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[h3][b][i][color=a187be][center]Nation Summary[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Proper Title:[/color][/u][/i][/b] The Imperial Noslainia Empire
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Formation:[/color][/u][/i][/b] c.a. 300 A.D. (The arrival of the Nosai Goths)
[color=a187be][b][i][u]Population:[/u][/i][/b][/color] 148 Million
[color=a187be][b][i][u]GDP:[/u][/i][/b][/color] 1.7 Trillion
[color=a187be][u][i][b]Currency:[/b][/i][/u][/color] Yuplez (§)
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Demographics:[/color][/u][/i][/b][list][*] [color=a187be]Main Cities:[/color][list][*]  [color=a187be]Astrary[/color] - The Capital [*] [color=a187be]Ishidedovo[/color] - Largest Port City[*] [color=a187be]Roslaborg[/color] - Gateway To The Artic[*] [color=a187be]Krasnokhov[/color] - Religious Seat[/list]
[*] [color=a187be]Ethnicity:[/color][list][*] [color=a187be]Noslainian[/color] - Primary Ethnicity: accounts for 87% of the population. Noslainians are a pale ethnicity known for strong features[*] [color=a187be]Brimstiz Goths[/color] - Secondary Ethnicity: accounts for 12% of the population. Otherwise known as Black Noslainians; darker hair and completions but retaining the pale eyes, stockier build[*] [color=a187be]Other[/color] - Various Mixes: Accounts for 1% of the population. New arrivals to the country or older generations that are slowly being assimilated due to marriage and production of heirs with Noslainians.[/list]
[*] [color=a187be]Language:[/color][list][*] [color=a187be]Noslainian[/color] - Official Language; Slavic Language Base, Cyrillic Alphabet[*] [color=a187be]English[/color] - Secondary Language; Taught in schools as a secondary language during secondary school and up.[/list]
[*] [color=a187be]Religion:[/color][list][*] [color=a187be]Prisz Orthodox[/color] - Accounts for over 75% of the population - Monotheistic religion [*] [color=a187be]Atheist[/color] - Accounts for roughly 22% of the population, usually younger generations[*] [color=a187be]Brimstiz[/color] - A polytheistic religion that is more a collection of rituals and beliefs; was one the main religion of the nation but has faded away over the centuries, less than 1% of the population still practice.[/list]
[*] [color=a187be]Health:[/color] Health care is government provided by the nation but this is only within the last five years. Care here is still trying to catch up with the rest of the modern world but their leaps and bounds in Selective Modification has been extraordinary and they are well above the curve. It has become a calling card for their nation as of late.
[*] [color=a187be]Education:[/color] Education begins later in this nation than perhaps others, no formal education is provided for the nation as a whole until the 7th year; after-which it becomes an intense year long endeavor until completion of their 10th year. From there they may chose to attend a public Tech for free, a private university, or none at all. [/list][b][i][u][color=a187be]Politics:[/color][/u][/i][/b][list] [*] [color=a187be]Governance[/color] - The country is ruled by a single head figure through the Royal Line, though there is the Council of Boyars which act as advisors to the crown. [*] [color=a187be]Foreign Relations[/color] - There is not much, Noslainia being a rather neutral territory these days currently rebuilding from the Revolution. Even before that, few countries bothered Noslainia despite their rich resources due to the conditions of the country. [*] [color=a187be]Military[/color] - The entire population is required to serve a minimal of 4 years (2 for women) starting at the completion of their 10th year. They are given the choice to attend a Public Tech or Private University first if they wish but must be enrolled full-time but they must report for their required service by the age of 30. Many lower income families children pursue a life long career. Families may abstain with permission of the Grand Council if there is only 1 child. [/list][b][i][u][color=a187be]Geography:[/color][/u][/i][/b][list] [*] [color=a187be]Land Mass[/color] - 18M Km[sup]2[/sup][*] [color=a187be]Terrain[/color] - Located in a vast openness surrounded on most sides by steep mountain ranges with valleys in between. What parts of the land that are not surrounded by mountains is open coast line. The coast lines from across the entire northern border of the country and just slightly south on the eastern and western borders.[*] [color=a187be]Climate[/color] - A humid continental environment known for its lush summers and brutal winters. Due to the size of the Empire it can range though anywhere from Sub-Tropical to Arctic. The southern points of the nation can average 80F, with possible highs topping 100F. Though northern areas can average a low of -15F with record lows breaching -90F. Winter lasts in most of the country unofficially from October to April making the farming season exceptionally short. The land is known for deep snows and while biting temperatures, a purely stunning sight to see.[/list]
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[i][color=a187be]Krasnokhov: Religious Seat[/color][/i][/center][hr][h3][b][i][color=a187be][center]Royal Family[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Czar:[/color][/u][/i][/b] [url=http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTk4MTMzODQzOF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMDQ2ODc2MQ@@._V1_CR0,30,250,141_AL_UX477_CR0,0,477,268_AL_.jpg]Alexander Romanov[/url] (deceased) - Crown Ruler
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Czarina:[/color][/u][/i][/b] [url=http://www.slavic-beauty.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Russian-Model-Lera-Vareneva-1.jpeg]Dominika Romanova[/url] (deceased) - Crown Ruler
