Tupoki

**Tupoki** is a Goblin nation on the continent of Nua-Dorana. It is a unique nation in that the Goblins living there do not derive from settlers but have evolved from other creatures. Genetically these Goblins are the same as other Goblins however they did not migrate to Tupoki.

## Brief History

When Goblins evolved and became the Goblins of Tupoki they formed tribes and communities. However after a tyrannical and war mongering tribe conquered the area a rebellion secretly stepped up to put an end to the terrible ways of the enemy tribe. They successfully defeated all of the enemy Goblins before dying themselves. In honor of those Goblins, the new nation was named Tupoki after the Tupoki Rebellion. Today Tupoki is a solid contributor to trying to make world peace a reality.

## Religion and Culture

The Goblins of Tupoki, having originated differently than other Goblins, have different beliefs and cultures regarding pretty much everything. They still have a similar innate attraction to Gold and Silver but instead use it in buildings and such instead of keeping it ceremonially. They are still carnivores however they are far more Hunting and Gathering based compared to other Goblins' nature of farming cattle on ranches.

## Tupoki Architecture

Tupoki Architecture is fairly average. They use Spruce and Oak wood primarily and Stone. The main difference compared to other nations is they use Bricks and Granite for roofs instead of Wood or Stone. They will also use clay terracotta for roofs and chimneys. Overall the style isn't too different from average architecture styles across Vineathorn. Granite is mined in mass quantities from mines across Tupoki.

## Symbolism

As the Goblins of Tupoki grow they lose their teeth and regrow them similar to most other races. However these teeth are special to the Goblins and they will keep their former set of teeth and give them to those who are closest to them such as a partner, friends, or family. They will also often give 2 of their teeth to each child they have so most are not quick to hand them out and save each for a very special occasion and for very special people in their lives.

## Complete History

### Rising Era

During the rising era Goblins in Tupoki were newly born and were beginning to develop communities and friendships between what were essentially tribes of Goblins.

### Topoali Era

This era started when a corrupt and warmongering tribe of Goblins conquered neighboring tribes and forced them into a union of the Topoali Infernatum. They treated most citizens of other tribes terribly and many Goblins starved to death. Any crime was punished by execution on whoever committed it which led many Goblins to either attempt to flee or be too terrified to stand up for themselves. A group known as the Tupoki Rebellion was formed as a secret, underground, rebellion that wished to overthrow the warring tribe that had taken over their land and murdered their family and friends. These Goblins had nothing left to lose and in the dead of night, they snuck into the tribal grounds of the Topoali Troops and murdered every single Topoali before committing suicide themselves. In honor of these great warriors, the Goblins that were now freed of living under tyrannical rule named their new nation Tupoki.

### Tupoki Era

This is the current era of Tupoki. Tupoki is a proud member of ONA and the ABA. They give aid to fellow nations who are welcoming to their efforts of preserving the history of tyrannical governments across Vineathorn.