Roqoo on NationStates
This article belongs to the lore of Eurth.

Roqoo: Difference between revisions

Jump to navigation Jump to search
mNo edit summary
No edit summary
Line 50: Line 50:
|area_sq_mi =        
|area_sq_mi =        
|area_footnote =       
|area_footnote =       
|percent_water =    
|percent_water =     2.35%
|area_label =        Land
|area_label =        Land
|population_estimate = 9,897,654
|population_estimate =  
|population_estimate_year = 2021 <!--
|population_estimate_year =
|population_census = 2018
|population_census = 9,897,654
|population_census_year = 9,812,078 (0.X% growth)-->
|population_census_year = 2022
|population_density_km2 = 30.4
|population_density_km2 = 30.4
|population_density_sq_mi =  
|population_density_sq_mi =  
Line 86: Line 86:
}}
}}


'''Roqoo''', formally the '''Divine Realm of Roqoo''' (Roquanian: ''Roqoon jumalallinen alue''), is a sovereign nation occupying the #name valley in northern [[Alharu]], which stretches from the northern arm of Chenshas Lake to the #Name Bay, an estuary that flows into the Ygros Sea. <!--spanning the central part of Kiteton Island (Roquanian: ''Kitetoninsaari''), the largest island in [[Marenesia]]. Bounded by the Strait of Sicani (Roquanian: ''Sikoonin salmi'') to the north and the Bight of Mārenai (Roquanian: ''Mārenaien lahti'') to the south. A rather geographically isolated nation, Roqoo only shares maritime borders; to the north across the Strait of Sicani with [[Salvia|the Divine Republic of the Holy Catholic Empire]] and to the south with the [[Kori-Chi|Dominion of Kōri-Chi]] and [[Mevraq|Workers' Republic of Mevraq]] beyond the Bight of Mārenai.-->
'''Roqoo''', formally the '''Divine Realm of Roqoo''' (Roquanian: ''Roqoon jumalallinen alue''), is a sovereign nation occupying the #name valley in northern [[Alharu]], which stretches from the northern arm of Chenshas Lake to the Asmaru Bay, an estuary that flows into the Ygros Sea.  


The population of over 9.8 million live predominantly in urban areas of the central valley and lowlands along the shores of the primary river ''Suuri'', and mostly within<!--of northern and southern coasts--> the major population centers of Nime, Ivalo, and Navala.  
The population of over 9.8 million live predominantly in urban areas of the central "Lostine" valley and lowlands along the shores of the primary river ''Suuri.'' The majority of Roqoo's population reside within the major population centers of Nime, Ivalo, and Navala.  


The nation's largest city, Nime, is located on northern coast, a precious natural resource and center of tourism benefiting from its proximity to the sea. As the primary port and largest city, Nime, is the ''de facto'' capital of the nation and houses many of the key organs of government and international embassies. The cultural and ''de jure'' capital, Bellamy, is home to the nation's largest temple and epicenter of the national religion, [[Solleu Livot]] and the official residence of the ''Candar'', Valtion Palace.  
The nation's largest city, Nime, is located on northern coast, a precious natural resource and center of tourism benefiting from its proximity to the sea. As the primary port and largest city, Nime, is the ''de facto'' capital of the nation and houses many of the key organs of government and international embassies. The cultural and ''de jure'' capital, Bellamy, is home to the nation's largest temple and epicenter of the national religion, [[Solleu Livot]] and the official residence of the ''Candar'', the ''Raaseporin''.  


Roqoo is a unitary theocractic elective monarchy ruled by the religious head of state the ''Candar''.<!--- since 2013--> While the nation is divided into <!--four primary--> administrative regions, all are governed by the central government through appointed calibops (Anglish: ''bishops'') whom together form the Roquan legislative organ, the Hurskaat (lit. ''pious ones'').
Roqoo is a unitary theocractic elective monarchy ruled by the religious head of state the ''Candar''.<!--- since 2013--> While the nation is divided into <!--four primary--> administrative regions, all are governed by the central government through appointed calibops (Anglish: ''bishops'') whom together form the Roquan legislative organ, the Hurskaat (lit. ''pious ones'').


