Vineta

“*Talking to the slaves we liberated in Zerzura, I realized that they also know the rare and curious Dyrians one even mentioned, that he had an ancestor of this race, who came from a distant kingdom known as Vineta where they lived and had prospered, is perhaps because of this, we hardly see them in the North anymore*”
―Fabio Sachs, Unpublished notes of the 1282 Expedition ( Vol.1 )

## Societal information

### Official Language

Dyrian dialectStandard Feiwi languageFeiwi Dyrian dialect

### Religion

Several religions, some more majority, some more minority

The Kingdom of **Vineta** is a Dyrian founded and ruled kingdom in the region of Bia Thin. It is one of the coastal kingdoms of the region, which is located in the central area. To the west it borders the East Sea, to the north it borders Bikol, to the east with Nurem, and to the south with Sundaland *( not to be confused with Sunda, they are two different territories )*

## Area

The Kingdom of Vineta covers an area of 261 thousand square miles. Of this, 36% (94 thousand sq. miles) is arable land, and 63% (166 thousand sq. miles) is wilderness.

The largest city has a population of 55 thousand people, the second largest 33 thousand. There are 4 other cities of note in the kingdom, and 54 towns. The remaining population lives in numerous small villages, isolated dwellings, etc.

The Kingdom of Vineta has 313 active castles and 70 ruined. Of these, 220 castles and 46 ruined are in civilized lands, and 93 castles and 24 ruined are in the wilderness, along borders, etc.

## Geography

Vineta is characterized by being a mainly coastal territory, with some expansion inland. This "expansion" is slowed down by mountain ranges which also serve as a natural border with the other kingdoms.

Having that variety of terrains, allows it to have also that great variety of climates.

## Climate

Due to its geography, the kingdom of **Vineta** has a quite varied climate. Thus, it is possible to find cold high mountain climates *(in the border areas, more specifically)* a few tens or hundreds of kilometers from warmer climates *(each subspecies of Dyrian usually lives in a different type of climate)*.

**Vineta** has six seasons:

* **Spring**: March 22nd to May 21st.

* **Summer** or **"the heat"**: from 22nd May to 22nd July.

* **Monsoon** or **"the rains"**: from 23 July to 22 September.

* **Autumn**: from 23rd September to 21st November.

* **Winter**: from 22nd November to 20th January.

* **Dew**: from 21 January to 21 March.

## Flora, fauna, ecology and monsters

### Flora and ecology

The flora is mainly represented by forests, which occupy 57% of the territory.

### Fauna

The forests of **Vineta** are home to numerous species of;

* Birds
	+ Pheasants
	+ Parrots
	+ Turkeys
	+ Grouse
	+ and many others.
* Mammals
	+ The four-horned feiwisian rhino
	+ Water buffalo
	+ Feiwisian elephant
		- Pink elephant
	+ Tiger
	+ Gibbon, and other primate species
	+ Several types of deer.
* Reptiles
	+ Snakes (pythons, cobras and vipers)
	+ Crocodiles
	+ Turtles.

### Monsters

Some of the most famous monsters you can find in **Vineta** are :

* Belu (An ogroid species that likes to eat either flowers or people depending on the subspecies.)
* Natsein (A type of specter of a passed being that grants powers to the living but is usually imperceptible to the world of the living. A type of spiritualist in Vineta deals with this creature either making deals with them or exorcising them.)
* Ottasaunk (A type of specter due to strong attachments to objects or places.)
* Sone (The necrophage equivalent of the Water Hag in that region.)
* Garuda (A bird-like creature (relict or draconid?) which is the natural enemy of the Naga.)
* Magan (A crocodile-like creature (draconid?) with a prehensile snout, its back is highly armored but its underside is vulnerable like most water dwelling crocodilians.)
* Naga (A serpent or dragon-like draconid creature which is the natural enemy of the Garuda. Legends attribute flight to this species but there has been no confirmed sightings from reputable sources.)
* Kyut (A relict type of Antherion that is very similar to a Aguara, but that transforms into an armadillo, and all are males. They are tricky and live in and around the forest of Vineta. Similar to the Aguara, they kidnap men to grow their numbers.)
* Giant Spider (An Insectoid creature similar to the Arachnomorphs, but double their size. One instance was known for taking princesses captive.)
* Byala (A hybrid creature seemingly composed of nine different species: A rooster-like head similar to a Cockatrice, its front left leg resembles an elephant's, its front right arm that resembles a human's that can manifest an object resembling a lotus or a wheel with mysterious powers, its left back leg resembles a tiger's and its right back leg resembles that of a deer or horse. The beast has the long, slender neck of a peacock, the back or hump of a bovine and the waist of a predatory feline; the tail is a hooded serpent with another functioning head at its tip capable of producing venom.
* Chinthe (A hybrid species that resembles a creature consisting of a upper section of a human but with golden feathers along the back of the forearm and arm and a lion's hindquarters)
* Phayaluang

## Population

The Kingdom of Vineta has a total population of 15 million people. This population is mainly composed of Dyrians, and their other subspecies, but there are also several non-human races living there and coexisting with them, as well as hybridizing which has given rise to a very unique and diverse population.

