Rhodevus

The United Sovereign Kingdoms of Rhodevus Les Royaumes Souverains Unis de Rhodevus (French)
Flag
Motto: Ad Victoriam (Latin: Until Victory)
Anthem: United we Stand
Capital	Kingstown
Largest city	Imperial City of Rhode
Official languages	English, French, Native Rhodeavn
Recognised regional languages	Native Rhodevan Dialects
Ethnic groups (2018)	89.4% Caucasian 10.6% Others
Demonym(s)	Rhodeve
Government	Rubinian Monarchy
• Queen	Diana Wolff
• Princess Heir	Sierra Everen-Abrams
• Imperial Premier	Edwin Buoecen
Legislature	The Parliament of Rhodevus
• Upper house	Senate
• Lower house	House of Commons
Established  Republic of Rhodevus
• Treaty of Statehood	5 May, 1715
• Treaty of Bussón - Rubinian Monarchy	5 May, 1845
Area
• Total	9,984,670 km2 (3,855,100 sq mi)
• Water (%)	13.2%
Population
• 2018 estimate	85,273,096
• Density	8.54/km2 (22.1/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2018 estimate
• Total	High
• Per capita	Enough
HDI (2015)	0.939 very high (2nd)
Currency	Rhode (R)
Time zone	UTC-6 to +5
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 to -5 (Observed)
	Not observed in IdF or IdS
Date format	dd-mm-yyyy
Driving side	right
Calling code	+3
ISO 3166 code	RDV
Internet TLD	.rdv

The Kingdom of Rhodevus, commonly referred to as Rhodevus (pronounced /roʊdivəs/), is a Non-Hereditary Absolute Representative Monarchy located in Northern Dogmana. It is a large-sized country with a population of around 85.2 million people, most of which live in the country's six provinces and two territories in Dogmana. Around 5.5 million Rhodeve live on the Ile du Fleurs off the coast of Ventismar, giving Rhodevus a maritime border with Makenzie and Athabaska. Around 2.5 million people live on the The Iles du Surèté in the Divergian Ocean. Rhodevus proper borders Aznazia to the South.

The country's capital is Kingstown and it's largest city is Quiniac City, with the second largest city being Port joy, which hosts the country's largest sea port. The third largest city is Carpellin.

Rhodevus is one of the founding members of the United Sunalayan Assembly. It is also a founding member of the International Anti-Terror Association, Imperial Formations Treaty and the Rhodeve Commonwealth. Its currency is the Rhode.

Rhodevus has a free market economy, and ranks in the top ten GDP per capita in the world. It is one of the 10 largest economies in Sunalaya, and is ranked 7th in the human development index with a very high standard of living.

Etymology

Main article: Name of Rhodevus

While a variety of theories have been postulated for the etymological origins of Rhodevus, the name is now accepted as coming from the Port Joy Laaban Tutzo word Rudo Evulo, meaning "bountiful of sea creatures". In 1326, indigenous inhabitants of present day Port Joy region used the word to direct French explorer, Beaumant LaFriore to the Straights of Rhode, where the severely malnourished explorer and crew would be able to catch fish to eat. Beaumant LaFriore used an amalgamation of those words to describe the entire region in Laaban Tutzo control. By 1425, Ventismarien books and maps had begun referring to this small region along the Straights of Rhode as Rhodevus.

From the 16th to the early 17th century, "Rhodevus" referred to the part of New Capsland that lay along the Straights of Rhode, as well as the official name for the French North of the island. Following the Failed Revolution and the signing of the Treaty of Rhodevus, the entire landmass and its islands became collectively known as Rhodevus.

The demonym of the people also holds a unique variety and variation not found globally. The standard way to refer to a person from Rhodevus is a 'Rhodeve'. This term includes all people groups which inhabit the country and the term used to describe objects made in Rhodevus. 'Rhodeven' is an older variant and one not as commonly used in modern times. Historically, it meant a Rhodeve of Ventismarian descent. This was paired with 'Rhodevan', used to denote a Rhodeve person of native descent. The term Rhodevan has since fallen into disuse as it has picked up a negative connotation. Instead to refer to native peoples, the term 'Native Rhodevan' is used. As Rhodevan fell into disuse, so too did it's Ventismarien counterpart, due to how similarly the two words sound to those unfamiliar with native language.

Demographics

Language

Rhodevus's national languages are English, French and Native Rhodevan. Schools nationwide teach the language and use it for instructions. English is predominantly spoken in the urbanized South of the country, while French is mainly spoken in the North. Native Rhodevan and its many dialects are spoken throughout the country, especially in rural communities. Informal communication in many rural areas is usually conducted in what is collectively referred to as Gulong , which is a mixture of English, French and Laaban Dialect of Native Rhodevan.

Around 93% of the Rhodeve population is at least fluent in the English or French languages. With the remaining 7% consisting mostly out of foreigners.

Around 67% of Rhodeve have English as their first language with 28% having French as their first language. The remaining 5% are a mixture of native and international languages.

In a survey by StatsRhodevus in 2016, around 81% of Rhodeve above the age of 18 were conversationally proficient in English and around 55% were sufficient in French. 71% considered themselves bilingual and 39% considered themselves trilingual.

Religion

Religion in Rhodevus
Religion			Percentage
Christianity			66.7%
Athiesm/Agnosticism			12.8%
Rhodeve native Religion			6.5%
Judaism			4.1%
Islam			3.3%
Buddhism			3.0%
Other			2.1%
Sikhism			1.0%
Jainism			0.4%
Hunduism			0.1%

Religion in Rhodevus encompasses a wide range of groups and beliefs.

Christianity is the largest religion in Rhodevus, with Roman Catholics having the most adherents. Christians, representing 66.7% of the population in 2016, are followed by people having no religion with 12.8% of the total population. Other faiths include those with Rhodeve Ancestry (6.5%), Jews (4.1%), Muslims (3.3%), Buddhists (3.0%), and Sikhs (1.0%). Rates of religious adherence are steadily decreasing. The preamble to the Rhodeve Charter of Rights and Freedoms refers to God. However, Rhodevus has no official religion, and support for religious pluralism and freedom of religion is an important part of Rhodevus's political culture.

Health

Main article: Healthcare in Rhodevus

The medical system in Rhodevus is among the top healthcare providers in the world. The healthcare system is a two-tier system, in which in which all people are provided medical insurance by the government.

All medical persons are required to work a set number of weeks in the public medical sector each year, or take on duties which are at provincially regulated prices. The balance of medical staff in the public and private spheres is one of the main drawbacks of the Rhodeve system. Those looking for medical assistance can go to either the public or privately-run facilities, each with their own benefits and detriments.

Rhodevus has an average life expectancy of 82.2 years, which ranks in the top 20 in the world. The average for males and females do have a gap, with females expected to live 84.2 years to males expected 80.2 years. The infant mortality rate is 1.95 deaths in 1000 live births, which is one of the lowest among first world nations. The leading cause of death in Rhodevus is malignant neoplasms and cancers with cardiovascular diseases and cerebrovascular diseases in second and third.

Obesity rates have seen an increase in Rhodevus, similar to most first world nations. Currently, around 14.2% of the nation is considered obese. This amount is set to continue increasing, but the rate at which it does has been slowing since 2015.

Education

Main article: Education in Rhodevus

Rhodeve citizens fight to the death so that only the smartest remain.

