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'''Fornænda''' is the Capital City of [[Carops]] and [[the Caropsyne Pontanore]]. It is one of Liberalia's oldest and largest cities, as well as a cultural centre for the vast Caropsyne diaspora and much of the region. Founded in 2056 by Othæglin the Lindite, Fornænda was designed as the purpose-built administrative centre for the then new [[Kingdom of Carops]]. The construction of Fornænda was the single largest construction exercise in Caropsyne history and lasted for over 150 years. The original Fornænda is, of course, no longer standing in the most part, although some remarkably old structures do survive, including the Casmere Palace and the Arch of Nepios.

== Districts ==
Fornænda is comprised of around 17 districts, with some being replaced or merged at regular intervals. The Most districts the city has had is 31, however many of those have since been merged. Current Districts are:

# Terese Polminese (Administrative Centre)
# Teresa Palmosa (Commercial/Residential
# Teresa Molda (Embassy District/Commercial/Residential)
# Pirus (Commercial/Residential)
# Semanare (Residential)
# Permenta (Residential)
# Caethelen (Industrial)
# Cassenta (Residential/Commercial)
# Monino (Airport/Industrial)
# Tormalla (Residential)
# Rinalta (Residential)
# Fernogosca (Residential)
# Lanalta (Residential/Commercial)
# Cisce (Commercial)
# Somonte (Residential/Commercial)
# Pinnima (Residential/Commercial)
# Lastarne (Residential/Commercial)

'''Terese Polminese''' is the home of Carops' government offices and ministries, as well as the headquarters of leading businesses and corporations. The area is in the very heart of the city and includes many of Fornænda's most important buildings:

*Imperial Palace (located on Terese Pontisa)
*Pontiana Building (located on Terese Polminese)
*Fostana Building (located on Teresa Fostana)
*Interior Ministry (located on Cormo Helias Mindol)
*Foreign Ministry (located on Cormo Olimando)
*Education Ministry
*Health Ministry
*Defence Ministry
*Pontanore Ministry

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''Above: The Pontanore Ministry of Finance''

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Above: The Gateway to the Defence Ministry

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Above: The Health Ministry building, designed in the typical style of the city.
== Notable Buildings ==

'''The Fostana Building'''

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The Fostana Building houses Carops Upper House of Parliament and is one of the grandest public buildings in the city. The Building is over 400 years old and has been rebuilt six times since its original foundation.

'''The Pontiana Building'''

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The Caropsyne Pontanore

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|+<big><big>'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''' 
| align="center" colspan="2"|
{| border=0 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="background:#f9f9f9; text-align:center;"
| width="130px"| http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/carops.jpg || align=center width=130px|
|}
|-
| align=center colspan=2 | Motto: ''"Ifrenon te eda triân"'' ([[Caropsyne]]: "The Foundations of The World")
|-
| align=center colspan=2 style="background:#f9f9f9;" |
|-
|'''Capital''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Largest City''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Official Languages''' || [[Standard Caropsyne]]
|-
|'''Government'''   • Premier   • Chair of the Fostana   • Interior Minister
| Democracy [[Miria Seranoda]] [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]] [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]
|-
|'''Formation'''
| 5650 Years PTE (Lindite Conquest) (6730 Years PTE (Formation of Gingar))
|-
|'''Area'''  • Total  • Water (%)
| 155.466 mi diameter. (06 Apr. 05) 0.56%
|-
|'''Population'''  • Civilians  • Military
| 4.011 billion (06 Apr. 05) 890,000 regular forces(06 Apr. 05)
|-
|'''National Anthem'''
|[[Theomem]]
|-
|'''National Animal'''
|Crested Dragon
|-
|'''Income'''   • Gross Individual   • After Taxes
| $28,857.25 $23,567.40
|-
|Literacy Rate:
| 99.5%
|-
|'''Currency''' || 1 '''[[Caropsyne Standard Credit]]''' ($) = 100 Tributes
|-
| '''Industries'''  • Within the Wider Pontanore (April 5th, 2005)
| Oil, Coal, Textiles [[Uranium]], [[Silver]], [[Iron]], [[Tin]], [[Rubber]], [[Chemicals]], [[Plastics]], [[Computing]]
|}
'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''', or ''Eda Pontanore Infrenon Carops'' is Liberalia's largest land power and largest single political entity. It is a collection of states and territories ruled by and from Carops. These territories are, [[Mainland Carops]], [[Doruum-Cason]], [[Holod]], [[Gregon]], [[Vyyk]], [[The Forlæan Islands]], [[Polythia Interior]], [[Jajiland]], [[Euvodora]], [[Saba]], [[Koyti]], [[Phosmara]], [[Caropsyne Ziabach]], [[Permenta]], [[Tovia]], [[Zontia]], [[Famagosca]], [[Malventa]] and [[Pansaria]]. The Pontanore has territory on five major continents and landmasses, as well as numerous island holdings. The word "Pontanore" signifies "''Community''" and "''Shared Existance''" in Standard Caropsyne.

== History ==
[[Muin]] agricultural societies were the first signs of civilisation in pre-historic Carops. [[Gingar]]was founded by Muin settlers some 5600 years ago in the late Great Agricultural Period. With the defeat of the [[Totorians]] in CY 970, Carops was able to develop significantly, fighting off various subsequent invasions of Tirans and Azabeans, to be established as a dominant power in Thearea. There was no sense of national consciousness at this point, as the "nation" of Carops could solely be identified as land which was governed by the Muin communes in a loose confederacy based on shared racial and linguistic ties.

All of this was to change in CY 1578 with the arrival of the [[Pelsai]], a maritime people who settled in Carops and oversaw the establishment of centres of power within the country, and awakened the sense of nation within the inhabitants of the areas. Pelsai dominion over Carops resulted in the establishment of ''[[Vaelcs]]'' or kingdoms, of which there were originally four, [[Gingar]], [[Sanche]], [[Droganl]], and [[Takann]]. Large swathes of land to the South of the Vaelcs, which is now classified as being a part of Carops, continued to be ruled by Muin peoples and the [[Porthin]]. Doruum-Cason was at this time mostly inhabited by Muin and not considered to be linked to Carops.

Pelsai domination of Carops lasted for approximately 1400 years, with the establishment of a rich society and culture. Gingar was, by the height of Pelsai power, the dominating force in Carops, which the Vaelc of Droganl also exerting large amounts of power under the [[Firnan Dynasty]]. Notable monarchs of this time include [[Firna, Queen of Droganl]] (CY 1791-1845), Firnan of Droganl (CY 1995-2036), [[Aeblean, King of Gingar]], and [[Gedethena]]. However, the danw of what is known as the [[Second Pelsai Age]] saw the end of the harmonious Vaelc system, Aeblean of Gingar inherited the throne of Sanche by marriage and was forced into war with King [[Maagen]] of Takann over the kingdom. Gingish forces were heavily defeated and Aeblean forced to kill himself, resulting the breaking of the amicable relationship between the Pelsai peoples of Carops. The subsequent short-lived Occupation of Gingar also continued to break these bonds.

The Second Pelsai Age was at its peak of power when the [[Lindites]], a seafaring people of Gesintan origin, landed at Rumarghe, following the establishment of the Fifth Vaelc of [[Bevenn]], some sixty years beforehand. The Lindites were able to overcome the forces of Droganl, and occupied the Vaelc, drawing them into a deadly conflict with the Pelsai of Gingar, which by this point had unifed with Takann and Sanche to form the first recognisable nation of Carops, which was known as [[Unified Carops]]. The defeat of this nation, under the [[Kartt-Golsan Dynasty]], led to the collapse of Pelsai power in Carops and the establishment of the Lindite dominion, and the eventual formation of the nation of Carops in a single entity. The Lindite Othæglin founded [[Fornænda]] shortly into the reign of the Lindite Kings. Their language merged with existing dialects to form the tongue known today as [[Standard Caropsyne]]. The [[Phett]] people also settled in Carops during this period, in the areas around [[Ariatra]], the [[Phettlands]], and the [[Kimmlish]] coast.They and all the other various races in Carops combined to eventually form the fairly diverse Caropsyne People, whose racial background is broadly mixed, with pockets of homogenous ethnicity.

Carops began to acquire an "empire" under the rule of King Aether II, some 400 years ago, with the final seizure of [[Doruum-Cason]] and its annexation by Mainland Carops. Doruum-Cason had remained a broadly independent Pelsai kingdom up until this point. This conquest continued with the establishment of Caropsyne Dominion over [[Holod]] by the merchant [[Harias Golmer]] and a mercenary force loyal to the Caropsyne Merchants Company. Carops also began to take territories in the continent of [[Polythia]], following the establishment of the large [[Caropsyne Imperial Navy]]. The territories of Polythia Interior, and Jajiland were conquered during this period, some 350 years ago. The Pontanore consisted of these territories alone for another 200 years.

The last autocratic monarch of Carops was [[Aldrand]] (5567-5610), whose son King Olimand the Great, agreed to the downgrading of the monarchy from a Royal Family to merely a Royal House, with a democratic government governing the country's affairs. The first elected government of Carops was established 167 years ago under [[Melthred Consvané]], a popular lawyer. Democracy continued to thrive in Carops for another 90 years, before the overthrow of [[Dorias Rormold]] during the [[National Emergency]], and the establishment of [[Fostana Rule]]. What followed was sixty years of government under the [[Fostana]], the unelected former Upper House of the Caropsyne parliament, which was compromised of hereditary peers, clerics, judiciary and various other figures. Durind this time, the lower house, the [[Pontiana]] was shut down. The Fostana led Carops into numerous conflicts against her neighbours and was generally seen as corrupt, oppressive, and cruel. However, for much of the Fostana period, the council enjoyed the widespread support of the Caropsyne people. During the Fostana period, Carops sezied control of the former Loslakia colonies of [[Koyti]] and [[Gregon]], as well as taking a portion of the collapsed [[Ziabach Empire]].

Fostana rule ended with the collapse of the council in disgrace in CY 5770 following a number of controversies and damaging policies. The then Chair of the Fostana, Lord Roth, announced elections, which the leader of the Moderate Party of Carops, Dr. Phodric Dormond, won marginally following the establishment of a coalition government. It was during the Premiership of Dr. Dormond that Carops took control of the territories of [[Vyyk]] and [[Saba]] from the collapsed Caldari empire. Dr. Dormond's approval ratings slumped as a result of his handling of the [[Great Oil Crisis]].

[[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] became Premier of Carops following this episode. The Pontanore was drawn into a long cold war with [[Curiaistan]], which came to the brink of war on several occasions. Maldian signed the [[Soccersia Pact]] with [[Soccersian]] and the [[People's Republic of Caldari]], however following the breach of the agreement by the Soccersian government, Maldian ordered declared war upon Soccersian and eventually successfully conquered it for the Pontanore. It was renamed ot [[Phosmara]] and made a Pontanore State. Dr. Maldian's term also saw the establishment of the [[Council of Nations]] Headquarters in [[Fornænda]].

The outbreak of the [[Third Liberalian War]] saw the Pontanore engaged on numerous fronts, notably against Leonsteiner forces in [[Gregon]], Curian forces in [[Holod]], and a variety of forces from the [[Curian Bloc]] in [[Hasadon]] and [[Polythia]]. Pontanore forces were eventually victorious on all fronts, with substantial forces occupying northern Curiaistan. It was during this period that the Caropsyne-inhabited island of Chrytion voted to ascend to the Pontanore as [[Permenta]]. As well as this, the two territories of [[Tovia]] and [[Zontia]], both of which had substantial Caropsyne populations as a result of emigration, were incorporated into the Pontanore at the same date. Following the conclusion of the conflict and the [[Liberalia Peace Conference]], the Pontanore under Maldian found itself competing with the reorganised [[Grand Republic of Latagon]].

The Maldian Government subjected to a constitutional crisis by the Fostana's invasion of the Pontiana Building in protest at Dr. Maldian's methods of governance. [[Damosca]] agents supporting Dr. Maldian stormed the building in what became known as the [[Siege of the Pontiana]], which killed and brutalised numerous public figures, and led to the vilification of the Damosca in the Pontanore press. Dr. Maldian was found hanged in his office on the following day, having committed suicide, apparently out of shame at his involvement in the siege and its consequences.

Following three weeks of a Civil Administration, the Pontanore elected [[Miria Seranoda]] to replace Dr. Haldric Maldian. Seranoda purged the [[Damosca]], declaring the organisation illegal and beginning a hunt for its agents. During this period, Seranoda began talks with Curiaistan over the Pontanore forces there with the Curiaistan Conference. The Pontiana voted during this time to allow Phosmara and Euvodora to hold seats on the Pontiana, whilst also establishing new legislative bodies in Permenta.

== Politics ==
The Pontanore is a democracy, governed by a bicameral parliament consisting of an Upper, unelected house, the [[Fostana]], and a lower elected house, the [[Pontiana]]. The Premier of Carops is the [[Head of Government]] and is the leader of the largest single block in the Pontiana. The Fostana retains legal and legislative duties, as well as ceremonial and executive functions. The Pontanore Government has sovereign authority over all the territories of the Pontanore, although [[Gregon]], [[Euvodora]], and [[Holod]] elect their own governments, which legislate on internal affairs and which are under the oversight of Pontanore officials, under the [[Treaty of Polmona]]. Recent moves to push for Jajiland and Polythia Interior to be granted the same status have been rejected by the Fostana. [[Pontanore States]] are directed governed from Carops by Administrator-Generals. In territories which fall under the Treaty of Polmona, the Administrator-General acts as the chief representative of the Pontanore government in that territory.

The Pontanore operates a paternalistic approach to its territories, and an overly large bureaucratic class exerts Pontanore regulations in its various outposts. Political awareness in Carops and the Caropsyne-Inhabited territories is fairly high, while in some territories it is substantially lower. Efforts to introduce universal suffrage for all Pontanore citizens have so far failed, although the Pontanore promotes total equality between all her peoples.

The Current Premier of the Pontanore is [[Miria Seranoda]], who stood as an independent candidate.

'''Pontanore Interior Minister''': [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]

'''Pontanore Foreign Minister''': [[Dr. Alza Permentanna]]

'''Pontanore Defence Minister''': [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]

'''Pontanore Finance Minister''': [[Prof. Gethman Tormian]]

'''Pontanore Immigration Minister''': [[Dr. Harmond Gorann]]

'''Pontanore Culture Minister''': [[Olima Casmara]]

'''Pontanore Education Minister''': [[Dr. Olimand Kossroth]]

'''Pontanore Health Minister''': [[Dr. Alza Permentanna]]

'''Pontanore Transport Minister''': [[Lumera Formenta]]

'''Chair of the Fostana''': [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]]

'''Secretary of the Fostana''': [[Lord Svarmond]]

'''Treasurer of the Fostana''': [[Lord Phodric Glothmer]]

The Pontanore's most senior civil servants are:

[[Lord Almerond]] (Chairman of the Civil Directorate)

[[Casimosc Volm]] (Directorate of Rural Affairs)

[[Prof. Desimera Camella]] (Directorate of Industrial Affairs)

[[Olimand Harimand]] (Administrator - Gregon)

[[Miria Seranoda]] (Administrator - Euvodora)

[[Dr. Kolman Folmer]] (Administrator - Jajiland)

== Administrative Divisions ==
'''Carops''' is split into several Authorities

#[[Fornænda]] (Authority Centre: [[Fornænda]])
#[[Pelnas]] (Authority Centre: [[Triana]])
#[[Gruunush]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemar]])
#[[King's Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Ronarn]])
#[[Middle Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Lupash]])
#[[Fâelta]] (Authority Centre:[[Nûshga]])
#[[Gishvara]] (Authority Centre:[[Gûneghia]])
#[[Cezacia]] (Authority Centre:[[Raagenfost]])
#[[Takann]] (Authority Centre:[[Oskeshin]])
#[[Gingar]] (Authority Centre:[[Gingar]])
#[[Phettlands]] (Authority Centre:[[Mara]])
#[[The River Lands]] (Authority Centre:[[Vindamarna]])
#[[Ariatra]] (Authority Centre:[[Ariatra]])
#[[Phontos-Ei]] (Authority Centre:[[Phontos-Ei]])
#[[Ekesh]] (Authority Centre:[[Kimmlish]])
#[[Bevenn]] (Authority Centre:[[Bechia]])

'''Doruum-Cason'''

Doruum-Cason is split into several Authorities:
#[[Gomosc]] (Authority Centre:[[Gomosc]])
#[[Gormo]] (Authority Centre:[[Gormo]])
#[[Santimari]] (Authority Centre: [[Forello]])
#[[Casmona]] (Authority Centre:[[Gasimar]])
#[[Ilmo]] (Authority Centre:[[Frennos]])
#[[Fermas]] (Authority Centre:[[Fermas]])

'''Holod'''

Holod is split into several Authorities:
#[[Cacayo]] (Authority Centre: [[Cacayo]])
#[[Creas]] (Authority Centre: [[Creas]])
#[[Dagaeta]] (Authoruty Centre: [[Dagaeta]])
#[[Terefinya]] (Authority Centre: [[Terefinya]])
#[[Tefco]] (Authority Centre: [[Tefco]])

'''Jajiland'''

Jajiland is divided into several Authorities:
#[[Aemont]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemont]])
#[[Svaeren]] (Authority Centre: [[Svaeran]])
#[[Castara]] (Authority Centre: [[Molnas]])
#[[Termenta]] (Authority Centre: [[Casalé]])
#[[Jaj Ementa]] (Authority Centre: [[Kasja]])
#[[Jaj Kinosa]] (Authority Centre: [[Shamarra]])
#[[Jaj Garana]] (Authority Centre: [[Chimoni]])

'''Euvodora'''

Euvodora is divided into several Authorities:
#[[Polmona]] (Authority Centre: [[Polmona]])
#[[Kimmla]] (Authority Centre: [[Polia-Kimmla]])
#[[Eda Tolena]] (Authority Centre: [[Gelmer]])
#[[Sartia]] (Authority Centre: [[Falinas]])
#[[Caspema]] (Authority Centre: [[Fantonaré]])

== Economy ==
The Pontanore is one of the larger regional economies. With the large array of resources available within the Pontanore, the trading possibilities are free and common. The most recent GDP of the Pontanore was $80,163,098,610,703.81 with a per capital figure of $29,591.40. With a regional average of $14,047.92, this is considered to be largely successful for such a large nation. Carops recorded an annual trade surplus last year of $664,969,091,978.42. Latest figures also show that unemployment continues to be low in Carops, with 2.6% of the adult population unemployed. The economy of the Pontanore is heavily-regulated by the State, and foreign investment is heavily monitored. Heavy investment on industries within the Pontanore has ensured that it can supply itself with virtually all resources without relying on foreign sources. The closed nature of the Pontanore economy is of concern to other powers, considering the large Pontanore investment levels in some foreign economies. This was especially noticable with the outbreak of the trade embargo declared by the Pontanore against the [[Curian Bloc]].

== Demographics ==
The Pontanore is one of the largest entities in Liberalia, and has large numbers of different ethnic groups. In Carops, the ethnicity of the population is varied, but not as varied as the wider Pontanore population

''Ethnic Groups in Carops''
*Caropsyne (56%)
*Phett (19%)
*Pelsai (17%)
*Kessite/Lindite (4%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Pontanore citizens (1%)
*Porthin (0.4%)
*Pyth/Sartian (0.4%)
*Other (0.2%)

NOTE: In the National Census carried out last year, 56% of those who responded considered themselves primarily Caropsyne in ethnicity. It is likley the case that many more are members of distinct ethnic groups (eg. Phetts, Kessites) Lindites, on average, are more likely to describe themselves as "Caropsyne" then territorial peoples such as the Phetts, who consider themselves primarily Phetts. It is thought that around 50% of Carops, however, is of mixed origins between the various races, and hence can be considered "Caropsyne."

'''Ethnic Groups in the Pontanore'''
*Caropsyne/Phett etc. (26%)
*Jaji (3%)
*Polythian Tribal (5%)
*Polythian Other (7%)
*Ardalian (5%)
*Gregonese-Loslakian (2%)
*Forlæan (0.5%)
*Holodian (16%)
*Koy (6%)
*Caldari (7%)
*Ziabachite (4%)
*Socian (3%)
*Hescena (3%)
*Carthen (1%)
*Susha-Sabaian (5%)
*Permentan (2%)
*Gorkhan (1%)
*Losca (0.5%)
*Other (3%)

[[Recognised Ethnicities within the Caropsyne Pontanore]]

== Religion ==
The majority of Ethnic Caropsyne citizens either follow the [[Caropsyne Pantheon]] religion, or are non-religious. [[Atheism in Carops]] has a long history, stemming from the great [[Philosophical School of Fornænda]], which suggested the non-existance of any god over two millenia ago. Across the Pontanore, there are a variety of indigenous and local religions, most notably [[Holodian Pantheonism]], and [[Spiritism]].

*[[Caropsyne Pantheonism]] (41%)
*Holodian Pantheonism (6%)
*Spiritism (3%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Other/Atheist (30%)

== Education ==
Education in the Pontanore is regulated by the State and provided to all citizens. Educational standards and systems vary in the different areas of the Pontanore, in order to take cultural, ethnic and historical influences into consideration. The standard of education in Carops itself is among the highest in the region, with free education provided to all abilities until the age of 19. Caropsyne students begin their academic lives at the age of 5, and attend primary education in [[Ponitio]] (State Institutions) until the age of 12. At 12, they are transferred to [[Fostitio]] (National Educational Insitutions), where they will sit their Pontanore Educational Certificates (P.E.Cs), which will determine their future opportunities.

The Pontanore has a number of distinguished Higher Educational Institutions, steeped in history, and still favoured as among the best in the region. The four major universities of the Pontanore are:

*[[The University of the Pontanore]], Fornænda (Formerly Imperial University of Fornænda)
*[[Ariatra Holmas University]]
*[[Larimas University]], Kimmlish
*[[University of Polmona]], Euvodora

These are the most prestigious of Carops' Universities, and receive students from around the Pontanore. Larimas University has a strong history in the arts, having produced and pioneered the majority of Caropsyne literature of the past two centuries. Holmas is renowned for its science background, having been the site of many major break-throughs in regional science. Research investment in the University alone makes it richer than some of Liberalia's smaller nations. The University of Polmona was established during the premiership of Miria Seranoda and has grown to achieve very high academic standards.

== Law Enforcement ==
The Pontanore operated a federalised police system, primarily dependent on localised [[Prelatory Police Authorities]]. These authorities are named so as they were originally drawn up to prescribe to the boundaries of the [[Caropsyne Pantheonist]] prelatures. Whilst the authorities have no links with [[The Prelatory Authority]], they do share resources.

Each Pontanore State has a centralised unit for fighting organised crime and terrorism, as well as the [[Casmara]], which is the Pontanore-wide "special police force." The Casmara have adopted many of the less sinister roles filled by the Damosca prior to its collapse.

The [[Sadrana]] is the Pontanore's armed response unit that deals with international terrorism, diplomatic crises, and a number of other special situations.

Marias Dortmond

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|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Marias Dortmond'''
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! Position:
| Former Interior Minister of the Pontanore
|-
! Term of Office:
| - 5697
|-
! Predecessor:
| [[Lord Zamald]]
|-
! Successor:
| Unknown
|-
! Date of Birth
| 8th/4th/5676
|-
! Place of Birth:
| Ariatra
|-
! Qualifications:
| FIO, OIP
|-
! Pontiana Seat:
| Ariatra Calmadea
|-
! Political Party:
| Moderate Party of the Pontanore
|-
! Other Former Positions:
| Pontanore Minister of Transport
|}
'''Marias Dortmond''' was the Interior Minister of [[The Caropsyne Pontanore]] under the [[Maldian Government]]. Having served as Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of the Pontanore, he served as Minister of Transport under the government of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], before being promoted to Interior Minister under [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]].

== Life ==
Dortmond was born in Ariatra and comes from a long line of Caropsyne [[Phetts]]. He was educated at the Fostitio Calmadea, Ariatra before attaining a degree in Political Studies at the University of the Pontanore. He was first elected to the Pontiana as a respresentative of Ariatra-Calmadea and was involved in the formation of the Dormond government, as leader of one of the three major parties included in the governing coalition. As Interior Minister, Dortmond was regarded as something of hardliner and stood accused by many members of his party of having betrayed traditional social democratic values to persue a popularist agenda. He is currently wanted by the [[Casmara]] for corruption and his part in assisting the [[Damosca]] with its illegal actions. His whereabouts are currently unknown, although it is thought he is residing in [[Permenta]].

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The Caropsyne Pontanore

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|+<big><big>'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''' 
| align="center" colspan="2"|
{| border=0 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="background:#f9f9f9; text-align:center;"
| width="130px"| http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/carops.jpg || align=center width=130px|
|}
|-
| align=center colspan=2 | Motto: ''"Ifrenon te eda triân"'' ([[Caropsyne]]: "The Foundations of The World")
|-
| align=center colspan=2 style="background:#f9f9f9;" |
|-
|'''Capital''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Largest City''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Official Languages''' || [[Standard Caropsyne]]
|-
|'''Government'''   • Premier   • Chair of the Fostana   • Interior Minister
| Democracy [[Miria Seranoda]] [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]] [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]
|-
|'''Formation'''
| 5650 Years PTE (Lindite Conquest) (6730 Years PTE (Formation of Gingar))
|-
|'''Area'''  • Total  • Water (%)
| 155.466 mi diameter. (06 Apr. 05) 0.56%
|-
|'''Population'''  • Civilians  • Military
| 4.011 billion (06 Apr. 05) 890,000 regular forces(06 Apr. 05)
|-
|'''National Anthem'''
|[[Theomem]]
|-
|'''National Animal'''
|Crested Dragon
|-
|'''Income'''   • Gross Individual   • After Taxes
| $28,857.25 $23,567.40
|-
|Literacy Rate:
| 99.5%
|-
|'''Currency''' || 1 '''[[Caropsyne Standard Credit]]''' ($) = 100 Tributes
|-
| '''Industries'''  • Within the Wider Pontanore (April 5th, 2005)
| Oil, Coal, Textiles [[Uranium]], [[Silver]], [[Iron]], [[Tin]], [[Rubber]], [[Chemicals]], [[Plastics]], [[Computing]]
|}
'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''', or ''Eda Pontanore Infrenon Carops'' is Liberalia's largest land power and largest single political entity. It is a collection of states and territories ruled by and from Carops. These territories are, [[Mainland Carops]], [[Doruum-Cason]], [[Holod]], [[Gregon]], [[Vyyk]], [[The Forlæan Islands]], [[Polythia Interior]], [[Jajiland]], [[Euvodora]], [[Saba]], [[Koyti]], [[Phosmara]], [[Caropsyne Ziabach]], [[Permenta]], [[Tovia]], [[Zontia]], [[Famagosca]], [[Malventa]] and [[Pansaria]]. The Pontanore has territory on five major continents and landmasses, as well as numerous island holdings. The word "Pontanore" signifies "''Community''" and "''Shared Existance''" in Standard Caropsyne.

