Sumeru

> In the heart of Sumeru lies the legacy of a land forged by ancient wisdom, where the pillars of the present stand tall upon the history of millennia past.
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> ―CK Data Base

**Sumeru** (सुमेरु) is one of the largest nations full of ancient history in **Aurynthia**. It is a fantastic nation of lush rainforest and arid desert, where countless fruits of wisdom grow and are buried. Whether travelers travel from afar through the forest to reach the city or delve into the depths of the desert to discover the historic ruins of the red desert, a wealth of valuable knowledge awaits them here. Sumeru is inspired by the cultures of South Asia and the Middle East, and also encompasses much of what used to be Africa. Zoroastrianism and the Avestan language figure prominently in relation to Sumeru.

This nation is known for its great gratitude towards the elemental forces and its great land full of knowledge and ancestral history such as the **Akademi of Alexandria**, the first largest academic center in Sumeru, after Al-Qāhirah, and one of the ports. largest on the Mediterranean coast, it was an important center of civilization in the ancient world, controlling trade between Egypt and the eastern Mediterranean.

Sumeru has constant sandstorms in the Ether Desert, as well as constant tropical storms in different parts of its regions. The climate of Sumeru is a range of climates such as equatorial, tropical humid and dry, tropical monsoon, semi-arid (semi-desert and steppe), desert (hyperarid and arid) and subtropical highlands. Temperate climates are rare throughout the continent, except in the very high areas and on the fringes. In fact, Sumeru's climate varies more by the amount of precipitation than by temperatures, which are always high. Sumeru holds many heat-related records: the continent has the hottest extended region throughout the year, the areas with the hottest summer climate, the longest duration of sunshine, etc. Sumeru shares three oceans. The Eden Ocean, the Sumeru Ocean which is also warm water, and the cold water Honkai Ocean in the Arctic Pacific.

While it is true that Sumeru is not a highly industrialized nation, it has advanced technology of arcane origin and complex systems that come from ancient civilizations. Sumeru's vehicles are designed and inspired by the Nile boats or the shapes of the pyramids. The Sumeruans use magnetic levitation systems and advanced propulsion technologies for transportation. Objects such as amulets, artifacts or data storage devices have styles reminiscent of the ancient treasures of ancient Egypt, fusing historical elements with technological functionalities. Additionally, given the scarcity of fertile land, Sumeru has developed advanced agricultural technologies, such as vertical and hydroponic farms. Crops are controlled by artificial intelligence and drones, and food production is highly automated. However, despite technological advances, elements of Sumeru culture and history were preserved. Traditional markets and street vendors coexist with futuristic skyscrapers, creating a visual and cultural contrast between old and new.

## History

### Human Era

The Mideast Meltdown, also known as the Suicide War in the Human Era, was a series of nuclear conflicts in the Middle East that occurred in 1997. It happened among the aftereffects of the crash of '94 and in the midst of the Collapse, which saw the large-scale unraveling of Western civilization. Tensions with the countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa reached an end in 1997 when an exchange of nuclear warfare left large swaths land as radioactive glass-like fields. Vast areas of the countries of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Chad, and the Arab Emirates were all but destroyed. Only Egypt, Syria, and Israel managed to survive intact due to being in an already-ruined state caused by the war, and as such, were left alone. Due to the use of thermonuclear weapons, radioactive fallout from the war spread worldwide.

By the 2020s, the impacted areas had become safe enough for human nomads, as well as others willing to traverse them, to scavenge and collect hardware and valuables from the ruined fields. By 2045, with the influence of the corporations fractured and reduced by the legacy of the Corporate War, interested allies and blocs banded together to take control of the regions destroyed in the Fusion, in order to extract and harvest resources to survive, forcing many Middle Eastern countries and Eastern nations to reform and attempt to resist the invading groups. Finally, at the end of 2045 with the chaos of nuclear war and other bombs, humanity was completely destroyed and only few survivors were able to handle the situation. The aftermath of the "Suicide War" caused annual radioactive sandstorms in the ruins of Syria, Iraq and Iran that dumped irradiated dust over Turkey, the Mediterranean and Europe.

### Reconstruction Era (50,000 years later)

After humanity became extinct due to the great cataclysm and wars, some 50,000 years later, the ancestor of the ancient civilizations, Nairu or also known as Ankh, was one of the last creations of the ancient civilizations to guide humanity to his salvation and the nation. Nairu came to power in Sumeru and his personal rule of all territories was characterized by continued dependence on agriculture, extensive trade and conflicts with other states, the fight against corruption, strategic management of the bureaucracy and ambitious construction projects. Nairu faced several urgent problems and emergencies soon after assuming the throne. These included food shortages and famine caused by the Nairu's drought and low-level floods and attacks by armed bandit gangs.

Although she was a ruler, she was also a diplomat, naval commander, linguist, and writer of medical treatises. Nairu was raised to be queen of Sumeru, she was the one who would restore the glory of the Middle East, and she grew up studying mathematics, philosophy and astronomy. It is said that at the beginning of his rule Nairu had a brother, who would be the second governor, but Sumeru's writings later describe Nairu as the only governor, indicating that she rejected her brother as Sumeru's successor and took the throne from him. Nairu's personal rule in Sumeru followed the model of practically absolute monarchy. Nairu is nominally the only legislator in her kingdom. She is also the main religious authority in the kingdom. Sumeru prides itself on being the center of history and science; or in simple words, the center of all Aurynthia. Sumeru boasts of its immersion in the development of advanced technology and is a leader in sustainability and animal conservation like Eden. It uses advanced technologies to monitor and protect the savanna ecosystem, promoting sustainable fishing, waste management and the preservation of biodiversity. The nation prides itself on its commitment to the environment and works to maintain a balance between technological development and conservation under the glory of its governor, the Nairu.

## Government

The Greater **Akademi of Alexandria** governs Sumeru and handles much of the nation's daily affairs. As well as the Council of Alexandria and the Guardians of the Nile. This last group in particular is a large group of Sumeruans that helps maintain peace and order in the city of Sumeru and all its deserts. Guardians are often known as scholars and desert travelers, with enormous willpower and a warrior spirit filled with gratitude for their nation. Although the guardians of the Nile mainly maintain diplomatic relations, they are also trained military personnel. Following tradition, Nairu rules Sumeru and other territories as absolute monarch, serving as the sole legislator of her kingdom. She is the main religious authority in her kingdom, presiding over religious ceremonies dedicated to the deities of the polytheistic religions of Sumeru. Nairu is directly involved in the administrative affairs of her domain, addressing crises such as famine by ordering the royal granaries to distribute food to the starving population during a drought early in her reign. Although the command economy she managed is more of an ideal than a reality, the government attempts to impose price controls, tariffs and state monopolies for certain goods, fixed exchange rates for foreign currencies, and rigid laws.

Nairu, also known as Anhk is a skilled warrior and military strategist. She can lead her troops into battle and has earned the respect of her people thanks to her skills and knowledge. However, she is also skilled in diplomacy and trade, and throughout her history she has had diplomatic relations with the nation of Lumina, Znaniya, and even Honkai, forming alliances between nations to restore the glory of her nation. The Sumeruan tribes of the desert are not affiliated with the Akademi or the Council of Alexandria, instead they are self-governing, usually led by elders and possibly matriarchs. They have their own set of rules, some of which can be very harsh to break, such as exile and even death. However, despite being governed by their own rules, they continue to follow the law established by their ruler. Sumeru has forest and desert and on both sides there are tribes. Originally, the entire nation was forest, but after the fall of the ancient civilization, a large amount of land was terraformed into desert. The desert is said to be a harsh place, an endless expanse of sand, scorching sun and sand storms. It is full of ruins from the Human era.

## Military

Currently Sumeru is ruled by Nairu, along with the Council of Alexandria and the Guardians of the Nile as its largest military force. The Sumeru Armed Forces are the largest, ranking fourth after Lumina, Znaniya and Honkai), consisting of the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Sumeru Air Defense Command. To reinforce stability and moderation in the nation, Sumeru has provided military assistance and training to a number of southern and northern regions. The Armed Forces enjoy considerable power and independence within the Sumeru State. They are also influential in business, involvement in road and housing construction, consumer goods, resource management, and vast expanses of real estate. The Nile Guardian Navy also controls the Sumeru Coast Guard. The Coast Guard is responsible for shore-based protection of common nearshore facilities and patrolling coastal waters to prevent smuggling, with an inventory consisting of approximately thirty-five large patrol vessels. The greatest leader of these warriors is Nairu, along with the Council of Alexandria where all neomilitaries are assisted and of course, the Akademi of Alexandria where they are educated with different knowledge. The guardians of the Nile are led by General Mahamatra, who is also the highest judicial figure in the court of justice after the empress.

## Law enforcement and crime

The Akademi of Alexandria is the totalitarian law and education center of Sumeru, after its governor. Professional judges were installed to preside over the courts and the judicial system functioned according to a more rational and recognizable paradigm. The Sumeruans also created the first professional police force that enforced the law, detained suspects, and testified in court. The courts that administer the law are the seru, the kenbet (a regional and national court) and the djadjat (the imperial court). If a crime is committed in a village and the seru does not reach a verdict, the case is elevated to the kenbet and then possibly to the djadjat, but this appears to be rare. Generally, what happens in a town is dealt with by the seru of that town. The kenbet is believed to be the law-making and punishing body at the regional (district) and national levels, and the djadjat ultimately decides whether a law was legal and binding according to the ma'at.

A suspect is questioned by the police and the judge in court, and witnesses are brought in to testify for or against the accused. As the belief prevailed that an accused person was guilty until proven innocent. Generally, if the crime was serious, such as rape, murder, grand theft or grave robbery, the penalty was death. They were all beaten and then fed to crocodiles, burned to death, or executed in other unpleasant ways. In general, Sumeru law is based on the core cultural value of ma'at (harmony), which had been instituted at the beginning of time by the gods of Sumeru.

Maat embodies truth, order and justice, and turns the wheel of life that is only possible if the established order prevailed. The bases and statutes of the law in Sumeru were founded on this idea, with laws that had been dictated by the gods and whose interpreter and supreme judge is the governor. As a consequence, Maat is the patron saint of judges. She is represented as a woman standing or sitting on her heels with a large ostrich feather on her head and carrying the cedar in one hand and the ankh, the scepter of power, in the other. Her pen was used to weigh the hearts of the dead at the final judgment. Typically, the chief judge of Sumeru is General Mahamatra, and his duties are to arrest those who violate Sumeru's rules and regulations, put an end to illegal studies, and maintain discipline in the nation. The matra general is generally considered Governor Nairu's right-hand man.

