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====== Ulos ====== | ====== Ulos ====== | ||
- | * Government Type: Socialist | + | * Government Type: Representative |
* Symbol: Three Eyes | * Symbol: Three Eyes | ||
- | * Major Races: | + | * Major Races: Humans, |
- | * Major Cities: **Szczyet** | + | * Capital: Menghormati |
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- | {{settings: | + | {{settings: |
- | Splint features a beautiful beach and a hot tropical | + | ===== Overview ===== |
+ | Ulos is an archipelago nation, with a tropical | ||
- | The island | + | The nation |
- | Ulos Magic Circle | + | Education |
- | Not well known is the Underground School of Magic that is located | + | Not content to excel in magical matters alone, |
+ | The **Ulos Magic Circle,** as well as being the country' | ||
+ | * An executive branch headed by a prime minister, currently **Kenese Auva' | ||
+ | * 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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+ | While the overwhelming majority of the Magic Circle are mages, as the name implies, skill in magic is not a requirement to serve as an Ulos politician. All Circle members are democratically elected every five years. Taxation is famously quite high in Ulos, though nearly all of this collected money feeds back into the country to support its sophisticated infrastructure and ensure the quality of its education. | ||
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+ | In the realm of rumors, conspiracy theories, and shadow is the Koldovstvo College. It’s an underground school where only those that are invited are capable of attending. Those admitted are expected to research and create a large amount of new magical spells and knowledge. Graduates often move on to become powerful mages in the employ of wealthy businessmen or leaders of other smaller groups of magi. It is suspected that this enigmatic school was founded by, and still under the thumb of the Pthoran [[settings: | ||
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+ | For more information on the history and culture of Ulos, follow this link: [[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== 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, | ||
+ | * **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, | ||
+ | * **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, | ||
+ | * **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. | ||
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+ | ==== 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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+ | * Plagiarism, of artistic work or academic content: Fine of up to 2,500 gc and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days. | ||
+ | * Severe mistreatment of individuals (hate crime, domestic abuse, etc.): Remedial classes and fine of up to 500 gc. | ||
+ | * Deprivation of another’s education, by an individual or institution: | ||
+ | * Tax evasion: Incarceration from 6 months - 2 years. | ||
+ | * Theft of personal property: Fine equal to the value of the stolen items, and incarceration for up to 30 days if items are not returned. | ||
+ | * Theft of public property: Fine equal to double the value of the stolen items, and incarceration for up to 50 days if items are not returned. | ||
+ | * Carrying deadly weapons without state license: Fine of up to 1,000 gc. | ||
+ | * Assault and battery: 5-10 years incarceration. | ||
+ | * Ownership of another intelligent humanoid creature: Exile from Ulos for life, or incarceration for life. | ||
+ | * Murder and rape: Depending on degree, incarceration for 5 years to life, with parole possible. | ||
+ | * Treason: Incarceration for life, or exile. | ||
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+ | {{ulosflag.png}} | ||
+ | == The national flag of Ulos. == | ||
+ | ===== Cities of Ulos ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Menghormati, | ||
+ | * **Ansan Village:** | ||
+ | * **Ulani:** | ||
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+ | **Szczyet, Gateway of Planes:** // | ||
+ | * **Kekoa Village:** | ||
+ | |||
+ | **New Dubroshire, Constellation of Man:** // | ||
+ | * **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, | ||
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+ | **Makani, Peaceful Getaway:** // | ||
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+ | **Moku' | ||
+ | * **Ahupua' | ||
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+ | **Cheonsuwon, | ||
+ | * **Jag-Eun Seom:** // | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Gwangmyeong Hang:** | ||
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+ | ===== Culture ===== | ||
+ | === Peace & Compassion === | ||
+ | Ulosian culture places great emphasis on the care of each and every one of its citizens, taking it as a moral requirement to serve the downtrodden and sacrifice for the sake of the poor. Many Ulosians even travel abroad to places such as Splint and Dahabu to do volunteer work. | ||
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+ | Ulosians also place great value on pacifism and neutrality, believing that war is an uncultured and brutal thing, and that peace should be sought at any cost. While this has led to a kind and understanding attitude in daily life, Ulosian policy has been criticized both without and within for its relentlessly neutral attitude on the global stage; the island country has never participated in a modern war, and staunchly remains open as a logistic lane for all countries, even those who have committed grave human rights abuses or enacted violence against Ulosian citizens, such as Pthora and Ley’Ork. | ||
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+ | Many Ulosian youth are pushing for a new attitude, placing the virtue of care for mortalkind over peace. Especially with the recent annexation of Moku’pele, | ||
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+ | === The Spoken Word & Darkest Ink === | ||
+ | Cultural landmarks of Ulos include various types of tropical flora, images of waves and fish, and complex geometric patterns. These can be seen on not only the loose-fitting garments traditional to Ulos, but in the tattoos many people get as a coming-of-age marker. While some of these tattoos carry magical properties, not all do. | ||
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+ | Music and oral tradition is also a common way of passing down stories. Despite the high literacy rate in Ulos, these traditions persist as their own distinct art forms. Many consider prose or poetry in print to provide only part of the true experience of the work, as one must listen to a performance to truly understand it. Most of these performances are given in the Ulosian language, or a local dialect. Some contemporary works are even given in Haoog and Paroli. Art and culture is highly valued in Ulos, though perhaps not as much as it is in Arenti. Various festivals showcasing artisan and cultural works are common throughout the year. Notable of these is the annual Mistik Highstar Celebration, | ||
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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, | ||
- | === Major Laws === | ||
- | * Mandatory education up to the age of 18, which is the age of adulthood (and age of drinking). | ||
- | * Free education provided for all ages. This education is encouraged to continue well into an individual’s 30s. | ||
- | * Plagiarism is illegal. | ||
- | * Stealing, Assault, Rape, and Murder are illegal. | ||
- | * It is illegal to carry weapons, unless you are licensed by the state itself. | ||
- | * It is illegal to deprive people of education. | ||
- | * Mandatory classes for those accused of a special classification of law related to mistreatment of individuals. | ||
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