The Sultanate of Primeon

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The Sultanate of Primeon
Official Name: The Sultanate of Primeon
Common Name: Primeon
Pronunciation: Pry-me-on

People and culture:
Official Language: English and Pri (ceremonial)
Demonym: Primonian
Population: 14 million at time of post
Major Cities: Gromuta (capital), Cypri,
Life Expectancy: 76.4
Religion: The only permitted religion is the Prieonian faith, known to adherents as The Faith, and to outsiders as Primithiesm. More on The Faith below.

Economy:
Currency: Holy Dollars (HD)
Government Priorities: Spirituality, Defense, Law and Order, Education
Major Economic Sectors: Fishing, Shipping, Mineral Mining (Nickel, Gold, Aluminum, Copper, Zinc), Rubber Production, Wool, Agriculture (mainly Potato, Wheat, Barley)


Government:
Capital: The Holy City of Gromuta, the Divine Seat of the Holy Primus
Government Type: Theocratic Autocracy
Head of State: His Holiness, The Primus, Jeremiah II (absolute power)
Legislative Body: The Council of Divine Beings (council of religious leaders, acts as advisory council to The Primus)
Judicial Body: The Holy Court (appointed by The Primus)

Military:
Compulsory Military Service: Male and Female, 18-24
Active Military: 140,000
Reserve Military: 800,000
Paramilitary: 40,000
Total Military Personnel: 980,000
Military Branches: Holy Guards (military force that protects the holy city and other religious sites and personnel), Primeon Coast Guard, Primeon Navy, Primeon Air Force, Primeon Civil Defense Reserves, Local island police (not counted in military but can be called upon for national defense)


Brief History:

Early History
The Primoneans are the ancestors of shipwrecked survivors on the Island of Gromuta. The Holy Scriptures were written years after the first Primoneans and little is known of the land the first Primoneans came from, except that it was a land of strife and hardship.

The Faith tells of the voyage,

“Many set out for a new land. Many fled from the famine in their homeland, some sought fortune in a new land, and some were looking for adventure and glory. One among them, Ezekias, was faithful to The Honored One, The King of the Depths. He preached to those on the voyage and gained many converts. He would show the many blessings that The Honored One gave to him. He pulled fish from the sea with his bare hands and calmed the waves with his words.”
-Hajame 4

Ezekias gained The Honored One’s favor and attracted followers to his faith. He showed himself to be a great prophet of the King of the Depths. This was looked upon with disapproval from others on the voyage.

“After the storm, many The Faithful found themselves on a beach. Most had not survived the storm. Ezekias had nine scout the land, nine build shelters, nine keep watch, nine start fires, nine gather berries, and nine catch fish. They started anew on the island.”
-Hadjame 25

These first survivors are known as the Fifty Five. Unknown to the Fifty Five, they had reached the land prepared for them by the Lord of the Deep.

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The Faith / Primoithiesm

Origin: unknown
Modern epicenter: The Holy City of Gromuta

Type: monotheism (highly patriarchal)
Direction: outwards
Focus: leader worship

Deity: The God of the Sea
Titles: King of the Depths, The Honored One
Religious Head: The Primus
Responsibilities: Head of State, Head of The Faith, Direct connection to diety

Divine Interaction: is fairly rare

Involves: strict rules
Afterlife: is a peaceful place for those who can prove faith and cannot be reached while alive
Supernatural: witchcraft (folk magic), angels (divine minions)

Worship: solemn public sacrifices, fervent prayer worship
Holidays: many
Holidays Celebrate: great rulers, past miracles, the tides, the harvest
Major Holiday(s): often include exchanges of gifts, week long festival, involves great feasts, pilgrimage to holy site

Clergy: both genders
Function: ceremonial leaders, spiritual protectors, interpreters of scripture, maintain temples/shrines, government officials, judges
Lifestyle: above average to monastic
Family: None, chastity is required
Chosen: appointed by head of clergy
Distinguished By: special jewelry, symbolic tattoos, special dress

Symbol: is a 9-pointed star inside a circle
Holy Color: sky blue

Passed Down: via few holy books and much commentary
Creation Myth Type: emerging from the sea
Mortals' Origin: sand
Major Myth/Symbol(s): water, the ocean

