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The Divine Empire of Novar Ohan
"All is Justified in a Good Cause"


Geography

Novar Ohan is a small continent in the North Pacific, approximately 50 miles east of Honshu. It is divided roughly into 5 geographical areas due to a variety of freak weather and geographical conditions. These geographical areas roughly approximate as well to the four and a half city-states. In the south-western areas of Novar Ohan, rolling hills and forests slowly wind down towards the sea side, and the reconstructed city of New Agua. In the south-central region, an immense sandy desert lies, where the primary rulers of this vast land live in great cities around the oasises. To the south-east, a jungle is kept in existence through a south-ward thrust of the mighty Central Mountains. This land is generally unknown, and all the rest of the occupants don't give a damn what happens there so long as regular shipments of fresh fruit, medicinal herbs, and cheap labor keep up.

The central range is called, in what can only be described as a triumph of descriptiveness over poetic ability, the Central Mountains. However, this range is divided into three seperate subranges, as well as the southward thrust that severs the jungle from the civilised lands. First, the heavily forested Pine Mountains, which are the foothills, and are divided into the North Pines (which border Altara), and the South Pines (which border Agua and Roan). Jutting out from the South Pines is the Dividing Range, which keeps the jungle from spilling out into the desert, and the tribesmen from constant pillaging and plunder of others. Directly to the north of the Jungle are the Misty Mountains, which are consistently covered with a fine steam/smoke/mist/strange-thing-which-man-should-not-what-of, and honeycombed with caves. Persistent rumors link the Misty Mountains with ancient temples, and unholy rites. More reliable rumor says that somewhere in those ancient mountains is the homeland of Roania's fairly sizable (8 million) Dwarven population. The Derricks Range makes up the majority of the rest of the mountains, and it is here where humans primarily live, in the Grand Duchy of Derricks (central city: Fort Derricks).

To the north of the Central Mountains lies the vast windswept plains and farmland of Altara. Little of geographical interest lies here, except on the northern peninsula, where Mt. Wolf rises from the ground.

Off-shore, there are the Sunset Isles, approximately 10 miles to the south-west. Directly to the east are the Isles of the Dead.

Climate:

The climate of Agua and Roan is hot and dry, though in Agua the sea-breeze moistens the air considerably. In the Jungle it's hot and wet, in the mountains it's cold and dry, and in Altara it's cold, with a considerable chance of torrential flash-flooding and heavy rain.

Guidebook; Excerpts from Fodors: Novar Ohan

Land

Natural Resources: Gold, iron, copper, wheat, barley, uranium, salt, lumber, diamonds, titanium, mithril prospecting by dwarves is showing promise.

Land Use: Urban areas compromise approximately 30% of the country, 40% is rural, 11% wild-life preserves, remainder is agricultural. Wild-life preserves in Roania exist primarily because Roanian Wildlife is too difficult to kill.

People

Total Population: The population of the entire Empire, incl. off-shore islands, is 1.597 billion.

Age Structure: 0-14 years: 25%; 14-64 years: 55%; 65 years and over: 20%

Life Expectancy at birth is currently 95 years for women, on average, and 91 years for men. All figures are for humans.

Nationality: When amongst themselves, people refer to eachother by name, or, if rude, to the city-state. There is little racial intolerance in Novar Ohan, as most hatred and pity is directed outside outside. To foriegners, the people are, on average, called Roanians. Actual national groupings are Aguans, Roanians, Derrickers (or Derricksmen), Altarans, and primitive jungle tribes which are kept away from the outside world. By force, if necessary.

Ethnic Groups: Novar Ohan is primarily populated by Slavs of Russian origin, however a sizable minority is Teutonic, from Germans who had populated this area during the 19th century, and in the years after World War One. The Russian Revolution led to an influx of Russian Aristocracy and White Russians. However, people generally identify more with their city-state then with their ancestral lands, due to ruthless government control. Approximately 10% of the population is Micronesian, and 5% consists of dwarves, elves, and a very small minority of orcs, who used to be used for slave-labor. The jungle-tribes appear to be related to Australian Aborigines or Papua New Guinea tribesmen.

Religions: The majority of the population follows the variant Catholic rite called the Catholic Church of Novar Ohan , which is headed by a Patriarch and in full communion with Rome. Small minorities practice Judaism, and a growing number practice Sufi Islam, and are looked upon with distaste. Eastern Orthodox and traditional Roman Catholic rites worshippers are in evidence as well. There are also rumors of more diabolical religions, and it is a certainty that the government is considering the legalization of the Church of Satan, though such a move is bound to bring down the ire of the powerful church.

Languages: The German Language is primarily used for dealing with outsiders, and the Russian Language for dealings amongst Roanians. All Roanians are also taught Common, and the Micronesian Language is becoming increasingly popular. Quenyan is not as common as it once was, and while it is presumed the Dwarves all speak some native language, it is rarely heard outside of their own community centres.

