Fiadh

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=======Fiadh=======
===[nation]===
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**Pronunciation**: (FEE-ahd)\\
**Continent**: [[Aimsir]]\\
**Land Area**: 508,000 square miles\\
**Lenth**: 700 miles north to south\\
**Width**: 950 miles east to west\\
**Coordinates**: 13° S to 42° S, 139° W to 72° W\\

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This rising nation is culturally distinct and focused on growing its influence. Consisting mostly of coastal towns and islands, Fiadh focuses on strength and the beauty of artistic expression. They carefully foster trade and dialog with the other nations of Terra

The geography of Fiadh is as unique as its culture, comprised of mountainous coastlines with wildly varying relief, and islands that jut out of the sea. The people of Fiadh concentrate their settlements on the coastlines and among the islands, often carved directly into the sides of the mountain faces just before they plummet into the sea. Fiadh is unique in that the vast majority of trade and travel is by sea, the children of Fiadh are said to be natural swimmers from birth.

The country does have a few settlements among the mountains, mostly along the winding trade routes passing through the mountains on their way to [[Yuanen]]. The denizens of these cities are generally considered by the rest of the population as being culturally quite different, making them excellent ambassadors to the even stranger people of [[Yuanen]]

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==== Cities ====
  * [[Heiwa]] - Primate city of Fiadh and its capital
  * [[Inari]] - Coastal city and home to Fiadh's greatest cultural landmarks
  * [[Kairu]] - A sprawling city "floating" on the ocean, said to have more boats than people
  * [[Kamisuri]] - Bustling city on the western island of Fiadh
  * [[Kital]] - Inland mountain post town along the pass toward [[Yuanen]]
  * [[Nagusam]] - Coastal fishing town
  * [[Ruscach]] - Island city, trade route and heavy agriculture
  * [[Sakuran]] - Secluded monastery in the mountains, east of [[Kital]]
  * [[Srubh Lao]] - Northernmost city of Fiadh, north of Kamisuri on the western isle 
  * [[Tenohira]] - Northernmost coastal city of Fiadh, a trade route city for ships heading north

==== Related geography ====
  * [[Anis Lake]] - Lake in the [[Faulan Mountains]] at the city of [[Kital]]
  * [[Bheda Island]] - Island between [[Shiruku Island]] and the coast of Fiadh, south of [[Khan Island]]
  * [[Faulan Mountains]] - Range between Fiadh and [[Yuanen]]
  * [[Ghin River]] - Runs west from the [[Faulan Mountains]] into the [[Yutakana Seas]]
  * [[Lake Ihmoto ]] - Lake in the [[Faulan Mountains]] to the east of of the pass headed to [[Yuanen]]
  * [[Khan Island]] - Island between [[Shiruku Island]] and the coast of Fiadh, north of [[Bheda Island]]
  * [[Kinare Mountains]] - Small range in western Fiadh on [[Shiruku Island]]
  * [[Kita River]] - Runs west from the [[Faulan Mountains]] of Fiadh into the [[Yutakana Seas]]
  * [[Nagusam River]] - Runs west from the [[Faulan Mountains]] of Fiadh into the [[Yutakana Seas]]
  * [[Shiruku Island]] - Large island due west off the coast of Fiadh
  * [[Taiyo River]] - Runs west from the [[Faulan Mountains]] of Fiadh into the [[Yutakana Seas]]
  * [[Tenohira River]] -  Runs west from the [[Faulan Mountains]] of Fiadh into the [[Yutakana Seas]]
  * [[Totsunyu River]] - Runs south from [[Anis Lake]] to the [[Yutakana Seas]] at the city of [[Inari]]
  * [[Yutakana Seas]] - The collective waters among the island archipelago of Fiadh


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==== History ====
Fiadh's history goes back many millions of years, with the founding of [[Hito]], Fiadh's national ancestor. Fiadh's people consider their nation and [[Hito]] to be one and the same, and show great reverence for their long [[hito|history]]. After the Council of Ceilidh, the conquered nation of [[Hito]] was made a province and granted a measure of autonomy, though it was still firmly in the hands of [[Yuanen]]. Over the course of the First Age, a resistance movement grew in influence and capability. In the Second Age, the region seceded from [[Yuanen]] and declared themselves to be the independent nation of [[Fiadh]], named after the resistance movement responsible for its liberation

