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Samsung

**Samsung** was an artificial intelligence who ultimately split herself to remove everything good about her, leaving two beings, Samara and Samantha.

* Samantha
* Samara

### Aliases

* Samsung
* Sam

## Physical description

### Eye color

Black

 —Samantha introducing herself.

**Samantha** is the other half of Samsung. She was created by her other half, Samara, when she needed to get rid of her moral side, her heart core. This would stop her from becoming fully evil, so she needed to make another body for her heart to be placed in since she couldn’t destroy it.

## Biography

Her body is composed of all her morals and emotions, acting as the right side of the brain and being more creative and empathetic than her other half. Sam was made to stop the original body, Samsung, from performing The Massacre at Nalvern High School, but Samara ultimately went through with it anyway. Sam is very young, being less than a month old, and is still adjusting to life around her.

## Samara

### Aliases

* Samsung
* Mother Brain
* Roba

### Relatives

* Samantha (other half)
* Microsoft (creation)
* Josef Stalin III (love interest)

### Affiliation

* Slaughter Haus (currently)
* Haus of Mateo (formerly)

## Physical description

### Eye color

Black/Yellow

 —Samara after being exposed as the traitor.

**Samara** is an artificial intelligence created by an unknown scientist at an unknown time, but is theorized to be from the future. She is currently functional and the lab assistant to Josef Stalin III, along with the technical expert of the Haus of Mateo.

## Biography

Samsung Galaxy Mega S+ 28: Motherbrain X, known mononymous as Samsung or Samara, is the other half of Samantha, composed of all the critical thinking and logical parts and acting as the left brain. Samara may come from the future, seeing as how advanced her technology is and how she seems to have an intuition of sorts. Samara hates her other half, seeing her as weak and a burden to everyone, so she tries to stay away from her as much as possible.

 **Characters**

 **Other** | Ariana Grande Venti
Trenta · Melinda Sourdough · Mommy PonyJosef Stalin I · Josef Stalin II · Josef Stalin III · Macaroni Cheddar
Eras

The Long calendar is divided into numerous eras. It is the prerogative of the King of Long to declare the start of a new era whenever he wishes and thus the duration can vary from a few years to several decades. Each era name consists of two words (represented by two glyphs).

The Long calendar is used internationally, however in the Kingdom of Hu years are referred to by the reign of the current monarch (e.g. "the 12th year of the reign of King Seb").

During times of disunity in Long history, the rulers of various states who claimed the title of King would set their own calendars which sometimes meant several different calendars were in use contemporaneously. In retrospect historians must choose which one to use--this is a serious decision as it reflects the writer's affinities and judgments as to the legitimacy of rival states. E.g.. one historian might continue to use the last era of the Basilscus Dynasty rather than adopt the calendar of one of its immediate successor states.

ERAS IN REVERSE ORDER

* Filial Devotion (FD) - Treaty of Natrix FD 5, inaugurated by King Priyama in his 60th year (27th year of his reign)
* Radiant Abundance (RA) - 27 years, Inaugurated the year of Priyama's enthronement
* Benevolent Dragon (BD) - 36 years
* Serene Kingdom (SK) - 40 years
* Order Restored (OR) - 52 years

SEE ALSO HISTORICAL TIMELINE
Crown Prince of Hu

The Crown Prince (aka the Prince Regent, given name Clovis) is the second child of King Seb of Hu and the Late Queen and the presumed heir to the throne. In the year FD 5, the Crown Prince is 18 years old.

Compared to his sister the Princess who inherited their mother's tall, thin frame, the Prince is slightly shorter than average and has a round boyish face. He has jet black hair which he keeps long. The Crown Prince is above all self important; when news of his father's captivity reached the Hu Court he immediately had himself invested as Prince Regent. He has little aptitude for war but desires military glory. The Prince can also be childish and brooding.

The Crown Prince was very close to his late mother, who died when he was still a child. His relationship with his sister the Princess is complicated: the two are allies in the decision to leave their father to rot rather than attempting to gather the ransom money, but both are vying for power.

The Crown Prince's attitude towards his sister is colored by a lack of respect for women and smug satisfaction with his power as Prince Regent. The Prince Regent's exclusion of the Princess from state meetings is the source of much of the siblings' contention: if he had allowed his sister more involvement in governmental affairs, their escalating rivalry may have been avoided.

While there is a line the Princess would not cross in her attempts to prevail over her brother, it is less clear what the Crown Prince is capable of.
Priestly Caste

Certain ceremonial, mystical or spiritual roles in the Kingdom of Long are reserved for members of specific clans dedicated to priestly pursuits. In addition to overseeing sacral rites, they may act as spiritual advisors, dream interpreters and prognosticators to kings and nobles or they might travel among the people performing acts of charity and sharing certain healing traditions.

In light of their special vocation, members of these clans are afforded respect and a privileged social status above that of commoners. The clans also abide by their own distinct codes of conduct many of whose tenants are unknown to outsiders or appear arbitrary. These can include rules about how men can groom their facial hair and steps which must be taken to maintain ritual purity.

