Talam Galta - Revision history

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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	The government of Talam Galta is a hastily organized system, designed to bring some sense of stability in the immediate aftermath of the revolution. Together, representatives from various factions drafted the details of a parliamentary system~~, similar to that of [[Tirione]]~~. ~~Somewhat uniquely~~, various churches are allowed to send voting members to the parliament as well. Representatives of the churches of Marya, Malavisch, Hasamel, and Nisaba are the only ones who regularly do so, though other churches attend less commonly.		The government of Talam Galta is a hastily organized system, designed to bring some sense of stability in the immediate aftermath of the revolution. Together, representatives from various factions drafted the details of a parliamentary system. Uniquely, various churches are allowed to send voting members to the parliament as well. Representatives of the churches of Marya, Malavisch, Hasamel, and Nisaba are the only ones who regularly do so, though other churches attend less commonly.

	Since the establishment of the People's Parliament in {{Year\|6965}}, the system has held up relatively well. The one hundred members of the People's Parliament are elected to five year terms, with the leading coalition running the government until the next election. Coalitions appoint a leader from amongst their number, referred to as the Free Speaker, to direct their agendas.		Since the establishment of the People's Parliament in {{Year\|6965}}, the system has held up relatively well. The one hundred members of the People's Parliament are elected to five year terms, with the leading coalition running the government until the next election. Coalitions appoint a leader from amongst their number, referred to as the Free Speaker, to direct their agendas.

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	=== Languages ===		=== Languages ===
	Most Talamites speak [[Razgovir (language)\|Razgovir]], [[Common]], or both. ~~Racial~~ languages, especially Orcish, are also frequently used. Of the foreign regional languages, [[Thadrian]] is widely used to facilitate trade with Viridia to the south, and [[Hellean]] is sometimes spoken when interacting with the inhabitants of the independent city-states to the east.		Most Talamites speak [[Razgovir (language)\|Razgovir]], [[Common]], or both. Ancestral languages, especially [[Orcish]], are also frequently used. Of the foreign regional languages, [[Thadrian]] is widely used to facilitate trade with Viridia to the south, and [[Hellean]] is sometimes spoken when interacting with the inhabitants of the independent city-states to the east.

	=== Art ===		=== Art ===

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	Talam Galta has a primarily human population, joined by individuals of other ancestries as well. The region has had a large [[Orc\|orcish]] population since before either Talam Galta or Koritan existed, and a great many orcs are now citizens of the nation.		Talam Galta has a primarily [[human]] population, joined by individuals of other ancestries as well. The region has had a large [[Orc\|orcish]] population since before either Talam Galta or Koritan existed, and a great many orcs are now citizens of the nation.

	The nation maintains a policy of allowing citizenship to those who request it, which has drawn in a small yet very diverse group of recent immigrants. Those from Koritan, however, are carefully interrogated and screened to ensure they do not intend to work against the revolution.		The nation maintains a policy of allowing citizenship to those who request it, which has drawn in a small yet very diverse group of recent immigrants. Those from Koritan, however, are carefully interrogated and screened to ensure they do not intend to work against the revolution.

