Chapter 8 - Birth of the Republic
August 555
Aife Correid, our beloved chieftainess, decided to turn our tribe into a republic.
August 555
I, Aife Correid, your most enlightened chieftainess, hereby proclaim the Military Republic of Catuvellauni. You are no longer tribal folk, you are now citizens!
Over the past twenty years our nation evolved into one of the most important powers in the known world theatre. The need of change has been evident for some time, as its impossible to administrate a state of our size and population of different cultures and religions the same way as a tribal settlement of friendly kinfolk. My studies of famous Greek philosphers and politicians persuaded me to pursue a republican establishment over a monarchical one. Republican goverment allows skilled people to enjoy a promissing political career by assuming variety of the frequently rotated state offices. This helps them to hone their finesses and eventually crown their efforts by being elected Archon, the republic ruler. But even the archons rule for strictly defined terms what prevents usurpation of power and uncontrolled corruption. The Senate, body of the most prominent citizens, elects the Archon and advices him on many matters, especially the foreign policy.
I am the first archon of our newborn republic, but only for this evening, before the newly elected candidate takes the mantle. I have to submit to the republican laws I enacted and wait for 10 years to be eligible for the highest office again. But even my one day rule allows me to introduce the national ideas which I am sure our nation needs most. The National Oracle carried by the High Druids helps our country stability, where the ideas Emancipation and Citizenship allow our people to improve their society status. I have become the leader of the newly established Military faction, which suits my conviction best by promoting high morale and army organization, and which I intend to turn into the most influential party. I will also help the republic interests by serving in the offices of the state.
Our new elect, Buite Vodenosid, is the leader of the Mercantile faction, and he means to promote the public wealth by promoting trade and indulging in foreign diplomacy. Well, we will see. There are three political factions remaining, the Religious believes in stability and omens, the Civic in taxes and construction and the Populists are just demagogues who stirr the common folk feelings. For now, the faction influence in the senate is ballanced but charismatic statesmen can sway the senate opinion toward their faction, especially when they hold important offices.
July 556
As my first post of service to our republic I selected the job of governor of Mauretania, our newly conquered African region. It's a frontier region, at the very edge of the known world, so I concentrate on taming the local barbarians and overseing the founding of a colony in its namesake province. Viridorix, my beloved husband and a member of the Religious faction, served as our diplomat for some time, and he was treated with respect at the courts he visited. They even bestoved some honorary titles upon him. Then he became the governor of Cyrenaica, an important stronghold bordering the ancient Egyptian kingdom. We are separated, hopefuly not for long time, as my mate desires to have a son, kinda bold wish at our age. The political relations between acquaintances and common interests can turn into true friendship and so me and Damona Galbid have become friends. She is an able commander but kinda inept, what closes her the door to higher society.
I also guard the military capability of the republics. I use my influence to promote shipbuilding, as ships are the real strength of every mediterranean nation. The wars depleted our reserves, so we need to rise some mercenary cohorts to fill our ranks. In the provinces of Ikosim I have been approached by local nomads, experts in the taming and training the war elephants. These units are extremely expensive and take years to recruit, but I decided to enlist them as the ultimate weapon of field destruction.
August 557
Carvilius Duratid, our new Archon, is a member of the Religious faction thus he meddles into druidic lore and stability. He seems to always have the proper idea for the proper action. Divine Right is good when invoking the omen, National Oracle comes handy when performing pigstabbing and Religious State makes people content. The Blues also wanted to control the censor office and they appointed my husband Viridorix there, with several cohorts under his command to serve as local garison for the capital province.
Disturbed by the Red faction poor election results and low senate influence I decided to retire my governor office and come back to Rome, where I sucessfully pursued the office of Administrator. I must put my every effort to help my faction to prevail, as we are probably the only ones who know how to fight to protect and expand our nation. I I and my hubby now live together in our villa again, so maybe there is still some hope for us. My son, Galan, is about to reach his majority soon, so I have to find a suitable spouse for him and introduce him to the insidious political scene.
War with Rome, again (September 558 - July 559)
The Republic of Rome has still the insolence to pretent they are power of importance, and are unwilling to accept our clear dominance in the Apeninne peninsula. After they imprisoned one of our envoys of goodwill we decided to give them lesson to remember. Without a reasonable army to oppose us all their Italian possesion including their Apulian capital falls under our control soon. The Blues used these cheap victories to boost their popularity in the Senate, of course. In January 559 our forces landed in Taulanti to subdue the weak resistence in Ilyrian and Macedonian provinces. In March 559 Macedonia foolishly entered alliance with the Romans and joined the war against us. The forces they send to save the Romans were repelled and they are going to pay dearly for their shortsightedness.
Gallic Confederation, April 559
Finally my idea of confederacy of celtic nations becomes true. The provinces of Gallia are now led by their local goverments under our protection. They contribute annualy to a common treasury and their administrative concentrates upon intensive cultural exchange with our capital. Soon will Gallia become one of the most civilized parts of the world.
August 555
Aife Correid, our beloved chieftainess, decided to turn our tribe into a republic.
