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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. ==
 ===== 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 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.
+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:
-  * **Zuanshi Hua,** Commissioner of Industry
   * **Zheng Chen,** Commissioner of Sorcery
   * **Jin Xinyi,** Commissioner of Trade
   * **Wang Tu,** Commissioner of the Divine
-  * **Kamiya Akane,** Commissioner of Raikougan
+The landscape of the Commissions was quite different before the 10081 [[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.
 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 early 10080s, 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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 **Port Bandar, Gate to the Sands:** //Population 750,000.// A ways west of Lake Xia, Port Bandar is the closest settlement on Ruefang to the desert lands of Dahabu. Many Dahabi have settled here, giving the city a unique culture and population makeup. It acts as a port city between Ruefang and Dahabu, but is far sleepier than Port Wulong in the south - after all, few remain on Dahabu.
-**Huanyun Village, Last Stop Before Fog:** //Population 6,000.// A sleepy, peaceful village on a small island within the Sea of Fog. Huanyun mostly provides for itself through subsistence farming and fishing, and researchers from Tiancheng and the CMS often come through as a pit stop to the center of the Sea of Fog, where the Ruefang leyspring is centered. Only some of these mages return.
+**Huanyun Village:** //Population 6,000.// A sleepy, peaceful village on a small island within the Sea of Fog. Huanyun mostly provides for itself through subsistence farming and fishing, and researchers from Tiancheng and the CMS often come through as a pit stop to the center of the Sea of Fog, where the Ruefang leyspring is centered. Only some of these mages return.
-**Beihui Village, "Of Little Snows":** //Population 3,500.// Beihui is the northernmost settlement in Ruefang, located closest to Ulos. For Ulosian mages traveling into Ruefang to study the leyspring phenomenon, Beihui is usually their first stop. Apart from the occasional Ulosian trade activity, though, Beihui is a tiny and rural settlement, full of superstition and proverb regarding the leyspring and magic itself. Most Beihui residents are extremely skeptical of industry.
+**Beihui Village:** //Population 3,500.// Beihui is the northernmost settlement in Ruefang, located closest to Ulos. For Ulosian mages traveling into Ruefang to study the leyspring phenomenon, Beihui is usually their first stop. Apart from the occasional Ulosian trade activity, though, Beihui is a tiny and rural settlement, full of superstition and proverb regarding the leyspring and magic itself. Most Beihui residents are extremely skeptical of industry.
 ===== Culture =====