Seogwan

Seogwan (: 西冠), officially the Commonwealth of Seogwan (西冠福祉國 Seogwan Bokjiguk), is a in South Yoju. It is enveloped by Mennefer to the west, Baghathra to the east, and the Red Yi Sea to the south. The country spans an area of 505,168 km2 (195,046 sq mi), defined by northern deserts, a central mountain range, and southern fertile lands with rivers, lakes and lagoons. As such, its population of 44 million is mostly concentrated in the south, in the Principal Cities (Nippur, Rakh, Maikh, Kanesh), and on Seogwan's two islands (Dilmun and Lagash). The country is divided into twenty-seven governorates bound by the Basic Law and the Ubshukkinakku.

Seogwan is considered a. The first arrived to the modern territories in the  (roughly 65,000 BCE), living semi-nomadically and close to the Pirig Mountain's. Over time, they descended along the Purattu River and its lagoon, and the southern coast. By 12,000 BCE, human settlements had rigidified and formed seven distinct cultures. In 9,500 BCE, an ensued, which led to the development of, , and. and assumed political power and relied on an, which by 4,000 BCE had grew into the  writing system. Starting in 2,800 CE, under potent  (70% umunsik) and  (70% lugal) became commonplace.

In the following two millennia, inland such as Ugart and Nippur pioneered  with Ancient Mennefer, whereas coastal counterparts such as Ghalzur and Dez-Huyi established trade with distant tribes in Nehset, Upepojua, Bhatsara and Araswa. The wealth of Ancient Seogwan effected grandiose constructions like the Ashyur Tower and the Hanging Gardens of Kanesh, but also made it prone to foreign plunders. Seogwanese power faltered around 300 BCE, as and  began causing severe  riverside. Kingdoms and empires shrivelled back into small city-states, with many along the borders also. The defiance of Dingiri against tributes to Mennefer led to the submission of all Seogwan to the Takhuit dynasty.

During the early 8th century CE, as the dynasty was gradually dissolving due to political turmoil in Mennefer proper, Seogwan grew independent again. An influx of Sabbatarianists from Mennefer reached Seogwan later that century, settling down to proselytize. Seeking amendable relations with the various White-Cap to the west, the Principal Cities called for a deliberative assembly of all kings in 802 CE, which decided the founding of a  but  Seogwanese Caliphate. Sabbatarianists sought refuge in Seogwan after the Fall of Par-Suxou in 1299, which saw reclaiming power and persecuting minorities. The second wave of immigrants only strengthened the Caliphate and paved the way to its golden era (1300-1600) of advancements in arts, sciences and governance inspired by the (holy scripture) and marked by conquests in Baghathra and Aryadesh (Greater Seogwan).

The discovery and cartography of the Napsal peninsula by Jeongmian explorers in the late 16th century garnered the interest of Imperial Taikieng, which sent out two naval expedition teams in 1648; one seizing control of Dilmun, the other forming a near Maikh. Tensions grew as the Caliphate demanded that Dilmun be surrendered, and in response Taikieng frequented its navy near the Seogwanese coast. The Šijen Emperor of Nukigurun struck a deal with Seogwanese Caliph Allamu for a in the upcoming Battle of Maikh, provided his seventh son Aisin Solho Lunggi be crowned caliph instead of the latter's heir, Emir Muwatalli. Taikiengese hold on Seogwan was ultimately expelled and Seogwan brought closer to Nukigurun. In 1796, Jeongmi embargoed and ambushed Dez-Huyi to ward off Nukigurun, escalating into a massacre of civilians and the encirclement of Babilim Palace, after which Nukigurun resigned.

