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City of Ji

City of Ji - 2038 - Shining with clean energy innovation.

Solar-roofed hutongs blend with transparent skyscrapers shaped like pagodas.

The Great Wall visible in distance, retrofitted with wind turbines and sensors.

Air crisp, sky bright.

City of Ji - 2048 - Cloaked in gray smog and ruin.

Volcanic ash drifts from northern winds; rivers have dried.

The Forbidden City stands half-buried in dust, temples cracked.

Survivors cook over solar stoves amid ancient courtyards.

City of Ji - 2058 - Skyline is framed by smart‐roofs and air-filtration dome-structures.

The wide boulevards are shaded by high-tech canopies and lined with vertical gardens.

An ominous orange haze of dust drifts in from the north, then heavy rain bursts into life as monsoon residual cloud-bands arrive late.

Pedestrians wear smart thermal gear.

Due to the Pole Shift, the City of Ji will see hotter summers, potentially more extreme heat nights, and dramatic shifts in monsoon onset/strength.

With atmospheric circulation disrupted, rainfall may become less predictable, perhaps heavier when it hits - and increased risk of dust storms due to desertification in nearby zones.

Joshua William Murcray

Jubilent

The Judge's Sword

Zth'kaa'ri of Influence, The Last Verdict - "The Song has been sung. The verdict echoes. I am The Judge's Sword, the Last Verdict. Behold my power, for thought is law and will is sentence."

Legendary Name & Power:
• The Judge's Sword
• Forces those in its presence to tell the truth.
• If stabbed, a person is forced to confront their deepest truths.

True Name & Power:
• Sword of Influence aka The Last Verdict
• The wielder can control perception, planting ideas, erasing memories, and shifting emotions.

Original Location:
• The Labyrinth of Lost Souls
• Deep beneath the ruins of an ancient civilization on Eden) aka The Labyrinth Beneath the Tower of Babel
• The Tower was humanity's attempt to defy That-Which-Abides.
• Instead of reaching the heavens, they were cast down, and the tower was buried beneath time itself.
• The Sword of Remembrance, hidden here, now becomes a testament to that failed rebellion.
• It holds echoes of the countless voices who have tried and failed to grasp divinity.
• Those who wield it can see all history - but do they see the truth, or just echoes of human arrogance?

Pros:
• Any harm attempted against its wielder is reflected back at the attacker.
• A sword that forces justice upon the unjust, but can make its wielder passive.
• Reveals absolute truth, dispelling illusions and breaking deception.
• Grants the wielder clarity of purpose and vision.
• Capable of counteracting mind control or other forms of mental manipulation.

Cons:
• Forces the wielder and those around them to confront the truth, which can have devastating personal consequences.
• Prolonged use may strip away a wielder’s ability to lie or deceive, making them dangerously honest.
• Can be emotionally draining, as seeing the world’s truth can lead to despair.

Curse: The Mirror of Lies
• Those under the Sword's influence always tell the truth - but the wielder never knows if it's the truth they want to hear.
• The sword subtly warps perception, making it hard to tell real truth from manipulated truth.
• Over time, the bearer may lose their own identity, as they become trapped in a world where their words shape reality.

Results:
• The wielder's eyes glow with blinding intensity when drawn, and they cannot lie or hide their emotions while holding it.
• Prolonged exposure may cause hallucinations of absolute truth, making them question reality itself.

Jump Start

The Judicial Branch

Role:
• The judiciary would be tasked with upholding the Constitution and resolving disputes, particularly those involving tribal sovereignty, settler interests, and federal laws.
• It would balance the legal rights of Native tribes and settler populations within the context of a unified nation.

Key Components:
• Circle of Judges:
• The highest court would interpret the laws, resolve conflicts between Protectorates, and ensure that tribal rights are respected within the framework of a federal system.
• The Circle of Judges would be composed of both tribal legal experts (judges appointed by tribal councils) and settler-appointed judges.
• This ensures legal perspectives from both cultures and guarantees that the federal system functions as an intermediary between the diverse governance structures.
• One Judge from each Region plus One Judge chosen by majority vote of Council of the People with the Vice-Chancellor voting to break a tie. (11 total)
• 12-Year Terms, Limited to 2 Terms (24 Years Max)
• Nominated by the Chancellor, Confirmed by the Council of the People except for the 11th Judge
• Handles constitutional issues, major legal disputes, and inter-protectorate conflicts
• Cannot be removed except by a two-thirds vote of the Council of Nations
• Should any executive official, including the Chancellor, violate the Constitution, claim unlawful authority, or attempt to usurp power, the Circle of Judges has the immediate authority to initiate removal proceedings.
• A unanimous ruling by the Circle of Judges shall result in the immediate disqualification of the individual from holding any office.
• Should a Chancellor refuse to relinquish power after a lawful removal, the Defensive Forces of Wakaskató shall be authorized to act in defense of the Constitution.

Protectorate Courts:
• Lower tribal courts in each Protectorate would handle tribal law and local disputes.
• For example, the Commonwealth of Lënapehòkink might have its own court system to handle disputes within its territories, while a settler community in the Kóó'ah Protectorate might have its own municipal court.
• These courts would still be subject to the Circle of Judges's rulings to ensure national legal consistency.

Council of Guardians (Environmental & Technological Ethics)

• Oversees the ethical use of land, resources, and technology to maintain balance.

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