Salide

Kingdom of Salide
Rioghach na Saelaod
Motto	Salide Forever (Saelaod go brah)
Anthem	One Star, One People
Capital	Cappach
Official language	Salidan English
	Salidan Gaelic
Demographics	White	81%
	Indian	4%
	African	3%
	Asian	2%
	Middle Eastern	2%
	Other	8%
Government	Unitary Parliamentary
	Constitutional Monarchy
King	Ellar II
Premier	Sein Oerian
Parliament	House of Lairds
	House of Commounis
Formation	Saellaod Union	1023
	Union of Kingdoms	1474-1507
Area	Total	91,312 sqkm
	Water	sqkm
Population	2020 estimate	16,195,040
	2016 census	15,877,620
	Density	174/sqkm
Economy	GDP (PPP) 2017	$1.143 trillion
	Per capita	$71,992
HDI (2016)
Currency	Salidan Pund ₤
Time zone	UTC 0
Date format	dd/MMM/yyyy (CE)
Drives on the	Left
Internet TLD	.ks
Calling code	+42

Salide, also known as the Kingdom of Salide, is a sovereign state located in northwestern Europe, in the Anglo-Celtic Isles, 150 kilometres northwest of Ireland and 350 kilometres west of Scotland. The largest city is Cappach, which is located in the south central area of Mor-Anann.

Salide was created by Ethan Goin and is the core country of the Salidan Altiverse.

Etymology

The name Salide (sah-leed) is a corrupted anglicisation of Saelaod. The origins of Saelaod are unclear, though is known to have been the name of southern region of Mor-Anann since its settlement.

Salide is typically pronounced with all vowels in other languages, aside from French. Therefore "Sah-lee-duh" or "Sah-lee-dey" are common.

History

Prehistoric Salide

There is no record of any humans in Salide before Mesolithic people started to arrive by boat between 8000BCE and 7000BCE. From about 4500BCE, Neolithic Settlers arrived, introducing cereal cultivars, a housing culture, and stone monuments.

The Bronze Age brought about new technology, the most innovative being the use of metal, along with the wheel, harnessing oxen, textile weaving, and skillful metalworking (which produced new weapons and tools along with fine gold decorations). Salide in the late Bronze Age was part of a networked culture called the Atlantic Bronze age that included Ireland, Britain, France, and Iberia. This network introduced Celtic languages to the islands.

During the Iron Age, a Celtic language and culture emerged in Salide. There were 3 major migrations of Celtic peoples from Europe. The Priteni were the first, followed by the Belgae from northern Gaul and Britain. The Veneti (of the Brittany Peninsula) migrated by ship to the coast of Ireland and then to Tir-Bauth, around the same time as the Pritenis and the Belgae.

In the early 3rd Century a large group of Visigoths of northern Iberia migrated north and landed on Tir-Bauth, as well as a group of Saxons and who landed on Mor-Anann in the latter half of the 3rd Century. This group of Visigoths called themselve Hansigoths.

Christianity was introduced in the late 6th Century, with the arrival of Saint Emilia in 564. Complete conversion of the islands was completed around the 9th Century.

Early mediæval period, Viking raids, and the rise of the Saelaod Kingdom (803-1023)

The first Viking raids were recorded in 803, when Vikings from Scandinavia attempted to loot the islands. This would mark the beginning of 2 centuries of intermittent warfare with the local tribes and kingdoms. By the late 850s, the Vikings founded several settlements on the Eastern coast of the Grand Island. The Vikings never achieved significant control of Salide, and were pushed out in the late 11th Century. However, the Viking settlements continued to flourish and trade had a significant impact on Salide's economy.

Salide was a patchwork of numerous rival clans (kingdoms) but beginning in the 11th Century, in 1023, with the accession of Peadrus MacEanain to king, the 8 major clans of southern Salide merged into one, creating a large Kingdom. The new Kingdom was named after the Saelaod Clan, the primary driver behind unification. This prompted other clans of the Islands to merge into larger kingships. By the end of the 11th century, there were 5 major and 16 minor Kingdoms around Salide.

Famine and black death (1318-1349+)

The European Famine does not have a profound effect, but it does hit in 1318.

Black Death kills ~10% of the population, beginning in 1349. Due to the hostility of kingdoms at the time, trade was severely hampered and this luckily reduced the amount of trade done within the islands and even to Europe.

Consolidation of kingdoms (1474-1507)

Salide continued to be a cluster of rival kingdoms in uneasy alliances until a consolidation was enacted through by the Kingdom of Salide. The first war took place in 1474, with the last being ended in 1507 (the last kingdom to be annexed being Baiyara. Feudalism ends at the Treaty of Union in 1474 (started in the late 700s).

