Hedween

Hedween is a Constitutional Parliamentary Monarchy reigned by the head of the state Patrick Moore II, governed by a Parliament that regulates the legislative power and a Government that regulates the executive power.

A dangerous jungle occupies the state of Cortwind and extends to Argentum. The jungle has a dense climate, ferocious creatures and small towns where people farm and craft tools and art using the materials the jungle provides them. From the northeast to the southeast of the country there are middle class towns that have been evolving along with technology. In the southwest however, there are independent shanty towns with ports near the sea.

Hedween’s frontier comprises abuts two countries. It is bounded to the west by Argentum, to the east by Igsaw, to the north and south by mountains and sea, respectively. The islands of [name] and [name] are situated off the southeast coast of Hedween.

## Etymology

Hedween comes from a junction of the words Hed (Union) and Ween (People), meaning Union of the People.

## Castes

A caste is a rigorously regulated social community into which one is born. Although some castes have names for specific occupations, there isn't much of a link between caste and vocational specialisation. In general, a person is expected to marry someone from their own caste, adhere to a specific code of conduct (with regards to things like kinship, employment, and food), and communicate with other castes in accordance with their place in the social hierarchy.

## Places

### Krilgaer volcano

Approximately 28000 years ago, the Krilgaer volcano erupted, and it has been asleep ever since. However, in the meantime, archaeologists have found signs of activity inside the volcano.

### Drikarl desert, aka black sand desert

The Drikarl desert is located in the southeast corner of the country and it occupies around 670kms in width, parallel to the Krilgaer volcano.

It is speculated that when the volcano erupted, the sea level covered the majority of the continent. As soon as the lava came in contact with the sea water, it cooled off and shattered into debris sand.

The desert has a dry moderate climate, since it is located in the middle of the continent.

### Rindsul tree

The Rindsul tree is an old Oyrun tree located on a small island right in the middle of the largest lake of the country.

The tree is about as tall a mountain, and as wide as a person. The lake's average radius is 140km, and the tree can still be seen from ashore.

It is believed to be about as many years old as the Moarvan civilization, and the tribe worships this tree for its very popular tale.

## Climate

The southernmost part of the country has an intertropical climate and a humid environment, due to the fact that there is a lot of precipitation. The further towards the middle of the country the drier the climate gets.

## Culture

### Art

Materials used for manual arts include clay, stone, Oyrun wood, and imported exotic materials like glass and coral. Typical art objects include ornate cauldrons, sandstone or wooden human and animal figures,

### Gastronomy

Hedween is widely known for their production of Leerkbrewn, an alcoholic drink made from a resin (Leerk) from the Oyrun trees, that can only be found in the jungle.