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   * Symbol: Three Eyes
   * Major Races: Lizards, Humans, Elves
-  * Major Cities: **Szczyet**
+  * Major Cities: **Menghormati**, Szczyet, Cheonsuwon, New Dubroshire, Moku'pele
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-Splint features a beautiful beach and a hot tropical rainforest. Through the middle of the rainforest is a large ravine called the Mistyk, which is an incredibly popular tourist attraction, known worldwide for the beautiful wall of waterfalls that span for miles.
+===== Overview =====
+Ulos is an archipelago nation, with a tropical climate and natural beauty known the world over. On its largest island of Mistik is the eponymous Mistik Ravine, with waterfalls stretching for miles. Magic is strong, yet unpredictable within Ulos; perhaps this is because the border between the Mistik Ravine and the Elemental Plane is thin, or perhaps due to strange ore found in the islands' land.
-The island of Ulos is widely regarded as the center of the arcane arts in Cahyali, having one of the highest concentrations of magic users. The beachy climate of Ulos provides a respite from the thundering dangers of the outside world. With little economic disparity, Ulos prides itself on art, culture, and the creative productions of it's people. Less populous than most other areas of the world, the people that do live in Ulos live in relative comfort, deriving their livelihoods from the skills they acquire. Education is the second emblem of Ulos, as it’s relative ease of access to those who live on the island provides for a reasonable standard of living. Those who reject the traditional lifestyle of Ulos tend toward a life of fishing - finding solace in solitude. Ulos itself marks a massive division between salt and freshwater, providing extreme marine biodiversity. Some of the more powerful mages of Ulos have themselves experimented on the outskirts of the brackish waters, attempting to peer into the depths of magic itself in search of knowledge…
+The nation of Ulos is widely regarded as the center of the arcane arts in Cahyali, having one of the highest concentrations of magic users. The beachy climate of Ulos provides a respite from the thundering dangers of the outside world. With little economic disparity, Ulos prides itself on art, culture, and the creative productions of its people. Less populous than most other areas of the world, the people that do live in Ulos live in relative comfort, deriving their livelihoods from the skills they acquire.
-Ulos Magic Circle is a well known university for those that wish to study magic of all types. They tend to be not quite as famous as Ruefang universities, but tend to focus more on elemental mastery of a single type, whereas Ruefang focuses on a broader education involving secular topics. The Ulos Magic Circle upholds ideals of integrity and honor, standing against evil with the martial schools of Ruefang as part of [[settings:cahyali:factions#the_kinland_order|The Kinland Order]].
+Education is the second emblem of Ulos, as its relative ease of access to citizens provides for a reasonable standard of living. Over 90% of Ulosian citizens are literate. Free public education is guaranteed by law in all Ulosian provinces and is well-funded, though most institutions of arcane study and higher education are run privately. Despite this, education is still affordable, and most people remain students well into their 30s.
-Not well known is the Underground School of Magic that is located in Ulos. It’s an underground school where only those that are invited are capable of attending. Those admitted are expected to research and create a large amount of new magical spells and knowledge. Graduates often move on to become power mages in the employ of wealthy businessmen or leaders of other smaller groups of magi. The mages from this secretive school are usually also members of the [[settings:cahyali:factions#ystervuis|Ystervuis]].
+Not content to excel in magical matters alone, Ulos' position as a gateway between Eastern and Western Cahyali has made its seas a primary shipping lane. Logistics and sailing is a major part of Ulos' economy. Fearful of ever losing this lucrative global position, Ulos has remained staunchly neutral in all modern conflicts, deterring foreign aggression through the threat of destructive magic - though the island nation is not well militarized and only keeps a minimal standing army.
+The **Ulos Magic Circle,** as well as being the country's governing body, operates a well known university for those that wish to study magic of all types. While it falls short of Ruefang universities in secular topics, the Magic Circle provides unparalleled education in the arcane. The Ulos Magic Circle upholds ideals of integrity and honor, standing against injustice as part of [[settings:cahyali:factions#the_kinland_order|The Kinland Order]]. The Magic Circle's municipal side consists of:
+  * An executive branch headed by a prime minister, currently [Name TBD.]
+  * A legislative branch known as the Third Koalisi, with 126 sitting members.
+  * A judicial branch known as the Keadilan Court, with 10 sitting members.
-=== Major Laws ===
+While the overwhelming majority of the Magic Circle are mages, as the name implies, skill in magic is not a requirement to serve as an Ulos politician. All Circle members are democratically elected every five years. Taxation is famously quite high in Ulos, though nearly all of this collected money feeds back into the country to support its sophisticated infrastructure and ensure the quality of its education.
-  * None
+In the realm of rumors, conspiracy theories, and shadow is the Koldovstvo College. It’s an underground school where only those that are invited are capable of attending. Those admitted are expected to research and create a large amount of new magical spells and knowledge. Graduates often move on to become powerful mages in the employ of wealthy businessmen or leaders of other smaller groups of magi. It is suspected that this enigmatic school was founded by, and still under the thumb of the Pthoran [[settings:cahyali:factions#ystervuis|Ystervuis]].
