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=== The Founding of Vithinja === | === The Founding of Vithinja === | ||
to be concluded | to be concluded | ||
=== Noborean Imperialism === | === Noborean Imperialism === | ||
Vith-Caer-Finn-Fan stuff | Vith-Caer-Finn-Fan stuff | ||
=== The Borean Twin Republic === | === The Borean Twin Republic === | ||
As a result of the ... war... | As a result of the ... war... | ||
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As a result of the attempt to split the nation as well as the large scale devestation, loss of power and loss of confidence in Caergwynn as a shared ruling power Vithinja would reform under a new dictatorial government, focused on rebuilding the nations ability to protect itself through the navy. | As a result of the attempt to split the nation as well as the large scale devestation, loss of power and loss of confidence in Caergwynn as a shared ruling power Vithinja would reform under a new dictatorial government, focused on rebuilding the nations ability to protect itself through the navy. | ||
=== Second Great Wars === | === Second Great Wars === | ||
=== The Syndicalization === | === The Syndicalization === | ||
=== New Cooperatist Order === | === New Cooperatist Order === | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Vithinjas varied geography is both a blessing and a curse. Although large portions of the lands are difficult to impossible to inhabit, they hold some of the most beautiful landmarks to be found in the world. Between the innumerable fjords covering the coast to the northern villages surrounded by the sights of huge tall mountain ranges, large glaciers that glimmer in the sunlight and if any visitor is lucky, the wondrous northern lights. This would make it a better tourist location if the temperature didn't drive most foreigners away. | Vithinjas varied geography is both a blessing and a curse. Although large portions of the lands are difficult to impossible to inhabit, they hold some of the most beautiful landmarks to be found in the world. Between the innumerable fjords covering the coast to the northern villages surrounded by the sights of huge tall mountain ranges, large glaciers that glimmer in the sunlight and if any visitor is lucky, the wondrous northern lights. This would make it a better tourist location if the temperature didn't drive most foreigners away. | ||
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As there are quite a few who believe that either joining a union is too difficult or simply that there should be a union for those who could be classified as residents, there is a modern [[Vithinjan civil rights movement|civil rights movement]] in the nation that in part advocates for these changes, especially as the vast majority of residents are celts many of whom feel that discrimination is a factor in their lack of representation. | As there are quite a few who believe that either joining a union is too difficult or simply that there should be a union for those who could be classified as residents, there is a modern [[Vithinjan civil rights movement|civil rights movement]] in the nation that in part advocates for these changes, especially as the vast majority of residents are celts many of whom feel that discrimination is a factor in their lack of representation. | ||
=== Administrative Divisions === | === Administrative Divisions === | ||
===Military=== | ===Military=== | ||
The Vithinjan military can be divided into three distinct organizations: The Kingdoms Flotilla of Vithinja (''Viþinjske Rikysflottjan''), The Union of the National Reserve (''Fhecket fyr Länsvärnent'') and the Guards of the Revolution (''Nydåningsvacktyt''). Some would only consider the first two as actual members of the military and the third as a paramilitary organization, especially since the constitution contradicts itself when describing them. The Kingdoms Flotilla is divided into four main components: The Royal Marines (''Rikysvärnet''), The Valkyries (''Valkyrierne''), the Homeland Navy (''Länsförsvarsflottan'') and the Wolves (''Ulvärne''). | The Vithinjan military can be divided into three distinct organizations: The Kingdoms Flotilla of Vithinja (''Viþinjske Rikysflottjan''), The Union of the National Reserve (''Fhecket fyr Länsvärnent'') and the Guards of the Revolution (''Nydåningsvacktyt''). Some would only consider the first two as actual members of the military and the third as a paramilitary organization, especially since the constitution contradicts itself when describing them. The Kingdoms Flotilla is divided into four main components: The Royal Marines (''Rikysvärnet''), The Valkyries (''Valkyrierne''), the Homeland Navy (''Länsförsvarsflottan'') and the Wolves (''Ulvärne''). | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
=== The Church of Rolv === | === The Church of Rolv === | ||
The Church of Rolv is the largest religion in Vithinja. While it is often classified as a Lutheran protestant branch together with most others, there are many who disagree with this classification as it has little in common with any other branch. While | The Church of Rolv is the largest religion in Vithinja. While it is often classified as a Lutheran protestant branch together with most others, there are many who disagree with this classification as it has little in common with any other branch except some similarities to the Caeric branch. While the foundation which the branch is buult on came with the same reformation as most other early branches it differs in it's originator and purpose. These difference also greatly expanded over time, as the directions of the branches are incomparable. | ||