== History ==
[[Muin]] agricultural societies were the first signs of civilisation in pre-historic Carops. [[Gingar]]was founded by Muin settlers some 5600 years ago in the late Great Agricultural Period. With the defeat of the [[Totorians]] in CY 970, Carops was able to develop significantly, fighting off various subsequent invasions of Tirans and Azabeans, to be established as a dominant power in Thearea. There was no sense of national consciousness at this point, as the "nation" of Carops could solely be identified as land which was governed by the Muin communes in a loose confederacy based on shared racial and linguistic ties.

All of this was to change in CY 1578 with the arrival of the [[Pelsai]], a maritime people who settled in Carops and oversaw the establishment of centres of power within the country, and awakened the sense of nation within the inhabitants of the areas. Pelsai dominion over Carops resulted in the establishment of ''[[Vaelcs]]'' or kingdoms, of which there were originally four, [[Gingar]], [[Sanche]], [[Droganl]], and [[Takann]]. Large swathes of land to the South of the Vaelcs, which is now classified as being a part of Carops, continued to be ruled by Muin peoples and the [[Porthin]]. Doruum-Cason was at this time mostly inhabited by Muin and not considered to be linked to Carops.

Pelsai domination of Carops lasted for approximately 1400 years, with the establishment of a rich society and culture. Gingar was, by the height of Pelsai power, the dominating force in Carops, which the Vaelc of Droganl also exerting large amounts of power under the [[Firnan Dynasty]]. Notable monarchs of this time include [[Firna, Queen of Droganl]] (CY 1791-1845), Firnan of Droganl (CY 1995-2036), [[Aeblean, King of Gingar]], and [[Gedethena]]. However, the danw of what is known as the [[Second Pelsai Age]] saw the end of the harmonious Vaelc system, Aeblean of Gingar inherited the throne of Sanche by marriage and was forced into war with King [[Maagen]] of Takann over the kingdom. Gingish forces were heavily defeated and Aeblean forced to kill himself, resulting the breaking of the amicable relationship between the Pelsai peoples of Carops. The subsequent short-lived Occupation of Gingar also continued to break these bonds.

The Second Pelsai Age was at its peak of power when the [[Lindites]], a seafaring people of Gesintan origin, landed at Rumarghe, following the establishment of the Fifth Vaelc of [[Bevenn]], some sixty years beforehand. The Lindites were able to overcome the forces of Droganl, and occupied the Vaelc, drawing them into a deadly conflict with the Pelsai of Gingar, which by this point had unifed with Takann and Sanche to form the first recognisable nation of Carops, which was known as [[Unified Carops]]. The defeat of this nation, under the [[Kartt-Golsan Dynasty]], led to the collapse of Pelsai power in Carops and the establishment of the Lindite dominion, and the eventual formation of the nation of Carops in a single entity. The Lindite Othæglin founded [[Fornænda]] shortly into the reign of the Lindite Kings. Their language merged with existing dialects to form the tongue known today as [[Standard Caropsyne]]. The [[Phett]] people also settled in Carops during this period, in the areas around [[Ariatra]], the [[Phettlands]], and the [[Kimmlish]] coast.They and all the other various races in Carops combined to eventually form the fairly diverse Caropsyne People, whose racial background is broadly mixed, with pockets of homogenous ethnicity.

Carops began to acquire an "empire" under the rule of King Aether II, some 400 years ago, with the final seizure of [[Doruum-Cason]] and its annexation by Mainland Carops. Doruum-Cason had remained a broadly independent Pelsai kingdom up until this point. This conquest continued with the establishment of Caropsyne Dominion over [[Holod]] by the merchant [[Harias Golmer]] and a mercenary force loyal to the Caropsyne Merchants Company. Carops also began to take territories in the continent of [[Polythia]], following the establishment of the large [[Caropsyne Imperial Navy]]. The territories of Polythia Interior, and Jajiland were conquered during this period, some 350 years ago. The Pontanore consisted of these territories alone for another 200 years.

The last autocratic monarch of Carops was [[Aldrand]] (5567-5610), whose son King Olimand the Great, agreed to the downgrading of the monarchy from a Royal Family to merely a Royal House, with a democratic government governing the country's affairs. The first elected government of Carops was established 167 years ago under [[Melthred Consvané]], a popular lawyer. Democracy continued to thrive in Carops for another 90 years, before the overthrow of [[Dorias Rormold]] during the [[National Emergency]], and the establishment of [[Fostana Rule]]. What followed was sixty years of government under the [[Fostana]], the unelected former Upper House of the Caropsyne parliament, which was compromised of hereditary peers, clerics, judiciary and various other figures. Durind this time, the lower house, the [[Pontiana]] was shut down. The Fostana led Carops into numerous conflicts against her neighbours and was generally seen as corrupt, oppressive, and cruel. However, for much of the Fostana period, the council enjoyed the widespread support of the Caropsyne people. During the Fostana period, Carops sezied control of the former Loslakia colonies of [[Koyti]] and [[Gregon]], as well as taking a portion of the collapsed [[Ziabach Empire]].

Fostana rule ended with the collapse of the council in disgrace in CY 5770 following a number of controversies and damaging policies. The then Chair of the Fostana, Lord Roth, announced elections, which the leader of the Moderate Party of Carops, Dr. Phodric Dormond, won marginally following the establishment of a coalition government. It was during the Premiership of Dr. Dormond that Carops took control of the territories of [[Vyyk]] and [[Saba]] from the collapsed Caldari empire. Dr. Dormond's approval ratings slumped as a result of his handling of the [[Great Oil Crisis]].

[[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] became Premier of Carops following this episode. The Pontanore was drawn into a long cold war with [[Curiaistan]], which came to the brink of war on several occasions. Maldian signed the [[Soccersia Pact]] with [[Soccersian]] and the [[People's Republic of Caldari]], however following the breach of the agreement by the Soccersian government, Maldian ordered declared war upon Soccersian and eventually successfully conquered it for the Pontanore. It was renamed ot [[Phosmara]] and made a Pontanore State. Dr. Maldian's term also saw the establishment of the [[Council of Nations]] Headquarters in [[Fornænda]].

The outbreak of the [[Third Liberalian War]] saw the Pontanore engaged on numerous fronts, notably against Leonsteiner forces in [[Gregon]], Curian forces in [[Holod]], and a variety of forces from the [[Curian Bloc]] in [[Hasadon]] and [[Polythia]]. Pontanore forces were eventually victorious on all fronts, with substantial forces occupying northern Curiaistan. It was during this period that the Caropsyne-inhabited island of Chrytion voted to ascend to the Pontanore as [[Permenta]]. As well as this, the two territories of [[Tovia]] and [[Zontia]], both of which had substantial Caropsyne populations as a result of emigration, were incorporated into the Pontanore at the same date. Following the conclusion of the conflict and the [[Liberalia Peace Conference]], the Pontanore under Maldian found itself competing with the reorganised [[Grand Republic of Latagon]].

The Maldian Government subjected to a constitutional crisis by the Fostana's invasion of the Pontiana Building in protest at Dr. Maldian's methods of governance. [[Damosca]] agents supporting Dr. Maldian stormed the building in what became known as the [[Siege of the Pontiana]], which killed and brutalised numerous public figures, and led to the vilification of the Damosca in the Pontanore press. Dr. Maldian was found hanged in his office on the following day, having committed suicide, apparently out of shame at his involvement in the siege and its consequences.

Following three weeks of a Civil Administration, the Pontanore elected [[Miria Seranoda]] to replace Dr. Haldric Maldian. Seranoda purged the [[Damosca]], declaring the organisation illegal and beginning a hunt for its agents. During this period, Seranoda began talks with Curiaistan over the Pontanore forces there with the Curiaistan Conference. The Pontiana voted during this time to allow Phosmara and Euvodora to hold seats on the Pontiana, whilst also establishing new legislative bodies in Permenta.

== Politics ==
The Pontanore is a democracy, governed by a bicameral parliament consisting of an Upper, unelected house, the [[Fostana]], and a lower elected house, the [[Pontiana]]. The Premier of Carops is the [[Head of Government]] and is the leader of the largest single block in the Pontiana. The Fostana retains legal and legislative duties, as well as ceremonial and executive functions. The Pontanore Government has sovereign authority over all the territories of the Pontanore, although [[Gregon]], [[Euvodora]], and [[Holod]] elect their own governments, which legislate on internal affairs and which are under the oversight of Pontanore officials, under the [[Treaty of Polmona]]. Recent moves to push for Jajiland and Polythia Interior to be granted the same status have been rejected by the Fostana. [[Pontanore States]] are directed governed from Carops by Administrator-Generals. In territories which fall under the Treaty of Polmona, the Administrator-General acts as the chief representative of the Pontanore government in that territory.

The Pontanore operates a paternalistic approach to its territories, and an overly large bureaucratic class exerts Pontanore regulations in its various outposts. Political awareness in Carops and the Caropsyne-Inhabited territories is fairly high, while in some territories it is substantially lower. Efforts to introduce universal suffrage for all Pontanore citizens have so far failed, although the Pontanore promotes total equality between all her peoples.

The Current Premier of the Pontanore is [[Miria Seranoda]], who stood as an independent candidate.

'''Pontanore Interior Minister''': [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]

'''Pontanore Foreign Minister''': [[Dr. Alza Permentanna]]

'''Pontanore Defence Minister''': [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]

'''Pontanore Finance Minister''': [[Prof. Gethman Tormian]]

'''Pontanore Immigration Minister''': [[Dr. Harmond Gorann]]

'''Pontanore Culture Minister''': [[Olima Casmara]]

'''Pontanore Education Minister''': [[Dr. Olimand Kossroth]]

'''Pontanore Health Minister''': [[Dr. Alza Permentanna]]

'''Pontanore Transport Minister''': [[Lumera Formenta]]

'''Chair of the Fostana''': [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]]

'''Secretary of the Fostana''': [[Lord Svarmond]]

'''Treasurer of the Fostana''': [[Lord Phodric Glothmer]]

The Pontanore's most senior civil servants are:

[[Lord Almerond]] (Chairman of the Civil Directorate)

[[Casimosc Volm]] (Directorate of Rural Affairs)

[[Prof. Desimera Camella]] (Directorate of Industrial Affairs)

[[Olimand Harimand]] (Administrator - Gregon)

[[Miria Seranoda]] (Administrator - Euvodora)

[[Dr. Kolman Folmer]] (Administrator - Jajiland)

== Administrative Divisions ==
'''Carops''' is split into several Authorities

#[[Fornænda]] (Authority Centre: [[Fornænda]])
#[[Pelnas]] (Authority Centre: [[Triana]])
#[[Gruunush]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemar]])
#[[King's Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Ronarn]])
#[[Middle Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Lupash]])
#[[Fâelta]] (Authority Centre:[[Nûshga]])
#[[Gishvara]] (Authority Centre:[[Gûneghia]])
#[[Cezacia]] (Authority Centre:[[Raagenfost]])
#[[Takann]] (Authority Centre:[[Oskeshin]])
#[[Gingar]] (Authority Centre:[[Gingar]])
#[[Phettlands]] (Authority Centre:[[Mara]])
#[[The River Lands]] (Authority Centre:[[Vindamarna]])
#[[Ariatra]] (Authority Centre:[[Ariatra]])
#[[Phontos-Ei]] (Authority Centre:[[Phontos-Ei]])
#[[Ekesh]] (Authority Centre:[[Kimmlish]])
#[[Bevenn]] (Authority Centre:[[Bechia]])

'''Doruum-Cason'''

Doruum-Cason is split into several Authorities:
#[[Gomosc]] (Authority Centre:[[Gomosc]])
#[[Gormo]] (Authority Centre:[[Gormo]])
#[[Santimari]] (Authority Centre: [[Forello]])
#[[Casmona]] (Authority Centre:[[Gasimar]])
#[[Ilmo]] (Authority Centre:[[Frennos]])
#[[Fermas]] (Authority Centre:[[Fermas]])

'''Holod'''

Holod is split into several Authorities:
#[[Cacayo]] (Authority Centre: [[Cacayo]])
#[[Creas]] (Authority Centre: [[Creas]])
#[[Dagaeta]] (Authoruty Centre: [[Dagaeta]])
#[[Terefinya]] (Authority Centre: [[Terefinya]])
#[[Tefco]] (Authority Centre: [[Tefco]])

'''Jajiland'''

Jajiland is divided into several Authorities:
#[[Aemont]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemont]])
#[[Svaeren]] (Authority Centre: [[Svaeran]])
#[[Castara]] (Authority Centre: [[Molnas]])
#[[Termenta]] (Authority Centre: [[Casalé]])
#[[Jaj Ementa]] (Authority Centre: [[Kasja]])
#[[Jaj Kinosa]] (Authority Centre: [[Shamarra]])
#[[Jaj Garana]] (Authority Centre: [[Chimoni]])

'''Euvodora'''

Euvodora is divided into several Authorities:
#[[Polmona]] (Authority Centre: [[Polmona]])
#[[Kimmla]] (Authority Centre: [[Polia-Kimmla]])
#[[Eda Tolena]] (Authority Centre: [[Gelmer]])
#[[Sartia]] (Authority Centre: [[Falinas]])
#[[Caspema]] (Authority Centre: [[Fantonaré]])

== Economy ==
The Pontanore is one of the larger regional economies. With the large array of resources available within the Pontanore, the trading possibilities are free and common. The most recent GDP of the Pontanore was $80,163,098,610,703.81 with a per capital figure of $29,591.40. With a regional average of $14,047.92, this is considered to be largely successful for such a large nation. Carops recorded an annual trade surplus last year of $664,969,091,978.42. Latest figures also show that unemployment continues to be low in Carops, with 2.6% of the adult population unemployed. The economy of the Pontanore is heavily-regulated by the State, and foreign investment is heavily monitored. Heavy investment on industries within the Pontanore has ensured that it can supply itself with virtually all resources without relying on foreign sources. The closed nature of the Pontanore economy is of concern to other powers, considering the large Pontanore investment levels in some foreign economies. This was especially noticable with the outbreak of the trade embargo declared by the Pontanore against the [[Curian Bloc]].

== Demographics ==
The Pontanore is one of the largest entities in Liberalia, and has large numbers of different ethnic groups. In Carops, the ethnicity of the population is varied, but not as varied as the wider Pontanore population

''Ethnic Groups in Carops''
*Caropsyne (56%)
*Phett (19%)
*Pelsai (17%)
*Kessite/Lindite (4%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Pontanore citizens (1%)
*Porthin (0.4%)
*Pyth/Sartian (0.4%)
*Other (0.2%)

NOTE: In the National Census carried out last year, 56% of those who responded considered themselves primarily Caropsyne in ethnicity. It is likley the case that many more are members of distinct ethnic groups (eg. Phetts, Kessites) Lindites, on average, are more likely to describe themselves as "Caropsyne" then territorial peoples such as the Phetts, who consider themselves primarily Phetts. It is thought that around 50% of Carops, however, is of mixed origins between the various races, and hence can be considered "Caropsyne."

'''Ethnic Groups in the Pontanore'''
*Caropsyne/Phett etc. (26%)
*Jaji (3%)
*Polythian Tribal (5%)
*Polythian Other (7%)
*Ardalian (5%)
*Gregonese-Loslakian (2%)
*Forlæan (0.5%)
*Holodian (16%)
*Koy (6%)
*Caldari (7%)
*Ziabachite (4%)
*Socian (3%)
*Hescena (3%)
*Carthen (1%)
*Susha-Sabaian (5%)
*Permentan (2%)
*Gorkhan (1%)
*Losca (0.5%)
*Other (3%)

[[Recognised Ethnicities within the Caropsyne Pontanore]]

== Religion ==
The majority of Ethnic Caropsyne citizens either follow the [[Caropsyne Pantheon]] religion, or are non-religious. [[Atheism in Carops]] has a long history, stemming from the great [[Philosophical School of Fornænda]], which suggested the non-existance of any god over two millenia ago. Across the Pontanore, there are a variety of indigenous and local religions, most notably [[Holodian Pantheonism]], and [[Spiritism]].

*[[Caropsyne Pantheonism]] (41%)
*Holodian Pantheonism (6%)
*Spiritism (3%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Other/Atheist (30%)

== Education ==
Education in the Pontanore is regulated by the State and provided to all citizens. Educational standards and systems vary in the different areas of the Pontanore, in order to take cultural, ethnic and historical influences into consideration. The standard of education in Carops itself is among the highest in the region, with free education provided to all abilities until the age of 19. Caropsyne students begin their academic lives at the age of 5, and attend primary education in [[Ponitio]] (State Institutions) until the age of 12. At 12, they are transferred to [[Fostitio]] (National Educational Insitutions), where they will sit their Pontanore Educational Certificates (P.E.Cs), which will determine their future opportunities.

The Pontanore has a number of distinguished Higher Educational Institutions, steeped in history, and still favoured as among the best in the region. The four major universities of the Pontanore are:

*[[The University of the Pontanore]], Fornænda (Formerly Imperial University of Fornænda)
*[[Ariatra Holmas University]]
*[[Larimas University]], Kimmlish
*[[University of Polmona]], Euvodora

These are the most prestigious of Carops' Universities, and receive students from around the Pontanore. Larimas University has a strong history in the arts, having produced and pioneered the majority of Caropsyne literature of the past two centuries. Holmas is renowned for its science background, having been the site of many major break-throughs in regional science. Research investment in the University alone makes it richer than some of Liberalia's smaller nations. The University of Polmona was established during the premiership of Miria Seranoda and has grown to achieve very high academic standards. The University of the Pontanore is considered strong in many fields, and includes some 45 colleges, of varying types and age. The most famous of these include:

*[[Grand Torias]] (Political Sciences and Foreign Relations)
*[[Pentos Military College]] (Military Affairs)
*[[Colimares]] (Law)

These three colleges share five Premiers, sixteen current Fostana members, one-hundred-and-forty past and present ministers, and countless officials among their alummni.

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| align=center colspan=2 | Motto: ''"Ifrenon te eda triân"'' ([[Caropsyne]]: "The Foundations of The World")
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|-
|'''Capital''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Largest City''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Official Languages''' || [[Standard Caropsyne]]
|-
|'''Government'''   • Premier   • Chair of the Fostana   • Interior Minister
| Democracy [[Miria Seranoda]] [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]] [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]
|-
|'''Formation'''
| 5650 Years PTE (Lindite Conquest) (6730 Years PTE (Formation of Gingar))
|-
|'''Area'''  • Total  • Water (%)
| 155.466 mi diameter. (06 Apr. 05) 0.56%
|-
|'''Population'''  • Civilians  • Military
| 4.011 billion (06 Apr. 05) 890,000 regular forces(06 Apr. 05)
|-
|'''National Anthem'''
|[[Theomem]]
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|'''National Animal'''
|Crested Dragon
|-
|'''Income'''   • Gross Individual   • After Taxes
| $28,857.25 $23,567.40
|-
|Literacy Rate:
| 99.5%
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|'''Currency''' || 1 '''[[Caropsyne Standard Credit]]''' ($) = 100 Tributes
|-
| '''Industries'''  • Within the Wider Pontanore (April 5th, 2005)
| Oil, Coal, Textiles [[Uranium]], [[Silver]], [[Iron]], [[Tin]], [[Rubber]], [[Chemicals]], [[Plastics]], [[Computing]]
|}
'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''', or ''Eda Pontanore Infrenon Carops'' is Liberalia's largest land power and largest single political entity. It is a collection of states and territories ruled by and from Carops. These territories are, [[The Kingdom of Carops]], [[Doruum-Cason]], [[Holod]], [[Gregon]], [[Vyyk]], [[The Forlæan Islands]], [[Polythia Interior]], [[Jajiland]], [[Euvodora]], [[Saba]], [[Koyti]], [[Phosmara]], [[Caropsyne Ziabach]], [[Permenta]], [[Tovia]], [[Zontia]], [[Famagosca]], [[Malventa]] and [[Pansaria]]. The Pontanore has territory on five major continents and landmasses, as well as numerous island holdings. The word "Pontanore" signifies "''Community''" and "''Shared Existance''" in Standard Caropsyne.

== History ==
[[Muin]] agricultural societies were the first signs of civilisation in pre-historic Carops. [[Gingar]]was founded by Muin settlers some 5600 years ago in the late Great Agricultural Period. With the defeat of the [[Totorians]] in CY 970, Carops was able to develop significantly, fighting off various subsequent invasions of Tirans and Azabeans, to be established as a dominant power in Thearea. There was no sense of national consciousness at this point, as the "nation" of Carops could solely be identified as land which was governed by the Muin communes in a loose confederacy based on shared racial and linguistic ties.

All of this was to change in CY 1578 with the arrival of the [[Pelsai]], a maritime people who settled in Carops and oversaw the establishment of centres of power within the country, and awakened the sense of nation within the inhabitants of the areas. Pelsai dominion over Carops resulted in the establishment of ''[[Vaelcs]]'' or kingdoms, of which there were originally four, [[Gingar]], [[Sanche]], [[Droganl]], and [[Takann]]. Large swathes of land to the South of the Vaelcs, which is now classified as being a part of Carops, continued to be ruled by Muin peoples and the [[Porthin]]. Doruum-Cason was at this time mostly inhabited by Muin and not considered to be linked to Carops.

Pelsai domination of Carops lasted for approximately 1400 years, with the establishment of a rich society and culture. Gingar was, by the height of Pelsai power, the dominating force in Carops, which the Vaelc of Droganl also exerting large amounts of power under the [[Firnan Dynasty]]. Notable monarchs of this time include [[Firna, Queen of Droganl]] (CY 1791-1845), Firnan of Droganl (CY 1995-2036), [[Aeblean, King of Gingar]], and [[Gedethena]]. However, the danw of what is known as the [[Second Pelsai Age]] saw the end of the harmonious Vaelc system, Aeblean of Gingar inherited the throne of Sanche by marriage and was forced into war with King [[Maagen]] of Takann over the kingdom. Gingish forces were heavily defeated and Aeblean forced to kill himself, resulting the breaking of the amicable relationship between the Pelsai peoples of Carops. The subsequent short-lived Occupation of Gingar also continued to break these bonds.

The Second Pelsai Age was at its peak of power when the [[Lindites]], a seafaring people of Gesintan origin, landed at Rumarghe, following the establishment of the Fifth Vaelc of [[Bevenn]], some sixty years beforehand. The Lindites were able to overcome the forces of Droganl, and occupied the Vaelc, drawing them into a deadly conflict with the Pelsai of Gingar, which by this point had unifed with Takann and Sanche to form the first recognisable nation of Carops, which was known as [[Unified Carops]]. The defeat of this nation, under the [[Kartt-Golsan Dynasty]], led to the collapse of Pelsai power in Carops and the establishment of the Lindite dominion, and the eventual formation of the nation of Carops in a single entity. The Lindite Othæglin founded [[Fornænda]] shortly into the reign of the Lindite Kings. Their language merged with existing dialects to form the tongue known today as [[Standard Caropsyne]]. The [[Phett]] people also settled in Carops during this period, in the areas around [[Ariatra]], the [[Phettlands]], and the [[Kimmlish]] coast.They and all the other various races in Carops combined to eventually form the fairly diverse Caropsyne People, whose racial background is broadly mixed, with pockets of homogenous ethnicity.

Carops began to acquire an "empire" under the rule of King Aether II, some 400 years ago, with the final seizure of [[Doruum-Cason]] and its annexation by Mainland Carops. Doruum-Cason had remained a broadly independent Pelsai kingdom up until this point. This conquest continued with the establishment of Caropsyne Dominion over [[Holod]] by the merchant [[Harias Golmer]] and a mercenary force loyal to the Caropsyne Merchants Company. Carops also began to take territories in the continent of [[Polythia]], following the establishment of the large [[Caropsyne Imperial Navy]]. The territories of Polythia Interior, and Jajiland were conquered during this period, some 350 years ago. The Pontanore consisted of these territories alone for another 200 years.

The last autocratic monarch of Carops was [[Aldrand]] (5567-5610), whose son King Olimand the Great, agreed to the formation of a Constitutional Monarchy, with a democratic government governing the country's affairs. The first elected government of Carops was established 167 years ago under [[Melthred Consvané]], a popular lawyer. Democracy continued to thrive in Carops for another 90 years, before the overthrow of [[Dorias Rormold]] during the [[National Emergency]], and the establishment of [[Fostana Rule]]. What followed was sixty years of government under the [[Fostana]], the unelected former Upper House of the Caropsyne parliament, which was compromised of hereditary peers, clerics, judiciary and various other figures. Durind this time, the lower house, the [[Pontiana]] was shut down. The Fostana led Carops into numerous conflicts against her neighbours and was generally seen as corrupt, oppressive, and cruel. However, for much of the Fostana period, the council enjoyed the widespread support of the Caropsyne people. During the Fostana period, Carops sezied control of the former Loslakia colonies of [[Koyti]] and [[Gregon]], as well as taking a portion of the collapsed [[Ziabach Empire]].

Fostana rule ended with the collapse of the council in disgrace in CY 5770 following a number of controversies and damaging policies. The then Chair of the Fostana, Lord Roth, announced elections, which the leader of the Moderate Party of Carops, Dr. Phodric Dormond, won marginally following the establishment of a coalition government. It was during the Premiership of Dr. Dormond that Carops took control of the territories of [[Vyyk]] and [[Saba]] from the collapsed Caldari empire. Dr. Dormond's approval ratings slumped as a result of his handling of the [[Great Oil Crisis]].

