Tiandi (天地) Signup and Recruitment [MT, RP/Worldbuilding]

[Arumdaum]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Heerad
Real life culture influence: Khalkha
Real life culture of former colonizer: Manchu
Population: 9,235,293
GDP (PPP) per capita: $19,535
GDP (nominal) per capita: $7,302
Military manpower (active/reserve): 40,000/10,000
Language(s): Khalkha, Oirat, others
Nation description: A landlocked Khalkha nation that was formerly part of Nukigurun. Has a fairly low population density and is dependent upon the export of raw materials.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: yes
Main nation on NS: NPC
Main/puppet/NPC: NPC
Link to map claim (optional): on map
How did you find out about Tiandi?: founder

[Arumdaum]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Kyidwulyi
Real life culture influence: Tangut
Real life culture of former colonizer: TBD
Population: 11,072,674
GDP (PPP) per capita: $10,198
GDP (nominal) per capita: $5,814
Military manpower (active/reserve): 40,000/10,000
Language(s): Tangut, some Tibetic language for some nomads(?), others
Nation description: A developing, sparsely-populated Tangut nation.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: yes
Main nation on NS: NPC
Main/puppet/NPC: NPC
Link to map claim (optional): on map
How did you find out about Tiandi?: founder

[Arumdaum]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Nochtlico
Real life culture influence: Aztecs, Zapotecs, other indigenous Mesoamerican peoples
Real life culture of former colonizer: Korean
Population: 728,454,389
GDP (PPP) per capita: $9,001
GDP (nominal) per capita: $3,934
Military manpower (active/reserve): 480,000/550,000
Language(s): Nahuatl, Korean, other Mesoamerican languages
Nation description: https://tiandi.miraheze.org/wiki/Nochtlico
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: Arumdaum
Main/puppet/NPC: Puppet
Link to map claim (optional): On map
How did you find out about Tiandi?: Founder

[Woom dynasty]

Shortform name: Meull
Real life culture influence: Korea
Real life culture of former colonizer: Korean
Population: 4,420,000
GDP (PPP) per capita: $20922
GDP (nominal) per capita: $18524
Military manpower (active/reserve): 28000/45200
Language(s): Korean
[b]Nation description: Meull means Land full of mountains. 90 percent of its territory is covered with mountains.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: Woom dynasty
Main/puppet/NPC: Puppet
Link to map claim (optional):
How did you find out about Tiandi?: By thread

[Woom dynasty]

Shortform name: Nonyukbeol
Real life culture influence: Korea (Goguryeo)
Real life culture of former colonizer: Korean
Population: 5,224,417
GDP (PPP) per capita: $ 32245
GDP (nominal) per capita: $ 29014
Military manpower (active/reserve): 24000/11000
Language(s): Korean
[b]Nation description: Nonyukbeol means plain land in north. The nation's north lies the 장백산맥 and south area is covered with plain lands. Horse was very important in Nonyukbeol traditionally.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: Woom dynasty
Main/puppet/NPC: Puppet
Link to map claim (optional):
How did you find out about Tiandi?: By thread

[Esotana]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Kitami
Real life culture influence: Altai Japonic and Uzbek
Real life culture of former colonizer: Manchu
Population: 64,578,798
GDP (PPP) per capita: 22,576
GDP (nominal) per capita: 17,234
Military manpower (active/reserve):
Active: 250,000
Reserve: 800,000
Language(s): Fusenese-Altay, Altay, Harbin Mandarin, Manchu, !Uzbek
Nation description: Located north of Manaban and south of Nukigurun, Kitami is a breakaway state from Nukigurun with large Japonic influences. The nation has a Turkic majority, and a powerful Japonic minority that dominated state functions. It is a secretive autocratic theocracy, with most power vested in a myriad of religious institutions, technocratic bodies, Tonarigumi, and at the top a secretive Khan and it’s court. The Khan bases its rule on being the restrainer of Manchu and other devilish influences led by the Dajjal. The country is seen an outpost of Sinju influence against Nukigurun, and remains vehemently anti Manchu.

