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--- settings:cahyali:ruefang [2024/02/15 22:11] – [Cities of Continental Ruefang] quiddlesticks
+++ settings:cahyali:ruefang [2024/12/16 16:15] (current) – Changed dates shadowthorn15
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 ====== Ruefang ======
   * Government Type: Oligarchy
-  * Symbol: Lung Dragon
+  * Symbol: [[lore:creatures:greatbeasts:dragons#long|Long]]
   * Major Races: Draconic Lizards, Elves
   * Capital: Chongbai
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-== A map of Ruefang, circa 10081. ==
+== A map of Ruefang, circa 2557. ==
 ===== Overview =====
 Ruefang's climate is fairly diverse, ranging from a temperate forest in the north to vast, central plains to the tropical Laohu Forest in the south. To the east is the [[settings:cahyali:raikougan|Raikougan Archipelago]], a mostly temperate island group with an unusually stormy climate. There are two large lakes in Ruefang: Lake Xía, the larger of the two to the west, and Lake Xiu. The crescent-shaped landmass hugs the aptly named Sea of Fog, which is covered by thick mists. The wilds of Ruefang are nearly completely uninhabited due to the threat of unstable, magical leylines; the vast majority of the population resides in urban or suburban centers. Ruefang is loosely based on the real-world countries of China and Japan.
-The country is governed by the **Five-Commission Council,** operating out of Chongbai. The Councilors, sometimes also known as Commissioners, are some of the most powerful people in the entire nation. As of the year 10081/1563, the current Councilors are:
+The country is governed by the **Five-Commission Council,** operating out of Chongbai. The Councilors, sometimes also known as Commissioners, are some of the most powerful people in the entire nation. The current Commissioners are:
   * **Zheng Chen,** Commissioner of Sorcery
   * **Jin Xinyi,** Commissioner of Trade
   * **Wang Tu,** Commissioner of the Divine
+  * **Acting Commissioner Tapatahi Tawhiri,** Commissioner of Justice
+  * **Bailin Howard,** Commissioner of Development
-The landscape of the Commissions was quite different before the 10081 [[history:modernagec#the_ars_machina_incident|Ars Machina Incident]] and the secession of the Raikougan Archipelago from the mainland. There were five Commissions in total, with a Commission of Industry led by Zuanshi Hua, sister of major industrial leader Zuanshi Wei, and a Commission of Raikougan formerly led by the archipelago Shogun.
+The landscape of the Commissions was quite different before the 2557 [[history:cahyali:modernage#the_ars_machina_incident|Ars Machina Incident]] and the secession of the Raikougan Archipelago from the mainland. There were five Commissions in total, with a Commission of Industry led by Zuanshi Hua, sister of major industrial leader Zuanshi Wei, and a Commission of Raikougan formerly led by the archipelago Shogun.
+After the [[history:cahyali:modernage#ruefang-raikougan_second_war|Ruefang-Raikougan Second War]] and the dissolution of the Ruefang Continental Army, the structure changed to what we see today. The army of the nation is managed by the Commission of Justice, and decisions regarding war are made by the entire Council.
 Ruefang is also home to the College of Mages and Scholars (CMS), a renowned higher education institution across Cahyali. In addition to studying the arcane, they teach a variety of mundane subjects and run many branches not only across Ruefang, but in Ulos and Ley'Ork as well. They are primarily known for their advancements to the field of the primary elements and history of Cahyali. They are also known for their philosophers and academic writers. The CMS has five divisions:
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 == The national flag of Ruefang. ==
-=== Laws ===
+==== Regions ====
+Ruefang is broken down into four broad regions. As of the late 2550s, the newly established Commission of Development is sponsoring a frontier project, encouraging citizens to go out, survey, and settle in the newly habitable land.
+ === Xiaxiu Lakes ===
+The Xiaxiu area is one of the cooler places on Ruefang, with snow falling regularly in the winter. The large Lakes Xia and Xiu are the main draw of this region, in addition to the Zhufu Reef off the eastern coast. The Xiaxiu region subsists mainly on fishing and cultural exports.
+ === Zhalong Dai Plains ===
+Zhalong Dai covers the majority of central Ruefang, and is mostly a vast, flat place varying from semi-arid in the north to subtropical in the south. In the west is the Shanzhu karst range, sometimes termed the //Shanzhu Spine//, where the eponymous city is built. Cutting through the center of the plains is the Great Long River. To the far west is the Jua Peninsula, a fairly temperate place. The Zhalong region is sparsely populated outside of its cities, and what small tribes do exist maintain a nomadic, horse-mounted life.
+ === Laohu Forest ===
+Named for populations of fierce tigers living within its borders, this dense and lush rainforest was utterly uninhabitable for centuries following the destabilization of Ruefang's leylines, and has only recently become stable again. The depths of the forest still remain mysterious and dangerous, but more treasures than dangers are hoped to reside within the lush walls.
+ === Baiyun Region ===
+This place encompasses the Baiyun Mountains and all land east of that range, one of the most prosperous places in Ruefang. With a warm subtropical climate, Baiyun is fit for growing much of the food for Ruefang, and is termed the “rice bowl” of the country. Other than agriculture, the Baiyun region exports industrial goods and fish. It is home to the capital of Ruefang, Chongbai.
+==== Laws ====
 Laws come into full effect when a citizen of Ruefang reaches the age of 16, which is also the drinking age. Children are still bound by Ruefang law, but will usually receive reduced sentences. The laws are as such:
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-== The battle flag of the Ruefang Continental Army. ==
+== The battle flag of the now-defunct Ruefang Continental Army. ==