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===Distribution=== | ===Distribution=== | ||
The population of the Inquisition is very unequally distributed throughout the national territory. The eastern part of the Lāmiejāya-Lāmberah plain, together with the neighboring Jade Coast and its surroundings, is the most densely populated area on the whole of Calémere, and similar densities may be found in coastal | The population of the Inquisition is very unequally distributed throughout the national territory. The eastern part of the Lāmiejāya-Lāmberah plain, together with the neighboring Jade Coast and its surroundings, is the most densely populated area on the whole of Calémere, and similar densities may be found in coastal Haikamotē, Hirakaṣṭē, and Kainomatā dioceses in the East. On the other hand, there are many mostly rural areas as well as sparsely populated areas such as the taiga in the far Northeast, the Southern rainforest, and most high mountain chains; the most notable example is perhaps the arid belt of deserts and semi-deserts with little population due to a widespread lack of reliable water sources.<br/> | ||
Many of the most important cities of the Inquisition are on or near the shores of the ''Flæmvasta Sea'' (''flæmvasta ga jariā'') - the huge marginal sea bordered by the Jade Coast, the eastern part of the Plain, the Near East, and parts of the Far East: among the most important ones there are Līṭhalyinām, Līlta, Taleihǣh, Huñeibāma, Līlikanāna, and Ehalihombu from east to west, plus the capital Līlasuṃghāṇa that lies inland but in the tidal Lulūnīkam lake (''lulūnīkam ga | Many of the most important cities of the Inquisition are on or near the shores of the ''Flæmvasta Sea'' (''flæmvasta ga jariā'') - the huge marginal sea bordered by the Jade Coast, the eastern part of the Plain, the Near East, and parts of the Far East: among the most important ones there are Līṭhalyinām, Līlta, Taleihǣh, Huñeibāma, Līlikanāna, and Ehalihombu from east to west, plus the capital Līlasuṃghāṇa that lies inland but in the tidal Lulūnīkam lake (''lulūnīkam ga gērisa''), and Lāltaṣveya which lies on the Lāmiejāya delta. | ||
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| 1 || [[Verse:Chlouvānem Inquisition/Līlasuṃghāṇa|Līlasuṃghāṇa]] <sup>ṭ</sup> || Nanašīrama || 9Ɛ.42.535 || <small>29,698,169</small> || Jade Coast Area | | 1 || [[Verse:Chlouvānem Inquisition/Līlasuṃghāṇa|Līlasuṃghāṇa]] <sup>ṭ</sup> || Nanašīrama || 9Ɛ.42.535 || <small>29,698,169</small> || Jade Coast Area | ||
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| 2 || | | 2 || Ilēnimarta <sup>ṭ</sup> || Kanyāvālna || 56.2Ɛ.ᘔ69 || <small>16,484,913</small> || Jade Coast Area | ||
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| 3 || Līṭhalyinām <sup>ṭ</sup> || Latayūlima || 44.ᘔ0.Ɛᘔ9 || <small>13,148,337</small> || Jade Coast Area | | 3 || Līṭhalyinām <sup>ṭ</sup> || Latayūlima || 44.ᘔ0.Ɛᘔ9 || <small>13,148,337</small> || Jade Coast Area | ||
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| 4 || Līlta <sup>ṭ</sup> || Mīḍhūpraṇa || 3Ɛ.48.691 || <small>11,792,845</small> || Jade Coast Area | | 4 || Līlta <sup>ṭ</sup> || Mīḍhūpraṇa || 3Ɛ.48.691 || <small>11,792,845</small> || Jade Coast Area | ||
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| 5 || Cami <sup>ṭ</sup> || | | 5 || Cami <sup>ṭ</sup> || Haikamotē || 3ᘔ.03.475 || <small>11,452,121</small> || Northern Far East | ||
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| 6 || Līlikanāna || Āturiyāmba || 31.09.215 || <small>9,222,641</small> || Southern Far East | | 6 || Līlikanāna || Āturiyāmba || 31.09.215 || <small>9,222,641</small> || Southern Far East | ||
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| 8 || Galiākina || Galiākñijātia || 21.ᘔᘔ.350 || <small>6,445,932</small> || Jade Coast Area | | 8 || Galiākina || Galiākñijātia || 21.ᘔᘔ.350 || <small>6,445,932</small> || Jade Coast Area | ||
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| 9 || | | 9 || Līlekhaitē || Hūnakañjātia || 16.6ᘔ.501 || <small>4,621,393</small> || Near East | ||
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| 10 || Naiṣambella <sup>ṭ</sup> || Yayadalga || 16.12.310 || <small>4,503,612</small> || Southern Far East | | 10 || Naiṣambella <sup>ṭ</sup> || Yayadalga || 16.12.310 || <small>4,503,612</small> || Southern Far East | ||
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The largest metropolitan area in the Inquisition is the one extending mainly on central-eastern | The largest metropolitan area in the Inquisition is the one extending mainly on central-eastern Haikamotē diocese, centered on Cami, with a population of 43,357,289 (1.26.2Ɛ.035<sub>12</sub>) people according to the most accepted definition. | ||
===Population growth=== | ===Population growth=== | ||
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After the Kaiṣamā ended, it was the time of the so-called "new progressivists", somewhat more open than the hard-line Yunyalīlti Communism-influenced High Inquisitors that worked during the Kaiṣamā (Great Inquisitor Mæmihūmiāvi Kañeñǣkah ''Læhimausa'' continued to hold power for a further twenty years, until her death in 6398 (3852<sub>12</sub>), though embracing "new progressivism"). During this period, immigrating into the Inquisition became easier, especially for people from poorer Védrenian countries, and peaking after 6387 (3843<sub>12</sub>) with the start of the first of the Dabuke Civil Wars right across the western borders of the Inquisition. Many immigrants from all continents (apart Evandor and, to a lesser extent, Púríton; also immigration from most countries of the former Kaiṣamā greatly decreased) entered the Inquisition during this period, but most of them had difficulties in founding immigrant communities due to immigrants being redistributed and housed in different parts of the country upon arrival. Children of "new progressivism"-era immigrants, for this reason, are all considered Chlouvānem as they readily integrated into mainstream Chlouvānem culture, as did most of their parents anyway. | After the Kaiṣamā ended, it was the time of the so-called "new progressivists", somewhat more open than the hard-line Yunyalīlti Communism-influenced High Inquisitors that worked during the Kaiṣamā (Great Inquisitor Mæmihūmiāvi Kañeñǣkah ''Læhimausa'' continued to hold power for a further twenty years, until her death in 6398 (3852<sub>12</sub>), though embracing "new progressivism"). During this period, immigrating into the Inquisition became easier, especially for people from poorer Védrenian countries, and peaking after 6387 (3843<sub>12</sub>) with the start of the first of the Dabuke Civil Wars right across the western borders of the Inquisition. Many immigrants from all continents (apart Evandor and, to a lesser extent, Púríton; also immigration from most countries of the former Kaiṣamā greatly decreased) entered the Inquisition during this period, but most of them had difficulties in founding immigrant communities due to immigrants being redistributed and housed in different parts of the country upon arrival. Children of "new progressivism"-era immigrants, for this reason, are all considered Chlouvānem as they readily integrated into mainstream Chlouvānem culture, as did most of their parents anyway. | ||
While "new progressivism" proper is considered to end soon after the election of Great Inquisitor Chilamulkāvi Praṣṭhelišā ''Nariekayah'' in 6398 (3852<sub>12</sub>), these immigration policies continued until well into the reign of the following Great Inquisitor Kælidañcāvi | While "new progressivism" proper is considered to end soon after the election of Great Inquisitor Chilamulkāvi Praṣṭhelišā ''Nariekayah'' in 6398 (3852<sub>12</sub>), these immigration policies continued until well into the reign of the following Great Inquisitor Kælidañcāvi Læñchlīñchlē ''Mæmihūmia'' (elected in 6408 (3860<sub>12</sub>) after Praṣṭhelišā resigned); late Kañeñǣkah- and early Praṣṭhelišā-era policies aimed at East-West "reconciliation" also had the effect of easing immigration from the West, and in fact there has been a moderately large number of Western middle-class, educated people who came to the Inquisition, mostly working in the education and scientific sectors. However, the bulk of immigrants continued to come from poorer countries of Eastern Védren, parts of the former Kaiṣamā, and Ogúviutón; the 6405 (3859<sub>12</sub>) earthquake and tsunami in the Inner Skyrdegan Sea, that hit Greater Skyrdegan economies hard, also had the effect of increasing immigration from those areas. | ||
The rise of traditionalism (and Nāɂahilūmism) in the last ten years restored many of the Kaiṣamā-era restrictions to immigration; anyway, the start of the second wave of the Dabuke Civil Wars in northeastern Védren has led to a large influx of immigrants entering the Inquisition from there. Middle-class immigration from the West also has not stopped, but most of those immigrants are now Communist-aligned students or "new age" followers of Yunyalīlti-influenced cults; depending on where they work, such immigrants may have less restrictions in travelling abroad, with restricted movement being mainly from Western part (like in the ongoing controversial case of the Cerian-born woman | The rise of traditionalism (and Nāɂahilūmism) in the last ten years restored many of the Kaiṣamā-era restrictions to immigration; anyway, the start of the second wave of the Dabuke Civil Wars in northeastern Védren has led to a large influx of immigrants entering the Inquisition from there. Middle-class immigration from the West also has not stopped, but most of those immigrants are now Communist-aligned students or "new age" followers of Yunyalīlti-influenced cults; depending on where they work, such immigrants may have less restrictions in travelling abroad, with restricted movement being mainly from Western part (like in the ongoing controversial case of the Cerian-born woman Tanūrēṣāvi Raitamērališā ''Lyāni'' (born Reáni Laitaméra), who married a Chlouvānem man considered a terrorist by international security forces and can't travel outside the Inquisition and a few other Eastern Bloc countries).<br/> | ||
Today, immigrants to the Inquisition mostly come from Dabuke lands in northeastern Védren and western Márusúturon (the latter areas bordering with Chlouvānemized Dabuke lands part of the Inquisition); due to the widespread instability, poverty, and often war in these areas of the world, many displaced people flee these lands and because of geographical proximity the closest “safe” areas are the Western dioceses of the Inquisition. Due to most Dabuke people being animists and to Western Chlouvānem culture being born as a hybrid between “mainstream” (or Plains) Chlouvānem and the former Eastern Dabuke cultures, they’re often easily converted and integrated into it. | Today, immigrants to the Inquisition mostly come from Dabuke lands in northeastern Védren and western Márusúturon (the latter areas bordering with Chlouvānemized Dabuke lands part of the Inquisition); due to the widespread instability, poverty, and often war in these areas of the world, many displaced people flee these lands and because of geographical proximity the closest “safe” areas are the Western dioceses of the Inquisition. Due to most Dabuke people being animists and to Western Chlouvānem culture being born as a hybrid between “mainstream” (or Plains) Chlouvānem and the former Eastern Dabuke cultures, they’re often easily converted and integrated into it. | ||
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Kondutewa - Ikembete - Maji-Ndola - Ênêk-bazá - Répéruton - Aréntíya - Maëb - <small>''Rahīma Gulf''</small> - Džemleštew - Leny-tḥewe - <small>''Little Ivulit''</small><ref>The word ''ivulit'' is [[saKalurilut]] for "sea", but in Chlouvānem it has been imported to refer to two bodies of water - the Greater Ivulit or High Ivulit (''lalla ivulitah''), the southwestern inlet of the Skyrdegan Inner Sea, dividing iKalurilut and Ylvostydh on the eastern shore from Oempras, Ebed-dowa, and Leny-tḥewe on the western one, and its own southernmost inlet, the Little Ivulit (''ñikire ivulitah''), divided between iKalurilut (NE shore), Leny-tḥewe (NW shore) and the Chlouvānem diocese of Līnajotia (the southern part). In saKalurilut, the High Ivulit is known as Ittungaq Sea (''ivulit ittungaq'', "Sea of Sunset" or "Western Sea"), while the Little Ivulit is known as Allaasinanngiup Gulf (''ikiissulit allaasinanngiup'', "Gulf of the Southern Passage")</ref> - iKalurilut - Brono - ''Skyrdagor (maritime border only)'' - Fathan - Gorjan - Tulfasysz - Ogotethep - Nēčathiwēye - Arkjatar - Aksalbor - Union of New Égéloníya | Kondutewa - Ikembete - Maji-Ndola - Ênêk-bazá - Répéruton - Aréntíya - Maëb - <small>''Rahīma Gulf''</small> - Džemleštew - Leny-tḥewe - <small>''Little Ivulit''</small><ref>The word ''ivulit'' is [[saKalurilut]] for "sea", but in Chlouvānem it has been imported to refer to two bodies of water - the Greater Ivulit or High Ivulit (''lalla ivulitah''), the southwestern inlet of the Skyrdegan Inner Sea, dividing iKalurilut and Ylvostydh on the eastern shore from Oempras, Ebed-dowa, and Leny-tḥewe on the western one, and its own southernmost inlet, the Little Ivulit (''ñikire ivulitah''), divided between iKalurilut (NE shore), Leny-tḥewe (NW shore) and the Chlouvānem diocese of Līnajotia (the southern part). In saKalurilut, the High Ivulit is known as Ittungaq Sea (''ivulit ittungaq'', "Sea of Sunset" or "Western Sea"), while the Little Ivulit is known as Allaasinanngiup Gulf (''ikiissulit allaasinanngiup'', "Gulf of the Southern Passage")</ref> - iKalurilut - Brono - ''Skyrdagor (maritime border only)'' - Fathan - Gorjan - Tulfasysz - Ogotethep - Nēčathiwēye - Arkjatar - Aksalbor - Union of New Égéloníya | ||
All neighboring countries on land have road and rail links with the Inquisition (even though the single crossing to Aksalbor, in the far northern taiga of the Inquisition, across the Brūmādis river by the 55th parallel north, is very lightly travelled). The only connection with Arkjatar is also sparsely travelled, due to its remote location inside the taiga; despite being just south of the 52th parallel north, it is part of the northernmost direct coast-to-coast crossing in Eastern Márusúturon (the aforementioned road to Aksalbor ultimately feeds into this road in eastern | All neighboring countries on land have road and rail links with the Inquisition (even though the single crossing to Aksalbor, in the far northern taiga of the Inquisition, across the Brūmādis river by the 55th parallel north, is very lightly travelled). The only connection with Arkjatar is also sparsely travelled, due to its remote location inside the taiga; despite being just south of the 52th parallel north, it is part of the northernmost direct coast-to-coast crossing in Eastern Márusúturon (the aforementioned road to Aksalbor ultimately feeds into this road in eastern Kēhamijāṇa diocese). The links with the countries to the west are all in good conditions but the roads on the other side of the border often aren't (except for Maëb, whose roads are all in good conditions), particularly in Ênêk-bazá and Ikembete, two of the poorest countries on Calémere. | ||
===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
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The highest level is the ''diocese'' ('''juṃšañāña'''), comparable to a federate state; their head is a ''bishop'' ('''juṃša'''). Many dioceses in an area with shared economical and cultural characteristics are grouped in an administrative unit called ''tribunal'' ('''camimaivikā'''), which intervenes in common regional economic planning and is as well an important statistic unit.<br/> | The highest level is the ''diocese'' ('''juṃšañāña'''), comparable to a federate state; their head is a ''bishop'' ('''juṃša'''). Many dioceses in an area with shared economical and cultural characteristics are grouped in an administrative unit called ''tribunal'' ('''camimaivikā'''), which intervenes in common regional economic planning and is as well an important statistic unit.<br/> | ||
There are in total 158 dioceses in the Inquisition, divided into 18 tribunals (but two dioceses - the Kāmilbausa and the Kāyīchah islands - are not part of any tribunal, both being insular dioceses between the "mainland" of the Inquisition and the continent of Védren<ref>The Kāyīchah islands are geologically on the Védrenian plate and actually considered part of Védren in every major source.</ref>): ''Jade Coast Area'' (16, <small>lilac in the map above</small>), ''Eastern Plain'' (10, <small>dark light blue</small>), ''Namaikęeh - Northern Plain'' (7, <small>brown</small>), ''Central Plain'' (9, <small>violet</small>), ''Western Plain'' (7, <small>golden orange</small>), ''Inland Southwest'' (8, <small>earth green</small>), ''Coastal Southwest'' (6, <small>deep green</small>), ''South'' (14, <small>cyan</small>), ''Near East'' (6, <small>orange</small>), ''Southern Far East'' (7, <small>red</small>), ''Far Eastern Islands'' (6, <small>grayish blue</small>), ''Northern Far East'' (9, <small>yellow</small>), ''East'' (9, <small>light green</small>), ''Northeast'' (12, <small>salmon</small>), ''North'' (9, <small>dark light blue</small>), ''Near West'' (6, <small>purple</small>), ''Northwest'' (7, <small>light blue</small>), and ''West'' (10, <small>dark blue</small>). Population of the dioceses ranges from 1.67.ᘔƐ.ᘔ02<sub>12</sub> (55,717,346) ('' | There are in total 158 dioceses in the Inquisition, divided into 18 tribunals (but two dioceses - the Kāmilbausa and the Kāyīchah islands - are not part of any tribunal, both being insular dioceses between the "mainland" of the Inquisition and the continent of Védren<ref>The Kāyīchah islands are geologically on the Védrenian plate and actually considered part of Védren in every major source.</ref>): ''Jade Coast Area'' (16, <small>lilac in the map above</small>), ''Eastern Plain'' (10, <small>dark light blue</small>), ''Namaikęeh - Northern Plain'' (7, <small>brown</small>), ''Central Plain'' (9, <small>violet</small>), ''Western Plain'' (7, <small>golden orange</small>), ''Inland Southwest'' (8, <small>earth green</small>), ''Coastal Southwest'' (6, <small>deep green</small>), ''South'' (14, <small>cyan</small>), ''Near East'' (6, <small>orange</small>), ''Southern Far East'' (7, <small>red</small>), ''Far Eastern Islands'' (6, <small>grayish blue</small>), ''Northern Far East'' (9, <small>yellow</small>), ''East'' (9, <small>light green</small>), ''Northeast'' (12, <small>salmon</small>), ''North'' (9, <small>dark light blue</small>), ''Near West'' (6, <small>purple</small>), ''Northwest'' (7, <small>light blue</small>), and ''West'' (10, <small>dark blue</small>). Population of the dioceses ranges from 1.67.ᘔƐ.ᘔ02<sub>12</sub> (55,717,346) (''Haikamotē'' in the Northern Far East) to 7.217<sub>12</sub> (12,403) (the ''Nukahucē'' islands, a remote chain of coral atolls part of the Far Eastern Islands tribunal but somewhat isolated from them). Diocese area ranges from 887,794 km<sup>2</sup> (''Samvālšaṇṭrē'', in the Northwest, almost entirely consisting of a large desertic or semi-arid endorheic basin) to 208 km<sup>2</sup> (the ''Nukahucē'' islands)<ref>Land area only.</ref>. | ||
