Your People in Sagatagan

[Sebastianalandia]

Ethnic Group: Great Sebastianalandian (GrozzZebaschanitzean)
Skin Color: Pale (Northern European)
Linguistic group: Germanic-Slavonic hybrid
Other defining physical features: Large noses, great height, full gamot of hair (except red) and eye colours
Primary Religion: None, Norse paganism
Family Structure: Nuclear, but with extended family living close enough for contact but without interference; egalitarianism is similar to the Sagat model; young couples often live far from their extended families until later in life, where they often re-join (physically) the greater household (or the greater household expands to them)
Social Values: Sebastianalandian social values are a combination of progressive, liberal tolerance (especially since the Revolution) and staunchly conservative, reactionary tendencies: on the one hand, total gender equality is considered a norm and ideal, free love is the way to go, freedom from judgement (within reason and responsibility) is an ideal, and homosexuality is accepted as normal; on the other hand, drugs (even alcohol and tabacco) are seen as evil vices by early everyone and are strictly prohibited, gambling is similarly a no-go, prostitution is accepted but is considered degrading and dishonourable, and despite gender equality, women are discouraged from certain branches of the military; however, everything is within the context of a strongly collectivist, communitarian (though not conformist), anti-individualist society that values order and collective security.
History*: These people migrated to the Sebastianalandian continent a few hundred years CE, warring with the Umshirri-Weshi and Tianhuan'noc peoples; a series of plagues, demographic accidents, and the near-mythical leadership of King Zebaschanitze I (whose name is to be found everywhere in the country) led to the Great Sebastianalandians ("Sebastian" being the closest English equivalent to "Zebaschanitze") to a dominant position on the continent a millenium ago; this was broken by few centuries of decline followed by two generations of domination under the Tianhuan'noc Empire (in the mid-1600's); a new rise culminated in near-complete dominance by the early 20th century, whence there was a steady decay in the old régime of the monarchy; the Revolution of 1987 brought Socialism and Marxism to the country, and the Civil War (1987-1995) left the people hardened; the years since have brought ethnic harmony to the entire continent.
Climate of Homeland*: Widely varied (tropical savannas to frozen mountain peaks)
Diet*: Potato/corn/rice/potato/poultry/wheat/potato-based, generally healthy; "fine cuisine" is seen as abominations, considered inferior to "the people's food"
Music*: There is a long history of synchronized choruses, and other non-instrumental music; in more recent centuries, Classical and some Romanticist music has permeated the culture and taken firm root; and since time immemorial, military marching tunes have had a disproportionate place in the culture's heart
Stereotypes*:
Economy of Homeland*: Titoist model of co-operative socialism partnered with some central planning
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Immigration to friendly nations

[Sagatagan]

Ethnic Group: Great Sebastianalandian (GrozzZebaschanitzean)
Skin Color: Pale (Northern European)
Linguistic group: Germanic-Slavonic hybrid
Other defining physical features: Large noses, great height, full gamot of hair (except red) and eye colours
Primary Religion: None, Norse paganism
Family Structure: Nuclear, but with extended family living close enough for contact but without interference; egalitarianism is similar to the Sagat model; young couples often live far from their extended families until later in life, where they often re-join (physically) the greater household (or the greater household expands to them)
Social Values: Sebastianalandian social values are a combination of progressive, liberal tolerance (especially since the Revolution) and staunchly conservative, reactionary tendencies: on the one hand, total gender equality is considered a norm and ideal, free love is the way to go, freedom from judgement (within reason and responsibility) is an ideal, and homosexuality is accepted as normal; on the other hand, drugs (even alcohol and tabacco) are seen as evil vices by early everyone and are strictly prohibited, gambling is similarly a no-go, prostitution is accepted but is considered degrading and dishonourable, and despite gender equality, women are discouraged from certain branches of the military; however, everything is within the context of a strongly collectivist, communitarian (though not conformist), anti-individualist society that values order and collective security.
History*: These people migrated to the Sebastianalandian continent a few hundred years CE, warring with the Umshirri-Weshi and Tianhuan'noc peoples; a series of plagues, demographic accidents, and the near-mythical leadership of King Zebaschanitze I (whose name is to be found everywhere in the country) led to the Great Sebastianalandians ("Sebastian" being the closest English equivalent to "Zebaschanitze") to a dominant position on the continent a millenium ago; this was broken by few centuries of decline followed by two generations of domination under the Tianhuan'noc Empire (in the mid-1600's); a new rise culminated in near-complete dominance by the early 20th century, whence there was a steady decay in the old régime of the monarchy; the Revolution of 1987 brought Socialism and Marxism to the country, and the Civil War (1987-1995) left the people hardened; the years since have brought ethnic harmony to the entire continent.
Climate of Homeland*: Widely varied (tropical savannas to frozen mountain peaks)
Diet*: Potato/corn/rice/potato/poultry/wheat/potato-based, generally healthy; "fine cuisine" is seen as abominations, considered inferior to "the people's food"
Music*: There is a long history of synchronized choruses, and other non-instrumental music; in more recent centuries, Classical and some Romanticist music has permeated the culture and taken firm root; and since time immemorial, military marching tunes have had a disproportionate place in the culture's heart
Stereotypes*:
Economy of Homeland*: Titoist model of co-operative socialism partnered with some central planning
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Immigration to friendly nations

Ah, Sebastianalandia- our dear friends! You immigrants are always welcome here! Sebastianalandians can be found throughout our country. The food transition is not difficult to make- indeed, many need not make it, as your native foods are abundant here-and only requires the addition of more greens and fruits to the existing diet. The worker's council socialism of Titoism is close enough to the economy of Sagatagan to make the economic transition easy. While the different family structures make intermarriage a little difficult, enough Sagats and Sebastianalandians are presumably willing to compromise to make it work when they have to. Our cultural values are a bit more libertine and individualistic, but we have enough common ground to make that work, too. Our classical music lovers are delighted to have Sebastianalandian culture imported; Sagatagan is weak in chorus and symphonic pieces.

