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* Major Races: Humans, Dwarves | * Major Races: Humans, Dwarves | ||
* Capital: Victoria | * Capital: Victoria | ||
+ | * Demonym: Shinnean | ||
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- | Shinneok | + | Easternmost and northernmost of the Oxis Alliance, |
- | Shinneok | + | The Ninite Church of Shinneok and its unique religious tenets have created |
- | === Major Laws === | + | ==== Regions ==== |
- | * Assault, Murder, rape, theft and property damage are illegal. | + | Shinneok |
- | * Everyone | + | === Lakeshire === |
- | * All citizens from age 5-16 must be enrolled in some sort of education whether it be at a public/ | + | Bordering Arenti, this province is the smallest in landmass |
- | * The age of adulthood | + | === Bloomingshire === |
+ | In the heart of Shinneok is this region, one of the more urbanized and industrialized regions of the country. Most of the population of Shinneok lives in Bloomingshire. Its exports are mostly artisan works and industrial products, which has brought this region incredible prosperity. | ||
+ | === Knotthamshire === | ||
+ | This province is the easternmost | ||
- | Not a law, but it is good practice | + | ==== Governance & Laws ==== |
+ | Shinneok is a monarchy, and has been so for centuries - though when a suitable ruler is absent, the order of the Lancer Knights, also known as the Holy Paladins, takes over the country | ||
- | ===== Notable Locations ===== | + | Police presence is commonplace in larger Shinnean settlements, |
- | ==== Sukē Nera ==== | + | * Theft: 5-10 days incarceration and/or a fine equal to the worth of the stolen goods. |
+ | * Open worship of demons, eldritch beings, or fey entities: 1-2 years incarceration and a fine of 800 gc. | ||
+ | * Damage to property, private or governmental: | ||
+ | * Ownership of another intelligent humanoid creature: Execution or exile from Shinneok for life. | ||
+ | * Assault: 10-15 years incarceration. | ||
+ | * Assault on a public official: 15+ years incarceration. | ||
+ | * Conspiracy against Shinnean royalty: 30-50 years incarceration. | ||
+ | * Murder and rape: Incarceration for life, or execution (depending on degree). | ||
+ | * Treason: execution. | ||
- | Sukē Nera is a small island at the very south-western end of the Shinneok | + | For more information on the history and culture |
- | **Aquino** - This town has a very prominent dock, which is nearly always filled with a wide assortment of various trading and merchant vessels. The town itself is famous for its striking black sand lime brick buildings adorned with vivid splashes of colored flags and signs, using imported dyes from Arenti. There is a tavern named "The Opal Quay" near the docks, owned and operated by a lizard named Hestur. The main floor has a small " | + | {{settings: |
- | {{settings: | + | ===== Cities of Shinneok ===== |
+ | Many settlements exist in the forests and hills of Shinneok, but only the most major towns and cities are listed here. | ||
- | The town of Aquino is also famous for its annual, | + | **Victoria, Throne of the Lions: |
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+ | **Lockford: | ||
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+ | **Aquino:** This town is built half on land and half over water, nearly always filled with a wide assortment of various trading and merchant vessels. It is famous for its striking black sand lime brick buildings adorned with vivid splashes of colored flags and signs, using imported dyes from Arenti, as well as its annual | ||
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+ | **Wolfdale: | ||
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+ | **Whisking-on-Stratton:** Near the Arentian border, this town of medium size may seem uninteresting - except for the fact that it is a major cultural landmark of Shinneok. The famous playwright Henry Avon was born here and built a playhouse here - the most illustrious in the land. Thespians of the Alliance see Whisking-on-Stratton | ||
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+ | **Perringham: | ||
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+ | **Madinat Alrimal:** In the deserts | ||
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+ | **Mirrorborough: | ||
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+ | **Sirens' | ||
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+ | == A faraway view of Lockford. By Andreas Rocha; used with permission. == | ||
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+ | ===== Culture ===== | ||
+ | ==== Legends, Kings, and Wizards ==== | ||
+ | For much of Shinneok’s history, | ||
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+ | The legends of Shinneok concern themselves with its royalty, magic, and supernatural beings. Despite all of these things being very real in Cahyali, the majority of Shinneans live simple peasant lives, with many living and dying without even witnessing a single act of magic - not because it is banned or looked down upon in the country, but simply because there are few mages, | ||
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+ | The rulers of Shinneok are viewed as divine intermediaries by the people, and command the utmost respect. While some kings or lords may be unpopular, worries are often assuaged by the insistence that the gods chose them for a reason. Artifacts such as the Lyndal Crown and Caledbreach are taken as signs of this divine power. | ||
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+ | ==== Religion: Ninism ==== | ||
+ | The religion of Shinneok is markedly different than standard Cahyalic religion - though it still falls under the umbrella of Cahyalism, many Shinneans (and surrounding areas, such as Arenti and Nahrul) believe in the teachings of Ninos. These teachings involve the existence of a single grand deity above the others, which Ninites often simply refer to as “God”. The Cahyalic deities, on the other hand, are seen as saints with their requisite domains and referred to as such, although details of worship often remain similar. | ||
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+ | Shinnean Ninite churches are grand in their construction, | ||
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+ | Ninism does not proselytize much, as many followers are aware that mainstream Cahyalic faith may see their beliefs as heretical. In addition, many Ninites view mainstream belief as mostly true, just a little misguided, and elect not to fight that particular battle too hard. | ||
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+ | ==== The Jacks ==== | ||
+ | Descended from the chaos of the Lily Wars, a mysterious organization known as the Jacks has been operating in the shadows for centuries. Originally a band of rogues and mercenaries, | ||
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