Naran Government
Feudal Shogunate
Nara is a meritocratic and feudalistic society with many different roles representing the responsibilities, position, and power of a person within Nara. The government is split into hierarchical groups, with positions granted on merit, trust, and activity.
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Shikken
Feudal leader of the whole nation.
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Rensho
Second in command, leads when Shikken is unavailable.
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Taishō
Leads the army; in charge if Shikken and Rensho aren't around.
Daimyo
Regional lords who manage a Naran province and the day-to-day needs of their region.
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Lord of the North
Manages Northern Nara including Shiroyama, Ichinokawa and Karasu.
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Lord of the Center
Manages Central Nara including Orakuru.
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Lord of Overseas Territories
Manages Q'Barra and all other overseas territories.
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Lord of the South
Manages the Nether region and southern territories.
Komuin
Highly regarded civil servants that help to manage a specific field relevant to Nara's interests.
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Komuin of Interior
Manages natural resource gathering, farming, and national parks.
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Komuin of Infrastructure
Oversees rails, roads, excavation, and construction projects.
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Komuin of Logistics
Manages economy, industry, resource production, and XP systems.
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Komuin of Culture
Organizes sports events and maintains cultural identity.
Other Roles
Samurai
The state-sponsored soldiers of Nara, their combat kits subsidized by the government. They serve as the main fighting force of Nara and are the pvp leads in situations where the Taishō isn't present.
Kazoku
A trusted citizen of Nara. They are the backbone of Nara and are the most trusted citizens of the nation.
Shuryo
Masters of Nara's guilds, democratically elected by the wider guild membership.
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God I fucking love Xcios. Everyday I wake up and pray that I will be blessed by the presence of Xcios. The most important single role in Nara.
Nara's Populace
Citizens
Those who have lived in Nara for more than one week, with Nara as their primary nation or as their second nation if their first is a close ally. They've passed the citizenship test.
Residents
People who live in Nara but don't meet the requirements to become full citizens yet.
International Relations
Nara maintains friendly relations with most of its neighbors, with an active presence in Alenarith politics, and generally remains positive on the world stage.
Current Relations
Shiroyama hosts a number of foreign nationals and is connected by rail to all major nations via OneDest with direct lines to Pavia, Icenia, Volterra, and the Commonwealth (Pavia/CW line currently under repairs). Nara maintains a friendship treaty with Danzilona and Salerno formalized in December 2022 and March 2025 respectively.
National Organizations
Nara Newfriend Society
A society for new players to learn the ropes of CivMC and adjust to the VIBE culture of Nara.
Brewer's Guild
Founded on July 24, 2022, the guild discovered and perfected nearly 40 different brewing recipes in the first 4 days. Nara has two national brews: Nara Puffer Fish Wine and Nara no Uiskui. Alcholism is greatly encouraged.
Libraries
Nara is home to three libraries: Atlas Palace Library in Shiroyama, Ichinokawa Library, and Q'Barra Library. They operate using a library card system.
Naran Postal Service (NPS)
A government-provided service that ships items to valid NPS mailboxes and PO boxes. Current branches include Shiroyama and Ichinokawa. Carrier pigeons being implemented shortly.