In the history of Sumeru, many investigators have used their "wisdom" to commit crimes, and have been severely punished by the general of the matra at the trial of Osiris by the supreme court of Sumeru in front of the empress. The most serious punishments were exile to the desert of ether, death, and torture.

## Geography, climate, and environment

Sumeru is composed of the South Eden Sea, the Black Sea, the Sumeru Sea, and the Honkai Sea. The Middle East is a geopolitical region encompassing the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, Turkey, Egypt, Iran and Iraq and other regions of the Human Era that are now part of greater Sumeru including its small island groups and two large offshore islands. of the arctic pacific. It is a sovereign union formed by several dependent regions, next to the Gulf of Sumeru to the south. These regions are collectively known as the Fertile Crescent and form the core of what historians have long called the cradle of human civilization (a label now applied to multiple regions of the world). This nation has relatively high levels of technology and urbanization indicating high levels of economic development, and enormous imports and exports that move primarily through the now small part of the Sumeru Sea.

Sumeru is divided into the Ether desert and its desert subregions, along with the dharma forest. The Ether Desert has subregions such as the Hadramaut Desert, Sahara Sands of Anubis, Nefertiti's Mirage Wastes, and Amun's Whispering Dunes. The other regions of the tropical dharma forest are Karma, Mahamatra, Ashram, Moksha and Atman. Sumeru is also connected to the Black Sea which connects with the neighboring nation of Pandora. Sumeru is rich in history. Several great ancient civilizations formed in the Sumeru Middle East, including Ancient Egypt, the Persian Empire, and the Babylonian Empire. While most regions have a tropical or desert climate, the northern regions, on the other hand, the coast and most of upper Sumeru have relatively temperate climates typical of the Mediterranean, with dry summers and cool, wet winters. Given the biological diversity of southern Sumeru and its important role in regulating the global climate, sustainable development became a key priority. Sumeru corporations make increased investments in renewable energy, organic agriculture, ecotourism, green cities and biodiversity conservation.

This nation is mainly located between latitudes 22° and 32°N, and longitudes 25° and 35°E. It is the second largest nation in the world. Due to the extreme aridity of Sumeru's climate, population centers are concentrated along the narrow valley and delta of the Nairu, meaning that around 99% of the population uses approximately 5.5% of the land area total. Aside from the Nairu Valley, most of Sumeru's landscape is desert, consisting of savannas and tropical forests, with a few oases scattered throughout. The winds create prolific sand dunes that peak at more than 30 meters (100 feet) in height. Sumeru includes parts of the Sahara Desert and the Libyan Desert of the Human Era. Towns and cities include Alexandria, the second largest city in the Sahara Sands of Anubis; Al-Qāhirah, the modern Sumeruan city and largest city after Sumeru City, located in the Dharma forests.

The Nairu Valley and Delta, the world's largest oasis, was created by the world's longest river and its seemingly inexhaustible sources. Without the topographic channel that allows the Nairu to flow through the Sahara, part of Sumeru city would be completely a desert. The length within Sumeru city of the Nairu River as it courses north from three sources in what used to be central Africa in the Human Era. The vast desert in the western part of Sumeru is known as the Great Ether Desert. In this world of sand, ancient ruins and mysterious treasures await, ruins of ancient civilizations and fossils of creatures never seen before.

Crossing sand and blistering wind, through bushes and forests, you reach a ruined city that was once part of a golden desert kingdom. Although the mirage has faded, the old dreams and secrets still sleep beneath the quicksand. The surface is made entirely of sand, with sandstone generating beneath the sand. The Ether Desert has high erosion values, meaning that the terrain it spawned on is generally flat but with occasional hills, similar to those found in windswept hills biomes. The subregional deserts of the Ether Desert can also generate minor erosions, but usually as a separation between a wasteland biome and the oceans. Deserts are often found bordering mangrove swamps or stony coastlines. Deserts can also spawn at any humidity value, and at high humidities, lush caves can sometimes be seen beneath deserts.

The desert biomes are quite arid in Sumeru. Among the animals that can live in the desert, only rabbits and desert foxes are seen in the wild, in addition to gazelles, hyenas, cheetahs, while in desert villages there appear tribes, dogs, cows, pigs and camels. Cactus and dead bushes are frequently found throughout the landscape. Sugar canes can be seen along the water. Lava pools may be seen. Deserts compensate for their sterility by featuring a relatively large number of structures, such as raider outposts, villages, desert pyramids, fossils, and desert wells. Desert villages and temples can offer shelter and valuable loot. The Sumeru ocean, on the other hand, because they are a variant of the deep ocean, is warm and full of life with reefs, but has ocean monuments and sunken ships from ancient civilizations. Badlands, marshes, and salt lakes cover a portion of the Ether Desert subregions.

The Hadramaut Desert, the Saharan Sands of Anubis, the Mirage Deserts of Nefertiti, and the Whispering Dunes of Ammon generally have differences in biome type. The Hadramaut desert is relatively mountainous. The elevation rises abruptly from the Nairu, and a downward-sloping sand plateau gives way within a 100-kilometer radius to rocky, arid, defoliated hills that run north to south between the border with Pandora and the delta. The hills reach elevations of more than 1,900 m. The most prominent feature of the region is the eastern range of rugged mountains, the Black Sea Hills, which extend from the Nairu Valley eastwards to the gulf and sea. Meanwhile, the Saharan sands of Anubis, the Great Sand Sea lies within the desert plain and extends from the Oasis to the Dharma forests.

Escarpments (ridges) and deep depressions (basins) exist in various parts of the Anubis Desert, and no rivers or streams flow into or out of the area. Erosion processes are extremely important factors in the formation of the desert landscape. Depending on the type and degree of erosion that wind winds and solar radiation have caused, deserts have different types of soils: sandy desert is one that is composed mainly of sand, which forms dunes due to the action of the winds, and stony desert. or rocky is one whose terrain is made up of rocks or pebbles, and the desert of Anubis is a combination of both and there are fossils and ruins everywhere.

On the other hand, the Nefertiti mirage deserts, which are a coastal subregion, are influenced by cold coastal ocean currents that run parallel to the coast. Due to local wind systems dominated by the trade winds, this desert is less stable than other types. During winter, fog, produced by cold ascending currents, frequently covers the coastal desert with a white blanket that blocks solar radiation. The coastal desert of Ether is relatively complex, as it is the product of terrestrial, oceanic and atmospheric systems. Finally, the whispering dunes of Amun are the most mysterious and dangerous of the Ether Desert, sediments up to 500 million years old have been found in many parts of this subregion. The dune sediment patterns were found in areas that are not so desert today. Those same areas today receive between 80 and 150 mm of rain per year. Some former dune regions are now occupied by humid tropical forests, such as the dharma forest.

Most of the rivers and streams of the Ether Desert are seasonal or intermittent, the only and main exception being the Nairu River, which crosses the desert from its source in the ecentral part to empty into the Mediterranean. Underground aquifers can sometimes reach the surface, forming oases. The central part of the Ether is hyperarid, with little vegetation. The northern and southern extremes of the desert, along with its high areas, have areas of grass and xeric shrublands, with taller trees and bushes where humidity is concentrated, and it is one of the largest that covers almost entire regions due to its great growth in the whole story. The landforms of the Ether have been progressively sculpted by both wind and occasional rain. This effect of time and climate has shaped sand dunes and dune fields or seas of land, rock valleys, gravel plains, dry valleys and salt flats. The Ether contains a multitude of deeply dissected mountains, as well as mountain ranges, some of them being volcanic. These mountain formations include the Mahameru Mountains, Arunachala Mountains, and Nanda Devi Mountains.

About the Dharma Forest, as a rule, the highest plateaus are located to the east and south, while a progressive decrease in altitude is observed towards the west and north. Apart from the lowlands and mountain range, the continent can be divided into two regions of upper and lower plateaus; the dividing line (somewhat concave towards the northwest) runs from the center of the sea to about 6 degrees south by west. Sumeru can be divided into several geographical zones:

* **The coastal plains**, often bordered seaward by mangroves, never go far from the coast, except for the lower reaches of the streams. The recent alluvial plains are mainly found in the deltas of the most important rivers. Elsewhere, the coastal lowlands form simply the lowest steps of the terrace system that constitutes the ascent to the interior plateaus. There are tropical forests here, and the dharma forest and its subregions are located here.
* **The mountain range**. Orthographically different from the rest of the nation, being alien and separated from the south by a depressed and desert area known as the Ether desert and its subregions.

Despite covering only about 6.5% of Sumeru's total area; The Nairu River and the Nairu Delta especially are the most important regions, as they are the only arable areas in the nation and support 99% of the population. The Nairu Valley extends approximately 800 nautical miles to the outskirts of Al-Qāhirah. The Nairu Valley is very good at farming and is known as Upper Sumeru, while the Nairu Delta region is known as Lower Sumeru. Steep rocky cliffs rise along the banks of the Nairu in some stretches, while other areas along the Nairu are flat, with room for agricultural production. Although thanks to the rise of the sea due to the changes that the Earth has undergone, several areas of Sumeru have several lakes and rivers, as well as the Gulf of Sumeru. Sumeru is separated by 20 regions and two large islands, which used to be the Philippines and Indonesia, now known as Maharlika and Nusantara, also known as the Dawn Islands which are part of Sector Zero of Honkai, Zhiyue and Znaniya.

The marine biome along Honkai and Eden has mountainous features, including a mid-ocean ridge system from the Honkai region, as well as underwater volcanoes, ocean trenches, underwater canyons, hot spring caves, plateaus, crystal caves and abyssal plains. The rest not covered by water is made up of mountains, tropical forests, beaches, jungle, frozen peaks, tropical forests in non-frozen areas and other geomorphologies on the islands of dawn. The beaches of the Dawn Islands are warm and crystal clear, with a wide variety of marine animals and reefs. The Sumeru ocean biome features hot springs and volcanic areas, however, part of it is also cold and has warm currents that come from Sumeru and collide with the Honkai currents.

