Republic of Hippasos
The Republic of Hippasos is located on the island of Hippa, the largest island in the Sapphire sea, near the City of Olisia. The republic share many cultural traits with the continental Helenian Kingdoms such as Marsilis and Ardra, but it is still regarded as a strange land by the Helenian world as a whole. While democracy is a common form of government in many Helenian City-States, the Republic of Hippasos uses democracy to rule over multiple cities, with every landowner in the Republic having a vote in state-affairs. Furthermore, the Republic banishes slavery practices in its soil.
Structure
The Republic is ruled by the Council of the Hundred-and-Four, elected in their own cities who constitute the republic and sent to the capital every six years. The Council decides on almost every single matter of state, from the declarations of war to infrastructure projects. Below it, each polis is ruled by its own council of citizens, who each elect a First Citizen. The First Citizen is in charge of leading the city council meetings, and when necessary, travel to the capital to inform the council of Hundred-and-Four about the city concerns and needs, and defend their interests. Any landowner, no matter how small are their lands, may vote in their city council, and be elected to the Hundred-and-Four or as first citizen, man or woman. However, foreigners may not participate in politics until they are the second generation born in the island.
Founding Date
234
Type
Geopolitical, Republic
Alternative Names
Hippa, Island of Hippa
Demonym
Hippasian
Official State Religion
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