Zeed

The Union of the Republics of Zeed
Flag Coat of Arms
Motto: For the unity of the people!
Anthem: State Anthem of the Union
Map versions	TBD
Capital	Rusjar
Largest city	Rusjar
Official language(s)	Zeedic Ruthenian Babhki
Official religion(s)	Ruthenian Orthodox Bakhan Zurvanism
Demonym	Zeedic
- Adjective
Government	Constitutional federation of autonomous republics
- First Secretart	Vladimir Timoshenko
- President of the Union	Dawud al-Sazaavar
- Legislature	The All-Union Presidium of the Republics
Establishment	16th of September 2020/23 Rokhpin 1688
Area
Population
Currency	Zeedic Rubl
Calendar
Time zone(s)	TBD
Mains electricity
Driving side	Right
Track gauge
National website	National Library of Zeed
National forum	Zeed Discord Server
National animal	none
National food	none
National drink	Whatever can be made cheapest
National tree	none
Abbreviation	URZ

The Union of the Republics of Zeed, or more often simply as Zeed, is located in south-western region of the continent of Eura. A multi-ethnic state, Zeed was founded out of the remnants of the Empire of Zeed - itself the product of an ethnic conglomeration of many of the former peoples of Babkha and the post-nuclear horror, nominally headed by the Ruthenian ethnic group. Following The September Revolution, Zeed was transformed into a federative Union of relatively autonomous republics, each one largely comprising of a separate ethnic group or similarly related groups facilitating their need for such an autonomous region within the Union. Incredibly diverse in history and ethnicity, Zeed is a microcosm of the ancient realms which once inhabited its parent continent, leading to the necessity of the unique form of democracy the people enjoy today.

Etymology

In centuries past, the Ruthenian people and their lands were largely referred to as Seyyedi - roughly translating as "distinguished peoples" in colloquial Babki by the various Babkhan tribes. A noted Osmanid Khan and explorer, Arshahma al-Osmani Khan, noted in his diaries -

Their complexion was of a bit fairer tones than our own, with no uniform hue of hair - brown, blonde and even black hued hair could be seen among every strata of their society. All were well-groomed, their long locks of hair clean and perfumed, as was their skin. I can only attribute this to their almost religious use of bath houses - what they refer to as banya. The fabrics in which they clothed themselves in were plain, but they belied craftsmanship worthy of a Shah. It is this craftsmanship that I have sought such interactions with these tribes. They are uniquely distinguished among the barbarians of these open lands.

—Diaries of Arshahma al-Osmani Khan, Undated

However, through the centuries and Babkhan expansion throughout Eura, Ruthenians saw themselves slowly integrated into the Harmonious Society at varying levels. This eventually lead to a concept of those with Ruthenian ethnic backgrounds being known as Seyyedic people in the more archaic Babki dialects. This eventually saw the use of the ethnonym Zeedic come into common use in the modern tongues. With so much of Babkhan cultural an linguistic influences still being very much present in the Union's predecessor state - The Empire of Zeed - it was natural that the use of Zeed is as a concept of the people and the nationhood.

Constituent Republics

The constituent Republics of the Union are what make of the primary subdivisions of the nation. Each one is an ethnic, linguistic, or historical region - solidified into a largely self-governing province. Each Republic is granted a seat in The All-Union Presidium of the Republics, the legislative body of the Union. This comprises the representation of the uniquely diverse population of the nation to the national government under the concept of self-governance uniquely suited to the constituent people, unifying and working together towards the common good of the nation - one of the core tenants of the Union.

Each republic governs themselves in accordance with their own constitution or set of by-laws, with special attention to the nationally binding document - and its core concepts - the national constitution. No such constituency may pass any law which directly contradicts or supersedes the national constitution. Additionally, national defense, foreign relations, international trade, internal commerce and its regulation are all delegated to the national government.

Elections of 1688

Locals in an ethnically Raspurid region of the Union take to the election poles. Local Raspurid militias ensuring the safety of the voters can be seen all around, as several acts of violence occurred only days prior - 1 Kanam 1688

Despite the ongoing Interim Conflicts, on 13 Kanam 1688, Vladim Timoshenko was elected the first First Secretary of the Union by an overwhelming majority of the populace. Even as several internal conflicts raged on in many areas of the Union as the republics solidified themselves, there were reports of nearly a ninety-nine (99) percent voter turnout. With the election of the national and revolutionary hero, the hopes of the solidification of all the republics within a year was becoming more realistic.

Outside Observers

Several foreign observer organizations falsely reported the use of armed pro-Revolutionary militias as swaying and even intimidating Zeedic citizens. These accusations were directly contradicted by Timoshenko in a later press conference, reminding the international world that there were still many violent clashes between the new and legitimate government and factions which opposed the installment of a truly democratic society. Front militias were used solely as protection against potential violence that could have been done towards the people of the new democratic Zeed voting in a their first new First Secretary.