Pruthenia
| People's Principality of Pruthenia | |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Theoderichshafen |
| Government | Semi-Constitutional Monarchy |
| Founded | Late June 2018 |
| Demonym | Pruthenian |
| Location | [1] |
Overview
Pruthenia, formally the People's Principality of Pruthenia is a partially constitutional monarchy located within the +,+ quadrant of the map.
History
The Great Wandering
In late June 2018, three settlers (Hroerek, Argead and Jykri) descended from the vast wilderness and set sail towards the +,+ quadrant in hopes of establishing a new homeland. All initial efforts failed as the land was claimed and staked by many of the nations within the region, however, this bad fortune was turned around with the finding of the island of what is now Fredericksland. The land was untamed and what settlement had occurred during the time when it was still Lesopena was all but abandoned when discovered. Thus, a new homeland for the settlers was found and made out of the island.
Ratification of the Constitution and Founding of the Nation
In the following days of this settlement period on the now abandoned island it was clear that a formal government would need to be established, to legitimise this new state a constitution was drafted and then approved by all.
Construction of Theoderichshafen
While the now refurbished properties were enough for comfortable living it was clear that better and more spacious living quarters were required if the nation was expected to grow. To provide the level of security and safety required for a prosperous settlement it was determined that the core of the new town would form within a fortified zone. From start to finish the construction of the main fort took over a week and was very strenuous on the already limited resources available to Pruthenia. After construction the city was zoned and the construction of three new buildings began, the palace, the factory and the brewery.
Government
The People's Principality of Pruthenia functions as a semi-absolute monarchy, where power is shared between the prince and the chancellor. Section 4 of the Pruthenian constitution defines this power sharing arrangement as "the Chancellery and the Monarch who share power on behalf of the people of Pruthenia." To assist in administration and decision making within the country the chancellor can form and dismiss a council where they can then appoint ministers; there are no formal ministerial titles.
Geography
The territory of Fredericksland, which makes up the entirety of the nation is all of the 'ForestHills' biome aside from the limited beach and nearby islets which are 'beach' biome. A particular type of tree, colloquially referred to as "Giant Oak" is considered a national treasure and icon as they are frequent on Fredericksland.
Economy
Agriculture
Pruthenia's agriculture sector is extremely limited as the terrain and makeup of the land makes it unsuitable for the farming of anything other then simple wheat.
Economic Diversification
The relative lack of exports or production within Pruthenia has forced the need to diversify it's economy. The expansion of the brewery was undertaken with this objective and the goal is to create export brews.
Infrastructure
Rail Connections
Following the establishment of diplomatic ties with U3P/Provincia, a preexisting half complete tunnel to the capital of Threepton is being transformed into a functional rail line connecting the two nations.
Sea Connection
The right to build a canal connecting an ocean to the nearby river through the small sandbank was guaranteed by U3P/Provincia and construction is intended to begin soon, this canal would save major time in boat transport between the two nations.