The Nations
The world's denizens spread far and wide, coalescing in a soup of history and future. There is a place for everyone.
The Seven Nations
Amidst the turmoil of life, seven nations stood the test of time. Their relations are at best rocky and held by the fine thread weaved by potential doomsday prophecies. Shaky alliances plague the political landscape, with the everyday person sick with confusion.
Gastronomnom
In Flavor and Thought
The Gastrons are fiery peoples. In their fertile lands, ready-made dishes grow naturally, inspiring "Uncookery" - a reverse cooking craft. Their society thrives on celebrated meals and the governance of "Democrazy".
Appearance
The Gastrons come in all shapes and sizes. They favor simple, bland clothing, which mirrors their indifference to outward appearance and fashion. Vanity is strongly frowned upon in their culture, as the Gastrons place far more value on intellectual pursuits than on physical beauty. They prioritize knowledge, thoughtful discourse, and spirited debates over superficial concerns, fostering an environment where the mind is celebrated and personal appearance takes a backseat to intellectual achievement. They value scars from hard work or battle, so they take care to accentuate them.
Society
The Gastrons value equality, freedom of speech and public service. Pioneers of governance, crafting the innovative "Democrazy" - a system which empowers citizens to elect representatives called Demons, during a heated elections season. These chosen form the "Parleyment", which governs the nation for the next five years. Cuisine, holds a special value for all Gastrons and each family is usually expected to honor this in some form. It's common for an individual's name to include a reference to food, symbolizing the deep cultural significance of their culinary heritage.
Significant Locations
Nature provides a unique gift in their fertile lands - fully-cooked meals that grow in the soil. Very few actually consume these meals, they are either exported to other nations or are uncooked - raw ingredients are extracted and consumed in their purest form.
Grand Plateau
At the heart of the capital, lies the Academy of Deconstruction, a grand institution dedicated to perfect the intricate art of Uncookery. Another landmark is the Demon Dome, the hall of politics, where the nation’s most spirited debates and legislative sessions take place. This bustling center of intellectual, culinary, and political pursuits attracts visitors and learners from across the world.
Alcohalls
Regarded as the birthplace of politics, Alchohalls is a bustling town, revered for its breweries, distilleries, and fermentation halls. Giant barrels produce nevereneding spirits, which are then converted to clear water or juice to be consumed and relished.
Cake Mountain
Towering over the land, Cake Mountain is a massive, multi-layered peak of sugary delight. Pilgrims visit to witness the spectacle and to partake in the sacred tradition of reverse baking, extracting raw ingredients from the mountain’s layers for public celebrations.
Port Potluck
A central distribution center for dishes not being transformed by Uncookery, ready for export to other nations. These dishes are revered in the whole world and it is here where they start their journey along the River Roots.
Flourfall
Powered by ancient technology, known as Cloud Seeders, this region's clouds are infused with wheat seeds, creating rain that nourishes the land. As a result, bread literally grows everywhere, sprouting from the rooftops of buildings and blanketing the area in an abundance of edible bounty.
Chickencheese
The city and region are famous for its unique ability to grow fully cooked chicken and cheese - most notably in the houses directly. They are able to replenish and regenerate the produce overtime once harvested.