History

See Also: History of the Ile du Fleurs

See Also: History of The Iles du Surèté

Ancient Rhodevus

Around 72 million years ago, an area known as the Dubiella Plateau is struck by a 10-15km wide meteor, causing the land to submerge, creating what is now known as the Bay of Rhodevus. It is believed that this is the meteor which wiped out the dinosaurs.

Circa. 29 million years ago, volcanic activity in the region allows for the islands which make up the Bitoshi Island Chains.

Indigenous Peoples

Main Article: Rhodevan Natives

First known records of human habitation on the main island of present day Rhodevus is documented to be around circa. 14,000 BCE. It is thought that humans crossed over land bridges from the Corentian continent formed during that time, taking up residence in Southern Rhodevus. Humans most likely also crossed the Cantabraian Ice Bridge from Ventismar to Northern Rhodevus circa. 12,000 BCE. Fossil records have found skulls and bones of early Rhodeve settlers as well as rudimentary stone tools surrounding areas that could have been campsites.

From this time until 5,000 BCE, little is known of ancient Rhodeve history aside from the spread of the inhabitants across the entire island. Circa. 5,000 BCE is when the first documentation of Rhodevan mythologies have been found. This comes in the form of stone and clay idols as well as Tree-Shapes in the West and South. The first true villages have been set up in present day Quiniac City and Redford in Tundos as well as Sigfree and Willowall in Iylan among other places.

Ancient Sacrificial Pit found in Wistletoe, Northern Iylan

A thousand years later, carvings found in Northern Iylan show depictions of the Gometz Highlander Myth. This myth forms the basis of the Ghong Tribe’s founding. It can be predicted that the Ghongg Tribe was founded around this time making it the oldest Rhodevan Native tribe by about 1,500 years. Also found in the area were dozens of bones of deformed children and elderly, revealing that this ancient precursor to the Modern Ghong sacrificed the elderly and deformed. Most likely to appease an ancestral spirit or diety.

In 3,000 BCE, archeological evidence finds tools and weapons made in the Lirban format. The Lirban people were a native group from Philomachus. Landing in the Bentoshi Island Chain circa 3,100 BCE, the people began attacking their way through the Southern half of the country before most likely taking up permanent residence in the Mentoshi island Chain, in what is now the Imperial City of Rhode. Along with bringing new types of weapons to the island, the Lirbans also brought with them a new style of mythology, which focused less on weather and more on plants, animals and spirits. It is also widely believed that the Lirban tribe and the spread of their language lead to the ancient Rhodevan languages as well as became a precursor to the Laaban Tribe, which was also found in the Mentoshi Island Chain. Lirban practiced relied heavily on sacrificial human slaughter, as can be noted in burial pits found across the ICR as well as sacrificial alters in Eastern Tundos.

500 years after, what can be more commonly linked to as Rhodevan religion or mythos can be seen all around the island and its island chains. The first recorded evidence of the symbol used to describe Ke-etunbits Taharei can be seen carved into multiple caves and mountainsides. The largest of these carvings are on Mount Benner at an elevation of 4,284 meters, in the Richard Weilland Caves and the San Blanc Caves in Wyle, Tundos and Iylan respectively.

Circa. 2,300 BCE was when the first true carvings can be dated back to for the Laaban Retwa Tribe, a proto-tribe considered to be the precursor to the Laaban tribe. The Laaban Retwa held similar beliefs and practices to the pre-modern Laaban tribe, such as a myth and story structure in song form, body-painting of images to give the wearer strength or special powers as well as fire-death circles; a now out of practice dance wherein the dancers would dance around a fire to call on death to strike a certain person or group. These practices, recorded through carvings mainly on bone and stone, show the precursors to what would eventually become more standardized beliefs and customs, seen around 1000 CE.

Early Rhodevus

The first Ventismariens reached Rhodevus around 1000CE. Rukonian viking sailors and merchants blown off course land in on the shores of present-day Imperial City of Rhode. They set up a a small colony known as Haulvonalan using trees int he area, mixed with small metal tools they had brought with them. The settlement would get into near constant fights with the native Rhodevans in the area, primarily the Laaban people.

Genetic testing however, has revealed that modern day Laaban natives do contain some Rukonian DNA, which suggests that there was inter-mingling between the two groups. The Haulvonalan settlement would collapse by 1150 CE from continuous fighting between the groups. Based on a decades long archaeological study, it has been concluded that a prime source of tension between the Laaban and Rukonian groups are due to the placement of Haulvonalan, which was nearby a Laaban burial mound or due to language differences

The Rhodevan-Colonial Wars (1517-1627)

Considered the major conflict which would shape Rhodeve colonial history, the Rhodevan-Colonial Wars was a series of conflicts between the colonial governments and the Native Rhodevan which saw to the expansion of colonial holdings on the island.

Due to conflicts in Ripuaria in Ventismarien loyalist houses, land grabs into Ghong territory by feuding colonists begin in 1515. A year later, the Capslandian Wilfrid Bay Company's excursions into Southern and Western Rhodevus leads to the first real clashes between colonists and Rhodevan Natives. This period would also see the first records of native military alliances forming to halt Ventismarien expansionism.

In 1517, the Laaban Tutzo clan attacks the settlement of Port Joy, burning down the wooden palisade walls which surround the town center. Colonists retaliate by burning down a nearby village. 17 natives are killed in the attack now known as 'The Burning of Sunday'. The colonists with the assistance of the Wilfrid Bay Company take full control over previously Laaban Tutzo territory. This solidifies Capslandian control over the prime-fishing locations along the Northern Coasts of Southern Rhodevus as well as creates an important buffer for future attacks inland by the Laaban and Iwi Moana. The remaining Laaban Tutzo retreat to their Laaban allies on the island of Rhode.

The summer of 1518 sees the completion of the construction of Fort Nantes, in order to end Ghong raids on Acadia and the bordering villages. The fort is devastatingly effective as both an outpost to monitor Ghong raiding parties, as well as a central location for the growing and lucrative fur trade.

In 1522, the first instances of Flux Plague; known as Eagle Flu to the indigenous peoples. It would take two years before the plague's devastating effects would truly be felt. In 1524, Flux Plague swept through the colonial population, killing an estimated 20% of new settlers. This would however, help burgeoning colonies, as the colonial empires would begin to promote their colonies in Rhodevus for settling, including as a location for exile and minor criminals. The colonial population would see a boom by the 1550s and nearly double by 1600. The Tanto-Laaban Alliance was formed in 1524 as well.

The Failed Revolution (1671-1673)

From the 1630s onward, national fervor had grown due to the successful end to the Rhodevan-Colonial Wars. As a majorly colonist led war, especially in the final decades, it helped to unify the multiple colonies on the island into a strong mostly unified people who began to identify less with their colonial homelands and more with the land they fought to claim. It was in the 1640s that Rhodevus began to emerge as the name for the system of colonies as a whole, as opposed to just the islands where these colonies were located.

In 1641, the Capslandian colonies in the south and French colonies in the north signed the 'Treaty of Religious and National Respect', which would ease tensions between Catholics and Protestants on the island, as well as declare that the two main colonies on the islands would work together to achieve their goals for fair economic and industrial practices. This would become the first treaty signed between colonial governors without the input, or permission granted to them by their governments in Ventismar.