The ocean floor is generally believed to be fairly flat, although underwater mountains and deep trenches abound in the Sumeru Ocean. The Dharma Forest is the largest rainforest in the world and its vast expanse extends across different cities and regions within Sumeru. It is known to be a treasure of biodiversity. It is home to an immense variety of species of plants, animals, birds, insects and microorganisms. The combination of warm tropical sun, variable humidity, ocean breezes and trade winds, and variable elevations create a variety of microclimates in Sumeru, the same phenomenon that occurs in Eden. Although Sumeru is quite large, it can look very different in each region, resulting in a unique selection of microclimates that are typical of each of its distinctive locations: central Sumeru; South and West Sumeru or even North Sumeru which borders Znaniya, the coldest nation of Aurynthia.

The combination of southeast trade winds and northwest monsoons produces a hot rainy season (November-April) with frequently destructive cyclones and a relatively cooler dry season (May-October). Rain clouds originating over the ocean discharge much of their moisture onto the eastern coast of the islands; Heavy rainfall supports the area's rainforest ecosystem. The central highlands are drier and colder, while the west is even drier and a semi-arid climate prevails in the southwest and southern interior of the island. The Dharma Forest and the islands have a number of natural resources, including nickel, cobalt, graphite, chromite, coal, bauxite, rare earth elements, salt, quartz, tar sands, semi-precious stones and mica. There are also deep sea fishing areas and potential for hydroelectric power generation.

Tropical cyclones cause damage to infrastructure and local economies, as well as loss of life. Tropical cyclones (hurricanes) form off the coast of Sumeru and move westward toward the Sea of Eden; Hurricanes can appear from May to December, but are more frequent from August to November. The islands of Sumeru on the other side as well as the Dharma forest have two seasons: a warm and humid season from November to April; and a cooler, drier season from May to October. However, there is great variation in climate due to elevation and position relative to the prevailing winds. In general, surface water is most abundant along the east coast and in the far north. Amounts decrease towards the west and south, with the driest regions being found in the far south.

In the Dharma Forest biome oaks are also common. The landscape is lush green, leaves covering much of the forest floor; These "bush trees" have trunks, surrounded by oak or jungle leaves. Vines are found adjacent to most terrain and can cover the surface of caves. The plain meanwhile is covered in grass with hills and few oak trees. The towns are common. Caves, lava lakes and waterfalls are easily identifiable thanks to the flat, obstacle-free terrain. In this way, the forest dharma is divided into several types: jungle, plain, savanna and mountains with waterfalls. Savannas are usually bordered by forests and plains. Acacias and small oaks are the two types of trees that grow here; This is the only place where acacias occur naturally. Since the savannahs have arid climates, it never rains here.

Some of the subregions of the Dharma forest are Khemset, Aten-Ra, Nefermaat, Seshat, Qadesh, Memphis-Yaret, and Anuket-Delta. Each one is unique and full of mysteries. For example, Khemset and Nefermaat are known to have floating mountains in the air, the Golden Mountains, Jabal-Dahab, very similar to the 'Ōhi'a Loa mountains of Eden, which are floating islands that slowly circulate on magnetic currents like icebergs in the sea, rubbing against each other and the towering plateau-shaped mountains of the region. They are overgrown with foliage at the top and straggly beards of vines hang down beneath the mountains like the roots of air-ferns. Likewise, each region has interesting biomes, with huge plants and giant trees.

The subregion of Qadesh is shrouded in an aura of enchantment and mystery. Its mountains rise like sentinels, guarding ancient secrets and forgotten treasures. The land is veiled in illusions and mystical phenomena, captivating the senses of those who venture within. The biomes here are diverse, showcasing towering plants and majestic trees, their branches reaching towards the heavens. Anuket-Delta is a captivating subregion nestled in the embrace of the Dharma Forest. It is a verdant land of lush foliage and serene waterways. The mountains here stand as guardians of the region, their peaks reaching towards the sky. The delta is renowned for its abundant flora and fauna, with sprawling wetlands and mystical creatures dwelling amidst its enchanting beauty. While Memphis-Yaret is a bustling subregion within the Dharma Forest, characterized by its vibrant cityscape and towering plateau-shaped mountains. The mountains stand tall, reminiscent of ancient citadels. Markets fill the streets, and the air is filled with the aroma of exotic spices and the sounds of bustling trade.

### Climate

Due to the nation's large north-south extension, the climate varies greatly in different regions, although it remains mostly warm. The climate in most major cities, including Sumeru City, features two seasons. The climate has different types, depending on the region. The coast has an oceanic climate, while the rest has a tropical or rainy climate. There is a rainy season in early summer and typhoons hit parts of the country every year in late summer. The climate in the mountains is generally cold and it can snow at certain times of the year to the north on the borders of Znaniya. Hurricane season in the Dawn Islands runs from approximately May to December, when hurricanes and tropical storms are most likely to occur in the region. These storms tend to originate off the coast of Eden or Sumeru itself and track west or northwest toward the islands. As storms cross the sea, they tend to lose strength if they head north and encounter colder waters.

Sea level temperatures generally range from 84 to 88 °F (29 to 31 °C) during the summer months and 79 to 83 °F (26 to 28 °C) during the winter months. Temperatures rarely exceed 49°C or drop below 20°C at lower elevations. Temperatures are lower at higher altitudes. However, temperatures in the Ether Desert are deadly, reaching up to 49 degrees Celsius. The Ether Desert is generally considered to have one of the harshest climates in the world today. The frequent north-east wind often causes sand storms and mini tornadoes. When this wind reaches the Mediterranean, it is known as sirocco and usually reaches hurricane speeds in North Sumeru and South Pandora. Half of the Ether Desert receives less than 20 mm of rain per year, and the rest receives no more than 100 mm annually. Precipitation occurs very infrequently, but when it does occur it is usually torrential, usually after long dry periods.

The Ether Desert is known in Sumeru culture as dangerous and unforgiving, with strong sandstorms and violent tornadoes ravaging the region and risking the lives of travelers. Some Sumeruan myths speak of angry desert spirits that plague the regions with tornadoes, demons from the underworld of Anubis. According to myth, after death, a person's soul was judged in the "Hall of Truth" by Anubis and other gods. It was believed that the heart of the deceased was weighed on a scale against the feather of Maat, and if the heart was heavier due to sins, the soul was devoured by a demon. If the heart was light, the soul could pass into the kingdom of Osiris and enjoy eternal life.

### Wildlife

Sumeru is home to a large number of diverse species. Among the fauna of these lands are the Seastalkers, there is also a wide variety of biomes, from the vibrant kelp forest to the fiery depths of the sea's enigmatic lava lakes. Each biome contains its own set of flora and fauna to discover and resources to harvest. Marine animals such as whales and dolphins live in the depths of the sea. On the surface, however, biomes such as rainforests and deserts persist. Some well-known animals are the sea stalker, forest stalkers, rabbits, desert foxes, cheetahs, lions, zebras, giraffes, camels, among others. They also have 1,800 butterflies and more than 190 species of beetles. They also have many types of birds, both tropical and desert.

On the coasts of the Dawn Islands and their islands, large reefs abound with sea turtles, manta rays and various types of fish and squid. The warm oceans feature coral reefs and numerous marine pickles. Several species of fox live in the Ether Desert, including the fennec, pale fox, and rüppell's fox. The addax, a large white antelope, can spend about a year in the desert without drinking water. The Dorcas gazelle is a northern Sumeru gazelle that can also go long periods without hydration. Other notable gazelles include the white gazelle. Other animals in this area include varanids, hyracoids, sand vipers, as well as small populations of wild desert stalkers.

The Central Ether Desert is estimated to have five hundred species of plants, an extremely low number considering its immense extent. Plants such as acacias, palm trees, succulents, thorny bushes and different grasses have adapted to the arid conditions, growing less to avoid water loss as a result of strong winds, storing water in their thick stems for use in dry periods, having long roots that travel horizontally to reach the largest area of water as well as through the arrangement of small, thick leaves or needles that prevent water loss through evapotranspiration. The leaves can dry out completely and recover later.

## Demographics

Sumeru is one of the most populous and multiracial nations, with native inhabitants from different regions. Most of the population is made up of Sumeruans and a small portion of people from Eden and Pandora, but 1% represents the people of Honkai. In Sumeru city in particular, in the Dharma forest region, we can see more variety of natives and non-natives than in other regions. Approximately 90% of the population are ethnic Sumeruans and the remaining 19% of the population were ethnic minorities; while more than four-fifths of Sumeru's population are from the regions that used to be Egypt, India or Iraq.

About 97% of the natives represent the nation of Sumeru, while the other percentage represents immigrants from different nations who were born in Sumeru or traveled from far away. There is a small percentage of nomads in the desert regions of Sumeru, scholars and travelers, especially in the regions of the Anubis desert and the Nefertiti mirage desert. The variant of Egyptian and Hindi, Sumeruan, is the official and predominantly spoken language in Sumeru, however, Sumeru is a multilingual nation; Approximately 100 to 150 minority languages are spoken throughout the country. 140.7 million across the country speak variants of Egyptian, 8.9 million speak variants of Hindi and 1.1 million speak variants of other languages such as Filipino, Thai, Persian or Hebrew. Another percentage speaks variants of English from the Lumina region and even the variant of Japanese and Russian, Honkaian and Znanian.

While Architects and their various races predominate in the Sumeru region, approximately 20.1% of second-generation humans are part of Sumeru's population of 52,380 following the dispersal of their species following the Great Corporate War II. The other percent is made up of architects of different races, terrestrial and flying like the Vanara Vayuputras. Likewise, there are also the Set, a race of desert spirits, and races of architects with characteristics of animals typical of the desert region such as foxes, rabbits, cheetahs, goats, desert stalkers and others.

### Familiar structure

Most family structures in Sumeru consist of clans made up of regions. A clan is a group of people united by kinship and ancestry just like in Eden. Even if lineage details are unknown, clans may claim descent from a founding member or apical ancestor. Clans, in native Sumeruan societies, are not endogamous, meaning that their members cannot intermarry. Sumeruan clans exist in all desert and forest biomes and each have their own unique culture. Despite their differences and distance from each other, the clans remain interconnected through trade and tradition. Outside of the clans there are adventurers and solitary travelers who travel through the desert, in addition to that, most Sumeru families are nuclear or extended and consist of two parents, children, grandparents and uncles. There are about 70 desert tribes and clans in different regions, but Ta-Seti is the largest. They usually live in the centers of cities and in coastal towns, in addition to being found a large part in the desert of Ether.