Roqoo is a developing nation with a high-income economy. Citizens enjoy universal health care and rank high in quality of life and life expectancy. Roqoo has historically remained isolated from major global affairs but has expanded relations externally in recent years, maintaining positive relations and hosting a number of diplomatic missions from many countries across Eurth. <!--Roqoo is a member nation of [[Group of Island Nations]], [[Marenesian Forum]] and the [[Assembled Nations]].--> <!--The territory that became Roqoo has been inhabited for over 1,500 years by the native Mārenai, with Europan refugees arriving towards the end of the ??th century. Over the next several centuries the cultures of the Europan and Mārenai peoples began to converge through a mutual respect of the environment and faith in higher powers.-->
Roqoo is a developing nation with a high-income economy. Citizens enjoy universal health care and rank high in quality of life and life expectancy. Roqoo has historically remained isolated from major global affairs but has expanded relations externally in recent years, maintaining positive relations and hosting a number of diplomatic missions from many countries across Eurth.  


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
(WIP) <!--The origin of the name ''Roqoo'' (pronounced "rue-coo" in Anglish) is largely unknown. Historians at the Canfre Vaults have theorized the term is an amalgamation of the native Marenai word "" and Uralic root "". -->
The origin of the name ''Roqoo'' (pronounced "rue-coo" in Anglish) is largely unknown. Historians <!--at the Canfre Vaults have--> theorize the term is an amalgamation of the native Boreaurelian and Azano-Marenesian terms for vast river valley.


==Geography==
==Geography==
<!--Totaling over 345,600 square kilometers (133,499 sq mi), Roqoo is the largest country on Kiteton Island, the largest island in [[Marenesia]]. Roqoo is naturally divided into three parts: the northern coastal plain, inner spine of highland plateaus, and southern coastal plain where over half of population resides. The inner highlands, referred to as the Kansan plateau (''Kansankatto'', lit. "roof of the people"), is sparsely populated and protected by an extensive system of national parks. Three valleys, the Lantinen, Syoto, and Jarvi (listed west to east), abbreviate the central plateau and have provided natural passage between the two coastal regions for centuries. The Jarvi valley (Roquanian: ''Jarvien laakso'') is a lowland region running almost directly north-south that splits the central plateaus of Kiteton into eastern and western sections. Often considered the eastern extent of the nation, the southern end of the Jarvi valley opens onto the largest swath of uninterrupted coastal plain in Roqoo, in which the major city of Anselm is located.    
{{Main|Geography of Roqoo}}


The largest river in Roqoo, the Kymi (Roquanian: ''Kymijoki'', lit. "wide river"), flows from the [[Nuabodante Mountain Range|Nuabodante Mountains]], discharging into the [[List of bodies of water on Eurth|Antargis Ocean]] at the western city of Ivalo. The river delineates a third of the nation's western border and is a major source of industry and tourism in western Roqoo.-->
Lying between latitudes 30° and 45° N and longitudes 75° and 60° W, Roqoo is one of the northernmost countries in Alharu. The distance from the southernmost point - on Chenshas Lake – to the northernmost – on Asmaru Bay– is 1,370 kilometers (851 miles).


