Persistent Faction: The People's Empire of Cerantia

[Cerce Tentones]

The People's Empire of Cerantia
Persistent Faction




What are we here for?

The People's Empire of Cerantia is a faction based entirely around roleplay.  While warfare does take place, much emphasis is put upon building a story with which any and all members of a given server can participate in.  Primarily based in Oprec, Cerantia has had a long history of roleplay, international diplomacy, and has even at one point been given the power to become the main representative of all Calradia in it's fights against Aldric during the European Unification Wars.

As roleplay is prevalent within Cerantia, the right is reserved to kick any non-roleplaying member of a faction out due to solely on the basis of lack of roleplay.  This is not a faction based upon warfare, money, or gaining many members.

Introduction

December 31st.  New Year's Eve.  Cerce Tentones stands before Osvirklif Castle, gazing out over the fields of carnage as invaders from Europe massacre his men, and then are in turn massacred themselves by his own reinforcements.  He briefly looks over to his friends and allies; Le Fox of Tidwell; Sir Friedrich of Mettenheim; even Sven the One Eyed, former enemy and leader of the Domain of the Blood God.  Cerce turns to King Gaham of Calradia, who was hastily elected by the High Nobles gathered to lead the defence.  "Your orders, sir?" Gaham does not respond, and simply looks out at a specific spot on the field.

Sir Aldric of France sits atop a plated warhorse, overlooking the battle on the opposite side.  More French forces march behind him, looking eager to join the battle.  The numbers are overwhelming.

Gaham looks over to the gathered High Nobles.

"Go.  We're doomed.  Save what men of your own kin that you can.  I will do what I can here."

"As will I." Le Fox of Tidwell steps forward, his regiment now behind him. "There is nothing left to protect of the Kingdom of Tidwell.  We will stay and fight, and cover the others' retreat."

"So be it.  The rest of you, leave, quickly.  Hold Calradia to the best of your efforts - and should France emerge victorious, hold fast to your claims." Gaham picks up his greatsword, and looks back towards the battle.

Cerce nods solemnly, and gives the order to retreat to his small number of troops.

The battle ended in Sir Aldric's favor, and Cerce took heed to Gaham's words.  Within the next few months, he forged a new government, ensuring Cerantia's continued existence.  Finally, he had completed his founding notation.

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It is with firm resolve that I, Cerce Eugene Evangelina Danielson Tentones, appointed leader of the Cerantian peoples, former reagent of Netharia, former Knight of Iorn, former Baron of House Whiteoak, former Servant of House Valentine, former Warrior of the Cleaver, former Master of the Guild of Sword, High Noble of Calradia, Abdicated King of Calradia, husband of Evangelina Tentones, Servant of the People, and Child of God, do hereby announce that the Kingdom of Cerantia, also known as New Netharia and the Cerantian Military Empire, leader and speaker of the Northern Free Countries, ally of the Noble House and Kingdom of Tidwell, shall be re-branded as the People's Empire of Cerantia, under which the former kingdom shall be absolved to make way for a new government to meet the needs of the general populace of Cerantia, Calradia, and all concerned peoples of the world.  Therefore, let it be known that I, Cerce Eugene Evangelina Danielson Tentones, as servant and protector of the Cerantian peoples, do hereby declare myself de facto ruler, capable of carrying out all those things just and necessary that a leader of such a country should do, until such a time where it is deemed appropriate and necessary to establish another ruler, rulers, or lack thereof.

As ruler of the People's Empire, I hereby declare that I, as well as any and all Emperors or Empresses that may or may not grace this great domain, shall be capable of performing any and all necessary acts of foreign and domestic policy that does not deter peace, prosperity, and life, including the ability to create laws; establish districts, provinces, or any subdivision of government with the intent to promote peace, prosperity, and life; collect taxes not exceeding an amount that would strain the resources of the general populace to the point of starvation or inability to further purchase required materials of life, peace, and prosperity; establish a national religion to which the majority of the people should follow, or lack thereof; accept laws proposed by the general populace if a majority vote is in favor; interpret laws; pardon criminals; establish just and righteous punishments for all crimes, given that the sentence does not go against the wishes of the general populace or those offended; create armies; establish a draft; pay debts; borrow money; regulate trade and commerce both nationally and internationally; regulate immigration and the process of becoming a citizen; fix standards of weights and measures; promote scientific and artistic advances; to create courts; provide organization, armament, and discipline to militia; establish capitation, or head-tax; appoint ambassadors, judges, consulars, and any other government officials and officers; add onto, but not remove, from this document, unless the general populace of Cerantia demands that a portion of this document be removed; and any other abilities that the peoples of Cerantia wish to bestow upon the Emperor, given that they are not powers of malicious intent, and that they do not discourage peace, prosperity, and life.

