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Gronk at 00:16, 4 March 2025

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	The people of the Sangiran Empire were incredibly diverse, and counted among their number individuals of many ancestries. [[Human\|Humans]] were a plurality of the Empire's citizens, but they were joined by large populations of nagaji, [[elf\|elves]], [[dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, [[Gnome\|gnomes]], aasimar, tieflings, ganzi, [[ratfolk]], [[kobold\|kobolds]], dragons, and others. Modern Sangiran is much the same, as during its thousands of years of influence across Kea Racha and farther afield many within the Empire migrated into the heartlands, where they established new lives, communities, and neighborhoods.		The people of the Sangiran Empire were incredibly diverse, and counted among their number individuals of many ancestries. [[Human\|Humans]] were a plurality of the Empire's citizens, but they were joined by large populations of [[nagaji]], [[elf\|elves]], [[dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, [[Gnome\|gnomes]], aasimar, tieflings, ganzi, [[ratfolk]], [[kobold\|kobolds]], dragons, and others. Modern Sangiran is much the same, as during its thousands of years of influence across Kea Racha and farther afield many within the Empire migrated into the heartlands, where they established new lives, communities, and neighborhoods.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

Gronk at 03:19, 10 February 2025

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	The people of the Sangiran Empire were incredibly diverse, and counted among their number individuals of many ancestries. [[Human\|Humans]] were a plurality of the Empire's citizens, but they were joined by large populations of nagaji, [[elf\|elves]], [[dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, [[Gnome\|gnomes]], aasimar, tieflings, ganzi, [[ratfolk]], kobolds, dragons, and others. Modern Sangiran is much the same, as during its thousands of years of influence across Kea Racha and farther afield many within the Empire migrated into the heartlands, where they established new lives, communities, and neighborhoods.		The people of the Sangiran Empire were incredibly diverse, and counted among their number individuals of many ancestries. [[Human\|Humans]] were a plurality of the Empire's citizens, but they were joined by large populations of nagaji, [[elf\|elves]], [[dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, [[Gnome\|gnomes]], aasimar, tieflings, ganzi, [[ratfolk]], [[kobold\|kobolds]], dragons, and others. Modern Sangiran is much the same, as during its thousands of years of influence across Kea Racha and farther afield many within the Empire migrated into the heartlands, where they established new lives, communities, and neighborhoods.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

Gronk: /* Modern Sangiran */

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Modern Sangiran

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	The judges of the dragon-courts of Vua Ran continue to hold great sway in modern Sangiran,		The judges of the dragon-courts of Vua Ran continue to hold great sway in modern Sangiran,

	The Divine Inheritors are not the undisputed rulers of Sangiran, as the dragon-judges of [[Vua Ran]], the only province outside the heartland to remain part of the Empire, have sought to gain more influence and power themselves after the death of the Suzerain. As a result Sangiran has effectively two governments in parallel - in the south, the Divine Inheritors hold sway, yet in the mountains of the north the dragons set their own laws. This has escalated to such a degree that the dragon-judges have effectively usurped rule of much of the northern Sangiran heartland even while officially remaining loyal to New Era.		The Divine Inheritors are not the undisputed rulers of Sangiran, as the dragon-judges of Vua Ran, the only province outside the heartland to remain part of the Empire, have sought to gain more influence and power themselves after the death of the Suzerain. As a result Sangiran has effectively two governments in parallel - in the south, the Divine Inheritors hold sway, yet in the mountains of the north the dragons set their own laws. This has escalated to such a degree that the dragon-judges have effectively usurped rule of much of the northern Sangiran heartland even while officially remaining loyal to New Era.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==

Gronk: /* Modern Sangiran */

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Modern Sangiran

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	The use of the term "priest" is contentious even within the ranks of the Divine Inheritors. Some prefer to describe themselves and their roles as caretakers or administrators, as they can no longer pray to their god but still attempt to guide the faithful in their stead. Previously split between religious and civic duties, today their responsibilities in governance take the majority of their time and effort.		The use of the term "priest" is contentious even within the ranks of the Divine Inheritors. Some prefer to describe themselves and their roles as caretakers or administrators, as they can no longer pray to their god but still attempt to guide the faithful in their stead. Previously split between religious and civic duties, today their responsibilities in governance take the majority of their time and effort.

