The Constitutional Monarchy

PERIOD 624-627 AHR
REIGN King Florian II Fritz
FOUNDER Prime Minister Mingus Braun

HISTORY

At the beginning of King Florian II’s reign, fears of another societal upheaval or collapse were high as many of the older civilians remembered the cataclysms that plagued Humanity only a few decades prior. The People of The Walls accordingly petitioned their King for greater control over their destinies. The People wanted to own the lands they worked on, to choose the people who would represent them, and, most importantly, to have a say in policymaking. King Florian II, living up to his namesake and his title as “The Gracious,” was receptive and attentive to the People’s concerns, and looked to the Royal Government to try and facilitate this altruistic social and governmental reform.

Florian II knew that in order to give Humanity what they need, he would need to relinquish some of his absolute authority. To this end, however, Florian II was willing, for he knew that in order for society to continue to flourish and grow, the People’s interests must be served, and changes must be made. He thus relinquished some of his authority in the form of allowing civilians to own private lands, and in appointing a convention to form a Constitution that would codify a series of laws that would bind him and the rest of Humanity. The convention, spearheaded by Nobleman Mingus Braun, would finish this Constitution in 627 AHR, exactly four centuries after the initial founding of the Royal Government.

Coined “The Constitution of Humanity,” the Constitution codified Humanity’s rights; established federal and district/territory governments; separated the federal government into three distinctive branches: the Royal Executive, Royal Legislature, and Royal Judiciary; and enabled Humanity to engage with the Royal Government like never before through the democratic process. For the first time ever, Humanity could now elect their leaders. Perhaps the most important choice that Humanity was faced with in 627 AHR was who to elect to serve as the Prime Minister, the leader of the Royal Government. For many, however, this was a simple choice, and by the end of 627 AHR, Mingus Braun was elected to serve as the first Prime Minister of The Walls, a position that placed him second to only King Florian II himself. By the end of 627 AHR, Humanity embarked on a new era of peace and prosperity as democracy planted its roots in civilization.

PRESENT DAY

Today, the Constitution of Humanity is a landmark representation of the laws that govern our society. For hundreds of years, it has stood the test of time as a noble governing document, providing the Royal Government with a structure from which to operate, and the citizenry laws that they are expected to abide by. The Constitution also has notably stood the test of time in maintaining the People's demands for societal and structural reform, acting as a tool to be used by the Royal Government in solving society's issues. The Constitution of Humanity is a staple of the Monarchy's graciousness in relinquishing their absolute control in exchange for societal harmony, and the Royal Government's dedication to serving the best interests of the People of the Walls.