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The Danaan monarch is the chief of state of [[the Resurgent Dream]]. The current Danaan monarchy can trace itself back to the earliest reaches of the nation's history through High Queen [[Maile ni Cunedda|Maile]], an [[Aboriginal Danaans|Aboriginal Danaan]] princess who wed the first king among the early European settlers in the land, [[Rhygyfarch ap Cunedda]], who began to style himself High King after the wedding.  However, it is High King Rhygyfarch who normally begins any modern list of the Danaan monarchs, largely because the ancestors of High Queen Maile, excepting her father King [[Kamameha]], are unknown.
  
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{{Image|http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v626/Thelightningstar/Thumby2.png|center|The Bay|Neo-Carthage from the Bay}}
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While the modern institution of the monarchy is clearly descended from the High Kingship traced back to Rhygyfarch and while the current monarch is directly on Rhygyfarch's line, this lineage has not had an uninterrupted rule. It is only in 2005 that the last and longest lasting interruption of Rhygyfarch's dynasty (a period of rule by House Gwydion) ended in the disaster of the [[Shattering]].
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'''Neo-Carthage''' is a Modern port-city built upon the ruins of Old Carthage, which was destroyed during the [[Technocrat-Caliph War]] It is the capital of the Carthaginian TechnoCaliphate of [[The Lightning Star]], and houses over 75 million people. It is part of the [[Car-Zar Metropolis]], one of the most densely populated areas in the world.  
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== Political role ==
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After every Parliamentary election, the High King is bound by duty to issue his madate to form a government to the leader of the largest party in whichever coalition has a majority. However, that leader does not become Prime Minister until they have formed a government which has received the approval of a majority of the Parliament. If they fail to do so, the High King will normally dissolve Parliament and call new elections.
  
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As Grand Marshall of the Royal Armies, the High King is the Commander-in-Chief of the [[Danaan Armed Forces]]. He attends weekly military briefings and makes military decisions based upon the advice of the [[Danaan Ministry for Defense|Minister for Defence]] and the [[Danaan Military Command Council|Military Command Council]]. The Sovereign very seldom gets involved directly in professional military matters.
  
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As Lord Constable of the Resurgent Dream, the High King is the head of the [[Danaan National Police|National Police]]. In this capacity, he acts with the advice of the [[Danaan Ministry for Justice|Minister for Justice]].
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The history of Neo Carthage and Old Carthage stretches back thousands of years. In approximately 814 BCE, Carthage was founded by Phoenician settlers from the city of Tyre, bringing with them the city-god Melqart. Traditionally, the city was founded by Dido, and a number of foundation myths have survived through Greek and Roman literature.
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[[Ygraine ni Cunedda|Queen Ygraine]] of [[Marlund]] is the mother of the current High King of the Resurgent Dream. Her Majesty was widowed in late 1990, when her husband died in the brief [[Danaan Civil War]]. In 2005, she married a second time, joining with [[Hermann Maehl|Hermann]] of Marlund. Although a Queen Consort's children from a previous marriage do not automatically become the heirs of her new husband, King Hermann legally adopted High King Owain in early 2006.
  
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The Danaan Crown also has a more distant connection with the Throne of [[Adoki]]. The High King's fourth cousin, [[Suizei Tokudaiji|Prince Suizei]] of [[Kadoki]] is married to [[Yuko Tokudaiji|Princess Yuko]], the only child of the current [[Emperor of Adoki]].
  
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Due to the fact that the city is quite new and was designed by professional planners, it suffers nearly none of the problems faced by older cities. The roads are wide enough, the road system works like a charm, overcrowding is not an issue(even though the city houses such a large population)It is split into four districts: The ''Business District'', the ''Living District'', the ''Bay District'', and the ''Old City''.
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Some commentators speculate that, because of this ties, the High King of the Resurgent Dream will also be the king of Marlund and the Emperor of Adoki within a few years. Such a possibility poses a number of constitutional problems, since it has previously been unlawful for a Queen Consort or Prince Consort of another nation to inherit the Danaan Crown, precisely because the merging of dynasties was considered extremely undesirable. The exact legal form any such union might take is currently hard to imagine.
  