[Frenequesta]

Ethnic Group: Frenequestan/Joplinian
Skin Color: Mostly Caucasian with some tannish-yellow
Other defining physical features: Generally, they tend to have messy hair and bad hygiene, while some look like anthro raccoons, foxes, wolves, badgers, deer, etc. due to plastic surgery.
Primary Religion: Changes often, but on average, agnostic atheist.
Family Structure: Typically a nuclear family, although the family is not considered an important social unit.
Social Values: Scientific development, promotion of the arts, individuality but not necessarily individualism, environmental sustainability, neighborhood and co-worker solidarity
History*: The Frenequestan people developed from a joint space exploration and trade program of China, Japan, Switzerland, the United States, and France, and lived for twenty years in space before colonizing another planet similar to Earth. There they established a mostly-stable federal republic, the Democratic Republic of Joplinia-Lambscott, which eventually collapsed under an unsustainable and socially irresponsible ultra-capitalist regime. The remaining Joplinians that weren't poisoned by the drinking water by that time had discovered multiple universes and took a wormhole to another universe to another Earth-like planet, albeit with a different ecology, and has lived there since, balancing technology and nature, often living with it.
Climate of Homeland*: Similar to that of France, and in the northern regions, Canada.
Diet*: Often utilizes genetically modified/test-tube meats and hydroponically grown vegetables and grains, or imported organic/GM foods. The Frenequestan diet is oil-heavy but not fat-heavy, with the exception of cheese, and emphasizes grains, vegetables, and non-red meat such as chicken or fish. Wine is common and ubiquitous at the table. As far as grains, rice is most common.
Music*: Mainly western, often improvisatory in nature and mixing acoustic and electronic methods, and is often atonal and using micropolyphony, tone clusters, and unconventional scales and tuning systems. Masterworks of the past are well-respected though, and classical and jazz are favorites of the population.
Stereotypes*: Works as scientists, musically talented, unkempt, heavy drinkers, compulsive gamblers, generous, intelligent, surprisingly trusting, sneaky, introverted, neurotic, overly cautious
Economy of Homeland*: A healthy mixed-market system where the majority of firms are worker-owned cooperatives specializing in research and technological development; though some corporations exist, they are tightly regulated.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Tourism, sociological/anthropological/cultural study, business, and general interest.

I think you forgot us.

[Sagatagan]

Ethnic Group: Frenequestan/Joplinian
Skin Color: Mostly Caucasian with some tannish-yellow
Other defining physical features: Generally, they tend to have messy hair and bad hygiene, while some look like anthro raccoons, foxes, wolves, badgers, deer, etc. due to plastic surgery.
Primary Religion: Changes often, but on average, agnostic atheist.
Family Structure: Typically a nuclear family, although the family is not considered an important social unit.
Social Values: Scientific development, promotion of the arts, individuality but not necessarily individualism, environmental sustainability, neighborhood and co-worker solidarity
History*: The Frenequestan people developed from a joint space exploration and trade program of China, Japan, Switzerland, the United States, and France, and lived for twenty years in space before colonizing another planet similar to Earth. There they established a mostly-stable federal republic, the Democratic Republic of Joplinia-Lambscott, which eventually collapsed under an unsustainable and socially irresponsible ultra-capitalist regime. The remaining Joplinians that weren't poisoned by the drinking water by that time had discovered multiple universes and took a wormhole to another universe to another Earth-like planet, albeit with a different ecology, and has lived there since, balancing technology and nature, often living with it.
Climate of Homeland*: Similar to that of France, and in the northern regions, Canada.
Diet*: Often utilizes genetically modified/test-tube meats and hydroponically grown vegetables and grains, or imported organic/GM foods. The Frenequestan diet is oil-heavy but not fat-heavy, with the exception of cheese, and emphasizes grains, vegetables, and non-red meat such as chicken or fish. Wine is common and ubiquitous at the table. As far as grains, rice is most common.
Music*: Mainly western, often improvisatory in nature and mixing acoustic and electronic methods, and is often atonal and using micropolyphony, tone clusters, and unconventional scales and tuning systems. Masterworks of the past are well-respected though, and classical and jazz are favorites of the population.
Stereotypes*: Works as scientists, musically talented, unkempt, heavy drinkers, compulsive gamblers, generous, intelligent, surprisingly trusting, sneaky, introverted, neurotic, overly cautious
Economy of Homeland*: A healthy mixed-market system where the majority of firms are worker-owned cooperatives specializing in research and technological development; though some corporations exist, they are tightly regulated.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Tourism, sociological/anthropological/cultural study, business, and general interest.

I think you forgot us.

So I did!

The tourists with the animal parts grafted on draw stares even in the most metropolitan of Sagatagan's cities, but the Sagats are by and large too polite to guests to make a deal out of it. The Sagats are willing to do business with the worker's firms, but wary of corporate powers. The Sagat food is different from yours, but we think you will find it enjoyable. Your cultural values mesh will with ours, so this is not a problem. The Sagats will endeavor to cooperate with your cultural studies, and some municipalities even opt to give you official tours and presentations.

[Umbreria]

Ethnic Group: Umbrerians
Skin Color: White, primarily.
Other defining physical features: More redheads than is common in most countries.
Primary Religion: Christianity of various stripes.
Family Structure: Nuclear Traditional.
Social Values: Social conservatism, respect for social decorum, respect for the values of one's neighbors as much as practical.
History: Umbrerians are the typical American-esque people, who live in a mixed society and like it that way. They've been around for a few centuries now, mostly leaving the rest of the world alone, but have recently become more active.
Climate of Homeland*: Mild temperate climate, with occasional extremes of heat and cold, and spexific conditions carying by location.
Diet*: Umbrerians tend to eat just about anything if it tastes good, excepting human flesh, which is a big social and legal no-no. They feel the key is just to eat sensible amounts.
Music*:
Stereotypes*: Loud (true), opinionated (if you ask...), humorous (I guess that one's down to perception, but for the most part), gun-toting (indeed) brutes (most certainly not!).
Economy of Homeland*: WA classes it as Strong.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Tourism, mostly, though a few might hang around for a few years at a time, and come back in the future. We're friendly as long as you are! You may also see some interested college classes visiting to see how your society functions.

[The Merchant Republics]

Ethnic Group: Caucasian - Italian-German Heritage (A much longer back Roman Heritage)
Skin Color: White to Olive
Other defining physical features: Tall Stature, Attractive, Brown to Blonde Hair
Primary Religion: Orthodox Italian Christian (A More Liberal Orthodox Catholic Church)
Family Structure: Traditional Nuclear (With Homemaker and Breadwinner, though which gender does which is less important)
Social Values: Individualist and liberal as a social stance (pro-gay rights, secularism, etc), but personally quite conservative and moral, rational with high value for education and intelligence, very industrious and mercantile.
History*: A Confederation of Italian, German, Austrian and Swiss City-States, which grew to become an economic superpower in the Renaissance with overseas territory, became strong competition with Mercantilist Empires of France, Britain and Spain, became one of the early centres of the Industrial Revolution along side Britain and The US, for which a great deal of common culture exists, currently (c. 2011) embattled in a bitter cold war with communist forces from Spain and France in the West and Russia and China in the East. Interesting note, life still feels like 1920/30s (sans depression and prohibition) in the Merchant Republics, in terms of culture and clothing.
Climate of Homeland*: Mediterranean and Alpine
Diet*: Italian/German Cuisine, Wine is widely consumed but never to excess
Music*: Jazz, Swing and Big Band Music is Widely Popular, as are Classical Works and Opera though only with the richer and more educated (Middle-Class and Up)
Stereotypes*: Mercantile (No Surprise), Extremely Polite, Socialites, Industrious, Capitalist, Competitive, Conservative Tastes, Independent, Individualist, Rational, Intelligent, Politically/Economically Libertarian, Sartorial, Trapped In The 1920-40's.
Economy of Homeland*: Free Market, Largely Capitalist, Small-Scale Cooperative Enterprises
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Let's say they are immigrating, unless you'd prefer they are visiting. Go with where the story takes you.

