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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Pre-Principality=== | |||
The area now known as Rochevieux was settled by the ''Gens de Mer'' ("Sea People"), a group of Francophone seafarers of uncertain origin who were the ancestors of the modern Rochevais, around AD 1000. The ''Gens'' established their own small feudal states (''Etats de Mer'') by 1050, thus beginning a nearly 700-year era characterized by constant warfare, power struggles, and brief periods of uneasy peace. | |||
===Winthrope Invasion=== | |||
In 1736, the ''Duc de Moreau'', a ''Gens'' lord, appealed to Peter Winthrope, a minor Saelish noble from the mainland, promising land in exchange for military support against a rival, the ''Comte de Durand''. Winthrope, seeing the chance to secure the legacy of his House, gathered support from several other Saelish lords and in 1737 invaded the lands of ''de Durand'' as he was bidden. However, when ''de Moreau'' demanded that the Saelish withdraw from the land that was not promised to Winthrope, Peter refused, stating that his army had bled for the ground, and therefore deserved to keep it. Enraged, ''de Moreau'' attacked Winthrope's army, but was killed, his army soundly defeated, at the Battle of Rocheport. Afterward, the other Saelish nobles in Winthrope's army crowned him Prince Peter I, and he named Rocheport the capital of his new Principality, which he named Rochevieux after the striking rock formation in the shadow of which he had won his victory. | |||
At first, Peter controlled only the lands of ''de Moreau'' and ''de Durand'', but through alliances and political maneuvering, he conquered the entirety of the main island and several surrounding islands in the next five years. He split the land into five vassal states, giving one to each of the four Saelish nobles who had joined his army and keeping one for his own house to rule personally. These Saelish families became the Great Houses of Rochevieux. | |||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
Revision as of 20:32, 21 June 2016
| Principality of Rochevieux | |||
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| Capital | Rocheport | ||
| Largest city | Rocheport
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| Official language(s) | English, Rochevais French | ||
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| Demonym | Rochevais | ||
| - Adjective | Rochevais | ||
| Government | Feudal Constitutional Monarchy | ||
| - Prince | Charles III Winthrope | ||
| - Chancellor | Hartsbane | ||
| - Legislature | Nobility Council | ||
| Establishment | June 19, 2016 | ||
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| Population | 2 | ||
| Active population | 2 | ||
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| Abbreviation | RVX | ||
The Principality of Rochevieux, also known as Rochevieux, is a feudal constitutional monarchy founded in 2016 by Charles III Winthrope, the reigning prince. The online simulationist micronation was inspired by other Micras projects, most notably the Royal Kingdom of Gotzborg.
Etymology
“Rochevieux” translates to “ancient rock” in Rochevais French. The name refers to a prominent rock formation near the capital of Rocheport.
History
Pre-Principality
The area now known as Rochevieux was settled by the Gens de Mer ("Sea People"), a group of Francophone seafarers of uncertain origin who were the ancestors of the modern Rochevais, around AD 1000. The Gens established their own small feudal states (Etats de Mer) by 1050, thus beginning a nearly 700-year era characterized by constant warfare, power struggles, and brief periods of uneasy peace.
Winthrope Invasion
In 1736, the Duc de Moreau, a Gens lord, appealed to Peter Winthrope, a minor Saelish noble from the mainland, promising land in exchange for military support against a rival, the Comte de Durand. Winthrope, seeing the chance to secure the legacy of his House, gathered support from several other Saelish lords and in 1737 invaded the lands of de Durand as he was bidden. However, when de Moreau demanded that the Saelish withdraw from the land that was not promised to Winthrope, Peter refused, stating that his army had bled for the ground, and therefore deserved to keep it. Enraged, de Moreau attacked Winthrope's army, but was killed, his army soundly defeated, at the Battle of Rocheport. Afterward, the other Saelish nobles in Winthrope's army crowned him Prince Peter I, and he named Rocheport the capital of his new Principality, which he named Rochevieux after the striking rock formation in the shadow of which he had won his victory.
At first, Peter controlled only the lands of de Moreau and de Durand, but through alliances and political maneuvering, he conquered the entirety of the main island and several surrounding islands in the next five years. He split the land into five vassal states, giving one to each of the four Saelish nobles who had joined his army and keeping one for his own house to rule personally. These Saelish families became the Great Houses of Rochevieux.
Government
Prince
The Prince (or Princess) is the head of state of Rochevieux. As such, he holds considerable power, though he is limited in his powers by the Acts in Concord. The title of Prince is hereditary, passing to the eldest child of the reigning monarch upon his or her death or abdication. In the event of a break in the royal line, the Nobility Council determines the proper succession. The current Prince is Charles III Winthrope.
Nobility Council
The Nobility Council, which is composed of the great lords of the Rochevais regions, acts as a panel of advisers and ministers for the Prince, as well as a lawmaking body in the absence of an elected legislature. The Council is headed by the Chancellor, who is appointed by the Prince. The current Chancellor is Hartsbane.
Regions
Rochevieux is divided into several regions that are controlled by feudal lords of varying status, each of whom are sworn vassals of the Prince.
Foreign Affairs
Culture
Rochevais culture is family oriented and focused on honor. As such, citizens of Rochevieux sometimes go to great lengths to protect the integrity of their family names. Dueling, with swords or pistols, is a common means of resolving such conflicts, and it is legal provided that a local judge oversees the proceedings.
Military
The Royal Navy is the primary Rochevais military force. It is composed of ships and aircraft, as well as a land warfare component in the form of the Royal Marines. The Royal Navy answers directly to the Prince and the Nobility Council. By mandate of the reigning Prince, the Navy utilizes advanced equipment and training at the expense of size, resulting in a small, versatile force capable of swift deployment and precise operational execution. At present, the Navy is limited in its range and strike capabilities due to the local scope of its operations.
In times of war, all of the Rochevais great lords are pledged to contribute a number of levees to the national military based on the size of their region's population. These soldiers act as a light infantry militia that are often committed to irregular tactics and guerrilla warfare.
