Maps of Siora, Land Claim Thread

[Alvino Castillon]

Official Name of State: Chikasun Republic

Common name of State: Chikasu

Economic Development: Developing Nation: Some cities have begun to modernize but tensions with other Heiwanan Successor States have made modernization difficult for the country. The capitol and a few other major cities have modern amenities; beyond these places much of the countryside is still struggling to catch up with infrastructure lacking in some places.

Population size: 38,248,948 (as put in the stats)

Size: As discussed, the borders of the nation from the expansion for Kazemura.

Location: North Ostara: Due Southeast/East of Kazemura up until the planned Sainam expansion state

Cities:

• Eno (Capitol City): Somewhere in the middle of the large island
  
• Nonsan: West end of the large island
  
• Saito: East end of the large island
  
• Iwo: Between Eno and Saito, possibly along the South coast
  
• Segata: Between Nonsan and Eno, possibly along the North coast
  
  Ethnicity: Heiwanan, Regional Ethnicity is mainly Chikasun with some Kazemuran people in the West end of the country. Similar to Japanese culture
  
  Religion: 95% Fatalist (the regional religion), 5% Other or Did Not Answer
  
  Brief description of your country: Born out of the ruines of the Heiwanan Empire’s demise, Chikasu is an amalgamation of the conquests of one of the branches of the House Sekai, long the rulers of Heiwana. Unfortunately for this branch, it would quickly meet its demise not by its rival branches or by any foreign power but instead by its own people. Tired of the cruel measures taken during the First Heiwanan Succession War, Chikasu’s people rose overthrew the aspiring Emperor and burned the Red Palace to the ground.
  
  While many suspected the fall of Chikasu to one of the other players, surprisingly Chikasu emerged from the war relatively intact and brandishing a new democratic republic. It would face invasion in the Second and Third Heiwanan Succession Wars as it serves as the bridge between the East and West ends of the archipelago. These repeated invasions led to a near coup of the civilian government by the military which was averted in the final moments by pure luck and a steady Presedential hand. Unfortunately, this luck would not benefit Chikasu in keeping up with its neighbors in technological advancement as its Western neighbor Kazemura continues its climb to technological and economic dominance. This, as well as its continued hostilities for control over the archipelago has led to continued tensions.
  
  However, the new Empress of Kazemura has attempted to pivot its government towards rapproachment. At a time when Sainam grows ever more aggressive in the East and Drubang grows ever more violent in the South, this could serve as a welcome reprieve for the Republic. But even now, some do not fully trust the Kazemurans. While their Empress means well, just one bad day could make her just like their cruel aspiring Emperor of old...
  
  Chikasu now stands at a crossroads. Will it continue to stand alone against the growing storms? Or will it take Kazemura’s hand and fight side by side for the time being? Or perhaps, there’s a new path forward that has yet to reveal itself...
  
  The only certainty is that Chikasu’s chosen path will reshape the North, and possibly all of Ostara, for years to come.
  
  Brief Summary of how you'd like your country to fit in the world: Likely, it would stand with Kazemura due to some similarities in ideology. After the war it would hopefully hear out Kazemura’s federation proposal and push forward a more democratic federation that includes removing an imperial head of state in favor of a secular one, while ensuring the House Sekai carries out their function in a religious setting to avoid a complete collapse of culture/order.