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| - The Princedom of Ossetia is a medium sized, mostly developed, and ancient nation at 1376 days old with citizens primarily of Celtic ethnicity who follow mixed religions. Its technology is first rate and its citizens marvel at the astonishing advancements within their nation. Its citizens pay extremely high taxes and many despise their government as a result. The citizens of Ossetia work diligently to produce Wheat and Aluminum as tradable resources for their nation. It is a mostly neutral country when it comes to foreign affairs. It will usually only attack another nation if attacked first. Ossetia is currently researching nuclear technology for the use of nuclear power plants but believes nuclear weapons should be banned. The military of Ossetia has been positioned at all border crossings and is arresting all drug traffickers. Ossetia allows its citizens to protest their government but uses a strong police force to monitor things and arrest lawbreakers. It has an open border policy, but in order for immigrants to remain in the country they will have to become citizens first. Ossetia believes in the freedom of speech and feels that it is every citizen's right to speak freely about their government. The government gives foreign aid when it can, but looks to take care of its own people first. Ossetia will not make deals with another country that has a history of inhuman treatment of its citizens. The above information is correct as of - 05/22/10 The history of the country can be traced back to it's origins as a province of the former Kingdom of Hyrule. The kingdom had been subject to internal civil war for the past several hundred years, with the kings unable to unite the fractious country. The provinces were called "dorvali" in the ancient Hylian tongue, translated as principalities, or princedoms. Each province was ruled by a prince who owed his position and power to the king. Ossetia was one of the largest of these princedoms. By the time King Nohansen VI began his rule, royal influence had been limited to the several hundred miles outside the capital city. The then prince of Ossetia broke away from the power of the king and declared that Ossetia was now a country of it's own. The early years were volatile, with the office of the prince eventually becoming limited to an elected one. Assassinations were common with the unstable politics of the time, but the state managed to hold together. By the time Nohansen IX of Hyrule had united the country and finally solidified a lasting peace, Ossetia had stood long enough to become a well-developed country by itself, seperate to Hyrule. As Prince Velden's reign was ending due to his failing health, there were no suitable men among the representatives of those who would run for office - as far as Velden was concerned, they were all corrupt. Although Nohansen IX had been usurped by the tyrant Dragmire, he had unified the country in peace and the benefits of an absolute monarchy were plain to see. Velden sent for a Hylian lord, Link Ambrai, and spoke with him. Ambrai was popular among the people throughout the two countries, seen as a ruler that was fair but posessed of a firm hand, and his resentment of Dragmire's crushing reign was well known. Days before Velden's death, with the support of the Magisterial Council, he announced that the monarchy would become an absolute one. There was uproar among some, but most seemed to agree that the stability brought about by a single ruler with absolute power would be worth the move. The day he died, the proclamation of his final orders were announced - usually these would be a strong vote for a successor among the representatives of the people. Instead, he emphasised the country's history as a province of Hyrule, and pronounced Lord Link Ambrai of Hyrule, the new Prince Ambrai I of Ossetia. When he learned of this, Dragmire, who had been planning an invasion of Ossetia, confiscated all of Ambrai's Hylian lands, and marched immediately on the country. Over the course of several years and several battles, Ossetia defeated Hyrule and took much of it's land. Ambrai I stabilised the country, and by the time of his death was a beloved ruler. Thus the Ambrai line was established, and the Princedom of Ossetia as it is known today was born. Ossetia has it's own unique culture and language - foreign languages are not pursued except as a means of communication with other countries. Both English and French have become popular however, and Ossetic is seeing a decline; the Magisterial Council actively promotes the use of the language over all others. For the majority of it's existence, Ossetia has been a relatively isolationist country, retaining loose links with it's tribal past with the dying tribes of the desert. It traded and allied with the nearby Hylian Kingdom, but otherwise remained on it's own, a small yet nevertheless powerful country that looked to it's own affairs before bothering with others. In recent years the Ossetian borders have been opened up and immigration is rife. All immigrants are, however, required to attain citizenship and learn the native language before being allowed into the country. Anyone found in the country without a citizenship is immediately deported to their country of origin. The country's currency is regulated by a small committee of the Ossetian Central Bank, which answers directly to the Magisterial Council. This has proven to be a sound system in that no bank or financial force can run the government into debt by controlling the currency themselves, unlike other countries. There are no contractors that can profit from an Ossetian war - all military technology, save for a few small weapons and the bomber aircraft that is bought externally, is developed by the government itself. War, therefore, has a devastating affect on the economy, and it is impossible for anyone to profit financially. All of the banks are controlled in a manner of speaking by the Magisterial Council through the Central Bank, which cannot act of it's own accord to profit by manipulating any competing bank or other financial institution. The Central Bank is closely monitored and controlled to ensure this, as stated in the 684th Royal Decree, drafted and signed by Prince Deniv Ambrai X. Education is of a particularly high standard, with emphasis on history, languages, mathematics and the arts. There are many colleges of different types in the country, but the most prestigious are the two universities, Schola Ossetia Academia, and the National University of Ossetia, which offer the widest variety of courses and subsequent career options. Many of the people protest often about either the policies of the monarchy, especially those regarding nuclear weapons, or just that the monarchy itself is still in power in these modern times of constitutional republics and democratic countries. Most see the monarchy as an outmoded institution, and are vocal in their opinion that a proper, full government is needed. Prince Riyan Ambrai XI accepted this in the early years of his reign, and created the Magisterial Council in place of a full republican government. This way, both the monarchy and a democratic organisation run the country. However, the power of the monarchy is still absolute, such as the power to remove the Magisterial Council if the prince decides it is needed. Most Ossetians wish to have this power removed, or at least curbed to a high degree. Protests are held every weekend outside the Athlante and Reiza palaces, and thousands usually turn up. The protests fall under free speech in Ossetian law and thus are allowed. So far there have not been any violent methods employed as a strong police force monitors things closely, and the royal residences are well protected.
- Ossetia is a member of the United Nations and the Central Asian Alliance, but has refused to join either the PAFF or the OIS, as Ossetia views them as the two "warring factors" of the world.
- Ossetia, officially the Republic of Ossetia (Esperanto: Respubliko Osetio; Ossetian: Республикæ Ирыстон, Respublikæ Iryston), is a member of the European Federation. Its capital is Dzæudjyqæu.
- Ossetia is a fictional princedom in Melanie Rawn's fantasy novels of the Dragon Prince and Dragon Star Trilogies. Ossetia is a southern princedom. Within its borders lies Goddess Keep, though the home of the Sunrunners is not beholden to Ossetia. The winter months are often very cloudy and thick with fog - which makes Ossetia an odd place for the home of Sunrunners. Prince Chale of Ossetia's son and grandson were both murdered, leaving Princess Gemma of Syr as Chale's heiress. As the royal Ossetian line runs through Gemma and not her husband she must be confirmed as Princess of Ossetia alongside Tilal, who only holds his power through her.
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