The Northern City-State: Oupavoq

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The Northern City-State of Levanthus: Oupavoq

Oupavoq is the Northern City-State of Levanthus. Oupavoq consists of a unique government, military, and culture. Below is information detailing Oupavoq's governmental system, militaristic ranks and procedures and its cultural views and aspects.

Oupavoq Political System and Military

Oupavoq will be under military rule. There will divisions be three of the military:

Charakas -Leader- The Supreme Leader of Oupavoq

Archontas -Council Members- Council members and Military leaders of Oupavoq, there will be a maximum of three people in this council.

Polemistis -Warriors- The Warriors of Oupavoq

Polemistis Ranks-

Spartiatis -A soldier who has become apart of the elite tier of war fighting, the soldier has displayed skill in tactics, fighting and leadership-

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Anthropos -A soldier who has fought in multiple wars and has displayed true skills in war-

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Thalassio -A soldier who has become experienced in art of war-

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Stratiotis -A common foot soldier, the first rank of the Polemistis, one who has yet to prove his or her value-

Current Charakas:

Charakas Personatus Nroca'Azog -Acornlad-

Current Archontas:

Archontas Achilles -wheatleylabs777

Archontas Wolf -xdrapor-

Militaristic Procedures:

-These are the procedures by which Oupavoq will operate and can only be changed by unanimous decision of the Charakas, Archontas, and the Spartiatis-

The rank of Spartiatis and members of the Archontas may recruit people into the Polemistis and promote members of the Polemistis under the rank of Spartiatis.

For a member of the Polemistis to be promoted to Spartiatis, it must be decided by the Charakas.

For promotion a merit system will be used, meaning that what you have accomplished will be what dictates your rank.

Members of the Polemistis can only be promoted one rank at a time.

A person can not be recruited into a rank above Stratiotis.

In order for a man to become removed from the Archontas, the Charakas and one other member of the Archontas must support a motion to remove the Archontas member.

In order for a member of the Archontas to be added, the Charakas and one other member must support a motion to promote a member of the Spartiatis to the Archontas.

In order to pass laws, a motion must be supported by the Charakas and a member of the Archontas.

In order to declare war, a motion must be supported by the Charakas and two other members of the Archontas.

In order to remove the Charakas, there must be a motion with unanimous support of the Archontas and Spartiatis.

A new Charakas may only be selected if the Charakas dies, the Charakas is removed, or the Charakas wishes to leave.

If the Charakas wishes to leave or is removed a new Charakas will be selected by the Archontas and the Spartiatis by a vote, however members of the Archontas and Spartiatis must be nominated first, nominations may be declined. If a tie occurs during the official vote, the Archontas will vote on a member of the Anthropos to vote. Once the Anthropos member votes on one the tied nominees, a new Charakas comes into power. The organization and members of the Oupavoq government will not change.

If the Charakas dies, a new Charakas will be selected by the same process as if he or she was removed or wishes to leave, unless the Charakas writes a statement or speaks words of who the next Charakas will be before he or she dies.

The Charakas will be referred to and called as “Charakas” unless told to do so by him or herself.

Those within the Polemistis may question those ranked above them, however they must obey the orders given to them.

Those within the Polemistis must salute those who are above them in rank.

Citizen and Military Creeds

Oupavoq Citizen Creed:

Upon becoming a citizen of Oupavoq, I must not commit murder, I must not commit thievery, I must give up loyalty to my extended family, I must obey those of the military, I must not disrupt peace within Oupavoq, I must not disrupt the status of Oupavoq with other nations and other entities, I must be responsible of my own crimes outside of Oupavoq, I must not lie to members of military, I must not withhold information when questioned by members of the military, I must not seriously injure any person within Oupavoq, I must not commit treason and I accept all punishments for breaking this creed.

Oupavoq Military Creed:

Upon becoming a member of Oupavoq’s military, I must not kill without good reason, I must not commit thievery, I must give up loyalty to my extended family, I must respect all members of the Oupavoq military who are ranked above me, I must not disrupt peace within Oupavoq, I must not disrupt the status of Oupavoq with other nations and other entities, I must be responsible of my own crimes outside of Oupavoq, I must not lie to other members of military unless instructed by the Charakas, I must not withhold information when questioned by members of the Oupavoq military who rank above me, I must punish those who have committed crimes, I must not hold back in times of war, I must not commit treason, I must be completely and only loyal to Oupavoq and I accept all punishments for breaking this creed.

Oupavoq Entitlements, Rights and Restrictions

-These are the entitlements of the people of Oupavoq and the restrictions on the government of Oupavoq and can only be changed by unanimous decision of the Charakas, Archontas, and the Spartiatis-

Upon becoming a citizen Oupavoq or joining the Oupavoq Military a person is given the right to raise a family.

Upon becoming a citizen of Oupavoq or joining the Oupavoq Military a person is given the right to own a home.

Upon becoming a citizen of Oupavoq a person is give the right to free speech unless it threatens Oupavoq or hinders the government's ability to operate.

Upon joining the Oupavoq Military a person is entitled to a barracks, which includes a bed, two chests and food.

If a member of the Oupavoq Military has a family, that man or woman is entitled to a home for their family.

Oupavoq does not have the ability to tax its citizens and members of its military.

