10 Regions of Mobius

10 Regions of Mobius is an island nation, located in Skypoint Ocean just outside of Eternal Sea and west of Horehronieland, consisting of 8 inhabited islands, 1 atoll and 1 coral reef. It covers area of 290,442 km2 (112,140 mi²) and has population of 8,224,214: 80% Mobians, 14% Horehronians, 4% Acadians and 2% others. Mobius is a confederate e-democracy and is primarily ruled through government body known as Unity Council.
10 Regions of Mobius participated in Nation Song Contest from 45th to 100th edition.
Mobius is a loose confederation between ten regions; Ralteguae, Arné, Val Faran, Valentine, Ingary, Endelphia, Lycaon, Canavar, Erion and Ever Grande. Ingary is the main region, with capital Hearthome located there. Regions of Valentine and Lycaon also maintain significant power status.
The earliest known records of Mobian history can be dated to 4th century when Yaponesian explorers discovered the islands. The Library of Lindblum was established in the 5th century and started storing all written documents. In this time many books detailing history of the islands were written.
In 2010 Ministry of Natian Map was moved from Yaponesia to 10 Regions of Mobius. In 2013 following the withdrawal of Mobius from the contest, the ministry was moved to Rumia. Ministry of Natian Map is connected to Member Roster and NSC Applications Headquarters in Reym-L-Dneurb.
==History==
Oldest preserved documentation of Mobius is Letters From the Unknown by Yaponesian explorer who discovered the islands in the early 4th century. In his letters he described Mobius as "War of all against all" due to constant warring state that engulfed the islands. Aforementioned quote is currently the official motto of Endelphia. 
Early History
The warring state was a consequence of regions not being ruled by any kind of political party, but rather by various mercenary and adventuring guilds. Each guild was interested only in their own welfare, so battles for territory and goods were common. It was in the 14th century that Ayane Usagi, leader of guild that inhabited region today known as Ingary, conquered all other regions and united them as a kingdom. Though many claimed her intentions were for the greater good of all, modern scholars agree that she was only interested in power. Kindgom was originally known simply as Mobius and consisted of nine regions, as Erion Coral Reef was not even considered part of the kingdom.
However, Ever Grande and Raltegue both decided to claim Erion as their own territory, resulting in yet another war. After nearly hundred years the war was suddenly ended by king Raine the Unready. Raine was the ninth king of Mobius, crowned at an early age of 15. Immature and inexperienced he garnered reputation for bringing one bad decision after another. After growing tired of both warring regions constantly asking him for aid, he decided that none shall have Erion and declared it the tenth region. Title "The Tenth Region" would later come to be Erion's nickname, despite the fact other regions are not specifically numbered, altough Ingary at one point tried to propagate itself as "The First Region" to much dismay from others. Raine's decision was greeted by unanimous disapproval. However, before anything could be done to forcibly remove Raine from his rule, a major conflict erupted in Endelphia that would quickly engulf all regions.
Middle Age
In 1578 city of Altair declared independence of north Endelphia from its southern part. Agriculturally arable land was always a rarity in the regions, so every bit of fertile soil was extremely valuable. Northern independence would cause a huge loss of this good soil for south, so city of LaRousse launched offensive against Altair. Endelphia was the biggest source of wheat and other agricultural produce in Mobius so it was only a matter of time before other regions decided to take sides and enter the conflict which would later be known as Golden War, named after wheat which caused it in the first place. War was resolved after a crushing defeat of Altair and its allies. Endelphia was once again reunited and peace seemed secured. This conflict lasted for two centuries and by the time it was ended so much has happened and changed that everyone simply forgot about Erion Coral Reef and to this day it remains the tenth region, despite no constant population and no seats in the Unity Council. Strong rivalry, and sometimes downright antagonism, between north and south Endelphia is still felt in the modern age.
Ensuing peace would last for only two decades before another full scale war. This time it was Canavar that instigated the war by declaring independence from Mobius kingdom. Ingary attempted to take on Canavar, however they were not prepared for harsh climate of Mobius' northernmost region and its heavily walled cities. This unprepared endeavor cost Ingary dearly and would cause avalanche of events that led to dissolution of kingdom. Seeing how the giant that kept everyone together was defeated and now significantly weakened, other regions took this opportunity. Lycaon, Endelphia and Ever Grande all declared independence from Ingary. During the ensuing war other regions declared their independence as well. Now banded together they successfully defeated Inagrian armies and secured freedom. The Great Rift, as it would later be known, lasted for thirty-four years. During this period several significant scientific discoveries were made that eventually led to the industrial revolution in late 19th century.