[[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] became Premier of Carops following this episode. The Pontanore was drawn into a long cold war with [[Curiaistan]], which came to the brink of war on several occasions. Maldian signed the [[Soccersia Pact]] with [[Soccersian]] and the [[People's Republic of Caldari]], however following the breach of the agreement by the Soccersian government, Maldian ordered declared war upon Soccersian and eventually successfully conquered it for the Pontanore. It was renamed ot [[Phosmara]] and made a Pontanore State. Dr. Maldian's term also saw the establishment of the [[Council of Nations]] Headquarters in [[Fornænda]].

The outbreak of the [[Third Liberalian War]] saw the Pontanore engaged on numerous fronts, notably against Leonsteiner forces in [[Gregon]], Curian forces in [[Holod]], and a variety of forces from the [[Curian Bloc]] in [[Hasadon]] and [[Polythia]]. Pontanore forces were eventually victorious on all fronts, with substantial forces occupying northern Curiaistan. It was during this period that the Caropsyne-inhabited island of Chrytion voted to ascend to the Pontanore as [[Permenta]]. As well as this, the two territories of [[Tovia]] and [[Zontia]], both of which had substantial Caropsyne populations as a result of emigration, were incorporated into the Pontanore at the same date. Following the conclusion of the conflict and the [[Liberalia Peace Conference]], the Pontanore under Maldian found itself competing with the reorganised [[Grand Republic of Latagon]].

The Maldian Government subjected to a constitutional crisis by the Fostana's invasion of the Pontiana Building in protest at Dr. Maldian's methods of governance. [[Damosca]] agents supporting Dr. Maldian stormed the building in what became known as the [[Siege of the Pontiana]], which killed and brutalised numerous public figures, and led to the vilification of the Damosca in the Pontanore press. Dr. Maldian was found hanged in his office on the following day, having committed suicide, apparently out of shame at his involvement in the siege and its consequences.

Following three weeks of a Civil Administration, the Pontanore elected [[Miria Seranoda]] to replace Dr. Haldric Maldian. Seranoda purged the [[Damosca]], declaring the organisation illegal and beginning a hunt for its agents. During this period, Seranoda began talks with Curiaistan over the Pontanore forces there with the Curiaistan Conference. The Pontiana voted during this time to allow Phosmara and Euvodora to hold seats on the Pontiana, whilst also establishing new legislative bodies in Permenta.

== Politics ==
The Pontanore is a democracy, governed by a bicameral parliament consisting of an Upper, unelected house, the [[Fostana]], and a lower elected house, the [[Pontiana]]. The Premier of Carops is the [[Head of Government]] and is the leader of the largest single block in the Pontiana. The Fostana retains legal and legislative duties, as well as ceremonial and executive functions. The Pontanore Government has sovereign authority over all the territories of the Pontanore, although [[Gregon]], [[Euvodora]], and [[Holod]] elect their own governments, which legislate on internal affairs and which are under the oversight of Pontanore officials, under the [[Treaty of Polmona]]. Recent moves to push for Jajiland and Polythia Interior to be granted the same status have been rejected by the Fostana. [[Pontanore States]] are directed governed from Carops by Administrator-Generals. In territories which fall under the Treaty of Polmona, the Administrator-General acts as the chief representative of the Pontanore government in that territory.

The Pontanore operates a paternalistic approach to its territories, and an overly large bureaucratic class exerts Pontanore regulations in its various outposts. Political awareness in Carops and the Caropsyne-Inhabited territories is fairly high, while in some territories it is substantially lower. Efforts to introduce universal suffrage for all Pontanore citizens have so far failed, although the Pontanore promotes total equality between all her peoples.

The Current Premier of the Pontanore is [[Miria Seranoda]], who stood as an independent candidate.

'''Pontanore Interior Minister''': [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]

'''Pontanore Foreign Minister''': [[Dr. Alza Permentanna]]

'''Pontanore Defence Minister''': [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]

'''Pontanore Finance Minister''': [[Prof. Gethman Tormian]]

'''Pontanore Immigration Minister''': [[Dr. Harmond Gorann]]

'''Pontanore Culture Minister''': [[Olima Casmara]]

'''Pontanore Education Minister''': [[Dr. Olimand Kossroth]]

'''Pontanore Health Minister''': [[Dr. Alza Permentanna]]

'''Pontanore Transport Minister''': [[Lumera Formenta]]

'''Chair of the Fostana''': [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]]

'''Secretary of the Fostana''': [[Lord Svarmond]]

'''Treasurer of the Fostana''': [[Lord Phodric Glothmer]]

The Pontanore's most senior civil servants are:

[[Lord Almerond]] (Chairman of the Civil Directorate)

[[Casimosc Volm]] (Directorate of Rural Affairs)

[[Prof. Desimera Camella]] (Directorate of Industrial Affairs)

[[Olimand Harimand]] (Administrator - Gregon)

[[Miria Seranoda]] (Administrator - Euvodora)

[[Dr. Kolman Folmer]] (Administrator - Jajiland)

== Administrative Divisions ==
'''Carops''' is split into several Authorities

#[[Fornænda]] (Authority Centre: [[Fornænda]])
#[[Pelnas]] (Authority Centre: [[Triana]])
#[[Gruunush]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemar]])
#[[King's Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Ronarn]])
#[[Middle Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Lupash]])
#[[Fâelta]] (Authority Centre:[[Nûshga]])
#[[Gishvara]] (Authority Centre:[[Gûneghia]])
#[[Cezacia]] (Authority Centre:[[Raagenfost]])
#[[Takann]] (Authority Centre:[[Oskeshin]])
#[[Gingar]] (Authority Centre:[[Gingar]])
#[[Phettlands]] (Authority Centre:[[Mara]])
#[[The River Lands]] (Authority Centre:[[Vindamarna]])
#[[Ariatra]] (Authority Centre:[[Ariatra]])
#[[Phontos-Ei]] (Authority Centre:[[Phontos-Ei]])
#[[Ekesh]] (Authority Centre:[[Kimmlish]])
#[[Bevenn]] (Authority Centre:[[Bechia]])

'''Doruum-Cason'''

Doruum-Cason is split into several Authorities:
#[[Gomosc]] (Authority Centre:[[Gomosc]])
#[[Gormo]] (Authority Centre:[[Gormo]])
#[[Santimari]] (Authority Centre: [[Forello]])
#[[Casmona]] (Authority Centre:[[Gasimar]])
#[[Ilmo]] (Authority Centre:[[Frennos]])
#[[Fermas]] (Authority Centre:[[Fermas]])

'''Holod'''

Holod is split into several Authorities:
#[[Cacayo]] (Authority Centre: [[Cacayo]])
#[[Creas]] (Authority Centre: [[Creas]])
#[[Dagaeta]] (Authoruty Centre: [[Dagaeta]])
#[[Terefinya]] (Authority Centre: [[Terefinya]])
#[[Tefco]] (Authority Centre: [[Tefco]])

'''Jajiland'''

Jajiland is divided into several Authorities:
#[[Aemont]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemont]])
#[[Svaeren]] (Authority Centre: [[Svaeran]])
#[[Castara]] (Authority Centre: [[Molnas]])
#[[Termenta]] (Authority Centre: [[Casalé]])
#[[Jaj Ementa]] (Authority Centre: [[Kasja]])
#[[Jaj Kinosa]] (Authority Centre: [[Shamarra]])
#[[Jaj Garana]] (Authority Centre: [[Chimoni]])

'''Euvodora'''

Euvodora is divided into several Authorities:
#[[Polmona]] (Authority Centre: [[Polmona]])
#[[Kimmla]] (Authority Centre: [[Polia-Kimmla]])
#[[Eda Tolena]] (Authority Centre: [[Gelmer]])
#[[Sartia]] (Authority Centre: [[Falinas]])
#[[Caspema]] (Authority Centre: [[Fantonaré]])

== Economy ==
The Pontanore is one of the larger regional economies. With the large array of resources available within the Pontanore, the trading possibilities are free and common. The most recent GDP of the Pontanore was $80,163,098,610,703.81 with a per capital figure of $29,591.40. With a regional average of $14,047.92, this is considered to be largely successful for such a large nation. Carops recorded an annual trade surplus last year of $664,969,091,978.42. Latest figures also show that unemployment continues to be low in Carops, with 2.6% of the adult population unemployed. The economy of the Pontanore is heavily-regulated by the State, and foreign investment is heavily monitored. Heavy investment on industries within the Pontanore has ensured that it can supply itself with virtually all resources without relying on foreign sources. The closed nature of the Pontanore economy is of concern to other powers, considering the large Pontanore investment levels in some foreign economies. This was especially noticable with the outbreak of the trade embargo declared by the Pontanore against the [[Curian Bloc]].

== Demographics ==
The Pontanore is one of the largest entities in Liberalia, and has large numbers of different ethnic groups. In Carops, the ethnicity of the population is varied, but not as varied as the wider Pontanore population

''Ethnic Groups in Carops''
*Caropsyne (56%)
*Phett (19%)
*Pelsai (17%)
*Kessite/Lindite (4%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Pontanore citizens (1%)
*Porthin (0.4%)
*Pyth/Sartian (0.4%)
*Other (0.2%)

NOTE: In the National Census carried out last year, 56% of those who responded considered themselves primarily Caropsyne in ethnicity. It is likley the case that many more are members of distinct ethnic groups (eg. Phetts, Kessites) Lindites, on average, are more likely to describe themselves as "Caropsyne" then territorial peoples such as the Phetts, who consider themselves primarily Phetts. It is thought that around 50% of Carops, however, is of mixed origins between the various races, and hence can be considered "Caropsyne."

'''Ethnic Groups in the Pontanore'''
*Caropsyne/Phett etc. (26%)
*Jaji (3%)
*Polythian Tribal (5%)
*Polythian Other (7%)
*Ardalian (5%)
*Gregonese-Loslakian (2%)
*Forlæan (0.5%)
*Holodian (16%)
*Koy (6%)
*Caldari (7%)
*Ziabachite (4%)
*Socian (3%)
*Hescena (3%)
*Carthen (1%)
*Susha-Sabaian (5%)
*Permentan (2%)
*Gorkhan (1%)
*Losca (0.5%)
*Other (3%)

[[Recognised Ethnicities within the Caropsyne Pontanore]]

== Religion ==
The majority of Ethnic Caropsyne citizens either follow the [[Caropsyne Pantheon]] religion, or are non-religious. [[Atheism in Carops]] has a long history, stemming from the great [[Philosophical School of Fornænda]], which suggested the non-existance of any god over two millenia ago. Across the Pontanore, there are a variety of indigenous and local religions, most notably [[Holodian Pantheonism]], and [[Spiritism]].

*[[Caropsyne Pantheonism]] (41%)
*Holodian Pantheonism (6%)
*Spiritism (3%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Other/Atheist (30%)

== Education ==
Education in the Pontanore is regulated by the State and provided to all citizens. Educational standards and systems vary in the different areas of the Pontanore, in order to take cultural, ethnic and historical influences into consideration. The standard of education in Carops itself is among the highest in the region, with free education provided to all abilities until the age of 19. Caropsyne students begin their academic lives at the age of 5, and attend primary education in [[Ponitio]] (State Institutions) until the age of 12. At 12, they are transferred to [[Fostitio]] (National Educational Insitutions), where they will sit their Pontanore Educational Certificates (P.E.Cs), which will determine their future opportunities.

The Pontanore has a number of distinguished Higher Educational Institutions, steeped in history, and still favoured as among the best in the region. The four major universities of the Pontanore are:

*[[The University of the Pontanore]], Fornænda (Formerly Imperial University of Fornænda)
*[[Ariatra Holmas University]]
*[[Larimas University]], Kimmlish
*[[University of Polmona]], Euvodora

These are the most prestigious of Carops' Universities, and receive students from around the Pontanore. Larimas University has a strong history in the arts, having produced and pioneered the majority of Caropsyne literature of the past two centuries. Holmas is renowned for its science background, having been the site of many major break-throughs in regional science. Research investment in the University alone makes it richer than some of Liberalia's smaller nations. The University of Polmona was established during the premiership of Miria Seranoda and has grown to achieve very high academic standards. The University of the Pontanore is considered strong in many fields, and includes some 45 colleges, of varying types and age. The most famous of these include:

*[[Grand Torias]] (Political Sciences and Foreign Relations)
*[[Pentos Military College]] (Military Affairs)
*[[Colimares]] (Law)

These three colleges share five Premiers, sixteen current Fostana members, one-hundred-and-forty past and present ministers, and countless officials among their alummni.

The Caropsyne Pontanore

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|+<big><big>'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''' 
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|-
| align=center colspan=2 | Motto: ''"Ifrenon te eda triân"'' ([[Caropsyne]]: "The Foundations of The World")
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|-
|'''Capital''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Largest City''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Official Languages''' || [[Standard Caropsyne]]
|-
|'''Government'''   • Premier   • Chair of the Fostana   • Interior Minister
| Democracy [[Miria Seranoda]] [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]] [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]
|-
|'''Formation'''
| 5650 Years PTE (Lindite Conquest) (6730 Years PTE (Formation of Gingar))
|-
|'''Area'''  • Total  • Water (%)
| 155.466 mi diameter. (06 Apr. 05) 0.56%
|-
|'''Population'''  • Civilians  • Military
| 4.011 billion (06 Apr. 05) 890,000 regular forces(06 Apr. 05)
|-
|'''National Anthem'''
|[[Theomem]]
|-
|'''National Animal'''
|Crested Dragon
|-
|'''Income'''   • Gross Individual   • After Taxes
| $28,857.25 $23,567.40
|-
|Literacy Rate:
| 99.5%
|-
|'''Currency''' || 1 '''[[Caropsyne Standard Credit]]''' ($) = 100 Tributes
|-
| '''Industries'''  • Within the Wider Pontanore (April 5th, 2005)
| Oil, Coal, Textiles [[Uranium]], [[Silver]], [[Iron]], [[Tin]], [[Rubber]], [[Chemicals]], [[Plastics]], [[Computing]]
|}
'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''', or ''Eda Pontanore Infrenon Carops'' is Liberalia's largest land power and largest single political entity. It is a collection of states and territories ruled by and from Carops. These territories are, [[The Kingdom of Carops]], [[Doruum-Cason]], [[Holod]], [[Gregon]], [[Vyyk]], [[The Forlæan Islands]], [[Polythia Interior]], [[Jajiland]], [[Euvodora]], [[Saba]], [[Koyti]], [[Phosmara]], [[Caropsyne Ziabach]], [[Permenta]], [[Tovia]], [[Zontia]], [[Famagosca]], [[Malventa]] and [[Pansaria]]. The Pontanore has territory on five major continents and landmasses, as well as numerous island holdings. The word "Pontanore" signifies "''Community''" and "''Shared Existance''" in Standard Caropsyne.

== History ==
[[Muin]] agricultural societies were the first signs of civilisation in pre-historic Carops. [[Gingar]]was founded by Muin settlers some 5600 years ago in the late Great Agricultural Period. With the defeat of the [[Totorians]] in CY 970, Carops was able to develop significantly, fighting off various subsequent invasions of Tirans and Azabeans, to be established as a dominant power in Thearea. There was no sense of national consciousness at this point, as the "nation" of Carops could solely be identified as land which was governed by the Muin communes in a loose confederacy based on shared racial and linguistic ties.

All of this was to change in CY 1578 with the arrival of the [[Pelsai]], a maritime people who settled in Carops and oversaw the establishment of centres of power within the country, and awakened the sense of nation within the inhabitants of the areas. Pelsai dominion over Carops resulted in the establishment of ''[[Vaelcs]]'' or kingdoms, of which there were originally four, [[Gingar]], [[Sanche]], [[Droganl]], and [[Takann]]. Large swathes of land to the South of the Vaelcs, which is now classified as being a part of Carops, continued to be ruled by Muin peoples and the [[Porthin]]. Doruum-Cason was at this time mostly inhabited by Muin and not considered to be linked to Carops.

Pelsai domination of Carops lasted for approximately 1400 years, with the establishment of a rich society and culture. Gingar was, by the height of Pelsai power, the dominating force in Carops, which the Vaelc of Droganl also exerting large amounts of power under the [[Firnan Dynasty]]. Notable monarchs of this time include [[Firna, Queen of Droganl]] (CY 1791-1845), Firnan of Droganl (CY 1995-2036), [[Aeblean, King of Gingar]], and [[Gedethena]]. However, the danw of what is known as the [[Second Pelsai Age]] saw the end of the harmonious Vaelc system, Aeblean of Gingar inherited the throne of Sanche by marriage and was forced into war with King [[Maagen]] of Takann over the kingdom. Gingish forces were heavily defeated and Aeblean forced to kill himself, resulting the breaking of the amicable relationship between the Pelsai peoples of Carops. The subsequent short-lived Occupation of Gingar also continued to break these bonds.

The Second Pelsai Age was at its peak of power when the [[Lindites]], a seafaring people of Gesintan origin, landed at Rumarghe, following the establishment of the Fifth Vaelc of [[Bevenn]], some sixty years beforehand. The Lindites were able to overcome the forces of Droganl, and occupied the Vaelc, drawing them into a deadly conflict with the Pelsai of Gingar, which by this point had unifed with Takann and Sanche to form the first recognisable nation of Carops, which was known as [[Unified Carops]]. The defeat of this nation, under the [[Kartt-Golsan Dynasty]], led to the collapse of Pelsai power in Carops and the establishment of the Lindite dominion, and the eventual formation of the nation of Carops in a single entity. The Lindite Othæglin founded [[Fornænda]] shortly into the reign of the Lindite Kings. Their language merged with existing dialects to form the tongue known today as [[Standard Caropsyne]]. The [[Phett]] people also settled in Carops during this period, in the areas around [[Ariatra]], the [[Phettlands]], and the [[Kimmlish]] coast.They and all the other various races in Carops combined to eventually form the fairly diverse Caropsyne People, whose racial background is broadly mixed, with pockets of homogenous ethnicity.

Carops began to acquire an "empire" under the rule of King Aether II, some 400 years ago, with the final seizure of [[Doruum-Cason]] and its annexation by Mainland Carops. Doruum-Cason had remained a broadly independent Pelsai kingdom up until this point. This conquest continued with the establishment of Caropsyne Dominion over [[Holod]] by the merchant [[Harias Golmer]] and a mercenary force loyal to the Caropsyne Merchants Company. Carops also began to take territories in the continent of [[Polythia]], following the establishment of the large [[Caropsyne Imperial Navy]]. The territories of Polythia Interior, and Jajiland were conquered during this period, some 350 years ago. The Pontanore consisted of these territories alone for another 200 years.

The last autocratic monarch of Carops was [[Aldrand]] (5567-5610), whose son King Olimand the Great, agreed to the formation of a Constitutional Monarchy, with a democratic government governing the country's affairs. The first elected government of Carops was established 167 years ago under [[Melthred Consvané]], a popular lawyer. Democracy continued to thrive in Carops for another 90 years, before the overthrow of [[Dorias Rormold]] during the [[National Emergency]], and the establishment of [[Fostana Rule]]. What followed was sixty years of government under the [[Fostana]], the unelected former Upper House of the Caropsyne parliament, which was compromised of hereditary peers, clerics, judiciary and various other figures. Durind this time, the lower house, the [[Pontiana]] was shut down. The Fostana led Carops into numerous conflicts against her neighbours and was generally seen as corrupt, oppressive, and cruel. However, for much of the Fostana period, the council enjoyed the widespread support of the Caropsyne people. During the Fostana period, Carops sezied control of the former Loslakia colonies of [[Koyti]] and [[Gregon]], as well as taking a portion of the collapsed [[Ziabach Empire]].

Fostana rule ended with the collapse of the council in disgrace in CY 5770 following a number of controversies and damaging policies. The then Chair of the Fostana, Lord Roth, announced elections, which the leader of the Moderate Party of Carops, Dr. Phodric Dormond, won marginally following the establishment of a coalition government. It was during the Premiership of Dr. Dormond that Carops took control of the territories of [[Vyyk]] and [[Saba]] from the collapsed Caldari empire. Dr. Dormond's approval ratings slumped as a result of his handling of the [[Great Oil Crisis]].

[[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] became Premier of Carops following this episode. The Pontanore was drawn into a long cold war with [[Curiaistan]], which came to the brink of war on several occasions. Maldian signed the [[Soccersia Pact]] with [[Soccersian]] and the [[People's Republic of Caldari]], however following the breach of the agreement by the Soccersian government, Maldian ordered declared war upon Soccersian and eventually successfully conquered it for the Pontanore. It was renamed ot [[Phosmara]] and made a Pontanore State. Dr. Maldian's term also saw the establishment of the [[Council of Nations]] Headquarters in [[Fornænda]].

The outbreak of the [[Third Liberalian War]] saw the Pontanore engaged on numerous fronts, notably against Leonsteiner forces in [[Gregon]], Curian forces in [[Holod]], and a variety of forces from the [[Curian Bloc]] in [[Hasadon]] and [[Polythia]]. Pontanore forces were eventually victorious on all fronts, with substantial forces occupying northern Curiaistan. It was during this period that the Caropsyne-inhabited island of Chrytion voted to ascend to the Pontanore as [[Permenta]]. As well as this, the two territories of [[Tovia]] and [[Zontia]], both of which had substantial Caropsyne populations as a result of emigration, were incorporated into the Pontanore at the same date. Following the conclusion of the conflict and the [[Liberalia Peace Conference]], the Pontanore under Maldian found itself competing with the reorganised [[Grand Republic of Latagon]].

The Maldian Government subjected to a constitutional crisis by the Fostana's invasion of the Pontiana Building in protest at Dr. Maldian's methods of governance. [[Damosca]] agents supporting Dr. Maldian stormed the building in what became known as the [[Siege of the Pontiana]], which killed and brutalised numerous public figures, and led to the vilification of the Damosca in the Pontanore press. Dr. Maldian was found hanged in his office on the following day, having committed suicide, apparently out of shame at his involvement in the siege and its consequences.

Following three weeks of a Civil Administration, the Pontanore elected [[Miria Seranoda]] to replace Dr. Haldric Maldian. Seranoda purged the [[Damosca]], declaring the organisation illegal and beginning a hunt for its agents. During this period, Seranoda began talks with Curiaistan over the Pontanore forces there with the Curiaistan Conference. The Pontiana voted during this time to allow Phosmara and Euvodora to hold seats on the Pontiana, whilst also establishing new legislative bodies in Permenta.

== Politics ==
The Pontanore is a democracy, governed by a bicameral parliament consisting of an Upper, unelected house, the [[Fostana]], and a lower elected house, the [[Pontiana]]. The Premier of Carops is the [[Head of Government]] and is the leader of the largest single block in the Pontiana. The Fostana retains legal and legislative duties, as well as ceremonial and executive functions. The Pontanore Government has sovereign authority over all the territories of the Pontanore, although [[Gregon]], [[Euvodora]], and [[Holod]] elect their own governments, which legislate on internal affairs and which are under the oversight of Pontanore officials, under the [[Treaty of Polmona]]. Recent moves to push for Jajiland and Polythia Interior to be granted the same status have been rejected by the Fostana. [[Pontanore States]] are directed governed from Carops by Administrator-Generals. In territories which fall under the Treaty of Polmona, the Administrator-General acts as the chief representative of the Pontanore government in that territory.

The Pontanore operates a paternalistic approach to its territories, and an overly large bureaucratic class exerts Pontanore regulations in its various outposts. Political awareness in Carops and the Caropsyne-Inhabited territories is fairly high, while in some territories it is substantially lower. Efforts to introduce universal suffrage for all Pontanore citizens have so far failed, although the Pontanore promotes total equality between all her peoples.

The Current Premier of the Pontanore is [[Miria Seranoda]], who stood as an independent candidate.

'''Pontanore Interior Minister''': [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]

'''Pontanore Foreign Minister''': [[Dr. Alza Permentanna]]

'''Pontanore Defence Minister''': [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]

'''Pontanore Finance Minister''': [[Prof. Gethman Tormian]]

'''Pontanore Immigration Minister''': [[Dr. Harmond Gorann]]

'''Pontanore Culture Minister''': [[Olima Casmara]]

'''Pontanore Education Minister''': [[Dr. Olimand Kossroth]]

'''Pontanore Health Minister''': [[Dr. Alza Permentanna]]

'''Pontanore Transport Minister''': [[Lumera Formenta]]

'''Chair of the Fostana''': [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]]

'''Secretary of the Fostana''': [[Lord Svarmond]]

'''Treasurer of the Fostana''': [[Lord Phodric Glothmer]]

The Pontanore's most senior civil servants are:

[[Lord Almerond]] (Chairman of the Civil Directorate)

[[Casimosc Volm]] (Directorate of Rural Affairs)

[[Prof. Desimera Camella]] (Directorate of Industrial Affairs)

[[Olimand Harimand]] (Administrator - Gregon)

[[Miria Seranoda]] (Administrator - Euvodora)

[[Dr. Kolman Folmer]] (Administrator - Jajiland)

== Administrative Divisions ==
'''Carops''' is split into several Authorities

#[[Fornænda]] (Authority Centre: [[Fornænda]])
#[[Pelnas]] (Authority Centre: [[Triana]])
#[[Gruunush]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemar]])
#[[King's Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Ronarn]])
#[[Middle Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Lupash]])
#[[Fâelta]] (Authority Centre:[[Nûshga]])
#[[Gishvara]] (Authority Centre:[[Gûneghia]])
#[[Cezacia]] (Authority Centre:[[Raagenfost]])
#[[Takann]] (Authority Centre:[[Oskeshin]])
#[[Gingar]] (Authority Centre:[[Gingar]])
#[[Phettlands]] (Authority Centre:[[Mara]])
#[[The River Lands]] (Authority Centre:[[Vindamarna]])
#[[Ariatra]] (Authority Centre:[[Ariatra]])
#[[Phontos-Ei]] (Authority Centre:[[Phontos-Ei]])
#[[Ekesh]] (Authority Centre:[[Kimmlish]])
#[[Bevenn]] (Authority Centre:[[Bechia]])

'''Doruum-Cason'''

Doruum-Cason is split into several Authorities:
#[[Gomosc]] (Authority Centre:[[Gomosc]])
#[[Gormo]] (Authority Centre:[[Gormo]])
#[[Santimari]] (Authority Centre: [[Forello]])
#[[Casmona]] (Authority Centre:[[Gasimar]])
#[[Ilmo]] (Authority Centre:[[Frennos]])
#[[Fermas]] (Authority Centre:[[Fermas]])

'''Holod'''

Holod is split into several Authorities:
#[[Cacayo]] (Authority Centre: [[Cacayo]])
#[[Creas]] (Authority Centre: [[Creas]])
#[[Dagaeta]] (Authoruty Centre: [[Dagaeta]])
#[[Terefinya]] (Authority Centre: [[Terefinya]])
#[[Tefco]] (Authority Centre: [[Tefco]])

'''Jajiland'''

Jajiland is divided into several Authorities:
#[[Aemont]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemont]])
#[[Svaeren]] (Authority Centre: [[Svaeran]])
#[[Castara]] (Authority Centre: [[Molnas]])
#[[Termenta]] (Authority Centre: [[Casalé]])
#[[Jaj Ementa]] (Authority Centre: [[Kasja]])
#[[Jaj Kinosa]] (Authority Centre: [[Shamarra]])
#[[Jaj Garana]] (Authority Centre: [[Chimoni]])

== Economy ==
The Pontanore is one of the larger regional economies. With the large array of resources available within the Pontanore, the trading possibilities are free and common. The most recent GDP of the Pontanore was $80,163,098,610,703.81 with a per capital figure of $29,591.40. With a regional average of $14,047.92, this is considered to be largely successful for such a large nation. Carops recorded an annual trade surplus last year of $664,969,091,978.42. Latest figures also show that unemployment continues to be low in Carops, with 2.6% of the adult population unemployed. The economy of the Pontanore is heavily-regulated by the State, and foreign investment is heavily monitored. Heavy investment on industries within the Pontanore has ensured that it can supply itself with virtually all resources without relying on foreign sources. The closed nature of the Pontanore economy is of concern to other powers, considering the large Pontanore investment levels in some foreign economies. This was especially noticable with the outbreak of the trade embargo declared by the Pontanore against the [[Curian Bloc]].

