Satoura

Carbon Dioxide: 25%

Ammonia: 5%

Helium: 3%

Satouran Maggot Worm

Satouran Tunneler Beast

Satouran Magma Snake

Dialects

Srasalian (Dialect)Ancient Daturan (Dialect)

Moesia - Stratocracy

Arkellion - Stratocracy

Intelliah - Stratocracy

Srasal - Theocracy

Welsimenich - Democracy

Sheita - Monarchy

Valenteccha

Beniiche

Y’ellip

Infantechi

Iraltechi

Nantechi

Ebilis

(Capital Cities)

Indovalence (Valendi)

Erahtah (Moesia)

Srasali (Srasal)

Erhermeyer (Welsimenich)

Crutacia (Sheita)

The Ark (Arkellion)

Gruha (Intelliah)

Satoura is a medium sized terrestrial magma planet. It was once covered in ice, although a meteroid impact caused the crust to break apart in many places. Most of the water is present within the air. Many different types of terrain cover the planet, from large flat plains to immense mountain ranges and volcanoes. Much of the planet is covered in a magma ocean. Many of its inhabitants are extremophile organisms designed to fit the extreme conditions. Satoura has two humanoid creatures, Satourans and Tunnelers. Tunnelers are known for creating large passageways underneath the crust. Satourans construct all of the cities and infrastructure above ground. A majority of Satouran cities are densely populated black concrete structures, usually slightly resembling human architecture. Some cities such as Srasali do have rather ornate buildings, however.

**KNOWN SATOURAN NATIONS AND COUNTRIES**

**CITY STATES AND SMALL NATIONS**

**Grah**

Grah was formed after a group of tribes allied together against a common enemy, the Valentech family. The city was formed around the Grahrasindi's land, which was in the center of a massive crater. It is the oldest nation in existence, and it was founded just after the fall of Reclusia.

Grahrasindi family members headed the alliance, negotiating between the tribes and forming the coalition. They were the major decision makers during one of the largest tribal battles in Satoura's history. The defenders of Grah ambushed and fought off the Valentechs.

Grah later on discovered that the crater was rich with deposits of raw metals and an ore that seemed to glow under certain circumstances. Its early economy relied heavily on exports of these.

During many of these early years, the Grahrasindi proved to be a family of some of the most intelligent leaders. Grah became one of the epicenters of technological growth and advancement due to its sizable economy. Eventually though, the royal family had begun to die out. It was not long before there was only one leader remaining. His name was Farrah Grahrasindi. Farrah’s father died early on in his life due to a lifelong disease that plagued him since birth. Farrah has led the city since.

He has remained hidden from the rest of Grah for almost his entire reign, handling all of the decisions as the sole autocrat. His decision making has never been questioned, although there is much worry about his age and his pending death.

It is thought that Farrah is completely sterile, leaving much worry for who the next leader will be.

Farrah organized alliances with Welsimenich and Srasal early on in their developments, gaining early trading agreements and business relations.

Just outside of Welsimenich, Grah tested its first nuclear capable bombs, and developed some of the earliest nuclear reactors. This development has pushed Grah past the rest of Satoura in warfare and technology.

Grah has not been threatened by opposing nations since these developments. The only nation that Grah fears an invasion from is Arkellion.

**Valenteccha**

Valenteccha is another city state located nearly 200 miles away from Grah. It is the second oldest city. It was founded by the Valentech family, and the people of the city were direct descendents of the Valentechs. Valenteccha is thought to be one of the poorest nations on Satoura. It is composed of slums tightly condensed together. Nearly three million people are compacted into the small 40 mile radius. The direct line of descendants of the Valentechs are the main decision makers of the city. The large wealth disparity creates unrest amongst the people of Valenteccha.

The Valentechs were a family of Satourans that were well known for their influence in the early warring periods. They were quite large, comprising of nearly 43 family members. Some historians debate that Valenteccha came before Grah, however the Valentechs were all blood related, making them only a large family.