	The judges of the dragon-courts of Vua Ran continue to hold great sway in modern Sangiran, to such a degree that ~~they~~ have effectively usurped rule of much of the northern Sangiran heartland even while officially remaining loyal to New Era.		The judges of the dragon-courts of Vua Ran continue to hold great sway in modern Sangiran,

			The Divine Inheritors are not the undisputed rulers of Sangiran, as the dragon-judges of [[Vua Ran]], the only province outside the heartland to remain part of the Empire, have sought to gain more influence and power themselves after the death of the Suzerain. As a result Sangiran has effectively two governments in parallel - in the south, the Divine Inheritors hold sway, yet in the mountains of the north the dragons set their own laws. This has escalated to such a degree that the dragon-judges have effectively usurped rule of much of the northern Sangiran heartland even while officially remaining loyal to New Era.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==

Gronk at 17:09, 22 October 2024

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	The last incarnation of the Eternal Suzerain, sometimes known by the personal name Menjelma, ascended to the throne in {{Year\|6002}}. In {{Year\|6606}}, Menjelma abruptly died of mysterious causes, the details of which are unknown to the broader world and intentionally kept secret by the [[Divine Inheritors]]. Because of his sudden death he was unable to conduct the ritual of [[Divine Transmigration\|''Divine Transmigration'']] and guarantee his rapid reincarnation, leaving the Empire leaderless for the first time ever.		The last incarnation of the Eternal Suzerain, sometimes known by the personal name Menjelma, ascended to the throne in {{Year\|6002}}. In {{Year\|6606}}, Menjelma abruptly died of mysterious causes, the details of which are unknown to the broader world and intentionally kept secret by the [[Divine Inheritors]]. Because of his sudden death he was unable to conduct the ritual of [[Divine Transmigration\|''Divine Transmigration'']] and guarantee his rapid reincarnation, leaving the Empire leaderless for the first time ever.

	Without their divine emperor, the priests of the Sangiran Empire struggled to maintain control. Latent internal divisions once again reasserted themselves as imperial authority and decree proved less than sufficient to keep the empire's constituent nations in line. Bukran, at the time a protectorate of the Empire, was the first to fall as the Sangiran military departed in {{Year\|6609}} and the native [[ratfolk]] once again assumed control. Vaothan soon followed in {{Year\|6612}}. The imperial core of Kea Racha remained united until {{Year\|6631}}, when Pela Huban and Langkha declared independence. Without their most populous trade city and gate to the Kilche, or their breadbasket, the Sangiran Empire finally collapsed completely.		Without their divine emperor, the priests of the Sangiran Empire struggled to maintain control. Latent internal divisions once again reasserted themselves as imperial authority and decree proved less than sufficient to keep the empire's constituent nations in line. Bukran, at the time a protectorate of the Empire, was the first to fall as the Sangiran military departed in {{Year\|6609}} and the native [[ratfolk]] once again assumed control. Vaothan soon followed in {{Year\|6612}}. The imperial core of Kea Racha remained united until {{Year\|6631}}, when Pela Huban and Langkha declared independence. Without their most populous trade city and gate to the Kilche, or their breadbasket, the Sangiran Empire finally collapsed completely - only the dragon-judges of Vua Ran pledged their continued loyalty to the Empire.

	=== Post-Suzerain Sangiran ===		=== Post-Suzerain Sangiran ===
	Despite the end of their direct control of the Empire, the remaining administrators and advisor-priests of the Suzerain continued to attempt to hold together the dragon's domains in any way they could. Yet they had little leverage, as losing sway over Langkha meant they could no longer influence the food supply of the Empire. A military option was infeasible either - the majority of the imperial forces hailed from Kintaka, and nearly all of them returned to their homeland upon hearing of the Suzerain's death and the rumblings of instability. Unwillingly the priests pulled inwards into the ancient lands of Sangiran where their words and teachings still held meaning.		Despite the end of their direct control of the Empire, the remaining administrators and advisor-priests of the Suzerain continued to attempt to hold together the dragon's domains in any way they could. Yet they had little leverage, as losing sway over Langkha meant they could no longer influence the food supply of the Empire. A military option was infeasible either - the majority of the imperial forces hailed from Kintaka, and nearly all of them returned to their homeland upon hearing of the Suzerain's death and the rumblings of instability. Unwillingly the priests pulled inwards into the ancient lands of Sangiran where their words and teachings still held meaning.