<!--Stronghold bay (Roquanian: ''linnoituslahti'')) is a shallow u-shaped bay on the northwestern coast of Roqoo. An arm of the Tenarua Sea, Stronghold Bay is home to the largest city and ports of Roqoo, situated in Nime. -->
Roqoo occupies the lowlands and central valley along both banks of the Suuri river, measuring 51.9 km at its narrowest point (east to west) in northern Roqoo near Nime, and just under 500km at its widest point (east to west) just south of Sisameri, its largest lake. Sisameri, formally ''Maamme sisameri'' meaning "the inside sea of our land" in Roquan, is the seventh largest in Alharu. The Roquan lowlands contain the most lakes in the country, all naturally formed along the course of the Suuri river; most of the major cities, most notably Bellamy and Ivalo, are located near large lakes.
===Landscape===
 
Most of the territory of Roqoo is less than 100 m (330 ft) above sea level. Much of the geography of Roqoo is a result of plate tectonics, as Roqoo lies on the divergent boundary between the Paran and Herenthem plates, the divergence of which formed the ''Avaara'' valley in which Roqoo occupies. The highest point, Korkein Point at 1,119 metres (3,671 ft), lies just southeast of Ivalo near Roqoo's eastern border.
 
The outer highlands to the east and west, referred to as the Kansan plateau (''Kansankatto'', lit. "roof of the people"), is sparsely populated and protected by an extensive system of national parks and reserves. Further the central-most lake in Roqoo, ''Rauhallinen'' ("tranquil pond") is revered and sacred among worshippers of Solleu Livot, the shores of which are free from urban sprawl and human settlement in an effort to protect the natural beauty and holiness.  
 
Roqoo has a temperate climate that can be described as either humid continental (''Dfb'' and ''Dfa'') or oceanic/maritime (''Cfb'') although temperatures in the southern region tend to be warmer the closer to Chenshas Lake. The landscape is covered mostly by coniferous forests and fens. Of the total area, 3% is lakes and rivers, and 61% is forest. The forest consists of pine, spruce, birch, and other species.


===Climate===
===Climate===
Roqoo has a temperate climate that can be described as either humid continental (''Dfb'' and ''Dfa'') or oceanic/maritime (''Cfb''). While temperatures do not vary greatly east to west as the country is relatively flat, differences can sometimes be stark between the northern and southern regions, especially closer to Chenshas Lake. The northern coastal region possess the more maritime climate with cooler summers and milder winters, while the southern parts of the country exhibit a more continental climate with warmer summers and harsher winters.
Roqoo has four distinct seasons of near-equal length. Winter starts in mid-December


===Fauna and flora===
===Fauna and flora===


===Administrative divisions===
===Administrative divisions===


==History==
==History==
Archaeological findings and sources from documented oral history suggest that the lowlands of the ''Avaara'' valley and banks along the ''Suuri'' river were originally settled by nomadic natives of Thalassa. Broadly, the native ancestors of the Roquanian population are descended from a Thalassan subgroup of nomads who arrived in central and northern Alharu as they moved north through the low valleys and vast rivers of Alharu. Archaeological evidence suggests that ancestors of these groups may have been populating north-central Alharu since 2,000 B.C.
The Indes make up roughly 15% of the Duchy's contemporary population. The term "Indes" is Iberic in origin, a misnomer coined during the first encounters with the group, when Iberic explorer Alberto Marquess mistook an Ilon folk legend to mean that the three groups had descended from the mythical "Indos" valley speculated to be somewhere in central Alharu.
These Indic peoples lived simple, coastal lifestyles. Fishing, pearl-diving, and primitive farming were their main sources of livelihood. For governance, the Indios organised themselves into "Baran" roughly translating to a type of large catamaran type vessel the people used to emigrate on. The Baran system was one a tribal style of governance focused around a small unit of people anywhere between 20-150 in population. The population was composed of households that had shared a boat together during their long voyages and whose respective patriarchs elected three officials; a military leader, a learned leader, and an economic leader, though in many cases, a singular individual was also elected to fulfill the stations of all three. This system can be characterised as open and highly social—transactions and appeals were almost always conducted in the common clearing, a forum of sorts, and grievances were never allowed to be secreted. Though inter-Baran warfare was common, large scale armed conflicts were rare and warfare most frequently skirmish-like over land or slaves. Regarding the latter, the Indios used as status symbols and manpower to slowly integrate into their family systems by polygamic systems.
Technologically, the Indios had developed gold and silversmithing, primitive astronomy, primitive irrigation, and primitive mechanics at their highest levels, but having never consolidated until their eventual conquest by the Soluk in the 14th century A.D. Archaeological digs show that the early Indic peoples had towns of mud brick, straw, and wood construction—the third of which used a peg and slot system to function. As the Indios had little knowledge of mining, they had mostly panned for their metals in rivers and so were never able to master ironworking. The relatively easy climate also meant that the Indios build little in the way of grand monuments, palaces, or temple complexes. Instead, they preferred more functional use of cheap organic materials to build their more important structures.


