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Subdivisions of Shireroth

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The Imperial Republic of Shireroth is governed through a number of subdivisions, of which the Prefecture (in the past the Duchy or Imperial Dominion) is the largest administrative unit. For long, those were often informally referred to as Imperial States. The Prefectures are in most cases further divided in a number of Provinces (which could be locally be referred to as Counties, Circles or Districts). Each territory retains a strong cultural identity, which place them sometimes at odds with central authorities in Shirekeep. The balance of power between the Imperial Government and the regional administrations has been a recurring theme in Shireroth’s political history.

Subdivisions

The Imperial Prefectures, governed by a Prefect in name of the Kaiser, are in turn divided in a larger number of smaller, easier to rule, subdivisions. Depending on the Prefecture, these second-level were originally subdivisions governed by Counts, Barons,... according to the feudal ways of the past, or by governors who were - or were not - appointed or even elected by the people or local assemblies. Nowadays the second-tier are Provinces, governed by appointed Governors. Since the reign of Ayreon V, the structure was streamlined and both Prefects and Governors are appointed by the Throne.

Second-tier subdivisions of the Imperial Republic

Shireroth counts 23 Prefectures, 1 Protectorate and 95 Provinces in total.

Geographical Region Prefecture Province
Central Benacia Alalehzamin Blue Alalehzamin
Lesser Zjandaria
Miyân-Rudân
Greater Elwynn Amokolia Automatica
Highbloom
Mishalan
Oleslääd-Svensland
Greater Kildare Audentior Alrig
Hondon
Qianxi
Raynor's Isles
Xilin
Western Benacia Batavia ‘s Koningenwaarde (Hoofdstedelijk Gewest )
Austrasië
Baronië
Batavorum
Catologum
Dietsland
Germania
Ingelheim
Neder-Hoorne
Opper-Hoorne
Regenteneilanden
Transingel
Greater Kildare Blackrock Haigong
Heliu
Tanlin
Yunnan
Zhongji
Central Benacia Brookshire Capeshire
Crestfall
Dolorous
Fortis
Kizshire
Maltenstein
Schwinn
Sehmlshire
Shimmerspring
Skyla Isles
Thatanos
Greater Kildare Dalmacija Shaanxi
River Warriors Province
Qianjin (South Dalmacija)
Carolgongyan
Bangou (North Dalmacija)
Shirerithian Isles Khaz Modan Zy-Rodun
So-Sara
Draconia
Western Benacia Francia Absentia
Benacium
Rhijnelande
Western Benacia Gascony Gasconje
Ravaria
Yseland
Greater Kildare Gong Beigong
Nangong
Xiaogong
Central Benacia Highpass Highpass
Central Benacia Imperial County Shirekeep
Woodshire
Greater Kildare Jingdao Zijin
Zijinlin
Greater Kildare Jinkeai Trans-Samarne
Beixan
Xijinkeai
Dongjinkeai
Ganqhu
Lulin
Camoleo
Greater Kildare Kezan Doura
Eleutherios
Ossium
Greater Kildare Kildare Anhui
Hailing
Heilong
Qaoshan
Yilhui
Greater Elwynn Upper Elwynn Agnesia
Araxion
Cape Farewell & Illumination
Cimmeria
Iserdia
Utasia
Greater Kildare Outer Antya Mengtian
Xianxia
Greater Elwynn / Keltia /

Greater Kildare / Greater Elwynn

Periphery Batavian Antillen
Far Eastern Territory
Leng
Raikoth
Shirerithian Isles Sathrati Amity
Mirioth
Sabatini
Central Benacia Yardistan Grifonašja
Nordašja
Sentratera-Rantsilasta
Skerry Isles Protectorate of Talenore

Former subdivisions

The Imperial States and Imperial Dominions of Shireroth during the reign of Kaiser Dominus, in 1644 AN.
The Duchies of Shireroth in 1707 AN, during Salome's reign, shortly after the Treaty of Gaelen's Landing.
The Duchies of Shireroth in 1717 AN, during Salome's reign, after Li Suyi's Chastisement of the Hereditary Lords.

Until administrative reforms were introduced in 1742 AN, the Duchies - and later under the name Imperial States and Imperial Dominions - were the largest subdivisions possible. Prior to the Kalirion Fracture, those were divided into Baronies and further into Counties along old feudal lines. They are generally ruled by a Duke. An exception is the Kingdom of Batavia, the protectorates and territories which are ruled directly by the Golden Mango Throne or received a special status. Post-War, a noble title was no longer linked to govern a territory. Instead power over the Prefecture was in hands of a Prefect, while the Provinces were governed by a Governor. Those functions were appointed by the Golden Mango Throne, with nobility as requirement.

Former Duchies and States