== Demographics ==
The Pontanore is one of the largest entities in Liberalia, and has large numbers of different ethnic groups. In Carops, the ethnicity of the population is varied, but not as varied as the wider Pontanore population

''Ethnic Groups in Carops''
*Caropsyne (56%)
*Phett (19%)
*Pelsai (17%)
*Kessite/Lindite (4%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Pontanore citizens (1%)
*Porthin (0.4%)
*Pyth/Sartian (0.4%)
*Other (0.2%)

NOTE: In the National Census carried out last year, 56% of those who responded considered themselves primarily Caropsyne in ethnicity. It is likley the case that many more are members of distinct ethnic groups (eg. Phetts, Kessites) Lindites, on average, are more likely to describe themselves as "Caropsyne" then territorial peoples such as the Phetts, who consider themselves primarily Phetts. It is thought that around 50% of Carops, however, is of mixed origins between the various races, and hence can be considered "Caropsyne."

'''Ethnic Groups in the Pontanore'''
*Caropsyne/Phett etc. (26%)
*Jaji (3%)
*Polythian Tribal (5%)
*Polythian Other (7%)
*Ardalian (5%)
*Gregonese-Loslakian (2%)
*Forlæan (0.5%)
*Holodian (16%)
*Koy (6%)
*Caldari (7%)
*Ziabachite (4%)
*Socian (3%)
*Hescena (3%)
*Carthen (1%)
*Susha-Sabaian (5%)
*Permentan (2%)
*Gorkhan (1%)
*Losca (0.5%)
*Other (3%)

[[Recognised Ethnicities within the Caropsyne Pontanore]]

== Religion ==
The majority of Ethnic Caropsyne citizens either follow the [[Caropsyne Pantheon]] religion, or are non-religious. [[Atheism in Carops]] has a long history, stemming from the great [[Philosophical School of Fornænda]], which suggested the non-existance of any god over two millenia ago. Across the Pontanore, there are a variety of indigenous and local religions, most notably [[Holodian Pantheonism]], and [[Spiritism]].

*[[Caropsyne Pantheonism]] (41%)
*Holodian Pantheonism (6%)
*Spiritism (3%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Other/Atheist (30%)

== Education ==
Education in the Pontanore is regulated by the State and provided to all citizens. Educational standards and systems vary in the different areas of the Pontanore, in order to take cultural, ethnic and historical influences into consideration. The standard of education in Carops itself is among the highest in the region, with free education provided to all abilities until the age of 19. Caropsyne students begin their academic lives at the age of 5, and attend primary education in [[Ponitio]] (State Institutions) until the age of 12. At 12, they are transferred to [[Fostitio]] (National Educational Insitutions), where they will sit their Pontanore Educational Certificates (P.E.Cs), which will determine their future opportunities.

The Pontanore has a number of distinguished Higher Educational Institutions, steeped in history, and still favoured as among the best in the region. The four major universities of the Pontanore are:

*[[The University of the Pontanore]], Fornænda (Formerly Imperial University of Fornænda)
*[[Ariatra Holmas University]]
*[[Larimas University]], Kimmlish
*[[University of Polmona]], Euvodora

These are the most prestigious of Carops' Universities, and receive students from around the Pontanore. Larimas University has a strong history in the arts, having produced and pioneered the majority of Caropsyne literature of the past two centuries. Holmas is renowned for its science background, having been the site of many major break-throughs in regional science. Research investment in the University alone makes it richer than some of Liberalia's smaller nations. The University of Polmona was established during the premiership of Miria Seranoda and has grown to achieve very high academic standards. The University of the Pontanore is considered strong in many fields, and includes some 45 colleges, of varying types and age. The most famous of these include:

*[[Grand Torias]] (Political Sciences and Foreign Relations)
*[[Pentos Military College]] (Military Affairs)
*[[Colimares]] (Law)

These three colleges share five Premiers, sixteen current Fostana members, one-hundred-and-forty past and present ministers, and countless officials among their alummni.

The Caropsyne Pontanore

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|+<big><big>'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''' 
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|-
| align=center colspan=2 | Motto: ''"Ifrenon te eda triân"'' ([[Caropsyne]]: "The Foundations of The World")
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|-
|'''Capital''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Largest City''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Official Languages''' || [[Standard Caropsyne]]
|-
|'''Government'''   • Premier   • Chair of the Fostana   • Interior Minister
| Democracy/Constutional Monarchy [[Miria Seranoda]] [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]] [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]
|-
|'''Formation'''
| 5650 Years PTE (Lindite Conquest) (6730 Years PTE (Formation of Gingar))
|-
|'''Area'''  • Total  • Water (%)
| 155.466 mi diameter. (06 Apr. 05) 0.56%
|-
|'''Population'''  • Civilians  • Military
| 4.011 billion (06 Apr. 05) 890,000 regular forces(06 Apr. 05)
|-
|'''National Anthem'''
|[[Theomem]]
|-
|'''National Animal'''
|Crested Dragon
|-
|'''Income'''   • Gross Individual   • After Taxes
| $28,857.25 $23,567.40
|-
|Literacy Rate:
| 99.5%
|-
|'''Currency''' || 1 '''[[Caropsyne Standard Credit]]''' ($) = 100 Tributes
|-
| '''Industries'''  • Within the Wider Pontanore (April 5th, 2005)
| Oil, Coal, Textiles [[Uranium]], [[Silver]], [[Iron]], [[Tin]], [[Rubber]], [[Chemicals]], [[Plastics]], [[Computing]]
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'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''', or ''Eda Pontanore Infrenon Carops'' is Liberalia's largest land power and largest single political entity. It is a collection of states and territories ruled by and from Carops. These territories are, [[The Kingdom of Carops]], [[Doruum-Cason]], [[Holod]], [[Gregon]], [[Vyyk]], [[The Forlæan Islands]], [[Polythia Interior]], [[Jajiland]], [[Euvodora]], [[Saba]], [[Koyti]], [[Phosmara]], [[Caropsyne Ziabach]], [[Permenta]], [[Tovia]], [[Zontia]], [[Famagosca]], [[Malventa]] and [[Pansaria]]. The Pontanore has territory on five major continents and landmasses, as well as numerous island holdings. The word "Pontanore" signifies "''Community''" and "''Shared Existance''" in Standard Caropsyne.

== History ==
[[Muin]] agricultural societies were the first signs of civilisation in pre-historic Carops. [[Gingar]]was founded by Muin settlers some 5600 years ago in the late Great Agricultural Period. With the defeat of the [[Totorians]] in CY 970, Carops was able to develop significantly, fighting off various subsequent invasions of Tirans and Azabeans, to be established as a dominant power in Thearea. There was no sense of national consciousness at this point, as the "nation" of Carops could solely be identified as land which was governed by the Muin communes in a loose confederacy based on shared racial and linguistic ties.

All of this was to change in CY 1578 with the arrival of the [[Pelsai]], a maritime people who settled in Carops and oversaw the establishment of centres of power within the country, and awakened the sense of nation within the inhabitants of the areas. Pelsai dominion over Carops resulted in the establishment of ''[[Vaelcs]]'' or kingdoms, of which there were originally four, [[Gingar]], [[Sanche]], [[Droganl]], and [[Takann]]. Large swathes of land to the South of the Vaelcs, which is now classified as being a part of Carops, continued to be ruled by Muin peoples and the [[Porthin]]. Doruum-Cason was at this time mostly inhabited by Muin and not considered to be linked to Carops.

Pelsai domination of Carops lasted for approximately 1400 years, with the establishment of a rich society and culture. Gingar was, by the height of Pelsai power, the dominating force in Carops, which the Vaelc of Droganl also exerting large amounts of power under the [[Firnan Dynasty]]. Notable monarchs of this time include [[Firna, Queen of Droganl]] (CY 1791-1845), Firnan of Droganl (CY 1995-2036), [[Aeblean, King of Gingar]], and [[Gedethena]]. However, the danw of what is known as the [[Second Pelsai Age]] saw the end of the harmonious Vaelc system, Aeblean of Gingar inherited the throne of Sanche by marriage and was forced into war with King [[Maagen]] of Takann over the kingdom. Gingish forces were heavily defeated and Aeblean forced to kill himself, resulting the breaking of the amicable relationship between the Pelsai peoples of Carops. The subsequent short-lived Occupation of Gingar also continued to break these bonds.

The Second Pelsai Age was at its peak of power when the [[Lindites]], a seafaring people of Gesintan origin, landed at Rumarghe, following the establishment of the Fifth Vaelc of [[Bevenn]], some sixty years beforehand. The Lindites were able to overcome the forces of Droganl, and occupied the Vaelc, drawing them into a deadly conflict with the Pelsai of Gingar, which by this point had unifed with Takann and Sanche to form the first recognisable nation of Carops, which was known as [[Unified Carops]]. The defeat of this nation, under the [[Kartt-Golsan Dynasty]], led to the collapse of Pelsai power in Carops and the establishment of the Lindite dominion, and the eventual formation of the nation of Carops in a single entity. The Lindite Othæglin founded [[Fornænda]] shortly into the reign of the Lindite Kings. Their language merged with existing dialects to form the tongue known today as [[Standard Caropsyne]]. The [[Phett]] people also settled in Carops during this period, in the areas around [[Ariatra]], the [[Phettlands]], and the [[Kimmlish]] coast.They and all the other various races in Carops combined to eventually form the fairly diverse Caropsyne People, whose racial background is broadly mixed, with pockets of homogenous ethnicity.

Carops began to acquire an "empire" under the rule of King Aether II, some 400 years ago, with the final seizure of [[Doruum-Cason]] and its annexation by Mainland Carops. Doruum-Cason had remained a broadly independent Pelsai kingdom up until this point. This conquest continued with the establishment of Caropsyne Dominion over [[Holod]] by the merchant [[Harias Golmer]] and a mercenary force loyal to the Caropsyne Merchants Company. Carops also began to take territories in the continent of [[Polythia]], following the establishment of the large [[Caropsyne Imperial Navy]]. The territories of Polythia Interior, and Jajiland were conquered during this period, some 350 years ago. The Pontanore consisted of these territories alone for another 200 years.

The last autocratic monarch of Carops was [[Aldrand]] (5567-5610), whose son King Olimand the Great, agreed to the formation of a Constitutional Monarchy, with a democratic government governing the country's affairs. The first elected government of Carops was established 167 years ago under [[Melthred Consvané]], a popular lawyer. Democracy continued to thrive in Carops for another 90 years, before the overthrow of [[Dorias Rormold]] during the [[National Emergency]], and the establishment of [[Fostana Rule]]. What followed was sixty years of government under the [[Fostana]], the unelected former Upper House of the Caropsyne parliament, which was compromised of hereditary peers, clerics, judiciary and various other figures. Durind this time, the lower house, the [[Pontiana]] was shut down. The Fostana led Carops into numerous conflicts against her neighbours and was generally seen as corrupt, oppressive, and cruel. However, for much of the Fostana period, the council enjoyed the widespread support of the Caropsyne people. During the Fostana period, Carops sezied control of the former Loslakia colonies of [[Koyti]] and [[Gregon]], as well as taking a portion of the collapsed [[Ziabach Empire]].

Fostana rule ended with the collapse of the council in disgrace in CY 5770 following a number of controversies and damaging policies. The then Chair of the Fostana, Lord Roth, announced elections, which the leader of the Moderate Party of Carops, Dr. Phodric Dormond, won marginally following the establishment of a coalition government. It was during the Premiership of Dr. Dormond that Carops took control of the territories of [[Vyyk]] and [[Saba]] from the collapsed Caldari empire. Dr. Dormond's approval ratings slumped as a result of his handling of the [[Great Oil Crisis]].

[[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] became Premier of Carops following this episode. The Pontanore was drawn into a long cold war with [[Curiaistan]], which came to the brink of war on several occasions. Maldian signed the [[Soccersia Pact]] with [[Soccersian]] and the [[People's Republic of Caldari]], however following the breach of the agreement by the Soccersian government, Maldian ordered declared war upon Soccersian and eventually successfully conquered it for the Pontanore. It was renamed ot [[Phosmara]] and made a Pontanore State. Dr. Maldian's term also saw the establishment of the [[Council of Nations]] Headquarters in [[Fornænda]].

The outbreak of the [[Third Liberalian War]] saw the Pontanore engaged on numerous fronts, notably against Leonsteiner forces in [[Gregon]], Curian forces in [[Holod]], and a variety of forces from the [[Curian Bloc]] in [[Hasadon]] and [[Polythia]]. Pontanore forces were eventually victorious on all fronts, with substantial forces occupying northern Curiaistan. It was during this period that the Caropsyne-inhabited island of Chrytion voted to ascend to the Pontanore as [[Permenta]]. As well as this, the two territories of [[Tovia]] and [[Zontia]], both of which had substantial Caropsyne populations as a result of emigration, were incorporated into the Pontanore at the same date. Following the conclusion of the conflict and the [[Liberalia Peace Conference]], the Pontanore under Maldian found itself competing with the reorganised [[Grand Republic of Latagon]].

The Maldian Government subjected to a constitutional crisis by the Fostana's invasion of the Pontiana Building in protest at Dr. Maldian's methods of governance. [[Damosca]] agents supporting Dr. Maldian stormed the building in what became known as the [[Siege of the Pontiana]], which killed and brutalised numerous public figures, and led to the vilification of the Damosca in the Pontanore press. Dr. Maldian was found hanged in his office on the following day, having committed suicide, apparently out of shame at his involvement in the siege and its consequences.

Following three weeks of a Civil Administration, the Pontanore elected [[Miria Seranoda]] to replace Dr. Haldric Maldian. Seranoda purged the [[Damosca]], declaring the organisation illegal and beginning a hunt for its agents. During this period, Seranoda began talks with Curiaistan over the Pontanore forces there with the Curiaistan Conference. The Pontiana voted during this time to allow Phosmara and Euvodora to hold seats on the Pontiana, whilst also establishing new legislative bodies in Permenta.

== Politics ==
The Pontanore is a democracy, governed by a bicameral parliament consisting of an Upper, unelected house, the [[Fostana]], and a lower elected house, the [[Pontiana]]. The Premier of Carops is the [[Head of Government]] and is the leader of the largest single block in the Pontiana. The Fostana retains legal and legislative duties, as well as ceremonial and executive functions. The Pontanore Government has sovereign authority over all the territories of the Pontanore, although [[Gregon]], [[Euvodora]], and [[Holod]] elect their own governments, which legislate on internal affairs and which are under the oversight of Pontanore officials, under the [[Treaty of Polmona]]. Recent moves to push for Jajiland and Polythia Interior to be granted the same status have been rejected by the Fostana. [[Pontanore States]] are directed governed from Carops by Administrator-Generals. In territories which fall under the Treaty of Polmona, the Administrator-General acts as the chief representative of the Pontanore government in that territory.

The Pontanore operates a paternalistic approach to its territories, and an overly large bureaucratic class exerts Pontanore regulations in its various outposts. Political awareness in Carops and the Caropsyne-Inhabited territories is fairly high, while in some territories it is substantially lower. Efforts to introduce universal suffrage for all Pontanore citizens have so far failed, although the Pontanore promotes total equality between all her peoples.

The Current Premier of the Pontanore is [[Miria Seranoda]], who stood as an independent candidate.

'''Pontanore Interior Minister''': [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]

'''Pontanore Foreign Minister''': [[Dr. Alza Permentanna]]

'''Pontanore Defence Minister''': [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]

'''Pontanore Finance Minister''': [[Prof. Gethman Tormian]]

'''Pontanore Immigration Minister''': [[Dr. Harmond Gorann]]

'''Pontanore Culture Minister''': [[Olima Casmara]]

'''Pontanore Education Minister''': [[Dr. Olimand Kossroth]]

'''Pontanore Health Minister''': [[Dr. Alza Permentanna]]

'''Pontanore Transport Minister''': [[Lumera Formenta]]

'''Chair of the Fostana''': [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]]

'''Secretary of the Fostana''': [[Lord Svarmond]]

'''Treasurer of the Fostana''': [[Lord Phodric Glothmer]]

The Pontanore's most senior civil servants are:

[[Lord Almerond]] (Chairman of the Civil Directorate)

[[Casimosc Volm]] (Directorate of Rural Affairs)

[[Prof. Desimera Camella]] (Directorate of Industrial Affairs)

[[Olimand Harimand]] (Administrator - Gregon)

[[Miria Seranoda]] (Administrator - Euvodora)

[[Dr. Kolman Folmer]] (Administrator - Jajiland)

== Administrative Divisions ==
'''Carops''' is split into several Authorities

#[[Fornænda]] (Authority Centre: [[Fornænda]])
#[[Pelnas]] (Authority Centre: [[Triana]])
#[[Gruunush]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemar]])
#[[King's Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Ronarn]])
#[[Middle Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Lupash]])
#[[Fâelta]] (Authority Centre:[[Nûshga]])
#[[Gishvara]] (Authority Centre:[[Gûneghia]])
#[[Cezacia]] (Authority Centre:[[Raagenfost]])
#[[Takann]] (Authority Centre:[[Oskeshin]])
#[[Gingar]] (Authority Centre:[[Gingar]])
#[[Phettlands]] (Authority Centre:[[Mara]])
#[[The River Lands]] (Authority Centre:[[Vindamarna]])
#[[Ariatra]] (Authority Centre:[[Ariatra]])
#[[Phontos-Ei]] (Authority Centre:[[Phontos-Ei]])
#[[Ekesh]] (Authority Centre:[[Kimmlish]])
#[[Bevenn]] (Authority Centre:[[Bechia]])

'''Doruum-Cason'''

Doruum-Cason is split into several Authorities:
#[[Gomosc]] (Authority Centre:[[Gomosc]])
#[[Gormo]] (Authority Centre:[[Gormo]])
#[[Santimari]] (Authority Centre: [[Forello]])
#[[Casmona]] (Authority Centre:[[Gasimar]])
#[[Ilmo]] (Authority Centre:[[Frennos]])
#[[Fermas]] (Authority Centre:[[Fermas]])

'''Holod'''

Holod is split into several Authorities:
#[[Cacayo]] (Authority Centre: [[Cacayo]])
#[[Creas]] (Authority Centre: [[Creas]])
#[[Dagaeta]] (Authoruty Centre: [[Dagaeta]])
#[[Terefinya]] (Authority Centre: [[Terefinya]])
#[[Tefco]] (Authority Centre: [[Tefco]])

'''Jajiland'''

Jajiland is divided into several Authorities:
#[[Aemont]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemont]])
#[[Svaeren]] (Authority Centre: [[Svaeran]])
#[[Castara]] (Authority Centre: [[Molnas]])
#[[Termenta]] (Authority Centre: [[Casalé]])
#[[Jaj Ementa]] (Authority Centre: [[Kasja]])
#[[Jaj Kinosa]] (Authority Centre: [[Shamarra]])
#[[Jaj Garana]] (Authority Centre: [[Chimoni]])

== Economy ==
The Pontanore is one of the larger regional economies. With the large array of resources available within the Pontanore, the trading possibilities are free and common. The most recent GDP of the Pontanore was $80,163,098,610,703.81 with a per capital figure of $29,591.40. With a regional average of $14,047.92, this is considered to be largely successful for such a large nation. Carops recorded an annual trade surplus last year of $664,969,091,978.42. Latest figures also show that unemployment continues to be low in Carops, with 2.6% of the adult population unemployed. The economy of the Pontanore is heavily-regulated by the State, and foreign investment is heavily monitored. Heavy investment on industries within the Pontanore has ensured that it can supply itself with virtually all resources without relying on foreign sources. The closed nature of the Pontanore economy is of concern to other powers, considering the large Pontanore investment levels in some foreign economies. This was especially noticable with the outbreak of the trade embargo declared by the Pontanore against the [[Curian Bloc]].

== Demographics ==
The Pontanore is one of the largest entities in Liberalia, and has large numbers of different ethnic groups. In Carops, the ethnicity of the population is varied, but not as varied as the wider Pontanore population

''Ethnic Groups in Carops''
*Caropsyne (56%)
*Phett (19%)
*Pelsai (17%)
*Kessite/Lindite (4%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Pontanore citizens (1%)
*Porthin (0.4%)
*Pyth/Sartian (0.4%)
*Other (0.2%)

NOTE: In the National Census carried out last year, 56% of those who responded considered themselves primarily Caropsyne in ethnicity. It is likley the case that many more are members of distinct ethnic groups (eg. Phetts, Kessites) Lindites, on average, are more likely to describe themselves as "Caropsyne" then territorial peoples such as the Phetts, who consider themselves primarily Phetts. It is thought that around 50% of Carops, however, is of mixed origins between the various races, and hence can be considered "Caropsyne."

'''Ethnic Groups in the Pontanore'''
*Caropsyne/Phett etc. (26%)
*Jaji (3%)
*Polythian Tribal (5%)
*Polythian Other (7%)
*Ardalian (5%)
*Gregonese-Loslakian (2%)
*Forlæan (0.5%)
*Holodian (16%)
*Koy (6%)
*Caldari (7%)
*Ziabachite (4%)
*Socian (3%)
*Hescena (3%)
*Carthen (1%)
*Susha-Sabaian (5%)
*Permentan (2%)
*Gorkhan (1%)
*Losca (0.5%)
*Other (3%)

[[Recognised Ethnicities within the Caropsyne Pontanore]]

== Religion ==
The majority of Ethnic Caropsyne citizens either follow the [[Caropsyne Pantheon]] religion, or are non-religious. [[Atheism in Carops]] has a long history, stemming from the great [[Philosophical School of Fornænda]], which suggested the non-existance of any god over two millenia ago. Across the Pontanore, there are a variety of indigenous and local religions, most notably [[Holodian Pantheonism]], and [[Spiritism]].

*[[Caropsyne Pantheonism]] (41%)
*Holodian Pantheonism (6%)
*Spiritism (3%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Other/Atheist (30%)

== Education ==
Education in the Pontanore is regulated by the State and provided to all citizens. Educational standards and systems vary in the different areas of the Pontanore, in order to take cultural, ethnic and historical influences into consideration. The standard of education in Carops itself is among the highest in the region, with free education provided to all abilities until the age of 19. Caropsyne students begin their academic lives at the age of 5, and attend primary education in [[Ponitio]] (State Institutions) until the age of 12. At 12, they are transferred to [[Fostitio]] (National Educational Insitutions), where they will sit their Pontanore Educational Certificates (P.E.Cs), which will determine their future opportunities.

The Pontanore has a number of distinguished Higher Educational Institutions, steeped in history, and still favoured as among the best in the region. The four major universities of the Pontanore are:

*[[The University of the Pontanore]], Fornænda (Formerly Imperial University of Fornænda)
*[[Ariatra Holmas University]]
*[[Larimas University]], Kimmlish
*[[University of Polmona]], Euvodora

These are the most prestigious of Carops' Universities, and receive students from around the Pontanore. Larimas University has a strong history in the arts, having produced and pioneered the majority of Caropsyne literature of the past two centuries. Holmas is renowned for its science background, having been the site of many major break-throughs in regional science. Research investment in the University alone makes it richer than some of Liberalia's smaller nations. The University of Polmona was established during the premiership of Miria Seranoda and has grown to achieve very high academic standards. The University of the Pontanore is considered strong in many fields, and includes some 45 colleges, of varying types and age. The most famous of these include:

*[[Grand Torias]] (Political Sciences and Foreign Relations)
*[[Pentos Military College]] (Military Affairs)
*[[Colimares]] (Law)

These three colleges share five Premiers, sixteen current Fostana members, one-hundred-and-forty past and present ministers, and countless officials among their alummni.

Phetts

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'''The Phett People''' are an ethnic group living within [[the Caropsyne Pontanore]]. Arriving in the Kingdom of Carops in the Second Pelsai Age, the Phetts were a maritime trading people whose origins are unknown. In Phett folk belief, reference is often made to a mythical homeland named "Gescenscia," which could refer to a chain of islands in the [[Great Caropsyne Sea]]. Phetts are the single largest self-identified minority group in the Kingdom of Carops, and form part of the single largest ethnic block within the Pontanore. [[Caropsynes]] of mixed Phett heritage make up approximately 26% of the Population of the Pontanore. It is estimated that the Phett-descended population is around 855,020,000 people.

