Sovereign Union of Beluz Counties (Beluzia)

The Sovereign County of Beluzia is a country located in South-Western Artania. It shares borders with Rutania, Luthori, and Darnussia.

Beluzia is run by a legislative oligarchy, members of which are granted estates by popular vote of the people. The head of the oligarchy is the High Count, recognised as Beluzia's elective monarch. The head of the central government is the Prime Minister.

High Count
THe High Count is Beluzia's elected monarch. His family is usually the most influential family, whether or not it has the most estates. The key to winning the throne is gaining the support of other nobles, who hold estates.

The first recognised High Count of Beluzia was Tackoppe I, of the House of Lligro.

Legislature
The Federal Council of Nobles is the legislative body of Beluzia, recognised by the international community as Beluzia's "oligarchy". It seats 99 nobles to the advice of the monarch. The monarch, himself, doesn't vote on bills; he holds the 100th seat on the federal council. His title is "High Count" and he is appointed by popular support from voters and supporting aristocrats.