Kinship relationships are important in the Sumeruan family structure. Respect for ancestors and family ties is essential. Patrilineal descent, that is, the line of descent through the father, is valued and great importance is placed on the continuity of the family line. Sumeruans have positive moral values and respect their elders. In the Sumeruan family the son is referred to as "his father's old age staff", which essentially meant that he was to inherit his father's occupation. Unlike the Honkaian, children are born into and raised by these clans and tribes, they are not adopted by caregivers, and there are no development centers. However, there are cases where children from other clans are adopted by caretakers from other clans, just as there are different roles in clans, from cultivator, hunter, and caretaker. Each member of the clans fulfills their specific role that they choose once they are adults. It is rare to see humans in Sumeru, however, they exist and also function through single or mixed tribes and clans of humans.

Sumeruan clans are united by strong brotherhood and often family ties; Generally the Sumeruans treat each other as brothers and sisters. The clans are united by their love for Nairu, and are often devoted to his rule. Each clan has a special connection with an element and an animal from the desert regions. Blood ties are divine in nature to the Sumeruans. Attacking one's own family is a crime severely punished. The Sumeruan sagas are full of stories of families decimated by successive revenges that remain latent even for generations. The rejection of an individual from the family, from the clan made up of parents and grandparents, children, brothers, uncles, cousins and nephews, is a terrible stigma comparable to exile or the death penalty. In serious cases, such as treason, murder, or conspiracy against the governor, the death penalty was a possibility. Forms of execution could include beheading, crucifixion, strangulation or drowning. In other cases, under General Mahamatra's trial, instead of receiving a prison sentence, clan traitors are sentenced to hard labor on public projects, such as building monuments, canals, or temples.

It has been confirmed that architects and second-generation humans do not reproduce naturally, although they possess reproductive organs. Therefore, architects and second-generation humans are created in different ways. Architects reproduce through machine creation, where their biocomponents and mechanical parts are incubated with minerals extracted from the earth. In addition to being nearly fully developed physically, they are also nearly fully developed mentally. When they are born in the kindergartens of their tribes or clans, they already know everything they need to survive, although they retain the innocence of a child and will require many decades to fully mature. On the other hand, second-generation humans are also created in kindergartens through genetic engineering using the DNA of adults and the first human, Robin Myers.

Unlike architects, humans do not require the extraction of minerals from the earth to reproduce; however, they consume other technological resources for their reproduction and expansion.

### Health

Most Sumeruans rely on a combination of modern and traditional medicine systems in hospitals. The doctor, sunu or sinu, is the one who carries out the act of healing. There are medical courses at the **Akademi of Alexandria**. Institutions such as the **House of Life (Per Ankh)**, usually attached to a temple or palace, serve as a place to perfect medical knowledge. Lay doctors have had a very strict hierarchical organization since ancient times, with those from the palace standing out for their prestige; They were followed by those destined for necropolises, quarries and military expeditions. Aware of the material and spiritual remedies available to them, and the character of each ailment, Sumeruan doctors consider three possibilities in their diagnosis: "A disease that I will treat", in those cases in which the cure of the sick person was foreseen; "a disease against which I will fight", that is, a serious case in which the outcome of the treatment was uncertain, and "a disease with which nothing can be done", in the case of a fatal outcome. Medicine is free and is linked to the temples that are hospitals. In them, special care is provided to the sick and doctors are specifically trained through practices controlled by the priests, practices that they then exercised with their clients. These temples are part of Alexandria.

Sanitary laws are strict, hygiene is scrupulously observed and there are medical ordinances to monitor the waters, not only for the cleanliness of the living but also for mortuary hygiene. All this indicates a high degree of evolution of Medicine in Sumeru. Sumeruan doctors use a wide variety of natural remedies to treat illnesses and ailments. They use herbs, medicinal plants and products derived from animals, such as ointments, poultices and plasters. They also practice aromatherapy and use essential oils to treat different conditions. When it comes to traditional native medicine, the ideas surrounding health and illness within the culture are practically inseparable from the ideas of religion and spirituality. Generally there are doctors in the villages who have dedicated their entire lives to traditional and modern medicine, combining both aspects to cure their members in the temples. There are many ways in which herbs can be administered, the most common of which is a liquid consumed as an herbal tea or plant extract (possibly diluted).

In addition to this, the Sumeruans have advanced knowledge of human anatomy and architecture and have identified organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys and brain. They perform embalming and mummification practices, which allows them to have an understanding of the internal structure of the body. They also have rudimentary knowledge of surgery and perform procedures such as removing teeth, cauterizing wounds, and fixing fractured bones. The standards of learning and practicing medicine are promulgated by the governor's physician, who is at the top of the medical hierarchy; Below her were the palace doctors, of whom one was the Chief Doctor of the North and South, a kind of Minister of Health. Under his orders are the inspectors, supervisors and doctors' teachers. The vast majority of practical doctors are located on a lower level. The empress's doctor, named Ra, was educated at the Akademi of Alexandria by superiors and is the one who teaches other doctors in Alexandria how to treat patients.

Ra uses a variety of medicinal herbs and plants to treat various ailments. For example, aloe vera is used to treat burns and wounds, while juniper was used as a diuretic and to treat digestive problems. Incense is considered a powerful antiseptic and is burned to purify the air. Ra's student doctors apply poultices and plasters to treat skin conditions and relieve pain. These consisted of mixtures of crushed herbs, clay, honey and other ingredients, which were applied directly to the skin or placed over bandages. The natives of Sumeru are known for their culture of smoking plants and flowers for mental well-being, such as smoking blue lotus for anxiety and depression, lavender and chamomile for sleep, and other plants that they also prepared in infusions. Some of the herbs used for medicinal purposes included mint, sage, pomegranate, and fennel. Another example is cinnamon, cinnamon is used to improve blood circulation and relieve muscle pain. It is also believed to have stimulant and aphrodisiac properties.

### Education

The basic school system in Sumeru is long and dedicated, consisting of primary school (six years), middle school (three years), high school (six years) and finally a degree at the Akademi of Alexandria. The traditional school of Sumeru, like the Akademia of Alexandria, teaches the natives about different branches, from technology to science, culture and philosophy. Education in Sumeru is high and is considered one of the largest centers of education along with Honkai, there are a large number of talented and very intelligent Sumeruans who come from the best classes of the Akademia. Clans, on the other hand, educate children and teach them everything they need to survive, from hunting and fishing to how to traverse the desert. Future scribes must have strong mathematical skills to perform tasks such as accounting and tax recording. Children learn to perform calculations, measure land and solve mathematical problems. They also learn to read and write in hieroglyphs, and also study sacred and literary texts. In addition, they teach them about astronomy, medicine and philosophy. Akademi of Alexandria is particularly known for its arcane arts education and historical records.

## Economy

Sumeru's economy is based mainly on agriculture and animal husbandry, as well as trade between desert clans and other nations. Other products marketed include crocodile products, spices and essential oils for beauty products. In the Desert of Ether, the Sumeruans tribes trade with merchants who proceed to sell the goods in the city, who also bring them goods from there. Agriculture is the biggest driver of Sumeru's economy, since the Nairu River has provided a natural irrigation system that allows the cultivation of crops such as wheat, rice, cotton, sugar cane and vegetables. Agriculture remains a major source of employment and contributes significantly to the nation's exports. Tourism also plays an essential role in the Sumeruan economy, as the nation has a rich history and a host of tourist attractions, such as the pyramids of the Ether Desert, the temples of Alexandria and cruises on the Nairu River. Additionally, the nation exports agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products and olive oil. These agricultural products are in demand in both the regional and international markets. Sumeru produces fruits and other products such as mango, pomegranate, onion, strawberries, tomatoes, wheat, grapes, potatoes, oranges and melons. Sumeru is also in charge of mining, given its wealth of minerals throughout the region, and therefore also of technology manufacturing. The Sumeru market is one of the most open markets where good food and fruit circulate, as is the Ether Desert market.

## Infrastructure

Sumeru architecture combines ancient aspects of the natives of the Human Era. Sumeruan architecture is characterized by the construction of large monumental structures, such as pyramids, temples and obelisks. These constructions are impressive in both size and scale, intended to represent the power and greatness of the empress and the gods. The Sumeruans mainly used limestone, granite and sandstone in their constructions. These materials are abundant in the region and provide great durability to the structures. The Sumeruans also developed advanced urban planning. Cities and temples were carefully designed, following a symmetrical and hierarchical arrangement. The streets are organized in rectilinear patterns and were built into drainage systems to control flooding and water flow. Each construction is richly decorated with reliefs, paintings and sculptures. Hieroglyphs and symbolic representations are used to communicate religious messages and glorify the pharaohs.

### Transport

Sumeru has efficient and fast transportation in its different regions, from airports to boats and canoes, and subways and trains in its largest cities such as the city of Sumeru. Most natives travel and navigate by boat throughout the region and also by land in automobiles on highways, as well as by air in airplanes to the different airports in the nation. While it is true that Sumeru is not a highly industrialized nation, it does have advanced technology of arcane origin and complex systems that come from ancient civilizations. Sumeru vehicles are designed and inspired by Nile boats or the shapes of pyramids. The Sumeruans use magnetic levitation systems and advanced propulsion technologies for transportation. Objects such as amulets, artifacts or data storage devices have styles reminiscent of the ancient treasures of ancient Egypt, fusing historical elements with technological functionalities.

### Water supply and sanitation

Access to an improved water source is universal in Sumeru except for the Ether Desert regions, which have created wells connected to water systems and oases. 70% of the population receives tap water from public services and 30% receives water from their own wells or small unregulated systems, mainly in rural desert areas. Access to improved sanitation services is also universal.

### Energy

Given environmental awareness, Sumeru has been working on the development of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind. Sumeru is one of the world's leading producers of solar energy. Sumeru has 817 solar energy plants in operation, with an installed capacity of 90.18% of the nation's energy generation. Large solar parks and wind power plants have been built across the nation. The objective is to diversify the energy matrix and increase environmental sustainability. Sumeru also gets hydroelectric power from the Nairu River. The Ankh Dam, built in the Reconstruction Era, is one of the largest hydroelectric dams in the world and provides a major source of renewable energy and flood control for Sumeru.

However, Sumeru's greatest source of energy is the arcane force Argent. The metaphysical nature of this energy defies previous physical laws in other forms of plasma. While plasma itself is a gas superheated to the point of releasing electrons that become ionized, this energy is stable at higher temperatures than previously thought possible and can energize objects with which it comes into contact. Argent energy is a combination of multiple captivating, spiritual and eternal energy sources fused together and then refined to perfection. Argent energy is drawn from the heart of Sumeru, where the entrance to the necropolis of the children of the pharaohs, the city of the dead of Cairo in the eye of the gods, is located. Argent energy is made solely of human soul and elemental power combined, together they form Argent. Some scientists at the Akademi of Alexandria have proposed tentative theories and models for how silver energy might work. One approach is extremely weak electromagnetic fields that could influence quantum processes at the subatomic level. They could interfere with the quantum probabilities of a limited region of space. Another possibility is as-yet-undiscovered hypothetical particles or radiation that would interact with quantum matter in a way that allows local manipulation of probabilities.