Age of Exploration and first colonial empire (1492-1810)

Glaisny MacTomais

During and after the successful consolidation of Salidan Kingdoms, Salide started to explore the new world, beginning in 1492. Glaisny MacTomais, considered to be Salide's greatest explorer and a national hero, exploring many areas during his long lasting career in the Royal Salidan Navy (1498-1526).

MacTomais was born 1472, joined the navy at 16, gained captainship at 26.

MacTomais made multiple voyages to Africa and the Indies, as well as the Americas.

Salide established a claim on Walvis Bay in 1499, despite its barren and desolate landscape, and established a very small post, meant to act as a stopping point and potential trading post for the native Herero and Nama peoples.

MacTomais was close to being the first person to circumnavigate the world, setting off from Seiskin in 1517, but numerous stops, mappings, and other unexpected events extended the journey to 1524, after which the Magellan–Elcano circumnavigation had been completed. However, MacTomais' 7 year journey resulted in the discovery of Denton and the west and northern shores of Australia, detailed maps and information about the western coast of South America, as well as Indonesia and parts of Oceania. MacTomais' voyage would be the first and last time Europeans visited Australia until Abel Tasman's second voyage in 1644, and then Cook's 1768–1771 voyage. Upon his return to Salide, his recommendations for colonising were more or less exactly followed by the Salidans.

The last voyage undertaken by MacTomais was across the Atlantic into the Caribbean and Central America. He claimed and mapped Nicaragua and Honduras, before continuing down the coast and claiming Venezuela-Guyana-Suriname. MacTomais died soon after landfall into Guyana and his body was preserved for the trip back. The journey was completed by Eirinn Hughes, who would become Salide's second greatest explorer.

On the recommendation of the Crown Colonies Charter, a colony was to be founded in what was then called 'Eilean Dheas' (Southern Islands). Since it had been over 100 years since MacTomais' voyage, a preliminary survey was to be done. A Scottish-born Salidan, John H. Denton, was chosen for the journey. Denton spent several months mapping the islands and going ashore and making contact with the native Maori. When making contact with the Maori in what is now St. Catherine, a feud broke out and Denton was killed. Denton's body was buried in a sizable cairn, which still stands in St. Catherine, surrounded by a concrete and glass enclosure. Upon returning, Denton was given an honourary tomb with full honours and the islands renamed after him.

Industrial Revolution

Salide's industrial revolution

Salidan Civil War (1811-1814)

The intensity and devotion to the conflict meant that Salide's colonies suffered. Additionally, other colonies whose natives were not quite happy with Salide's haphazard governance fought back as well, often gaining their independence for a short time before being conquered again by other colonisers. However, despite the revolts, there were a large number of territories that had solid governance and were able to hold back the risk of revolt. These colonies that were still flying the Salidan flag were to form the Second Colonial Empire.

Aftermath and Second Colonial Empire (1814-1967)

Salide passed a law in 1816, decreeing it illegal to sell and transport slaves, and abolished slavery completely in 1824. Salide thereafter considered all slave ships to be pirates and the Royal Salidan Navy pursued them as such. Salide was a signatory of the 20 December 1841 Treaty for the Suppression of the African Slave Trade.

• Nicaragua
• Salidan Guiana

• Salidan Congo (Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo)
• Walvis Bay

• Tamilakam
• Chittagong

• Diego Garcia and the Chagos Archipelago
• Crozet Islands
• Kerguelen Islands
• Denton

• Raumati Atoll

Denton gained its independence in 1833. Despite a quick and decisive campaign against the Dentonites, Salide did not have the resources to put towards a prolonged war to ensure Denton's colonial status.

The continuing relationship with Denton remained strained, leading to the Denton-Salide Friendship Treaty of 1888. The treaty aimed to put the hostile relationship to rest, instead focusing on economic and military cooperation between the two countries.

Nicaragua Canal and Railway

Salide invested in a canal across Nicaragua, beginning in 1901. The canal was opened in 1911. It directly competed with the Panama canal, completed by the US in 1914, though the Nicaragua Canal can accept larger ships in the Brito locks.

Second industrial revolution

To celebrate the opening of the Nicaraguan Canal in 1911, the 1912 Cappach International Expo centered on the Canal and Industrialism. 26 countries participated in the fair and 17 million people attended.

First World War (1914-1919)

During the first World War, Salide sided with the Triple Entente.

Post WWII (1945-1947)

Princess Catrina , ascended to the throne in 1947 after the abdication of her father.