The nations history is long and varied but in general it acted as both a buffer area against Han and Manchu polities, as well as the periphery of Nukigurun. Improvement of communication lines and state centralization allowed Nukigurun to obtain greater power from this land, as it quelled warring tribes. Nukigurun began to sell much of this newly obtained land at low prices to Fusen settlers in the hopes of buffering it's presence in the region, and furthering it's colonization efforts. These settlers would come from all over Fusenese territories, setting up planations to grow crops like cotton or wheat. However while Nukigurun hoped the settlers would attract stability they grew increasingly agitated at the various state policies of Nukigurun. The settlers utilised various political tensions in Nukigurun itself to split from Nukigurun and with help from other Sinju polities established an independent state.

While in the past the countries economy was based on the agricultural activity of Fusenese settlers, the discovery of natural gas and the various wars fought with Nukigurun and Manaban allowed the conditions for the rapid expansion/centralization of the state apparatus, and a new developmental state to emerge centralizing many of the formerly nomadic tribes. Under the Khan Yokoi Toru the government was organized under !National Syndicalist lines with the aim of constructing a total state and end Manchu dominance over the Turkic peoples. The nation became a large industrial, agriculture, and energy powerhouse.

Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: Akina
Main/puppet/NPC: Puppet
Link to map claim (optional):
How did you find out about Tiandi?: the tea ☕

[Arumdaum]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Kitami
Real life culture influence: Altai Japonic and Uzbek
Real life culture of former colonizer: Manchu
Population: 64,578,798
GDP (PPP) per capita: 22,576
GDP (nominal) per capita: 17,234
Military manpower (active/reserve):
Active: 250,000
Reserve: 800,000
Language(s): Fusenese-Altay, Altay, Harbin Mandarin, Manchu, !Uzbek
Nation description: Located north of Manaban and south of Nukigurun, Kitami is a breakaway state from Nukigurun with large Japonic influences. The nation has a Turkic majority, and a powerful Japonic minority that dominated state functions. It is a secretive autocratic theocracy, with most power vested in a myriad of religious institutions, technocratic bodies, Tonarigumi, and at the top a secretive Khan and it’s court. The Khan bases its rule on being the restrainer of Manchu and other devilish influences led by the Dajjal. The country is seen an outpost of Sinju influence against Nukigurun, and remains vehemently anti Manchu.

The nations history is long and varied but in general it acted as both a buffer area against Han and Manchu polities, as well as the periphery of Nukigurun. Improvement of communication lines and state centralization allowed Nukigurun to obtain greater power from this land, as it quelled warring tribes. Nukigurun began to sell much of this newly obtained land at low prices to Fusen settlers in the hopes of buffering it's presence in the region, and furthering it's colonization efforts. These settlers would come from all over Fusenese territories, setting up planations to grow crops like cotton or wheat. However while Nukigurun hoped the settlers would attract stability they grew increasingly agitated at the various state policies of Nukigurun. The settlers utilised various political tensions in Nukigurun itself to split from Nukigurun and with help from other Sinju polities established an independent state.

While in the past the countries economy was based on the agricultural activity of Fusenese settlers, the discovery of natural gas and the various wars fought with Nukigurun and Manaban allowed the conditions for the rapid expansion/centralization of the state apparatus, and a new developmental state to emerge centralizing many of the formerly nomadic tribes. Under the Khan Yokoi Toru the government was organized under !National Syndicalist lines with the aim of constructing a total state and end Manchu dominance over the Turkic peoples. The nation became a large industrial, agriculture, and energy powerhouse.

Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: Akina
Main/puppet/NPC: Puppet
Link to map claim (optional):
How did you find out about Tiandi?: the tea ☕

Accepted.