* 75% Dyrians of various types (Approximately 11,250,000 individuals)
* 5% Elves and their sub-races (Approximately 750,000 individuals)
* 5% Dwarves (Approximately 750,000 individuals)
* 2.5% Gnomes (Approximately 375,000 individuals)
* 8% Humans (Approximately 1,200,000 individuals)
* 1.5% Therianthropes and their hybrids of various types (Approximately 225,000 individuals)
* 1% Awakened (Approximately 150,000 individuals)

## Culture

One of the major religions of the Kingdom at least for the Dyrians is an offshoot of the Church of the Protas primarily worshiping Wijun, the God of the Hunt and Beasts and his wife Dumera, the goddess of Agriculture as the chief deities of the area, where they grant blessings on the land making the land fertile and the beastfolk citizenry strong.

## History

Around the 8th century the first-known city-states emerged in central **Vineta**. The city-states were founded as part of the Dyrian migration from the Northen Kingdoms after the Nordling´s arrival. The pre-Vineti culture was heavily influenced by trade with Melukka, importing religions as well as other cultural, architectural and political concepts, which would have an enduring influence and mix on later Vineti culture.

One of this cities was **Vineta**, which gradually grew to absorb its surrounding city - states in different wars until the 1050s–1060s, when the Dyrian monarchy that ruled the city declared the birth of the kingdom of **Vineta**.

### Haakland absorbs Vineta as part of their invasion force (1330)

Following their conquering of Zerrikania, Haakland conquered Vineta, the Haaki then used their Therianthrope Special Forces in their invasion twenty years later.

## Relations with other non-humans races

Unlike many other places, in **Vineta** all non-dyrians are treated with respect. Although some races, such as the Aen Agde elves, have preference over others.

## National Emblems

Its emblem, used in flags and shields is a leopard fighting an Eastern Dragon.

## Currency

The currency used in **Vineta** is the Kyat, which is equivalent to 10 thalers of Cidaris.

## Some notable Vineti

* Notable Feiwese / Vineti Dyrians
	+ Kido (Hundur) {Deceased}
	+ Yi (Sionnach)
	+ The Thirteen, a set of existing advanced species as well as magically created dyrian hybrids, some of which species did not exist naturally in Jaevela.
		- TBA, the Thirteen representing the Rat.
		- TBA, the Thirteen representing the Ox.
		- TBA, the Thirteen representing the Tiger.
		- TBA, the Thirteen representing the Rabbit.
		- Nagar, the Thirteen representing the Dragon. He is a Dragon based Dyrian hybrid. He resembles a red horned Vran with more dragon-like qualities as well as pair of bat-like wings coming from his back. His hybrid race has not received a name due to him being the only one so far.
		- Pai-Thon, the Thirteen representing the Snake. He is a Snake based Dyrian hybrid. He resembles a Vran with a mottled brown and black patterned scales, and the long serpentine lower body of a snake similar to an Ekhidna. His hybrid race has not received a name due to him being the only one so far.
		- TBA, the Thirteen representing the Horse.
		- TBA, the Thirteen representing the Goat.
		- TBA, the Thirteen representing the Monkey.
		- TBA, the Thirteen representing the Rooster.
		- TBA, the Thirteen representing the Dog.
		- TBA, the Thirteen representing the Pig.
		- TBA, the Thirteen representing the Cat. She directly serves the Royal Family and rarely meets with the other Thirteen.
	+ Therianthropes Winetese Special Forces
* Shaokangwangchi
* Kawaka
* Ko-mo
* Yinglinping
* U-hi
* Kungu
* Tongfei
* Feishu
* Obo
* Galao
* Pochunghi
* Baosa [ Blacksmith ] ( creator of the White Tiger of the West armor )
* Chunchong
* Ninyao
* Tsunin
* Mofu
* Ko
* Mami
* Ming
* Caikhan
* Laou
* Lilei
* Changwa
* Chungshi
* Kan-chung
* Hishikawa
* Shaoki
* Deoliulongma
* Noyeungpark
* Yiero
* Longninkhan
* Natoto
* Galingchong
* Techong
* Fu-kung
* Kung-chang
* Hwangjima
* Yokangchoy
* Chan-yanglao
* Pingchanchung

## Some notable locations

* Vineta (Capital city) The capital city of **Vineta** covers an area of approximately 906 acres, with a total population of 55 thousand people.
* Fabotara (Second largest city) The city of **Fabotara** covers an area of approximately 544 acres, with a total population of 33 thousand people.
* Wangadi(Third largest city) The city of **Wangad** covers an area of approximately 362 acres, with a total population of 22 thousand people.
* Simak(Smallest city) The city of **Simak** covers an area of approximately 181 acres, with a total population of 11 thousand people.
* Fatehtari (Town) The town of Fatehtari has a population of approximately 2,045, which is approximately 568 households, 272 farmers work off of 2,546 acres of farmland to support the town
* Gordakot (Town)
* Lalmona (Town)
* Karalmadu (Town)
* Gainepa (Town)
* Pinsar (Town)
* Laschi (Town)
* Thachhari (Town)
* Dokusta (Town)
* Gachap (Town)
* Burma (Town)
* Mumulah (Town)
* Thindavaru (Town)
* Urupitiya (Town)

## Notes

* The kingdom of **Vineta**, is inspired by the history of Myanmar. So keep that in mind when making a character from here.

## Trivia

* The Kyat is based on the currency of the same name, used in Myanmar.
* The name Vineta comes from a legendary city in Polish folklore.