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'''Pavia''' (/ˈpɑː.vɪ.ə/, officially the '''Empire of Pavia''') is
A founding member of the [[Lyrean Community]], the [[Lyrean Commonwealth]], the [[Elysian Pact]], and the [[Four Continent Concordant]], and a participant in the [[Generic War]], Pavia has been a key player in major military conflicts and political alliances throughout CivMC's history. The Empire is also deeply enmeshed in the economic systems of the world, serving as the physical home for institutions such as Monument Group (and its subsidiary Monument Bank) and Artificial Industries. Furthermore, Pavia is also home to numerous monumental building projects, including its Town Hall, Windermere Castle, the Cathedral of Pavia, and the many unique builds and build styles of the duchies. The capital City of Pavia is wildly regarded as an exemplar of urban design, incorporating grand monuments, a prosperous mercantile district along Main Street, and is connected to other nations such as Volterra, Griffin, the Imperial Federation, and Icenia through the International Rail Station.
Pavia is a semi-constitutional monarchy with elements of a nobles' democracy. The Imperial Court consists of the the seven (7) reigning dukes and the numerous lesser nobles underneath them and the Pavian Crownlands. The dukes select from amongst themselves one to fill the role of Emperor, while the Imperial Court as a whole elects a Prime Minister from amongst the reigning dukes every 4-10 weeks (barring resignation or assassination). The Emperor serves as ceremonial head-of-state, empowered to appoint an interim Prime Minister in the event of a vacancy in office and serve as a representative of the nation. The Prime Minister is endowed with supreme legislative, executive, judicial, and diplomatic powers by virtue of the [https://drive.google.com/file/d/117kt9Zl2PF5wAaz1LrdlDNKkkWAjrhpB/view Pavia Reform Act 2024.]The Prime Minister may also appoint ministers and secretaries to a variety of bureaus, ministries, and agencies to aid in the administration of the Empire, including Semiography, Housing, and Security among others. Additionally, they administer the Pavian Crownlands in the name of the Emperor, alongside their own ducal territories.
The Empire's territory is divided into three distinct classes as outlined by the foundational law of the country, the Magna Pavia: Churchland, Crownland, and Duchies. As of June 27th, 2024 there exist seven (7) Duchies, four (4) Churchlands, and substantial Crownlands that cover all remaining territories, including administration of the Pavian protectorates. Within the Duchies, each Duke is empowered to create minor nobles under their purview and subject to their laws. These minor nobles may also be granted territories within their given Duchy and become landed nobility with their own titles and coats of arms.
Previously known as the Principality of Pavia, the Empire was declared in June 2023, with additional reforms in August 2023 that instituted split administration between the reigning Emperor and a governing Archduke with the support of the Privy Council. This system was further reformed in June 2024 with the implementation of the Reform Act that changed the role of Archduke to Prime Minister and made that role subject to election by the entire nobility.
As of February 2nd, 2024, the Emperor of Pavia is His Imperial Majesty, paagf I, who also serves as the sovereign of the larger [[Lyrean Commonwealth]]. As of June 15th, 2024 Pavia is led by the Second Visucius Cabinet under Prime Minister Cissonius, Duke of Braemar. The current government has declared a general platform of reviving Pavia's defence sector, reinvigorating its economy, and expanding the Empire's territories and diplomatic reach through new alliances and treaties with neighboring states.
==History==
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''Main Article: [[Lyrean Community]]''
Pavia was the main force behind conceptualizing and driving the Lyrean Community. On June 14th, it co-founded the organization with [[djani'hweh]], [[Griffin]], [[Moloka]], [[Letos]], and [[Lambat (CivMC)|Lambat]]. Pavian player [[
[attached picture of the LC flag]|date=June 10, 2022|access-date=July 29, 2022|channel=general|server=The Lyrean Community}}</ref> The organization is focused on communal discussion, regional planning and defense, and co-operation between its signatories.