By 1650, the Treaty of Religious and National Respect was further signed by the Englean colony of Ludendorff and the Ruzkov speaking colonial towns of Wroclaw, Lublin and Katowice.

Nationalistic fervor continued to grow, with the development of the Rhodevus Daily (1652) and Kingstown Daily (1657) newspapers which spread news and information around the nation.

In 1652, the Acadian Fire burned down large portions of the city. it had been started by independence supporters in an attempt to remove the governor and his family from the city. In a twisted turn of events, the Governor's Mansion remained one of the few buildings untouched by the fire after the wind turned, spreading the flames to the poorer districts of the city. The men responsible were arrested and flogged, then hanged four days later. This event was spread across the islands' colonies through newspapers as a sign of nationalistic reprisal. Articles would detail the cruel execution of these men, but many papers would leave out the reason behind their executions. This would lead to further revolts and riots in cities such as Quniac City, Cundas City, Kingstown and Rome throughout the ensuing decade.

In 1659, a seamstress by the name of Mari DuSond sewed a primarily red flag called 'The Rising Sun'. It would gain popularity and become the official flag of Rhodevus's independence movements by 1666.

The Rising Sun Flag. The official Flag of the Democratic States of Rhodevus. Used as a foundation for the flags of both the Republic of Rhodevus and the United Sovereign Kingdoms of Rhodevus

1665 saw the establishment of the Rhodeven Senators Guild, which would house diplomats from all colonies on the central island. They would be tasked with dividing up the largest colonies into states as well as drafting the First Constitution of Rhodevus. The constitution was completed in 1670 and a proclamation of independence was presented in 1671.

Fighting between backers of the colonial empires in Ventismar and the newly established Rhodevens began almost immediately following the declaration of independence. The first shot of the war were said to have been fired by Susanna D. Corroly against a loyalist who had attempted to burn down her father's farm just outside of Cundas City.

The first Capslandian ships to arrive were those under the command of the Royal Capslandian Shipping Company. Their arrival would result in the First Battle of Port Diamond, in which the RCSC fleet of five ships faced off against the combined Rhodeve controlled fleet of five ships. This minuscule Rhodeve fleet was the entirety of Rhodeve controlled war ships at this time. It resulted in a Rhodeve victory, with the capture of one ship and sinking of one more, without any Rhodeve ship losses.

At the same time, fighting had erupted between loyalist and Rhodeve forces in Quiniac City, Fallow Hills and St. Goldith. St. Goldith was of particular note, as the town held a valuable metallurgy industry which could be used to fit sailing ships with cannon. St. Goldith fell to Rhodeve forces within three weeks of the declaration of independence.

In May of 1671, the Rhodeve fleet led by Captain Julian Fyres blockaded Port Joy, keeping the few remaining Capslandian ships harboured at the docks. The Port Joy militia, under the command of Alfred Taylor fought against a small loyalist-Capslandian force defending the city. The city would fall to the Rhodeve rebels and become the capital of the Democratic States of Rhodevus.

By September 1671, the Democratic States of Rhodevus would control Port Joy and much of the surrounding lands, up to the Setan coast in the West, Cundas City in the North and Quiniac City as the south, with Kingstown and Quiniac City remaining steadfast loyalist holdings. A continued siege of Kingstown would remain in effect until its fall in the winter of 1672.

In December of 1671, a Capslandian fleet of twelve ships, carrying reinforcements would arrive in Acadia, linking up with the French forces in the North. A blockade would be established, using the colony of Bavven Rhode as a base of operations. The colony would remain loyal to the Capslandian empire, even with overtures of peace and union with the Democratic States.

The Battle of Wilkins' Wood, in 7 January 1672 outside of Brevin would be the first major Rhodeve defeat, seeing the capture of 700 soldiers.

19 April 1672 held the Battle of Waraan Fire in which a combined Ripuarian-Capslandian-Laaban-Waraan army crushed the Democratic fourth and fifth divisions. It was after this battle that the Democratic States began to send letters to important Rhodevan tribes, asking for support in return for accepting them as equal citizens. These letters were met with the response 'Jakti Ouewei Tansi'.

September of 1673, negotiations between the Democratic States and the Capslandian and Ripuarian forces began. on 2nd of October 1673, the Democratic States surrendered.

While the Failed Revolution was indeed a failure of the Democratic States, it would form an important part of the mindset of an independent Rhodevus less than thirty years later. Its legacy would involve the establishment of the 'Triarchy System' between the English-speaking, French-speaking and Native Rhodeves. A system which is still in place to this day and lauded as one of the greatest successes in native-colonial relations in history. The failure would also develop into intense Rhodeve nationalism and a nation-wide 'failure-complex' which would lead to the quick rise and fall of the Rhodeve Colonial Empire.

The First Republic of Rhodevus

State Map of the Republic. There are 36 states.

On May 5, 1701, Rhodevus gained independence from Capsland and Ripuaria. This was achieved through an alliance of the three dominant groups on the island, the English colonists, French colonists and Rhodevan Natives, represented by the Laaban Tribe. These three groups would become known as the Triarchy and would shape Rhodeve politics until the present day. With support from the indigenous people groups and threats of a second revolution, a vote was held among the colonizers to grant Rhodevus its independence. Upon a successful vote, Rhodevus was established under a new constitution as the Republic of Rhodevus and Island of Rhode; though more commonly known as just 'the Republic of Rhodevus'.

In 1717, a war broke out in Ventismar, called the Six Years' War. Using the emerging war as cover for becoming more active in Ventismarien waters, the Republic of Rhodevus declared war on the Kingdom of Galaria, as a way to support the Layfetian war for independence. Galaria had already sent its forces to join its allies in Capsland and Lindenholt, leaving a token force behind, as well as its navy, deeming this sufficient. As the only country bordering it was neutral in the conflict, the small island kingdom believed itself protected from potential incursion, with its modest navy protecting it from naval blockades and attacks.

A Rhodeve fleet was sent to Galaria in order to take down the Galarian navy. Comprised of 18 second rate ships-of-the-line and a handful of smaller vessels, the Rhodeve fleet took its first victory in the Battle of Galloopin Bay on June 13, 1718. This victory was followed by the Battle of Couleaux (June 27, 1718), the Battle of the Galarian Straights (July 4, 1718) and the Battle for Galaria (August 17, 1718), all of which were Rhodeve victories.

The island would officially be handed over to Rhodevus on September 13, 1719 with the signing of the Treaty of Flowers. Fighting would continue however between the Rhodeve and Galarian armies up until mid-1720 as the Galarian forces fighting on the Ventismarien Mainland return to their homeland to free it from Rhodeve hold.

Following this, with the war still progressing, Rhodeve soldiers fresh from their victories in Galaria, moved onto the Ventismarien mainland, attacking Mackenzie and Athabaska. The country would surrender to Rhodevus in 1722.

A naval expedition was sent to the Divergian Ocean in order to hamper Stelten trade with its colonies. In 1723, with the end to the war, the Stelten protectorate of Koharru had much of its territory granted to Rhodevus. Koharru City would remain independent. A mass wave of immigration from newly claimed Rhodeve-Koharru to Koharru City took place at this time. Koharru City would later fall into Rhodevus's sphere of influence as no more than a puppet state. Layfet and Rhodevus would form an alliance; one which still remains in effect to this day.

