Fallien

Fallien
Capital	Irrakam
Form of Government	Matriarchal
Ruler(s)	The Jya
Legal System	Common Law
Official Language(s)	Fallien
Population	Approximately 412,000
Religious Type	Suravani
Literacy	43%
Technology level	Late Ancient
Major Imports	Food. Livestock. Lumber
Major Exports	Glass. Horses. Poisons. Oils. Herbs.
Natural Resources	Glass. Iron. Spices. Herbs. Rarely wood.

Economy

The main trade system utilized in Fallien is bartering. Fallien has no native currency, though most merchants are quite open to using other nation's money. Bartering is performed on a needs basis, though gold is often used as a reward.

Fallien, as a mostly barren nation, relies heavily on imported food products and livestock, as well as almost anything made of wood. Given the nation's xenophobic tendencies, it is fortunate that they produce many rarities that allow them to give as good as they get; otherwise foreign merchants might become content to take their wares elsewhere.

The major exports of the nation are glass, horses, and the spices and herbs grown in the spice fields, the attributes of which can be read below. Each of Fallien’s main exports have their own traits which make them among the most sought after in their class. Other natural exports include iron, and the rare wood found in the areas surrounding the Oasis. Trade in Irrakam can occur anywhere, making the streets both hazardous and festive at the same time.

Religion

The main religion (and only religion supported by the Jya and her priestesses) is the worship of Suravani, the moon goddess. The Jya, as mentioned previously in this guide, is thought to be Suravani incarnate. She is served by her priestesses –representatives from the surviving tribes- and is thought to rule justly.

It is said that there are tribes living still in certain of the ruins, however, who do not worship Suravani. These tribes, instead follow her brother, Mitra, in the Cult of the Sun. Little is known of their worship at this time, except that it is, ironically, far darker than that of the Jya.

Military

Fallien’s military is mostly handled in militia form – local pockets, no strict barracks and very few specific training areas. The size of the military is, therefore, varied, as all children, male or female, are trained to join the militia at the age of twelve.

There are, however, a couple specialized military units: the Mi'sheteri tribe, also known as the Glasswalkers: natives of Nirrakal who dwell under the sand, and the Fallien horsemen and Shamans who guard the Oasis.