The Republic

Background 

The Republic, formerly the Kings Council is the governing body of Beardia. Lords of the Republic are elected officials which represents the various settlements across Beardia, sectors of Terrius and any notable minorities. They rule prudently and justly by pooling their wisdom for the greater good of the people. This is at least in theory! In reality most Lords haven't been elected, it's unclear who is in charge of what, wisdom is in short supply and only supporters of the Republic actually acknowledge it as such while the rest of Beardia still calls it the Kings Council. Probably because the King still wields ultimate power!

Despite these criticisms the Republic muddles on and those sectors it pays attention too, or those with a competent and dedicated lord do thrive. It is also adept at trade and as such also deals with most foreign policy. It has a standing army; the Army of the Republic. Sometimes know as the Republican Guards or the Republican Shields. These are only deployed in crisis and supplemented by reserves. For any King of Beardia to wage war they require the Republics support and in this way they wield real power in a crisis. Despite all it's flaws Beardia wouldn't function without the Republic, and they dream of the day they can rule alone! "Beardia needs no king"

The Flag of the Republic
Colour's of the Republic have always been Red, Blue and White. No Green of the monarchy can be found here! A rampant bear, the symbol of the Beardians, is upon a field of blue beneath a white 'mountain'. The sky is of fiery red but the white mountain keeps the bear, as all the people Beardia, safe in the tranquil blue under it's protection. Yet this red is emblazoned with two wreaths of victory, said to illustrate the two times the Republic rules Beardia with the Kings in exile. Indeed the sky is the bringer of life as much the earth; the three colours of the Republic are unified with equal share at the edges of the flag.