Oxique

Oxique, also known as the Oxiquen Empire and later the Commonwealth of Oxique, was a state in the Occidens region of Terranum. Originating as a collection of warring provinces, these eventually allied under Emperor Oxum sometime in the second century SE. The nation frequently suffered from infighting amongst its provinces and later due to the nation's transition from an empire to a republic.
==History==
===Early History===
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==Government==
Oxique originated as a collection of feuding provinces; however, due to the actions of Oxum, they were united as an autocracy ruled by the newly-risen emperor, who held absolute power and authority. Below them were the caliphs, hereditary figures who each governed over one province. They were each assisted by a militanta, a military officer who focused on policing their province. At the bottom rung of the noble class were the barons, each ruling their own small territory and reporting directly to the caliphans.
Following the empire's dissolution, it was reorganized as a commonwealth. Through this, a parliamentary system was introduced, where each province elected a senator to represent them; the government was similarly ruled by an elected president. However, due to the continued existence of the noble class, both institutions were susceptible to political corruption and bribery.
Oxique's military had a strong policy of meritocracy, which opposed the country's traditional emphasis on nobility and class; as long as a person could fight, they could be accepted as a soldier without much fuss about their past actions or racial identity. However, this created a problem with mercenaries being brought into the military and using their position to continue their criminal activities.
==Culture==
Oxique was tolerant of various racial groups due to its proximity to other nations; as a result, it had a higher racial diversity compared to its neighbors. The eastern coast was a prominent "cultural melting pot", with elements of Veritas' culture being incorporated by those in that area, though these would slowly spread to the rest of the country.
The empire's primary religion was Seasonism, and other religious beliefs were heavily persecuted (occasionally resulting in outright attacks on holy sites). Festivals based on the four goddesses (Primivon, Ver, Otona, and Invita) were celebrated as religious holidays and were eventually certified as official holidays by the government. Worship temples were also erected across the land which people could travel to and pray to be blessed with peace and prosperity.
==Geography and Climate==
Oxique had a diverse range of landscapes, having both hills and mountain ranges as well as flatlands. It had a drier climate with several desert-like regions throughout the region. Despite this, they also had plenty of grasslands and even a few forests. Overall, the nation had a warmer climate when compared to several of their peers.
==List of Towns and Cities==
===Morrant===
Morrant was the capital city of Oxique. It doubled as both the base of operations for the government as well as a major trading hub for the country. It was also home to a large tree known as the "Tree of Krono", which was said to have been planted over a thousand years ago.
===Galati===
Galati was a city on the southern tip of Oxique. The city often dealt with tropical storms from the ocean to the south. It contained the well-funded Galati University, which was regarded as one of the most prestigious schools in the nation.
===Sotoria===
Sotoria was a town in the northern region of Oxique. It was seen as a haven for those of the "Three Stars Faith" and contained many places of worship for members of this religious group.
===Zapota===
Zapota was a city in the western region of Oxique. Situated in a desert-like area, it frequently traded with the capital city. It contained a theater that occasionally hosted art festivals, as well as a nearby fortress from the ancient days of the province, repurposed as a training ground for newly-recruited soldiers.
==Known Residents==
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==Trivia==
*Oxique's history and culture take some inspiration from the real-world countries of Mexico, Spain, and the Arab world.
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