The ranks below are entitled to each of the following, including what was already listed:

Archontas - Entitled to a Diamanti Xiphos -Diamond Blade- Iron Curaiss -Iron Armor- Doru -Gold Sword- Galea -RolePlayed Visored Helm- Bow, Galerus -RolePlayed Shoulder Armor- Kopis -Gold Axe- and a Hoplon -RolePlayed Shield-

Spartiatis - Entitled to a Diamanti Xiphos -Diamond Blade- Iron Curaiss -Iron Armor- Doru -Gold Sword- Helm, Bow, Galerus -RolePlayed Shoulder Armor- Kopis -Gold Axe- and a Hoplon -RolePlayed Shield-

Anthropos - Entitled to a Diamanti Xiphos -Diamond Blade- Iron Curaiss -Iron Armor- Doru -Gold Sword- Helm, Bow, and a Hoplon -RolePlayed Shield-

Thalassio - Entitled to a Xiphos -Iron Blade- Iron Curaiss -Iron Armor- Doru -Gold Sword- Helm, Bow and a Hoplon -RolePlayed Shield-

Stratiotis - Entitled to a Xiphos -Iron Blade- Leather Cuirass -Leather armor- and a Hoplon -RolePlayed Shield-

Culture and other Aspects

The culture of Oupavoq revolves around one's duty to their country, one’s strength, one’s honor and one’s pride, but there are many other aspects that influence it, including language, climate and music.

Duty to country

All men and women of Oupavoq have a sense civil duty, or the belief that he or she must be helpful towards Oupavoq. It is common that the citizens of Oupavoq will enlist their children into the Polemistis before their eighth year of existence. Most men and women that serve in the Oupavoq Military will serve till the day that he or she dies, whether by war or natural causes.

Strength

Strength is an important value to the men and women of Oupavoq. A man who is looking for a wife looks for the strongest woman who will bear the most healthy child. A woman who is looking for a husband looks for the strongest man who will help her to bear the most healthy child.

Strength is based on three principles:

Strength of Mind- The intelligence of a person, one who is quick thinking and intuitive, one who can make the right decision in an instant.

Strength of Body- The physical strength of a person, one who can can bear pain well, one who can crush their enemies, one who is powerful and fast.

Strength of Soul- The abilities and qualities of a person, one who displays leadership, one who displays high morale, one who displays boundless courage.

Honor

In Oupavoq honor is obtained by the decisions one makes. Whenever a man or woman makes a decision that is beneficial to Oupavoq, its people, and its reputation, he or she obtains honor. Those who have obtained much honor in Oupavoq are highly respected and are often asked for counsel. A warrior without honor, is no warrior.

Pride

Pride is a prevalent characteristic in Oupavoq. Pride is a feeling shared by all men and women in Oupavoq, all people of Oupavoq are proud to be apart of it and will fight and die for it.

Oupavoq War Chant

Before going into battle the Polemistis shouts:

Spoken by Charakas-------------------------------Spoken by Polemistis-----------------------English Translation

Zoúme,-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We live,

-----------------------------------------------------------Gia Oupavoq!---------------------------------For Oupavoq!

Palév̱oume, -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We fight,

-----------------------------------------------------------Gia Oupavoq!----------------------------------For Oupavoq!

Tha pethánoume,----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We die,

-----------------------------------------------------------Gia Oupavoq!----------------------------------For Oupavoq!

Oupavoq War Music

The Blood that Hath Spilled -

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The War of Ages -

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Climate

Oupavoq is surrounded on two sides by desert and the other two sides by ocean. Oupavoq is a hilly grassland with fertile soil and fresh drinking water brought by rivers. The climate of Oupavoq is very warm, but not dry, the temperature calls for minimal and light clothing. During the winter Oupavoq’s temperature only drops slightly, but there are constant storms that create rough seas and soak the land in water; alike the other seasons minimal and light clothing is worn.

Religion

Amongst most things, Oupavoq’s people do not have a set religion, but they do believe there is an afterlife which can be contacted and power can be drawn from. The people of Oupavoq believe that religion is only a tool used by people and governments in order to obtain power. The people of Oupavoq believe religion is useless in the fact that it takes up time that could be used in order to do more productive things. Oupavoq is strongly opposed to governments that impose religion on its people and use it as a means in order to gain control.

Adelfoí kai Adelfés Cho̱rís ório

Brothers and Sisters Forever

The men and women of Oupavoq treat each other as if they were family, always standing each others side and caring for each other. If a man or women of Oupavoq was harmed by a nation, Oupavoq will react, either peacefully or violently.

Language

Oupavoq being a nation with a culture influenced the areas around them such as the Orcs and Elf, have developed a distinct language. The language is mainly used by the military, The language is called Glossa.

English------------------Glossa

Hello---------------------Geia

Hello (formal)----------Xiapete

Goodbye----------------Antio

Yes------------------------Nai

No-------------------------Ochi

Maybe--------------------Isos

I----------------------------Ego

Me------------------------Mou

You-----------------------Esies

Him-----------------------Afton

Her------------------------Tis

It---------------------------To

And-----------------------Kai

The-----------------------O

Who----------------------Poios

What---------------------Ti

When--------------------Otan

Where-------------------Opou

Why---------------------Giati

How----------------------Pos

Understand-------------Katalavaino

War-----------------------Polemos

Life-----------------------Zoi

Death--------------------Thanatos

Kill-----------------------Skotoste

Win-----------------------Niki

Lose----------------------Chaste

Weapon-----------------Oplo

Spear---------------------Doru

Sword--------------------Xiphos

Shield--------------------Hoplon

Helm----------------------Kranos

Armor---------------------Panoplia

Elf-------------------------Xotiko

Dwarf---------------------Nanos

Orc------------------------Ktinos

Human-------------------Anthropina

*Note: This information is only known to citizen's and military members of Oupavoq.