Saint Salvation

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Saint Salvation
Flag Coat of Arms
Motto: "Aqua mortem vincit" (mv) "Water conquers death"
Anthem: ""
Map versions	n/a
Capital city	Saint Salvation (city-state)
Largest district
Official languages	Istvanistani · Alexandrian
Ethnic groups	82.8% Caputian 7.5% Hammish 9.7% Other
State religion	Melusinianism
Religious affiliation	81.8% Melusinian 13.2% Irreligious 2.7% Nazarene 2.3% Other
Demonyms	Meckelner
Adjectives	Meckelnburghish · Meckelnish
Government	Unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy
• Monarch	Ĉielero III
• Chancellor	Masterman Gibbs
• Vice Chancellor	Christine Alfons
• Viceroy in Hergilsey	Sir Óðinn Gunnarsson, Bt.
• Lord Speaker	Lord Wilburn Arkwright, 7th Baron Townsville
• Chamber of Deputies President	Émilien Plamondon
• Chief Justicar	Lord Colin Blackwood, Lord Ordinary of Appeal
Legislature	Parliament
• Upper house	College of Lords
• Lower house	Chamber of Deputies
Formation (Norton)
Admitted to the Micras Cartography Society	13.V.1685 AN
Current constitution	2.XV.1697 AN
Formation of the Meckelnburghish realm	23.XIII.1709 AN
Meckelnburgh Partition	1.X.1721 AN
Area
• Total	429,900 km2 (165,985 sqmi)
• Water	1.767%
Population
• 1722 AN estimate	6,608,456
• Density	15.37/km2 (39.81/sqmi)
Currency	Meckelnburgh rixdollar (Ʀ) (MBD)
Time zone	CMT-1 (MST)
Calendar	Norton Calendar
Driving side	right
Abbreviation	MCK
Internet TLD	.mb

Saint Salvation, officially the Republic of Saint Salvation (Alexandrian: République de Saint Salut), is a microstate and city-state located in central Keltia along the Rodiana River on the riverbanks of the Salvation Water Gap.

Etymology

Saint Salvation was given its name as the home of "Salvation" for refugees and wanderers south of Caputia following its collapse. The city of Saint Salvation, lying on the narrowest point of the Rodiana River, served as an oasis with a high aquifer and access to life-saving water in the arid region.

History

The riverbanks of the Salvation Water Gap have been home to multiple kingdoms and empires for hundreds of years.

In V.1669 AN. the Kingdom of the Union of Caputia suddenly and dramatically collapsed due to the White Plague. The destruction left the peoples in the states of Wakefield and San Luis along the Rodiana River without a nation and living under warlords with constant shortages. Saint Salvation over the next five decades became a home for refugees, and slowly grew into a thriving civilization.

To replace the Salvation Gap ferry, Saint Salvation began the construction of the newest bridge along the northern Rodiana River in the better part of the decade. With its completion in 1724 AN, the people of Saint Salvation finally identified themselves their own people and proclaimed a republic.

Geography

Saint Salvation lies on the Salvation Water Gap, the narrowest point on the Rodiana River and the only point it narrows more than 12 km between Lake Rodiana and the Captive Sea The city is split into three districts, one on the east and two on the west sides of the gap. The sides of the river are connected by the New Ax Bridge. The bridge is named for the former crossing at Axbridge north of Saint Salvation in Wakefield, since abandoned following the collapse of Caputia.

Climate

The republic is in a semi-arid region on the edge of the "hot" region of southern Keltia, the desert and tropical half of the continent.

Demographics

The peoples of Saint Salvation come from two of the largest demographics of former Caputia, speakers of Common Tongue (Istvanistani) and the Alexandrian Fransch. Accordingly, these are the republic's official languages.

Religion

The majority faith in the republic is Melusinianism, and the people of Saint Salvation are descendants of followers of the Church of Caputia. As believers in the holiness of water, the Salvation Water Gap is a sacred site and affirmation of its life-giving power. The largest religious structure in Saint Salvation is the Cathedral of the Seraphine Waters.