Literacy Rate: Due to obvious difficulties, the universal literary rate is hard to divine. However, the average amongst the civilised areas is approximately 94%.

Government:

Official Name: The Divine Imperium of Novar Ohan
Conventional Long form of Nation: Empire of Novar Ohan
Conventional Shortform: Roania (Roanians)
Official Name of Roania: The Most Holy Principality of Roania and Tarnaqin(Roanians)
Official Name of Agua: The Grand Ducy of Agua(Aguans)
Official Name of Derricks: The Archduchy of Derricks and the Central Mountains(Derrickers)
Official Name of Altara: Subject State and Independent Politburo of the Soviet Republic of Altara(Altarans)

Government type: Federal Empire, run by a Council of Ministers which is presided over by the Kaiserin.

Executive power rests in the hand of this Council.

Capital: The Stronghold of Roan

Administrative Divisions: For practical purposes, 4, corresponding to the City States.

Altara is run from Altara City, by the CRO, who is selected by the politburo. The Southerners refer to this as 'The Grand Experiment'. Recently the Imperial Government has been regaining its control.

Electoral Rolls: Every man and woman over the age of 20 is entitled to vote for the Prime Minister and the Premiers of their City State. (Again, except for Altara). They are also entitled to vote for Members of the House of Burghers. 'Gentlemen of Liesure' (i.e., those which don't need a salary to live on) are entitled to run for the House of Burghers.

Executive Branch:

Head of State, Empire: Kaiserin Malissa Black of Roania; Liege-Lady of Agua; Overlady of Derricks, She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed to the Jungle Folk; Lady Protector of Altara; Princess of Roania; Supreme Arbiter

Head of Government, Empire: Prime Minister Harold Cartwright, CDP

Head of State, Agua: Grand Duke Leopold von Agua VII

Head of Government, Agua: Premier George Hohenzollern, Imperial Party

Head of State, Derricks: ArchDuke Simon Darquis II

Head of Government, Derricks: Premier Karl Offenheim, Independent

Head of State/Government, Altara:CRO Karolv

Legislative Branch

Upper House: House of Nobles, which consists of the Dukes, a few of the more prosperous counts, and most of the Earls.The Patriarch, those Cardinals he selects, the Rabbi of New Agua, and the Imam of Tarnaqin. The CRO of Altara has voting rights as well. (Upper houses in each city state consist of the lesser and greater nobles, the local archbishop, etc.)

The House of Burghers, which consists of wealthy land-owners, businessmen, doctors and lawyers. House of Burghers enacts legislation and sends it to the Upper House for approval.

Judicial Branch:

The Judicial Branch is run in entirety by the all-pervasive Ministry of the Interior, headed by Lord Baron Ivan Merkenoff. Further information will be presented later in the factbook.

interesting

Nice factbook, Roania...

We'll keep an eye on those Satanists!

Grr. Get on IRC, j00.

~Siri

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Name:Malissa Lucille Black
Age: 20
Occupation: Kaiserin (Head of State)
Family: Husband: Prince John Marshall of Tarlachia; First Son: Prince Daniel Edward Black; Second son: Prince Damien Alexander Black; Daughter: Princess Rachel Black II
Hobbies: Crocheting, fencing
Personality: Bright, charming, attractive
Quote: "If I have Ministers to deal with these things, why am I still stuck working? WHAT DO I PAY YOU BABBLING DUNDERHEADS FOR?"
Current Location: The Imperial Palace, Stronghold of Roan
Note: She ascended to the throne after her father, Alexander Black, was assassinated. Malissa is the first Roanian Head of State to demonstrate a caring streak. She's increased foriegn aid from being 0.00% to 0.02% of GDP, and has attempted to bring democracy to the people. All in an attempt to loosen her own work-load, and find some time for herself without ordering people to leave her alone.

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Name: Harold Cartwright, 7th Earl of Rossiya
Age: 64
Occupation: Prime Minister (Head of Government)
Family: Wife, and two children
Hobbies: None
Personality: Worried, paranoid
Quote: "Oh dear, it's gone wrong... now the Princess will have me executed!"
Current Location: The closet in his office, being very quiet.
Note: Not quite as incompetent as he makes himself out to be, his major problem is that since Malissa has decided against taking in active role in government, his job is now very difficult. He lives in constant fear of his ministers, and occasionally tries to hide in a closet instead of go to Council Meetings.