The Church of Rolv is a unifying faith based in the idea that the old Paganism of the Vithinjan natives is not incompatible with the Christian faith. Instead the old pagan ideas are simply a failure to communicate some of the many ideas behind | The Church of Rolv is a unifying faith based in the idea that the old Paganism of the Vithinjan natives is not truly incompatible with the Christian faith. Instead the old pagan ideas are simply a failure to communicate some of the many ideas behind Christiandom, therfore making them too an old testiment-like component that has been poorly translated and large parts lost. As Gods full teachings have been in part corrupted or forgotten, the old pagan beliefs can be used to help guide and understand what parts of the old and new testament is most important and what the true expectations upon the rulers, representatives and followers of the divine are. | ||
One of the most important differences as thus is the distinctions, comparisons, separations and representations of rulers chosen by god and angels serving as his messengers mean. One of the distinctive beliefs is that the christian idea of angels generally being male is incorrect, that there is a separation between the two kinds of representatives for god. Those who spread gods name to foreign lands serve as the traveling messengers on missions in gods name. As those angels are male, so is the priests who now represent them. Meanwhile, for those who stay in the various communities, maintaining gods connection to his followers, those angels and their representatives must be women. | One of the most important differences as thus is the distinctions, comparisons, separations and representations of rulers chosen by god and angels serving as his messengers mean. One of the distinctive beliefs is that the christian idea of angels generally being male is incorrect, that there is a separation between the two kinds of representatives for god. Those who spread gods name to foreign lands serve as the traveling messengers on missions in gods name. As those angels are male, so is the priests who now represent them. Meanwhile, for those who stay in the various communities, maintaining gods connection to his followers, those angels and their representatives must be women. | ||
Within the ruling family there was two things made very clear: The rulers are representatives of god, just like the kings of old, no divine representative is needed to grant this right of rule if | Within the ruling family there was two things made very clear: The rulers are representatives of god, just like the kings of old, no divine representative is needed to grant this right of rule if ones family has been blessed for this purpose. Thus the royal family of Vithinja is seen as holding the right of rule within their blood, with the blood of other dynasties being a somewhat disputed topic. This means the whole family, there is no room to waste the royal blood of children just because they are women, all must help serve their divinely given purpose. The ideas and roles of the royal rulers family is in part parted by sex but mainly by what must be maintained. | ||
The Kings task is to rule over all, not in every detail but as a single whole. He must not be specialized, and any faults he has must be accounted for, for his power is not in taking care of tasks himself, but in applying the right part of the people and the nation to the purpose. But only the royals may rule. Thus he must ensure his family can make up for all his needed skills and faults. As such the remaining siblings and children must all be made to serve the role of ensuring all the tasks of the king have a skilled expert ready to serve as the kings acting hands. While the exact nature of what these expert roles are has varied greatly over time, a few specific roles have been maintained almost since the faiths establishing. The first of these is the kings heir. The heir is the oldest son who has not been defeated at a fair trial of the heirs choosing. As the king rules all, one can not be king if they cannot ensure their own win when choosing their field of battle. Second is the Valkyran and Valkyrian. The Valkyran is the royal most capable of leading offensive warfare. He ensure that the capabilities necessary to defeat an enemy completely is always available to the king. The Valkyrian represent the defensive understanding that any army attempting to march on their capital will find itself against an impenetrable wall while withering away from skirmishers devastating their supply lines. She ensures that the king may feel safe sending most of his armies to invade their foes, as outnumbered thirty-to-one his Valkyrian will still ensure there will be no victory for any invaders. | |||
===Arts=== | ===Arts=== | ||
====Literature==== | ====Literature==== | ||
Vithinja features a lot of literature of | Vithinja features a lot of literature of especially within the areas of fiction, having many more fictional stories written in the age between the reformation and the modern era than almost any other nation. | ||
