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|image_flag = Flag of Dragonryders.png | |image_flag = Flag of Dragonryders.png | ||
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|alt_coat = Coat of arms | |alt_coat = Coat of arms | ||
|symbol_type = Coat of arms | |symbol_type = Coat of arms | ||
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|capital = N'Vava | |capital = N'Vava<ref>[https://www.europans.com/topic/2533-the-expedition-east/ Expedition East] (13 May 2006)</ref> | ||
|largest_city = | |largest_city = | ||
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|ethnic_groups_year = 2010 | |ethnic_groups_year = 2010 | ||
|demonym = | |demonym = | ||
|government_type = | |government_type = Tribal confederation | ||
|leader_title1 = Emperor | |leader_title1 = Emperor | ||
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|population_estimate = | |population_estimate = 10,494,000 | ||
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* Varanus (genus of the {{wp|Komodo dragon}}) or Varanidae (family) | * Varanus (genus of the {{wp|Komodo dragon}}) or Varanidae (family) | ||
* Dragonryders = some weird Anglish name, influenced by myth. Those big {{wp|Komodo dragon}} and perhaps smaller {{wp|Pygmy peoples}} might have led to this myth. Or perhaps there is some old custom where the males had to prove their bravery by mounting one of these Komodo's. And ancient explorers might have used that story to name the area after it. | * Dragonryders = some weird Anglish name, influenced by myth. Those big {{wp|Komodo dragon}} and perhaps smaller {{wp|Pygmy peoples}} might have led to this myth. Or perhaps there is some old custom where the males had to prove their bravery by mounting one of these Komodo's. And ancient explorers might have used that story to name the area after it. | ||
* Sometimes also called {{wp|Ophiussa}} ("land of serpents") in [[Aroma]]n language. This name is unrelated to [[Oyus]]sa. | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
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| caption1 = Early {{wp|Chongoni Rock Art Area|rock art}}. | |||
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| caption2 = Dragon heads cover a temple in N'Vava. | |||
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| caption3 = Dragon sculpture from N'Vava, now in the Gallambrian Museum. | |||
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| caption4 = Modern pottery with Dragon motif. | |||
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==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:00, 3 January 2022
Empire of $TBD $TBD Dragonryders (Anglish) | |
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 Flag
 Coat of arms
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| Capital | N'Vava[1] |
| Ethnic groups (2010) | (Plenty of tribes) |
| Government | Tribal confederation |
| Population | |
• Estimate | 10,494,000 |
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Etymology
- Varanus (genus of the Komodo dragon) or Varanidae (family)
- Dragonryders = some weird Anglish name, influenced by myth. Those big Komodo dragon and perhaps smaller Pygmy peoples might have led to this myth. Or perhaps there is some old custom where the males had to prove their bravery by mounting one of these Komodo's. And ancient explorers might have used that story to name the area after it.
- Sometimes also called Ophiussa ("land of serpents") in Aroman language. This name is unrelated to Oyussa.
Geography
(WIP. Landscape. Climate.)
History
Early rock art.
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Dragon heads cover a temple in N'Vava.
Dragon sculpture from N'Vava, now in the Gallambrian Museum.
Modern pottery with Dragon motif.
Politics
(Government. Political parties. Foreign relations. Military.)
Economy
(Energy. Transport. Media.)
Demographics
(Ethnic groups. Language. Religion. Health. Education.)
Culture
(Literature. Visual arts. Music. Cuisine. Sport.)
References
- ↑ Expedition East (13 May 2006)
WIP sources
- Intro: https://www.europans.com/topic/916-the-nomadic-peoples-of-dragonryders/
- History: https://www.europans.com/topic/1769-the-treaty-of-a-thousand-years-ends/
- Military: https://www.europans.com/topic/1026-weaponry-catalogue/
- Media: https://www.europans.com/topic/1014-monswe-elor-regional-newspaper/
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