[Sagatagan]

Ethnic Group: Umbrerians
Skin Color: White, primarily.
Other defining physical features: More redheads than is common in most countries.
Primary Religion: Christianity of various stripes.
Family Structure: Nuclear Traditional.
Social Values: Social conservatism, respect for social decorum, respect for the values of one's neighbors as much as practical.
History: Umbrerians are the typical American-esque people, who live in a mixed society and like it that way. They've been around for a few centuries now, mostly leaving the rest of the world alone, but have recently become more active.
Climate of Homeland*: Mild temperate climate, with occasional extremes of heat and cold, and specific conditions carying by location.
Diet*: Umbrerians tend to eat just about anything if it tastes good, excepting human flesh, which is a big social and legal no-no. They feel the key is just to eat sensible amounts.
Music*:
Stereotypes*: Loud (true), opinionated (if you ask...), humorous (I guess that one's down to perception, but for the most part), gun-toting (indeed) brutes (most certainly not!).
Economy of Homeland*: WA classes it as Strong.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Tourism, mostly, though a few might hang around for a few years at a time, and come back in the future. We're friendly as long as you are! You may also see some interested college classes visiting to see how your society functions.

Despite the efforts to respect one's neighbors values, the Umbrerian sense of propriety is likely to be tested, especially in cities like New Barcelona. Such cities and our most culturally radical rural communes (many of which make New Barceona look tame) are likely great places for Umbrerians looking to spend some time in a more libertine setting (though a party-hardy attitude would be frowned on by locals). For those Umbrerians seeking a refuge in wilderness, our vast expanses and rural villages should prove a great place.

The idea of college classes sounds great- the University in Avon would be interested in some sort of exchange program; we can offer a unique perspective on
political and economic theory (advanced left and anarchist ideas)
ecology (we have a program in social ecology, and are pioneering urban ecology and agronomy)
criminology (a 'restorative justice' system of prison-less conflict resolution)
psychology (we're exploring all sorts of ideas into respectful treatment)
and education ('democratic education', free schools, Montessori method, etc.)

To name a few topics. Students would get to learn in a very self-directed, participatory environment, and to earn spending money, would have the opportunity to work in a worker's cooperative.

[Ruskarkand]

Ethnic Group: Umbrerians
Skin Color: White, primarily.
Other defining physical features: More redheads than is common in most countries.
Primary Religion: Christianity of various stripes.
Family Structure: Nuclear Traditional.
Social Values: Social conservatism, respect for social decorum, respect for the values of one's neighbors as much as practical.
History: Umbrerians are the typical American-esque people, who live in a mixed society and like it that way. They've been around for a few centuries now, mostly leaving the rest of the world alone, but have recently become more active.
Climate of Homeland*: Mild temperate climate, with occasional extremes of heat and cold, and specific conditions carying by location.
Diet*: Umbrerians tend to eat just about anything if it tastes good, excepting human flesh, which is a big social and legal no-no. They feel the key is just to eat sensible amounts.
Music*:
Stereotypes*: Loud (true), opinionated (if you ask...), humorous (I guess that one's down to perception, but for the most part), gun-toting (indeed) brutes (most certainly not!).
Economy of Homeland*: WA classes it as Strong.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Tourism, mostly, though a few might hang around for a few years at a time, and come back in the future. We're friendly as long as you are! You may also see some interested college classes visiting to see how your society functions.

Despite the efforts to respect one's neighbors values, the Umbrerian sense of propriety is likely to be tested, especially in cities like New Barcelona. Such cities and our most culturally radical rural communes (many of which make New Barceona look tame) are likely great places for Umbrerians looking to spend some time in a more libertine setting (though a party-hardy attitude would be frowned on by locals). For those Umbrerians seeking a refuge in wilderness, our vast expanses and rural villages should prove a great place.

The idea of college classes sounds great- the University in Avon would be interested in some sort of exchange program; we can offer a unique perspective on
political and economic theory (advanced left and anarchist ideas)
ecology (we have a program in social ecology, and are pioneering urban ecology and agronomy)
criminology (a 'restorative justice' system of prison-less conflict resolution)
psychology (we're exploring all sorts of ideas into respectful treatment)
and education ('democratic education', free schools, Montessori method, etc.)

To name a few topics. Students would get to learn in a very self-directed, participatory environment, and to earn spending money, would have the opportunity to work in a worker's cooperative.

I do not wish to pressure you, however, you seem to have missed out my post from the last page.

[CTALNH]

Ethnic Group:Greek
Skin Color:White/Caucasian
Other defining physical features:Tall,blue eyes
Primary Religion:Atheism
Family Structure: Father is the boss but women and men are born equal and STAY equal.
Social Values:Living to serve the Homeland,family.
History*:Factbook sig
Climate of Homeland*:Mediterranean BUT VERY HOSTILE
Diet*:Almost anything
Music*:NO real preference
Stereotypes*:Pickpocketing habit.Loyal to death.Militaristic attitude. Disciplined.
Economy of Homeland*: Central planned State socialism WA says it's fair
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Researching your way of life

Typical MAN FROM CTALNH

[Veceria]

Ethnic Group: Vecerian (See Factbook in Sig for more info about the Vecerian species)
Skin Color: Pale, nearly white.
Other defining physical features: See Factbook in Sig for physical features of the Vecerian species.
Primary Religion: Agnostic
Family Structure: Polygamistic, strong company, equal rights for both parents.
Social Values: Loyalty, development and honor are the main factors to reach a high renown.
History*: See Factbook in Sig.
Climate of Homeland*: Arctic north, tropical south (however, not very hot)
Diet*: Carnivorous, with very little place for non- meat food.
Music*: Rhytmic, bass. Mostly metal, rock and similar.
Stereotypes*: Military educated, friendly, shy, loyal and warlike.
Economy of Homeland*: (Social-) Capitalistic, powerful.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Travelling, loosing prejudices against other nations, watching military parades.