This move would start a rivalry between Stelten and Rhodevus, each building new fortifications in the Divergian Ocean islands, Southern Ophion and Ziamban at a rapid pace to prevent potential invasion.

The Rhodeve Empire

President elect Emilia Hart in 1754 would enact imperial powers in order to strengthen the republic and colonial empire after the loss of Aznazia. With support of the senate to enact these powers, she used her new near-absolute powers to disregard the senate's restrictions and proclaim herself as the first empress of the Empire of Rhodevus.

In most respects, this changed little in the eyes of the people, as they maintained the same rights and freedoms given to them under the first republic, and it allowed Empress Emilia Hart to enact new reforms much more quickly. Her reign from 1754 until her death in 1794 would be considered the golden age of naval conquest in Rhodevus.

In 1770, Empress Emilia would grant its longtime ally Layfet control over the Hallis Atoll, the Nina Islands, Montay Atoll and Tercendree. These Divergian Ocean island territories had caused massive tension between the Rhodeve Empire and Stelten. This was done as a way to claim that Rhodevus was not trying to expand and fight with other powers in the region. Relations would greatly improve afterwards, leading to a trade boom between the two empires in 1781.

Over the decade, trade continued to grow and flourish between Rhodevus and Stelten, until in 1789 economist George Hammlin from Stelten noted how one-sided the trade relationship was between the two empires. It was determined that Rhodevus exported a large amount to Stelten and imported very little, leading to a large trade imbalance as well as growing Rhodeve control over Stelten markets. In 1791, Stelten cuts trade with Rhodevus, closing multiple trade routes. A year later, Rhodevus declares war on Stelten.

In 1793, a blockade is formed on Stelten by sea, cutting the mainland off from its overseas colonies. At the same time, the Rhodeve military would attack Stelten colonial territories and trade ships. In 1801 under Emperor Montgomery Hart, Stelten officially surrenders amid growing food shortages. Rhodevus annexes the country as well as takes control over all its overseas territories.

Her son, Montgomery Hart would become the second and final emperor of Rhodevus, removing many of the laws regarding hereditary continuation of the Rhodeve Empire. His main achievement was stepping down from the empire in 1808 and calling a new set of elections to elect a president. This would lead to the establishment of the Second Grande Republic of Rhodevus.

The Rhodeve Collapse (1840-1845)

Main Article: The Rhodeve Collapse

The King James Wars (2006-2007)

King Benner the Great had two children, Diana and James Wolff. As the eldest, Diana was named as Heiress Héréditaire until an official successor was named. Both Diana and James were potential heir candidates and both were considered definitive possibilities to become the Prince or Princess Heir of Rhodevus.

The king died while Diana was away from Rhodevus. James was declared King of Rhodevus, against the official Heir Candidate List's chosen heir and using his position in the Rhodeve army and ties to the Bannerless Brotherhood, took control of the kingdom.

Geography

Rhodevus spans a vast, diverse territory, surrounded by the Lutentian Ocean to the East and the Ocean to the West. There are over 2 million lakes in Rhodevus; many of which are inaccessible, as well as countless rivers, streams and water basins. It is possible to navigate through the entire country just by using the country's waterways. The country possesses three major mountain chains, as well as multiple other mountains. Most single mountains are extinct volcanoes, the youngest of which last erupted 9.3 million years ago.

Along with the main island of Rhodevus, there are dozens of smaller islands around its coast, divided into four island chains based on geographical location.

Climate

Climate data for Kingstown (1998–2018 averages)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °C (°F)	19.4 (66.9)	22.6 (72.7)	28.5 (83.3)	37.2 (99.0)	42.2 (108.0)	43.3 (109.9)	45.0 (113.0)	43.3 (109.9)	40.0 (104.0)	34.0 (93.2)	26.1 (79.0)	22.2 (72.0)	45.0 (113.0)
Average high °C (°F)	5.6 (42.1)	6.4 (43.5)	10.0 (50.0)	14.0 (57.2)	18.0 (64.4)	20.4 (68.7)	22.8 (73.0)	22.6 (72.7)	19.1 (66.4)	14.6 (58.3)	9.6 (49.3)	6.1 (43.0)	14.1 (57.4)
Daily mean °C (°F)	3.1 (37.6)	3.3 (37.9)	6.2 (43.2)	9.2 (48.6)	13.1 (55.6)	15.6 (60.1)	17.9 (64.2)	17.5 (63.5)	14.5 (58.1)	10.7 (51.3)	6.7 (44.1)	3.7 (38.7)	10.1 (50.2)
Average low °C (°F)	0.3 (32.5)	0.2 (32.4)	2.3 (36.1)	4.1 (39.4)	7.8 (46.0)	10.5 (50.9)	12.8 (55.0)	12.3 (54.1)	9.9 (49.8)	6.9 (44.4)	3.6 (38.5)	1.0 (33.8)	6.0 (42.8)
Record low °C (°F)	−61.1 (−78.0)	−63.0 (−81.4)	−54.7 (−66.5)	−48.9 (−56.0)	−32.2 (−26.0)	−20.6 (−5.1)	−8.9 (16.0)	−15 (5)	−31.7 (−25.1)	−41.7 (−43.1)	−54.4 (−65.9)	−60.0 (−76.0)	−63.0 (−81.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	50.8 (2.00)	49.7 (1.96)	56.6 (2.23)	64.8 (2.55)	76.8 (3.02)	84.3 (3.32)	86.5 (3.41)	87.8 (3.46)	83.6 (3.29)	74.7 (2.94)	81.0 (3.19)	72.9 (2.87)	869.5 (34.23)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)	13	13	12	11	11	11	11	10	11	11	13	14	141
Average snowy days (≥ 0 cm)	14.1	9.7	7.4	2.7	0.1	—	—	—	—	0.8	5.1	12.2	52
Average relative humidity (%)	87	84	81	75	75	76	77	79	84	86	89	89	82
Mean monthly sunshine hours	62.3	85.7	121.6	173.6	207.2	193.9	206.0	187.7	138.3	112.9	63.0	49.3	999.9
Source: statsrhode.rdv/en/weather/Kingstown

Provinces

Rhodevus is comprised of six provinces.

Map of the six provinces of Rhodevus

Territories

Rhodevus holds two territories. The Ile du Fleurs, located in Ventismar and the Iles du Surèté, located in the Divergian Ocean.

The Ile du Fleurs

Main article: Ile du Fleurs

The Ile du Fleurs (IdF) has a unique landscape that is commonly divided into three regions. The Southern Forests, the Northern Grasslands (sometimes referred to as the Northern Plains) and the Central Shield (known as the Fleurian Shield).

Geographical Map of the Ile du Fleurs

The south of the island is filled with a large connected forest which takes up one third of the island. It receives the most rainfall at an average 650mm per year, which get filtered through its soil into the dozens of rivers which cross the landscape.

The center of the island is the Fleurian Shield, which is the lowest part of the IdF. It holds the island's largest two lakes; Lake Hullien and Lake Jeremy, which connect via the Hullien River. It holds the island's largest mountain, Mount Hellen, which stands 867 meters.

The north portion of the island is the Northern Plains. Trees; while present, are much more rare than the south. Instead, this third of the island is covered in a large grassland slope. There are three mountains, Mount Victoria, Mount Argus and Mount Francis; standing 603, 427 and 300 meters respectively. It also contains the third major lake on the island, Lake Rose. This third receives the least rain at 300mm per year on average, less than half of its southern portion.

