Lionarchy

Lionarchy

General

Established:

1 December 2025

Capital:

Palleon

National Language:

Dutch

English

Ethnic Groups:

Lions

Denonym:

Lion
Lionarchic

Currency:

Crowns

Government

Type:

Monarchy

Monarch:

Leeuwtje

Royal House:

House of Orleons

Prime Minister:

None

Legislature:

National Congress of the Lionarchy

Diplomacy

Tigerium	Allied
Pigtopia	Allied
Beardom	Neutral
Hopstate	Neutral
Juniorwood	Neutral
Velderen	Neutral
Foxville	Neutral
Quack Valley	Neutral
Koalapore	Neutral
Sibearia	Neutral
Honingen	Neutral
Gray Triumvirate	Neutral
Royal Primate	At war
Tijgeron's Hordes	At war

The Lionarchy or Lionarchic Kingdom, is a state in Sabana located in the west of the continent. It is a constitutional monarchy under Leeuwtje of Orleons with a democratically elected coalition-government. The legislative branch of the government is the National Congress of the Lionarchy, which is composed of members of political parties. The prime minister leads the government. The Lionarchy's capital is Palleon and the Lionarchy is solely inhabited by lions. The national currency is the Tigerium Crown.

Etymology

Several sources indicate that the name Lionarchy is derived from an ancient council of aristocratic lions, which was founded and dissolved thousands of years before the Lionarchy was officially established. The first known confirmed record of the Lionarchy was the Lionarchic Empire, where its emperor, Leonidas I, most likely combined the words lion and aristocracy into the name of the country, being Lionarchy.

History

Main article: History of the Lionarchy

Ancient antiquity

There is little information on the Lionarchy during the Ancient Age. In the region of the current day Lionarchy, a predecessor-state inhabited the region, which was known as the Lionarchic Empire.

Panther Age

See also: Leonidas I's reign

During the Panther Age, the Lionarchic Empire under Leonidas I was still the dominant group in the lion-region. Leonidas I was reportedly suspicious of the Tigerium, led by Tigrish. However, when a large-scale conflict erupted between the Tigerium and Pantheria, Leonidas I sided with the Tigerium against the panthers. The panthers, led by Pantheron, had used several tactics against the Lionarchy which it was not prepared for. According to some sources, the Lionarchy supposedly surrendered afterwards. Soon after its alleged surrender, Tigrish and a council of tigers decided to open the void, which dismantled the Lionarchic Empire.

Current Age

Though most plushies were absorbed, Leeuwtje of Orleons survived the event. He established the Lionarchic Kingdom and aligned the Lionarchy closely with the Tigerium, which survived the void-event through Tijgertje, the only surviving tiger. Leeuwtje of Orleons proclaimed himself as Monarch of the Lionarchy. After having built up diplomatic relations with the larger Tigerium, Leeuwtje allowed the Lionarchy to become a vassal-state of the Tigerium.

Lionarchic civil war

Main article: Lionarchic civil war

During July 2025 and onwards, several lions escaped the void. The former emperor Leonidas I was one of the escapees, and proclaimed himself as emperor, a move contested by Leeuwtje. The disagreement gave rise to public unrest in the Lionarchy. Leeuwtje declared the statement false and forces loyal to Leeuwtje initiated armed operations against Leonidas I and his followers, commonly known as the Imperialists. The armed operations prompted the Imperialists to form an armed front in the northeast of the country against the monarchy, known as the Imperial Lionarchic Army (ILA), which aims to restore the former empire under Leonidas I. The forces under Leeuwtje, officially named the Royalist Lion Force (RLF), were outnumbered by the Imperialists. The Tigerium sent its official state army, the Fangtooth Clan, to intervene in the Lionarchy's internal conflict. The Fangtooths secured state-held areas whilst the RLF started an offensive against the Imperialists. A separate armed movement arose in the east and south of the country, known as the Nemerakian Theocratic State (NTS). Led by Nemerak, the group aimed to establish a theocratic state and strongly opposes foreign intervention. NTS has been characterized by international observers and news outlets as an extremist group due to its frequent use of terrorist tactics and assassination attempts against both Royalists and Imperialists.

During November and December of 2025, the Beardom threatened to remove its support for the royalists if they would not adopt a democracy, limiting the king's power. Though the Tigerium protested, the Lionarchy became fully independent and took on a democratic system with elections. Soon after, several political parties were established, including the Lionarchic Roarist Party or simpler known as Roarist Party, which was founded by Scor of Roarborne. Roarists wanted to end the civil war by exiling both Leeuwtje and Leonidas I. Scor's rank of Grand Marshal of the Lionarchy allowed him to establish a private military force, known officially as the Roarist Lion Armed Forces (RLAF).

Belligerents

During 2025, the Lionarchic civil war turned into a four front war which evolved into a proxy war as the belligerent sides were backed by other external countries. These groups can be divided into four distinct sides:

• First, the Lionarchic Kingdom led by Leeuwtje of Orleons and backed by royalists and his allies, including:
  • Tigerium and its vassals supported Leeuwtje directly through means of sending troops into the country to reinforce Leeuwtje's influence. The Tigerium also aided Leeuwtje through economic means.
  • Juniorwood and its vassals, Beardom, Pigtopia and the Hopstate aided Leeuwtje's side economically.
• Secondly, the Imperialists or Imperial Lionarchic Army (ILA), led by Leonidas I.
  • Rayak (until early 2026), the Royal Primate and the People's Republic of Honingen supported the Imperialist front economically, though providing no direct military support.
• Thirdly, the Nemerakian Theocratic State (NTS), aiming to establish a theocratic state, was internationally condemned and designated as an extremist group by most countries. It lacks formal state support, though Tijgeron and his Hordes did publicly speak out favorably of NTS.
• Fourth, Roarist Lion Armed Forces (RLAF), led by Scor of Roarborne, supported the Roarist Party and held territory in the south of the country. It had officially signed a ceasefire with the royalist forces, but occasionally clashes took place.
  • The Sibearian Federation, Rayak (since early 2026) and the Gray Triumvirate supported the Roarist forces militarily and economically.

