[center][h1][b]Whampoan Reich[/b] ([color=gold][i]Royalist[/i][/color])[/h1] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/dd1a6b0d-d9cc-40fa-a8e1-93d0a386c25f.png[/img][/center] [hider=CoA][img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/bd41f50b-3738-4a8e-95a9-8798ddab914b.png[/img][/hider] [h2]Overview[/h2] The old and the original Whampoan Reich, proclaimed on the 18th of January, 3022 AD. With the old dynasties and the Whampoan heartland, the Royalist Reich inherits and carries on the legacy of the Holy Huaxian Empire. Before the Fourth Great War, the Whampoan Reich was already a very well-known pioneer in the fields of industry, magik and technology. Many great works of art and literature came also from the Whampoan Reich of that time. By 3050, Whampoa was the largest economy on Earth, surpassing Peiyang and India, as well as the second-largest among the Three Realms, behind only the Empire of Pherith. Eventually, the Fourth Great War came hitting the lands of Earth. At first, the Whampoan Reich did very well in the war, however the tides of war later turned against them. Eventually, a war-weary Whampoa ran out of resources while crumbling in internal revolts. The old dynasties of Whampoa were ousted from the mainland after the mutinies. The old dynasties refused to step down and backed off to Taiwan Island, Lemuria and Mittelafrika, where the old Reich still stands. The aftermath of the Fourth Great War and the following chaos in the Whampoan mainland shaped the positive memory of the original Reich, especially among Whampoans who despised both the short-lived republic and the Revital regime. Revivalists, conservatives, liberals, capitalists and socialists all had their own interpretations, which led to a fractious political and social climate in the mainland after the empire's retreat. Bitter over the Entente Allies and the Revivalist traitors, the old Reich seeks to avenge the last war and restore its rightful, glorious reign over the Whampoan mainland. [hider=Information][h2]Information[/h2] [list][*][b]Motto :[/b] "[i]Jedem das Seine[/i]" (To each his own) [*]` [*][b]Capitals :[/b] [list][*]Kwongtsou ([i]de jure[/i], occupied) [*]Taipeh ([i]de jure[/i], occupied) [*]Berlin ([i]de jure[/i], abandoned) [*]Friedrichsburg[/list] [*][b]Capitals-in-Exile :[/b] [list][*]Neutaipeh [*]Friedrichsburg[/list] [*]` [*][b]Languages :[/b] [list][*][b]Official :[/b] [list][*]Standard Whampoan [*]German[/list] [*][b]Recognized :[/b] [list][*]Mandarin [*]Daakbit Whampoan [*]Manglish [*]Hokkien Whampoan [*]Malay [*]Vietnamese[/list] [*][b]Unofficial :[/b] [list][*]Cantonese Chinese[*]Tagalog[*]Hokkien Chinese[*]Wu Chinese[*]Koryoan[/list][/list] [*]` [*][b]Government :[/b] Federal semi-constitutional elective monarchy under a military dictatorship [*]` [*][b]Leader(s) :[/b] [list][*]Tschan Berthold ([i]Whampoan Mahakaisar, Kaisar/Emperor of Nanyang[/i]) [*]Yong Theresia ([i]Kaisar/Empress of Taiwan[/i]) [*]Moritz von Hohenzollern ([i]German Kaiser, King of Prussia[/i])[/list] [*]` [*][b]Currency :[/b] [list][*]Whampoan Ringgit ([i]until 3068[/i]) [*]New Taiwanese Thaler ([i]from 3068[/i]) [*]German Mark[/list][/list][/hider] [h2]Maps[/h2] (WIP) [h2]Government and Politics[/h2] [hider=Government and Politics]The original Whampoan Reich, better known as Royalist Whampoa, is a federal elective monarchy. Royalist Whampoa is jointly led by three empires, namely the Empire of Nanyang, the Empire of Taiwan, and the German Empire. The system of government is loosely modelled on that of the German Empire and Malaysia, a legacy of German and Malaysian heritages. The Grand Emperor ([i]Mahakaisar[/i]) acts as the head of state. The [i]Mahakaisar[/i] is elected for a term of five years from among the Whampoan royals, by the constituent states of Whampoa. By informal agreement, the position is systematically rotated amongst Nanyang, Taiwan and Bashuland. The National Assembly is the national parliament of Royalist Whampoa, but it has been made mostly ceremonial ever since Great War IV and the chaotic aftermath that followed. A military dictatorship was enforced in a state of emergency. Since elections cannot be held in the mainland, most National Assembly elections are no longer being held for the time being. Many poked fun of this as the "thousand-year-Congress". As with the Revital Whampoa, the Royalist Whampoa too applies meritocracy in its governance, albeit not as dedicated as the Revitals. A person can move up in the ladder of hierarchy by virtue of his/her merits, but a person can be kicked downward for misdeeds as well. [/hider] [h2]Society and Culture[/h2] [b]NOTE :[/b] For more insights on the Whampoan culture, it is recommended to also take a look at [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/4690126]Revital Whampoa[/url] as well. [hider=Society and Culture] The Whampoan nation takes its roots from a myriad of other earlier cultures, notably from the German, Chinese and Malaysian nations. The basis of the Whampoan culture was molded during centuries of feudalism in the Holy Huaxian Empire. However, the earliest roots of Whampoa can be traced back to Kuomintang China and the First Duchy of Nanyang during the 20th century. A long time of contact with other nations, mainly through trades and wars, has also made Whampoa a melting pot of many colorful cultures. The many races, states and cultures here live in harmony and unity. Plentiful of German, Malaysian and Southern Chinese influences are found in the Whampoan tongue, along with lesser influences from other sources such as Arabic and Sanskrit. The cuisine in Whampoa is mainly derived from Southern Chinese cuisine, with some European and Malay influences thrown into the mix as well. One can commonly witness Dimsum being eaten alongside Lemaknasi and sausage soup in an usual Whampoan [i]kopitiam[/i]. One can also see sushi being eaten alongside