Seogwan was declared a protectorate under a viceroyalty (總督 chongdok), which oversaw the exploitation of labor and natural resources for the benefit of the Republic and its Industrial Revolution. During the Eulhae War, Seogwan was a crucial theater for the Allied Powers against Nukigurun, thus undergoing and. In its aftermath, the Seogwan Accord (1959) was signed, formally abdicating the viceroy and declaring an independent republic. The democratically-elected Urad-Choe Shulgi was however overthrown at the Kaneshian Winter, in favor of the JIA-backed Rubu-Baek Enheduana's dictatorship. Rubu-Baek's administration received some 圓1.448 billion in from one newly-founded OTED. The government was secularized, the Maikhan language was revived, industrialization was hastened, and the armed forces were modernized in fear of socialist Menneferian invasion; the successes of these policies were praised as a "Seogwanese Miracle". At the height of protests against the dictatorship, Rubu-Baek was pressured by her sponsors to withdraw, and democratization with ensued.

Since being admitted to the Congress of Nations in 1970, Seogwan has grown into a reliable and a formidable. It is the world's primary exporter of, and. Seogwan is a popular destination for immigrants as well as cultural tourists, due to an increasing popular media exposure. A robust welfare system reliant on tenets of and  continuously provides  and  to all citizens. Seogwan is a member of the Napsal Council and Jeongeogwon Organization.

Protectorate (1796-1959)
In Chirwol 1935, viceroy Chae Min-seok issued the Rakhan Declaration, for all male residents in exchange for a form of, which came with. This decision came two months after Jeongmi had declared war on Nukigurun in defense of Nabei. As Mennefer continued to be under Nuki control, Chae put forth a Free Seogwanese Corps (FSC) made of conscripts and, which could serve alongside the undermanned armed forces stationed in defense of the colony. Wealthier citizens were encouraged to purchase. For the mobilization of the army, Chae had hired the services of local Gyeongsu Industries to build a railway from Maikh to Jaifan, which was interrupted on 8 Sibirwol 1938, when an offensive against Seogwan was launched. The Napsal theater saw Baghathra and Nehset aligning with the Allies, and Gelgelia and Habdah conversely with the Contingents. The first few conflicts were an of territorial acquisitions between Mennefer and Seogwan, until Allied reinforcements had arrived on Red Yi Sea from the Kewhira Canal in early 1940, driving the Contingents back to the mainland. Meisaani bombardment of Gelgelia forced Mennefer to adopt defensive stances, which Jeongmi sought to exploit by jointly raiding Tadmuur and Meroe provinces in the Operation Domabaem. Nukigurun's presence in Mennefer waned, as it was simultaneously facing an invasion from across the Dangdo Sea.

A breakthrough was achieved as the FSC sabotaged the communication lines in Zay, allowing Jeongmi to push into Iqoot in mid-1941. The subsequent Siege of Timinouro and Iqoot persisted until the unconditional surrender of Mennefer on 5 Sibiwol 1942, a month after the annexation of Kaxetin and before the conclusion of Eulhae. In 1945, the Treaty of Minghoi was signed, marking the creation of a Menneferian Republic. Abiding by Chae's demands, Seogwan's protectorate status was prolonged until a promised Seogwan Accord in 1959, in exchange for the concession of eastern territories to Baghathra. By his term's end, Chae had finalized his contributions to the colony. He had completed the railway project, founded a diplomatic academy and an institute of archaeology, and laid the foundations for the tricameral parliament. He accepted an from Jeongmi and then lived the rest of his life in his residence in Seogwan.

Modernity (1959-present)
The first federal elections of republican Seogwan were tumultuous, partly due to the unaccustomedness of the populace with the voting acquisition exam and. Two loosely-defined factions emerged, Democrats and Reformists, with Democrat candidate Urad-Choe Shulgi narrowly elected as Prime Minister. Urad-Choe's government openly collaborated with the Grand Mosque in internal affairs and much to the dismay of the opposition, which had since Eulhae begun viewing Sabbatarianism as a hindrance to the modernization of the country. In 1960, Seogwan was proclaimed a, prompting opposition leader Rubu-Baek Enheduana to step down from parliament and stir up the armed forces in secrecy, plotting an. Rubu-Baek was a distinguished in the late years of the Free Seogwanese Corps, and well-respected within the.