Age of Flight
One of the most important engineering feats of industrial revolution in Mobius was airship reactor. A power source that got named after its original use. Developed in Ingary, it was kept secret from everyone else. Using this technology Ingary was able to construct its first air fleet and plan to retake other regions was once again in play. In 1926 first attack was launched on already politically unstable Endelphia and War of the New Sun was started. The success was far greater than anyone could have imagined as Ingary managed to conquer Endelphia in a week. Unfortunately before Ingary was able to launch another attack, Valentine already managed to reverse engineer the reactor from fallen planes and airships. Recognizing the threat of Ingary, Valentine shared their findings with others. With all regions having access to reactor technology and banding together Ingary stood little chance. However what allied forces did not expect was Ever Grande siding with Ingary. With a surprise attack from south Ever Grande was able to take over Ralteguae. This was by far the biggest and bloodiest conflict in Mobian history. Despite the toll it took on people, cities and nature, during the war technology and medicine evolved more than in past six hundred years combined. In the end a peace treaty was signed, ending the conflict. All regions were united as a confederacy. Not a single one was able to provide enough resources for itself to maintain complete independence or continue war. 10 Regions of Mobius was founded.
Modern Age
Regions continued to coexist in relative peace, led by Unity Council. Stability that confederation provided had positive effect on people in all regions. Art, technology and science flourished. Mobius was minimally affected by flood that engulfed Norigin in 1950, due to its far west location. For 68 years there was peace and prosperity. This being the regions however, it couldn't last long. In 2011 the governing body of Ever Grande performed a coup d'etat and managed to take control of Unity Council and by extension all other regions. Their rule lasted only for a year as rebel forces of other nations easily managed to take back the council. For its sheer stupidity Ever Grande was stripped of nearly all political power they previously held. Today everything is back to normal, although rising rivalry between regions could spell trouble in the future.
==Geography and Climate==
Mobius is located on northern hemisphere in Skypoint Ocean, just outside of Eternal Sea, west of Horehronieland, south of New Acadia and north of Dal Riata. It consists of 8 inhabited islands, 1 atoll and 1 coral reef spreading north-south for about 2,800 kilometers. Largest region is Ingary and smallest Erion Coral Reef. Most islands are covered in woods and grasslands, save for Canavar and Lycaon. There are four national parks; Gracidea Fields in Ever Grande, Crimson Savannah in Lycaon, Mt. Coronet in Ingary and Wielding Plains in Endelphia. The sea between islands is known as The Felways.
Islands are mostly plain with several mountains and hills, most notably Mt. Coronet on Ingary and Moonfall Peaks, the tallest mountain in the regions, on the frozen Canavar. There are servaral small lakes on Arné, Ingary, Endelphia and Canavar and numerous caves stretching throughout the islands. Arné caves are important source of crystals and minerals providing country with 90% of those resources. Agriculturally rich soil is hard to come by and as such is very valuable. Endelphia is the only agriculturally self-sufficient region. Lycaon is mostly windy temperate desert land.
Southern Mobius enjoys humid subtropical climate with the coldest month being January (−3 °C) and the warmest being July (35 °C). Winters are characterized by numerous rainfalls and summers are mostly dry with rare rainfalls. Northern Mobius has subarctic climate where the coldest month is February (-25 °C) and warmest July (17 °C).
Most populous cities	City 	Population	Region
 	Alpha City 	1,354,854 	Valentine
 	LaRousse 	1,148,784 	Endelphia
 	Megakat City 	958,777 	Valentine
 	Hearthome 	782,123 	Ingary
 	Almalexia 	755,458 	Lycaon
 	Meridian City	588,874 	Endelphia
 	Altair 	358,874 	Endelphia
 	Chisu 	310,141 	Valentine
 	Celestica 	258,155 	Ever Grande
 	Northold 	191,355 	Canavar
==Politics and Culture==
10 Regions of Mobius can't really be described as a willing unity of several culturally different regions, but rather as loose confederacy of nations who are agriculturally and economically dependent on each other. Imagine eight of the regions as being a group of untrained, rabid dogs and Ingary a crazy old lady who tries to take them all for a walk at the same time. This picture is held together by Unity Council which is centered in Hearthome. All regions other than Erion Coral Reef have representatives in said council. Rather than working together as unity, each regions always tries to push its own agenda through. Ingary, Valentine and Lycaon have recently managed to acquire a more significant political pull. Since all three regions are located on the eastern side of Mobius they are frequently referred to as Eastern Conference, although within the three regions term The Triskelion is more frequently used. This only caused more friction between all regions, as others started to feel threatened by the seeming obsession with acquiring more power in The Triskelion. 