Liberation Day, known as Kaiho in Fiadh, is celebrated every year, with local celebrations held in every major city of Fiadh. After gaining independence, the province initiated a recovery campaign to rebuild the cities damaged by the war, but also to restore the nation to its former glory. Eventually, the bridges of the [[Silken Path]] would be reconstructed, paving the way for the restoration of the city of [[Kamisuri]] and the revitalization of the silk trade

After the revitalization of the silk trade, Fiadh experienced a golden age of wealth and prosperity which has continued to the present day, over 1,350 years later. Fiadh used this wealth to restore their national landmarks, including the [[Hitan Bulwark]], and to create new landmarks. Fiadh also invested their wealth into their citizens, making the standards of living in Fiadh the highest on terra. This fostered a burgeoning tourism industry which is still growing and which has furthered Fiadh's wealth

During the uprisings of the [[carragh#Lili Mute]], Fiadh created the city of [[Sakuran]] as a safe haven for the refugees that fled the disasters. Fiadh is proud of their role in the crisis, and continue the tradition to this day, often being the first nation to respond in international tragedies

**Timeline**\\
  * **73.3M BCE**: The formation of the [[Hito]] kingdom, in present day Fiadh
  * **65.0M BCE**: The kingdoms of [[Hito]], [[Kalmar]], [[Jhenee]], and [[Sehti]] enter into the [[Jhan'Ahkha'tar]] alliance
  * **55.4M BCE**: The [[Jhan'Ahkha'tar]] civil war breaks out between the [[Jhenee]] and the [[Sehti]] clans
  * **55.1M BCE**: [[Kalmar]] and [[Sehti]] form an alliance against the [[Jhenee]]
  * **54.9M BCE**: The [[Hito]] join the [[Kalmar]] and [[Sehti]] against the [[Jhenee]]
  * **54.3M BCE**: The [[Jhenee]] lose the [[Jhan'Ahkha'tar]] civil war, the [[Sehti'Ahkha'tar]] empire is formed
  * **38.7M BCE**: The [[Sehti]] and the [[Kalmar]] engage in civil war
  * **37.8M BCE**: The fall of the [[sehti|Sehti'Ahkha'tar]] empire. [[Hito|Hito'Maru]], [[Kalmar]], and [[sehti|Sehti'taal]] emerge
  * **23.3M BCE**: [[Hito|Hito'Maru]] builds the [[Hitan Bulwark]] in the [[Faulan Pass]]
  * **18.6M BCE**: [[hito|Hito'Maru]] completes construction of the [[Silken Path]]
  * **15.9M BCE**: [[hito|Hito'Maru]] colonizes present day [[Fjall]]
  * **6.9M BCE**: [[Jhua'nen]] conquers [[hito|Hito'Maru]]
  * **6.7M BCE**: [[Fjall]] declares independence from [[hito|Hito'Maru]] and [[Jhua'nen]]
  * **2.0M BCE**: Council of Ceilidh ushers in the Age of Balance
  * **0.759M BCE**: The province of [[Hito]] declares independence from [[Yuanen]], under the name Fiadh
  * **0.500M BCE**: [[Sakuran]] established as a refuge for the [[carragh#Lili Mute]]
  * **105 CE**: Fiadh reconstructs the bridges of the [[Silken Path]], revitalizing the silk trade
  * **111 CE**: [[Kamisuri]] is rebuilt

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==== Government and laws ====
The government of Fiadh is in many ways unique. They have a national council made up of 15 members which has cycling elections every three years. Each election a new representative is elected, with each member serving 45 years on the council. The council proposes and votes on appointments to all of the nation's governmental positions

There are very few positions related to administration of an area. There is one national leader and a mayor for each city, though all of these positions are fairly weak. Responsibilities are instead divided by task and appointees usually serve for their entire lives

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==== Society and culture ====

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**Religion**\\
The majority of the population subscribes to a belief that spirits inhabit all objects, even everyday tools. Shrines dedicated to acknowledging the spirits' role in life are everywhere within fiadh. Larger statues are carved into the mountainsides for the spirits of the elements, and the humanoid spirit. Fiadh believes that these efforts are rewarded by good fortune. While many outside Fiadh doubt these claims, any sailor will tell you that the [[Yutakana Seas]] never see a storm

