Êġarol
Nation: Êġarol /E."J\a.4oK./ or Ďařôl /"dZA.ROl./ Capital: Meraċu /me."4a.cu./ Other Major Cities: Řačêc, Gwarod, Lařôn Map Color: Dark Green Languages: Jarolim- 75%, Řolîm- 25% Flag:
Culture overview:
Êġarol is made of two closely-related, but different groups. The majority of the population are the Ċarla, while about a quarter of the people are Gwořas. They have differing cultures and the relations between the two are complicated, so I'll describe them seperately.
The Ċarla:
Ċarla simply means "people." They live in the western part of the country, along the coast and in the forests. They consider themselves logical; higher reasoning and knowledge are seen as a desired trait. They also run the country for the most part. They can be somewhat self-absorbed because of their belief that they're mentally superior to many groups, however they try to be respectful of other people's ideas. However self-centered they may be, they do look outside their borders at other people and cultures, although sometimes just to prove that those people are wrong. When they do make a friend, they are loyal to the end. A Ċarlo can be trusted to any length.
Flag of the Ċarla: 
Gwořas:
Gwořas translates roughly to "of the mountains." These rugged people have learned to live in the north and eastern parts of the country, braving the arctic mountains. They are a proud people; they have their own language (sometimes considered a dialect called Řolîm), and they are very religious as well. In making such elaborate temples, they have become skilled in architecture, though they do not focus on any other 'science.' Gwořas are kind and community-minded, but very sheltered and reserved; they will be nice to a stranger, but they will probably not want to get to know him. They revere spiritual strength and enlightenment through medition of oneself.
Flag of the Gwořas people: 
Other general facts:
Full name: Adan Êġarolu (Jarolim); Ên Ďařôlu (Řolîm)- Union of Êġarol
Population: ~4,000,000
Demographics: ~75% Ċarla, ~25% Gwořas
National Colors: Red, blue, yellow, white
Currency: êbir (really only used among the Ċarla)
Natural resources: timber, fish, herbs, large game
Manufactured goods: boats, other wooden goods, medicines
Government type: Dual Monarchy
Government stability: Seems stable at the moment, but prone to split.
Religion: The Ċarla have left religion behind, though a few still adhere to the ancient texts. Gwořas are very religious; it's based on the concept of nothingness (more to come).
Climate: Taiga, Tundra
Arable Land: ~8%
Terrain: Huge ice-covered mountains in the east, barren tundra in the north, boreal forests in the western/central parts, and a few decidious trees in the far south.
Government overview:
As stated above, Êġarol is a dual monarchy, meaning that there are two royal families; one is Ċarla, the other Gwořas. They rule together from the capital, Meraċu, and each have excessive beauracracies underneath them. The Gwořas king constantly travels in between Meraċu and Řačêc, the Gwořas regional capital. All desicions must be approved by both kings, however in times of dire crisis, the Ċarla king can override the Gwořas. This only happens in extreme circumstances (for the Gwořas would certainly revolt). The kings are seen only as kings, not gods, and are considered equals on a spiritual level. They pass and create all laws, and only widespread rioting throughout the country would change their opinion. Thus, the people have almost no power, however, because of the cultural/moral codes of each ethnicity, there has hardly been an abusive king.
Maps:
_____________________________________________________________
So, I thought that now I've introduced my nation, I'll introduce myself. Obviously, I'm new here, and well... I thought this seemed to be a really intersting project so I've joined. I'll definitely be updating about Êġarol regularly, and I'm open to any questions/comments about it.
Oh, in addition, I'd like it if you also put your nation's attitude to mine.
Thanks! :)
Edit: The pronunciation of the country keeps coming out wrong in the post. It's supposed to be a voiced palatal plosive (like the Hungarain gy), not /J/
Nation: Êġarol /E."J\a.4oK./ or Ďařôl /"dZA.ROl./ Capital: Meraċu /me."4a.cu./ Other Major Cities: Řačêc, Gwarod, Lařôn Map Color: Dark Green Languages: Jarolim- 75%, Řolîm- 25% Flag:
Culture overview:
Êġarol is made of two closely-related, but different groups. The majority of the population are the Ċarla, while about a quarter of the people are Gwořas. They have differing cultures and the relations between the two are complicated, so I'll describe them seperately.
