Tamwull

Tamwull is the second largest of the Coast nations. It is unique for its access to the major mountain ranges and the Arnshal pass.

## Leadership

*See:* Tamwull Government

The leadership of Tamwull is a republic, allowing people to vote for their elected officials. Every 4 years both the Lower and Upper House are voted upon, meaning the government can change at any point.

Currently the leader is Thomas Eklund, taking over the elected Adolphe Sarte in a surprising turn of events. Despite Adolphe's apparent popularity, Thomas's connection to the founder of Tamwull has been beneficial to his political cause. His first announcement was new reforms to the education system with less reliance on military strength.

## Military

Tamwull used to rely heavily on military conscription to bring the manpower to the army and navy, however with President Sarte's new legislation it is mainly ran by volunteers. Though the government does understand the importance of the military which protects both their borders and allows them to venture out and pacify the tribes in the region.

### Organisation

The Organisation of the army is conducted in three parts, the Tallian Knights, the Order of Discon and the Tamwull Navy. The leader, above the respective branches, is High General Akerland.

#### Order of Discon

The Order of Discon is the branch in the military dedicated to magic. While independent of the other two branches, the Order of Discon are often deployed with them as a specialist force. Outside of battle, mages are able to learn from one another and gain further expertise. The Order of Discon is split up further on the inside depending on the class of the individual, the Discon Clerics, the Discon Wizards and the Discon Sorcerors respectively. Each are led by their own general, answering to Discon Commander Esther Aalberg.

#### Tallian Knights

The Tallian Knights are the general forces of the military. They are often in the fight and are trained as units, allowing them to take orders from their commander and enact them quickly in the battle. The Tallian Knights have a focus on Heavy Infantry and Cavalry, with very little respect to light infantry or ranged attacks. It is the Tallian Knights where most conscripted soldiers go for their training camp, now made up of mostly volunteers. Recently, they have created an artillery unit, but much is unknown about it. They are commanded by Melker Blomstedt.

#### Tamwull Navy

With Tamwull having so many cities on the coast, they have made efforts to improve their naval forces. Thus, the branch of the Tamwull Navy was created. Though small, the quality of their ships is not to be ignored, nor is the weaponry they have on board. It is said that one Tamwull ship can take on 3 enemy vessels and remain relatively unscathed. They are commanded by Astrid Ohlin.

## Society

The social classes of Tamwull are mainly split up by their political beliefs. With the nation being so heavily invested in their politics, they often stick with others who share the same beliefs.

### Extremists

Extremists are a social class that are like fanatics to their cause. While normal social classes can still speak and befriend one another regardless of their beliefs, the extremists refuse too, simply seeing their way as the truth. Some extremists are shunned by society, especially if violent, but it has yet to deter the nature.

### Lazers

Lazers are a culture from Aren. They are incredibly hard workers, often producing outstanding results, but outside of their work they are boring and dull, usually sleeping instead. Because of the heavily political nation of Tamwull, Lazers can be seen as untrustworthy due to not having many beliefs. They mostly stick to one another, avoiding the political battles.

### Old Guard

The Old Guard are a very conservative political group. They enjoy the current status quo, and believe a lot of reforms should be used to maintain it. Often, they are critical of other nations, believing their cultures and legislation to be wrong unless aligned with them. Most of the old guard are rich individuals, funding political campaigns to keep their finances secure and growing.

### Tamwull United

Tamwull United is a very reformer political group. Gathered under Sarte, they opposed the military conscription and approved the increase in soldier pay and respect. They now call for a lot of agricultural reforms, allowing them to take back the land from the plantations and give the poor the ability to leave the city.

### Undivided Civics

Undivided Civics is a enviromentally conservative political group. Otherwise, they are centralist, agreeing and disagreeing on certain policies from either side. While there are extremists from this group, they are only focused on the environmental protection side from this.

## Geography

### Climate

The climate in Tamwull is classed as cold and miserable. Causing them to become known for their grumbling. Their hotter periods, in July and Augona it can reach an average high of 15, with a normal average temperature of 10. In Deamber to Febtuary, they have an average low of -5, and an average of 5 degrees.