Reign of the 2nd Archon, Buite Vodenosid, August 555 - August 557
August 555
I, Aife Correid, your most enlightened chieftainess, hereby proclaim the Military Republic of Catuvellauni. You are no longer tribal folk, you are now citizens!
Over the past twenty years our nation evolved into one of the most important powers in the known world theatre. The need of change has been evident for some time, as its impossible to administrate a state of our size and population of different cultures and religions the same way as a tribal settlement of friendly kinfolk. My studies of famous Greek philosphers and politicians persuaded me to pursue a republican establishment over a monarchical one. Republican goverment allows skilled people to enjoy a promissing political career by assuming variety of the frequently rotated state offices. This helps them to hone their finesses and eventually crown their efforts by being elected Archon, the republic ruler. But even the archons rule for strictly defined terms what prevents usurpation of power and uncontrolled corruption. The Senate, body of the most prominent citizens, elects the Archon and advices him on many matters, especially the foreign policy.
I am the first archon of our newborn republic, but only for this evening, before the newly elected candidate takes the mantle. I have to submit to the republican laws I enacted and wait for 10 years to be eligible for the highest office again. But even my one day rule allows me to introduce the national ideas which I am sure our nation needs most. The National Oracle carried by the High Druids helps our country stability, where the ideas Emancipation and Citizenship allow our people to improve their society status. I have become the leader of the newly established Military faction, which suits my conviction best by promoting high morale and army organization, and which I intend to turn into the most influential party. I will also help the republic interests by serving in the offices of the state.
Our new elect, Buite Vodenosid, is the leader of the Mercantile faction, and he means to promote the public wealth by promoting trade and indulging in foreign diplomacy. Well, we will see. There are three political factions remaining, the Religious believes in stability and omens, the Civic in taxes and construction and the Populists are just demagogues who stirr the common folk feelings. For now, the faction influence in the senate is ballanced but charismatic statesmen can sway the senate opinion toward their faction, especially when they hold important offices.
July 556
As my first post of service to our republic I selected the job of governor of Mauretania, our newly conquered African region. It's a frontier region, at the very edge of the known world, so I concentrate on taming the local barbarians and overseing the founding of a colony in its namesake province. Viridorix, my beloved husband and a member of the Religious faction, served as our diplomat for some time, and he was treated with respect at the courts he visited. They even bestoved some honorary titles upon him. Then he became the governor of Cyrenaica, an important stronghold bordering the ancient Egyptian kingdom. We are separated, hopefuly not for long time, as my mate desires to have a son, kinda bold wish at our age. The political relations between acquaintances and common interests can turn into true friendship and so me and Damona Galbid have become friends. She is an able commander but kinda inept, what closes her the door to higher society.
I also guard the military capability of the republics. I use my influence to promote shipbuilding, as ships are the real strength of every mediterranean nation. The wars depleted our reserves, so we need to rise some mercenary cohorts to fill our ranks. In the provinces of Ikosim I have been approached by local nomads, experts in the taming and training the war elephants. These units are extremely expensive and take years to recruit, but I decided to enlist them as the ultimate weapon of field destruction.
Reign of the 3rd Archon, Carvilius Duratid, August 557 - August 559
August 557
Carvilius Duratid, our new Archon, is a member of the Religious faction thus he meddles into druidic lore and stability. He seems to always have the proper idea for the proper action. Divine Right is good when invoking the omen, National Oracle comes handy when performing pigstabbing and Religious State makes people content. The Blues also wanted to control the censor office and they appointed my husband Viridorix there, with several cohorts under his command to serve as local garison for the capital province.
Disturbed by the Red faction poor election results and low senate influence I decided to retire my governor office and come back to Rome, where I sucessfully pursued the office of Administrator. I must put my every effort to help my faction to prevail, as we are probably the only ones who know how to fight to protect and expand our nation. I I and my hubby now live together in our villa again, so maybe there is still some hope for us. My son, Galan, is about to reach his majority soon, so I have to find a suitable spouse for him and introduce him to the insidious political scene.
War with Rome, again (September 558 - July 559)
The Republic of Rome has still the insolence to pretent they are power of importance, and are unwilling to accept our clear dominance in the Apeninne peninsula. After they imprisoned one of our envoys of goodwill we decided to give them lesson to remember. Without a reasonable army to oppose us all their Italian possesion including their Apulian capital falls under our control soon. The Blues used these cheap victories to boost their popularity in the Senate, of course. In January 559 our forces landed in Taulanti to subdue the weak resistence in Ilyrian and Macedonian provinces. In March 559 Macedonia foolishly entered alliance with the Romans and joined the war against us. The forces they send to save the Romans were repelled and they are going to pay dearly for their shortsightedness.
Gallic Confederation, April 559
Finally my idea of confederacy of celtic nations becomes true. The provinces of Gallia are now led by their local goverments under our protection. They contribute annualy to a common treasury and their administrative concentrates upon intensive cultural exchange with our capital. Soon will Gallia become one of the most civilized parts of the world.
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