"Monarch, your reign and your abode,

Your scepter, and the orb you hold,

And e'en the ground on which you trod,

Will all be dust when you are cold."

                                                                                      - Victor Hugo

The Kingdom of Rizia (Rizian: Regneo di Rizia) or known simply as Rizia, is a country situated in southeastern Merkopa. Rizia is bordered by Wehlen to the northwest, Morella to the southwest, and Pales to the southeast. It also shares maritime borders with Lespia to the north over the Sudis Sea and Kyrute to the southeast. The country's population is estimated to be around 40 million. Porte Drazon is the country's capital and largest city.

Rizia is best described as a middling regional power, due to its weaker military in comparison to its neighbors. Conversely, it is the 14th largest economy by nominal GDP in the world, significantly outranking nearly all their neighbors except Lespia. Its economy is based in resource extraction, historically concentrated towards oil extraction, though recently it has looked to diversify its mineral sectors. In addition, Rizia is a major exporter of wine in the region.

It is also renowned for its commitment to the Wruhecist faith. The country also prides itself on exceptional women's rights, free healthcare, and a low tax rate, although it has a poor human rights record. Rizia is a member of OMEC, GRACE, and the Alliance of Nations. The current king of Rizia is Romus Toras, ascending to throne in 1949.

Rizia is a semi-constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy. It is a decentralized, unitary state in which the King is sovereign. The Rizian government is comprised of two main governmental bodies: The House of Delegates, comprised of 70 Rizian representatives, and the Royal Council, who serve as the King's advisors in civil, foreign, economic, and military affairs. However, the House of Delegates has historically been a weak force and has been called a puppet government subservient to the monarch's stronger powers.

The King of Rizia, despite being a constitutional monarch, retains significant political power within the government. He has the ability to enact royal decrees, which are deemed to be law in the kingdom.

Map of Rizia

King Romus Toras

Heir Apparent Vina Toras

Grand Vizier Hugo Toras

Foreign Affairs Councilor Laurento Esquibel

    Grand Wiscerer Sal Ignacius

Treasury & Economy Councilor Elena Werner

War & Security Councilor Lucita Azaro

All hail the King!