Liath

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=======Liath=======
===[nation]===
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**Pronunciation**: (LEE-ath)\\
**Continent**: [[Inis]]\\
**Land Area**: 1,377,000 square miles\\
**Length**: 1,550 miles north to south\\
**Width**: 1,100 miles east to west\\
**Coordinates**: 37° N to 26° S, 90° E to 155° E\\

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Country comprised of both islands on Inis, this mysterious and isolated land is often sought by adventurers and travellers in search of answers or peace
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==== Cities ====
  * [[Arutal]] - Primate city, Inis' capitol and sister city to [[Soledad]]
  * [[Fornye]] - Perched on a beautiful bay in northwest Inis
  * [[Kiyume]] - Trade hub for goods from [[Koroingo]] and [[Pragat]]
  * [[Koroingo]] - Mining town in the mountains of the northern isle
  * [[Pragat]] - The bread basket of Inis
  * [[Soledad]] - Sister city to [[Arutal]], though much smaller
  * [[Talasa]] - Located on the marshlands of the northern coastline

==== Related geography ====
  * [[Bay of Siochana]] -  Bay between the northern and southern islands of [[Inis]]
  * [[Deireanach Island]] - Small island between [[Mahi Island|Mahi]] and [[Mothira Island]]s
  * [[Diercha Islands]] - Group of islands off the southern coast of [[Mothira Island]] in Liath
  * [[Ghear River]] - Runs east from the [[Mehwensyll Mountains]] of southern [[Inis]] to the Ocean
  * [[Iargulta River]] - Runs east from the [[Mehwensyll Mountains]], through the [[Nirimir Forest]] to the ocean
  * [[Irdheis Sea]] - Southeastern sea below the [[Thoir Sea]] 
  * [[Kaleluwe Savanna]] - Savanna on the southern third of [[Mothira Island]]
  * [[Karralai Forest]] - Giant cactus forest on the northern continent of [[Inis]]
  * [[Koura Grasslands]] - Grasslands on [[Mahi Island]] between the mountains and the [[Bay of Siochana]]
  * [[Mahi Island]] - Northern island of [[Inis]]
  * [[Mehwensyll Mountains]] - Range on the southern isle of [[Inis]]
  * [[Mothira Island]] - Southern island of [[Inis]]
  * [[Mount Tresgynel]] - Soaring peak within the [[Sunglai Mountains]]
  * [[Nirimir Forest]] - Giant Mushroom forest on the southern Isle of [[Inis]]
  * [[Oerken River]] - Runs southwest from the [[Sunglai Mountains]] of [[Inis]] to the [[Bay of Siochana]]
  * [[Siolta River]] - Runs south from the [[Sunglai Mountains]] of northern [[Inis]] to the [[Bay of Siochana]] 
  * [[Siwatew Desert]] - Desert on northern [[Mothira Island]]
  * [[Sunglai Mountains]] - Range on [[Mahi Island]] in [[Inis]]
  * [[Talasa Islands]] - Islands comprising the [[Talasa Wetlands]]
  * [[Talasa Wetlands]] - Wetlands on the northern coast of [[Inis]], location of [[Talasa]] city
  * [[Taoidi Island]] - Island in the [[Bay of Siochana]]
  * [[Tepeki Forest]] - Jungles of northwestern [[Mahi Island]] in Liath
  * [[Thoir Sea]] - Sandwiched sea between [[Gerth]] and Liath
  * [[Tikari Delta]] - Delta on [[Mahi Island]] of Liath, emptying into the [[Talasa Wetlands]]
  * [[Treunka Plains]] - Plains in northern [[Inis]] between [[Tepeki Forest]] and [[Sunglai Mountains]]

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==== History ====
Liath formed late in terra's Iron Age when refugees landed on [[Inis]], fleeing the war between [[Akkaus]] and [[Khan'Laheeri]]. At the time, the kingdom was called [[Aru'taal]], and the nation flourished, remaining neutral through the much of the Blood Wars. Even when [[Akkaus]] officially declared war on [[Aru'taal]], it maintained a defensive posture. Eventually the country joined the [[Aimsir]] Alliance, though only officially

When the Blood Wars ended with the Council of Ceilidh, [[Aru'taal]] became [[aru'taal|Arutal]] and gained a reputation for possessing a healing quality. Many terran's would make pilgrimages to [[aru'taal|Arutal]] in order to find themselves or to cure their ailments

In the First Age of Balance, [[aru'taal|Arutal]] sent people back to the Korahan Coast to rebuild their original homeland, efforts which would lead to the establish the nation of [[Koraha]]. The two nations continue to share a strong bond