'''Sub-Categories'''
*Euvodoran Phetts
*Social Phetts
*Non-Caropsyne Phetts

== Culture ==
Phetts are traditionally a deeply religious people, following the [[Caropsyne Pantheonist]] religion. There are small minorities of Phetts who worship other deities or local religions, but these a a rarity. Traditionally, Phetts have had a conservative culture, and have invested heavily in the arts. Phett painting, decoration and cuisine have all heavily contributed to Caropsyne identity. The cultural centre of the Phett people is [[Ariatra]].

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== Identity ==
In real terms, many people who claim to be Phetts are not, and many people who reject association with the Phetts are. The majority of "Caropsynes" are of mixed Phett, Lindite and Pelsai heritage. Many of these people, based on their geographical homes or family names may consider themselves to be Phetts. Many Phetts choose to describe themselves as Caropsynes first and Phetts second, as most are of mixed descent. When the term "Phett" is used on the Pontanore census, it refers to people of pure Phett descent, who have not mixed with the other Caropsyne peoples. Whilst the size of this population is smaller, it is still around 240 million people. The Phett people categorise themselves as Phetts based on their religious practices, cultural practices, and ethnic descent. Whilst people of mixed descent can be counted as Phetts, they must possess a patrilineal line of Phett descent to be recognised by the Nationality Directorate.

Phetts are interesting in that they have contributed much to the Caropsyne identity, whilst sometimes remaining seperate from it. Typically Caropsyne surnames are usually of Phett roots, from the rich Phett language. The [[Phett Language]] is widely spoken in the Pontanore, although it is a secondary language to Standard Caropsyne. The majority of Phetts are not brought up to speak the Phett Language, although a sizeable minority do speak it. It is thought that around two-thirds of Phetts have a basic knowledge of it, making it the third most spoken language in the Pontanore.

== Population Centres ==
Phett culture is centred around the Administrative Division of [[Ariatra]], Carops. Here, as well as in the divisions of [[(Phettsca) Phettlands]], [[Marinesca Poltera (The River Lands)]] and [[Phontos-Ei]], Phetts of pure descent are the majority of the population. When mixed Caropsyne-Phetts are added to the total, over 85% of the population is counted for.

'''Non-Caropsyne Phetts''' are a minority within the Pontanore, and are generally descended from Phett travellers who originally settled outside the Pontanore, before returning to join the large Phett community. They maintain their own traditions and language practices, but are included in the Phett population figures. The largest population centre for this community is Ariatra, followed by Polmona in Euvodora.

Euvodora's population is 35% Phett. The Phett population there is often more distinct than Phett populations in Carops. The large population of Non-Caropsyne Phetts and Ardalians have led the Phetts of Euvodora to consider themselves a race in their own right, rather than part of the Caropsyne race. Similarly, around 10% of Jajiland is Phett, with 4% of Polythia Interior. These communities are often not of mixed descent and so are ethnically purely Phett, leading to a greater sense of identity within them.

Phosmara is also home to large numbers of Phett and Caropsyne-Phett people. It is thought that around 60% of the population there has Phett ancestry, although 85% of Phosmarans classify themselves as Caropsyne, rather than Phett. The same can be said for all Charlian colonies, where even Euvodoran Phetts class themselves primarily as Caropsynes.

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People of Carops

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*[[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] (Former Premier)
*[[Dr. Phodric Dormond]] (Former Premier)
*[[Miria Seranoda]] (Former Foreign Minister)
*[[Marias Dortmond]] (Interior Minister, Social Democratic Party Chairman)
*[[Garel Thormond]] (Foreign Minister, Liberty Party Chairman)
*[[Pholis Termol]] (Former Liberty Party Chairman)
*[[HM King Garel VI Olimanes]] (King of Carops)
*[[HM Queen Alza]] (Queen of Carops)
*[[HM Queen Tolla]] (Dowager Queen of Carops)
*[[Dr. Goriath Moscana]] (Defence Minister)
*[[Prof. Gethman Tormian]] (Finance Minister)
*[[Dr. Harmond Gorann]] (Immigration Minister)
*[[Olima Casmara]] (Culture Minister)
*[[Dr. Olimand Kossroth]] (Education Minister)
*[[Dr. Alza Permentanna]] (Health Minister)
*[[Lumera Formenta]] (Transport Minister)
*[[Gen. Larimas Folmer]] (Director of the Damosca)
*[[Gen. Pholomir Zarmal]] (Damosca Bureau Chief)
*[[Gen. Golomir Zomell]] (Director of the Casmara)
*[[Admiral Erimas Cosmond]] (Chief of the Imperial Staff)
*[[Casimosc Volm]] (Directorate of Rural Affairs)
*[[Prof. Desimera Camella]] (Directorate of Industrial Affairs)
*[[Lord Almerond]] (Chairman of the Civil Directorate)
*[[Rolmand, Lord Roth]] (Chair of the Fostana)
*[[Lord Svarmond]] (Secretary of the Fostana)
*[[Lord Phodric Glothmer]] (High Prelate of Fornænda, Treasurer of the Fostana)
*[[Larmald Wolman]] (Pontanore Commander of Gregon)
*[[Olimand Harimand]] (Administrator-General of Gregon)
*[[Dr. Kolman Folmer]] (Administrator-General of Jajiland)
*[[Harias Golmer]] (Historic Explorer)
*[[Dr. Limia Cattanna]] (Civil Directorate Chairwoman)
*[[Lenora Calmortes]] (Communist Author)
*[[Larimas Ulmond]] (Leader of the CPCP)
*[[Lord Olimandas]] (Fostana Master of Ceremonies)
*[[Melthred Consvané]] (Former Premier)
*[[Lord Morclin]] (Former Chair of the Fostana)
*[[Ludomira Paphina]] (Director of the University of the Pontanore)
*[[Jalmund Strana]] (Communist Activist)
*[[Elias Strana]] (Communist Acitivist, Criminal)
*[[Dorias Rormold]] (Former Premier)
*[[Aldrand I]] (Former King of Carops)
*[[Dr. Meldreth Garmond]] (Chair of the Pontiana Executive Committee)
*[[Dr. Almas Galphand]] (Former Chairman of the Pontanore Charitable Fund)
*[[Dr. Garel Gormon]] (Member of the Pontiana Executive Committee)
*[[Dr. Alia Drea]] (Former Administrator General)

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Miria Seranoda

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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:left; clear:right"
|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Miria Seranoda'''
|-
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|-
! Position:
| Premier of Carops
|-
! Term of Office:
| CY 5678-5683
|-
! Predecessor:
| [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]]
|-
! Successor:
| Unknown
|-
! Date of Birth
| 7th/9th/5375
|-
! Place of Birth:
| [[Fornænda]]
|-
! Qualifications:
| DoP, OIP, PQT
|-
! Pontiana Seat:
| Fornænda Sulis
|-
! Political Party:
| None
|-
! International Positions:
| Chair of the Council of Nations
|}

'''Miria Seranoda''' is the current Premier of Carops and [[The Caropsyne Pontanore]]. She is known for her left-wing policies and dislike of violence. Miss Seranoda is the Pontanore's first female premier, and the only independent candidate to have won Pontanore Elections in over a century.

Seranoda served as the Foreign Minister of the Pontanore during the administration of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], before leaving the goverment during the Oil Crisis, heavily criticising Dr. Dormond's leadership. She wrote a vitriolic attack upon the Dormondist mode of thought which was then governing the Ponanore, and spent a year in political isolation, before returning during the government of [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] as Administrator-General of Euvodora, where she had taken residence. She is currently a candidate in the Pontanore Elections.

== Life ==
Miria Seranoda was born into a Middle-Class [[Fornænda]] famiy, the daughter of an acclaimed psychiatrist, [[Dr. Jalmand Seranoda]]. She excelled in school, receiving a First Class Honours degree from the University of the Pontanore at the early age of seventeen. Miss Serenoda enterred politics on the advice of [[Prof. Tormian Gethman]], who at this time was tutoring economics at the UoP. She was a staunch critic of the Fostana during the austere [[Fostana Period]], attacking the lack of democracy in the Pontanore, despite facing considerable threats from the powers of the time. She was appointed as Foreign Minister of the Pontanore by Dr. [[Phodric Dormond]] as a member of the [[Moderate Party of the Pontanore]]. She grew increasingly uneasy with policy decisions made by Dr. Dormond, eventually launching a fiercely critical address on [[Pontanore State Television]] during the oil crisis which was to cause the collapse of the Dormond government. As a result of this and the subsequent rise of [[Dormondist]] Dr. Haldric Maldian, she spent some time in political isolation, only returning to the forefront of political affairs with her appointment as Administrator-General of Euvodora. There are a number of rumours that Miria Seranoda was the victim of a kidnapping plot launched by the Damosca, in an attempt to remove her voice from political commentary.

Miria Seranoda was the one to implement the motion in the Pontiana calling for the removal of Dr. Haldric Maldian as Premier of Carops, following the exposure of enormous links between the Dormondist political grouping and military and Damosca figures. The ensuing debate and invasion of the Pontiana by the Fostana led to a vote by the Pontiana Executive Committee, which called for new elections to be held. The furious Damosca lanched an attack upon the Pontiana Building following this, in what is known as the [[Siege of Pontiana]], which resulted in the deaths of 67 people. Seranoda, who was one of the main targets of this attack, escaped with minor injuries, after being rescued by Fostana Chair [[Lord Roth]].

As a candidate in the following Pontanore Elections, Seranoda campaigned on an anti-corruption and anti-Dormondist platform, vowing to restore liberalism and and civil society to the Pontanore, whilst also stating her desire to dissolve the Damosca.

== Policies ==
Seranoda implemented the dismantling of the Damosca on becoming Premier. What then followed has often been referred to as an anti-Dormondist "purge," in which Seranoda elimited Dormondist influences and supporters from across all governmental affairs. She was fundamental in securing a peace meeting over the Curian crisis, in which she successfully negotiated the withdrawal of Pontanore troops from Curiaistan.

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Dr. Haldric Maldian

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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:left; clear:right"
|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Dr. Haldric Maldian'''
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! Position:
| Premier of Carops
|-
! Term of Office:
| CY 5678-5683
|-
! Predecessor:
| [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]]
|-
! Successor:
| [[Miria Seranoda]]
|-
! Date of Birth
| 6th/10th/CY 5210
|-
! Place of Birth:
| Carmeldanna, Ariatra
|-
! Qualifications:
| FIO, OIP
|-
! Pontiana Seat:
| Ariatra Zemella
|-
! Political Party:
| Moderate Party of the Pontanore
|-
! International Positions:
| Chair of the [[Council of Nations]]
|}

'''Dr. Haldric Maldian''' was the [[Premier of Carops]] and [[Pontissiana]] (Leader of the [[Pontiana]]). He previously served as Interior Minister in the Government of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], of whom he remains a strong ally. Dr. Maldian was a former university lecturer and Professor of Linguistics, having spent twelve years at the [[Univerity of The Pontanore]], [[Fornænda]]. He was married to his wife [[Soria Maldian]] (nee. Gamela), with whom he had four children. Dr. Maldian had long been a trusted voice in [[Carops]], following his survival of an assassination attempt made against him, supposedly by [[Caldari]] agents. Since becoming Interior Minister, he was responsible for maintianing the safety of the Pontanore's citizens, something which he is thought to have excelled at during his term.

== Rise to Power ==
Dr. Maldian was elected on the back of the collapse of the coalition government of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], who was forced to resign by the [[Pontiana Executive Committee]], as he no longer had sufficient support to remain in office. He was a strong political ally of Dr. Dormond, and is widely seen as continuing many of his policies. He was the sworn enemy of [[Miria Seranoda]], the Foreign Minister under the Dormond government, who was highly critical of the government's handling of foreign policy and was shunned from the corridors of power.

== Foreign Policies ==
Dr. Maldian and his foreign minister, [[Garel Thormond]], were perceived as being hardline on foreign policy issues, often coming into conflict with other governments. It was widely perceived, and apparently accurately, that much of the government was linked to the interests of the military and intelligence communities.

== Third Liberalian War ==
Dr. Maldian led the Pontanore into the [[Third Liberalian War]], which resulted in an eventual victory for the Pontanore, although not without some losses. The ensuing [[Peace Talks]] saw the Pontanore delegation storm out after claiming to have been insulted by the Curian delegation. Following this, the Pontanore demanded reparations and refused to withdraw occupying forces from Curiaistan, something which furthered Dr. Maldian's reputation as violent and warmongering.

== Downfall and Death ==
[[The Maldian Government]] virtually collapsed following the end of the Third Liberalian War, when it became clear that the Damosca had gained undue influence over government affairs. Criticism against Dr. Maldian was widespread within the [[Pontiana]], and Miria Seranoda submitted a resolution for immediate elections to the [[Pontiana Executive Committee]], which was passed following the effective invasion of the [[Pontiana Building]] by the [[Fostana]]. Damosca agents supporting Dr. Maldian then stormed the Building, in what is known as the [[Siege of the Pontiana]], maiming and killing anyone in their path. The attrocities committed during this battle, and the chaos created are believed to have been what drove Dr. Maldian to take his own life. He was found hanging from a light fitting on the ceiling of his office within the Pontiana Building, draped in the flag of the Pontanore. A suicide note expressed severe regret and guilt at the events that had unfolded during the siege.

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The Caropsyne Pontanore

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|+<big><big>'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''' 
| align="center" colspan="2"|
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| width="130px"| http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/carops.jpg || align=center width=130px|
|}
|-
| align=center colspan=2 | Motto: ''"Ifrenon te eda triân"'' ([[Caropsyne]]: "The Foundations of The World")
|-
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|-
|'''Capital''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Largest City''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Official Languages''' || [[Standard Caropsyne]]
|-
|'''Government'''   • Premier   • Chair of the Fostana   • Interior Minister
| Democracy/Constutional Monarchy [[Miria Seranoda]] [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]] [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]
|-
|'''Formation'''
| 5650 Years PTE (Lindite Conquest) (6730 Years PTE (Formation of Gingar))
|-
|'''Area'''  • Total  • Water (%)
| 155.466 mi diameter. (06 Apr. 05) 0.56%
|-
|'''Population'''  • Civilians  • Military
| 4.011 billion (06 Apr. 05) 890,000 regular forces(06 Apr. 05)
|-
|'''National Anthem'''
|[[Theomem]]
|-
|'''National Animal'''
|Crested Dragon
|-
|'''Income'''   • Gross Individual   • After Taxes
| $28,857.25 $23,567.40
|-
|Literacy Rate:
| 99.5%
|-
|'''Currency''' || 1 '''[[Caropsyne Standard Credit]]''' ($) = 100 Tributes
|-
| '''Industries'''  • Within the Wider Pontanore (April 5th, 2005)
| Oil, Coal, Textiles [[Uranium]], [[Silver]], [[Iron]], [[Tin]], [[Rubber]], [[Chemicals]], [[Plastics]], [[Computing]]
|}
'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''', or ''Eda Pontanore Infrenon Carops'' is Liberalia's largest land power and largest single political entity. It is a collection of states and territories ruled by and from Carops. These territories are, [[The Kingdom of Carops]], [[Doruum-Cason]], [[Holod]], [[Gregon]], [[Vyyk]], [[The Forlæan Islands]], [[Polythia Interior]], [[Jajiland]], [[Euvodora]], [[Saba]], [[Koyti]], [[Phosmara]], [[Caropsyne Ziabach]], [[Permenta]], [[Tovia]] and [[Zontia]]. The Pontanore has territory on five major continents and landmasses, as well as numerous island holdings. The word "Pontanore" signifies "''Community''" and "''Shared Existance''" in Standard Caropsyne.

== History ==
[[Muin]] agricultural societies were the first signs of civilisation in pre-historic Carops. [[Gingar]]was founded by Muin settlers some 5600 years ago in the late Great Agricultural Period. With the defeat of the [[Totorians]] in CY 970, Carops was able to develop significantly, fighting off various subsequent invasions of Tirans and Azabeans, to be established as a dominant power in Thearea. There was no sense of national consciousness at this point, as the "nation" of Carops could solely be identified as land which was governed by the Muin communes in a loose confederacy based on shared racial and linguistic ties.

All of this was to change in CY 1578 with the arrival of the [[Pelsai]], a maritime people who settled in Carops and oversaw the establishment of centres of power within the country, and awakened the sense of nation within the inhabitants of the areas. Pelsai dominion over Carops resulted in the establishment of ''[[Vaelcs]]'' or kingdoms, of which there were originally four, [[Gingar]], [[Sanche]], [[Droganl]], and [[Takann]]. Large swathes of land to the South of the Vaelcs, which is now classified as being a part of Carops, continued to be ruled by Muin peoples and the [[Porthin]]. Doruum-Cason was at this time mostly inhabited by Muin and not considered to be linked to Carops.

Pelsai domination of Carops lasted for approximately 1400 years, with the establishment of a rich society and culture. Gingar was, by the height of Pelsai power, the dominating force in Carops, which the Vaelc of Droganl also exerting large amounts of power under the [[Firnan Dynasty]]. Notable monarchs of this time include [[Firna, Queen of Droganl]] (CY 1791-1845), Firnan of Droganl (CY 1995-2036), [[Aeblean, King of Gingar]], and [[Gedethena]]. However, the danw of what is known as the [[Second Pelsai Age]] saw the end of the harmonious Vaelc system, Aeblean of Gingar inherited the throne of Sanche by marriage and was forced into war with King [[Maagen]] of Takann over the kingdom. Gingish forces were heavily defeated and Aeblean forced to kill himself, resulting the breaking of the amicable relationship between the Pelsai peoples of Carops. The subsequent short-lived Occupation of Gingar also continued to break these bonds.

The Second Pelsai Age was at its peak of power when the [[Lindites]], a seafaring people of Gesintan origin, landed at Rumarghe, following the establishment of the Fifth Vaelc of [[Bevenn]], some sixty years beforehand. The Lindites were able to overcome the forces of Droganl, and occupied the Vaelc, drawing them into a deadly conflict with the Pelsai of Gingar, which by this point had unifed with Takann and Sanche to form the first recognisable nation of Carops, which was known as [[Unified Carops]]. The defeat of this nation, under the [[Kartt-Golsan Dynasty]], led to the collapse of Pelsai power in Carops and the establishment of the Lindite dominion, and the eventual formation of the nation of Carops in a single entity. The Lindite Othæglin founded [[Fornænda]] shortly into the reign of the Lindite Kings. Their language merged with existing dialects to form the tongue known today as [[Standard Caropsyne]]. The [[Phett]] people also settled in Carops during this period, in the areas around [[Ariatra]], the [[Phettlands]], and the [[Kimmlish]] coast.They and all the other various races in Carops combined to eventually form the fairly diverse Caropsyne People, whose racial background is broadly mixed, with pockets of homogenous ethnicity.

Carops began to acquire an "empire" under the rule of King Aether II, some 400 years ago, with the final seizure of [[Doruum-Cason]] and its annexation by Mainland Carops. Doruum-Cason had remained a broadly independent Pelsai kingdom up until this point. This conquest continued with the establishment of Caropsyne Dominion over [[Holod]] by the merchant [[Harias Golmer]] and a mercenary force loyal to the Caropsyne Merchants Company. Carops also began to take territories in the continent of [[Polythia]], following the establishment of the large [[Caropsyne Imperial Navy]]. The territories of Polythia Interior, and Jajiland were conquered during this period, some 350 years ago. The Pontanore consisted of these territories alone for another 200 years.

The last autocratic monarch of Carops was [[Aldrand]] (5567-5610), whose son King Olimand the Great, agreed to the formation of a Constitutional Monarchy, with a democratic government governing the country's affairs. The first elected government of Carops was established 167 years ago under [[Melthred Consvané]], a popular lawyer. Democracy continued to thrive in Carops for another 90 years, before the overthrow of [[Dorias Rormold]] during the [[National Emergency]], and the establishment of [[Fostana Rule]]. What followed was sixty years of government under the [[Fostana]], the unelected former Upper House of the Caropsyne parliament, which was compromised of hereditary peers, clerics, judiciary and various other figures. Durind this time, the lower house, the [[Pontiana]] was shut down. The Fostana led Carops into numerous conflicts against her neighbours and was generally seen as corrupt, oppressive, and cruel. However, for much of the Fostana period, the council enjoyed the widespread support of the Caropsyne people. During the Fostana period, Carops sezied control of the former Loslakia colonies of [[Koyti]] and [[Gregon]], as well as taking a portion of the collapsed [[Ziabach Empire]].

Fostana rule ended with the collapse of the council in disgrace in CY 5770 following a number of controversies and damaging policies. The then Chair of the Fostana, Lord Roth, announced elections, which the leader of the Moderate Party of Carops, Dr. Phodric Dormond, won marginally following the establishment of a coalition government. It was during the Premiership of Dr. Dormond that Carops took control of the territories of [[Vyyk]] and [[Saba]] from the collapsed Caldari empire. Dr. Dormond's approval ratings slumped as a result of his handling of the [[Great Oil Crisis]].

[[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] became Premier of Carops following this episode. The Pontanore was drawn into a long cold war with [[Curiaistan]], which came to the brink of war on several occasions. Maldian signed the [[Soccersia Pact]] with [[Soccersian]] and the [[People's Republic of Caldari]], however following the breach of the agreement by the Soccersian government, Maldian ordered declared war upon Soccersian and eventually successfully conquered it for the Pontanore. It was renamed ot [[Phosmara]] and made a Pontanore State. Dr. Maldian's term also saw the establishment of the [[Council of Nations]] Headquarters in [[Fornænda]].

The outbreak of the [[Third Liberalian War]] saw the Pontanore engaged on numerous fronts, notably against Leonsteiner forces in [[Gregon]], Curian forces in [[Holod]], and a variety of forces from the [[Curian Bloc]] in [[Hasadon]] and [[Polythia]]. Pontanore forces were eventually victorious on all fronts, with substantial forces occupying northern Curiaistan. It was during this period that the Caropsyne-inhabited island of Chrytion voted to ascend to the Pontanore as [[Permenta]]. As well as this, the two territories of [[Tovia]] and [[Zontia]], both of which had substantial Caropsyne populations as a result of emigration, were incorporated into the Pontanore at the same date. Following the conclusion of the conflict and the [[Liberalia Peace Conference]], the Pontanore under Maldian found itself competing with the reorganised [[Grand Republic of Latagon]].

The Maldian Government subjected to a constitutional crisis by the Fostana's invasion of the Pontiana Building in protest at Dr. Maldian's methods of governance. [[Damosca]] agents supporting Dr. Maldian stormed the building in what became known as the [[Siege of the Pontiana]], which killed and brutalised numerous public figures, and led to the vilification of the Damosca in the Pontanore press. Dr. Maldian was found hanged in his office on the following day, having committed suicide, apparently out of shame at his involvement in the siege and its consequences.

Following three weeks of a Civil Administration, the Pontanore elected [[Miria Seranoda]] to replace Dr. Haldric Maldian. Seranoda purged the [[Damosca]], declaring the organisation illegal and beginning a hunt for its agents. During this period, Seranoda began talks with Curiaistan over the Pontanore forces there with the Curiaistan Conference. The Pontiana voted during this time to allow Phosmara and Euvodora to hold seats on the Pontiana, whilst also establishing new legislative bodies in Permenta.

== Politics ==
The Pontanore is a democracy, governed by a bicameral parliament consisting of an Upper, unelected house, the [[Fostana]], and a lower elected house, the [[Pontiana]]. The Premier of Carops is the [[Head of Government]] and is the leader of the largest single block in the Pontiana. The Fostana retains legal and legislative duties, as well as ceremonial and executive functions. The Pontanore Government has sovereign authority over all the territories of the Pontanore, although [[Gregon]], [[Euvodora]], and [[Holod]] elect their own governments, which legislate on internal affairs and which are under the oversight of Pontanore officials, under the [[Treaty of Polmona]]. Recent moves to push for Jajiland and Polythia Interior to be granted the same status have been rejected by the Fostana. [[Pontanore States]] are directed governed from Carops by Administrator-Generals. In territories which fall under the Treaty of Polmona, the Administrator-General acts as the chief representative of the Pontanore government in that territory.

The Pontanore operates a paternalistic approach to its territories, and an overly large bureaucratic class exerts Pontanore regulations in its various outposts. Political awareness in Carops and the Caropsyne-Inhabited territories is fairly high, while in some territories it is substantially lower. Efforts to introduce universal suffrage for all Pontanore citizens have so far failed, although the Pontanore promotes total equality between all her peoples.

The Current Premier of the Pontanore is [[Miria Seranoda]], who stood as an independent candidate.

