Royal Parliament of Elwynn
The Royal Parliament of the Lands of the Two Sacred Rivers was a deliberating and advisory body of two chambers (of which one was elected, one appointed) that discussed and debated issues of state, and advised the King on his legislative functions, during the latter part of Elwynn's Vanic era, 1634–1651. The Parliament met in the Palace of Fjǫrleif, named after the king's aunt.
The two chambers of the Parliament were known as the Sænate and the Assembly of the Twelve Peoples of Elwynn. In order for a bill to be approved, it necessitated passage in both chambers as well as receive the King's personal assent, which he was free to withhold.
Sænate
The upper house was the Sænate. It met in the White Orchid Chamber of the Palace. Its name was the Amokolian spelling of Senate. It was composed of all governors of the royal precincts of Elwynn ("the counties"). These governors were all directly appointed by the King. Admittance to the Sænate was not automatic upon appointment to governor, however, but required undergoing an elaborate ceremony in which one had to
Assembly of the Twelve Peoples of Elwynn
Elections were held to the Assembly were held in 1635.
The Assembly had 560 seats, though as time went on, many seats became vacant either de facto (by members not showing up) or de jure (upon death, resignation, etc.).
Apportionment
| Royal Precinct | Population Size | Seats in the Assembly of the Twelve Peoples |
|---|---|---|
| Agnesia and Wintergleam | 24,669,339 | 50 |
| Alalehzamin and Utasia | 69,637,816 | 140 |
| Amokolia | 48,265,171 | 96 |
| Araxion | 16,671,870 | 34 |
| Arietta | 8,360,025 | 16 |
| Cape Farewell | 15,779,218 | 32 |
| Eliria | 22,249,733 | 44 |
| Illumination and Cimmeria | 12,108,008 | 24 |
| Íseirdia-la-Vraulalennir | 24,654,028 | 50 |
| Jorvik | 4,812,154 | 10 |
| Lady Esther Isles | 2,219,377 | 4 |
| Raikoth | 7,101,513 | 16 |
| Seven Ports | 22,668,378 | 46 |
Political make-up
In a surprise twist after the election, the pro-regime Royal Union and its allied parties, Elfinshi Fury and Coalition of Absentian Farmers, failed to receive a majority in the Assembly. As such, parliamentary business in the lower house was dominated by an informal coalition of the other parties, calling themselves "His Riverine Majesty's Loyal Opposition".
