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Kingdom of Ireland Ꞃíoᵹaċt Éiꞃeann / Ríoghacht Éireann

Mottos: Quis Nos Separabit (Who Will Separate Us) Is Éireannaigh Sinn Grásta Dé (We are Irish by God's Grace) Unofficial: Éirinn go Brách (Ireland Forever)

Capital And Largest City : Ꝺuiḃlinn

Population: Kingdom of Ireland: ~2,060,000 Across Personal Union: ~3,260,000

Demographics: 82% Irish 8% Scottish 5% English 5% Other

National Language: Irish

Minority Languages: Scots, Scottish, English & various English dialects

State Religion: Roman Catholicism

Protected Minority Religion: Presbyterianism

Demonym: Irish

Unofficial Anthem: Mo Ᵹile Mear (My Gallant Lad)

Government: Constitutional Elective Monarchy

King of Ireland: James VII & II Stuart Séamus VII & II Stiùbhart

Tanist: Unoccupied

Lord Chancellor of Ireland: Richard Talbot, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell

Speaker of the Airecht: Henry Colley

Legislature: Parlaimint na hÉiꞃeann Upper House: Cóimeáil na ꟑꞆaoiꞅiꟑ Lower House: Aiꞃeċꞇ

Currency: Gaelic Punt (£)

The Kingdom of Ireland is a Constitutional Elective Monarchy located on the island of Ireland and its minor outlying islands, in addition to its colonial possessions in the Americas and Africa. Ireland has a population of about 2 million, and the national language is Irish, also known as Gaeilge.


Culture & Language

The Irish language (Irish: Gaeilge) is a Goidelic Gaelic language which is the most commonly spoken language of Ireland. Irish can be written in two scripts, standard script which is referred to as Roman Type, and Gaelic Type. Gaelic type accounts for Irish lenition with dots above certain letters, as well as replacement letters for D, F, G, R, S and T with Ꝺ, Ꝼ, Ꟑ, Ꞃ, Ꞅ and Ꞇ respectively, with an additional letter, Ᵹ to denote gh.

The Irish clan system forms the foundation of Irish society, but has only been recently rekindled after English had begun breaking it down during the Lordship of Ireland. Under the Stuarts, the Clan system has been reorganized, with Stuart Loyalist families (the vast majority of which are Catholic) being granted "Landed Earldoms" of 30 of the 32 counties of Ireland. Smaller, less prestigious, or neutral families were given smaller lands and titles. Much like how Scotland has been organized around the clan system, Ireland's clans were built up to a base of political authority in Ireland both for ease of understanding the Irish political field, while also gaining the support of nationalists in Ireland by respecting traditional systems the English had previously been trying to break down.


Government

Ireland is a Constitutional Elective Monarchy headed by the King of Ireland (Rí Éireann), the current holder of the title being Séamus VII & II. The King forms the executive alongside his council, the Irish Council, which is comprised of the King's appointed ministers. The King & Irish Council splits power with the Irish Parliament (Parlaimint na hÉireann), a bicameral legislature with a House of Lords (Cóimeáil na gTaoisigh, literally Assembly of the Chiefs) and House of Commons (Airecht, Assembly of Freemen).

The election of the King is based on the Celtic legal custom of Tanistry, whereby the nobility elect the successor from among the ruler's Derbfine (English: True Kin) and of age to assume the title. However, practically the heir is chosen from among the gelfhine, those eligible that are descended from the current King's grandfather. Traditionally the title of Tánaiste would be an appointed position during the lifetime of the ruler, to immediately take succession upon their death and is elected by the family. Instead, the modified Tanistry used by the Kingdoms of Ireland and Scotland elect the Tanist from agreement in the Scottish and Irish parliaments, with approval from the members of the House of Stuart.

The King rules through the clan systems and alongside Parliament, itself being made up largely of those Clan Chiefs or their relatives. The chiefs of all clans swear loyalty to the King but those of lower status swear loyalty to their Landed Earl-Clan as well. Those living within a county pay tax both to the central government as well as their landed Earl-Clan.


Peerage

Ireland is broken down by Provinces whos monarch holds the title of Duke, and then by counties whos nobles hold the title of Earl or Count. The King holds the title of Duke of Meath in addition to King of Ireland, among other titles. The title Duke of Meath is only associated with the lands comprising County Dublin, Louth, Meath and Westmeath, the rest of its traditional land having been absorbed by the Province of Leinster. In addition to the traditional peerage titles in Ireland, there is an additional title of Lord of Ulster, a position held by the Heir Apparent and is equivalent to the title Prince of Wales in England or Archduke of Austria in the Austrian Empire. Legally, the Lord of Ulster is above the Duke of Ulster and exists to enforce their loyalty, but in practice has no effective authority over them. Irish colonies are considered Marches (Marcshlua) in noble title, and the holder is considered a Marquis (Marcais). Despite the use of the March as a hereditary title in much of Europe, these positions are analagous to the Viceroy of Spanish colonies.

