The Empresses

The two heads of state and government in Rikutsar are the Empresses (Cárriguisurec) Smenaer and Óasmae. It is from the empresses that all governmental power flows. Both are not bound by the constitution, possesses all legal power, and are by all definitions Absolute Monarchs. No national-level decision of any kind described in the constitution can be made without their express approval, and they have veto power over all local-level decisions should they be reported to them. However, all decisions one makes when in power can be overridden by the other, and the Empresses almost always err on the side of the Constitution. Both possess the titles of Cárriguisur of Rikutsar, Chair Potestiva of the Neardiuz, and Mediator of the Lisdiuz as defined by the 1845 Constitution.

Both Empresses were not born on Earth and are non-biological in nature. Instead they were created artificially on their home planet, Lithos, which resides in the Andromeda Galaxy. This is why the constellation Andromeda is very symbolically important to Ricutsaric.

Smenaer is widely considered to be the original spearhead of all things Rikutsar. She is intelligent even among Lithoi and has a keen interest in all things human and Earthly, especially human language. She founded the nation along with Óasmae and the Císirchugh in 433 AD and has ruled interchangeably with Óasmae ever since. All decisions she makes as empress potestiva can be overridden by Óasmae. Smenaer was conceived over 10,000 years ago deep within Lithon laboratories, along with countless other individuals of her caste.

Óasmae has been by Smenaer’s side since time immemorial. She holds the same amount of power as Smenaer, and when empress potestiva she can be overridden by Smenaer. Óasmae is extremely popular among Ricutsaric for her economic reforms, social stances, and overall personable demeanor, and as such is generally more people-oriented than Smenaer. Óasmae was conceived 5,000 years ago as a worker for the new Lithon colony on Earth.

Both live together in the Grand Palace at Cazengár Luch.

In some occasions, especially during speeches and public events, they may choose to dress in Royal Decorum, which consists of a unique cárvan (garland) for each; the intricate siunpegsec, a series of sashes and a gown with beautiful patterns on them; and the sevec, jewels worn on their face, hands, and ankles. However, it is not uncommon to see them in lispegsec or "civilian" clothes.

the War for Earth
In the 3rd Millennium BC, Smenaer and Óasmae independently came to Earth, not having yet met each other at this time. The Lithoi were a colonial species, taking every planet in their path and warping it to their benefit. Earth was merely their next target. But Smenaer, Óasmae, and many others had endured enough oppression, and rebelled. The ensuing war was successful in driving off the invading Lithoi, but at a great cost: nearly every Lithon on Earth was obliterated by a powerful and coordinated attack by the Lithon ruling class, the Theon. Only a handful survived, including Smenaer and Óasmae, who were now close friends from the war. Meanwhile, Anthos and her closest confidants also survived due to her powers, and they disappeared into obscurity for the following few millennia.

The Empresses' Expedition
Smenaer and Óasmae settled in place for 2 thousand years, living out of a cave in the forests of modern-day Finland, but in the first millennium BC they began to explore further and further from their base. They learned the languages of humans nearby, and in the late 5th century BC they left their camp and traveled down the coast of Europe. They lived among various people groups like the early Goths and the Suebi.

Smenaer and Óasmae lived with the Artabri tribe in their capital at modern-day Lugo, Spain from the 5th century BC until 131 BC. During this time they learned about human faith and devoutly practiced the traditions of Gallaecian religion. They also learned to speak the Gallaecian language fluently, a fact reflected in some words borrowed into Rikutsaren such as cladiu (sword). Soon Smenaer became a notable figure in Artabri life, and was a commander during the Second Punic War and the Lusitanian War.

The pair lived in the city of Lugdunum (modern-day Lyon, France) from 130 BC until 68 BC, before moving to Rome. During this time both learned to bake and made many friends this way. During this time Smenaer took on the name Marcia Duronia Aurária and became involved with Roman politics. She served as the praefecta urbi of Rome from 55 BC to 47 BC.

After a disagreement with the imperial government, the pair fled as stowaways on a ship to Alexandria, Egypt. They remained here from 45 BC until 396 AD. In Alexandria, they were taken in as mother figures by the residents of the quarter in which they lived. They became familiar to everyone, their children, and then their children as well. In all, they lived through 6 full generations of Alexandrian families.

Around 340 AD, within their inner circle, Smenaer began talk of creating an empire somewhere with a new language and a new identity. Many of them were on board. She spoke of an island to the far southeast that she had remembered from old Lithon charts.

Empresship / Imperatorship
There are 4 people that follow Smenaer at all times:


 * 2 body guards who walk on either side of her and stand to either side of her in a classic Eteces formation.
 * Smenaer's personal Tebusir (currently Íttsurvur Vídui), who walks behind her and stands to the farthest left in a classic Eteces formation.
 * Smenaer's servant Smopaos, a Lithon refugee, who walks behind of her and stands to the farthest right in a classic Eteces formation.[future]