Pixel3K Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 The Directorial Republic of Rivalfiume Repùbblika Direttoriale Fluvjana State flag and Civil ensign Coat of Arms Naval ensign (left) and naval jack (right) Maps of Rivalfiume [WIP] Location of Rivalfiume (red) in Southern Nur. Fluvian Departments (First level of territorial subdivision) [WIP] Fluvian Departments + their departmental capitals and other important cities [WIP] Fluvian Provinces (Second Level of territorial subdivision) Legend of the Fluvian Provinces: Spoiler 1 - Altakosta-Altipì (AA) 2 - Sajo Maessi (SM) 3 - Basakosta (BK) 4 - Kolli Emedei (KE) 5 - Baja (BA) 6 - Trovanca (TV) 7 - Este (ES) 8 - Tejudia (TE) 9 - Lungaserpe-Barsè (LB) 10 - Dekomaso (DE) 11 - Piana Brigante-Soneja (PS) 12 - Piana Manneti (PM) 13 - Grankastello Kapitale (GR) 14 - Malò (MA) 15 - Valverte (VV) 16 - Nesia Marìttima (NM) 17 - Rodanja (RO) 18 - Punta-Porto Reubo (PR) 19 - Elisia (ES) 20 - Entreterra (EN) 21 - Meiǰa (MI) 22 - Torre (TO) 23 - Ladassa (LS) 24 - Mekuču (MC) 25 - Vajo (VA) 26 - Muniaja-Valskura (MV) 27 - Momponevre (MO) 28 - Tullia (TL) 29 - Kalassia (KS) 30 - Isla Karačo (IK) Fluvian Districts (Third level of territorial subdivision) Political Map of Rivalfiume (Departments, Provinces, Districts) Official Language(s): Fluvian, Karačese (recognized minority language spoken in the Island of Karačo) Example of Fluvian WIP Example of Karačese WIP Common Translation Every man born and residing in the territory of the republic, who has reached the age of twenty, and has had himself registered in the civic register of his municipality, provided he is not a beggar or a vagabond, is an active citizen of the Republic. (Extract of the Old Fluvian Constitution, Art. 7) Other Language(s): Common Demonym(s): Fluvjano/Fluvjani (Fluvian/Fluvians) Capital City/Largest City: Grankastello Government Type: Directorial Republic Head of State/Head of Government: The Grand Directory Land Area: 153'213 km2/59'156 sq mi Population: 4'105'420 (1422 Estimate) Population Density: 26.8 Inhabitants/km2, 69.4 Inhabitants/sq mi (1422 Estimate) Continent: Nur Borders (Updated 1422): Sekiya (North), Ionia (East, South), Great Pacific Ocean (West) Time Zone: +5 IAT Currency: Fiorino Fluviano (Fluvian Florin) (ƒƒ) GDP (PPP): $147'700'698'592 (ƒƒ 177'240'838'311) Per Capita: $35'977 (ƒƒ 43'173) Drives on: the left Calling Code: +5 40 TLD: .rf The Directorial Republic of Rivalfiume (Fluvian: Repùbblika Direttoriale Fluvjana), also known colloquially as the Republic of Rivalfiume, the Fluvian Republic (Fluvian: Repùbblika Fluvjana) or simply Rivalfiume (Fluvian: Rivalfjume, pronounced ree-val-few-may), is a small, mountainous country located in southern Nur. Its name directly translates to "By the river". As of 1424, Rivalfiume is the only directorial republic in all of Esferos and one of the smallest and least populated countries in Nur. Its capital city and largest city, Grankastello (1423 Census: 411'763 inhabitants), was built on the coastal regions of Rivalfiume, where the terrain is lower and more fertile. Most of Rivalfiume's cities are found on the coast or alongside rivers. The country is divided in 9 Departments (Fluvian: Dipartimenti), and departments are further divided into provinces and districts. Rivalfiume's economy is very diversified, mainly lead by fishing, tourism, agriculture, raw materials (wood, high-quality wool, iron, aluminum, zinc, building stones such as granite, sandstone, limestone and, to a lesser extent, marble) and derivates (steel panels, either exported as is or transformed in many other products, stone slabs/polished stone used for construction, insulation panels, wooden furniture and tools, wood pulp, paper). Departments of Rivalfiume Rivalfiume's Departments are the first levels of territorial subdivision of the country. Departments are divided further into Provinces, and Provinces are also divided in Districts. Below is a list of Departments. [WIP] Flag Department Name Population Area Pop. Density Dipartmental Capital Bajamajore 988'900 18591.4 km2 53.2 people/km2 Bajamaǧore Barsè 281'060 19077.4 km 14.7 people/km2 Barsè Basamja 315'770 3308.9 km2 95.4 people/km2 Porto Reubo Estre Nort 125'980 19103.3 km2 