[Arumdaum]

Shortform name: Meull
Real life culture influence: Korea
Real life culture of former colonizer: Korean
Population: 1,420,000
GDP (PPP) per capita: $40922
GDP (nominal) per capita: $35524
Military manpower (active/reserve): 4800/15200
Language(s): Korean
[b]Nation description: Meull means Land full of mountains. 90 percent of its territory is covered with mountains.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: Woom dynasty
Main/puppet/NPC: Puppet
Link to map claim (optional):
How did you find out about Tiandi?: By thread

Accepted.

[Arumdaum]

Shortform name: Nonyukbeol
Real life culture influence: Korea (Goguryeo)
Real life culture of former colonizer: Korean
Population: 2882,427
GDP (PPP) per capita: $ 18245
GDP (nominal) per capita: $ 18014
Military manpower (active/reserve): 3546/2566
Language(s): Korean
[b]Nation description: Nonyukbeol means plain land in north. The nation's north lies the 장백산맥 and south area is covered with plain lands. Horse was very important in Nonyukbeol traditionally.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: Woom dynasty
Main/puppet/NPC: Puppet
Link to map claim (optional):
How did you find out about Tiandi?: By thread

Accepted.

[Arumdaum]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Zangkai (晨國)
Real life culture influence: Wenzhounese
Real life culture of former colonizer: None
Population: 21,436,625
GDP (PPP) per capita: $56,303
GDP (nominal) per capita: $51,235
Military manpower (active/reserve): 66,000 / 5,000
Language(s): Wenzhounese
Nation description: A fairly populous and medium-sized liberal democracy in Sinju.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: yes
Main nation on NS: NPC
Main/puppet/NPC: NPC
Link to map claim (optional): on map
How did you find out about Tiandi?: founder

[New Merakh]

NOTES: (1) Tiandi canon will be refered to as TC (2) I may not be active until December
Short-form name: Merakh
Real life culture influence: Bukhara, Buyrat, Zhuang
Real life culture of former colonizer: Chinese (TC Meisaan), Japanese (TC Akitsukuni), Persia
Population: 786 million (would change to 68,640,500 to fit TC)
GDP (PPP) per capita: $18,142
GDP (nominal) per capita: $19,921
Military manpower (active/reserve): 425,000/850,000
Language(s): Farsi, Bukhori, Cantonese, Buryat
Nation description: factbook; not up to date or very realistic, but the gist is there. TC: New Merakh is a recent union of small nation-states after decolonization from Akitsukuni and predominantly Meisaan. As a crossroads between continents, it has a rich history stemming from the expansion of Persian and Chinese empires into Central Asia as a means of expanding trade routes. The native Bukharin and Buryat peoples were subjected to a variety of colonial rule culminating in the 1918 revolution against Meisaan. After officially gaining independence and structuring itself as a socialist nation, Merakh has been developing quickly. Today, Merakh is internationally known for it's multiculturalism, radical history, and diplomatic, albeit defensive, nature.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes. However I may do so by creating secondary sources instead of replacing my current factbooks.
Main nation on NS: New Merakh
Main/puppet/NPC: Main
Link to map claim (optional): map claim
How did you find out about Tiandi?: Telegram

[Arumdaum]

NOTES: (1) Tiandi canon will be refered to as TC (2) I may not be active until December
Short-form name: Merakh
Real life culture influence: Bukhara, Buyrat, Zhuang
Real life culture of former colonizer: Chinese (TC Meisaan), Japanese (TC Akitsukuni), Persia
Population: 786 million (would change to 68,640,500 to fit TC)
GDP (PPP) per capita: $18,142
GDP (nominal) per capita: $19,921
Military manpower (active/reserve): 425,000/850,000
Language(s): Farsi, Bukhori, Cantonese, Buryat
Nation description: factbook; not up to date or very realistic, but the gist is there. TC: New Merakh is a recent union of small nation-states after decolonization from Akitsukuni and predominantly Meisaan. As a crossroads between continents, it has a rich history stemming from the expansion of Persian and Chinese empires into Central Asia as a means of expanding trade routes. The native Bukharin and Buryat peoples were subjected to a variety of colonial rule culminating in the 1918 revolution against Meisaan. After officially gaining independence and structuring itself as a socialist nation, Merakh has been developing quickly. Today, Merakh is internationally known for it's multiculturalism, radical history, and diplomatic, albeit defensive, nature.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes. However I may do so by creating secondary sources instead of replacing my current factbooks.
Main nation on NS: New Merakh
Main/puppet/NPC: Main
Link to map claim (optional): map claim
How did you find out about Tiandi?: Telegram

