Kingdom of Hrafnarfjall

Kingdom of Hrafnarfjall
Kingdom of Hrafnarfjall
	; Flag Flag ; Coat of arms Coat of arms
	'Motto: 'Perseverance – Independence – Strength
Capital and largest city	Hrafnarfjall
Official languages	English, Icelandic
Demonym(s)	Hrafnarfjallian
Government	Feudal Absolute Monarchy
• Monarch	His Imperial & Royal Majesty, King Thomas Bainbridge & Her Imperial & Royal Majesty, Queen Laura Johnson
Legislature	Althing of Hrafnarfjall
Establishment	14 May 2016
Population
• Census	23
Currency	Hrafnarfjallian Crown
Time zone	UTC & CST
	Website; Official Website

Hrafnarfjall, officially the Kingdom of Hrafnarfjall, is an autonomous territorial entity which claims to be a sovereign state, aiming for independence, which is nominally referred to as an unrecognised nation or more generally as a micronation. Hrafnarfjall is the foremost diplomatic and military power of the North Sea Empire^{[citation needed]}, with its Monarchs being the Hereditary Emperors of the Empire.

History

The nation of Hrafnarfjall has had a long and fascinating history dating back to mid-2016.

Formation of the Kingdom of Hrafnarfjall

The Kingdom of Hrafnarfjall was formed on 14 May 2016 by now-King Thomas and Queen Laura sitting alongside other members as part of a Council. The Kingdom of Hrafnarfjall began thus as a council-ruled country and as an attempt at democracy. However, in its first two years of existence, the Kingdom only developed a weak foundation, and any development overall was slow and stunted due to some of its original citizens taking advantage of the democratic process in a negative manner. Then, at the dawn of 2018, the monarchy formed as the reign of King Thomas and Queen Laura began. Those citizens who had stunted the country's growth prior were expelled. Development has exploded since, with 130 members following on Facebook and 55 e-citizens, including many landed States. Finally, with other nations desiring to join in alliance, the Confederation of the Raven was formed in 2018, but was quickly reestablished as the North Sea Empire The establishment of the Empire is planned for early 2019 in the area referred to as Minnesota.

The Reign of King Thomas I and Queen Laura

At the dawn of 2018, the Monarchy was formed under the rule of King Thomas I as Sovereign and Queen Laura as Consort.

In June 2018, the Monarchy announced the selection of an Heir-Presumptive to the Throne of Hrafnarfjall, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Evan Bainbridge, whom will be Heir until such time as the King and Queen have children, at which time Hrafnarfjall's Absolute Primogeniture laws will come into effect. Furthermore, they announced the formation of four new Noble Titles;

The Duchy of Úlfból (Wolf's Lair) conferred upon His Royal Majesty, King Thomas
The Duchy of Villi-Eldr (Wildfire) conferred upon Her Royal Majesty, Queen Laura
The Duchy of Jǫtunnhöll (Giant's Hall) conferred upon His Royal Highness, Prince Evan
The County of Ormrdrepa (Snake Strike) conferred upon The Right Honorable Lady Beverley Bainbridge

Plus, established a new Principality, the Principality of Veðrkar

On 27 July 2018, the Crown announced they had accepted vassalage of Aidan Haldorson, and announced him as Jarl of the Raven's Loft, adding his lands to the territory of the Kingdom.

On 3 August 2018, the Crown announced the adoption of Luna Michele (the sitting Secretary of Foreign Affairs) into the House of Bainbridge. With this, she was granted the title of Princess.

On 8 December 2018, the King's adoptive sister, Sophia, formally accepted the title of Princess.

On 21 December 2018, the Crown granted Duchy to current Jarl Aidan Haldorson, the Duchy of Raven's Loft, and granted a Barony to Baroness Raywyn, the Eyrie.

House of Bainbridge

Ruling Monarchs

His Imperial & Royal Majesty, High King Thomas I:
High King of Hrafnarfjall, Duke Úlfból
Her Imperial & Royal Majesty, High Queen Laura:
High Queen of Hrafnarfjall, Duchess Villi-Eldr

Royal Family

His Imperial & Royal Highness, Crown Prince Evan:
Heir-Presumptive, Prince of Veðrkar, Duke Jǫtunnhöll
Her Imperial & Serene Highness, Princess Emerald:
Princess of Hrafnarfjall, Princess of Appalachia
Her Royal Highness, Princess Sophia:
Princess of Hrafnarfjall
His Royal Highness, Prince Archie:
Prince of Hrafnarfjall
His Royal Highness, Prince Rune:
Prince of Hrafnarfjall
Her Royal Highness, Princess Celia:
Princess of Hrafnarfjall
His Royal Highness, Prince Samuel:
Prince of Hrafnarfjall (via Marriage)
Her Excellency, Marquess Beverley Bainbridge:
Regent of Veðrkar, Countess Ormrdrepa

Foreign relations

The Kingdom of Hrafnarfjall establishes and maintains diplomatic relations through Ambassadors, whom have the power to create agreements with other nations, but all treaties and agreements have to be ratified by the Hrafnarfjallian Monarchy.

National Relations

Name	Macronation	Starting Date of Relations	Status of Relations
Atovia	United States	27 June 2019	Support & Co-Operation Treaty
State of Zenrax	United States		Support & Co-Operation Treaty
Kingdom of Gradonia	United States		Support & Co-Operation Treaty

Administrative divisions

Hrafnarfjall is divided into Principalities, Duchies and Crown Territories, with Crown Territories managed directly by the Crown, and Principalities and Duchies being ruled by their local Prince or Duke, whom is vassalised to the Crown of Hrafnarfjall and each with a decreasing amount of autonomy and local governance, with Principalities having the most autonomy.