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''Main Article: [[Elysian Pact]]''
The Principality of Pavia was approached by [[Estalia|Estalian]] officials on the 14th of July regarding a defensive pact and economic treaty with themselves, Pavia, [[Jorvik]] and [[SPQR]]. The Privy Council was consulted that evening, with the Dukes advising then Crown Prince, BritishWanderer II to draft a document to be discussed between all parties. The draft was accepted by the Privy Council via unanimous vote, and was then proposed to the other prospective nations of Estalia, Jorvik and SPQR where it was promptly accepted and signed on the 15th of July, formally creating the Elysian Pact. The naming convention for the Pact was short, and a name suggested by Estalia as 'Elysian Pact' was ultimately chosen via general consensus. On the 18th of August,
==== First Global Conflict (July - September 2022) ====
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===== Election of BritishWanderer VI =====
===== Pavian Transition to a Nobles’ Democracy =====
On June 5th, 2024, the Dukes of Pavia unanimously approved the Pavia Reform Act (2024) which was in turn presented to the public by Archduke BritishWanderer VI. This act, among other additions and amendments to the Empire's governing documents, replaced the title of Archduke with that of Prime Minister, and opened the voting franchise to all nobility in the Empire through an anonymous, ranked-choice system. With candidates selected from amongst the reigning Dukes of Pavia, the Prime Minister was granted the ability to appoint secretaries and ministers for a variety of competencies including Infrastructure, the Coast Guard, and Semiography, among others.
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In addition to cabinet restructuring, PM Cissonius' first official act of the term involved the restructuring of the Pavian Coast Guard, beginning with appointment of SirFrenchie as the first Deputy Head of the Coast Guard. This was to be the initial stage in a complete overhaul and reformation of Pavian defense. As the new government took shape, negotiations had formally begun with the Mehri (or Mery) of [[Djani'hweh]] to welcome their people as a protectorate of the Empire. This was finalized on June 19, 2024 with the extension of a protectorate over the Mehri and their lands in the Lyrean Sea region, completing the overland linkage between Pavia proper and the Lambat protectorate to the south.
June 22, 2024 would see one of the largest public projects in recent Pavian history come to fruition as the joint efforts of nearly a dozen Pavians completed the Pavian Crop Exchange in 10.5 hours. This exchange is intended to provide a fresh source of income to newfriends and long-time residents alike by holding 27 floating exchanges for materials ranging from gunpowder to melons, all convertible to diamonds. Additionally, the 'Crop Shed' was linked to the existing Pavian ice road network. On June 27, 2024, Prime Minister Cissonius would conduct a major reshuffling of their cabinet, with the group now comprised of the following according to the priorities of the government:
* Gamer_Time69, as Minister for Security and Defence
* BritishWanderer, as Secretary of State for Levelling Up and Industrial Affairs
* Seekinq, as Minister of Rural Affairs & Minister for Semiography
* Nekroz09, as Minister for Housing and Domestic Affairs
* Owain_X, as Minister for Rail and Transport
* ArtificialDriver, as Chancellor of Pavia
==Duchies of Pavia==
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Duchies may be dissolved through a majority plus one vote of the Privy Council, whereby the ruling Duke is stripped of their title, and their lands are absorbed back into the Crownland territories. It is generally accepted that Dukes that are removed from power keep any landed or unlanded titles they hold in other Duchies in Pavia.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 95%; text-align: center;"
! style="width: 210px;" | Flag
! style="width: 100px;" | Coat of Arms
! | Duchy
! |
!Lower Nobility
!Coat of Arms
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!Incumbent Ruler
|-
| rowspan="
| rowspan="
| rowspan="
| rowspan="
of Bedford
|[[File:CoA_San_Selano.png|frameless|x72px]]
|'''Seigneury of San Selano'''
|Seigneur
|-
|[[File:CoA_Common.png|frameless|x72px]]
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| Lady Moeliii |Lady Moeliii
|-
! colspan="8" |
|-
| style="height: 216px;" |[[File:Braemar_Flag.png|frameless|200x200px]]
