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TYRITÁKE

Spoken languages:

Thnétos (Common/Human Language)
Skrit

Demonym:
Tyritese

History:
The land northeast of Prosphoron is shrouded in mystery. The ruler of the Tyritese people, Zerai Bhandu, is never seen face to face, with audiences being held before an opulent curtain. The Dynasty is said to be the direct bloodline of their Lord Xelmasis, a being who has mysteries of his own. He is a God, it was said, but a servant. A created mortal, but a king of all who die. He came from the sky, but resides within in a Cave. Regardless of his origins, the Tyritese are said to be the most warlike of all people that have ever existed, not only because of the strength in their bodies, but, also due to their god-like figure Xelmasis who tells them that in their hearts they do not ever die, but merely change their realm of living to be with him. Due to this, the Tyritese defeated in battle are said to have been slain with smiles upon their faces, anticipating afterlife when the mortal shell has fled. What is also known is that the numbers of Tyritese on the battlefields are growing, and the nation has begun regular border disputes with Prosphoron in recent years.

Ethnic ratios:

68% Anthrôpoi bloodlines
15% Ma’ati bloodlines
10% Tabulae bloodlines
7% Mixed other Bloodlines

Climate and lifestyle:
This region experiences hot, sometimes scorchingly dry summers and wet winters with snowfall. Settlements closest to Prospheron have been sighted hills and mountains, or even suspended from posts and pillars embedded in the solid rock face. It is hypothesised these village ‘nests’ are the remaining vestiges of the original eyries built by the Ma’ati, who favoured the high slopes for flight.
The settlements are inhabited by the Aemon people, who have been noted to have an increased lifespan than others in the surrounding region by approximately 30-40 years. This is speculated to have arisen from their high-altitude location and harsh mountain lifestyle.
Diet is mostly grain-based, with fruit and dairy products. Meat is served only during celebrations, and usually during the evening meal of the diurnal eating cycle. Food is only eaten when the sun rises, and when it sets, there is no midday meal, though snacking does certainly occur, especially during the winter months. Though few but the bravest of traders and diplomats has ventured further than the Tyritese border due to strict foreign policy documentation, The Aemon say their lifestyle is practised throughout the land.

Society:
A nation of tradition, the current Dynasty has ruled over Tyritáke for generation upon generation. Each province elects a representative, who takes the concerns of the people to the Hatun, who rules over all. To the average Tyritese, personal liberty is held in the highest esteem. The citizens are given a number of unusual privileges, such as a say in the distribution of criminal justice, the election of government officials, and an opinion in policies that affect their local region.

Tyritese names:
Aibek, Alikhan, Anara, Arma’an, Aslahn, Azat, Ba’atar, Batu, Bika, Chiiki, Chuluun, Dal, Dil, Dinahra, Dzhambul, Enzi, Fahn, Gerel, Heru, Inkar, Kelden, Khulan, Kiah, Meisi, Mirur, Naran, Nyima, Neoka, Niala, Och, Odt, Okitai, Oro, Qadan, Sadaka, Sarnai, Shaani, Suhk, Thiem, Timur, Tuya, Yeshe, Yul, Zahuur, Zawadi, Zez

Culture:
While the nation of Tyritáke is at it’s heart a Monarchy, it varies from other surrounding regions in that it has essentially removed the position of Nobility. Under the Monarch, Senior Officials carry out official business that has been approved, Military ranking officers plan out drills, recruitment and plan military campaigns, wealthy merchants and moneylenders ply their trade, but none save the Hatun are given any form of due respect that is not related to their profession, or their conduct.

Clothing:
The most commonly worn item seen on a Tyritese citizen is a loose calf-length tunic made of one piece of material. It has long sleeves, a high collar and buttons on the right shoulder. If they are not produced from decorative stones or silver, narrow strips of cloth are tied into knots. Headdresses differ in shape and purpose and there are hats for the young and old, summer and winter, men and women, businessmen and state officials. A more padded version exists, worn by and both men and women. There is a shorter traditional jacket, often made of silk, which is also buttoned to the side, and usually worn over the tunic, which can be layered during the colder months.
The toes of their boots are upturned, creating an air of grace, and are as embroidered and bright as the tunics. These are able to be worn season-wide, with thick woolen socks if required

Religion:
The Path of Xelmasis
The beliefs of the Tyritese are curious and well-guarded. They say there is no pantheon or god in particular that they worship, but one name appears over and over again in discussions of their beliefs: Xelmasis.
A figure of unclear origins, the amalgamation of what little has been gathered is that he rose up to become something greater than what he was intended to be, by following a different path that the one that was intended for him. It is perceived the the stones of this path were paved for all to follow who ventured into his mysteries, if only they learned to see the way. The Tyritese believe that this path is not one that can be taught, and that each must find his own. The Hatun and family appear to be highly supportive of this endeavour; the public veneration of the Xelmasic path is shown in clauses written into constitutions and processes that allow followers of the path to skirt civil protocols under certain circumstances. To what end the Hatun is driving the populace with this folly is uncertain.

Places of Note:
Heilinorem (Capital)

Hidden deep within the lands of the Tyritese lies the capital of Heilinorem. It is said that here the political machinations of the Hatun take place. No one is allowed into the palace without invitation, and anyone who arrives without one waits outside until the Hatun decides otherwise. It is said the Hatun receives guests veiled by a giant curtain, and no-one outside the immediate Royal Family has seen their face.

Villages of the Aemon people
Dotted through the mountainside, the villages of the hermit-like Aemon people, (said to be the remainder of the Eyries of the lost Ma’ati) live in a state of balance, living off the land. It is these villages that have given Prosphoron most of it’s information on the strange and foreign people who inhabit the north-east.
While visitors are not exactly discouraged, even here on the verges the migratory protocols are daunting enough that visitors do not stay long.

Kilidi Arslan (Fortresses)
The ever-looming presence of Tyritáke is made solid by the of the twin fortresses that have recently sprung up on the eastern border, almost virtually overnight. Named Kilidi Arslan (‘The Lion’s Gate’ in Thnétos) Patrols can be seen walking the parapets, along with the sounds of strange beasts behind it. This has raised concerns with the Prosphorian military, who have sent numerous messages to the Hatun about its intentions with the location of the fortress. All have gone unanswered.

Please note:

Because Tyritáke is a foreign nation to Prosphoron, which is our main country setting, the above has been written according to the knowledge and viewpoint of a Prosphorian person. Tyritese natives will have information which is not available in this guide.