Khem

The Shining Empire of Khem
Flag of Khem Flag Coat of Arms
Motto: "Azuth Aion, Apieron Mitra" Begining/ending cosmic age, One material bound
Anthem: Age of Glory
Geography
Location of Khem
Area	1.2 millionkm2
Water (%)	{{{water_area}}}
Highest point	Mount Kallisti 3023M
Longest river	River Gentu
Demographics
Population	102,521,000
• Density	350/km2
• Growth	0.021%%/year
Median age	21.5 years years
Demonym	Khem
History
Founding of Shining Empire	June 21, 1000 BCE
Collapse of the Shining Empire	December 1, 100 BCE
•  Foundation of Peoples Glorious Library	August 13, 1468 CE
Government
Capital	Carcosa
Official language	Parasian
Type	Enlightened Aristocratic Thalassocracy
Legislature	The Glorious Library
Agathos Daimon	Atri Kos
Alkahest	Manas Vol'elen
Islands	5
Economy
Currency	Kallisti Mark (K) (KM)
GDP	K 3.27 trillion
• Per capita	K 36,179
• Growth	{{{GDP_growth}}}%/year
Sectors	38% Agriculture 32% Industry 18% Services
Unemployment	12%
Gini	{{{gini}}}
Development
Life expectancy	87.6 years
Improved water access	99%
Literacy	94%
Enrollment	73%
• Primary	73%
• Secondary	65%
• Tertiary	20%
Standards
Measures	Metric
Date format	month-day-year
Traffic	Right-hand
Codes
ISO code	SEK
Internet TLD	.kh
Calling code	+42

Law of Khem

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 of the People, 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. The good of the People before the good of any individual.
11. 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

History of Khem

7000 BC Habitation of The islands of Khem.

circa 3000 BC - Sultanates of Khem unite. Successive dynasties witness flourishing maritime trade, prosperity and the development of great cultural 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.

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 - Cos' Doulos (slave soldier) rule founding the People's Army, characterised by great prosperity and well-ordered civic institutions.

1517 - Khem founds her independance and reestablishes a mighty shipping industry.

1798 - Khem allies with Austrasia. Ozian missionaries set off a fierce resurgance of philosophical debate within the Library of Kallistria.

1859-69 - People's Library Constructed in Carcossa outshining the Library of Kallistria.

1882 - Harad troops conquer. Founding of the Shadow Library.

1914 - Khem becomes an Austrasian protectorate.

1922 - Haven I becomes Alkahest of Khem and Khem gains its independence.

1928 - Brothers of Light founded by Xyre en'Rek.

1936 - April - Farrik succeeds his father as Alkahest of Khem.

1949 February - Xyre en'Rek of the Brothers of Light is assassinated.

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.

Republic declared

1953 - Coup leader Librarian Mikkel becomes Agathos Daimon as Khem is declared a republic.

A work in progress.

Geography

Climate	Mediterranean Wet(outlying islands)/Tropical Rainforest (The rest)
Elevation Extremes	Lowest Point: Lake Hali -.005 m Highest Point: Mount Kallisti 3023 m

