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(Created page with "The '''Revolutionary period''' was the era of Empherias history between 2395 and 2448. The period came to an end because of Empherias' unification with the High Kingdoms of Alaxia, beginning the Alaxian period of Empherias. ==Characteristics== ==History by premiership== === 2395 Revolution === See also: 2395 Revolution of Empherias ===Felix D'laminet's Tenure=== See also: Provisional Government of Empherias, 52nd Government of Empherias, and 5...") |
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The embarrassing defeat of the insurgency saw monarchist support dwindle. Many local lords still in power were forced to support the government or be moved from their posts by force from the people. The former Rijkse's disappearance and apparent happiness to live in a country estate in Hvede also led to the idea that the change to government was supported by the God as the new Rijkdottir supported the change. Many placed trust in the new government, especially the working class, who were able to vote for the first time. Some monarchist supporting nobles were stripped of their titles and lands to scare other lords from supporting monarchism. Rijkdottir Abigail released a statement on 1 December 2397 which essentially announced her decision to remove all her proper power and give it to the Prime Minister via royal prerogative, making her fundamentally a figurehead.
==== D'laminet's First Term ====
One of the things that D'laminet wanted to normalise was the delivery of a biannual budget by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Robert Webber every February and August with review to scrutiny by parliament. This made it clear that government spending could be criticised and be held accountable to opposition MPs outside of an election. A majority of MPs, if against the budget, could hold a vote to delay the budget to ask for amendments, but the executive would ultimately have final say when the budget becomes official in mid March or mid September. Robert Webber would work with First Lord of the Treasury Henry Watford often and this shifted their bond closer together outside of cabinet meetings with D'laminet, developing the Double W Relationship.
Laws launched in 2398 included the Protection of Ancient Artefacts Act 2398 which legally protected ancient artefacts and monuments under government ownership to be delegated to public museums or private museums holding a licence. These protections would often be delegated to private monument protection agencies or local councils and authorities. In 2398, there were small changes to the terms and conditions for enlisting soldiers and there was a small reform to the prison system which made political punishments much less severe. The year also saw the official coronation of Rijkdottir Abigail on Empherias National Day (21 December) where she made an incredibly powerful speech to the House of Parliament swearing to never by a tyrant.
There were less no laws in 2399 and more looking for stability. Investment was handed out to businesses in order to increase aggregate demand and grow the economy.
Henry Alark would found the Navy of Empherias officially holding a massive ceremony on the Ewynn River. Following countless months of negotiations, Alice Rettels announced that a deal with the government of Ahitereira-Koresa had been signed on 1 July 2400, the [[Treaty of Nieuwbourg]] was ratified by both parties by 8 July 2400. This treaty would see a huge uptick in support for Ahitereira-Koresa as allies within the nation and would also see international trade being done with the world for the first time - however it would take time to create. Nieuwbourg became a 'political' exclave of Empherias on the mouth of the river to the ocean. Empherias workers imported would work alongside local workers to fill local unemployment to build a new port although this would be done with cheap materials in a quick time by November 2403. The port would have tariffs set directly by the Empherias government but the land the port is on would be rented, with $1,200,000 paid annually to Ahitereira-Koresa. Furthermore, 50% of all profits earned by the port would be given to Ahitereira-Koresa. Empherias and Koresan workers would also build three railways connecting the port to Vreimer for processing trade. Two would be cargo while one would be a passenger route and all would be owned by the Empherias government under several different small government-owned firms. Several other terms were signed but the governments were happy with the deal and led to an explosion in population for Vreimer.
=== Elisabeth Rose (Part One) ===
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