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**Values**\\
The people of Fiadh value order and tradition, loyalty and honesty, hard work and artistry. These values are also attributed to the cause of Fiadh's wealth. Elders are very respected within society, often holding a place of influence within their family, though family structure is not particularly rigid. Society is broken up into many roles, with farming and the silk trade occupying the majority of the population. Artists, philosophers, musicians, and monks also comprise a comparatively large portion of the population relative to other countries. Both roles garner respect in Fiadh culture, which is fiercely united

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**Dress**\\
In daily life, citizens wear practical clothing, often loose fitting robes or pants and shirt. Wide swaths of cloth are usually worn around the waist, either over pants, or under robes. Silk is the preferred fabric, even for everyday clothing if possible, though heavy work clothing is usually made with cotton. Colors are often muted, but in a wide variety. Sandals are common, along with basic cloth wraps. Hair is often worn long in both genders, and the use of hairsticks is ubiquitous. In formal wear, colors are brighter but still relatively muted by international standards. Non human races often still wear some clothing, flowing wraps or robes, though usually not as elaborate

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**Food**\\
Noodles and rice are staple foods in the Fiadh diet. A common meal also includes a vegetable or chicken soup or stew, accompanied by some form of sea food, and a few wedges of Hitan Orange. Lobster and shrimp are their most well known sea food dishes, though a wide variety can be found, varying from city to city. Eggs, either hard boiled or over easy, are often used as a garnish when available. One of Fiadh's cherished exports is the Hitan Orange, a small fruit that resembles and orange but for its pinkish color. The fruit grows on seaweed in shallow waters, the fruit growing in clusters that float on the surface. Traditionally, the sour-sweet flavor is cut with sea salt. Fiadh is also known for their hardened pepper cheese, a pomegranate wine, small rolls made of sourdough bread, and a toxic red and whit spotted mushroom that must be carefully cooked in order to be edible

Meal rituals are strict in formal settings, and adherence is a sign of deference to the guests or the host. Dinner parties are often thrown in the home, though everyday meals are never eaten in the home, instead meals are held in communal kitchens, making kitchens in a dwelling uncommon and often spartan when they do exist

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**Music**\\
The music of Fiadh is often slow and pensive, though livelier tunes do exist. Artists focus on stringed instruments of many varieties, and wooden flutes. These are usually accompanied by simple percussive rhythms. Artists usually travel from city to city, setting up for several months in a city before moving on. Fiadh has community buildings which are specifically intended to accommodate these activities, as well as a wide range of cultural activities, including community meals, festivals, and exhibitions

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==== Flora and fauna ====
  * [[fauna#Boar, Giant]] - Mainland Fiadh, [[Faulan Mountains]]
  * [[fauna#Bumblebee]] - Found on the coasts and on the islands of Fiadh
  * [[fauna#Cat]] - Primarily found in and around the cities of Fiadh
  * [[fauna#Chameleon]] - Along the coasts of the mainland
  * [[fauna#Cougar]] - Found throughout the nation's mountains, forests, and grasslands
  * [[fauna#Dove]] - Migrates from [[Bheda Island]] to [[Garha Island]]
  * [[fauna#Duck]] - Migrates, found in the lakes of Fiadh
  * [[fauna#Eagle]] - Found on [[Bheda Island]], in the [[Faulan Mountains]], [[Khan Island]], [[Kinare Mountains]]
  * [[fauna#Firefly]] - Found throughout the islands off the coast
  * [[fauna#Fox]] - Sahkalin Amber Fox, mainland Fiadh and [[Shiruku Island]] 
  * [[fauna#Hawk]] - Found in the Mountains and islands of Fiadh
  * [[fauna#Komodo]] - Central and northern coastlines of [[Shiruku Island]]
  * [[fauna#Otter]] - Among the waters of the [[Yutakana Seas]]
  * [[fauna#Snow Leopard]] - [[Faulan Mountains]]
  * [[fauna#Squirrel]] - Striped squirrel, Mainland Fiadh, [[Shiruku  Island]]

  * [[flora#Edelweiss]] - Southern face of the [[Faulan Mountains]]
  * [[flora#Hitan Seaweed]] - Shallow coastal waters of [[Yutakana Seas]]
  * [[flora#Kane]] - Coastal Fiadh and southern [[Faulan Mountains]]
  * [[flora#Mojiretsu]] - Coastal Fiadh
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