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 ====== Ulos ======
-  * Government Type: Socialist Democracy
+  * Government Type: Representative Democracy
   * Symbol: Three Eyes
-  * Major Races: Lizards, Humans, Elves
+  * Major Races: Humans, Halflings, Semi-Aquatic Lizards
-  * Major Cities: **Menghormati**, Szczyet, Cheonsuwon, New Dubroshire, Moku'pele
+  * Capital: Menghormati
+  * Demonym: Ulosian
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 ===== Overview =====
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 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.]
+  * An executive branch headed by a prime minister, currently **Kenese Auva'a,** a halfling.
+    * The prime minister is supported by a cabinet of ministers, known as **Jang-Gwan.**
+    * There is also a sub-branch of Jang-Gwan that operate in incognito. These secret ministers sometimes act as spies, inspectors, or informants for the prime minister, but keep a public appearance unrelated to the Magic Circle.
   * A legislative branch known as the Third Koalisi, with 126 sitting members.
   * A judicial branch known as the Keadilan Court, with 10 sitting members.
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 For more information on the history and culture of Ulos, follow this link: [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gUe7l6FYBbl8AVrPT_Pk8KrsQbJPPgMLvEIZLx3K3WE/edit?usp=sharing|Ulos History & Overview]]
-=== Laws ===
+==== Regions ====
+Ulos has four official provinces, each with a rather distinct culture.
+ === Langit Province ===
+Langit is located in the center of Ulos’ broad dominion, and is the largest of Ulos’ provinces in terms of both population and landmass. The island of Mistik is located within Langit. The province encompasses both this large island and surrounding archipelagos. Its climate is solidly tropical, as is the climate of most of the country. The Langit province is quite metropolitan, exporting arcane goods and educated individuals. The capital of Langit is Menghormati.
+ === Baskoro Province ===
+This province is of middling size and is the northernmost of the Ulos provinces, bordering the Oxis Alliance and northern Dahabu. It is a trade hub between Ulos and these nations, as well as Buyuk Vahsi. Significant cultural exchange has occurred as a result of these activities, and the Baskoro region is extremely diverse, with heavy influence from Vervand. Some cities in Baskoro hold an annual festival known as the Längstenachtfest, a traditional holiday in Vervand. The capital of Baskoro is New Dubroshire.
+ === Kainoa Province ===
+The smallest of Ulos’ provinces, Kainoa is made up mostly of a cluster of volcanic islands. These volcanoes have been unusually active historically, leading Kainoa residents to devise methods of dealing with the ever-present threat of lava and ash. As a result, Kainoan settlements are incredibly disaster-ready, most capable of erecting magical shields in a matter of hours to cover the entire town the moment an eruption is reported. Kainoa borders Ley’Ork, and is home to a large tourism industry. The capital of Kainoa was Moku’pele before Ley’Ork annexation; currently, there is no defined capital city.
+ === Gohyang Province ===
+This province borders Ruefang, and is the center of the two countries’ longstanding friendship. The multinational Kinland Order meets in Gohyang and maintains a constant presence, with many people within it identifying more as Kinland Order citizens than as Ulosian citizens. Mages from Menghormati and Szczyet often travel through Gohyang, staying awhile, when headed to study the natural phenomena of Ruefang. The capital of Gohyang is Cheonsuwon.
+==== 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.
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 ===== 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.
+**Menghormati, Mystic Confluence:** //Population 3 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. [Note: this city name may be changed soon.]
+**Szczyet, Gateway of Planes:** //Population 1 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. [Note: this city name may be changed soon.]
   * **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.
+**New Dubroshire, Constellation of Man:** //Population 400,000.// This city's Vervish 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.
   * **Aubrucken Town:** A district within New Dubroshire and a center of Shinneok culture - much like we on Earth might consider a Chinatown. Aubrucken hosts a variety of festivals and showcases Shinneok architecture, music, and food. Most significant of these festivals is the six-day Langstenachtfest, 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.
+**Moku'pele, Last Bastion of Kings:** //Population 1.5 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 2535 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.
+**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 members 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.
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 === Religious Beliefs ===
-Ulos is a rather secular state. While freedom of religion is protected by law and divine magic is studied just as much as other forms, most Ulosians do not profess to belong to any priesthood or actively worship any god. Surprisingly, Ulos is one of the few countries on Cahyali that does not criminalize demonic worship or other esoteric forms of religion. While some claim this will lead to dangerous cult activity, any religious rituals that result in harm to others are quickly punished. For now, at least, Ulos remains mostly cult-free. The gods are mostly seen on equal ground, though the more intellectual deities: Seherine, Hestapheous, and Vormaxia, are worshiped more than the others, especially within academic circles.
+Ulos is a rather secular state. While freedom of religion is protected by law and divine magic is studied just as much as other forms, most Ulosians do not profess to belong to any priesthood or actively worship any god. Surprisingly, Ulos is one of the few countries on Cahyali that does not criminalize demonic worship or other esoteric forms of religion. While some claim this will lead to dangerous cult activity, any religious rituals that result in harm to others are quickly punished. For now, at least, Ulos remains mostly cult-free. The gods are mostly seen on equal ground, though the more intellectual deities: Seherine, Thoth, and Vormaxia, are worshiped more than the others, especially within academic circles.