Some models are based on unconventional quantum mechanics, which proposes extensions or modifications of standard quantum mechanics that allow direct manipulation of quantum states. Approaches based on quantum gravity, quantum chaos, and extradimensional interference have also been proposed. Argentine energy seems to have mysterious properties. One possibility is that it is a form of dark energy or quintessence, a theoretical form of energy that we do not yet fully understand. The combination of these primary energies creates soul energy, a source of power so colossal, so incredibly formidable, that it has built the entire Underworld. The Underworld, on the other hand, is full of souls that have crossed over after death and ancient civilizations.

## Major cities

### Sumeru City - 80 million

Sumeru city, also called as the New Greater Cairo, is a subarea and a main city located in the Nefermaat region, in the dharma forest. This immense place borders the desert of ether and its pyramids, it is full of temples and sanctuaries. The city of Sumeru is known throughout Aurynthia as the **"City of Gratitude"**. It is under the jurisdiction of the great **Divine Tree** and is built on the **Alexandria Akademi**, the root of all wisdom in the land of Sumeru. Under the lush Divine Tree, the scholars of the academy city have accumulated all the knowledge that can be gathered. The city has many districts and points of interest, such as the Grand Bazaar, Street of Treasures and more. Located in the middle and upper half of the tree is The Akademi of Alexandria, which serves as Sumeru's main base. Above the Akademi is the **Sanctuary of Ra**, which is a treetop palace. Alexandria is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; its Great Library, the largest in the ancient world; and the Catacombs, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Alexandria was the intellectual and cultural center of the ancient Mediterranean.

Alexandria has several higher education institutions. Akademi of Alexandria is a public institution that follows the Egyptian system of higher education. Many of its faculties are internationally renowned, among which its Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering stand out. The Royal Library of Alexandria was once the largest library in the world. Generally thought to have been founded at the beginning of the 3rd century BC, during the reign of Ptolemy II of Egypt, it is now the cultural and student center with the most stored knowledge of the Human Era. In addition to this, Akademi Alexandria has museums and theaters. The Alexandria Theater presents classical music, Arabic music, ballet and opera. Additionally, with the help of artificial intelligence and machine translation, the Alexandria Library can allow access to its content in different languages. Users can read and understand texts in their native language, facilitating global knowledge sharing and collaboration between people from different cultures and regions.

The city of Sumeru has a rich history dating back thousands of years. The city is home to important monuments and archaeological sites, such as the Pyramids of Ether, the Great Sphinx and the Citadel of Saladin. It is also known for its ancient Islamic neighborhoods, such as Khan El Khalili, which offer a glimpse into traditional architecture and daily life. It is a densely populated city, with more than 80 million inhabitants. The city is a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities, with a mix of native Egyptians and foreign communities. Diversity is reflected in the variety of languages, religions and traditions present in the city. In addition, it has a mix of ancient, Islamic, colonial and modern architecture. The city has narrow, labyrinthine streets in the old quarters, with traditional-style houses and historic mosques. There are also modern buildings, skyscrapers and wide avenues in the newer parts of the city.

### Maharashtra - 30 million

Maharashtra is a densely populated city on the west coast of Sumeru. It is a financial center and the largest city in the Dharma Forest region. On the coast of the port of Maharashtra, lies the iconic stone arch of the Sumeru Gate. Off the coast, the nearby island has ancient cave temples dedicated to the gods. The city is also known as the heart of the film industry. Maharashtra is known for its cultural and ethnic diversity. The city attracts people from different parts of Sumeru and abroad, creating a unique multicultural atmosphere. In Maharashtra, one can find communities of Hindus, Muslims, Egyptians, Parsis and other religions living in harmony and sharing a single love for their ruler. The skyline of Maharashtra is dominated by skyscrapers and modern buildings. The city has a developed infrastructure including roads, bridges, public transport systems and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. At the same time, there are also older, bustling neighborhoods with narrow streets and traditional markets. Maharashtra has a long coastline and beautiful beaches such as Juhu Beach and Chowpatty Beach. These beaches are popular with city dwellers for relaxing, enjoying walks and savoring street food. The port of Maharashtra is also one of the busiest ports in Sumeru and plays an important role in trade and shipping.

### City of Ether - 10 million

The City of Ether, located in the center of the Ether Desert between the Hadramaut Desert, the Saharan Sands of Anubis, the Mirage Deserts of Nefertiti, and the Whispering Dunes of Ammon, bordering the River of Nairu towards the Dharma Forest. The City of Ether is located in the heart of the infinite and mysterious desert. The surrounding landscape is dominated by endless sand dunes, with little sign of vegetation. The scorching desert sun bathes the city in golden light and creates a hot, dry environment. The buildings and structures are made of heat- and desert-resistant materials, such as adobe and white marble. The shapes and designs of the buildings are inspired by ancient Egyptian culture and aesthetics, with ornamental elements and intricate patterns that reflect the history and identity of the central region. Despite being located in a remote desert, Ether City is at the forefront of technology. The city has sustainable energy systems, such as solar panels and wind turbines, that take advantage of the desert's natural resources. There is also an advanced communication and transportation network, with antigravity technology vehicles and interconnected information systems.

The City of Ether features oases and lush gardens that provide relief from the heat and aridity. These oases are places of meeting and relaxation, with fresh water fountains, exotic plants and shaded areas where residents and visitors can rest and enjoy nature. The markets of the City of Ether are bustling and colorful, full of exotic products and unique crafts. Here, local and out-of-town merchants offer a variety of goods, from spices and silks to ancient artifacts and innovative technology. Markets are lively meeting points, where people gather to exchange stories and experiences. In the great city of Ether there are sanctuaries and temples dedicated to the deities of Sumeru, as well as a great temple where the Empress Nairu is located.

## Culture

The Sumeru people live in various biomes of Sumeru and its regions in territorial clan societies. They have an egalitarian social organization based on hunting, foraging and crafts. Common roles within a clan include hunters, caretakers, gatherers, and craftsmen, as well as warriors or travelers. Due to Sumeru's harsh climate, people spend most of their time indoors. Although it seems that the extreme weather does not affect them at all due to the high temperatures of the ether desert. The ancient Sumeruan culture is one of the most fascinating civilizations in history, with a rich heritage that spanned thousands of years. The Sumeruans have created iconic works of art that still amaze the world today. Its wall paintings, sculptures and reliefs glorify the gods, depict scenes of daily life and decorate tombs and temples. Sumeruan architecture includes the majestic pyramids, temples and obelisks that were built as religious and funerary monuments. The Sumeruans also made significant contributions in fields such as astronomy, medicine and engineering. They have advanced knowledge of astronomy and developed a calendar based on celestial cycles. In medicine, mummification techniques were used and treatments were developed for various diseases. Additionally, the Sumeruans are experts in building massive structures and developing hydraulic engineering techniques.

Sumeruan society is organized in a hierarchical structure. At the top is the empress, the divine ruler, followed by the priestly class which is the general of Mahamatra, the scribes and the nobles. Farmers and artisans constitute the working class. Despite their differences and distance from each other, the clans remain interconnected through trade and tradition. Outside of the clans there are adventurers and solitary travelers who travel the desert, in addition to that, most Sumeru families are nuclear or extended and are made up of two parents, children, grandparents and uncles. There are about 70 desert tribes and clans in different regions, but Ta-Seti is the largest. They usually live in the centers of cities and coastal towns, in addition to being largely found in the Aether desert.

Generally Sumeruans treat each other as brothers and sisters. The clans are united by their love for Nairu and are often devoted to his rule. Each clan has a special connection with an element and an animal from the desert regions. Blood ties are divine in nature to the Sumeruans. Attacking one's own family is a crime severely punished. The Sumeruan sagas are full of stories of families decimated by successive revenges that remain latent even for generations. The rejection of an individual from the family, from the clan made up of parents and grandparents, children, brothers, uncles, cousins and nephews, is a terrible stigma comparable to exile or the death penalty. In serious cases, such as treason, murder, or conspiracy against the governor, the death penalty is a possibility. Forms of execution could include beheading, crucifixion, strangulation or drowning.

A variety of sources illuminate the culture, activities and beliefs of the Sumeruans. The Sumeruans consider themselves a people full of honor and warriors trained to defend the nation and the empress. However, they are also full of gratitude and devotion, and do not follow stereotypical gender roles. Common roles within a clan are not divided by gender, only by ability and need. For example, many Sumeruan men do not become warriors or hunters, only learning essential self-defense in the wild, and instead often choose to focus on childcare and crafts or even doctors, philosophers, and cultivators. The Sumeruans also developed one of the first writing systems known as hieroglyphics. They used hieroglyphs to record historical events, write religious texts and literature. Sumeruan literature included texts such as the Book of the Dead and narrative stories and poems.

The sciences in Ancient Sumeru were dominated by empirical knowledge organized by priests and recorded by cultured scribes. The entire population lived at the rhythm of the Nairu floods, destroying and generating the country's wealth, which required a precise calculation for its prediction and the subsequent restoration of the farmland after the floods. For this, the Sumeruans were able to devise practical mathematics, useful measuring instruments, effective tools and a technology that made it possible to organize and carry out pharaonic canalization works and erect monumental constructions. Likewise, the empress and her divinity are one of the greatest characteristics of Sumeru, being the incarnation of one of the gods on earth, since ancient times she has been recognized as having absolute power over the rest of the mortals, she was the owner of all Sumeru; Her lands, crops, weapons and even her people belonged to her and everything that happened in the country was attributed to her, whether it was good harvests or an untimely flooding of the Nairu. She personally appointed viziers, priests, generals and other high officials.