The Valentechs were well known in their prime as vicious raiders that would target much smaller tribes and enslave their targets. Eventually, word came around that the Valentechs were coming to the crater to sack the Grahrasindi tribe. The Valentechs came to sack the Grahrasindi and were met by nearly 143 tribesmen coming from various different tribes. They were brutally ambushed, and only 12 Valentechs managed to escape the battle.

The remaining Valentechs fled to their tribe's encampment, and formed what would grow into Valenteccha. The leading monarch of the family, Erishus Valentech grew the city by ramping up food production and exporting large amounts of Satouran crops. Although most of the populus is starving, the Valentechs continue to export food to foreign allies. Those who are not a direct descendent of Erishus were cast to the lowest social standing, and left to work for little money. The Valentechs became one of the richest families off of the backs of the working class.

Valenteccha frequently enters war with Valendi, due to its rich agricultural assets.

**Beniiche**

Beniiche was formed as a city state long ago, it was a loose confederation of satouran farmers looking for opportunity. The land sat naturally above a large magma pool, allowing for plants to root deep and draw resources out. It grew quickly as trade expanded, and it was eventually seen as a target for Sheita. A large army took the city in a day, seizing the agriculture for the country’s benefit. The land owners were extremely reluctant to comply, those who did not were executed.

Beniiche was later a part of the split from Sheita, many of the laborers and workers joined the resistance. Sheita attempted to reclaim the city with an army, but was met with intense resistance. Due to the poor economy, Sheita has not attempted to reclaim this territory.

**Infantechi**

Infantechi was a trading hub located east of Sheita’s territory along the coast of the magma sea. It was once an independent city state, primarily ran by pirates looking to board and steal ships heading to Grah and Sheita. It was not long before Infantechi caught the attention of Sheita’s command. Several ships flooded the harbor and fought the pirates. Those who were captured were tried criminally and killed. Infantechi became one of the largest harbors on Satoura, owned by the Shietan military.

During the split, with the assistance of Iraltechi and a militia coming from Beniichee. The harbor was blockaded by a fleet of civillian ships. The battle lasted nearly three days, ending in a quarter of Sheita’s navy being sunk. The city is still recovering from the conflict.

**Iraltechi**

Iraltechi began as one of the founding cities of Sheita, it began as a town built entirely of production centers for weaponry. It became large as the empire grew, until trade suddenly screeched to a halt. The largest importers ceased trading. The city’s weapons were stockpiled for months, and the workers began talks to band together and revolt. It wasn[‘t long before the workers armed themselves and overthrew the military leaders.

They began talks with other nearby cities, gaining resistance members and power. They assisted the Infantechi and Benichee battles, and armed their armies. Iraltechi now serves as the main power in the alliance.

**Nantechi**

Nantechi is a small city state just north of Moesia’s border. It was a popular spot for miners looking for an easy fortune, leading to its vast size. Most of the city is located underground in the tunnels, which are extremely wide. The city is not known by most of the world, making it seem to be much smaller than it seems. This is likely the only reason why Moesia has not claimed it. On the surface, it looks like no more than a few primitive black concrete homes

**Ebilis**

Ebilis can be found south of Srasal, it was made after a sect of Daturian priests broke away from the main sect. Their set of beliefs included an omnipotent creator. They formed the city, building their own church. Srasal, out of respect for their beliefs, left the city alone. It is self-sustaining, managing itself with agriculture and livestock. The church controls any and all assets in the city. The people speak Srasalian.

**Y’ellip**

Y’ellip is a city state that can be found just east of Intelliah.