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	\|adjective = Talamite		\|adjective = Talamite
	\|languages = [[Razgovir (language)\|Razgovir]], [[Common]]		\|languages = [[Razgovir (language)\|Razgovir]], [[Common]]
	\|religions = [[Chaskan pantheon]], especially [[Marya]] and [[Malavisch]]; animism		\|religions = [[Chaskan pantheon]], especially [[Marya]] and [[Malavisch]]; [[animism]]
	}}		}}
	'''Talam Galta''' {{Pronunciation\|ta-LOM GALL-tah}} is a nation that broke away from the iron-fisted rule of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6956}} and has since tried to chart its own way as a beacon of freedom. This endeavor has been stymied, however, by the large number of [[Malavisch\|Malavischans]] that still live within the nation and the ongoing revolutionary war that cooled but did not conclude.		'''Talam Galta''' {{Pronunciation\|ta-LOM GALL-tah}} is a nation that broke away from the iron-fisted rule of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6956}} and has since tried to chart its own way as a beacon of freedom. This endeavor has been stymied, however, by the large number of [[Malavisch\|Malavischans]] that still live within the nation and the ongoing revolutionary war that cooled but did not conclude.
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	Marya has a quite large following in Talam Galta, worshiped in a more revolutionary form than is common in most other regions of the world. Most in the nation see the Maryan clergy as the primary instigators of the revolution, whether that has positive or negative connotations to them. The church of the Bleeding Rose grew in secret under Koritanite rule, spreading the tenets of their goddess through secret meetings, religious services, and blessings. While most Maryans consider the revolution a resounding success, some view the current state of their society as still insufficiently free, pointing to the existence of the Malavischan ex-nobility. While the titles of the former nobility have been rendered meaningless, many Maryans consider their remaining fortunes and connections to continue to grant them too much influence in the nation.		Marya has a quite large following in Talam Galta, worshiped in a more revolutionary form than is common in most other regions of the world. Most in the nation see the Maryan clergy as the primary instigators of the revolution, whether that has positive or negative connotations to them. The church of the Bleeding Rose grew in secret under Koritanite rule, spreading the tenets of their goddess through secret meetings, religious services, and blessings. While most Maryans consider the revolution a resounding success, some view the current state of their society as still insufficiently free, pointing to the existence of the Malavischan ex-nobility. While the titles of the former nobility have been rendered meaningless, many Maryans consider their remaining fortunes and connections to continue to grant them too much influence in the nation.

	The majority of Talamites, however, are not drawn closely to either of the above two religious factions. The majority of the nation's citizens are worshipers of [[Hasamel]], [[Nisaba]], or [[Mithrai]], or otherwise hold animistic beliefs. A great many people are glad to see the end of their rule by Koritan, but many tenets fervently espoused by the revolutionary Maryans are looked at skeptically, especially among the followers of the lawful deities.		The majority of Talamites, however, are not drawn closely to either of the above two religious factions. The majority of the nation's citizens are worshipers of [[Hasamel]], [[Nisaba]], or [[Mithrai]], or otherwise hold [[animism\|animistic]] beliefs. A great many people are glad to see the end of their rule by Koritan, but many tenets fervently espoused by the revolutionary Maryans are looked at skeptically, especially among the followers of the lawful deities.

	=== Society ===		=== Society ===

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	{{NationInfobox		{{NationInfobox
	\|name = Free People of Talam Galta		\|name = Free People of Talam Galta
	\|image = Flag_Talam_Galta.svg		\|image = <gallery>
	\|~~image_desc =~~ Current flag ~~of Talam Galta~~		Flag_Talam_Galta.svg\|Current flag
	~~\|image2 =~~ Flag_Talam_Galta_Revolutionary.svg		Flag_Talam_Galta_Revolutionary.svg\|Revolutionary flag
	\|~~image2_desc =~~ Revolutionary flag ~~of Talam Galta~~		</gallery>
	\|capital = [[Suncroft]]		\|capital = [[Suncroft]]
	\|ruler = 3rd People's Parliament; Free Speaker [[Tanek Macer]]		\|ruler = 3rd People's Parliament; Free Speaker [[Tanek Macer]]

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	=== Architecture and urbanization ===		=== Architecture and urbanization ===
	The architecture of Talam Galta is split between the traditional Razgoviri [[wikipedia:Timber_framing\|half-timbered]] styles and the ornate and decorative styles of Koritan. Like in Koritan, most buildings in rural or poorer communities use traditional designs, while the Koritanite style was reserved for the wealthy and powerful. Many cities use a mix of the two designs, though many especially ostentatious buildings were destroyed or defaced in the revolution. Almost universally, gargoyles or similar ornamentation have been torn away, as Koritanite inquisitors were known to use them to spy on passerby.		The architecture of Talam Galta is split between the traditional Razgoviri [[wikipedia:Timber_framing\|half-timbered]] styles and the ornate and decorative [[Hellea\|Hellean]]-inspired styles of Koritan. Like in Koritan, most buildings in rural or poorer communities use traditional designs, while the Koritanite style was reserved for the wealthy and powerful. Many cities use a mix of the two designs, though many especially ostentatious buildings were destroyed or defaced in the revolution. Almost universally, gargoyles or similar ornamentation have been torn away, as Koritanite inquisitors were known to use them to spy on passerby.