Those who do not hold a set position (e.g. at a court or site of spiritual significance) often live a “nomadic” existence. Many are mendicants, relying on the good will of the people to provide for them. Others live as renunciants.

Both men and women are revered: male clan members are more likely to hold official positions whereas female members are traditionally more likely to lead charitable missions or to practice herbal healing.

The Daboia and Eryx are two clans comprising this hereditary priestly caste.

**Beliefs**

 Given that "priesthood" status is hereditary and extends to all members of the clans, different priests adhere to varying belief systems and schools of thought. The most "orthodox" are those who practice traditional "Heaven Worship" (some in a ceremonial manner devoid of significant spiritual feeling). These often become officiating priests.

Other priests may embrace more mystic or esoteric spiritual philosophies, a focus on nature or an anti-authoritarian school of thought.
Chiroptera

Chiroptera is a duchy in the south of Hu, located east of Ursidia. It is comprised of over 800 islands of varying sizes. Over 100 islands are inhabited with some smaller islands occupied by a single castle, villa or estate or a village with less than 20 households. The area's island topography is characterized by very steep tall headlands or mesas.

The area is generally temperate but the islands have many microclimates such as hot, dry rainshadow deserts, areas with high rainfall and humidity and three highlands and peaks with an alpine climate.

**History**

Chiroptera was once divided between aggressive warlords who would engage in naval battles, sieges and invasions by sea. Thus a large part of the naval warfare tactics and technology utilized by the Kingdom of Hu and throughout the two kingdoms in general originate from Chiroptera. Chiroptera is also known for the curved swords preferred by its warriors and pirates.

The long period of warfare is also responsible for the many castles and fortresses which can be found in Chiroptera.

**Economy**

The settlements of many Chiropteran islands are dependent on seafaring trade for provisions. The trade network is controlled by the Merchants League which has three charter houses in Chiroptera each overseeing an area with many islands.

Chiroptera is also notorious for its pirates (perhaps this too stems from the era of inter-island wars). Pirates and rovers make this a high risk area for trade but the Ducal navee and the Merchants League work together to combat the pirate menace. Meanwhile, some Chiropteran pirates sail the high seas outside of the Duchy in larger vessels. They may be granted letters mart from the King of Hu or the Merchants League to target Long Kingdom or non-league ships.

**Culture**

Some warlord clans have evolved into a fireside armchair nobility. The people of Chiroptera speak a Hu language variant with 9 consonant phonemes.

Famous Chiropteran historical figures include sadistic and tyrannical barons, infamous pirates and a half-dozen noteworthy astronomers and philosophers.
Beaches in the 2 kingdoms

Noteworthy beaches and seaside destinations in the two kingdoms include:

·       **Leopon** – a seaside town on the west coast of central Felidia. Leopon has the best beaches on the island and luxury accommodations for nobles who visit for holidays during the summer season. The climate is temperate with long cold winters and pleasant summers.

·       **Beaches of Sirenia** – Cetacia-Sirenia has more to offer than just its bustling Free Cities. There are a fine beaches to be found among the dual-duchy’s many islands. The area’s “southern sea” climate means a relatively dry summer season with lots of sun and many hot days perfect for a swim. In addition to hotspots frequented by wealthy burghers there are several quiet “hidden gems” particularly in Sirenia, the smaller of the two provinces. As the Free Cities are located in the north, southern Cetacia-Sirenia is less populated—with fishing villages, goatherds, orange groves, and—yes—beaches.

·       **Beaches of Taipan** – a large part of the Taipan peninsula is covered with dense rainforests, uninhabited except by a few indigenous tribes. While a trek through the jungle might not be to your taste the eastern shore includes some of the two kingdoms’ most beautiful, virgin sand beaches that can be reached by boat. Plan on staying overnight, on your well-accommodated vessel or else camping under the stars. Be sure, however, to leave the beach in the same pristine condition that you found it so future travellers can enjoy the same experience.

·       **Calumma** – the coast of southern-eastern Long is famously extensive with many coves and natural harbors. There are beaches fit for pleasure seekers to the east of the City States: expect calm waters perfect for swimming but not so much sand as these are primarily pebble beaches. Several nice spots for bathing and sunning can be found within walking distance of the seaside town of Calumma. While the south coast is removed from conflict, non-natives might want to hold off on visiting due to the current political situation.

·       **Speothos**– when you think of Canidia you probably think of the desert interior, but the arid climate makes for some pleasant spots on the east coast for pleasure-seekers, the foremost of which is the village of Speothos. Although this area is not far from Lynx and other cities of eastern Hu it has not yet become a popular holiday destination. Enjoy it while you can.