Geography

The Lionarchy's climate varies from the humid coast, through a savanna zone, to arid desert in the east. There are several important rivers in the Lionarchy, though they have not yet been named. There are several large-scale oil fields in the Lionarchy, primarily in the eastern drier areas.

The Lionarchy is relatively sparesely populated compared to its urban areas, which see a higher population density. Large cities include Manascus, Pallion, Solarha, Maneppo, Lioms and Rama.

Manascus

Manascus is the former capital and largest city of the Lionarchy, located in the southwest. Several scholars and officials state Manascus is the oldest Lionarchic city, though the statement has been disputed as the city Pallion is also widely regarded as the oldest city. Both statements remain unverified.

Manascus was established during the imperial imperiod under the rule of Leonidas I. He established the city as the capital and all administrative work was handled from there. After the void opened nearing the end of the Panther Wars, the city became empty and deteroirated. When Leeuwtje of Orleons proclaimed himself as king, he made Pallion the capital. Though Pallion became the official capital, it remained largely symbolic as most administrative offices remained in Manascus.

Manascus has been characterized as inhabited by all different Lionarchic groups and not dominated by one large group. It holds no major landmarks. Manascus is based on the Syrian capital, Damascus.

Pallion

Pallion is a city located in the centre of the Lionarchy. It is similarly to Manascus one of the older cities. Prior to the Panther Wars, Pallion was a small city which was primarily inhabited by Asmanes. When the void was opened, the capital city at the time, Manascus, became abandoned. This prompted Leeuwtje, an Asmane himself, to establish Pallion as the new capital city. It saw the construction of a royal palace for Leeuwtje's family. Though Pallion was the ceremonial capital, Manascus remained the administrative centre of the Lionarchy. Pallion is based on an ancient Syrian city named Palmyra

Solarha

Solarha is a city in the west of the Lionarchy. It is predominantly inhabited by Solarites. The city is based on the Syrian city al-Qardaha.

Maneppo

Maneppo is a city in the northwest of the Lionarchy. It is inhabited by several different groups, though Regalites hold a significant presence in the city. The city is based on Aleppo, Syria's second most populated city.

Lioms

Lioms is a city located in the west of the Lionarchy. The city is a major industrial hub. It is the third largest populated city in the Lionarchy. Lions is based on Homs, a Syrian city.

Rama

Rama is a city in the west of the Lionarchy. The city is known for its distinct culture. It is among the fourth largest Lionarchic cities, alongside Manascus, Maneppo and Lioms. The city is based on Hama, Syria's fourth most populated city.

Government and politics

Main article: Government in the Lionarchy
See also: Elections in the Lionarchy

Demographics

The only group of animals living within the Lionarchy are lions. The lions however are subdivided into four separate groups, Asmanes, Liowites, Regalites and Brandals.

In the meantime several Fangtooth soldiers, belonging to the Tigerium, are present in the country at the moment holding territory for Leeuwtje. Additionally, soldiers of the Gray Triumvirate and Sibearian Federation maintain large amounts of territory for Scor, who serves Safez's Roarist Party.

Asmanes

Main article: Asmanes

The Asmanes are the largest ethnic subdivision of lions. They are characterized by often having beige skin and brown manes. The House of Orleons consists predominantly of Asmanes.

History

The Asmanes were originally a small group within the Lionarchy. They were often supressed by the larger group of Regalites. Once a large scale void event appeared, mainly Regalites were absorbed into the void. Leeuwtje was one of few lions to survive the void-event and proclaimed himself king of the lions as a vassal to the Tigerium. With Leeuwtje being an Asmane, most high ranking positions went to Asmanes which subsequently caused the other ethnic groups to be supressed, establishing the Asmanes as the largest group within the Lionarchy.

Liowites

Main article: Liowites

Liowites are an ethnic minority within the Lionarchy. They are characterized having orange hair. Liowites often support the Roarists. Well known Liowites include Scor, Scar and Salah.

History

Liowites were mainly dominant throughout history before the void-event, when they ruled as second class citizens behind the Regalites and ahead of the Asmanes and Brandals. The noble family representing the Liowites, House of Roarborne, served Leonidas I loyally in high ranking positions. Once the void-event appeared, all Liowites were wiped out. Once the void started opening several Liowites returned, including the members of the Roarborne family. Scor of Roarborne established the Roarist Party which ethnically favoured Liowites. Consequently, primarily Liowites supported the Roarist Party.

Regalites

Main article: Regalites

Regalites are an ethnic minority within the Lionarchy who were the dominant group before the large Void-Event. Regalites are characterized often having yellow skin and yellow manes. Well known Liowites include Leonidas I and Usamah.

Brandals

Main article: Brandals

Brandals are an ethnic minority within the Lionarchy who are characterized often having brown skin and black manes. Most Brandals serve the Brandal-god Nemerak.