6.6 people/km2 Altipì Momponevre 92'000 33880.1 km2** 2.7 people/km2 Momponevre Grankastello 1'215'200 7224 km2 168.2 people/km2 Grankastello Lungoǧesi Alto 454'220 24295.1 km2 18.7 people/km2 Vanone Lungoǧesi Baso 529'100 21124.9 km2 25.0 people/km2 Porto Marko Vajo 103'190 6607.5 km2 15.6 people/km2 Vajo **Including the area of the Island of Karačo (991.6 km2) Fujai, Chris, Nox and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixel3K Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 A Directorial what now? Rivalfiume is a Directorial Republic, which means that its Head of Government and Head of State is the Grand Directory (Fluvian: Gran Direttorio), a group of five (5) people elected by the Legislative Body (Fluvian: Korpo Leǧislativo), made of two parts: the Grand Council (Fluvian: Gran Kunsìlio), made up of 80 councillors, and the Elders Council (Fluvian: Kunsìlio deli Seniori), made up of 40 councillors. The Grand Directory holds the executive power, enforces law, and has the responsability of governance of the state. the Grand Council has the authority to make new laws, and the Elders Council has the authority of approving or revising the laws made by the latter. Other tasks of the Legislative Body include: The approval of treaties, the election of the Grand Directory and the determination of taxes. The Judicial System is delegated to courts and judges, which will apply the law in the name of the State. The court system is divided in three levels: the Supreme Court (Fluvian: Korte Suprema), and two lesser courts. The Legislative Body is in turn elected by the Electoral Assemblies (Fluvian: Assemblee Elettorali, also known as District Assemblies or Assemblee Distrettuali), and the Electoral Assemblies are elected directly by the people (any citizen who is at least 18 years old). Giovanniland, Sekiya and Chris 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixel3K Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 History of Rivalfiume | Istoria Fluviana History is currently under review. Reworking some stuff! "Rivalfiume", as mentioned in the overview, means "by the river". That's because the first civilizations that inhabited the Fluvian lands settled down along the many rivers that cross the country. There is evidence that nomadic peoples with a hunter-gatherer lifestyle lived within the borders of modern-day Rivalfiume, but the first records of stable human settlements are found on the country's coast, and date back to 2000-1900 BF. This date is often used to mark the start of the Fluvian Ancient Period (Fluvian: Lasso Antigo). The Fluvian Ancient Period: The First Civilizations and City-States The Fluvian Ancient Period is a long and mostly peaceful period of time, when city-states started to consolidate along the coast. These city-states were very different from the usual village: Compared to them, they were not only larger, but also organized differently. They were built near a river/near the sea and surrounded by solid walls and man-made creeks. Canals were created from the rivers, from which smaller and smaller secondary canals branched off, which carried water towards the inlands. Two prominent buildings could be seen outside of the walls: the “Palace”, a large house that was surrounded by a courtyard, and the “Temple”. These two buildings were the symbolic places of power and worship, and the heart of the city-states. Several “districts” were built around the city center, connected by various streets or pathways. The inhabitants of these large, bustling cities were very diverse: Craftsmen - who produced the various goods that the city exported, such as textiles, pottery, weapons and jewelry; Soldiers - who defended the city and protected its inhabitants from enemy invasions; Magistrates - who registered the quantity of goods produced and kept inside the city’s storehouses; Priests - who called upon the Ancient Gods, so that water kept flowing regularly and crops thrived; Farmers - who provided food for themselves and all of the city. Everything was coordinated by a Khu, who was the city monarch. The Khu established the criteria for the collection and redistribution of food, eventual changes to the city-state, when and who to declare