Subdivisions of Shireroth

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

• See also: 1715 Shireroth census

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 22 Prefectures, 2 Protectorates and 95 Provinces in total.

Geographical Region		Prefecture	Province	Capital	Prefect
Central Benacia		Alalehzamin	Blue Alalehzamin Lesser Zjandaria Miyân-Rudân	Ardashirshahr	Daniyal Hakimi bin Alsalam
Greater Elwynn		Amokolia	Automatica Highbloom Mishalan Oleslääd-Svensland	Anun	Jess Harrison
Greater Kildare		Audentior	Alrig Hondon Qianxi Raynor's Isles Xilin	Xiacheng
Western Benacia		Protectorate of Batavia		's Koningenwaarde	Frederik II
Greater Kildare		Blackrock	Haigong Heliu Tanlin Yunnan Zhongji	Shichang
Central Benacia		Brookshire	Capeshire Crestfall Dolorous Kizshire Maltenstein Schwinn Sehmlshire Shimmerspring Skyla Isles Thatanos	Maltenstein
Greater Kildare		Dalmacija	Shaanxi River Warriors Province Qianjin (South Dalmacija) Carolgongyan Bangou (North Dalmacija)	Muxiecheng
Shirerithian Isles		Khaz Modan	Zy-Rodun So-Sara Draconia	Dracoheim
Western Benacia		Francia	Absentia Benacium Rhijnelande	Brandenburg	Aurangzeb Hakimi bin Alsalam
Western Benacia		Gascony	Gasconje Ravaria Yseland	La Roche-Derrien	Floris van Dasburg
Greater Kildare		Gong	Beigong Nangong Xiaogong	Buchuangong
Central Benacia		Highpass	Highpass	Rhodondra
Central Benacia		Imperial County	Shirekeep Woodshire	Shirekeep
Greater Kildare		Jingdao	Zijin Zijinlin	Daocheng
Greater Kildare		Jinkeai	Trans-Samarne Beixan Xijinkeai Dongjinkeai Ganqhu Lulin Camoleo	Guangsi
Greater Kildare		Kezan	Doura Eleutherios Ossium	Fort Kezan
Greater Kildare		Kildare	Anhui Hailing Heilong Qaoshan Yilhui	Gaelen's Landing	Jason Myksos
Greater Elwynn		Elwynn	Agnesia Araxion Cape Farewell & Illumination Cimmeria Iserdia Utasia	New Eliria	Claudius Verion
Greater Kildare		Outer Antya	Mengtian Xianxia	Nanminke
Greater Elwynn / Keltia / Greater Kildare / Greater Elwynn		Periphery	Batavian Antillen Far Eastern Territory Leng Raikoth
Shirerithian Isles		Sathrati	Amity Mirioth Sabatini	Nordagaat
Central Benacia		South Caverdenshire	South Caverdenshire	Fortis	Mondo Etzeterra
Central Benacia		Yardistan	Grifonašja Nordašja Sentratera-Rantsilasta	Novi Nigrad
Skerry Isles		Protectorate of Talenore		Talenore City
Greater Kildare		Xianbei

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

• Qyzylqaystan (short, between 1710 - 1711)
• Yardistan
• Elwynn (previously Froyalan)
• Straylight
• Arminy
• Antica
• Goldshire (Northshire)
• Lothlaria
• Imperial County of Shirekeep and Skyla
• Kingdom of Batavia
• Duchy of Brookshire
• Duchy of Kildare
• Duchy of Modan
• Duchy of Guttuli
• Duchy of Jingdao
• Duchy of Jinkeai
• Duchy of Outer Antya
• Duchy of Raynor's Isles
• Protectorate of Alrig
• Protectorate of Talenore
• County of the Skyla
• Emirate of Sathrati (since 1732 AN the Shirerithian Imperial Republic's Military Administration of Sathrati, or SIRMAS)
• County Palatinate of Draconia
• County Palatinate of Kezan