Wenos

Wenos is one of the 9 countries in Gonoria

Location of Wenos in Gonoria

## Climate

The climate of Wenos is Mediterranean with dry summers and mild and wet winters

## Government

### General Government

The government type of Wenos is a monarchy. In order to choose who will rule, the oldest male child of the ruling king is chosen. If there are no males, then the next oldest male relative, such as a brother or cousin is chosen. If there are no male relatives, then the King chooses the next leader

### Taxes

Taxes are paid every 2 weeks in small towns and villages and every month in large cities which are collected by a tax collector. Taxes are used for the maintenance of buildings, however they are usually kept by the king in order to boost his wealth. If taxes are not paid, the pay doubles for the next tax period. This continues until the taxes have been paid.

### Law Enforcement

Fines are paid for minimal crimes such as petty theft. They have a week to pay the fine. If they do not pay the fine, they are given an additional notice and a fine of 10% of the current fine and must pay both the original fine and additional 10% within 2 weeks of receiving the notice. If this is not paid, they have committed fine avoidance and are sent to court.

Jail time is served for major crimes such as physical/sexual assault, murder and treason. People who commit these crimes and live outside of cities are sent to the nearest city’s prison.

Trials are only held for major crimes. They consist of one judge and an impartial party of 4, chosen at random. vEach large city has a courthouse. Towns and villages appoint a member to act as a judge. This position changes each year.

### Foreign Lands

Borders are not guarded and citizens of Wenos and surrounding regions can pass easily through

## Society

### Customs

#### Death

When someone dies, the way their body is prepared depends on their wealth, Wealthy people can pay for an embalming which takes place at temples dedicated to Shizeme. Those who can’t afford embalming bury the dead. All bodies, embalmed or otherwise, are buried. Wealthy people can play for a plot in the larger cemeteries in the city, while poorer and rural people are buried in overcrowded cemeteries at the edge of cities or in their village. In order to identify one's grave, members of the deceased's family place an item on their grave stone to identify it. These items can include a piece of clothing, weapon or other important family item.

A deceased's possessions are immediately passed on to their most immediate family member (husband to wife, wife to husband, child to parents etc). If there are no immediate family members alive, these items are then sold off at an auction.

Suicide is only seen acceptable during war where capture is the only other option

#### Names

Names within Wenos are not inherited and all citizens have both a first and surname.

Tiles are only reserved for members of the royal family and other important figures.

## Agriculture

Common crops grown in Wenos include grapes, olives, figs, almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, pomegranates, apricots, and citrus fruits

## Commerce

Wenos's main exports wine, cured meats, dairy products, while their biggest imports include wool and other woollen products