There are a few things we'd like to discuss regarding your app...

Come onto the discord where it's easier to talk!

And I think it may be easier to create a separate wiki for your nation from your factbook if you want to keep your previous canon. That's fine!

[Arumdaum]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Tirconghal
Real life culture influence: Celts
Real life culture of former colonizer: East Asian
Population: 47,340,235
GDP (PPP) per capita: $7,331
GDP (nominal) per capita: $3,209
Military manpower (active/reserve): 200,000 / 30,000
Language(s): Irish Gaelic, others
Nation description: A newly industrializing Celtic nation. Suffers from stability issues.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: NPC
Main/puppet/NPC: NPC
Link to map claim (optional): On map
How did you find out about Tiandi?: Founder

[Timevum]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform Name:Timevum
Real life culture influence: Timevumian Culture
Real life culture of former colonizer:Vumtime
Population: 2.449 billion
GDP (PPP) per capita: $36,284.08
GDP (nominal) per capita: $36,284.08
Military manpower (active/reserve): 30,063,926
Language(s): Timevumian English
Nation description: The Capitalist Paradise of Timevum is a massive, cultured nation, ruled by President Ford with an even hand, and notable for its otherworldly petting zoo, sprawling nuclear power plants, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed, hard-working population of 2.449 billion Timevumians have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of New Richford. The average income tax rate is 70.9%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Timevumian economy, worth 325 trillion Tybs a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Arms Manufacturing, and Retail. Average income is an impressive 132,804 Tybs, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.7 times as much as the poorest.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: Timevum
Main/puppet/NPC: Vumtime
Link to map claim (optional): https://imgur.com/a/UICVYmu
How did you find out about Tiandi?: I just wanted to find a region

[Xencovia]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Areum
Real life culture influence: Joseon Dynasty (mixed with a Tibetan isolationist tradition)
Real life culture of former colonizer: (if applicable) NA
Population: 6,871,370
GDP (PPP) per capita: 38,878
GDP (nominal) per capita: 34,670
Military manpower (active/reserve): Active: 98,870; Reserve: 229,560
Language(s): Cheoneo (Koreanic)
Nation description: Areum is a constitutional monarchy in the mountainous region of Yedal. It is a relatively old country, with a rich shared history with its neighbours. While it partakes in intl trade and relations, it remains protectionist and self-reliant, practising a type of Juche system but with democracy and strong Koreanic traditions.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: Xencovia
Main/puppet/NPC: Areum
Link to map claim (optional): https://i.imgur.com/WIbtASx.png (In Blue)
How did you find out about Tiandi?: In region

[Mingdai]

Shortform name: Idhan
Real life culture influence: Arab (Syrian), Egyptian, Maghreb
Real life culture of former colonizer:
Population: 102,412,965
GDP (PPP) per capita: $18,190
GDP (nominal) per capita: $14,031
Military manpower (active/reserve): 214,000 (active), 90,000 (reserve)
Language(s): Arabic (primarily)
Nation description:

Idhan is a constitutional monarchy based around a considerably dated socio-political structure which was formulated centuries ago. The country is still largely based around this traditionalist structure which promotes an extensive bureaucracy and certain elements of meritocracy which have been adapted to the system through the exchange of ideas with cultures east of Idhan.