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Grand Czarina:[/color][/u][/i][/b] [url=https://thematriarchdotme1.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/helen-mirren-oscar-win-the-queen.jpg]Alexandria Vladlena Romanova[/url] - Current Regent
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Grand Duchess:[/color][/u][/i][/b] [url=http://medias.unifrance.org/medias/156/133/99740/format_page/natalia-vodianova.jpg]Elizaveta Petrovna Ramanova[/url] - Crown Princess, set to become Crown Ruler after she is wed
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Council of Boyar:[/color][/u][/i][/b] - [url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/Okhranka_group_photo.jpg]High Ranking officials[/url] which provide council and advisement to the crown; voted into office for 3 year terms by the people of their territories. May only serve a maximum of three terms. 
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Okhrana:[/color][/u][/i][/b] The [url=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9wxvDzE-kI0/VQSsW_IgpGI/AAAAAAAAAn4/x_TBTkGgdmY/s1600/tsar_nicholas_ii_in_uniform_by_kraljaleksandar-d4d5con.jpg]Private Guard[/url] Of Royal Family
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[i][color=a187be]Royal Palace in Winter[/color][/i][/center][hr][h3][b][i][color=a187be][center]Symbols[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Colors:[/color][/u][/i][/b][list] [*] [color=ffffff][b]White[/b][/color] - Represents The Purity Of The Land And Ideals[*] [color=a187be][b]Lilac[/b][/color] - Represents the Royal Line[*] [color=gold][b]Gold[/b][/color] - Represents The Value Of The Lands Rich Resources[*] [color=black][b]Black[/b][/color] - Represents The Histories Sorted Past[/list]
[b][i][u][color=a187be]۞:[/color][/u][/i][/b] Symbol On The Flag - Represents the Snow that falls each year
[b][i][u][color=a187be]§"[/color][/u][/i][/b] Currency Symbol - Presents The Ever Changing Value
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Animals:[/color][/u][/i][/b][list] [*] [color=a187be]Strabo:[/color] A breed of arctic wolves only found in within the borders of the Empire; known for their predatory nature and their pack loyalty. Their coats range from grey in the summer to white in the winter; due to the nature of their stock, their veins are close to the surface, giving a purple hue to their coats year round. [*] [color=a187be]Lebed':[/color] The White Swan; shorter necked and stockier than their southern cousins, these birds will reside within the border until nearly the middle of winter, only leaving for the south just before the temperatures dip to dangerous levels for the land. They are known as predictors of the times to come.[/list]
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[i][color=a187be]Brurseuz Mountain Range: Along the Southern Border[/color][/i][/center][hr][h3][b][i][color=a187be][center]Signature[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Caviar:[/color][/u][/i][/b] A delicacy among the wealthy of the world. While the word itself has been commonized to represent the roe of many fish; traditionally it is meant to represent the roe of the Dark Water Sturgeon found primarily within the waters just off the northern arctic border of the Empire.   
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Fishing:[/color][/u][/i][/b] While the Empire is best known for its Caviar when it comes to food of the sea, the color pure waters of Noslainia produce ample amounts of some of the most delicate tasting shellfish and fish. (They were once known for their whaling but it was outlawed by the current Regent of the Empire recently at the adamant request of the Grand Duchess)
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Mines:[/color][/u][/i][/b] Alexandrite, Gold, And Granite are the primary minerals/gems mined within the mountain borders of Noslainia.
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Lumber:[/color][/u][/i][/b] Large valleys that rest between the mountain ranges provide ample wood for the nation, something not sold outside of the borders often in this day and age due to the rebuilding going on since the revolution.
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Ballet:[/color][/u][/i][/b] Many a young woman who were not born royalty have dreamt of becoming a Prima and elevate their status to such levels. Home of Ballet, Noslainia takes pride in dance and it is funded by the state for those who show talent.
[b][i][u][color=a187be]Fabergé:[/color][/u][/i][/b] Delicately crafted eggs by master artisans within the nations Capital. Each one custom designed and crafted and held usually only by either Royalty or given as gifts from the Empire to others as their most sincere form of gratitude. 
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[i][color=a187be]Ishidedovo: Main Port City[/color][/i][/center][hr][h3][b][i][color=a187be][center]History[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
[b][i][u][color=a187be]A Brief Summary:[/color][/u][/i][/b] There is no exact date for the birth of the Empire but it is recorded at around 300 A.D. with the arrival of the Nosai Goths from the East. A roaming war culture that found its way through the mountains and into the valley of what was then known as Brimstizine. Little is known about the beginnings but by the 900's the lands had been conquered within the borders of the sea to the north and the mountains surrounding the rest of the Empire. A winter hardened and fierce people they protected what was theirs without question and unadulterated loyalty to their nation as a whole. 

