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Ziegeland | {{Infobox Natopian Demesne | ||
| fullname = Kingdom of Ziegeland | |||
| commonname = Ziegeland | |||
| flag = File:ZL flag.png | |||
| coa = File:2017ZiegelandCoA.png | |||
| motto = ''Ziegeland for All'' | |||
| map = | |||
| mapversions = 6.7.7 - present | |||
| capital = [[Anmutstadt]] | |||
| largecities = {{unbulleted list|[[Andiopolis]]|[[Port Trias]]}} | |||
| lang = {{unbulleted list|[[Natspeak]]|Istvanistani|Alexandrian|Martino}} | |||
| religion = {{unbulleted list|[[Bovinism]] (majority)|[[Church of Caputia|Melusinianism]]|[[Church of Alexandria|Nazarenism]]}} | |||
| demnoun = Ziegelander | |||
| demadj = Ziegish | |||
| govtype = Constitutional monarchy | |||
| viceroy = [[Vadoma I]] | |||
| viceroytitle = Queen of Ziegeland | |||
| demesnialhead = [[Martin Eliopoulos]] | |||
| demesnialheadtitle = Chancellor of Ziegeland | |||
| legislature = Kuhrat | |||
| demesnialunion = [[Natopian Crown Lands|the Crown Lands]] | |||
| estdate = {{AN|1493}} | |||
| area = | |||
| pop = 110,771,595 ({{AN|1727}}) | |||
| abbrev = ZL | |||
}} | |||
The '''Kingdom of Ziegeland''' is a demesne of [[Eastern Natopia]]. It comprises the western third of [[Tapfer|Yellow Island]]. The Natopian capital of [[Lindstrom]] is surrounded by this region. Major cities are Norrstrom, Old Dracoheim, Vice City, Pavleton, Anmutstadt, Elivia, Port Trias, Micronia City, Avenged City, Fort Ferien Point, and Ferien City. Ziegeland's current borders roughly corresponds to the original land held by the [[Mehl]], Andi, [[Draconians]], and Haas, the native peoples of Yellow Island at the time of [[Nett Opaegh]]'s semi-legendary unification campaigns. Ziegeland borders [[Tas Neemia]] to the north and [[Hazelwood]] to the east. It is connected to Fort Silver, Thalassa, in [[Western Natopia]] via the Fort Ferien Point Bridge. Ziegeland is the traditional seat of power for Natopia's imperial family, the House of [[Waffel-Paine]]. It was previously a constituent Land of the [[Flaventia|Dynastic Incarnation of the Lands of Flaventia]] until Flaventia was broken up into Ziegeland, Hazelwood, and Tas Neemia following the establishment of [[Eastern Natopia]]. | |||
==Geography== | |||
[[File:ZL geo map.png|thumb|left|The terrain zones of Ziegeland.]]The kingdom is divided into two duchies, Lochhatonia in the west and Haven in the east. Lochhatonia occupies the Elivian Peninsula and the islands of Ferien and Micronia. Most of peninsular Lochhatonia is forest. The major rivers of Lochhatonia are the Trias River, the Elivia River, and the Anmut River. Lochhatonia is named after the three lakes (Loch Haas, Loch Ton, Loch Nea) east of Anmutstadt, which are considered sacred to the ancient indigenous people of the region. Major features of the island of Micronia are the Vengeance Jungle, the Micron River, and the Vengeance River. The Elivian Peninsula is divided into north and south regions by a band of rocky terrain and foothills of the Vice Mountains. | |||
Haven is characterized by low lying farmlands and the peak of Mount Vice. Most of the fertile farmlands are found between the Pavle River and the Mehl River. An artificial lake, Lake Lindstrom, was created by damming the Mehl River and straddles the border between Ziegeland and [[Lindstrom]]. It provides drinking water to the Greater Lindstrom Metropolitan Area, which includes Norrstrom and Dracoheim. | |||
==History== | |||
Ziegeland is one of five original regions of [[Natopia]], along with Lochhatonia (now integrated into Ziegeland), Hazelwood, Macon (renamed as Cheshunt and integrated into Hazelwood), and Tas Neemia. It originally occupied the area that Haven does now. [[Lindstrom]] was located within Ziegeland until 1576 when it was split off as an independent jurisdiction under direct imperial control. Ziegeland is named after the national animal of Natopia, the goat (Ziege in the Mehl language). It was, for most of its early history, the personal region and demesne of [[Nathan Waffel-Paine]]. He proclaimed it to be a Royal Barony and annexed Lochhatonia creating the United Baronies of Ziegeland-Lochhatonia. The legacy of the united baronies is preserved in the Double Baron's Coronet used in the kingdom's coat of arms and as the king's royal crown. | |||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
