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The '''Rectory of New Harren''', often simply referred to as "the Rectory", is the principally [[Urcean people|Urcean]] component of the Kingdom and was established as a colony of Urcea in 1858. It is the largest constituency in the Kingdom both in terms of geography and demography; it comprises a large part of the Kingdom's territory and is populated by 9 million people, almost half the Kingdom's 23.1 million population. This figure increased to over 10 million with the incorporation of the former territory of the Weluta-New Mixcala condominium Originally the expansive but sparsely populated territory of the Schoharie people, the Rectory of New Harren slowly expanded over tribal territory from 1858 to 1910, during which time the population grew rapidly. Like [[Urcea]]'s [[Government of Urcea#Province|provinces]], the Rectory has an elected executive (called a Deputy) and a bicameral legislature comprised of the Senate and Deliberative Assembly. Much of the Rectory's government mirrors that of the [[Government of Urcea]], retaining a similar cabinet structure to that of the [[Concilium Purpaidá]]. The Rectory is divided into fifteen dioceses, again mirroring the [[Government of Urcea#Local%20Government|local government structure]] of [[Urcea]]. Unlike Urcea, New Harren does not employ a guild system, and it employs only two kinds of localities; the Urcean commune and the Urcean polis.
The '''Rectory of New Harren''', often simply referred to as "the Rectory", is the principally [[Urcean people|Urcean]] component of the Kingdom and was established as a colony of Urcea in 1858. It is the largest constituency in the Kingdom both in terms of geography and demography; it comprises a large part of the Kingdom's territory and is populated by 9 million people, almost half the Kingdom's 23.1 million population. This figure increased to over 10 million with the incorporation of the former territory of the Weluta-New Mixcala condominium Originally the expansive but sparsely populated territory of the Schoharie people, the Rectory of New Harren slowly expanded over tribal territory from 1858 to 1910, during which time the population grew rapidly. Like [[Urcea]]'s [[Government of Urcea#Province|provinces]], the Rectory has an elected executive (called a Deputy) and a bicameral legislature comprised of the Senate and Deliberative Assembly. Much of the Rectory's government mirrors that of the [[Government of Urcea]], retaining a similar cabinet structure to that of the [[Concilium Purpaidá]]. The Rectory is divided into fifteen dioceses, again mirroring the [[Government of Urcea#Local%20Government|local government structure]] of [[Urcea]]. Unlike Urcea, New Harren does not employ a guild system, and it employs only two kinds of localities; the Urcean commune and the Urcean polis.


Port St. Charles, governed as a polis, is the oldest city in the Rectory of New Harren. Originally serving as an important coaling station into "inner Crona" (the internal Sea of Nysdra region), the city became an important military port in the years leading up to the [[Second Great War]], as the [[Urcea|Urcean]] [[Royal Navy (Urcea)|Royal Navy]] established the city as the headquarters of the new [[Royal Navy (Urcea)#Fleet%20Structure|Nysdra Squadron]], established in 1927 to protect the colony from foreign aggression. The colony was not harmed during the war, and following the conflict some veterans were given parcels of land in the colony. Despite these developments, New Harren remained somewhat populous for a colony but largely irrelevant until the [[War of the Northern Confederation]] and discovery of uranium further north. With the establishment of the Kingdom, the Rectory of New Harren has become the cosmopolitan hub of the Kingdom and residence for many non-Levantine descended New Harrenic. Port St. Charles, as the Kingdom's capital city, has grown substantially with the establishment of political and diplomatic quarters; a large service economy has grown up around the Kingdom's central government apparatus, leading to beneficial ripple effects throughout the entire Rectory. The Rectory's population is overwhelmingly of Levantine descent, with 93.1% of the population in 2024 recording "some or entire Levantine ancestry", though the non-Levantine population is on the rise as Port St. Charles continues to grow as an economic hub. The growth of the city and attraction of people throughout the Kingdom has turned Port St. Charles - and the Rectory as a whole - into a cultural melting pot, developing new and interesting variations on both indigenous and Levantine cultural traditions.
Port St. Charles, governed as a polis, is the oldest city in the Rectory of New Harren. Originally serving as an important coaling station into "inner Crona" (the internal Sea of Nysdra region), the city became an important military port in the years leading up to the [[Second Great War]], as the [[Urcea|Urcean]] [[Royal Navy (Urcea)|Royal Navy]] established the city as the headquarters of the [[Royal Navy (Urcea)#Fleet%20Structure|Nysdra Squadron]]. The colony was raided during the war, and following the conflict some veterans were given parcels of land in the colony. During the latter half of the 20th century, New Harren continued to gain influence and prominence until the 2008 [[War of the Northern Confederation]] and discovery of uranium further north. With the establishment of the Kingdom, the Rectory of New Harren has become the cosmopolitan hub of the Kingdom and residence for many non-Levantine descended New Harrenic. Port St. Charles, as the Kingdom's capital city, has grown substantially with the establishment of political and diplomatic quarters; a large service economy has grown up around the Kingdom's central government apparatus, leading to beneficial ripple effects throughout the entire Rectory. The Rectory's population is overwhelmingly of Levantine descent, with 93.1% of the population in 2024 recording "some or entire Levantine ancestry", though the non-Levantine population is on the rise as Port St. Charles continues to grow as an economic hub. The growth of the city and attraction of people throughout the Kingdom has turned Port St. Charles - and the Rectory as a whole - into a cultural melting pot, developing new and interesting variations on both indigenous and Levantine cultural traditions.


