The Tienxia Empire
THE EMPIRE IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING
Born of war, the Tienxia dynasty has been guided by the blessings of the Emerald Emperor to build a city in the Middle Kingdom to rival the Heavens. We seek peace with all, but will defend our civilization to the last.
Once, not long ago, a great war in the North was fought, tearing apart the lands and peoples as the continent of Norden became awash in the blood of thousands. Cities burned, and fortresses torn down in the endless violence. All thought to building, diplomacy, civilization, was lost in the reckless bloodlust. It seemed as though in the eternal desire to see the destruction of the other, all would fall into the abyss of destruction.
Through the smoke and flames of the inferno engulfing the North, a column of light shown through. Far above the suffering and misery of the Earth, a vision came to Tiberius from the Heavens. Walking along a floor of clouds, he fell to his knees as a sudden green light flashed before him. The Emerald Emperor strode forth and lifted the man's face, and with a touch to his forehead, his purpose in Serveria was revealed. The clouds parted beneath them, but suspended in the air Tiberius saw the expanse of a metropolis more magnificent than any that had ever been imagined. Luxurious palaces rose amongst a lush pleasure park, and beyond, an immense and beautiful city, studded with the jewels of civilization: academies, bath houses, mansions and townhouses, canals and railroads, pagodas and libraries, temples, factories, tea shops, Ministries, treasuries, and Merchant Districts.
Then the vision ended, but the holy purpose remained. His eyes were opened, and so, preaching the will of the Emerald Emperor, he led a column of refugees south, to the center of Serveria, to build this immense monument to civilization. Thus the Great Tienxia Empire was established, its beginnings humble, but the light of the Heavens revealing a purpose grander than any other.
Leadership:
Tienxia is a Celestial Empire under the reign of the Imperial Family, but ruled and administered by the Ministries. Each Minister leads and controls an important government task, and is appointed by his ability and ambition. There are 5 Ministries:
1. Ministry of Justice: Handles internal affairs, including dereliction of duty and labor, as well as containing the Bureau of Censors which works to reduce government corruption and ensure good communication between Ministers and the people.
2. Ministry of War: Handles defense, construction of fortifications, materiel production, and the conduct of war. The fighting is led by the Field Marshal, but strategy is dictated by the Emperor and his advisers.
3. Ministry of Public Works: Handles the construction of buildings, the laying down of infrastructure, including roads, canals, and railroads, and maintaining of irrigation and dikes.
4. Ministry of Finance and Trade: Handles the Imperial Treasury, trade with other nations, organization of storage, and the claiming of land for domestic needs.
5. Ministry of Rites: Also known as the Ministry of the Temple and Imperial Household, this organization handles the maintenance and leading of Temple services, escorting foreigners through the City and instructing them on etiquette before the Emperor, and assists the Ministry of Justice in ensuring communication.
The Imperial Family:
The Celestial Empire is headed by the Imperial Family, appointed by the Heavens and blessed by the Emerald Emperor, keeping the right to rule through the Mandate of Heaven.
His August Majesty, Emperor
Tib_Dee_Max of the House Maximus
and Her Grace, Empress
Ruzuzu1 of the House Miyuki
Recruitment:
The Emperor will consider all applicants, whether new or a veteran to the server, for any position. Faithful service will be rewarded with positions in the Ministries. We will take any applicant as long as he possesses common sense and is willing to work. :p Blueprints for the City and templates for the buildings will be posted, so I'm not asking everyone to be an architectural genius, only that you work with others and willing to tackle challenges as a group.
Glory to the Emperor!