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Name: James Gray, 11th Earl of Talongrad
Age: 53
Occupation: Minister for Health and Social Security
Family: No immediate family
Hobbies: Croquet, fencing
Personality: Helpful, sarcastic
Quote: "There, there, Prime Minister. It will be okay... now, put down the poker, and back away from the lobbyists."
Current Location: The Prime Minister's office, with a bowl of sour-drops, trying to get the PM out of the closet.
Note It's doubtful that Cartright could cope without the steadfast support of the Minister for Health and Security. Cartwright gets helpful advice and someone to read unpopular pronouncements, and James gets a large budget for his ministry. Oh, and the chance to mock Harold whenever he wants.

It's one of those perfect relationships.

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Name: Michael von Derzna, 15th Count of Tanneburg
Age: 65
Occupation: First Marshal
Family: A son, and two daughters; wife died 10 years before we first meet him.
Hobbies: Plotting nefarious things to do to other nations whose military is weaker than the Empire's.
Personality: Forceful, driven
Quote: "My lady, I am sure you can see why we need an increase in budget from 10% of the GDP, to 20%."
Current Location: Sunset Isles Military Base
Note: Has restarted the Roanian Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological weapons programme. Orders his soldiers to shoot on sight anyone who attempts to access their bases without the proper authority. Has given the order for the death of dozens of protestors at Cookie Mountain Warlab. When questioned, says unhelpful things like, "You wanna run this army? Go ahead!"

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Name: Simon Darquis II, 22nd ArchDuke of Derricks
Age: 43
Occupation: Minister for Foriegn Affairs and Trade
Family: Wife: Jean Darquis; Daughter: Liz Darquis
Hobbies: Hunting
Personality: Kind, caring; slow to anger, but when angry he makes sure everyone knows about it.
Quote: "I think I'm getting too old for this. That last vampire almost got within 15 feet of me."
Current Location: In a tank, in the wilderness of Derricks, looking for dire wolves. "Yeah, it's unsporting... I should be in a helicopter."
Note: A former Inquisitor, after his father died he took the Duchy and his Ministerial Post, appointment confirmed by Harold Cartwright. Close personal friend of Prince Alexander Black, godfather to Malissa. Met his wife under very unusual circumstances.

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Name: 'X'
Real Name: Xavier von Brunswick
Age: 45
Occupation: Chief of the RIAS
Family: One son: Frederick von Brunswick; wife is presumed dead.
Hobbies: Unknown
Personality: Vengeful, cold, calculating.
Quote: "I will see him dead. I only need a week."
Current Location: Unknown. Could be anywhere.
Note: His son, Frederick von Brunswick, is currently in the Resi Corporation, as Sara Resi's boyfriend and a security consultant. As X has sworn to see Jai Resi dead, things could get interesting. (Note: Frederick is now deceased.)

In a terrifying, death-dealing, kind of way.

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Name: Otto von Klyne, 2nd Earl of Tasra
Age: 48
Occupation: CEO of Roania Pharmaceuticals; Lord Chanchellor
Family: Married, two sons; Sister: Karolyn von Klyne
Hobbies: Meddling with things he doesn't understand.
Personality: Curious, greedy, contemptible. But he's still loved by all his employees and his family.
Quote: "Work smarter, not harder!"
Current Location: Locked in a restroom stall by his employees from RP, and his permanent staff at the Treasury.
Note: A classic case of a man who has been promoted so high, he no longer does anything. For the greater good of all society.

((I'll add some more, this is in no particular order of importance))

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Real Name: John Marshall-Black
Common Name: John Black
Age: 25 years old
Occupation: Husband and Imperial Consort to wife, Malissa Black
Relations:
**Three older brothers, mother and father(Marshall Royal Family of Tarlachia).
**Immediate family: Malissa Black, Princess of Roania
Species: Human
Height: 5'10"
Hair: Dark Brown
Eyes: Brown
Build: Physically fit, muscular
Personality: Quiet, leader in group settings, intelligent and empathetic.
Hobbies: Martial Arts, Fencing, Sword Fighting
Quote:"Good things come to those who wait? Forget that! I went for the best, and got her!"
Current location: The Imperial Palace, Stronghold of Roan
Biography:

John Marshall once served his nation with pride as President, until the dramatic change in Tarlachia, disposing of the democratic government in favor of a monarchy. This happens while John is visiting Roania, to pay his respects to the assassinated leader, Alexander Black, father to Malissa Black. There, he met Malissa, and the two have been inseperable since, eventually married. John officially moved to Roania to be with his wife. He serves no real government position, but does not mind. He has done his fill of governmental work back in Tarlachia, and now focuses upon his wife, and making sure she sees the positive in all things.

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Name: Harold Cartwright, 7th Earl of Rossiya
Age: 64
Occupation: Head of Government
Family: Wife, and two children
Hobbies: None
Personality: Worried, paranoid
Quote: "Oh dear, it's gone wrong... now the Princess will have me executed!"
Current Location: The closet in his office, being very quiet.
Note: Not quite as incompetent as he makes himself out to be, his major problem is that since Malissa has decided against taking in active role in government, his job is now very difficult. He lives in constant fear of his ministers, and occasionally tries to hide in a closet instead of go to Council Meetings.