	The manors of some of the former nobility have been expropriated and turned into Maryan temples or housing for the poor.		The manors of some of the former nobility have been expropriated and turned into Maryan temples or housing for the poor.

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	\|religions = [[Chaskan pantheon]], especially [[Marya]] and [[Malavisch]]; animism		\|religions = [[Chaskan pantheon]], especially [[Marya]] and [[Malavisch]]; animism
	}}		}}
	'''Talam Galta''' {{Pronunciation\|ta-LOM GALL-tah}} is a nation that broke away from the ~~infernal~~ rule of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6956}} and has since tried to chart its own way as a beacon of freedom. This endeavor has been stymied, however, by the large number of [[Malavisch\|Malavischans]] that still live within the nation and the ongoing revolutionary war that cooled but did not conclude.		'''Talam Galta''' {{Pronunciation\|ta-LOM GALL-tah}} is a nation that broke away from the iron-fisted rule of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6956}} and has since tried to chart its own way as a beacon of freedom. This endeavor has been stymied, however, by the large number of [[Malavisch\|Malavischans]] that still live within the nation and the ongoing revolutionary war that cooled but did not conclude.

	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==
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	=== Conquest by Koritan ===		=== Conquest by Koritan ===
	After Koritan rose in the west in {{Year\|6414}}, it did not take the Malavischans long to sweep east all the way to River Athea. The disunited towns of the region quickly came under ~~infernal~~ control. Discontent against Koritan remained high for centuries afterwards, and the ~~infernal~~ rulers were never quite able to exert as much control as they wished.		After Koritan rose in the west in {{Year\|6414}}, it did not take the Malavischans long to sweep east all the way to River Athea. The disunited towns of the region quickly came under Koritanite control. Discontent against Koritan remained high for centuries afterwards, and the rulers of the kingdom were never quite able to exert as much control as they wished.

	=== Revolution ===		=== Revolution ===
	The easternmost part of Koritan declared independence in {{Year\|6956}}, calling themselves the Free People of Talam Galta. This region especially had long chafed under the ~~infernal~~ rule of the kingdom, and clerics of various faiths, particularly those of [[Marya]], had carefully cultivated a network of rebellious individuals. Unwilling to accept the loss of its subjects, Koritan immediately went to war against the breakaway state. In a long and brutal campaign, the forces of the rebellion were pushed back. The rebellion quickly lost control of the cities on River Yanten, and over the next six years was forced to withdraw all the way to the current borders at River Archar, fighting at great cost against the armies of Koritan. Since {{Year\|6962}}, the conflict has cooled somewhat. Both sides maintain regular patrols along the Archar, and small skirmishes are commonplace. Most in Talam Galta believe Koritan is simply gathering its strength for one final push, and are waiting for their revolution to reach its conclusion one way or the other.		The easternmost part of Koritan declared independence in {{Year\|6956}}, calling themselves the Free People of Talam Galta. This region especially had long chafed under the iron-fisted rule of the kingdom, and clerics of various faiths, particularly those of [[Marya]], had carefully cultivated a network of rebellious individuals. Unwilling to accept the loss of its subjects, Koritan immediately went to war against the breakaway state. In a long and brutal campaign, the forces of the rebellion were pushed back. The rebellion quickly lost control of the cities on River Yanten, and over the next six years was forced to withdraw all the way to the current borders at River Archar, fighting at great cost against the armies of Koritan. Since {{Year\|6962}}, the conflict has cooled somewhat. Both sides maintain regular patrols along the Archar, and small skirmishes are commonplace. Most in Talam Galta believe Koritan is simply gathering its strength for one final push, and are waiting for their revolution to reach its conclusion one way or the other.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
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	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
	Talam Galta has been embroiled in religious upheaval since it declared its independence. Despite the popularity of the revolution, a significant proportion of the breakaway republic's citizens remain devotees of Malavisch. These Malavischans are primarily the former nobility of Talam Galta or other individuals who benefited from ~~infernal~~ rule. Deposed from their preeminent place in society, many remain highly discontent with the now chaotic state of Talam Galta.		Talam Galta has been embroiled in religious upheaval since it declared its independence. Despite the popularity of the revolution, a significant proportion of the breakaway republic's citizens remain devotees of Malavisch. These Malavischans are primarily the former nobility of Talam Galta or other individuals who benefited from Koritanite rule. Deposed from their preeminent place in society, many remain highly discontent with the now chaotic state of Talam Galta.

