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Q: Are there different languages in each country? What do they sound like?

A: Yes! Not only does each country have their own language, but some have multiple! While they do sound like languages that exist in our own world, it should be recognized that they are not those languages in this world, and thus should only be referred to by the appropriate names. We've included the real-world equivalent just for those of you who want to imagine what your characters could sound like!

Niendran
Iliendran: The official language of the North. Sounds like Icelandic.
Niendran: The official language of the East. Sounds like Finnish.

Wyeshing
Hi Wan Qo: One of the three languages of Wyeshing, spoken mostly in the port cities. Sounds like Chinese.
Kirimai: One of the three languages of Wyeshing, spoken mostly in urban cities. Sounds like Japanese.
Dageul: One of the three languages of Wyeshing, spoken in rural areas. Sounds like Korean.

Carthonia
Kahndrian: The official language of South Carthonian. Sounds like Arabic.
Carthonian: The official language of West Carthonia. Sounds like Bulgarian.

Serenity Isles
Serenitian: The unofficial language of the Serenity Isles. Sounds like Sanskrit.

Q: Are there different currencies in each kingdom?

A: This question has been asked a number of times, therefore we decided to add it to this thread. Carthonia, Niendra, and Wyeshing each have their own currency. We put an approximate US/Canada dollar amout on each one, so you can sort of see how much their worth is. If you need to convert the dollar amount to something else, here is a site for that. The currencies go as follows:

Niendra:
Caeta - approx. 100 dollars a piece, made of gold
Retus - approx. 20 dollars a piece, made of silver
Chrebi - approx. 1 dollar a piece, made of copper

Wyeshing:
Gaega - approx. 150 dollars a piece, made of gold
Dyn - approx. 30 dollars a piece, made of silver
Mirol - approx. 3 dollas a pierce, made of copper

Carthonia:
Brokoun - approx. 120 dollars a piece, made of gold
Klobos - approx. 25 dollars a piece, made of silver
Gopif - approx. 2 dollars a piece, made of copper

Q: What is the religion of the land, or are there different ones per country?

A: Good question! The answer is that there is only one religion; however there are technically multiple religions within the one for it's said you get enhanced powers depending on which deity you pray and are loyal towards. As deities are added to the site, we will list below which countries have temples dedicated to them.

It should be said that Carthonia will never recognize the deity Lilith and Niendra will never recognize the deity Nero. However, some people within the countries do worship both (and some worship neither.)


Niendra:
Lilith - deity of mind; said to be one of the original two deities; claims say he came from what is now Northern Niendra
Lunta - deity of the north; third tier
Useli - deity of the east; third tier
Naiya - deity of earth; fourth tier

Wyeshing:
N/A - wyeshing has one temple for ALL deities

Carthonia:
Nero- deity of body; said to be one of the original two deities; claims say he came from what is now Southern Carthonia
Zamiel - deity of the south; third tier
Naiya - deity of earth; fourth tier; only worshipped in some cities

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Q: Are there different laws per kingdom? If so, what are the important ones we should know?

A: Yes, each country has its own protocol for different types of situations. The important ones are listed below, but if you think of others, please ask, and they will be added!

Niendra:
Alcohol - You must be eighteen or older to buy drinks and go to taverns; you must be sixteen or older to drink at social events.

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If unable to pay, must work off their debt to the government using whatever skill or magic they may possess.[/ul]
Hallucinogens - Selling, buying, and using said materials within the country is illegal.

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Violators of buying must pay a fine of 25 Caeta.
Violators of using must pay a fine of 5 Caeta.
If unable to pay, punishment will be up to the discreation of the local law enforcement captain and may include imprisonment, time in the stocks, or working off the debt to the government using whatever skill or magic they may possess.[/ul]
Homosexuality - Homosexuality is illegal whether it is a romantic relationship or a one-night stand of sex. However, one can only be punished if caught in a sensual act with another member of the same sex.

Age of Consent - You must be sixteen or older to engage in sexual activity.

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Prostitution - The solliciting of and for sexual services is illegal.

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If unable to pay, punishment will be up to the discreation of the local law enforcement captain and may inclue imprisonment, time in the stocks, or working off the debt to the government using whatever skill or magic they may possess.[/ul]
Rape - Rape is illegal in all circumstances except a man forcing his wife to bed.