Some dioceses consist of two separate administrative units with a single religious head - these are mostly newer developments, where effectively a new "state" has been created for all matters except the most strictly religious ones. Depending on the diocese, these separate units may be called ''provinces'' ('''ṣramāṇa''') - for larger but less densely populated areas - or ''quaestorship'' ('''ṭūmma''') - for smaller, mostly urban areas. Quaestorships are a special kind of administrative division, as they are only divided in municipalities, but they are normally counted as cities statistically - for example the capital city of the Inquisition, ''Līlasuṃghāṇa'', is listed as the nation's largest city, with 9Ɛ,4 | Some dioceses consist of two separate administrative units with a single religious head - these are mostly newer developments, where effectively a new "state" has been created for all matters except the most strictly religious ones. Depending on the diocese, these separate units may be called ''provinces'' ('''ṣramāṇa''') - for larger but less densely populated areas - or ''quaestorship'' ('''ṭūmma''') - for smaller, mostly urban areas. Quaestorships are a special kind of administrative division, as they are only divided in municipalities, but they are normally counted as cities statistically - for example the capital city of the Inquisition, ''Līlasuṃghāṇa'', is listed as the nation's largest city, with 9Ɛ,4 raicē/29.8 million inhabitants - there is however no such entity as the city of Līlasuṃghāṇa, but only its quaestorship. There are in total six quaestorships in the Inquisition: ''[[Verse:Chlouvānem Inquisition/Līlasuṃghāṇa|Līlasuṃghāṇa]]'' (diocese of Nanašīrama), ''Ilēnimarta'' (diocese of Kanyāvālna), ''Līṭhalyinām'' (Latayūlima), ''Līlta'' (Mīdhūpraṇa), ''Cami'' (Haikamotē), and ''Naiṣambella'' (Yayadalga); apart from the latter (counting 16,1 raicē/4.5 million people), all other ones have more than 36 raicē (~10.4 million) inhabitants and are the five largest cities of the country. | ||
The next local level is the circuit ('''lalka'''), whose denomination changes in some dioceses — '''hālgāra''' (district) in parts of the Southern Far East; '''jāndaca''' (county) across the Northeast; '''bamaba''' (kingdom) in most Western dioceses; '''būlīṃhaka''' (flag) in the rural North; '''tamekih''' (assembly) in the three rainforest dioceses of Talæñoya, Yalyakātāma, and Vælvmaichlam (in the latter, the city of | The next local level is the circuit ('''lalka'''), whose denomination changes in some dioceses — '''hālgāra''' (district) in parts of the Southern Far East; '''jāndaca''' (county) across the Northeast; '''bamaba''' (kingdom) in most Western dioceses; '''būlīṃhaka''' (flag) in the rural North; '''tamekih''' (assembly) in the three rainforest dioceses of Talæñoya, Yalyakātāma, and Vælvmaichlam (in the latter, the city of Pamahīnēna (the largest inland rainforest city of the Inquisition) is coterminous with the assembly), and '''lanaikiloe''' (island council) in the Kāyīchah islands — without major differences in competences (though it should be noted that competences of circuits or equivalent administrations are not centralized, but defined by the diocese or province). | ||
The lowest level of local administration is the "municipality" one — whose names are in most dioceses either ''parish'' ('''mānai'''), ''city'' ('''marta'''), or sometimes ''village'' ('''poga'''). The distinction between them is mostly of population, with municipalities above a certain population (in many dioceses 40.000<sub>12</sub> (82,944) people) being considered cities. The distinction between villages and parishes is more blurry and varies more between each diocese, with villages usual ly being independent municipalities whose populations are either very small in size compared to nearby ones, or located in sparsely populated areas. | The lowest level of local administration is the "municipality" one — whose names are in most dioceses either ''parish'' ('''mānai'''), ''city'' ('''marta'''), or sometimes ''village'' ('''poga'''). The distinction between them is mostly of population, with municipalities above a certain population (in many dioceses 40.000<sub>12</sub> (82,944) people) being considered cities. The distinction between villages and parishes is more blurry and varies more between each diocese, with villages usual ly being independent municipalities whose populations are either very small in size compared to nearby ones, or located in sparsely populated areas. | ||
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====Ethnic dioceses==== | ====Ethnic dioceses==== | ||
A number of dioceses in the Inquisition are '''ethnic dioceses''' (''lailyāvikausire juṃšañāña'', pl. ''lailyāvikausirāhe juṃšañāñai''), home to native, non-Chlouvānem ethnicities. In these dioceses, the languages of the titular ethnicities are co-official in every aspect of public life and members of these ethnicities usually have "land rights" that other ethnicities do not have (for example there are usually substantially faster waiting times for housing allocation for titular ethnicities when compared to ethnic Chlouvānem).<br/>
It should however be noted that in all but one of these dioceses (Tūnambasā), the titular ethnicities are less than half of the population, being as low as 11% for Hūnakañai in Hūnakañjātia (most ethnic Hūnakañai do live there — but the diocese includes the 10th largest city of the Inquisition, | A number of dioceses in the Inquisition are '''ethnic dioceses''' (''lailyāvikausire juṃšañāña'', pl. ''lailyāvikausirāhe juṃšañāñai''), home to native, non-Chlouvānem ethnicities. In these dioceses, the languages of the titular ethnicities are co-official in every aspect of public life and members of these ethnicities usually have "land rights" that other ethnicities do not have (for example there are usually substantially faster waiting times for housing allocation for titular ethnicities when compared to ethnic Chlouvānem).<br/>
It should however be noted that in all but one of these dioceses (Tūnambasā), the titular ethnicities are less than half of the population, being as low as 11% for Hūnakañai in Hūnakañjātia (most ethnic Hūnakañai do live there — but the diocese includes the 10th largest city of the Inquisition, Līlekhaitē, which is predominantly Chlouvānem). With the exceptions of the Bazá (Chl. ''Basā'') in Tūnambasā and the Čathinow (''Cathinūvai'') in Seikamvēyeh, all other titular ethnicities are only native to the territories of the Inquisition. The Bazá, which are the largest group in their ethnic diocese (78%), are also numerically the largest of any non-Chlouvānem titular ethnicity in the Inquisition. | ||
There are 13 ethnic dioceses in the Inquisition: | There are 13 ethnic dioceses in the Inquisition: | ||
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* 3 in the Southern Far East (Kotaijātia, Tendukijātia, and Niyobajātia); | * 3 in the Southern Far East (Kotaijātia, Tendukijātia, and Niyobajātia); | ||
* 1 in the East (Nalakhoñjātia); | * 1 in the East (Nalakhoñjātia); | ||
* 4 in the North (Halyanijātia, Kodavīma, | * 4 in the North (Halyanijātia, Kodavīma, Seikamvēyeh, and Dahelijātia); | ||
* 1 in the West (Tūnambasā); | * 1 in the West (Tūnambasā); | ||
* 1 in the Near West (Kūliambārih); | * 1 in the Near West (Kūliambārih); | ||
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Local toponyms, reflecting the invading nature of Chlouvānem conquests, are rarely Chlouvānem in origin, being often adaptation of names in local, mostly lost, languages. The main Chlouvānem parts in these toponyms are qualifiers such as ''marta'' or ''murta'' (city), ''jātia'' (land, region), ''lanai'' (island), ''jāṇa'' (field, commonly used also for towns), or rarely other ones such as ''ṣveya'' (fortress) or ''yalka'' (beach).<br/> | Local toponyms, reflecting the invading nature of Chlouvānem conquests, are rarely Chlouvānem in origin, being often adaptation of names in local, mostly lost, languages. The main Chlouvānem parts in these toponyms are qualifiers such as ''marta'' or ''murta'' (city), ''jātia'' (land, region), ''lanai'' (island), ''jāṇa'' (field, commonly used also for towns), or rarely other ones such as ''ṣveya'' (fortress) or ''yalka'' (beach).<br/> | ||
Fully non-Chlouvānem names are possibly the majority, so for example we find names such as ''Nanašīrama'' from Laifutaši ''nana shie ram'', meaning "river of many trees" or ''Takaiyanta'' still from Laifutaši ''tokai yanta'' "head of the sea" (from the main peninsula of the area). In the Far East, many names are from Kans-Tsan, the common language of a large empire that occupied those areas before the Chlouvānem came, so for example there are names such as ''Paramito'' from ''para mitō'' "river market" or ''Hairalayūta'' from ''hai rara yūta'' "green hill town".<br/> | Fully non-Chlouvānem names are possibly the majority, so for example we find names such as ''Nanašīrama'' from Laifutaši ''nana shie ram'', meaning "river of many trees" or ''Takaiyanta'' still from Laifutaši ''tokai yanta'' "head of the sea" (from the main peninsula of the area). In the Far East, many names are from Kans-Tsan, the common language of a large empire that occupied those areas before the Chlouvānem came, so for example there are names such as ''Paramito'' from ''para mitō'' "river market" or ''Hairalayūta'' from ''hai rara yūta'' "green hill town".<br/> | ||
Hybrid nouns, combining a local element and a Chlouvānem modifier, are also very common, in names such as ''Yañcajāṇa'' (''yañca'' ethnonym + ''jāṇa'' "field") or ''Toramimarta'' (Kans-Tsan ''tora mitō'' "last market" + ''marta'' "city"). Fully Chlouvānem names are usually descriptive, as '' | Hybrid nouns, combining a local element and a Chlouvānem modifier, are also very common, in names such as ''Yañcajāṇa'' (''yañca'' ethnonym + ''jāṇa'' "field") or ''Toramimarta'' (Kans-Tsan ''tora mitō'' "last market" + ''marta'' "city"). Fully Chlouvānem names are usually descriptive, as ''Ājvalēnia'' "coast of gold" or ''Yāmyagērisa'' "foggy lake", but a few of them are celebrating, as ''Cami'' "great" or ''Āramimarta'' "city of peace". | ||
When used in compounds, the four cardinal points appear as '' | When used in compounds, the four cardinal points appear as ''kēham-'' (north), ''maichle/a-'' (south), ''samvāl-'' (west), and ''nalei-'' (east), e.g. in names such as ''Maichlahåryan'' "Southern Gorjan" or ''Naleigeiras'' "Eastern Gate". | ||
====Time zones==== | ====Time zones==== | ||
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* LIL+1 <small>(CER+13:53′40″)</small> — time of Taleihǣh (''taleihǣyi avyāṣa'') or, in the South, time of Lūlunimarta (''lūlunimarti avyāṣa'') | * LIL+1 <small>(CER+13:53′40″)</small> — time of Taleihǣh (''taleihǣyi avyāṣa'') or, in the South, time of Lūlunimarta (''lūlunimarti avyāṣa'') | ||
* '''LIL(±0)''' <small>(CER+12:53′40″)</small> — time of Līlasuṃghāṇa (''līlasuṃghāṇi avyāṣa'') | * '''LIL(±0)''' <small>(CER+12:53′40″)</small> — time of Līlasuṃghāṇa (''līlasuṃghāṇi avyāṣa'') | ||
* LIL−1 <small>(CER+11:53′40″)</small> — time of Yāmbirhālih (''yambirhāleyi avyāṣa''), in the South also time of | * LIL−1 <small>(CER+11:53′40″)</small> — time of Yāmbirhālih (''yambirhāleyi avyāṣa''), in the South also time of Tariatīndē (''tariatīndēyi avyāṣa'') | ||
* LIL−2 <small>(CER+10:53′40″)</small> — time of Arāmimarta (''arāmimarti avyāṣa''), sometimes also Brono-Fathanic Time (''bronofatalumi avyāṣa'') | * LIL−2 <small>(CER+10:53′40″)</small> — time of Arāmimarta (''arāmimarti avyāṣa''), sometimes also Brono-Fathanic Time (''bronofatalumi avyāṣa'') | ||
* LIL−3 <small>(CER+9:53′40″)</small> — time of Nalkahīrṣa (''nalkahīrṣi avyāṣa''), sometimes also time of Mālim (''mālimi avyāṣa'') or Kalurilut Time (''kalurilutumi avyāṣa'') | * LIL−3 <small>(CER+9:53′40″)</small> — time of Nalkahīrṣa (''nalkahīrṣi avyāṣa''), sometimes also time of Mālim (''mālimi avyāṣa'') or Kalurilut Time (''kalurilutumi avyāṣa'') | ||
* LIL−4 <small>(CER+8:53′40″)</small> — time of Kalkahūnna (''kalkahūnni avyāṣa'') or, in the Northwest, time of | * LIL−4 <small>(CER+8:53′40″)</small> — time of Kalkahūnna (''kalkahūnni avyāṣa'') or, in the Northwest, time of Spērunīnema (''spērunīnemi avyāṣa'') | ||
* LIL−5 <small>(CER+7:53′40″)</small> — time of Tairaholka (''tairaholki avyāṣa'') | * LIL−5 <small>(CER+7:53′40″)</small> — time of Tairaholka (''tairaholki avyāṣa'') | ||
* LIL−6 <small>(CER+6:53′40″)</small> — time of Nyamukuma (''nyamukumi avyāṣa'') | * LIL−6 <small>(CER+6:53′40″)</small> — time of Nyamukuma (''nyamukumi avyāṣa'') | ||
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====Nāɂahilūmi monumental architecture==== | ====Nāɂahilūmi monumental architecture==== | ||
Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma, during her reign, openly supported Chlouvānem cities to become more glorious and worthy of their role as centers of all civilization by adding in them new monumental buildings. Nāɂahilūmi architecture is less ornate than many previous styles, but is characterized by its strong eye-catching functional forms but still inspired by traditional designs. Among the many examples of Nāɂahilūmi architecture, some of the most important ones are the Light of Purity Tower (''kailāchlærim ga kārmāsa'') in Līlta, the huge new Hall of the People (''laili nāyāṣamva'') stadium and forum in Galiākina, and most notably the many examples in Līlasuṃghāṇa, which was seen as Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma as the most important center of civilization due to its role as holy city of the Yunyalīlta and seat of the Inquisition, and thus of the ultimate guide of what is right to follow. Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma first gave orders to create the new Episcopal Palace (''(lališire) juṃšadaṃṣrāṇa''), a monumental building in central | Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma, during her reign, openly supported Chlouvānem cities to become more glorious and worthy of their role as centers of all civilization by adding in them new monumental buildings. Nāɂahilūmi architecture is less ornate than many previous styles, but is characterized by its strong eye-catching functional forms but still inspired by traditional designs. Among the many examples of Nāɂahilūmi architecture, some of the most important ones are the Light of Purity Tower (''kailāchlærim ga kārmāsa'') in Līlta, the huge new Hall of the People (''laili nāyāṣamva'') stadium and forum in Galiākina, and most notably the many examples in Līlasuṃghāṇa, which was seen as Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma as the most important center of civilization due to its role as holy city of the Yunyalīlta and seat of the Inquisition, and thus of the ultimate guide of what is right to follow. Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma first gave orders to create the new Episcopal Palace (''(lališire) juṃšadaṃṣrāṇa''), a monumental building in central Kahērimaila ward, with many decorations completed using gold and gems from seized Skyrdegan artistic artifacts, and then the Parade Avenue (''flonenūnima'') and the People's Exhibition Ground (''laili maišildāṃṣūṭāra''), an enormous exhibition ground in the northern part of the city, along the lake. Other monuments include the three Nāɂahilūmi-era monumental gates (the Skyrdegan Gate (''ṣkurdauryusire geiras''), the Bronic Gate (''bronausire geiras''), and the Kuyugvaṣi Gate (''kuyugvaṣyausire geiras'')), and the Holy People's Gate (''brausalaili geiras''), a monumental complex (not only a gate) meant to glorify the supremacy of the Chlouvānem people as keepers of the ultimate knowledge (the Yunyalīlta). The most famous Nāɂahilūmi-era building is though the Hall of Purity (''kailānāyāṣamva''), a temple-like monumental building which was possibly thought by the Great Inquisitor as the ultimate monument to herself, celebrating her politics aiming for complete world purity as the most important person to ever have lived since the Chlamiṣvatrā taught the Yunyalīlta two millennia before; in fact, the centralmost ''jādamīlakeh''<ref>Personification of the Yunya.</ref> - a ''chlæraprasādham'', or statue of the Chlamiṣvatrā -, an oeuvre by Līnænuliāvi Lūlulkaicai ''Hāliehaika'', bears a striking resemblance in her facial traits to Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma. Among the building's ornaments there are also numerous references to the plan for purity by Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma, representing Līlasuṃghāṇa as the central place of the world, ultimate model for purity for the rest of the world, ruled by the Chlouvānem people and living following the Yunyalīlti principles. The building was not completed during Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma's reign, but only twenty years later, even after her death. Today it stands on the opposite side of the Lilac Avenue (''kaleh ūnima'') relative to the Inquisitorial Palace (''murkadhānāvīyi amaha'') and the Blossoming Temple (''juniāmiti lārvājuṣa''), about two kilometers away from them, and it is the largest piece of Yunyalīlti architecture which is not a temple (there are eight ''lārvājuṣai'' which are larger, including the Blossoming Temple, as well as the Monastery of Gāṃrādhyah Mountain (''gāṃrādhyah ga ñarei ñæltryāmaha'') in the diocese of Cambhaugrāya). It is obviously not devoted to the public worship of former Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma and her achievements, but it is thought of instead as a monument to the ultimate purity of nature and to the Chlouvānem people, purest among the human creatures. | ||