Unity Council mainly serves as executive and representative body. Traditional democracy has been replaced with E-democracy. That means a form of government in which all adult citizens are presumed to be eligible to participate equally in the proposal, development, and creation of laws through online services. E-democracy encompasses social, economic and cultural conditions that enable the free and equal practice of political self-determination.
Each region has its own language, so to ease up communication Mobian Standard was introduced despite heavy opposition. Easily the simplest of all Norigin languages, it is a mandatory language in all schools.
National symbol is white rabbit, which inhabits all regions and is popular motif in both traditional and popular culture. They were originally symbol of a guild ran by Ayane Usagi (Usagi = Rabbit) which united all regions into one Kingdom. Secondary symbol is red rose which is found in most regions. It was chosen as a symbol following War of the New Sun. Mobian anthem is To The Stars written and composed by Randy Edelman. It was written and composed in 1949 to wake feelings for national belonging after reunification of Mobius into confederacy. It became national anthem in 1950. Anthem's attempt at waking a feeling for national belonging was not entirely successful. Although all regions worked together after The Great Flood which hit Norigin, today rivalry between regions is at an all time high. If you are a tourist in the regions it would be wise not to refer to people as "Mobian". Chances are someone is going to take offence and you are going to end up with a black eye. Official colors of Mobius are beige and light bordo and its motto is "Apparatorum fortuna aduviat" (Fortune favors the prepared). 
Mobian architecture and art varies from region to region.  Northern Canavar is best characterized by its heavily walled cities of stone and iron. Buildings there don't feature a lot of decoration as functionality is far more important due to harsh climates. Most Canavar art is of spiritual nature and it's most well known art pieces are painted acoustic guitars as music is extremly important aspect of culture there. In the past its inhabitants believed that sound can travel through heavens and others worlds. Lycaon architecture features vibrantly colorful buildings that stand out in their desert sorroundings. Its art is mostly mosaic based and features strong, gaudy colors much in the same way as the region's architecture. Lycaon is, however, more famous for its sculptures. Pandemonium Maze outside of city of Balmora features over 2000 sculptures. Arné buildings are usually made of yellow or white stone found on the island and brightly red roof tiles. Its impressionist landscapes are one of Mobius' most famous contributions to the Natian art culture. Endephia's divide highly influenced its art movements. Paintings often portray battles, sculptures war heroes while literature and film is usually very politically charged. Ingary was and still is the most influential of all regions. It is the birthplace of Mobian baroque movement which is the prevalent style in most regions. Even though the region constantly prides itself on many important works of art, due to strained relationships between Ingary and other regions, they tend to be ignore everywhere else. Region of Val Faran used to have rich tribal culture that was almost entirely wiped out in many wars fought on the islands. Today, it's mostly just a giant tourist attraction of sand, nightclubs and palm trees, a mere shell of a culture. Ralteguae's architecture was highly influenced by Mobian baroque that started it Ingary and it's hard to tell them apart. This region prides itself on its fairytales and epics from middle age. Ever Grande architurcure of reminiscent of art deco on crack and features a lot of decorative elements. As it is a very religious religon most of it art contains religious themes. However, following the coup d'etat in 2011, political topics have been main focus of its films and books.
Recently entertainment mediums such as animation and video games have started defining Mobian modern culture. This caused varying reactions, but the current Ministry of Culture, endorses such mediums. Animation is especially popular on the islands and 10 Regions of Mobius is one of the best known producers of animated features on Norigin. Both of Mobian National Film Contest entries were animated films. Live action is produced a lot less, but the most popular genres include mystery, crime and comedy. Mobian TV stations also produce a lot panel shows of varying quality. In 2011 regions' national broadcaster, Mobius10, launched first ever international talk show called To Whom It May Concern. After just one season Mobius10 canceled the show and gave the rights to TaATV, national broadcaster of Tír an Abhainn, where the show continued for another season before being sold to LCD, national broadcaster of Doire. After three seasons total, the show was canceled for good. 
