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The '''Mirzak Institute for Biological Preservation''', known more widely as '''Chen's Menagerie''' after former Chancellor [[Linge Chen]] is a biological reserve and research institute in [[Corumm]]. Originally a zoological garden created for the enjoyment of Chen himself, it housed hundreds of animal specimens from all over the world along with local fauna. | The '''Mirzak Institute for Biological Preservation''', known more widely as '''Chen's Menagerie''' after former Chancellor [[Linge Chen]] is a biological reserve and research institute in [[Corumm]]. Originally a zoological garden created for the enjoyment of Chen himself, it housed hundreds of animal specimens from all over the world along with local fauna. | ||
[[File:Menagerie.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of Chen's Menagerie]] | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Built in 1998 in the western outskirts of [[Mirzak]], the original menagerie was initially meant to house Linge Chen's two [[Long-toothed Hound]]s Toramino and Berossus. While it is rumored that Chen may have on occassion fed some of his political opponents to his pets, he also ordered that the compound be equipped with state of the art cattle and poultry farms to provide meat for his animals. Other exotic animals came to Chen as gifts such as a rare blue feathered [[Giswi]] gifted by a minister and an orangutan named Farfour sent by the Zurg of Varshan. In time more specialized habitats that recreated the natural homes of these and other specimens were built. | Built in 1998 in the western outskirts of [[Mirzak]], the original menagerie was initially meant to house Linge Chen's two [[Long-toothed Hound]]s Toramino and Berossus. While it is rumored that Chen may have on occassion fed some of his political opponents to his pets, he also ordered that the compound be equipped with state of the art cattle and poultry farms to provide meat for his animals. Other exotic animals came to Chen as gifts such as a rare blue feathered [[Giswi]] gifted by a minister and an orangutan named Farfour sent by the Zurg of Varshan. In time more specialized habitats that recreated the natural homes of these and other specimens were built. | ||
By 2006 the menagerie was opened to high ranking members of the Party and their families for recreational purposes. The general public however was mostly uninformed about the purpose of the facility and were not allowed access. The 1,500 acre property was fenced off from the outside world by checkpoints, concrete walls, watchtowers, barbed wire and a 200-strong detachment of Chancellery guards that were on duty 24/7. | By 2006 the menagerie was opened to high ranking members of the Party and their families for recreational purposes. The general public however was mostly uninformed about the purpose of the facility and were not allowed access. The 1,500 acre property was fenced off from the outside world by checkpoints, concrete walls, watchtowers, barbed wire and a 200-strong detachment of Chancellery guards that were on duty 24/7. | ||
Following the 2007 conquest of [[Ixa'Taka]], the treasures of Mezro were plundered by the army, including around three hundred crocodiles, monitor lizards, turtles and other reptilians kept by King Cacama. These reptiles were transported back to Corumm where Chen ordered the construction of the Reptile Quadrant and artificial lakes to house them. | Following the 2007 conquest of [[Ixa'Taka]], the treasures of Mezro were plundered by the army, including around three hundred crocodiles, monitor lizards, turtles and other reptilians kept by King Cacama. These reptiles were transported back to Corumm where Chen ordered the construction of the Reptile Quadrant and artificial lakes to house them. | ||
[[File:Farfour the orangutan.jpg|thumb|The orangutan Farfour in 2018]] | [[File:Farfour the orangutan.jpg|thumb|The orangutan Farfour in 2018]] | ||