Theyka

Theyka, officially known as the Kingdom of the united tribes of Theyka ( Te rangatiratanga o nga iwi kotahitanga o Theyka; : Il regno delle tribù unite di Theyka), is a country in central Avalonia. It is located on an archipelago, usually referred as the "Theykan Islands", and as such does not have any land borders. The archipelago borders the Ignonian Sea to the west, and the Theykan Trench, which extends in the Iapetus Ocean, to the east. It shares sea borders with Maracatibe and Albaterra to the south, the Confederate States of Northern Avalonia and the Prince Erling's Island (an overseas territory of Ringerike) to the north.

The modern Theykan people are descendants of the ten major tribes that have inhabited the islands since ancient times. The tribes were often fighting eachother for control of important natural resources, but they all shared similar culture, customs and language. The tribes often traded with neighbouring populations, such as the Zahavans, the various people of Maracatibe and the native peoples of K.N.A. The fighting between tribes mostly ended in the middle XVI century, with the arrival of Artemian explorers in the islands, as they were a forced stopping point for any ship that wanted to venture in the Ignonian Sea. The strategic position of the archipelago made it a very contested area for colonial powers to spread influence in. The external pressure put onto the tribes started a unification movement, as all tribes agreed that they had to unite to defend the islands from foreign interference. This sentiment was although not acted upon, as no tribe was willing to take over the endeavour of uniting all of the territories. This was however quickly made necessary: a string of colonization and invasion attempt, collectively known as the Theykan Colonial Wars, forced the tribes into an alliance, that very quickly turned into the creation of a united Theykan state in 1698.

With the united Theykan state declared, the following years were devoted to creating a working government that would properly represent the needs of all ten tribes. An elective monarchy system was enstablished, where the leader of one of the ten tribes would oversee a council made up of the elders of all the tribes. During the XVIII and the XIX century, Theykas main goal was to assert it's position as a regional power in Ingonian Sea, building friendly relations with countries who were inhabited by native Avalonians and newly independent colonies, while actively fighting against foreign control over Ingonian territories. During the late XIX century however, a string of major Borgosesian investments were seen as a sign of the growing Theykan position as a regional power, recognized by the world, rather then an attempt of influencing Ingonian affairs. During the Grand Campaigns, Theyka joined the Republican alliance to prevent growing influence of the Crown Alliance in Avalonia. The Avalonian front mostly ended up in stalemate, which was later finalized through a white peace. Following the Grand Campaigns, Theyka did not partecipate to the Great Kesh War, but intervened in many Ingonian conflicts, such as the Maracatibean Conflict, the Arbenzan Revolution and the Sorland War, among others. It was a founding member, with K.N.A., of the AVI alliance.

Currently, Theyka is a, , subdivided into Municipalities (Takiwa) and Metropolitan Cities (Taone nui). The archipelago is also divided in 14 regions (Rohe), that however aren't administrative units, though they are and have been used by the government for statistical and other purposes. Currently, the Islands are home to about 35 milion people, most of the original ten Theykan Tribes. The Lipari Islands (named after the first Borgosesian officially appointed as the governor of the islands) are home to a community of Borgosesians, as the Island was a safe heaven for the refugees escaping from Borgosesia after the communist takeover in 1925. The country is highly urbanized, as over 80% of the population lives in cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants, due to the tropical forests occupying much of the land area of the islands.

Education
Education in Theyka is mandatory from age 6 to 16, in either public or private schools, and it's divided in four stages: (not mandatory),  (5 years),  (3 years), and  (4 years). Schools are administered by the individual Takiwas, although the government has set guidelines and standards that the Takiwas have to follow.

Kindergarten: the kindergardens are attended by children from age of 3 to 5. Mostly staffed by young female college graduates, they teach children basic social, language and expression skills. Although they are not mandatory, about 60% of children aged 3 and 95% of children aged 4 attend preschool. A kindergarten is usually composed of a playroom, where the children play, sing and do all the educational activities, a restroom, where the children sleep during rest times, a garden, a bathroom, and some of them also have a cafeteria with a kitchen.