'''Pontanore Interior Minister''': [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]

'''Pontanore Foreign Minister''': [[Dr. Alza Permentanna]]

'''Pontanore Defence Minister''': [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]

'''Pontanore Finance Minister''': [[Prof. Gethman Tormian]]

'''Pontanore Immigration Minister''': [[Dr. Harmond Gorann]]

'''Pontanore Culture Minister''': [[Olima Casmara]]

'''Pontanore Education Minister''': [[Dr. Olimand Kossroth]]

'''Pontanore Health Minister''': [[Dr. Alza Permentanna]]

'''Pontanore Transport Minister''': [[Lumera Formenta]]

'''Chair of the Fostana''': [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]]

'''Secretary of the Fostana''': [[Lord Svarmond]]

'''Treasurer of the Fostana''': [[Lord Phodric Glothmer]]

The Pontanore's most senior civil servants are:

[[Lord Almerond]] (Chairman of the Civil Directorate)

[[Casimosc Volm]] (Directorate of Rural Affairs)

[[Prof. Desimera Camella]] (Directorate of Industrial Affairs)

[[Olimand Harimand]] (Administrator - Gregon)

[[Miria Seranoda]] (Administrator - Euvodora)

[[Dr. Kolman Folmer]] (Administrator - Jajiland)

== Administrative Divisions ==
'''Carops''' is split into several Authorities

#[[Fornænda]] (Authority Centre: [[Fornænda]])
#[[Pelnas]] (Authority Centre: [[Triana]])
#[[Gruunush]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemar]])
#[[King's Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Ronarn]])
#[[Middle Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Lupash]])
#[[Fâelta]] (Authority Centre:[[Nûshga]])
#[[Gishvara]] (Authority Centre:[[Gûneghia]])
#[[Cezacia]] (Authority Centre:[[Raagenfost]])
#[[Takann]] (Authority Centre:[[Oskeshin]])
#[[Gingar]] (Authority Centre:[[Gingar]])
#[[Phettlands]] (Authority Centre:[[Mara]])
#[[The River Lands]] (Authority Centre:[[Vindamarna]])
#[[Ariatra]] (Authority Centre:[[Ariatra]])
#[[Phontos-Ei]] (Authority Centre:[[Phontos-Ei]])
#[[Ekesh]] (Authority Centre:[[Kimmlish]])
#[[Bevenn]] (Authority Centre:[[Bechia]])

'''Doruum-Cason'''

Doruum-Cason is split into several Authorities:
#[[Gomosc]] (Authority Centre:[[Gomosc]])
#[[Gormo]] (Authority Centre:[[Gormo]])
#[[Santimari]] (Authority Centre: [[Forello]])
#[[Casmona]] (Authority Centre:[[Gasimar]])
#[[Ilmo]] (Authority Centre:[[Frennos]])
#[[Fermas]] (Authority Centre:[[Fermas]])

'''Holod'''

Holod is split into several Authorities:
#[[Cacayo]] (Authority Centre: [[Cacayo]])
#[[Creas]] (Authority Centre: [[Creas]])
#[[Dagaeta]] (Authoruty Centre: [[Dagaeta]])
#[[Terefinya]] (Authority Centre: [[Terefinya]])
#[[Tefco]] (Authority Centre: [[Tefco]])

'''Jajiland'''

Jajiland is divided into several Authorities:
#[[Aemont]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemont]])
#[[Svaeren]] (Authority Centre: [[Svaeran]])
#[[Castara]] (Authority Centre: [[Molnas]])
#[[Termenta]] (Authority Centre: [[Casalé]])
#[[Jaj Ementa]] (Authority Centre: [[Kasja]])
#[[Jaj Kinosa]] (Authority Centre: [[Shamarra]])
#[[Jaj Garana]] (Authority Centre: [[Chimoni]])

== Economy ==
The Pontanore is one of the larger regional economies. With the large array of resources available within the Pontanore, the trading possibilities are free and common. The most recent GDP of the Pontanore was $80,163,098,610,703.81 with a per capital figure of $29,591.40. With a regional average of $14,047.92, this is considered to be largely successful for such a large nation. Carops recorded an annual trade surplus last year of $664,969,091,978.42. Latest figures also show that unemployment continues to be low in Carops, with 2.6% of the adult population unemployed. The economy of the Pontanore is heavily-regulated by the State, and foreign investment is heavily monitored. Heavy investment on industries within the Pontanore has ensured that it can supply itself with virtually all resources without relying on foreign sources. The closed nature of the Pontanore economy is of concern to other powers, considering the large Pontanore investment levels in some foreign economies. This was especially noticable with the outbreak of the trade embargo declared by the Pontanore against the [[Curian Bloc]].

== Demographics ==
The Pontanore is one of the largest entities in Liberalia, and has large numbers of different ethnic groups. In Carops, the ethnicity of the population is varied, but not as varied as the wider Pontanore population

''Ethnic Groups in Carops''
*Caropsyne (56%)
*Phett (19%)
*Pelsai (17%)
*Kessite/Lindite (4%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Pontanore citizens (1%)
*Porthin (0.4%)
*Pyth/Sartian (0.4%)
*Other (0.2%)

NOTE: In the National Census carried out last year, 56% of those who responded considered themselves primarily Caropsyne in ethnicity. It is likley the case that many more are members of distinct ethnic groups (eg. Phetts, Kessites) Lindites, on average, are more likely to describe themselves as "Caropsyne" then territorial peoples such as the Phetts, who consider themselves primarily Phetts. It is thought that around 50% of Carops, however, is of mixed origins between the various races, and hence can be considered "Caropsyne."

'''Ethnic Groups in the Pontanore'''
*Caropsyne/Phett etc. (26%)
*Jaji (3%)
*Polythian Tribal (5%)
*Polythian Other (7%)
*Ardalian (5%)
*Gregonese-Loslakian (2%)
*Forlæan (0.5%)
*Holodian (16%)
*Koy (6%)
*Caldari (7%)
*Ziabachite (4%)
*Socian (3%)
*Hescena (3%)
*Carthen (1%)
*Susha-Sabaian (5%)
*Permentan (2%)
*Gorkhan (1%)
*Losca (0.5%)
*Other (3%)

[[Recognised Ethnicities within the Caropsyne Pontanore]]

== Religion ==
The majority of Ethnic Caropsyne citizens either follow the [[Caropsyne Pantheon]] religion, or are non-religious. [[Atheism in Carops]] has a long history, stemming from the great [[Philosophical School of Fornænda]], which suggested the non-existance of any god over two millenia ago. Across the Pontanore, there are a variety of indigenous and local religions, most notably [[Holodian Pantheonism]], and [[Spiritism]].

*[[Caropsyne Pantheonism]] (41%)
*Holodian Pantheonism (6%)
*Spiritism (3%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Other/Atheist (30%)

== Education ==
Education in the Pontanore is regulated by the State and provided to all citizens. Educational standards and systems vary in the different areas of the Pontanore, in order to take cultural, ethnic and historical influences into consideration. The standard of education in Carops itself is among the highest in the region, with free education provided to all abilities until the age of 19. Caropsyne students begin their academic lives at the age of 5, and attend primary education in [[Ponitio]] (State Institutions) until the age of 12. At 12, they are transferred to [[Fostitio]] (National Educational Insitutions), where they will sit their Pontanore Educational Certificates (P.E.Cs), which will determine their future opportunities.

The Pontanore has a number of distinguished Higher Educational Institutions, steeped in history, and still favoured as among the best in the region. The four major universities of the Pontanore are:

*[[The University of the Pontanore]], Fornænda (Formerly Imperial University of Fornænda)
*[[Ariatra Holmas University]]
*[[Larimas University]], Kimmlish
*[[University of Polmona]], Euvodora

These are the most prestigious of Carops' Universities, and receive students from around the Pontanore. Larimas University has a strong history in the arts, having produced and pioneered the majority of Caropsyne literature of the past two centuries. Holmas is renowned for its science background, having been the site of many major break-throughs in regional science. Research investment in the University alone makes it richer than some of Liberalia's smaller nations. The University of Polmona was established during the premiership of Miria Seranoda and has grown to achieve very high academic standards. The University of the Pontanore is considered strong in many fields, and includes some 45 colleges, of varying types and age. The most famous of these include:

*[[Grand Torias]] (Political Sciences and Foreign Relations)
*[[Pentos Military College]] (Military Affairs)
*[[Colimares]] (Law)

These three colleges share five Premiers, sixteen current Fostana members, one-hundred-and-forty past and present ministers, and countless officials among their alummni.

Typing

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'''Typing''' was an alias of Meteoric Peoples.

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MOIS Norad

Admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 15:31:23 GMT

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'''"MOIS Norad"''' was a self-declared "intelligence-gathering group," which chose to interfere in and disrupt Liberalian affairs. The eventual conflict came to a head some time after the expulsion of [[Casaibian]] from Liberalia. Thanks to work by Liberalian Defence Ministry, the organisation was found to essentially be one person, who seems to have far too much free time.

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FAN Crisis

Admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 15:25:36 GMT

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'''The FAN Crisis''' was a foreign affairs crisis between [[Liberalia]] and the [[Federation of Allied Nations]]. It began when[[ Loslakia]], disgraced former Liberalian administrator, moved to FAN and began to launch attacks on Liberalia. Loslakia sent puppets to spam the Liberalian regional message board, and also attempted to impersonate [[Carops]]. The government of Liberalia at the time sent a message to the FAN government requesting that they do something to put a stop to this. The FAN government, which included several people already hostile to Liberalia, decided that this request constituted an attempt by Liberalia to interfere in FAN affairs and refused to cooperate. Liberalia attempted to negotiate the situation, but Liberalian ambassadors on the FAN forum were met with extreme rudeness, leading to the government giving up on the issue. This situation continued until FAN, which had been identified as a region effectively being used by [[MOIS Norad]], took part in an intelligence mission on the Liberalian forums, spying on and infiltrating private forum sections with the help of a Liberalian friendly to their cause. That particular Liberalian was removed from his positions and left voluntarily. However, the spying attempt run by [[Atholon]] and [[Senorak Valley]] caused outrage in Liberalia and led to a complete collapse of relations.

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March 2007 Elections

Admin — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 15:19:56 GMT

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'''The March 2007 Elections''' in Liberalia were held for the position of Prime Minister of Liberalia. The elections contained the following candidates:

*[[Delta Golf Sierra]] (Libertarian Party)

*[[Carops]] (Popular Front)

*[[Haelhan]]

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February Coup

Admin — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:00:47 GMT

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'''The February Coup''' was an invasion of the feeder region of Lazarus by [[United Luckians]] (Haelhan) and[[ Mariadon]] (Northern Sushi). The "coup" was not supported by the Liberalian government at any point, despite claims by Northern Sushi that it was.

== History ==
Lazarus was suffering for extreme inactivity at the time of the coup, when Haelhan took advantage of the situation to launch an invasion. With the help of raider groups, and a number of Liberalian nations, he was able to take the delegacy and proclaim an end to the previous regime. Lazarusian natives, led by [[Harmoneia]], launched a counter-attack with the assistance of defender groups, and proclaimed a new government, with Harmoneia as "queen." As nations cannot be ejected from Lazarus, United Luckians was able to remain in the region, proclaiming himself as the true leader of the region.

== Consequences ==
As a result of the coup, United Luckians was driven from power and remained on the Lazarus forum opposed to the new government of the region. He was engaged in bitter arguments with the NS world's media outlets, included a heated exchange with The Meritocracy's [[InterMet]] new agency. Mariadon, on the other hand, decided to co-operate with the new government and achieved a ministership from it. After he came under attack in Liberalia, he launched a slur against the region, claiming that it had officially endorsed the invasion of Lazarus, and that it had been planned by the government of Prime Minister [[Carops]] all along. Acceptance of this version of events was quite common, leading to a collapse in relations between Liberalia and Lazarus. Within a matter of months, Lazarus was openly insulting Liberalian diplomats, leading to the withdrawal of the Lazarus consulate in the Liberalia and a request being sent to Lazarus that the Liberalian Embassy there be closed.

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People of Carops

Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:36:10 GMT

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People of Carops

Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:28:14 GMT

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*[[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] (Former Premier)
*[[Dr. Phodric Dormond]] (Former Premier)
*[[Miria Seranoda]] (Former Foreign Minister)
*[[Marias Dortmond]] (Interior Minister, Social Democratic Party Chairman)
*[[Garel Thormond]] (Foreign Minister, Liberty Party Chairman)
*[[Pholis Termol]] (Former Liberty Party Chairman)
*[[Dr. Goriath Moscana]] (Defence Minister)
*[[Prof. Gethman Tormian]] (Finance Minister)
*[[Dr. Harmond Gorann]] (Immigration Minister)
*[[Olima Casmara]] (Culture Minister)
*[[Dr. Olimand Kossroth]] (Education Minister)
*[[Dr. Alza Permentanna]] (Health Minister)
*[[Lumera Formenta]] (Transport Minister)
*[[Gen. Larimas Folmer]] (Director of the Damosca)
*[[Gen. Pholomir Zarmal]] (Damosca Bureau Chief)
*[[Gen. Golomir Zomell]] (Director of the Casmara)
*[[Admiral Erimas Cosmond]] (Chief of the Imperial Staff)
*[[Casimosc Volm]] (Directorate of Rural Affairs)
*[[Prof. Desimera Camella]] (Directorate of Industrial Affairs)
*[[Lord Almerond]] (Chairman of the Civil Directorate)
*[[Rolmand, Lord Roth]] (Chair of the Fostana)
*[[Lord Svarmond]] (Secretary of the Fostana)
*[[Lord Phodric Glothmer]] (High Prelate of Fornænda, Treasurer of the Fostana)
*[[Larmald Wolman]] (Pontanore Commander of Gregon)
*[[Olimand Harimand]] (Administrator-General of Gregon)
*[[Dr. Kolman Folmer]] (Administrator-General of Jajiland)
*[[Harias Golmer]] (Historic Explorer)
*[[Dr. Limia Cattanna]] (Civil Directorate Chairwoman)
*[[Lenora Calmortes]] (Communist Author)
*[[Larimas Ulmond]] (Leader of the CPCP)
*[[Lord Olimandas]] (Fostana Master of Ceremonies)
*[[Melthred Consvané]] (Former Premier)
*[[Lord Morclin]] (Former Chair of the Fostana)
*[[Ludomira Paphina]] (Director of the University of the Pontanore)
*[[Jalmund Strana]] (Communist Activist)
*[[Elias Strana]] (Communist Acitivist, Criminal)

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People of Carops

Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:12:12 GMT

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*[[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] (Premier)
*[[Dr. Phodric Dormond]] (Former Premier)
*[[Miria Seranoda]] (Former Foreign Minister)
*[[Marias Dortmond]] (Interior Minister, Social Democratic Party Chairman)

[[Garel Thormond]] (Foreign Minister, Liberty Party Chairman)

[[Pholis Termol]] (Former Liberty Party Chairman)

[[Dr. Goriath Moscana]] (Defence Minister)

[[Prof. Gethman Tormian]] (Finance Minister)

[[Dr. Harmond Gorann]] (Immigration Minister)

[[Olima Casmara]] (Culture Minister)

[[Dr. Olimand Kossroth]] (Education Minister)

[[Dr. Alza Permentanna]] (Health Minister)

[[Lumera Formenta]] (Transport Minister)

[[Gen. Larimas Folmer]] (Director of the Damosca)

[[Gen. Pholomir Zarmal]] (Damosca Bureau Chief)

[[Gen. Golomir Zomell]] (Director of the Casmara)

[[Admiral Erimas Cosmond]] (Chief of the Imperial Staff)

[[Casimosc Volm]] (Directorate of Rural Affairs)

[[Prof. Desimera Camella]] (Directorate of Industrial Affairs)

[[Lord Almerond]] (Chairman of the Civil Directorate)

[[Lord Roth]] (Chair of the Fostana)

[[Lord Svarmond]] (Secretary of the Fostana)

[[Lord Phodric Glothmer]] (High Prelate of Fornænda, Treasurer of the Fostana)

[[Larmald Wolman]] (Pontanore Commander of Gregon)

[[Olimand Harimand]] (Administrator-General of Gregon)

[[Dr. Kolman Folmer]] (Administrator-General of Jajiland)

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Marias Dortmond

Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:59:50 GMT

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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:left; clear:right"
|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Marias Dortmond'''
|-
| align="center" colspan=2 | http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/73/Massimo_DAlema.jpg/160px-Massimo_DAlema.jpg

|-
! Position:
| Former Interior Minister of the Pontanore
|-
! Term of Office:
| - 5697
|-
! Predecessor:
| [[Lord Zamald]]
|-
! Successor:
| Unknown
|-
! Date of Birth
| 8th/4th/5676
|-
! Place of Birth:
| Ariatra
|-
! Qualifications:
| FIO, OIP
|-
! Pontiana Seat:
| Ariatra Calmadea
|-
! Political Party:
| Moderate Party of the Pontanore
|-
! Other Former Positions:
| Pontanore Minister of Transport
|}
'''Marias Dortmond''' is the Interior Minister of [[The Caropsyne Pontanore]]. Having served as Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of the Pontanore, he served as Minister of Transport under the government of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], before being promoted to Interior Minister under [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]].

== Life ==
Dortmond was born in Ariatra and comes from a long line of Caropsyne [[Phetts]]. He was educated at the Fostitio Calmadea, Ariatra before attaining a degree in Political Studies at the University of the Pontanore. He was first elected to the Pontiana as a respresentative of Ariatra-Calmadea and was involved in the formation of the Dormond government, as leader of one of the three major parties included in the governing coalition. As Interior Minister, Dortmond was regarded as something of hardliner and stood accused by many members of his party of having betrayed traditional social democratic values to persue a popularist agenda.

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Dr. Olimand Kossroth

Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:56:32 GMT

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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:left; clear:right"
|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Dr. Olimand Kossroth'''
|-
| align="center" colspan=2 | http://www.burbankil.gov/city_hall/city_hall_photos/mayor.jpg

|-
! Position:
| Leader of the Moderate Party of the Pontanore
|-
! Term of Office:
| N/A
|-
! Predecessor:
| [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]]
|-
! Successor:
| Unknown
|-
! Date of Birth
| 8th/4th/5602
|-
! Place of Birth:
| Ludora Zalma, Cezacia
|-
! Qualifications:
| FIO, OIP
|-
! Pontiana Seat:
| Zalma Cezacia
|-
! Political Party:
| Moderate Party of the Pontanore
|-
! International Positions:
| Pontanore Minister of Culture
|}

'''Dr. Olimand Kossroth''' is the Leader of the [[Moderate Party of the Pontanore]], the largest political party within [[the Caropsyne Pontanore]]. He has held this position since the death of [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]]. Dr. Kossroth is a Caropsyne Phett, born in Cezacia, the son of two teachers. He rose to prominence when he was appointed to the government of Dr. Haldric Maldian.

== Kossroth v Seranoda ==
Dr. Kossroth stood against [[Miria Seranoda]] in the [[Pontanore Elections]] following the death of Dr. Haldric Maldian.

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Dr. Olimand Kossroth

Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:56:19 GMT

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'''Dr. Olimand Kossroth''' is the Leader of the [[Moderate Party of the Pontanore]], the largest political party within [[the Caropsyne Pontanore]]. He has held this position since the death of [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]]. Dr. Kossroth is a Caropsyne Phett, born in Cezacia, the son of two teachers. He rose to prominence when he was appointed to the government of Dr. Haldric Maldian.

== Kossroth v Seranoda ==
Dr. Kossroth stood against [[Miria Seranoda]] in the [[Pontanore Elections]] following the death of Dr. Haldric Maldian.

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Dr. Olimand Kossroth

Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:55:56 GMT

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Dr. Olimand Kossroth

Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:55:34 GMT

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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:left; clear:right"
|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Dr. Olimand Kossroth'''
|-
| align="center" colspan=2 | http://www.burbankil.gov/city_hall/city_hall_photos/mayor.jpg

|-
! Position:
| Leader of the Moderate Party of the Pontanore
|-
! Term of Office:
| N/A
|-
! Predecessor:
| [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]]
|-
! Successor:
| Unknown
|-
! Date of Birth
| 8th/4th/5602
|-
! Place of Birth:
| Ludora Zalma, Cezacia
|-
! Qualifications:
| FIO, OIP
|-
! Pontiana Seat:
| Zalma Cezacia
|-
! Political Party:
| Moderate Party of the Pontanore
|-
! International Positions:
| Pontanore Minister of Culture
|}
'''Dr. Olimand Kossroth''' is the Leader of the [[Moderate Party of the Pontanore]], the largest political party within [[the Caropsyne Pontanore]]. He has held this position since the death of [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]]. Dr. Kossroth is a Caropsyne Phett, born in Cezacia, the son of two teachers. He rose to prominence when he was appointed to the government of Dr. Haldric Maldian.

== Kossroth v Seranoda ==
Dr. Kossroth stood against [[Miria Seranoda]] in the [[Pontanore Elections]] following the death of Dr. Haldric Maldian.

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Dr. Olimand Kossroth

Admin — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:55:01 GMT

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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:left; clear:right"
|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Dr. Olimand Kossroth'''
|-
| align="center" colspan=2 | http://www.burbankil.gov/city_hall/city_hall_photos/mayor.jpg

|-
! Position:
| Leader of the Moderate Party of the Pontanore
|-
! Term of Office:
| N/A
|-
! Predecessor:
| [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]]
|-
! Successor:
| Unknown
|-
! Date of Birth
| 8th/4th/5602
|-
! Place of Birth:
| Ludora Zalma, Cezacia
|-
! Qualifications:
| FIO, OIP
|-
! Pontiana Seat:
| Zalma Cezacia
|-
! Political Party:
| Moderate Party of the Pontanore
|-
! International Positions:
| Pontanore Minister of Culture
|}

== Dr. Olimand Kossroth ==
is the Leader of the [[Moderate Party of the Pontanore]], the largest political party within [[the Caropsyne Pontanore]]. He has held this position since the death of [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]]. Dr. Kossroth is a Caropsyne Phett, born in Cezacia, the son of two teachers. He rose to prominence when he was appointed to the government of Dr. Haldric Maldian.

== Kossroth v Seranoda ==
Dr. Kossroth stood against [[Miria Seranoda]] in the [[Pontanore Elections]] following the death of Dr. Haldric Maldian.

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Gen. Larimas Folmer

Admin — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:42:40 GMT

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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:left; clear:right"
|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Gen. Larimas Folmer'''
|-
| align="center" colspan=2 | http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cold.war/episodes/20/interviews/varennikov/varennikov.jpg

|-
! Position:
| Pontanore Chief of Staff
|-
! Term of Office:
| N.A.
|-
! Predecessor:
| General Golmas Jarmald
|-
! Successor:
| Unknown
|-
! Date of Birth
| Unknown
|-
! Place of Birth:
| Oshkeshin, Takkann
|-
! Qualifications:
| DoP, PCE
|-
! Headquarters:
| Pontanore Ministry of Defence, Fornænda
|-
! Awards:
| Pontanore Military Award, Pontanore Prize
|-
! International Positions:
| Occupation Commander, Curiaistan
|}

'''General Larimas Folmer''' is the former Director of the [[Damosca]] and current Chairman of the Military and General Defence Committee of [[the Caropsyne Pontanore]] and Pontanore Chief of Staff. Folmer is one of the highest-ranking military officers within the Pontanore and currently is senior Attaché of Military Affairs and the Defence Ministry of the Pontanore, as well as working as Pontiana Military Liason.

== Life ==
Larimas Folmer was born in Kalmas Larpal, [[Ariatra]] in Carops. He attended his schooling at the Sub-Prelatory Special School in Corimana, before being transferred to Grand Torias College of the [[University of the Pontanore]] in [[Fornænda]], where he achieved the highest mark in high class in Defence Studies.

Folmer received his first military commission as a Commander in the First Liberalian War, in which he led infantry forces in Loslakia. In the Second War, he was engaged fighting as a Colonel in [[Charlia]]. Over the next twenty years, he would ascend to the rank of general on his own merit. He transferred to the Damosca Secret Service, where he was eventually atasked with leading the organisation. This lasted until he was allegedly part of a power struggle for control of the organisation with Gen. Pholomir Zarmal, the Bureau Chief of the Damosca. He removal from the directorate resulted in his return to conventional military affairs. In the Third Liberalian War, Folmer was in overall command of Pontanore forces in Joguk, overseeing the assault against Leonstein.

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Gen. Larimas Folmer

Admin — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:41:52 GMT

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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:left; clear:right"
|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Gen. Larimas Folmer'''
|-
| align="center" colspan=2 | http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cold.war/episodes/20/interviews/varennikov/varennikov.jpg

|-
! Position:
| Pontanore Chief of Staff
|-
! Term of Office:
| N.A.
|-
! Predecessor:
| General Golmas Jarmald
|-
! Successor:
| Unknown
|-
! Date of Birth
| Unknown
|-
! Place of Birth:
| Oshkeshin, Takkann
|-
! Qualifications:
| DoP, PCE
|-
! Headquarters:
| Pontanore Ministry of Defence, Fornænda
|-
! Medals:
| Pontanore Defence Medal, Distinguished Service Award, Pontanore Chalice
|-
! International Positions:
| Commander of Pontanore Occupation Forces, Curiaistan
|}

'''General Larimas Folmer''' is the former Director of the [[Damosca]] and current Chairman of the Military and General Defence Committee of [[the Caropsyne Pontanore]] and Pontanore Chief of Staff. Folmer is one of the highest-ranking military officers within the Pontanore and currently is senior Attaché of Military Affairs and the Defence Ministry of the Pontanore, as well as working as Pontiana Military Liason.

== Life ==
Larimas Folmer was born in Kalmas Larpal, [[Ariatra]] in Carops. He attended his schooling at the Sub-Prelatory Special School in Corimana, before being transferred to Grand Torias College of the [[University of the Pontanore]] in [[Fornænda]], where he achieved the highest mark in high class in Defence Studies.

Folmer received his first military commission as a Commander in the First Liberalian War, in which he led infantry forces in Loslakia. In the Second War, he was engaged fighting as a Colonel in [[Charlia]]. Over the next twenty years, he would ascend to the rank of general on his own merit. He transferred to the Damosca Secret Service, where he was eventually atasked with leading the organisation. This lasted until he was allegedly part of a power struggle for control of the organisation with Gen. Pholomir Zarmal, the Bureau Chief of the Damosca. He removal from the directorate resulted in his return to conventional military affairs. In the Third Liberalian War, Folmer was in overall command of Pontanore forces in Joguk, overseeing the assault against Leonstein.

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Miria Seranoda

Admin — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:37:27 GMT

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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:left; clear:right"
|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Miria Seranoda'''
|-
| align="center" colspan=2 | http://centroschilenos.blogia.com/upload/20060306010423-bachelet.jpg
|-
! Position:
| Administrator General of Euvodora
|-
! Term of Office:
| CY 5678-5683
|-
! Predecessor:
| [[Dr. Alia Drea]]
|-
! Successor:
| Unknown
|-
! Date of Birth
| 7th/9th/5375
|-
! Place of Birth:
| [[Fornænda]]
|-
! Qualifications:
| DoP, OIP, PQT
|-
! Pontiana Seat:
| Fornænda Sulis
|-
! Political Party:
| None
|-
! International Positions:
| None
|}

'''Miria Seranoda''' is a Caropsyne politician, and Administrator-General of [[Euvodora]]. Seranoda served as the Foreign Minister of the Pontanore during the administration of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], before leaving the goverment during the Oil Crisis, heavily criticising Dr. Dormond's leadership. She wrote a vitriolic attack upon the Dormondist mode of thought which was then governing the Ponanore, and spent a year in political isolation, before returning during the government of [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] as Administrator-General of Euvodora, where she had taken residence. She is currently a candidate in the Pontanore Elections.