The people of Ziegeland, mainly descended from the ancient Mehl, Haas, and Andi tribes, are relatively conservative, industrious, pious, and traditional. They are a stronghold for the [[Free Juice and Bagels Party]], pro-monarchist, loyal and enthusiastic supporters of the Waffel-Paine dynasty, and almost exclusively members of the [[Dozan Bovic Church]]. Until Natopia expanded beyond Yellow Island, the culture of Ziegeland defined the "Natopian culture" with other cultures like the Hazel and the Neemites, being still seen as exotic. Ziegelanders take immense pride in their self-appointed status as founders of Natopian culture. They can trace their family genealogy back to the arrival of [[Nett Opaegh]]. | |||
In Haven, Mehl lineage is considered superior, as they were the primary group that supported Opaegh's conquest of Yellow Island. Ziegelanders with Mehl ancestry occupy a disproportionate number of positions of power and authority in the demesne and tend to be wealthier. Ziegelanders with Andi ancestry still mostly reside in Andiopolis and its surrounding countryside. In Lochhatonia, Haas lineage is considered important, and older Haas families tend to be wealthier, but the obsession with family origins is not as pronounced as in Haven. | |||
The | Ziegeland has among the lowest political engagement rates in Eastern Natopia but also reports some of the highest standards of living and other markers of a content and complacent population. The popularity of the Waffel-Paine family, dominance of the Free Juice and Bagels Party, and the Dozan Bovic Church has instilled a culture of royal fanaticism, political apathy, and religious solidarity among Ziegelanders. As a result, Ziegeland is one of the most cultural homogenous areas in the entire [[Natopia|Natopian Nation]]. | ||
==Industry== | ==Industry== | ||
Ziegeland is in the center of Yellow Island's lucrative "Cotton Belt" and grows cotton for the entire nation as well as exports to most of Micras. It has a highly developed textile industry in Haven and an important fashion industry. Uniforms for service members in the [[Natopian Defense Force]] and other Raspur Pact armed forces are produced using Ziegish cotton. The coastal city of Andiopolis, controls the fishing industry of northern [[Borders Bay]]. The Vengeance Jungle, is home to a flowering plant, called Puncim (''Puncimum cyminum'') that produces seeds, when dried and milled, has a potent and funky aroma and flavor. It is colloquially referred to as punk spice. The harvesting, production, and export of punk spice gave eventually gave the name Punkrock Isles to Micronia and Ferien. | |||
==Government== | |||
After the dissolution of Flaventia, the Ziegish government inherited the Kuhrat, one of the upper chambers of the Flaventian Quadricameral. Most governmental functions are handled at the town, city, or county level, with elected municipal councils. The ranking Bosarch from each county sits on the Kuhrat and casts their vote according to the will of their county's municipal council. | |||
The King can rule by decree, but in practice decrees are written by a privy council of appointed lawyers, activists, lobbyists, and Ziegish nobility. The Kuhrat can overturn these decrees and pass laws on its own. | |||
The criminal and civil court systems are established by royal decree. However the presiding judges of these courts are appointed by municipal and county governments and retained by popular vote every ten years. Three of these judges are randomly selected each year to also serve on Ziegeland's Court of Last Appeal. | |||
===Nobility=== | |||
The Ziegeish Peerage is a system of nobility derived from the King's fount of honor. Titles issued during the Flaventian period were issued as Ziegeish letters patent, and so their continuation is assured in Ziegeland. Ducal titles carry with them the responsibility of serving on the King's privy council when called and income from ducal properties. Comital titles are ceremonial and are entitle to income from comital possessions. | |||
*[[Nathan III]], Duke of Lochhatonia | |||
**[[Salome]], Countess of Anmutstadt | |||
**[[Nathan II]], Count of Elivia | |||
**[[Nathan III]], Count of Trias | |||
**''In abeyance'', Countess of the Punkrock Isles | |||
*Llyr Angus-Moonoak, Duke of Haven | |||
**[[The Kaiser]], Count of Old Dracoheim | |||
**Llyr Angus-Moonoak, Count of Pavle | |||
**Llyr Angus-Moonoak, Count of Andioghi | |||
**Tinker Sprocket, Count of Norrstrom | |||
**''In abeyance'', Count of Vice | |||
Baronies are not landed titles in Ziegeland, instead they are held by ancient and aristocratic families and recognized by letters patent, or they are created by royal decree for outstanding service. | |||
*Lord Jeffrey Mills, 4th Baron Mills | |||
