Itinerate Tree Dweller
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The Illustrius Empire of Itinerate Tree Dweller is a massive, economically powerful nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape, its massive defense spending and its complete lack of social welfare. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of over 4 billion citizens is ruled by a mostly-benevolent Emperor who controls almost ever aspect of the nation and kills and destroys at his own whim. It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Defence, and Commerce. Citizens are encouraged to join the military and are often the victims of extensive social engineering programs designed to root out the weak and encourage the strong and fit. The nation focuses on technological advances and has recently reached the footholds of advanced spaceflight.
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Geography
Maps & Topography
Environmental Issues
Climate: Barren, inhospitable landscape, renowned for its deforestation and polluted river and water way systems. Hot, dry and very muggy.
Terrain: Large island system. Several medium size continents.
Elevation extremes: lowest point: Valley of the Weeping -86 m highest point: Mountain of the Sorrowful 6,194 m
Natural Resources: coal, copper, lead, molybdenum, phosphates, uranium, bauxite, gold, iron, mercury, nickel, potash, silver, tungsten, zinc, petroleum, natural gas, timber
Natural Hazards: tsunamis, volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, mud slides, forest fires, flooding, permafrost, drought, steam geysers, sulphur laced water supply.
Current Issues: air pollution resulting in acid rain. large emitter of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels; water pollution from runoff of pesticides and fertilizers; very limited natural fresh water resources in much of the western part of the country require careful management; desertification
Culture
| Date | Holiday |
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| January 1 | New Year's Day |
| April 20 | Emperor's Birthday |
| September 12 | Independence Day |
| November 2 | All Souls Day |
| December 17 - 23 | Saturnalia |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | 2nd Christmas Day |
| December 31 | New Year's Eve |
Itinerate Tree Dweller has a very diverse group of european citizens that still retain their ancient beliefs and customs. Most notably is the celebration of Saturnalia which is an ancient Roman cultural festival where offerings are made to the Roman Gods.
Also celebrated are the birthdates of current monarchs, which are celebrated for a full week prior to the birthdate, culmination on the exact date of the birth of the monarch. During these festivals, all temples are usually decorated and sacrifies are made to the ancient Roman Gods, paying special attention to Zeus, who is said to have shown special favor to the royal line.
Christmas and other Judaeo-Christian festivals are also common, considering a majority of the nation is Roman Catholic.
Ethnic Groups
Itinerate Tree Dweller contains several ethnic groups that have had deep influence on the nature of the nation. The ethnic groups have been seperated into organized tribes, several of which do not currently operate as an organized tribe.
The basic structure of the original nation of Itinerate Tree Dweller was that of 9 tribes. The first 8 of the 9 tribes developed and eventually grew closer together and formed a republic. The 9th tribe maintained a closed border and allowed no other tribe to enter, even trade was illegal.
The ancient tribes: Unukith, Duok, Tref, Quarz, Unknown, Chartekians, Septz, Ocdovian and Ninthian
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Politics
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
The legislative body of ITD consists of three separate houses, all with unique functions and powers.
The House of Commons
The House of Commons is what the original Imperial Senate evolves into. With its members elected directly by the populace, this house remains the sole section of power that regular citizens hold in the Imperial government. The House of Commons can levy taxes and remains the only government venue where private citizens can address the government. This house checks the House of Lords by levying land taxes on estates. This house checks the House of Appointees by regulating how many representatives a Governor-General may appoint.
The House of Appointees
The House of Appointees consists of those representatives appointed by regional Governor-Generals, and is charged with maintaining trade and commerce between the various territories. All territorial disputes between regions are settled on the floor of the House of Appointees. This house checks the House of Lords by overseeing all land entitlements that members of the House of Lords may own. This house checks the House of Commons by regulating how many representatives the people may elect.
The House of Lords
The House of Lords consists of those representatives appointed directly by the Emperor, they usually come from the well off, or the historically noble families of the empire. This house can issue declaration of wars, and can regulate international trade with regards to the empire. This house also appoints ambassadors and maintains embassies. This house checks the House of Commons and the House of Appointees by regulating salaries for all three houses.
All three houses can issue laws falling under the "general" category, but all three houses still report to the Emperor, who must sign all laws before they can be enforced; in addition to this, the Emperor can remove representatives at will.
Judicial Branch
The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of ITD consists of ten Judges, all of whom are appointed by the Emperor every decade. Each Judge is given a term of one year as Supreme Court Chief Justice. During this time as Chief Justice, the Judge has the ability to overrule fellow Judges and may have one extra vote, but on in cases of a tie vote.