==Government and Politics==
==Government and Politics==
The government of the ''Divine Realm of Roqoo'' functions similar to that of an absolute monarchy, with absolute powers granted to the sovereign. In Roqoo, the sovereign head of state holds the title of ''Candar,'' a term borrowed from that of the historic leader of the state religion ''[[Solleu Livot]]''. The ''Candar'' is elected by a council of ''Livoti'' elders for a lifetime appointment. Administrative and legislative functions of the government are largely handled through the Hurskaat (lit. ''pious ones''), a commission of five appointed individuals, all of whom are primate leaders of the ''Solleu Livot'' faith. The Hurskaat consists of the ''Kansleri'' and the four calibops, <!--additional [[Solleu Livot|''kirkkoherra'']]--> each appointed by the ''Candar'' to five-year terms.  
The government of the ''Divine Realm of Roqoo'' functions similar to that of an absolute monarchy, with absolute powers granted to the sovereign. In Roqoo, the sovereign head of state holds the title of ''Candar,'' a term borrowed from that of the historic leader of the state religion ''[[Solleu Livot]]''. The ''Candar'' is elected by a council of ''Livoti'' elders, ''kirkkoherra,'' for a lifetime appointment. Administrative and legislative functions of the government are largely handled through the Hurskaat (lit. ''pious ones''), a commission of eight appointed individuals, all of whom are primate leaders of the ''Solleu Livot'' faith. The Hurskaat consists of the ''Kansleri'' and the six kirkkoherra, <!--[[Solleu Livot|''kirkkoherra'']]--> each appointed by the ''Candar'' to five-year terms.  


<!--====Executive branch====
<!--====Executive branch====
Line 149: Line 165:


===Calendar===
===Calendar===
The '''Roquanian calendar''' is a solar calendar used in Roqoo. The original Roquanian calendar is one of the oldest documents maintained in the [[Government of Roqoo|Canfre Vaults]] and has received little revision since its inception. <!--The calendar was officially adopted as the national calendar of Roqoo in 18xx.--> The calendar consists of 365 days divided into eleven 30-day months and five 7-day festival weeks.
The '''''Iltaal calendar''''', also known as the ''Roquanian calendar'' is a solar calendar used in Roqoo. The original Iltaal calendar is one of the oldest documents maintained in the [[Government of Roqoo|Canfre Vaults]] and has received little revision since its inception. <!--The calendar was officially adopted as the national calendar of Roqoo in 18xx.--> The calendar consists of 365 days divided into eleven 30-day months and five 7-day festival weeks.
 
The ''Iltaal calendar'' was established by the [[Religion in Roqoo|''Solleu Livot'']] kirkkoherra ("archbishop"), Ilta, several hundred years ago as a means to track the mild climate of Roqoo and align ''Livoti'' rituals and traditional festivals with that of the Roquanian government.


The customary date format is to write day followed by the two- or three-letter abbreviation depicting the month or festival week, followed by two digit year [DD/MMM/YY]. This format was adopted <!--in 18xx--> to clarify differences in dates of the national calendar versus those of the international standard calendar of [[Eurth]].
The customary date format is to write day followed by the two- or three-letter abbreviation depicting the month or festival week, followed by two digit year [DD/MMM/YY]. This format was adopted <!--in 18xx--> to clarify differences in dates of the national calendar versus those of the international standard calendar of [[Eurth]].
The Roquan calendar was established by the [[Religion in Roqoo|''Solleu Livot'']] kirkkoherra, Radana, several hundred years ago as a means to track the mild climate of Roqoo and align ''Livoti'' rituals and traditional festivals with that of the Roquanian government.


