Farosh
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Farosh_ (spawned June 20, 2023) is a Vermonter-Cascadian politician who served as the 19th president of Cascadia from January to March 2025. He is currently serving as a Justice on the Supreme Court and as the Librarian of Cascadia. Farosh's first foray into politics was as a Representative in Vermont, winning in a special election on August 17, 2024. After completing a term as President of Vermont, he moved west to Cascadia, settling in the town of Fresno and then in Yosemite. Throughout his political career, Farosh advocated for conservation and a strong foreign policy.
Rejoining EarthMC in early August 2024, Farosh served a brief stint in France for two days, before moving to Vermont on August 8 during the ongoing Great American War between the Organisation of Free Nations (OFN) and the Republic of Texas. After winning a special election as a Representative, Farosh was elevated to the position of Vice President under mikesworldus, winning re-election on the same ticket. As Vice President, he pushed for greater checks and balances in the constitution, creating the position of Speaker of the House and Attorney-General, separating the powers of the Executive and the Legislative Branches. He also sought to improve the strained relationship between Cascadia and Vermont, successfully advocating for Vermont to jointly end the Great American War alongside its OFN allies, culminating in the Treaty of Vancouver.
In October 2024, Farosh was elected as the 7th President of Vermont, winning 60% of the vote with 47 valid votes cast. During his Presidency, Farosh appointed Xeocas to the Supreme Court as Chief Justice, working alongside him to write a new Vermont Constitution, which remains in effect to this day. Farosh's tenure would see a period of relative stability, during which Vermont saw a steady growth in population and GDP thanks in-part to the new n spawn shop. However, on October 1, the shop would be robbed by the leader of Ontario, Ruleroftheland, and Ariohc, who utilised a buy-back exploit with pistons to rob the shop of thousands of gold. This incident sparked a minor conflict between Vermont and Ontario, which also involved a border dispute between the two nations. After months of negotiations, the conflict would be resolved by the Treaty of Augusta. By the end of October, Vermont would also see intense political factionalism and debate between the two candidates for President, Bill 'Rocky' Moor (Anaphase_Andy) and Princeling7, which the saw the two abuse their admin perms to gain an advantage in the rapidly approaching election. After Farosh called for calm, Princeling withdrew from the race, allowing Rocky to become the 8th President on October 31. On the same day, Farosh migrated to Cascadia, having planned to do so since before he became Vice President.
In Cascadia, Farosh completed his term as Assistant Secretary-General of the OFN, successfully running for Representative in the South. During the 28th Legislature, he proposed the 'Raptormm4 Conservation Act', a landmark piece of legislation reforming the National Park System into the National Park Service, centralising the framework for the management of Cascadia's extensive and diverse parkland. In December 2024, the new President, 4whatok, nominated Farosh as Secretary of State, with his nomination passing unanimously in the House of Representatives. During 4whatok's Presidency, Farosh oversaw the Treaty of Juneau with Alaska, a major competitor in the Great North that had begun to expand south towards Cascadia's core. He also secured a Non-Aggression Pact with BC, ending any loose threads after the Cascadia-Mackenzie War that had concluded a month prior. His term as Secretary of State also oversaw the insurgency of California, led by Olsar, whose ultimate goal was the unification of California at the expense of Cascadia's sovereignty in the region. Farosh would lead some of the first negotiations with Olsar, which were ultimately fruitless.
In January 2024, [WIP]
Vermont (August 6 - October 31, 2024)
Representative
Vice Presidency
Presidency
Early Activities
Migration
28th Legislature
OFN
Secretary of State
California
Alaska
Illinois
Presidency
January 2025 Campaign
First Term
Internal Affairs
Farosh began his Presidency on January 19, 2025, aiming to fulfill campaign promises. The first landmark achievement was the Library of Cascadia Act, establishing Cascadia's equivalent to the Library of Congress. The act focused on the establishment of an independent institution designed to archive Cascadian history, media, and knowledge in wake of the 7/23 Discord nuking during the Great American War. Farosh appointed SergioTheCrafter as the first Librarian, tasking him with developing a website to host the archives. However, despite initially being a popular concept, the Library failed to coalesce as hoped, as there was a lack of donations or interest during a broader downturn in Cascadian activity. Vice President Xeocas led additional reforms, such as the Educate Act II, which simplified the University of Cascadia (UCAS). However, it was superseded by the Educate Act III, passed on June 24, 2025. Farosh's administration also advanced significant legal reform with the Major Crimes Act, which defined a wide range of criminal offences and punishments, cementing its place as a cornerstone of Cascadian law, as promised on the campaign trail. Farosh also signed a total of 7 Redundancy Acts, which repealed several old laws in an effort to cut bureaucracy and red tape.
