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Factbooks and Maps / The 2nd Republic of Hassfurt.
« on: October 19, 2023, 11:24:15 AM »


HISTORY

To be established

During the ancient period (1000 BC - 500 AD) there existed a Republic of Hassfurt. In 500 AD though forces from ?????? conquered the Republic. By 1080 AD this conquering power faded and the invader and native did merge. This formed the Kingdom of Hassfurt. This existed until the 1960's when a popular movement called for its end. This was succeeding in 1971 when, basing on old ancient Republic principles, the 2nd Republic was formed.

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Diplomacy and Events / Spring in Hassfurt
« on: February 08, 2022, 10:50:45 AM »
Codilla saw the first begin of Spring as some colour slowly return unto the world following a snowy winter. Thoughts for some turned towards the Winter Games which soon would take place, local people hope, in East Moreland to permit people to easily see the event. At the base of the Palace of the Two the typical bunch of groups of tourists gathered a man with a large red and yellow umbrella folded was holding it high guiding his group to a small vacant area to speak the history of the building. He began but was noticed that many in the group didn't seem focused on him but instead on another man close by who seemed to have a tent for one. From the upright pole a flag flew showing five people in different colour holding hands. To many it at first site seemed a LGBT+ flag of some sort but when he spoke it was clear that was not.

"At the dawn of creation the Gods fought a war of massive size. Humanity took sides, some won such as the Ermwahl, others such as the Guine were defeated. This is for they believed in false Gods whom were now destroyed. Today long since the war is over we maintain society as though enemies. The Guine are seen as sinners for the failings of the past and this is true. In a past life they must have committed sin or they would not be born so lowly. But the Gods are above us, they seek to drag us up, make us better people. They give us something to strive towards and reach. Should then we deny on Mundus the chance to do the same for all people. Though born a Guine a person could be great, they could be curer of disease like AIDS, they could be composing music of beauty, they could be a mother who is outstanding. We though permit them to sit as outside our commune and this is wrong. Join me, join the Temple of Redeeming Light. Join me to create a society where people may show they were a sinner but are no more." The crowd began to boo but some, a small few clapped. Seeing some throw leaflets the man gave back at him Police moved in around and encouraged the speaker to stop his activity but he refuse. The crowd press close and a punch by angry listener was thrown. The Police found the man responsible and moved him to aside but then let him go with a warning. The speaker, a man called Gerhard Starn began his preaching once more and now with more attention the crowd gathered closer and more things were thrown before long the Police had no choice but to step in and arrest Gerhard, not for a crime but to calm the crowd and protect the man from danger. He was driven away, his tent taken down and belongings brought to the Police station where he had been taken and accompany by words of advice not to return he was allowed to go home.

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Diplomacy and Events / The Meybad Conference
« on: February 02, 2021, 08:45:18 PM »

To

His Majesty King Heydar of Royal Seleucid
His Majesty King Finley of Ui Cenneslaig
His Majesty King David of East Moreland
High Priestess Skye Maddix of the Cult of Helus

As has been communicated Prince Jonas is set to host talks with the ideal of ensuring the progress towards the discontining of the Celtic Protectorate takes place. With this aim a conference between the parties in Meybad, located in the Protectorate will take place. I shall mediate proceeding and hope that I can count of representatives from each party. I have invited naturally the Seleucid royal representative and the Cenneg one as they must agree to the ending of the arrangement. Part of the agreement calls for recognition of conditions by representative of the Cult of Helus and so it is needed to invite the Morelanders as the royals hold special place among the Cultists in all nations while naturally the High Priestess may speak on behalf of the faith. I want therefore to invite each of you to meet me in person or via your representative.

Best Wishes

Prince Jonas

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Diplomacy and Events / A Request to King David
« on: December 10, 2020, 09:41:19 AM »

To:- His Majesty King David III of East Moreland

I write with you to ask for support regard the Prince Jonas.

The Prince is now close past his 19th birthday and attend the University of Codilla beside serving as an Infantryman in a student reserve detachment. The manner of his father demise from grace though make his time difficult and mean he can not focus upon studies. We are aware of the Network of Crowns yet feel joining may be problematic. We understand however it conatins chance for royals children to undertake cultural exchange. I would ask His Majesty to allow Prince Jonas to spend one year academically in East Moreland at a University where he may also experience military style skills. I hope that you would consider allowing him this chance as a Prince of Hassfurt and also as a young royal with much potential which is great.

