The Territories of the Vergent of Allotia
Our power structure follows the Law of the Living Root. Unlike a typical kingdom where the oldest person rules, Allotia is governed by the Primary—the oldest descendant of the oldest living first* citizen who lives in the country.
How it Works:
The Root (Generation 1): The oldest living person in the nation. They are the source of our sovereignty and the anchor of our history.
The Primary (Generation 2 – The Ruler): The oldest descendant of the Root. This is the active seat of power, responsible for law, leadership, and the future.
The Successor (Generation 3 – The Heir): The oldest descendant of the Primary, preparing to take the helm.
The Shift:
When the Root passes away, the Primary ascends to become the new Root. At that exact moment, the Successor becomes the new Primary.
Territories:
The capital is Bexsidshire, an enclave in Greater London in Bexley. The other territories are the Garden of Allotia, the New Garden and Chalkham. The Garden of Allotia is the place where our Vergent was made, with all the firsts*. It is an allotment, hence the name Allotia. The New Garden is a wild space which has never and will never be disturbed. It is in Foots Cray Meadows. Chalkham is a beach and section of the River Cray.
*first- one of the original four who were there on the day our Vergent was made.