*Lord Samuel Castleberry, 3rd Baron Castleberry | |||
*Lady Brandy Jefferson, 2nd Baroness Haas | |||
*Lady Ursula Brandt-Heller, 3rd Baroness Brandt | |||
*Lady Katrina Scott, 4th Baroness Abmey | |||
*Lord Hunter Eather, 3rd Baron Eather | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Administrative divisions of Natopia]] | |||
*[[Demesne]] | |||
==References== | |||
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{{Natopia nav}} | |||
Latest revision as of 20:19, 2 April 2024
 Natopian demesneZiegeland | |||
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| Motto: Ziegeland for All | |||
| [[|250px|Location of Ziegeland|frameless]] | |||
| Map versions | 6.7.7 - present | ||
| Capital | Anmutstadt | ||
| Largest cities | |||
| Official language(s) |
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| Official religion(s) |
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| Demonym | Ziegelander | ||
| - Adjective | Ziegish | ||
| Official full name | Kingdom of Ziegeland | ||
| Government under the Constitution of Natopia |
Constitutional monarchy | ||
| - Demesnial Charter | {{{demesnialcharter}}} | ||
| - Empress of the Natopians | Vadoma I | ||
| - Queen of Ziegeland | Vadoma I | ||
| - Chancellor of Ziegeland | Martin Eliopoulos | ||
| - Demesnial Legislature | Kuhrat | ||
| - Part of (Demesnial Union) |
the Crown Lands | ||
| Key Historical Dates | {{{historicaldates}}} | ||
| - Establishment | 1493 AN | ||
| Area | |||
| Population | 110,771,595 (1727 AN) | ||
| Key Landmarks | {{{landmarks}}} | ||
| Abbreviation | ZL | ||
 Administrative divisions of Natopia | |||
The Kingdom of Ziegeland is a demesne of Eastern Natopia. It comprises the western third of Yellow Island. The Natopian capital of Lindstrom is surrounded by this region. Major cities are Norrstrom, Old Dracoheim, Vice City, Pavleton, Anmutstadt, Elivia, Port Trias, Micronia City, Avenged City, Fort Ferien Point, and Ferien City. Ziegeland's current borders roughly corresponds to the original land held by the Mehl, Andi, Draconians, and Haas, the native peoples of Yellow Island at the time of Nett Opaegh's semi-legendary unification campaigns. Ziegeland borders Tas Neemia to the north and Hazelwood to the east. It is connected to Fort Silver, Thalassa, in Western Natopia via the Fort Ferien Point Bridge. Ziegeland is the traditional seat of power for Natopia's imperial family, the House of Waffel-Paine. It was previously a constituent Land of the Dynastic Incarnation of the Lands of Flaventia until Flaventia was broken up into Ziegeland, Hazelwood, and Tas Neemia following the establishment of Eastern Natopia.
Geography
The kingdom is divided into two duchies, Lochhatonia in the west and Haven in the east. Lochhatonia occupies the Elivian Peninsula and the islands of Ferien and Micronia. Most of peninsular Lochhatonia is forest. The major rivers of Lochhatonia are the Trias River, the Elivia River, and the Anmut River. Lochhatonia is named after the three lakes (Loch Haas, Loch Ton, Loch Nea) east of Anmutstadt, which are considered sacred to the ancient indigenous people of the region. Major features of the island of Micronia are the Vengeance Jungle, the Micron River, and the Vengeance River. The Elivian Peninsula is divided into north and south regions by a band of rocky terrain and foothills of the Vice Mountains.
Haven is characterized by low lying farmlands and the peak of Mount Vice. Most of the fertile farmlands are found between the Pavle River and the Mehl River. An artificial lake, Lake Lindstrom, was created by damming the Mehl River and straddles the border between Ziegeland and Lindstrom. It provides drinking water to the Greater Lindstrom Metropolitan Area, which includes Norrstrom and Dracoheim.
History
Ziegeland is one of five original regions of Natopia, along with Lochhatonia (now integrated into Ziegeland), Hazelwood, Macon (renamed as Cheshunt and integrated into Hazelwood), and Tas Neemia. It originally occupied the area that Haven does now. Lindstrom was located within Ziegeland until 1576 when it was split off as an independent jurisdiction under direct imperial control. Ziegeland is named after the national animal of Natopia, the goat (Ziege in the Mehl language). It was, for most of its early history, the personal region and demesne of Nathan Waffel-Paine. He proclaimed it to be a Royal Barony and annexed Lochhatonia creating the United Baronies of Ziegeland-Lochhatonia. The legacy of the united baronies is preserved in the Double Baron's Coronet used in the kingdom's coat of arms and as the king's royal crown.