Elementary School: the elementary schools are attended by children from age 6 to 10. The school provides students with fundamental skills in reading, writing and mathematics, but a variety of other classes are also taught, such as science, art, music, geography, history, and foreign languages. Mandatory classes are theykan language, a variable second language (borgosesian language for the Lipari Islands), mathematics, science and physical education, with geography and history becoming mandatory in year 4 and 5. Physical education as subject is getting revamped, as not only to encompass physical exercise in the schools gym, but also tackling nutrition and anatomy. Altough no grades are given throughout elementary school, children in their last year have to give a standardized exam on reading, writing and mathematics to get access to middle school. Also, if teachers asses that a child does not have the required behavorial qualities, they can keep the child from passing the grade.

Middle School: middle schools provide lower secondary education to children aged 11 to 13. It builds in students knowledge and skills they will need in high school. Mandatory classes are: theykan language, a variable second language (borgosesian language for the Lipari Islands), mathematics, science, history, geography, and physical education. A number of elective classes are available, such as additional languages, arts and crafts, music, technical drawing, or additional lessons in any mandatory subject. Students are given marks from 0 to 10 (although only marks from 4 to 10 are used), with 10 being the highest and 6 being the minimum passing grade. Having one or more classes with an average grade lower than six might prompt the teachers to keep the student from passing the year. At the end of the last year, a final exam called Lower Secondary Qualification Exam takes place, the passing of which enables the student to join a high school.

High School: high schools provide upper secondary education to adolescents aged 14 to 18. High schools serve a double purpose of preparing the students for their entry into the job market or tertiary education. To accomplish this, high schools offer a wide variety of possible classes and activities to suit the future needs of every student. Only three classes are mandatory: theykan language, History and physical education. Elective classes are to be chosen by following a credit system, where to graduate you need a total of 4 science credits, 4 language credits, 4 humanistic credits and 6 other credits, but obtaining more credits is allowed and encouraged. A credit is obtained by following a class regarding the category for a schoolyear, and after the teacher of the class certifies the credit. Some after school activities also allow the students to obtain credits. The three mandatory classes do not give credits to the students. At the end of the 4th and last year, the students partake in the Upper Secondary Qualification Exam (commonly referred as the "Maturity Exam"), which consists in three parts: The passing of the exam allows the student to receive their high school diploma and to enroll in a variety of tertiary education institutes.
 * A standardized test of theykan language;
 * The preparation of a thesis which will be presented orally to the commission;
 * An oral exam, where the commission might ask the student with a variety of questions, based on the classes and activities they followed in their high school carreer.

Federal Government


Theyka is a,. The current Theykan political system operates under a framework laid out in the Constitution of the Kingdom of Theyka, which was written in 1927, after the abolishment of the. Federal is vested in the parliament consisting of the Federal Senate and the National Assembly, which together form the legislative body. The National Assembly is elected through a nationwide, using the system. The 275 seats are then allocated using the. The Federal Senate represents the 10 provinces, and is formed by 12 delegates for each province and five, the latters elected by the Sun Queen/King for "outstanding patriotic merits in the social, military, scientific, artistic or literary field".

The is the, and together with the Council of Ministers, exercises the  of the federation. The 12 ministers are: Minister of Defence, Minister of Internal Affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Justice, Minister of Economy and Finances, Minister of Infastructures and Transports, Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies, Minister of Environmental Protection, Minister of Education and Research, Minister of Tourism and Sport, Minister of Health, Minister of Public Administration.

The Monarch of Theyka actively partecipates in the political life of the country. Although it's power has been limited by the 1927 Constitution, the Monarch is still the head of state and represents the national unity. Although the position is mostly cerimonial, as head of state, the monarch has the following powers and duties:


 * Accrediting and receiving diplomatic functionaries.
 * Ratifying international treaties upon authorization of Parliament.
 * Making s abroad, accompanied by a member of the government.
 * Declaring a as decided by Parliament.
 * Nominating Senators for life (that may be up to five altogether).
 * Calling the Chambers of Parliament into extraordinary session and dissolving them. wip
 * Calling elections and fixing the date for the first meeting of the new Chambers. wip
 * Authorizing the presentation of proposed governmental bills to Parliament.
 * Promulgating the laws approved in Parliament.
 * Remanding to the Chambers (with an explanation) and asking for reconsideration of a bill (permitted once per bill). wip
 * Calling.
 * Naming the Prime Minister and appointing Cabinet ministers on the advice of the prime minister. wip
 * Accepting the oath of the government.
 * Receiving the resignation of a government.
 * Promulgating laws by decree, which are proposed by the government alone. Unless acted on by Parliament, these measures after 45 days. wip
 * Naming certain high state functionaries.
 * Presiding over the Joint Defence Staff (Supreme Defense Council) and commanding the armed forces.
 * Granting s and commutations.

