We are separated, hopefuly not for long time, as my mate desires to have a son, kinda bold wish at our age. Then he became the governor of Cyrenaica, an important stronghold bordering the ancient Egyptian kingdom. They even bestoved some honorary titles upon him. 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. 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. 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.Īs my first post of service to our republic I selected the job of governor of Mauretania, our newly conquered African region. 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. 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. I will also help the republic interests by serving in the offices of the state. 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. 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. But even my one day rule allows me to introduce the national ideas which I am sure our nation needs most. I have to submit to the republican laws I enacted and wait for 10 years to be eligible for the highest office again. I am the first archon of our newborn republic, but only for this evening, before the newly elected candidate takes the mantle. The Senate, body of the most prominent citizens, elects the Archon and advices him on many matters, especially the foreign policy. But even the archons rule for strictly defined terms what prevents usurpation of power and uncontrolled corruption. This helps them to hone their finesses and eventually crown their efforts by being elected Archon, the republic ruler.
Republican goverment allows skilled people to enjoy a promissing political career by assuming variety of the frequently rotated state offices. My studies of famous Greek philosphers and politicians persuaded me to pursue a republican establishment over a monarchical one. 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. Over the past twenty years our nation evolved into one of the most important powers in the known world theatre. You are no longer tribal folk, you are now citizens! I, Aife Correid, your most enlightened chieftainess, hereby proclaim the Military Republic of Catuvellauni. Reign of the 2nd Archon, Buite Vodenosid, August 555 - August 557