====War for Cleanliness==== | ====War for Cleanliness==== | ||
The '''East-West Global War''', known in Chlouvānem as the '''War for Cleanliness''' (''blautamita nali saṃrasta'' - in common speech simply "the War" (''saṃrasta'')) officially began with the Chlouvānem Inquisition's invasion of Kalo across the Ynvys Pass on 6323 (37ᘔƐ<sub>12</sub>), 22 mailaheirah. In a night-time operation, a column of about a hundred tanks had crossed from Listord to Kalo, mainly through Ynvys but also through the neighboring Kedve and Pysmog passes. The small hamlet of Ysotor Nys on the road from Kedve pass was the first place to be conquered by the Chlouvānem forces, and in the early morning troops were parachuted outside the city of Nornog, the main city of Eastern Kalo, located at the foothills of the Ynvys Pass, some 30 km from its tip. Like most of Evandor, Kalo had just finished a few months before a long war (the Second Spocian War on Evandor) and the "safer" Eastern areas were not as protected as the rest of the country, which had anyway lots of internal problems due to the extended wars; even if a Chlouvānem threat had been considered, no action had been taken because it was thought of as a remote possibility. Nornog fell in less than two hours and the ever-increasing invasion forces quickly spread across Kalo, aided by the beginnings of spring. It took fourteen days for the Chlouvānem days to take over all of the country. | The '''East-West Global War''', known in Chlouvānem as the '''War for Cleanliness''' (''blautamita nali saṃrasta'' - in common speech simply "the War" (''saṃrasta'')) officially began with the Chlouvānem Inquisition's invasion of Kalo across the Ynvys Pass on 6323 (37ᘔƐ<sub>12</sub>), 22 mailaheirah. In a night-time operation, a column of about a hundred tanks had crossed from Listord to Kalo, mainly through Ynvys but also through the neighboring Kedve and Pysmog passes. The small hamlet of Ysotor Nys on the road from Kedve pass was the first place to be conquered by the Chlouvānem forces, and in the early morning troops were parachuted outside the city of Nornog, the main city of Eastern Kalo, located at the foothills of the Ynvys Pass, some 30 km from its tip. Like most of Evandor, Kalo had just finished a few months before a long war (the Second Spocian War on Evandor) and the "safer" Eastern areas were not as protected as the rest of the country, which had anyway lots of internal problems due to the extended wars; even if a Chlouvānem threat had been considered, no action had been taken because it was thought of as a remote possibility. Nornog fell in less than two hours and the ever-increasing invasion forces quickly spread across Kalo, aided by the beginnings of spring. It took fourteen days for the Chlouvānem days to take over all of the country. | ||
During the easy invasion and conquest of Kalo, neighboring countries started looking worried at the Chlouvānem forces, but their much lesser military power ultimately stood no chance when their invasion began; in the meantime, the Chlouvānem got an easy ally in Evandor: in Holenagika, militar and revolutionary leader Uiskehg Ohdsqoaihd ([ˈuʃkeː ˈojsqɔj], also known by its Chlouvānemized name Khadmāñcāvi Otskhåda '' | During the easy invasion and conquest of Kalo, neighboring countries started looking worried at the Chlouvānem forces, but their much lesser military power ultimately stood no chance when their invasion began; in the meantime, the Chlouvānem got an easy ally in Evandor: in Holenagika, militar and revolutionary leader Uiskehg Ohdsqoaihd ([ˈuʃkeː ˈojsqɔj], also known by its Chlouvānemized name Khadmāñcāvi Otskhåda ''Uškē'') , member of the local Yunyalīlti minority, had taken power three months before, and his regime immediately sided with the Chlouvānem; as the Holenagic people were the only one in Evandor to have a Yunyalīlti part, the government propaganda centered on this to proclaim the superiority of Holenagika on all other neighboring countries; this helped Ohdsqoaihd to gain also the support of the nationalists, as the Yunyalīlti minority was no large than 6% of the population. The Holenagic forces made landfall on the continent, in Bénia, which prompted a declaration of war by Ceria and Nordúlik - despite active protest in both countries, as they were the strongest but also the most hard hit by the (victorious) war against Spocius - against the northern Evandorian country; two days later, on 1Ɛ ñariāyāmyah, in response to their involvement against Holenagika, the Chlouvānem forces invaded eastern Nordúlik. | ||
Nordúlik and Ceria, while historically being enemy countries due to them being the two countries with the largest colonial empires, as allies proved to be a tough nut to crack for the somewhat underprepared Holenagic forces to the west and even for the better prepared Chlouvānem forces to the east. While the Chlouvānem managed in a few years to conquer large tracts of southern and southeastern Evandor (including all of Auralia, but failing to conquer all of Nivaren due to the better knowledge of the locals of the impervious mountainous terrain), and also the far northern country of Gathuráni (with invaluable help of the Holenagic forces, due to their far better preparation in cold climates), it took years for the Chlouvānem to break through the plains of Nordúlic to Ceria, and this phase of the war was marked by the most cruel war acts that ever happened on Calémere. On 6325 (37Ɛ1<sub>12</sub>), 7 kanamiprātas, the Chlouvānem forces tried to break through the hilly and densely populated Foškon valley in southern Nordúlik - one of the country's main industrial districts - and started a series of four chemical attacks that took place during the next five days, by spraying gas on the cities of Lešra, Frekuta, and Josubren, killing about 150,000 people. Less than a month later, on 1 pāṇḍalañši, the city of Hrejd in central Nordúlic, used as a base by the Chlouvānem, was reconquered by the Nordúlik forces after a series of bombings that ultimately went to kill more locals than Chlouvānem people. | Nordúlik and Ceria, while historically being enemy countries due to them being the two countries with the largest colonial empires, as allies proved to be a tough nut to crack for the somewhat underprepared Holenagic forces to the west and even for the better prepared Chlouvānem forces to the east. While the Chlouvānem managed in a few years to conquer large tracts of southern and southeastern Evandor (including all of Auralia, but failing to conquer all of Nivaren due to the better knowledge of the locals of the impervious mountainous terrain), and also the far northern country of Gathuráni (with invaluable help of the Holenagic forces, due to their far better preparation in cold climates), it took years for the Chlouvānem to break through the plains of Nordúlic to Ceria, and this phase of the war was marked by the most cruel war acts that ever happened on Calémere. On 6325 (37Ɛ1<sub>12</sub>), 7 kanamiprātas, the Chlouvānem forces tried to break through the hilly and densely populated Foškon valley in southern Nordúlik - one of the country's main industrial districts - and started a series of four chemical attacks that took place during the next five days, by spraying gas on the cities of Lešra, Frekuta, and Josubren, killing about 150,000 people. Less than a month later, on 1 pāṇḍalañši, the city of Hrejd in central Nordúlic, used as a base by the Chlouvānem, was reconquered by the Nordúlik forces after a series of bombings that ultimately went to kill more locals than Chlouvānem people. | ||
Another large-scale chemical attack was carried out on 6325, 6 murkāsena on the city of Popat in northern Móleach, killing about 85 thousand people. During the same year, in the first Chlouvānem offensive against Ceria (while the Holenagics were already at war in the western part of the country), on 10 mailaheirah the northeastern coastal city of Rédósuon was completely destroyed by the first atomic bombardment in Calemerian history - five more atomic bombardments were to follow, against the Cerian cities of Némon Ínéma (6325, 20 | Another large-scale chemical attack was carried out on 6325, 6 murkāsena on the city of Popat in northern Móleach, killing about 85 thousand people. During the same year, in the first Chlouvānem offensive against Ceria (while the Holenagics were already at war in the western part of the country), on 10 mailaheirah the northeastern coastal city of Rédósuon was completely destroyed by the first atomic bombardment in Calemerian history - five more atomic bombardments were to follow, against the Cerian cities of Némon Ínéma (6325, 20 camimæchliē), Érenon (6326 (37Ɛ2<sub>12</sub>), 3 pāṇḍalañši), and Nírende (6326, 19 kanamimaila), the Nordúlic city of Herfen (6326, 22 kanamimaila) and Oquontuo, main port of the southern Evandorian country of Helinetia (6326, ᘔ būṃṣprātas). | ||
During the later months of 6326 (37Ɛ2<sub>12</sub>), the Cerian forces scored their first major victory of the war by defeating the Holenagic army at Éosin in western Ceria. Despite the Chlouvānem attempts to rescue the western front offensive, the defeat proved to crack down the whole Holenagic army, as the Cerians, together with the insurgent Besagren partisans, were able to defeat more times the Holenagics in western Evandor. The Cerian forces then managed to carry out, during the night of 15 | During the later months of 6326 (37Ɛ2<sub>12</sub>), the Cerian forces scored their first major victory of the war by defeating the Holenagic army at Éosin in western Ceria. Despite the Chlouvānem attempts to rescue the western front offensive, the defeat proved to crack down the whole Holenagic army, as the Cerians, together with the insurgent Besagren partisans, were able to defeat more times the Holenagics in western Evandor. The Cerian forces then managed to carry out, during the night of 15 camimæchliē, a single surprise airstrike on Ṅäeqfab, capital of Holenagika, which had a large impact on Holenagic public opinion. Sixteen days later, Holenagic anarchists tried to kill Ohdsqoaihd but failed; the news of the failed coup, however, ignited a series of popular revolts that broke out into a civil war; with the help of Cerian airstrikes, the partisans were able to resist against the army, but it was a military coup by the army that ultimately deposed Ohdsqoaihd on 6326, 7 māltapārṇāvi. The army, collaborating with the exiled Holenagic government in Ceria, ultimately signed a peace treaty with Ceria and the other Western nations on 1 kanamiprātas. | ||
Meanwhile, the Chlouvānem forces had occupied even more parts of Evandor, but were struggling - unprepared with the bitter cold - to advance north into Gathuráni and south into the mountains of Nivaren. The westward advance, however, was marked by a series not only of atomic bombardments, but also general airstrikes and chemical attacks. The deadliest, and to date last, chemical attack to happen on Calémere, was the one on the city of Úráson, the industrial capital of southern Ceria, where more than 300,000 people died during three days of chemical attacks starting from 6326, 22 pāṇḍalañši. The Chlouvānem advance into Cerian lands slowed a bit during the winter, but by the beginning of spring they had control over more than 70% of Ceria, laying siege to the regions of northwestern Ceria - the economic and cultural center of Evandor. | Meanwhile, the Chlouvānem forces had occupied even more parts of Evandor, but were struggling - unprepared with the bitter cold - to advance north into Gathuráni and south into the mountains of Nivaren. The westward advance, however, was marked by a series not only of atomic bombardments, but also general airstrikes and chemical attacks. The deadliest, and to date last, chemical attack to happen on Calémere, was the one on the city of Úráson, the industrial capital of southern Ceria, where more than 300,000 people died during three days of chemical attacks starting from 6326, 22 pāṇḍalañši. The Chlouvānem advance into Cerian lands slowed a bit during the winter, but by the beginning of spring they had control over more than 70% of Ceria, laying siege to the regions of northwestern Ceria - the economic and cultural center of Evandor. | ||
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====Peace of Keštron and the fall of G.I. Nāɂahilūma==== | ====Peace of Keštron and the fall of G.I. Nāɂahilūma==== | ||
On 22 bhaivyāvammi, Baptist Līṭhaljāyimāvi | On 22 bhaivyāvammi, Baptist Līṭhaljāyimāvi Daulidēmā ''Kanūmbiboma'' signed on behalf of Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma the Peace of Keštron, the final peace treaty between the Chlouvānem Inquisition (and Chlouvānem-aligned Holenagika) and the Evandorian countries, represented by delegations from each one of the 14 "unorganized governatorates" occupied by the Inquisition plus the presidents of the still independent (but war-torn) countries, including Sédónen Éoben of Ceria, Bešo Perčukwek of Nordúlik and Peonontuo Auto of Helinetia. The Chlouvānem granted full independence to all invaded countries - as Baptist Daulidēmā would explain twenty years later, the priority was settling peace and avoiding other potential Tol Voszanak-s at all costs - but literally sacked the national treasuries, as well as many art operas, of Evandorian countries. Together with the war, this caused a major economic decadence across Evandor that would take more than two decades to balance, but had the side effect of greatly strengthening friendly relations between Evandorian countries. | ||
The situation in Greater Skyrdagor, however, remained critical and, coupled with the revolts of people in the native Chlouvānem lands, ultimately led to the Inquisitorial Conclave putting into accuse Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma on 2 īlāmyasena, and, contrary to all expectations, Baptist | The situation in Greater Skyrdagor, however, remained critical and, coupled with the revolts of people in the native Chlouvānem lands, ultimately led to the Inquisitorial Conclave putting into accuse Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma on 2 īlāmyasena, and, contrary to all expectations, Baptist Daulidēmā voted the same two days later. In the early morning hours of 6326 (37Ɛ2<sub>12</sub>), 5 īlāmyasena, Great Inquisitor Kælahīmāvi Nāɂahilūma ''Martayinām'' was arrested and deposed from her role, effectively putting an end to her reign after 21 years. This was ultimately a landmark decision, as Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma's reign proved to be the last truly despotic one in Chlouvānem history, granting almost no individual freedoms and emphasizing a cult of personality where the Great Inquisitor was hailed as the newest coming of the Chlamiṣvatrā. Great Inquisitor Nāɂahilūma's abuses of power were also strongly condemned since then, and there has been to date no other so explicit call for holy war.<br/> | ||
After the fall of the Great Inquisitor, on 1Ɛ īlāmyasena Amabuyāvi Maɂikembītā ''Læhimausa'' was elected as her successor; Kælahīmāvi Nāɂahilūma ''Martayinām'' was later, after the end of all war situations, condemned by a tribunal with new Great Inquisitor Maɂikembītā as the highest judge; to extreme surprise, she was spared of capital punishment and, after two years of prison, ended up living in her native Līlta as a nanny until her death in 6340 (3804<sub>12</sub>). To the surprise of many, she didn't get a state funeral, becoming the first (and so far only) non-executed former Great Inquisitor to be refused one. She is however still held in high esteem by most Chlouvānem and, among many tributes, in 6400 (3854<sub>12</sub>) Great Inquisitor Chilamulkāvi Praṣṭhelišā ''Nariekayah'' personally ordered the constuction of a statue in her honour, today standing at the center of the square in front of the central station of Līlasuṃghāṇa. | After the fall of the Great Inquisitor, on 1Ɛ īlāmyasena Amabuyāvi Maɂikembītā ''Læhimausa'' was elected as her successor; Kælahīmāvi Nāɂahilūma ''Martayinām'' was later, after the end of all war situations, condemned by a tribunal with new Great Inquisitor Maɂikembītā as the highest judge; to extreme surprise, she was spared of capital punishment and, after two years of prison, ended up living in her native Līlta as a nanny until her death in 6340 (3804<sub>12</sub>). To the surprise of many, she didn't get a state funeral, becoming the first (and so far only) non-executed former Great Inquisitor to be refused one. She is however still held in high esteem by most Chlouvānem and, among many tributes, in 6400 (3854<sub>12</sub>) Great Inquisitor Chilamulkāvi Praṣṭhelišā ''Nariekayah'' personally ordered the constuction of a statue in her honour, today standing at the center of the square in front of the central station of Līlasuṃghāṇa. | ||
