Akkon
The Brilliant Kingdom
The Advocate-Kingdom of Akkon is the most prosperous human realm and likewise undisputed hegemon of the continent of Kartia. It was founded by Akkon the Builder in 1000 AM after the defeat of Vyriavaxus’s demonic invasion in 995 AM. The kingdom is notable for its exquisite architecture, floating gardens, and prominence of the Karapanate of Easivra, the church of the Sun-God.
Structure
Akkon is a semi-absolute judicial monarchy, whose sovereign is known as King and High Judge. The current realm was formed from several judge-kingdoms in the Mosehyrian region, a structure that is still in place with (mostly) the same aristocracy in charge, though they are styled 'Judge-Heralds' after a decree by Akkon the Builder in 1004. There exists a Union Synod which serves as the common body for all Judges of the Realm, and which meets annually to discuss major policy issues.
The King and High Judge derives their royal authority from divine right and their legal authority from the Union Synod. Typically, the Synod does not contest new sovereigns, who succeed on a basis of ultimogeniture, meaning that the youngest of the previous monarch's children inherits. A crowned King and High Judge is titled Inheritor of the Mantle of the Builder, Defender of the Sun and the Lands Underneath, Sovereign Judge of Akkon and Suzerain Lord of Kartia in addition to their many personal holdings. The Exalted Karapan of Easivra is responsible for transferring the Dawn Eagle's temporal guidance and approval to new Kings.
As a legalistic polity, Akkon has an advanced judicial system with codified laws, the highest being the Code of Hadnaki. The executive authorities in cities and villages always serve as judges and arbitrators and are expected to to know law and precedent by heart. Whilst Judges are technically appointed, the regional aristocracy of Akkon is highly entrenched and maintain effective, and selective, control of these appointments. The Advocate-Kingdom's political structure is one of both direct and indirect rule; the crownland of Akkon includes the traditional centres of power in the realm, including
- Akk-Ur, the seat of royal power and location of the Morrowfall artifact,
- H'aazt-Ur, the main seat of the Karapanate, including the Ancestral Estate of the Fellowship of the Symbol,
- Usad, a major commercial hub home to Mak Shun, the largest agricultural base in Kartia,
- Arqar, a significant industrial region with expansive ore extraction operations, and
- Erish, which hosts the Fields of Hyron, the Noble Alliance Army's training grounds and general headquarters.
Territories
Akkon is comprehended by its crownland, heartlands, and marchlands. Further, the ongoing reconstruction of Greyhyx is almost entirely undertaken by the Advocate-Kingdom: their administrators are exclusively Akkonian, merchant class deeply connected to Akkon's economy, and Nu-Bandas of the Noble Alliance Army are deployed to maintain order and provide defence. Thus, in practice, Greyhyx's settlements are dependent territories of Akkon, and more importantly, directly contingent on the Radiant Throne, since this is the only Akkonian institution capable of handling and dictating foreign policy.
Military
Akkon has a standing army, called the Noble Alliance Army, which was formed out of the judge-kings' retinues and vassal levies after Akkon the Builder unified the realm in 1000. Nowadays it only partly relies on the nobility: each Judge-Herald and land-owning aristocrat is expected to fund and arm a number of soldiers decided by the King and High Judge, but it is the Radiant Throne which alone salaries the bulk of the Noble Alliance.
The basic formations are the Akk-Bandas and Nu-Bandas, structured sexagesimally with the former constituting 360 soldiers and the latter 60.
By the Hammer and the Sun,
We will see it Done!
The Royal Flag of the Advocate-Kingdom.
Founding Date
1000 AM
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Capital
Demonym
Akkonian
Leader
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Currency
Platinum suns, gold crowns, silver moons, and copper stars
Legislative Body
Elysian Court
Judicial Body
Union Synod
Executive Body
Radiant Throne
Official State Religion
Subsidiary Organizations
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
Related Species