We of course welcome any help in this affair and naturally would be excite to one day return such a favour.

Blessings of the Two Gods.

Queen Karin of Hassfurt

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Diplomacy and Events / Hassfurt invite to Nya Aland
« on: August 13, 2020, 10:49:42 PM »

AN INVITATION TO NYA ALAND

To:- Head Gothi Stein Ulfsson

As you may be aware in a recent speech Queen Karin identified Odinism as one of the multiple faiths on Mundus which the Oracle's believe share some common matters with Dualism. As such Her Majesty believes that the best chances for diplomatic successes come from meeting those with a cultural similar foundation. This means we would like to invite you to come and meet with the Dual Monarchs at the Palace of the Two in Codillia. It is our hope that some arrangement in some way similar to those made with East Moreland could help both our people.

I hope this is an offer either you or a representation from your country can accept.

Best Regards

King Jonas of Hassfurt

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Diplomacy and Events / Respecting a Warrior
« on: May 19, 2020, 09:21:27 PM »

To:- His Majesty King David of East Moreland

As of late the two nations of ours have celebrated prestigious events. You have gained a wife and Queen while the Diarchy has recently gained a new King following some turmoil. As such these events have seen us both unable to have any face to face meeting monarchs to monarchs. Myself and the new King, Jonas, would very much like to have a meeting with yourself as neighbours. We are aware that this weekend is your nation's birth celebration, the Festival of Greenflowers. Having read about this event I understand it is a celebration of the people who fought to create your Kingdom and as such myself and King Jonas would like to pay our respects to fallen warriors. We would like to do so without impeeding your own celebrations as we understand it is also your birthday. If possible we would like to meet the day before or day after if at all capable.

With Best Wishes

Queen Karin of Hassfurt
Champion of Sandraudiga

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Diplomacy and Events / Fight for the Crown - OPEN RP for anyone
« on: April 11, 2020, 11:18:54 PM »

It is decreed on that on the 12th of April 2020 His Grace Duke Jonas Hoffman shall formerly challenge His Majesty King Philip for the right to wear the Crown of Heremod and represent the God on Mundus. This challenge shall take place in the square in front of the Temple of the Two Gods in the city of Codilla. The winner shall be declared once one man is rendered incapable of fighting by the other, one of them submits or death. This combat must take place at 11am and shall be presided over by Oracle of Sandraudiga. Each man is permitted to wear only a garmet designed to cover their modesty and must fight bare feet and bared knuckled. Furthermore each of the two men may be given advice during the combat by one person. The prescence of all nobles is required on pain of arrest. Furthermore we extend an offer to those across Mundus representing the community of nations to attend.

BY ORDER OF

Queen Karin of Hassfurt
Champion of Sandraudiga



The sun was already climbing into the Hassfurtian sky as King Philip rose from his sleep at the Palace of the King in Eitting. It was a small town about an hours drive away from the capital. He kissed the still sleeping Kornelia Fromm, she was the cause of his scenario. Had he not fallen for the 4th Strata woman and fathered a child with her he would have enjoyed more support, maybe make the contenders to his throne think twice. He had little care for that because Kornelia and his 6th month son were his greatest love. He loved his other children but now they were mainly adults or were made from duty not love. If his love meant no crown then that was the way. His lover awoke at his kiss and watched as he prepared his bag. It was strange as she knew what was next. No sooner had she wished him well for she was not allowed to attend the combat, she would watch the news on television which even that could not show live. Once he left almost immediate teams of servants entered the Palace and began boxing up belongings. Marking each with the contents and room they were in. They were left in place in the room. For some servents they had done this several times, old Alfed Mumbell for example having served in the Palace for 30 years had gone through this before. Should the King lose then all the belongings would be moved out and be gone, for tommorrow morning the new King would be in the Palace. If Philip was to win then as soon as the news reached them they would go and place the belongings back where they came from.  Kornelia watched as the staff were busy about her ignoring her and the child in her arms. The King's own children with the Queen were with her in the Palace in Finsing which was her residence. They had two Hannah and Madeline, the eldest of the pair being 4 years of age. They would probably not understand what had happened and things had been strained for 6 months since the birth of the new son. Philip's older children meanwhile had been shocked, his eldest son Jonas had apparently even considered challenging for the throne himself so angry about the way his father had betrayed his Strata. Philip sat silently in the car thinking over the day as he travelled with his adviser , an army friend called Richard Alanz. He would be the King's only company during the day until they knew the outcome.



