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* Varanus (genus of the {{wp|Komodo dragon}}) or Varanidae (family)
* Varanus (genus of the {{wp|Komodo dragon}}) or Varanidae (family)
* Dragonryders = some weird Anglish name, influenced by myth. Those big {{wp|Komodo dragon}} and perhaps smaller {{wp|Pygmy peoples}} might have led to this myth. Or perhaps there is some old custom where the males had to prove their bravery by mounting one of these Komodo's. And ancient explorers might have used that story to name the area after it.
* Dragonryders = some weird Anglish name, influenced by myth. Those big {{wp|Komodo dragon}} and perhaps smaller {{wp|Pygmy peoples}} might have led to this myth. Or perhaps there is some old custom where the males had to prove their bravery by mounting one of these Komodo's. And ancient explorers might have used that story to name the area after it.
* Sometimes also called {{wp|Ophiussa}} ("land of serpents") in [[Aroma]]n language. This name is unrelated to [[Oyus]]sa.


==Geography==
==Geography==

Revision as of 19:17, 25 July 2021

Empire of $TBD

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Dragonryders (Anglish)
Flag
Flag
Coat of arms
CapitalN'Vava
Ethnic groups
(2010)
(Plenty of tribes)
Government

Etymology

  • Varanus (genus of the Komodo dragon) or Varanidae (family)
  • Dragonryders = some weird Anglish name, influenced by myth. Those big Komodo dragon and perhaps smaller Pygmy peoples might have led to this myth. Or perhaps there is some old custom where the males had to prove their bravery by mounting one of these Komodo's. And ancient explorers might have used that story to name the area after it.
  • Sometimes also called Ophiussa ("land of serpents") in Aroman language. This name is unrelated to Oyussa.

Geography

Holado dragon, a large species of lizard, lives in this country.

(WIP. Landscape. Climate.)

History

Early rock art.

Politics

(Government. Political parties. Foreign relations. Military.)

Economy

(Energy. Transport. Media.)

Demographics

(Ethnic groups. Language. Religion. Health. Education.)

Culture

(Literature. Visual arts. Music. Cuisine. Sport.)

References

WIP sources