[The Grand Millian]

Ethnic Group: Millian
Skin Color: Pail White
Other defining physical features: Brown hair and eyes, quite tall and thin
Primary Religion: Jewish
Family Structure: Mother and Father lead family, sometimes with other live in friends or relative
Social Values: Do what you want so long as it dose not effect me
History*: Former conquered people who revolted and won independence
Climate of Homeland*: Temperate Cold, think London
Diet*: Based off meat and pasta
Music*: Russian Classical, Military Marches
Stereotypes*: Egotistical, insane, smart, greedy, rich
Economy of Homeland*: Great
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Business

[Threlizdun]

Ethnic Group: Primarily Scandinavian, though Threlizdun is know for being a haven for refugees around the world, so many groups exist.
Skin Color: Primarily white, though others are rather common.
Other defining physical features: There is no real norm.
Primary Religion: The largest faith is somewhat of a universalist panentheism. It is based on ancient tribal beliefs that revolve around a universal spirit, pacifism, respect for nature, tolerance of others, animism, and the need to assist others. It is for the most part an unorganized faith, though some have set up temples for it. Most simply attent Unitarian Universalist chapels. Being a home for refugees worldwide, you can find members of basically any faith, though most are very modernized and liberal versions of the original.
Family Structure: Any number of consenting adults of any gender or relation. Though almost all families are monogamous and a fairly large majority are of opposite sex, the taboo on unconditional families is long gone.
Social Values: Almost every citizen is a proud anarcho-syndicalist communist. They recieve excellent education and healthcare, often leading them to be rather intelligent and healthy. Threlizdun is covered almost entirely by forests, and most of its citizens love the outdoors and be strong environmentalists. The great diversity of the land has gotten the people to become quite open minded and rather used to change. A rather large percentage are pacifists, animal rights are respected, and vegetarianism is rather common. They often feel a bit of a need to travel. Almost all college graduates immediatly travel the world before returning home or finding a place that feels nice. Even in Threlizdun people constantly travel between cities and it is not unknown for some to move once every two months. They settle down more as they age. They are extremely friendly. The most common greeting for a complete stranger is a high five or a hug. They seem to almost already be best friends with every new person they meet. They love all forms of art, and feel that it is almost a civic duty to create it. They generally love life and all its wonders. They also are known to love a good party.
History*: (OOC: I'm actually working on a really complex history filled with dates and various events, but it is currently unfinished, so here is a very short version.) They were all originally several tribes that formed together under a council of chiefs. Eventually the system became based on democracy rather than appointing the wisest elder. As time went on the society became increasingly libertarian and left wing. In the 1990's, the democratic socialist movement had greatly grown and the government peacefully transitioned over to the new socialist democracy. Eventually, the president came to support a bill that would remove the very office he held and grant the powers over to all the elected officials. In the 2000's many anarcho-syndicalist philosphers gained a great following, and the ex president along with the most prominent philosophers and government officials gave a speech about the ideas of utopia, freedom, anarchy, communism, and democracy, before dissolving the government and declaring that all of those dreams had finally been realised, and that a true utopia existed at last.
Climate of Homeland*: Slightly cold, but still a little above a temperate climate.
Music*: Indie, folk, alternative, and punk are the most common, though all forms can be found here.
Stereotypes*: "a bunch of filthy hippies"-we maintain relatively good hygeine, though most citizens would be flattered by the latter detail. "The nation that should've failed by now"-we are actually suprised by this ourselves. "The nation that's economy can only function because the citizens don't want the parties to end."-there is some truth to this, though not entirely. "These people already are friends with every person on the planet."-We are tremendously proud of this one. "Drug abusing, sex craved, lunatics."-True, all drugs are legal, though most citizens don't use them. Yes, free love is rather common amongst several of our citizens and almost all sexual taboos are gone, but we do have more to do than this.
Economy of Homeland*: Free market socialism with participatory economics, syndicalism, and a gift economy. Most factory labour is mechanized, as we like to allow people to choose jobs they personally want to pursue. We have a good deal of farmers actually. There are few lawyers or police officers, as crime is all but nonexistant. Most citizens are artists in free time, though a good deal have it as a proffession. We have a great deal of scientists, teachers, professors, philosophers, and doctors.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Most likely they are college students who are travelling, though of course there are other acceptions. Some may just stay for a while, while others may immigrate permanently.

[Sagatagan]

Ethnic Group: Dragoon (TYPE A-F)
Skin Color: Dark Gray.
Other defining physical features: Heavy Scaled Structure, They have claws on their hands and feet, the latter being used to held propell them across the ground when running, a rebel troop in Ruskarand reported them as a 'Dragon on two legs in armour and carrying a gun', minus the armour and the gun in this case, they typically tower over normal humans.
Primary Religion: Athiesm.
Family Structure: No structure in particular.
Social Values:No Social Values.
History*: See my factbook, however, note, TYPE A-F are pure breed)
Climate of Homeland*: -200 degrees Celsius on average, heavy snow and ice is also common.
Diet*: Carnivorous, purely.
Music*: No particular favourite style.
Stereotypes*: Military extremist a$!%holes, which isn't true for civilians such as these.
Economy of Homeland*: Average Communism sort of Economy.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: To seek a new shelter and to escape the cold conditions of our Nation, as well as a new government.

HOLYCRAPDEARGODWHATISTHISTHING?!?!?!

These carnivorous asocial death machines from a land that literally hovers just above absolute zero (and has presumably never gotten as warm as the coldest place on earth) absolutely terrify the living crap out of our citizens. Our people give even civilian dragoons a wide, wide berth. A wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide berth.

Because seriously, these things are terrifying.



EDIT: Gonna get to the rest of ya'll later; lots o' work to do.

[Syreene states]

Ethnic Group: Syreene
Skin Color: ranges from Brown to fairly white
Other defining physical features: at the purest ends of the specturm often a Large, Heavily built body structure with a barrel Chest, and visible traditional Tattoos, and at the other, a rather large and swarthy looking European.
Primary Religions: Christianity, Syreene (Polynesian) Polytheism.
Family Structure: Close extended families, usually with 3 or 4 generations living in the same home.
Social Values: Generally Community and family oriented, and have a strong sense of propriety.
History*: Formed from Native Syreenes and European Settlers after a series of fairly bloody bush wars. The Syreenes won, and continued to allow settlement on their terms. Intermarriage and mutual raiding commenced almost immediately upon settlement. Current government of the Syreene States formed mainly to present a unified front to outsiders and co-ordinate policy on certain issues.
Climate of Homeland*: Ranges from Tropical rain forest to Temperate rain forest and grasslands, depending on the Altitude and precipitation.
Diet*: Fairly mixed with starches and vegetables forming the majority of the diet. Lamb, Pork, Beef and Fish are the most common meats, and typically eaten at least once a day.
Music*: tastes vary, but traditional Syreene Music is fairly popular.
Stereotypes*: Syreenes are generally Stereotyped as:

• Anti-Captialists No, they really aren't. But there are limits to what are allowed, and G-d help you if you cross that line.
• Easy Going It's usually too hot out to get all worked up over something unimportant, plus there are better things to do, like Fishing. That said, if it is Important, and/or they get worked up, Heads will roll.
• Gun Wielding Maniacs They'll politely dispute the latter, but concede the former. That said, back home pretty much everyone knows someone with an old Tank or Armored Car (Turns out that case shot tends to work out quite well against Terror Birds)
• Lazy Not really, It's just too hot to work a regular workday with only a lunch break, and no AC, So the usual hours are 8:00-6:00 with a 2hour break from 11:00 to 1:00. That said, they tend to work Quite hard when they're on duty.
• Pirates Not anymore anyway. But they still tend to take it as a Compliment.
• Socialists They're very community oriented, which is inherited from both Early Settlers and the Native Syreene traditions, and has been reinforced over time. That said, they do have a strong individualist Streak as well.
• Tree Huggers/Eco Weenies Kinda. In their terms, it's more like not shitting where you eat. That said, The Mining and Resource Extraction Sector does tend to do a good job of cleaning up after itself.

