On Oren and Her Exceptionalism

[Old Man Boiendl 1454]

9th of the Deep Cold, 1587

 

 

 

On Oren and Her Exceptionalism

By

Mister Edmond James Burnside Manston, Esquire

 

It has become increasingly apparent that the Holy Oren Empire is exceptional. What may be proclaimed Orenian Exceptionalism, the progress of the Empire has set Her above all others both before and during Her existence. The stylings and fundamentals of the government and an ideology deeply ingrained in Her citizens are the drivers behind this exceptionalism.

 

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-On Government-

 

The Government of the Holy Orenian Empire can be compartmentalized into three divisions, the Monarch, the Nobility and the Imperial Administration.

The Absolute Monarchy of the Empire with a strong Imperial Administration is inherently the strongest form of governing. The Monarchy and Imperial Administration have led to an efficient and streamlined government. The Emperor’s absolute power allows for the immediate enforcement of laws, settling disputes and direct control of the Empire. Republics and Constitutional Monarchies are inherently weaker than the Absolute Monarch. Republics and Constitutional Monarchies are easily susceptible to corruption and rigging.

Feudalism in the Empire has led strengthened the State and Administration. With a Ducal System, the citizens of the Empire are able to locally govern. Local governing is crucial as it is the most flexible and able to respond to the needs of the Empire’s citizens more personally. Feudalism keeps the Monarch in touch with the people and striving for success. When the Monarch fails to connect with the Empire and progress Her, pressure is applied on the Monarch from the nobility.

The Imperial Administration is the backbone of the Monarchy and Empire. Founded by the Emperor John the Second, the Administration is the arm of the Monarch. Tasks are delegated out to the Administration that internally acts independent of each other while being overseen by the Archchancellor. The Administration is an extension of the Monarch. The Administration is adaptable as it is able to manage the Empire’s inner working independently of the Monarch. Achievements from the Administration are reformed and streamlined tax codes, construction of Johannesburg, and the PANDECTARVM JOHANNES FREDERICVS IMPERATOR which is a comprehensive law codex.

Comparatively the Dwarven government is unnecessarily complex and incapable of efficient governing. The Kingdom’s founding document The Articles of Urugan are immensely cumbersome. The division of the government between the King, Upper and Lower Council are inefficient. Not only is there an initial divide, but there is a further divide between a Fluid and Rigid Council. Thus generates a need for an immense number of bureaucrats, not because their State is large because their governing is so complex. While the bureaucratic need is high the populace is complacent in fulfilling the roles. Unlike the Empire where the minimal number of bureaucrats needed to operate efficiently is far lower. The Dwarven government lacks experience and consistency inherently due to The Articles of Urugan. As written in it “All members of the Upper Council shall be discharged once the king that has appointed them has left office.” As a whole Urugan’s government lacks the ability to adapt and lacks experience. Elections undermine the Urugani government by losing consistency. One doctrine that was practiced under one administration may not transfer over to the new administration. The Urugani elections at their core are a failed system as those that are eligible to vote lack enthusiasm and education.

The Empire’s government stands apart from the others. The mix between feudalism and centralization has developed into a high functioning government that is able to adapt easily. Monarchs provide consistency and act as a unifying political agent. The Ducal system allows for easy local governing and the ability for individual citizen’s needs to be met. The Imperial Administration has bridged the gap between monarch, nobility and the masses. The Administration manages the day to day operations of the Empire, allowing both Monarch and Nobility to govern more effectively.

 

-On Ideology-

 

The Empire’s citizens have an ideology which makes both citizen and nation exceptional. Spurn on by the desire to reach religious and personal fulfillment the citizens of the Empire are ambitious and spirited. Citizens are imbued with the belief that with cunning, persistence, devotion to God and loyalty to the Crown they have the opportunity to achieve success. Most notably Emperor Peter and Thomas Chivay inherited little to no renown from their ancestry. But their persistence and skill brought them to the pinnacle of both religious and worldly success. The Chivay’s established an Empire and both were sainted. More recently, the late Secretary of State and Count Bradshaw Gray has become a hero amongst the commons for his rise. Like Chivay, he started with little renown, but because of the Empire’s system that rewards those who work hard, he was able to rise from the common masses to reach nobility. The Empire is a meritocracy.

The Empire’s nationalism outmatches other nations. Citizens take pride in the foundation of the Empire, they know Her history and are willing to take up arms in the name of Her and the Crown. Orenians  are eager to support their Country even if adopted into it. Citizens keep up their property and continue to try and improve the State. A sense of fraternity is ultimately found. Citizens in Oren are brothers bonded by the Empire.

