Zuton

*"Zuton has always stood tall. "*

*- Marcario Moorehome*

The Zutonesse are thought to have been active in Zuton as early as the Monumental Cycle and perhaps even before it. They are thought to be the oldest living race that is still active in Waesyn.

## Government

### Central Government

Each of the seven states of Zuton elects an official to represent them. These elected Chancellors serve for ten years, however, in the case of an unpopular chancellor they can be challenged during the fourth year of their term and an election can be held part-way through their tenure. The Chancellors all have a seat at the Republic Council building in Luiren, where the seven discuss the current affairs and politics of Zuton and Waesyn. While the chancellors can enact various laws or choose to mobilize armies; public objection is always noted and cases of abuse of power are always analyzed by the Grand Faguans if public outcry is strong enough.

While every chancellor is equal in terms of power, each of them has a unique responsibility. Such as the Chancellor of Luiren is in charge of running meetings and hearing between the chancellors and maintaining communication between the seven political figureheads.

### Local Government

Each state has an elected chancellor and typically appoints various officials to serve on a council. These Officials usually govern a smaller town within the states region or simply stay in the capital city of that state.

## Military

Each of the seven states have an associated army that answers to it's chancellor. In times when the whole republic is threatened the Republic can call for all of the armies to band together. While Zutonesse typically play to their strengths by moving faster than their opponents each state has a unique concentration and fighting style.

The Horned Marchog is a group of wandering knights who are sworn to protect Zuton but act independently of the seven armies. Most armies look to the Marchog for guidance and while they are generally skilled and knowledgeable, Marchog seldom fight as a unit and prefer to duel opponents or fight on their own which can cause confusion among ranks when the armies work with the horned knights.

The navy represents the Republic and not a single state. The Grand Admiral work alongside the Chancellors when mobilization is needed. The Grand Admiral, or another high ranking navy personnel, is often elected the chancellor of Zalazira considered how nautically focused Zalazira is.

## Geography

Zuton covers a wide range of biomes as it is the longest province of Waesyn. The northernmost parts of Zuton are cold and in colder seasons may see the same snows and harsh environments that one would see in their sister province of Villia whereas the south can be humid and sunny. Middle Zuton is filled with rolling hills and is often the landscape people think of when it comes to Zuton.

## Flora and Fauna

### Flora

Flora changes depending on the part of Zuton one is located. The north is filled with tall pine trees and some decidous trees, with many winter fruits growing in the wild while the south is filled with fruit-bearing trees and flora adapted to survive in more humid environments.

### Fauna

The ram is often considered Zuton's national animal. Of course, the common Zutonesse ram can be found in all parts of Zuton, but the dire enby ram roams the rolling hills of middle Zuton. The enby ram is often docile but can be territorial of its grazing lands and family or "herd." An Enby Ram's herd can include both enby ram's and sheep, as well as common Zutonesse ram and sheep.

Many birds make a home in Zuton, various albatross can be found throughout the republic including mono-horned gull. South Zuton is home to many colorful birds and reptiles.