Old Kingdom of Juniperia
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Kingdom of Juniperia Ayunipearossenreaume | |
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Motto: Libertas Victoria Liberty is Victorious | |
Anthem: La Fete Infernale | |
State arms ArmsJuniperia.png | |
| Capital | Settlers |
| Largest city | Settlers (Size), Odoacia (Pop.) |
| Official languages | |
| Other languages | |
| Religion | Secular state |
| Demonym | Juniperian |
| Government | Powers |
• Regent | None |
| Legislature | Estates-General |
| Independence from the United States of America | |
• Mogunesian Empire | ~ January 2017 |
• Sack of Nesia | May 11th 2022 |
• Setara | June 10th 2022 |
• Setaran Monarchy | ~ June 2022 |
• Juniperia Question | ~ June 2022 |
• Kingdom of Juniperia | September 1, 2022 |
• Dissolved | September 29, 2022 |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.2 km2 (10.9 sq mi) |
| Currency | Orchard (OR) |
| Time zone | Pacific Standard Time (UTC-7:00) |
| Date format | YYYY - MM - DD |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +1 949 |
| Patron saint | Serra O.F.M |
| Microcode | JN |
| Internet TLD | . |
The United Kingdom of Juniperia, otherwise known as Juniperia was a sovereign state with limited recognition, often branded as a micronation, Juniperia was founded in September 2022 but could trace its origins to the United Westavian Empire and the Old Westavian Statelets. Juniperia borders Gapla to the south and was formed of 3 States and 1 Territory.
Juniperia's government is comparable to that of an absolute monarchy and resembles the Angevins in the sense that it was a feudal state.
Etymology
The word "Juniperia" came from the first name of Saint Junipero Serra who was a Franciscian monk who is widely believed to have brought Christianity to the Spanish Province of [[[w:California|California]]. Serra is the patron saint of Juniperia.
History
Prehistory
Shahan II was not the founder of any of the Old Kingdoms of "Westavia" and during this era spanning from ~2005 - 2015, several warlord statelets were formed by people who wanted to become "King" of their own countries, this is similar to the Sun and Moon Chiefdoms era of Austenasia, as the topic war primary in these children's education, the governments of such statelets were comparable to that of Egypt. The history of these nations is described in the Velustavia Book note that "Velustavia" is likely a misspelling of Vestavya, the general term for the region these states inhabited. The Book of Velustavia only lists the ruler's start of reign, and a lot of the rulers used pseudonyms inspired by ancient Egyptian ones. The following table shows the rulers of the Velus Aban State, the most prominent.
When the school shut it down, all formal names and titles were relinquished by those who held them, and they went about normal life. Various people claimed the titles in secrecy, and it is thought that a successor was formed, but it was unpopular.
Westavia
Westavia was a sovereign state that existed from around 2015, this nation still exists, just now as a Duchy within Juniperia, and a Princely-Electorate within Setara. Westavia is the second oldest nation in the sector and the oldest continuous one. Westavia began as a Kingdom led by Darius I, nothing except his name and what he did is known. Rulership passed down and eventually landed at Shahan Jeanniene, Shahan was militaristic and showed off his newly formed guard at a parade in 2019. Shahan would be the final ruler of the Empire until he dissolved it in 2020.
Mogunesia (Moegenesya)
Mogunesian, formally the Mogunesian Empire or Empire of Mogunesia, was a polity that is thought to have existed from January 4, 2022 to June 14, 2022. The Mogunesian empire had a Golden Age, and Shahan I was its only "Real" ruler, Jean Jeannienne being crowned but not officialize after his sack of Nesia. Nesia was sacked by Jean Jeannienne and his army after Shahan became unpopular amongst his nobles. It is likely that Nesia was not formally "sacked", as the Mogunesian Chronicle, and various other accounts are grossly exaggerated.
Confederation of Ruisseau
Ruisseau was one of the most formal of the three, and was inspired by the Confederation of the Rhine, a puppet nation established by Napoleon in the 1800s. Ruisseau had a formal capital, Laskaridia, and various other cities. It formally had 5 citizens at its peak. Its territories are the best described and its boundaries on its southern flank are said to be dictated by the regionally varying flow of the San Diego Creek. The word Ruisseau is French for "creek", because Ruisseau was founded upon the San Diego Creek itself.
Setara
Setara was the predecessor of Juniperia, and was founded on June 10 (de-facto) June 14 (de-jure), Setara was a discord nation, an idea Jean Jeannienne did not like until then. Setara labeled itself as an "anti-McKeenist" state, which made it gain a lot of attention in the community. It briefly became the site of a small "Cold War" between the now defunct The United Kingdom of Great Bayou and the New Organization of Free Nations. Setara had its first democratic election, thus ending the Military Junta. Gabriel Sebastien won the election, Setara went on to prosper as a free and democratic nation. Setara had a referendum for a constitutional monarchy to be instated. After alleged rigging accusations, Yes won and Sullivan Matthews was made King of Setara, real power was held by the Chancellor. Setara experienced a crisis when Jean had to focus more on his work and school, and after a failed Chancellor Referendum, Nicolas Caiazzo became Caretaker Chancellor of Setara, with Emerson Lee remaining Vice Chancellor. Jean made himself Lord Exchequer to supervise the server.
Foreign Relations.
The King of Juniperia acts as the plenipotentiary of the nation, with the ability to Officialize treaties, Terminate relations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs manages foreign relations on the King's behalf.
Recognized Nations
All 193 member states of the United Nations
Nations with Treaties
Denounced Nations
Geography
Juniperia's Geography consisted of hilly and mountainous terrain in the north, with a small seasonal stream flowing in the mountainous region of Outer Juniperia.
Flora and Fauna
The northern mountainous areas are subject to wildfires in the Summer and Fall, which results in a dry region with the most flora being avocado orchards planted by US Farmers. coyotes are notorious for occupying the region, making any Juniperian expedition risky. Their howls are heard often during the night
Demographics
Juniperia's citizens are mostly from the Indian Subcontinent, thought some are Asian and White. Juniperia's two top religions are Hinduism and Christianity.
Government
Juniperia is a semi-Absolute Monarchy, classifying as a Parliamentary Monarchy with an Estates General being the primary legislative authority
The Estates General is divided into 2 Diets
Princely Diet The Princely diet consists of the Princely States of the Kingdom.
Diet of the Houses the Diet of the Houses consists of the various Estates, Marches, and other territories with representation.
Subdivisions
Military
The Royal Defense Force or the RDF is the primary force for the defense of the Kingdom, it consists of several RC Plans and Tanks, used for minor operations and tests. It also consists of 1 seaworthy Ship, being the HRM Junipero.
Economy
Juniperia's economy was the US dollar, but numismatic coins and dollar bills do exist, Plans are currently underway to create a functioning dollar system.
Culture
Juniperia has a rich culture, which can be traced to the myths and legends of the Old Kingdoms of Westavia, myths and legends are now lost to time as the scrolls were burned during the sack of Nesia. Mogunesian Culture was a variant of Westavian Culture, and this continued through the periods of Ruisseau. The myths were eventually abolished during the Modern Period of Setara, and now it was "re-established" when Juniperia was founded.
Food
Juniperian Food consists of American Cuisine, and south Asian Cuisine which was "altered" to fit the Royals' taste. The National dish is Roast Chicken with "Coyote Sauce", salted and peppered chicken with a thick spicy sauce.
Sports
Juniperians often play soccer and baseball, but many royals play badminton and tennis, as in Juniperia, it is considered a "princely sport for the sophisticated".