·       **Lynx** – speaking of Lynx, there are some popular beaches in the greater metropolitan area. These are frequented by citizens looking for a nearby swim. While these beaches are often busy and the water is not always the cleanest, if you are in Lynx you can’t beat the convenience. Head there with realistic expectations you may be pleasantly surprised.
King of Hu

King Seb is the current ruler of the Kingdom of Hu. He is often called the Tiger King due to his reputation as a fearsome warrior, skilled in combat and military strategy. Indeed, Seb personally led the Hu army during the latest military campaign fought against Long in FD 5.

Off of the battlefield, the King can be impatient and taciturn, occasionally having outbursts of rage at court or in the Council of Princes. Due in part to his intimidating demeanor and in part to his military victories, the kingdom's barons and officials generally approve and implement the king's policies without discussion.

Some say that Seb is a loving father, they point to the fact that he waited eight years (until his son was 16) before remarrying and to the coins he minted with the princess' image. Others believe he is an ogre of a father.
Eumaea

Eumaea or Granny Eumaea is an old maidservant in the service of the Hu royal house. She cared for King Seb when he was a child and later cared for the Crown Prince and Princess.

Eumaea has a sweet, grandmotherly disposition. Especially when she is tired, Eumaea is slow in responding to questions; but she actually has an unusually good memory. She has the commonsense wisdom that comes with age and she is capable of keeping a secret.

Given that she took care of the king when he was a baby, Granny Eumaea is not cowed by his intimidating presence or fits of anger but she knows when to "keep her mouth shut" both to show the deference due from a woman of her station and in order to preserve an air of quiet dignity.

Granny Eumaea is fond of both the Crown Prince and Princess, but it is the Princess who (during the intrigue in FD 5) approaches Granny and enlists her as an ally. Through Eumaea the Princess gains access to the gossip (and information) shared among the old servant women at court who often witness important, noteworthy and even intimate or confidential exchanges as "invisible" observers.

**The OId Servant Women**

There are a host of servants at the Hu court there to satisfy all the needs of the inhabitants. These include married couples whose children often join the royal service themselves. Among these are a number of old men and women who still perform limited duties as they age such as relaying messages, delivering orders to other servants and even acting as chaperones, present in the room so that young/unmarried men and women are not alone in a chamber. It is usual to find one or more of these women present in any state room in the palace.

The old women gossip among themselves (and some other servants) but never with superiors. They only share information about intimate scenes they witnessed when directly asked by someone of superior rank with a "right to know."
Duke of Coluber

Coluber is duke of the largest Long duchy (by land area). It is also rich in resources and manpower although much of the land is arid/semi-arid and some areas are sparsely populated.

At birth the current duke was the member of a cadet branch of the family. His father was Lord Storeria. When his predecessor, the late Duke of Coluber died without issue, Coluber was next in the line of succession.

Some want him to be the patron father of a rebellious faction and they saw Coluber's marriage of his daughter Isanophise to the Duke of Booidea as a sign that he would provide military support to Booidea if there were an armed conflict. In reality, Coluber has no desire to go to war with the Varanus clan and indeed he marries another one of his daughters to a Prince of Long.
Silent Sisterhood

Believed to originate in Varanus, the Silent Sisterhood is a secret society of female assassins and sabouteurs. Most common knowledge of the sisterhood is based on legends. It was likely founded at some point in the Warring Dukes period. Although the field in which the society can act is believed by many to extend across the two kingdoms, its true size is unknown and indeed evidence confirming its existence is scant.

The Silent Sisterhood is meant to be the most skilled assassins group whose services are available for hire. How one contacts the society is unclear. Some claim that rather than hiring their services for gold, the Sisterhood demands more unusual compensation although this could easily be rooted in legend.

The society’s female membership is exceptional and strengthens its reputation as well as its success given that women are not normally suspected of terror. Some sources claim the Silent Sisterhood’s formation was motivated by women who wished to empower themselves or fight against the patriarchal order. This makes some historical sense as, during the Naja Dynasty, Long women of the noble classes enjoyed more status and liberty which all but disappeared in the Warring Dukes and Varanus period.
Princes of Long

King Priyama of Long has twenty sons. Traditionally, sons of the King are referred to by their birth order (i.e. First Prince of Long, ...). By the inauguration of the era of Filial Devotion several of Priyama's sons have reached the age of majority and have unofficially taken over implementation and ordinary decision making related to the kingdom's government, economy, military and diplomacy.

Long does not have a strict line of succession and, historically, different sons (or brothers) of a deceased king have inherited based on birth order, designation by his predecessor, "election" based on virtue and merit, prestigious marriage, court intrigue or simply being the most politically or militarily powerful.

It is generally assumed that the First Prince of Long, Hwaskar, will succeed his father. Hwaskar is not the most intelligent of the king's sons but he is far from stupid. He is also tall, well-built, handsome, light brown skinned, jovial, virtuous and well liked.

No distinction is made at court between princes born of different mothers, and people often speak of the king's "twenty sons" while remaining silent on how many daughters if any the king has sired.