	Today the heartland of Sangiran remains under the Divine Inheritors, priests of the Eternal Suzerain who still believe their god will return once again. The Divine Inheritors actively search for the next reincarnation, carrying on their duties until the Suzerain can usher a resurgent empire into a new golden age.		Today the heartland of Sangiran remains under the Divine Inheritors, priests of the Eternal Suzerain who still believe their god will return once again. The Divine Inheritors actively search for the next reincarnation, carrying on their duties until the Suzerain can usher a resurgent empire into a new golden age, even as they engage in ongoing power struggles with the dragons in the mountains of Vua Ran.

	The distinction between the Sangiran Empire and the modern Sangiran is not drawn by the Inheritors or by the people living in the nation. Indeed very few within Kea Racha as a whole consider them to be distinct. Rather, the prevailing view is that the Empire has merely shrunk and contracted yet continues to live on without its emperor.		The distinction between the Sangiran Empire and the modern Sangiran is not drawn by the Inheritors or by the people living in the nation. Indeed very few within Kea Racha as a whole consider them to be distinct. Rather, the prevailing view is that the Empire has merely shrunk and contracted yet continues to live on without its emperor.
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	The use of the term "priest" is contentious even within the ranks of the Divine Inheritors. Some prefer to describe themselves and their roles as caretakers or administrators, as they can no longer pray to their god but still attempt to guide the faithful in their stead. Previously split between religious and civic duties, today their responsibilities in governance take the majority of their time and effort.		The use of the term "priest" is contentious even within the ranks of the Divine Inheritors. Some prefer to describe themselves and their roles as caretakers or administrators, as they can no longer pray to their god but still attempt to guide the faithful in their stead. Previously split between religious and civic duties, today their responsibilities in governance take the majority of their time and effort.

			The judges of the dragon-courts of Vua Ran continue to hold great sway in modern Sangiran, to such a degree that they have effectively usurped rule of much of the northern Sangiran heartland even while officially remaining loyal to New Era.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==

Gronk: /* Sangiran Empire */

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Sangiran Empire

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	=== Sangiran Empire ===		=== Sangiran Empire ===
	At its height, the Sangiran Empire encompassed nearly all of Kea Racha and much of the lands surrounding the Gulf of Timakal. The modern nations of ~~[[Vua Ran]],~~ [[Langkha]], [[Pela Huban]], [[Kintaka]], [[Koamun]], [[Lelwani]], [[Vaothan]], [[Yadena]], and [[Bukran]] were all once under imperial control, though many were quite different at the time.		At its height, the Sangiran Empire encompassed nearly all of Kea Racha and much of the lands surrounding the Gulf of Timakal. The modern nations of [[Langkha]], [[Pela Huban]], [[Kintaka]], [[Koamun]], [[Lelwani]], [[Vaothan]], [[Yadena]], and [[Bukran]] were all once under imperial control, though many were quite different at the time.

	While their inhabitants were not considered full citizens of the Empire, some ports within the [[Kilche Sea]] also had a close relationships with Sangiran. The cities of [[Nesekura]], [[Haveno]], and [[Sudafinajo]], for example, served as the home bases for imperial fleets for decades.		While their inhabitants were not considered full citizens of the Empire, some ports within the [[Kilche Sea]] also had a close relationships with Sangiran. The cities of [[Nesekura]], [[Haveno]], and [[Sudafinajo]], for example, served as the home bases for imperial fleets for decades.

Gronk: /* Demographics */

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Demographics

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	The people of the Sangiran Empire were incredibly diverse, and counted among their number individuals of many ancestries. [[Human\|Humans]] were a plurality of the Empire's citizens, but they were joined by large populations of nagaji, [[elf\|elves]], [[dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, [[Gnome\|gnomes]], aasimar, tieflings, ganzi, ratfolk, kobolds, dragons, and others. Modern Sangiran is much the same, as during its thousands of years of influence across Kea Racha and farther afield many within the Empire migrated into the heartlands, where they established new lives, communities, and neighborhoods.		The people of the Sangiran Empire were incredibly diverse, and counted among their number individuals of many ancestries. [[Human\|Humans]] were a plurality of the Empire's citizens, but they were joined by large populations of nagaji, [[elf\|elves]], [[dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, [[Gnome\|gnomes]], aasimar, tieflings, ganzi, [[ratfolk]], kobolds, dragons, and others. Modern Sangiran is much the same, as during its thousands of years of influence across Kea Racha and farther afield many within the Empire migrated into the heartlands, where they established new lives, communities, and neighborhoods.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

