Orsiston

Etymology
The name Sora has a very ancient and uncertain origin. It appears to derive from Sorae or Soranus, which in Latin means of Sora, but the name could also have roots and derive from Sor meaning rock and water, referring to Mt. X and the river X.

Collapse and Second Soran Empire
The 16th and 17th centuries saw increasing bureaucratization,, and centralization in Sora. Internal fortifications such as castles and moats were increasingly destroyed as new fortifications were set up to defend its borders. In 1647, Emperor Luigi VII instituted strict controls over trade in order to maintain a monopoly on weapons obtained from Sinjuan traders.

During the 18th century, Sora found itself increasingly cornered and threatened by various Sinjuan powers, in particular Jeongmi and Nukigurun, whom Sora was forced to navigate between. Soranese Emperors but also regional lords increasingly invited Sinjuans to advise the country on various matters related to astronomy, mathematics, and military affairs. In 1780, the Second Jeongmian-Soran War resulted in the capture of Emperor Luigi XI, who was taken as a hostage to Ingyeong, and the full subjugation of Sora.

Jeongmian Sora
Early Jeongmian rule saw the maintenance of the existing feudal structure and relatively decentralized system of affairs in Sora. The land of many nobles who had fought against Jeongmi saw their land and titles seized and given to Jeongmians. The institution of the Emperor was kept, although the Emperor was not allowed to return and was instead kept as a hostage in Ingyeong.

In 1889, the position of emperor was formally abolished.

In 1932, oil reserves were discovered by the Jeongso Oil Company.

Ethnic groups
~60% Soran, officially single ethnic group ~30% Germanic, divided ~10% Slavic, divided

Languages
Languages in Sora are primarily from three branches within the language family, of which the most dominant is. is the sole official language of Sora and is used as a lingua franca among those with different linguistic backgrounds. Numerous distinct languages are spoken in the country. However, the government classifies those also descending from as dialects of Soran, and encourages the adoption of the national standard for daily purposes.

and are both taught in schools.

Education
The public education system in Sora has been plagued by teacher absenteeism. A study in 2015 found that 31% of teachers were chronically absent, chronically absent meaning missing more than ten days out of the school year.

Cuisine


The cuisine of Sora are diverse and reflects both the multiethnic nature of the country and its historic interaction with other countries.

Soran cuisine transformed during the 17th and 18th centuries with the introduction of, , and from Sinjuan traders.