Jorvik

Jorvik, officially the Jarldom of Jorvik, is a nation located in the +,- continent of Impendia on CivMC. Jorvik is bordered by Bruma to the east and an S.P.Q.R exclave to the south. The remainder of the nation's territory is surrounded by the Middle Ocean.

Jorvik is best known for its Viking-themed builds, promotion of democratic ideals, and the export of raw goods found within its snowy tundra biomes.

Jorvik
General
Location	Approx. +1700, -7000
Demonym	Jorvikson
Activity level	High (as of 06/16/22)
National Colors	Jorvikson Cyan   Jorvikson Navy
Government
Government	Constitutional Monarchy (Jarldom)
Governing document	Provisional Voting Act
• Jarl	Bjorn LaBlaze
• Council of Elders	Seldomshock Mickale Cicero Longboyy
Formation
Foundation document	Claims Post
Culture
Language	English

History

Initial Settlement

The

Construction Era

The summer of 2022 began as a relatively peaceful and prosperous period for the Jarldom. A number of major construction projects were started including the railway station and a stave church.

Railway Station

The Jorvikson railway station was the first major infrastructural achievement of the Jarldom. The surface station was built mainly of spruce wood and includes a tower and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Governance

Jorvik is a Unitary Elective Monarchy with basic institutions and organization.

Structural Framework

The nation's framework is based on the fundamental principles listed within the Provisional Voting Act of 2022, a patchwork de-facto constitution outlining the referendum voting processes. This document assigns value to the concepts of; popular sovereignty, voter access & participation, and timely resolution to government matters.

Jorvik's executive branch is responsible for the management of foreign affairs including the negotiation of treaties and alliances, enforcing national borders, and appointing legislative officials. The nation's highest executive office is the Jarl. As the Head-of-State, the Jarl is directly responsible for appointing one of the two chambers of legislative office, presiding over referendums presented by the citizenry, negotiating foreign policy, and holding court to receive legislative council.

Legislative power is dispersed using a bicameral system. The first chamber is oligarchic and consists of the nation's founders. This group is the Council of Elders. Membership within this chamber of legislature is static and terms of office are indefinite. This, seemingly more stable, chamber of the legislature is granted the authority to veto any laws or legislative actions proposed by the citizenry. The Council is, however, required to obtain unanimity in order to veto any legislation. The second chamber of legislation is appointed by the Jarl, must include at least 3 members at all times, and consists of key advisors specializing in various trades. This more dynamic chamber of the legislative branch is the Huskarl council. This less restrictive institution is responsible for organizing efforts in commerce and trade. Huskarls are responsible for conducting trade missions, developing the organizations that regulate commercial activities, and overseeing labor efforts. Furthermore, Huskarls are tasked with securing the Jarldom's safety and organizing efforts of national defense.

The judiciary branch is limited in both size and scope; its sole purpose is the adjudication of legal processes. The judicial court consists of a single office, that of the Thane. A Thane is publicly elected and responsible for the determination of guilt or innocence in criminal and civil trials.

Governments of the Jarldom

Jarl	Term	Huskarls (advisors)	Administration
Ulfrich Stormcloak	June 8, 2022 - July 9, 2022	callum Bjorn LaBlaze mark_antony S4NTA	First Jarl's Administration
Bjorn LaBlaze	July 9, 2022 - August 12, 2022	callum, Highboy, mark_antony, Megra, S4NTA	Second Jarl's Administration
Bjorn LaBlaze	August 12, 2022 - Current	callum, Highboy, mark_antony, Megra, Pride, S4NTA	Third Jarl's Administration