====Months and Festivals====
====Months and Festivals====
Line 160: Line 176:
! Name !! Type !! Celebration !! Notes !! Season
! Name !! Type !! Celebration !! Notes !! Season
|-
|-
| ''Sato alku'' || Festival week || Start of harvest || Celebrated between Kavun and Lira; marks end of the mid-year celebrations || Summer/Autumn
| ''Juhla Niilo'' || Festival week || Celebration commemorating Niilo, founding father of modern Roqoo || Celebrated immediately between Kavun and Lira; beginning of Spring || Spring
|-
|-
| ''Jahula kausi'' || Festival week || Celebration of seasons || Celebrated between Heva and Avara || Autumn
| ''Sventa'' || Festival week || Mid-year holiday celebrating end of wet, Spring season and start of 3 month-long mid-year celebrations  || Celebrated mid-year immediately between Heva and Avara. || Spring
|-
|-
|  ''Lidi'' || Religious holiday || Holiest day of the year || Celebrated on the 16th day of Renna; only non-festival week holiday in Roqoo || Autumn
|  ''Lidi'' || Religious holiday || Holiest day of the year || Celebrated on the 16th day of Renna, 52 day of Mid-year Celebrations; only non-festival week holiday in Roqoo || Summer
|-
|-
| ''Tolva kala'' || Festival week || Winter festival || Celebrated between Sellun and Raavi <!--Around time of global apoapsis--> || Winter
| ''Sato alku'' || Festival week || Start of harvest, end of Mid-year Celebrations || Celebrated between Sellun and Raavi|| Summer
|-
|-
| ''Juhla Niilo'' || Festival week || Celebration commemorating Niilo, founding father of modern Roqoo || Celebrated immediately between Bellon and Taava; mid-Spring || Spring
| ''Jahula kausi'' || Festival week || Celebration of seasons || Celebrated between Bellon and Taava || Autumn
|-
|-
| ''Sventa'' || Festival week || Mid-year holiday celebrating end of wet, Spring season and start of 3 month-long mid-year celebrations  || Celebrated last week of the calendar year; immediately between Nellus and Tova. || Summer
| ''Tolva kala'' || Festival week || Winter festival || Celebrated at end of calendar year, immediately between Nellus and Tova <!--Around time of global apoapsis--> || Winter
|}
|}


* 1. Tova [Tov]
* 1. Tova [Tov]
* 2. Kavun [Kav]  
* 2. Kavun [Kav]  
* ''Sato alku'' [SA]
* ''Juhla Niilo'' [JN]
* 3. Lira [Lir]  
* 3. Lira [Lir]  
* 4. Heva [Hev]  
* 4. Heva [Hev]  
* ''Jahula kausi'' [JK]
* ''Sventa'' [SV]
* 5. Avara [Ava]
* 5. Avara [Ava]
* 6. Renna [Ren]
* 6. Renna [Ren]
** ''Lidi'' [Lidi]
** ''Lidi'' [Lidi]
* 7. Sellun [Sel]  
* 7. Sellun [Sel]  
* ''Talva kala'' [TK]  
* ''Sato alku'' [SA]
* 8. Raavi [Raa]  
* 8. Raavi [Raa]  
* 9. Bellon [Bel]  
* 9. Bellon [Bel]  
* ''Juhla Niilo'' [JN]
* ''Jahula kausi'' [JK]  
* 10. Taava [Taa]
* 10. Taava [Taa]
* 11. Nellus [Nel]
* 11. Nellus [Nel]
* ''Sventa'' [SV]
* ''Talva kala'' [TK]  
 
