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Welcome to Shirewiki, the free encyclopedia about [[Shireroth]] and all related matters, where '''anyone''' can edit '''anywhere'''.
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[[File:Good governance.jpg|150px|thumb|left|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><small>[[Queen Noor]] as depicted by an unsympathetic source...</small></div> ]]
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[[File:Dominus_Tarjeisson.png|150px|thumb|left|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><small>Kaiser Dominus</small></div> ]]
  
The '''[[Civil War in Goldshire]]''' is an ongoing conflict which began in late 1639 AN (August 2016) after [[Martial Law in Goldshire]] led to a widespread revolt against the [[Elwynn|Elwynnese]] [[House of Ayreon-Kalirion]] and its [[ESB-Jörmungandr Group|corporate]] and [[Imperial Forces|Imperial]] sponsors.
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[[Kaiser Dominus Tarjeisson]] has ascended the golden mango throne. Key imperial initiatives include conciliation with [[Alexandria]] following the devastations of [[Operation Tymarian Sun]], reform of [[Cedrism]] and a good old fashioned [[Oustfest]] via [[Imperial Decree 834]].
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Elsewhere, legal arguments rage in the [[Judex]] over the [[Charter]], and [[Ari]] reminds us of the interesting corner of Lichbrook known as [[Caverden]]. In international news, [[Puritania|the Confederacy of Puritanian States]] in far west [[Benacia]] has joined Shireroth as an [[Subdivision#Imperial_Dominions|Imperial Dominion]].
  
 
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<tr><td bgcolor="#F1FFF1">[[Image: elwynnif2.gif|left]] [[Elwynn|Elwynnese Union]]</td><td bgcolor="#F1FFF1"> [[Image: Micrasglobeif.png|left]] [[Subdivision|Subdivisions]]</td></tr>
  
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[[File:Elwynn Flag2.png|150px|thumb|left|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The flag of the Elwynnese Union</div> ]]
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The [[History of Elwynn]] was first written down by the [[Irijah Prosper Arturion]] (1545-1624), a noted scholar and antiquarian famous for his boast of visiting each and every single one of the [[Bailiwick|Bailiwicks]] of the Elwynnese Union.
 
 
 
His life's work was mostly a continuation and elaboration of the Histories of [[Ric Lyon]] interwoven with anecdotes relating to the various towns. After his demise the manuscript was unfortunately lost, however the Vice-Dean of the Library and academicians of the [[People's Academy of Elwynn|Alôqoqar Etâqon Adurellion]] are attempting a reconstruction of the work based upon the accumulated mass of research notes and the charred remains of the original tome.
 
 
 
  
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The '''[[Prætor]]''' is the presiding officer of the [[Landsraad]] and is elected by the aforesaid Federal Legislature. Zie presides over the Landsraad in all matters. The Prætorship of the Landsraad is one of the Great Offices of State of the [[Imperial Republic]] of [[Shireroth]]. Aside from the occasional [[The Kaiser|Kaiseral election]] by the Landsraad, it is the only elected position in the [[Imperial Government]].
  
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The office of Prætor is almost as old as the Landsraad itself. Prior to the Prætor, the members of the Landsraad moderated themselves, but as the Landsraad grew in size and importance, it became apparent that some form of mediation was necessary. [[Erik Mortis]] created the name "Prætor". The letter ash (æ) ought to be used if possible as the proper spelling is not "Praetor" (though it is generally accepted). [[Gryphon Avocatio|Nicholas Raglan, a Yardistani]], is known as first 'speaker' (an ancient, but nowadays obsolete, term to refer to the Prætor).
  
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The Prætor has a wide variety of duties, functions and powers which are derived from tradition and custom, the [[Charter]], the [[Procedures of the Landsraad]], and several other legal documents.
 
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Revision as of 11:26, 28 December 2016

Welcome to Shirewiki, the free encyclopedia about Shireroth and all related matters, where anyone can edit anywhere.


Current Events (December 2016)

Kaiser Dominus

Kaiser Dominus Tarjeisson has ascended the golden mango throne. Key imperial initiatives include conciliation with Alexandria following the devastations of Operation Tymarian Sun, reform of Cedrism and a good old fashioned Oustfest via Imperial Decree 834.

Elsewhere, legal arguments rage in the Judex over the Charter, and Ari reminds us of the interesting corner of Lichbrook known as Caverden. In international news, the Confederacy of Puritanian States in far west Benacia has joined Shireroth as an Imperial Dominion.


States & Government


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Kingdom of Lichbrook
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The Kaiser
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Elwynnese Union
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Subdivisions
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Warring States of Goldshire
Malarborif.gif
Religion
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FAQ

Featured Article

The Coat of Arms of the Landsraad

The Prætor is the presiding officer of the Landsraad and is elected by the aforesaid Federal Legislature. Zie presides over the Landsraad in all matters. The Prætorship of the Landsraad is one of the Great Offices of State of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth. Aside from the occasional Kaiseral election by the Landsraad, it is the only elected position in the Imperial Government.

The office of Prætor is almost as old as the Landsraad itself. Prior to the Prætor, the members of the Landsraad moderated themselves, but as the Landsraad grew in size and importance, it became apparent that some form of mediation was necessary. Erik Mortis created the name "Prætor". The letter ash (æ) ought to be used if possible as the proper spelling is not "Praetor" (though it is generally accepted). Nicholas Raglan, a Yardistani, is known as first 'speaker' (an ancient, but nowadays obsolete, term to refer to the Prætor).

The Prætor has a wide variety of duties, functions and powers which are derived from tradition and custom, the Charter, the Procedures of the Landsraad, and several other legal documents.


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