Despite a few legislative achievements, the 30th Legislature was largely defined by stagnation and the lack of innovation, which was further confounded by the inactivity of the Presidential administration. Aside from the continual efforts of Farosh and Xeocas, much of the government remained dormant, with few new initiatives being offered by cabinet secretaries or officials. This period saw a major decline in community engagement and growth in Cascadia, dubbed the 'Brain Drain'.
Brain Drain
During the winter months of January and February, EMC as a whole would experience a natural downturn in activity and engagement, which was also felt in Cascadia. However, beginning near the end of 4Whatok's Presidency, many high profile Cascadian politicians began to leave the nation. A significant number of Arcadians, who had joined Cascadia from Havaiki during the Great American War, returned to their former homeland with the intent of reviving their dormant nation. Among those who left were politicians such as former Vice President and then-Secretary of the Interior, FieryMatter, former President Dracnoian, and other prominent politicians. As the Arcadians left, so too did their holders, causing a major shortage of mayors who could keep Cascadian towns safe in the face of the threat still posed by California or Illinois. On February 16th during the Cascadian General Election of the same month, Vice President Xeocas also left, joining the Arcadians in Havaiki.
In the Great North, the trend continued, as many political hopefuls and active players, such as Kipiscute, Sekhnmet, Shadowcipher, and Akirarocks also left Cascadia or joined Alaska, beginning a period of decline and low morale. This exodus was also accompanied by the sale of several northern towns to Alaska, including the transfer of Juneau, Kiawock, and others. Mass migration and territorial shifts would eventually set the stage for Cascadian-Alaskan tensions, which would eventually blow over during Farosh's second term as President, exacerbated by Denali and former long-time enemy of Cascadia, the Rocky Mountain Federation, who were fighting Alaska for territorial domination.
With the inactivity of many cabinet officials, Farosh was forced to reshuffle his cabinet when he ran for re-election in February. The position of Treasurer would see four occupants during his tenure following the resignation of long-time incumbent, RAWRyoutube, who was originally appointed by President Raptormm4 in May 2024. RAWR would step down due to burnout, promising to return in the summer. After appointing WrestlingWithGod and Setrus to the position, the bank would see no meaningful growth. This stagnation began a period of economic decline and depression, as gold would be spent on fighting California. On February 26, Farosh appointed EmpressCorgo as Treasurer. Previously serving in the position in 2023 and early 2024, Corgo brought experience to the role, working diligently to restore economic growth. Her efforts garnered wider support, earning her reappointment by each of Farosh's successors, HawaiianDPG, Moxicodone, and Capitanfra.
Factionalism
[WIP]
Foreign Policy
The Return of Paso
Texan Civil War
OFN-Entente War
California
Second Term
USA Affair
Alaskan Crisis
Baltic Migration
Post-Presidency
Retirement
Speaker of the House
Supreme Court Justice
Ambassador to Vermont
March 2025 Cascadia General Election
When he was first elected, President Farosh_ had made it clear that he had no intentions to run for a third term as President of Cascadia. Before the March 2025 Presidential Debate on 13th March, President Farosh_ delivered his farewell address to the nation, stating that he would retire and only consider returning to Cascadian politics if he had ideas 'he wanted to share'. He emphasised that public office is a purpose - not an entitlement, distancing himself from influential politicians who continue to stay active in politics long after their terms as President.
During the March 2025 General Election, both of Farosh_'s Vice Presidents ran for President. To avoid controversy, he maintained a low profile and voted as a private citizen.
He did not run for re-election in the March election, and was succeeded by incumbent Vice President HawaiianDPG. He has since taken up a career as the Librarian of Cascadia.