The Iles du Surèté

The Iles de Sûreté are an island chain made up of 47 islands, with the islands of Myann and Nooderhaaks being the only two which are inhabited.

Myann is the largest island and is recognized for it's incredibly odd shape, with dozens of islets off the coast.

The capital of the island chain is Artwingen, located on the island of Nooderhaaks.

Largest cities

The 20 largest cities in Rhodevus comprises of 50,194,822 people. This accounts for 58.86% of Rhodevus's entire population.

Natural Geography

Natural Geography and major highways in Rhodevus

Rhodevus maintains a diverse and complex natural geography. It holds over 2 million rivers and lakes, with over 30,000 that are between 3 and 100 square kilometres (1.2 and 38.6 sq mi) in area, while 491 are larger than 100 km2 (38.6 sq mi). There are three major mountain chains in Rhodevus; the Tundos Mountain Range in Tundos, the Wukandan Mountain Range in Wyle and the Lijlan Mountain Range in Iylan. The Tundos Mountain Range is the only range of the three not referred to by its native Rhodevan name of Uqubekensadan. Mount Uqubekensadan is the tallest mountain in the range.

With there hundreds of rivers important to Rhodevus. The river is the primary divider between most provinces, with the singular exception of the Imperial City of Rhode and Tundos, which is divided by the St. Marcus Straight. Rivers have historically played an important part of city placement, with the capital of Kingstown being settled between the Wakaygo and Sundarnest rivers and across from Lake Louise.

The three largest lakes in Rhodevus are the Great Slave Lake, Lake Nipogin and Lake Louise.

Island Chains

The four island chains around Rhodevus

The Bitoshi Island Chain

The Bitoshi Island Chain is a group of hundreds of islands, all found within the Bay of Rhodevus and Bay of Benner. There are 6 major islands, with hundreds of small and tiny ones. Bitoshi translates to Inner or Central Fire Rock. Four of the major islands are inhabited, and all share the same geography.

They are predominantly hilly and covered in grass with a sparing variety and amount of trees. From largest to smallest, the islands are named Bulta, Bisho Mai, Dullio Shi Mai, Miquishikki, Yukon and Similkameen. Across all six islands, there are 42,000 inhabitants.

The Suitoshi Island Chain

The Suitoshi Island Chain is a group of two islands in the north east of the country. Suitoshi translates to Outer Fire Rock. Both islands are uninhabited. From north to south, the islands are named Sinaliarpok and Kissermiorpok which translate to 'goes to the edge of ice' and 'solitary or alone' respectively. The former due to the amount of ice cover and the latter due to the single tree on the island

Sinaliarpok is completely covered in ice. Without the ice, the island would be a tenth the size. Kissermiopok is also primarily covered in ice. While Sinaliarpok is mostly flat, Kissermiopok is hilly, with the topmost peak standing 104 meters above sea level. At the top is a single arctic willow nicknamed Napaaqtuq or 'nappy' for short. In 2001, after tourists were caught trying to take branches from the tree, it was made a federal offense to damage Napaaqtuq and the entire island has since become a nature reserve.

The Mentoshi Island Chain

The Mentoshi Island Chain is comprised of three islands, including the Imperial City of Rhode. The other two islands are named (in order from south to north): Batten Rhode and Lavvan Rhode. Mentoshi, translating to Big Fire Rock is named such after the Imperial City of Rhode, being the largest island. Batten Rhode is the third largest island in Rhodevus, behind the Imperial City of Rhode and the Rhodeve mainland, with Lavvan Rhode being the fifth, just behind Kuckata.

The Bentoshi Island Chain

The Bentoshi Island chain refers to the two large islands to the south east of the country. As their name suggests, the Bentoshi islands; translated to Southern Fire Rock islands, are two islands which developed due to volcanic activity. The islands themselves are named Kuckata and Siggen. Both are uninhabited, with Siggen containing the only active volcano in the country.

Kuckata is a mountainous island, due to it's ancient volcano. The tallest mountain in Mount George, though it is often referred to as Georgian Peak. The island is covered in grasses and oak and cedar trees. There are four major rivers on the island, which run from the icy top of Georgian Peak down to the ocean.

Siggen is a barren island which is continuously growing due to the active volcano. There are no trees and grasses on the island, but lichen due cover a good portion of it.

The Bay of Rhodevus

The odd curvature of Rhodevus is due to the largest bay in the centre of the country. The Bay of Rhodevus is a deep crater which is home to a large number of ocean-dwelling flora and fauna. It was created by an impact crater of a massive 10 to 15km wide meteor which struck Sunalaya around 72 million years ago, causing the deaths of the non-avian dinosaurs. The deepest part of the bay is 20km deep and remains mostly unexplored.

The Bay of Benner

The Bay of Benner is a Bay in Southern Tundos and home to some of the strongest currents in the world. The tidal range in the Bay of Benner is about 13 metres (43 ft). (The average tidal range worldwide is about one metre (3 ft 3 in).) Some tides are higher than others, depending on the position of the moon, the sun, and atmospheric conditions. Tides are semidiurnal, meaning they have two highs and two lows each day with about six hours and 13 minutes between each high and low tide.

Because of tidal resonance in the funnel-shaped bay, the tides that flow through the channel are very powerful. In one 12 hours tidal cycle, about 110,000,000,000 short tons (100 billion tonnes) of water flows in and out of the bay, which is twice as much as the combined total flow of all the rivers of the world over the same period. They are as powerful as 8,000 train engines or 25 million horses.

There have been no successful attempts in harnessing the tidal strength for energy purposes. The most recent attempt was in 2017, with the earliest record attempt in the 1683 to power a water wheel.

Glaciers

Rhodevus's north is home to some of the world's only known Moving Glaciers. While many northern countries possess glaciers, due to weather conditions and wind erosion through the mountains, glaciers can recede by as much as 50 meters in the summer months and return in the winter. All glaciers in Rhodevus are heavily protected as they are a major source of freshwater for most lakes and rivers in the country.

Politics

Parliament

Senate of Rhodevus (122 Seats)

  LPR: 41 seats

  CPR: 36 seats

  GPR: 19 seats

  RPR: 3 seats

  IP: 3 seats

  NJP: 2 seats

  Independents: 13 (+5 Native Rhodevan) seats

The Parliament of Rhodevus (French: Parlement du Rhodevus) is the federal legislature of Rhodevus, seated at the Imperial Palace in Kingstown, the national capital. The body consists of the Rhodeve monarch, an advisory body, the Council of Premiers; an upper house, the Senate; and a lower house, the House of Commons. Each element has its own officers and organization. By constitutional convention, the House of Commons is dominant, with the Senate and monarch rarely opposing its will. The Senate reviews legislation from a less partisan standpoint and the monarch provides royal assent to make bills into law.

The parliament functions under a Rubinian Monarchical system which ensures a precise balance of power between parliament and the crown.

