Francia
| Imperial Dominion of Francia Francia | |||
Subdivision of  Shireroth
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| Motto | In Treue fest (Steadfast in loyalty) | ||
| Anthem | Sei gesegnet ohne Ende | ||
| Subdivision | Imperial Dominion | ||
| Capital | Brandenburg | ||
| Largest cities | Frijfort, Hyfrost and Brandenburg | ||
| Area | km² | ||
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| Population | 5,686,419 | ||
| - Ranked | 22th | ||
| Duke of Brandenburg | Aurangzeb Hakimi bin Alsalam | ||
| Legislature | Fränkisches Parlament (Frankish Parliament) | ||
| Established | 1758 AN | ||
| Languages | Frankish (official), Istvanistani (administrative) | ||
| Local religion | Holy Catologian Church | ||
| Abreviation | FRC | ||
| Time Zone | CMT-10 | ||
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Francia is an Imperial Dominion established in 1758 AN by Kaiser Ayreon VI by means of the Golden Bull.
History
The history of Francia encompasses the revival of the historic state of Amokolia following the chaos of the Kalirion Fracture, its brief existence as the Kingdom of West Amokolia, and its subsequent transformation into a sovereign empire through the Wende (transition) of 1678. This era is defined by the struggle for full independence, the rejection of external diplomatic constraints, and the establishment of a new constitutional order centered in Frankfurt-am-Oder.
The Revival and the Kingdom of Amokolia
During the instability of the Kalirion Fracture, the region that would become Amokolia was abandoned by central Shirerithian authorities, allowing local unrest and separatist movements to gain ground. The Amokolian Highlanders, supported by the Batavian Knights Charitable and Hospitaller of Amokolia, mobilized to restore order. Realizing that no further support would arrive from Shirekeep, dignitaries and military leaders convened in Brandenburg to declare independence via the Declaration of Brandenburg.
On 22.VI.1672, exactly 168 years after the original foundation of the historic realm, Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy, King of Batavia, was invited to assume the throne of the new state. His coronation marked the revival of Amokolia. To secure the nascent state, the King deployed his personal military unit, the Tassity Mansabdar. The early years were characterized by military consolidation, including the invasion of Mishalan and the establishment of a demarcation line with Benacia. The city of Mittlere Stadt came under Amokolian control, though further expansion eastward was blocked by Elwynn.
Politically, the state transitioned from a military council to a parliamentary democracy. The first Reichstag elections were held in 1674, resulting in a victory for the Conservatives, who won 68 of 100 seats. Augustin Prager became the first Chancellor, and the military withdrew from direct political governance.
The Treaty of Concord and the "West Amokolia" Period
In 1675, the Treaty of Concord was signed with Elwynn and the Unified Governorates of Benacia. This agreement acknowledged that the historic Amokolian homeland was shared among the signatories. A critical stipulation required the Kingdom to be referred to as "The Kingdom of Amokolia" or "West Amokolia," reserving the unqualified term "Amokolia" for the entire shared territory.
This designation was viewed internally as a symbol of subordination. The rise of the "Frank und Frei" Movement (Frank and Free Movement) challenged the legitimacy of the "West" prefix, arguing for a restoration of full sovereignty and a distinct national identity. Diplomatic relations with the Raspur Pact and Elwynn deteriorated rapidly due to mutual hostility, border skirmishes, and accusations of aggression. The situation escalated into the Second Amokolian War on 24.VII.1678, following mortar attacks on Amokolian territory and the violation of its sovereignty.
The Wende and the Proclamation of the Empire
The outbreak of war accelerated the political reforms already in motion. On 18.IX.1678, amidst the conflict, the Frankish Empire was proclaimed in Frankfurt-am-Oder. A special session of the Reichstag, held at the Kaiserpaltz (Kaiser Palatinate), adopted the Constitutionem Vadum Francorum (Constitution of Frankfurt). This new constitution formally ended the "West Amokolia" era, establishing the state as the Frankish Empire to reflect its status as "Frank und Frei" (Frank and Free).
The war officially concluded on 1.VII.1679 AN. The war also saw the separation of Emperor Arkadius from his first wife, Clara Sundara Waffel-Paine, who departed for Natopia in late 1678.
The period from 1678 to 1681 solidified the Frankish Empire's position as a sovereign entity within the region, characterized by the rejection of the "West Amokolia" designation and the establishment of a distinct cultural and political identity centered on the principles of freedom and independence. On 23.XII.1684 AN, the Pact of Benacium was concluded, as a result of which the Frankish Empire and the Kingdom of Batavia formed the Franco-Batavian Empire.
Fall of the Franco-Batavian Empire and the two ways
The Franco-Batavian Empire fell abruptly in 1685 following a coordinated coup d'état orchestrated by the Amokolian Highlanders and their allies. The event, often referred to in classified archives as the "Winter is Coming" incident, marked the end of the 'Wende' era and the dissolution of the unified empire. The subsequent power vacuum led to the fragmentation of the state, the emergence of a new sovereign entity on the Arbor Isles, and a period of recovery and redefinition for the former imperial family and their loyalist forces. On 1.VI.1685, the stability of the Empire was shattered by a meticulously planned series of events. While Emperor Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy and his wife, Empress Esther Fatima Gudrid, were traveling to Helderbourgh aboard the imperial aircraft, a coordinated sabotage operation was initiated on the ground.
Amidst the chaos on the ground, the imperial couple was initially misinformed. A Marshal claimed the communication failure was due to a "solar storm." However, the situation was far more dire. Emperor Arkadius, suspecting the truth, retreated to his quarters. He opened a bottle of whiskey gifted by his friend Johan Anderion Avon-El Ayreon-Kalirion. Shortly after, he collapsed into a coma, his condition worsening until he fell unconscious. The loyalists found themselves in a precarious position: they possessed overwhelming military strength and the Emperor's family, but they were effectively stateless. The High Realm of Stormark had collapsed, and the Franco-Batavian Empire no longer existed. The rebels, led by Kir Azariah Vidar, crowned themselves King of the Amokolian Highlanders in the capital, while Gascony and Los Bananos separated to join the Kingdom of Batavia. The overseas territories were abandoned.
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