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The '''Great Inquisitor''' (''camimurkadhāna'') may be roughly described as a kind of elective absolute monarch. Her powers are both political and religious (but note that there’s no difference between them in the Chlouvānem view) and include: | The '''Great Inquisitor''' (''camimurkadhāna'') may be roughly described as a kind of elective absolute monarch. Her powers are both political and religious (but note that there’s no difference between them in the Chlouvānem view) and include: | ||
* being the head of state and head of both legislative and executive power: it is the Great Inquisitor that ultimately has the final judgement on all things (with only a few small but important exceptions) that the Inquisitorial Conclave (''murkadhānumi lanedāmeh'', the “parliament”) and the Table of Offices (''flušamaili eṇāh'', the “government”) do, and she could block everything if she thinks it is necessary. In an extreme case (that, however, still happens sometimes), the Great Inquisitor could write a law and force the Inquisitorial Conclave to approve it without any edit. | * being the head of state and head of both legislative and executive power: it is the Great Inquisitor that ultimately has the final judgement on all things (with only a few small but important exceptions) that the Inquisitorial Conclave (''murkadhānumi lanedāmeh'', the “parliament”) and the Table of Offices (''flušamaili eṇāh'', the “government”) do, and she could block everything if she thinks it is necessary. In an extreme case (that, however, still happens sometimes), the Great Inquisitor could write a law and force the Inquisitorial Conclave to approve it without any edit. | ||
* if necessary, she has the power (and obligation) to write Encyclicals (''yaivjātietadhulta'', pl. ''- | * if necessary, she has the power (and obligation) to write Encyclicals (''yaivjātietadhulta'', pl. ''-dholtiē'') or Thematic Letters (''nañjātitadhulta''); the former are meant for all Yunyalīlti dioceses on the planet; the latter only for those that are a part of the Inquisition as a country. These are documents where opinions or ethico-social themes are given, often containing indications for local governments on how to deal with them. | ||
* she is the head of a few Offices (sg. ''flušamila'', pl. '' | * she is the head of a few Offices (sg. ''flušamila'', pl. ''flušameliē'') with “religious” powers - that means those that affect the whole Yunyalīlti religious community and not just those in the Inquisition as a country. | ||
* personally act as religious leader in the most important Yunyalīlti religious celebrations. | * personally act as religious leader in the most important Yunyalīlti religious celebrations. | ||
The Great Inquisitor is controlled by the Baptist (''brausamailenia'') as well as by the Inquisitorial Conclave, and may be forced to resign if four fifths of the Inquisitorial Conclave and the absolute majority of the Prefects (Inquisitors that lead one of the Offices) vote for it. While rare, this has happened for the last time 84 years ago with the ending of the regime of Great Inquisitor Kælahīmāvi Nāʔahilūma ''Martayinām'' after the failed conquest of the West and near-implosion of the country during the East-West War, that the Great Inquisitor herself’s policies had started. | The Great Inquisitor is controlled by the Baptist (''brausamailenia'') as well as by the Inquisitorial Conclave, and may be forced to resign if four fifths of the Inquisitorial Conclave and the absolute majority of the Prefects (Inquisitors that lead one of the Offices) vote for it. While rare, this has happened for the last time 84 years ago with the ending of the regime of Great Inquisitor Kælahīmāvi Nāʔahilūma ''Martayinām'' after the failed conquest of the West and near-implosion of the country during the East-West War, that the Great Inquisitor herself’s policies had started. | ||
Any Chlouvānem female starting from the age of 22<sub>10</sub> (that means, in her 23rd year of age) may become Great Inquisitor; the youngest Great Inquisitor ever was younger than that as this norm didn’t exist back then (Kuliajulāvi ''Lañekaica'', 21<sub>12</sub> years and three months old at her election in 5491 <small>(3217<sub>12</sub>)</small>), but the current Great Inquisitor, Hæliyǣšāvi Dhīvajhūyai '' | Any Chlouvānem female starting from the age of 22<sub>10</sub> (that means, in her 23rd year of age) may become Great Inquisitor; the youngest Great Inquisitor ever was younger than that as this norm didn’t exist back then (Kuliajulāvi ''Lañekaica'', 21<sub>12</sub> years and three months old at her election in 5491 <small>(3217<sub>12</sub>)</small>), but the current Great Inquisitor, Hæliyǣšāvi Dhīvajhūyai ''Lairē'', was elected four years ago (in 6420 / <small>3870<sub>12</sub></small>) at the age of 22<sub>12</sub> years and four months, becoming the youngest Great Inquisitor since the 22-years-norm exists.<br/> | ||
The Great Inquisitor is elected by the Conclave of Bishops (''juṃšumi lanedāmeh'') every 10<sub>12</sub> years, but there’s no limit to the times a Great Inquisitor may be reëlected and she may resign whenever she wants to; often in the past Great Inquisitors remained in charge for their whole life, but today resigning (often in the form of not accepting the candidature in the next conclave) is becoming increasingly common. The longest serving Great Inquisitor was Mæmihūmiāvi Kañeñǣkah ''Læhimausa'' who served for 4ᘔ<sub>12</sub> <small>(58)</small> years, from 3804 until her death in 3852 (6340-6398). | The Great Inquisitor is elected by the Conclave of Bishops (''juṃšumi lanedāmeh'') every 10<sub>12</sub> years, but there’s no limit to the times a Great Inquisitor may be reëlected and she may resign whenever she wants to; often in the past Great Inquisitors remained in charge for their whole life, but today resigning (often in the form of not accepting the candidature in the next conclave) is becoming increasingly common. The longest serving Great Inquisitor was Mæmihūmiāvi Kañeñǣkah ''Læhimausa'' who served for 4ᘔ<sub>12</sub> <small>(58)</small> years, from 3804 until her death in 3852 (6340-6398). | ||
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! Great Inquisitor !! Elected on !! Left office on !! Hometown | ! Great Inquisitor !! Elected on !! Left office on !! Hometown | ||
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| | | Kūldendēlāvi Lęlemulišā ''Tālimausa''<br/><small>(6242-3786)</small> || 3773, 25 laliāñaiṭa<br/><small>6279, 29 laliāñaiṭa</small> || 3786, 3 kanamimaila<br/><small>6294, 3 kanamimaila</small><br/>''(died in office)'' || Līlekhaitē | ||
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| Namihūlšāvi Šūlteniyæha ''Nājaldhīm''<br/><small>(6255-6333)</small> || 3786, ᘔ kanamimaila<br/><small>6294, 10 kanamimaila</small> || 3796, 14 kanamimaila<br/><small>6306, 16 kanamimaila</small> || Līlasuṃghāṇa | | Namihūlšāvi Šūlteniyæha ''Nājaldhīm''<br/><small>(6255-6333)</small> || 3786, ᘔ kanamimaila<br/><small>6294, 10 kanamimaila</small> || 3796, 14 kanamimaila<br/><small>6306, 16 kanamimaila</small> || Līlasuṃghāṇa | ||
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| Hāliehulcāvi Kīvarṇelišā ''Lañikaiṣa''<br/><small>(6275-6344)</small> || 3796, 14 kanamimaila<br/><small>6306, 16 kanamimaila</small> || 3798, 9 laliāñaiṭa<br/><small>6308, 9 laliāñaiṭa</small><br/>''(resigned)'' || | | Hāliehulcāvi Kīvarṇelišā ''Lañikaiṣa''<br/><small>(6275-6344)</small> || 3796, 14 kanamimaila<br/><small>6306, 16 kanamimaila</small> || 3798, 9 laliāñaiṭa<br/><small>6308, 9 laliāñaiṭa</small><br/>''(resigned)'' || Ilēnimarta | ||
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| Kælahīmāvi Nāɂahilūma ''Martayinām''<br/><small>(6269-6340)</small> || 3798, 10 laliāñaiṭa<br/><small>6308, 12 laliāñaiṭa</small> || 37Ɛ2, 5 īlāmyasena<br/><small>6326, 5 īlāmyasena</small><br/>''(deposed)'' || Līlta | | Kælahīmāvi Nāɂahilūma ''Martayinām''<br/><small>(6269-6340)</small> || 3798, 10 laliāñaiṭa<br/><small>6308, 12 laliāñaiṭa</small> || 37Ɛ2, 5 īlāmyasena<br/><small>6326, 5 īlāmyasena</small><br/>''(deposed)'' || Līlta | ||
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| Amabuyāvi Maɂikembītā ''Læhimausa''<br/><small>(6286-6367)</small> || 37Ɛ2, 1Ɛ īlāmyasena<br/><small>6326, 23 īlāmyasena</small> || 37Ɛ4, Ɛ murkāsena<br/><small>6328, 11 murkāsena</small><br/>''(resigned)'' || Cami | | Amabuyāvi Maɂikembītā ''Læhimausa''<br/><small>(6286-6367)</small> || 37Ɛ2, 1Ɛ īlāmyasena<br/><small>6326, 23 īlāmyasena</small> || 37Ɛ4, Ɛ murkāsena<br/><small>6328, 11 murkāsena</small><br/>''(resigned)'' || Cami | ||
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| Kailemūrṣāvi Julaṃhārka ''Mæmihomah''<br/><small>(6299-6375)</small> || 37Ɛ4, 17 murkāsena<br/><small>6328, 19 murkāsena</small> || 3804, 1ᘔ murkāsena<br/><small>6340, 22 murkāsena</small> || | | Kailemūrṣāvi Julaṃhārka ''Mæmihomah''<br/><small>(6299-6375)</small> || 37Ɛ4, 17 murkāsena<br/><small>6328, 19 murkāsena</small> || 3804, 1ᘔ murkāsena<br/><small>6340, 22 murkāsena</small> || Līlekhaitē | ||
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| Mæmihūmiāvi Kañeñǣkah ''Læhimausa''<br/><small>(6317-6398)</small> || 3804, 1ᘔ murkāsena<br/><small>6340, 22 murkāsena</small> || 3852, 20 bhaivyāvammi<br/><small>6398, 24 bhaivyāvammi</small><br/>''(died in office)'' || Jāṇajohika | | Mæmihūmiāvi Kañeñǣkah ''Læhimausa''<br/><small>(6317-6398)</small> || 3804, 1ᘔ murkāsena<br/><small>6340, 22 murkāsena</small> || 3852, 20 bhaivyāvammi<br/><small>6398, 24 bhaivyāvammi</small><br/>''(died in office)'' || Jāṇajohika | ||
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| Chilamulkāvi Praṣṭhelišā ''Nariekayah''<br/><small>(6361-)</small> || 3852, 25 bhaivyāvammi<br/><small>6398, 29 bhaivyāvammi</small> || 3860, 4 īlāmyasena<br/><small>6408, 4 īlāmyasena</small><br/>''(resigned)''|| | | Chilamulkāvi Praṣṭhelišā ''Nariekayah''<br/><small>(6361-)</small> || 3852, 25 bhaivyāvammi<br/><small>6398, 29 bhaivyāvammi</small> || 3860, 4 īlāmyasena<br/><small>6408, 4 īlāmyasena</small><br/>''(resigned)''|| Tariatindē | ||
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| Kælidañcāvi | | Kælidañcāvi Læñchlīñchlē ''Mæmihūmia''<br/><small>(6369-)</small> || 3860, 9 īlāmyasena<br/><small>6408, 9 īlāmyasena</small> || 3870, 1ᘔ īlāmyasena<br/><small>6420, 22 īlāmyasena</small> || Taleihǣh | ||
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| Hæliyǣšāvi Dhīvajhūyai '' | | Hæliyǣšāvi Dhīvajhūyai ''Lairē''<br/><small>(6396-)</small> || 3870, 1ᘔ īlāmyasena<br/><small>6420, 22 īlāmyasena</small> || ''incumbent'' || Līlasuṃghāṇa | ||
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The '''Baptist''' (''brausamailenia'') is the second-highest charge in the Inquisition, and may be described as a kind of vice-president. The Baptist is chosen by the Great Inquisitor before her consacration, and the consacration procedures cannot begin before a Baptist is chosen. | The '''Baptist''' (''brausamailenia'') is the second-highest charge in the Inquisition, and may be described as a kind of vice-president. The Baptist is chosen by the Great Inquisitor before her consacration, and the consacration procedures cannot begin before a Baptist is chosen. | ||
Unlike any other Inquisitorial charge, the Baptist can be elected even among non Inquisitors, as monks and even deacons (but not other laypeople) are eligible; as for all other participants in the Conclave, 22<sub>12</sub> is the minimum age and, since 6347 (380Ɛ<sub>12</sub>), it is not limited to females, even though no non-cis female person has ever been Baptist. The Great Inquisitor, however, may decide do keep the previous Baptist - this happens frequently and, in fact, the current Baptist Huliāchlærimāvi Lælakæša ''Martayinām'' was chosen by the previous Great Inquisitor, Kælidañcāvi | Unlike any other Inquisitorial charge, the Baptist can be elected even among non Inquisitors, as monks and even deacons (but not other laypeople) are eligible; as for all other participants in the Conclave, 22<sub>12</sub> is the minimum age and, since 6347 (380Ɛ<sub>12</sub>), it is not limited to females, even though no non-cis female person has ever been Baptist. The Great Inquisitor, however, may decide do keep the previous Baptist - this happens frequently and, in fact, the current Baptist Huliāchlærimāvi Lælakæša ''Martayinām'' was chosen by the previous Great Inquisitor, Kælidañcāvi Læñchlīñchlē ''Mæmihūmia''. | ||
The Baptist does not have any large powers per se, but has to assist the Great Inquisitor in all of her tasks and may carry out tasks of the Great Inquisitor on her behalf when she can’t do them: by extension, it is the Baptist who acts as ad interim head of state with all of the Great Inquisitor’s powers when there’s a vacant seat. Some interpretations give the Baptist an even greater importance, especially a symbolic one, as for she’s the nearest one to the Great Inquisitor she’s the first to be able to point out abuse of power and stop blasphemous acts by the latter.<br/> | The Baptist does not have any large powers per se, but has to assist the Great Inquisitor in all of her tasks and may carry out tasks of the Great Inquisitor on her behalf when she can’t do them: by extension, it is the Baptist who acts as ad interim head of state with all of the Great Inquisitor’s powers when there’s a vacant seat. Some interpretations give the Baptist an even greater importance, especially a symbolic one, as for she’s the nearest one to the Great Inquisitor she’s the first to be able to point out abuse of power and stop blasphemous acts by the latter.<br/> | ||
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* Each diocese of the Yunyalīlti world elects - usually it’s the Bishop who chooses them - two High Inquisitors; | * Each diocese of the Yunyalīlti world elects - usually it’s the Bishop who chooses them - two High Inquisitors; | ||
* Every “independent” diocese - thus those that form the country of the Inquisition - elects one additional High Inquisitor; | * Every “independent” diocese - thus those that form the country of the Inquisition - elects one additional High Inquisitor; | ||
* Independent dioceses elect, in addition to the standard three, one additional High Inquisitor at 36 | * Independent dioceses elect, in addition to the standard three, one additional High Inquisitor at 36 raicē (~10.4 million) inhabitants, plus one more every further 50 raicē (~14.9 million). Thus, the diocese of the ''Nukahucē'' islands, the least populated, with only 7.217<sub>12</sub> (12,403) inhabitants, elects three High Inquisitors just as the diocese of ''Marṇadeša'' with 4Ɛ.28.Ɛ11 (14,737,981) inhabitants. The most populated diocese, ''Haikamotē'', with 167 raicē (~55.7 million) inhabitants, elects seven High Inquisitors. | ||
* The six quaestorships - Līlasuṃghāṇa, | * The six quaestorships - Līlasuṃghāṇa, Ilēnimarta, Līlta, Līṭhalyinām, Cami, and Naiṣambella - each elect an additional High Inquisitor (aside from those already elected by the diocese: as Cami is in Haikamotē diocese, this diocese effectively elects eight High Inquisitors). | ||
* 36 additional High Inquisitors - mostly monks - are elected by the Great Inquisitor herself. They remain in charge even if the Great Inquisitor changes, but the latter may remove them as she wishes. The Great Inquisitor who elects them may only remove them in exceptional circumstances (offences or evident indisposition or inadequacy), otherwise she may only propose their removal, which must be accepted by the majority of the Conclave. | * 36 additional High Inquisitors - mostly monks - are elected by the Great Inquisitor herself. They remain in charge even if the Great Inquisitor changes, but the latter may remove them as she wishes. The Great Inquisitor who elects them may only remove them in exceptional circumstances (offences or evident indisposition or inadequacy), otherwise she may only propose their removal, which must be accepted by the majority of the Conclave. | ||
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====The Table of Offices==== | ====The Table of Offices==== | ||
The Table of Offices (''flušamaili eṇāh'') is the closest thing in the Inquisition to a government. It is composed by a High Prefect (''lallaflušamelīs'') nominated by the Great Inquisitor and a variable number of Prefects (''flušamelīs'', pl. ''flušamelais'') - some chosen by the Great Inquisitor and some by the High Prefect - who lead the various Offices (''flušamila'', pl. '' | The Table of Offices (''flušamaili eṇāh'') is the closest thing in the Inquisition to a government. It is composed by a High Prefect (''lallaflušamelīs'') nominated by the Great Inquisitor and a variable number of Prefects (''flušamelīs'', pl. ''flušamelais'') - some chosen by the Great Inquisitor and some by the High Prefect - who lead the various Offices (''flušamila'', pl. ''flušameliē''), bodies acting like ministries. | ||