war, with which peoples and cities to trade. The first notable city-states were the Khunate of Khamadj, the Khunate of Gaba and the Khunate of Vedh. These city-states were all independent, but practiced trading and other interactions. Eventually, the Khu’s powers extended further the city-state’s walls, often encompassing hundreds of villages and smaller cities along the coast. The Khunate of Khamadj The Khunate of Khamadj was the northernmost Khunate. By ~1500 BF, it administered a territory that included around 80 villages and about 100’000 Inhabitants. Khamadj was an agricultural and commercial city-state: the climate permitted the production of cotton, grapes and many fruit trees, and the low-lying plains permitted the Khamadji to have sheep and cattle as livestock.(thus selling wool and leather). Further inland, following the course of the river, the Khamadji had access to wood, thanks to a nearby forest. Thanks to its strategic position, the city-state of Khamadj soon became an economic powerhouse, connecting the Fluvian Plains to outside trade, later defined as “one of the crossroads of Ancient Nur”. Khamadj’s wealth was well-known and desired by many despots, kings and khus of the region. During its history, Khamadj was often subject to raids and invasions from outsiders, who seeked to plunder the prosperous northern cities. The Khunate of Gaba [WIP] The Khunate of Gaba was positioned between the Khunate of Khamadj and the Khunate of Vedh. Maritime trade was the backbone of Gabaean economy: The biggest city sat on the mouth of river Ǧesi, one of the main routes that connected the Ancient Fluvian Civilizations to the outside world. The Gabaean city-state was governed with extreme efficiency, as documented by some ceramic tablets of the era. Gaba was also well-known for its agriculture: prized lemons, herbs and spices were grown all around the city-state. The Khunate of Vedh [WIP] The Khunate of Vedh was the southernmost Khunate and probably the latest to be established by ancient settlers. The Khunate was organized differently from the others: The urban centers had no outer walls and seemed to be built with a precise urban plan in mind - with long and wide paved roads. The origin of the Ancient Fluvian Civilizations Most historians agree that the ancient fluvian civilizations descended from a common ancestor. This thesis is further reinforced by the fact that these civilizations spoke similar languages and shared customs. The three ancient city-states spoke a common trading language later dubbed Gavekh (Gaban-Vedhian-Khamadji) which has been studied by linguists throughout history, believed to have influenced Modern Fluvian in one way or another. The role of Writing and Religion The Khus were considered the High Priests, the “Divine Coordinators”, as documented by ancient stelae: They could communicate with the Deities, and made sacrifices in their honor. They were believed to hold supernatural powers and to be “demi-gods” among humans. The Ancient Fluvian Civilizations asked themselves why there were years of good harvest or years of bad ones, why it sometimes rained, or why it was hot/cold outside, and so theorized the existence of supernatural beings, Deities, that controlled the weather, the seasons and nature. The presence of stelae proves that the ancient Fluvian civilizations had their own writing system, which has been thoroughly analyzed by historians. The earliest records found are from 1590 BF: a ceramic tablet from Akharran (a small village, probably under the sphere of influence of Gaba), detailing livestock counts. Extension of the Three Khunates, ~1700 BF Rising tension marks the end of the Fluvian Ancient Period As the City-States became bigger and more populated, tensions started to rise: the land area wasn't a lot, since cities tended to be near the coast, and so the City-States started to fight for the hegemony of the Fluvian Plains: This marked the end of the Early Ancient Period, which lasted around 500 years of mostly peace and prosperity. Overview of the known world, ~1500 BF: The Three Khunates [WIP] Fujai, Sekiya, Giovanniland and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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