Deadly Sins: faithlessness, apathy, sloth, cowardice, blasphemy
High Virtues: responsibility, selflessness, faith, bravery, piety

Associated Artform: boat building and song

Coming of Age: 16 years of age
Coming of Age Rite: memorization of scripture, involves a declaration of beliefs

Marriage: is initiated by the local clergy
Marriage Rites: involve celebrations that last for days

Death Rites: cremation and scattering of ashes at sea

Major Taboo: blasphemy, disobedience

Prevalence: believed by all
Outsiders: are converted or shunned

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Apr 8, 2015 19:37:41 GMT -5 primeon said:

The Sultanate of Primeon
Official Name: The Sultanate of Primeon
Common Name: Primeon
Pronunciation: Pry-me-on

People and culture:
Official Language: English and Pri (ceremonial)
Demonym: Primonian
Population: 14 million at time of post
Major Cities: Gromuta (capital), Cypri,
Life Expectancy: 76.4
Religion: The only permitted religion is the Primonian faith, known to adherents as The Faith, and to outsiders as Primithiesm. More on The Faith below.

Economy:
Currency: Holy Dollars (HD)
Government Priorities: Spirituality, Defense, Law and Order, Education
Major Economic Sectors: Fishing, Shipping, Mineral Mining (Nickel, Gold, Aluminum, Copper, Zinc), Rubber Production, Wool, Agriculture (mainly Potato, Wheat, Barley)


Government:
Capital: The Holy City of Gromuta, the Divine Seat of the Holy Primus
Government Type: Theocratic Autocracy
Head of State: His Holiness, The Primus, Jeremiah II (absolute power)
Legislative Body: The Council of Divine Beings (council of religious leaders, acts as advisory council to The Primus)
Judicial Body: The Holy Court (appointed by The Primus)

Military:
Compulsory Military Service: Male and Female, 18-24
Active Military: 140,000
Reserve Military: 800,000
Paramilitary: 40,000
Total Military Personnel: 980,000
Military Branches: Holy Guards (military force that protects the holy city and other religious sites and personnel), Primeon Coast Guard, Primeon Navy, Primeon Air Force, Primeon Civil Defense Reserves, Local island police (not counted in military but can be called upon for national defense)


Brief History:

Early History
The Primoneans are the ancestors of shipwrecked survivors on the Island of Gromuta. The Holy Scriptures were written years after the first Primoneans and little is known of the land the first Primoneans came from, except that it was a land of strife and hardship.

The Faith tells of the voyage,

“Many set out for a new land. Many fled from the famine in their homeland, some sought fortune in a new land, and some were looking for adventure and glory. One among them, Ezekias, was faithful to The Honored One, The King of the Depths. He preached to those on the voyage and gained many converts. He would show the many blessings that The Honored One gave to him. He pulled fish from the sea with his bare hands and calmed the waves with his words.”
-Hajame 4

Ezekias gained The Honored One’s favor and attracted followers to his faith. He showed himself to be a great prophet of the King of the Depths. This was looked upon with disapproval from others on the voyage.

“After the storm, many The Faithful found themselves on a beach. Most had not survived the storm. Ezekias had nine scout the land, nine build shelters, nine keep watch, nine start fires, nine gather berries, and nine catch fish. They started anew on the island.”
-Hadjame 25

These first survivors are known as the Fifty Five. Unknown to the Fifty Five, they had reached the land prepared for them by the Lord of the Deep.

Out of this first settlement, Gromuta was born and became the seat for The Faith.

Expansion Era
Eventually, the Primoneans found Gromuta to be very crowded and asked The Primus, Shinje I, for permission to settle neighboring islands. Primus Shinje I chose the most devout men he could find to lead the expeditions. Hezekkiah lead the group to Trubian, Raiman and Solomon to Loqun, Thesius to Vega, and Pajna. These settlements are known as the Western Islands.

Modern Primeon
Today, jeremiah II is The Primus and is known for his conservatism. He has recently opened borders to other nations, creating opportunity for Primonean traders.