People

Population:	Population Growth Rate: 0.021% Nationality Noun: Khem Adjective: Khemish Ethnic Groups Khem 67% Ozian 10% Harad 9% Austrasian 8% Other 6%
Khem Racial Profile:	eye color: blue 43% green 45% indigo 12% Description: 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. They are not a tall people but due to a culture which strongy encourages physical readiness, they are rarely out of shape. Hair in the Khem is often stark black and straight, though variants do occur they are most rare. The Khem have very little in the way of body hair.
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. Seven Laws The Law of Pure Potentiality Take time to be silent, to just BE. Meditate for 30 minutes twice a day. Silently witness the intelligence within every living thing. Practice non-judgment. We have unlimited pure potentiality all around us. We need to be open and ready do not lock you into one thing. The universe is gives us the ability to manifest and do what we like we just have to know how to get it. There is unlimited pure potential. The Law of Giving and Receiving Today bring whoever you encounter a gift: a compliment or flower. Gratefully receive gifts. Keeps wealth circulating by giving and receiving care, affection, appreciation and love? We have to have the ability to receive. When a person gives us something and we say no that is creating an imbalance. It is important to give every day: give thanks, gratitude, support, love freedom, what you can afford, time. All that you give you will receive back bigger and better than ever. The Law of Karma Every action generates a force of energy that returns to us in like kind. Choosing actions that bring happiness and success to others ensures the flow of happiness and success to you. Everything you do has choices and generates that energy that will be returned to you. Before you do something .you can check to see if it is the highest and good for you and all. You will know if it is good if you feel good. If it feels like a knot in your belly after a choice that may not have been the highest and best. But each choice is a learning experience The Law of Least Effort 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. This one goes ageist what we have learned set a goal and work hard, spend a lot of time, you need work hard to get things...Wrong. The universe and nature finds the path of least resistance which is the least effort. We need to work smart and listen to the signs that the universe is giving us that are the path of least effort. When in a chaos do not get caught up in it and let it get to you take time and breath. Then just flow in the situation the outcome will be turn out better then you can imagine The Law of Intention and Desire Inherent in every intention and desire is the mechanics for its fulfillment. Make a list of desires. Trust that when things don’t seem to go your way, there is a reason. Set you intentions and desires and then let them be. You may really want one outcome and think that is the best but if it does not happen that is because there is something better for you. If you force it you may get it but you will not be happy or be what you thought it was. Set your intentions and desires for the highest and best for you. The Law of Detachment Allow yourself and others the freedom to be who they are. Do not force solutions—allow solutions to spontaneously emerge. Uncertainty is essential, and your path to freedom. This is also in the same vain as the law of least effort where you set your intentions and desires and the let them be. Do not force it and keep working at it you will be missing the real opportunities for that intention. Also as the law of intentions and desired do not be attached to one outcome becomes that may not be in the highest and best for you. So you will get something better if you pay attention to the signs. 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. When you live your life that everything you do is for the highest and best for you and all. You will be the happiest and all of the other laws are working for you. You know you are in this when you do little efforts and accomplish many things. more to come
Languages:	Official Language: Khemish

Resources

Common:	Grain (rice, cocoa, coffee, beans) Water Narcotic (tobacco, opium, cannabis, DMT, LSD, coca) Tea Lumber Sugar Clay Copper Iron
Fruit:	Apple Apricot Blackberry Blueberry Cantaloupe Cherry Date Grape Lemon Lime Orange Peach Pear Plum
Vegetables:	Tomato Asparagus Onion Okra Mushroom Bok Choy Broccoli Spinach Collard Greens
Animal:	Snail (meat) Frog (poison, hallucinogen, meat)
Seafood:	Khemish Turtle (armor, industrial materials, meat, eggs, leather, labor) Seaweed (vegetable) Crocodile (meat, eggs, leather) Fish (More fish of various sorts than you could shake a stick at) Crab Octopus Shark Shellfish Whale
Rare:	Titanium Oil (offshore) Cobalt Jade Gold Gems

Government

Country Name:	Conventional Long Form: The Shining Empire of Khem Conventional Short Form: Khem Abbreviation: S.E.K. Government Type Enlightened Aristocratic Thalassocracy
National Holidays:	Freedom Day: February 14 Victory Festival: June 16 - June 26
Economy:	Market Socialism with Syndicalist Corporations Significant Trade Relationships Economy Overview: 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 Shipping...
Flora:	Giant purple heart trees Giant birch trees Giant cherry blossom trees Giant Fig Trees Bamboo Cocoa Tree Coffee Plants 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: (thanks Xy)	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.

People's Shining Army

1. Arms:
   

MAT-49
MAC-50
FR-F1
StarModel14

People's Glorious Library

Scientific Body:
Library Bureaucracy:

Carcossa The Shining City:

The People's Glorious Library Foreign Emissary Compound