== Life ==
Miria Seranoda was born into a Middle-Class [[Fornænda]] famiy, the daughter of an acclaimed psychiatrist, [[Dr. Jalmand Seranoda]]. She excelled in school, receiving a First Class Honours degree from the University of the Pontanore at the early age of seventeen. Miss Serenoda enterred politics on the advice of [[Prof. Tormian Gethman]], who at this time was tutoring economics at the UoP. She was a staunch critic of the Fostana during the austere [[Fostana Period]], attacking the lack of democracy in the Pontanore, despite facing considerable threats from the powers of the time. She was appointed as Foreign Minister of the Pontanore by Dr. [[Phodric Dormond]] as a member of the [[Moderate Party of the Pontanore]]. She grew increasingly uneasy with policy decisions made by Dr. Dormond, eventually launching a fiercely critical address on [[Pontanore State Television]] during the oil crisis which was to cause the collapse of the Dormond government. As a result of this and the subsequent rise of [[Dormondist]] Dr. Haldric Maldian, she spent some time in political isolation, only returning to the forefront of political affairs with her appointment as Administrator-General of Euvodora. There are a number of rumours that Miria Seranoda was the victim of a kidnapping plot launched by the Damosca, in an attempt to remove her voice from political commentary.

Miria Seranoda was the one to implement the motion in the Pontiana calling for the removal of Dr. Haldric Maldian as Premier of Carops, following the exposure of enormous links between the Dormondist political grouping and military and Damosca figures. The ensuing debate and invasion of the Pontiana by the Fostana led to a vote by the Pontiana Executive Committee, which called for new elections to be held. The furious Damosca lanched an attack upon the Pontiana Building following this, in what is known as the [[Siege of Pontiana]], which resulted in the deaths of 67 people. Seranoda, who was one of the main targets of this attack, escaped with minor injuries, after being rescued by Fostana Chair [[Lord Roth]].

As a candidate in the following Pontanore Elections, Seranoda campaigned on an anti-corruption and anti-Dormondist platform, vowing to restore liberalism and and civil society to the Pontanore, whilst also stating her desire to dissolve the Damosca.

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Miria Seranoda

Admin — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:36:54 GMT

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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:left; clear:right"
|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Miria Seranoda'''
|-
| align="center" colspan=2 | http://centroschilenos.blogia.com/upload/20060306010423-bachelet.jpg
|-
! Position:
| Administrator General of Euvodora
|-
! Term of Office:
| CY 5678-5683
|-
! Predecessor:
| [[Dr. Alia Drea]]
|-
! Successor:
| Unknown
|-
! Date of Birth
| 7th/9th/5375
|-
! Place of Birth:
| [[Fornænda]]
|-
! Qualifications:
| DoP, OIP, PQT
|-
! Pontiana Seat:
| Fornænda Sulis
|-
! Political Party:
| None
|-
! International Positions:
| None
|}

'''Miria Seranoda''' is a Caropsyne politician, and Administrator-General of [[Euvodora]]. Seranoda served as the Foreign Minister of the Pontanore during the administration of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], before leaving the goverment during the Oil Crisis, heavily criticising Dr. Dormond's leadership. She wrote a vitriolic attack upon the Dormondist mode of thought which was then governing the Ponanore, and spent a year in political isolation, before returning during the government of [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] as Administrator-General of Euvodora, where she had taken residence. She is currently a candidate in the Pontanore Elections.

== Life ==
Miria Seranoda was born into a Middle-Class [[Fornænda]] famiy, the daughter of an acclaimed psychiatrist, [[Dr. Jalmand Seranoda]]. She excelled in school, receiving a First Class Honours degree from the University of the Pontanore at the early age of seventeen. Miss Serenoda enterred politics on the advice of [[Prof. Tormian Gethman]], who at this time was tutoring economics at the UoP. She was a staunch critic of the Fostana during the austere [[Fostana Period]], attacking the lack of democracy in the Pontanore, despite facing considerable threats from the powers of the time. She was appointed as Foreign Minister of the Pontanore by Dr. [[Phodric Dormond]] as a member of the [[Moderate Party of the Pontanore]]. She grew increasingly uneasy with policy decisions made by Dr. Dormond, eventually launching a fiercely critical address on [[Pontanore State Television]] during the oil crisis which was to cause the collapse of the Dormond government. As a result of this and the subsequent rise of [[Dormondist]] Dr. Haldric Maldian, she spent some time in political isolation, only returning to the forefront of political affairs with her appointment as Administrator-General of Euvodora. There are a number of rumours that Miria Seranoda was the victim of a kidnapping plot launched by the Damosca, in an attempt to remove her voice from political commentary.

Miria Seranoda was the one to implement the motion in the Pontiana calling for the removal of Dr. Haldric Maldian as Premier of Carops, following the exposure of enormous links between the Dormondist political grouping and military and Damosca figures. The ensuing debate and invasion of the Pontiana by the Fostana led to a vote by the Pontiana Executive Committee, which called for new elections to be held. The furious Damosca lanched an attack upon the Pontiana Building following this, in what is known as the [[Siege of Pontiana]], which resulted in the deaths of 67 people. Seranoda, who was one of the main targets of this attack, escaped with minor injuries, after being rescued by Fostana Chair [[Lord Roth]].

As a candidate in the following Pontanore Elections, Seranoda campaigned on an anti-corruption and anti-Dormondist platform, vowing to restore liberalism and and civil society to the Pontanore, whilst also stating her desire to dissolve the Damosca.

Polythia

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'''Polythia''' is the [[Caropsyne]] name for the continent otherwise known as [[Charlia]]. This is reflected in the name of the Pontanore Territory of [[Polythia Interior]].

Dr. Phodric Dormond

Admin — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:24:59 GMT

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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:left; clear:right"
|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Dr. Phodric Dormond'''
|-
| align="center" colspan=2 | http://inter-centres-lgbt.france.qrd.org/10R/10Rbuttiglione.jpg

|-
! Position:
| Premier of Carops
|-
! Term of Office:
| CY 5674-5678
|-
! Predecessor:
| [[Fostana Rule]]
|-
! Successor:
| [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]]
|-
! Date of Birth
| 7th/9th/CY 5598
|-
! Place of Birth:
| [[Pirus]], [[Fornænda]]
|-
! Qualifications:
| PbcA, Doctorates
|-
! Pontiana Seat:
| Pirus
|-
! Political Party:
| Moderate Party of the Pontanore
|-
! International Positions:
| Chair of the [[Council of Nations]]
|}

'''Dr. Phodric Dormond''' was [[Premier of Carops]] for three and a half years following the fall of [[Fostana Rule]] in Carops. Dr. Dormond was elected on the back of a coalition between the [[Moderate Party of Carops]], the [[Liberty Party]], and the [[Social Democrats]]. Dr. Dormond is a committed charity figure. He has a degree in biochemistry from the Imperial University Pologi Fornænda, and is an accomplished pianist. He enjoys holidaying in Koyti with his family, where he owns a sizable villa.

== Political Career ==
Dr. Dormond was popular for much of his term and was responsible for overseeing the reconstruction of Caropsyne colonies damaged in the war against the Caldari and Latagon. He continued to improve links with Ardalia and was monumental in the seizure of several territories for the Pontanore:

*[[Vyyk]]
*[[Saba]]

== Downfall ==
Dr. Dormond fell from grace during the [[Caropsyne Oil Crisis]], when he was perceived as inept and slow to react to problems facing the Pontanore. The ongoing rebellion in [[Jajiland]] was a source of humiliation for him. It was later alledged by his Foreign Minister [[Miria Seranoda]] that Dormond had been ruled by the [[Damosca]]and had pursued a violent and bloody foreign policy. She presented a dossier to the Pontiana listing notable terrorist acts for which she claimed Dormond was responsible. Dr. Dormond announced his resignation on [[State Television]], stated that he felt he could not contnued without the support of the Caropsyne people. He was transferred to a desk job at the Damosca, according to the [[Carops Free Tribune]], before going to spend some time in a secure hospital, seeking treatment for depression.

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Dr. Haldric Maldian

Admin — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:21:41 GMT

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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:left; clear:right"
|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Dr. Haldric Maldian'''
|-
| align="center" colspan=2 | http://www.greencrossitalia.it/ita/speciali/speciale_emilia/images/ciampi.jpg

|-
! Position:
| Premier of Carops
|-
! Term of Office:
| CY 5678-5683
|-
! Predecessor:
| [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]]
|-
! Successor:
| Unknown
|-
! Date of Birth
| 6th/10th/CY 5210
|-
! Place of Birth:
| Carmeldanna, Ariatra
|-
! Qualifications:
| FIO, OIP
|-
! Pontiana Seat:
| Ariatra Zemella
|-
! Political Party:
| Moderate Party of the Pontanore
|-
! International Positions:
| Chair of the [[Council of Nations]]
|}

'''Dr. Haldric Maldian''' was the [[Premier of Carops]] and [[Pontissiana]] (Leader of the [[Pontiana]]). He previously served as Interior Minister in the Government of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], of whom he remains a strong ally. Dr. Maldian was a former university lecturer and Professor of Linguistics, having spent twelve years at the [[Univerity of The Pontanore]], [[Fornænda]]. He was married to his wife [[Soria Maldian]] (nee. Gamela), with whom he had four children. Dr. Maldian had long been a trusted voice in [[Carops]], following his survival of an assassination attempt made against him, supposedly by [[Caldari]] agents. Since becoming Interior Minister, he was responsible for maintianing the safety of the Pontanore's citizens, something which he is thought to have excelled at during his term.

== Rise to Power ==
Dr. Maldian was elected on the back of the collapse of the coalition government of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], who was forced to resign by the [[Pontiana Executive Committee]], as he no longer had sufficient support to remain in office. He was a strong political ally of Dr. Dormond, and is widely seen as continuing many of his policies. He was the sworn enemy of [[Miria Seranoda]], the Foreign Minister under the Dormond government, who was highly critical of the government's handling of foreign policy and was shunned from the corridors of power.

== Foreign Policies ==
Dr. Maldian and his foreign minister, [[Garel Thormond]], were perceived as being hardline on foreign policy issues, often coming into conflict with other governments. It was widely perceived, and apparently accurately, that much of the government was linked to the interests of the military and intelligence communities.

== Third Liberalian War ==
Dr. Maldian led the Pontanore into the [[Third Liberalian War]], which resulted in an eventual victory for the Pontanore, although not without some losses. The ensuing [[Peace Talks]] saw the Pontanore delegation storm out after claiming to have been insulted by the Curian delegation. Following this, the Pontanore demanded reparations and refused to withdraw occupying forces from Curiaistan, something which furthered Dr. Maldian's reputation as violent and warmongering.

== Downfall and Death ==
[[The Maldian Government]] virtually collapsed following the end of the Third Liberalian War, when it became clear that the Damosca had gained undue influence over government affairs. Criticism against Dr. Maldian was widespread within the [[Pontiana]], and Miria Seranoda submitted a resolution for immediate elections to the [[Pontiana Executive Committee]], which was passed following the effective invasion of the [[Pontiana Building]] by the [[Fostana]]. Damosca agents supporting Dr. Maldian then stormed the Building, in what is known as the [[Siege of the Pontiana]], maiming and killing anyone in their path. The attrocities committed during this battle, and the chaos created are believed to have been what drove Dr. Maldian to take his own life. He was found hanging from a light fitting on the ceiling of his office within the Pontiana Building, draped in the flag of the Pontanore. A suicide note expressed severe regret and guilt at the events that had unfolded during the siege.

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Dr. Haldric Maldian

Admin — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:21:26 GMT

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{| class="toccolours" style="float: right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em; text-align:left; clear:right"
|+ style="margin-left: inherit; font-size: larger;" | '''Dr. Haldric Maldian'''
|-
| align="center" colspan=2 | http://www.greencrossitalia.it/ita/speciali/speciale_emilia/images/ciampi.jpg

|-
! Position:
| Premier of Carops
|-
! Term of Office:
| CY 5678-5683
|-
! Predecessor:
| [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]]
|-
! Successor:
| Unknown
|-
! Date of Birth
| 6th/10th/CY 5210
|-
! Place of Birth:
| Carmeldanna, Ariatra
|-
! Qualifications:
| FIO, OIP
|-
! Pontiana Seat:
| Ariatra Zemella
|-
! Political Party:
| Moderate Party of the Pontanore
|-
! International Positions:
| Chair of the [[Council of Nations]]
|}

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'''Dr. Haldric Maldian''' was the [[Premier of Carops]] and [[Pontissiana]] (Leader of the [[Pontiana]]). He previously served as Interior Minister in the Government of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], of whom he remains a strong ally. Dr. Maldian was a former university lecturer and Professor of Linguistics, having spent twelve years at the [[Univerity of The Pontanore]], [[Fornænda]]. He was married to his wife [[Soria Maldian]] (nee. Gamela), with whom he had four children. Dr. Maldian had long been a trusted voice in [[Carops]], following his survival of an assassination attempt made against him, supposedly by [[Caldari]] agents. Since becoming Interior Minister, he was responsible for maintianing the safety of the Pontanore's citizens, something which he is thought to have excelled at during his term.

== Rise to Power ==
Dr. Maldian was elected on the back of the collapse of the coalition government of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], who was forced to resign by the [[Pontiana Executive Committee]], as he no longer had sufficient support to remain in office. He was a strong political ally of Dr. Dormond, and is widely seen as continuing many of his policies. He was the sworn enemy of [[Miria Seranoda]], the Foreign Minister under the Dormond government, who was highly critical of the government's handling of foreign policy and was shunned from the corridors of power.

== Foreign Policies ==
Dr. Maldian and his foreign minister, [[Garel Thormond]], were perceived as being hardline on foreign policy issues, often coming into conflict with other governments. It was widely perceived, and apparently accurately, that much of the government was linked to the interests of the military and intelligence communities.

== Third Liberalian War ==
Dr. Maldian led the Pontanore into the [[Third Liberalian War]], which resulted in an eventual victory for the Pontanore, although not without some losses. The ensuing [[Peace Talks]] saw the Pontanore delegation storm out after claiming to have been insulted by the Curian delegation. Following this, the Pontanore demanded reparations and refused to withdraw occupying forces from Curiaistan, something which furthered Dr. Maldian's reputation as violent and warmongering.

== Downfall and Death ==
[[The Maldian Government]] virtually collapsed following the end of the Third Liberalian War, when it became clear that the Damosca had gained undue influence over government affairs. Criticism against Dr. Maldian was widespread within the [[Pontiana]], and Miria Seranoda submitted a resolution for immediate elections to the [[Pontiana Executive Committee]], which was passed following the effective invasion of the [[Pontiana Building]] by the [[Fostana]]. Damosca agents supporting Dr. Maldian then stormed the Building, in what is known as the [[Siege of the Pontiana]], maiming and killing anyone in their path. The attrocities committed during this battle, and the chaos created are believed to have been what drove Dr. Maldian to take his own life. He was found hanging from a light fitting on the ceiling of his office within the Pontiana Building, draped in the flag of the Pontanore. A suicide note expressed severe regret and guilt at the events that had unfolded during the siege.

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Dr. Haldric Maldian

Admin — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:13:42 GMT

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'''Dr. Haldric Maldian''' was the [[Premier of Carops]] and [[Pontissiana]] (Leader of the [[Pontiana]]). He previously served as Interior Minister in the Government of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], of whom he remains a strong ally. Dr. Maldian was a former university lecturer and Professor of Linguistics, having spent twelve years at the [[Univerity of The Pontanore]], [[Fornænda]]. He was married to his wife [[Soria Maldian]] (nee. Gamela), with whom he had four children. Dr. Maldian had long been a trusted voice in [[Carops]], following his survival of an assassination attempt made against him, supposedly by [[Caldari]] agents. Since becoming Interior Minister, he was responsible for maintianing the safety of the Pontanore's citizens, something which he is thought to have excelled at during his term.

== Rise to Power ==
Dr. Maldian was elected on the back of the collapse of the coalition government of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], who was forced to resign by the [[Pontiana Executive Committee]], as he no longer had sufficient support to remain in office. He was a strong political ally of Dr. Dormond, and is widely seen as continuing many of his policies. He was the sworn enemy of [[Miria Seranoda]], the Foreign Minister under the Dormond government, who was highly critical of the government's handling of foreign policy and was shunned from the corridors of power.

== Foreign Policies ==
Dr. Maldian and his foreign minister, [[Garel Thormond]], were perceived as being hardline on foreign policy issues, often coming into conflict with other governments. It was widely perceived, and apparently accurately, that much of the government was linked to the interests of the military and intelligence communities.

== Third Liberalian War ==
Dr. Maldian led the Pontanore into the [[Third Liberalian War]], which resulted in an eventual victory for the Pontanore, although not without some losses. The ensuing [[Peace Talks]] saw the Pontanore delegation storm out after claiming to have been insulted by the Curian delegation. Following this, the Pontanore demanded reparations and refused to withdraw occupying forces from Curiaistan, something which furthered Dr. Maldian's reputation as violent and warmongering.

== Downfall and Death ==
[[The Maldian Government]] virtually collapsed following the end of the Third Liberalian War, when it became clear that the Damosca had gained undue influence over government affairs. Criticism against Dr. Maldian was widespread within the [[Pontiana]], and Miria Seranoda submitted a resolution for immediate elections to the [[Pontiana Executive Committee]], which was passed following the effective invasion of the [[Pontiana Building]] by the [[Fostana]]. Damosca agents supporting Dr. Maldian then stormed the Building, in what is known as the [[Siege of the Pontiana]], maiming and killing anyone in their path. The attrocities committed during this battle, and the chaos created are believed to have been what drove Dr. Maldian to take his own life. He was found hanging from a light fitting on the ceiling of his office within the Pontiana Building, draped in the flag of the Pontanore. A suicide note expressed severe regret and guilt at the events that had unfolded during the siege.

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The Caropsyne Pontanore

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|+<big><big>'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''' 
| align="center" colspan="2"|
{| border=0 cellpadding=2 cellspacing=0 style="background:#f9f9f9; text-align:center;"
| width="130px"| http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/carops.jpg || align=center width=130px|
|}
|-
| align=center colspan=2 | Motto: ''"Ifrenon te eda triân"'' ([[Caropsyne]]: "The Foundations of The World")
|-
| align=center colspan=2 style="background:#f9f9f9;" |
|-
|'''Capital''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Largest City''' || [[Fornænda]]
|-
|'''Official Languages''' || [[Standard Caropsyne]]
|-
|'''Government'''   • Premier   • Chair of the Fostana   • Interior Minister
| Democracy/Constutional Monarchy [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]] [[Marias Dortmond]]
|-
|'''Formation'''
| 5650 Years PTE (Lindite Conquest) (6730 Years PTE (Formation of Gingar))
|-
|'''Area'''  • Total  • Water (%)
| 155.466 mi diameter. (06 Apr. 05) 0.56%
|-
|'''Population'''  • Civilians  • Military
| 2.921 billion (06 Apr. 05) 890,000 regular forces(06 Apr. 05)
|-
|'''National Anthem'''
|[[Theomem]]
|-
|'''National Animal'''
|Crested Dragon
|-
|'''Income'''   • Gross Individual   • After Taxes
| $28,857.25 $23,567.40
|-
|Literacy Rate:
| 99.5% )
|-
|'''Currency''' || 1 '''[[Caropsyne Standard Credit]]''' ($) = 100 Tributes
|-
| '''Industries'''  • Within the Wider Pontanore (April 5th, 2005)
| Oil, Coal, Textiles [[Uranium]], [[Silver]], [[Iron]], [[Tin]], [[Rubber]], [[Chemicals]], [[Plastics]], [[Computing]]
|}
'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''', or ''Eda Pontanore Infrenon Carops'' is Liberalia's largest land power and largest single political entity. It is a collection of states and territories ruled by and from Carops. These territories are, [[The Kingdom of Carops]], [[Doruum-Cason]], [[Holod]], [[Gregon]], [[Vyyk]], [[The Forlæan Islands]], [[Polythia Interior]], [[Jajiland]], [[Euvodora]], [[Saba]], [[Koyti]], [[Phosmara]], [[Caropsyne Ziabach]], [[Permenta]], [[Tovia]] and [[Zontia]]. The Pontanore has territory on five major continents and landmasses, as well as numerous island holdings. The word "Pontanore" signifies "''Community''" and "''Shared Existance''" in Standard Caropsyne.

== History ==
[[Muin]] agricultural societies were the first signs of civilisation in pre-historic Carops. [[Gingar]]was founded by Muin settlers some 5600 years ago in the late Great Agricultural Period. With the defeat of the [[Totorians]] in CY 970, Carops was able to develop significantly, fighting off various subsequent invasions of Tirans and Azabeans, to be established as a dominant power in Thearea. There was no sense of national consciousness at this point, as the "nation" of Carops could solely be identified as land which was governed by the Muin communes in a loose confederacy based on shared racial and linguistic ties.

All of this was to change in CY 1578 with the arrival of the [[Pelsai]], a maritime people who settled in Carops and oversaw the establishment of centres of power within the country, and awakened the sense of nation within the inhabitants of the areas. Pelsai dominion over Carops resulted in the establishment of ''[[Vaelcs]]'' or kingdoms, of which there were originally four, [[Gingar]], [[Sanche]], [[Droganl]], and [[Takann]]. Large swathes of land to the South of the Vaelcs, which is now classified as being a part of Carops, continued to be ruled by Muin peoples and the [[Porthin]]. Doruum-Cason was at this time mostly inhabited by Muin and not considered to be linked to Carops.

Pelsai domination of Carops lasted for approximately 1400 years, with the establishment of a rich society and culture. Gingar was, by the height of Pelsai power, the dominating force in Carops, which the Vaelc of Droganl also exerting large amounts of power under the [[Firnan Dynasty]]. Notable monarchs of this time include [[Firna, Queen of Droganl]] (CY 1791-1845), Firnan of Droganl (CY 1995-2036), [[Aeblean, King of Gingar]], and [[Gedethena]]. However, the danw of what is known as the [[Second Pelsai Age]] saw the end of the harmonious Vaelc system, Aeblean of Gingar inherited the throne of Sanche by marriage and was forced into war with King [[Maagen]] of Takann over the kingdom. Gingish forces were heavily defeated and Aeblean forced to kill himself, resulting the breaking of the amicable relationship between the Pelsai peoples of Carops. The subsequent short-lived Occupation of Gingar also continued to break these bonds.

The Second Pelsai Age was at its peak of power when the [[Lindites]], a seafaring people of Gesintan origin, landed at Rumarghe, following the establishment of the Fifth Vaelc of [[Bevenn]], some sixty years beforehand. The Lindites were able to overcome the forces of Droganl, and occupied the Vaelc, drawing them into a deadly conflict with the Pelsai of Gingar, which by this point had unifed with Takann and Sanche to form the first recognisable nation of Carops, which was known as [[Unified Carops]]. The defeat of this nation, under the [[Kartt-Golsan Dynasty]], led to the collapse of Pelsai power in Carops and the establishment of the Lindite dominion, and the eventual formation of the nation of Carops in a single entity. The Lindite Othæglin founded [[Fornænda]] shortly into the reign of the Lindite Kings. Their language merged with existing dialects to form the tongue known today as [[Standard Caropsyne]]. The [[Phett]] people also settled in Carops during this period, in the areas around [[Ariatra]], the [[Phettlands]], and the [[Kimmlish]] coast.They and all the other various races in Carops combined to eventually form the fairly diverse Caropsyne People, whose racial background is broadly mixed, with pockets of homogenous ethnicity.

Carops began to acquire an "empire" under the rule of King Aether II, some 400 years ago, with the final seizure of [[Doruum-Cason]] and its annexation by Mainland Carops. Doruum-Cason had remained a broadly independent Pelsai kingdom up until this point. This conquest continued with the establishment of Caropsyne Dominion over [[Holod]] by the merchant [[Harias Golmer]] and a mercenary force loyal to the Caropsyne Merchants Company. Carops also began to take territories in the continent of [[Polythia]], following the establishment of the large [[Caropsyne Imperial Navy]]. The territories of Polythia Interior, and Jajiland were conquered during this period, some 350 years ago. The Pontanore consisted of these territories alone for another 200 years.

The last autocratic monarch of Carops was [[Aldrand]] (5567-5610), whose son King Olimand the Great, agreed to the formation of a Constitutional Monarchy, with a democratic government governing the country's affairs. The first elected government of Carops was established 167 years ago under [[Melthred Consvané]], a popular lawyer. Democracy continued to thrive in Carops for another 90 years, before the overthrow of [[Dorias Rormold]] during the [[National Emergency]], and the establishment of [[Fostana Rule]]. What followed was sixty years of government under the [[Fostana]], the unelected former Upper House of the Caropsyne parliament, which was compromised of hereditary peers, clerics, judiciary and various other figures. Durind this time, the lower house, the [[Pontiana]] was shut down. The Fostana led Carops into numerous conflicts against her neighbours and was generally seen as corrupt, oppressive, and cruel. However, for much of the Fostana period, the council enjoyed the widespread support of the Caropsyne people. During the Fostana period, Carops sezied control of the former Loslakia colonies of [[Koyti]] and [[Gregon]], as well as taking a portion of the collapsed [[Ziabach Empire]].

Fostana rule ended with the collapse of the council in disgrace in CY 5770 following a number of controversies and damaging policies. The then Chair of the Fostana, Lord Roth, announced elections, which the leader of the Moderate Party of Carops, Dr. Phodric Dormond, won marginally following the establishment of a coalition government. It was during the Premiership of Dr. Dormond that Carops took control of the territories of [[Vyyk]] and [[Saba]] from the collapsed Caldari empire. Dr. Dormond's approval ratings slumped as a result of his handling of the [[Great Oil Crisis]].

