A Casual Travellers' Guide â Kinorah
Kinorah is a small planet in the Nuazbayeh system. A few years ago, the exploration vessel Mokobortai made contact with the Kinoran population. Nowadays the Kinorans are a candidate member of the economic alliance League of Independent Planets and have warm diplomatic ties with the surrounding cultures â including the Nardijash Empire and the Taekon Republics. Kinorah is known for its refreshing unsullied art culture, diverse landscape and friendliness to Alien travellers.
(map projection attempt to justify equatorial nationsâ size relative to polar size. Ocean proportions unrealistic)
Official Name Nuazbayeh Kinorayeh Seat of Government Telleh Type of Government Democratic Federation Population 1.2 billion inhabitants Species Kikiru (41%), Vwick (31%), Inwid (26%), Misc (2%) Language (fluency%) Nayaltè (91%), Soboro (71%) - Most Kinorans are fluent in both. Currency RavĂ (âgiftsâ) Religion Kinorah has a large variety of religion, ranging from massive multimillion faiths to small cults surrounding the goddess.
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From the earliest records on, violence dominated Kinorahâs politics and sciences. Then rouchly a century ago, the New Age broke through. With the New Age, Kinorahâs politics changed from feudalistic and Machiavellian ruleships to a federal democracy. There was a price to be paid though and a great number of lives were lost due to conflicts during the transition.
From there, a unity was formed. But the system wasnât without its faults. Among the Kinoran Parliament, the KinorezqĂślque, corruption ran rampant and the system became more and more bureaucratic. Voices from nations and states cried out for renewal of the system or they would leave the Union and start their own collaborations. When nothing changed, the Union collapsed.
From the ashes of the Union, a new political movement rose. Founded by six Kinorans from all directions of society, Har-Ikei fought for reunification of the world. The movement appealed to both young as old people, with its promises of a unity without all the senseless bureaucracy and with possibilities for each to be a part of the social discussions. The movement also founded schools and academies to promote education and unity. While it never explicitly stated so, Har-Ikei pressed for a secular society and a common unifying culture. But while Har-Ikei brought prosperity, efficiency and development onto the Kinoran people, the democratic structure was reduced to theory. Times were especially harsh for any population that did not abide to Har-Ikeiâs Union Laws, a set of laws designed to bring conformity and nationality to the people. While this greatly reduced discrimination of any sort, it also frowned upon peopleâs native identities. Har-Ikei lasted 30 years until the combined effort of rebel groups managed overthrow the despots. New conflicts looked about to burst until the Alien worlds made contact with the Kinorans and unified them under a single federal structure.
With three species on a single planet, Kinorah has enough cultures to keep your average anthropologist satisfied for years to come. The mixed species society also inevitable leads to mixed species relationships. One of the first things to notice about the Kinoran societies, is that there is hardly any sort of species-based segregation. While Kinorah sure had its wars, hatred based around species is practically unheard of. Of course youâll hear the occasional joke about stoic Inwid or possessive Kikiru, but unlike the way Nardijash sub-species interact, it is hardly ever meanly meant. Kinorans love making jokes about Aliens too, so keep in mind not to value your honour too highly when visiting.
This mixture also has its quirks in other interaction. Inwid pubers traditionally go through a series of utmost embarrassing social moments as the other species lack the pheromones that normally keep Inwid from pursuing sexual relationships within their own gender. Kikiru in turn, have the tendency to consider close friends as a part of their family hierarchy, making Kikiru friendship rewarding, but full with exhausting etiquettes. The Vwick occasionally forget that they do share their society with two other, differently build, species, can be subconsciously being the most ethnocentric of the three. Still, as experienced travellers know, to really understand a people through clichĂŠs and stereotypes is impossible and most important: no fun at all.
Donât be ashamed to ask what is expected from you. Kinorans are used to having to explain their own cultural customs to other Kinorans. Your Alien identity grants you a lot of slack. One should however take into account that especially around the main city of Telleh, hospitality is an important value. During the Har-Ikei times, mistrust and paranoia ran rampant through society, and still invitations are not given to just about anyone. Asking about those times will get you an evening full with wonderful but slightly unrealistic stories, since everyone claims to have been a part of the dissidentsâ movement Veskiyl.
Other things to keep mind of are bathing and sauna customs (bare naked and sexes mixed), general hygiene (no tossing paper on the streets!), and consumption of drugs (public intoxication in Telleh will get you a night or two in prison and a hefty fine). Private property is to be respected, baring arms of any sort is illegal without a special permit and disrespect towards military or spiritual persons can get you into more trouble than youâre used to. Donât give tips, it is regarded as insulting and degrading.
Last but not least, should you experience any supernatural incidents, youâre advised toâ
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