Idhan itself is consistent of a myriad of differing cultures, bound through a similar culture/religious root. The belief system of “Talaqa” -- rather a grouping of similar philosophies and religious paths serves as a unifying factor among the various regional groups of the Idhani Empire. This common faith along with scriptural and linguistic similarities led to the emergence of a common “Idhani” culture which asserted hegemony over regional minority cultures for several centuries.

The Idhani Empire changed rapidly in around 900 BCE, during the Mansari Revolution (though this historical period is known as the “Redemption” by followers of the Mansari faith) which saw the centralization of a formalized, codified state religion and the emergence of a centralized clerical and bureaucratic tradition. The Mansari faith cemented itself in the Idhani Imperial system rather quickly, leading to the emergence of a semi-theocratic Imperial system.

The borders of Idhan shifted over the years though the institutions of the Idhani Empire carried on across different dynasties and different forms. The Idhani Empire experienced a modern golden age from the 1400s - 1600s, with its capital city of Nadirah being a regional center of learning, science, arts, and economics. Nadirah being a crossroad of multiple cultures, ideas from Sinju and beyond took hold in Idhani institutions - causing mass cultural and social change. The ideas of Meritocracy gained significant traction during this time period.

After the 1600s the Idhani Empire began to lag behind the rising powers in Sinju. Idhan remained a regional power but later became subject to the influence of Sinju powers interested in access to the region. Vast change occured in the late 1700s and early 1800s which sought reformation of the over complex bureaucratic system and saw the centralization of power around a central, Imperial court and legislature.

Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: Mingdai
Main/puppet/NPC: Main?
Link to map claim (optional): Mennefer
How did you find out about Tiandi: i live here

[Taotao]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Taotao
Real life culture influence: Chamorro
Real life culture of former colonizer:
Population: 116,342
GDP (PPP) per capita: $6,111
GDP (nominal) per capita: $3,584
Military manpower (active/reserve): 300-man strong paramilitary force, the "Confederal Police Reserve"
Language(s): Fino'tao (Chamorro)
Nation description:

The United Tribes of Taotao (Fino'tao: Asaguani Taotao; lit. "the people band together") is a sovereign state and elective monarchy located on the Maok archipelago. The United Tribes are an elective monarchy, consisting of twenty-three clans or tribes ("guma'") which serve as semi-independent monarchies. The Great Elder ("Dankolo Maga’låhi") is elected for a three-year term amongst the rulers of the clans. Modern Taotao society revolves around the ideology/concept of inafa'maolek (lit. "to do good for one another"), a system ensuring a hierarchy of respect from younger clan members to elders and a respect for the clan and the community and the traditional, village-centered life of the Taotao.

Taotao remains extremely underdeveloped, with a small economy dependent on the export of marine resources, coconut oil, tourism and the sale of fishing rights to foreign fishing fleets as a source of income. The dispersed nature of Taotao's islands has allowed it an extremely large Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) which has allowed for a significant income from the sale of fishing rights.

Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes.
Main nation on NS: don't really have one right now but i guess this one?
Main/puppet/NPC: main
Link to map claim (optional): i will be taking mahgo's spot ^^
How did you find out about Tiandi?: i was formerly a member of the region as zahershahr

[Arumdaum]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Taotao
Real life culture influence: Chamorro
Real life culture of former colonizer:
Population: 116,342
GDP (PPP) per capita: $6,111
GDP (nominal) per capita: $3,584
Military manpower (active/reserve): 300-man strong paramilitary force, the "Confederal Police Reserve"
Language(s): Fino'tao (Chamorro)
Nation description:

The United Tribes of Taotao (Fino'tao: Asaguani Taotao; lit. "the people band together") is a sovereign state and elective monarchy located on the Maok archipelago. The United Tribes are an elective monarchy, consisting of twenty-three clans or tribes ("guma'") which serve as semi-independent monarchies. The Great Elder ("Dankolo Maga’låhi") is elected for a three-year term amongst the rulers of the clans. Modern Taotao society revolves around the ideology/concept of inafa'maolek (lit. "to do good for one another"), a system ensuring a hierarchy of respect from younger clan members to elders and a respect for the clan and the community and the traditional, village-centered life of the Taotao.