### Cities

Tamwull has a high amount of cities compared to the rest of South-West Arlec. All are placed in strategic positions to either give them access to the coast or the mountains, making it very helpful for trade and resources. The cities are:

* Roufort (Capital)
* Bethune
* Erstal
* Lomport
* Westnon

## Commerce

### Imports

Armour, Chicken, Grain, Horses, Medicine and Oil.

### Exports

Beef, Coal, Iron, Leather, Lumber and Salt.

## Culture

### Clothing

Tallian clothing is just a lesser version of their formal however with large jackets. The jackets usually hold no different or special colour, not even a pattern. For the Tallians simply whatever clothing that keeps them warm and doesn't impede their work, works. Underneath their jackets is usually where they wear their political badge, or some type of symbol.

#### Formal

Formal clothing consists around the colour blue.

Women wear long thick dresses for warmth, often with a white coat around them. Though most of the design is for warmth, the sleeves on the dress are short like a shirt, instead using long elbow-length gloves. Jewellery includes small stud earrings and rings.

Men wear a different outfit, sacrificing their warmth, the outfit consists of long skin-tight pants that feed into knee-high boots, often with patterns on the boots. Above, they wear a thin coat that drips down below their knees, usually a single colour, with highlighted lines and an undershirt. The coat is unique for its shoulderpads and high collar. Like women, they wear long gloves, this time reaching just below their shoulder.

A jewellery that both genders wear is a badge from their political faction.

### Food

With the temperature of Tamwull being so cold, most of their foods require some cooking. For breakfast, the most popular meal is either some warmed bread and vegetables or some soup. For lunch they have cold meats and vegetables, often because they are working or doing other tasks out in the day. If going to a restaraunt, bread and a vegetable soup are common. For dinner they have a mix of vegetables, meats and once again, soup.

It is also a tradition for families to compete over who has the best soup.

#### Formal

For formal occassions they have a series of meals, including pasta, meat, salad, vegetables, dumplings and of course, soup. Large stews are made as well, with every guest adding some ingredient approved by the host.

### Education

Education is very important in Tamwull, as it is the next generation that will lead and vote for the nation. Thus, schools are added everywhere, giving the entire populace access. For the rich, there are private schools, giving the parents more control over what their child learns while for the poor, there are public schools, with a cirriculum controlled by the government. Though it is up to the parents to send their child to school, meaning most poor are too busy working to attend.

### Arts

#### Literature

Literature is unique in Tamwull, with most of their creativity going towards their visual art, their literature becomes more informative and factual. Some of these pieces include art, engineering, history,

#### Visual Art

Abstract, Painterly and Pastel art styles are the most popular in Tamwull. Pastel is used mostly by the poorer folk, who are unable to purchase the more expensive artistic paints, or in the colder times when it is difficult to use normal paint. The reason abstract is so popular is for its interpretation and vibrance. While painterly is popular because of the expertise of the style.

Art is so popular in Tamwull culture that there are galleries in every city and mostly in every town, and canvas's outside most family houses showing their prized piece.

#### Music

Tallian music is very long, spreading everything out in order to appreciate the style. Sometimes there is very little singing done. The instruments used are string, for long songs they are tweaked for a high-pitch.

### Sports

Sports are popular amongst the Tallians, allowing them to output a lot of their energy. Unlike most of the other nations, Handball is not often found being played, replacing it with soccer. Wrestling is majorly popular, with many gyms being open and a fierce competitive spirit arising.

There are two types of wrestling in Tamwull, a style called Tallian Wrestling, where it is the goal to get the opponent either out of the ring or submit them and Nirvan wrestling, which is either pushing your opponent out of the arena or pinning them.

### Entertainment

While technically classed as a sport, horse racing is mostly seen as entertainment for Tallians. Large arenas are dedicated to it, and even a large gambling following has grown. Not always is money involved in the gambling, some people simply bet nuts for bragging rights.

Art galleries can be found all around, or simply just canvas walks. The walks allow people to vent their creative spirit. Sometimes judging panels are included with a prize, giving even the lower income families a chance to make it.

Music is also a common form of entertainment, with pop up stages being common rather than large theatres.

Outside of the big venues, board games, gambling and personal painting are very popular. Gambling once more is used with nuts unless they have income to spare.

## History

**346PR** - Erstal Slaves overthrow their Dwarven masters. Henrik Eklund founds Tamwull.

**513PR** - Slavery Abolished under Alan Bjork (Undivided Civics)