Coat of Arms	Name	Annexed	Population	Representative
Principalities
	Principality of Veðrkar (Wind Bowl)	14 May 2016	5	His Royal Highness Crown Prince Evan, Duke Jǫtunnhöll (Held in Regency until Crown Prince Evan comes of age.)
	Principality of Appalachia		2	Her Imperial and Serene Highness Princess Emerald of Applachia
	Principality of Cornovii		1	His Royal Highness Crown Prince Evan, Duke Jǫtunnhöll (Held in Regency until Crown Prince Evan comes of age.)
	Principality of Hestrvatn		6	His Highness Prince William
	Principality of Ilus		TBC	His Highness Prince Tau
Duchies
	Duchy of Ulfbol	14 May 2016	1	His Royal Majesty High King Thomas, Duke Ulfbol
	Duchy of Villi-Eldr (Wildfire)	14 May 2016	1	Her Royal Majesty High Queen Laura, Duchess Villi-Eldr
	Duchy of the Raven's Loft	22 December 2018	1	His Grace Aidan Haldorson, Duke Raven's Loft
Earldoms/Jarldoms
	Duchy of North Reach	5 January 2020	2	Her Grace Duchess Kendall Belopavlovich
	Jarldom of Njordland	18 May 2019	1	His Excellency Christian Newton, Jarl Njordland
Baronies
	Barony of the Eyrie	22 December 2018	1	Her Excellency Raywyn Moonsinger, Baroness of the Eyrie
	Barony of UlvDal	18 May 2019	1	Her Royal Highness Princess Celia Joie Pate, Baroness UlvDal

Government

Hrafnarfjall is an Absolute Monarchy ruled by the House of Bainbridge. The Throne is hereditary and passes by Absolute Primogeniture which is dictated by Hrafnarfjallian Law.

His Imperial & Majesty, King Thomas I & Her Imperial & Majesty, Queen Laura are the heads of state as Monarchs, and hold vast executive, legislative, and judicial powers. They are held accountable by the Althing of Hrafnarfjall|, a body that provides a voice for the people in the governance of Hrafnarfjall and which helps develop new laws for the Kingdom. The Monarchs are also advised by the Noble Council of Hrafnarfjall and the Council of Ministers, two bodies which they can consult for and which can issue the Monarchs with non-binding advice and suggestions.

Ministries

The Hrafnarfjallian Government is currently consists of the following Sectretariats;

Name	Formed	Minister/Secretary
Ministry of Home Affairs (Home Office)	June 2018	Duchess Kendall Belopavlovich
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Foreign Office)	June 2018	Princess Emerald Cable, Foreign Secretary
Ministry of the Interior	June 2018	NONE

Members of the Government

Royalty

His Royal Majesty, King Thomas I:
King of Hrafnarfjall
Her Royal Majesty, Queen Laura:
Queen of Hrafnarfjall

Ministers

Duchess Kendall Belopavlovich:
Home Secretary
Princess Emerald Cable:
Foreign Secretary
NONE:
Minister of the Interior

Secretariat of Defense

Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Hrafnarfjall

Demographics

Citizenry

55

Languages

English is the most commonly spoken language in Hrafnarfjall, known and used daily by the majority of the population. English is the only language used for government business, although some Old Norse is rarely used for more ceremonial occasions.

Culture

Hrafnarfjallian culture is the pattern of human activity and symbolism associated with the culture of Hrafnarfjall and its people. It is a primarily North American culture, however, as its Heads of State are Norse Pagan, the culture has been heavily influenced by that of the Old Norse periods where practical. The culture of Hrafnarfjall is extremely varied, being influenced by all peoples bringing their various cultures to Hrafnarfjall.

Language

The primary language spoken in Hrafnarfjall is English, which is used for everyday interactions in Hrafnarfjall. On occasion, Old Norse may be used for formal occasions.

Music

There is currently no anthem.

Media and Broadcasting

Hrafnarfjall Hearthside is a historical and cultural Podcast produced by the King and Queen. The Norse Myths for Kids has retold many of the old stories since 2017, and can be additionally viewed on the facebook page Hrafnarfjall Hearthside. Short stories are also published and released on Hrafnarfjall Hearthside, as well as Kvasir Publishing House. A newspaper , Hrafnarfjall Times, is pending release.

Religion

Hrafnarfjall's Heads of State are practicing Norse Pagans, and this has heavily influenced Hrafnarfjall's development and design. Freedom of religion and acceptance of religious practice are guaranteed in Hrafnarfjall's Constitution. Therefore, while offically Hrafnarfjall observes Norse Pagan blots as below, other holy days may be observed within Hrafnarfjall and religous accommodation provided to observe all holy days of the practices observed by Hrafnarfjallian citizens. No requirement to convert to any religion is permitted in Hrafnarfjall.

Public Holidays

The Heads of State observe the below holidays:

Yule - Approximately January 21 through January 24
Sigurblot - Approximately of April 19 into April 20. First Night of Summer and a major holiday.
Winter Nights - October 13 through October 17. The start of Winter.
Alfablot - Night of November 12.

The basis for the blots are as follows: The Ynglinga Saga (chapter 8) and Heimskringla, the saga of Hakon the Good, section 15. Note that the Norse holidays are lunar based.

While the heads of state follow the above holidays, this is not a full list of holidays observed within Hrafnarfjall due to the varying religious practices followed by its citizens.

As of the 30th May 2019, the Foundation Day was added as a formal Public Holiday in the Kingdom of Hrafnarfjall. This is to celebrate the found of the Capital of Hrafnarfjall, and should be celebrated by all citizens.

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