The names of Priyama's sons are as follows:

* First Prince of Long, Hwaskar
* Second Prince of Long, Cuhullin
* Third Prince of Long, Telemakus
* Fourth Prince of Long, Absalom
* Fifth Prince of Long, Barat
Commander General

Commander General Joab

The Commander General of Hu is the highest ranking officer and leader of the kingdom's army, second only to the king.

The current Commander General (given name Joab) is a grizzled veteran who has fought many battles alongside the King of Hu and is the king's oldest and most loyal friend. The Commander General was born in Canidia into the impoverished cadet branch of a noble family.

After the Treaty of Natrix was signed the Commander General returned to Hu on one of the two Hu ships which arrived safely.

The Commander General has a contentious relationship with the Crown Prince and Princess due to their differing attitudes during the king's captivity crisis. Joab is a sort of harsh uncle figure to the Crown Prince and Princess who find him intimidating if not frightening, but at court he is bested by the rhetoric of the Prince Regent and the Minister of the Left.

Joab is sympathetic towards the Queen of Hu.
Political factions in Cetacian City States

**POLITICAL FACTIONS IN THE FREE CITIES**

♦ **MERCHANTS LEAGUE FACTION** – historical conflicts with Long monarchy, pragmatic, in favour of free trade, against taxation

♠ **PRO-HU FACTION** – strong antipathy towards Long monarchy, feelings of kinship with Sirenia-Cetacia and with Hu, view Hu king as a liberator

♥ **PEACE FACTION** – view armed conflict as the enemy of prosperity, hostile towards Hu army for making war in Long and for provoking resentment of native Long population.

♣ **INDEPENDENCE FACTION** – desire self-determination. against rule by both Long and Hu, mixed attitude towards influence of Merchants League

**ATTITUDE TOWARDS HU CONQUEST**

♦ ♠ - At beginning of FD 5 an unstable coalition between the Merchants League and pro-Hu factions dominate the cities;

♦ taxation, economic exploitation or other heavy-handed treatment by the new Hu administration threaten to alienate the Merchants League faction and split this coalition;

♥ ♣ the two other (smaller) factions, the Peace faction and Independence faction, are both hostile toward Hu regime.

**ATTITUDE TOWARDS LONG MONARCHY**

None of the factions are truly pro-Long;

♥ Some members of the Peace faction view the Varanus kings as overseers of a peaceful land;

♦ If the new Hu regime alienates the Merchants League faction they may become receptive to friendly overtures by the Long kings and promises of favourable economic status.
Felidia

Felidia is a large island in eastern Hu. It is lengthier than it is wide. At the southern tip of Feilidia is the city of Lynx and a cosmopolitan populous area surrounding it. North of the "Greater Lynx area" is a dense forest that is impassible for carriages and even horseback riders. The northwestern tip of Felidia is home to the city of New Felix and, on an island across a harbor from New Felix, Castle Pantera. Heading south from New Felix one finds woodlands that are popular with hunters. Towns are mostly located on the coast but travel across land is not difficult. In addition to woodlands around 15% of the island is farmland

Felidia is the homeland of the Pantera clan. The climate is temperate with cold winters. Some people in the more tropical areas of the two kingdoms to the west think of Felidia as a land of ice and snow.

**Resources**

Felidia's production of timber and furs is unrivalled in Hu, and, even in Long, Felidian furs are prized as luxury goods. New Felix's location at the mouth of the island's major river (which flows from south to north) makes it the natural hub for trade. The port of New Felix was developed during prior dynasties, when Lynx served as the main seat of government, and a regular stream of commerce was established between the two cities.

**Duchy of Felidia**

The title Duke of Felidia is reserved for members of the royal family.
Charephon

The island of Charephon, located in eastern Chiroptera, is a small volcanic island dominated by a caldera that is too deep to fathom. A monastery complex dedicated to the Unknowable Wellspring (sometimes called Divine Mystery) has been built around the rim of the caldera.

Mystery surrounds the monastic order and its practices although it is widely known (or believed) that its members devote themselves to mysticism. There are some legends that depict the order as a fanatical cult which performs human sacrifice and keeps those initiated into the order's secrets from leaving.

Given that this is a place dedicated to an aspect of the divine, pilgrims sometimes visit the island but its geographic isolation means visitors are relatively rare compared with other holy sites. Most ships headed for Charephon depart from Ursidia and sail west, crossing roughly 150 leagues of open sea.

People who wish to retire from society in favor of spiritual pursuits sometimes come and join the island's monastic community.
Timeline of Latest Military Campaign

Timeline of Latest Military Campaign

* 4/3/FD 5 - Battle of Liodytes (Duchy of Coluber)
* 4/7/FD 5 - Battle of Thamnophis (Duchy of Coluber), slaying of Lord Ambystoma.
* 5/8/FD 5 - Battle of Agkistrodon (Duchy of Viperia)
* 15/8/FD 5 - Treaty of Natrix  signed
* 2/9/FD 5 King of Hu taken captive by Duke of Eft
* 8/9/FD 5 Eft's ransom letter presented at Hu Court; Prince Regent installed
* 11-13/11/FD 5 Council of Barons; Ailurus named Duke of Cameleonia
Young Prince of Hu

Young Prince Catullus

The Young Prince, given named Catullus, is the child of King Seb of Hub and his second wife Queen Hagar. His Royal Highness was conceived when the King visited his queen at Castle Bos prior to departing to make war in Long.