Meanwhile the decree for the challenge date and time having been issued by Queen Karin she was preparing. Her two children, Hannah and Madeline had been packed off to grand-parents while the King's eldest son Jonas had been staying with her. Both prepared for the day by an early morning run followed by breakfast. The King's other two children, 16 year old Stefan and 13 year old Agatha meet the Queen and their brother for breakfast but there was little conversation. Stefan was hoping his father would win and then come to his sense and exile the Thrus(4th Strata/Rank) whore. Fire had marked her once and surely worse awaited their father unless he changed his ways. Agatha meanwhile was convinced his fate was sealed now and hoped only that he didn't get hurt when he lost. "They won't actually allow father to die will they?" Agatha asked her brother Jonas.

"There hasn't been a death in over a century" Jonas replied, "What Heremod wills Heremod will make happen though." He was rather blunt in his answer

"I hope not." Agatha picked at her cereal.

A man entered the breakfast room. It was Marcel Bartial he seemed rather more upbeat for the day. "Good morning all" he greeted them as he helped himself to a slice of toast with some marmalade. "Your Majesty, I'm to host a reception for any foreign guests arriving in the old Guildhall opposite the Temple. I suspect I may be asked what result you are hoping for. What should I inform them?" He asked. Marcel was classed as a Prince now but had served for a decade as King before having his arm broken by King Philip in a challenge. Under Hassfurt law it meant he could still call himself Prince and receive high honours with the irony of the fact that he too had transgressed since losing the crown in the same manner as Philip.

Karin thought for a moment gazing out the window. "Tell them I wish for whatever Heremod makes happen." she said dishonestly, dead down she hoped Philips skull was smashed to pulp on the cobbles of the square but she loved his children too much to say that.



After breakfast Marcel found his way to the old Guildhall at the centre of the city of Codilla. It sat directly opposite the Temple of the Two Gods forming a square with an old stone building which housed the museum of Hassfurt and on the remaining side a building which the lower half formed six arches to allow people into the square. The upper part of this building houses the accomodation of the Priests of the Dual Gods. Marcel watched as members of the The Ermwhal Guards  unit stood post checking the credentials of those allowed in, they ushered those of noble birth to the Priest accomodation where they would watch the fight through the windows. Those of foreign nationality attending would be sent into the Guildhall where Marcel stood waiting, stone cups of ale, glasses of wine and fresh juices ready to give his guests. He enjoyed a cup of dark beer as he watched. His guests would arrive, mingle then at the appointed moment he would take them down to the viewing platform erected in front of the Temple opposite them. Already the square was filling as those permitted to watch live were squeezing in, each archway reserved for a Strata and their numbers measured, meanwhile the sixth entrance was the one the The Ermwhal Guards  stood nervous to make a good impression of any foreign visitor.

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AN INVITATION TO LAKHZOVIA AND KAEDWEN

Following concerns globally about the Fair Seas Concordt and also as we are aware of our three nations living reasonably peacefully together I think now would be an appropriate time for our nations to meet to discuss oppurtunities and concerns in our shared home bay. I therefore would like to invite you The Palace of the Queen In the coastal town of Finsing. Hopefully there we an grow the bonds between use while at the same time ensuring for future generation the security of our waters.

In hope of meeting soon
Queen Karin Bierman
Champion of Sandraudiga

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Character Guides / Hassfurtains
« on: September 21, 2019, 10:35:59 PM »
Janine Rahel Gottschalk

Consul 2022-now
RL-Geri Halliwell

Janine was born in 1973 to a father who was a school teacher and a mother who ran a small cafe in the capital Alterhausen. She was always interested in sport and during her time at school took up the sport of triathlon having not been able to pick between athletics, cycling or swimming. She won several national junior titles and progressed to University on a scholarship for sporting good.