Due to 10 Regions of Mobius being a unity of different nations with closely knit history, rather than one singular entity, it is known as Chisekai  ("Small World" in Mobian Standard) among its peoples. Although open-minded for the most part, Mobius maintains a semi-isolationist policy towards the rest of the world. Due to constant political unrest among regions there is little time and resources to spare for meddling in international affairs. This translates to civilian population as well, most of whom (57% according to the latest poll) never even left the regions and have abysmal geographical knowledge about other nations. Therefore it can be said that for many of its peoples, Mobius is the entire world as far as they are concerned. 10 Regions of Mobius is also frequentily referred to simply as Mobius, 10 Regions or The Regions.
Flag	Region 	Description 	Capital
 	Ingary 	Mountains and forests spread throughout. Typical Galean architecture. Bureaucratic nightmare that tries to keep other regions in line.  	Hearthome
 	Valentine 	Meadows and cherry trees blend with sprawling, urban cities. Diplomatic hydra, science oriented. Politically powerful. Has major influence over popular culture. 	Alpha City
 	Erion  	A giant coral reef. Popular tourist destination, especially for divers.  No constant population. 	
 	Endelphia 	Grass fields, forests. Culturally divided between north and south. Constant political unrest. Many wars were waged on its soil. 	LaRousse
 	Ralteguae 	Swamps, mountains. Rustic Galean architecture. Sake production. Coast decorated by harbors. Weak economy. People are often stereotyped as relaxed and sanguine. 	Saillune
 	Canavar 	Cold, desolate with some evergreen forests. Heavily walled cities of stone and iron. People are spiritual, reserved. 	Northold
 	Ever Grande	Plateaus, forests, meadows. Art Noveau architecture. Very religious, traditionalist, shadow of former self. At odds with others. 	Celestica
 	Val Faran 	Mostly beach. Smallest region. Economy relies on tourism. Warm climate due to being surrounded by East and West Felway streams. 	Antilles
 	Lycaon 	Desert due to agricultural experiment disaster in the distant past. Gales blow across arid land. Colorful architecture caked with sand. Rising political power. Vying, ambitious.	Almalexia
 	Arné 	Lavender fields, caves, hills. Mix of Galean and Sudjour architecture. Source of minerals and quarry. Calm and peaceful, often victim of conflict between other regions. 	Holon
==Mobius in Nation Song Contest==
Main article: Mobius In NSC
Mobius debuted in 90's Spin Off with song Maria by Blondie which finished 3rd out of 32 songs. Mobius debuted in main contest in NSC 45 and has so far participated in fifty-two main contests, achieving one bronze medal, two silver medals and one record-breaking victory, and fifty spin-offs. 10 Regions of Mobius hosted Unplugged Spin-Off, Covers & Remixes 3, Nation Song Contest 80, AATW Japan, Country Elimination Contest IV, WLSC 99, WLSC 100, WLSC 103 and WLSC 106. Mobius withdrew from the contest following the 100th edition, but has since re-applied for membership. In April 2016 10 Regions of Mobius has permentantely withdrawn from the Waiting List and by the extension Nation Song Contest.
