Magnus Valerius

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The Grand Empire of Magnus Valerius
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Flag and Coat of Arms of Magnus Valerius

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The Valerian Empire: [1]
Magnus Valerius Proper: [2]

Motto: Entrust thyself with righteousness.
Anthem: God Save the Tsar (Bozhe Tsarya Khrani)
Capital and Largest City Isangrad
Other Important Cities Alexandria, Nikeah, Tabriz,
Baden, Vedui, Metashas, Trikoupes, Deliyannes
Spoken Languages
 - Official
 - Unofficial
Valerian, English, Russian
Greek, German, Magyar, French
Government
 - Emperor 		Monarchy
Alexander III
Establishment
 - Grand Duchy
 - Old Kingdom
 - New Kingdom
 - Grand Empire
  
BCE 250
BCE 154
CE 921
CE 1349
Area
 - Total
 - % water
8,629,091 km²
1.4%
Population
 - Total (2045 Census)
 - (2050 est.)
673,512,114 (Region: 1st)
724,339,000
GDP (2045)
  - Total (USD)
  - GDP/capita (USD)
$25,790,126,625,091.72
$38,292.00 (Region: 1st)
Currency 1 crown (VC) = 100 kopeks (k)
International Sports Abbreviation
MVA
Internet TLD .mv

The Grand Empire of Magnus Valerius is the prominent power amongst the Kuric and Gedonian Continents. It lies on the southwestern portion of the Kuric Continent, effectively dominating the region with its large land mass and population. It consists of multiple states which where once independent kingdoms but were eventually engulfed by the rising empire centuries ago. Also known more commonly as The Valerian Empire, Magnus Valerius consists of the southwestern edge of the Kuric Continent, and several territories in the Valerian Archipelago (obviously named after the conquering empire) and on islands off the northeastern coast of the Kuric Continent. It is bordered to its north by Targoviste, Thutmosia, Kalmykstan, and Godunovia, to the south by Glasgova, the southeast by Basileia, and finally, to the east by Swabiana and Gothland-Ile de Le Draque.

Magnus Valerius has a long, rich history which started with the birth of such predecessor nations such as the Alexandrian Confederation. Today, Magnus Valerius is a developed country with, as the rest of the nations in the Kuric and Gedonian Continents, a high birth rate that may pose future problems for the nation. Magnus Valerius has a wealth of natural beauty, cities, and resorts that appeals to millions of tourists who come and visit Valerian shores.

Brief History

The southwestern partition of the Kuric Continent was a place of warring states in its early history. Around the 4th century BC, Slavic tribes invaded and literally destroyed the Democratic Republic of Thiese and substantially crushed the power of several other states that would have gained prominence in the region. Out of these Slavs emerged a small collection of duchies and city-states. The most established of these states was Isangrad, a thriving city on the River Vedus. It was Duke Valerian II (also known as Saint Valerian, 122 BC - 91 BC) who arose from the petty wars and trivial states to form the fledgling kingdom that bore his name: Valeria. His direct descendants formed a line of monarchs that would rule for nearly a millennium.

The Valerian Kingdom grew over a series of wars with its neighbors. It took centuries to finally conquer the entire southwest of the Kuric Continent to form what is now known as the Valerian Empire; the reign of Emperor George I (1340 AD - 1377 AD) finally unified all of the petty kingdoms, and the period of overseas expansion began. Empress Victoria I (1510 AD - 1566 AD) and her brilliant reign expanded the empire to its greatest extent (until the founding of the colony of Shorehaven by Alexander I; 2000 AD - 2012 AD).

Politics

Magnus Valerius is a monarchy, with little political freedoms for its citizens. Although many consider the nation to be rather barbaric, backwards, and reactionary due to its staunch fervor in its royalty, the nation no doubt is successful, thanks to good, capable bloodlines that have occupied the throne. The monarchy in Magnus Valerius has existed since Saint Valerian established the bloodline that lasts to this day in 122 B.C.

The emperor was once chosen through a strict patrilineal system that dictates that the first-born son of a currently ruling emperor as the heir to the throne. However, this has been tweaked: the emperor may now choose the most capable of his sons to be the heir. Daughters of the Imperial Family may also rise to the throne if there are no suitable male heirs and/or if the daughter has held off marriage until her father dies. If a daughter marries and there is no male heir, then her husband is designated as the future emperor.

