Greater Audentior
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| Feudal Status: | County |
| Capital: | Apollo City |
| Largest Cities: | Apollo City, Apolytown, Destrykara |
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| Local Leadership Title: | Count / Senechal |
| Local Government: | Feudal |
| Current leader: | Jonas |
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| Local language: | English, Micron |
| Local Religion: | Soloralism |
The Grand-County of Greater Audentior, or The Lands Represented in the Audentian Union and the Lands of the Crown of Sermolot, is a county in development within Kildare. It should unite the county of Demesos and Audentior in one larger county.
History
Fictional
Antyan Era
Sermolotian Era
Post-Sermolotian Era
Culture
The Grand-County consists of several old cultures and peoples. Besides that, Apollo City has always attracted large numbers of immigrants who stayed in the city or went living in the neighbourhood. This explains the use of several different habits on such a small area and the differences in urbanisation between South-Audentior (which contains Apollo City) and the rest of the Grand-County.
Because the county is not one historical or geographical identity, it's often hard for the Audentians to say that their is just one culture. For example: the Atrechtian Colonies is a mix of the culture of the native population and those who colonised the east coast of Nova Dalmacija (where the 'colony' lays). Especially the Batavian culture has much influence on the daily life of the Atrechtians, while it was the Senechal who permitted the Batavians to immigrate to that region. So they did, and the Three Atrechtian Colonies became part of Audentior in 3761 ASC.
A common character of them is the Soloralist religion which is widespread through the county. The quote "One County, One Religion" is often used by the missionaries.
Government
Senechal
The Government is formed by the Senechal (the Count) of Greater Audentior. In theory he's the sole ruler of the land, but in practice his power is rather limited by the several minor nobles. Next to that, the current ruling Dynasty of Win'Eth has to suppress the most important noble families to avoid getting thrown from his Throne.
The title of Senechal was used by the Barons of the former Barony of Sermolot and given to the Count of Greater Audentior to represent the union between the counties that were annexed by Audentior.
Parliament of Grace
The current government system had been adopted by Greater Audentior under pressure of the local nobles, before the annexation of Audentior, it was used by the Post-UAS Audentians.
After the Great Plague that struck Kildare between 2580 ASC and 2623 ASC, there arose the Parliament of Grace. It was the way of the minor nobles to get more power within the county by benefiting from the plague. The power of the Parliament grew through the ages, but since the annexation of Audentior by Shireroth, it began to decline. Currently, it has the power to forbid the raise of taxes and it can blockade the County Budget.
At the moment, there are five 'Dynasties' who send their representatives to the Grace Parliamant:
- Win'Eth Dynasty
- Darcy Dynasty
- Ray’Eir Dynasty
- Bosman Dynasty
- Laanen Dynasty
Provinces
Because of its diversity, Greater Audentior has several provinces.
- South Audentior (capital: Apollo City): Apollo City and surrounding villages, including Grace Palace. It's home of the Win'Eth Dynasty.
- North Audentior (Apolytown): Arose as the newest province in 3790 ASC under pressure of the Ray'Eir Dynasty.
- Demesos (Destrykara): The province is split in two important spheres of influence. The Win'Eth Dynasty invested much money in the development of the cities of the former county. When most of these projects failed, the Count couldn't pay the Senechal with money. Instead he gave him large parts of his land in return. Demesos is seen as the most loyal province to the ruling Dynasty.
- Atrechtian Colonies or Three Colonies (Atrecht): The three colonies are united as one province. The loyal Batavian colonists have conflicts with the native Laanen Dynasty, but also struggle with keeping their Province functioning. The province is still in full development and the communication lines with the rest of the nation are still badly used.