===NSC===
Edition	Artist 	Song 	Video	Place 	Points
NSC 45 	Émilie Simon 	Fleur de Saison 	Link 	11th/24 (SF)	63
NSC 46 	Electric Six 	Danger! High Voltage 	Link 	10th/30 	122
NSC 47 	Frou Frou 	Must Be Dreaming 	Link 	15th/28 	102
NSC 48 	Genki Rockets 	Heavenly Star 	Link 	5th/28 	125
NSC 49 	April March 	Chick Habit 	Link 	26th/28 	60
NSC 50 	Gabriella Cilmi 	Don't Want to Go To Bed Now	Link 	20th/29 	71
NSC 51 	Sound Horizon 	Ishidatami no Akeki Akuma 	Link 	9th/28 	115
NSC 52 	Diana Vickers 	Once 	Link 	11th/26 (SF)	63
NSC 53 	Jem 	24 	Link 	6th/28 	127
NSC 54 	PJ Lequerica 	Pokémon Johto 	Link 	21st/29 	81
NSC 55 	Superfly 	Alright!!! 	Link 	20th/24 (SF)	42
NSC 56 	Pendulum 	Witchcraft 	Link 	17th/28 	89
NSC 57 	Girl Next Door 	Freedom 	Link 	16th/25 (SF)	53
NSC 58 	Lacrimosa 	Alleine Zu Zweit 	Link 	6th/28 	118
NSC 59 	Hannah Fury 	Away 	Link 	27th/28 	48
NSC 60 	Cécile Corbel 	Arrietty's Song 	Link 	8th/28 	138
NSC 61 	Lisa Miskovsky 	Still Alive 	Link 	6th/28 	131
NSC 62 	My Chemical Romance 	Na Na Na 	Link 	22nd/28 	78
NSC 63 	Kerli 	Army of Love 	Link 	8th/28 	134
NSC 64 	Aqua 	My Mamma Said 	Link 	14th/24 (SF)	57
NSC 65 	Genki Rockets 	Make.Believe 	Link 	12th/25 (SF)	68
NSC 66 	Did not participate 	- 	- 	- 	-
NSC 67 	Daniel Ingram 	Winter Wrap Up 	Link 	24/26 (SF) 	29
NSC 68 	Did not participate 	- 	- 	- 	-
NSC 69 	Jessie J 	Nobody's Perfect 	Link 	16th/27 (SF)	54
NSC 70 	F.I.R. 	Atlantis 	Link 	22nd/28 	79
NSC 71 	Johanna Kurkela 	Ehkä Ensi Elämässä 	Link 	23rd/28 	87
NSC 72 	Did not participate 	- 	- 	- 	-
NSC 73 	Corina feat. J.J. 	No Sleepin' 	Link 	16th/28 	115
NSC 74 	Cryoshell 	Creeping In My Soul 	Link 	2nd/29 	175
NSC 75 	Emilie Autumn 	Marry Me 	Link 	23rd/28 	76
NSC 76 	2NE1 	Lonely 	Link 	15th/25 (SF)	54
NSC 77 	Olivia 	A Little Pain 	Link 	19th/27 (SF)	49
NSC 78 	Sarah Brightman 	Running 	Link 	22nd/27 (SF)	35
NSC 79 	Of Monsters and Men 	Little Talks 	Link 	1st/28 	252
NSC 80 	Erutan 	You Are Not Alone 	Link 	26th/28 	63
NSC 81 	Britt Nicole 	Headphones 	Link 	7th/28 	159
NSC 82 	Scissor Sisters 	Only the Horses 	Link 	2nd/28 	189
NSC 83 	Yamai, Tourai Re:A, Utawa Sakura, Usa 	Alice of Human Sacrifice 	Link 	27th/28 	71
NSC 84 	Ankama 	Sur Tes Pas 	Link 	24th/28 	79
NSC 85 	Katie Herzig 	Lost And Found 	Link 	14th/26 (SF)	66
NSC 86 	Supercell 	My Dearest 	Link 	12th/24 (SF)	60
NSC 87 	Loreena McKennitt 	The Old Ways 	Link 	3rd/29 	152
NSC 88 	Zebra Queen 	Namida (Kokoro Abaite) 	Link 	23rd/28 	79
NSC 89 	Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra	Want It Back 	Link 	20th/25 (SF)	49
NSC 90 	Sugar Jesus 	Get A Hold of Yourself 	Link 	18th/27 (SF)	44
NSC 91 	Nolwenn Leroy 	Juste Pour Me Souvenir 	Link 	11th/28 	120
NSC 92 	Shiny Toy Guns 	Somewhere To Hide 	Link 	9th/29 	138
NSC 93 	Miu Sakamoto 	Phantom Girl's First Love 	Link 	17th/26 (SF)	52
NSC 94 	Arkona 	Slavsia, Rus! 	Link 	4th/28 	159
NSC 95 	Kongos 	Come With Me Now 	Link 	Disqualified	Failed to vote
NSC 96 	Perfume 	Spending All My Time 	Link 	6th/28 	138
NSC 97 	Sound Horizon 	Kuroki Okami No Yado 	Link 	16th/28 	95
NSC 98 	Tommy February6 	Sugar ♥ Me 	Link 	21st/26 (SF)	49
NSC 99 	Iamamiwhoami 	Goods 	Link 	14th/28 	118
NSC 100	Deichkind 	Luftbahn 	Link 	19th/28 	109
== External links ==
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