Khem
| The Shining Empire of Khem The Kingdom of Truth and the Way, The Peoples Glorious Land of Khem Apeiron Daimon Al Khem, Khem Al Ta | |||||
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| Motto: "Azuth Aion, Apieron Mitra"
Begining/ending cosmic age, One material bound | |||||
| Anthem: Age of Glory | |||||
| Geography | |||||
| Location of Khem | |||||
| Area | 3 millionkm2 | ||||
| Water (%) | 70% | ||||
| Highest point | Mount Kallisti 3023M | ||||
| Longest river | River Gentu | ||||
| Demographics | |||||
| Population | 102,521,000 | ||||
| • Density | 3.075/km2 | ||||
| • Growth | 0.1%/year | ||||
| Median age | 21.5 years years | ||||
| Demonym | Khem | ||||
| History | |||||
| Founding of Shining Empire | 4,000 BCE
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| Collapse of the Shining Empire | 100 BCE | ||||
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August 13, 1468 CE | ||||
| Government | |||||
| Capital | Carcosa | ||||
| Official language | Khem | ||||
| Type | Thalassocratic Ethnocratic Technocratic Theocratic Plantation State | ||||
| Legislature | The Glorious Library | ||||
| Agathos Daimon | Atri Kos | ||||
| Alkahest | Manas Vol'elen
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| Islands | 137 | ||||
| Economy | |||||
| Currency | Ta (≗) (T) | ||||
| GDP | ≗ 3.27 trillion | ||||
| • Per capita | ≗ 36,179 | ||||
| • Growth | 9%/year | ||||
| Sectors |
38% Agriculture | ||||
| Unemployment | 12% | ||||
| Gini | .5 | ||||
| Development | |||||
| Life expectancy | 102 years | ||||
| Improved water access | 100% | ||||
| Literacy | 98% | ||||
| Enrollment | 73% | ||||
| • Primary | 73% | ||||
| • Secondary | 65% | ||||
| • Tertiary | 20% | ||||
| Standards | |||||
| Measures | Metric | ||||
| Date format | month-day-year | ||||
| Traffic | Right-hand | ||||
| Codes | |||||
| ISO code | AK | ||||
| Internet TLD | .kh | ||||
| Calling code | +42 | ||||
Overview
Khem, sometimes known as The Khem or Al'Khem, is an archipelago nation organized upon a strict caste system, the result of generations of selective breeding. Civil unrest is high among the working poor and whispers of rebellion circle the slums. The wealthy Librarians, the caste at the top of Khem society, control nearly everything and live extravagantly, though they appear to many observers to be losing their grip on reality. Da'Kavo, a slave soldier caste, patrol the streets at night, leaving a trail of "disappeared" people in their wake. The craftsman, a builder caste, design and live comfortable, simple lives for themselves.
Tension is mounting on these fertile islands, as sacred religious orders drift off into heresy, a sect known only as the "Shadow Library" fights among itself, and even the Da'Kavo splinter in schism. Al'Khem is an archipelago nation with a tropical rainforest climate on the central islands and a wet mediterranean climate on the outlying islands. It is a multicultural nation, consisting mainly of ethnic Khems, Ozians, Jutensans, Lycanthropes, Harad, and Austrasians. Despite widespread poverty in the lower castes, an abundance of food ensures no Khem goes hungry.
Law of Khem
- We the Most Pure of the People as the rightful rulers of Khem demand the right to govern Khem as we see fit as is our right by birth and Wisdom.
- Only a member of the Most Pure of the People has such authority as such to rule Khem. A member of the Most Pure can only be one who is of the People, whom is deemed to be of pure blood on both sides for seven generations as determined by the Record and Law of the People's Glorious Library.
- Whoever has no citizenship or property status is to be able to live in Khem only as a guest, and must be under the authority of legislation for foreigners.
- The right to determine matters concerning administration and law belongs only to the People. Therefore we demand that every public office, of any sort whatsoever, whether in Council, the Military or Land Ownership, be filled only by those of the People.
- The first obligation of every citizen must be to work physically, creatively and scientifically toward the glorious progress of the People. The activity of individuals is not to counteract the interests or the Will of the Most Pure, but must have its result within the framework of the Law and Unity for the benefit of Khem and the People whether it is culture, technology or any other works.