**Empires**

**Valendi**

Valendi was formed a hundred years after Valenteccha was established. It first began as a city state, and soon it expanded more and more. It is now one of the largest countries in terms of political boundaries. Valendi was formed out of necessity. A group of tribes came together and established the first buildings, and piece by piece everything began to unfold. Valendi was not led by a wealthy family, it was instead an oligarchy led by 7 of the wealthiest families. It is heavily reliant on war as a source of food production, containing no natural plant life or animal life. Valendi mandates service for all citizens, male or female. It is one of the largest countries in terms of its military and geographical size.

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Valendi has been notorious for its military campaign against the Moesans, where it took the country's capital and held it for three weeks before razing it to the ground.

Valendi conquers smaller tribes and cities nearby to gain more power, and taxes their resources as a source of income. Valendi is currently engaged in a long term conflict against Welsimenich, leading several successful military campaigns against the outer cities and villages. The war has gone on for almost two decades, and the conflict does not seem to be changing anytime soon. Each nation seems to be at a near standstill.

**Moesia**

Moesia is the largest country geographically on Satoura, exerting a limited control of almost 2,000 square miles. It is thought that the current army is almost 6 million soldiers large, although due to its vast size, Moesia still struggles to defend both its outer and inner cities. It is still one of the six superpowers of Satoura, and one of the empires.

Moesia came about after three city states were at war. One commander from the city of *Carthage*, a man named Marashah Moesia led an army through both of his enemy cities. He won both battles and formed Moesia. The commander was highly revered, and led the country until his untimely death

After the loss of its commander, Moesia lost several battles against Valendi, even having its capital destroyed during this period of losses. Moesia later reclaimed their capital, but with a great loss in strength. Moesia's economy is still recovering from this loss nearly a hundred years later.

The country suffers from its immense size, making it difficult to govern. Moesia is primarily broken up into provinces, and individual military leaders control each province and control it's economic zones. Moesia is a leading technologically advanced country, with large defensive capabilities. It is one of the few countries that does not require war to survive.

**Srasal**

Srasal is a theocratic empire located on the southwestern edge of Satoura. A monotheist religion known as Daturanism was founded many centuries ago, before many of the key nations gained power. Daturanism details creation being an infinite cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Reincarnation is a key belief, dictating that the most willful and resistant souls are the ones that rebirth to another life, and the weakest are permanently killed.

Many of the followers of this religion are extremely dedicated, leading to its preservation. It has outlived dozens of empires, countries, and seems to trace back to the earliest written languages. A group of followers escaped the burning of Reclusia, leading a chapter of the religion to the current site where the empire has spread. Srasal has evolved to become one of Satoura's superpowers.

It is ruled by the church of Daturan, a sect of 40 Satourans all in charge of decision making, primarily by vote. Laws in this empire are much stricter, religion is not a choice but law. It also engages in a form of forced conscription, leading to nearly lifelong service to the church. These Satourans speak a different dialect that is nearly incomprehensible to other nations. They are one of the only nations with a different language.

Srasal is one of the largest economies, interacting frequently with Grah, and Welsimenich in a close alliance. It has rich agriculture, livestock, and energy production. It is one of the few advanced nations on Satoura. Although the entire economy is controlled by the government, every citizen is perfectly equal. The religious leaders are the only people who live in luxury, and these positions are nearly impossible to acquire for the average person.

In extreme times of war, Srasal elects an emperor to lead the church, and the emperor is granted access to an ancient vault with an emergency protocol in the event that the country is invaded and lost.

It is not known what is in this vault, although there are many rumors that it is a superweapon that will destroy the nation.

**Welsimenich**

Welsimenich is an empire that can be found in the north of Satoura, it was founded by a group of Reclusian outcasts attempting to escape forced conscription. The key founders were some of the only philosophers in Satouran history, some were intellectuals and engineers, and few were historians. The country evolved rapidly, leading to one of the only intellectual societies in existence on the planet.

During the first 50 years of the nation, there was much debate amongst intellectuals about the formation of the government. Eventually, the men decided the government would be led by the one that received the most popular vote. It would rely upon a vote by military command and by a group of 'senators' elected by the people.