Therefore, let it be known that, should the majority of the peoples of the Empire consider the Emperor a detriment to peace, prosperity, and life, it is with resounding faith that I, Cerce Eugene Evangelina Danielson Tentones, do bestow upon them the right to establish a new ruler, if over 3/4ths of the entire population, not just those present at the occurrence, are in favor.  However, should it be found that the Emperor or Empress is in the right, and is not a detriment to peace, prosperity, and life, this right would be null and void, requiring that any rebels that attempt to establish a new ruler be quelled.  Should the Emperor or Empress be in the wrong, and is a detriment to peace, prosperity, and life, it is the people's civic duty to remove said Emperor or Empress from office by any means necessary, and appoint a new ruler, or rulers, that is supported by at least 3/4ths of the entire population, not just those present at the occurrence.

Should an Emperor or Empress die, or become incapable of ruling due an ailment that impedes his moral, lawful, or logical thoughts, the spouse of said Emperor or Empress will ascend to the throne as rightful ruler.  Should a spouse not be present, or is incapable or incompetent in rule, a ruler, or rulers, will be selected from the Emperor or Empress's children by the people of Cerantia.  Should a child not be present, or is incapable or incompetent in rule, the people of Cerantia shall elect amongst themselves a ruler, or rulers, to ascend to the throne.

In the event of total and persistent war, in which a nation has openly declared a state of hostility between the People's Empire of Cerantia and said nation for an indefinite period of time without peaceful alternatives, martial law may be declared by the Emperor or Empress, or by the highest ranking military member in Cerantia, should the Emperor or Empress not be present.  This may be declared in times of economic turmoil or domestic violence as well.  While martial law is in effect, all elections are suspended, drafts are issued to all male citizens of fighting age, borders are closed, and all crimes and punishments are subject to interpretation by the Emperor or Empress or highest ranking military member in Cerantia.

In order to better protect the peoples of Cerantia, I hereby write the underwritten portion of this document.

Therefore, the Cerantian Church shall be free, and shall have her rights entire and her liberties inviolate, and it shall be observed in good faith by all Cerantians forever.  To the freedom of the Cerantian people I grant that all underwritten liberties, to be had and held by them and their heirs.

No aid shall be imposed in the Empire, unless the general opinion is taken into account, except for those things which demand an immediate response, and there shall be paid no more than a reasonable aid.  For holding the general council of the Empire, except in cases aforesaid, there shall be cause to summon together all those of political importance appointed by the Emperor or the free people of Cerantia, singly by letters.  Furthermore, there shall be cause to be summoned generally, by all who would hold said members of political importance as cheif, for a certain day, and to a certain place, no less than one week in advance.  In said letters, a declaration of the cause of such summons will be made.

No man shall take aid of his own free tenants, except in matters that require an immediate response.  No man shall be taken or imprisoned, or killed, or outlawed, or banished, or in any way harmed, unless by the lawful judgment of his peers, or by the law of the land.  No man will be denied the right to peace, prosperity, and life, and these virtues shall not be sold to anyone.  All shall have safe and secure conduct to go out of, and go into, Cerantia, and to stay there and to pass as well by land as by water, for buying and selling by the allowed customs, without any unjust tolls, except in times of war, or when they are of any nation aligned against the empire.  It shall be lawful, for the time to come, for anyone to go out of Cerantia and to return safely and securely by land, saving his allegiance to the Empire, unless in time of war, by some short space, for the common benefit of the realm.

All aforesaid customs and liberties, which I have granted to be held within the People's Empire of Cerantia, belongs by divine right to all members of Calradia, and shall be observed by all regardless of circumstance, or shall be derived of said customs and liberties by the People's Empire of Cerantia.  Therefore, it is for the honor of God and the amendment of the Empire, and for the better quieting the discontent that has arisen between the peoples, I hereby have granted all these things aforesaid.  Willing to render them firm and lasting, I do give and grant the general populace all rights to these aforesaid customs and liberties.  It is sworn that all the things aforesaid shall be observed in good faith, without evil duplicity.

Sincerely;



Cerce Eugene Tentones
Emperor of the People's Empire of Cerantia
March 27th, of the 1212th Year of Our Lord

Nearly a half a year has passed.  Cerantia has returned, having abandoned Calradia to Aldric's rule, but now seeking to regain what was once theirs.  Cerce Tentones has called the people of Cerantia, Calradia, and the world to unite again with him for further peace, prosperity, and life.  Already the troops stand awaiting orders; the serfs till the fields in preparation.