Ireland's nobility terminology was largely unstandardized until the formation of the Kingdom of Ireland as an independent entity. Shortly after gaining control of Ireland, King James II forced through a large series of laws which standardized terms such as "Clan" and "Sept" as well as reforming noble titles into standards. There are the five provinces of Ireland which correspond to the title of Duke/Duchess, and the 32 counties of Ireland which correspond to the title of Earl. These laws were noticably not retroactive, meaning titles of Earl or Duke that do not correspond to the current system shall remain in place.

In terms of lineage, Irish families are organized by Ancestor/Réamhtheachtaí --> Dynasty/Ríshliocht --> Clan/Clann --> Sept/Sliocht (as applicable). However, as written and presented one begins with the most specific (Clan or Sept) and works backward. An example would be the full familial title of Brigadier General Daniel O'Donnell: Dainéil Ó Dónaill of the Uí Fiachrach Dynasty of the Connachta. He is of Clan O'Donnell, which itself is part of the Uí Fiachrach, itself part of the Connachta, a collection of Dynasties descended from High King Conn Cétchathach. A notable instance would be Clans of foreign origin, such as the FitzGeralds. The house then uses the Parent House (as applicable) as the Dynasty and that parent's founder as the Ancestor, or skip straight to Ancestor should that be required. For the FitzGeralds, they are the "Mac Gearailt of the Uí Gherardiach".

Kingdom of Scotland Rìoghachd na h-Alba / Kinrick o Scotland

Motto: In my defens God me defend In my defense God me defend

Capital And Largest City : Edinburgh/Dùn Èideann

Population: Kingdom of Scotland: ~1,200,000 Across Personal Union: ~3,260,000

Demographics: 80% Scottish 10% English 7% Irish 3% Other

National Languages: Scottish, Scots

Minority Languages: Norn, Irish, French, English & various English dialects

State Religion: Roman Catholicism

Protected Minority Religion: Church of Scotland

Demonym: Scottish

Unofficial Anthem: Auld Lang Syne

Government: Constitutional Elective Monarchy

King of Scotland: James VII & II Stuart Séamus VII & II Stiùbhart

High Commissioner to Scotland: James Douglas, Lord Drumlanrig

Tanist: Unoccupied

Lord Chancellor of Scotland: James Drummond, 4th Earl of Perth

Legislature: Pàrlamaid na h-Alba / Pairlament o Scotland

Currency: Gaelic Punt (£)

The Kingdom of Scotland is a Constitutional Elective Monarchy located on the northern portion of the island of Great Britain & minor outlying islands in the Isles, in addition to its colonial possessions in the Americas and Africa. Scotland has a population of about 1.2 million, and the national languages are Scottish and Scots.


Culture & Language

Scotland has two languages that are the most common across the Kingdom: Scottish (Gaelic) and Scots or Scots English. These are often shortened to Scottish and Scots which can prove confusing to foreigners. Scottish is the closest language related to Irish currently spoken, and while it is not mutually intelligible in speech, written Scottish and Irish are similar enough to be understood by a speaker of the other. Scots is an Anglic language and an offshoot of English, and much like Scottish and Irish can be better understood written than spoken. Between loanwords from Norn and Scottish, changes to English words as well as the accent accompanied by Scots speakers, those who natively speak English find Scots difficult to understand at the best of times. Scots is most prevalent in the Scottish Lowlands, and as one heads towards the Highland Clans the prevalence of Scottish increases. Even highland clans tend to speak Scots in addition to Scottish, though.

The bedrock of Scottish society is the Clan system. About one third of Scottish families are tied to a clan directly, and all clans in Scotland are the direct holders of land. Clans are headed by the Clan Chief, elected by Tanistry among the Clan members. Local lords swear fealty to their Clan Chiefs who are in turn loyal to the King. As a result, many royal titles are tied to a Clan's Chief as a position and not the Chief himself to preserve a Clan's standing in the peerage.


Government

Scotland is a Constitutional Elective Monarchy headed by the King of Scotland (Righ na h-Alba), the current holder of the title being Séamus VII & II. The King forms the executive alongside his council, the Scottish Council, which is comprised of the King's appointed ministers. The King & Scottish Council splits power with the Scottish Parliament (Pàrlamaid na h-Alba), a unicameral legislature.

The election of the King is based on the Celtic legal custom of Tanistry, whereby the nobility elect the successor from among the ruler's Derbfine (English: True Kin) and of age to assume the title. However, practically the heir is chosen from among the gelfhine, those eligible that are descended from the current King's grandfather. Traditionally the title of Tánaiste would be an appointed position during the lifetime of the ruler, to immediately take succession upon their death and is elected by the family. Instead, the modified Tanistry used by the Kingdoms of Ireland and Scotland elect the Tanist from agreement in the Scottish and Irish parliaments, with approval from the members of the House of Stuart.

The King rules through the clan systems and alongside Parliament, itself being made up largely of those Clan Chiefs or their relatives. The chiefs of all clans swear loyalty to the King but those of lower status swear loyalty to their Clan chief as well. Citizens pay tax both to the central government as well as their Clan.