**Timeline**
  * **39.2M BCE**: Refugees flee the fighting and arrive on the isle of [[Inis]], form the kingdom of [[Aru'taal]]
  * **19.8M BCE**: [[Aru'taal]] builds the [[Sole'tal Bridge]]
  * **8.4M BCE**: [[Akkaus]] declares war on [[Aru'taal]]
  * **3.8M BCE**: [[Aru'taal]] joins the [[Aimsir]] Alliance
  * **2.0M BCE**: Council of Ceilidh, [[Aru'taal]] becomes Arutal
  * **1.871M BCE**: Arutal sends colonists to return to [[Koraha]] and rebuild [[Kohanga]]
  * **1.602M BCE**: Arutal sends colonists to establish [[Pragat]]
  * **1.581M BCE**: Arutal is formally renamed Liath
  * **1.316M BCE**: Liath colonizes the marshes in [[Talasa]]

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==== Government and laws ====
Cities in Liath are led by Guides, a life long post which roughly resembles a mayor. The Guide has some direct authority, though it is minor. Guides draft legislation and changes to legislation, which are voted on by the citizens of that city. All proposed changes requires two thirds of the vote. When a Guide dies, a series of elections takes place, until a new Guide is chosen, which requires four fifths of the vote

When a vote is held, all members of the city need to cast a vote in order for it to be valid. Exceptions to this rule are very rare. Due to this law, votes are only held once or twice a year

At the national level, the Council of Five votes on legislation proposed by its members or by a Guide. Laws or changes to laws at the national level require four out of five votes, or in some cases, a unanimous vote. Members of the Council cannot be Guides or have ever been Guides, though they must have completed an apprenticeship with a Guide. These apprenticeships can last several years, typically no less than five years. Council appointments are for ten years, after which members cannot serve again. Elections are held once every two years, and two thirds of the national vote is required to gain an appointment. Voting for the national council is different from typical voting and from elections for Guides. Voters are presented with a list of applicants, and they vote for or against each applicant

Laws in Liath are exhaustive when it comes to violence, against humans but also against animals. Harming humans and animals is a serious offense. Additionally, the government does not have the right to harm its citizens. Detaining citizens can only be done on a temporary basis. As a result, punishments for serious crimes often involves exile 

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==== Society and culture ====

**Religion**\\
The prevalent religion of Liath is [[Ahle'ala]], which dictates all aspects of daily life within the country. Laws are often informed by its tenets. Some believe that all laws within Liath are simply the evolving interpretations of the tenets of [[Ahle'ala]]. The philosophy of [[Ahle'ala]] centers around the Five Pillars
  * The Pillar of Energy - Using one's strength and one's ki in a balanced, unified, and good way
  * The Pillar of Mind - Having a proper awareness and knowledge of, and view of, your environment
  * The Pillar of Will - Having proper desires and intentions
  * The Pillar of Action - Keeping one's actions pure, doing no harm to sentient beings
  * The Pillar of Speech - Keeping one's speech pure, speaking the truth, avoiding abusive or divisive speech

**Values**\\
The citizens believe in peace with all creatures, and a life of happiness and fulfillment. Achieving this is pursued by adherence to the [[Ahle'ala]]. Liath is very welcoming of immigrants and refugees, and has become very diverse as a result. Its people are well known for their good nature

**Dress and Appearance**\\
Due to the nation's origins and its open policy regarding immigration, the population of Liath is extremely diverse. Skin, hair, and eye color vary wildly, including combinations not found in any other nation

Styles of dress are consistently unvaried, by comparison. Clothing is exclusively white or lighter greys. The foundation is a vest or short sleeved tunic that extends past the knee and as far as down to the ankle. The tunics are typically close fitting. When needed, a high cropped coat is worn over the vest to cover the arms. Footwear typically consists of sandals made from cloth or wood, or simple cloth bindings. Simple jewelry of wood or stone is common, and is often attached via piercing the skin. Traditional tattoos are ubiquitous and cover large portions of the skin. Hair is shaved on the sides of the head and otherwise worn long in braids, dreads, or left straight

**Food**\\
Agriculture and animal husbandry are woven into the fabric of Liath's culture and society. Vegetables an fruits from around the world thrive in Liath's inviting climate. Smaller scale farms and personal gardens are a staple of Liath's landscape, while larger scale agriculture exists in the [[Treunka Plains]], centered around the city of [[Pragat]]. The [[Koura Grasslands]] has less agriculture but is home to many shepards. Raising animals for their eggs, honey, and milk is a critical part of Liath's food supply, and much of it is exported, a rare phenomenon. 