By means of envoys and operatives, the Jeongmian Intelligence Agency (JIA) became complicit in Rubu-Baek's movement, firstly funneling money and firearms through  for the assassination of General Rubu-Min, who would have likely opposed the overthrowal due to his piety. It also indirectly funded Kallumi, a, to publish  against the Democrats. Legislature members and security police officers were likewise bribed in preparation for the overthrowal. Most importantly, within the Babilim Palace were sabotaged along with pivotal  throughout Seogwan, ensuring Urad-Choe would remain incommunicated. By 6:00, the army had surrounded the palace with four , swiftly and exiling President, Prime Minister and other. The military government was proclaimed the next day by dissolving the Ubshukkinakku altogether. Under the Napsal Recovery Program, Rubu-Baek's administration received some 圓1.448 billion in from one newly-founded OTED. The reconstruction of war-stricken areas, as well as the industrialization efforts (typically banks, manufactures and dams), were aided by Jeongmian in the form of an engineering task force. With secularism mandated, many places of worship were demolished to make way for other projects. To meet those demands, education was reformed to emphasize and. A fear of the Menneferian People's Party pervaded Seogwanese society, leading to the dictatorship reluctantly accepting military installations from Namju. Suppression of was often justified by  and  talking-points. Due to the varying and  associated with the principal languages since time immemorial, the government sought to foster  between  by reviving the Maikhan language and. In reality, the regime was thus enabled to all other languages, track down their, and dominate the Maikhan-speaking media.

Demographics


As of the 2020 census, the total population of Seogwan amounted to 44,154,997 residents, thus ranking as the 36th most populous country in the world. Over the last two centuries, Seogwan's total population has seen sharp surges near the decline of its golden era, yet likewise sharp declines during the Great Depression, when it was plagued by and. In the 21st century, it has managed to overcome many of its shortages, boasting a median age of 25.6 years and an average of 71.7 years, due to widely accessible and affordable healthcare. Seogwan has an 103:100, a of 24 per 1,000 inhabitants, and a  of 2.81 children per woman, well above the. It should be nonetheless noted that the fertility rate has significantly dropped over the years; in 1900 it was 5.47 children per woman. also sufferred from the same trend; in 1900 they were 27.4 per 1,000 inhabitants, in 2020 they were 13.6 per 1,000. Crude divorce rates on the other hand have been rather stagnant, at 4.8 per 1,000 inhabitants in 1900, and 4.6 per 1,000 in 2020.

Two of the evergrowing problems of Seogwan are and ; the former is a significant cause to the country's emigratory, whereas the latter remains unaddressed due to fear of. The average Seogwanese household has shrunk in the last century, and is now favoring schemes. Seogwan is infamous for permitting (from parents of different nationality) but not ; Seogwanese citizenship is obtained upon  and. Chances of success are high even for recent immigrants and that have not fully, and the Seogwanese passport is relatively strong, permitting up to 172 -free destinations. Seogwan is a reliable provider of, particularly to refugees of in Yoju and Miju.

Most Seogwanese surnames relate to the Jeongmian rule in Seogwan, with occupational titles (most popularly urad "servant", rubu "nobleman [in aid of]", or umman "craftsman") preceding a former master's. The legacy of the protectorate era is also seen in Jeongtowns and Nukitowns dispersed throughout the country, as well as in the less popular Taikiengtowns.

Architecture
Since ancient times has Seogwanese architecture concerned itself with. Due to depletion of material,  became the staple resource for construction. Roads and houses were built with upon, and were connected to an extensive  using clay pipes. City outcasts and lived outside the city walls in. Between the city proper and its walls were and. Residential buildings (70% e) were grouped by profession and compacted in the suburbs, with narrow alleyways (70% mushu) connecting the compounds together and leading to bigger public roads (70% suhhu), that spanned from the city's gates to the city square (70% shauru). In the core of the city were gardens, markets (70% tilla), and also wide processional roads (70% suhhu ilani) decorated with flowers, which in turn led to singular elevated temples (70% unug) on, or imposing temple complexes known as  (70% zihhuratum). Noble-quarters, connected to the city square via marble roads (70% sila), were built atop a or an  and fortified with colorful walls. The palace (70% egal) of the was situated there.