In 1991 she attended Alterhausen University where she took a degree in Journalism and Media. While at University she continued to compete and became both National Student Champion but also Hassfurt National Champion on two occasions. Having finished University she travelled competing in sports and became a regular face in Hassfurt media advertising a range of sponsors. In 1996 she was voted the nations favourite sports person. Outside of sports she was often paparazzied being involved in various charity events or high profile media affairs.

In 2001 she married Albert Kundert a representative of the national football team. In 2003 she had her first child Saskia and in 2007 a son called Max. In 2016 the duo split up and divorced saying "irreparable differences".

In 2007 Janine retired from contests and became a sports broadcaster often appearing on coverage of athletics and swimming. In 2010 she began to have her own TV show dedicated to showcasing the best of sport each week and interviews with top stars. She also appear on several reality TV show.

In 2013 she began to talk about corruption in the nations government particularly after a match fixing scandal involving two Consuls over the National Football Championship. This began to give her a reputation for speaking on politics. In 2017 she joined the National Alliance party and stood for Mayor of Alterhausen however finished second. In 2019 she fell out with the party leader and left the party.

In 2019 she was elected as independent to the Senate and worked hard to bring in a range of health and anti-corruption legislation. She also began to write regular articles for national newspapers.

In 2022 she stood to be elected as Consul and was successful gaining 53% of the vote in a run off with National Alliance Party candidate Willibald Alois Weiß.

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Economics and Industry / A request to the CNN Space Programme
« on: September 04, 2019, 09:20:23 PM »

To:- The Membership of the CNN

We recently witnessed the ability of the CNN Supereye satellite system. The images produced were impressive and as such the Diarchy of Hassfurt believe we would have use for such a system to help monitor shipping in the region we inhabit as well as for use by our science commune for research on various matters. As such we would be interested in purchasing a pair of satellites and having the CNN Space Programme launch them for us. If this is possible we look towards talks to determine a price, schedule and contracts.

Regards

King Phillip Thiessan
Queen Karin Biermann

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Diplomacy and Events / Day of Blood Ceremony
« on: August 16, 2019, 09:23:14 PM »

The son of King Philip Thiessan and his former Queen, Anna Verchek, will reach the age of 18 soon. It is tradition in Hassfurt that the young Prince Jonas undergo the Day of Blood Ceremony. This will see the celebrant take part in a parade of others celebrating their 18th birthday the same week. At the Temple of the Two Gods Prince Jonas will undergo a form of ordeal by combat and if found worthy permitted to carry out his first blood sacrifice to the Gods. This is a momentous day in the life of any Dualist and as such we wish to open ourselves to the world to help form closer relations.

It must be noted that no exception to our faiths rules can be permitted. Those entering the temple must conform to our rules of belonging to the Ermwhal[1] or Tyranha Strata[2].

We look forward to hosting this event.

King Philip Thiessan & Queen Karin Biermann



The Palace of the Two sat on the edge of the "Old Town" of Codilla, the capital of the Diarchy. It was the day before the ceremony and in one of the ample courtyard of the Palace the recently turned 18 year old Prince Jonas was busy training with his father King Philip. The King stood holding punch pads on his hands having his son hit them in combination that he called out. The Prince was being criticised for his lack of power. "Boy tomorrow if you hit like this it will be embarassing" he informed his eldest son as they finished that round. "Come on" he waved his head towards the archway and began jogging his son, a tall boy, not as filled out as his father but his body leanly muscled followed. They ran up the hill towards the spire at the top. His father called this "The Gauntlet" and had made Jonas run it everyday for the last three years. His younger brother Stefan was also made to do the same and their security agent doubled as personal trainers ensuring it was done, today though Philip oversaw Jonas' final run. As they reached the next courtyard two wooden staffs waited and the two began sparring with them using as spears or long swords. The whole "Gauntlet" took close to an hour to run and by the end both were shined with sweat. "Get some rest now. Tomorrow I expect you to put on a show for the world. Now go change, your Mother is waiting"

"Yes father." Jonas turned bowed to his father and headed up he steps towards the interior of the Palace. His Mother Anna Verchek, the former Queen of Hassfurt had been watching them finish. Jonas saw her and smiled, "Mother" he said as he headed inside following his fathers orders. A few steps behind Anna was Queen Karin also technically his mother since she had become Queen following defeating Anna in a challenge. Jonas stopped and as expected bowed to Karin, "Mother" he said to her before heading off to change.

