Caudillo

Caudillo of the Apollonian Republic of Shireroth's East Protector of the Apollonian Heritage
Arms of the National Movement
Incumbent
1st Caudillo Trajan Myksos
since 5552 ASC
Style	Your Excellency
Residence	Marmore Palace, Apollo City
Appointer	NA
Term	For Life
Inaugural holder	1st Caudillo Trajan Myksos
Formation	5552 ASC

The Head of State of the Apollonian Republic of Shireroth's East - and before that Kildare - is the Caudillo, a title granted by the Seven Heroic Legions of the National Protection Army to Trajan Myksos. Just like in the old days of the Dutchy of Kildare, the head of state is still the supreme leader of the Apollonian Republic.

The Dutch (Taodosius I), surrounded by nobles (clothed as soldiers), magicians, the clergy and the historians.

History

During the days that Kildare was still a subdivision of Shireroth, it was ruled by the Dutch (or Duke) of Kildare. Since 5141 ASC this position became hereditary and a variety of titles came into existence: Ruler of the Eastern Empire or Dominator (by Flavius I). The House of Myksos ruled the Eastern Empire for approximately 400 years, after which Trajan Myksos (from the same dynasty) dissolved the monarchy and was placed in charge of the Republic.

As there were no succession laws, it was highly likely that the title would be passed based on tradition, which was granting it to the oldest child of the ruler (a habit which is in use since the establishment of the Myksos Dynasty in 5141 ASC). Around 5598 ASC, Trajan made it clear that if a family member would succeed him, he had to have certain qualities. It seemed that he was found of the idea of keeping the title in his family, but not necessarily in the bloodline (once he told to his clerks: "Better to adopt a capable officer than placing a fool of a son on the Throne").

The first ruler of Kildare - after it was united in 513 ASC by Kaiser Gaelen I - was Patrick Foley, who ruled from a palace in Apollo City. Later, with the loss of Audentior, the Dukes would rule from their residence in Blackrock Nua. It was not until Dutchess Ignatia I that the Dutchal Court moved back to the City (however, this would only become official during her successors reign).

Era name

In the period after the Apollonian independence (around 5598 ASC), the Caudillo sought a way to consolidate his power - and that of his successors without effectively restoring a monarchy. For this he adopted the use of era names: a name granted to the highest leader of the Republic which showed that they were direct successors of the first Dutches. In no way it made the ruler into royalty. However, as the new measure looked like a step in the direction of the restoration of the monarchy, it received support from the loyalists who had fought Trajan and his Legions.

The introduction was met with some confusion among the population and made it unclear if the Apollonian Republic would stay a (military) republic or transform into an autocracy. Caudillo Trajan made an end to any doubts: the title of Caudillo would not automatically be hereditary, even if the era name referred to its royal ancestors. It seemed that the Caudillo saw more advantages in adopting capable members into his family and appoint them into certain positions (like that of his successor.

The era name is used in formal documents, mostly for when the ruler has already died. For the era name itself, it refered to the title of Dutch, by adding Dux to it. For example: Patrick Foley was called the Shang Dux (First Dutch). The name itself - mostly written in Jingdaoese (which automatically makes the usage of it less popular) - refers to a wish, or a typical characteristic of the leader (for example: the Mi Dux, Bill Dusch, mean: Enthusiast Dutch).

List of Heads of State

Old Era

A lot of information about the Dutches was lost during the Old Era (period of the Lost Age and Dark Ages). It's still unknown how many Dutches there actually were or when ruled who. Dates and information gathered here are guesses done by the historians within Kildare, but shouldn't be considered canon.

Picture	Era Name	Regnal Name	Period	Alignment	Notes
	Shang Dux	Patrick Foley	513 ASC - ???		Reconfirmed as Dutch in Shirerithian Imperial Decree 1 in 1039 ASC.
	Zhan Dux	Fax Celestis	Famous for his many military reforms.		Known for his military innovations and developing the Kildarian armed forces.
	Bai Dux	Gryphon the Pure	??		Husband of Dutchess Hypatia Agnesi.
	Mi Dux	Bill Dusch	??
	Houjia Dux	Hypatia Agnesi	2116 ASC - 3004 ASC		Appointed in Imperial Decree 179.

Era of the Thirteen Dutches (3004 ASC - 5141 ASC)

Fresco of Dutch Flavius I Myksos in the Red Catodral of Apollo City, based upon the state portrait.

Began after the ascension of Jonas (Ionas) as new Dutch. In this period, every Dutch got a number behind his name as with the Kaisers to avoid confusion.

Picture	Era Name	Regnal Name	Period	Alignment	Notes
	Bian Dux	Ionas I	3004 ASC - 3428 ASC	Win'Eth Dynasty	Original name is Jonas I, but Latinised by Audente historians.
	Melang Dux	Andreas I	3428 ASC - 3524 ASC	Atterock Dynasty
	Gu Dux	Shyriath I	3524 ASC - 3729 ASC	Bukolos Dynasty
	Zhong Dux	Ionas II	3729 ASC - 3791 ASC	Win'Eth Dynasty
	Shifu Dux	William I	3791 ASC - 3871 ASC	Payne Dynasty
	Sanci Dux	Ionas III	3871 ASC - 4000 ASC	Win'Eth Dynasty
	Ming Dux	Andreas II	4000 ASC - 4007 ASC	Atterock Dynasty
	Zhamen Dux	Falkner I	4007 ASC - 4153 ASC	van der Sluijs Dynasty
	Siyue Dux	Ionas IV	4153 ASC - 4243 ASC	Win'Eth Dynasty
	Chali Dux	Carolus I	4243 ASC - 4573 ASC	Jackson Dynasty	Original name is Carl I but Latinised to Carolus by Audente historians.
	Jiang Dux	Gilius I	4573 ASC - 4668 ASC	Melang Dynasty	Original name is Giles I but Latinised to Gilius by Audente historians.
	Chuan Dux	Conglacio I	4668 ASC - 4863 ASC	Swefhert Dynasty
	Nuxing Dux	Ignatia I	4863 ASC - 5141 ASC	Oforutsedd Dynasty	It's rumoured that after the coup by Taodosius, she was sent to Mons Clistiro as a prisoner. A mask was hung over her face to avoid recognition.

Myksos Dynasty (5141 ASC - 5551 ASC)

Picture	Era Name	Regnal Name	Period	Alignment	Notes
	Tao Dux	Taodosius I	5141 ASC - 5230 ASC	Myksos Dynasty	Overthrew Dutchess Ignatia I and established Kildare as the Eastern Empire, within Shireroth.
	Qiang Dux	Sophia I	5230 ASC - 5435 ASC	Myksos Dynasty
	Heping Dux	Flavius I	5435 ASC - 5501 ASC	Myksos Dynasty
	Libai Dux	Titus I	5501 ASC - 5551 ASC	Myksos Dynasty	His death (the Augesbury Murder) would lead to the independence of Kildare.

List of Caudillo's

Picture	Era Name	Name	Period	Alignment	Notes
	Tongyi Dux	Trajan Myksos	5552 - ...	National Movement	Declared the Apollonian Republic independent.