But what about the boat people?!

(That's right, stick that evil gnome-man with the poker!)

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Name: Allysandra Ellestrea
Age: 151
Occupation: Former Prime Minister, currently on extended vacation in Aelosia.
Family: All deceased. (Might add ShadowPrince Kithail of Aelosia to here...)
Hobbies: Being nice to people.
Personality: Kind, loving...
Current Location: Aelosia
Note: Her family was killed by Rasputin Macchiavelli when she was only 25 years old. She became Prime Minister when she was 125, and resigned 22 odd years later, allowing Harold Cartwright into power. She met, and fell in love with, ShadowPrince Kithail, and is currently being rather earnestly courted by him.

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Name: Patriarch Malcom Frasier
Age: 85
Occupation: Patriarch of Novar Ohan. Professional Worrier.
Family: None.
Hobbies: Chess
Personality: Very spiritual
Quote: "The guidance of the church is all that matters..."
Current Location: Stronghold of Roan, his Cathedral.
Note: Forgot more about the church than some people will ever know.

Doesn't excuse the fact he *has* forgotten it.

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Name: Ivan Merkenoff, Baron of Rostow
Age: 45
Occupation: Minister of the Interior
Family: "What are you, one of my employees? I ask the questions here."
Hobbies: He loves his work. Does drinking vodka count?
Personality: Single-minded.
Quote: "It is my sad duty to inform you that you are to be terminated. Please, don't stand up."
Current Location: Ministry of the Interior, supervising the building of a new torture chamber.
Note: Merkenoff's brief includes the execution of all criminals. He also is in charge of deciding who is a criminal. Thus, everyone does their best to keep him in a good mood. Supports the establishment of a ministry of justice, though.

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Name: Damien Black
Age: 17
Occupation: Second in line to the throne, supporter and bankroller of the Naso Party
Family: Mother is Malissa Black, father is John. Brother is Daniel, and twin sister is Rachel Black.
Hobbies: Fencing. People-hunting.
Personality: Cold-blooded. Sociopathic.
Quote: "Who am I to complain, brother mine, if the Nasos support yours truly?"
Current Location: Could be anywhere. Seriously. No one knows.
Note: In Damien, the curse of the Blacks has reached full potential. A brutal, uncaring, man, he kills people for pleasure, and feels no guilt. It is believed that he wishes to take the throne, and will stop at no lengths to do so. Makes his grandfather, Alexander Black, look like a Saint.

TAG

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Name: Leopold von Agua VII, 80th Grand Duke of Agua
Age: 50
Occupation: Minister for Industrial Matters
Family: Wife is deceased, one son.
Hobbies: Chess
Personality: Polite, relaxed
Quote: "The sins of the world are upon you. While you're contemplating that, have some wine."
Current Location: New Agua
Note: Those who meet him as Duke of Agua think he's a nice person. Those who meet him as Grand Inquisitor, and suffer his arbitary penances, think he's not. Generally, keep him on side.

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Name: Daniel Black
Age: 20
Occupation: Heir apparent to the Imperial Throne; Captain in the Legions
Family: Malissa Black; John Marshall; Damien Black; Rachel Black II
Hobbies: Swordplay
Personality: Caring, polite, easily embarrassed. Collects butterflies.
Quote: "Um... well... errr..." (Whenever he has to talk to a girl his own age)
Current Location: Sunset Islands Military Base
Note: As heir to the throne, the entire weight of the Imperial Military can be brought to bear to protect him. Unless he orders his guards away. His greatest sadness is his brother's unending hatred for him. Damien hates Daniel for no more reason than because he's alive.

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Name: Lieutenant Grigori Hans Kroenen
Age: 45
Occupation: Fuhrer of the National Socialist Imperial Worker's Party
Family: None.
Hobbies: Is an accomplished architect.
Personality: Spiteful
Quote: "It is the elves who are responsible for all of Novar Ohan's woes. Elves and Islamic Bolshevism!"
Current Location: House of Burghers
Note: It's unusual that a man like Kroenen could reach such heights in the Empire. He plays upon the un-ending hatred and loathing most Roanians feel for Moslems, and is deeply anti-elven. Surprisingly, he tolerates the Jews of Novar Ohan, because they are, ethnically, the same as the majority of the population. He despises Arabs, and is rumoured to have been a member of the NRO.

Wait, wait...

Roania is a prostitute?

I thought he was a gigalo? :shock:

Roanian Government: An exposition

The Imperial Government is a system whose success is due almost totally to the character of the Empire. It can be best described as tyranny by minority, for the benefit of society as a whole. Individual concerns are weightless when compared to the needs of the entire state.