Gronk at 13:57, 24 September 2024

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	The last incarnation of the Eternal Suzerain, sometimes known by the personal name Menjelma, ascended to the throne in {{Year\|6002}}. In {{Year\|6606}}, Menjelma abruptly died of mysterious causes, the details of which are unknown to the broader world and intentionally kept secret by the [[Divine Inheritors]]. Because of his sudden death he was unable to conduct the ritual of [[Divine Transmigration\|''Divine Transmigration'']] and guarantee his rapid reincarnation, leaving the Empire leaderless for the first time ever.		The last incarnation of the Eternal Suzerain, sometimes known by the personal name Menjelma, ascended to the throne in {{Year\|6002}}. In {{Year\|6606}}, Menjelma abruptly died of mysterious causes, the details of which are unknown to the broader world and intentionally kept secret by the [[Divine Inheritors]]. Because of his sudden death he was unable to conduct the ritual of [[Divine Transmigration\|''Divine Transmigration'']] and guarantee his rapid reincarnation, leaving the Empire leaderless for the first time ever.

	Without their divine emperor, the priests of the Sangiran Empire struggled to maintain control. Latent internal divisions once again reasserted themselves as imperial authority and decree proved less than sufficient to keep the empire's constituent nations in line. Bukran, at the time a protectorate of the Empire, was the first to fall as the Sangiran military departed in {{Year\|6609}} and the native ratfolk once again assumed control. Vaothan soon followed in {{Year\|6612}}. The imperial core of Kea Racha remained united until {{Year\|6631}}, when Pela Huban and Langkha declared independence. Without their most populous trade city and gate to the Kilche, or their breadbasket, the Sangiran Empire finally collapsed completely.		Without their divine emperor, the priests of the Sangiran Empire struggled to maintain control. Latent internal divisions once again reasserted themselves as imperial authority and decree proved less than sufficient to keep the empire's constituent nations in line. Bukran, at the time a protectorate of the Empire, was the first to fall as the Sangiran military departed in {{Year\|6609}} and the native [[ratfolk]] once again assumed control. Vaothan soon followed in {{Year\|6612}}. The imperial core of Kea Racha remained united until {{Year\|6631}}, when Pela Huban and Langkha declared independence. Without their most populous trade city and gate to the Kilche, or their breadbasket, the Sangiran Empire finally collapsed completely.

	=== Post-Suzerain Sangiran ===		=== Post-Suzerain Sangiran ===

Gronk at 21:59, 23 September 2024

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	The last incarnation of the Eternal Suzerain, sometimes known by the personal name Menjelma, ascended to the throne in {{Year\|6002}}. In {{Year\|6606}}, Menjelma abruptly died of mysterious causes, the details of which are unknown to the broader world and intentionally kept secret by the [[Divine Inheritors]]. Because of his sudden death he was unable to conduct the ritual of [[Divine Transmigration\|''Divine Transmigration'']] and guarantee his rapid reincarnation, leaving the Empire leaderless for the first time ever.		The last incarnation of the Eternal Suzerain, sometimes known by the personal name Menjelma, ascended to the throne in {{Year\|6002}}. In {{Year\|6606}}, Menjelma abruptly died of mysterious causes, the details of which are unknown to the broader world and intentionally kept secret by the [[Divine Inheritors]]. Because of his sudden death he was unable to conduct the ritual of [[Divine Transmigration\|''Divine Transmigration'']] and guarantee his rapid reincarnation, leaving the Empire leaderless for the first time ever.