Economy of Homeland*: Fairly strong Scandinavian-Style Free Market Socialist Economy.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Usually just visiting, or immigrating for economic reasons.

[NS Limbaugh Island]

Ethnic Group: Islanders tend to be Caucasian, though anything is possible.

Skin Color: Usually white, though again, anything is possible.

Other defining physical features: Unusually high portions of blond, strawberry blond, and red hair. Islanders are quite tall, with the average male height being 5'11, and the average female height being around 5'6.

Primary Religion: Protestant Christianity.

Family Structure: Nuclear-based family structure is most common, with two parents and anywhere from one to six children.

Social Values: Islanders tend to be socially conservative, or libertarian-conservative for the most part. If you have a habit they don't like, they will generally not bring it up, unless you start bringing it in to their home, and pushing it on them and their children.

History: In simplest terms. Limbaugh Island was established as a place where the politically right-wing peoples of the world could live in a society which accepted them as normal. This experiment has since grown in to a massive and powerful country.

Climate of Homeland: Largely temperate.

Diet: Islanders tend to eat a mixture of fruits, vegetables, and meat, perhaps more of that last one than is usual in many cultures. Unlike their American predecessors, it is not common to regularly overeat in Island society.

Music: It's a mix of everything, but most of the local productions lately are what could be called "classical rock."

Stereotypes: Moralistic, moderately quiet but fun-loving, gun-toting hillbillies who will shoot you at the drop of a hat. This is not entirely fair, but we do like our guns.

Economy of Homeland: Prosperous.

Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Tourism, vacationing, a few immigrants, cultural exploration.

[Genomita]

Ethnic Group: Genomitans
Skin Color: mostly white, but other skin colors are also common
Other defining physical features: The Genomitans are a species of hermaphroditic transhumans with a shared conciousness. The "average" Genomitan stands at around 1,90 m in height and has a androgynous frame, though some sway more to the male or female side of the spectrum. All eye colors are possible, though the shade of color tends to rather intense or striking. All hair colors are roughly equally common. Those living in the many subaquatic cities on Qaura or similar planets also sport inconspicious gills, while soldiers and manual workers often sport a additional set of arms.
Primary Religion: Genomita as a whole is largely agnostic, though our people are free to follow any religion that does not demand human sacrifice or harming their neighbours .
Family Structure: Genomitans are very fertile, so families tend to be large and closely knit. Family values and mutual support are important, and group marriages are common.
Social Values: Always support your family, your friends and your neighbours to the best of your ability. Always be reasy to expand your horizon, and do not disrespect the values of others, but be honest when expressing your opinion.
History*: Genomita was founded in the middle of the 21st century in the earth's arctic by a large group of scientists and their families, who had escaped from a police state whose name has long been forgotten. To survive in the harsh climate, the scientists and their families used the advanced knowledge of bio-augmentation they had brought with them to help their bodies adapt to the climate and established cities on the ocean floor, hidden from the eyes of their pursuers. For several years, the young nation prospered , and scientists, artists and other great minds from other nations were invited to keep the gene pool stable and bring new ideas with them, while a comparably small but highly capable mixed-gender defense force of genetically improved super soldiers was created to protect the nation in case of invasion. Eventually the Genomitans were ready to make the next step and left the earth for life on another planet. Eventually the Genomitans found a planet that suited their taste, a planet of harsh, arctic beauty, with oceans brimming with life in all shapes and sizes. At some point after their arrival on this planet, conventional technology began to fall out of favour, and the Genomitans began to create biological technology based on the myriad different organisms found on their planet. This time period also saw the creation of the shared conciousness, sometimes efalsely referred to by outsiders as the "Hive Mind", which allows Genomitans to share the thoughts, feelings and sensations of the Genomitans surrounding them. However, a few years after the creation of the shared conciousness the Genomitans were dragged into a vicious war with the decendants of the police state their founding fathers had come from, now a powerful and warlike galactic empire. The majority of male Genomitans lost their lives in the war, forcing the high council to develop a unique breeding program which would change the face of the Genomitans forever. The high council asked every woman old enough to legally give birth to participate in this program, during which the genes of the resulting embryos were altered in such a way that they and all following generations would be born as functional hermaphrodites. The new generation of Genomitans proved incredibly fertile, and borths of twins or multiples became increasingly common. Eventually, the Genomitans managed to get rid of the invaders, at least for the moment.
Climate of Homeland*: The climate on Qaura's surface is in many ways compareable to that of the earth's arctic. However, the deeper one dives, the warmer the water becomes due to geothermic heat, and the more lively the oceans become. The bottom, where the majority of the Genomitan cities located, usually has a average temperature of 14-18 degrees celsius, though the Genomitans are perfectly capable of withstanding the temperatures at the surface.
Diet*: Genomitans as a whole are omnivourous like their human ancestors, Unsurprisingly, sea food is highly common, and hot spices and rice or noodles are very popular.
Music*: There are many different styles of music from slower and melodic genres like "Whalesong" (not the actual name, but a name commonly used by fans of the genre) to more gruff ones like Deep Rock.
Stereotypes*: Genomitans are usually stereotyped as either "dirty communists" or subaquatic ant people who can't think for themselves and have no sense of individuality. Neither are true, though Genomita has a mixed economy and family and community values are held in high regard.
Economy of Homeland*: Genomita has a mixed economy, with the industries most important for the civilisation's survival (energy, basic food production etc.) controlled by the state while the rest is controlled by private industry.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Genomitans travelling to Sagatagan will often do so to satisfy their curiosity of the lifestyles in other nations or, if they are artists, gain new inspirations for their chosen art form.

[Vitius]

Ethnic Group: Vitians
Skin Color: White and native coloured (a kind of tan/white mix-think of the Inuits or Eskimos)
Other defining physical features: Most men have burly arms, and are quite stocky due to extensive work in the mountains. Most woman appear frail and much shorter than men.
Primary Religion: Judaism
Family Structure: All members of the family are to respect the father; in his absence, the eldest son is at power. If there is no son, or the only/several sons are absent, than the mother is in command, followed by the eldest daughter. The mother controls the children, while the father controls the mother.
Social Values: Honour plays a huge role in society, along with virtue and strength. If you lack any of these values, you are certain to get shunned in any measure.
History*: Long story short, the Reformed Government of Vitius is the third government, and it's primary emphasis is to be better than the last (oppressive) regime, and to focus on industry and business. Business and industry control the nation, from politics to foreign policy.
Climate of Homeland*: Extremely mountainous, and cold. The frigid air contributes to a lack of plant life, and, as a result, pine trees are the only thriving plantlife; many homes are made out of this material, along with various abundant minerals and stones.
Diet*: Musk oxen, cows, and snowberries (a type of berry native to Vitius; has the outside texture of a pineapple, with a very, very soft inside that has the taste of blueberries)
Music*: Folk music, pop, and classical are the main genres of Vitius. Many are released by the government with biast lyrics to promote patriosm.
Stereotypes*: That Vitians all live in igloos, that some of us are cannibals, and that we have no plantlife whatsoever.
Economy of Homeland*: Very strong; it is rare for people to be unemployed, but it is common for people to be abused and controlled by their place of work.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: To find more humane economic work.