Rhodeve House of Commons (340 Seats)

  LPR: 102 seats

  CPR: 133 seats

  GPR: 56 seats

  RPR: 10 seats

  IP: 15 seats

  NJP: 1 seat

  Independents: 23 seats

The lower house of parliament; House of Commons is the primary elected component of parliament with each member chosen by a plurality of voters in each of the country's federal electoral districts, or ridings. To run for one of the 340 seats in the lower house, an individual must be at least 18 years old. Each member holds office until Parliament is dissolved, after which they may seek re-election. The ridings are regularly reorganized according to the results of each decennial national census. The last national census, took place in 2020.

The upper house of parliament; the Senate is the secondary elected component of parliament with each member chosen by a plurality of voters in each of the country's federal electoral districts, or ridings. Senators however must be approved by the monarch. As such, the monarch is allowed to appoint or dismiss senators without the requirement of a vote in the district. The principle underlying the Senate's composition is equality amongst Rhodevus's geographic regions (called Divisions in the Constitution): 38 for the Imperial City of Rhode, 38 for the Central Provinces (nineteen each for Tundos and Yztal) and 38 for the Northern provinces (fourteen for Cundas and twelve each for Wyle and Iylan). Additionally, Senators are appointed from two non-geographic areas not part of any senatorial division. The Laaban Tribe, Ghong Tribe and Tribal Council (since 1946 with Isaac's Law), representing the indigenous population of Rhodevus are represented by two Senators each with the remainder going to a senator for the Tribal Council.

Since 1980, the Rhodevus's territories are represented by three senator; two for the Ile du Fleurs and one for the Iles du Surèté. An additional 3 or 6 Senators may be appointed by the monarch provided the three divisions are equally represented.

Cabinet

Main article: Ministries of Rhodevus

Royalty in Rhodevus

Rhodevus is a Rubinian Monarchy lead by Queen Diana Wolff. The current Princess Heir is Sierra Everen-Abrams.

The Soul Tree

Main article: Kho-hitn

While the monarch of Rhodevus is the head of state of the country, Kho-hitn, or the 'Soul Tree' in English is known as the Rhodevus Sovereign. According to the constitution itself, the true royalty of Rhodevus is Kho'hitn, which is a Yellow Cedar Tree. Holding extreme significance to multiple native tribes as well as spiritual significance to the Laaban Tribe, the Soul Tree is considered the de facto leader of the country and the monarch; or president before them, are just the human representative of the Soul Tree.

The crown worn by each reigning monarch is made from the bark of the tree. When the monarch dies, their crown is burned, meaning that no two crowns are alike and no original versions of any past crowns survive to this day. The Soul Tree is located in Kingstown, and the Imperial Palace is built around it, so that the monarch sits with their back to the tree and the House of Commons faces both the tree and monarch.

The royal collection, jewels and residences are all held by the monarch, but owned in perpetuity by Kho-hitn.

The Imperial Palace

Main article: The Imperial Palace (Rhodevus)

The Imperial Palace is the center of Rhodeve royalty as well as the center of Rhodeve political life. The building is a part of the Imperial Palace Complex, which includes the Royal Federal Court, Senate and House of Commons. The main building, known as the Imperial Palace is the home of the monarch, but also includes a museum, orphanage and art gallery. Underneath the entire complex is a large system of tunnels, used to facilitate quick escape if the capital is attacked. Similarly, the historical archive and crypt is located underneath the palace complex, where the royal treasury and jewels are kept.

The Imperial Palace itself began construction in 1747. Its location was chosen to be right on top of Kho'hitn, but due to nationla backlash, especially among the native Rhodevans, the building was redesigned to incorporate the Soul Tree. The palace; known at the time as the Presidential Palace, was to be the home of the president, as well as the senate. The materials were carefully selected from around the empire to portray immense wealth and power. As such, the construction was often slowed due to war or slow travel times from the far reaches of the empire. The palace complex was finally completed in 1811.

After the fall of the republic and empire, the palace was rechristened the Royal Palace to be used as the home for the reigning monarch. It was finally renamed the Imperial Palace in 1909.

Inside, the Imperial Palace is filled with hundreds of pieces of artwork, stained glass, statues, paintings and monuments from around the world. Gold, marble, silver, bronze and other precious stones are inlaid into the foundations to convey power and beauty. The palace itself was designed with acoustics in mind, as there are multiple places where whispered conversations can be heard from across the hallway, or not at all depending on where it is spoken from.

A large-scale refurbishment of the Imperial Palace complex took place in 1953 until 1954 and then again in 1987 to 1989 to modernize the building as well as ensure it remains heavily fortified in case of attack or instrusion.

Foreign relations

Rhodevus holds a vast network of allies, alliances and trade relations with almost every country in the world. Rhodevus is one of the largest global exporters.

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Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Allentyr	Year	Notes
Aznazia	1922	Aznazia is Rhodevus's top trading partner in Dogmana Aznazia has an embassy in Kingstown and a consulate general in Port Joy Rhodevus has an embassy in Pacifica City The Aznaz-Rhodeve Tunnel connects the two countries underground The Aznaz-Rhodeve Free Trade Agreement Both are founding members of ROVAA Aznazia is an external member in the Rhodeve Commonwealth The 1926 Rhodevus-Aznazia Trade Deal
Belantica	year	notes
Capsland	Year	* The 1977 Rhodevus-Capsland Nuclear Energy Deal
Template:Country data Eubatu	1876	* The 1880 Rhodevus-Eubatu Coal Deal. Deal renewed in 1915, 1950 and 1985
Felsinia	year	Notes
Template:Country data Ispanza	1891	Ispanza is one of Rhodevus's oldest modern allies. They are a member of the Rhodeve Commonwealth. The 1891 Rhodevus-Ispanza Trade Agreement (RITA) is still in effect to this day. Rhodevus provides financial and military support to Ispanza. Ispanza has an embassy in Kingstown and a consulate in Artwingen, IdS. Rhodevus has an embassy in Eutepta.
Template:Country data Layfet	1717	Rhodevus was the first nation to recognize an independent Layfet in 1717, and the two have been allies ever since, enjoying a close relationship. Layfet remained in the Rhodeve sphere of influence until the Great War. The two share many cultural aspects. The two's most ambitious projects together include the The Layfet-Rhodevus United Education Agreement (s.2017) which aims to give more opportunities to students to study abroad as well as work and live in each other nations. Other agreements between the two include the Layfet-Rhodevus Student Exchange Agreement (s.1989), Layfet-Rhodevus Aid and Science Agreement (s.1999), Layfet-Rhodevus Space Operations Agreement (s.2004), and the Layfet-Rhodevus Free Trade Agreement (s.1966). Layfet has an embassy in Kingstown and two consulates; one in Killon, IdF and a second in the Laaban Sector, ICR. Rhodevus has an embassy in Nordipolica.
Makenzie and Athabaska	Year	* Makenzie and Athabaska is a member of the Rhodeve Commonwealth
Ophioneus	Year	Notes
Pantorrum	Year	* The 1955 Rhodevus-Pantorrum Free Trade Deal The 1960 Rhodevus-Pantorrum Military Pact The 1960 Motion Agreement The 1983 Pantorrum Trade Agreement The 2017 Rhodevus-Pantorrum Uranium Deal
Ripuaria	Year	Notes
North Rukonia	Year	Notes
Seven United	Year	Notes
Sunrisia	Year	Rhodevus and Sunrisia currently have a rocky and tenuous relationship
Umbrellya	Year	Notes

Military

Main article: Military of Rhodevus

Economy

Energy

Rhodevus is one of the few developed nations that are net exporters of energy. This is due to Rhodevus having access to almost all main sources of energy including oil, coal, hydropower, biomass, solar, geothermal, wind, marine and nuclear. Rhodevus is the second largest producer of uranium and third largest producer of hydropower. Due to geological events in the landmass's formation, there is little to no natural gas in Rhodevus and all natural gas must be imported from abroad; primarily Aznazia.