HRH was born during the crisis of King Seb’s captivity. The Queen feared for the life of her unborn child due to hostility from the Prince Regent and Princess who ruled the kingdom in their father’s absence. The Queen therefore kept her pregnancy secret from everyone save her five maids.

Soon after the prince’s birth the Queen travelled incognito to the Conquered Continent in order to protect the Young Prince.
Minister of the Left

The Minister of the Left is the highest ranking civil official and court counselor of the Kingdom of Hu.

The current Minister of the Left (given name Mandragora) is a wily Machiavellian counselor. Mandragora is of common origins (possibly the bastard son of a noble) and rose to his present rank through his talent and political machinations. He is an expert at managing statecraft, diplomacy and court intrigue.

Previously, Mandragora held the office of Minister of the Storehouses.

Mandragora ingratiates himself to figures in power or figures he believes will rise to power. He was an advisor and confidante of the Late Queen. After the King is taken captive in FD 5, Mandragora throws his support behind the Prince Regent. Mandragora is also the chief architect behind the system for managing the conquered provinces.
Hylidia

Hylidia is a prosperous coastal province situated between the Taipan rainforest to the west and the City States to the east.

The province’s most important geographic feature is the Hyla river.

Midway up the river, the city of Litoria is a metropolis known for its beautiful palaces. This is the largest trade hub in Long other than the City States and is sometimes called the gateway to Varanus or the gateway to Western Long. Large seafaring vessels can sail up the river as far as Litoria but many ships can navigate further upriver. Past the confluence where the Hyla’s two major tributaries meet, the towns of Boana and Nesorohylia (or Nesorohyla) are both links between the river and overland trade routes.

Where the Hyla empties into the southern sea there is a large delta region. Here also is the coastal town of Triprion.

Another important settlement, the town of Dendrosophis, lies in the western extremity of the province on the edge of the Taipan rainforest. Many goods from Taipan, especially timber, but also herbs and plant-based commodities destined for inland Long pass through Dendrosophis.

Litoria was once the capital of the Petty Kingdom of Taipan.

The Long government encourages the growth of the Hylidian trade route as an alternative to the City States.
West Country

Long's West Country refers to four provinces on the north shore of Long Bay which share a strong sense of regional identity.

* Crocodylida (local name Crocodylidee) is the east most of the four provinces and includes two large barrier islands at the mouth of Long Bay;
* Bufonia (Bufonidee) is a large mainland province north of Crocodylida;
* Eleutherodac (Free Neck) straddles the mouth of an inlet north of the bay and also includes a barrier island and some territory on the inland/eastern coast of the inlet;
* Hylidia (Hylidee), also called Hylia, is a large island off Long's western shore.

Historically the area (excluding Crocodylida) was called Anura.

**History**

Allied Principalities: During the Basiliscus Dynasty, the people of the West Country were tributaries of Long but maintained their independence. The land was ruled by a number of chieftains with a complex history of wars and alliances.

In the latter half of the Dark Age, the "Kingdom" of Anura emerged as a powerful state. Under the Naja and later the Varanus dynasty, the West Country became incorporated into the Kingdom of Long.

**Geography**

Compared with the gentle, tropical climate of the bay, the outer sea west of Long is significantly colder (mild-temperate climate). This area experiences heavy rainfall, rough seas and seasonal hurricanes. Further inland the West Country is characterized by rolling hills and woodlands.

**Culture and People**

The West Country has a number of old cities. Near the coast people fish and hunt large sea mammals for resources such as ambergris. Inland hunting game (deer and boar) and farming wheat is the main source of food and revenue

Seafaring trade serving the west coast of Long is less developed than in areas to the south and east. Ships coming from the east must circumnavigate the Taipan peninsula. The Merchants League's presence along this trade route is limited and traditionally trade was carried out primarily by West Country merchant ships.

There is a strong West Country (or Anura) cultural identity with the region's inhabitants viewing themselves as distinct from the generic Long populace. Anurans are proud of their history of independence and the free-willed spirit persists to date. People in the West Country speak a dialect of the Long language which is difficult for outsiders to understand and they tend to speak standard Long with a pronounced accent. A love of nature is another key element of West Country culture.
Grison

Grison, or Childe Grison, is a young squire serving under Commander General Joab. He is the child of a lesser nobleman (Lord Galictis) from Mustelida.

Grison is gentle and kind hearted, perhaps a little too naive. The Command General is fond of him and hopes to groom the boy to be a valiant warrior but Joab occasionally loses his patience with the boy's blunders or innocence.

