Reithe

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=======Reithe=======
===[nation]===
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**Pronunciation**: (RYE-the)\\
**Galactic Region**: [[galaxy:galactic geography#Perseus Arm]]\\
**Galactic Branch**: [[galaxy:galactic geography#Sikhara Branch]]\\
**Galactic Sector**: [[galaxy:Sector N4|N4]]\\
**Star System**: [[Sol]]\\
**Planet**: [[Terra]]\\
**Continent**: [[Aimsir]]\\
**Land Area**: 1,284,000 square miles\\
**Length**: 1,500 miles north to south\\
**Width**: 950 miles east to west\\
**Coordinates**: 4° N to 51° S, 50° W to 15° E\\

{{ :wiki:locator_color_-_reithe.png?nolink |A color map of Reithe}}

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While not the largest nation in land mass, Reithe is easily the most populous and is home to the great city. Reithe's mostly human population are focused on industry and innovation, creating masterpieces of technology

Home to the largest city on the face of Terra, [[Ceilidh]]

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==== Cities ====
  * [[Ceilidh]] - Capitol of Reithe, largest city on the planet
  * [[Coinin]] - Sleepy village known for vast herds of sheep
  * [[Brahamanda]] - City perched on the edge of the [[Tumadh Canyon]]
  * [[Deilf]] - Farming village, nearby ancient mound monument
  * [[Dreolin]] - Last river waystation towards the mountains
  * [[Fainle]] - Post town in the great mountain pass to [[Yuanen]]
  * [[Feile]] - Breadbasket of [[Reithe]] and producer of world renowned beer
  * [[Gafr]] - Center of heavy agriculture focused on wine production
  * [[Iontaise]] - Watchpost on the southern cliffs of the great canyon
  * [[Iora]] - Agricultural town producing a wide variety of fruit and vegetables
  * [[Meannan]] - Coastal fishing village and home to the liaison to [[Koraha]]
  * [[Miol]] - Sprawling city known for animal husbandry and master horsebreeders
  * [[Nead]] - A watchpost and airport on the edge of the Sliab plateau
  * [[Piscin]] - River city at the first fork
  * [[Scoilt]] - River city built under the falls as the river flows over the plateau

==== Related geography ====
  * [[Alcion Bay]] - Central bay bordered by [[Koraha]], Reithe, and [[Gerth]]
  * [[Balneum Lake]] - Less lake and more giant hot springs, on the Reithe Plateau
  * [[Casadh Channel]] - Large water passage between the [[Gulf of the Fox]] and the [[Fuechsin Seas]]
  * [[Dhena Lake]] - Lake in the central plains of Reithe, near the ancient mounds
  * [[Eferi River]] - Runs east from the [[Sliabh Mountains]] to the [[Casadh Channel]]
  * [[Eorna Plains]] - The expansive grasslands covering the majority of Reithe 
  * [[Honehe Forest]] - Forests on the eastern side of the [[Sliabh Mountains]], in Reithe
  * [[Lake Totora]] - Lake in southern plains of Reithe
  * [[Mhor Canyon]] - The largest and longest canyon on terra, on border between [[Koraha]] and Reithe
  * [[Phomekhun Canyon]] - The canyon in southern [[Gerth]], adjacent to the [[Ehkehki Mountains]]
  * [[River Faa]] - Runs east the from the [[Sliabh Mountains]], through the [[Mhor Canyon]], to [[Alcion Bay]]
  * [[River Laidir]] - Runs east from the [[Sliabh Mountains]] to [[Alcion Bay]]
  * [[Sliabh Mountains]] - Great mountain range splitting [[Aimsir]] into two halves
  * [[Taelk Desert]] - Desert of southern Reithe
  * [[Tumadh Canyon]] - The canyon formed by the [[Eferi River]] in southern Reithe

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{{ :wiki:locator_-_reithe.png?nolink |A paper map of Reithe}}