The Offices administer every branch of the Inquisition, thus including both the public administration of the Chlouvānem Inquisition and the Yunyalīlti clergy in the whole of Calémere. Generally, the Offices with a more religious and international theme, as the Office of Liturgy (''brauslaijyī flušamila'' - which administers the Inquisitorial Tribunals (judicial organs), by collecting and publishing the most important and canonical interpretations of the Sacred Books), or the Office of Clergy (''līltanorīnumi flušamila'' - which trains and offers sustainment to non-monastic clergy members), all have Prefects chosen by the Great Inquisitor, while those that only impact the Inquisition as a country, as the Office of Agriculture (''chlæcāmiti flušamila''), have Prefects chosen by the High Prefect. | The Offices administer every branch of the Inquisition, thus including both the public administration of the Chlouvānem Inquisition and the Yunyalīlti clergy in the whole of Calémere. Generally, the Offices with a more religious and international theme, as the Office of Liturgy (''brauslaijyī flušamila'' - which administers the Inquisitorial Tribunals (judicial organs), by collecting and publishing the most important and canonical interpretations of the Sacred Books), or the Office of Clergy (''līltanorīnumi flušamila'' - which trains and offers sustainment to non-monastic clergy members), all have Prefects chosen by the Great Inquisitor, while those that only impact the Inquisition as a country, as the Office of Agriculture (''chlæcāmiti flušamila''), have Prefects chosen by the High Prefect. | ||
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The Table of Offices is the assembly of the High Prefect and all of the Prefects, with often the Great Inquisitor herself present; it meets in the Dragon Hall (''kaṃšāvi kamelьšītah'') of the Inquisitorial Palace. All members still gathers around a table, though today it’s actually many single tables around a room. The original table around which the first meeting was held, in the late 5th millennium, is kept in the Museum of Chlouvānem History in the same ward. | The Table of Offices is the assembly of the High Prefect and all of the Prefects, with often the Great Inquisitor herself present; it meets in the Dragon Hall (''kaṃšāvi kamelьšītah'') of the Inquisitorial Palace. All members still gathers around a table, though today it’s actually many single tables around a room. The original table around which the first meeting was held, in the late 5th millennium, is kept in the Museum of Chlouvānem History in the same ward. | ||
The Offices are all separate buildings located in various parts of the city of Līlasuṃghāṇa; most of them are in the central ward, | The Offices are all separate buildings located in various parts of the city of Līlasuṃghāṇa; most of them are in the central ward, Kahērimaila, but a few of them are located in other wards (like Haifuriāmāh, Kālīleyālka, and the Kvælskiñšvålten). | ||
====The Conclave of Bishops==== | ====The Conclave of Bishops==== | ||
The Conclave of Bishops (''juṃšumi lanedāmeh'') is the organ of the Inquisition which elects (or rëelects) the Great Inquisitor. The Conclave of Bishops is formed by all bishops of Yunyalīlti dioceses - not just those in the Inquisition - thus numbering at least 194 electors (158 bishops in the Inquisition and 36 abroad), plus the Head Monks of fourteen different monasteries, and eventually up to six "Conclave enterers" (''lanedāntaflonīn'') named by the preceding Great Inquisitor. Every elector in the Conclave, as long as they're female and have entered the 23<sub>10</sub>rd year of age, may be elected as Great Inquisitor; Bishops of the Inquisition's territories are most commonly elected (also because they are the majority), but compromise may result in other candidates get elected: current Great Inquisitor, Hæliyǣšāvi Dhīvajhūyai '' | The Conclave of Bishops (''juṃšumi lanedāmeh'') is the organ of the Inquisition which elects (or rëelects) the Great Inquisitor. The Conclave of Bishops is formed by all bishops of Yunyalīlti dioceses - not just those in the Inquisition - thus numbering at least 194 electors (158 bishops in the Inquisition and 36 abroad), plus the Head Monks of fourteen different monasteries, and eventually up to six "Conclave enterers" (''lanedāntaflonīn'') named by the preceding Great Inquisitor. Every elector in the Conclave, as long as they're female and have entered the 23<sub>10</sub>rd year of age, may be elected as Great Inquisitor; Bishops of the Inquisition's territories are most commonly elected (also because they are the majority), but compromise may result in other candidates get elected: current Great Inquisitor, Hæliyǣšāvi Dhīvajhūyai ''Lairē'', was elected in the Conclave of 6420 (3870<sub>12</sub>) which she entered as a ''lanedāntaflonīn''<ref>She had, however, been ''acting maid'' (''labdarṣilardhīka'') of Šulegāvi Ghūrvāyelišā ''Lileikhura'', Bishop of Līlasuṃghāṇa.</ref>. | ||
The Conclave of Bishops gathers in the Red Halls (''ūnikirāhe kamelьšītai'') of the Inquisitorial Palace every twelve years at the formal end of the Great Inquisitor's mandate, or prior if she resigns, dies in office, or is deposed. Each member of Conclave (''lanedāminyoe'') casts a secret vote for a fellow member of Conclave (excluding themselves and non-eligible ones) and, in the first twelve rounds (three days of voting), a two-thirds-majority is required to be elected; from the thirteenth round (the first of the fourth day of Conclave) 50%+1 of votes is enough. If the round of Conclave is successful, a golden yellow flag is raised on top of the Inquisitorial Palace and both towers (the bell and the drum tower) of the nearby Blossoming Temple start playing. If the round is unsuccessful, a black flag is raised on top of the Palace and there is no sound. | The Conclave of Bishops gathers in the Red Halls (''ūnikirāhe kamelьšītai'') of the Inquisitorial Palace every twelve years at the formal end of the Great Inquisitor's mandate, or prior if she resigns, dies in office, or is deposed. Each member of Conclave (''lanedāminyoe'') casts a secret vote for a fellow member of Conclave (excluding themselves and non-eligible ones) and, in the first twelve rounds (three days of voting), a two-thirds-majority is required to be elected; from the thirteenth round (the first of the fourth day of Conclave) 50%+1 of votes is enough. If the round of Conclave is successful, a golden yellow flag is raised on top of the Inquisitorial Palace and both towers (the bell and the drum tower) of the nearby Blossoming Temple start playing. If the round is unsuccessful, a black flag is raised on top of the Palace and there is no sound. | ||
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===Retail=== | ===Retail=== | ||
Retail shops in the Inquisition are still mostly artisans (''āndaralila'', pl. '' | Retail shops in the Inquisition are still mostly artisans (''āndaralila'', pl. ''āndaraleliē'') for non-food products, while food is usually sold at market stalls (''ñoɂabemuh'', pl. ''ñoɂabemuvai''). "Traditional" supermarkets are not a common sight throughout the country, except for the large state-run department stores, the ''ṣarivāṃluvai'' (pl. ''-luvāye''), which almost exclusively sell products from state industries and state farms, and are typically huge, often monumental buildings, at the heart of large cities; the ṣarivāṃluvai in the central square of Līlta is the largest commercial building in the Inquisition. Another type of retail shop that is often found in large cities is the Chlouvānem equivalent of a convenience store, called ''laliāluvai'' (literally "night market") because they are reliably found open during the night (in some areas, it is common for them to be closed during the day). Convenience stores are also usually found at railway stations, bus/ferry terminals, and airports.<br/> | ||
Another category of retail shops that may be identified is that of generic shops (still called ''ñoɂabemuh''; market stalls may be disambiguated as ''laṃghabemuh'' if needed), most of the time state-run, which can be compared to supermarkets, scaled-down versions of department stores, selling state-produced wares only — they are usually cheaper than artisanal products, but on average of lower quality. | Another category of retail shops that may be identified is that of generic shops (still called ''ñoɂabemuh''; market stalls may be disambiguated as ''laṃghabemuh'' if needed), most of the time state-run, which can be compared to supermarkets, scaled-down versions of department stores, selling state-produced wares only — they are usually cheaper than artisanal products, but on average of lower quality. | ||
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====Future currency==== | ====Future currency==== | ||
As part of the economic integration of the Inquisition and the rest of the Eastern Bloc (the ''Kayāgaprika'', including most the former Kaiṣamā (except Taruebus), a few Dabuke and Eastern Védrenian countries, plus Greater Skyrdagor, Nēčathiwēye, and Čīwēynac), a new unified currency for this supranational organization is being developed, with an additional aim of opening this area to the world market.<br/> | As part of the economic integration of the Inquisition and the rest of the Eastern Bloc (the ''Kayāgaprika'', including most the former Kaiṣamā (except Taruebus), a few Dabuke and Eastern Védrenian countries, plus Greater Skyrdagor, Nēčathiwēye, and Čīwēynac), a new unified currency for this supranational organization is being developed, with an additional aim of opening this area to the world market.<br/> | ||
First proposed in 4E 6418 (386ᘔ<sub>12</sub>) by Kŭyŭgwaž Prime Minister Užhüjkin Bŭlwajiži and Soenyŏ President Gihŏn Kyrungyzy, and later approved in 6421 (3871<sub>12</sub>) by newly-elected Great Inquisitor Hæliyǣšāvi Dhīvajhūyai '' | First proposed in 4E 6418 (386ᘔ<sub>12</sub>) by Kŭyŭgwaž Prime Minister Užhüjkin Bŭlwajiži and Soenyŏ President Gihŏn Kyrungyzy, and later approved in 6421 (3871<sub>12</sub>) by newly-elected Great Inquisitor Hæliyǣšāvi Dhīvajhūyai ''Lairē'', this new currency should be named after a former common word for money in Kenengyry languages - as in Soenyŏk ''hüülyrlah'', Kŭyŭgwažen ''hüjlhŭrlag'', Lenynik ''höjlyreg'', Enegenic ''heelerlagi'' amongst others -, with other participating nations to decide whether to adapt this name or a local name for it; Chlouvānem sources have so far always discussed it as ''hūlurlah'' adapting the Soenyŏk word. | ||
The ''hūlurlah'' is planned to replace the currencies of the present-day Kayāgaprika (except for Greater Skyrdagor, Nēčathiwēye, and Čīwēynac, which have stated their intention to delay its introduction for a couple more years) in four years' time, and it is planned not to have any subdivision. | The ''hūlurlah'' is planned to replace the currencies of the present-day Kayāgaprika (except for Greater Skyrdagor, Nēčathiwēye, and Čīwēynac, which have stated their intention to delay its introduction for a couple more years) in four years' time, and it is planned not to have any subdivision. | ||
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The ''mulipenai'' is characterized by the extensive censorship carried out by its regulating bodies, financed by the various governments; material from the outside internet cannot enter the ''mulipenai'', and user-submitted content is controlled and, if needed, censored by internet police forces.<br/> | The ''mulipenai'' is characterized by the extensive censorship carried out by its regulating bodies, financed by the various governments; material from the outside internet cannot enter the ''mulipenai'', and user-submitted content is controlled and, if needed, censored by internet police forces.<br/> | ||
The ''mulipenai'' can only be accessed inside its participating countries and, in the Inquisition, for the general population there is no way to access the general internet, which requires special authorizations: only government offices, a small number of computers in a few universities and companies, and citizens listed in the ''kaucādaṣavåla'' (''kaucāṃkraye | The ''mulipenai'' can only be accessed inside its participating countries and, in the Inquisition, for the general population there is no way to access the general internet, which requires special authorizations: only government offices, a small number of computers in a few universities and companies, and citizens listed in the ''kaucādaṣavåla'' (''kaucāṃkraye daranēm lā ṣarivāṃlaili vålkurah'', List of Citizens with Activities in Foreign Countries) for countries outside the Eastern bloc can access the international internet. Citizens in the latter list and diplomats are also the only ones that can access the ''mulipenai'' abroad.<br/>Foreigners in the Inquisition can access the international internet but not the ''mulipenai''; it is to be noted, however, that in the countries of Greater Skyrdagor, as well as in Nēčathiwēye and Čīwēynac, both the ''mulipenai'' and the general internet coexist (even if access to the latter is not as widespread, reaching up to 28% of the population in Tulfasysz and 26% in Karynaktja), and censorship on Skyrdegan sites is generally less strict than the one of Chlouvānem ones; there have been cases of Skyrdegan sites on the ''mulipenai'' blocked in the Inquisition. | ||
====Phone codes==== | ====Phone codes==== | ||
Phone numbers are one of the few standards on Calémere that have been adopted planetwide and are not divided in Eastern or Western (unlike e.g. longitude or calendar and time systems). Being a planetwide standard, even in the Inquisition only 10 digits (0-9) are used instead of 12. | Phone numbers are one of the few standards on Calémere that have been adopted planetwide and are not divided in Eastern or Western (unlike e.g. longitude or calendar and time systems). Being a planetwide standard, even in the Inquisition only 10 digits (0-9) are used instead of 12. | ||
The international calling code of the Inquisition is '''+87''' (''+864'' for the Lalla Kehamyutia) — this is the same in all of the country, including the Kāyīchah islands which are geographically in Védren, despite +8x being the prefixes for Márusúturon. Landline numbers typically begin with an area code, which is a zero plus more digits - from one to four. The nine most basic area codes (00 is reserved for a few governmental numbers) are given to nine large metropolitan areas in various parts of the country: 01 is Līlta, 02 is Līlasuṃghāṇa, 03 is Cami, 04 is Galiākina, 05 is Līlikanāna, 06 is Līṭhalyinām, 07 is | The international calling code of the Inquisition is '''+87''' (''+864'' for the Lalla Kehamyutia) — this is the same in all of the country, including the Kāyīchah islands which are geographically in Védren, despite +8x being the prefixes for Márusúturon. Landline numbers typically begin with an area code, which is a zero plus more digits - from one to four. The nine most basic area codes (00 is reserved for a few governmental numbers) are given to nine large metropolitan areas in various parts of the country: 01 is Līlta, 02 is Līlasuṃghāṇa, 03 is Cami, 04 is Galiākina, 05 is Līlikanāna, 06 is Līṭhalyinām, 07 is Ilēnimarta, 08 is Naiṣambella, and 09 is Mālim (the latter is not as populated as the others, but is the largest metro area in the North and West of the Inquisition). As areas grow with lower inhabitants, further digits are added to the area code. For example, the sparsely populated diocese of the Futaitā islands has the area code 03701.<br/>Mobile phone numbers do not have such an area code beginning with 0, as all mobile phone numbers begin with a "mobile code" of three digits, the first one being 6 (most commonly), 7, or 8. | ||
The rest of the number, whether landline or mobile, is made of a minimum of six digits and up to ten. | The rest of the number, whether landline or mobile, is made of a minimum of six digits and up to ten. | ||
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Uniquely for such a large and high-income country, car ownership rates throughout the Inquisition are relatively low, with ~129 four-wheeled road motor vehicles every 1000 people<ref>The sample size used was larger, and the original data is expressed as 168<sub>12</sub> four-wheeled road motor vehicles every 1000<sub>12</sub> people (literally 224 every 1,728 people). [[w:List of countries by vehicles per capita|For comparison]], in 2014 there were 797 motor vehicles every 1000 people in the U.S.</ref>. This low rate - the lowest among developed countries on Calémere - is explained by several factors: | Uniquely for such a large and high-income country, car ownership rates throughout the Inquisition are relatively low, with ~129 four-wheeled road motor vehicles every 1000 people<ref>The sample size used was larger, and the original data is expressed as 168<sub>12</sub> four-wheeled road motor vehicles every 1000<sub>12</sub> people (literally 224 every 1,728 people). [[w:List of countries by vehicles per capita|For comparison]], in 2014 there were 797 motor vehicles every 1000 people in the U.S.</ref>. This low rate - the lowest among developed countries on Calémere - is explained by several factors: | ||
* Most major cities have extremely thorough and developed mass transit systems, and city growth has meant that parking spaces are few and rarer. Most dioceses with major metropolitan areas have thus introduced laws requiring people to prove they have off-street parking for any car being bought; | * Most major cities have extremely thorough and developed mass transit systems, and city growth has meant that parking spaces are few and rarer. Most dioceses with major metropolitan areas have thus introduced laws requiring people to prove they have off-street parking for any car being bought; | ||
* Many areas in the Inquisition - including fairly large metropolitan areas like Lūlunimarta or | * Many areas in the Inquisition - including fairly large metropolitan areas like Lūlunimarta or Tariatindē - do not have roads linking them to the rest of the nation; | ||
* As a measure to fight pollution, ownership taxes are very high, particularly in the most urbanized dioceses. Fuel - while mostly being ethanol-based as a byproduct of sugarcane lavoration - is also more expensive than in most other countries; it should be noted, however, that about 45% of all private vehicles are electric-powered. | * As a measure to fight pollution, ownership taxes are very high, particularly in the most urbanized dioceses. Fuel - while mostly being ethanol-based as a byproduct of sugarcane lavoration - is also more expensive than in most other countries; it should be noted, however, that about 45% of all private vehicles are electric-powered. | ||