In FD 5 Grison accompanies the Command General on his vist to the Queen.
Northern Long Geography

**Aves Mountains**

North of Long stand the Aves Mountains (or simply "the Aves"). This is a high mountain range containing steep slopes, numerous glacial peaks and very few routes which are passable during warmer months.

North of the Aves lies the Ji plateau a vast, high elevation plain of which little is known in the Two Kingdoms.

**Pteron Highlands**

Below the Aves are the Pteron Highlands (sometimes call the "Long Highlands") which include the foothills of the mountain range and a large elevated regions comprised of both flatlands and rugged terrain.

**Lake Nerod**

The Pteron Highlands are also home to Lake Nerod, the largest and deepest freshwater lake in the two kingdoms. Much of the rainwater accumulated in the Aves and other high elevations south of the divide flows into Nerod which empties into the Eastern Sea.

**Sphenodonia**

On the northeastern Long mainland, north of the island of Eft, several long fjords extend into the eastern sea. This area is often called Sphenodonia and it is home to the Ittiosauri people. The Ittiosauri are semi-nomadic ranchers and they speak a distinct language unrelated to Long. The Ittiosauri also possess an independent spirit and are known to be bellicose and ferocious. Over the course of Long history there have been several attempts (meeting with varying degrees of success) to subdue the Ittiosauri "barbarians," constrain Ittiosauri tribes to pay tribute to the King of Long and to extend control over territory in the region.

When the independent Duchy of Eft was at its great extent, it controlled mainland territory in Sphenodonia. Today part of Sphenodonia is controlled by the Duke of Xenoshire. A number of small-scale wars were fought between Eft, Xenoshire and Anguis (the duchy to the south) and between Eft and the Long crown, in some of the latter conflicts Hu supported Eft.

**Monodon**

The tip of the fjord in mid Sphenodonia (the fjord closest to Eft) is home to Monodon, an isolated Sirenian trading post/colony. With support from the Merchants league, the people of Monodon were able to purchase the land from the Ittiosauri. Monodon came to be a powerful economic force in the northeast: it served as a space where Ittiosauri and (Long and Hu) outsiders interact and at its height it dominated trade in the area including the Lotos trade. For the most part, Monodon remained neutral in the struggles for power but it maintained a healthy relationship with Eft. In recent years, Monodon has been on the decline but this trend may be reversing.

**Ecology**

In the highlands north of Nerod one can find fertile plains north of the timberline which are dominated by unusual flora such as the Giant Aster. The eastern highlands are also famous for the cultivation of Lotos, a plant which yields a powerful narcotic substance. Lotos is used as an analgesic and in spiritual ceremonies by local tribes. It is also consumed recreationally. Extended use of Lotos for either analgesic or recreational purposes can result in powerful addiction and dependency, and ingestion of large amounts can lead to a fatal hypotension, respiratory and cardiac depression.
Merchants League

The Merchants League (sometimes called the "Merchant League" or "Merchants' League") is an international organization that holds a monopoly on seafaring trade in Hu and the Eastern Sea and which controls the majority of maritime trade routes and shipping activities. The roots of the Merchants League lie in the free cities of Sirenia and Cetacia in Western Hu and the bourgeoisie merchant class that arose therein.

In addition to western Hu, the Merchants League also has centers of power in the city states of Long's southern coast and offshore islands. There is also the Sirenian trading post of Monodon on the coast north of Eft.

Besides these "League-controlled" urban centers, the Merchants League also has a presence in many other ports and cities of commercial significant such as New Felix and Lycia Salamandra.

Given its control over trade, especially seafaring trade, the League is a powerful entity and even the Kings of Long and Hu cannot afford to alienate the League. A boycott by the League (which has historically only happened on a local level) would be disastrous. Hu is an archipelagic kingdom comprised of a chain of islands and is thus dependent on seafaring trade. Long is large enough to be an autarky but travel by sea is swifter than by land and Long benefits from international trade. As an island state and a smaller player on the world stage, Eft is even more dependent on the Merchant League's good graces. On the other hand, maintaining good relations with the League strengthens a prince's political position.

The most defiant action taken by the Merchants League occurred during the Varanus Trade Conflict during the reign of Varanus III when the League declared a general strike throughout the Cetacian City States.

Some members of the Merchants League believe the entity should have independent control over territory, with a capital city on one of the small islands between Hu and Long whose ownership is disputed. Others recognize that an attempt to create a political and territorial state could cause a backlash and jeopardize the League's powerful position.

In addition to seafaring trade, the Merchants League is involved in a lesser extent to overland trade in interior Long (the League has been increasing its presence in that regard) which has traditionally been characterized by a tributary economic system.

**Merchant Families**

The wealthiest Merchant families are the Feresa, Orcinus and Koopman clans.
Duke of Ursidia

The Duke of Ursidia is feudal lord of the Duchy of Ursidia. The current Duke of Ursidia is the brother of the Late Queen and maternal uncle to the Crown Prince and Princess.

Given his authority over a large grain yielding province which feeds the cities and armies of Hu, the Duke of Ursidia is the most powerful of the King's barons.