Most of this writing is from the time before the Syndicalization, with the new form of government most kinds of artistic literature were discouraged. Since the Cooperatist Coup however literature has been on the way back into the mainstream. Literature is still however mostly seen as being for academics or just old-school in general, with most Vithinjans more focused on other artistic areas. | |||
One of the exception is in the creation of more erotic creations, as comparatively Vithinja has been more accepting of their printing than many other nations. Even the Syndicalization failed to deter this particularly profitable sector, today being one of the largest exporters of this kind of content in the world. | |||
====Music==== | ====Music==== | ||
Traditional North-Gothic and North-Celtic music are still an important part of the modern nations culture. Most musical productions in Vithinja today is either sourced from one of these two traditions or a more modern and partially controversial mix of the two. | Traditional North-Gothic and North-Celtic music are still an important part of the modern nations culture. Most musical productions in Vithinja today is either sourced from one of these two traditions or a more modern and partially controversial mix of the two. This has lead to a strange dynamic of slower, older, largely quiet music using either traditional or more archaic instruments for their creation, often created by larger orchestral creators. Opposite to this is a very fast, excessively loud electronic music created by a "rebelling" youth since the 80's until the modern age. These creators are often small groups of younger Vithinjans playing in simple local locals (not garages though since 90% of Vithinjans don't own cars). | ||
Most of Vithinja is relatively reclusive with their musical tastes, not really entertaining the creation of music in foriegn languages, with the exception of Caeric and some Coscovian songs, which are considered very respectable languages in large parts of the nation. This is in part because both of the main global languages, Anglish and Latin are considered to be very unharmonic (especially Anglish, which is the preferred international language in Vithinja) which generally makes most foreign music sound "wrong". | |||
===Media=== | ===Media=== | ||
==== News ==== | |||
==== Cinema ==== | |||
Before the Syndicalization... | |||
During the early times of the Syndicalization... | |||
After the Cooperatist Coup... | |||
===Sports=== | ===Sports=== | ||
====Hockey==== | ====Hockey==== | ||
While many other nations take the most interest in football the household sport in Vithinja has been hockey ever since the commercialization of the radio. This applies to | While many other nations take the most interest in football the household sport in Vithinja has been hockey ever since the commercialization of the radio. This applies to in part to field hockey, which is more common to be played by youths and in private as well as being generally more popular in souther regions. Ice hockey is however much more popular professionally and gets far more media attention. Vithinjan hockey referees are often less strict with more violent acts than what is common in international settings, leading to Vithinja having by far the most penalty time assigned to them in world-cup games, to the point that they almost double the runner up nation. This has however not prevented Vithinja from becoming one of the most successful nations in international hockey, with their penalty times perhaps being the only thing preventing them from total dominance within the sport. | ||
==== Skiing ==== | |||
==== Football ==== | |||
Football... | |||
Soccer... | |||
===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
Skiing... | |||
====Veterans==== | ====Veterans==== | ||
Vithinjan Tourist centers are often especially targeted at veterans. This is in large part because of support from the church of Rolv, who spends some of their income on efforts to attract and convert veterans. | Vithinjan Tourist centers are often especially targeted at veterans. This is in large part because of support from the church of Rolv, who spends some of their income on efforts to attract and convert veterans. | ||
Burgundie | |||
Kiravia | |||
The Cape and Paulastra | |||
Zeshinava | |||
Yonderre | |||
===Cuisine=== | ===Cuisine=== | ||
Much of Vithinjan cuisine has been based around a mix of fish, hardy vegetables and grain mixed with rare meat from hunting. Because of the relative lack of farmlands there was never much room to raise cattle, leading to a near complete lack of cattle based food for a large portion of their history. By the time these products became more common they generally imported the way to cook meals together with the meat. | Much of Vithinjan cuisine has been based around a mix of fish, hardy vegetables and grain mixed with rare meat from hunting. Because of the relative lack of farmlands there was never much room to raise cattle, leading to a near complete lack of cattle based food for a large portion of their history. By the time these products became more common they generally imported the way to cook meals together with the meat. | ||