One of the classic questions is, "If killing one man saves hundreds, what do you do?" The answer, in Roania, is 'shoot the bastard, and his family, just to be sure.' The order of rank in Novar Ohan is, put simply:

Kaiser/Prime Minister/Patriarch

Dukes/Premiers/Archbishops/Abotts/First Marshal

Lesser Nobles/Millionares/Bishops/Generals (Nobles have their own ranking system) (Many bishops are millionaires)

Barons/knights/Field Officers

Imperial Soldiers/Civil Servants/HRIPF/RIAS/RICP (Civil Servants are also known as Servants of the Imperial Diadem, occasionally)

Burghers/Industrial Leaders/Polizei/National Guard/Priests/elves(unless they have, by their own right, attained higher rank)

Burghers in Roania are the Professional Classes, such as lawyers, doctors, merchants, etc.

Civilians/Agricultural Workers/anyone who earns less than NS$45,000 in 6 months

Non-Roanians

Poverty stricken Roanians


The guiding philosophy of the government is: 'A Place for Everyone, and Everyone in their place." Roanian schooling is designed to find out what that place is. Students who display aptitude in science courses are steered deliberately towards scientific further education, and jobs. From there, they will be sorted into doctors, Medical Officers, researchers, etc.

People who are good at physical courses will be encouraged to become career soldiers, or join the Polizei, SA, or RIAS. People who are good at philosophy are transferred into theology courses, and encouraged into the priesthood. People who decline to be transferred from philosophy are generally kept under guard to ensure their mind doesn't start to think in wrong ways. No matter what your skill-set is, the Roanian Government can help you out. And in experience, regardless of what they might say, people are happier in jobs they have an aptitude for.

One aspect of the government that has drawn a great deal of criticism from foreigners is the fact that the government owns 51% of all stock in all Roanian corporations. They claim that this eliminates competition. What they don't understand is that Roanian Ministers and civil servants are picked through an extensive examination, and that they are almost all honest, even though sometimes they split the truth. No one in Roania who has attained ministerial rank is capable of any crime beyond the usual for politicians.

((Please note, Roanians don't consider trying to take power and jockeying for position amongst themselves to be a crime; the Princess and dukes are sacrosanct, however.))

As to the lack of competition, these corporations are in competition with themselves. Every time they produce a new product in a continuing line, it is compared to the previous products in that line. If it isn't measurably superior to its predecessors, the company is warned. After three warnings, a general purge is enacted of senior and middle management, and employees are investigated to see if they are really suited for this job.

((I mean purge in the original sense, there))

No one in Novar Ohan has any sympathy for criminals, and mandatory sentencing was passed without internal outcry. Generally sentencing is either imprisonment, a fine, a flogging, a trip to the SA or HRI chambers, or death. Appeals are non-existent, the sentence is carried out immediately after the verdict is given.

Culture

Agua

Agua is the side of Novar Ohan most foriegners will see. These proud people maintain a culture seperate in many ways to the Roanians. This is partly due to the fact that Roanians hate being near the sea, and almost all Aguan communities are by the sea.

The Aguans dwell in large cities in the hills. They are very religious, and intolerant of dissent. Though that sentence could be applied, with some justice, to all members of the Empire. The Inquisition was primarily based in New Agua. The Aguans suffered during the civil war. Their capital and ruling family were obliterated, and a quarter of their population was thwacked. Agua is mostly cultivated, though nature is in evidence.

Aguans like nothing so much as the theatre, and several of them travel a fair deal to see new performances. Also, they aren't as dismissive of foriegners as the other nations.

Aguans are fairly short, stout people, though some demonstrate muscular leanness. The national sport is baseball, and there are large organisations dedicated to it. Agua is fairly ecumenical, and many nobles are on first name basis with their servants.

Images of Agua

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Castle von Agua

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New Agua

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Aguan Landscape

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Pana Sofia

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Roania

Roania lies within the deserts of south-central Novar Ohan. It's people are firm, dependable, and occasionally even friendly. The Roanians have a distaste for foriegners, but they smother it nicely, considering it just one of the burdens they have to wear through conquering the continent. For such a hostile landscape, there are surprisingly several mega-cities, with populations over 15 million. Deep boring has brought ground water to the surface in several places, expanding on oasises already in place.

The Roanians reached their point of conquest over the continent through superior morale and equipment. It was their weapons which did the majority of damage to the Altaran city-states in the first civil war. They consider that almost everything is allowed in the pursuit of the 'Grand Goal', an ideal fully known only to the higher members of the nobility and civil service, and which has been endorsed by the other members of the nobility.