|[[File:Braemar_CoA_Crowned.png|frameless|140x140px]]
|'''Braemar'''
|Cissonius
!Lower Nobility
of Braemar
|
|
|
|-
! colspan="
|-
| style="height: 216px;" | [[File:Lugano_Flag.png|frameless|200x200px]]
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|'''Lugano'''
|Creepi0n
!Lower Nobility
of Lugano
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|
|-
! colspan="
|-
| style="height: 216px;" |[[File:Vetranio_Flag.png|frameless|200x200px]]
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|'''Vetranio'''
|paagf
!Lower Nobility
of Vetranio
|
|'''Viscounty of Ravenna'''
|Viscount Aeth
|-
! colspan="
|-
| style="height: 216px;" |[[File:Windermere_Flag.png|frameless|200x200px]]
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|'''Windermere'''
|Gobblin
!Lower Nobility
of Windermere
|
|
|
|-
! colspan="
|-
|
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Avalonna_CoA_Crowned.png|frameless|140x140px]]
| rowspan="2" |'''Avalonna'''
| rowspan="2" |CedarValiant
! rowspan="2" |Lower Nobility
of Avalonna
|
|'''County of Palazzo Bene'''
|Count DerpyDiamonds
|-
|[[File:Vincenza.png|frameless|68x68px]]
|'''Barony of Vincenza'''
|Baroness PaddingtonBear
|-
! colspan="
|-
| style="height: 216px;" |[[File:Highgrove_Flag.png|frameless|x174px]]
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|'''Highgrove'''
|ArtificialDriver
!Lower Nobility
of Highgrove
|
|
|
|-
|}
'''Lower Nobility of The Crown'''
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 95%; text-align: center;"
! style="width: 210px;" | Flag
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!Coat of Arms
!Name
!
|-
|
!
of The Crown
| style="height: 108px" | '''Crown Prince Cissonius I'''
|[[File:CoA_Solberg.png|frameless|x72px]]
|'''Solberg Estate'''
|AmberSolberg205
|}
'''Religions'''
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%; text-align: center;"
|-
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|-
|'''The Church of Melon'''
|[[File:MelonChurch.png|frameless|90x90px]]
|'''Crownland'''
|''Melon''
|}
'''Previous Duchies of Pavia'''
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 95%; text-align: center;"
! style="width: 210px;" | Flag
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! | Duchy
! | Last Reigning Duke
!Lower Nobility
|-
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|'''Caesaria'''
| CaesarBiggles
!Lower Nobility
of Caesaria
|-
! colspan="
|-
| style="height: 216px;" |[[File:Cintra Flag.png|frameless|200x200px]]
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|'''Cintra'''
|Spoonce
!Lower Nobility
of Cintra
|}
'''Previous Lower Nobles of Pavia'''
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%; text-align: center;"
|-
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!Coat of Arms
!Name
!Last Incumbent Ruler
|-
|'''Duchy of Avalonna'''
|[[File:Corvo.png|frameless|85x85px]]
|'''County of Corvo'''
|Count Spoonce
|-
|'''Duchy of Bedford'''
|[[File:CoA_Artega.png|frameless|x72px]]
|'''County of Artega'''
|Count CedarValiant
|-
|'''Duchy of Braemar'''
|[[File:FaroPoint.png|frameless|76x76px]]
|'''County of Faro Point'''
|Viscount VSRaptor
|-
|'''Duchy of Braemar'''
|
|'''Lord of Faro Point'''
|Lord Snedddy
|-
|'''Duchy of Braemar'''
|
|'''Marquis of mehri'''
|Marquis Masquis
|-
|'''Duchy of Braemar'''
|[[File:CoA Stonehaven.png|frameless|81x81px]]
|'''County of Stonehaven'''
|Count ArtificialDriver
|-
|'''Duchy of Lugano'''
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|'''Barony of South Lucassio'''
|Baroness SandFalls
|-
|'''Duchy of Windermere'''
|[[File:CoA_Upper_Lucassio.png|frameless|x72px]]
|'''County of Lucassio/Upper Lucassio'''
|Count what777
|}
'''Previous Lower Nobles of The Crown'''
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 60%; text-align: center;"
|-
!Established During
!Coat of Arms
!Name
!Last Incumbent Ruler
|-
|'''Emperor ArtificialDriver I'''
|[[File:AnvardCoA.png|frameless|63x63px]]
|'''City of Anvard'''
| -
|-
|'''Crown Prince Paagf II'''
|[[File:CoA Cintra.png|frameless|79x79px]]
|'''Cintra Reserve'''
|Spoonce
|}
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! colspan="3" |Notes
|-
|'''''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sOzytQwoAqhnCN9JDHQFNYUpZWXtm_7sfp9v6pXLEVQ/edit Egalitarian Reform Amendment (New ERA)]'''''
|'''C.019'''
|18th June 2023
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|-
| colspan="2" |'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qaLRWv0iTtGYqvXzESKSxN3zbajw-Ish/view Government Communications Edict]'''
|'''E.