Taotao remains extremely underdeveloped, with a small economy dependent on the export of marine resources, coconut oil, tourism and the sale of fishing rights to foreign fishing fleets as a source of income. The dispersed nature of Taotao's islands has allowed it an extremely large Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) which has allowed for a significant income from the sale of fishing rights.

Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes.
Main nation on NS: don't really have one right now but i guess this one?
Main/puppet/NPC: main
Link to map claim (optional): i will be taking mahgo's spot ^^
How did you find out about Tiandi?: i was formerly a member of the region as zahershahr

Accepted.

[Tuidung]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Nine Circles of Tuidung (Gugwon)
Real life culture influence: Mizo
Real life culture of former colonizer: Korean
Population: 43,238,465
GDP (PPP) per capita: $14,946
GDP (nominal) per capita: $11,314
Military manpower (active/reserve): 100,000 / 110,000
Language(s): Mizo, Korean
Nation description: subject to change probably
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Sure.
Main nation on NS: vyzhva
Main/puppet/NPC: main
Link to map claim (optional): green spot north of yadanasitpin
How did you find out about Tiandi?: been here before

[Arumdaum]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Nine Circles of Tuidung (Gugwon)
Real life culture influence: Mizo
Real life culture of former colonizer: Korean
Population: 43,238,465
GDP (PPP) per capita: $14,946
GDP (nominal) per capita: $11,314
Military manpower (active/reserve): 100,000 / 110,000
Language(s): Mizo, Korean
Nation description: subject to change probably
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Sure.
Main nation on NS: vyzhva
Main/puppet/NPC: main
Link to map claim (optional): green spot north of yadanasitpin
How did you find out about Tiandi?: been here before

Accepted.

[Arumdaum]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Areum
Real life culture influence: Joseon Dynasty (mixed with a Tibetan isolationist tradition)
Real life culture of former colonizer: (if applicable) NA
Population: 6,871,370
GDP (PPP) per capita: 38,878
GDP (nominal) per capita: 34,670
Military manpower (active/reserve): Active: 98,870; Reserve: 229,560
Language(s): Cheoneo (Koreanic)
Nation description: Areum is a constitutional monarchy in the mountainous region of Yedal. It is a relatively old country, with a rich shared history with its neighbours. While it partakes in intl trade and relations, it remains protectionist and self-reliant, practising a type of Juche system but with democracy and strong Koreanic traditions.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: Xencovia
Main/puppet/NPC: Areum
Link to map claim (optional): https://i.imgur.com/WIbtASx.png (In Blue)
How did you find out about Tiandi?: In region

Accepted.

[Arumdaum]

Shortform name: Idhan
Real life culture influence: Arab (Syrian), Egyptian, Maghreb
Real life culture of former colonizer:
Population: 102,412,965
GDP (PPP) per capita: $18,190
GDP (nominal) per capita: $14,031
Military manpower (active/reserve): 214,000 (active), 90,000 (reserve)
Language(s): Arabic (primarily)
Nation description:

Idhan is a constitutional monarchy based around a considerably dated socio-political structure which was formulated centuries ago. The country is still largely based around this traditionalist structure which promotes an extensive bureaucracy and certain elements of meritocracy which have been adapted to the system through the exchange of ideas with cultures east of Idhan.

Idhan itself is consistent of a myriad of differing cultures, bound through a similar culture/religious root. The belief system of “Talaqa” -- rather a grouping of similar philosophies and religious paths serves as a unifying factor among the various regional groups of the Idhani Empire. This common faith along with scriptural and linguistic similarities led to the emergence of a common “Idhani” culture which asserted hegemony over regional minority cultures for several centuries.