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:''See more in the main article at: [[Danaan Monarchy]]''
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The Business District(or Downtown) of Neo-Carthage is the largest in the Carthaginian Empire, followed by the Karachi, Delhi, and Mumbai Business Districts. Even though it is in the heart of this sprawling city, it usually takes less than an hour to reach the center even from the edges of the city. It is the home of the NCSX, the headquarters of many major companies, and much more. The business district has over 300 skyscrapers, and billions of Credits flow through hands here every day.
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The commute is better than that of most cities, due to Neo-Carthage's transportation system. Public transportation is widely promoted and widely used. These include methods of transportation such as Monorails, a sub-way system, buses, taxis, and ferries(to get from the Port to the Business District).
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Neo-Carthage is considered to be a highly intellectual city. It is also considered one of the most culturally impressive cities in the world. The Old City , contains a number of ornate theatres, including the Imperial Theatre and Great Citadel (which houses one of the largest theatres on the continent). Avant garde theatres are scattered throughout the city. The Neo-Carthage Film Festival is held annually in early December.
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Revision as of 09:16, 20 August 2006

Danaan Monarchy

The Danaan monarch is the chief of state of the Resurgent Dream. The current Danaan monarchy can trace itself back to the earliest reaches of the nation's history through High Queen Maile, an Aboriginal Danaan princess who wed the first king among the early European settlers in the land, Rhygyfarch ap Cunedda, who began to style himself High King after the wedding. However, it is High King Rhygyfarch who normally begins any modern list of the Danaan monarchs, largely because the ancestors of High Queen Maile, excepting her father King Kamameha, are unknown.

While the modern institution of the monarchy is clearly descended from the High Kingship traced back to Rhygyfarch and while the current monarch is directly on Rhygyfarch's line, this lineage has not had an uninterrupted rule. It is only in 2005 that the last and longest lasting interruption of Rhygyfarch's dynasty (a period of rule by House Gwydion) ended in the disaster of the Shattering.

Political role

After every Parliamentary election, the High King is bound by duty to issue his madate to form a government to the leader of the largest party in whichever coalition has a majority. However, that leader does not become Prime Minister until they have formed a government which has received the approval of a majority of the Parliament. If they fail to do so, the High King will normally dissolve Parliament and call new elections.

As Grand Marshall of the Royal Armies, the High King is the Commander-in-Chief of the Danaan Armed Forces. He attends weekly military briefings and makes military decisions based upon the advice of the Minister for Defence and the Military Command Council. The Sovereign very seldom gets involved directly in professional military matters.

As Lord Constable of the Resurgent Dream, the High King is the head of the National Police. In this capacity, he acts with the advice of the Minister for Justice.

Marlund and Adoki

Queen Ygraine of Marlund is the mother of the current High King of the Resurgent Dream. Her Majesty was widowed in late 1990, when her husband died in the brief Danaan Civil War. In 2005, she married a second time, joining with Hermann of Marlund. Although a Queen Consort's children from a previous marriage do not automatically become the heirs of her new husband, King Hermann legally adopted High King Owain in early 2006.

The Danaan Crown also has a more distant connection with the Throne of Adoki. The High King's fourth cousin, Prince Suizei of Kadoki is married to Princess Yuko, the only child of the current Emperor of Adoki.

Some commentators speculate that, because of this ties, the High King of the Resurgent Dream will also be the king of Marlund and the Emperor of Adoki within a few years. Such a possibility poses a number of constitutional problems, since it has previously been unlawful for a Queen Consort or Prince Consort of another nation to inherit the Danaan Crown, precisely because the merging of dynasties was considered extremely undesirable. The exact legal form any such union might take is currently hard to imagine.

See more in the main article at: Danaan Monarchy
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