* General speed limits are somewhat lower than in other countries (except in very sparsely populated areas), and (also because of this) most interurban traffic is handled by railways. | * General speed limits are somewhat lower than in other countries (except in very sparsely populated areas), and (also because of this) most interurban traffic is handled by railways. | ||
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* The ''dorai'' (sg. ''dorah''), translatable as "(national) routes" or "national highways", which are roads of national importance that either support expressways or are present in areas where there are no expressways. Unlike expressways, national routes do not have a standard type and a good number of them are built to expressway standards (and are thus controlled-access highways); the main distinction is that these are free; notably, orbital motorways of major cities and urban freeways are all controlled-access roads but free and thus classified as ''dourai''. Only a few ''dourai'' are toll roads, and only in a few segments like major bridges or tunnels. | * The ''dorai'' (sg. ''dorah''), translatable as "(national) routes" or "national highways", which are roads of national importance that either support expressways or are present in areas where there are no expressways. Unlike expressways, national routes do not have a standard type and a good number of them are built to expressway standards (and are thus controlled-access highways); the main distinction is that these are free; notably, orbital motorways of major cities and urban freeways are all controlled-access roads but free and thus classified as ''dourai''. Only a few ''dourai'' are toll roads, and only in a few segments like major bridges or tunnels. | ||
* The ''juṃšañāñi ūnima(i)''/''dorah(-ai)''/''līlta(i)'' (literally "diocesan road(s)/route(s)/path(s)"), trunk roads of diocese-wide importance. The actual term of the three used depends on the diocese. | * The ''juṃšañāñi ūnima(i)''/''dorah(-ai)''/''līlta(i)'' (literally "diocesan road(s)/route(s)/path(s)"), trunk roads of diocese-wide importance. The actual term of the three used depends on the diocese. | ||
* The ''lalki<ref>Or ''hālgāri'' (district -), ''jāndaci'' (county -), ''bamabi'' (kingdom -), ''būlīṃhaki'' (flag -), or ''tamekī'' (assembly -) depending on the actual name of the circuit-level subdivision.</ref> ūnima(i)''/''dorah(-ai)''/''līlta(i)'' ("circuit road(s)/route(s)/path(s)") are roads of circuitary importance, linking the main urban areas of a circuit. In the | * The ''lalki<ref>Or ''hālgāri'' (district -), ''jāndaci'' (county -), ''bamabi'' (kingdom -), ''būlīṃhaki'' (flag -), or ''tamekī'' (assembly -) depending on the actual name of the circuit-level subdivision.</ref> ūnima(i)''/''dorah(-ai)''/''līlta(i)'' ("circuit road(s)/route(s)/path(s)") are roads of circuitary importance, linking the main urban areas of a circuit. In the Nukahucē islands and in the Kāyīchah islands, where the circuit-level subdivisions are coterminous with a single island, these kind of roads are the most important there and are called ''lanāyi ūnima(i)'' (island road(s)). | ||
* The local roads, which are managed by a municipality-level subdivision (cities, parishes, or villages), in some cases by an inter-parish territory, or, for unincorporated territories, by the local circuit. Their names vary a lot, but usually roads inside urban areas are ''ūnimai'', while those outside urban areas are still called ''dourai''. The name ''līltai'' is often used for paths inside parks, unpaved roads, and some narrow roads inside city centers. | * The local roads, which are managed by a municipality-level subdivision (cities, parishes, or villages), in some cases by an inter-parish territory, or, for unincorporated territories, by the local circuit. Their names vary a lot, but usually roads inside urban areas are ''ūnimai'', while those outside urban areas are still called ''dourai''. The name ''līltai'' is often used for paths inside parks, unpaved roads, and some narrow roads inside city centers. | ||
These five basic types of roads, no matter where and their denomination, are consistently identified by the colours used on their directional signage: ''camyūnimai'' have white text on green background; (national) ''dourai'' have red text on white background; diocesan roads have black text on yellow background; circuit roads have white text on blue background; and local roads have black text on white background. Temporary deviations have white text on black background; in addition, signals with white text on brown background indicate direction to parks or monuments; black text on pink is used on signals directing to health facilities; black text on light blue is used for directions to railway stations, airports, or ship or bus terminals.<br/> | These five basic types of roads, no matter where and their denomination, are consistently identified by the colours used on their directional signage: ''camyūnimai'' have white text on green background; (national) ''dourai'' have red text on white background; diocesan roads have black text on yellow background; circuit roads have white text on blue background; and local roads have black text on white background. Temporary deviations have white text on black background; in addition, signals with white text on brown background indicate direction to parks or monuments; black text on pink is used on signals directing to health facilities; black text on light blue is used for directions to railway stations, airports, or ship or bus terminals.<br/> | ||
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====Rail==== | ====Rail==== | ||
The train network is however the backbone of people- and freight transport in the Inquisition: 49 of the 50 busiest rail stations on Calémere are in the Inquisition, with four out of the top five<ref> | The train network is however the backbone of people- and freight transport in the Inquisition: 49 of the 50 busiest rail stations on Calémere are in the Inquisition, with four out of the top five<ref>Kahērimaila (1st), Nājādāneh (2nd), Gājāharḍāṇeh (4th), and Saṃryojyam (5th).</ref> being in Līlasuṃghāṇa (the other one is in Cami). Major cities all have suburban railways and, often, large subway networks, that efficiently cover large areas of territory and form the main links among communities in that area. Among major cities, Līlasuṃghāṇa is served by 129 rail lines with about 1,200 individual stations (it should be noted, however, that it is a very special case as in this network there is not a clear division between subway lines, rail lines, and trams (many subway lines are actually [[w:Stadtbahn|Stadtbahn-like]] systems); many subway lines are also not self-enclosed and have [[w:Through_train|through services]] on other lines), with many more served by some of these lines in neighboring areas in the rest of Nanašīrama or other dioceses (Kāṃradeša, Lgraṃñælihaikā, Talæñoya); among systems that do not include tram lines, Greater Ilēnimarta (extending outside its quaestorship) is served by 83 lines and about 800 stations<ref>Some of these stations in southern Kanyāvālna would also count for Greater Līlasuṃghāṇa, as they're about halfway between the two cities.</ref>; in the metro area of central-eastern Haikamotē (sometimes Greater Cami<ref>A pun in Chlouvānem (''cami cami''), given that ''cami'' already means "great".</ref>) the number of lines exceeds 250 with some thousands of stations. | ||
Most subway systems have at least one or more heavy rail lines - Līlasuṃghāṇa and Cami both have eight - and many other light metro lines; in a few cases there are monorail lines (with a particularly famous one being the 12 km long Waterfront Line in Lūlunimarta) and rack railways (like the Jungle Hills Line in the Līlasuṃghāṇa subway network).<br/> | Most subway systems have at least one or more heavy rail lines - Līlasuṃghāṇa and Cami both have eight - and many other light metro lines; in a few cases there are monorail lines (with a particularly famous one being the 12 km long Waterfront Line in Lūlunimarta) and rack railways (like the Jungle Hills Line in the Līlasuṃghāṇa subway network).<br/> | ||
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[[File:Inquisition-high-speed-rail.png|thumb|[[w:High-speed_rail|High-speed rail]] network in the Inquisition.]] | [[File:Inquisition-high-speed-rail.png|thumb|[[w:High-speed_rail|High-speed rail]] network in the Inquisition.]] | ||
The Inquisition has a railway length of about 450,000 km, linking all mainland dioceses, including steppes and rainforests; many island dioceses also have local railway systems. About 95% of the network uses the standard Chlouvānem gauge (1pā 1.2, ~1,472 mm — usually called ''leileidani ga khlatimas'' “one-one-two gauge”), but narrower gauges are used for local mountainous lines and, in some cities, for light metro lines, especially in some networks which have very narrow turns (as in the | The Inquisition has a railway length of about 450,000 km, linking all mainland dioceses, including steppes and rainforests; many island dioceses also have local railway systems. About 95% of the network uses the standard Chlouvānem gauge (1pā 1.2, ~1,472 mm — usually called ''leileidani ga khlatimas'' “one-one-two gauge”), but narrower gauges are used for local mountainous lines and, in some cities, for light metro lines, especially in some networks which have very narrow turns (as in the Pamahīnēna Subway). Some local lines in the North still use the Skyrdagor gauge of 1pā 1.1 (~1,385 mm), even though adaptation to the Chlouvānem gauge has often been proposed - also because many countries in Greater Skyrdagor are changing their lines to Chlouvānem gauge too. Fixed block signalling is used in most of the network, but a few suburban lines near Līlasuṃghāṇa and the Cami Coastal Loop use moving block signalling, as do also many subway lines in Līlasuṃghāṇa, Ilēnimarta, Galiākina, Cami, Lūlunimarta, Huñeibāma, and Līlekhaitē.<br/>Railroad ties are commonly made of wood or concrete, but many newer railways, particularly underground metros, have been built with ties made from recycled plastic; on the two newest subway lines of the Līlasuṃghāṇa Subway, they have been made in two different colours, depending on the line's predominant colour on maps and in stations: blue on the Tāraṣīmagi Line and orange on the Vārāṣuti Line. | ||
Railway lines are common even in rural areas, with in fact most settlements being located near railways, and rail lines being the most common means of passenger transport overall. Railway stations are also major meeting points in cities and towns, usually lying in a major square; in small towns they’re often surrounded by the main services like bars, post offices, banks, and a few shops; the most important stations in large cities are true shopping malls or even multifunctional buildings with offices and hotels: the stations of Cami-Tautehana and Līlasuṃghāṇa- | Railway lines are common even in rural areas, with in fact most settlements being located near railways, and rail lines being the most common means of passenger transport overall. Railway stations are also major meeting points in cities and towns, usually lying in a major square; in small towns they’re often surrounded by the main services like bars, post offices, banks, and a few shops; the most important stations in large cities are true shopping malls or even multifunctional buildings with offices and hotels: the stations of Cami-Tautehana and Līlasuṃghāṇa-Kahērimaila are the 2nd and 3rd largest public buildings<ref>The largest buildings in the Inquisition are aircraft and spacecraft building halls, with the Construction Hall at the Dīlthutalāki Cosmodrome being the largest one (and second-largest on the planet).</ref> in the Inquisition (after the Main Terminal of Mamaikala International Airport).<br/>Most of the network is nationalized, managed by local branches of the ''Mutada'' (''murkadhānāvīyi tammilīltumi darañcamūh'', "Inquisitorial Railway Group", also called ''mutacamūh''), but there are some local lines, especially when part of subway networks, which are privately managed. | ||
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* Fast local trains (''kimirāhe nīyutiūkirāhe tammeyai''), which operate mostly on rural lines but, unlike local trains, usually skip the smallest stations: in most areas, this means that only settlements with more than 6,000 people are served. Anyway, fast local trains are usually limited to the peak hours in the morning and in the evening, with possibly one around lunchtime. | * Fast local trains (''kimirāhe nīyutiūkirāhe tammeyai''), which operate mostly on rural lines but, unlike local trains, usually skip the smallest stations: in most areas, this means that only settlements with more than 6,000 people are served. Anyway, fast local trains are usually limited to the peak hours in the morning and in the evening, with possibly one around lunchtime. | ||
* Interurban trains (''galamartausirāhe tammeyai''), which are inter-city trains which link more cities of regional importance. In most areas of the densely populated Lāmiejāya-Lāmberah plain, interurban trains typically follow routes parallel to the main high speed lines and are shorter and stop at more stations that interurban trains in other areas of the country, resembling more fast local trains. Local trains in those areas are in fact often shorter shuttle services between a few major towns (which still do often have quite sizable populations compared to other "rural" towns elsewhere) outside the major metro areas. | * Interurban trains (''galamartausirāhe tammeyai''), which are inter-city trains which link more cities of regional importance. In most areas of the densely populated Lāmiejāya-Lāmberah plain, interurban trains typically follow routes parallel to the main high speed lines and are shorter and stop at more stations that interurban trains in other areas of the country, resembling more fast local trains. Local trains in those areas are in fact often shorter shuttle services between a few major towns (which still do often have quite sizable populations compared to other "rural" towns elsewhere) outside the major metro areas. | ||
* Express trains (''phūmitammeyai'', lit. "shot trains") are a category of fast trains that operate between major cities not served by high-speed railway lines. Some Express trains also run on high-speed lines in some areas. Express trains are sometimes named, as in the iconic ''Samvāldīlthiphūmas'', the express train between Nyamukuma and | * Express trains (''phūmitammeyai'', lit. "shot trains") are a category of fast trains that operate between major cities not served by high-speed railway lines. Some Express trains also run on high-speed lines in some areas. Express trains are sometimes named, as in the iconic ''Samvāldīlthiphūmas'', the express train between Nyamukuma and Spērunīnema, with its 1500 km long crossing of the deserts in Samvālšaṇṭrē. | ||
* Night express trains (''lalei phūmitammeyai'') are trains that operate on normal and high-speed lines during the night, providing sleeping accomodation. These trains are still very common in the Inquisition, as many people prefer nighttime trains to daytime air travel, citing time optimization as a factor. | * Night express trains (''lalei phūmitammeyai'') are trains that operate on normal and high-speed lines during the night, providing sleeping accomodation. These trains are still very common in the Inquisition, as many people prefer nighttime trains to daytime air travel, citing time optimization as a factor. | ||
* International trains (''galababhrausirāhe tammeyai'') are express trains that connect cities of the Inquisition with foreign ones. They mainly depart from the cities of Kuma Nīmāliša, | * International trains (''galababhrausirāhe tammeyai'') are express trains that connect cities of the Inquisition with foreign ones. They mainly depart from the cities of Kuma Nīmāliša, Kimbahēši, and Kuratugombē in the West; Tohailena and Mālim in the Northwest, and Måmatempuñih, Kateihaneh, Hålša, and Pethaṣāvīh in the Northeast, reaching most neighboring countries. The most travelled daily international routes are Mālim-Arvallivat (iKalurilut) and Måmatempuñih-Foamipaha (Brono), in addition to the ''Karinaktei phūmas'' linking every three days the Northern Chlouvānem city of Hålša to Tol Szyptag, the second-largest city of Karynaktja, passing through the whole country of Tulfasysz. | ||
* ''Kimatāye'' or, officially, high-speed trains (''lalla kemāmitap tammeyai'' — ''kimatai'' is actually the name of the line, not of the service, even if that's how it is colloquially known as), which link major cities at speeds usually exceeding 320 vyā-g (vyāṣojrai per Chlouvānem hour) (about 325 km/h). | * ''Kimatāye'' or, officially, high-speed trains (''lalla kemāmitap tammeyai'' — ''kimatai'' is actually the name of the line, not of the service, even if that's how it is colloquially known as), which link major cities at speeds usually exceeding 320 vyā-g (vyāṣojrai per Chlouvānem hour) (about 325 km/h). | ||
* Maglev trains (''lākterṣāikyap tammeyai'') are the fastest land vehicles on the planet, capable of reaching 700 vyā-g (about 711 km/h) and they are used on a few important routes, stopping in major cities only. Maglev trains are operative on three routes, all in the Jade Coast or the Eastern Plain: | * Maglev trains (''lākterṣāikyap tammeyai'') are the fastest land vehicles on the planet, capable of reaching 700 vyā-g (about 711 km/h) and they are used on a few important routes, stopping in major cities only. Maglev trains are operative on three routes, all in the Jade Coast or the Eastern Plain: | ||