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==== History ====

**Timeline**
  * **66.4M BCE**: The formation of the Kingdom of [[Tael'Reshk]], in the southern end of present day Reithe
  * **61.0M BCE**: The kingdom of [[Tael'Reshk]] expands into the plains adjacent to their northern border
  * **56.4M BCE**: [[Tael'Reshk]] expands north, clashes with the Shak'tar
  * **53.5M BCE**: [[Tael'Reshk]] conquers [[Shak'tar]]
  * **47.5M BCE**: [[Kalmar]] invades the southern region of [[Tael'Reshk]]
  * **47.4M BCE**: The Salt Peace Accord is signed, halting the [[Kalmar]] invasion of [[Tael'Reshk]]
  * **41.0M BCE**: [[Kalmar]] invades [[Tael'Reshk]], igniting the Great War
  * **40.8M BCE**: [[Khan'Laheeri]] and [[Tael'Reshk]] form the Aimsir Alliance
  * **37.2M BCE**: Kingdom of [[Tael'Reshk]] splits into [[Cnahk'tah]] and [[Reshk'tar]]
  * **36.1M BCE**: [[Reshk'tar]] and [[Cnahk'tah]] enter into the [[Shak'tar]] alliance
  * **26.5M BCE**: Kingdom of [[Gherth'Jhaa]] is formed when the coastal regions of [[Reshk'tar]] secede
  * **10.0M BCE**: [[Kalmar]] declares war on [[Reshk'tar]], beginning the Age of Blood
  * **7.8M BCE**: [[carragh#Lili Mute]] allies with [[Reshk'tar]] against the [[sehti|Sehti'taal]]
  * **7.75M BCE**: [[Reshk'tar|Reishk'tar]] Empire formed after [[Reshk'tar]] defeats [[Kalmar]] east of the [[Sliabh Mountains]]
  * **5.1M BCE**: [[Reshk'tar|Reishk'tar]] formally declares war on [[Jhua'nen]]
  * **4.2M BCE**: [[gherth'jhaa|Gherth'tah]] and [[Reshk'tar|Reishk'tar]] form the [[Aimsir]] Alliance
  * **2.0M BCE**: Council of Ceilidh, [[Reshk'tar|Reishk'tar]] becomes Reithe
  * **1.923M BCE**: The blight consumes the southern territory of Reithe, creating the [[Taelk Desert]]
  * **1.920M BCE**: Reithe establishes the outpost of [[Nead]]
  * **1.479M BCE**: Colonists from Reithe and [[Gerth]] found the colony of [[Staen]]
  * **0.922M BCE**: [[Koraha]] and Reithe collaborate to restore the [[Great Arch]]
  * **0.859M BCE**: The [[Great Arch]] is restored
  * **1226 CE**: The governor of Reithe creates the [[Crimson Spear]]


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==== Government and laws ====
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Reithe has an extremely centralized form of government. Very few laws are made at the local level. Instead, councils comprised of three members are elected to carry out governance within a particular area of government. These councils are administered by the National Council, which oversees the sub councils, and can veto any law with a unanimous vote. The Prime Minister presides over the National Council but has limited power. The sub councils include the Administrative Council, Agricultural Council, Education Council, Foreign Affairs Council, Legal Council, Mayoral Council, Military Council, Naval Council, and the Technology Council. All governance is seated in [[Ceilidh]]

When citizens of Reithe reach adulthood (age 20), they are required to serve 3 years in the government or military service. Citizens can request to serve in a particular branch of government, and if there is a surplus, rigorous testing is administered to determine the most suitable candidate. Military service can be declined without review

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==== Society and culture ====

**Religion and Values**\\
The people of Reithe are decidedly not a spiritual people, though they do have a great deal of reverence for traditions, customs, and ritual. They value progress and knowledge most highly, seeing the pursuit of invention and innovation to be the highest goal to which one can dedicate their life. And dedicating their lives is exactly what they do. The people of Reithe are driven and ambitious, seeking out a passion and devoting all their energy to that passion

They also value an orderly society, self-expression, independence, and self-reliance. Reithans do not typically enjoy to travel outside the boundaries of their lands without cause, though there are a few notable exceptions

**Dress and Appearance**\\
For normal day to day life, most Reithans wear close fitting brown pants and white linen shirts. Leather belts, suspenders, and leather shoes are worn and typically indicate social standing. For more formal occasions, high cropped suit jackets paired with colorful scarves round out the every day attire. Silver jewelry with colorful gemstones are common adornments for both formal and everyday dress. Reithans have wavy hair which they wear long, sometimes drawn back behind the head. Reithans typically have light middle toned skin and hair, and the full range of eye colors. Their builds range from smaller to medium

Soldiers and sailors wear longer jackets with hidden buttons and a tall collar, trimmed in silver