Cerantia has returned, and has issued the call.

Will you answer?

How to Join

There are two ways that you may join Cerantia:

Submit a letter to Cerce through this topic (or via private message) asking permission to become a citizen of Cerantia.  There is no set form, but it is required that the message be roleplayed.  This can also be carried out on the faction's Steam page, found here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/cerantia

Roleplay in-game and request to join Cerantia through your character.  Remember, this must be adequately roleplayed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who leads the People's Empire of Cerantia?
A: Cerce (Eugene Maria Danielson) Tentones

Q: Do I have to roleplay to be in Cerantia?
A: Yes.

Q: What is roleplay?
A: To accurately put it down into words would be to leave it up to manipulation.  My idea of roleplay is staying within a character, with minimum influence from the outside 'world' (real life).  Examples would be that Cerce does not know he is in a game, and has a completely different personality than I.  Just do your best to roleplay.

Q: Why is it called a 'People's Empire'?
A: Firstly, Cerce has always been one of low-born blood, and is compassionate to his people.  If a look is taken at the Kingdom of Cerantia, which the Empire evolved out of, you can find that Cerce was actually a former slave, and took control of Osvirklif Castle when it was abandoned with his mercenary group, the Guild of Sword.  Although it is not a republic, he gives much freedom to his people, and tries his best to provide for them.  Unlike other factions, emphasis is not put on the ruling class, but on the very low class.

Secondly, it is an Empire due to the fact that it controls multiple city-states and sub-factions.  Officially, it holds two castles and their outlying towns, as well as Camp Laras, a small outpost attempting to hold ground.  It also holds the Republic of Glendor, under Legolan of Glendor, as well as many former lands of the Kingdom of Tidwell which were abandoned after Aldric's invasion of Calradia.

Q: Slave?  Not a noble?  Dude, that's not realistic at all.  None of the other nobles would recognize Cerantia as a sovereign state, let alone even as a lord!
A: Realism?  Uhm...  There's a lot of unrealistic things that happen in almost every server.  When the admins host headless horsemen events, and when people stop walking around bare naked with a greatsword mowing down peasants, we can talk about realism.

Also, on the subject of recognition, Cerce realizes this problem.  Many wars have been had during the Kingdom of Cerantia over land rights, and over the fact that he has no 'claim' to the title he has.  In order to prevent this, he often sends messages asking for recognition and non-agression pacts from many factions.

[Cerce Tentones]

Code of Cerantia

If a man practicing robbery should be captured, that man shall return the stolen property or its equivalent in gold to the man he stole it from, plus twice the valu of the stolen property, or be put to death.

If a man has come forward in a lawsuit for the witnessing of fale things, and has not proved the things that he said, if that lawsuit is a capital case, that man shall be put to death.  If he came forward witnessing about property of any kind, he shall bear the penalty to which applies to that case.

If someone has concealed a member of Cerantia, and has not revealed him to a Cerantian law enforcer upon questioning or request, the man in question shall be put to death, or be put to any punishment requested by the concealed that is considered just and fair by the Emperor or Empress.

If a man defends anothers property, and he takes something of value from the property during the defense, he shall be throne to the enemies or put to death.

If a man is subject to a debt bearing interest, and he is unable to farm, mind, or harvest lumber due to circumstances beyond his control, he shall not pay interest untill he can work again.

If a man has set aside any property or title for his favorite heir hand has written a sealed document for him confirming this, after the father has gone to his doom, the heir shall receive the property and title set aside for him, and the remainder shall be shared among the father's descendants evenly.

If a man aids a fugitive of Cerantian law to escape, he shall be put to death.

If a man be in debt, he may sell his wife, son, daughter, or himself to work for three years (days) in the house of the person he is indebted to.  In the fourth year (day), he shall be given his freedom.

If an engineer creates a construction work that does not maintain its strength and causes the death of another directly, he shall be put to death.

If a man would put away, or divorce, his wife who has not bore him children, he shall give her money to the amount of her marriage settlement, and he shall make good for her the dowry which she brought from her father's house, and then he may put her away.

If a man should strike another man, he will receive an injury equivalent to that dealt on the other, or pay 300 gold to the offender.

If a man should strike another man while attempting to defend him, that man shall swear "I did not strike him deliberately," and he shall pay the surgeon or make him well to the best of his ability.

If a man should kill another without just cause as determined by a Cerantian law enforcer, that man shall be put to death.

