Travel to Essotori

Travel to Essotori is deeply restrictive, limited to select countries as a privilege, with many local rules, both legal and social, about what visitors can do.

## Essential

Remain in the western Duchies, being Cunberry, Tarland and Acropo, for both the highest quality experience, and for security. Under Essotori law, the eastern Duchies may be closed off to foreigners, additionally, the infrastructure is of a far less quality.

### Approved Countries

Essotori maintains a stringent policy of limiting visits to countries it favours, to mitigate the spread of entropy. Those within an approved country may visit, provided they maintain a visa.

#### Calderia

##### Treka

Treka is permitted on the basis of historical ties, however, Trekans should take great care when refering to the Lorraine War, known in Essotori as the Entropy War. The war is a sour point for most Essotori people, who see the war as a betrayal of wartime goals. This is because many in the nation believe they were not compensated appropriately for the war dead, while tensions about this have been relatively quiet, it may have poor results on an individual basis.

##### Arells

Arells has been granted approved status since 2018, most likely due to the popular status of the Princess Gwen, in Essotori. Arellians will most likely experience the most compatible culture, as Essotori people are generally fond of them.

#### Remus

##### Minachia

Minachia was granted approved status in 2017, due to aligning geopolitical goals. The Minachian arrogance has led to several xenophobic instances between travellers and locals, thus care should be taken.

#### Selaria

##### United Nyle Kingdom

The United Nyle Kingdom was granted approved status immediately upon victory in the Nerian War, inheriting the same approved status from Kemet, that had gained it in 1998. However, due to the economic status of the United Nyle Kingdom, and the cultural disparity, Essotori people tend to look down upon Nyleans. The exception, however, is Neria. Nerians are not permitted, due to risks of terrorism, and 'Entarian corruption'.

##### Vaadekoenië

As a member of the Laurel Pact, Vaadekonie was added to the approved list in 2020.

##### Zion

Zion has been granted approved status in 2020, following the Jade Restoration. This is most unusual, as the restoration was overtly anti foreigner. Due to the clandestine nature of both states, however, it is impossible to truly know why this occured.

### Approval Revoked

After the Jade Restoration, several states had their approval revoked by executive decree, with widespread attacks on foreigners being reported.

#### Calderia

##### Entaria

To be an Entarian in Essotori is to risk your life at every moment. Entaria was granted approved status in 2016, as part of diplomatic overtures as part of the Hampshire Pact, this was revoked because of public hatred.

##### Corusconia

Essotori granted approved status to Corusconia during the UN Invasion of Nurasovask, then revoked it again during the Kemetian War of Independence. It granted approval once again, in 2007. Finally, it has been revoked again after the Jade Restoration.

#### Berinsky

##### Quangsuh

Quangsuh was granted recognition in 2018, and it was revoked in 2020.

### Local Laws

Under no circumstances, take any photographs, video recordings, or any evidence of your stay. It is illegal, on pain of imprisonment or deportation, to violate this rule, to maintain the dignity of Essotori.

## Culture

### Local Customs

Avoid widespread discussion and interaction with the natives, especially in rural areas, where xenophobia towards non Cultists is common. Dating and courtship, is deeply ill advised, for both sexes. As an outsider, long term relationships are defacto impossible, unless one is converting, which the Essotori partner will certainly encourage. If one is commited to avoiding conversion to the Tribella, communication with a potential partner is deeply difficult, due to the lack of accessible internet, phone signals, or letters.

##### Essospeak

Outsiders will find Essospeak puzzling, no matter where they are from. Conversation between standard Trekan and an Essotori native is possible, though generally, an interpreter may be provided by the tour association.

## Things to see

### Palace of Origin

The Palace of Origin is the largest palace, by a long way, and the central icon of both Essotori, and the Tribella itself. Unfortunately, it is impossible for visitors to even approach the looming Palace's entrance, though it can be seen towering above Radonstinatle. Culturally, it is said that Radonstinatle, living under the Palace, is blessed with fortune. There are many local rituals based around worshipping the tower, as it is the closest the average person will get to the illusive Nozerod.

### Mount Richard

The largest mountain in Essotori, Mount Richard is a holy place, that many locals make pilgrimage to, to worship, and climb. This teaches them humility. Mount Richard, unlike most of Eastern Essotori, maintains an acceptable degree of infrastructure, to facilitate worship. It is the boundary between the relatively untamed, woodlands and forests, the gateway to the deathly mountain range, the Spine. Mount Richard is open to visitors, and the locals are deeply friendly in this region.