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[Factbook] The Republic of Orandia (WIP)


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Dramatis Personae (important people)

Prime Minister Queenie A. Astier: Born and raised in the capital metropolis of Aidnaro, Queenie (not to be confused with the Queen) is the youngest prime minister to date at thirty-two years of age. 

Queen Aurélie Enfeld: The current head of the Orandian royal family, situated in Nordiaa. Forty-two years old. Stern and serious, but cares deeply for her people.

King Félix Enfeld: Forty-four years old. Originally from Idonara, Félix married into the Orandian royal family twenty-two years ago. A once-lively man known for his grace and dancing skill, the death of his youngest daughter still saddens him greatly.

Crown Prince Alexander Enfeld: At twenty, carries the future of the Orandian royal family on his shoulders. Only serious because he has to be. Soon to be wed to a woman from Naiador (Ophelia). 

Princess Adora Enfeld: Sixteen years old, and cares little for the responsibilities of a princess. She puts up with the less fun parts of royal life grudgingly, but dreams of one day traveling the world and leaving her previous commitments behind.

Princess Andrea Enfeld: Would be thirteen currently, had she not died at age eleven from a heart condition. Despite her illness, which had troubled her since birth, she is remembered as an optimistic and resilient young girl.

Ophelia Kihime (soon Enfeld): Nineteen years old; a young woman from Naiador's upper crust. It is unknown whether her engagement to Alexander is for political or personal reasons, or a mix of the two, but the union will surely be beneficial in strengthening cross-cultural relations in Orandia.

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Regional/cultural groups in Orandia (plus regional demonyms!)

Cultural groups in Orandia are largely divided by the environment in which they live. The modern regional borders took these differences into account when they were made.

Mountainous regions (Montrose, Haute-Claire, Embla): The Orandian royal family originated here, and these mountain-dwellers played a large role in unifying the nation. Many of their political trappings are reflected in Orandia’s current government, and many elements of their culture have seeped into others, for better or worse. These folk easily have the most influence over the nation as a whole, leading many of these people to develop superiority complexes, thinking of themselves as the best. So while they are the most influential in many ways, they are not always the best liked. 

What people do like, though, is Montrose’s famous pink mountainsides. Covered in pink flowers that bloom in late spring, travelers flock to see the beautiful mountains. Pick up any travel brochure about Orandia, and it’s likely to have a picture of these mountains front and center.

Regional demonyms: Montrosian, Hautian, Emblian. “Montie” is a casual, sometimes derogatory term that refers to someone from any of these regions, especially Montrose.

 

Coastal regions (North Coast, South Coast): The other cultural group that largely influenced modern Orandian politics. Invented the modern orandi. The eastern coast of Orandia is home to another famous part of the nation—its fishing towns. Its people are hardworking, but also fun-loving.  Dainroa and the South Coast coastline are popular vacation destinations for other Orandians.

There is a strong history of women in politics here—they are viewed as coolheaded and trustworthy. Many past Orandian prime ministers can call the eastern coast home.

Regional demonyms: Northern, Southern. If this gets confusing, just say “from the North/South Coast.”

 

Forested regions (Soris, Knapp, Pala): Indigenous to the forests of Orandia, these people were once isolated natives before making contact with their neighboring peoples. Because the way they govern themselves is highly localized, with each settlement dealing with their own issues themselves, they have contributed little to the modern Orandian political system. They care deeply for the environment, and strive to lead sustainable lifestyles. Recent agricultural developments have been encroaching on their forest homeland, and as a result they have made bigger and bigger efforts to preserve as much of the forest as possible. 

The Montes are making an effort to strengthen relations between themselves and these folk. Most notably, Ophelia Kihime, a young woman from Pala, is marrying into the Orandian royal family. 

Regional demonyms: Sorian, Knappan, Palan

 

Lakeside regions (Cople, Istul): Originally part of the same group as the forested regions, but has grown apart from it over time. Living near the lakes in southwest Orandia is warm and idyllic, and the people who live here reflect that. They have a reputation for being remarkably relaxed and carefree, and most importantly, happy. Their fertile soil means they produce quite a bit of valuable exports, and Orandians come from all over to vacation by the lakeside. 

Regional demonyms: Coplian, Istulian

 

Masly (Masly): Maslians are an odd lot. When Masly became part of Orandia, it was largely uninhabited. People from all walks of life and from all over the nation migrated to it, and it’s developed its own offbeat culture. Most folks here live in the countryside, and tend to want to keep things the way they’ve always been. They care for the environment and for the most part don’t make much noise on a national scale. However, the countryside does hide a good number of troublemakers and eccentric criminals, and the largely unfiltered news outlets of Masly have unintentionally sparked the creation of a popular Orandian meme, “Maslian Man.”

Regional demonym: Maslian

 

Urban (Aidnaro): Orandia’s bustling capital city is so large and diverse that it’s developing a culture all its own. Throw every group above into a big pot and mix it all up; that’s what Aidnaro is like. Some districts of the city are themed around a region or group, but for the most part, the distinct cultures that make up Orandia are well blended here. It’s a place where people from all over the country live shoulder to shoulder, among the most advanced technology and infrastructure in the nation. 

Regional demonym: Aidnaroan

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Putting the map here to consolidate things.

Orandia's regional borders tend to be defined by environmental features such as rivers and mountain ranges. Warm-colored regions are mainly mountainous, yellow and green regions are dominated by forests, and purple and blue regions lie among Orandia's prosperous coastline. While each region has a unique name, the regional capitals are all anagrams of the name Orandia!

Some fun bits about the regions and their capitals:

-The name Haute-Claire refers to the many tall mountains in the region–the tallest in all of Orandia. Haute-Claire contains both the highest elevation and the highest-elevation city in the nation, the latter being the regional capital of Nordiaa. 

-Knapp is the heart of Orandia's agriculture industry. Farms and fertile riverbanks dot the relatively flat countryside here, and forested areas are still being cleared to make room for farmland.

-Naiador, the regional capital of Pala, sits beside a large lake. The local climate is so foggy that the city has gained a reputation for being mysterious. 

-The twin cities of Dianaro and Narodia are situated on twin peninsulas, connected by the nation's two longest bridges. They are also the regional capitals of Cople and Istul, respectively.

-Montrose is named for a species of pink wildflower that grows abundantly on mountainsides in the region, covering them with pink.

-Dainroa, a sizable port city, is the nation's largest exporter of fish.

-The forest, mountains, and coast all meet on the peninsula the Aidnaro region inhabits. The region and its capital share a name.

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