"So Philip how will our boy do?" Anna called down to Philip in the yard beneath.

"He should make a good show. He's a strong boy, his wrestling is good. His striking lacks power but hit often you maybe need to be less strong." Philip embraced Anna and kissed her on the cheek before hugging Karin.

"Yuk" Karin exclaimed, "You're covered in sweat" she protesed as she pulled herself back from him. "Get showered. We have family dinner in half an hour" she informed him. While Anna took her son for dinner in the capital the rest of the family would dine in the Palace."

That night Jonas slept in phases. His mind considering what tomorrow would be like. He had witnessed friends ceremonies and seen a few end up with broken noses, split lips and blackened eyes and wondered what would happen with him. His father was a good fighter and it helped having private tutors for wrestling, boxing and MMA drawn from the best of the military but as his father often said in fights luck is just as important as skill. Would he be lucky.



The next morning Karin placed out the black hooded robe that Jonas would wear on his parade through the streets. Beneath it she placed a gift, wrapped in red paper. He was in his bathroom singing along with some rock band as he showered. She listened for a moment hopeful his combat would be an improvement on his voice. She left quietly, she and her King agreed that Hassfurt must be more active globalwise and so had agreed to let the world witness this event. Naturally they had to ensure the purity of the Temple so with Jonas being Ermwhal he would ceremony alongside his own Strata and those of the slightly lesser Tyranha. The temple must only contain such people.

His shower complete he exited to find the robe. He held it up, just plain black, some had drawstring for the hood in colours, some occasionally had hems embroider with a feint pattern but his was just plain, a slight disappointment.  He slipped it on tied the belt around his waist. It gave a look like some film monk. He then saw the red paper package and looked at the tag. "Love from Mother Karin" it said and he unwrapped it. Inside was a black box which he opened and found a small silver badge. He knew the story. It was worn by Karin when she had challenged Jonas' birth mother Anna for the throne, it was not uncommon to pin lucky charmings on the inside of robes. He placed it carefully and headed down for breakfast. The Palace courtyard was filling. Normally on the weekly ceremony of Day of Blood people gathered at the sports arena close to the Temple. It was about a 400m procession but with today presenting a Prince the Palace would be used meaning around 1km to be covered. Families were grateful to be inside the Palace for their family special day and black jacketed soldiers checked ID against list and then guided each Strata to their own courtyard. Today around 30 people would be taking part, some even from other cities had asked to share the day with the Prince. Six others shared the Prince's courtyard and while they did not dislike each other people eyed each other with eyes like a boxer eying an opponent before a match. "He's a long set of legs. I bet he kicks." Princess Agatha, Jonas 12 year old sister advised pointing at the boy talking with his family opposite.

At the Palace gate 71 year old Prince Marcel Bartial waited. He was Prince by stint of being a former King. He had been an over-confident 52 year old who had thought he could still fight younger men. Philip Thiessan had knocked him out in around 30 seconds taking the throne. He bore Philip no ill will, and knew one day Philip would likely feel the same shame and embarrassment he had felt. It was the way of Hassfurt monarchs and  a necessity. He would be responsible for meeting those foreign guests who would be driven from the airport, along the new modern highway which Marcel hated. Then through the "Old Town" mighty stone wall and up to the courtyard entrance where Prince Marcel waited.
 1. Blonde hair and blue eyes
 2. Blonde hair

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Diplomacy and Events / OOC - Embassies with Hassfurt
« on: August 11, 2019, 11:28:51 PM »
Libby has told me it is normal for nations to assume that they have embassy in each others nation unless there is a reason not to.

Hassfurt is a nation that places great emphasis on race and physical characteristics. For example an ambassador for say Zimalia is likely to get very little from Hassfurt where as an ambassador of blonde hair and blue eyes is likely to be well respected. As such I know some nation may have therefore reason to not have embassies in Hassfurt. If people do not mind I will assume people have embassies unless they say otherwise. I imagine some nations like The Maori Iwi may not want/desire an embassy with a nation that is rather racist. Please just let me know if you prefer me to not have embassies between our nations.

