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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:Badaboom.png|150px|thumb|left|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><small>Operation Tymarian Sun</small></div> ]]
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*A new Charter has been promulgated by the Kaiser, cementing the permanence of dynastic rule and the outcome of the [[Auspicious Occasion]].The powers of the regency have been invested in the [[Imperial Advisory Council]] and the [[Steward]], [[Liv Dravot]], now has one year remaining to her term after which elections for her successor must be held.
 
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*A number of overseas territories, including [[Ura'Bos]], have been evacuated. Resources freed up by decolonisation have been invested into securing the [[Lywall]] protectorate, a buffer between [[Malarboria]] and the hostile environment of the inner Benacian [[Green]].
[[Operation Tymarian Sun]] was a pair of nuclear weapons tests conducted by the [[Imperial Republic]] of [[Shireroth]] at [[Ura'Bos]] in early 1641. They were the first Shirerithian nuclear weapons tests in modern times and the first non-Jingdaoese nuclear detonations since the Euran Holocaust in 1598 AN. The purpose of the tests was to investigate the effect of nuclear weapons on warships, and also to deter the population of dragons settled on Ura'Bos by [[Kaiser Raynor XII]] from spreading beyond the island that was set aside for their wildlife reserve.
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*The [[White Orchid Throne|Elwynnese Monarchy]] has been abolished following the promulgation of a new republican constitution. The former King, [[Vilhjalm of Elwynn]], continues in office as interim Prince. His successor will, in due course, be elected by the Elwynnese Senate. The exiled [[King Noah]] and his followers maintain their pretence to their former titles.
 
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*[[Daniyal Dravot]], a veteran Elwynnese [[Minister of Military Affairs|imperial minister]], politician, businessman, and husband of the Steward, is suffering a grievous illness and, at ninety-four years of age, faces the looming spectre of [[Mors]] himself. Rather than accept the inevitable he has ventured on a pilgrimage into [[Brookshire]] in pursuit of longevity.
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*A dubious gentlemen, going by the moniker of [[User:Curt kobain|Curt Kobain]] has been seen stalking the island of [[Yardistan]], stoking the remembrance of a time when [[Yardistan]] was ruled by its own [[Anarch]] and generally asking "what the hell's happened to this place?". Observers are agreed that he is certainly curt.
  
 
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<tr><td bgcolor="#F1FFF1"> [[Image: New mal flag small.png|left]] [[Malarboria|Domain of Malarboria]]</td><td bgcolor="#F1FFF1"> [[Image: coatofarmsif.gif|left]] [[The Kaiser]]</td></tr>
<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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<tr><td bgcolor="#F1FFF1">[[Image: ElwynnFlag1.png|38px|left]] [[Elwynn|Elwynnese Republic]]</td><td bgcolor="#F1FFF1"> [[Image: Micrasglobeif.png|left]] [[Subdivision|Subdivisions]]</td></tr>
  
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<tr><td bgcolor="#F1FFF1">[[Image: Bigflag-goldshire.png|38px|left]] [[Goldshire|Kingdom of Goldshire]]</td><td bgcolor="#F1FFF1"> [[Image: malarborif.gif|left]] [[Religion]]</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 Raglan|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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Current Events (1653 AN)

  • A new Charter has been promulgated by the Kaiser, cementing the permanence of dynastic rule and the outcome of the Auspicious Occasion.The powers of the regency have been invested in the Imperial Advisory Council and the Steward, Liv Dravot, now has one year remaining to her term after which elections for her successor must be held.
  • A number of overseas territories, including Ura'Bos, have been evacuated. Resources freed up by decolonisation have been invested into securing the Lywall protectorate, a buffer between Malarboria and the hostile environment of the inner Benacian Green.
  • The Elwynnese Monarchy has been abolished following the promulgation of a new republican constitution. The former King, Vilhjalm of Elwynn, continues in office as interim Prince. His successor will, in due course, be elected by the Elwynnese Senate. The exiled King Noah and his followers maintain their pretence to their former titles.
  • Daniyal Dravot, a veteran Elwynnese imperial minister, politician, businessman, and husband of the Steward, is suffering a grievous illness and, at ninety-four years of age, faces the looming spectre of Mors himself. Rather than accept the inevitable he has ventured on a pilgrimage into Brookshire in pursuit of longevity.
  • A dubious gentlemen, going by the moniker of Curt Kobain has been seen stalking the island of Yardistan, stoking the remembrance of a time when Yardistan was ruled by its own Anarch and generally asking "what the hell's happened to this place?". Observers are agreed that he is certainly curt.

States & Government


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Domain of Malarboria
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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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