Fjall

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======Fjall======
===[nation]===
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**Pronunciation**: (FA-jall)\\
**Continent**: [[Aimsir]]\\
**Land Area**: 299,000 square miles\\
**Lenth**: 375 miles northeast to southwest\\
**Width**: 1,300 miles northwest to southeast\\
**Coordinates**: 43° S to 73° S, 115° W to 37° W\\

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While the territory of Fjall is considered by the rest of the world to be an independent nation, this small collection of city states does not consider themselves to be a unified government, or even a federation of city-states

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==== City states ====
  * [[Aolchloch]] - The only completely above ground [[races#Carragh]] city
  * [[Eibhir]] - Primarily human settlement with a small Carragh population
  * [[Sclata]] - [[Races#Carragh]] city, whose population alone rivals [[Athair]]
  * [[Marmair]] - Coastal [[races#Carragh]] trade city, providing a face for the Carragh on the island

==== Related geography ====
  * [[Aeluti Island]] - Small island off the southeastern coast of [[Fjallen Island]]
  * [[Akutan Island]] - Small island off the southeastern coast of [[Fjallen Island]], east of [[Aeluti Island]]
  * [[Baelhe Island]] - Island north of [[Fjallen Island]], borders the [[Yutakana Seas]]
  * [[Caol Passage]] - Waters between the [[Aimsir]] mainland and Fjall
  * [[Damhsa Mountains]] - Range on [[Fjallen Island]]
  * [[Fjallen Island]] - Fjall's main land mass
  * [[Maioha Island]] - Island west of [[Fjallen Island]]
  * [[Mount Eirbi]] - Tallest peak in the [[Treigthe Mountains]] on [[Maioha Island]]
  * [[Treigthe Mountains]] -  Range on [[Maioha Island]]
  * [[Yutakana Seas]] -  The collective waters among the island archipelago of [[Fiadh]]

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==== History ====
Today, the nation of Fjall is a mixture of [[humans|Human]] and [[Carragh]] cities, but it originated with the colonization of the island by the nation of [[Hito|Hito'Maru]]. They built the cities in the southern half of the island in an attempt to block colonization by [[Jhua'nen]]. [[Jhua'nen]] responded by invading [[hito|Hito'Maru]] and absorbing them back into the empire. The colonies in Fjall were largely ignored and declared independence during the Blood Wars

They were able to declare independence due to the discovery of a new [[Carragh]] clan, [[carragh#Pali Nena]]. Unlike their counterparts in the [[Sliabh Mountains]], these new [[Carragh]] integrated themselves into the fabric of Fjall, and their strength made independence possible. [[Jhua'nen]] made a few attempts to bring the nation back into the fold but their efforts were soundly routed and the reputation of [[Carragh]] spread quickly. Many historians credit these victories for the lack of invasions on both Fjall and [[Sliabh]]

Fjall continued to build, and the Humans and Carragh forged a strong nation, which has remained extremely isolated in the Age of Balance, to the present day. Fjallen did not take part in the rebuilding efforts of the First Age of Balance, nor have they taken part in any of the reconstruction or resettlement projects that were undertaken in the Second Age. As very few citizens travel abroad, and foreigners are not welcomed in their cities, little is known about the nation abroad

**Timeline**
  * **37.3M BCE**: The birth of the [[carragh#Pali Nena]] Carragh tribe
  * **37.1M BCE**: The [[carragh#Pali Nena]] build [[Sclata]]
  * **15.9M BCE**: [[hito|Hito'Maru]] colonizes present day Fjall
  * **6.8M BCE**: The [[carragh#Pali Nena]] build the city of [[Aolchloch]]
  * **6.7M BCE**: Fjall declares independence from [[hito|Hito'Maru]] and [[Jhua'nen]]

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==== Government and laws ====
Fjall has a myriad of laws relative to other predominantly [[Carragh]] societies. This is entirely due to the human population and the nations start as a colony. The laws are a blend of human sensibilities and [[Carragh]] values, and can be quite jarring for outsiders. As such, several travelers have had very negative experiences when visiting the nation, which has served to discourage further travel

Each city in Fjall has a mayor which handles day to day organization of the city, particularly the human elements, and settles disputes as they arise. There is a national council based in [[Sclata]] which administers foreign affairs but has minimal influence within the country