The Idhani Empire changed rapidly in around 900 BCE, during the Mansari Revolution (though this historical period is known as the “Redemption” by followers of the Mansari faith) which saw the centralization of a formalized, codified state religion and the emergence of a centralized clerical and bureaucratic tradition. The Mansari faith cemented itself in the Idhani Imperial system rather quickly, leading to the emergence of a semi-theocratic Imperial system.

The borders of Idhan shifted over the years though the institutions of the Idhani Empire carried on across different dynasties and different forms. The Idhani Empire experienced a modern golden age from the 1400s - 1600s, with its capital city of Nadirah being a regional center of learning, science, arts, and economics. Nadirah being a crossroad of multiple cultures, ideas from Sinju and beyond took hold in Idhani institutions - causing mass cultural and social change. The ideas of Meritocracy gained significant traction during this time period.

After the 1600s the Idhani Empire began to lag behind the rising powers in Sinju. Idhan remained a regional power but later became subject to the influence of Sinju powers interested in access to the region. Vast change occured in the late 1700s and early 1800s which sought reformation of the over complex bureaucratic system and saw the centralization of power around a central, Imperial court and legislature.

Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: Mingdai
Main/puppet/NPC: Main?
Link to map claim (optional): Mennefer
How did you find out about Tiandi: i live here

Accepted.

[Arumdaum]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Ziemgok 贍國
Real life culture influence: Teochew
Real life culture of former colonizer: N/A
Population: 17,346,600
GDP (PPP) per capita: $40,437
GDP (nominal) per capita: $38,875
Military manpower (active/reserve): 15,000/8,000
Language(s): Teochew
Nation description: A stable, safe, and prosperous nation that is part of the Sinju Union.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: ye
Main nation on NS: Arumdaum
Main/puppet/NPC: NPC
Link to map claim (optional): on map
How did you find out about Tiandi?: founder

[Duhon]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Oyasima (大林島, 大八島), Obasima (大葉島)
Real life culture influence: Japan.. ish?
Real life culture of former colonizer: whichever Japan-inspired power will volunteer
Population: 7.5 million
GDP (PPP) per capita: $8 741
GDP (nominal) per capita: $3 881
Military manpower (active/reserve): 5 000 active/8 000 reserve
Language(s): Japanese-based conlang (if I ever get to finish that), native isolate conlang(s?)
Nation description: Founded over a thousand years ago by a refugee of obscure origin fleeing the collapse of Tianqi, ruled by absolute monarchs who nevertheless have been magnanimous enough to not only allow but sponsor a protodemocratic political system, immensely proud of its unbroken maintenance of its sovereignty, this little island has insisted both on preserving a way of life both distinct from those prevalent in the mainland, while hearkening back to an admittedly-romanticized but still palpably felt sense of distant past.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Already have, and even more so.
Main nation on NS: Duhon
Main/puppet/NPC: Puppet, actually; this nation is strictly pacifist and even more strictly weak.
How did you find out about Tiandi?: I browse.

[Arumdaum]

NATION APPLICATION

Shortform name: Wamu (和霧)
Real life culture influence: Sakhalin AInu
Real life culture of former colonizer: N/A
Population: 17,116,200
GDP (PPP) per capita: $34,038
GDP (nominal) per capita: $22,945
Military manpower (active/reserve): 40,000/300,000
Language(s): Sakhalin Ainu
Nation description: From wakka mosir (land of water). A fairly developed economy on the eastern fringes of Sinju, with fairly solid democratic institutions. One of the newer members of the SU. Had a Fusenic upper class for a long period of time, but they were largely driven out during population transfers which occurred after the end the Eulhae War.
Are you willing to drastically alter your nation in order to fit with Tiandi canon?: Yes
Main nation on NS: NPC
Main/puppet/NPC: NPC
Link to map claim (optional): on map
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