It wasn't surprising that Welsimenich engineered the first mass agricultural practices, and abolished forced labor. They also developed the first ships that could traverse the magma seas. and developed a trading relationship with Grah and Srasal. They industrialized quickly, leading to the expansion of their borders. The nation established large cities, making some of the first skyscraper-like buildings on the planet.

Welsimenich also pioneered educational practices, forming the first Satouran schools and even higher education. Many governments installed spies within Welsimenich, which led to many of their innovations spreading across the planet.

One thing that has remained a trade secret is their experimental spacecraft. These are highly guarded secrets that are not known by any other nation. It is rumored that Welsimeninch is close to a breakthrough in engine technology that would allow for Satourans to traverse the galaxy.

Currently, it is engaged in a long and drawn out war with Valendi. Despite it's technological advancements, Welsimenich's military leadership takes a passive and rather empathetic approach towards war. Military commanders will not perform any action that risks massive civilian losses, which is vastly different from other strategies used by Valendi's commanders.

**Sheita**

Sheita is one of the poorest nations on Satoura, lead a royal family known as the Sheitamens. The Sheitamens were a family of Satourans that owed an estate that served as a major trading spot that served as a rest point for early traders heading for Grah and Welsimenich during their founding years.

Sheita grew more and more economically disadvantaged as the royal family misused funding for lavish expenses. Sheita is poor exclusively because of its poor leadership. Sheita was once a powerful empire when it was led by the founders, due to their extremely intelligent economic decision making, forming a large military industrial complex that reinforced smaller nations such as Valenteccha and *Benieeche*.

The royal families that led those nations formed their own industries with the assistance, leading them to no longer need assistance from Sheita.

The next generation of royalty ended up destroying the economy with bad decisions. Several cities broke away from the empire, including three of its largest food producers. The empire tried using military intervention, although many of its factories had been shut down due to lack of funding. These city states formed alliances, managing to form a sizable resistance against the empire.

Today, a famine is ripping across the country, and it is rumored that a rebellion is stirring in the capital.

**Arkellion**

Arkellion is one of the superpowers of Satoura, a country infamous for it's extremely proficient military. Arkellion was formerly the empire of Reclusia, before the entire empire was dissolved by the Hawthorne Expeditionary Force. Arkellion was first governed by a few influential generals that remained after the country split. It had a strong war culture bolstered by old nostalgia.

It rebuilt the former lands of Reclusia, seeking alliances with the surviving citizens of the cities. Arkellion became one of the most powerful stratocracies on Satoura. It was led by high ranking generals, and the economy became heavily reliant on fighting as a form of revenue.

Arkellion heavily exploited the military industrial complex, more so than any other nation on the planet. They pioneered the concept and mastered it. They stole trade secrets from the Welsimenich early on and developed mass produced guns and bombs on a scale that was impossible to match.

They made an alliance with Grah for raw materials and managed to create a humongous economy from the production. Arkellion had nearly 50% of the world's supply of weapons at one point. Today, Arkellion engages in warfare constantly against whatever strategic target seems most valuable.

Recently, Arkellion’s economy has been working towards being fully self reliant.

It has been nearly five years since the country engaged in a large offensive campaign. Many military strategists estimate that Arkellion’s leadership is planning a large conflict sometime in the future

**Intelliah**

Intelliah is the seventh empire and the sixth superpower. It is thought to be derived from a colony of Reclusia. It began as a colony of an empire on the south pole. It was composed almost entirely of warlords, sent to establish the area. It soon got out of control, and the military leaders stopped listening to their commands from home. Intelliah was one of the fastest growing nations on the planet, seeing an industrial boom. Trains were invented here, revolutionizing a travel network across the nation. Intelliah conquered local tribes, forcing them to assimilate or die. Industrialism spread faster than any other empire.

Intelliah is home to some of the largest industrial metropolises in the world. It is now the largest exporter of tungsten.