Minerva

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## Information

***Minerva*** is the primary nation where ***Tatakai no Mezurashi*** takes place. It was discovered in **1093** by Aldoreian explorer *Jeckel T. Minerva*, and the nation was named after him. Currently as of 2021, the nation has an estimated population of around 129 million humans, and an unusual population of around 45 million.

## Geography

The nation is split into many different regions, each with their own geographical features and settlements. Below is a list of the 6 regions of Minerva, and their features.

### Region 1 - The Cityscape

The **Cityscape** is a region that encapsulates all of Minerva's major cities, ranging from City A to City Z. All 26 cities are interconnected VIA railway system featuring hybrid steam-powered trains. The cityscape is where the majority of Minerva's citizens reside, with an estimated 72% of the population inhabiting one of Minerva's 26 major cities. Cities A, B, F, H, K, P, R, and X are the safest cities with the lowest rates of unusual activity, while cities C, E, J, M, N, Q, T, S, and Z are the most dangerous, with the highest rates of unusual activity.

This region has the second-highest density of Unusuals, and is home to the majority of high-level demons such as those in The Mezurashi. Most of Minerva's training academies for Extraordinary Individuals are located here, as well as The Purorigu's Headquarters.

### Region 2 - The Papilio Forest

The **Papilio Forest** is a major system of trees that extends some 16,450 square miles, making it the 5th largest forest in the world. The forest is home to thousands of spirits who reside in Minerva from The Spirit Realm. They decide to make the forest their home as it serves as a safe haven for them. Midori, one of the Upper Rank Demons, resides in this forest. This forest is also the place where the Wakantobi Incident took place, 149 years ago. The forest has been inhabited by spirits and unusuals alike for centuries. It is dangerous to travel the forest alone, and numerous paths have been constructed to ensure a safe travel through it. There are also numerous towns and villages within the forest where people live.

### Region 3 - The Sanmyaku Mountain Range

The **Sanmyaku Mountain Range** is a large mountainous area that separates the mainland from the desert. It reaches from the top of Minerva down to The Mitsurin Jungle, essentially splitting the country in half. On the eastern half, you have the Cityscape and the Papilio Forest. On the western half you have, The Vernati Desert and The Kaigan Coast, and to the south you have The Mitsurin Jungle. The Sanmyaku itself is a tourist attraction, as well as a hotspot for avid rock climbers and hikers. However, there is frequent unusual activity near the valleys, as unusuals tend to reside in camps nearby. *The Sanmyaku Mines* are also located here, where Chizirin is frequently mined and forged.

### Region 4 - The Mitsurin Jungle

The **Mitsurin Jungle** is a massive jungle located near the southern tip of Minerva. It is one of the oldest jungles in the world according to tree and plant age, and is also home to many towns and villages, much like The Papilio Forest. The jungle is inhabited by many powerful unusuals who frequently attack the villages within the jungle, but the residents are resilient and powerful themselves, oftentimes successfully defending themselves from these threats. North of the jungle you will find The Sanmyaku, and to the west, The Vernati Desert. There are also temples within the jungle, rumored to be constructed by ancient humans who once roamed the land prior to its discovery. These temples are rigged with traps, and some are inhabited by unusuals.

### Region 5 - The Vernati Desert

The **Vernati Desert** is a massive desert that exists on the western side of Minerva, and extends out to the **Kaigan Coast**. The desert has an incredibly high population of Unusuals as a result of The Fallen Portal being located here. There are two major cities in The Vernati Desert, home to nearly 90% of the human population, with the remaining 10% living in smaller villages and camps throughout the desert.

The Spirit Portal and The Fallen Portal both exist in the desert, with The Spirit Portal being located in the southeastern region nearby the Sanmyaku Mountain Range and The Mitsurin Jungle, and The Fallen Portal being located in the northern region. Both portals are heavily enforced No-Travel-Zones, with heavily-reinforced military bases surrounding both, as Koshia, an Upper Rank demon, has taken control of The Spirit Portal, and The Fallen portal causes those who interact with it to become corrupted and potentially lose their life.

There are a few small towns within the Vernati Desert that have humans inhabiting them, but the total human population in the desert is estimated to be less than 450,000. The Vernati Desert is probably the most dangerous place to live in Minerva due to the incredibly high demon to human ratio of around 36:1, as there exist an estimated 16 million demons in the desert. The safest way to travel through the desert is by taking one of the two major railway systems that lead in and out of the region.

### Region 6 - The Kaigan Coast

The **Kaigan Coast** describes a region of beaches that extends up the entire western side of Minerva. The coast includes the largest beaches in all of Minerva, and extends from the western edge of The Vernati Desert to the northern coast of the Great Sea. There are numerous villages and port cities surrounding the coast. There is a semi-moderate population of unusuals on the coasts, as it is a primary gateway to other countries. The Coast is also home to a smaller mountain range, a popular hiking attraction.