If a Judge were to die in their term, the Emperor may appoint a Judge from one of the lower courts to take their place, but this judge is not eligible for a term as Chief Justice. If a deceased Judge's term as Chief Justice approaches, the remaining Judges vote on which of the remaining eligible Judges will sit in as the Chief Justice. No Judge may serve more than two years in a row as Chief Justice.
The Court of Justice
In cases of capital crimes, a jury of randomly selected but carefully screened private citizens tries an individual or group in an open and public court.
The Court of Disputes
In cases of private disputes involving property, fiscal disputes and personal injury, this court is employed. Citizens present their claims to a Judge or Jury and receive their ruling from the same source. Juries are only appointed at the request of the plaintiff or defendant, but both must agree to a jury trial.
The Court of Military Justice
This court is employed in cases of military misconduct and is thus overseen by the Imperial Security Council and the Emperor's ITDGF. Trials in this court are not public and are considered classified unless otherwise noted.
Alliances
History
===The New Land=== [About 12 AD]
Historical records of ITD suggest that the pacific islands of ITD were first settled by a unique cultural blend of romans and germans. Most noted historians believe that two groups were stranded on the island and that they eventually grew together. This is why the native language Ninthok bears close resemblence to latin and german.
===The Old Republic=== [130 AD - 350 AD]
ITD was founded as a republic, the republic was the creation of 8 of the known 9 tribes which inhabited the islands now encompassing ITD. The majority of society was divided into a strict caste system. The highest caste consisted of the elder statesmen and the highest military officers, these men were known as Patricians. The second caste consisted of the majority of the society, encompassing the merchants and regular civilians, this caste was known as the Plebians. The third caste consisted of soldiers and the republic cohorts, they were known as the Legion.
The 9th tribe was warrior like and refused to submit to the wills of a democracy; they were also much larger than any other tribe. By rejecting membership in the democratic state, the 9th tribe enacted a policy of isolationism for a period of over 200 years. The republic existed for 25 presidential terms, until civil war broke out in the islands co-inhabited by 9th tribe members and other tribes. The reason for the battle remains unclear to this day, but there is speculation that the lower tribes began expanding into the Ninthian territory. This civil war was very brief, yet led to the total destruction and breakdown of the republic. The 9th tribe had won the war. mostly because of their vast numbers and indoctrination of the military lifestyle.
===The Great Xerik=== [351 AD - 470 AD]
The nation in shatters, and the republic on its last leg, there was only a matter of time before a new leader arose. That leader was found in a man named Xerik, whom led the ninth tribe to total victory. He assumed the role of dictator, but allowed a small national council to exist. The council had limited power. During his reign he had three children, two boys and a girl. He lived for thirty years as dictator of the nation, until he was assasinated by members of the eigth tribe, the second largest and former leaders of the nation. With the assasination of The Great Xerik the nation was in turmoil. He had created an era of relative peace. He had ended the civil battles and he had quieted the rebel factions. His body was given to leading members of his tribe, his location is unknown. His children escaped the nation, and established their families on a nearby island named Hades Cluster. Hades Cluster was turned into a stronghold by the ninth tribe. The island remains an important part of the Empire.
===The Dark Era=== [471 AD - 1400 AD]
The dark era was a time of uncertainty. Limted accounts and records detail the history of the nation during this time. During this time the use of firearms became prevalent. Coal replaced oil as a primary fuel supply, and the nation began to develop its first few industries, which is evident in the pollution records from that time. Little is known about the styles of government during this time, except that a rash of city-states arose. "Kings" of these cities waged small battles on each other for expansion rights. There is no knowledge of any national government.
===The Age Of Reason=== [1401 -1975]
The lands developed as any other lands during this time period. With technological development matching that of Europe and the United States, this period was the driving force behind the machine of war that was the Ninthian tribe.
===The Phoenix Rises=== [1976 - CURRENT]
We knew that the family of Xerik had fled for refuge. It has been discovered that the families stemming from Xerik were numerous. Unfortunately they all died over the course of five-hundred years, except for one. Lazarus of the ninth was the only remaining descendant of Xerik. Lazarus saw the oppourtunity to take back his nation, therefore he did. He led the remains of the 9th tribe on a march toward the nations capital. He struck down the city kings and made himself dictator. He rules to this very day. He has since discarded the ways of the old republic and dictatorship. He has established himself as Emperor over all of the lands. His lineage was furthered by the birth of his son Erik, named in honor of Xerik.
Famous Quotes
- "People will believe what ever you tell them to believe." - Emperor Lazarus (Deceased)