On the cultural side of things, the Roanians have noted similarities to north Italian culture, or even French, though this may be more to do with convergent evolution or the affect France had on the Russian nobility and their servants. Wine is the only alcoholic beverage to enjoy popularity in Roania, either chilled or mulled. Fortified wine is rare, but enjoying an increase in popularity. Beer is almost unknown, and even the poorest of Roanians has a wine cellar with a few bottles in it.

Roanians have a passionate dislike for sea-water, and many of them experience physical discomfort or pain at the touch.

Roanians are very martial people, though the same can be applied to the other peoples of the continent -with the possible exception of the Altarans-. However, only the Roanians have developed a whole list of rules for the conduct of war, and only the Roanians have as their national sport 'duelling'. Every Roanian city has a duelling ground of some sort, and national competitions occur every few years. It's wise to note that the Roanians feel that weapons exist to be used, and thus chemical weapons are thrown about rather frequently. Though the current administration looks down upon the senseless death of civilians...

The Roanians are unique among imperialists in that so long as basic rules are obeyed, and tribute keeps coming in, they don't give a damn what culture their subject nations have. However, their partners in the Empire are rarely as tolerant, and Aguan Priests and Inquisitors cause trouble which invariably makes it way to the Imperial Palace.

Roania is based around the massive city at its core, the Stronghold of Roan, and even more so around the Imperial Palace in the central portion of the Stronghold. This massive centre of culture is rarely seen by outsiders, and most embassies are instead located in the SEC of New Agua. Other population centres are Tarnaqin, Rossiya, and Dorshburg.

Images of Roania

*note: The Stronghold is, except for the Imperial Palace, virtually indistinguishable from other modern cities. Thus, this factbook has no pictures of it. We advise you contact your local Embassy/consulate*

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Tarnaqin

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A typical Roanian scene

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Imperial Palace

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:BUMP: for the night, while I seek out pictures for Derricks and Altara.

Actually I think I am going to construct my own fact book on yours although mine is a little less developed as yours.

Derricks

The people of Derricks are stolid, unimaginative, and rather large people. Warlike, rather than martial, in their world everyone else is at the bottom. More Derricksmen become career soldiers after their two years Imperial Service than people from any other city-state.

Being rather practical, the arts are unsupported by the Darquis family, which instead prefers people to be hunting, or working in the mines, or the national guard, or doing anything useful, then for them to laze around doing nothing but write poetry or paint.

Up until two years ago, any one caught painting could be shot.

The Central Mountains are the haunt of unpleasant beasties, and Derricks cities reflect that. For a start, they are all walled, and not a single community has a population less than 1000, by law. AA guns decorate the approaches to these cities, and open squares. Polizei and Derricks Rangers are on 24 hour alert, and carry AT weapons and personal missile launchers. Anyone caught talking about the glory of nature is taken and fed to the Dire Wolves. For more information about Roania's deadly wildlife, see the

Religion is of little importance to these men, and Priests are generally sent here as punishment.

The national sport is hatchet-throwing, though a more popular sport is Dwarf-throwing, where a dwarf is taken from the town prison and thrown from a catapult. While this is the standard method of execution for the Duchy, generally dwarves survive and can be thrown again.

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The Misty Mountains

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Roanian thunderbird. Sketched. Photos are notoriously hard to come by. They don't like people pointing things at them. Our photographer disappeared on assignment.

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Darquis Castle

Altara

The northern-most of the citystates has had a checkered history. In both civil wars, Altara came out the worst. In the War of the Dukes, the Altaran duchies of Altara and Alaitoc were scoured from existence, their fine cities destroyed and their ruling families killed. The cities of Altara and Alaitoc were but shells of their former glory. However, in the second civil war, both these ancient cities were as well destroyed.

First, the New Roanian Order employed a never before seen 'Void' bomb, destroying the elven city of Alaitoc and its 4 million inhabitants. Then, following a year long battle, the retaliation of the Prime Minister and her supporters destroyed Alaitoc, levelling it to the ground.

In recent years, a Stalinist junta has taken command of Altara, and it is currently reorganising every aspect of community life for the tall, muscular Altarans. Currently it is believed that the nation could attempt a revolt within the next 30 years.

Images of Roania

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Power stations of Altara

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Last remaining photograph of the Duke's palace in Alaitoc

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A cliffside farm. Could be anywhere in Novar Ohan. Just decided to stick it in here.

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Excerpts from 'Wombats and Jabberwockies and Firebirds, oh my... a very Roanian bestiary'

Along with the typical fauna of the Northern hemisphere, and especially the North Pacific islands, Novar Ohan has a variety of unique and unusual animals...


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Northern Wombat

Vombatus Aquilonius, or, as it is vulgarly called, 'the Northern Wombat', is the only species of wombat not found on the Australian continent. It is distinguished from its southern co-species by a marked preference for winter, lower average size and weight, and increased density of bones. These general distinctions possibly arose from the heightened danger the Northern Wombat faces on Novar Ohan.