:: | :: Ilēnimarta/Galiākina - Līlasuṃghāṇa - (Mileyīkhā) - Līṭhalyinām | ||
:: Yāmbirhālih - Galiākina - | :: Yāmbirhālih - Galiākina - Ilēnimarta - Kūnahīloma - Līlta | ||
:: Līlasuṃghāṇa - Taitepamba - Līlta - Lāltaṣveya (an extension to Taleihǣh has been proposed many times but ultimately scrapped because of the too high costs and environmental concerns about another line crossing the Lāmiejāya Delta). | :: Līlasuṃghāṇa - Taitepamba - Līlta - Lāltaṣveya (an extension to Taleihǣh has been proposed many times but ultimately scrapped because of the too high costs and environmental concerns about another line crossing the Lāmiejāya Delta). | ||
Freight transport is also dominated by railways, giving rise to large freight depots even inside cities, even though they have often been closed, converted to public parks, and rebuilt outside the city as city growth circled them (this has happened most notably in Līlasuṃghāṇa, | Freight transport is also dominated by railways, giving rise to large freight depots even inside cities, even though they have often been closed, converted to public parks, and rebuilt outside the city as city growth circled them (this has happened most notably in Līlasuṃghāṇa, Ilēnimarta, and Līlikanāna, but not for example in Līlta which still has a mid-sized freight depot close to the city center). | ||
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====Air and Water==== | ====Air and Water==== | ||
Air transport is often limited to large distances, but many small towns in the rainforest, on islands, or in other sparsely populated areas often have their own airfields, with regular flights to bigger macroregional centers. Seaplane airports are particularly common in the rainforest and by islands, with some major cities having a seaplane airport usually for regional flights and a major (inter-)national airport. Air transport is usually the preferred alternative to high-speed (non-maglev) rail transport for distances over 160 (216<sub>10</sub>) gar (about 1535 km or 953 mi), and only on even longer distances when compared to night trains. Still, most large cities have an airport, and some air routes are heavily travelled (particularly those linking the area of Cami and the major cities of the Plain and the Jade Coast).<br/> | Air transport is often limited to large distances, but many small towns in the rainforest, on islands, or in other sparsely populated areas often have their own airfields, with regular flights to bigger macroregional centers. Seaplane airports are particularly common in the rainforest and by islands, with some major cities having a seaplane airport usually for regional flights and a major (inter-)national airport. Air transport is usually the preferred alternative to high-speed (non-maglev) rail transport for distances over 160 (216<sub>10</sub>) gar (about 1535 km or 953 mi), and only on even longer distances when compared to night trains. Still, most large cities have an airport, and some air routes are heavily travelled (particularly those linking the area of Cami and the major cities of the Plain and the Jade Coast).<br/> | ||
International flights have some "hub cities" which are those where most international flights have their terminus in. Mamaikala, in the central-northern part of the Plain, is the most important as it is the terminus for most flights from the Eastern Bloc, the former Kaiṣamā, Evandor, and long-distance flights from Near Védren. Flights from most of Védren have their terminus in Kuma Nīmāliša on the Western border of the Inquisition (still the 14th largest city of the country), as do those from western Ogúviutón, Fárásen, and some flights from Céránento which usually have refueling stops in Védren first. In the Eastern part of the country, Naiṣambella is the main hub city due to its proximity to Queáten and Púríton; flights from eastern Ogúviutón also come there via Queáten, while some flights from northern Púríton reach Cami directly. A now discontinued flight route from Aétorá, capital of Écóteró in western Ogúviutón, to | International flights have some "hub cities" which are those where most international flights have their terminus in. Mamaikala, in the central-northern part of the Plain, is the most important as it is the terminus for most flights from the Eastern Bloc, the former Kaiṣamā, Evandor, and long-distance flights from Near Védren. Flights from most of Védren have their terminus in Kuma Nīmāliša on the Western border of the Inquisition (still the 14th largest city of the country), as do those from western Ogúviutón, Fárásen, and some flights from Céránento which usually have refueling stops in Védren first. In the Eastern part of the country, Naiṣambella is the main hub city due to its proximity to Queáten and Púríton; flights from eastern Ogúviutón also come there via Queáten, while some flights from northern Púríton reach Cami directly. A now discontinued flight route from Aétorá, capital of Écóteró in western Ogúviutón, to Tariatindē in the southern Inquisition held the record for the longest Calémerian non-stop air route almost entirely over open ocean.<br/>The majority of international flights, however, link the Inquisition with the Bronic and Skyrdegan countries, iKalurilut, and the former Kaiṣamā. | ||
All flights inside the Inquisition are operated by ''Mavāṇa''<ref>A portmanteau of ''mordhacūllāṇa'' "air fleet", formed by ''mo- -āṇa'' with regular saṃdhi.</ref>, the branding name for civil flights used by the Air Traffic Department (''lairidoldani vādvaḍa'') of the Inquisitorial Office for Transports (''dårbhi flušamila''). Most international flights are also operated by Mavāṇa, except for four routes operated by the Bronic flag carrier ''Rahao Barôna''. | All flights inside the Inquisition are operated by ''Mavāṇa''<ref>A portmanteau of ''mordhacūllāṇa'' "air fleet", formed by ''mo- -āṇa'' with regular saṃdhi.</ref>, the branding name for civil flights used by the Air Traffic Department (''lairidoldani vādvaḍa'') of the Inquisitorial Office for Transports (''dårbhi flušamila''). Most international flights are also operated by Mavāṇa, except for four routes operated by the Bronic flag carrier ''Rahao Barôna''. | ||
Ships are a major freight transport method and also very frequently used for passenger traffic where there’s the opportunity to drastically cut travel distance - one of the main passenger ship routes being for example Taitepamba-Līlikanāna on the opposite shores of the Flæmvasta Sea. Ships are also obviously the main means of transport in insular areas.<br/> | Ships are a major freight transport method and also very frequently used for passenger traffic where there’s the opportunity to drastically cut travel distance - one of the main passenger ship routes being for example Taitepamba-Līlikanāna on the opposite shores of the Flæmvasta Sea. Ships are also obviously the main means of transport in insular areas.<br/> | ||
Boats are very commonly used on rivers and are - together with railways, where present - the main method of transport in the southern rainforest and in the far northern taiga. Inside metropolitan areas with many waterways or on lakes - like Yāmbirhālih, | Boats are very commonly used on rivers and are - together with railways, where present - the main method of transport in the southern rainforest and in the far northern taiga. Inside metropolitan areas with many waterways or on lakes - like Yāmbirhālih, Pamahīnēna, and to a lesser extent also Līlasuṃghāṇa - there often are boat lines connecting various settlements. | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
Education, in the Inquisition, may be either lay or religious depending on who teaches (laypeople or monks), but it should be kept in mind that even "lay education" would be considered religious anywhere on Earth. Anyway, apart from curricula and internal organization, most of the system is standardized for every school, be it civil or monastic, across the country. | Education, in the Inquisition, may be either lay or religious depending on who teaches (laypeople or monks), but it should be kept in mind that even "lay education" would be considered religious anywhere on Earth. Anyway, apart from curricula and internal organization, most of the system is standardized for every school, be it civil or monastic, across the country. | ||
School years take place entirely inside a single calendar year - the exact start and end dates vary depending on the diocese, but generally school years begin between the 12th and the 24th day of Māltapārṇāvi (the first month of the year, the first of autumn) and end at the beginning of Bhaivyāvammi (eleventh month), a few days before both the summer solstice and the Bhaivyāvāṣara, the most important celebration in the Yunyalīlti/Chlouvānem calendar. Non-higher-education final exams usually take place during the following month, Īlāmyasena, while repair exams take place during | School years take place entirely inside a single calendar year - the exact start and end dates vary depending on the diocese, but generally school years begin between the 12th and the 24th day of Māltapārṇāvi (the first month of the year, the first of autumn) and end at the beginning of Bhaivyāvammi (eleventh month), a few days before both the summer solstice and the Bhaivyāvāṣara, the most important celebration in the Yunyalīlti/Chlouvānem calendar. Non-higher-education final exams usually take place during the following month, Īlāmyasena, while repair exams take place during Camimæchliē, the fourteenth and last month of the year. | ||
Chlouvānem schools, today, are not gender-segregated, but (except for primary schools, and in a few areas also basic schools) this was not the case in the past. Until two centuries ago, seminaries were only open to girls, and in most dioceses this continued to be the case even after (during the Nāɂahilūmi years even some dioceses that had allowed boys into seminaries went back); it is only since the society-wide gender equality laws of 6347 <small>(380Ɛ<sub>12</sub>)</small> that gender segregation in basic schools was ended and boys were allowed nationwide into seminaries; however, many dioceses kept gender segregation in secondary schools for decades. Tumidajātia, the last diocese to end gender segregation, only did this in 6407 <small>(385Ɛ<sub>12</sub>)</small>, 17 years ago. | Chlouvānem schools, today, are not gender-segregated, but (except for primary schools, and in a few areas also basic schools) this was not the case in the past. Until two centuries ago, seminaries were only open to girls, and in most dioceses this continued to be the case even after (during the Nāɂahilūmi years even some dioceses that had allowed boys into seminaries went back); it is only since the society-wide gender equality laws of 6347 <small>(380Ɛ<sub>12</sub>)</small> that gender segregation in basic schools was ended and boys were allowed nationwide into seminaries; however, many dioceses kept gender segregation in secondary schools for decades. Tumidajātia, the last diocese to end gender segregation, only did this in 6407 <small>(385Ɛ<sub>12</sub>)</small>, 17 years ago. | ||
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Unlike for first and basic schools, not all parishes have third-stage schools; today rural areas usually have a few of them serving relatively large-sized areas, but in the past they were, especially seminaries, only found in cities. Many third-stage schools, especially those serving large rural areas, are thus boarding schools, having or using accomodations administered by deacons or Inquisitors, and thus usually with a strong religious imprint. Common to all schools are at least a fundamental base on Chlouvānem literature and Yunyalīlti doctrine, as well as history, geography, and at least one foreign language - Skyrdagor and Cerian are the two most commonly taught ones. | Unlike for first and basic schools, not all parishes have third-stage schools; today rural areas usually have a few of them serving relatively large-sized areas, but in the past they were, especially seminaries, only found in cities. Many third-stage schools, especially those serving large rural areas, are thus boarding schools, having or using accomodations administered by deacons or Inquisitors, and thus usually with a strong religious imprint. Common to all schools are at least a fundamental base on Chlouvānem literature and Yunyalīlti doctrine, as well as history, geography, and at least one foreign language - Skyrdagor and Cerian are the two most commonly taught ones. | ||
''Pūnatarlāmahai'' are many and all vary according to the chosen specialization, but they are all aimed at forming artesans, workers, farmers, and similar professions. They are seven year long - from the fifth grade (''šulkendeh''), with children in their eleventh year of life, to the eleventh grade (''vældende''), with pupils in their seventeenth year of life (one year before age of majority, which is attained in the Chlouvānem Inquisition at one's 17th birthday (in Chlouvānem count, at the beginning of the 18th year)). The eleventh grade in work schools is also called ''tarlāmahi |
''Pūnatarlāmahai'' are many and all vary according to the chosen specialization, but they are all aimed at forming artesans, workers, farmers, and similar professions. They are seven year long - from the fifth grade (''šulkendeh''), with children in their eleventh year of life, to the eleventh grade (''vældende''), with pupils in their seventeenth year of life (one year before age of majority, which is attained in the Chlouvānem Inquisition at one's 17th birthday (in Chlouvānem count, at the beginning of the 18th year)). The eleventh grade in work schools is also called ''tarlāmahi kahērmaleni (heirah)'', (class) of the school certification. | ||
Institutions are secondary education schools with technical and scientific specialties; they are classified as either scientific institutions (''tarlī pradīmai'') or economical institutions (''ladragyaltarlī pradīmai''). They are aimed at forming pupils for dirigential offices, deacons (laypeople working for the Inquisition), or simply for scientific, economical, or medical Universities. Institutions are two years longer than work schools, ending with the certification grade (the thirteenth in total), called '' | Institutions are secondary education schools with technical and scientific specialties; they are classified as either scientific institutions (''tarlī pradīmai'') or economical institutions (''ladragyaltarlī pradīmai''). They are aimed at forming pupils for dirigential offices, deacons (laypeople working for the Inquisition), or simply for scientific, economical, or medical Universities. Institutions are two years longer than work schools, ending with the certification grade (the thirteenth in total), called ''kahērmaleni''. | ||
Seminaries are divided in three schooltypes: Arts' Seminaries (''dārṇājeldinūmi upānāraḍai''), Political Seminaries (''kǣvyanædanīyi upānāraḍai''), and Linguistic Seminaries (''dældātarlī upānāraḍai''). In all of them, there is much more focus on religious schooling than in work schools and institutions (which still have a considerable amount of it). However, religious schooling does not only contain Yunyalīlti doctrine, but also Chlouvānem literature and culture (a subject called ''chlǣvānnædani'', literally "Chlouvānemism") and Chlouvānem linguistics, including also fundaments of historical linguistics through reconstructed Proto-Lahob (all in the subject called ''chlǣvānumi dældā'').<br/> | Seminaries are divided in three schooltypes: Arts' Seminaries (''dārṇājeldinūmi upānāraḍai''), Political Seminaries (''kǣvyanædanīyi upānāraḍai''), and Linguistic Seminaries (''dældātarlī upānāraḍai''). In all of them, there is much more focus on religious schooling than in work schools and institutions (which still have a considerable amount of it). However, religious schooling does not only contain Yunyalīlti doctrine, but also Chlouvānem literature and culture (a subject called ''chlǣvānnædani'', literally "Chlouvānemism") and Chlouvānem linguistics, including also fundaments of historical linguistics through reconstructed Proto-Lahob (all in the subject called ''chlǣvānumi dældā'').<br/> | ||
In Linguistic Seminaries, at least three other foreign languages are taught - one of the three is almost always either Skyrdagor or Cerian (sometimes both), with Kalurilut, Nordûlaki, Bronic, Spocian, central Dabuke koiné, Nähäri, Soenyŏk, Kŭyŭgwažen, and sometimes Gathura, modern Nivarese, Kalese, and Helinetian being commonly offered (some are more prevalent in certain areas, e.g. Nähäri, Soenyŏk, and Kŭyŭgwažen in the Northwest).<br/> | In Linguistic Seminaries, at least three other foreign languages are taught - one of the three is almost always either Skyrdagor or Cerian (sometimes both), with Kalurilut, Nordûlaki, Bronic, Spocian, central Dabuke koiné, Nähäri, Soenyŏk, Kŭyŭgwažen, and sometimes Gathura, modern Nivarese, Kalese, and Helinetian being commonly offered (some are more prevalent in certain areas, e.g. Nähäri, Soenyŏk, and Kŭyŭgwažen in the Northwest).<br/> | ||
In Political Seminaries, the characterizing subjects are judiciary and political subjects (''dvašpani kǣvyanædanīyi no tarlā''), which includes a broader focus on religious teaching. Political Seminaries are considered the most useful for entering in '' | In Political Seminaries, the characterizing subjects are judiciary and political subjects (''dvašpani kǣvyanædanīyi no tarlā''), which includes a broader focus on religious teaching. Political Seminaries are considered the most useful for entering in ''pahēšhānēyai'' - the university-like academies that prepare in order to become Inquisitors.<br/> | ||