+=== Laws ===
+Ulosian policing is relatively small, and most arrests are citizens’ arrests. The age of adulthood on Ulos is 18 (or the equivalent for one’s species) and with adulthood comes the privilege of voting, as well as drinking. Ulos has abolished the death penalty.
+  * Plagiarism, of artistic work or academic content: Fine of up to 2,500 gc and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days.
+  * Severe mistreatment of individuals (hate crime, domestic abuse, etc.): Remedial classes and fine of up to 500 gc.
+  * Deprivation of another’s education, by an individual or institution: Fine of up to 10,000 gc and possible revocation of educational license.
+  * Tax evasion: Incarceration from 6 months - 2 years.
+  * Theft of personal property: Fine equal to the value of the stolen items, and incarceration for up to 30 days if items are not returned.
+  * Theft of public property: Fine equal to double the value of the stolen items, and incarceration for up to 50 days if items are not returned.
+  * Carrying deadly weapons without state license: Fine of up to 1,000 gc.
+  * Assault and battery: 5-10 years incarceration.
+  * Ownership of another intelligent humanoid creature: Exile from Ulos for life, or incarceration for life.
+  * Murder and rape: Depending on degree, incarceration for 5 years to life, with parole possible.
+  * Treason: Incarceration for life, or exile.
+===== Cities of Ulos =====
+**Menghormati, Mystic Confluence:** //Population 10 million.// Built on the edge of the Mistik Ravine with a metropolitan area sprawling down miles of its length, Menghormati is the capital of Ulos and the location of the Magic Circle University's primary branch. The city is built of stone, metal, and glass, with breathtaking architecture in organic shapes. Founded as a meeting location for ancient kingdoms, Menghormati has eventually become the beating heart of all of Ulos.
+  * **Ansan Village:**
+  * **Ulani:**
+**Szczyet, Gateway of Planes:** //Population 3 million.// Szczyet is located on the other side of the Mistik Ravine from Menghormati, and features many portals to other locations on Cahyali - and other planes, most notably Jaern. Most Jaernian travelers arriving on Cahyali arrive here; Jaernian culture is strong on Szczyet. In fact, this city is one of the few places on Cahyali where you may commonly hear the gods referred to by their Jaernian names.
+  * Kekoa Village:**
+**New Dubroshire, Constellation of Man:** //Population 400,000.// This city's Vervandian name may be notable, as are a few others' within the area. Located closest to Vervand of all major Ulos cities, New Dubroshire has significant influence from its northern cousin. It is one of the largest shipping and trading cities in Ulos, and is built with massive docks surrounding its entire perimeter. Day and night, sea traffic passes through in an unending, circulating stream.
+  * **Aubrücken Town:** A district within New Dubroshire and a center of Shinneok culture - much like we on Earth might consider a Chinatown. Aubrücken hosts a variety of festivals and showcases Shinneok architecture, music, and food. Most significant of these festivals is the six-day Längstenachtfest, taking place around the time of the winter solstice.
+**Makani, Peaceful Getaway:** //Population 2,000.// In stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of New Dubroshire, a mere few hundred miles away across salty sea, Makani is a sleepy fishing village with a sense of incredible peace about it. Located at the edge of a doldrum, the winds here are calm and the weather is kept constant by the tender care of air mages. Many people come to Makani to "find themselves", or just to escape from the chaos of life outside.
+**Moku'pele, Last Bastion of Kings:** //Population 2.5 million.// Following the upheaval that led to the current state of Ulosian government, Moku'pele was the last place one could find a living royal family. For the past century, its economy has run mainly on the business of tourism, receiving many visitors from Ley'Ork due to its proximity. Moku'pele and its surrounding area was annexed by Ley'Ork in 10059 and the Kainoa ruler, Queen Pua'lani, was extradited to Ley'Ork Spire. This event has led to ongoing tensions between Ulos and Ley'Ork; some fear it could erupt into war.
+  * **Ahupua'a:** //Population ~700.// A small village on the edge of Moku'pele's metropolitan region, paradoxically excluded from the Ley'Ork annexation. As the closest location to the disputed Moku'pele territory, Ahupua'a Island has steadily turned from a mining town to a military garrison.
+**Cheonsuwon, Great Gathering Place:** //Population 500,000.// Located relatively close to Ruefang, Cheonsuwon has become the de-facto meeting place of the Kinland Order. Much of the city is considered an embassy for the entire faction, and Kinland citizens walk freely within its borders - regardless of their actual country of origin. Persistent portals exist in the center of Cheonsuwon, allowing instant travel between this city and Ruefang, the Kharshi Collective, and Union-controlled sections of Splint.
+  * **Jag-Eun Seom:** //Population 0.// A ghost-town island about fifty miles out from Cheonsuwon, center of many urban legends and ghost stories. Rumors abound that a vengeful necromancer's spell cast in the area caused the dead there to never be able to rest.
+**Gwangmyeong Hang:**
+**Sekarta, Bread Basket:** //Population 40,000.// More of a province within a province than a city proper, Sekarta is a close collective of many local farmers. The landscape is made up of vast, magically-built crop fields, as well as huge operations to farm livestock. Located in the agricultural Tenadii province, Sekarta leads the nation in feeding itself.