
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| Time Zone | +8GMT | ||
| • Summer (DST) | Not used | ||
| Internet TLD | .koei | ||
| Calling Code | +212-4
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| National Symbols • Sport • Animal • Fruit • Flower |
Sepak Takraw Komodo Dragon Sawo Orchid | ||
| UN Status | 
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| Info: NationStates NSEconomy Pipian NS Tracker XML | |||
The Kingdom of Einmyria[1] is a temperate kingdom within the region of the Federalist Europe Alliance and is ruled by a monarchy. For many members in the region, the Kingdom of Einmyria is fairly well known for it's Oktoberfest, which occurs during the last three days of September, as it's renowned Einmyric spirits festival coincides with the founding of the Kingdom.
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History
Ancient Beginnings?
It is unknown when the Kingdom of Einmyria came to being exactly, as the city of Erdu (now Quetzal), in which the royal records were kept, was sacked and burnt many times during the Dark Ages due to the lack of a centralized military. The earliest reliable accounts of the Kingdom are from Ancient China, by way of a famous account of well-traveled Buddhist monk Fan-Tzu, during the beginning of the Tang dynasty. He had travelled to the mystical kingdom of 'E-mi-ya,' in 620 A.D., and spoke of it's pungent cheese and spirits festival in great detail.
Culture
Beliefs / Faith / Religion
The Kingdom of Einmyria is predominantly free-thinker (about 90%) but welcomes all beliefs, religions and faiths that do "no harm" and "no foul." When the mandatory military service in the Kingdom of Einmyria was implemented, it came to clash with certain minority faiths which forbid the bearing of arms. The Kingdom of Einmyria has since proposed an alternative service--either community or government service--for all those who wish to opt out of the military service, breaking the deadlock to what could have been the nation's fervent issue of the century.
Pop Culture
Literature
Music
The government of the Kingdom of Einmyria supports it's own symphony orchestra, which often accompanies the Royal Einmyric Opera. It is said to be one of the finest in the region.
Television
The Kingdom of Einmyria currently has two public Television stations. One (KOEN3) produces the local news as well as government-sponsored productions in movies, dance, art, and music. The other (OASIS) is government funded but entirely privately run, educational channel (which can be said to be a mix of National Geographic, the History Channel, and Discovery Channel programming).
Tourism
The Kingdom of Einmyria welcomes tourists all year round. Many visitors say that Spring is the best time to visit, with the Royal Gardens at Quetzal in full bloom.
Sites
- The Royal Gardens at Quetzal
- This site is to be appreciated as it is full of priceless, donated, sculptures by international artisans. Aspiring artists from the nearby art school can often be seen sketching passerbys as well as the pretty scenery. This amazing lake-side garden used to be the private playground of the Royal Family during the 16th to 18th century. It was recently opened to the public, and is open from dawn to dusk.
- Rainforest Reserves
- The Kingdom of Einmyria has set aside a few areas for conservation of rainforests, and these areas are mainly to the south, near Lake Puritas. Ecotourism, led by government-trained tour guides, have been increasingly popular due to the pristine preservation practices, and strict laws are implemented to ensure that ecological habitats remain untouched. The rainforest reserve trails are closed to the public during the winter season. Rangers routinely patrol the trails for any sign of trouble, as hikers may get lost. Poaching and littering are forbidden, and can incur a hefty penalty.
- Ruins at Oricon
- The Ruins At Oricon near Adelphi is currently being excavated by HRH King Alexei (the previous monarch) and his team of Royal Archaeologists. While not open to the general public, one may write to the Ministry of Culture to obtain special permission for a guided tour, which occurs around once a month.
Festivals and Events
- Oktoberfest
- A yearly festival that celebrates both the founding of the Kingdom and celebrates it's many local spirits and cheese making ventures.
Geography
The Kingdom of Einmyria neighbors Declivity and Gethighland. There are many mountains which surround Einmyria, which comprises it's traditionally undisputed borders. Einmyria also has three main great lakes: Lake Omnia, Lake Puritas, and Lake Faraway. As there are many cities and towns that border the lakes, water transportation at the lakes by way of speed boat as well as slower pleasure cruises are fairly common and timely. Lake Puritas, which borders the kingdom's largest natural park, boasts a small but booming caviar industry. The capital of the Kingdom is currently Quetzal (previously known as Erdu in the ancient past), but the economic center is Eyric.