If a man should enslave another without the slave retaining the rights to peace, prosperity, and life, or without the slave having a means to pay his way to freedom, that man shall be made a slave, and the slave shall be made his master, or the man in question shall be put to death.

If a man should force, coerce, or otherwise persuade someone to lay with them in an intimate manner, as one may lay with their spouse, they will be made so that they may not perform such acts ever again, as well as any other punishment that the victim may wish upon the offender.

[Cerce Tentones]

Information

As you can see, Cerantia is a relatively hardcore roleplaying community.  We take ourselves very seriously... except when we don't.

Should you wish to join Cerantia, simply send me a personal message or reply here with an official letter to the Emperor stating why you wish to join, and what you will bring to the Empire to aid it.

Imperial Status and General Info

The current actual population: 15 (Cerce Tentones, Angrii Farminius, Legolan Glendor, Splintert, Bricard Azregard Esquire, Clant, Rigidner, Khaleni, Karlia, 'Buckwheat' Joe, Rayne Chicov, Lady Arella Chicov, Skarr Talin, Laurel, Mordonius)
The current roleplay population: 274,965 (not including sub-nations and member states of the Empire)
Current capital: Osvirklif Castle
Other lands: Isles of Glendor (self-governing island sub-nation); Camp Laras (minor outpost), Hakrholm Castle (rights presented to Cerce after monetary exchange by Bayard, February 3rd, 1212th)
General religion: Christianity (National religion; not enforced, but highly encouraged); Lazloism also recognized
General Equipment Type: Rhodok weapons and shields, Swadian armor and shields, plus whatever horses are available
Currency: Gold Denar
Wealth in Imperial Bank: 40,000 Gold Denars
Current Goals: Secure recognition from other states through diplomacy; Obtain any suitable location to colonize; Establish a line of succession/Have the current Emperor become betrothed to a suitable lady; Re-unite the Cerantian peoples.
Culture:

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The people of Cerantia are generally Christian, with some Lazloic followers, and a small sect of Blood God followers.  The majority are against war, and would rather live in peace at all costs.  Most are against unjust slavery, or slavery directed at a certain people group or race; however, they approve of slavery as a means of punishment or repayment of debts.  A large portion of the people are between the ages of 15 and 25, mainly working manual labor in forms such as farming, mining, and havesting lumber.  It is not uncommon for a Cerantian to be an engineer.  Merchants and chefs are uncommon, but not unheard of.  For a Cerantian to become a mercenary is taboo, and frowned upon by most people.  Although prostitution is not officially outlawed, many consider it a great disgrace, oftentimes taking the matters into their own hands to correct the problem.  Almost all children are born into a close-knit family, as divorces are unheard of.  Hygiene is relatively low compared to the most advanced and sophisticated societies of Calradia, but is above average in relation to common nations.  Less than a third of the nation is literate, but awareness of the new found freedom granted to them by the Cerantian Reformation is tarting to bring new interest in reading.  Even though they are opposed to large, standing armies, it is realized that an army is needed for the greater good and protection of the Empire.

Diplomatic Information

Should a national leader wish to establish diplomatic ties with the People's Empire of Cerantia, please contact Cerce Tentones through a personal message here on the forums, or in game.  Keep in mind that Cerantia generally does not have allies, but defense pacts.

Allies: Republic of Glendor
Mutual Defense Pacts: Republic of Glendor
Trade Agreements: Republic of Glendor
Open Border Agreements: Republic of Glendor
Non-Aggression Pacts: Republic of Glendor

States recognized by the People's Empire of Cerantia:  Kingdom of Tidwell; Kingdom of Mettenheim; Republic of Glendor; House of Assaud; Independant Duchy of Avanir; Regnum Angliae; House of Medith; House of Bar Kohva

States that recognize the People's Empire of Cerantia: Republic of Glendor; Kingdom of Mettenheim; Domain of the Blood God (A.K.A. Blood Empire); House of Assaud; Independant Duchy of Avanir; House of Bar Kohva

More information will be updated as events take place!

[Legolan]

*letter to Cerce Tentones* My friend, the Glendorian council, having heard of your return, have ordered myself, and other nobles of Glendor to travel to your side and secure our place in the Empire, so long as The Isles of Glendor may govern themselves as a Free Republic.....As a gift to the Empire, I bring a company of Glendorian Rangers, whom you may derict where needed

While you were away, Glendor has become allies with Friekorps Mettenheim, we may be able to help the Empires friendship with them.