The Empire is the most inclusive State. A stroll through Johannesburg reveals all races working with Man. The Imperial Legion’s roster boasts men and women of varying races and ethnicities. The Imperial Administration also has Man and other races working side by side. Even religiously non-humans can rise to notable rank. High Pontiff Pius the First born as Gideon Silverblade was a High Elf and more recently there have been elves as Cardinals and High Chancellor. The only limitation set on those who come to the Empire is to respect God and assimilate into society.

The Kingdom of the War Ugz, Hael’nour and Kingdom of Urugan’s citizens all lack a similar ideology to those of the Empire. Where hard work and intelligence is rewarded in Oren, allowing even the meek to achieve, the War Ugz society punishes those who are smarter than they are strong and quieter than they are loud. Orcs who do not conform to the language or practices often face being ostracized and white washed. In Hael’nour if one is not a High Elf then the one is cast aside. In the Kingdom of Urugan it is rare to find a Man or Elf in their government or military, let alone walking the streets. These states have a lack of diversity of both race and thinking. This has caused stagnation.  The Empire’s diversity has brought about cultural and military achievements. New ideas caused the Imperial Administration to develop.

 

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As we rear the new century, the Holy Oren Empire has much to look back on. There has been immense progress from the Kingdom of Oren in Aegis to now. Each Empire has built upon its predecessors. No Empire has been complacent in its position. The Empire stands at the forefront of governing, citizenry and culture. Religion has ignited Oren’s passion, as Oren succeeds She get’s a step closer to God. The Human Curse of a short life is a blessing. Ambition has resulted from it. The Holy Orenian Empire is exceptional in every way, it is and will remain the greatest Nation in history.

 

 

AVE ORENIA

 

GOD SAVE THE EMPEROR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[big narstie 1701]

"agreed"

[WuHanXianShi14 0]

Croaker the illiterate soldier holds this thesis upside down as he pretends to read it, then screeches, "AVE ORENIA!"

[Thatpyrodude 2008]

Bradshaw smiles from the seven skies, his work still living on

[Samoblivion 532]

Lukra'Braduk, somehow acquiring a copy of this essay, likely through the same mystical means that other nations acquire internal Orcish publications, frowns. "Uruk zociety am azh meritokrazeh tuu. Da ztrong am leedurz, az am da zmart. Diz zmart verzuz ztrong ztuff am bullzkah. Weekur urukz zerv agh klomp undur kommand ub leadurz. Klompin agh praktizin uddur zkah inkreazez experienze. Azh day, dey might rize tu leadurzhip iv dey proov demzelvez. Bud iv dey am tuu weak tu da point ub bein azh burden tu uddurz du dey dezerv tu liv?"

 

She reads the rest of it. "Oh yub, zkahin zpot ohn abowt High Albai though."

[Norman Osborn 247]

A certain White Wizard known as Illion Everion would read this piece, He would give a few nods, a few cringes. Afterwards, at his scholar den in Caligo,would go to dip his quill into an ink well, preparing to write down a response.

 

"An interesting read. I wish to keep my identity anonymous for this exciting debate. Nevertheless let me get to the point:

 

You say that... the orenian form of governing is the strongest. I would just like to point out some follies in this. First off, like all beings, this 'absolute monarch' is not perfect. By the nether, I'm not even perfect, yet I strive, nevertheless that is not the point. He can and will give into the promises of pleasure, blind emotion, or make poor strategic decisions. The scale of this is determined by whom is in charge, yet the fate of the throne is determined by a royal heritage (Whom is the eldest, and male heir last I heard?) instead of whom brings forth the most promise of prosperity from Peasant to Emperor. Therefore, having one Monarch rule things is a gamble, they may be wise and logical, or unintelligent and irrational.

 

As for Feudalism, I can say it is not perfect as well. Feudalism can encourage competition between other Lords (Or Barons, I'm quite incompetent in orenian titles) which in turn leads to rebellions, which I know for a fact Oren has had it's fair share of. So, this is really all I have to say in terms of the Feudalism (Hence it's key-word 'Feud') Also, having an inner body working freely of this Supreme Monarch (Provided the Monarch is wise and logical to begin with) is quite risky as it allows for corruption to occur. They may re-shape the inner workings of the empire, as you so put it. Therefore, if a 'team' of these Administrators decided to exploit and deceive, they could theoretically cause permanent damage to the nation before the Monarch does anything about it. (If I'm correct)

 

As for these other nations, I have no idea on their workings, so I could not make a logical decision. As for High Elves, I might have a bit of bias in this, as per being a high elf, but I shall disagree to your statement. We exclude other races because we fear they will dilute they're efficiency. This is because us 'aheral are more prone to the Arcane, the Arts, Sciences, and all sorts of higher activities. If you add other cultural or racial influence to it, you may add things such as Objectification (Or the treating of people as objects for sexual pleasure, or any other sort of pleasure), war and 'toughness' which inspires violence, and overall unhealthy activities and dispositions.