	Marya has a quite large following in Talam Galta, worshiped in a more revolutionary form than is common in most other regions of the world. Most in the nation see the Maryan clergy as the primary instigators of the revolution, whether that has positive or negative connotations to them. The church of the Bleeding Rose grew in secret under Koritanite rule, spreading the tenets of their goddess through secret meetings, religious services, and blessings. While most Maryans consider the revolution a resounding success, some view the current state of their society as still insufficiently free, pointing to the existence of the Malavischan ex-nobility. While the titles of the former nobility have been rendered meaningless, many Maryans consider their remaining fortunes and connections to continue to grant them too much influence in the nation.		Marya has a quite large following in Talam Galta, worshiped in a more revolutionary form than is common in most other regions of the world. Most in the nation see the Maryan clergy as the primary instigators of the revolution, whether that has positive or negative connotations to them. The church of the Bleeding Rose grew in secret under Koritanite rule, spreading the tenets of their goddess through secret meetings, religious services, and blessings. While most Maryans consider the revolution a resounding success, some view the current state of their society as still insufficiently free, pointing to the existence of the Malavischan ex-nobility. While the titles of the former nobility have been rendered meaningless, many Maryans consider their remaining fortunes and connections to continue to grant them too much influence in the nation.
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	In their new revolutionary society, the old Malavischan nobility have had their titles rendered officially meaningless. Many fled west into Koritan during the initial phase of the war, and quite a few of those that remain have found their wealth extra-judicially removed from their possession.		In their new revolutionary society, the old Malavischan nobility have had their titles rendered officially meaningless. Many fled west into Koritan during the initial phase of the war, and quite a few of those that remain have found their wealth extra-judicially removed from their possession.

	The presence of the [[~~Infernal Interrogators~~]], ~~feared~~ inquisitors of Koritan, are a constant concern in Talamite society. Though less common now than in the early days of the revolution, individuals believed to be collaborators have sometimes been chased out of town, imprisoned, or worse on suspicion of working alongside the ~~Interrogators~~. Many churches and some houses of government keep anti-magic fields cast on the premises, in order to thwart the ~~imps~~ the ~~Interrogators are~~ known to ~~use as spires~~.		The presence of the [[Order of the Black Swan]], inquisitors and other agents in service to Koritan, are a constant concern in Talamite society. Though less common now than in the early days of the revolution, individuals believed to be collaborators have sometimes been chased out of town, imprisoned, or worse on suspicion of working alongside the inquisitors. Many churches and some houses of government keep anti-magic fields cast on the premises, in order to thwart the magical means of espionage the Order is known to widely employ.

	=== Traditions ===		=== Traditions ===
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	=== Architecture and urbanization ===		=== Architecture and urbanization ===
	The architecture of Talam Galta is split between the traditional Razgoviri [[wikipedia:Timber_framing\|half-timbered]] styles and the ornate and decorative styles of ~~infernal~~ Koritan. Like in Koritan, most buildings in rural or poorer communities use traditional designs, while the Koritanite style was reserved for the wealthy and powerful. Many cities use a mix of the two designs, though many especially ostentatious buildings were destroyed or defaced in the revolution. Almost universally, gargoyles or similar ornamentation have been torn away, as Koritanite inquisitors were known to use them to spy on passerby.		The architecture of Talam Galta is split between the traditional Razgoviri [[wikipedia:Timber_framing\|half-timbered]] styles and the ornate and decorative styles of Koritan. Like in Koritan, most buildings in rural or poorer communities use traditional designs, while the Koritanite style was reserved for the wealthy and powerful. Many cities use a mix of the two designs, though many especially ostentatious buildings were destroyed or defaced in the revolution. Almost universally, gargoyles or similar ornamentation have been torn away, as Koritanite inquisitors were known to use them to spy on passerby.

