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   * Major Races: Humans, Dwarves
   * Capital: Victoria
+  * Demonym: Shinnean
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 The Ninite Church of Shinneok and its unique religious tenets have created a lasting mark on Oxis and its surrounding areas. Although traditional Cahyalic faith still remains prominent across the world, enclaves of Ninite worship have become prevalent. Though some claim it to be heresy, direct inquiry to the gods has given no insight to the matter.
+==== Regions ====
+Shinneok has three broad regions recognized as provinces by the Royal Family.
+ === Lakeshire ===
+Bordering Arenti, this province is the smallest in landmass of all Shinneok’s regions. It is pleasant, having many large and small lakes within its borders, hence the name. Lakeshire is mostly concerned with naval transportation, and has many port towns facilitating overseas trade as well as dispatches of naval forces.
+ === 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 of Shinneok’s areas, and is made up of a pair of peninsulas connecting where it borders on Bloomingshire. Knotthamshire is mainly agricultural, subsisting off farming and fishing. It is a popular tourist destination for the rich from Bloomingshire, and has quite a few sanatoriums.
 ==== Governance & Laws ====
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 For more information on the history and culture of Shinneok, follow this link: [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kl0_atA4-pfQTU7RfVhX4W8SNOQghqH6GHF67SizYyw/edit?usp=sharing|Shinneok History & Overview]]
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 ===== Cities of Shinneok =====
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 **Lockford:** The arcane center of Shinneok, where a multitude of mages' guilds gather, live, and study. This city is the origin point of many of Shinneok's greatest accomplishments in the field of enchanting, and quite a few Lockfordian guilds have trade agreements with Ulos to procure magical items and scrolls for study.
+{{  settings:cahyali:aquilo.png?350|A birds-eye map of Aquino.}}
 **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 weeklong midsummer festival. There is a tavern named "The Opal Quay" near the docks, owned and operated by a lizard named Hestur.
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 **Wolfdale:** A city in the far reaches of the Arctose Mountains, involving itself in matters of manufacturing, mining, and metalworking. This city is mainly populated by dwarves, many of whom are refugees from Pthora seeking escape from the fascist dominion. The Shinnean military has a strong presence in Wolfdale, and watches over many of their industrial happenings with a careful eye.
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 **Sirens' Landing:** Easternmost of all Oxian cities, this place is a military garrison located in the Tuskland Reach. Cold year-round and made of austere stone, no one but active-duty soldiers lives here. Life in Sirens' Landing is rough, with soldiers having to keep a constant eye out for Pthoran attacks.
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+== A faraway view of Lockford. By Andreas Rocha; used with permission. ==
 ===== Culture =====
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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.
+==== 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, the Jacks have since evolved to become a freelance “intelligence” organization who can and will do any job… for the right price. Many people refer to them as ‘money-hounds’, people who will do anything at the beck and call of precious, precious gold. Quite a few Shinnean adventurers have their roots with the Jacks.