[Sagatagan]

Ethnic Group: Syreene
Skin Color: ranges from Brown to fairly white
Other defining physical features: at the purest ends of the specturm often a Large, Heavily built body structure with a barrel Chest, and visible traditional Tattoos, and at the other, a rather large and swarthy looking European.
Primary Religions: Christianity, Syreene (Polynesian) Polytheism.
Family Structure: Close extended families, usually with 3 or 4 generations living in the same home.
Social Values: Generally Community and family oriented, and have a strong sense of propriety.
History*: Formed from Native Syreenes and European Settlers after a series of fairly bloody bush wars. The Syreenes won, and continued to allow settlement on their terms. Intermarriage and mutual raiding commenced almost immediately upon settlement. Current government of the Syreene States formed mainly to present a unified front to outsiders and co-ordinate policy on certain issues.
Climate of Homeland*: Ranges from Tropical rain forest to Temperate rain forest and grasslands, depending on the Altitude and precipitation.
Diet*: Fairly mixed with starches and vegetables forming the majority of the diet. Lamb, Pork, Beef and Fish are the most common meats, and typically eaten at least once a day.
Music*: tastes vary, but traditional Syreene Music is fairly popular.
Stereotypes*: Syreenes are generally Stereotyped as:

• Anti-Captialists No, they really aren't. But there are limits to what are allowed, and G-d help you if you cross that line.
• Easy Going It's usually too hot out to get all worked up over something unimportant, plus there are better things to do, like Fishing. That said, if it is Important, and/or they get worked up, Heads will roll.
• Gun Wielding Maniacs They'll politely dispute the latter, but concede the former. That said, back home pretty much everyone knows someone with an old Tank or Armored Car (Turns out that case shot tends to work out quite well against Terror Birds)
• Lazy Not really, It's just too hot to work a regular workday with only a lunch break, and no AC, So the usual hours are 8:00-6:00 with a 2hour break from 11:00 to 1:00. That said, they tend to work Quite hard when they're on duty.
• Pirates Not anymore anyway. But they still tend to take it as a Compliment.
• Socialists They're very community oriented, which is inherited from both Early Settlers and the Native Syreene traditions, and has been reinforced over time. That said, they do have a strong individualist Streak as well.
• Tree Huggers/Eco Weenies Kinda. In their terms, it's more like not shitting where you eat. That said, The Mining and Resource Extraction Sector does tend to do a good job of cleaning up after itself.

Economy of Homeland*: Fairly strong Scandinavian-Style Free Market Socialist Economy.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Usually just visiting, or immigrating for economic reasons.

The close family structures, community-mindedness, and ecological awareness make the Syreene welcome here, and they find life here easy, especially in the warmer South, with the only major conflict being the structure of the work day- but most collectives are very accomodating for that.

[Sagatagan]

Ethnic Group: Islanders tend to be Caucasian, though anything is possible.

Skin Color: Usually white, though again, anything is possible.

Other defining physical features: Unusually high portions of blond, strawberry blond, and red hair. Islanders are quite tall, with the average male height being 5'11, and the average female height being around 5'6.

Primary Religion: Protestant Christianity.

Family Structure: Nuclear-based family structure is most common, with two parents and anywhere from one to six children.

Social Values: Islanders tend to be socially conservative, or libertarian-conservative for the most part. If you have a habit they don't like, they will generally not bring it up, unless you start bringing it in to their home, and pushing it on them and their children.

History: In simplest terms. Limbaugh Island was established as a place where the politically right-wing peoples of the world could live in a society which accepted them as normal. This experiment has since grown in to a massive and powerful country.

Climate of Homeland: Largely temperate.

Diet: Islanders tend to eat a mixture of fruits, vegetables, and meat, perhaps more of that last one than is usual in many cultures. Unlike their American predecessors, it is not common to regularly overeat in Island society.

Music: It's a mix of everything, but most of the local productions lately are what could be called "classical rock."

Stereotypes: Moralistic, moderately quiet but fun-loving, gun-toting hillbillies who will shoot you at the drop of a hat. This is not entirely fair, but we do like our guns.

Economy of Homeland: Prosperous.

Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Tourism, vacationing, a few immigrants, cultural exploration.

Immigrants would be unlikely, and find the culture extremely different, and tourists, vacationers, and cultural explorers are apt to be horrified by the nudity, social and economic egalitarianism, free love, acceptance of gay rights, widespread feminism, recreational drug use, environmentalism....

[Sagatagan]