- We demand the nationalization of infrastructure and related industry for the benefit of the People. Only the People's Glorious Library may give permission and license to operate as a private corporation. All small business shall remain in its owners possession provided they are of the blood and pay their yearly tithes.
- We demand a land formed to our needs and by our Will for the purpose of advancement of Truth, Beauty and the prosperity of the People who live by Wisdom, Law and Purity.
- We demand righteous war without consideration against those whose activity is injurious to the general interest of the People. Common national criminals, thieves, murderers and so forth are to be punished immediately with death, without consideration of confession or race.
- We demand the maintenance and funding of the People's Shining Army. Soldiers in this army shall come from the ranks of the People. Soldiers will be conscripted upon reaching the age of majority unless said youth is furthering their studies within the People's Glorious Library.
- The good of the People before the good of any individual.
- For the execution of all of this we demand the formation of a strong central power in Khem.
- Unlimited authority of the Alkahest over the whole of the People's Shining Army. Unlimited authority of the Agathos Daimon over the whole of the People's Glorious Library, Khem and its organizations in general.
- The forming of state and profession chambers for the execution of the Law by the People's Glorious Library.
History
NOTE: I am open to edits and linking with other nations in this section.
History of Khem
15,000 BC Habitation of The islands of Khem.
circa 4,000 BC - Sultanates of Khem unite. Successive dynasties witness flourishing maritime trade, prosperity and the development of great cultural, scientific and spiritual traditions. Writing, including hieroglyphics, is used as an instrument of state. Construction of the Hanging Gardens (around 2,500 BC) is a formidable engineering achievement. Construction of the first Great Library (around 2,000BC) and its tradition of architectural wonder
669 BC - Haradrim Caliphate conquers Khem.
525 BC - Ozian conquest.
332 BC - Kallisti the Great, of ancient Palagia, conquers Khem, founds Kallistria on the shores of Lake Haali. A Palagian dynasty rules until 31 BC.
31 BC - Khem comes under Haradrim rule; Alkahest Mudri commits suicide after the crushing defeat of her forces.
642 AD - Austrasian conquest of Khem.
969 - Carcossa established as capital.
1250-1517 - Da'Kavo (slave soldier) rule founding the People's Army, characterised by great prosperity and well-ordered civic institutions.
1517 - Khem founds her independence and reestablishes a mighty shipping industry. Whaling becomes commonplace and a staple in Khemish diet.
1798 - Khem allies with Austrasia. Ozian missionaries set off a fierce resurgence of philosophical debate within the Library of Kallistria.
1859-69 - People's Library Constructed in Carcossa outshining the Library of Kallistria. Khem adopts the gold based Ta as currency.
1882 - Harad troops conquer. Founding of the Shadow Library.
1914 - Librarian Nek'ko Tes'h'la develops alternating current bringing also the electrification of Khemish cities.
1922 - Haven I becomes Alkahest of Khem and Khem gains its "independence" as an Emirate of the Haradrim Caliphate. Religious tensions rise.
1928 - Brothers of Light founded by Xyre en'Rek. Brothers of Light begin their Jihad against the Haradrim Caliphate
1936 - April - Farrik succeeds his father as Alkahest of Khem.
1949 - February - Xyre en'Rek of the Brothers of Light is assassinated by an unknown faction.
1949 - Committee of the Most Pure formed.
1952 January - At least 20 people are killed in anti-Haradrim riots in Carcossa.
1952 - Coup by the Most Pure. Farrik abdicates in favour of his opposition Librarian Mikkel.
1953 - Coup leader Librarian Mikkel becomes Agathos Daimon as Khem is declared a republic.