<!---
<!---
====Music and art====
====Music and art====
Line 205: Line 220:
[[Category:Roqoo]]
[[Category:Roqoo]]
[[Category: Monarchies]]
[[Category: Monarchies]]
[[Category:Alharu]]

Revision as of 22:18, 5 January 2023

Divine Realm of Roqoo
Roqoon jumalallinen alue
National Flag of Roqoo.svg
Flag
Seal of Roqoo.svg
Seal
Motto: Aamu on iltaa viisaampi
"The morning is wiser than the evening"
Anthem:   Rakas isanmaa
"Dear Motherland"
MediaPlayer.png
File:Location of Roqoo
Location of Roqoo on Eurth
File:Map of Roqoo
Map of Roqoo
Capital
  • Bellamy (cultural, de facto)
  • Nime (de jure)
Largest cityNime
Official languages Roquanian
Recognised national languagesAnglish
Ethnic groups
  • 84.5% Roquan
  • 15.5% Native
Religion
Solleu Livot
Demonym(s)
  • Roquan
  • Roquanian
GovernmentUnitary theocratic elective monarchy
• Candar
Valtteri Laakso
• Kansleri
Eliina Makkara
LegislatureHurskaat
Area
• Land
325,620 km2 (125,720 sq mi)
• Water (%)
2.35%
Population
• 2022 census
9,897,654
• Density
30.4/km2 (78.7/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)2021 estimate
• Total
196.3 billion
• Per capita
19,843
Gini (2019)30.2
medium
HDI (2018).761
high
CurrencyRoquan paino (₹)
Date formatDD-MMM-YY
Driving sideright
Internet TLD.ro

Roqoo, formally the Divine Realm of Roqoo (Roquanian: Roqoon jumalallinen alue), is a sovereign nation occupying the #name valley in northern Alharu, which stretches from the northern arm of Chenshas Lake to the Asmaru Bay, an estuary that flows into the Ygros Sea.

The population of over 9.8 million live predominantly in urban areas of the central "Lostine" valley and lowlands along the shores of the primary river Suuri. The majority of Roqoo's population reside within the major population centers of Nime, Ivalo, and Navala.

The nation's largest city, Nime, is located on northern coast, a precious natural resource and center of tourism benefiting from its proximity to the sea. As the primary port and largest city, Nime, is the de facto capital of the nation and houses many of the key organs of government and international embassies. The cultural and de jure capital, Bellamy, is home to the nation's largest temple and epicenter of the national religion, Solleu Livot and the official residence of the Candar, the Raaseporin.

Roqoo is a unitary theocractic elective monarchy ruled by the religious head of state the Candar. While the nation is divided into administrative regions, all are governed by the central government through appointed calibops (Anglish: bishops) whom together form the Roquan legislative organ, the Hurskaat (lit. pious ones).

Roqoo is a developing nation with a high-income economy. Citizens enjoy universal health care and rank high in quality of life and life expectancy. Roqoo has historically remained isolated from major global affairs but has expanded relations externally in recent years, maintaining positive relations and hosting a number of diplomatic missions from many countries across Eurth.

Etymology

The origin of the name Roqoo (pronounced "rue-coo" in Anglish) is largely unknown. Historians theorize the term is an amalgamation of the native Boreaurelian and Azano-Marenesian terms for vast river valley.

Geography

Lying between latitudes 30° and 45° N and longitudes 75° and 60° W, Roqoo is one of the northernmost countries in Alharu. The distance from the southernmost point - on Chenshas Lake – to the northernmost – on Asmaru Bay– is 1,370 kilometers (851 miles).

Roqoo occupies the lowlands and central valley along both banks of the Suuri river, measuring 51.9 km at its narrowest point (east to west) in northern Roqoo near Nime, and just under 500km at its widest point (east to west) just south of Sisameri, its largest lake. Sisameri, formally Maamme sisameri meaning "the inside sea of our land" in Roquan, is the seventh largest in Alharu. The Roquan lowlands contain the most lakes in the country, all naturally formed along the course of the Suuri river; most of the major cities, most notably Bellamy and Ivalo, are located near large lakes.