Political Parties
The following is the list of the political parties that have at least one seat in the National Assembly as of the 1st of January, 2021:

International Relations
AVI

Military


The military forces of Theyka are the Theykan Armed Forces, with the Sun Queen as the commander-in-chief. They are controlled by the Ministry of Defence and the Joint Defence Staff. They are an all-volounteer force divided into 4 branches: the Royal Theykan Army, the Royal Theykan Navy, the Royal Theykan Airforce and the Royal Theykan Carabiniers, which also acts as the national police force. The Theykan Armed Forces are mainly geared for national defence, enforcing the national, and defending the national airspace. The armed forces are also capable of power projection in the region, thanks to the numerous and modern amphibious assault assets, and the capability to sustain aircraft over longer distances. Other tasks include, , and. The armed forces are also complemented with the Armed Forces Ausiliary Organisations: the Theykan Red Cross and the Theykan Chaplain Corps.

Economy
The Theykan economy is a, with a thriving that is driven by a number of key industries and businesses. Theyka is a, with a high average income, resulting in a high quality of life. The Governement is involved in the economy, through and investments in, through Crown Holdings, a company owned by the Royal Family but operated by the federal government.

Agriculture
Various type of crops are grown in the various islands, that serve both national and international markets. such as, , and  represent the main agricoltural exports of the kingdom. Other crops such as, and other fruits and vegetables are mostly grown for local markets.

Tourism


Tourism is one of the major businesses in Theyka. As a warm, archipelago with developed infrastructure, Theyka attracts millions of tourists every year, both on Kyabar, and in the smaller outlying islands all around the archipelago. Visiting tourists come from all around the world and are from all age groups, with the smaller islands appealing more for young couples looking for a romantic getaway or a dream destination, while the  on the Kyabar may attract tourists that are interested in sightseeing, as well as families, as the larger cities host a vast array  facilities and activities. Theyka is also a common destination for lovers, as a variety of different of cruising companies offer cruise ship trips that encompass the whole arcipelago, with two of the biggest agencies being Eliana Cruises and Zarrara Crociere, both of them native to Theyka. Theyka is also a popular destination of enthusiasts, as the archipelago  is host to 21 theme parks, with 11 of them being operated by the biggest theme park company on a global level, Hararei Entertainment. Jungle are also becoming popular, as  are becoming unpopular due to them being seen as cruel. are expressing concern over the safaris, claiming that they disrupt the, although the safari organizers have to follow very strict regulations set by the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

Energy
Theyka imports used for energy, with the biggest providers being XXX, making fossil fuels the major energy source, although major leaps towards  are being made, with the federal government offering subsidies to both private citizens and businesses, to encourage and promote the installation of sustainable energy sources. As of 2020, about 32% of the energy is produced by sustainable energy sources (peaking at 100% in some islands in the Arendor and Mojer provinces), with, and  being the biggest sources. Hotels and other type of tourist facilities near the sea are also investing in, as to save a substantial amount of energy used to power AC systems. Plans on building large installations for the harnessing of are in the works, but studies on the ripercussions of these installations on the environment are still being made.

Transportation
Theykas transportation is relatively advanced, with, , and  handling the bulk of transportation. Due to the harsh jungles, building roads and railways has always been an expensive task that private transportation companies were not willing to perform. The government intervened, as the development of a modern and capable infrastructure network was needed for the economy of the nation to grow, resulting in a modern and relatively extensive rail- and highway network still being present on Kyabar. The only other island having a rail network is Lejosia. In the past, ferries were the favourite method of transportation between islands, but they have been supplanted by, due to the shorter travel times and the cheaper price, although ferries are still extensively used in smaller island groups, where distance between the single islands is short and air travel is not profitable.

Major cities have multiple transportation services available, such as, and. Middle sized towns that still conserve colonial era architecture often present extensive systems, that although modernized, still give the cities an antique atmosphere, making them tourist destination. Although metro, monorail and cable car networks are generally reviewed positevely by residents, buses in major cities are fiercely disliked by locals, as deemed unreliable due to the low number of vehicles compared to the population.