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Etymology
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Geography
| Climate | Mediterranean Wet(outlying islands)/Tropical Rainforest (The rest) |
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| Elevation Extremes |
Lowest Point: Lake Haali -.005 m |
People
Population:
Nationality:
Noun: Khem
Adjective: Khemish
Ethnic Groups
Khem 67% (30% servile, 32% craftsmen, 18% librarian, 20% soldier)
Lycanthrope 12%
Ozian 8%
Harad 5%
Austrasian 4%
Jutensan 3%
Other 1%
Growth Rate: 0.021%
Khem Racial Profile:
eye color: blue = servile, green = craftsmen, indigo = librarian, gray = soldier
The Khem people are of a dark complexion with strong graceful bone structures, many geneticists believe that the long history of ruler mandated eugenics programs are the root cause of their uniformity comparative to most genetic stock. Most are not a tall people but due to a culture which strongly encourages physical readiness, they are rarely out of shape.
The Servile have the darkest complexion and tend to have rough feet and hands from their barefooted labor of generations. They generally dreadlock their rough black hair as a symbol of their peace with their ideal of god. The most passive and hardy Servile are encouraged to breed and given to the life of procreation and Library ordered drug use.
The Craftsmen keep their straight black hair cut short and angular with certain careful geometries implying one craft or another. Their build tends to be slight by general comparison to the other Khemish races. The most industrious are given most leeway for breeding and possessions.
The Da'Kavo have a tough life from the moment they can walk, due to previous breeding success by the Library many Da'Kavo are born with alopecia and are free from any body hair. They stand 6'4" on average over a foot taller than other Khems 5'2". Da'Kavo are to a woman the epitome of fitness, they have never been presented any other choice in how to be. These children of separation are given breeding rights by rank and combat effectiveness.
The Librarians are pale compared to the rest of the lands people. Their indigo eyes are complemented by long black hair often worked into intricate braids. As the true power in Al Khem their line has the highest rate of insanity among all those of Khem. Their own internal hierarchy decides breeding rights though some suggest an external genetic infusion may be necessary to stabilize their line.
Religion:
The People follow the Path of Truth, a monotheistic religion and strict philosophical system wherein ones born Caste determines the Path to greatest honor within the divine tapestry of cosmic unfoldment. Though not all of the People hold this faith in their hearts they certainly make a good show of it as heresy is often punished. The Path of Truth is maintained by the People's Glorious Library. The most dramatic of their beliefs is that all of humanity shares a single soul marking the struggles of all greater than the profits of any individual. The most revered being in the path of truth is the Hermetica whom thrice born brought the Tablets of Truth and spread knowledge to the sapient races. The Hermetica is also given credit for teaching the people of Khem architecture, engineering, agriculture, writing and so on. Even today he is seen as the spirit of knowledge within us and given praise when creation is wrought. Next in line of worship is Gaia who through the Ozians, Khemists learned they were all a part of. Gaia (as the planet and all on it) is viewed reverently by those on the Path of Truth as many try to breathe as one with her, especially among the Servile. Gaia worship is of course closely linked to the worship of Ta (the sun), Bringer of Dawn, Flame of Truth, Heart of the Path. Ta is seen as the source of all life by those of Khemist faith.
Laws of Truth
The Law of Stillness:
Take time to be silent, to just BE. Meditate for 30 minutes twice a day. Practice non-judgment.
The Law of Karma:
Every action generates a force of energy that returns to us in like kind.
The Law of Least Resistance:
Accept people, situations, and events as they occur. Take responsibility for your situation and for all events seen as problems. Relinquish the need to defend your point of view. The universe finds the path let it control you, take time and breath. Then just flow in the situation and the outcome will turn out for the best.
The Law of Detachment:
Allow yourself and others the freedom to be who they are. Do not force solutions—allow solutions to be emergent. You will get better results if you pay attention to the signs left by the One.
The Law of Dharma:
Seek your higher Self. Discover your unique talents. Ask yourself how you are best suited to serve humanity. Using your unique talents and serving others brings unlimited bliss and abundance.
The Law of Tapestry:
You are a shining drop on the spiders net, shine in your glorious place and know the web gives your beauty form. Do not work against your place in life as it is yours to make come to life. Resist not the wisdom of Gaia and Ta, resist not those taken with the spirit of the Hermetica, resist not Seperation for you are part of the whole and the whole of you.
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Languages:
Official Language: Khem
Recognized Languages: Ozian, Inglish, Austrasian, Jutensan, (other languages of the Cefnor Basin)
The Most commonly spoken secondary language is Inglish. Followed closely by Ozian.
