Euclide, while not quite as common as the defore, are increasingly numerous here as well.
Amuni are not forbidden from the province, but because of the lax attitudes in behavior and the high numbers of euclide and euclide-sympathizing defore, they are few and far between.
Anygha is not the largest of provinces, but its capital city is huge. It spans from nearly one end of their borders to the other, and towers up so high that apartments on the topmost reaches can barely see the ground below. Their water systems are mainly artificial, but a few small rivers snake through their borders. Not much is left here for plant life either, but for the few farms located just outside the city, where grains and livestock are grown to feed the ever-expanding populace.
Anygha's borders are open to all individuals to come in, but attempting to leave the province is a much more difficult matter than it is to be part of it. While visitors are most certainly accepted, there are no embassies to protect them unless they become official members of the nation. Immigration is easy, but work in Anygha is difficult, and life isn't always the friendliest here.
The Imperial Master was part of the original Democratic Party, but had aspirations for much larger, grander projects for Anygha. He himself is a very powerful individual, heavily skilled in all of his type-powers, with a healthy dabbling in the psionic arts as well. Born on Anygh, and used to the struggles of obtaining and maintaining stability, he quickly became interested in acquiring power for himself. His plans were to unite the provinces and push themselves towards a better industrial revolution. To make themselves, in a word, more like earth.
While the Imperial Master does not attempt to instill fear in his subjects, his power and his control over Anygha’s military means he is well respected. He is well loved by his nation’s people, as he has created a strict educational system and workforce that has turned a small country province into an industrial giant. He keeps Anygha well-guarded and wealthy. He has the people’s love, the ability to educate them to understand his purpose and goodness, and, most importantly, control through the military, heavily enforced work system, and quite certainly biased required public education.
The population in Anygha is heavily controlled. Individuals must receive breeding permits from the government before procreation is permitted. Sterilization is quite common within the province. An individual is also allowed only a limited number of offspring in their lifetime. Of course, the authorities can be swayed by powerful and influential individuals in the city (not to mention wealthy ones!).
Since the imperial master took control over Anygha, no other elections have been permitted.
The farmers of Phaen-Kant are much less welcoming of strangers than Anygha city is, and are even unlikely to usher other residents of the province in. Their business takes up the majority of their time, but the wealth it produces is more than worth the effort.
Sculptures and figures welded out of pieces of metal are quite popular in the province as well. There are several metal collectors throughout Anygha, who purchase these eccentric pieces of art. Each piece is unique and can never be exactly recreated. Metal with notable imperfections such as tarnishing and mild rust are said to make the item more intriguing. The more separate pieces used, the better the figure, although welding should be quite smooth and unnoticeable. Different forms of affixing metal together can include nuts and bolts, glue, and wire, but welding is considered the most attractive.
Performing arts are uncommon in Anygha. The province contains a materialistic culture and very little attention is paid to mindless entertainment, such as theatres and songs. The only exceptions are songs or stories that give important lessons or are used as a form of propaganda. Trivial entertainment, such as many shows on modern day earth television, are not permitted to be displayed here.
Privately owned musical collections in Anygha are very rare indeed. Only a few select records are available for sale, all of which are on the Imperial Master’s “approved” list. Music, as with all forms of media, is geared toward propaganda, informing the citizens of Anygha what their purpose is and how wonderful and beautiful their lives are here in this amazing nation. Only the very wealthy can afford a good quality phonograph, and even then, their collection of music is limited. The exception to this rule are those older families who have records from before the Imperial Master came into power, but these records are only permitted on a case by case basis. You can choose to serve and extended time in the military or pay a hefty fine. If not, unapproved records will be confiscated and destroyed.
The performing arts, such as theatre and orchestra, aren’t well regarding in Anygha, and therefore it become even less likely for someone to get to attend an official showing. Proper musicians require permits from the government, and are given a list of approved musical pieces. Simple instrumental pieces, no lyrics, are permitted without government sanction. Anygha has no issues with peoples of other cultures and the style of music they prefer. It is the content that the government chooses to screen.
The imperial master's home, and all governmental buildings, are located at the highest reaches of the city.
Houses in Anygha tend to be very small, except for the wealthiest of individuals. Due to intense crowding in the main city, housing is usually found in the form of apartment complexes, with rooms of various size available. Smaller apartments may consist of only one room, with communal bathroom facilities, where-as larger, more expensive apartments may have several a room each for sleeping, preparing and eating food, and for visiting with guests. Housing is set up so that each person may have their own, private accommodations. Those who choose to pool resources can often easily afford much more luxurious living quarters.
Houses in Anygha, the capital city, are constructed mainly from metals. The province itself is very reach, and has several mineral deposits. Having metal houses further secures the city from outside threats. It is very difficult to break into or destroy a house here. Wood is a much more precious commodity, as Anygha (the province) has very few forests, and what wood they do have is often weak and water logged. Housing in the farming community it Phaen-Kant is made from poor quality wood, straw, and mud. A wealthy farmer might choose to purchase better wood with which to make his house, but these would be outside the norm.
For those with the marionette gene, or a blessed ruby, and can therefore shapeshift into humanoid form, fashion become a little more noticeable. Anygha is notably “steampunk” in attire. Their clothing closely resembles that of Terra, where waist coats, evening jackets, bodices and corsets are quite popular. Anygha leans more toward function than fashion, though, so very few adorn themselves in the heavy, layered hoop skirts of Terra. Instead, simple pleated pants or skirts are heavily preferred, even amongst the upper class. Double breasted jackets are the current trend amongst the upper class, and cravats and jabots continue to be worn by the aristocracy. Hats, particularly highly decorative felt hats such as bowlers, fedoras, and tops, are popular. Goggles, too, are worn by the upper class. The fancier the set, the wealthier the individual is considered to be. Wearing belts, straps, and adornments of metal (particularly those with functions as well, such as watches, thermometers, compasses, and so forth) is also considered quite classy.
A citizen should never directly speak to or attempt to greet a member of the Guard or the Imperial Master. When either rank is present, a citizen should stand at attention and offer a quick, deep bow, so that the nose faces the ground. This does not need to be a full-body bow; a mere craning of the neck is acceptable.
Names are no longer than two syllables, and are very commonly only one. Vowels are always found singular, never in pairs (ie. "as" is allowed, but "aa" or "ai" is not). "PH", "SCH", and "TH are each considered a single consonant.
All males' names contain an 'n' and/or a 'd,' and always end in a consonant. Females' names may never contain 'd' and always end in a vowel.
Name examples:
Males - Santh, Phrizad
Females - Reza, Thogry