Rhodevus energy consumption breakdown, 2018

Rhodevus has a robust energy profile with abundant and diverse resources. The energy and climate policies in Canada are interrelated. These energy and climate policies are implemented at both the federal and provincial government level. The federal government is responsible for establishing objectives for the entire country and the provincial governments are responsible for enforcing these objectives and developing the methods to achieve these goals.

Multiple trans-provincial deals have been established to ensure the electrical needs of those in smaller communities and extremely low density areas are met. The 1982 Wyle Executive Deal between Wyle, Iylan and Cundas provincial governments was established to build facilities to power homes in Northern Wyle, without the need for coal plants.

Rhodevus has aimed to stop using coal for electrical consumption by 2027. There are currently only 3 coal-fired power plants remaining in the country, two in Wyle and one in Cundas. Deals organized between the federal and provincial governments have been made to provide monetary aid in building a new hydroelectric damn in order to not only replace the coal plant, but also reduce the amount of oil is used for electricity generation in the province. Similar deals have been made in Wyle in order to harness the provinces massive geothermal energy reserves.

In 2019, the Rhodeve federal government alongside province of Iylan and territory of the Iles du Surete signed the Hybrid Generation Agreement to convert the oil-based electricity generation plants to hybrid oil-natural gas plants in the Iles du Surete and the Ile du Myars. This agreement also ordered the closure of all plants looking to renew their contracts or extend their lifetimes before 2029. Later that year, Rhodevus and Layfet signed a bilateral coal reduction agreement to eliminate the use of coal in both countries by 2040.

Division	Coal	Natural Gas	Hydro	Atomic	Wind	Solar	Biomass	Geothermal	Oil
Template:Country data Imperial City of Rhode	N/A	6	54	12	9	10	1	1	7
Template:Country data Tundos	N/A	1	70	20	5	3	1	N/A	N/A
Template:Country data Yztal	N/A	10	20	41	2	2	1	13	11
Iylan	1	2	74	13	1	N/A	1	1	7
Cundas	N/A	2	95	N/A	N/A	2	1	N/A	N/A
Template:Country data Wyle	2	3	60	10	1	1	1	3	19
Ile du Fleurs	N/A	1	15	N/A	37	45	N/A	N/A	2
Template:Country data The Iles du Surèté	N/A	N/A	0.3	N/A	34	4	N/A	0.7	61
Template:Country data Ile du Myars	N/A	N/A	5	N/A	48	N/A	N/A	5	42
Rhodevus	1	4	58	17	4	3	2	1	10

Culture

Holidays

Bealau Day

Bealau Day is a holiday celebrated annually on October 18, in the Ile of Flowers. This day marks the discovery of the island by the French sailor Gustav Bealau, and its later colonization. The holiday is usually celebrated with a large festival and a half day at school.

Beaumant LaFriore Day

Just like Bealau Day, Beaumant LaFriore Day is a holiday celebrated on March 2, in mainland Rhodevus and the Ile du Myars. This day marks the discovery of the island in 1326 by the French commander of the same name. There is a half-day of school and usually carnivals and parades.

Independence Day/Unity Day

Both Independence Day and Unity Day are marked as two separate holidays in all of Rhodevus, even though they are celebrated on the same day; May 5. This is because the independence of Rhodevus in 1715 and transition into a monarchy in 1845 happened on the same day. The day is marked by parades, the full day off from school and work, as well as fireworks.

New Year's Eve/Day

Celebrated on December 31st and January 1st, New Year's day is two days off school and work.

Reuben Day

Reuben Day commemorates the first king of Rhodevus and is celebrated on the first Monday of September. All school years begin on the Tuesday following Reuben Day.

King's Day/Queen's Day

Celebrated twice every year; on June 10 (King's Day) and December 10 (Queen's Day). These days commemorate the ascension of past kings and queens, and according to tradition, these are the only days that a king or queen may truly be named the monarch. The holidays are celebrated with a full day off school and work. The June date holds festivals and outdoor celebration, as well as is the starting point to many summer festivals. The December is much quieter and is mainly seen as just a day off work/school.

Binkman Day

Celebrated once a year on ___, Binkman Day commemorates all the fallen soldiers during both World Wars. It is named after John Binkman, the Strategy-General of Rhodevus during the Second World War who helped lead the country to victory. It also memorializes the other two Binkman siblings; Henry Binkman, who lead the 2nd Army Battalion, and Sarah Binkman, the famous sniper; 'Lady Death'.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is a day which commemorates all the lives lost in war and terrorism.

Art

Rhodeve music ranges from Classical; written in the early 1800's to Rock which is being written up to this day. Most music is written and performed by hand without using computers and voice software. This gives Rhodevus a much more humanistic feel to the music and less robotic and techno. Rhodeve art is mainly sculptures created by hand and made out of the clay and stones found in the Province of Tundos.

Philosophy and literature

Rhodeve classical literature is mainly poetry about the beginning of Rhodevus and the various wars which where fought within the country. Some famous poetry is The Sun and Moon, May he be Remembered, Lost but not Forgotten and Wither Away.

Sport

Sukansi 2v1 Championship, 2015

Rhodevus has two national sports. Ice Hockey has been the most popular sport of Rhodevus even before its founding as an independent nation and is considered the winter national sport. Laabando, a Rhodeve martial art is considered the summer national sport. Other popular sports include basketball, baseball, rugby and soccer/football. Soccer/football is the sport most played by those between the ages of 5-15, with just over half of the population playing it in some form.

Martial Arts holds a unique place in Rhodeve sporting culture, as there are three unique styles which were created in Rhodevus. They are called Laabando, Sukansi and Wenkata. Sukansi originated in circa 200 BCE, but its original year of creation is completely open to debate. This Rhodeve martial art originated in Northeastern Rhodevus, in the Ghong tribe and was used by local fishermen as a means to defend themselves against pirates, and raiders and terrorized their villages and settlements. Sukansi has since gone from a military use to a purely recreational and spiritual one, often being used as a way to relax and sooth the body. There are two styles of Sukansi; Kuhngya-wei and Sei-Tambo. Kuhngya-wei was developed in 200 BCE. This form of Sukansi uses alternating slow and fast movements. Usually with open hands, this form uses strikes to softer pats of the body, like the neck, hip and groin. This form often will use blocks, jabs, strikes, as well as locks and pressure points Sei-tambo was developed in 500 CE, and is the more recreational form of Sukansi, only using slow movements. Again, it uses open hands, but in this form, the strikes and jabs are not used. Instead, blocks and locks are used in sequences with very slow, fluid like movements to grab opponents and bring them to the ground.

