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Woki-Tal
Neither ally nor enemy sits to the rear of the Persian Empire. The massive peninsula of Woki-Tal is home to a dense population of both people and fauna, the former of which being more than pleased to share their unique land with the latter. While not an official division, a prevailing consensus among the natives is that the land can in fact be separated into two parts: Greater and Lesser. Greater Woki-Tal lays claim to a biome as of yet encountered by others: almost seventy percent of the country is swathed in swamps and scattered prairies. Here the great scaled Wompas can be found resting among the mud-saddled ponds and rivers, and just beyond them, bold villagers make their homes in the shade. Out in Greater Woki-Tal – also known as the Flatlands – most are at the mercy of the fickle elements. Forced to contend with the vicissitudes of the rain season, a prudent Talki lives in a pile dwelling high above the damp undergrowth.
At the very Northeastern edge of the country is a small portion of hills and woodlands, which is approximately thirty percent of Woki-Tal's territory. This is referred to as Lesser Woki-Tal. Protected by trees, the weather is less tumultuous here, allowing for the farming and cultivation of precious resources like spices, herbs, and the highly valuable silkworm caterpillar. The famed Silk Road ends here at the city of Homep-Tal; here the king and queen make their home, as well as most other government officials and nobility. Most of the king's decisions are aided by his elite Council, a group of sixteen officials appointed by the citizens to guide the king during his monarchy. The Council is on equal political footing with the king; at times, they are even called to overrule some of his judgements, a move that does not fare well with royalists.
This form of government is new to Woki-Tal. For hundreds of years, the kingdom of Woki-Tal had no name. Dozens of Oriental tribes had carved the massive peninsula into fractured territories, and they warred endlessly for territory and resources. It came at a steep cost. With continuous warfare erasing all but four of their respective tribes, each chieftain came together in a pact to consolidate what was left of their nations. As a result, modern day Talkis are a diverse mixture of Indo-Aryans, Chinese, Mongols, and Dewas. After dealing with a tyrannical dictator, the Talkis instituted both a monarchy and a council to keep said monarchy in check. The system is not without its flaws, but the people seem content for the time being with the order of the day.