King of Mursland

The King of Mursland was the of Mursland between the unification of the nation in 1809 and the abolition of the monarchy in 1947. The title underwent various changes during its existence: it started out as a near absolute authority, but gradually lost hold of the governance of the country.

Name
The actual official title does not translate as 'king', but 'greatest overlord', an overlord meaning an independent landed nobility.

History
Although coming into existence in 1809, it has a longer history. The title was a continuation of the Dual Duke of Hebalia, which was formed in 1769 as a merge of two s under Arkady III. However, the domain of Arkady expanded significantly during his rule, with the annexation of Tergovína. Under his son, Martin I the dual duchy was reformed to a proper kingdom title in 1809.

However, Martin was not very popular. His reign saw the rise of a democratic movement. This escalated after his dead and succession by his son Arkady IV. The protests mounted to a revolution, which would cost the lives of most of the Arkadiou family.

Sjbastiö-Kortís Dynasty
With no known successor from the Arkadiou family, a council of noblemen look for an outsider to restore order to the country. With previous marriage with the house of Sebastião-Cortês from Jungastia, their eyes befell Prince Henrique. After a swift victory over the revolutionaries, he is officially installed as the new king of Mursland in 1835.

His son Henrique II and grandson Henrique III would reign the nation until 1896. They held close relations with Jungastia and orientated the country towards west Artemia.

Constitutional monarchy
In 1872, Mursland became a constitutional monarchy. This reduced the control the king had over the government. The title still enjoyed various privileges. Based on the constitution, it gave a role in the formation of government and legislative processes. The king had to co-sign every law to make it valid, and thus had the ability to reject laws. They also headed the Council of State which advised the cabinet on every piece of legislation and was the final court for administrative law.

Reinstallment of Arkadite rule
In 1896, the Jungastites were overthrown and a heir to the original owner of the title was restored. However, the newly installed Arkady V was already of old age, and had no suitable heir.

A regency council was formed, which became a permanent executive council of the monarchy until its absolution.

Arnoshtou Dynasty
Kiril Goran Arnoshtou, a member of the Arnoshtou dynasty (who had ruled the emirate and later grand duchy of Nai for four-and-a-half century), succeeded Arkady V on the 26th of October 1902. He rules until 1932, when he is succeeded by his son Reza IV.

Abolition of the monarchy
After the death of Reza IV, the monarchy was abolished in favour of a presidential republic.

Heritage
The title is a title: it is inherited by the first born son of the king, or otherwise a male member of the family. Only if no eligible man could be found, could a woman be considered.