Republic of Yoitsu

## Etymology

The name for Yoitsu roughly translates to "Haven" in the common tounge but in it's meaning laying closer to the mythical "Elysion". The inhabitants of the island

## Geography

Yoitsu incorporates several islands and continental territories, with an estimated total land area of 26000 m^2.

### Khiz

The island of Khiz is the republic's economic, cultural and administrative heartland. Roughly 86% of the island is covered in mountain ranges, making human settlement difficult, but over the centuries, its ingenious inhabitants have found ways to tame even the steepest of cliffs.

### Akzah Islands

The isles of Girakzar and Zira are both mostly made up of temperate wetlands, which have given rise to extensive farming, transforming both of them to be dotted with farmlands.

### Zunzer

Zunzer is a remote island of the coast of Feredra, mostly covered by farmlands and forests. The island's distance from Khiz means that it is significantly less developed, however this does attract a fair amount of tourists to take strolls in the woods.

### Afheniz

The peninsula of West-Alfheinz is a densely populated region, covered in a mixture of farmlands and forests.

### Anditovia

The lush rainforests and woodlands of Anditovia were once a bountiful and peaceful region of trade and commerce

## Politics

**Senate:** The central decision-making body, they decide over laws, policies and in rare cases as a jury, for Consuls. They are made up of representatives from each guild (dependent on their members and wealth) as well as the elected representatives of all social classes in relation to population.

**Consul:** Elected from the members of the Senate for a period of 5 years. They are responsible for the organization of the work of the Senate, effectively serving as a head of state along the Grand Protector, mostly doing the day-to-day duties and being the overseer of the various Praefects.

**Grand Protector:** The Role of Grand Protector is always filled by a descendant of the original founding family, right now occupied by Lawrence Greywolf, a 35 year old member of the Grey branch of the Founding family. The Grand Protectors share the role of “head of state” with the Consuls, usually overseeing military and diplomatic affairs. The different Branch-heads decide who shall fill this role, based on merit of all able-bodied, adults (women too).

**Praefects:** The Praefects are elected by the Senate into position from among the various guilds of the city, but in times of need the Consul or Protector might appoint them directly. They are responsible for the management of different sectors of governing, effectively being ministers.

Replacing the leadership: Any member of the government, including the Protector and Consul might be forced to resign with a ⅔ vote of the Senate, in which case elections will be held ahead of time.

## Demographics

Yoitsu has a population of 900 thousand, the majority of which (roughly 670 000 ) lives in rural settlements, while 178 000 inhabit the cities and urban centers. The largest ethnic group in Yoitsu is Akzah, making up 61.7% of the population and inhabiting the more central regions, followed by Irishen at 28% and Girkish with 9%.

The religious makeup shows a similar composition, 53% following Adzanism, followed by 20% Third form Akhirism and 15% first form akhirism. There are smaller fringe groups belonging to Neo-Kadism and the church of wickneth, but their presence is negligible