Resources
| Common: |
Oil (and allot of it, offshore wells) |
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| Fruit: |
Apricot |
| Vegetables: |
Tomato |
| Animal: |
Snail (meat) |
| Seafood: |
Khemish Turtle (armor, industrial materials, meat, eggs, leather, labor(like elephants)) |
| Rare: |
Titanium |
Government
| Country Name: |
Conventional Long Form: The Kingdom of Truth and the Way, The Peoples Glorious Land of Khem |
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| National Holidays: |
Freedom Day: February 14 |
Economy:
Economy Overview:
Market Socialism with Syndicalist Corporations
Significant Trade Relationships
Well known for its gold, gems, hemp, coffee, food, shipping, copper, solar and wind power, garments and other products Khem is a vibrant trading nation.
Also notable for the food forests which sustain the People, hunger is a thing of the past for the people of Khem.
Major Industries:
Agriculture
Luxury Travel
Hydro
Hemp
Food
Pharmaceuticals
Shipping
Engineering
Construction
Textiles
Ecology:
Flora:
Giant purple heart trees
Giant birch trees
Giant cherry blossom trees
Giant Fig Trees
Bamboo
Cocoa Tree
Coffee Plants
Khemish Coca Plant
Sugarcane
Tea Plants
2,000+ other species of trees
10,000+ species of flower
1,000+ species of fruit bearing trees
500 species of seaweed
etc...
Fauna:
Khemish Lake Turtle
Khem Coy
Khemish Catfish
600-800 species of mammals, including: the jaguar, puma, ocelot, sloth,
jaguarundi, armadillos, anteaters, tapirs, capybaras, dozens of species of
monkeys, bats, and pink dolphins.
1,500 species of birds, including: Amazon parrot, toucan, egrets, crakes,
eagles, owls, oropendulas, peacocks, blue macaw, trogons, hummingbirds,
blue heron, spix's guan, and many others.
3,000+ species of fish, including: piranha, piracucu, silver dollar fish,
catfish, dogfish, salmon, smelt.
1,200+ species of reptiles, including: caiman, a myriad of snakes, race
runners, yellow spotted side-necked turtle, basiliscus lizard, boa, yellow
footed tortoise, iguana
250,000+ species of insects, including 1,300+ species of butterflies, ants,
beetles, mantis, wasps, spiders, etc.
New species are discovered every day.
Notable Terrain
Heaadwaters of Lake Haali
An artistic rendering of the mist bedecked Mount Kallisti
Coy farmers on the River Gentu
Foreign Relations
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People's Shining Army
Divisions of Da' Kavo:
32% Apa'Datu Da'Kavo (Water Cutting Arm) Navy, Transportation, Sailors, HAZMAT (aquatic)
11% Mulaprakruti Da'Kavo (Root of Nature Cutting Arm) Jungle Forces, Survivalists, Khem Martial Arts
20% Teja'Datu Da'Kavo (Fire Cutting Arm) Army, Field Engineers, Defensive Ballistics
14% Vayu'Datu Da'Kavo (Air Cutting Arm) Air-force, Space Corps, Robotic Engineers, Dirigible Crews
12% Pru'Thavi'Datu Da'Kavo (Earth Cutting Arm) Police, Khem Swordsmen, HAZMAT, Emergency Response
6% Akasa'Datu Da'Kavo (Void Cutting Arm) Spec Ops, Dangerous Mofos
3% Tamas'Datu Da'Kavo (Entropy Cutting Arm) Black Ops, Whispered of with no reported sightings or evidence of existing
2% Vinnana'Datu Da'Kavo (Mind Cutting Arm) Secret Police, PsiOps, Drug Distribution, Experimentation, Think CIA without morals
?% Mundaskawanen (Guardians) Body Guards, Protective Personnel, Khem Martial Artists
Arms:
MAT-49
MAC-50
FR-F1
StarModel14
Khemish Combat Armor By Year:
1905-1975
1975-2009
2009-2015
2020-????
People's Glorious Library
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Carcossa The Shining City
On a quiet summers day.
Carcossa during construction of the first incarnation of the Great Library. Much of the original masonry still lies within the city.