There is also a Baronial Council in Magnus Valerius, where the aristocrats and various wealthy nobles and dignitaries come together to discuss laws and issues. They are often directly influenced by the emperor, but this may not always be the case. Sometimes the emperor is influenced by the barons in the council if they pressure the emperor to agree with their agendas. This act of influencing the emperor has mostly ended after the turmoil in the reign of Alexander I. The barons are now mostly responsible for making sure that the emperor's edicts are passed and enforced within the various regions of the empire.

Despite the lack of a democratic system, there are still political parties existing within Magnus Valerius that band together and create petitions to be proposed to the emperor or the Baronial Council. These parties are the remnants of Tsar Meijis' great experiment in democracy where Magnus Valerius, for a brief period of time, became a Constitutional Monarchy; Alexander I re-centralized power into the throne after Meijis died, which ended the foray into democracy. Parties such as the Valerian Worker's Commune, the Valerian Liberal Union, the Valerian Christian Socialist Party and the Valerian People's Party all present their issues and often represent a good portion of the people. The tsar, if he is benevolent, will listen full-heartedly to their propositions, resolutions, and desires, although an emperor does not have to bend to the wills and whims of such parties.

The Magnus Valerian Rule of Succession

Magnus Valerius follows a modified semi-Salic Law (along the lines of primogeniture). The successor to an Emperor is always the first-born son, but in the event that the male sons of a reigning emperor die (without any male grandchildren) or if the emperor has only daughters, then the daughters of the emperor are opened up to the line of succession. In Magnus Valerius, the eldest unmarried daughter is given the throne; she carries on the family name and is then allowed to marry once she is coroneted. If all the daughters happen to be married, then the current ruling House is considered "extinct" and the husband of the emperor's eldest daughter becomes the new emperor, founding a new House and tying in the old Imperial Family with a new one.

Regions and States of Magnus Valerius

Regions

Magnus Valerius is divided into 8 administrative regions, which are then divided into 28 states. The eight regions are:

Valerian Regions and States

Shorehaven Autonomy

The Autonomous Colony of Shorehaven is a colony of Magnus Valerius, but it is usually not included with Valerian statistics due to its distance and government that is autonomous from Magnus Valerius. The colony relies on The Empire on economic and military matters.

States

There are 28 states that make up Magnus Valerius.

Geography and Climate

Geography of the Valerian Empire

The Valerian Empire all began in the fertile valleys of the state of Valeria, between the Ledan Mountains and the South Nikean Mountains. This valley is considered to be one of the breadbaskets of the Empire. Romanovna is also a fertile region of grasslands and valleys. Up in the northern regions of the Empire are highlands. Trikoupes, Deliyannes, Baden, and The Valerian Mines are the four distinct regions that cover the Valerian Highlands. East Valeria consists of flat plains and is home to Valerian Cossacks and large herds of cattle, horses, llamas, sheep, goats, and yaks.

Magnus Valerius is situated around King William's Sea, a gulf that thrusts into Magnus Valerius proper and seperates "north" Valeria from "south" Valeria. The Valerian Empire's other holdings lie out in the Kuric Sea. The Kydonian and Magyar Archipelagos are the most significant island regions of the nation, lying in the Empire's tropical climate regions.

Climate of Magnus Valerius Proper

Due to its immense size in terms of territory, The Valerian Empire has many different regional climates. Magnus Valerius proper itself has fairly stable and very hospitable climates. Along King William's Sea is a ring of fair Mediterranean climate. Usually it rains during winter in this region. Along King William's Sea is also a section of temperate rainforests in the maritime region that is known as the "elven basin". Most of northern Magnus Valerius is highland or forested mountains, often with the occassional valley or steppe. Central eastern Magnus Valerius has a temperate climate with some high mountain climates and a small area of semi-desert that remains mostly uninhabited. The weather in the heartland of Valeria where the capital of Isangrad is fair and of a temperate climate. East of this zone is East Valeria, a large steppe. The southern portion of Magnus Valerius is dominated by a marine or maritime climate, with cool temperatures and plentiful rain.