Ethnic Group: Genomitans
Skin Color: mostly white, but other skin colors are also common
Other defining physical features: The Genomitans are a species of hermaphroditic transhumans with a shared conciousness. The "average" Genomitan stands at around 1,90 m in height and has a androgynous frame, though some sway more to the male or female side of the spectrum. All eye colors are possible, though the shade of color tends to rather intense or striking. All hair colors are roughly equally common. Those living in the many subaquatic cities on Qaura or similar planets also sport inconspicious gills, while soldiers and manual workers often sport a additional set of arms.
Primary Religion: Genomita as a whole is largely agnostic, though our people are free to follow any religion that does not demand human sacrifice or harming their neighbours .
Family Structure: Genomitans are very fertile, so families tend to be large and closely knit. Family values and mutual support are important, and group marriages are common.
Social Values: Always support your family, your friends and your neighbours to the best of your ability. Always be reasy to expand your horizon, and do not disrespect the values of others, but be honest when expressing your opinion.
History*: Genomita was founded in the middle of the 21st century in the earth's arctic by a large group of scientists and their families, who had escaped from a police state whose name has long been forgotten. To survive in the harsh climate, the scientists and their families used the advanced knowledge of bio-augmentation they had brought with them to help their bodies adapt to the climate and established cities on the ocean floor, hidden from the eyes of their pursuers. For several years, the young nation prospered , and scientists, artists and other great minds from other nations were invited to keep the gene pool stable and bring new ideas with them, while a comparably small but highly capable mixed-gender defense force of genetically improved super soldiers was created to protect the nation in case of invasion. Eventually the Genomitans were ready to make the next step and left the earth for life on another planet. Eventually the Genomitans found a planet that suited their taste, a planet of harsh, arctic beauty, with oceans brimming with life in all shapes and sizes. At some point after their arrival on this planet, conventional technology began to fall out of favour, and the Genomitans began to create biological technology based on the myriad different organisms found on their planet. This time period also saw the creation of the shared conciousness, sometimes efalsely referred to by outsiders as the "Hive Mind", which allows Genomitans to share the thoughts, feelings and sensations of the Genomitans surrounding them. However, a few years after the creation of the shared conciousness the Genomitans were dragged into a vicious war with the decendants of the police state their founding fathers had come from, now a powerful and warlike galactic empire. The majority of male Genomitans lost their lives in the war, forcing the high council to develop a unique breeding program which would change the face of the Genomitans forever. The high council asked every woman old enough to legally give birth to participate in this program, during which the genes of the resulting embryos were altered in such a way that they and all following generations would be born as functional hermaphrodites. The new generation of Genomitans proved incredibly fertile, and borths of twins or multiples became increasingly common. Eventually, the Genomitans managed to get rid of the invaders, at least for the moment.
Climate of Homeland*: The climate on Qaura's surface is in many ways compareable to that of the earth's arctic. However, the deeper one dives, the warmer the water becomes due to geothermic heat, and the more lively the oceans become. The bottom, where the majority of the Genomitan cities located, usually has a average temperature of 14-18 degrees celsius, though the Genomitans are perfectly capable of withstanding the temperatures at the surface.
Diet*: Genomitans as a whole are omnivourous like their human ancestors, Unsurprisingly, sea food is highly common, and hot spices and rice or noodles are very popular.
Music*: There are many different styles of music from slower and melodic genres like "Whalesong" (not the actual name, but a name commonly used by fans of the genre) to more gruff ones like Deep Rock.
Stereotypes*: Genomitans are usually stereotyped as either "dirty communists" or subaquatic ant people who can't think for themselves and have no sense of individuality. Neither are true, though Genomita has a mixed economy and family and community values are held in high regard.
Economy of Homeland*: Genomita has a mixed economy, with the industries most important for the civilisation's survival (energy, basic food production etc.) controlled by the state while the rest is controlled by private industry.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Genomitans travelling to Sagatagan will often do so to satisfy their curiosity of the lifestyles in other nations or, if they are artists, gain new inspirations for their chosen art form.

Their close family ties and hiveminds make them exceptional at working within the cooperative culture of Sagatagan, especially the collectivized communes of Karreos. In fact, there are five village-communes in the east of Karreos that are primarily Genomitan, and several other villages that have substantial Genomitan presence. There is also a handful of Genomitan families in New Barcelona's recently built districts. While this accounts for almost two thousand individuals, the actual number of Genomitans that have ever come to Sagatagan numbers less than a hundred; the fertile species has produced a massive second, third, and fourth generation. This population explosion makes them one of the few nonhuman groups the White Bloc and other nationalists feel comfortable openly demonizing. The neighbors of the Genomitans, however, find them a grand people. The few gilled Genomitans in Sagatagan make a fine living in specialized trades.

[Sagatagan]

Ethnic Group: Primarily Scandinavian, though Threlizdun is know for being a haven for refugees around the world, so many groups exist.
Skin Color: Primarily white, though others are rather common.
Other defining physical features: There is no real norm.
Primary Religion: The largest faith is somewhat of a universalist panentheism. It is based on ancient tribal beliefs that revolve around a universal spirit, pacifism, respect for nature, tolerance of others, animism, and the need to assist others. It is for the most part an unorganized faith, though some have set up temples for it. Most simply attent Unitarian Universalist chapels. Being a home for refugees worldwide, you can find members of basically any faith, though most are very modernized and liberal versions of the original.
Family Structure: Any number of consenting adults of any gender or relation. Though almost all families are monogamous and a fairly large majority are of opposite sex, the taboo on unconditional families is long gone.
Social Values: Almost every citizen is a proud anarcho-syndicalist communist. They recieve excellent education and healthcare, often leading them to be rather intelligent and healthy. Threlizdun is covered almost entirely by forests, and most of its citizens love the outdoors and be strong environmentalists. The great diversity of the land has gotten the people to become quite open minded and rather used to change. A rather large percentage are pacifists, animal rights are respected, and vegetarianism is rather common. They often feel a bit of a need to travel. Almost all college graduates immediatly travel the world before returning home or finding a place that feels nice. Even in Threlizdun people constantly travel between cities and it is not unknown for some to move once every two months. They settle down more as they age. They are extremely friendly. The most common greeting for a complete stranger is a high five or a hug. They seem to almost already be best friends with every new person they meet. They love all forms of art, and feel that it is almost a civic duty to create it. They generally love life and all its wonders. They also are known to love a good party.
History*: (OOC: I'm actually working on a really complex history filled with dates and various events, but it is currently unfinished, so here is a very short version.) They were all originally several tribes that formed together under a council of chiefs. Eventually the system became based on democracy rather than appointing the wisest elder. As time went on the society became increasingly libertarian and left wing. In the 1990's, the democratic socialist movement had greatly grown and the government peacefully transitioned over to the new socialist democracy. Eventually, the president came to support a bill that would remove the very office he held and grant the powers over to all the elected officials. In the 2000's many anarcho-syndicalist philosphers gained a great following, and the ex president along with the most prominent philosophers and government officials gave a speech about the ideas of utopia, freedom, anarchy, communism, and democracy, before dissolving the government and declaring that all of those dreams had finally been realised, and that a true utopia existed at last.
Climate of Homeland*: Slightly cold, but still a little above a temperate climate.
Music*: Indie, folk, alternative, and punk are the most common, though all forms can be found here.
Stereotypes*: "a bunch of filthy hippies"-we maintain relatively good hygeine, though most citizens would be flattered by the latter detail. "The nation that should've failed by now"-we are actually suprised by this ourselves. "The nation that's economy can only function because the citizens don't want the parties to end."-there is some truth to this, though not entirely. "These people already are friends with every person on the planet."-We are tremendously proud of this one. "Drug abusing, sex craved, lunatics."-True, all drugs are legal, though most citizens don't use them. Yes, free love is rather common amongst several of our citizens and almost all sexual taboos are gone, but we do have more to do than this.
Economy of Homeland*: Free market socialism with participatory economics, syndicalism, and a gift economy. Most factory labour is mechanized, as we like to allow people to choose jobs they personally want to pursue. We have a good deal of farmers actually. There are few lawyers or police officers, as crime is all but nonexistant. Most citizens are artists in free time, though a good deal have it as a proffession. We have a great deal of scientists, teachers, professors, philosophers, and doctors.
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Most likely they are college students who are travelling, though of course there are other acceptions. Some may just stay for a while, while others may immigrate permanently.

The people of Threlizdun fit in wonderfully here, though the choice between the forests fot he middle region of the country, with its socialist market economy, and the familiar syndicalism/communism of the southwest, with its plains, tends to present a frustrating choice for some, and forested regions in collectivized Karreos are very popular. Free love and the family structure are similar to our own, and Threlizdun immigrants are often very active in the anarchist movement, which tends to be very peaceful and even engage in the democratic government here, due to their role in the revolution and founding of the new republic. Many anarchists wish to follow Threlizdun's example now by spreading the collectivization campaigns in Karreos, fostering anarchist culture, and strengthening the existing alternatives to the community-controlled police.