	The manors of some of the former nobility have been expropriated and turned into Maryan temples or housing for the poor.		The manors of some of the former nobility have been expropriated and turned into Maryan temples or housing for the poor.
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	== Economy ==		== Economy ==
	Talam Galta's economy is primarily centered around raw resources, especially lumber, and agriculture. Before the nation separated from the ~~infernal~~ kingdom, the region of Talam Galta was one of the less developed parts of Koritan. Through cottage industry the nation produces most of what it requires, but it remains focused on goods for domestic use.		Talam Galta's economy is primarily centered around raw resources, especially lumber, and agriculture. Before the nation separated from the kingdom, the region of Talam Galta was one of the less developed parts of Koritan. Through cottage industry the nation produces most of what it requires, but it remains focused on goods for domestic use.

	{{CitiesTalamGalta}}		{{CitiesTalamGalta}}

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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	Talam Galta has a primarily human population, joined by individuals of other ancestries as well. The region has had a large orcish population since before either Talam Galta or Koritan existed, and a great many orcs are now citizens of the nation.		Talam Galta has a primarily human population, joined by individuals of other ancestries as well. The region has had a large [[Orc\|orcish]] population since before either Talam Galta or Koritan existed, and a great many orcs are now citizens of the nation.

	The nation maintains a policy of allowing citizenship to those who request it, which has drawn in a small yet very diverse group of recent immigrants. Those from Koritan, however, are carefully interrogated and screened to ensure they do not intend to work against the revolution.		The nation maintains a policy of allowing citizenship to those who request it, which has drawn in a small yet very diverse group of recent immigrants. Those from Koritan, however, are carefully interrogated and screened to ensure they do not intend to work against the revolution.

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	\|adjective = Talamite		\|adjective = Talamite
	\|languages = [[Razgovir (language)\|Razgovir]], [[Common]]		\|languages = [[Razgovir (language)\|Razgovir]], [[Common]]
	\|religions = Chaskan pantheon, especially [[Marya]] and [[Malavisch]]; animism		\|religions = [[Chaskan pantheon]], especially [[Marya]] and [[Malavisch]]; animism
	}}		}}
	'''Talam Galta''' {{Pronunciation\|ta-LOM GALL-tah}} is a nation that broke away from the infernal rule of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6956}} and has since tried to chart its own way as a beacon of freedom. This endeavor has been stymied, however, by the large number of [[Malavisch\|Malavischans]] that still live within the nation and the ongoing revolutionary war that cooled but did not conclude.		'''Talam Galta''' {{Pronunciation\|ta-LOM GALL-tah}} is a nation that broke away from the infernal rule of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6956}} and has since tried to chart its own way as a beacon of freedom. This endeavor has been stymied, however, by the large number of [[Malavisch\|Malavischans]] that still live within the nation and the ongoing revolutionary war that cooled but did not conclude.

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	\|adjective = Talamite		\|adjective = Talamite
	\|languages = [[Razgovir (language)\|Razgovir]], [[Common]]		\|languages = [[Razgovir (language)\|Razgovir]], [[Common]]
	\|religions = ~~Milani~~; ~~Asmodeus; various other deities~~		\|religions = Chaskan pantheon, especially [[Marya]] and [[Malavisch]]; animism
	}}		}}
	'''Talam Galta''' {{Pronunciation\|ta-LOM GALL-tah}} is a nation that broke away from the infernal rule of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6956}} and has since tried to chart its own way as a beacon of freedom. This endeavor has been stymied, however, by the large number of ~~Asmodeans~~ that still live within the nation and the ongoing revolutionary war that cooled but did not conclude.		'''Talam Galta''' {{Pronunciation\|ta-LOM GALL-tah}} is a nation that broke away from the infernal rule of [[Koritan]] in {{Year\|6956}} and has since tried to chart its own way as a beacon of freedom. This endeavor has been stymied, however, by the large number of [[Malavisch\|Malavischans]] that still live within the nation and the ongoing revolutionary war that cooled but did not conclude.