Economy
The Economic system in the Kingdom of Einmyria is said to be managed by a duality of powers: the Ministry of Economy and Development, and the wholly independent Central Bank of Einmyria, which sets the interest rate and controls the money supply. The ministry sets out economic policy that encourages development within the country, but also enacts laws upon which businesses and/or civil liberties of Einmyrian citizens are affected by.
Bartering Systems
The Kingdom of Einmyria uses several kinds of bartering systems in it's economy. Here are some main ones, which are outlined below:
| System | Types | System Description | Level of Usage (high/low) |
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| Barter | Various | Good A for Good B. The users define the value and worth of a good.
Example: A stuffed komodo toy = 2 Sepak Takraw lessons |
Medium |
| Monetary | Dollar ($), Centime (Ct) | The monetary system, which is governed by an independent central bank, utilizes paper and coin currencies. The paper currency in use is the Kingdom of Einmyria Dollar (ISO: KOED) and coin currency in use is the Kingdom of Einmyria Centime, where 100Ct = $1. This is mainly used in urbanized settings, and for foreign exchange purposes.
Example: $21 - 99Ct = $20.01 More recently, there have been calls for more environmentally friendly forms of exchange. Among those technologies currently under government consideration is a DNA-specific charge card which recognizes the person's identity and requires a PIN number. |
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| Voluntary Indebtiture | Various | An ancient system that can be described as a limited patron-client relationship. This system prescribes the use of voluntarily indebting oneself to the person you wish to get goods or services from, with a set contract stipulating length of tenure and the services provided.
Once advocates are hired by both parties, all must agree to the terms and conditions of the contract, as it is legally binding. If a contract is broken or there are loopholes, the same advocates are contracted to settle on behalf of their respective client. As many of these relationships involve sexual services among consenting adults, the advocates are ethically trained by the government. In the Kingdom of Einmyria this process has been legalized, standardized, and regulated in order to ensure the well-being of the parties involved. Non-Sexual Example: Janus is contracted to Erica for four years as her apprentice in order to get the skills needed to become a Einmyric Cheese Taste Master. In return Janus must work for Erica in her Einmyric Cheese export firm in order to fulfill the requirements of the contract. Afterwards, if Janus is successful or exceeds the requirements, Erica may bequeath Janus with a patron-gift of some amount of dollars in order to set up his own firm. Sexual Example: Fabian is contracted to Alice for two years under the stipulation that no harm comes to him while he is in service and that he is not lent out to others. For Fabian, he is allowed to stay at Alice's many properties and enjoys the many goods Alice owns, like her Rararri 4000 sports car. For Alice, she may call Janus to task in many arenas--as her personal assistant, chauffeur, lover, and so on. If either party is unsatisfactory with the arrangements, like the fact that Fabian is being overworked, he may ask his advocate to speak on his behalf to negotiate with the other party, and so on. Critics of the legalization process say that the legalization process is merely a facade to cover the truth; that a large number of voluntary indebtitures occur outside the purview of the government system due to the wait, hassle, and red-tape of the advocate system. The contracts that are made outside of government purview are usually those dealing with the criminal underworld, corruption and nepotism, which has been skyrocketing. A government spokesperson has admitted that while not perfect, the government has made available the advocacy process for those who wish it's protection, and that the government is still working on a system to decrease the amount of corruption. |
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Black Market Economy
There is a flourishing black market economy for the following products:
| Good | Reason why it is a black market good | Availability (Common/Rare) |
Black market price (high/low) |
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| Komodo Dragon meat | The kingdom has made the komodo dragon a protected species. However, in certain regions of the country, there are those who eat the komodo as a traditional delicacy meat, with dishes such as komodo dragon sausage or steak. The people of these regions are more likely to circumvent the rules and either provide or eat such an item. It is yet to be seen whether the government is turning a blind eye. | Common | Medium |
| Human Organs | Although the government has made organ donations mandatory, there still seems to be a lack of supply of human organs, which has led some people to sell their organs. As the government has outlawed the selling of organs, the exchange has become a black market trade, with high risks if parties are exposed (this has led to possibly unhygenic operations in less than desirable situations, which in turn has made the government increase the penalties if caught by the law). Typically, organ sellers are those of lower economic backgrounds, and the organs are bought by the rich. It is unclear whether the sellers really gain all that much from their sale, as the exchange is usually mediated by a third party, who pockets a large percentage. | Rare | High |
Public Industry
A substantial private sector is led by the Book Publishing industry, followed by Furniture Restoration and Cheese Exports. From current sales figures, it seems that Einmyrians really love to read, and why wouldn't they, with free speech in place? Furniture antiques continue to be highly prized within the kingdom, and sought by furniture collectors abroad. Furthermore, Einmyrians take great pride in their traditional cheese-making abilities, making it a major export today. Uranium Mining used to be a major industry but since the government has taken a stance to protect a rainforest in the southwestern region from Uranium Mining (Uranium Mining is a stable energy source for the country's largely nuclear power plants) the situation has changed quite a bit. Other well-known industries within the Kingdom of Einmyria include spirits making (of which beer is a major good) and caviar production.