If people want to RP setting up embassies I am more than happy to do so.

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International News Networks / News from Hassfurt
« on: August 07, 2019, 10:30:44 PM »


GUINE REFORM LAW REJECTED


Following a week of discussions in the Strata Council the Guine Reform Law has been rejected by the monarchs. The new law would mean that those committing crime enough to be consider a major sin of the laws of the faith would not be marked upon the forehead. At present time the guilty are either given a tattoo or burn scar of two arrows pointing in opposites. Under the new proposal the mark would be made on the back of the shoulder. The veto announce was made by King Philip Theissen who declared the following:- "The mark of a non-born Guine are a punishment for offence towards the Gods. These must be seen by the faithful so we know this sinner must not be trusted. Myself and my Queen shall not go back upon the word of the Gods." The proposal had just narrowly passed the Strata Council voting with 121 voting for the new law and 119 voting against. The news has been welcomed by the Priest classes who said the following:- "The Champions of the Gods know most what the Dual Gods require from us. They do what is right to conserve the natural order of the world of Mundus. We support their actions."

The tattooing and burning process was put into suspension while the proposed legal change was being debated. Tomorrow now the rejection veto has come 8 people will be given their tattoo in Frikenberg Prison. The tattoo is made when inmates leave. Those getting a tattoo include a rapist who has served a total of 15 years, a man who tried to interfere in Queen Karin Biermann's challenge in 2015 and a woman who was caught selling cocaine in 2001. All have broken the Dual Gods standards and are being punished for them.

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Press Offices / Royal Office of the Diarchy of Hassfurt
« on: August 07, 2019, 10:03:54 PM »


THE OFFICIAL PRESS OFFICE OF THE DIARCHY OF HASSFURT

The Diarchy of Hassfurt is a nation with a large free press. As such we anticipate the government to be in huge demand for press matters. This office is for short government statements and permits others to quiz official sources.

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Introductions / Hassfurt
« on: August 07, 2019, 03:39:02 PM »
Hello

Been guided here by Libby. We have RP'd for around twelve months in other place. That Sadly is no more so I shall hopefully find my nation a home with The Order.

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Factbooks and Maps / The Diarchy of Hassfurt
« on: August 07, 2019, 03:33:39 PM »
Motto:- Two Create the One
National Anthem:- Men of Hassfurt

BACKGROUND
The Diarchy of Hassfurt is a nation found on the continent of Aranye. It can trace its root to the 6th Century BC. The Duality Faith grew out of a belief that two powerful Gods destroyed the others to better have dominion over mankind. These two Gods were the female God Sandraudiga (She who paints the sand Red) and the male God Heremod (the Mighty). The nation had several tribes which were constantly warring to show they had the favour of the pair of Gods. This was unified in the early 1st Century AD when the Ermwahl Tribe gained dominance which they maintained ever since. The nation is run along religious grounds based on Duality Faith. This means a kind of monarchy based on a male and female leader. Society is based heavily along strict social and gender constructs.
Government Type:- Dual Monarchy
Population:-:- 46,500,000
Capital City:- Codilla (3.2million)
Demonym:- Hassian

ECONOMY
Currency:- The Shilling
GDP per Capita:- $31,952.98
Unemployment Rate:- 8.2%
Main Industries:- Chemical Manufacturing, Agriculture, Automobile Manufacture, Food Processing Manufacture, Fabrics

PEOPLE
Ethnicity:- Hassian (RL-Germanic) (70%) Celt (10%), Latino (10%) Others (10%)
Languages:- German
Religions:- Duality 92%, Other 8%
Average Life Expectancy:- 82.24 years

GOVERNMENT
Head of State:- Champion of Sandraudiga - Queen Karin Biermann / Champion of Heremod - King Phillipp Theissen
Head of Government:- Consul of the Queen - Consul Ziska Feld / Consul of the King - Consul Guido Pfaff
Name of Legislative Body:- The Strata - An elected body of 250 members drawn from a quota of the five tribes hierachy.

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