	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==
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	=== Conquest by Koritan ===		=== Conquest by Koritan ===
	After Koritan rose in the west in {{Year\|6414}}, it did not take the ~~Asmodeans~~ long to sweep east all the way to River Athea. The disunited towns of the region quickly came under infernal control. Discontent against Koritan remained high for centuries afterwards, and the infernal rulers were never quite able to exert as much control as they wished.		After Koritan rose in the west in {{Year\|6414}}, it did not take the Malavischans long to sweep east all the way to River Athea. The disunited towns of the region quickly came under infernal control. Discontent against Koritan remained high for centuries afterwards, and the infernal rulers were never quite able to exert as much control as they wished.

	=== Revolution ===		=== Revolution ===
	The easternmost part of Koritan declared independence in {{Year\|6956}}, calling themselves the Free People of Talam Galta. This region especially had long chafed under the infernal rule of the kingdom, and clerics of various faiths, particularly those of ~~Milani~~, had carefully cultivated a network of rebellious individuals. Unwilling to accept the loss of its subjects, Koritan immediately went to war against the breakaway state. In a long and brutal campaign, the forces of the rebellion were ~~slowly~~ pushed back. The rebellion quickly lost control of the cities on River Yanten, and over the next six years was forced to withdraw all the way to the current borders at River Archar, fighting at great cost against the armies of Koritan. Since {{Year\|6962}}, the conflict has cooled somewhat. Both sides maintain regular patrols along the Archar, and small skirmishes are commonplace. Most in Talam Galta believe Koritan is simply gathering its strength for one final push, and are waiting for their revolution to reach its conclusion one way or the other.		The easternmost part of Koritan declared independence in {{Year\|6956}}, calling themselves the Free People of Talam Galta. This region especially had long chafed under the infernal rule of the kingdom, and clerics of various faiths, particularly those of [[Marya]], had carefully cultivated a network of rebellious individuals. Unwilling to accept the loss of its subjects, Koritan immediately went to war against the breakaway state. In a long and brutal campaign, the forces of the rebellion were pushed back. The rebellion quickly lost control of the cities on River Yanten, and over the next six years was forced to withdraw all the way to the current borders at River Archar, fighting at great cost against the armies of Koritan. Since {{Year\|6962}}, the conflict has cooled somewhat. Both sides maintain regular patrols along the Archar, and small skirmishes are commonplace. Most in Talam Galta believe Koritan is simply gathering its strength for one final push, and are waiting for their revolution to reach its conclusion one way or the other.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
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	=== Religion ===		=== Religion ===
	Talam Galta has been embroiled in religious upheaval since it declared its independence. Despite the popularity of the revolution, a significant proportion of the breakaway republic's citizens remain devotees of ~~Asmodeus~~. These ~~Asmodeans~~ are primarily the former nobility of Talam Galta or other individuals who benefited from infernal rule. Deposed from their preeminent place in society, many remain highly discontent with the now chaotic state of Talam Galta.		Talam Galta has been embroiled in religious upheaval since it declared its independence. Despite the popularity of the revolution, a significant proportion of the breakaway republic's citizens remain devotees of Malavisch. These Malavischans are primarily the former nobility of Talam Galta or other individuals who benefited from infernal rule. Deposed from their preeminent place in society, many remain highly discontent with the now chaotic state of Talam Galta.

	~~Milani~~ has a quite large following in Talam Galta. Most in the nation see the ~~Milanite~~ clergy as the primary instigators of the revolution, whether that has positive or negative connotations to them. The church of the ~~Everbloom~~ grew in secret under Koritanite rule, spreading the tenets of their goddess through secret meetings, religious services, and blessings. While most ~~Milanites~~ consider the revolution a resounding success, some view the current state of their society as still insufficiently free, pointing to the existence of the ~~Asmodean~~ ex-nobility. While the titles of the former nobility have been rendered meaningless, many ~~Milanites~~ consider their remaining fortunes and connections to continue to grant them too much influence in the nation.		Marya has a quite large following in Talam Galta, worshiped in a more revolutionary form than is common in most other regions of the world. Most in the nation see the Maryan clergy as the primary instigators of the revolution, whether that has positive or negative connotations to them. The church of the Bleeding Rose grew in secret under Koritanite rule, spreading the tenets of their goddess through secret meetings, religious services, and blessings. While most Maryans consider the revolution a resounding success, some view the current state of their society as still insufficiently free, pointing to the existence of the Malavischan ex-nobility. While the titles of the former nobility have been rendered meaningless, many Maryans consider their remaining fortunes and connections to continue to grant them too much influence in the nation.

