Hinan, Nation (避難)

Cityscape of Hinan

Flag of Hinan

Map of Hinan

**Hinan** (Shihon: 避難) is an island nation and empire in Adria located on lower Tyrrhenia. Although the island it is located on is referred to as Sukojia, Hinan shares the island with the nation Suwon (수원시) to the east. Kyoto (京都市) is the Seat of the Nation; other major cities include Shinjo (新庄市), Nishiwaga (西和賀町), and Odate (大館市).

## Notes

I think Hinan should be a nation ruled by a cyclic history. Women who wield unimaginable power, and the men who suppress them. Eventually the women slaughter and claim regency. They are always overtaken by their men. There have been two cycles, the third is happening.

Atropos of Hoshiro foretold the three women who will overthrow Hinan.

St. Fujita: The first to overthrow, daughter of Emperor Honda. Ruled over a unified Sukojia. The first Empress to rule Hinan.

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## History

### Arcadia

During the World Agronomic Depression all coastal countries near the Philippines, South China, Celebs, Java, Banda, Japanese, Okhotsk, and Bismark Sea became uninhabitable. This lead to millions of displaced people seeking refuge. The Chinese Empire and Unified African Republic refused to accept any new refugees. Without refuge and time, the United Nations was forced to urbanize Sardinia for import. Millions of Asian immigrants flooded into Italy. The United Nations declared a state of emergency and forcefully separated from Italy to become its own sovereign state lacking any Italian political leaders. This resulted in many Italian citizens in Sardina fleeing the new country to find a new home in Sicilia and the Italian mainland. Declaring Sardinia as Shinchaku Ajia or New Asia (later Sukojia)

### Hinan War of Northern Expansion

As of -25, the Emperor of Hinan, Emperor Nikaidou Tsushi declared the nation would no longer continue active expansion and drew peace with Suwon. Though no reparations, or land, was given to the crushed Suwon nation. The Hinan War of Northern Expansion was a dramatic military success. The army of Suwon was considered highly advanced for their size, and their soldiers fought often as mercenaries for Adriatic nations. Regardless, Hinan tore through their defenses and advanced military with ease. In 77.G.-25 EM Hinan sent their *Declaration of War* to Seoul, Suwon. That next day the Hinan army began to attack the Suwon border.

This military feat did not go unnoticed. A Corsican embassy was established in Fukushima (previously Gimcheon). The Corsican soldiers there witnessed the efficacy of the Hinan army. A courier was immediately sent from Fukushima back to the Seat of Corisca, St. Gianetta. After the report was received several Corsican sleepers were awoken. These sleeper agents worked for the Hinan military and began reporting the progress of the Hinan army. Corsican envoys alerted Capital and Caera of the massive expansion. Corisca asked Capital to assist Corsica if Hinan attacked. Although initially refusing, the Caesar Orion agreed on the condition that Capital would then keep all of Sukojia. Corsica signed the treaty with Capital and Capital couriers escorted by Helltroopers approached Kyoto to deliver their *Intent to War*. Assuming Hinan would not yield, this allowed for Capital to war with a neighboring nation without significant global kickback. However, Hinan realized that after annexing all of Suwon and controlling Sukojia they would have vast civil unrest. Their army would not have the capability to fight a civil and foreign war, especially with Capital. The Emperor decided that the war would be ended, fully intending to invade Corsica after the obtained former Suwon population had been fully assimilated.

This, however, greatly upset the Hinan public. They enjoyed the sudden increase of wealth and opportunity for political mobility through war. Hinan protests were common in that first 27 days until on 13.Z.-25 the Suwon Rebel War began.

### Suwon Rebel War

On 13.Z.-25 Ishikawa Atsutoshi, a Suwonease child, was killed by a Hinan soldier in Shinjo (新庄市), Hinan. This was the beginning of the Suwon Rebel War. The former Suwonease population rose in droves against the Hinan government. A brutal off and on war continued for 8 years, 47 times longer than the Hinan War of Northern Expansion. While the war is considered over, the Suwonease population is widely oppressed in Hondo and Kitajima. Violence is commonplace and social tensions between the Suwonease and Hinan populations are high.

The Hinan government claimed that the Ishikawa Atsutoshi was killed by the accidental discharge of a gun held by Hojo Niga. This was not true. Hojo Niga with intent and malice murdered Ishikawa Atsutoshi. This was known by the army general at the time, it was ignored. Hojo Niga was promoted and is now the Diamyo of Shiso.

## Geography

   Hinan is situated on the island of Sukojia. It is an island with the Capital Sea lying the east considered part of Tyrrhenia and Adria despite its cultural differences.

### Climate

Hinan is largely dominated by a Hot-summer Mediterranean Climate (Csa).

## Politics and Government

### Administrative Demense

Hinan is divided into 5 prefectures (familiar to Adrians as Duchies) each overseen by a Shogun (Duke). Each prefecture is further divided into provinces (Baronies) overseen by a Diamyo (Baron). Although most cities, towns, villages, and hamlets are controlled directly by Samurai (Knight/Commander/Lord), some are controlled by Diamyos or Shoguns. Similar to Capital. Unlike most of Adria, women in Hinan are not culturally discouraged from political office.