However, in all other characteristics, they adhere closely to the general wombat blueprint. Apparently, they make good pets.

Natural Enemies: Nothing. They taste terrible, and most animals don't bother to go to the effort of digging them out of their burrows.

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Dire Wolf

Canis Dirus Horriblus is the only breed of dire wolf to last into modern times. The reasons for this are varied. The isolation of Novar Ohan, its generally conducive climate, and the fact that destruction of this species will probably require a direct strike with a meteor have all been mentioned. Jaws so so strong, with teeth so sharp, that they can bite through a tank, large packs, and a keen intelligence... it is quite possibly the most dangerous canine in existence today, if not the most dangerous of all members of the order Carnivora.

Perhaps surprisingly, they are prized as guard-dogs by Roanian nobles and businessmen. Not even the richest criminal is likely to have access to the personal rocket launcher necessary to take out one of these animals without undue danger to himself.

Natural Enemies: To a Dire Wolf, everything except another Dire Wolf of the same pack is an enemy and must be destroyed. Training is, as a result, very difficult.
Prey: Anything they can catch.
Average Pack Size: 20

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Firebird(Altaran Phoenix)

Occasionally an animal comes along which defies all attempts to classify through sheer unusualness. The Firebird is one of these animals. While many scientists refuse to acknowledge its existence, even, occasionally, while they are looking directly at it, the Imperials refer to such people as 'firebird food'.

These are very rare, and very hard to kill. And when you take into account that mere possession of a feather is punishable by death, poachers rarely take the effort. Also, when the creature starts to turn you into ashes, it's hard to believe that maybe God isn't telling humans to leave this bird alone. This animal is the Imperial Emblem, and it features on every standard and banner of the government.

Natural Enemies: Thunderbirds, lakedwellers
Prey: Smaller birds, humans, cats, trees, and grapes.

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Roanian Wendigo
(Figmenticus Rex)
Oddly for such civilised and intelligent people, the Imperials dedicate much of their time to fending off creatures that does not exist. The Wendigo is a case in point. The Polizei maintain an entire action squad dedicated to investigating reports of this so-called creature.

When asked why, they claim that they are privy to knowledge foriegners do not know of. When it is pointed out that the so-called Wendigo has appeared in a variety of forms, and there is no ready agreement on its shape or method of killing, the natives invariably turn rather nasty. It's best not to discuss it.

The Polizei posts in each major city in the mountains or on the Jungle border maintain a list of the various forms the 'wendigo' has been known to take. If, at any time, you see something that even remotely resembles any of the forms, run. It won't save you, but it will give you something to do while you wait for death. But you won't see them. Because I, for one, do not believe they exist and intend to lead an expedition into the jungles to prove it once and for all.

Editor's Note: The good Doctor disappeared in the jungles a year after finishing his book. The survivor of his expedition has been surprisingly close-mouthed, but he did mention an animal which fits the picture we have placed to the top of this article. The Imperial Touristry Board advises us that there is no such thing as the wendigo, and encourages people to come and look for themselves.

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Roanian Thunderbird

While the Firebird is acclaimed for its sheer grace and beauty, the Thunderbird is acclaimed for its ability to devastate townships in a matter of days. Its habits are well documented, and the Derricks Rangers maintain a special air-unit to combat it.

Poachers are encouraged to try to kill these creatures, and their eggs are considered a delicacy. The author has tried some in a small resturant in Derricks, and they are divine. Or so I thought, until I noticed that the resturant owner was a giggling madman with first-degree electric burns across his entire body. Stick with the salad.

Natural Enemies: Lake Dwellers, Firebirds
Prey: Humans

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Jabberwock

It is unknown why this animal is called the Jabberwock by the tribes people. It is a large animal, which preys almost exclusively on the tarsiers and capuchin monkeys which call the jungles home. It is claimed that this beast will steal children when it can, to devour voraciously. This photograph was taken at no little risk, and it is imperfect. The Imperial Ministry dedicated to administration of the jungles has said it will take no responsibility for people who do not take adequate safety precautions, and parents are advised to leave their children at home.

The Jabberwock's cry is a distinctly loud shriek, and its movement is a loping stride. It is most active at night.

Natural Enemies: The Axeris (Felis Axeris)
Prey: Small primates, human children, will take other meat if it can get it. Scavenger.

Political Parties of The Divine Empire and their symbols and supporters

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Central Democracy Party
(Current government)

Supported mainly by businessmen, small tradesmen, and their employees. Churchmen and the like urge parishioners to vote for this party. Enjoys some support amongst the upper-classes.