Culture
The people of Ziegeland, mainly descended from the ancient Mehl, Haas, and Andi tribes, are relatively conservative, industrious, pious, and traditional. They are a stronghold for the Free Juice and Bagels Party, pro-monarchist, loyal and enthusiastic supporters of the Waffel-Paine dynasty, and almost exclusively members of the Dozan Bovic Church. Until Natopia expanded beyond Yellow Island, the culture of Ziegeland defined the "Natopian culture" with other cultures like the Hazel and the Neemites, being still seen as exotic. Ziegelanders take immense pride in their self-appointed status as founders of Natopian culture. They can trace their family genealogy back to the arrival of Nett Opaegh.
In Haven, Mehl lineage is considered superior, as they were the primary group that supported Opaegh's conquest of Yellow Island. Ziegelanders with Mehl ancestry occupy a disproportionate number of positions of power and authority in the demesne and tend to be wealthier. Ziegelanders with Andi ancestry still mostly reside in Andiopolis and its surrounding countryside. In Lochhatonia, Haas lineage is considered important, and older Haas families tend to be wealthier, but the obsession with family origins is not as pronounced as in Haven.
Ziegeland has among the lowest political engagement rates in Eastern Natopia but also reports some of the highest standards of living and other markers of a content and complacent population. The popularity of the Waffel-Paine family, dominance of the Free Juice and Bagels Party, and the Dozan Bovic Church has instilled a culture of royal fanaticism, political apathy, and religious solidarity among Ziegelanders. As a result, Ziegeland is one of the most cultural homogenous areas in the entire Natopian Nation.
Industry
Ziegeland is in the center of Yellow Island's lucrative "Cotton Belt" and grows cotton for the entire nation as well as exports to most of Micras. It has a highly developed textile industry in Haven and an important fashion industry. Uniforms for service members in the Natopian Defense Force and other Raspur Pact armed forces are produced using Ziegish cotton. The coastal city of Andiopolis, controls the fishing industry of northern Borders Bay. The Vengeance Jungle, is home to a flowering plant, called Puncim (Puncimum cyminum) that produces seeds, when dried and milled, has a potent and funky aroma and flavor. It is colloquially referred to as punk spice. The harvesting, production, and export of punk spice gave eventually gave the name Punkrock Isles to Micronia and Ferien.
Government
After the dissolution of Flaventia, the Ziegish government inherited the Kuhrat, one of the upper chambers of the Flaventian Quadricameral. Most governmental functions are handled at the town, city, or county level, with elected municipal councils. The ranking Bosarch from each county sits on the Kuhrat and casts their vote according to the will of their county's municipal council.
The King can rule by decree, but in practice decrees are written by a privy council of appointed lawyers, activists, lobbyists, and Ziegish nobility. The Kuhrat can overturn these decrees and pass laws on its own.
The criminal and civil court systems are established by royal decree. However the presiding judges of these courts are appointed by municipal and county governments and retained by popular vote every ten years. Three of these judges are randomly selected each year to also serve on Ziegeland's Court of Last Appeal.
Nobility
The Ziegeish Peerage is a system of nobility derived from the King's fount of honor. Titles issued during the Flaventian period were issued as Ziegeish letters patent, and so their continuation is assured in Ziegeland. Ducal titles carry with them the responsibility of serving on the King's privy council when called and income from ducal properties. Comital titles are ceremonial and are entitle to income from comital possessions.
- Nathan III, Duke of Lochhatonia
- Salome, Countess of Anmutstadt
- Nathan II, Count of Elivia
- Nathan III, Count of Trias
- In abeyance, Countess of the Punkrock Isles
- Llyr Angus-Moonoak, Duke of Haven
- The Kaiser, Count of Old Dracoheim
- Llyr Angus-Moonoak, Count of Pavle
- Llyr Angus-Moonoak, Count of Andioghi
- Tinker Sprocket, Count of Norrstrom
- In abeyance, Count of Vice
Baronies are not landed titles in Ziegeland, instead they are held by ancient and aristocratic families and recognized by letters patent, or they are created by royal decree for outstanding service.
- Lord Jeffrey Mills, 4th Baron Mills
- Lord Samuel Castleberry, 3rd Baron Castleberry
- Lady Brandy Jefferson, 2nd Baroness Haas
- Lady Ursula Brandt-Heller, 3rd Baroness Brandt
- Lady Katrina Scott, 4th Baroness Abmey
- Lord Hunter Eather, 3rd Baron Eather
See also
References
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