In the same way she is also the head of the Akademi of Alexandria in the Great Divine Tree. The House of Life is the name given to the existing institution in Ancient Egypt dedicated to teaching at its most advanced level, also functioning as a library, archive and manuscript copying workshop, and is currently part of the great institution of Alexandria. The House of Life is made up of two main rooms and their annexes, one of them is the house of the director of the institution. Among the teachings taught are medicine, astronomy, mathematics, philosophy, religious doctrine and foreign languages. Scribes who work in the Houses of Life take titles such as "Servants of Ra" or "Followers of Ra". Ra is the Egyptian solar god, the one who gave life; Thus, the title was associated with the idea that the scribes would themselves be transmitters of life. The Houses of Life are also associated with Osiris, god of rebirth. It was believed that the act of copying texts would help the god to be reborn every year at his festival. In these living houses there were also establishments that could be considered a type of sanatorium.

There is also the Royal House, led by the empress. The Royal House is a dependency of the queen's house, where the ladies of the court were educated in many aspects, but above all they were instructed in music and dance, learning to play the harp, the lute, or the flute. Their ritual dances and melodies appeased the divinities and the atmosphere of harmony rejoiced everyone. An important activity carried out in the schools of the Royal House is the making of dresses, and the production of beauty and grooming supplies, as they have pottery, weaving, and carpentry workshops.

In addition to academics, Alejandria carries out research on various topics. It is typical for traveling academics to collect material and conduct preliminary research for the supervision of their supervisors, projects and areas of interest as well, while researchers are allowed to remain at the Akademi to conduct their research. The Sumeruan culture, like other regions, is heavily influenced by the ancient human cultures that preceded them; As a result, their architecture, fashion, art, and even language show influence from both Western and Eastern human societies. It is implied that the Sumeruans adapted much of their own culture and mannerisms from the fossils of human civilizations they have unearthed, and the combination of ancient human aesthetics and Sumeruan ingenuity is truly unique. The Sumeruan are described as quiet, reserved but polite and agile warriors full of gratitude for their empress. Most regions of Sumerua speak languages derived from Egyptian or Hindi, although there are also regions where native languages such as Indonesian or Arabic are spoken. The linguistic richness reflects the cultural diversity of the region, with variants of words in each city and variations of Egyptian in the Sumeruan language.

Sumeru men usually wear short or long skirts, as well as trousers of fine fabric, while women wear tight-fitting dresses with wide pleats. Jewelry is a distinctive element of Sumeruan fashion, with elaborate necklaces, bracelets, rings and headbands. Makeup also plays an important role in Sumeruan culture, for both men and women, and products such as kohl are used to enhance the eyes. Sumeruans enjoy a variety of games and recreational activities. They play board games such as Senet and Mehen, practice sports such as wrestling and archery, and participate in dance and music. Music and dance are an integral part of religious celebrations and social events. Since this society does not follow gender stereotypes, women can enjoy many rights unlike in the human era and even have important positions, such as Ra, the empress's doctor and healer.

Religion also played a fundamental role in Sumeruan life. The Sumeruans worship numerous gods and goddesses, each with their own domain and attributes. Some of the most revered gods included Ra, the sun god; Osiris, the god of life after death; Isis, the goddess of motherhood and magic; and Horus, the god of the sky. The Sumeruans believe in life after death and practice complex funeral rituals to ensure the immortality of the soul. Sumeruan mythology is rich and complex, with a large number of gods, goddesses, and stories explaining the origin of the world, nature, and the role of divine beings in everyday life. For example, Osiris was one of the most important gods in Sumeruan mythology. He was killed by his brother Set, but was later resurrected by his wife Isis. Osiris became the god of the underworld and judgment after death. According to Sumeruan belief, the dead were to undergo judgment in the Hall of Maat, where their hearts were weighed against the feather of truth. Those whose hearts were lighter than the feather were admitted to the kingdom of Osiris and enjoyed life after death. Anubis on the other hand is known as the god of embalming and protection of the dead. He is represented as a man with the head of a jackal or as a lying jackal. The jackal was an animal associated with death in ancient Egypt of the Human Era due to its presence in cemeteries and its tendency to dig up corpses. Anubis was considered the guardian of the tombs and the one in charge of guiding and protecting the deceased on their journey to the afterlife.

### Education

The Akademi of Alexandria accepts students from all over Aurynthia and often sends traveling scholars to other nations to gather material for research. It is unknown how long the Akademi has existed, but it was already a prestigious institute at the time of the cataclysm 50,000 years ago. According to Ra, the Akademi of Alexandria is a millennia-old institution, meaning that it was founded thousands of years ago during the Human Era. The Akademi also plays a role as Sumeru's governing body and handles much of Sumeru's day-to-day affairs. Although it has a university-like environment, the Akademi admits students of all ages, and children can enroll in the Akademi of Alexandria once they reach school age if they pass the entrance exams. For example Ra, who enrolled at the age of seven before being homeschooled for a time, and others, who enrolled at the Akademi when they reached school age, although their age at the time of enrollment was not specified. Even though they were "young", there are also many children who plan to take the Akademi entrance exams after learning the fundamentals of architecture and medicine.

Although it is implied that there is a certain age at which prospective students must take the entrance exams and enroll in the Akademi, doing so is not mandatory, as only those who pass the challenging entrance exams are admitted, so it is unlikely that many students will be able to study there. Those who cannot attend school at Akademi depend on the free system, independent studies or training centers to acquire knowledge at home. Nowadays, earning an Akademi degree is a notoriously long and stressful process. The thesis defense is by far the most difficult part of graduating; Several of the students gathered in other nations express anxiety about finding material for their theses and have changed topics due to extenuating circumstances or rejection by the review panel. Some completely fear the Akademi of Alexandria and mention that Sora, apparently among the best in his class, has "piles of rejected manuscripts". It is implied that there is a limit to how long a student can stay at the Akademi without being able to graduate.

As in Honkai and Znaniya, the curriculum is divided into three main categories: compulsory education, morals, and special activities. The compulsory ones are language and literature, mathematics, social studies, science, music, arts and crafts and physical education. Moral education aims to teach young people to respect each other and the environment, respect the rules of society, and learn general self-control. Special activities refer to activities and ceremonies that emphasize teamwork and cooperation, such as field trips or folk concerts. Required courses continue into lower secondary education, with the addition of fine arts, foreign languages, and a greater variety of electives, including scientific research and social science courses. The Akademi of Alexandria teaches complex subjects such as astronomy, physics, chemistry, philosophy and other sciences. Not only with that, the Sumeruans guardians of the Nile are also educated by the house of life and the royal house of Alexandria, where they learn their basic knowledge of fighting as soldiers of the nation.

For those who desire a more formal education and aspire to become scribes, there are special schools. These schools were usually located in the temple complexes of the house of life and were led by experienced priests or scribes. Students learn to read, write, perform mathematical calculations, and master the art of hieroglyphic and hieratic writing. Education focuses on reading and writing, but also includes mathematics, astronomy, history, geography and medicine. The texts used in education are mainly manuals and religious texts, such as the Book of the Dead and the Pyramid Texts. Teaching in Sumeruan children is based on repetition and memorization. Students recite and copy texts over and over again to internalize knowledge. Additionally, practical exercises and mathematical problems are used to develop skills.

Alexandria Akademi is currently divided into many divisions, each of which has a specialty and a designated color for its uniform. The first Darshans were established at the same time as the Akademi itself by the great empress under the name of Six Great Schools, each of which represents a type of wisdom. Although additional Darshans separate from these Schools have been created throughout history, only the Six Great Schools have stood the test of time. Today, the Six Darshans and the Six Great Schools are almost synonymous.

As the children grew, they were assigned tasks and responsibilities appropriate to their age and abilities. Children from agricultural families could help with field work, while others could learn a trade or help around the home. Sumeruan children grew up with ancient Egyptian tales and myths from Sumeruan folklore. Sumeruan folklore included a variety of folk tales and fables. These tales often had morals and teachings, and dealt with themes such as cunning, justice, and wisdom. Some famous examples are "The Peasant and the Crocodile" and "The Tale of the Prince Who Became a Camel", ancient Sumeruan folklore also includes a wide range of symbols and amulets with protective meanings and powers. For example, the Eye of Horus and the Lucky Scarab are common amulets used for protection and good fortune, and are generally given to children at a young age to give protection and good luck to their families. Sumeruan children often hear fairy tales and are raised with tales of the afterlife, are taught about magic and elemental powers at a young age, and often sing folk songs as a group. Some of the traditional songs of Sumeru tell stories of princes and magical creatures of the desert, as well as the gods of each region.

> Oh my love
> Oh the delight of my eyes
> Would you not sleep my flower?
> Are you the peacock or the plumage of the peacock?
> Are you the cuckoo or the cry of the cuckoo?
> Are you the moon or the light of the moon?
> Are you the eyelashes, or the dream?
> Are you the flower or the nectar?
> Are you the fruit or the sweetness?
>
> , ―Sumeru's Lullaby

In the houses of life of Sumeru the foundations of Hindu philosophy, mythology, theology and literature were laid, and many beliefs and practices were established that still exist today, such as dharma, karma, yoga and the mokṣa. Sumeru stands out for its religious diversity, with Hinduism, Buddhism, and other religions in the Ether desert region. Sumeru has schools of thought and philosophy within the Akademi of Alexandria, where Sumeruan children are educated about all religions and to speak several languages from different regions of the nation, from Hindi, Egyptian, Persian, English, Chinese, among others. Vedanta is based on the Upanishads and is taught to children, which are sacred texts of Hinduism. This Alexandrian school focuses on the ultimate nature of reality (Brahman) and the relationship between the individual (Atman) and the divine. Vedanta advocates the realization of the unity of Atman and Brahman through knowledge and meditation.

The Samkhya school focuses on the analysis and classification of the constituent elements of the universe and the understanding of the dual nature of the human being and all species on earth. It proposes that liberation is achieved through discriminative knowledge and separation of spirit (Purusha) from matter (Prakriti). On the other hand, the Nyaya school focuses on logic and reasoning as means to obtain knowledge and understanding of the world. It proposes the existence of four sources of knowledge: direct perception, inference, comparison and testimony. And finally, the Mimamsa school focuses on the interpretation of Vedic rituals and texts. It deals with the practical aspects of religious life and advocates the fulfillment of human desires through correct ritual action and an understanding of social duties and responsibilities. Together with the Vaisheshika school, which deals with metaphysics and ontology, analyzing the nature of reality and the constituent elements of the universe. It proposes that knowledge is acquired through perception and inference. All these are the Alexandrian schools of thought.