Most of the territory of Roqoo is less than 100 m (330 ft) above sea level. Much of the geography of Roqoo is a result of plate tectonics, as Roqoo lies on the divergent boundary between the Paran and Herenthem plates, the divergence of which formed the Avaara valley in which Roqoo occupies. The highest point, Korkein Point at 1,119 metres (3,671 ft), lies just southeast of Ivalo near Roqoo's eastern border.

The outer highlands to the east and west, referred to as the Kansan plateau (Kansankatto, lit. "roof of the people"), is sparsely populated and protected by an extensive system of national parks and reserves. Further the central-most lake in Roqoo, Rauhallinen ("tranquil pond") is revered and sacred among worshippers of Solleu Livot, the shores of which are free from urban sprawl and human settlement in an effort to protect the natural beauty and holiness.

Roqoo has a temperate climate that can be described as either humid continental (Dfb and Dfa) or oceanic/maritime (Cfb) although temperatures in the southern region tend to be warmer the closer to Chenshas Lake. The landscape is covered mostly by coniferous forests and fens. Of the total area, 3% is lakes and rivers, and 61% is forest. The forest consists of pine, spruce, birch, and other species.

Climate

Roqoo has a temperate climate that can be described as either humid continental (Dfb and Dfa) or oceanic/maritime (Cfb). While temperatures do not vary greatly east to west as the country is relatively flat, differences can sometimes be stark between the northern and southern regions, especially closer to Chenshas Lake. The northern coastal region possess the more maritime climate with cooler summers and milder winters, while the southern parts of the country exhibit a more continental climate with warmer summers and harsher winters.

Roqoo has four distinct seasons of near-equal length. Winter starts in mid-December

Fauna and flora

Administrative divisions

History

Archaeological findings and sources from documented oral history suggest that the lowlands of the Avaara valley and banks along the Suuri river were originally settled by nomadic natives of Thalassa. Broadly, the native ancestors of the Roquanian population are descended from a Thalassan subgroup of nomads who arrived in central and northern Alharu as they moved north through the low valleys and vast rivers of Alharu. Archaeological evidence suggests that ancestors of these groups may have been populating north-central Alharu since 2,000 B.C.

The Indes make up roughly 15% of the Duchy's contemporary population. The term "Indes" is Iberic in origin, a misnomer coined during the first encounters with the group, when Iberic explorer Alberto Marquess mistook an Ilon folk legend to mean that the three groups had descended from the mythical "Indos" valley speculated to be somewhere in central Alharu.

These Indic peoples lived simple, coastal lifestyles. Fishing, pearl-diving, and primitive farming were their main sources of livelihood. For governance, the Indios organised themselves into "Baran" roughly translating to a type of large catamaran type vessel the people used to emigrate on. The Baran system was one a tribal style of governance focused around a small unit of people anywhere between 20-150 in population. The population was composed of households that had shared a boat together during their long voyages and whose respective patriarchs elected three officials; a military leader, a learned leader, and an economic leader, though in many cases, a singular individual was also elected to fulfill the stations of all three. This system can be characterised as open and highly social—transactions and appeals were almost always conducted in the common clearing, a forum of sorts, and grievances were never allowed to be secreted. Though inter-Baran warfare was common, large scale armed conflicts were rare and warfare most frequently skirmish-like over land or slaves. Regarding the latter, the Indios used as status symbols and manpower to slowly integrate into their family systems by polygamic systems.

Technologically, the Indios had developed gold and silversmithing, primitive astronomy, primitive irrigation, and primitive mechanics at their highest levels, but having never consolidated until their eventual conquest by the Soluk in the 14th century A.D. Archaeological digs show that the early Indic peoples had towns of mud brick, straw, and wood construction—the third of which used a peg and slot system to function. As the Indios had little knowledge of mining, they had mostly panned for their metals in rivers and so were never able to master ironworking. The relatively easy climate also meant that the Indios build little in the way of grand monuments, palaces, or temple complexes. Instead, they preferred more functional use of cheap organic materials to build their more important structures.