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National Socialist Imperial Worker's Party(Nasos)

Enjoys major popular support, and is whipping up anger against Muslims and Asians. Is ambivalent to the large minority of Jews.

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National Peace Party

Very little support. The NPP is the only left-wing party in the Empire on a national scale, and it has none of the House of Nobles.

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Imperial Party

Controlled by the Military and Aristocracy, endorses a Conservative Authoritarian state.

Northern Wombat

... However, in all other characteristics, they adhere closely to the general wombat blueprint. Apparently, they make good pets.

Natural Enemies: Nothing. They taste terrible, and most animals don't bother to go to the effort of digging them out of their burrows.

:lol:

WN

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Music makes the world go round...

The Roanians generally have low regard for singing. But they do love their music.

Imperial National Anthem: Grand March -Verdi-

Roanian Anthem: forPomp and Circumstances March no. 1 in D Major, Op 39, No. 1 -Elgar-

Aguan Anthem: Eine Kline NachtMusik -Mozart-

Derricks Anthem: Entry of the Gladiators, Op. 68 -Fucik- (Yes, the Circus Song...)

Altaran Anthem: None. Instead they loudly shout, "WORK! BELIEVE! FIGHT!"

Military Song: Strauss's Occupation March

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Internal Security and the Judiciary

The Judicial System in the Divine Empire is based on the European system of Roman Law. It is theoretically independent of government bias, though that's only because of the current policy of the government, and thus it is unknown if that will last.

Court cases are always done in front of a bench (Judge). The Jury system is never used and has never been experimented with. Unlike most other countries, the purpose of the legal system is to punish the guilty, not to rehabilitate them.

There are several offenses where sentences for capital punishments such as death or torture are allowed to be given:

*High Treason

*Drug Dealing (If you are caught drug-dealing, then the offense is carried out right there)

*Murder

*Rape

If you commit a crime, and are caught in the act, then there is no trial and the judge does nothing except give a sentence. A ministry of Justice is being set up, but currently the Judiciary is part of the Ministry of Interior Affairs.

((Spot for more information as it comes to me...))

Treason

There are two types of treason. High Treason, and Low Treason.

High Treason is reserved for assassinations, selling secrets, and serving as an agent for a foriegn power.

Low Treason is any subversive gestures or actions. A full listing would be impossible here.

Imperial Military

The Legions

The Imperial Legions of Novar Ohan are amongst the strongest and most disciplined armies in the world. Backed by an awesome budget, they ensure that every squadron is fully prepared for the rigours of combat, even in peace time.

Every man and woman in the Divine Imperium has to serve a minimum of three years Imperial Service. As the age of retirement is pushing 70 now, these people could still be there for most of their life. In earlier times, the army maintained an operational strength of fourty million men at all times, plus sixty million reservists (rounded figure).

Now, a 'cycling' system is followed. Ten million men are on active-duty 'front-line' military service. Owing to rigourous training and a general attitude of 'if they can't take care of themselves, they don't belong in the military' amongst the officerial classes, support staff generally makes up only half that, though this can differ from command to command.

Another ten million men act as internal garrison forces within the Imperium, four million located in the capitals and four million in the Jungle. While this might seem overlarge, complainers generally forget that many imperial cities have populations well into the upper millions (Port Agua, the largest, has almost one-hundred and ten million, both in the city and the suburbs), and local authorities will require all the assistance they can require occasionally.

The jungles are a different matter, and are widely considered the worst possible posting. There are approximately eighty million reservists, who go about their normal lives. When called up, or their grand army is switched into action, the government ensures that the company has no major loss of profit. People in essential jobs are excluded from the mandatory call-up, and are cycled into either the polizei or one of the 'National Guard' armies (more on which later.)

Corps within each Grand Army are cycled through once every six months. The ten Grand Armies are cycled through once every six years.

Organisational Units

The Roanians prefer to have things organised in round numbers, on a base-ten counting system, at least in theory.

The smallest organisational unit is a squadron, which consists of ten men commanded by a Commissars. (11 in total)

Ten squadrons make up a Century, which is commanded by a lieutenant. (There are actually smaller groupings such as half-centuries and phalanxes, but they needn't concern us here.)

Ten Centuries make up a Legion, the smallest grouping which will be sent to a war-zone. Legions also have attached air-support and mechanized units (mechanized infantry and tank vehicles being under a seperate organisational role in the Legions. The details are long, and I don't know them. Generally, though, the idea is similar to that of the Panzers in Nazi Germany.) under most circumstances. Legions are commanded by Captains.

Generally, following that principle we reach divisions, regiments, and corps (commanded by Lord Captains, Lord Captain Commanders, and Generals (rank of general being decided by seniority, and unimportant here.). An entire Grand Army is commanded by a Field Marshal. The entire military system is headed by the First Marshal.