Sumeru's education system is the second largest in the world. Sumeru has more than 900 universities and 40,000 colleges and 1.5 million schools within the system of the Akademi of Alexandria and its houses of life. One of the most popular schools of thought in Sumeru, made together with the Zhiyue nation, is the school of Zen, or Chan in Chinese, it is a Buddhist school that stands out for its emphasis on meditation and the direct practice of enlightenment. It focuses on direct experience and the transmission of teaching beyond words and concepts. Zen has greatly influenced the culture and art of countries such as Honkai. The Sumeruans deeply believe that through suffering and reflection the students of their schools will be able to find inner peace and gratitude.

### Traditional Cuisine

Sumeru cuisine is derived from an innumerable wealth of dishes, due firstly to the multicultural character and secondly to the great geographical extent of the nation. The foundation of a typical Sumeruan meal is a cereal cooked in a plain fashion and complemented with flavourful savoury dishes. The cooked cereal could be steamed rice; chapati, a thin unleavened bread made from wheat flour, or occasionally cornmeal, and griddle-cooked dry; the idli, a steamed breakfast cake, or dosa, a griddled pancake, both leavened and made from a batter of rice- and gram meal. The savoury dishes might include lentils, pulses and vegetables commonly spiced with ginger and garlic, but also with a combination of spices that may include coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamon and others as informed by culinary conventions. They might also include poultry, fish, or meat dishes. In some instances, the ingredients might be mixed during the process of cooking. A platter, or thali, used for eating usually has a central place reserved for the cooked cereal, and peripheral ones for the flavourful accompaniments, which are often served in small bowls. The cereal and its accompaniments are eaten simultaneously rather than a piecemeal manner. This is accomplished by mixing—for example of rice and lentils—or folding, wrapping, scooping or dipping—such as chapati and cooked vegetables or lentils.

Sumeru has distinctive vegetarian cuisines, each a feature of the geographical and cultural histories of its adherents. The appearance of ahimsa, or the avoidance of violence toward all forms of life in many religious orders early in Sumeruans history, especially Upanishadic Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, is thought to have contributed to the predominance of vegetarianism among a large segment of Sumeru's Hindu population. Especially in southern Sumeru, Gujarat, the Hindi-speaking belt of north-central Sumeru, as well as among Jains. Although meat is eaten widely in Sumeru, the proportional consumption of meat in the overall diet is low. Unlike Zhiyue, which has increased its per capita meat consumption substantially in its years of increased economic growth, in Sumeru the strong dietary traditions have contributed to dairy, rather than meat, becoming the preferred form of animal protein consumption.

Kushari is one of the most popular dishes in Sumeru. It consists of a mixture of rice, noodles, lentils, chickpeas and fried onions, all combined with a spicy tomato sauce. Ful Medames is also a traditional Sumeruan dish made of cooked beans and seasoned with olive oil, garlic, lemon and spices. It is commonly eaten for breakfast and served with a frying pan. Molokhia is a thick soup made from molokhia (coronopus oleraceus) leaves, also known as jute. It is cooked with garlic, cilantro and served with rice or a frying pan. There are also other dishes such as Hawawshi, Shawarma and Baklava, a favorite dessert in Sumeru and throughout the region. It is a delicious mixture of layers of filo dough, crushed walnuts and sweet syrup scented with rose or orange blossom water. In addition to mint tea: Mint tea is a very common drink in Sumeru and is served hot. It is made with black tea leaves and fresh mint and sugar are added to taste. Likewise, Masala chai is served, originating in Sumeru, the beverage has gained worldwide popularity, becoming a feature in many coffee and tea houses, with many using the term chai latte or chai tea latte for their version to indicate that it is made with steamed milk, much like that used to make a caffe latte but mixed with a spiced tea concentrate instead of espresso.

There are also a variety of fresh fruits and juices available in Sumeru, such as mangoes, dates, pomegranates and sugarcane juice. Especially the last one is considered a special sweet for children and it is delicious. They also have other dishes like Mahshi, Mahshi refers to stuffed vegetables, a common dish in Sumeruan cuisine. The vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or eggplants, are hollowed out and filled with a mixture of rice, herbs, minced meat (usually beef or lamb), and spices. They are then cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. Basbousa is also a popular Sumeruan dessert made from semolina, yogurt, sugar, and flavored with rose water or orange blossom water. It is typically baked and then soaked in a sweet syrup made from sugar and lemon juice, giving it a moist and sweet texture. There is also Sayadiyah, which is a popular Sumeruan fish dish, especially in coastal regions. It typically features fried or grilled fish (such as mullet or grouper) served over a bed of spiced rice cooked with caramelized onions, garlic, and a blend of Middle Eastern spices. Bread is also a fundamental part of Sumeru cuisine, and there are various types of bread commonly consumed. The most popular one is "aish baladi," a traditional Sumeruan flatbread made from whole wheat flour. It has a chewy texture and is often used to scoop up dips and stews.

### Religion

The ancient religion of Sumeru is one of the oldest and most complex religions in history. Religion in Sumeru is a combination of philosophies, disciplines, polytheism, animism and ancestor worship. In the desert region of Ether, the ancient Sumeruans worshiped a wide variety of gods and goddesses. They believe in the existence of deities who govern different aspects of life, such as the sun, the Nairu River, fertility and death. The best-known gods include Ra (god of the sun), Osiris (god of life after death), and Isis (goddess of motherhood and magic). The Sumeruans believe that death is not the end and that the soul or ka of the deceased continued to exist in the afterlife. They perform rituals and build tombs and temples to honor and provide comforts to the deceased in their afterlife. Meanwhile, the empress, as supreme ruler of Sumeru, is considered an intermediary between the gods and mortals. She is attributed divine status and is considered the daughter of the gods. She is responsible for maintaining harmony and balance in the kingdom and performing rituals and sacrifices on behalf of the people. Likewise, the Mahamatra General of Alexandria is considered divine in nature and a son of the gods brought into the world to bring justice to Sumeru society and punish sinners.

The Sumeruans worship and consider certain animals sacred, such as the cat, the ibis, the bull and the beetle. These animals are associated with specific deities and rituals and sacrifices were offered in their honor. Not only that, the Sumeruans built magnificent temples as places of worship and worship of the gods. These temples are religious centers where rituals, offerings and festivals were carried out to honor the gods and seek their favor. Sumeruan religion is a complex system of polytheistic beliefs and rituals that formed an integral part of ancient Egyptian culture. It centered on the Egyptians' interactions with many deities believed to be present and in control of the world. About 1500 deities are known. Rituals such as prayer and offerings were provided to the gods to gain their favor. Formal religious practice centered on the pharaohs, the rulers of Egypt, believed to possess divine powers by virtue of their positions. They acted as intermediaries between their people and the gods, and were obligated to sustain the gods through rituals and offerings so that they could maintain Ma'at, the order of the cosmos, and repel Isfet, which was chaos.

Individuals could interact with the gods for their own purposes, asking for help through prayer or forcing the gods to act through magic. These practices are different from formal rituals and institutions, but are closely linked to them. The popular religious tradition became more prominent throughout Sumeruan history as the pharaoh's status declined in the Human Era. The Sumeruan belief in the afterlife and the importance of funerary practices are evident in the great efforts made to ensure the survival of their souls after death, by providing tombs, grave goods and offerings to preserve the bodies and spirits of the deceased. While the Egyptians believed that natural phenomena were divine forces in themselves. These deified forces included the elements, animal characteristics, or abstract forces. The Egyptians believed in a pantheon of gods who participated in all aspects of nature and human society. Their religious practices were efforts to sustain and appease these phenomena and turn them into human benefit. Nowadays, this polytheistic system is very complex, as some deities are believed to have existed in many different manifestations and some had multiple mythological roles. In contrast, many natural forces, such as the sun, were associated with multiple deities. The diverse pantheon ranged from gods with vital roles in the universe to minor deities or "demons" or "spirits" with very limited functions.

Depictions of the gods in Sumeru art are not intended to be literal representations of how the gods might appear if they were visible. True natures are believed to be mysterious. Instead, these representations gave recognizable forms to abstract deities through the use of symbolic images. Some of the gods of the Ether Desert region are Ra (also known as Amun-Ra), he is the god of the sun and one of the most important gods in the pantheon. He is considered the creator and ruler of the universe, and the cult of him is especially prominent in the city of Ether. The governor is considered to be the daughter of this god, and the members of her court such as General Mahamatra and Ra are also of divine nature. Osiris is the god of life after death and the judge of the dead. He was associated with fertility and resurrection, and was considered the king of the underworld. He was worshiped as a benevolent god who provided hope of eternal life to pious followers. Isis is the goddess of motherhood, magic and protection. She is worshiped as the divine mother and protector, and is believed to have healing powers and magical knowledge. She is revered as a compassionate and wise goddess.

Horus is the god of the sky and royalty. He was considered the son of Osiris and represented strength and protection. He was associated with the figure of the pharaoh and it was believed that he protected the ruler and the kingdom of Egypt. Hathor is the goddess of love, beauty, music and joy. She is revered as a maternal and protective goddess, and she is credited with powers related to fertility and rebirth. She is also considered a goddess of music and dance. Finally, Thoth, who is the god of wisdom, writing and knowledge. He was credited with the invention of writing and was considered the patron saint of scribes and intellectuals. In addition, he was associated with magic and astrology. He is the representation of the Akademi of Alexandria. And lastly, General Mahamatra, the representation of judgment in person, Anubis, is the god of death and embalming. He is represented with the head of a jackal and was considered the guardian and guide of souls in the afterlife. He assists the deceased in the dying process and is responsible for the preservation of the body in the embalming process. General Mahamatra is considered the son of the god Anubis.

The word "magic" is normally used to translate the Egyptian term heka, which means "the ability to make things happen by indirect means", in Sumeru it is believed that Heka is a natural phenomenon, the force that is used to create the universe and that the gods use to do their will. Humans and architects can also use it and magical practices are closely intertwined with religion. In fact, even regular rituals performed in temples were considered magical. Individuals also frequently employed magical techniques for personal purposes. Although these purposes could be harmful to other people, no form of magic was considered an enemy in itself. Instead, magic was seen primarily as a way for people to prevent or overcome negative events.

Magic is closely associated with the priesthood. Because temple libraries contain numerous magical texts, great magical knowledge is attributed to the reading priests who study these texts at the Akademi of Alexandria. These priests often worked outside their temples, contracting out their magical services to laymen. Other professions also commonly employed magic as part of their work, including doctors, scorpion charmers, and makers of elemental amulets. The Sumeruans firmly believe that the elements are gifts from the gods, and those who are chosen in due time are the "followers of the gods", based on their philosophy. On the other hand, in the forest region dharma governs Hindu and Buddhist philosophy. Hindu philosophy, also known as Vedic philosophy or darśana, is based on the sacred texts of Hinduism, known as the Vedas and the Upanishads. In the philosophy of the Akademi of Alexandria, there are five sins:

* Interfering with evolution,
* Tampering with life and death,
* Delving beyond the universe,
* Revering gods without acts of devotion, and
* Attempting the forbidden and fearing none.

