Azurien
Azurien, also called the Land of Dusk and Dawn, is a parliamentary monarchy in eastern Hasperia. Its capital is Tel Aldnium and its official religion is Azuran.
History
Once there was another state called Azurien, where the first settlers found the giant Statue of Azura. Unfortunately a cataclysmic event, probably caused by a devastating eruption of the volcano, happened and it was destroyed. Few Azuriens could escape, but found themselves soon caught into slavery. It took nearly five decades until the rebellion happened. Azuriens were finally free again, and founded their new Azurien.
Politics
The free people of Azurien elect a council of wise men and woman that rule for a minimal period of 3 years. The council has its place in Tel Aldnium in the Hall of the People. Every member is elected individually and everyone is part of the council until new candidates are up for their seat. The council, as the government, also nominates the ressorts, such as the ministry of trade or the department of the navy. Judges are suggested by the council and have to be approved by the people and the high priest. The military, usually organized by the ministry of defense and the department of the navy, is not bound by an oath to the state or the government, but pledges allegiance to Azura. The high priest is chosen among the other priests by Azura and he chooses who becomes a priest. The high priest has also one seat at the council, he has no vote, but is a counsellor
