I have decided that I want each nation to have its own page for fun (and to create a smoother look for the main Valéa page, as I have many nations in developement.)

Lol i used my neat handwriting for this.

Zakzar

A kingdom located in the southern and coastal areas of the mainland.

1. Geography: Grassy dunes, temperate deltas, some areas arid and desert-like: subtropical deserts, two large oases where the most populous cities are located. (Though there are oases located throughout the entire kingdom.) Coastal areas are more of a Mediterranean like, some mountainous and abundant in cliffs in the southern regions. White and gold sand beaches. Sci-fi/fantasy biomes are on their way. Give me some time lol.


2. Architecture: most buildings are created out of sandstone, mud, and Juna wood. (inspired by Moroccan Islamic, traditional Iranian/Persian, and Sicilian architecture.) In flatter sandy areas, houses imitate dunes, with the living space itself underground, while a pointed roof with skylights protects them from sandstorms and other harsh weather that may occur.


3. Main crops grown: Thera (rice like grain used in many foods,) citrus, silks from Juna cacti, and certain dyes.


4. Clothing: Usually made from Juna silk, traditional clothing is flowy and ends at the knees or just above. Young children usually wear lighter or paler colors to protect them from any predators that might be in the surrounding lands. Young children will also wear/have masks and wing-like capes to help protect them as well. Geometric and sun patterns are seen throughout all types of clothing. Adults will wear head scarves in order to protect themselves from the sun when working. In cooler, cloudier months, people will wear shirts with shorter sleeves and shorter pants. Common colors found in regular clothing include: purple, dark and light green, yellow, red, and tans. Dark red and gold are seen as royal colors. Black is worn only for special occasions. It is more common for women to be the ones wearing dresses, but also not strange if men or others do as well.


5. Currency: Saltstone coin (“chips”) (international currency,) and sometimes "Jade" coins.


6. Rural/Semi-Nomadic People: Towards the center of the kingdom is the largest desert on the planet. The very middle of it is inhabitable, but the outskirts and caves within are occupied. The city of Sunup is the most populated in rural Zaksar, and is known for its trade hub, silks, and variety of people. Smaller villages/groups of people live in sand dune-like buildings to help with the sandstorms and heat (as described above).


7. Politics: Zaksar is a semi-constitutional monarchy that is fair to the people, has a council, but the monarch ultimately has the final call and most power. The Astef Council is made up of 24 main members, the monarch, and one representative from each main trade city. In the year 3552 King Haj died without any heir, leading to a scramble for power for two main groups, the group led by Loisu Quil and the group which lost. Loisu used quite a bit of force, but eventually came to complete control by 3556, establishing a Council and royal family. The current monarch is Queen Vera of Quil who took over after her mother fell ill suddenly and died within a week, never to be diagnosed, but many suspect it was due to poisoning. Her death is still speculated about.


8. Education: children are put in first school when they are six until the age of fourteen. After they finish, they either go into the workforce (less common,) or go to secondary school from the ages of fifteen to twenty. First school usually has shorter school days and more rest time, while secondary is slightly harsher. The required subjects are maths, biology, language, history, and music. Students take other classes based on what they plan to do after school is over. Private schools are schools centered around Vitaeism (religion), or a foreign religion (outside of Zaksar), or one specific main subject.


9. Society: Queer identities are widely accepted (and a part of Vitaeism,) most families are maternal. Smaller villages help raise all children together, but children will live with biological parents, siblings, or any other biological members that want to be in their life. There are no clear male or female jobs, but women tend to lead more to caretaker and teaching roles. (A father that is the main caretaker of a child is called a “seahorse,” mothers a “roo.” Gender neutral parents are called "robins.") Elders are to be respected, but wiser young people can also have similar positions if they pass certain qualifications. Most elders are gardeners or cooks, and many are storytellers. Racial and sex equality (race by color isn’t really a thing, it’s more about where you were born,) but women are still expected to have children, even if they won’t always be the one taking care of them. The more children that one has, the more respected a woman becomes within her community because of the strength it shows. Marriage is most definitely present, but not as valued in some other cultures. (Royals are expected to get married to only one person, arranged marriages for them are not uncommon.) Marriage is for love only, and weddings are celebrations of life and love of two people “binding their souls.” Divorce is seen as a sorry thing. It is not uncommon for couples to be unmarried and have children. Music is incredibly valued and important, and dance is seen as the physical interpretation of such, being almost as important as music itself. Dance and music tell stories of the gods and the past and struggle and hope. Each village is usually fairly tight knit and somewhat communist and has its own traditions and ways of life in addition to what has been listed.


10. I have even more information to come.