In [[2032]], the Rectory annexed most of the territory that was previously part of the Condominium of Weluta-New Mixcala. The territory, at the time of annexation, was about two-thirds indigienous with one-third Levantine-origin minority. This new northern portion of the Rectory has become a major site of settlement of refugees from Varshan, filling the vacancies left by the disposessed Tepetlcali people. With the annexation, Rectory officials changed policies officially allowing the Tepetlcali people to return and settle in their homeland. The annexation of the condominium has had an overall net negative effect on the overall statistical wealth of the Rectory, though significant public investments into the area are planned. In addition to the return of the Tepetlcali people, large tracts of land have been set aside for purchase by Levantine settlers or for settlement by Varshani refugees.
In [[2032]], the Rectory annexed most of the territory that was previously part of the Condominium of Weluta-New Mixcala. The territory, at the time of annexation, was about two-thirds indigenous with one-third Levantine-origin minority. This new northern portion of the Rectory has become a major site of settlement of refugees from Varshan, filling the vacancies left by the disposessed Tepetlcali people. With the annexation, Rectory officials changed policies officially allowing the Tepetlcali people to return and settle in their homeland. The annexation of the condominium has had an overall net negative effect on the overall statistical wealth of the Rectory, though significant public investments into the area are planned. In addition to the return of the Tepetlcali people, large tracts of land have been set aside for purchase by Levantine settlers or for settlement by Varshani refugees.


The Rectory is largely urbanized and has extensively developed infrastructure, ranging from highways, railways, and the nation's only major international airport. Port St. Charles is a major seaport in the [[Nysdra Sea]] and northern [[Crona]] region.
The Rectory is largely urbanized and has extensively developed infrastructure, ranging from highways, railways, and the nation's only major international airport. Port St. Charles is a major seaport in the [[Nysdra Sea]] and northern [[Crona]] region.
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Due to its extended exposure to the Rectory of New Harren, Mixcala has the third highest percent of Christian population behind New Harren and Borealia, with 54.2% of the population being members of the [[Catholic Church]].
Due to its extended exposure to the Rectory of New Harren, Mixcala has the third highest percent of Christian population behind New Harren and Borealia, with 54.2% of the population being members of the [[Catholic Church]].
In [[2032]], Mixcala gained significant territories from the partition of the military frontier and the partition of the Condominium of Weluta-New Mixcala.


=== Cheektowaga ===
=== Cheektowaga ===
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The Free Cities, formally known as the '''Federated Cities Administration''', are a series of city-states which were members of the Northern Confederation sitting on the border between [[Algoquona]] and Cheektowaga. The population of the Free Cities is approximately three quarters of a million people. These cities largely act autonomously of eachother and are self-governing. The Free Cities area is overseen by a Legate who serves a two year term, beginning with the first election in 2030. The Legate is elected by the mayors and chiefs of the various cities and has limited power. The primary responsibility of the Legate is to ensure fair trade relations between the cities and to raise the requisite number of soldiers from the cities according to the manpower needs of the Kingdom’s defenses.
The Free Cities, formally known as the '''Federated Cities Administration''', are a series of city-states which were members of the Northern Confederation sitting on the border between [[Algoquona]] and Cheektowaga. The population of the Free Cities is approximately three quarters of a million people. These cities largely act autonomously of eachother and are self-governing. The Free Cities area is overseen by a Legate who serves a two year term, beginning with the first election in 2030. The Legate is elected by the mayors and chiefs of the various cities and has limited power. The primary responsibility of the Legate is to ensure fair trade relations between the cities and to raise the requisite number of soldiers from the cities according to the manpower needs of the Kingdom’s defenses.


