Ticondera

Ticondera is a geopolitical region occupying the Eastern Hemisphere of the Light Dimension. At one time, all of Ticondera was united as a single empire. The geography of Ticondera is loosely based on the video game "The Seventh Saga".

Land

Ticondera includes two major continents; the massive Crescent continent in the east and the icy Delvian continent in the northwest, as well as the tropical Delvian Isles near the western equator.

The Crescent Continent

This Continent, also known as the Ticonderan Crescent or simply The Crescent, gets its name for it's crescent shape. It is very mountainous and is one of the largest continents in the Web. The southern portion of the continent is the Marak region, the northeastern portion is the Abdilene region, and the northwestern portion is the Brussian region. The populous area where these regions intersect is often classified the Viper region, although culturally it is merely a blend of Delvian, Marak, Abdilene, and Brussian influences.

Delvia

The icy Delvian Continent, also known as the Delvian Mainland, has been politically and culturally linked for most of recorded history to the tropical islands far south of it (the Delvian Isles). By far, the largest of the Delvian Isles is Eygus.

People

There are three main races of Ticonderan humans: Maraks, Abdilenes, and Delvians. Some consider Brussians a separate race, while others see them as merely a mixture of Maraks and Abdilenes. The Viperese are a combination of all three and generally refer to their race simply as "Ticonderan".

Maraks

Maraks have a swarthy Mediterranean complexion, and are physically dependent on nicotine and alcohol from birth to the extent that they die without it. Maraks have livers adapted to handle these and other substances without disastous long-term health consequences. Maraks are often considered (especially by Tasnicans) a degenerate race with loose morals, sexual promiscuity, and a propensity for cheating and treachery. Marak culture is gloomy and hopeless in a very Russian manner, and they often have baggy eyes. Marak names are typically anglophonic ("Carter Derry"), but there is a slightly higher proportion of names with a K or hard C sound (Carter, Kordridge, Canning, Coventry, Bembrook), and also a few scattered Russian borrowings ("Arkady"). One infamously bad habit of Maraks was the buying and selling of women as property. It was stamped out under the communist rule of Caidin.

Abdilenes

Abdilenes are somewhat taller and lighter skinned than Maraks, and somewhat more industrious. Women were not sold there. They smoke and drink heavily, of course, but will not die without such substances. Otherwise, Abdilenes are very similar to Maraks, and the same prejudices and tendencies apply to all Ticonderans. Abdilene names are nearly identical to Marak names, with the exception that the sylables "aine", "ene", and "yne" come up somewhat more often. (Telaine, Abdilene, Brynne, Jolene).

Delvians

Delvians have pale complexions and come from a colder climate, although they populate tropical islands as well. The Ticonderan aristocracy was traditionally dominated by Delvians before communism displaced the imperial order. Delvians held this place due to their control of the spice, silk, and drug trades. Delvians are considered arrogant, lust for power, and insist upon surrounding themselves with finery. While they share the degenerate habits of the Maraks (sometimes buying Marak women, but Delvian women were never to be sold), Delvians have somewhat more refined tastes. Delvian names tend to have a fantasy sound to them (Camilison, Valsu, Dowanna, Salynae, Esuna, Lemele, Melanion, Kylenne).

Nations

There are four nations in Ticondera, plus a Tasnican colony. The FTSR is in the Marak region, the Viper District is in the Viper region, the BFTA is in the Brussian region, and the Duchy of Delvia is in Delvia. Tasnicans control the Abdilene region, which is known as the Abdilene Colony.

FTSR

The Federation of Ticonderan Socialist Republics, or FTSR, is a communist nation backed by the Scandian League. They are currently engaged in a drawn-out war against the Viper District. The capital of the FTSR is Pang. See the FTSR main article for more information.

Viper District

The official name of this nation is the Republic of Ticondera, but that name is rarely used. The Viper District is a militaristic dictatorship; it is nominally communist, but "Stalinist" might be a more accurate term. It is currently fighting a protracted war against the FTSR. The capital of the Viper District is North Viper, the largest city in the Light Dimension. See the Viper District main article for more information.

BFTA

The Brush Free-Trade Alliance, or BFTA, is a capitalist oligarchy ruled by corporations. The capital city is Brush. See the BFTA main article for more information.

Duchy of Delvia

The Duchy of Delvia is an aristocracy. It is currently ruled jointly by a Duke and a Duchess, who have pledged loyalty to the Ticonderan Imperial Family should they ever return to rule. The capital city is Port Eygus.

Tasnican-Ticonderan Territories (3T)

The Tasnican-Ticonderan Territories in the Abdilene region of Ticondera are owned by Tasnica. Unlike most Tasnican colonies, Abdilenes have not been granted the rights and privileges of Tasnican citizenship. This is a volatile situation, as Tasnicans and Ticonderans bear great animosity for one another.