[Sagatagan]

Ethnic Group: Millian
Skin Color: Pail White
Other defining physical features: Brown hair and eyes, quite tall and thin
Primary Religion: Jewish
Family Structure: Mother and Father lead family, sometimes with other live in friends or relative
Social Values: Do what you want so long as it dose not effect me
History*: Former conquered people who revolted and won independence
Climate of Homeland*: Temperate Cold, think London
Diet*: Based off meat and pasta
Music*: Russian Classical, Military Marches
Stereotypes*: Egotistical, insane, smart, greedy, rich
Economy of Homeland*: Great
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Business

You are here for business, but I fear you may not find it easily, if your intention is capital investment or privatization. There are some business opportunities, of course, but not in the sense many capitalist nations seek among post-colonial states.

[Lazssia]

Ethnic Group:Lazssian
Skin Color: Caucasian (mostly, about as diverse as america)
Other defining physical features: Strange, fiery, almost luminescent eyes
Primary Religion: Baptist Christian ( faith is a matter of choice)
Family Structure: varied
Social Values: Lazssians a are very patriotic , capitalist, people who are based off of a militaristic culture, they enjoy great freedom and are willing to die in defense of their motherland, and even the lands of their allies if they are attacked. They uphold the arts such as science, music etc, and often are described as post modern day Spartans only sophisticated.
History*: Lazssia is a land with a dark and grizzly past, for centuries the nation was leaderless since the fall of the Old Kingdom in 1587. For hundreds of years the land was ruled by warlords in conflict with on another, and it seemed that no one besides slavers and pirates wanted anything to do with the nightmare land. That was until in 2003, a young fifteen year old boy known as Xanthael Reagan took over Helvan, the largest, and technically most stable, city-state in the country, from the hands of a of a crazed isolationist dictator. He then led an army of patriots to once again unite Lazssia underneath a single flag, this conflict came to be known as the War of Unification. And he later he led an assault to take back Lazssia's lost islands and nearby colonies, This conflict was known as the War of Reclamation, or the Great Crusade. Shortly after the the nation was once again made whole, the people of Lazssian chose Xanthael to be their first Emperor, and thus the Empire of Lazssia was born
Climate of Homeland*: varied ( from the blazing deserts of Karskyn, to the freezing tundras of Wolfengrad)
Diet*: A healthy omnivorous diet
Music*:Jazz,opera, rock, metal, classical, folk, ETC
Stereotypes*: a crazed, battle hungry lunatic. ( Lazssians may be these things, but not all the time. We're really quite friendly, just don't shoot at us.)
Economy of Homeland*: a strong capitalist economy
Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Shear curiosity.

[Ziggystan]

Ethnic Group: Ziggy

Skin Color: Originally White and East Asian were in more or less equal numbers, with Blacks and Hispanics making up smaller groups. However, due to race not being consider important, over the generations most have become racially mixed with very few people of purely one race.

Other defining physical features: Tend to be slightly thinner and a few inches shorter than normal

Primary Religion: Most are theists in some way, though many different beliefs exist. Due to close contact, there has been much religious mixing. For example, one will often see Christians who also weave Buddhist or Shinto practices into their faith. However, religion in generally thought of as something personal that should not come into politics, and few mind if their friends, spouses, or relatives are of a different religion than themselves.

Family Structure: Two parents usually, though polygamy is also common, with one to three children being the norm. Marriage is considered by some to be cute or romantic, but isn't considered necessary for a solid family structure.

Social Values: Very loose beliefs.Alcohol, hard drugs, and gambling are considered acceptable as long as it does not interfere with workers productivity. Homosexuality and transsexualism are accepted. Free love and polygamist relationships are very common. Free speech, and right to vote are considered paramount to society. Feminism is completely embraced, and a female leader is viewed no differently than a male one. Selfishness is not considered to be a negative trait. The desire to put your own happiness over others is seen as normal and nobody is faulted by others for doing so. Governments and authority are often viewed with intense suspicion.

History*:Ziggystan was originally founded when numerous corporations from Western Europe, the United States, and East Asia pooled their money together and bought a large amount of unused land so they could conduct business without the interference of government regulation. As it grew, people from other nations began arriving with the same goals.

Climate of Homeland*: Largely desert, though a few lakes and rivers allow small forests to grow in some areas.

Diet*: Both Western and Asian staples are common, and the two styles have been combined in numerous ways as well. Vegetarianism is also practiced by nearly 10% of the population.

Music*: Music tends to be very loud, fast paced, and electronic sounding. Virtually all music is written specifically for dancing; with nearly all Ziggy going to dance parties after work.

Stereotypes*: Often viewed as friendly, tolerant party lovers...as long as they aren't in a business negotiation. Among foreign traders, Ziggy are viewed as greedy opportunists who will take advantage of any weakness they can find.

Economy of Homeland*: Highly capitalistic, with nearly everything privatized and run by corporations. The only public spending is on education (to help the next generation learn to be better business leaders), on security (which largely serves to prevent theft, embezzlement, unfair employment practices, and fraud), and on healthcare (so that sick workers can be cared for and treated quickly; allowing them to return to work as soon as possible).

Reason for Being in Sagatagan: Those unhappy with Ziggystan's economy, such as socialists and communist, often leave Ziggystan. Many Ziggy businessmen also take up temporary residence in order to look for business partnerships with Sagat companies, and some go there to retire so they can live in a place with a more pleasant climate.

As for Sagat exiles:
Ziggy agree with their capitalistic ideas. However, because of their authoritarian ideas, their dislike of drug use, intolerance of homosexuality, and their fundamentalist religious ideas causes them to be considered to be repressed, boring, and puritanical. Numerous Sagat employers have been brought up on charges of unfair employment practices for homophobic, sexist, racist, and religious job discrimination. Sagat tend to stay within their own group rather than intermingling like most Ziggy, and have formed whole city sections composed of Sagat immigrants.

[The 4th Realm]

Ethnic Group:Souls
Skin Color:none, they are fades Grey souls
Other defining physical features:whatever the person had when alive
Primary Religion:none, all they know is that Demons and Death are real beings.
Family Structure:varies from person to person
Social Values:They prefer to do whatever passes the time, there is nothing to really do in the Realm
History*:The people of the 4th Realm are spirits of the dead, thus their history is varied, we have some of yours here.
Climate of Homeland*:none
Diet*:there is no true eating, you can visually create somethign with taste but it doesn't help you or anything.
Music*:varies from homeland before death.
Stereotypes*:that they have no emotion, 100% false, they are just bored.
Economy of Homeland*:none
Reason for Being in Sagatagan:To visit their family members that are alive.