However, Sumeruans also have six virtues that they are obligated to follow:

* **Dharma:** Dharma refers to duty, morality and cosmic order. Living in accordance with ethical principles and fulfilling the responsibilities and obligations of each individual in society is valued.
* **Ahimsa:** Ahimsa translates as "non-violence" and is a central virtue in Sumeru. Respect and compassion towards all living beings is promoted, avoiding physical, verbal or mental harm. Ahimsa is essential in the practice of vegetarianism and in the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
* **Satya:** Satya means “truth” and honesty and sincerity in thought, speech and actions are valued. Speaking the truth is considered important in all situations, but the importance of inner truthfulness and living according to the truth is also emphasized.
* **Santosha:** Santosha translates as "contentment" and is the virtue of being satisfied with what one has and accepting life's circumstances with gratitude. The attitude of not constantly seeking satisfaction in material possessions and finding happiness in the present is valued.
* **Daya:** Daya refers to compassion and mercy towards all living beings. It involves care and concern for the suffering of others and a willingness to help and show kindness toward them.
* **Brahmacharya:** Brahmacharya refers to moderation and control of the senses and emotions. It extends to moderation in consumption, speech and actions, in order to cultivate discipline and self-awareness.

## Festivals and Holidays

### Maha Shivaratri

The festival takes place during the darkest night of the year, the one before the new moon, between the months of February and March. This day Shiva is celebrated by performing his celestial dance, Tandava according to the Dharma forest region. It is considered the eternal dance of the Universe, since in it the god wanted to show that nature always evolves and that nothing is stable. It symbolizes creation, perseverance and destruction. However, during this hectic dance, Shiva always remains calm and stable by chanting prayers. During the festival the Sumeruans perform yoga, meditate and depending on the region there are also games and celebrations. During the day, offerings of bael leaves and water are left at the Lingam that represents the god, taking the previous story as a reference. In addition, there are those who also make a milk bath with turmeric and white or red rice as an offering.

### Camel Festival

The dates of the celebration are variable, but always between December and February. For two days and one night, various activities revolve around these animals and culture. Common activities in the ether desert are camel racing, shearing, dancing, and race competition. The celebration begins with an animal parade, which provides a spectacular panoramic view of the city. There are also camel hairstyle and haircut competitions, so their owners put special effort into decorating them. However, it is probably the camel dances that surprise festival-goers the most, as the animals are agile and harmonious. In addition to these activities with the camels, it is common to see locals dancing and enjoying their music and their fairs. On the last day there is also usually a fireworks show. It is also traditional to eat sweets prepared with camel milk that is milked on those days.

### Flight season

Just like the Honkai and Eden flight season, the flying architects prepare to guide the birds on their immigration journey to other regions. Exciting competitions are also organized, such as air races, acrobatics and skill exhibitions. Participants show off their unique flying skills, from spins and loops to more complex maneuvers. In the season of flight, usually celebrated by various nations, the flying Edenites help smaller birds learn to fly and travel long distances before beginning their journey to other nations, while the Znanians prepare snacks and nests for the birds that will arrive to Znaniya in spring. However, the Sumeruans also prepare food for the creatures that will cross the desert and will leave fountains and water wells for those who cross the area. She is not one of the most important celebrities in Sumeru, but she is highly valued by students of biology and animal life sciences.

### Lights Festival

The celebrations generally last five or six days, between mid-September and mid-November. Symbolizing the "spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance", during the festival, celebrants illuminate their homes, temples and work spaces with diyas (oil lamps), candles and lanterns. Another aspect of the festival is remembering one's ancestors. Some Sumeruans will send greeting cards to relatives near and far during the holiday season, occasionally with boxes of candy. Many cities host parades and community fairs with parades or music and dance performances in parks. The festival is an annual period of homecoming and togetherness not only for families, as food is an important focus and families participate in banquets and share food with each other. The festival of lights is also marked with fireworks and generally in desert regions they fill the desert with paper lanterns and the Nairu River with floating lanterns.

### Holi

Holi is a forest dharma festival celebrated in Sumeru and other regions. It is known as the "Festival of Colors" and commemorates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. Holi is a vibrant and colorful festival that is celebrated with enthusiasm and joy. The Holi celebration takes place for two days. The night before the festival, bonfires are lit to represent the destruction of evil and purification. This night is known as Holika Dahan or Choti Holi. The main day of Holi begins in the morning with people gathering on the streets and squares. They carry colored powders called "gulal" and colored water in guns and balloons. People throw powder and water at each other, creating an explosion of colors. It's a joyful and chaotic scene, where all social barriers melt away and everyone participates in the fun. Apart from colors, music and dance are also an integral part of Holi celebrations. Traditional and popular songs are played, and people dance to the music. The most famous dance associated with Holi is the Garba and the Dandiya Raas. During Holi, special sweets and delicacies are shared, such as gujiyas (sweet dumplings) and bhang (a drink made with milk and cannabis). People visit family and friends to exchange greetings and good wishes.

### Nairu Festival

The Nairu Festival is a festival in Sumeru that commemorates the birth of the empress and daughter of the gods. It is said to begin at the spring equinox, where the daughter of the gods Nairu was born and she took her first steps as a future empress. This celebration of several days is considered blessed, being special for the Sumeruans of all regions. The Nairu festival has many traditions associated with it, including the Festival of Life, where people prepare their tables with seven different foods, this tradition has a real-world equivalent of the same name, which is a compote of seven types of dried fruits. and nuts that are traditionally eaten by the Afghan people during Nowruz. Each of the seven components represents one of the seven elements of life, which are fire, earth, water, air, plants, animals and people.

This festival is also called as flower festival. According to the myth, Nairu's mother dreamed that a divine being descended from the heavens riding a white elephant, touched her belly and entered her body, thus becoming pregnant with Nairu. Nairu was born in the Nile River that would later be baptized with her name, and then the gods descended from heaven and baptized her as her daughter of divine nature. The Sumeruans visit the temples and decorate the Nairu altar, which consists of a portable flower altar present in all temples, which is decorated with flowers of many colors. The Sumeruans celebrate the divinity of the empress of her, who is said that after she was born and took her first steps, the lotus flowers were born in the Nile River. However, despite her flowers' seemingly harmless nature they prove to be fairly deadly as they are able to penetrate any material ranging from concrete to human flesh. Nairu's incense also contains spores which amplifies the growth of her flowers. Other than penetrating her enemies, Nairu's flowers can be used for self-healing purposes though it can only be used by herself.

## Etymology

The term "Sumeru" is derived from Sanskrit, an ancient Indic language. In Sanskrit, "Su" means "good" or "excellent," and "meru" refers to a mythical mountain or cosmic axis. Therefore, "Sumeru" can be understood as the "excellent mountain" or the "great mountain". In Hindu and Buddhist cosmology, Sumeru is depicted as a sacred mountain located at the center of the universe. It is believed to be the abode of gods and goddesses and serves as a pivot around which the celestial bodies revolve. Sumeru is often portrayed as a colossal, pyramid-like mountain with multiple tiers or realms. The concept of Sumeru and its symbolism is deeply rooted in ancient Indian mythology and cosmology. It represents stability, harmony, and spiritual ascent, with the peak of the mountain symbolizing the highest realms of existence or enlightenment.

It is important to note that Sumeru is primarily associated with Hindu and Buddhist cosmologies and may have different interpretations or names in other cultural or religious contexts

## Trivia

* The term **"Akademi"** has its origins in the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "akadēmía" (ἀκαδημία), which referred to the public garden or grove near Athens where the philosopher Plato taught his students. The word "akadēmía" itself was derived from "Akádēmos" (Ἀκάδημος), the name of a legendary Greek hero. The concept of an "akademi" or academy later spread to other cultures and languages, including Latin and eventually various modern languages. An "akademi" generally refers to an educational institution, often of higher learning, that focuses on the study and advancement of specific fields such as arts, sciences, literature, or other academic disciplines.
* The **"Six Darshans"** is derived from the ṣaḍdarśana (Sanskrit: षड्दर्शन, "six views, six insights"), the six Āstika schools of Hindu philosophy.
* The name **"Maharashtra"** has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language. It is a combination of two Sanskrit words: "Maha" meaning "great" or "large," and "rashtra" meaning "nation" or "region." Therefore, "Maharashtra" can be translated as the "Great Nation" or the "Great Region". Maharashtra is a state in western India and is the second-most populous state in the country. The name Maharashtra reflects the historical and cultural significance of the region, which has a rich and diverse history dating back thousands of years. The state of Maharashtra has been home to various ancient kingdoms and empires, including the Maurya Empire, Satavahana Empire, and Rashtrakuta Dynasty, among others. It has witnessed the rise and fall of several powerful dynasties throughout history.
* The term **ナイル (Nairu)** is from Nile; from the famous Egyptian river, the Nile River. There is also 클레오 (Keulleo) from Cleopatra and 艳后 (Yànhòu), from 埃及艷后/埃及艳后, a byname of Cleopatra.
* Amun's title, **General Mahamatra**, is derived from the Mahamatra (Sanskrit: महामात्र) a group established by the Indian emperor Ashoka who were in charge of justice and religious affairs.
* The term **"ankh"** has its etymology rooted in the ancient Egyptian language. The word "ankh" (𓂀) is written in hieroglyphs as ☥ and is pronounced "ankh" or "ahnk" in English. The exact origin of the word "ankh" is not entirely clear, but it is believed to be derived from the Egyptian verb "ankh" or "ankhj," which means "to live" or "to breathe." The hieroglyphic symbol of the ankh itself resembles a looped cross with a handle, often interpreted as a symbol of life, vitality, and eternal existence. The ankh symbol holds great significance in ancient Egyptian culture and religion. It is often depicted being held by gods and goddesses, signifying their ability to grant and sustain life. The ankh is also associated with the concept of "ma'at," representing balance, harmony, and the divine order of the universe.
* The word **"argent"** has its etymology rooted in Latin. It ultimately comes from the Latin word "argentum," which means "silver". In English, "argent" is used as an adjective to describe the color silver or something that has a silver-like appearance.