Cold War (1947-1991)

Salide granted independence to the Congo in 1960.

Salide joined the European Union on 1 January 1973. However, despite being a member, Salide still uses its currency, the Salidan Pund.

Geography

Salide is located on a continental fragment 150 kilometres northwest of Ireland and 350 kilometres west of Scotland. The main topography is split between two islands, Mor-Anann and Tir Bauth.

Mor Annan's geography is influenced by the presence of two large rift valleys, which are situated upon no longer active shallow fault lines. Outside of these rift zones, the topography is varied, ranging from mountainous fiords to wide open valleys with fertile farmland and sandy soils.

Tir Bauth's geography is much simpler and less intense with several major inlets and bays, two major mountain ranges, and an abundance of open farmland.

Names & Meanings

Mor-Anann (more-ah-nahn) is the main island of Salide, named after the queen of the goddesses (of Salidan mythology), Great Queen Anann. Based on Anu

Tir-Bauth (teer ba-ooth) is named after a goddess of war, Badb (literally land of Babd), and is the southeast island, the Salidan landmass closest to Ireland.

Fuil-Etain (Fwil-eh-tan), blood of Etain, is the place of death and resting ground of Etain, the sun goddess. A megalithic monument and tomb is built for her near Corravan, which is near Sterness. "Blood of" is attributed to the tomb, which was unknowingly built near a small spring. Shortly after Etain was interred, the spring sprung several leaks in the outer foundations of the tomb, which was thought to be the Blood of Etain staining the land.

Dun-Creigne (Dun-creh-nah), home of Creigne, an artificer of lore.

Teach Donn (take-don) is a large rock/islet in the Strait of Donn, which has been considered in Salidan mythology as the entrance to the underworld. Donn is the god of the underworld and Teach Donn is his home or, rather, the entrance to his home.

Allod Sea is the sea between eastern Salide, northern Ireland, and western Scotland.

Gotaise Sea, alternatively Gothic Sea, is the sea between Tir-Bauth and Ireland.

In non-Salidan maps and representations, the first word of the islands is often omitted, so the islands are called: Anann, Bauth, Etain, and Creigne.

Different spellings of geographical features can be found, an example for the British/English being: Annan, Bowth, Etan, Crane, Gothic Sea.

Government and politics

Salide is a unitary state under a constitutional monarchy.

Government

Salide has a parliamentary government based on the Westminster system. The parliament of Salide meets at the Palace of the People and is represented by two houses, the House of Commounis and House of Lairds.

Salide is unique among many countries in that it has nearly completly abolished property taxes, with those taxes being paid from income and excise taxes. The abolishment of property taxes came about in 1972, when several high profile court cases ruled that property that is taxed is not fully owned as it can be confiscated by the taxing authorities if the taxes are not paid. This was ruled to be against the core tenets of Salidan society and subsequently led to its abolishment.

External Territories

Salide still has territorial control over:

• Diego Garcia and the Chagos Archipelago (with control and administration of Diego Garcia taken by Denton)
• Raumati Atoll
• Salidan Guiana

Foreign Relations

Main Article: Foreign Relations of Salide

Salide is a member of the European Union, joining in 1973. Salide is NOT a member of NATO, but is a Partnership for Peace Member.

Salide is a signatory of the following treaties:

• Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
• Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

Military and Law Enforcement

Main article: Salidan Armed Forces and Law Enforcement in Salide

Royal Salidan Army

The Salidan Army is the land-based branch of the Salidan Armed Forces.

Royal Salidan Air Corps

Royal Salidan Airforsa

Salidan Security Service

The Salidan Security Service is a government agency that is tasked with counter-espionage, counter-terrorism, the protection of dignitaries (including members of the royal family), and investigating crimes against national security.

Law Enforcement in Salide

Most law enforcement is carried out by police officers serving in regional police services, which are further complemented by other police services in Salide, such as the Salidan Transport Police, National Crime Agency.

Other Government Organisations

Royal Salidan Coast Guard

The Salidan Coast Guard is a division of the Department of Transport and is responsible for maritime safety and navigation and search and rescue. It is a civilian service and neither members nor equipment carry firearms.

Departments of the RSCG include Pilot services, Lighthouse Service, Search and Rescue, and the Royal Lifeboat Service.

Royal Salidan Antarctic Commission

• SA Icebreakers

Economy

Currency

Despite joining the European Union, Salide continues to use its own currency, the Salidan Pund.

Measurement Systems

Salide uses the Metric system, which replaced the Salidan Weights & Measures in 1854. Metrication did not completely phase out SWM Units, as they are still used today by surveyors and engineers, particularly when dealing with old survey maps and engineering drawings, as well in everyday life.

