Flower Hill

**Flower Hill (꽃동산)** is a fictional nation in the Universe of Squirrel and Hedgehog and the primary source of conflict throughout the series.

It appears to be governed via Stratocracy (a form of government headed by military chiefs) as we have yet seen no ruling leaders save for the Commanding Officers of their army - who as well as overseeing strategy and defence, also govern and announce public holidays and festivals as a regular ruling body might.

Flower Hill consists of several neighbouring villages of animals, each seeming to have their own particular biome.

## Villages

### Squirrel Village

Squirrel Village appears to be set in a predominantly woodland area full of nuts and legumes. The Squirrel community, true to their species in real life, make a habit of gathering and storing nuts for the winter months to be shared amongst their neighbouring villages.

It looked very much to be a rural settlement, lacking many many of the more modern comforts and amenities seen in other villages.

Geumsaegi appeared to be their de facto leader, but retired the position to train to become a scout, leading Commander Darami to take the role.

In Season 2, it is stated the Wolves have overtaken Squirrel Village and currently occupy it. It is uncertain as to whether or not this is a result of the attack in The Lesson for Squirrel, or if a separate assault took place off camera and was never discussed.

Regardless, surviving squirrels fled and now occupy other areas of Flower Hill.

### Hedgehog Village

Hedgehog village looks to be in a more mountainous and rocky region of Flower Hill and is far more military-motivated than many of it's neighbours. It seems to offer all of it's citizens military training of a sort as civilian Hedgehogs are often seen aiding combat when it occurs of Flower Hill Soil, and what little we have seen of the village shows training.

Commander Goseumdochi appears to be the leader of Hedgehog Village.

### Fowl Village

Not much is known about Fowl village other than it was pillaged in the very first episode. It is uncertain if the Ducks came from this village, as Ducks are generally considered waterfowl, or if they have their own village. The silhouettes indicate at the very least, chickens and cockerels lived here

### Rabbit Village

Rabbit Village is built upon a mountaintop and boasts a wonderful skiing resort. The Rabbits seem to be primarily entertainers at heart, often depicted as musicians, magicians, and performers

It is a possible mistranslation that Rabbit Village is not within the nation of Flower Hill, but the Flower Hill Flag on their resort and Law enforcement uniforms implies otherwise.

Some fans presume Rabbit Village and the Rabbits to represent China. Given the Chinese government has been a standing ally to the North, aiding law enforcement and returning captured defectors, the assumption - whilst unproven, certainly has weight to it

## Conflict

There looks to be differing reasons for the antagonists to appropriate Flower Hill.

The Weasels seem to be interested in it's citizens as slaves. Aekku in particular fantasizes about ruling over Flower Hill and being worshipped as it's leader.

The Mice on the other hand seem to be more interested in it's vast amount of resources and food. Given the mice are depicted as coming from a poor nation and are often hungry and berated, it seems they wish to invade in order to seek a better life.