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==== Society and culture ====

**Religion**\\
Spirituality with Fjall is similar to that of all [[Carragh]], revolving around adherence to the personal dictates of the song within oneself, living in harmony with the music of your life and also harmony with the other members of your clan. [[Carragh]] value individuality, honesty, and loyalty. Anyone outside your clan is often treated with sharp indifference, though there are weaker bonds of unity flowing between all [[Carragh]]. In the case of Fjall, these bonds extend to the Humans native to Fjall, and these Humans take part in these values and many of the more spiritual among them claim to be able to hear the [[carragh#Stone Song]]

**Dress**\\
The [[Carragh]] and [[Humans]] of Fjallen all share the same traditions when it comes to clothing, wearing intricately patterned suits for almost all occasions. When doing hard labor, they will often wear shorter pants that come halfway up the calf, plain vests, and the Humans will wear leather shoes. In all other cases, they will wear finely tailored suits which go down to the knee. The dress is the same for both genders of Human and for the Carragh, though the female humans will typically wear brighter colors than the males. The [[Carragh]] often choose a gender role with which to associate and wear clothing to match

**Food**\\
The diet of Fjall varies by race, as their dietary needs are quite variant. That said, there is clear overlap between the two groups, and the general diet is somewhere in between the two. Fjall produces a Slush similar to [[Sliabh]], but mixes some fruit tones into the mushroom based alcohol. They also produce a red wine which has a strong copper aftertaste. Typical dishes are based off of mushrooms and lichens, often cooked into flavorful stews enjoyed by both races. They also produce an earthy sheep's cheese, which makes its way abroad, and is named Marmair White, named after the trade city from which it is distributed

**Music and Arts**\\
Music in Fjallen is an esoteric experience, they are concerned with bringing harmony out of discord. The tempo is usually slower overall but includes jarring changes. Audiences crave novel sounds and compositions. Outside musical endeavors, artistic expression is singularly focused on sculpture. Unlike their peculiar music taste, Fjallen sculptures are prized across terra, though they are extremely rare. Artists never sell their pieces to outsiders, or even sell them at all. The gift of a statue or sculpture always carry specific meaning intended for the recipient. As a result, very few reproductions are ever created 

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==== Flora and fauna ====
  * [[fauna#Behemoth Spider]] - Deep under the [[Treigthe Mountains]]
  * [[fauna#Bumblebee]] - Found in the lower elevations, near the coasts, and on the islands
  * [[fauna#Cat]] - Primarily found in and around the cities of Fjall
  * [[fauna#Cougar]] - Found throughout the nation's mountains, forests, and grasslands
  * [[fauna#Dove]] - Migrates from [[Akutan Island]] to [[Miol Eirah Island]]
  * [[fauna#Eagle]] - Found throughout the [[Damhsa Mountains]] and the [[Treigthe Mountains]]
  * [[fauna#Firefly]] - Found throughout [[Aeluti Island]], [[Akutan Island]], and the [[Treigthe Mountains]]
  * [[fauna#Hawk]] - Found throughout the mountains and islands of Fjall
  * [[fauna#Komodo]] - Found on [[Aeluti Island]] and [[Akutan Island]]
  * [[fauna#Pelican]] - Found on the northern coasts of the island nation
  * [[fauna#Penguin]] - Found on the southern shores of the islands
  * [[fauna#Polar Bear]] - Found on the southern shores and mountains of Fjall
  * [[fauna#Polar Hound]] - Found on the southern shores and mountains of Fjall
  * [[fauna#Rabbit]] - Long-haired variant found in the lowlands

  * [[Flora#Dawn's Kiss]] - The interlocking basalt columns of [[Sclata]]
  * [[Flora#Edelweiss]] - Southern face of the [[Damhsa Mountains]]
  * [[flora#Giant Redwood]] - In the foothills of the [[Damhsa Mountains]]
  * [[Flora#Hitan Seaweed]] - Waters of the [[Caol Passage]]
  * [[Flora#Indigo]] - Low to mid range elevations of the [[Damhsa Mountains]]
  * [[Flora#Silver Fir]] - Coastal areas of [[Fjallen Island]]
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