Rice based dishes with a vegetable medley is a staple meal in Liath. Wines and ciders are produced in many varieties and are a prized export. Meat and products made from animals are illegal to produce in Liath, though not illegal to import, possess, or eat. Very few restaurants will serve these products, and all of them are located in [[Arutal]]

**Music and Arts**\\
Music is an important part of life in Liath, accompanying celebrations and meditation rituals. Violin and cello are the foundation of musical composition, which includes long, arching melodies designed to soothe the mind and the soul. Bells, drums, and a wide assortment of eclectic instruments are peppered into to performances. The citation of Mantras and throat singing are commonly featured. Dance is also widely enjoyed in Liath, and includes sweeping, graceful movements

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==== Fauna ====
  * [[fauna#Aardvark]] - Among the [[Siwatew Desert]], higher concentrations in the foothills
  * [[fauna#Buffalo]] - Among the [[Koura Grasslands]]
  * [[fauna#Bumblebee]] - Found in the grasslands and forests
  * [[fauna#Camel]] - Found in the [[Koura Grasslands]], west of [[Arutal]]
  * [[fauna#Cat]] - Primarily found in and around the cities of [[Liath]]
  * [[fauna#Chameleon]] - Found on the [[Kaleluwe Savanna]], and [[Nirimir Forest|Nirimir]] and [[Tepeki Forest]], [[Tikari Delta]]
  * [[fauna#Chicken]] - Found in the [[Tepeki Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Cougar]] - Found throughout the nation's mountains, forests, and grasslands
  * [[fauna#Desert Ant]] - Found in the northern [[Kaleluwe Savanna]], [[Siwatew Desert]]
  * [[fauna#Falcon]] - Small populations in the [[Kaleluwe Savanna|Kaleluwe]] and [[Koura Grasslands]], [[Mehwensyll Mountains|Mehwensyll]] and [[Sunglai Mountains]], and in the [[Tepeki Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Firefly]] - Found throughout the [[Nirimir Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Frog]] - Found throughout the [[Nirimir Forest]] and the [[Talasa Wetlands]]
  * [[fauna#Gaelen Blue Jay]] - Found in the [[Nirimir Forest]] and the [[Tepeki Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Giant Fly]] - Found across the [[Kaleluwe Savanna]], and the [[Siwatew Desert]]
  * [[fauna#Hippopotamus]] - Found in the [[Talasa Wetlands]], in the [[Bay of Siochana]], and in the rivers of Liath
  * [[fauna#Hyena]] - Found across the [[Kaleluwe Savanna]], southern [[Koura Grasslands]], and the [[Siwatew Desert]]
  * [[fauna#Iguana]] - Found in the [[Talasa Wetlands]], [[Deireanach Island]], [[Taoidi Island]], and [[Tepeki Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Komodo]] - Found on [[Deireanach Island]] and the [[Diercha Islands]]
  * [[fauna#Lemur]] - Found in the jungle canopy of the [[Tepeki Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Lion]] - Found in the [[Kaleluwe Savanna]] and in the southwestern [[Koura Grasslands]]
  * [[fauna#Marmoset]] - Found in the [[Tepeki Forest]], [[Karralai Forest]], and the [[Nirimir Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Northern Raven]] - Found in the [[Koura Grasslands]] and the [[Talasa Wetlands]]
  * [[fauna#Ostrich]] - Found in the [[Kaleluwe Savanna]], [[Koura Grasslands]], and [[Treunka Plains]]
  * [[fauna#Pelican]] - Found on the [[Bay of Siochana]] and the [[Talasa Wetlands]]
  * [[fauna#Porcupine]] - Found throughout the nation's forests and grasslands
  * [[fauna#Rabbit]] - Found throughout the forests and grasslands of Liath
  * [[fauna#Rhinoceros]] - Found throughout the [[Kaleluwe Savanna]]
  * [[fauna#Rhinoceros Beetle]] - Found in the [[Nirimir Forest]] and the [[Tepeki Forest]]
  * [[fauna#Scorpion]] - Found throughout the [[Kaleluwe Savanna]], in the [[Tepeki Forest]], and the [[Siwatew Desert]]
  * [[fauna#Sheep]] - Domestic herds found in the [[Koura Grasslands]], and the [[Treunka Plains]]
  * [[fauna#Snake]] - Wildly variant species can be found in the wetlands, jungles, grasslands, and deserts

==== Flora ====
  * [[flora#Dawn's Kiss]] - Found in the [[Nirimir Forest]]
  * [[flora#Indigo]] - Found on the [[Kaleluwe Savanna]], the [[Koura Grasslands]], and the [[Treunka Plains]]
  * [[flora#Lavender]] - Found in the [[Koura Grasslands]]
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