pizzas in a restaurant. Whampoa is also well-known for the Pickelhauben, a fashion of pickled helmets inherited from the German Empire. Not only do soldiers wear their Pickelhauben proudly, but also the school students and the common folk as well. Many Pickelhauben have been upgraded with the latest gadgets and strengthened by high quality armor. Many old traditions and customs are inherited from the Holy Huaxian Empire, which in turn inherited the legacies of Kuomintang China, Imperial China and the Holy Roman Empire. On the other hand, many German influences found their way again with the German Empire's admission to the Reich. The mass migrations of Indonesian refugees to Whampoa during the Second Feudal Age also fueled further Austronesian influences within the Whampoan nation as well. Most of the old dynasties came from the Holy Huaxian Empire, many of them having their roots from junta dynasties during the early years of the Chinese Republic. Whampoan names are typically formed from an Asian surname at the front, followed by a given name of German or Arabic origin at the back. However, the Germans in Africa stick to their own German naming norm. The culture in Royalist Whampoa is generally secular, but unlike the Revital Whampoa, politics did not play a huge role in the daily life. Some states, however, have more leanings to religion and ideology. Society and royalty in Taiwan, for example, is still greatly influenced by the Kuomintang Shintoist Shrine. Gender equality is loosely present in Royalist Whampoa, but in a regional level, many constituent states have a preference over one gender without diminishing the basic rights and opportunities for others. In the German Empire (Mittelafrika) and Nanyang, for instance, males are more preferred in politics over females. On the other hand, in Taiwan, females enjoy privileges and many hold high positions. A rather similiar situation happens for ethnicities as well, but racial equality is more prominent compared to gender equaltiy. However, trying to incite hatred and discord through racial politics and gender politics is greatly frowned upon.[/hider] [h2]Military[/h2] (WIP) [hider=WIP]The history of constant wars and feuds have forged the Whampoans as a great nation of brave fighters. Royalist Whampoa generally employs a variety of versatile units in their arsenals, with some fancy magiks and technologies to spice things up. Their mastery of engineering and magik made them terrifying war machines. Most of the military is controlled by the [i]Mahakaisar[/i], however the empires and kingdoms keep their own armies which often adopt their own enriched doctrine.[/hider] [h2]Subfactions[/h2] (WIP) [b]NOTE :[/b] Only the prominent subfactions are elaborated in detail. [hider=Subfactions] [hider=Empire of Nanyang](WIP) [b]Provinces :[/b] [list][*][b][u]Kwangtsou[/u][/b] ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]East Cantonia ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]West Cantonia ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]South Cantonia ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Hainan [*]Upper Nanyang [*]Lower Nanyang [*]Kweitsou ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Junnan ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Tschampa ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Fukien ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Riau [*]Jambi[/list][/hider] [hider=Empire of Taiwan](WIP) [b]Provinces :[/b] [list][*][b][u]Taipeh[/u][/b] [*]Nanking (part of [u]Lands of the Goetian Crown[/u]) ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Shanghai (part of [u]Lands of the Goetian Crown[/u]) ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Upper Taiwan [*]Lower Taiwan [*]Fukien ([color=orange][i]almost fully occupied[/i][/color] except Kinmen and Matsu) [*]Kiangsi ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Kiangsu (part of [u]Lands of the Goetian Crown[/u]) ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Tsekiang (part of [u]Lands of the Goetian Crown[/u]) ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Anhui (part of [u]Lands of the Goetian Crown[/u]) ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]California ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Nagasaki [*]Shikoku [*]Philippines [*]Neutaipeh (part of [u]Colony of Lemuria[/u]) [*]Iauganland (part of [u]Colony of Lemuria[/u]) [*]Yongland (part of [u]Colony of Lemuria[/u]) [*]Mahatimor (part of [u]Colony of Lemuria[/u])[/list][/hider] [hider=German Empire or Mittelafrika](WIP) [b]Colonies :[/b] [list][*]Congo [*]East Africa [*]West Africa [*]Angola [*]Namibia [*]Morocco ([color=gray][i]unknown[/i][/color]) [*]Libya ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Egypt ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Arabia ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color])[/list][/hider] [hider=Kingdom of Bashuland](WIP)[/hider] [hider=Miscellaneous][list][*]Kingdom of Cambodia [*]Kingdom of Hunan ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Grand Duchy of Hupeh ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Grand Duchy of Acheh [*]Grand Duchy of Liewland ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Free and Daakbit City of Hongkong ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Free and Daakbit City of Macau ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Free and Daakbit City of Singapore [*]Margraviate of Tibet ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color]) [*]Imperial Territory of Bengal-Namtibet ([color=red][i]occupied[/i][/color])[/list][/hider] [/hider] [h2]Prominent Characters[/h2] (WIP) [list][*][b]Tschan Berthold[/b] (Grand Emperor of Whampoa, Emperor of Nanyang) [*][b]Yong Theresia[/b] (Empress of Taiwan) [*][b]Moritz von Hohenzollern[/b] (German Emperor, King of Prussia) [*][b]Huu Eberhard[/b] (King of Bashuland)[/list]