Rhodeve Andrea Lexington (red) vs Esotanan Rodelia Swimm in the Female 1v1 International Bontwa Competition Championships 2016

Laabando originated much later in 1000 CE, by the Laaban tribe in the far South of Rhodevus. Although there had been speculation that Laabando was a different style of Sukansi, it was later disproven when written artifacts were discovered about the original creator of the martial art; a blind and paralyzed (in the legs) man who could not have ventured north enough to discover Sukansi. Laabando was primarily used for weaker people (often women, children and the blind) as a means to defend themselves against attackers. After being proven so successful in this regard, the Laaban warriors took on this martial art as their military hand-to-hand combat techniques. Even later, it was used in every aspect of the military, from hand maneuvers to weapons. Laabanra and Bontwa are the two primary styles of Laabando. Laabanra was created in 1000 CE, and is original form of Laabando. It is performed while sitting. It uses hand and arm techniques to create powerful and fast take-downs and grappling, while also incorporating punching to the eyes, nose and ears. Bontwa was created in 1200 CE, for use by the Laaban army, this form uses punching, kicking, strikes, grappling, locks and pressure points to disarm, injure and/or kill an opponent. This form also incorporates weaponry such as bows, spears, swords and most importantly, knives. Bontwa translates to "Knife Shadow" in Laaban dialect of Native Rhodevan.

The origin date of Wenkata is as of yet unknown, with many believing it to have been created some time between 100-400 CE, but earlier versions being created as early as 70 BCE. This style deals almost entirely with grappling and choke holds while holding small weapons, particularly knives, tree branches and rocks. It is a specialized martial art that remains fairly common for use in the military, but sees very little use elsewhere. This martial art only has one form and is considered one of the most specialized fighting styles in the world. Used by the Berserker warriors of the Laaban Tutzo clan and other clans in the area, it specializes in extremely close combat, with grappling, locking and throwing of an opponent. It is usually used alongside knives and other short close range weapons. It is taught only in the Commonwealth Armies, particularly the air force for pilots to use in case of a downed plane. It is not taught to the public.

While Sei-tambo is the most modern form of Sukansi, Laabando has always changed with the times, incorporating the newest weapons and maneuvers. Now, Bontwa incorporates guns, and poisons, as well as normal everyday items such as newspapers, chairs, glasses, books and cutlery. Bontwa is used as a part of the Rhodeve Armed Forces and is the main reason why throwing knives and various other knives are used in military combat.

Bontwa is also taught as a less extreme version for sport and self-defense. Every year there is an international Bontwa competition (IBC) held in Rhodevus. Similarly the National Sukansi Competition (NSC) is held in Rhodevus, yearly.

Ice Hockey is extremely popular in Rhodevus. Rhodevus is a part of the World Hockey Association (WHA), the Commonwealth Hockey Association (CHA), Women's Commonwealth Hockey League (WCHL) and Rhodeve cities are involved in the numerous national leagues. The Rhodeve Hockey League (RHL) brings together the best hockey players from across the country and is the most popular hockey league. While it is predominantly Rhodeve, there are international players, as well as a few international cities participating, especially in Aznazia and Oblaren. Other leagues in Rhodevus include:

• U16 (Under 16 Hockey Society - Co-Ed)
• U18 (Under 18 Hockey Society)
• O18 (Over 18 Hockey Society)
• OW18 (Over 18 Womens Hockey Society)
• WHL (Womens Hockey League)
• ICL (Imperial City League)
• ICWL (Imperial City Womens League)
• YTA (Yztal Cundas Hockey Association)
• IWL (Iylan-Wyle League)
• THL (Tundos Hockey League)
• TeHL (Territory Hockey League)

The RHL is supported by many influential and famous people. Queen Diana Wolff is said to be a die-hard Arynia Mooseriders fan.

Soccer is the third most popular sport, behind ice hockey and Bontwa, which hold the first and second spots respectively. There are only three soccer teams in Rhodevus, maintained by the three soccer clubs:

• The Kingstown Golden Eagles (based in the Kingstown Soccer Club)
• The Acadian Antelopes (based in the Football Association of Acadia)
• The Mountain Heights Redverns (based in Redvern Fields)

The name soccer is still a contested one across the country, as Rhodevus is split between referring to the sport by the name "soccer" as is common in Dogmana and Corentia or "football" as is common in Ventismar. Generally, the southern provinces favour soccer, while the northern ones favour football.

Cuisine

Rhodeve cuisine varies widely depending on the regions of the nation. The three earliest cuisines of Rhodevus have Native Rhodevan, Capslandian, North Rukonian and French roots, with the traditional cuisine of English Rhodevus closely related to Capslandian cuisine, while the traditional cuisine of French Canada has evolved from French cuisine and the winter provisions of fur traders. With subsequent waves of immigration in the 18th to 20th centuries from Central, Southern, and Eastern Ventismar, South Ophion, East Ophion, and Corentia, the regional cuisines were subsequently augmented.

Poutine is a popular dish made from slices potato fries, beef gravy and cheese curds.

Although certain dishes may be identified as "Rhodeve" due to the ingredients used or the origin of its inception, an overarching style of Rhodeve cuisine is more difficult to define. Some Rhodeves such as the former Rhodeve Imperial Premier Joe Clark believe that Rhodeve cuisine is a collage of dishes from the cuisines of other cultures. Clark himself has been paraphrased to have noted: "Rhodevus has a cuisine of cuisines. Not a stew pot, but a smorgasbord."

Rhodeve maple syrup is graded in a AAA to D scale to rank its quality. Only grades A and up can call themselves "100% pure Rhodeve maple syrup"

Indigenous food in particular is considered very Rhodeve. Laaban and Ghong food is especially so, since the Laaban and Ghong people played a particularly important role in the origin of Rhodevus and Rhodeve cuisine. Foods such as bannock, moose, deer, bison, pemmican, maple taffy, and Ghong stews such as barley stew are all either traditional Indigenous foods or originated in Rhodevus with roots in Indigenous cuisines, and are eaten widely throughout the country. Other foods that originated in Rhodevus are often thought of in the same overarching group of Rhodeve food as Indigenous foods, despite not being so, such as peameal bacon, cajun seasoning, and Nanaimo bars. There are also some foods of non-Rhodeve origin that are eaten very frequently. Pierogies (dumplings of Central and Eastern Ventismar origin) are an example of this, due to the large number of early Kiezian and Rezuan immigrants. There are, however, some regional foods that are not eaten as often on one side of the country as on the other, such as dulse in the Imperial City of Rhode, stews in the northern provinces, or poutine in the Francophone areas of Rhodevus (not limited to Iylan). In general, Rhodeve foods contain a lot of starch, breads, game meats (such as deer, moose, bison, etc), fish and often involve a lot of stews and soups, most notably Ghong-style and split-pea soup.

Maple syrup was first collected and used by aboriginal people of Eastern Rhodevus. Rhoodevus is the world's largest producer of maple syrup. The origins of maple syrup production are not clear though the first syrups were made by repeatedly freezing the collected maple sap and removing the ice to concentrate the sugar in the remaining sap. Maple syrup is one of the most commonly consumed Rhodeve foods of Aboriginal origins.

Fish is considered a quintessential part of Rhodeve diets as fish are extremely common around the nation. Due to the plethora of lakes, rivers, seas and access to oceans, dozens of fish species make Rhodevus and its waters their home and breeding grounds.

While Rhodevus does not have a national food, poutine is often considered the national dish of Rhodevus, as it is considered synonymous with Rhodeve cuisine internationally. While created in Iylan in the 1950s, it is popular and consumed nationwide.

External links

• Rhodevus's NationStates web page