Dahān

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The **Empire of Dahān** is a country established and formerly ruled by King Izāna. After his death, it has been ruled by his descendants, the *Tenrūrā* dynasty and later on the *Ayiikuo* dynasty. It is ruled by an Atkasar.

Spanning the intersection of Cīna and Rus', Dahān comprises three main linguistic and cultural regions: Rus'ian, Cīnese and Yaponiya.

The country of Dahān touches the north Pacific, situated in what some called far-east Rus', though it is a separate country. The Dahānese were noted mainly for their blend of European and Asian culture, as they are spanning the intersection of Cīna and Rus', Dahān comprises three main linguistic and cultural regions: Rus'ian, Cīnese and Yaponiya.

They are also famous for their herbalist medicine expertise and unique looks.

## Peoples

The Dahānese peoples are an ethnically mixed group. There are three major ethnic groups, namely the *Yuzhanin* in the south, the *Nakoruk* in the west and the *Neitibu* in the north.

However, mixing of these three happens quite often so these groups in their specificity and growing to be less.

The only people who do not intermarry outside of their group are the seven noble and royal families, who marry between themselves. They are noted for their white hair, even in youth, which is a symbol of their status.

The people are, in appearance, rather Eurasian in looks, with slanted yet coloured eyes, as is a nod to their geographical neighbours.

See more in *Ethnic Groups* below.

## Language

The Dahānese have their own language, called *Sirenik*. There are different dialects such as the *Teṅkalu* dialect, concentrated mainly along the southern provinces.

## Culture

##### Names

Last names are always derived from the name of the grandfather and women keep their names upon marriage.

## Ethnic Dress

Their traditional dress is a robe called *sunikku*. There are various styles but generally consisted of a simple robe with straight sleeves, which was folded around the body, and tied with a band about the waist. The sleeves ended at the wrist or forearm and the length generally was to the calves.

It was common for royalty to wear red and for the common people to wear red on special occasions.

Shortly after the 1831 Recondite Massacre, the new government banned *sunikku* because of their association with the old monarchy. They replaced the national dress with *Kokonik*, which consisted of a (female) pleated skirt which was either red or black and fell to the shin and a white, embroidered peasant blouse. Men wore black, wide leg pants and a white high collar shirt.

## Social Rankings

In order from highest to lowest rankings -

* The Royal House.
* The (7) Noble Families who govern the provinces.
* The *Suka Keelut* (military) families.
* The *Rākumok* had a class of their own, though not officially. They were on par with the *Suka Keelut* families.
* Commoners were at the bottom and divided into two sections: City Folk and Rural Folk. From there they were divided again. The First Rank commoners (both City and Country) were the wealthiest, Second Rank were middle class and Third Rank were poor. The ranks of commoners were changeable. One who acquires more wealth can be promoted to a higher rank.

## Seven Provinces

Dahānese society is based on a clan structure, with seven clans. Each clan has areas of land bequeathed to them by the Atkasar, which they were tasked with maintaining. The Atkasar retains ownership of all lands, however, as the clans essentially still fall under the ultimate authority of the Atkasar.

## Government

Government positions in order of heirarchy:

* *Atkasar* - Monarch
* *Aukāḍu* - Nobles who run the provinces.

Five Ministers:

* *Kaniruk* - Minister of Military
* *Sikiruk* - Minister of Economics
* *Ayaruk* - Minister of Agriculture
* *Tukuruk* - Minister of Works and Personnel
* *Aniruk* - Minister of Ceremonies, Rites and Religious Practices

Positions of Excellence:

* *Riṣaki* - Head Tutor

## Ethnic Groups

There are five major ethnic groups. The *Yuzhanin, Nakoruk, Manōvya, Suvāsaneya* and other foreign groups that reside in Dahān. There are also sub-ethnic groups.

* **Yuzahanin** - The *Yuzahanin* are the southern ethnic group and are quite similar in appearance to the peoples of Cīna. They are lighter in skin tone and have slanted eyes. They are predominately found in the provinces of Tzen and parts of Koriak.

* **Nakoruk** - The *Nakoruk* are the western-north ethnic group and are closely related to, both in appearance and relations to the peoples of Rus'. While there is a great deal of them, most are not a part of Dahān anymore as of Rus' invading and taking over their lands.

* **Manōvya** - The *Manōvya* Peoples are the most northern ethnic group and live in the province of Kinaktok. They are a great deal different in appearance to the rest of the country and are famous for having gold or silver slitted eyes.

* **Suvāsaneya** - The *Suvāsaneya* live in the province of Takubvik. They appear Eurasian in looks and boast the coldest climates in Dahān. They are a mainly military people and place a lot of emphasis and honour on the martial arts. Alot of strong and powerful warriors come from these people.

## History

There are seven Great Epochs in Dahanian culture, religion and history that divide the timeline into sections. These are all reckoned by various events in Imperial Dahānese history:

*Era of the Dawning*; (before the creation of the second and third realms) *Era of Legends*; (Prehistory - King Izāna) *Era of Kings* (King Izāna - Queen Akitse) *Era of Loss*; (King Taylam - 1651) *Era of Enlightenment*; (1651 - 1798) *Era of Struggles*; (1798 - 1831) *Modern (Rebirth) Era*. (1831 - Present)

View the further history and timeline of Dahān.