	The majority of Talamites, however, are not drawn closely to either of the above two religious factions. The majority of the nation's citizens are worshipers of ~~Erastil~~, ~~Abadar~~, ~~Desna, Cayden Cailean~~, or ~~the Green Faith~~. A great many people are glad to see the end of their rule by Koritan, but many tenets fervently espoused by the ~~Milanites~~ are looked at skeptically, especially among the followers of the lawful deities.		The majority of Talamites, however, are not drawn closely to either of the above two religious factions. The majority of the nation's citizens are worshipers of [[Hasamel]], [[Nisaba]], or [[Mithrai]], or otherwise hold animistic beliefs. A great many people are glad to see the end of their rule by Koritan, but many tenets fervently espoused by the revolutionary Maryans are looked at skeptically, especially among the followers of the lawful deities.

	=== Society ===		=== Society ===
	The degree to which Talamites wish to change their society varies greatly. While the most zealous of the ~~Milanites~~ wish for a society where people are equal in opportunity and status, not all take this stance. Many Talamites are simply happy to be free of Koritanite tyranny but do not wish for further upheaval.		The degree to which Talamites wish to change their society varies greatly. While the most zealous of the Maryans wish for a society where people are equal in opportunity and status, not all take this stance. Many Talamites are simply happy to be free of Koritanite tyranny but do not wish for further upheaval.

	Many of the revolutionary militias remain intact, building support and experience for what they see as the inevitable continuation of their war.		Many of the revolutionary militias remain intact, building support and experience for what they see as the inevitable continuation of their war.

	In their new revolutionary society, the old ~~Asmodean~~ nobility have had their titles rendered officially meaningless. Many fled west into Koritan during the initial phase of the war, and quite a few of those that remain have found their wealth extra-judicially removed from their possession.		In their new revolutionary society, the old Malavischan nobility have had their titles rendered officially meaningless. Many fled west into Koritan during the initial phase of the war, and quite a few of those that remain have found their wealth extra-judicially removed from their possession.

	The presence of the [[Infernal Interrogators]], feared inquisitors of Koritan, are a constant concern in Talamite society. Though less common now than in the early days of the revolution, individuals believed to be collaborators have sometimes been chased out of town, imprisoned, or worse on suspicion of working alongside the Interrogators. Many churches and some houses of government keep anti-magic fields cast on the premises, in order to thwart the imps the Interrogators are known to use as spires.		The presence of the [[Infernal Interrogators]], feared inquisitors of Koritan, are a constant concern in Talamite society. Though less common now than in the early days of the revolution, individuals believed to be collaborators have sometimes been chased out of town, imprisoned, or worse on suspicion of working alongside the Interrogators. Many churches and some houses of government keep anti-magic fields cast on the premises, in order to thwart the imps the Interrogators are known to use as spires.
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	=== Art ===		=== Art ===
	Statues of various revolutionary figures have been erected throughout Talam Galta, mostly sponsored by the ~~Milanite~~ church. These are especially common in [[Redgarden]], seen by many as the birthplace of the revolution.		Statues of various revolutionary figures have been erected throughout Talam Galta, mostly sponsored by the Maryan church. These are especially common in [[Redgarden]], seen by many as the birthplace of the revolution.

	=== Magic ===		=== Magic ===
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	Talamite cuisine is similar to that of Koritan. Farms in Talam Galta grow a number of crops, with wheat as the staple grain. Generally, the types of crops grown are those best suited to colder climates or shorter growing seasons. Vegetables like cabbage, peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, spinach, and others are common, as are fruits like apples, pears, and grapes. Sheep and cattle are the most common livestock. Wine is the most popular drink of choice in Talam Galta, included in everyday meals. [[wikipedia:Turkish_delight\|Lokum]] is a popular sweet in the region, usually flavored with fruit or rosewater.		Talamite cuisine is similar to that of Koritan. Farms in Talam Galta grow a number of crops, with wheat as the staple grain. Generally, the types of crops grown are those best suited to colder climates or shorter growing seasons. Vegetables like cabbage, peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, spinach, and others are common, as are fruits like apples, pears, and grapes. Sheep and cattle are the most common livestock. Wine is the most popular drink of choice in Talam Galta, included in everyday meals. [[wikipedia:Turkish_delight\|Lokum]] is a popular sweet in the region, usually flavored with fruit or rosewater.