The Ċarla:
Ċarla simply means "people." They live in the western part of the country, along the coast and in the forests. They consider themselves logical; higher reasoning and knowledge are seen as a desired trait. They also run the country for the most part. They can be somewhat self-absorbed because of their belief that they're mentally superior to many groups, however they try to be respectful of other people's ideas. However self-centered they may be, they do look outside their borders at other people and cultures, although sometimes just to prove that those people are wrong. When they do make a friend, they are loyal to the end. A Ċarlo can be trusted to any length.
Flag of the Ċarla:
Gwořas:
Gwořas translates roughly to "of the mountains." These rugged people have learned to live in the north and eastern parts of the country, braving the arctic mountains. They are a proud people; they have their own language (sometimes considered a dialect called Řolîm), and they are very religious as well. In making such elaborate temples, they have become skilled in architecture, though they do not focus on any other 'science.' Gwořas are kind and community-minded, but very sheltered and reserved; they will be nice to a stranger, but they will probably not want to get to know him. They revere spiritual strength and enlightenment through medition of oneself.
Flag of the Gwořas people:
Other general facts:
Full name: Adan Êġarolu (Jarolim); Ên Ďařôlu (Řolîm)- Union of Êġarol
Population: ~4,000,000
Demographics: ~75% Ċarla, ~25% Gwořas
National Colors: Red, blue, yellow, white
Currency: êbir (really only used among the Ċarla)
Natural resources: timber, fish, herbs, large game
Manufactured goods: boats, other wooden goods, medicines
Government type: Dual Monarchy
Government stability: Seems stable at the moment, but prone to split.
Religion: The Ċarla have left religion behind, though a few still adhere to the ancient texts. Gwořas are very religious; it's based on the concept of nothingness (more to come).
Climate: Taiga, Tundra
Arable Land: ~8%
Terrain: Huge ice-covered mountains in the east, barren tundra in the north, boreal forests in the western/central parts, and a few decidious trees in the far south.
Government overview:
As stated above, Êġarol is a dual monarchy, meaning that there are two royal families; one is Ċarla, the other Gwořas. They rule together from the capital, Meraċu, and each have excessive beauracracies underneath them. The Gwořas king constantly travels in between Meraċu and Řačêc, the Gwořas regional capital. All desicions must be approved by both kings, however in times of dire crisis, the Ċarla king can override the Gwořas. This only happens in extreme circumstances (for the Gwořas would certainly revolt). The kings are seen only as kings, not gods, and are considered equals on a spiritual level. They pass and create all laws, and only widespread rioting throughout the country would change their opinion. Thus, the people have almost no power, however, because of the cultural/moral codes of each ethnicity, there has hardly been an abusive king.
Maps:
_____________________________________________________________
So, I thought that now I've introduced my nation, I'll introduce myself. Obviously, I'm new here, and well... I thought this seemed to be a really intersting project so I've joined. I'll definitely be updating about Êġarol regularly, and I'm open to any questions/comments about it.
Oh, in addition, I'd like it if you also put your nation's attitude to mine.
Thanks! :)
Edit: The pronunciation of the country keeps coming out wrong in the post. It's supposed to be a voiced palatal plosive (like the Hungarain gy), not /J/
Women:
Ċarla:
Yet to be drawn- will be edited in later.
Overview of the Relgion of the Gwořas: Ğamai
Ideas:
Medwê / Balance:
"Balance" though not perfect, is the best translation for Medwê. It can be compared to karma, but in a slightly different way. For all positives, there is a negative; for light, darkness; for good, evil; etc. The Nothing has perfect Medwê.
Mentô / Infinity:
The world and all its holdings are infinite. The self is infinite. The nothing is infinite. Grasping the infinite is part of finding one's nothingness.
Dwaiğaď / Contemplation:
Dwaiğaď has a deeper meaning than just contemplation. It could also be translated as silence. Through silent meditation one finds the infinity.
Lađamê / Nothingness:
This is considered the 'great mystery' of Ğamai, and is the closest they get to a 'god.' Nothing in the world, physical or otherwise, is really there; it is nothing. Nothingness is the perfection of the self, and only through finding one's nothingness can one be released from the evils of the physical world. The nothing is omnipresent, but does not exist. The famous line, "Everything is something, yet nothing is something," sums up the ideas of Lađamê.