![]() | The Airisufir Empire![]() The Airisufir Empire is, without a doubt, a unique country of its kind, with no counterparts in the annals of history known to modern man, and in this book, I will attempt to share the observations made during my stay in this mysterious land. I express hope that this work will allow readers to get to know this region a little better. Religion Airisufir is a theocracy headed by the Empress, who is the earthly embodiment of the goddess of love, Arteria, widely known throughout Visteria. The first and currently only deified Empress is Astrea Air el Sufir, but according to the key dogma of Airisufirian Arterianism, when her lifespan comes to an end, the soul of the goddess will migrate to her successor. Other beliefs are prohibited within the empire, while the public denial of the divine origin of the reigning Empress or her predecessors (starting, of course, with Astrea) is recognized as one of the most terrible sins. Taking this into account, it can be clearly established that important social and state affairs within the empire are decided according to divine instructions and law and, accordingly, cannot be contested by anyone. Society In Airisufirian society, beautiful, graceful, and virtuous women are placed on a pedestal and serve as the ideal to strive for, as it is, according to the word of the priesthood, closest to the likeness of Arteria herself. Men, in turn, are expected to be gallant, versatilely competent, and ready to help a woman at any moment, even at the expense of their own interests. At the same time, those who do not meet these standards experience feelings of shame and remorse for their own inadequacy. Outside the family, however, this happens not directly, but mostly through indirect means — mockery behind their backs, contemptuous treatment by peers and members of the opposite sex, and significantly fewer opportunities when choosing a career. Education Following the example of Gardenia — the first women's academy of Clematis built by order of Astrea, education in Airisufir was strictly divided into educational institutions for boys and girls, with young men and women following completely different courses of study. Nevertheless, regardless of gender, the schools and academies of the empire are characterized by very high standards and a demanding schedule. In the primary grades, high priority is given to the ability to behave correctly in society, while in the higher grades, priority is given to art lessons and the proficient management of money and other resources. Culture Cleanliness, order, architectural splendor, and the natural beauty of nature are the main features of the cities of Airisufir, where functionality is given significantly less preference than aesthetics. Various, sometimes themed cafes, musical concerts, and lavish festivals are popular in the empire; fine art is also highly revered, and confectionery products enjoy widespread popularity. Empress Astrea's love for the latter made the empire a key player in this production. Beautiful clothing and accessories are a daily necessity for the inhabitants of Airisufir, particularly women, and therefore the production of both truly towers over the competition from other countries. Value is placed, however, primarily on a well-chosen outfit rather than the cost of individual items of clothing. Euclasia Today, Euclasia is the site of the largest extraction of quartz necessary for the production of ragnite and ragnium, making this region the cornerstone of the empire's economy. This part of the empire is under special jurisdiction, and free entry into or exit from it is strictly prohibited. Living conditions here are an order of magnitude worse than in the main part of the empire, and unwanted citizens of the empire — public order offenders, heretics, deformities, and others — are often exiled here to live and work. Due to the harsh working conditions and hazardous production, life expectancy in Euclasia is not very high. |
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