[[Dr. Haldric Maldian]] became Premier of Carops following this episode. The Pontanore was drawn into a long cold war with [[Curiaistan]], which came to the brink of war on several occasions. Maldian signed the [[Soccersia Pact]] with [[Soccersian]] and the [[People's Republic of Caldari]], however following the breach of the agreement by the Soccersian government, Maldian ordered declared war upon Soccersian and eventually successfully conquered it for the Pontanore. It was renamed ot [[Phosmara]] and made a Pontanore State. Dr. Maldian's term also saw the establishment of the [[Council of Nations]] Headquarters in [[Fornænda]].

The outbreak of the [[Third Liberalian War]] saw the Pontanore engaged on numerous fronts, notably against Leonsteiner forces in [[Gregon]], Curian forces in [[Holod]], and a variety of forces from the [[Curian Bloc]] in [[Hasadon]] and [[Polythia]]. Pontanore forces were eventually victorious on all fronts, with substantial forces occupying northern Curiaistan. It was during this period that the Caropsyne-inhabited island of Chrytion voted to ascend to the Pontanore as [[Permenta]]. As well as this, the two territories of [[Tovia]] and [[Zontia]], both of which had substantial Caropsyne populations as a result of emigration, were incorporated into the Pontanore at the same date. Following the conclusion of the conflict and the [[Liberalia Peace Conference]], the Pontanore under Maldian found itself competing with the reorganised [[Grand Republic of Latagon]].

The Maldian Government subjected to a constitutional crisis by the Fostana's invasion of the Pontiana Building in protest at Dr. Maldian's methods of governance. Damosca agents supporting Dr. Maldian stormed the building in what became known as the [[Siege of the Pontiana]], which killed and brutalised numerous public figures, and led to the vilification of the Damosca in the Pontanore press. Dr. Maldian was found hanged in his office on the following day, having committed suicide, apparently out of shame at his involvement in the siege and its consequences.

== Politics ==
The Pontanore is a democracy, governed by a bicameral parliament consisting of an Upper, unelected house, the [[Fostana]], and a lower elected house, the [[Pontiana]]. The Premier of Carops is the [[Head of Government]] and is the leader of the largest single block in the Pontiana. The Fostana retains legal and legislative duties, as well as ceremonial and executive functions. The Pontanore Government has sovereign authority over all the territories of the Pontanore, although [[Gregon]], [[Euvodora]], and [[Holod]] elect their own governments, which legislate on internal affairs and which are under the oversight of Pontanore officials, under the [[Treaty of Polmona]]. Recent moves to push for Jajiland and Polythia Interior to be granted the same status have been rejected by the Fostana. [[Pontanore States]] are directed governed from Carops by Administrator-Generals. In territories which fall under the Treaty of Polmona, the Administrator-General acts as the chief representative of the Pontanore government in that territory.

The Pontanore operates a paternalistic approach to its territories, and an overly large bureaucratic class exerts Pontanore regulations in its various outposts. Political awareness in Carops and the Caropsyne-Inhabited territories is fairly high, while in some territories it is substantially lower. Efforts to introduce universal suffrage for all Pontanore citizens have so far failed, although the Pontanore promotes total equality between all her peoples.

The Current Premier of the Pontanore is [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]], of the [[Pontanore Moderate Party]] and [[Popular Front]]

'''Pontanore Interior Minister''': [[Marias Dortmond]]

'''Pontanore Foreign Minister''': [[Garel Thormond]]

'''Pontanore Defence Minister''': [[Dr. Goriath Moscana]]

'''Pontanore Finance Minister''': [[Prof. Gethman Tormian]]

'''Pontanore Immigration Minister''': [[Dr. Harmond Gorann]]

'''Pontanore Culture Minister''': [[Olima Casmara]]

'''Pontanore Education Minister''': [[Dr. Olimand Kossroth]]

'''Pontanore Health Minister''': [[Dr. Alza Permentanna]]

'''Pontanore Transport Minister''': [[Lumera Formenta]]

'''Chair of the Fostana''': [[Rolmand, Lord Roth]]

'''Secretary of the Fostana''': [[Lord Svarmond]]

'''Treasurer of the Fostana''': [[Lord Phodric Glothmer]]

The Pontanore's most senior civil servants are:

[[Lord Almerond]] (Chairman of the Civil Directorate)

[[Casimosc Volm]] (Directorate of Rural Affairs)

[[Prof. Desimera Camella]] (Directorate of Industrial Affairs)

[[Olimand Harimand]] (Administrator - Gregon)

[[Miria Seranoda]] (Administrator - Euvodora)

[[Dr. Kolman Folmer]] (Administrator - Jajiland)

== Administrative Divisions ==
'''Carops''' is split into several Authorities

#[[Fornænda]] (Authority Centre: [[Fornænda]])
#[[Pelnas]] (Authority Centre: [[Triana]])
#[[Gruunush]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemar]])
#[[King's Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Ronarn]])
#[[Middle Droganl]] (Authority Centre:[[Lupash]])
#[[Fâelta]] (Authority Centre:[[Nûshga]])
#[[Gishvara]] (Authority Centre:[[Gûneghia]])
#[[Cezacia]] (Authority Centre:[[Raagenfost]])
#[[Takann]] (Authority Centre:[[Oskeshin]])
#[[Gingar]] (Authority Centre:[[Gingar]])
#[[Phettlands]] (Authority Centre:[[Mara]])
#[[The River Lands]] (Authority Centre:[[Vindamarna]])
#[[Ariatra]] (Authority Centre:[[Ariatra]])
#[[Phontos-Ei]] (Authority Centre:[[Phontos-Ei]])
#[[Ekesh]] (Authority Centre:[[Kimmlish]])
#[[Bevenn]] (Authority Centre:[[Bechia]])

'''Doruum-Cason'''

Doruum-Cason is split into several Authorities:
#[[Gomosc]] (Authority Centre:[[Gomosc]])
#[[Gormo]] (Authority Centre:[[Gormo]])
#[[Santimari]] (Authority Centre: [[Forello]])
#[[Casmona]] (Authority Centre:[[Gasimar]])
#[[Ilmo]] (Authority Centre:[[Frennos]])
#[[Fermas]] (Authority Centre:[[Fermas]])

'''Holod'''

Holod is split into several Authorities:
#[[Cacayo]] (Authority Centre: [[Cacayo]])
#[[Creas]] (Authority Centre: [[Creas]])
#[[Dagaeta]] (Authoruty Centre: [[Dagaeta]])
#[[Terefinya]] (Authority Centre: [[Terefinya]])
#[[Tefco]] (Authority Centre: [[Tefco]])

'''Jajiland'''

Jajiland is divided into several Authorities:
#[[Aemont]] (Authority Centre: [[Aemont]])
#[[Svaeren]] (Authority Centre: [[Svaeran]])
#[[Castara]] (Authority Centre: [[Molnas]])
#[[Termenta]] (Authority Centre: [[Casalé]])
#[[Jaj Ementa]] (Authority Centre: [[Kasja]])
#[[Jaj Kinosa]] (Authority Centre: [[Shamarra]])
#[[Jaj Garana]] (Authority Centre: [[Chimoni]])

== Economy ==
The Pontanore is one of the larger regional economies. With the large array of resources available within the Pontanore, the trading possibilities are free and common. The most recent GDP of the Pontanore was $80,163,098,610,703.81 with a per capital figure of $29,591.40. With a regional average of $14,047.92, this is considered to be largely successful for such a large nation. Carops recorded an annual trade surplus last year of $664,969,091,978.42. Latest figures also show that unemployment continues to be low in Carops, with 2.6% of the adult population unemployed. The economy of the Pontanore is heavily-regulated by the State, and foreign investment is heavily monitored. Heavy investment on industries within the Pontanore has ensured that it can supply itself with virtually all resources without relying on foreign sources. The closed nature of the Pontanore economy is of concern to other powers, considering the large Pontanore investment levels in some foreign economies. This was especially noticable with the outbreak of the trade embargo declared by the Pontanore against the [[Curian Bloc]].

== Demographics ==
The Pontanore is one of the largest entities in Liberalia, and has large numbers of different ethnic groups. In Carops, the ethnicity of the population is varied, but not as varied as the wider Pontanore population

''Ethnic Groups in Carops''
*Caropsyne (56%)
*Phett (19%)
*Pelsai (17%)
*Kessite/Lindite (4%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Pontanore citizens (1%)
*Porthin (0.4%)
*Pyth/Sartian (0.4%)
*Other (0.2%)

NOTE: In the National Census carried out last year, 56% of those who responded considered themselves primarily Caropsyne in ethnicity. It is likley the case that many more are members of distinct ethnic groups (eg. Phetts, Kessites) Lindites, on average, are more likely to describe themselves as "Caropsyne" then territorial peoples such as the Phetts, who consider themselves primarily Phetts. It is thought that around 50% of Carops, however, is of mixed origins between the various races, and hence can be considered "Caropsyne."

'''Ethnic Groups in the Pontanore'''
*Caropsyne/Phett etc. (26%)
*Jaji (3%)
*Polythian Tribal (5%)
*Polythian Other (7%)
*Ardalian (5%)
*Gregonese-Loslakian (2%)
*Forlæan (0.5%)
*Holodian (16%)
*Koy (6%)
*Caldari (7%)
*Ziabachite (4%)
*Socian (3%)
*Hescena (3%)
*Carthen (1%)
*Susha-Sabaian (5%)
*Permentan (2%)
*Gorkhan (1%)
*Losca (0.5%)
*Other (3%)

[[Recognised Ethnicities within the Caropsyne Pontanore]]

== Religion ==
The majority of Ethnic Caropsyne citizens either follow the [[Caropsyne Pantheon]] religion, or are non-religious. [[Atheism in Carops]] has a long history, stemming from the great [[Philosophical School of Fornænda]], which suggested the non-existance of any god over two millenia ago. Across the Pontanore, there are a variety of indigenous and local religions, most notably [[Holodian Pantheonism]], and [[Spiritism]].

*[[Caropsyne Pantheonism]] (41%)
*Holodian Pantheonism (6%)
*Spiritism (3%)
*Carthen (2%)
*Other/Atheist (30%)

== Education ==
Education in the Pontanore is regulated by the State and provided to all citizens. Educational standards and systems vary in the different areas of the Pontanore, in order to take cultural, ethnic and historical influences into consideration. The standard of education in Carops itself is among the highest in the region, with free education provided to all abilities until the age of 19. Caropsyne students begin their academic lives at the age of 5, and attend primary education in [[Ponitio]] (State Institutions) until the age of 12. At 12, they are transferred to [[Fostitio]] (National Educational Insitutions), where they will sit their Pontanore Educational Certificates (P.E.Cs), which will determine their future opportunities.

The Pontanore has a number of distinguished Higher Educational Institutions, steeped in history, and still favoured as among the best in the region. The three major universities of the Pontanore are:

*[[The University of the Pontanore]], Fornænda (Formerly Imperial University of Fornænda)
*[[Ariatra Holmas University]]
*[[Larimas University]], Kimmlish

These are the most prestigious of Carops' Universities, and receive students from around the Pontanore. Larimas University has a strong history in the arts, having produced and pioneered the majority of Caropsyne literature of the past two centuries. Holmas is renowned for its science background, having been the site of many major break-throughs in regional science. Research investment in the University alone makes it richer than some of Liberalia's smaller nations. The University of the Pontanore is considered strong in many fields, and includes some 45 colleges, of varying types and age. The most famous of these include:

*[[Grand Torias]] (Political Sciences and Foreign Relations)
*[[Pentos Military College]] (Military Affairs)
*[[Colimares]] (Law)

These three colleges share five Premiers, sixteen current Fostana members, one-hundred-and-forty past and present ministers, and countless officials among their alummni.

Current events

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*[[Environmentalists R Us]] is found guilty by the [[Guardian Council]] of being a puppet of [[Julio Trigman]] and sentenced to permanent ejection from the region.

*DPP charges [[Nucleawasta]] with Abuse of Power.

*[[University Charter Act]] is ammended, allowing greater control for the [[University Board]] of the [[Farlane University of Liberalia]]

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'''The Supreme Court of Liberalia''' is the supreme legal authority in Liberalia, and constitutional court of the region. It is comprised of the [[Guardian Council]], in the [[Legal Role of the Guardian Council]], as defined by the [[Supreme Court Act]]. Citizens may submit petitions to the Supreme Court on the discovery of contradictions between laws and laws which go against enshrined laws. The Supreme Court also has the ability to rule proposed legislation out of order, should they feel it is illegal. It is the role of the Supreme Court similarly to interpret the meaning of a law, where that meaning appears to be ambiguous.

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Prime Ministers of Liberalia

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The''' Prime Ministers of Liberalia''' have been the elected leaders of the region. A number of people have held this position over time.

'''Prime Ministers'''

[[Carops]] (December 05' to Febuary 06')

[[Farlane]] (Febuary to April 06')

[[Carops]] (April to June 06')

[[Random Textbox Inputs]] (June to August 06')

[[Fernetti]] (August 06' to October 06', January 07' to present)

[[Soccersian]] (August 06' to September 06; resigned during term) *

[[Fishyguy]] (October 06' to December 06')

* The election in August 06' resulted in a tie between Soccersian and Fernetti, in which they comprimised on both being prime ministers, resulting in the first time Liberalia had ever had two prime ministers. However, in early september of 2006, Soccersian announced his resignition. See [[Coalition Government]]

[[Fernetti]] (January 07' to March 07')

== Trivia ==

The longest-serving single Prime Minister in Liberalia history is [[Carops]]

The political leanings of past Prime Ministers are as follows:
*[[Moderate Party]] (2)
*[[Socialist]] (1)
*[[Centre-Right Party]] (1)
*[[Liberal]] (1)
*[[Libertarian Party]] (1)
*[[Popular Front]] (1)

Only one Prime Minister, [[Soccersian]], has ever resigned.

The most popular Prime Minister on election was [[Random Textbox Inputs]].

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Prime Ministers of Liberalia

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Deputy Prime Minister

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'''Deputy Prime Minister''' is technically the second-highest office of government in Liberalia, although it is not directly elected. The Deputy Prime Minister only fulfills a role in governing the region when the Prime Minister is away. For this reason, the holder of the office is usually also a Cabinet Minister.

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Prof. Gethman Tormian

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'''Professor Gethman Tormian''' is the Pontanore Minister of Finance, and widely viewed as the leading figure in economics within the Pontanore. Regarded as the father of Pontanore Economic Theory, Tormian is one of the most respected members of the government and civil society, representing one of the "Meritocratic" placements in the cabinet. Chosen for his knowledge, Professor Tormian has served as Minister of Finance under the governments of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]] and [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]], despite being critical of both. He previously served as the Fostana Advisor of Economic Affairs during the Fostana period.

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Prof. Gethman Tormian

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Professor Gethman Tormian is the Pontanore Minister of Finance, and widely viewed as the leading figure in economics within the Pontanore. Regarded as the father of Pontanore Economic Theory, Tormian is one of the most respected members of the government and civil society, representing one of the "Meritocratic" placements in the cabinet. Chosen for his knowledge, Professor Tormian has served as Minister of Finance under the governments of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]] and [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]], despite being critical of both. He previously served as the Fostana Advisor of Economic Affairs during the Fostana period.

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Marias Dortmond

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'''Marias Dortmond''' is the Interior Minister of [[The Caropsyne Pontanore]]. Having served as Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of the Pontanore, he served as Minister of Transport under the government of [[Dr. Phodric Dormond]], before being promoted to Interior Minister under [[Dr. Haldric Maldian]].

== Life ==
Dortmond was born in Ariatra and comes from a long line of Caropsyne [[Phetts]]. He was educated at the Fostitio Calmadea, Ariatra before attaining a degree in Political Studies at the University of the Pontanore. He was first elected to the Pontiana as a respresentative of Ariatra-Calmadea and was involved in the formation of the Dormond government, as leader of one of the three major parties included in the governing coalition. As Interior Minister, Dortmond was regarded as something of hardliner and stood accused by many members of his party of having betrayed traditional social democratic values to persue a popularist agenda.

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Jaj

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The Jaj ara a recognised ethnic group within the Caropsyne Pontanore and represent the single-largest indigenous community in Jajiland.

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Gen. Larimas Folmer

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'''General Larimas Folmer''' is the former Director of the [[Damosca]] and current Chairman of the Military and General Defence Committee of [[the Caropsyne Pontanore]]. Folmer is one of the highest-ranking military officers within the Pontanore and currently is senior Attaché of Military Affairs and the Defence Ministry of the Pontanore, as well as working as Pontiana Military Liason.

== Life ==
Larimas Folmer was born in Kalmas Larpal, [[Ariatra]] in Carops. He attended his schooling at the Sub-Prelatory Special School in Corimana, before being transferred to Grand Torias College of the [[University of the Pontanore]] in [[Fornænda]], where he achieved the highest mark in high class in Defence Studies.

Folmer received his first military commission as a Commander in the First Liberalian War, in which he led infantry forces in Loslakia. In the Second War, he was engaged fighting as a Colonel in [[Charlia]]. Over the next twenty years, he would ascend to the rank of general on his own merit. He transferred to the Damosca Secret Service, where he was eventually atasked with leading the organisation. This lasted until he was allegedly part of a power struggle for control of the organisation with Gen. Pholomir Zarmal, the Bureau Chief of the Damosca. He removal from the directorate resulted in his return to conventional military affairs. In the Third Liberalian War, Folmer was in overall command of Pontanore forces in Joguk, overseeing the assault against Leonstein.

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Phetts

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'''The Phett People''' are an ethnic group living within [[the Caropsyne Pontanore]]. Arriving in the Kingdom of Carops in the Second Pelsai Age, the Phetts were a maritime trading people whose origins are unknown. In Phett folk belief, reference is often made to a mythical homeland named "Gescenscia," which could refer to a chain of islands in the [[Great Caropsyne Sea]]. Phetts are the single largest self-identified minority group in the Kingdom of Carops, and form part of the single largest ethnic block within the Pontanore. [[Caropsynes]] of mixed Phett heritage make up approximately 26% of the Population of the Pontanore. It is estimated that the Phett population is around 655,020,000 people.

== Culture ==
Phetts are traditionally a deeply religious people, following the [[Caropsyne Pantheonist]] religion. There are small minorities of Phetts who worship other deities or local religions, but these a a rarity. Traditionally, Phetts have had a conservative culture, and have invested heavily in the arts. Phett painting, decoration and cuisine have all heavily contributed to Caropsyne identity. The cultural centre of the Phett people is [[Ariatra]].

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== Identity ==
In real terms, many people who claim to be Phetts are not, and many people who reject association with the Phetts are. The majority of "Caropsynes" are of mixed Phett, Lindite and Pelsai heritage. Many of these people, based on their geographical homes or family names may consider themselves to be Phetts. Many Phetts choose to describe themselves as Caropsynes first and Phetts second, as most are of mixed descent. When the term "Phett" is used on the Pontanore census, it refers to people of pure Phett descent, who have not mixed with the other Caropsyne peoples. Whilst the size of this population is smaller, it is still around 400 million people. The Phett people categorise themselves as Phetts based on their religious practices, cultural practices, and ethnic descent. Whilst people of mixed descent can be counted as Phetts, they must possess a patrilineal line of Phett descent to be recognised by the Nationality Directorate.

Phetts are interesting in that they have contributed much to the Caropsyne identity, whilst sometimes remaining seperate from it. Typically Caropsyne surnames are usually of Phett roots, from the rich Phett language. The [[Phett Language]] is widely spoken in the Pontanore, although it is a secondary language to Standard Caropsyne. The majority of Phetts are not brought up to speak the Phett Language, although a sizeable minority do speak it. It is thought that around two-thirds of Phetts have a basic knowledge of it, making it the third most spoken language in the Pontanore.

== Population Centres ==
Phett culture is centred around the Administrative Division of [[Ariatra]], Carops. Here, as well as in the divisions of [[(Phettsca) Phettlands]], [[Marinesca Poltera (The River Lands)]] and [[Phontos-Ei]], Phetts of pure descent are the majority of the population. When mixed Caropsyne-Phetts are added to the total, over 85% of the population is counted for.

'''Non-Caropsyne Phetts''' are a minority within the Pontanore, and are generally descended from Phett travellers who originally settled outside the Pontanore, before returning to join the large Phett community. They maintain their own traditions and language practices, but are included in the Phett population figures. The largest population centre for this community is Ariatra, followed by Polmona in Euvodora.

Euvodora's population is 35% Phett. The Phett population there is often more distinct than Phett populations in Carops. The large population of Non-Caropsyne Phetts and Ardalians have led the Phetts of Euvodora to consider themselves a race in their own right, rather than part of the Caropsyne race. Similarly, around 10% of Jajiland is Phett, with 4% of Polythia Interior. These communities are often not of mixed descent and so are ethnically purely Phett, leading to a greater sense of identity within them.

Phosmara is also home to large numbers of Phett and Caropsyne-Phett people. It is thought that around 60% of the population there has Phett ancestry, although 85% of Phosmarans classify themselves as Caropsyne, rather than Phett. The same can be said for all Charlian colonies, where even Euvodoran Phetts class themselves primarily as Caropsynes.

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Phetts

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'''The Phett People''' are an ethnic group living within [[the Caropsyne Pontanore]]. Arriving in the Kingdom of Carops in the Second Pelsai Age, the Phetts were a maritime trading people whose origins are unknown. In Phett folk belief, reference is often made to a mythical homeland named "Gescenscia," which could refer to a chain of islands in the [[Great Caropsyne Sea]]. Phetts are the single largest self-identified minority group in the Kingdom of Carops, and form part of the single largest ethnic block within the Pontanore. [[Caropsynes]] of mixed Phett heritage make up approximately 26% of the Population of the Pontanore. It is estimated that the Phett population is around 655,020,000 people.

== Culture ==
Phetts are traditionally a deeply religious people, following the [[Caropsyne Pantheonist]] religion. There are small minorities of Phetts who worship other deities or local religions, but these a a rarity. Traditionally, Phetts have had a conservative culture, and have invested heavily in the arts. Phett painting, decoration and cuisine have all heavily contributed to Caropsyne identity. The cultural centre of the Phett people is [[Ariatra]].

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== Identity ==
In real terms, many people who claim to be Phetts are not, and many people who reject association with the Phetts are. The majority of "Caropsynes" are of mixed Phett, Lindite and Pelsai heritage. Many of these people, based on their geographical homes or family names may consider themselves to be Phetts. Many Phetts choose to describe themselves as Caropsynes first and Phetts second, as most are of mixed descent. When the term "Phett" is used on the Pontanore census, it refers to people of pure Phett descent, who have not mixed with the other Caropsyne peoples. Whilst the size of this population is smaller, it is still around 400 million people. The Phett people categorise themselves as Phetts based on their religious practices, cultural practices, and ethnic descent. Whilst people of mixed descent can be counted as Phetts, they must possess a patrilineal line of Phett descent to be recognised by the Nationality Directorate.

Phetts are interesting in that they have contributed much to the Caropsyne identity, whilst sometimes remaining seperate from it. Typically Caropsyne surnames are usually of Phett roots, from the rich Phett language. The [[Phett Language]] is widely spoken in the Pontanore, although it is a secondary language to Standard Caropsyne. The majority of Phetts are not brought up to speak the Phett Language, although a sizeable minority do speak it. It is thought that around two-thirds of Phetts have a basic knowledge of it, making it the third most spoken language in the Pontanore.

== Population Centres ==
Phett culture is centred around the Administrative Division of [[Ariatra]], Carops. Here, as well as in the divisions of [[(Phettsca) Phettlands]], [[Marinesca Poltera (The River Lands)]] and [[Phontos-Ei]], Phetts of pure descent are the majority of the population. When mixed Caropsyne-Phetts are added to the total, over 85% of the population is counted for.

'''Non-Caropsyne Phetts''' are a minority within the Pontanore, and are generally descended from Phett travellers who originally settled outside the Pontanore, before returning to join the large Phett community. They maintain their own traditions and language practices, but are included in the Phett population figures. The largest population centre for this community is Ariatra, followed by Polmona in Euvodora.

Euvodora's population is 35% Phett. The Phett population there is often more distinct than Phett populations in Carops. The large population of Non-Caropsyne Phetts and Ardalians have led the Phetts of Euvodora to consider themselves a race in their own right, rather than part of the Caropsyne race. Similarly, around 10% of Jajiland is Phett, with 4% of Polythia Interior. These communities are often not of mixed descent and so are ethnically purely Phett, leading to a greater sense of identity within them.

Phosmara is also home to large numbers of Phett and Caropsyne-Phett people. It is thought that around 60% of the population there has Phett ancestry, although 85% of Phosmarans classify themselves as Caropsyne, rather than Phett. The same can be said for all Charlian colonies, where even Euvodoran Phetts class themselves primarily as Caropsynes.

Phetts

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'''The Phett People''' are an ethnic group living within the Caropsyne Pontanore. Arriving in the Kingdom of Carops in the Second Pelsai Age, the Phetts were a maritime trading people whose origins are unknown. In Phett folk belief, reference is often made to a mythical homeland named "Gescenscia," which could refer to a chain of islands in the Great Caropsyne Sea. Phetts are the single largest self-identified minority group in the Kingdom of Carops, and form part of the single largest ethnic block within the Pontanore.

== Culture ==

Recognised Ethnicities within the Caropsyne Pontanore

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'''The Caropsyne Pontanore''' is comprised of many different ethnic and social groups, as the single-largest Liberalian land power. These peoples range from enormous ethnic national groups to small and isolated communities, who often have little in common with the majority of the population.

== Recognised Ethnicities ==

*[[Caropsynes]]
*[[Phetts]]
*[[Holodians]]
*[[Jaj]]
*[[Polythian Tribal Peoples]]
*[[Zarmaean Polythians]]
*[[Caspans]]
*[[Pelsai]]
*[[Muin]]
*[[Mu'inducen]]
*[[Carthens]]
*[[Lindites]]
*[[Kessites]]
*[[Koy]]
*[[Porthin]]
*[[Sartians]]
*[[Pyth]]
*[[Losca]]
*[[Loslakians]]
*[[Gregonese-Loslakians]]
*[[Pontanore Ardalians]]
*[[Latagonians]]
*[[Caldari]]
*[[Susha-Sabaians]]
*[[Ziabachites]]
*[[Socians]]
*[[Hescenas]]
*[[Permentans]]
*[[Gorkhans]]
*[[Curians]]
*[[Wulgarians]]
*[[Abbassians]]

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