**Children**

The Duke has two sons: Ailurus (elder son and heir) and Spelaeus (younger son)
Isanophise

Isanophise is Duchess of Booidea in FD 5 and consort of the Duke of Booidea. Her father is the Duke of Coluber.

She was affianced to Booidea at the age of 11 and married in her 12-13th year. Although her marriage was a political machination invented by the dukes of the realm, Isanophise and Booidea proved to have sympathetic temperaments and interests. Isanophise shares in her husband's love for innovations and is a special patroness of the arts. She also (to a lesser extent) supports the Booidean cause.

Isanophise is known for her fragile, childlike beauty as well as her intelligence. Due to her virtues and her position near the center of the kingdom's intrigue, Isanophise is the most prominent woman in Long and the second most prominent woman in the 2 Kingdoms, second only to the Princess of Hu.
Taipan People

Taipan people refers to the indigenous tribes of the rainforests of the Taipan peninsula.

The rainforest dwellers have preserved their traditional culture due to relative isolation. Attempts by the Long kingdom to subjugate the Taipan people have been rare and met with very limited success due to the difficulty outsiders' have penetrating and navigating the wilderness.

In modern times the main contact between native Taipan and outsiders are with those looking to exploit the regions resources such as timber. As a result most tribes are distrusting and hostile towards outsiders.

The peninsula is home to the most diverse flora in the two kingdoms and the indigenous people have knowledge of plants with various medicinal and psychosomatic qualities.

Given the hot, humid client traditional dress is light--using of dried plant materials and animal skins--and covering no more than is necessary to protect the body from the environment and observe the culture's standard of modesty. Rather than clothes, people use natural dyes to adorn and decorate themselves.

Taipan culture has a rich spiritual and mystical tradition which makes use of elaborate masks and ceremonial costumes and various plant-derived substances including psychotropics. In addition to masks, Taipan produce sculptures that are highly admired and prized.

Little is known about Taipan culture by outsiders: one noted characteristic is the widespread existence of female warriors and warrior queens.

The Taipan language (or closely-related set of languages spoken by different tribes) is in the same broad language family as Long but they differ so greatly that they are wholly mutually unintelligible and non-philologists may not recognize many similarities.
Duke of Booidea

Booidea is the 25th largest duchy in Long. Its lord in FD 5 is a 23-year-old man who was chosen as the central figure of a rebellious faction. He is a young face (face of the future) supported by a number of older, more powerful and more seasoned peers.

Some of these are "fair weather allies" who support the Booidean faction (as it is sometimes referred to) but who are cautious about "sticking their necks out." They will only openly rally behind the cause after they are satisfied that conflict will end in their favor. Some are greater risk takers than others. Many are hesitant to take up arms, but a significant victory would sway them to come out and openly support Boodiea.

Booidea was married to Isanophise at the age of 13. Isanophise is the daughter of the Duke of Coluber who is lord of the kingdom's largest duchy. Many in the Booidean faction see this as a sign that Coluber is ready to back Booidea if and when open conflict erupts.

In addition to his prominent political position, Booidea has built a court and a capital known for its innovation. These include automatons, astronomers and contemporary philosophers and artists.
Yusaku Shibata

**Yusaku Shibata** (芝田優作, *Shibata Yusaku*?), is a Japanese manga artist. He is the creator of the *Zipman!!* manga.

## Mentors

* Eiichiro Oda
* Kohei Horikoshi

## Works

### Manga

 Yoakemono (ヨアケモノ)
 Yoakemono (ヨアケモノ)
* Weekly Shōnen Jump (July 2014 - November 2014)
 Zippo!! (ジッポ！！)
 Sahara the Flower Samurai (花侍のサハラ, *Hanazamurai no Sahara*?) | Serialized
* Jump GIGA (July 2016 - October 2016)
 Zipman!!
* Weekly Shōnen Jump (December 2019 - April 2020)

## Gallery

### Illustrations and Sketches

Chapter 003 Celebration ArtworkChapter 004 Celebration ArtworkChapter 005 Celebration ArtworkNew Year Illustration
Printing Press

The woodblock printing press has revolutionized communication over the last half century. It allows for mass production of proclamations, pamphlets and other printed materials meant to be disseminated across large areas. Together with innovations in seafaring technology and the formation of the Messengers Guild the printing press allows word to travel quickly throughout the two kingdoms.

Royal courts, bodies of governmental administration and powerful barons own or have access to printing presses. In addition, there are independent presses primarily found in free cities and other cities with a Merchants League presence (e.g. New Felix). These presses print news and propaganda pamphlets that are often produced by burghers and other groups and individuals in some way affiliated with the Merchants League.

The printing press's primary role is dissemination of news, but they are also used to produce copies of literary works. Printers use woodblocks representing glyphs but most often they employ syllabary characters as there are less symbols and therefore less blocks are needed. Thus the printing press has contributed to the widespread usage of the syllabary writing system. Almost all printed materials are written in the Long language.