As always, your friend-Legolan Glendor

[Cerce Tentones]

Cerce Eugene Evangelina Danielson Tentones
Emperor of the People's Empire of Cerantia
Osvirklif Castle, Cerantia

Sir Legolan Glendor
Isles of Glendor

March 27th, of the 1212th year of Our Lord

Sir Glendor;

I write in response to your previous message.  You have my word that the Isles of Glendor may operate as an independent state, with me, Cerce, as a protector and unifying leader with the other states of the Empire, on the condition that matters of foreign diplomacy be first checked by me, so as to ensure that you do not create conflicting alliances or treaties with other nations.  Do remember that the peoples of Cerantia wish no war that can be avoided; therefore, I ask that, should you join the Empire, please, do not do anything that would offend or incite offence from another nation.
Therefore, as Emperor of Cerantia, I hereby declare you Sir Legolan Glendor, Principal Ruler and Lord of the Isles of Glendor.  I grant you an autonomous rule, in which you have the right to regulate and control all lands encompassing the Isles of Glendor in any way that you wish, save that it does not conflict with the laws of the People's Empire of Cerantia, and that your rule does not deprive the people of the rights to peace, prosperity, and life.

Sincerely;

Cerce Eugene Evangelina Danielson Tentones

[Dark_Hamlet]

Message brought to you by a weary traveller

Cerce Eugene Evangelina Danielson Tentones

March 27th, of the 1212th year of Our Lord

Sir Tentones;

I don't know if this letter will reach you, but if it gets to you and in the case you wish to write back to me, you can ask for the traveller who brought the letter to you and he'll do the delivery free of charge (I paid a large sum of gold to him). I am Angrii Farminius, son of Remraf Farminius, son of Yrgan Farminius. I'm with a group of runaway slaves who agreed to join your kingdom if you outlaw any form of slavery. That's cruelty and hideous and it'll do no well for us as childrens of God. That group are under my protection and I promised them I would bring them to a land where a man don't have to call another man of his "master".

Best Regards;

Angrii Farminius

[Cerce Tentones]

*Message brought back by the same traveller*

Sir Angrii Farminius;

It is with regret that I inform you that I cannot outlaw all forms of slavery.  There are those who have committed crimes so grave that they must be dealt with harsher than prison time or money, but who's crimes are not so great that they should be killed; thus, there is slavery for criminals.  There are also those who have become in debt greatly to those who need the money repaid; thus, for only a limitted amount of time, there is indentured servitude.  You have my word that no forced slavery has, is, or will ever take place in Cerantia, and that those who suffer indentured servitude are actually getting paid for their work by having their debt removed at the end of their work period.  This is not born out of want, but out of necessity.  If someone cannot pay the money they owe someone else, how else can their debt be resolved?  If you can formulate a punishment that is grave enough to deter people from taking out loans greater than what they can pay, and great enough to teach those that have taken out such loans a lesson, then I will blot out such indentured servitude from the law.

Sincerely;

Cerce Eugene Evangelina Danielson Tentones

[Splintert]

Now it's 2012?

[Cerce Tentones]

Thanks for the catch; slip up on my part 

[ManOfWar]

[Cerce Tentones]

It's meant to be long.  Ever try reading that thing called the Declaration of Independence?

And yea, I know, I go overboard on these things...  But it's my way of having fun.

[Cerce Tentones]

Fixed.  Just for you, ManOfWar.

[Barradin]

From the desk of Konig Friedrich II
Aysenburg Palace, Aysenburg, Mettenheim

Cerce Eugene Evangelina Danielson Tentones
Emperor of the People's Empire of Cerantia
Osvirklif Castle, Cerantia


Dearest Cerce,

     When I had received news of your plans, I couldn't be any more elated. It is soothing news to me knowing that I have once again a friend and an ally should you accept this offer of friendship. As you may have heard, the Freikorps Mettenheim has successfully established a base of operations in Calradia, currently residing at Mount Hellstone Keep. Now that Mettenheim has established a foothold in Calradia, I hope that we may increase interaction with your people, and the other factions of the land as well.
     While I'm sure that our new-found allies, the Republic of Glendor will assist you in any means possible to help establish a firm grip on your goals, you can count on my aid as well. My brother-in-law Henrik von Staufenburg, the current chair of the Freikorps should arrive at our base in the near future, and I would very much like that you two arrange a meeting to discuss further plans. I do not know when my next trip to Calradia will be, so please take advantage of his presence.


Sincerely,

Friedrich von Holtzer II
Fourth House Lord of House von Holtzer
King of Mettenheim

[ManOfWar]

Fixed.  Just for you, ManOfWar.

thanks

[(TWD)Tom]

New name? what are you china now?