The nobility had the luxury of (70% tarbashu) with  entrances for better privacy. Those were, much like the king's palace and the quarters' walls, finished in blue (meant to resemble ) and decorated with  of animals and deities in,  or gold. Courtyards and temples also featured advanced, , and with. The  complexes were in structure, with a wide staircase ascending to a flat platform. The whole structure shared the same coating as the noble-quarters, and its top comprised temples dedicated to the major gods of the, ordered in. were common in all noble and open-to-public buildings, which presented factlets about the noble family, the king that decreed their construction, or the details of the construction itself.

The conversion of much of the Seogwanese population to Sabbatarianism in the beginning of the 13th century transformed urban planning, through the introduction of religious symbolism in architecture. This is better attested in the developments (in both residential and templar construction) of the externally (ܝܘܢܲ iwan), the pointed, and the  of square rooms into  ornamented  (ܩܲܪܢܲܣ݂ qarnasi), rather than a change in construction material. Domes were a particularly notable innovation, as they were based on the belief that a 's (ܡܲܫܝ݂ܕ mashid) should represent the heaven. Multiple mashids were a luxury only select cities under the Caliphate could afford however, and towns and villages had open-air (ܡܘ݂ܣܲܠܠܲ musalla) instead. became commonplace, depicting floral and, as well as of  from the  (holy scripture). in the form of (ܗܲܡܡܲܡ hammam) were for the first time erected on religious causes;  (ܓܗܘ݂ܣܠ ghusl) was now  (ܦܲܪܕ fard) before rituals. The noble-quarters, consequently inhabited by ' and ', underwent structural changes. A quadrilateral (as separated by ) garden layout known as  (70%, lit. 'four gardens'), flourished during the Caliphate's golden era as an analogy to the "four gardens in (heaven)", with the intention of providing an aromatic  such as with exotic  like the.



Cuisine
The main agricultural produce and consequently the staple of Seogwanese cuisine is (primarily, , and ), from which ,  like  or ,  (and thus ), and a variety of  are most commonly prepared. For soups and stews, such as, , , and  are secondary. is procured from, , and , and it is almost never drunk, but into ,  or. Limited husbandry can be sustained in the west, mostly due to the soil's dryness and, hence the of , , and  also being commonplace, out of which  and  ( cubes of meat) are made. The more hospitable eastern climate faciliates the cultivation of for,  for , whereas the west has to compensate with  and  for  and  respectively. is also a highly cultivated spice and can be found accompanying almost any meal. The of Seogwan,, originates from the west and is composed of grain , yogurt, , and.

In antiquity, commoners abode by two somewhat standardized meals: a morning meal and an after-work meal. The first meal (70% unu) was typically a thick stew or soup, paired with bread or meat. The second meal (70% shukur) was usually with meatballs, the latter which were prepared either with  and  (ܟܝ݂ܒܒܹܗ ') or with  and  (ܛܲܒܝ݂ܝܝܲ '). Nobility, in contrast, could afford an additional meal in the evening (70% lak), which merely comprised a  ("finger food"). (also harvested for ),, , and  were the usual options for lak, but at times  were also implemented, which are cookies with a date filling and  or  flavoring. In celebratory occasions,  (ܡܘ݂ܡܒܲܪ), a sausage out of and cinnamon, was ordered during dinner to incite the thirst for  as a.

Sports
Dating back to 2,800 BCE, the (: 70% ugarit kammu) is the first instance of a  in Ancient Seogwan, and is the ancestor of modern  (70% qaru) in Napsal, and  (雙六) in Jungju by means of contact with East Yoju. Backgammon is most popularly played in and constitutes a, followed by variants of  (70% nihistu) from Habdahsian , and  (70% shatranzi) from Aryadeshian. The National Federation for Backgammon is the game's sole.