	In ~~Milanite~~ religious cuisine, food flavored with roses are quite popular.		In Maryan religious cuisine, food flavored with roses are quite popular.

	=== Architecture and urbanization ===		=== Architecture and urbanization ===
	The architecture of Talam Galta is split between the traditional Razgoviri [[wikipedia:Timber_framing\|half-timbered]] styles and the ornate and decorative styles of infernal Koritan. Like in Koritan, most buildings in rural or poorer communities use traditional designs, while the Koritanite style was reserved for the wealthy and powerful. Many cities use a mix of the two designs, though many especially ostentatious buildings were destroyed or defaced in the revolution. Almost universally, gargoyles or similar ornamentation have been torn away, as Koritanite inquisitors were known to use them to spy on passerby.		The architecture of Talam Galta is split between the traditional Razgoviri [[wikipedia:Timber_framing\|half-timbered]] styles and the ornate and decorative styles of infernal Koritan. Like in Koritan, most buildings in rural or poorer communities use traditional designs, while the Koritanite style was reserved for the wealthy and powerful. Many cities use a mix of the two designs, though many especially ostentatious buildings were destroyed or defaced in the revolution. Almost universally, gargoyles or similar ornamentation have been torn away, as Koritanite inquisitors were known to use them to spy on passerby.

	The manors of some of the former nobility have been expropriated and turned into ~~Milanite~~ temples or housing for the poor.		The manors of some of the former nobility have been expropriated and turned into Maryan temples or housing for the poor.

	=== Travel ===		=== Travel ===
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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	The government of Talam Galta is a hastily organized system, designed to bring some sense of stability in the immediate aftermath of the revolution. Together, representatives from various factions drafted the details of a parliamentary system, similar to that of [[Tirione]]. Somewhat uniquely, various churches are allowed to send voting members to the parliament as well. Representatives of the churches of ~~Milani~~, ~~Asmodeus~~, ~~Erastil, Desna, Abadar~~, and ~~Cayden Cailean~~ are the only ones who regularly do so, though other churches attend less commonly.		The government of Talam Galta is a hastily organized system, designed to bring some sense of stability in the immediate aftermath of the revolution. Together, representatives from various factions drafted the details of a parliamentary system, similar to that of [[Tirione]]. Somewhat uniquely, various churches are allowed to send voting members to the parliament as well. Representatives of the churches of Marya, Malavisch, Hasamel, and Nisaba are the only ones who regularly do so, though other churches attend less commonly.

	Since the establishment of the People's Parliament in {{Year\|6965}}, the system has held up relatively well. The one hundred members of the People's Parliament are elected to five year terms, with the leading coalition running the government until the next election. Coalitions appoint a leader from amongst their number, referred to as the Free Speaker, to direct their agendas.		Since the establishment of the People's Parliament in {{Year\|6965}}, the system has held up relatively well. The one hundred members of the People's Parliament are elected to five year terms, with the leading coalition running the government until the next election. Coalitions appoint a leader from amongst their number, referred to as the Free Speaker, to direct their agendas.

	The current Free Speaker is [[Tanek Macer]], a half-orc from [[Kartala]], heading a coalition of representatives who mostly eschew religious affiliation. Many ardent ~~Midianites~~ in Talam Galta strongly disagree with the current government, believing it to be too lenient to the remaining ~~Asmodean~~ ex-nobility.		The current Free Speaker is [[Tanek Macer]], a half-orc from [[Kartala]], heading a coalition of representatives who mostly eschew religious affiliation. Many ardent Maryans in Talam Galta strongly disagree with the current government, believing it to be too lenient to the remaining Malavischan ex-nobility.

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==