Unification – The Imperial Republic

Some scholars regard the ancient unification of Askiran factions that endured in Askira from 1500 BC as an imperial type monarchy to be a nascent republic. That would make the ancient Askiran Imperial Republic the earliest republic of its kind in history and certainly one of the oldest democracies in existence, all members of this community had a voice in the selection of their administrators and were eligible for political office. The only exception was the position of Emperor, a hereditary position, which would be handed down in succession, from father to son. The First Dynasty dates from the year its founder, Namar, ascended to what was to become the Emperor of the Askiran Imperial Republic about three thousand years ago. It was within the framework of strong regional leaders that Askira was first unified. Historians are certain that Namar ruled a unified island and founded its first capital at Men-nefer. The Emperor selected a site in the middle of Dahkur (one of the larger provinces). He called his capital “The White City,” but it would be later referred to as Theed (Beginning). Diverting the flow of the river Nusiatan created land for the capital. It was within Emperor Namar’s reign, that the Askiran religious system was officially incorporated into Askiran society and the Vedek Assembly and the Office of the Kai were incorporated within the hallowed walls of the Papal Residence, Theed’s most architecturally stunning building. Namar’s successors followed his pattern of leadership, and Askiran culture flourished. The Askiran government directly managed food production, labour and the construction of early Askiran cities. The climate was one of the fundamental elements in the lives of the Askira of antiquity. But the rich natural resources of Askira, as time progressed, played almost as big a role in its development, and contributed to making it, the place we know today. All these resources where contributed to art, architecture and religious observance. It culture provided the means to live; the stone provided the means to express that beneficence. Without much fear of invasion, Askira developed the internal infrastructure and economic stability that has led to its longetivity. It was within the framework of strong rulers that the Askira where unified. They spoke of a Greater Good that could be achieved if they would put aside their differences and work together. The next few decades saw an almost unprecedented renaissance in cultural, philosophical and scientific advancement. They stood beside the concept that it was ‘only right and noble for the individual to set their own desires aside to work together for the greater good’ and so working together for the greater good became the cornerstone of their society, the ultimate ideal to strive for.