	+ Kitajima, Prefecture of (北島); ruled by Shogun Nagao Ai
		- Hyogo, Province of (兵庫県); ruled by Daimyo Kitabatake Takemochi
			* Towada, Hamlet (十和田市); ruled by Samurai Wakisaka Takahashi
		- Shiso, Province of (宍粟市); ruled by Daimyo Hojo Niga
			* Okura, Village (大蔵村); ruled by Samurai Usui Seiko
		- Tsuyama, Province of (津山市); ruled by Daimyo Ryuuzouji Koreatsu
		- Maniwa, Province of (真庭市); ruled by Daimyo Yashiro Shima
			* Okura, Village (大蔵村); ruled by Samurai Hayakawa Shinzaburo
		- Takahashi, Province of (高梁市); ruled by Daimyo Nakajima Hiranori
			* Fukushima, Town (福島県); ruled by Samurai Sanda Yutsuko
	+ Hondo, Prefecture of (本土); ruled by Shogun Nakajima Moriie
		- Onan, Province of (邑南町); ruled by Daimyo Yamana Tsushi
			* Hirosaki, Town (弘前市); ruled by Samurai Isa Shumei
		- Shimane, Province of (島根県); ruled by Daimyo Morikawa Shige
			* Shinjo, City (新庄市); ruled by Samurai Waki Maemi
			* Tsugaru, Town (つがる市); ruled by Samurai Katagiri Shunko
		- Hamada, Province of (浜田市); ruled by Daimyo Akamatsu Kuninari
			* Misato, Village (三郷市); ruled by Samurai Kuba Chisuzu
			* Daisen, Hamlet (大山町); ruled by Samurai Hiroi Teijo
		- Masuda, Province of (益田市); ruled by Daimyo Hineno Kuwa
			* Akita, Town (秋田市); ruled by Samurai Sakai Kimie
		- Abu, Province of (阿武町); ruled by Daimyo Nishina Yoshitaka
			* Aomori, Town (青森市); ruled by Samurai Sazama Kosami
	+ Nantō, Prefecture of (南島); ruled by Shogun Shibukawa Koro
		- Sanyoonoda, Province of (山陽小野田市); ruled by Daimyo Tani Sawa
			* Oga, Village (男鹿市); ruled by Samurai Mizuno Yuwayo
		- Munakata, Province of (宗像市); ruled by Daimyo Goto Sadatame
			* Nishiwaga, City (西和賀町); ruled by Samurai Kanemaru Nakazo
		- Fukutsu, Province of (福津市); ruled by Daimyo Watanabe Kan
			* Odate, City (大館市); ruled by Samurai Nishina Hosome
		- Tosa, Province of (土佐市); ruled by Daimyo Hirohashi Hiroaki
			* Nikaho, Village (にかほ市); ruled by Samurai Fukaya Yasuhiko
			* Hoshiro, Hamelt (保城); ruled by Samurai Suzuki Tsurushi
	+ Kyoto, Seat of Nation (京都市); ruled by Shogun Kujo Terusada
		- North Kyoto, Province of (北京都); ruled by Daimyo Murata Mimime
		- South Kyoto, Province of (南京都); ruled by Daimyo Chiba Tsunenobu
		- Unincorporated Kyoto, Province of (法人化されていない京都); ruled by Daimyo Niwa Fuku

### Foreign and Domestic Relations

Hinan is typically seen as peaceful by most of Mesogeios, although relations with Suwon and Corsica tend to run high.

#### Hinan Expasion and Civil Unrest

Hinan was an empire from -72 to -25 EM and expanded deeply into Sukojia notably obtaining Shinjo, Northern Hondo, and all of Kitajima. Civil unrest is common in these regions leading to high military and police presence. Although many Suwon natives have fled the newly Hinan cities to the remaining Suwon nation. Hinan seeks assimilation of Suwon natives and has criminalized the public speaking and writing of Sae-hangeul (세한글). Although since -2 EM the new Shogun of Hondo, Nakajima Moriie, has attempted less heavy-handed methods of integration. Decriminalizing Sae-hangeul in Hondo, and allowing for Suwon natives to hold political office. This has been highly criticized by the majority of the Hinan population, though the Emperor seems to turn a blind eye.

## Technology

### Electricity

Hinan is one of the few places in mesogeios that uses electricity commonly. Although they do not have the capability to utilize satellites, salvaged hand radios, simple radio transmissions, and neon signs are common. By using the

## Language and Culture

Despite its geography, Hinan shares few cultural similarities with the rest of Adria.

All Hinan locals typically speak Shihon. Northern Hinan tends to also speak Adriatic, especially merchants. Southern Hinan has a small population of Numidian immigrants, though Numidian is not spoken in public.

### Religion

Hins worship the deities of mesogeios but they are refereed to by their Shihon names. They are also typically depicted as donning traditional Hin clothing and makeup.

### Racial and Ethnic Superiority

Hins tend to believe that their culture and racial composition

### Public Modesty

Hinan culture values modesty and chaste poise. Prostitutes are shunned and sexual behaviour is obscene.

### Women's Rights

Hins do not respect the rights of women. Women are typically portrayed as social and houseworkers. They are not respected as members of authority. Although legal to own land, and serve in political office, women are highly discouraged from such activities.

### Homosexuality

Hins shun homosexuality. Homosexual marriage is illegal in Hinan.