|10th July 2023
|[[File:Highgrove COA.png|frameless|22x22px]] ArtificialDriver I
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|-
| colspan="2" |'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ilfFTEDGaO3TJsGoOjKCTaux1oWjSK9X/view Crownland Territory Edict]'''
|'''E.
|1st August 2023
|[[File:Highgrove COA.png|frameless|22x22px]] ArtificialDriver I
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| colspan="3" |
|-
| colspan="2" |'''''Bestowing the role of Elector upon
|'''C.024'''
|29th January 2024
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| colspan="3" |
|-
| colspan="2" |'''''Reaffirming the roles of
|'''C.025'''
|29th January 2024
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| rowspan="3" |'''Cissonius'''
<small>June
<small>-</small>
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The Institutions of Pavia are the established bodies deemed of vital importance to the health of the Empire, and as such the institutions along with their bureau heads are enshrined in the Constitution, requiring a unanimous vote to overhaul them.
The Bureau of Semiography is responsible for designing and maintaining all heraldic symbols, coats of arms, and flags. The Bureau has also taken on the de facto responsibility for the creation and maintenance of maps related to Pavia's land use, alliances, and claims. This Bureau was initially founded under and held by the Seigneur of San Selano Hitobashuru, who was responsible for creating the coats of arms (CoAs) for six (6) duchies and one (1) seigneury.
CoAs are made with continual advice from the noble and are made to reflect their traditions, colours, and their attributes. As of June 27, 2024, the position of Minister for Semiography is currently inhabited by [[Seekinq]], a noble of the Crownlands and High King of [[Griffin]].
'''Bureau of Architecture'''
The Bureau of Architecture is responsible for outlining, innovating upon, and enforcing the build-style of Pavia. They also maintain control over city planning within established urban areas. As of June 27, 2024, the position of Head of Architecture is currently inhabited by Gobblin, Duke of Windermere.
'''Pavian Coast Guard'''
The Pavian Coast Guard was first established in June 2022 by Crown Prince BritishWanderer I. in response to the imminent threat of criminals trying to gain a foothold on Pavian soil. He handed over the Head of Office to Cissonius, Duke of Braemar, endowing the office with extended rights and powers. A month later on July 13th, 2022, BritishWanderer II reinforced the Pavian Coast Guard by passing the Coast Guard Regulation Act. This Act instituted a meritocratic promotion system and training regimen for members of the Coast Guard.
On the 26th of September 2022, the Privy Council of Pavia would amend the Magna Pavia with the '''''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GuxDM5sKejGgdVwxZQIl7pBU22K1R0QD/view?usp=sharing Coast Guard Institution Amendment],''''' enshrining the Coast Guard as an institution of Pavia. This amendment expanded the responsiblites of the Coast Guard to include that of ownership and management of the Terminus Vault, as well as establishing a funding structure whereby the Coast Guard retains its own funding pool, separate to the state treasury. This military funding pool is funded by the issuance of a military budget by each ascending Crown Prince. As of June 27, 2024, the position of First Lord of the Admiralty is currently inhabited by Cissonius, Duke of Braemar and Prime Minister of Pavia, with SirFrenchie as Deputy Head.