Peerage

Modern Scotland's peerage is based around the Clans and about ennobling titles. The title of Clan Chief is concurrent with some noble rank, usually at least one associated with the seat of the Clan in their lands. Other noble titles across Scotland do exist that are not associated directly with the Clans, but still provide the holder with the position of Noble.

House Stuart Teach Stiùbhart / Taigh Stiùbhart / Hoose Stewart

King James VII & II, current head of House Stuart

Parent Family: Clan Stewart

Country: Scotland, Ireland

Founded: c. 1371

Founder: Robert II of Scotland (1371–1390)

Current Head: James VII & II Stuart

The House of Stuart, originally spelled Stewart, is a royal house of Scotland, Ireland and formerly England. The family name comes from the office of High Steward of Scotland, which had been held by the family progenitor Walter fitz Alan (c. 1150). The name Stewart and variations had become established as a family name by the time of his grandson Walter Stewart. The first monarch of the Stewart line was Robert II, whose male-line descendants were kings and queens in Scotland from 1371, of Ireland from 1603 until present, and in England from 1603-1688.

Style
The current style of the Head of the House of Stuart is listed below in Latin, Irish/Scottish, Scots, and English. Omitted from the list of titles are two additional claims: King of England and King of France. While these claims are historical to the House of Stuart and the House of Stuart maintains their validity, they are rarely used when referring to the King.

Latin: Per Gratiam Dei, Comes Comitatuum Dubin, Mide et Midlothian, Dux Edinburgi, Dux Mide, Rex Hiberniae et Scotiae, Dominus Insularum et Man, Benedictus Regens et Protector Hiberniae, Regulus de Ordo Carduus et Sanctus Patricius, et Imperator Scottorum

Irish/Scottish: Le Grásta Dé, Iarla Chontaetha Dubin agus Midhe agus Mheadhon Lodáin, Diúc Dhún Éideann, Diúc na Mí, Rí Éireann & Albain, Tiarna na n-Oileán agus Mann, Rígh Beannaithe agus Cosantóir na hÉireann, Flaitheas d'Ordaibh an Fhóid agus Phádraig, agus Impire na nGall

Scots: Bi tha Grace o God, Earl o Counties Dubin an Meath an o Midlothian, Duke o Edinburch, Duke o Meath, Kin o Ireland & Scotland, Laird o tha Isles an Man, Blessit Regent an Protector o Ireland, Sovereign o tha Orders o tha Thistle an Saint Patrick, an Emperor o'er tha Gaels

English: By the Grace of God, Earl of Counties Dubin and Meath and of Midlothian, Duke of Edinburgh, Duke of Meath, King of Ireland & Scotland, Lord of the Isles and Man, Blessed Regent and Protector of Ireland, Sovereign of the Orders of the Thistle and Saint Patrick, and Emperor of the Gaels

Currently there is no Tanist or Heir Apparent to the King, as the Tanistry election has not yet commenced. However, the titles associated with the position of Tanist are below:

Latin: Nobilissimo et excelso Tanisto, Regibus Scotie et Hibernie, Domino Ultonie et Custode Scotie custodis pacis, heres apparens.

Irish/Scottish: Tánaiste is uaisle is árd, oidhre ​​ceaptha ar ríghthe Alban is Éireann, Tighearna Uladh is Maor Albain, coimeádaí síochána an Rí.

Scots: Most noble an hich tanist, appointit heir tae the kingdoms o Scotland an Ireland, lord o Ulster an great Steward o Scotland, keeper o the king's peace.

English: Most noble and high Tanist, appointed heir to the Kingdoms of Scotland and Ireland, Lord of Ulster and Great Steward of Scotland, keeper of the King's peace.

His Majesty's Colonial Endeavors Iarrachtaí Coilíneachta a Shoilse

Current Hiberno-Scottish Colonies

List of Colonies: Bahama Cubain Rinnglas

Notable Settlements: Mag Mell, Habanai, New Stirling, Ceantrá, Pailme

Governing Body: Royal and Supreme Council of the Colonies Chairman: Robert Maxwell, 4th Earl of Nithsdale

His Majesty's colonial endeavors is the official name used in the Parliaments of Ireland and Scotland when discussing the colonial empire of the personal union. Irish and Scottish colonies are considered joint endeavors and are governed by the Royal and Supreme Council of the Colonies, a council appointed a third by Irish Parliament, a third by Scottish Parliament, and a third by the King. Direct colonial profits and taxation are also split in thirds in this way.

Each colony has its own legal code based on the Irish and Scottish legal codes. For periods of overlap of the laws, the Council of the Colonies may determine one law to uphold in a specific colony over another, usually being determined by which kingdom the majority of the colonists originate from.

The colonies function in an insulated economic system as its base, with slave labor and goods from Africa such as Ivory flowing from Rinnglas, Sugar and other cash crops from Bahama and Cubain, and manufactured goods going to both from Ireland & Scotland proper.