The Free Cities, as the name would suggest, is a relatively urbanized part of New Harren. Like the Free Tribes, the people here are an ethnic mix, with genetic heritages varying between the cities but generally showing some shared Iriquona, Algosh, Mixcala, and Tonawandis lineages. People living within the Federated Cities Administration have identities and traditions closely tied to that of their respective city. Most cities have dozens of miles of associated hinterlands between them that serve as the economic zone of influence as well as farmland necessary to feed their populations. The cities traditionally warred with one another, and limited raiding does continue, but significant military and diplomatic efforts by the central government have managed to implement top-down solutions to long running disputes about land, resources, and city honor.
The Free Cities, as the name would suggest, is a relatively urbanized part of New Harren. Like the Free Tribes, the people here are an ethnic mix, with genetic heritages varying between the cities but generally showing some shared Netansett, Algosh, Mixcala, and Tonawandis lineages. People living within the Federated Cities Administration have identities and traditions closely tied to that of their respective city. Most cities have dozens of miles of associated hinterlands between them that serve as the economic zone of influence as well as farmland necessary to feed their populations. The cities traditionally warred with one another, and limited raiding does continue, but significant military and diplomatic efforts by the central government have managed to implement top-down solutions to long running disputes about land, resources, and city honor.


=== Free Tribes ===
=== Free Tribes ===
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These tribes, which retained their promised autonomy after the war, typically life in small villages or communal agricultural settlements. The economy of the Free Tribes area is mostly subsistence farming with the development of some cash crops since the advent of New Harren. Like the Free Cities, the Free Tribal area has a small regional government, with a Legate responsible for territorial defense and conflict resolution. The Legate is elected by the heads of each of the recognized tribes, which currently number at 43. Like they Free Cities system described above, the Legate of the Free Tribes serves a two year term.
These tribes, which retained their promised autonomy after the war, typically life in small villages or communal agricultural settlements. The economy of the Free Tribes area is mostly subsistence farming with the development of some cash crops since the advent of New Harren. Like the Free Cities, the Free Tribal area has a small regional government, with a Legate responsible for territorial defense and conflict resolution. The Legate is elected by the heads of each of the recognized tribes, which currently number at 43. Like they Free Cities system described above, the Legate of the Free Tribes serves a two year term.


The Federated Tribal Administration is the least urbanized portion of New Harren, and its people largely live migratory lives. Most peoples within the Free Tribes area seasonally migrate around the territory, with some going into the former Condominium and Military frontier areas. The people living here are an ethnic mix, with some relation to the Algosh, Iriquona, Mixcala, and even Sabnak peoples depending on the tribe and the individual. By definition, people within the free tribe area have no distinct national identity and instead associate more closely with their immediate tribe as well as to their traditional migratory lands.
The Federated Tribal Administration is the least urbanized portion of New Harren, and its people largely live migratory lives. Most peoples within the Free Tribes area seasonally migrate around the territory, with some going into the former Condominium and Military frontier areas. The people living here are an ethnic mix, with some relation to the Algosh, Netansett, Mixcala, and even Sabnak peoples depending on the tribe and the individual. By definition, people within the free tribe area have no distinct national identity and instead associate more closely with their immediate tribe as well as to their traditional migratory lands.


=== Honeoye ===
=== Honeoye ===
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The Final War of the Deluge significantly altered the character and nature of the military frontier. As Algoquona was slowly beaten back and territory removed from it, new lands were provisionally added to the military frontier as its martial nature allowed for quick transition to military governance. The establishment of the [[Nysdra Provisional Republic]] negated the need for most of the initial boundary of the frontier. New territories added to the Kingdom following the annexation of the Republic and subsequent addition of plurality Algosh-populated buffer zones required a major expansion of the military frontier, which was confirmed in [[2024]]. Although its original purpose was no longer present, the military frontier became the de facto method of organizing the large amounts of unorganized, unincorporated territory added to the Kingdom. It would become a major political issue in the late 2020s, as the central government and various constituent states disagreed over the future of these territories.  
The Final War of the Deluge significantly altered the character and nature of the military frontier. As Algoquona was slowly beaten back and territory removed from it, new lands were provisionally added to the military frontier as its martial nature allowed for quick transition to military governance. The establishment of the [[Nysdra Provisional Republic]] negated the need for most of the initial boundary of the frontier. New territories added to the Kingdom following the annexation of the Republic and subsequent addition of plurality Algosh-populated buffer zones required a major expansion of the military frontier, which was confirmed in [[2024]]. Although its original purpose was no longer present, the military frontier became the de facto method of organizing the large amounts of unorganized, unincorporated territory added to the Kingdom. It would become a major political issue in the late 2020s, as the central government and various constituent states disagreed over the future of these territories.  


