Regency of Point Breeze - Regional Visitor's Center
I. What Is a Regency?Simply put, a Regency is a nation or organization governed by Regents. We use the title Regent to refer to democratically-elected leaders of Counties, who meet as the legislative branch of our government in the Assembly of Regents. These important public servants voluntarily take up a massive responsibility at both the local and national levels, and their title seeks to honor them for that distinction.
A. Regency at the Local LevelRegents represent a geographical area called a County in the national Assembly. They also serve as general administrator of these regions. Their role is to "run" their county as mandated by the Assembly. The Virtue of Unity dictates the nation act as one, so mandates adopted by the Assembly are passed on to the Counties by their respective Regent. The people serve as their eyes and ears, dictating how national programs should be adopted, where funds will be spent, and coordinating the local justice system.
B. Regency at the National LevelIn the Assembly, Regents' focus shifts from their local constituencies to national concerns. This dual-role ensures Regents always have the best intentions for their people in mind, and encourages the Regents to interact with their citizens on a personal level. They carry these concerns into the Assembly. One of the more important aspects of the Regency is to elect the Chancellor from within their own ranks. The founders of Point Breeze recognized the need for unified leadership, for a variety of reasons both foreign and domestic. Thus, the Chancellor acts as the Chief Executive of Point Breeze, setting national policy goals, leading the Assembly, and representing Point Breeze abroad.
II. Virtues"
It is firmly the duty of this Government to recognize and defend these Undying Virtues, and to make all its acts, enact all its powers, and command all its authority by these Undying Virtues of Peace, Unity, and Hope. In order to forever preserve these Virtues from the possible tyranny of the future, this Resolution shall remain inviolate..."
A. The Virtue ClauseThe above is the central statement of Point Breeze's Constitution. Much of the political landscape of Point Breeze follows interpretations of this passage. The last sentence excludes the clause from any amendments, underscoring the importance of the three Virtues. Two interpretations now dominate PB politics:
The Infallibility Theory, at its most extreme, states that all government actions taken under one of the three virtues are infallible, and all other actions should be subject to close scrutiny.
The Stewardship Theory states the government of Point Breeze has an obligation to protect and advance these Virtues in the lives of its citizens. Legislation does not necessarily need to invoke a Virtue in order to be valid.
Most politicians and citizens in Point Breeze follow these two perspectives. The political structure of Point Breeze follows the Virtues closely, with at least one of the three systemically ingrained into the workings of the national government.
III. GeographyPoint Breeze has a varied geographic profile. Located centrally on the continent, the southern mountain ranges gradually slide into flat plains, ending in high cliffs on the northern shore.
A. The City of Point BreezeA hardworking populace, business-friendly policies, and other factors contributed to a rapid economic growth in Point Breeze. Numerous rivers crisscross the city, and proximity to the regional capital make it an important spot for every industry, from manufacturing to white collar enterprises.
Thus, the uncontrollable expansion of the city now shapes the landscape at the source of the Monaca River. Directly south and to the west, high mountains flank the city, giving rise to the rivers that will run throughout the nation and providing many opportunities for recreation and escape from the urban sprawl for the residents of the city.
B. Central Point BreezeCommunities and the occasional large city hug the Monaca River as it meanders hundreds of miles along the nation north towards its mouth at the City of Rochester. To the west, low, sloping hills eventually cluster to form Oak Hill, which at 15,000 ft. passed "hill" status long ago. Here, the Monaca makes a sharp westward turn, leaving Eastern Point Breeze without the geographic connections of the rest of the nation. To compensate, a high-speed rail project linking the Capital to major eastern cities is currently underway, but funding has been intermittent.
C. Southern Point BreezeNumerous rocky cliffs oppose the ocean to the north, broken only by the large mouth of the Monaca River, adjacent to which the city of Rochester sits. Seeing itself as the city that could maintain self-control, the landscape surrounding Rochester has been well-preserved, including dense pine forests to the South and West. Citizens of Rochester tend to view themselves as more sophisticated, and concentrate on the arts, education, and social welfare. The County of Rochester regularly lobbies these interests in the Assembly.
Small towns line the coast, especially where ports can be established, and low, rolling hills further west provide beautiful scenery in PB's least-densely populated county. This is considered the Beautiful Country, and the nation focuses much of its conservation efforts in this area.