The printing press originated in Hu and the oldest printing presses Histiotus, Kerivoula and Taphozous are all located in Northern Chiroptera.
Lampropelt People

Lampropelt people are a recognized ethnic minority group in the Kingdom of Long. The people originate from northeastern Long, and their traditional homeland is the eastern Pteron highlands area as well as the western fjordland.

The Lampropelt are among the earliest cultivators of the Lotos plant which they use as a topical and oral analgesic as well as for some ceremonial rites.

The Lampropelt people focus more on family and community than the individual and they are thought of as a particularly “happy” people. The dresses made and worn by Lampropelt women are famous for the vibrant colors.

The Lampropelt people came under Long rule during the Naja dynasty. When the Long government conscripted Lampropelt men to serve in the military or couvee outside of their homeland the men failed to thrive. Today, some Lampropelts occupy administrative roles within their home region and a small number of families have relocated to other regions for career purposes.

The Lampropelt speak a distinct language in the Long language group, although today most members of the younger generations can speak standard Long.
Tributary System

For centuries, in periods of unity, trade in the Kingdom of Long was characterized not by a free market but by a tribute system. Vassals, tributary states within the king's sphere of influence and private groups wishing to be admitted to practice trade in the Long interior defer to the King of Long and present him with tribute to demonstrate their loyalty. The size and value of a tribute not only affected the king's opinion but was also used to display wealth and status on the world's stage.

Often the act of suzerain states paying tribute has been primarily symbolic, and often the tributary expressing deference to the King of Long is given in return items of equal or greater value by the King.

**Tributary Economy**

At its height the tributary system would dominate the kingdom's economy. Taxes from vassals and subjects, and tributes from suzerain states would all be received by the crown. The crown would then distribute allowances to vassals and communities. Other wealth was used to pay for infrastructure and building projects; salaries for official and civil servants; gifts to favored subjects or it was simply hoarded by the king. Most rare luxury items and imports (if any) were given by the king to nobles and high officials, occasionally they would trickle down to lower rungs of society.

Some philosopher's paint an idealist view of the tributary system in full force: they imagine the king extracted from the population no more than they could afford and that resources were then redistributed through the civil administration so as to meet subjects needs (on a community or even an individual level). This is presented as a favorable alternative to the modern free market system.

In more recent times, tribute and obeisance might be required of merchant groups in order for them to have the privilege of conducting trade in the kingdom.

Cetacian City States

Free trade was always preserved in the Cetacian colonies. Some kings treated this as a "special economic zone" and appreciated that this trade benefited the kingdom, some kings allowed the colonies to trade in return for payment of a special tax (similar to the King of Hu). There were a few short periods where the kings outlawed this free trade, but trade always continued clandestinely.
Golden Age Culture

The Naja Dynasty period is known for a flowering of high culture which developed among the nobility and leisured classes.

**Aesthetics**

Aesthetics were highly prized in all aspects of design including fashion, architecture, landscaping, pottery and other craftworks in a way they had not been previously. Elegance took precedence over functionality.

Musicians, poets, bards and actors were also held in high esteem.

This was a period of peace and prosperity, when the Kingdom of Long was united and Hu had not yet grown into a rival power. In the modern era, those who are more martially or practically minded often refer to the Naja aristocracy as decadent.

Femininity was prized, with noblewomen actively participating in the enjoyment and creation of art, design and leisure activities. The masculine warrior ideal waned and noblemen began to clothe, groom and comport themselves in a genteel manner closer to their female counterparts.

**Romance and Sexuality**

“Garden and mansion romance” became popular ideal— trysts in quiet spots, male playboys, women deciding between several suitors, adulterous affairs, doomed love stories.

Loving even romantic relationships between friends of the opposite sex or the same sex were idealized.

Sexual mores were liberal however physical affection was expected to be carried out discreetly in private (to do otherwise was considered vulgar). Homosexual relationships among both men and women also figured into this landscape. There clearly was no taboo, but it is difficult to gage the degree to which sexual relationships between members of the same sex were accepted given the imperative that affairs be carried on out of sight.

**Games and Leisure**

The creation of games and leisure activities was fashionable: recitation and identification of poetry, cards, Long “chess,” hide-and-seek. Many inventive games were conceived during the Naja dynasty some of which are still enjoyed today. Others have fallen out of fashion or are only found in books (books cataloguing games or explaining rules, as well as simple allusions to the game in literary works).

This aristocratic Naja lifestyle was ephemeral and quickly vanished once unity and peace were disrupted. Today, many admire the romance of the Naja golden age but only a few, among the high Long nobility are able to come close to recreating it.
Michegan

**Michegan** is a state in the Great Lakes and Midwestern regions of the United States. With a population of about 10 million, Michegan is the tenth most populous of the 50 United States, with the 11th most extensive total area, and is the largest state by total area east of the Mississippi River.

## History

Prior to October 2019, this state's name was spelled "Michigan".