Arts' Seminaries focus more on artistic subjects, particularly the traditional Eight Arts according to the Chlouvānem: poetry (''purṣīh''), prose (''nilikilas''), theater (''bræšlanah''), music (''nakṣuma''), weaving (''mainanah''), dance (''mūmikā''), painting (''junia''), and sculpture (''nevyanah'').<br/> | Arts' Seminaries focus more on artistic subjects, particularly the traditional Eight Arts according to the Chlouvānem: poetry (''purṣīh''), prose (''nilikilas''), theater (''bræšlanah''), music (''nakṣuma''), weaving (''mainanah''), dance (''mūmikā''), painting (''junia''), and sculpture (''nevyanah'').<br/> | ||
All Seminaries have the same duration as Institutions, ending with the certification grade, '' | All Seminaries have the same duration as Institutions, ending with the certification grade, ''kahērmaleni'' (the thirteenth in total). | ||
The three types of secondary schools are mostly similar in the first three years, as they only diverge in propedeutical activities aimed towards the following years' ones. | The three types of secondary schools are mostly similar in the first three years, as they only diverge in propedeutical activities aimed towards the following years' ones. | ||
====Higher education==== | ====Higher education==== | ||
There are two main places of higher education: ''yaivatarlāmahai'' (sg. ''yaivatarlāmaha''), or general universities, and '' | There are two main places of higher education: ''yaivatarlāmahai'' (sg. ''yaivatarlāmaha''), or general universities, and ''pahēšhānēyai'' (sg. ''pahēšhānī''), or academies aimed at forming Inquisitors. | ||
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'''Note''' that even the English translations of Chlouvānem terms for foods and especially plants are not perfect matches; they are similar-looking, similarly-used, or similar-tasting plants/foods, that may have even very noticeable differences compared to those of Earth. All terms are given in the singular, except when noted. | '''Note''' that even the English translations of Chlouvānem terms for foods and especially plants are not perfect matches; they are similar-looking, similarly-used, or similar-tasting plants/foods, that may have even very noticeable differences compared to those of Earth. All terms are given in the singular, except when noted. | ||
An usual Chlouvānem meal is eaten communally, with food being served in large bowls and plates placed in the center of a table and then taken by the diners; foods are eaten either by hand or with chopsticks, and soups with spoons; forks and knives are however commonly used in the Northwest due to Western Calemerian influences. Dishes served in a single meal are meant to be eaten together, and are often contrasting - sweet and salty, spicy and mild, hot and cold. The two most typical types of dishes are stews (''chlemyoe'') and curries ('' | An usual Chlouvānem meal is eaten communally, with food being served in large bowls and plates placed in the center of a table and then taken by the diners; foods are eaten either by hand or with chopsticks, and soups with spoons; forks and knives are however commonly used in the Northwest due to Western Calemerian influences. Dishes served in a single meal are meant to be eaten together, and are often contrasting - sweet and salty, spicy and mild, hot and cold. The two most typical types of dishes are stews (''chlemyoe'') and curries (''mēlita''); they are similar in appearance, but ''chlemyenī'' are generally less thick than curries and served in bowls, while ''mēlitai'' are thicker and served on plates; also, the omnipresent accompanying rice is typically cooked along with stews, but separately from curries and served on different plates. In countless variations, these dishes are found all across the country.<br/>Among popular dishes that are not stews or curries, ''rānāmi'' is a particularly popular one - it is a full plate of spiced rice with a cream of chickpeas and/or beans, optionally flavoured with either ''jvyarñuɂah'' (a typical delicacy of the Līlasuṃghāṇa area - a cream made from moldy and aged ''jvyara'' berry pulp) or ''vyāvamǣka'' (a mustard paste), with usually ''ilьnīkai'' (fried vegetable balls) inside them - in some riverine communities, variants with eels may be found instead. | ||
====Ingredients==== | ====Ingredients==== | ||
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* ''skaglanåmā'' (pl. ''-nåmai'') - small potatoes boiled in salted water and served hot but covered in cold sauces; | * ''skaglanåmā'' (pl. ''-nåmai'') - small potatoes boiled in salted water and served hot but covered in cold sauces; | ||
* ''smurṇūlia'' (pl. ''-ṇūliai'') - small portions of rice, sesame, and cutted vegetables (often tomatoes, carrots, or spinach) wrapped in cabbage leaves; | * ''smurṇūlia'' (pl. ''-ṇūliai'') - small portions of rice, sesame, and cutted vegetables (often tomatoes, carrots, or spinach) wrapped in cabbage leaves; | ||
* Various types of salads such as '' | * Various types of salads such as ''nānemæchliē'' (with mixed vegetables and fried bread) or ''širṣmæchliē'' (with tomatoes, okra, onions, and distinctively spiced with anise). | ||
====Breakfast==== | ====Breakfast==== | ||
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Some common breakfast dishes were born as a way to use the previous day's leftovers, for example the very common Jade Coastal ''drabhyaše'' (nowadays eaten not only at breakfast, but a very common fast food) - savoury pancakes, kinda like Japanese [[w:Okonomiyaki|okonomiyaki]], with noodles as their base. Steamed rice is also commonly eaten both with savoury and sweet breakfast. | Some common breakfast dishes were born as a way to use the previous day's leftovers, for example the very common Jade Coastal ''drabhyaše'' (nowadays eaten not only at breakfast, but a very common fast food) - savoury pancakes, kinda like Japanese [[w:Okonomiyaki|okonomiyaki]], with noodles as their base. Steamed rice is also commonly eaten both with savoury and sweet breakfast. | ||
A typical breakfast in most of the eastern Plain and in the Jade Coast, which is also a general menu popular elsewhere in the nation, consists of steamed rice with pickled fruits or vegetables or fresh fruit, savoury ''drabhyaše'' pancakes with various toppings (lentil- or chickpea-based gravy is common, or hot ''paren'' (a cheese-like spread made of nuts or beans) and/or sweet ''pahālyekye'' - rice [[w:Gnocchi|gnocchi]] served hot and eaten in a bowl of (cold) coconut milk; drinks include tea (sometimes, especially in | A typical breakfast in most of the eastern Plain and in the Jade Coast, which is also a general menu popular elsewhere in the nation, consists of steamed rice with pickled fruits or vegetables or fresh fruit, savoury ''drabhyaše'' pancakes with various toppings (lentil- or chickpea-based gravy is common, or hot ''paren'' (a cheese-like spread made of nuts or beans) and/or sweet ''pahālyekye'' - rice [[w:Gnocchi|gnocchi]] served hot and eaten in a bowl of (cold) coconut milk; drinks include tea (sometimes, especially in Ilēnimarta, with some special sweet small buns, not unlike French brioches) and fruit juice. Meat breakfast dishes may serve grilled or pickled fish, often eels, with the rice. | ||
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Coffee (the beverage is ''verkmaila'', the plant and beans are ''verka'') is also known but it is only grown in some areas of the Western Inquisition and it is nowhere as popular as tea, not even in the West. | Coffee (the beverage is ''verkmaila'', the plant and beans are ''verka'') is also known but it is only grown in some areas of the Western Inquisition and it is nowhere as popular as tea, not even in the West. | ||
The most popular soft drink is '' | The most popular soft drink is ''kolecañēh'', which is a [[w:Kvass|kvas]]-like drink made from fermented bread; in the Jade Coast, ''maušijyārai'' (a bergamot-flavoured soda) is also extremely popular. | ||
===Holidays=== | ===Holidays=== | ||
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* The '''bhaivyāvāṣara''' (Oboe Nights) is the most important festival in the Yunyalīlta and the central holiday in the Chlouvānem Inquisition and in all Yunyalīlti communities on [[Verse:Calémere|Calémere]]. It lasts four days, from 13 (15<sub>10</sub>) to 16 (18<sub>10</sub>) bhaivyāvammi (eleventh month). | * The '''bhaivyāvāṣara''' (Oboe Nights) is the most important festival in the Yunyalīlta and the central holiday in the Chlouvānem Inquisition and in all Yunyalīlti communities on [[Verse:Calémere|Calémere]]. It lasts four days, from 13 (15<sub>10</sub>) to 16 (18<sub>10</sub>) bhaivyāvammi (eleventh month). | ||
* The '''kaili jaṃšā''' (Festival of Purity) on 4 hælvyāsena (thirteenth month) is a fairly recent festival, only introduced by Great Inquisitor Nāʔahilūma in 6313 (37ᘔ1<sub>12</sub>) to glorify the ultimate purity of the ''lillamurḍhyā'', which every human being must try to reach and preserve. | * The '''kaili jaṃšā''' (Festival of Purity) on 4 hælvyāsena (thirteenth month) is a fairly recent festival, only introduced by Great Inquisitor Nāʔahilūma in 6313 (37ᘔ1<sub>12</sub>) to glorify the ultimate purity of the ''lillamurḍhyā'', which every human being must try to reach and preserve. | ||
* The '''camimurkadhāni gṇyauya''' is the Birthday of the Great Inquisitor, and as such its date is subject to change. Currently it falls on 24 (28<sub>10</sub>) hælvyāsena, birthday of Her Respectable Most Excellent Highness Hæliyoušāvi Dhīvajhūyai '' | * The '''camimurkadhāni gṇyauya''' is the Birthday of the Great Inquisitor, and as such its date is subject to change. Currently it falls on 24 (28<sub>10</sub>) hælvyāsena, birthday of Her Respectable Most Excellent Highness Hæliyoušāvi Dhīvajhūyai ''Lairē''. | ||
* The '''lališire hulei pārṇam''' (New Moon's Day) is a religious festival without a fixed date, as it falls on the first day of the lunar year. | * The '''lališire hulei pārṇam''' (New Moon's Day) is a religious festival without a fixed date, as it falls on the first day of the lunar year. | ||
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Despite the Inquisition having the longest hot- or warm-weather coastline on Calémere and beaches being a very common geographical feature, both on the tropical seas and on the countless lakes and rivers, beach tourism is not a common phenomenon, even if it has been spreading due to Western influence mediated through Skyrdegan culture. In most cases, beach hotels host vacation camps of sports or gymnastics, with the beach being only an added feature, even if ''yalkhaitah'' ("beach ball"), one of the most popular sports in the Inquisition, was invented by coastal communities and is played on beaches only (or at least on sandy terrains). Conversely, urban and suburban beaches (often lake- or river beaches) are very commonly part of parks and many people like to take a walk there in the evenings after work. | Despite the Inquisition having the longest hot- or warm-weather coastline on Calémere and beaches being a very common geographical feature, both on the tropical seas and on the countless lakes and rivers, beach tourism is not a common phenomenon, even if it has been spreading due to Western influence mediated through Skyrdegan culture. In most cases, beach hotels host vacation camps of sports or gymnastics, with the beach being only an added feature, even if ''yalkhaitah'' ("beach ball"), one of the most popular sports in the Inquisition, was invented by coastal communities and is played on beaches only (or at least on sandy terrains). Conversely, urban and suburban beaches (often lake- or river beaches) are very commonly part of parks and many people like to take a walk there in the evenings after work. | ||
Geothermal springs and their associated thermal facilities (''raisa'' is the term for such a place in Chlouvānem) are among the most visited places; these are found in many areas of the Inquisition, but are especially common in the hilly or mountainous areas around the Lāmiejāya-Lāmberah plain, in the Far East, and in the Hokujaši and Aratāram islands in the far northeast; a few of them are present also near the western coast of the jungle, with ''raisai'' around the holy mountain of ''Maichlikaiṭah'' in | Geothermal springs and their associated thermal facilities (''raisa'' is the term for such a place in Chlouvānem) are among the most visited places; these are found in many areas of the Inquisition, but are especially common in the hilly or mountainous areas around the Lāmiejāya-Lāmberah plain, in the Far East, and in the Hokujaši and Aratāram islands in the far northeast; a few of them are present also near the western coast of the jungle, with ''raisai'' around the holy mountain of ''Maichlikaiṭah'' in Ājvalēnia diocese being particularly popular due to the scenic location and for them being somewhat closer than other resorts (even if still more than 20 hours away by train) to major areas such as Līlasuṃghāṇa, Ilēnimarta, or Galiākina. For winter tourism, particularly popular destinations are high-altitude springs (often over 2,000m) in the Camipāṇḍa mountains that often experience high snowfall, providing the experience of bathing in hot water in subzero temperatures to tourist from areas that see few or no snow at all.<br/> | ||
Just like ''lālikai'' (conventional, non-geothermal, bathhouses), Chlouvānem people enjoy spending time in ''raisai'', which are often fully comparable to resort hotels or resort towns as we know them. | Just like ''lālikai'' (conventional, non-geothermal, bathhouses), Chlouvānem people enjoy spending time in ''raisai'', which are often fully comparable to resort hotels or resort towns as we know them. | ||
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* '''Kerachomā''' is a very different style and has its origins in older Kans-Tsan folk music from the East. As such, its typical instrumentation is different from other styles (even if today there is more experimentation and both traditional Plain Chlouvānem instruments and electronic ones are used): with an emphasis on guitar (imported in its shape and sound from Greater Skyrdagor, even if the Calemerian guitar is probably a Kalurilut invention) and harmonica, it does sound somewhat like 50s country music; lyrically, it is often "freer" than other styles, having less of an emphasis on devotional lyrics (as for example ''laneika'' music does). | * '''Kerachomā''' is a very different style and has its origins in older Kans-Tsan folk music from the East. As such, its typical instrumentation is different from other styles (even if today there is more experimentation and both traditional Plain Chlouvānem instruments and electronic ones are used): with an emphasis on guitar (imported in its shape and sound from Greater Skyrdagor, even if the Calemerian guitar is probably a Kalurilut invention) and harmonica, it does sound somewhat like 50s country music; lyrically, it is often "freer" than other styles, having less of an emphasis on devotional lyrics (as for example ''laneika'' music does). | ||
While reinterpretation of older, traditional folk songs is a classical, especially in mūṃjas and laneika, there are many singer-songwriters in all styles; an example could be the most iconic Chlouvānem musician of the last century, Banditiāvi Kaihanųu ''Dalaigin'', a native Tariatindī but trained into laneika music, who has not only been a prolific laneika composer - so much that some of his pieces are true classics of the genre today - but has also experimented in other genres and in instrumentation, having introduced into laneika unconventional and electronic instruments. He was so popular that his sudden death in his 51st year of age shocked the whole country, with 600,000 people gathering in | While reinterpretation of older, traditional folk songs is a classical, especially in mūṃjas and laneika, there are many singer-songwriters in all styles; an example could be the most iconic Chlouvānem musician of the last century, Banditiāvi Kaihanųu ''Dalaigin'', a native Tariatindī but trained into laneika music, who has not only been a prolific laneika composer - so much that some of his pieces are true classics of the genre today - but has also experimented in other genres and in instrumentation, having introduced into laneika unconventional and electronic instruments. He was so popular that his sudden death in his 51st year of age shocked the whole country, with 600,000 people gathering in Tariatindē to bring homage to his funeral pyre. | ||
More modern styles are heavily influenced by these three “standard” genres, but have typically experimentation in song structures. Electronic music has become very popular in the last thirty years, with various music scenes (often associated with particular cities) with wildly different genres, influenced by different styles, often including Chlouvānem classical music; while the most popular artists usually play music of the three main genres, a few electronic musicians have achieved wide success, like Lūlenišāvi Kaiɂašaltīs ''Turabayān'', a native Līlasuṃghāṇi, with his downtempo-like, cinematic, mostly instrumental pieces, heavily inspired by classical music and often included in movie soundtracks. | More modern styles are heavily influenced by these three “standard” genres, but have typically experimentation in song structures. Electronic music has become very popular in the last thirty years, with various music scenes (often associated with particular cities) with wildly different genres, influenced by different styles, often including Chlouvānem classical music; while the most popular artists usually play music of the three main genres, a few electronic musicians have achieved wide success, like Lūlenišāvi Kaiɂašaltīs ''Turabayān'', a native Līlasuṃghāṇi, with his downtempo-like, cinematic, mostly instrumental pieces, heavily inspired by classical music and often included in movie soundtracks. | ||