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[[File:Durnathi flag.png|thumb|Flag of the Dwarven Kingdom of Durnath]] | [[File:Durnathi flag.png|thumb|Flag of the Dwarven Kingdom of Durnath]] | ||
"Durnath", officially named the "Dwarven Kingdom of Durnath" is a democratic meritocracy situated in the deep south of Ashenheim, and was founded on 11/09/2024 by Valton Geardelver, Bardin Geardelver, & Roðƿald Seabert. Durnath borders [[Hollenberg]] to the north, and [[Kurutuk]] to the west. Durnath is primarily inhabited by Dwarves, but there also large settlements of Humans, notably Brück an der Kan & The Pondering Tower. Durnath's culture centres around honour, honesty, integrity, and strength. | "Durnath", officially named the "Dwarven Kingdom of Durnath" is a democratic meritocracy situated in the deep south of Ashenheim, and was founded on 11/09/2024 by Valton Geardelver, Bardin Geardelver, & Roðƿald Seabert. Durnath borders [[Hollenberg]] to the north, and [[Kurutuk]] to the west. Durnath is primarily inhabited by Dwarves, but there also large settlements of Humans, notably Brück an der Kan & The Pondering Tower. Durnath's culture centres around honour, honesty, integrity, and strength. | ||
= Government = | |||
Durnath is mostly ruled by one single head of government, referred to as "King", "Dwarven King", "King of Durnath", and "Dwarven King of Durnath". The King of Durnath is not actually a monarch, rather a person who has been elected into power, or duelled the previous King and won. The King has responsibility to: | |||
- Do diplomacy with other nations | |||
- Host the capital of Durnath | |||
- Manage the Book of Grudges | |||
- Decide what to do with the lands under the banner of Durnath | |||
Durnath is also commanded by a body known as the "Hold Assembly". The Hold Assembly is an assembly of every citizen of Durnath, and it is the ultimate authority in the Kingdom. It's powers are: | |||
- Changing laws & introducing new ones | |||
- Overturning the King's decision(s) on any given matter | |||
- Revoke or give citizenship to people | |||
The Hold Assembly also includes someone known as the "Judge Warden". The Judge Warden is randomly selected each assembly, and decides whether a vote passes or fails, but is unable to vote themselves. However, their decision can be overturned if the majority of people in the Hold Assembly and the King believe their actions are being motivated by ulterior factors. | |||
= Recent History = | = Recent History = | ||
Durnath was temporarily under the rule of the [[Holy Pyrannic Empire]] from February 3rd of 2025 to May 18th of 2025, but was declared independent after the dissolution of the [[Holy Pyrannic Empire]]. Roðƿald Seabert then took charge of the now independent kingdom, as he was Duke of Durnath under the reign of the [[Holy Pyrannic Empire]], but eventually stepped down and led way to a vote which resulted in Alrus of Clan Stonefist being elected. | Durnath was temporarily under the rule of the [[Holy Pyrannic Empire]] from February 3rd of 2025 to May 18th of 2025, but was declared independent after the dissolution of the [[Holy Pyrannic Empire]]. Roðƿald Seabert then took charge of the now independent kingdom, as he was Duke of Durnath under the reign of the [[Holy Pyrannic Empire]], but eventually stepped down and led way to a vote which resulted in Alrus of Clan Stonefist being elected. | ||
[[Category:Nations]] | [[Category:Nations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:50, 22 October 2025
"Durnath", officially named the "Dwarven Kingdom of Durnath" is a democratic meritocracy situated in the deep south of Ashenheim, and was founded on 11/09/2024 by Valton Geardelver, Bardin Geardelver, & Roðƿald Seabert. Durnath borders Hollenberg to the north, and Kurutuk to the west. Durnath is primarily inhabited by Dwarves, but there also large settlements of Humans, notably Brück an der Kan & The Pondering Tower. Durnath's culture centres around honour, honesty, integrity, and strength.
Government
Durnath is mostly ruled by one single head of government, referred to as "King", "Dwarven King", "King of Durnath", and "Dwarven King of Durnath". The King of Durnath is not actually a monarch, rather a person who has been elected into power, or duelled the previous King and won. The King has responsibility to:
- Do diplomacy with other nations
- Host the capital of Durnath
- Manage the Book of Grudges
- Decide what to do with the lands under the banner of Durnath
Durnath is also commanded by a body known as the "Hold Assembly". The Hold Assembly is an assembly of every citizen of Durnath, and it is the ultimate authority in the Kingdom. It's powers are:
- Changing laws & introducing new ones
- Overturning the King's decision(s) on any given matter
- Revoke or give citizenship to people
The Hold Assembly also includes someone known as the "Judge Warden". The Judge Warden is randomly selected each assembly, and decides whether a vote passes or fails, but is unable to vote themselves. However, their decision can be overturned if the majority of people in the Hold Assembly and the King believe their actions are being motivated by ulterior factors.
Recent History
Durnath was temporarily under the rule of the Holy Pyrannic Empire from February 3rd of 2025 to May 18th of 2025, but was declared independent after the dissolution of the Holy Pyrannic Empire. Roðƿald Seabert then took charge of the now independent kingdom, as he was Duke of Durnath under the reign of the Holy Pyrannic Empire, but eventually stepped down and led way to a vote which resulted in Alrus of Clan Stonefist being elected.