Rocova (Aurora)
Most Serene Republic of Rocova | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Location | Southern continent |
| Notable castles | Rocova City • |
| Government | |
| Type | Unitary mixed parliamentary republic under a mercantile oligarchy |
| Head of State | Dux Alexander di San Meuccio |
| Head of Government | Lord Palatine Fredericus di San Wilhelmus |
| Legislature | High Senate |
| Military | Serenissimus Exercitus Rocovus |
| Socio-cultural characteristics | |
| Motto | Peace upon Thee, my Saints! |
| Capital | Rocova City |
| Largest city | Rocova City |
| Official languages | Latin Italian German |
| Races | Rocovans |
| Religion(s) | Vera Fides |
| Demonym(s) | Rocovan |
| Currency | Rocovin |
The Most Serene Republic of Rocova, also known as La Serenissima, is a powerful and sovereign mercantile republic located in the Southern Continent. Centered around the prosperous city of Rocova, which is connected to the mainland of the Southern Continent through a series of bridges, artificial towers, and small islands, creating a large complex of fortresses which protects the city from naval threats. Due to the extensive trade networks established by Rocovan merchants and diplomats, the Republic also possesses a strong navy to defend its existing trade routes from pirates and rivaling trade powers.
Established in the [X]th Century by the Three Saints as a bastion and stronghold for Vera Fides, the city of Rocova would eventually expand from its coastal territories (Metropolitanus Rocovium) to the coastal cities of Messino and Nicaea, before eventually acquiring the rest of its mainland territories (Dominia Continentis or Continentale Rocovium). Eventually, through diplomatic and military efforts, Rocova managed to extend its power into numerous emporiums and commercial ports, ensuring its prominence in maritime trade.
Etymology
History
Arrival of human settlers in Mainland Rocova
Founding of Rocova City
Rocova was established, according to tradition, by the Three Saints (Sanctus Alexander, Sanctus Wilhelmus, and Sanctus Valentinus), who escaped persecution from neighboring lands for preaching Vera Fides. The Three Saints and their followers established a settlement off the coast of mainland Rocova, eventually founding Rocova city. Th
Rise to prominence
Government and politics
Foreign relations
Rocova has established relations, both in trade and diplomacy, with several major nations in Aurora.
Military
The Rocovan military (Serenissimus Exercitus Rocovus) is the military force of Rocova.
Rocovan Army
The Rocovan Army (Serenissimus Exercitus in Terra) is the land branch of the Rocovan military.
The Rocovan Navy (Serenissimus Exercitus Maris) is the naval branch of the Rocovan military, operating both naval and aerial vessels (airships) belonging to the military.