This map[3]easily illustrates the various climates, although King William's Sea tends to create a nice, stable climate in its vicinity year-round.

Climate of Valerian Empire

The climate of the Valerian Empire[4] is vastly different from place to place. Arnach is the driest part of the empire, with the majority of the state being desert; the majority of Arnach's population lives mostly around oases or along the coastline, where the climate is wetter and more hospitable.

Economy

Magnus Valerius has a strong economy that happens to be the strongest in the region. With its heart back in the Industrial Revolution, the Valerian steel mills powered the economy in the 19th century and soon had the Empire the leader in manufactured goods. With a lot of cheap labor and plenty of room, Valerian corporations and industries continue to expand. The economy in Magnus Valerius is of a mercantilist type. Valerians shun so-called "Free Markets" (as well as virtually every other nation in the Kuric-Gedonian Continents) and have high tariffs on foreign goods. All things are done to keep business and industry in Magnus Valerius so its odd 675 million citizens won't starve from being unemployed. Magnus Valerius has a very low unemployment rate that hovers around 3% or less.

Many Valerians live comfortably and are above the poverty line. It is Imperial Law that each citizen deserves a 'Living Wage'. In Magnus Valerius, that is equal to 2-3 Crowns/hour (~$3.6 - $5.4 US). Despite minimum wage laws, such a rate of pay is very low for a Valerian corporation. Many of the items sold in stores in Magnus Valerius are made in Magnus Valerius, and are of high-quality, often hand-crafted work. Despite stringent government manipulation of the economy, some other foreign corporations from more 'free' markets, such as S-Mart from Allanea have made some inroads into Magnus Valerius. S-Mart currently has around 50 branches in Magnus Valerius.

The following figures help demonstate the economy in Magnus Valerius:

  • GDP: $25,790 Billion
  • GDP per Capita: $38,292.00
  • Unemployment Rate: 2.84%
  • Workforce Age Range: 14 to 65
  • Major Sectors: Industry - 48%, Agriculture - 26%, Services - 22%, Other - 3%

Some notable corporations from Magnus Valerius are:

For a more detailed list, see Corporations in Magnus Valerius.

Demographics

Ethnicities

The Valerian Empire is a diverse nation, with many significant and distinct ethnic groups. The majority ethnicity is, obviously, Valerian, at 58% of the total population, 390,637,026 citizens (2045 est.). Next would be Germanic peoples, which are either Gothic Valerians or Badenese Valerians. Gothic Valerians speak the ancient Goth language and live primarily in the state of Gothania (where they are the majority); Goths make up 42% of the Germanic ethnic group. Badenese are Germans that live in the mountainous region of Baden, and have traits and features akin to Austrians; they make up 58% of the Germanic ethnic group. They constitute 8% of the population, 53,880,969 citizens.

Greco-Italian Valerians include Greek Valerians and Latin Valerians. Greek Valerians are ethnic Greeks who reside mainly in Kydonia, Trikoupes, Deliyannes, Metashas, and parts of Romanovna, and they make up the largest chunk of the demographic category. Latin Valerians are found in the state of Victoriania.

French Valerians reside in the Nikeah region of Magnus Valerius proper.

About 1% of the population (6,735,120 people) belong to various other ethnic groups. These groups are many different immigrant groups that have established thriving communities in the cities of Magnus Valerius (espeically Isangrad, the capital). For more details, see Immigrants In Magnus Valerius.

Ethnicities: (Percentages are in relation to total population)

  • Valerian - 58%
  • Germanic - 8%
  • Greco-Italian - 7%
  • French - 6%
  • Elvish: - 6%
  • Iranian - 4.5%
  • Magyar - 4%
  • Celtic - 4%
  • Japanese - 1.5%
  • Other - 1%

Religion

Magnus Valerius is a devout Eastern Orthodox nation. The Valerian Orthodox Church is an autocephalous church that is the practiced faith of 76.9% of the populace, or 517,930,816 people; the church is practiced across many different ethnic groups and is a strong uniting force for the nation's people.

Religion:

Military

Valerian Culture

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