	Without their divine emperor, the priests of the Sangiran Empire struggled to maintain control. Latent internal divisions once again reasserted themselves as imperial authority and decree proved less than sufficient to keep the empire's constituent nations in line. Bukran, at the time a protectorate of the Empire, was the first to fall as the Sangiran military departed in {{Year\|6609}} and the native ~~hobgoblins~~ once again assumed control. Vaothan soon followed in {{Year\|6612}}. The imperial core of Kea Racha remained united until {{Year\|6631}}, when Pela Huban and Langkha declared independence. Without their most populous trade city and gate to the Kilche, or their breadbasket, the Sangiran Empire finally collapsed completely.		Without their divine emperor, the priests of the Sangiran Empire struggled to maintain control. Latent internal divisions once again reasserted themselves as imperial authority and decree proved less than sufficient to keep the empire's constituent nations in line. Bukran, at the time a protectorate of the Empire, was the first to fall as the Sangiran military departed in {{Year\|6609}} and the native ratfolk once again assumed control. Vaothan soon followed in {{Year\|6612}}. The imperial core of Kea Racha remained united until {{Year\|6631}}, when Pela Huban and Langkha declared independence. Without their most populous trade city and gate to the Kilche, or their breadbasket, the Sangiran Empire finally collapsed completely.

	=== Post-Suzerain Sangiran ===		=== Post-Suzerain Sangiran ===
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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	The people of the Sangiran Empire were incredibly diverse, and counted among their number individuals of many ancestries. [[Human\|Humans]] were a plurality of the Empire's citizens, but they were joined by large populations of nagaji, [[elf\|elves]], [[dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, [[Gnome\|gnomes]], aasimar, tieflings, ganzi, ~~hobgoblins~~, kobolds, dragons, and others. Modern Sangiran is much the same, as during its thousands of years of influence across Kea Racha and farther afield many within the Empire migrated into the heartlands, where they established new lives, communities, and neighborhoods.		The people of the Sangiran Empire were incredibly diverse, and counted among their number individuals of many ancestries. [[Human\|Humans]] were a plurality of the Empire's citizens, but they were joined by large populations of nagaji, [[elf\|elves]], [[dwarf\|dwarves]], half-elves, [[Gnome\|gnomes]], aasimar, tieflings, ganzi, ratfolk, kobolds, dragons, and others. Modern Sangiran is much the same, as during its thousands of years of influence across Kea Racha and farther afield many within the Empire migrated into the heartlands, where they established new lives, communities, and neighborhoods.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

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Public works

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	Under the direction of the Eternal Suzerain, the Sangiran Empire embarked on numerous grand projects, all of which were intended to support the people of the Empire and provide collective prosperity. The Gardens of the Suzerain, massive agricultural projects in the marshes and fields of Langkha, allowed the Empire to produce enough rice and other food to feed itself. Grand temples to the Suzerain were built across the Empire but primarily in the region that is now modern Sangiran.		Under the direction of the Eternal Suzerain, the Sangiran Empire embarked on numerous grand projects, all of which were intended to support the people of the Empire and provide collective prosperity. The Gardens of the Suzerain, massive agricultural projects in the marshes and fields of Langkha, allowed the Empire to produce enough rice and other food to feed itself. Grand temples to the Suzerain were built across the Empire but primarily in the region that is now modern Sangiran.

	Other projects included dry docks at [[Vision of the Seas]] large enough to build the colossal junks of the imperial fleet, tunnels to facilitate travel through the [[Depths]] under the Kea Rachan mountains, planned cities such as New Era, [[Generosity]], [[Prosperity]], and ~~those beneath~~ the ~~waves~~ of Lelwani, as well as the [[Insight of Heaven]], a massive telescope near [[Mata]].		Other projects included dry docks at [[Vision of the Seas]] large enough to build the colossal junks of the imperial fleet, tunnels to facilitate travel through the [[Depths]] under the Kea Rachan mountains, planned cities such as New Era, [[Generosity]], [[Prosperity]], and the [[Augur\|Augurs]] of Lelwani, as well as the [[Insight of Heaven]], a massive telescope near [[Mata]].

	To a significant degree these projects were seen as a way for the Suzerain, and the Empire, to legitimize themselves, to prove that they had their peoples' best interests in mind. The Divine Inheritors continue to oversee and maintain imperial-era projects that remain within their lands, yet most have now passed to the control of their local populations.		To a significant degree these projects were seen as a way for the Suzerain, and the Empire, to legitimize themselves, to prove that they had their peoples' best interests in mind. The Divine Inheritors continue to oversee and maintain imperial-era projects that remain within their lands, yet most have now passed to the control of their local populations.