**Food**\\
Reithe's [[Eorna Plains]] are rich and produce a wide array of agricultural products, including vegetables, grains, dairy, meat and alcohol. Reithans prefer traditional, complex recipes that require intense preparations. Agricultural products are, for the most part, only produced in one of the nation's provinces. Distribution and export is carried out through a thick network of caravans, with the [[River Faa]] serving as the backbone. Beers, ales, and ciders are produced, though in smaller numbers. Wines are produced in dozens of varieties and in large quantities, and are pivotal source of pride nation-wide

**Music and Arts**\\
Fewer Reithans find their passion and life's work in the arts than in other professions, but those that do hold a respected place in society. Within the arts, music is the most commonly pursued discipline. Even within music, Reithans' love of innovation and progress is ever present. Few compositions are scribed, improvisation and performance are valued most highly. Furthermore, no particular musical instruments are favored or considered to be native to the country. Often, elaborate machines are used to play out melodies or to create unique, fresh sounds or patterns

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==== Notable Characters ====
  * [[Angus Niall]]
  * [[Erett Fenel]]
  * [[Faegan Brahn]]
  * [[Geadh Inion]]
  * [[Isla Belcher]]
  * [[Jeladh Tehtra]]
  * [[Lahgann Pelodh]]
  * [[Mion Fearna]]
  * [[Nodyn Teanor]]
  * [[Richard Neeley]]

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==== Fauna ====
  * [[fauna#Aardvark]] - In the southern [[Taelk Desert]]
  * [[fauna#Bear]] - Central [[Honehe Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Behemoth Spider]] - In the base of the [[Mhor Canyon]], western [[Tumadh Canyon]]
  * [[fauna#Boar, Giant]] - In the [[Honehe Forest]] near the [[Sliabh Mountains]]
  * [[fauna#Buffalo]] - Central [[Eorna Plains]], and the upper plateau
  * [[fauna#Bumblebee]] - Found across the [[Eorna Plains]]
  * [[fauna#Cat]] - Primarily found in and around the cities of Reithe
  * [[fauna#Chicken]] - Found across the [[Eorna Plains]]
  * [[fauna#Cougar]] - Found throughout the nation's grasslands and cliffs
  * [[fauna#Deer]] - Found within the [[Honehe Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Desert Ant]] - Found in the northern and southern edges of the plains, and in the [[Mhor Canyon]], in the [[Taelk Desert]], [[Tumadh Canyon]]
  * [[fauna#Duck]] - Migrates, found in the lakes of Reithe and the shores of [[Alcion Bay]]
  * [[fauna#Frog]] - Found in [[Lake Totora]]
  * [[fauna#Giant Fly]] - Found in the [[Taelk Desert]]
  * [[fauna#Hyena]] - Found in southern [[Eorna Plains]]
  * [[fauna#Llama]] - Found across the [[Eorna Plains]], and on the upper plateau
  * [[fauna#Lion]] - Found in the northernmost reaches of the [[Eorna Plains]]
  * [[fauna#Marmoset]] - Found in the [[Honehe Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Northern Raven]] - Found throughout the plains, forests, and cities of Reithe
  * [[fauna#Ostrich]] - Found natively across the [[Eorna Plains]], used domestically throughout Reithe
  * [[fauna#Rabbit]] - Found throughout the plains and forests of Reithe
  * [[fauna#Rhinoceros]] - Found in herds in the northern [[Taelk Desert]]
  * [[fauna#Scorpion]] - Found throughout the [[Taelk Desert]]
  * [[fauna#Sheep]] - Domestic herds found across the [[Eorna Plains]], in large concentration around [[Coinin]]
  * [[fauna#Snake]] - Smaller species found in the [[Taelk Desert]]
  * [[fauna#Striped Buzzard]] - Found in the [[Taelk Desert]] and in the crags of [[Tumadh Canyon]]
  * [[fauna#Wolf]] - Found in the [[Honehe Forest]], particularly near the [[Sliabh Mountains]]
==== Flora ====
  * [[flora#Bluebells]] - Found along the shores of [[Alcion Bay]]
  * [[flora#Lavender]] - Widespread across the [[Eorna Plains]]
  * [[flora#Manai Lily]] - Grows in the waters of [[Balneum Lake]]
  * [[flora#Silver Fir]] - Grows in the [[Honehe Forest]]

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Art contributed by [[credits|Caley McCready, Eric Simmons, Janna Bock]]
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