Government and Politics

The government of the Divine Realm of Roqoo functions similar to that of an absolute monarchy, with absolute powers granted to the sovereign. In Roqoo, the sovereign head of state holds the title of Candar, a term borrowed from that of the historic leader of the state religion Solleu Livot. The Candar is elected by a council of Livoti elders, kirkkoherra, for a lifetime appointment. Administrative and legislative functions of the government are largely handled through the Hurskaat (lit. pious ones), a commission of eight appointed individuals, all of whom are primate leaders of the Solleu Livot faith. The Hurskaat consists of the Kansleri and the six kirkkoherra, each appointed by the Candar to five-year terms.

Military

Economy

The economy of Roqoo is driven by the services industry bolstered by high rates of eco-tourism, centered on the coastal resort city, Nime. With the majority of the population performing service or trade-based jobs the government has heavily subsidized mass transportation as a means to facilitate the population moving among the alliridae neighborhoods to meet the needs of the service-based economy.

Demographics

Religion

Culture

The relatively small, egalitarian population prioritizes trade-type training over higher education and reside in multi-generational homes within close-knit, communal neighborhoods, alliridae. Despite the cities being somewhat dense, they are uniquely comprised of dozens of these small, mostly self-contained neighborhoods. The salutation, nyt rizan, meaning blessings of luck, continues to persist throughout Roquan society.

Calendar

The Iltaal calendar, also known as the Roquanian calendar is a solar calendar used in Roqoo. The original Iltaal calendar is one of the oldest documents maintained in the Canfre Vaults and has received little revision since its inception. The calendar consists of 365 days divided into eleven 30-day months and five 7-day festival weeks.

The Iltaal calendar was established by the Solleu Livot kirkkoherra ("archbishop"), Ilta, several hundred years ago as a means to track the mild climate of Roqoo and align Livoti rituals and traditional festivals with that of the Roquanian government.

The customary date format is to write day followed by the two- or three-letter abbreviation depicting the month or festival week, followed by two digit year [DD/MMM/YY]. This format was adopted to clarify differences in dates of the national calendar versus those of the international standard calendar of Eurth.

Months and Festivals

Name Type Celebration Notes Season
Juhla Niilo Festival week Celebration commemorating Niilo, founding father of modern Roqoo Celebrated immediately between Kavun and Lira; beginning of Spring Spring
Sventa Festival week Mid-year holiday celebrating end of wet, Spring season and start of 3 month-long mid-year celebrations Celebrated mid-year immediately between Heva and Avara. Spring
Lidi Religious holiday Holiest day of the year Celebrated on the 16th day of Renna, 52 day of Mid-year Celebrations; only non-festival week holiday in Roqoo Summer
Sato alku Festival week Start of harvest, end of Mid-year Celebrations Celebrated between Sellun and Raavi Summer
Jahula kausi Festival week Celebration of seasons Celebrated between Bellon and Taava Autumn
Tolva kala Festival week Winter festival Celebrated at end of calendar year, immediately between Nellus and Tova Winter
  • 1. Tova [Tov]
  • 2. Kavun [Kav]
  • Juhla Niilo [JN]
  • 3. Lira [Lir]
  • 4. Heva [Hev]
  • Sventa [SV]
  • 5. Avara [Ava]
  • 6. Renna [Ren]
    • Lidi [Lidi]
  • 7. Sellun [Sel]
  • Sato alku [SA]
  • 8. Raavi [Raa]
  • 9. Bellon [Bel]
  • Jahula kausi [JK]
  • 10. Taava [Taa]
  • 11. Nellus [Nel]
  • Talva kala [TK]