In [[2032]], the central government began to partition the military frontier. The Mixcala were given a large {{wp|exclave}} of territory in exchange for their sale of the Condominium of Weluta-New Mixcala to the Rectory of New Harren. Most of the frontier was partitioned among the Tonawandis and Cheektowaga dominions who had traditional pastoral uses of the territory. One of the most prominent free cities, Canisteo, was joined to portions of the frontier it had longstanding economic and social relationships with to become the new Dominion of Canisteo. A portion was also provided to the free tribes, many of whom held traditional pasture on those lands.
In [[2032]], the central government began to partition the military frontier. The Mixcala were given a large portion of territory in exchange for their sale of the Condominium of Weluta-New Mixcala to the Rectory of New Harren. Most of the frontier was partitioned among the Tonawandis and Cheektowaga dominions who had traditional pastoral uses of the territory. One of the most prominent free cities, Canisteo, was joined to portions of the frontier it had longstanding economic and social relationships with to become the new Dominion of Canisteo. A portion was also provided to the free tribes, many of whom held traditional pasture on those lands.


=== Weluta-New Mixcala ===
=== Weluta-New Mixcala ===
The '''Condominium of Weluta-New Mixcala''' was a jointly administered by the Rectory of New Harren and the Dominion of Mixcala. The territory, previously the lands of the [[List of peoples of Cusinaut#Q-T|Tepetlcali]] prior to the sack of the city by the Mixcalans, was partly based on subsistence farming, as most industries had been destroyed during the [[War of the Northern Confederation]]. The primary economic activity, however, is uranium mining, as the rich uranium deposits in the Condominium have been key in the explosive growth of Urcea’s nuclear energy sector. Mutual control over the territory was part of the initial agreement binding the Mixcalans and Urceans together.
The '''Condominium of Weluta-New Mixcala''' was a jointly administered by the Rectory of New Harren and the Dominion of Mixcala. The territory, previously the lands of the [[List of peoples of Cusinaut#Q-T|Tepetlcali]] prior to the sack of the city by the Mixcalans, was partly based on subsistence farming, as most industries had been destroyed during the [[War of the Northern Confederation]]. The primary economic activity, however, is uranium mining, as the rich uranium deposits in the Condominium have been key in the explosive growth of Urcea’s nuclear energy sector. Mutual control over the territory was part of the initial agreement binding the Mixcalans and Urceans together.


The mostly depopulated region demographically consisted of approximately two thirds indigenous population - the remnants of the [[List of peoples of Cusinaut#Q-T|Tepetlcalis]] and Mixcalan settlers. The remaining third were Levantine smallholders or designed communities of Levantines. The Rectory and Dominion of the Mixcalans had agreed upon a fixed ratio of Levantine-to-Mixcalan settler permitted to move to the Condominium, but the agreement was disrupted and eventually abandoned in the face of [[New_Harren#Refugee_settlements|new settlers]] from [[Varshan]]. In [[2030]], Mixcala formally rejected a request from the Royal government to allow some resettlement of the territory by Tepetlcali people. In [[2032]], Mixcala agreed to sell its rights in the condominium to the Rectory of New Harren - with financial support from the [[Government of Urcea]]. Mixcala also received portions of the former military frontier as compensation. These changes occurred within the broader context of [[New_Harren#Territorial_realignment|territorial realignment]] in New Harren. As part of the agreement, Weluta-New Mixcala was directly added to the territory of the Rectory in order to preserve the balance of states within the confederation and also to ensure the Tepetlcali did not receive a distinct voting unit. In March [[2032]], a small portion of northern Weluta-New Mixcala was ceded to the new Dominion of Canisteo.
The mostly depopulated region demographically consisted of approximately two thirds indigenous population - the remnants of the [[List of peoples of Cusinaut#Q-T|Tepetlcalis]] and Mixcalan settlers. The remaining third were Levantine smallholders or designed communities of Levantines. The Rectory and Dominion of the Mixcalans had agreed upon a fixed ratio of Levantine-to-Mixcalan settler permitted to move to the Condominium, but the agreement was disrupted and eventually abandoned in the face of [[New_Harren#Refugee_settlements|new settlers]] from [[Varshan]]. In [[2030]], Mixcala formally rejected a request from the Royal government to allow some resettlement of the territory by Tepetlcali people. In [[2032]], Mixcala agreed to sell its rights in the condominium to the Rectory of New Harren - with financial support from the [[Government of Urcea]]. In addition to significant financial gains and lands in the Condominium occupied by Mixcalans, Mixcala also received portions of the former military frontier as compensation. These changes occurred within the broader context of [[New_Harren#Post-war_developments|territorial realignment]] in New Harren. As part of the agreement, the outstanding portions of Weluta-New Mixcala was directly added to the territory of the Rectory in order to preserve the balance of states within the confederation and also to ensure the gradually resettled Tepetlcali did not receive a distinct voting unit. In March [[2032]], a small portion of northern Weluta-New Mixcala was ceded to the new Province of Canisteo.


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