	Because of location and weather, and despite the rich wealth within the lands and sea themselves, few other nations found it worth their time to try to conquer the nation, though some tried only to fail. Internal struggle though has always been an issue for the nation. Some wondrous Czar's have ruled the land and helped with trade to make the nation prosper in every way, then there were tyrants who would ruin what generations had built. It became to be known as the Blaxinza (The Dark Curse Of Insanity), a plight that had come time and time again to the Empire. It was thought to be a thing of myth and legend by the 17th century and for nearly 300 years the Empire prospered and thrived with peace within its borders. That was until the rule of Alexander Romanov.

[b][i][u][color=a187be]The Revolution:[/color][/u][/i][/b] Alexander Romanov began as a loving and benevolent Czar, loved by his family and his people. That was until shortly before the birth of his daughter Elizaveta, the youngest of four and only female to be born to the line that generation. Something triggered with in the Czar's mind and the Blaxinza took hold of him. He became the tyrant of legend and because of his heavy hand, restrictions of resources for his people, and cutting off his nation from the world it was a quick landslide into Revolution. 

	Though this Revolution was not like others, quick and swift as even some of the military forces were for it. One cold winters night as Elizaveta was only a baby her grandmother whisked her away for foreign soil for safety but was unable to help the rest of the royal line. All perished, quick slaughters for most of the line but Alexander was tortured for his crimes against humanity before he finally succumbed to death. The Nation was torn. Some wanting a new fresh start, others wishing to remain loyal to the crown. It was the Grand Czarina Alexandria that was able to convince the people of the nation to peace. 

[b][i][u][color=a187be]Rebuilding:[/color][/u][/i][/b] Alexandria returned with a now three year old Elizaveta at her side to rule until her grand-daughter came of age. Since that time the nation has remained divided and isolated from the rest of the world for the most part. The Grand Czarina working tireously to rebuild her nations trust and foreign relations. It has gone well but the nation has much rebuilding to do to become what it once was and what it could be. 

	Once Elizaveta, who had been sequestered until her 16th birthday, came to the eyes of the people though things began to take a drastic turn for the positive. She is rooted in the old ways but she understands a need for the future. She is a hands on diplomat and has helped to reform the education and health care systems of her nation. Wanting what is best for her people. This marriage is the next step to help her nation heal, for without an heir, it will fall to the rule of the Council and while wise with much knowledge of the modern world the two remaining of the royal line fear the Empire will be torn into states that would war instead of remaining the unified lands it has been for more than a thousand years. 
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