Government
The Kingdom of Einmyria is ruled by a constitutionally elected monarchy. It has been labeled (UN Category) by others variously as a Father Knows Best State, a Corrupt Dictatorship, Iron Fist Socialists, and/or a Libertarian Police State.
High Profile Government Officials
Royalty
- Her Royal Highness (HRH) Queen Joanne, the current Sovereign Monarch of Einmyria.
- His Royal Higness (HRH) King Alexei, the ex-monarch of Einmyria.
Ministries
- Ministry of the Interior
- Erica Solstein (34, born of Quetzal city) is the interior minister in the Kingdom of Einmyria. She handles all major national interests and issues, and all major city mayors must consult her before making major decisions. She is said to be ruthlessly efficient and is vowing to stamp out crime and corruption, which has been growing increasingly rampant.
- Ministry of Economy and Development
- Skuld Erengaard (42, born of Bongo-Bongo) is the minister of Economy and Development. She handles the delicate balance between capitalistic industrial needs that will keep Einmyria thriving and the civil liberties of it's citizens. The minister has also been tasked with developing the countryside so that the disparity between rich and poor is not so great as to create overcrowded conditions in the major cities.
- Ministry of Culture
- Galdric Umptyhump (37, born of Ersatz) is the Minister of Culture. He is said to be travelling around the kingdom sampling various Einmyric spirits in time for the all-important Oktoberfest, and of course, telling everyone to try one of Kindom of Einmyria's main exports, the Einmyric cheese.
Military
The military in the Kingdom of Einmyria is separated from the government's chain of command, and has traditionally been prominent in times of emergency (such as war, unrest, and natural disasters). The head of the military is the monarch, and all generals must all swear fealty to the monarch when he or she is coronated, just as every citizen must swear fealty to the monarch when he or she enters the military.
The Kingdom of Einmyria requires compulsory military service from it's citizens, both male and female. Once a citizen has reached the age of majority (18, when he or she is allowed to vote), he or she will have to choose her path of service. The period of compulsory military service for all citizens is two years, and reservist training (a two week refresher course each year after the compulsory period) will end when the citizen reaches 40. For all those who feel strongly against the bearing of arms and wish to opt out of the military service, the government has provided alternative options--either community or government service--for the same duration. According to insider information, the balance is currently 85% military, 10% government, and 5% community service, due to the incentives and perks the military gives it's citizens (subsidized goods, etc.). Einmyrian royalty must equally serve with other citizens of Einmryia, although traditionally they have chosen community service and government positions instead of a military position unless at times of war.
Due to the kingdom's State Secrets Act, the strength of the kingdom's military power and size is unknown, although Interpol reports suggest it is formidable. Interpol reports also seem to suggest that there is an intelligence agency in existence within The Kingdom of Einmyria, with Intelligence officers deployed throughout the world, but there has been scant information on this issue as all suspected members have disavowed all knowledge.
Recent Issues in the Kingdom of Einmyria
Domestic
- Scientists regularly clone human beings for research purposes.
- The latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller.
- The government awards prizes to television shows featuring stereotype-breaking minority roles
- Citizens Struggle Under "Unfair" Tax Burden
- Official government stance:"I don't object to the amount of tax, I object to where it's being spent," says social reformer Naki Jefferson. "I'd like to see everyone have a choice as to where their Dollars go every time they fill out a tax return. Everyone would feel a lot better about opening their wallets if they had a say as to where the money went. I think you'd see a lot more public money going to education and a lot less to business."
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| Main Article: Einmyria | ||
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Literature and Media: Y Magazine
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Royalty: HRH Queen Joanne, HRH King Alexei
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