Things are further complicated as there are 3 different feet commonly used, Imperial (304.8mm), Salidan (283.2mm), and Metric (300mm). Heights of people are often defined with Imperial Feet, general measurements in Salidan feet (if not the metre), and metric feet in businesses and stores (again, if the metre is not used).

Energy

Main Article: Energy in Salide

Salide has been a benchmark country for the implementation of renewable energies, completely converting all plants on its national power grid to renewable/clean energy by 2018 (original planned date was 2022).

There is a high-voltage direct current underwater interconnector that connects Mor-Anann with Tir-Bauth.

To further link Salide's National Grid, two high-voltage direct current underwater interconnectors were built in 2003 and 2012, to Scotland and Ireland, respectively. This links Salide's grid to that of the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

A third high-voltage direct current underwater interconnector is under construction, from Dalnock to the southern coast of Iceland. This route has a 100km shorter distance than the other route, from the north of Scotland. This HVDC now connects Iceland to the future European supergrid.

Transport

Main Article: Transport in Salide and Railways in Salide

Public Transport

Salidan Intercity (high speed and town-town)

Parusal Valley Commuter System (around capital area, to Dunmuir, Seiskin, Ballach, Maycorry, Parusal)

City trams and light rail systems

City subways

Catenary buses

IC buses

Road

143,573km of roads in Salide.

Companies

• Dubs & Hughes
• Donnalley Aerospace
• Kerrach-Rathes
• Macquillam Clerie
• Neilson

Demographics

List of cities by population

List of cities and towns in Salide

Largest cities in Salide
Rank	Name	Population	County	Rank	Name	Population	County
1	Cappach	820,000		11	Sterness	254,000
2	Claircastle	770,000		12	Ballyveagh
3	Seiskin	590,000		13	Amberley
4	Thorpe	520,000		14	Tullaroe
5	Dunmuir	470,000		15	Kirkwall
6	Baiyara	410,000		16	Awenrath
7	Vittoria	379,000		17	Gowran
8	Buchanan	346,000		18	Hopetoun
9	Cahirrinn	310,000		19	Knocklis
10	Tramor	283,000		20	Allaris

Languages

Salidan English and Salidan Gaelic are the two primary languages, Gothic is still spoken in small numbers in Tir-Bauth. Languages that were once prominent but fell out of favour (or were integrated into Salidan Gaelic) include Old Norse, Pictish, Breton, Old English, Welsh, and French.

Other languages like Tamil, Chinese, and Arabic are now widespread, as a result of immigration.

Salidan English incorporates a few aspects of Salidan Gaelic, the most prominent being the thorn, þ. The thorn is in normal usage domestically and can be seen on road signs and in many writings, but it is replaced with the standard English 'th' when contemporary English is desired.

Small patches of Gothic are still spoken on the Southeast island, but it is not common, nor often used in everyday life. However, the Hansigothic language has proven invaluable in Gothic language research with regards to the Visigoths, Ostrogoths, and Crimean Goths.

The accent can be compared primarily to that of the Scottish accent, with Cappach and Buchanan having a very strong accent reminisce of the Glaswegian accent. On Tir-Bauth, the accent is closer to that which would be found in Belfast or northern Ireland.

Between Hopeshaw and Stokeshaw (but excluding Thorpe) the accent ranges between a Mancunian accent around Hopetoun, morphing into a relatively contemporary English accent in Stokeshaw.

Healthcare

Healthcare in Salide is handled by the Universal Health Service, operating under the Department of Health and Social Care. Public healthcare is provided for all residents and citizens and is free at the point of care, being paid for from general taxation. However, consultations made by doctors and physicians are charged to the patient, a moderate charge for appointments, and a steeper charge for a visit to emergency services in cases of non-emergency. Non-residents will have to pay up to a ₤150 general charge, though minor visits will rarely exceed ₤50

Religion

Religion	%	Number
Christian	42%
Muslim	7%
Jewish	6%
Hindu	4%
Other	3%
Irreligious	38%

The Church of Salide is the established church in Salide. The Church of Salide is officially non-denominational Christian but is accepting of all forms of worship and religion. Many churches in Salide will regularly host events for non-Christian religions.

Culture

State Symbols

The 8 point star is a traditional symbol, signifying the merging of the 8 kingdoms into the new Kingdom of Saellaod. It is present on the flag and used by many government organisations.

The flag has an unusual height to length ratio of 10:23. This represents the creation of the Salleaod Kingdom in 1023, which would ultimately lead to Salide's unifaction begining in 1474 and its rise as a world power.