===Government Offices of Pavia===
Government offices of Pavia are those that have been created via a decree and unlike the Institutions of Pavia, may be overturned or modified by the sole directive of the Prime Minister.
The Health and Safety Office was first established in November 2022 by Crown Prince Creepi0n I. Its goal is to prevent humanity crises, ensure the safety of workers and inspect and prevent potential dangers for the population. The Head of Office is currently inhabited by Creepi0n, Duke of Lugano.
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===Recognised Pavian Companies===
'''Monument Group'''
The [[Monument Group]] is a property management, design and construction company focused on acquiring, designing, constructing and marketing properties in Pavia and surrounding nations, its most important board members are CEO Creepi0n, CFO BritishWanderer and COO Gobblin.
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A subsidiary of the larger Monument Group, [[Monument Bank]] (MB) is a multinational financial services company headquartered in Pavia. MB hosts over 300 clients and over 50,000 diamonds in assets as of June 2024. It is the largest bank on CivMC, and the only one to be publicly-traded through its parent company.
Artificial Industries (aka Art.Ind, ABee) is a general store that specialises in bee products and bulk stone. It is run by ArtificialDriver.
The Canopy Initiative is a charity run by RektTangle, which aims to improve the biodiversity of Pavian flora by building a wide variety of custom trees.
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Outside of the capital in the duchies, the Dukes of Pavia are still responsible for building within the build style, but the Bureau takes a step back and provides the Duchies with greater power to decide who can and cannot build within their territory. As a result, Duchies may elect to allow anyone to build within their land. This can be seen in the Bedford Commons, where new players may build their own home freely and are simply requested to maintain the style as best they can. While currently not clearly defined in law, the precedent that has been established is that the Bureau will not get involved with a building in Duchy territory so long as it remains 'sufficiently' close to the desired build style. The Bureau may request a Duke to take action in cases where a building is in blatant violation of the build style.
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'''The Townhall'''[[File:Pavia Townhall from Main Street.png|thumb|386x386px|The townhall from Main Street. Pictured is the western tower which hosts the Prime Minister's Office and is the main entrance to the townhall. ]]
The townhall in the City of Pavia is likely the most famous structure within the Empire itself. This monumental building was built within the first 18 days of the server, with ground being broken on the structure within 24 hours of the server's launch. This entire structure containing hundreds of thousands of blocks dominated the focus of the Pavian government and citizenry during the early days of the server, with every citizen being involved in the build. During the construction, citizens lived within a cave located just to the west of the City under what is now the Museum of Pavia. The building represents both the centre of the nation's capital and the centre of Pavian life as a whole, with all important government agencies and programs operating within the structure - it is the building that most citizens will visit multiple times per session.
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* '''The Council Chambers -''' The council chambers hosts the Imperial Council when summoned by the Prime Minister.
[[File:The dome of Pavia.png|thumb|392x392px|The dome of the main chamber of the townhall. ]]'''The International Rail Station'''
The international rail station of Pavia is the gateway to the nation for visitors and tourists around the world. It is the second half of the Townhall complex and is connected to the townhall by the Townhall Gardens. This station is generally larger than stations typically found around the map because the Pavian Government has elected to primarily focus on direct connections to nations rather than to embrace connections to RailSwitch /dest networks. The advantage of this system as viewed by the government is an easier to understand rail system and greater reliability of the lines as there is no additional connections or junctions added to existing rails. However, Pavia still maintains a connection to the OneDest rail network for the convenience of citizens in nations that maintain exclusively a OneDest connection.
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* '''Platform H''' - Direct rail to the [[Imperial Federation (CivMC)]] '''Platform I''' - Direct rail to [[Mount Augusta (CivMC)]]
* '''Platform J''' - Open
'''The Cathedral of Pavia'''
The Cathedral of Pavia hosts the spiritual heart of Pavia, while not currently subscribing to any particular religion - the building is primarily used to host weddings of players around the server. In addition, it hosts the box that is used to hold the Prime Minister's pearl if the Dukes of Pavia choose to assassinate the Prime Minister.
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===Propaganda===
'''Pavian Propaganda during the First Global Conflict'''
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