Holy Roman Empire (Principia Moderni IV Map Game)

The Holy Roman Empire (Latin: Imperium Romanum Sacrum, German: Heiliges Römisches Reich, Italian: Sacro Romano Impero, Czech: Svatá říše římská, Slovene: Sveto rimsko cesarstvo, Dutch: Heilige Roomse Rijk, French: Saint-Empire romain germanique, Livonian: Jumāluskli Romas Keīzaja) is a  multi-ethnic complex of territories in central Europe, including the Kingdom of Germany, the Kingdom of Bohemia, and several other territories.

Created from the nation of East Francia, a primary division of the Frankish Empire, the Holy Roman Empire arose on Christmas Day 800, when Pope Leo III crowned the Frankish king Charlemagne as Emperor, reviving the title in Western Europe after more than three centuries. The title passed in a disorganized manner during the decline and fragmentation of the Carolingian dynasty following Charlemagne's death in 814, eventually by 924 falling into complete disuse. In 962 the title would be officially revived with Otto I being crowned emperor, fashioning himself as the successor of Charlemagne and beginning a continuous existence of the empire to the present day.

1400-Current

 * Coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Mainz (1250).svg Archbishop of Mainz
 * Trier Arms.svg Archbishop of Trier
 * COA Kurkoeln.svg Archbishop of Cologne
 * Blason Boheme.svg Kingdom of Bohemia
 * Arms of the Palatinate (Bavaria-Palatinate).svg County Palatine of the Rhine
 * Coat of arms of Saxony.svg Duchy of Saxony
 * Armoiries électeur Brandebourg.svg Margraviate of Brandenburg

Elections
These elections are for electing a King of the Romans/King of Germany. In order to become Emperor you must be crowned by the Pope in Rome.

1410 Election
If you are playing as an elector, put your vote down here! Winner: Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia
 * Coat of arms of the Archbishopric of Mainz (1250).svg Archbishop of Mainz - Der Papst (NPC, Pope votes): Bohemia
 * Trier Arms.svg Archbishop of Trier - Der Papst (NPC, Pope votes): Bohemia
 * COA Kurkoeln.svg Archbishop of Cologne: Bohemia
 * Blason Boheme.svg Kingdom of Bohemia: Bohemia
 * Arms of the Palatinate (Bavaria-Palatinate).svg County Palatine of the Rhine - NPC: Burgundy
 * Coat of arms of Saxony.svg Duchy of Saxony: Bohemia
 * Armoiries électeur Brandebourg.svg Margraviate of Brandenburg: Bohemia

Powers of the Emperor
The Holy Roman Emperor can:
 * Join a war where a member of the Holy Roman Empire is threatened, whether internally or externally.
 * Bestow Imperial Grace.
 * Propose Imperial Reforms.
 * Grant Free City Status.
 * Revoke/Appoint Electors.
 * Demand unlawful territory from another nation, member or not.
 * If declined, the Emperor gains a "Historic Connection to the Attackers" in an algorithm against the nation occupying unlawful territory.
 * If accepted, the Emperor divides the land between the occupying nation(s) and occupied nation(s) as he sees fit.
 * Enforce religious unity.

Dismantling the Holy Roman Empire
To fully dismantle the Holy Roman Empire, the imposing side must: This option is only available after 1600.
 * Occupy the Emperor's capital
 * Occupy or control every elector

Imperial Reforms
These are reforms only the Holy Roman Emperor can enact. These reforms must be passed at twenty years apart from each other.
 * Call for Reichsreform - The Emperor gains a "Historic Connection to the Attackers" on algorithms against non-member states of the Holy Roman Empire with Imperial land. Reforms the Empire to a more centralized model.
 * Institute Reichsregiment - Consolidates the Imperial Diet, reducing legislative complexity.
 * Reform the Hofgericht - Reduces legislative independence by making the Emperor the final legal authority within the Empire.
 * Enact Gemeiner Pfennig - Require member states of the Holy Roman Empire to levy a special tax to be paid directly to the Emperor.
 * Ewiger Landfriede - Members of the Holy Roman Empire may no longer fight each other. Force member states to solve their disputes in courts of law, rather than on battlefields.
 * Proclaim Erbkaisertum - There are no more elections for the Holy Roman Empire, the throne becomes hereditary. Abolishes the elective monarchy.
 * Revoke the Privilegia - All members of the Holy Roman Empire are now vassals of the Holy Roman Emperor. Members that do not support this may leave the Empire, however, the Emperor gains a "Historic Connection to the Attackers" on the algorithm, if the Emperor decides to gain these lands back...
 * Renovatio Imperii - The Holy Roman Empire is united into one state, under one ruler, one God, one government.

Imperial Diets
Here will be the different Imperial Diets called to order and their issues to be voted on by the Princes.

Imperial Diet of 1413
The Imperial Diet of 1413, called by Emperor Wenceslaus IV in the year 1412 in the city of Prague.

Topics of Importance
Emperor's Concerns:

The Italian Question

Northern HRE Unity

The Reichsreform, Imperial Diets & Centralization

Trade Reform

Princely Concerns:

Any prince is allowed to put concerns here, as long as he puts their nation's name next to the concern.

Recognition of Archduchy of Pomerania authority and vassalage over the Duchy of Mecklenburg as part of the Archduchy of Pomerania. ~Archduchy of Pomerania

The Archduchy of Pomerania requests membership in the Electoral College. ~Archduchy of Pomerania

The Archduchy of Austria Requests Membership in the Electoral College. -Lx (leave me a message)

The Archduchy of Austria requests the Secularization of Aquileia-Lx (leave me a message)

Voting & Discussion
This diet is officially called into order.

Current Topic: The Italian Question

Discussed Topics: N/A
 * Bohemia: The situation in northern Italy is extremely worrying. The princes of the region have been warring with each other recently, and the question of Italy remaining within the Holy Roman Empire has been brought up. Suggestions from the princes will be taken for ideas regarding this.

Rules for Imperial Diets
There are three colleges:

Electoral

Princes

Cities

All the 7 electors make up the first college. All princes who are not heads of a free city make up the Prince college. All princes of free cities make up the third and final college. Each college can debate among themselves and vote among themselves. The final results are tallied from the colleges to determine whether something passes or does not. Note: Elector's votes weigh more heavily than Prince votes.

Each ruler of the Holy Roman Empire receives a vote. It is not one vote per estate, but one vote per prince. For example, if Saxony had a personal union over Thuringia, or Austria had the vassalage of Bavaria, the votes would count as one, not two.

Princes in Attendance
List your country here if you are attending this diet.

~Archduchy of Pomerania

Bohemia

Pomerania

Austria - Albert V & II, Archduke of Austria

Genoa