 

As for 'Unity', I shall puncture a few holes into this statement. As a High Elf, I was recently threatened, attempted to be led into an allyway to be done Laurehi knows what, and insulted. Luckily I managed to escape, but do you call this unity? I can perfectly assure other people can relate to this, being attacked or treated unfairly solely because of race. As for the Gender equality, I'm not sure about this. You didn't expand upon it much, but I can state it's false. I've heard plenty of stories of men beating up their wives, some of them even pregnant.

 

As a side note also, I know this does not pertain to your article, but not all people who expose shoulders are 'Whores' As you so put them. Sure it may appear quite lewd (And to me, personally quite beautiful and hot) but they're not all whores. In fact, a good amount of them are newcomers who do not know better. So do you cut off their head so they cannot perform sex anymore, or do you educate them? Mind you, I am against prostitution and sex outside of marriage. Where I come from, these acts are considered 'unhealthy' or 'impure'. Yet I think the orenians should know better than to drag every woman with exposed shoulders in irons only to be flogged and mutilated without actually inquiring about it or perhaps educating them. I may be merely rambling on like a fool, or I may be a sage amongst men. Either way, these are merely my thoughts, whether they're competent or not.

 

Now, for the positivity!

 

I find hobbits to be a literally perfect flock of people. They do not thirst for power, but enlightenment. They find this enlightenment in family and friends instead of money. They hate violence to a point where they refuse to use anything but a shovel to defend themselves, and so much more!

You may call them weak and vulnerable, but is it their fault that them being weak and vulnerable a problem? No, it is our fault that it is a problem that the half-men can be too kind for their own good. Is it is their fault that if someone were to warclaim them, they would instantly lose? No, it is our fault because we'd be the cause of them being warclaimed. I'm not referring to any particular race, but all. Man, Elf, Dwarf, and Orc. It's our imperfections that make it a problem that they're so kind and vulnerable. If we put Halflings in charge with some major magical, creative, and scientific developments, and no one would be able to interfere, I quite believe the world would be a better, if not perfect place.

 

Perhaps I'm acting like a madman for saying all of this, but I do indeed believe what I'm saying.

 

Live long and prosper."

 

 

 

 

[Reckless Banzai Screamer 15456]

Ser Rakim glares down at a copy of the piece after discreetly reading it at the dinner hall table among his brothers in arms. He could not help but groan out loud before flicking the pamphlet across the table towards one of his men.

 

"Only bureaucrats and the Sanoist youth would praise the growing multiculturalism in our Empire. The so called standards to assimilate are so low, vigilantism is common place among the non humans taking residence in the capital who assault the standing legion carrying out His Imperial Majesty's will. Accompanied by women and non humans in the legion? Give it another ten years and people will start praising the rise of half breeds from His Imperial Majesty's forces."

 

Sweat forms along Rakim's brow and he cups his hand over his face before continuing in a muffled voice.

 

"Look to the Suticans, look to the Harians. They are the product of multiculturalism. This author throws out a few names of notable deceased to cover up his plot to make me **** dwarf ladies. Well let me tell yall somethin'. Other than Elrach and Lars, most of the non humans are not going to Heaven. My dogs will go to Heaven before they do. Mister Edmond is hiring imported labor from Haelunor I bet because they literally suck **** for books. Cheaper than what he would have to pay a hard working heterosexual Orenian man. We need segregation to keep the lesser descendants away from our hard working humanity. And this whole th..-"

 

"What else did Mister Edmond write, Ser?" The soldier across the table interupts, holding on to the pamphlet as he skimmed it.

 

"I forgot, but Mister Edmond really rustled my jimmies." Rakim sips his tea.

 

 

 

[Old Man Boiendl 1454]

Just now, Good Guy Shady said:

 

 

"Mister Edmond is hiring imported labor from Haelunor I bet because they literally suck **** for books. Cheaper than what he would have to pay a hard working heterosexual Orenian man. "

 

 

 

 

 

Mister Manston proceeds to import elf labor to cut his grass and keep wages artificially low.

[Will (TauFirewarrior) 2466]

"Mali should remain in the Provinces of Haelun'or and that of the Dominion of Malin, we have our own culture, we do not want our culture infringed upon in our home provinces, so our people should not have any attempt made to impose our culture or views in the Imperial Heartland Provinces in which the majority of the population is Human, those who decide to live there should accept they will be discriminated against. Real diversity is respecting the cultural views of the majority in a region, that is what gives the Empire true strength. If Mali want privileges they should live in the Provinces that are the Elven Vassals of the Empire in which they can live and work with no discrimination." remarks the High Elf Uthir 

[Hiebe 2493]

Dwain reads the book and the information the human has stated.

 

"Someone has too much time on his hands to care so much about this"

[Dohvi 622]

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