Province of Cadmea
Province of Cadmea | |
|---|---|
| Motto: Qui audet adipiscitur (Latin: Who dares, wins) | |
| File:Lake Gaston, Thebes | |
| Capital and largest city | New Thebes |
| Official languages | English, Gastonian, Latin |
| Demonym(s) | Cadmean |
| Establishment | June 19, 2019 |
| Population | |
• Census | 10 |
| Currency | Iliami |
| Time zone | Eastern Time |
The Province of Cadmea is the oldest and smallest province of the Micronational Empire of Thebes. It is located in Lake Gaston.
Etymology
Cadmea was named by Eithan Ackerman and Charles Miller on June 19, 2019. Cadmea was named for Cadmus, the mythological founded of the city-state of Thebes.
History
Cadmea was first noted several times by Charles and James Miller before Thebes had been created. When Thebes was founded by Eithan Ackerman and Charles Miller, Miller suggested that they should annex the small island as their first province. The same day, the capital of Cadmea and Thebes as a whole, New Thebes, was founded. Less than a month later, on July 13, after the resolution of the Garf War, Cadmea was landed on for the first time. Eithan I was the first to step onto the island, followed by vizier Charles Miller, Consul of Citizenship James Miller, Consul of Technology Cayden Ludlow, Consul of Education and Knowledge Alex Savage, and a Citizen, Kody Ludlow. While the landing party was on the larger island, they discovered there was a second, smaller island. Kody Ludlow swam over to it and landed on it, so it was named Ludlow Island. Ludlow Island was annexed and added to the province of Cadmea. On May 5, 2020, Cadmea was landed on for a second time, during the West Gaston Expedition of 2020.
Government
Cadmea, unusual among the provinces, is governed by the king because the capital of Thebes is located in Cadmea. This also makes Cadmea the only province with a governor not elected by the people.
List of Governors of Cadmea
| Name | Date of Inauguration | Date of Leave of Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eithan I | June 19, 2019 | August 19, 2019 | |
| Charles I | August 19, 2019 | February 19, 2020 | |
| James I | February 19, 2020 | August 19, 2020 | |
| Alexander I | August 19, 2020 | Incumbent | Leaves office on February 19, 2021 |
Geography and climate
Cadmea consists of two islands, Cadmea Island and Ludlow Island. Cadmea is about 50 feet from the coast of the United States, and is far from any other provinces, the closest being Garf. Cadmea is rocky and infertile. Cadmea Island does not flood much, while Ludlow Island is prone to flooding. Canadian Geese and Pink Bellied Turtles are found in Cadmea with great abundance. Cadmea has a single small tree in the center of the island.
Provincial Items
During Charles I's and James I's times as governors, they made several things the provincial items, which are listed below.
| Category | Item | Significance | Date Adapted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provincial Fish | Carp | Found in Lake Gaston | August 19, 2019 |
| Provincial Insect | Carpenter Ant | None | June 10, 2020 |
| Provincial Dinosaur | Miasaura | Represents Cadmea's role as the head province, the protector of the other provinces. | June 10, 2020 |
| Provincial Sport | American Football | None | June 10, 2020 |
| Provincial Bird | Canadian Geese | Found on Cadmea in Abundance | June 10, 2020 |