Black Market - Any vendor that does not have a liscense is considered part of the black market, and it is considered illegal in Niendra to trade stolen goods, illegal items, and not pay taxes on purchases.

Slavery - The act of selling, buying, or owning slaves is illegal. All workers must be compensated with money.

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Violators of owning will have all slaves taken from them and will pay a fine dictated by the government to be paid to the former slaves who worked without pay.[/ul]
Tax Fraud - Not paying one's taxes is illegal.

Stealing - Stealing is illegal.

Murder - Murder is illegal, even in self defense. Exception given only to soldiers on the Battlefield.

Blackmail - Blackmail under any circumstance is illegal.

Trespassers - Trespassing is not allowed. Severity of punishment varies by the ownership of the property.

Immigration - Immigration is legal in some circumstances. These include: Having a native Niendran mother and/or father, publicly renouncing the cultural traditions of Wyeshing or Carthonia, being a priest or priestess from the Serenity Isles, or being adopted by native Niendran parents as a child no older than ten years of age.

Emigration - Emigration is legal; however, readmittance into the country is not guaranteed. Before becoming a Niendran citicizen again (should you choose to), you must go through rigorous questioning and tests.

Banished Persons - Banished persons wishing to return to Niendra may submit an appeal. However, it is illegal to return to the country without proper documentation.

Treason / Rebels - Any talk or action that poses a threat to Niendra's government is illegal.

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Wyeshing:
Alcohol - Selling, buying, and drinking alcohol is legal for any age. Alcohol is highly taxed.

Hallucinogens - Selling, buying, and using said materials is legal. Hallucinogens are highly taxed.

Homosexuality - Same-sex relationships, sex, and marriage is legal.

Age of Consent - There is no age of consent in Wyeshing.

Prostitution - Prostitution is legal in all forms. There are no regulations.

Rape - Rape of another Wyeshing resident is illegal; however, there is no protection for any Niendran or Carthonian visitors.

Black Market - The Black Market is legal and thus taxes are applied on all goods.

Slavery - The act of owning a slave is illegal; However, buying and selling them is perfectly legal.

Tax Fraud - Not paying one's taxes is illegal.

Stealing - Stealing from another Wyeshing resident is illegal. However, visiting Niendrans and Carthonians are not protected under this law.

Murder - Murder of another Wyeshing is illegal except in a duel or self defense. There is no protection for visiting Niendrans and Carthonians.

Blackmail - Blackmail of another Wyeshing is illegal unless it protects the government. There is no protection for visiting Niendrans and Carthonians.

Trespassers - Trespassing on government or private property is not allowed.

Immigration - Immigration is legal.

Emigration - Emigration is legal.

Banished Persons - Banished persons wishing to return to Wyeshing may submit an appeal. However, re-entry into the country without proper documentation is illegal.

Treason / Rebels - Any talk or action that poses a threat to Wyeshing's government is illegal.

Carthonia:
Alcohol - Selling, buying, and drinking alcohol is legal for anyone over thirteen.

Hallucinogens - Selling, buying, and using said materials is legal in Carthonia West, but not in the South.

Homosexuality - Same-sex relationships and sex is legal in Carthonia West; however, marriage is not. Homosexuality is illegal in Carthonia South.

Age of Consent - The age of consent is fourteen.

Prostitution - Street-walking soliciting of and for sexual services illegal. However, escort services/houses that have a permit are legal.

Rape - Rape is illegal unless the victim is Niendran.

Black Market - The Black Market is legal only in the West capitol and former capitol of the South.

Slavery - The act of owning a slave is legal. Selling and buying slaves in the Black Market is legal.

Tax Fraud - Not paying one's taxes is illegal.

Stealing - Stealing is illegal.

Murder - Murder in cold blood is illegal. However, it is permissible in cases of self-defense, war, and retribution.

Blackmail - Black mail is illegal.

Trespassers - Trespassing is not allowed.

Immigration - Immigration is illegal for Niendrans, yet legal for Wyeshing.

Emigration - Emigration is illegal in some cases

Banished Persons - Banished persons may never return to Carthonia West. However, some tribes in the South may accept.

Treason / Rebels - Any talk or action that poses a threat to Carthonia's government is illegal.

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