#perfect oc

Hello everyone! Today we will be reviewing an OC sent into us by a fan! 

Now, I've never been to Georgia, but I've always wanted to go, so let's dive in head first!

Note: Other than OWK I think this is one of the longest profiles I've ever seen. 

Human Name: Bedisa Beridze Represents: The Republic of Georgia Capital City: Tbilisi "Birthday": May 26th (Date of Independence from Soviet Union) Official Language: Georgian Other Languages: Russian, Azerbaijani, and Armenian Previous Alliance(s): The Russian Empire, The Soviet Union Current Alliance(s): United Nations, GUAM

I have no complaints so far. I have a good feeling about this OC. 

Physical Features: "Age": 18 (By appearance)

I would have made her a little older, as the country was founded in 1008, but not by much. 

Gender: Female Height: 165 cm (About 5'5” Ft) Hair: Long, dark brown hair Eyes: Light brown Scars:  Personality:  Likes/Hobbies: Making wine: Georgia actually claims to have invented wine and is possibly the oldest wine region in the world. She's very proud of her wine! With a long history of making wine and it's importance as an exported good, wine-making has become an inseparable part of Georgia's national identity. 

Next time my Mum gets wine I'm telling her to get Georgian wine because this is all correct. 

Chess: Chess was a very popular game for the Soviet countries and the Caucasus in particular, Georgia was no exception. It was said that Georgian girls were outstanding at chess. Whether that was true or not; she still enjoys the game, though she's not quite as good as Armenia. Football (Soccer): While only first introduced to Georgia by England in the beginning of the 20th century, Football has become Georgia's favorite sport. (Though she still enjoys wrestling and rugby) Dislikes: Russia (See Relationships) and cold weather (Too much time living at Russia house) Basic History: Before Georgia was formed there existed two independent kingdoms. Colchis in the West and Iberia in the East. They were some of the first nations to embrace Christianity and Colchis in particular is famed in Greek Mythology as the location of the Golden Fleece. The Georgian kingdoms were Roman client states and allies for nearly 400 years. The Kingdoms disintegrated into various feudal regions by the early Middle Ages. It wasn't until the 10th century that the regions of western and eastern Georgia were unified by King Bagrat III and the kingdom of what is now known as Georgia, came to be. Georgia experienced her golden age in the 12th to early 13th centuries under the guidance of David the Builder and Queen Tamar. Unfortunately, the prosperity of the Kingdom of Georgia was brought to an end when it fell to the Mongol invasion by 1243. George V, the Brilliant

Sorry to interupt, but 'The Brilliant' sounds so cool. Like, "Shall we call him 'the great' like all the others?"

"Nah. Let's call him 'The Brilliant'" 

I just need a kind to be called "The Fabulous" Now. 

, drove out the mongols and restored the country's previous strength and Christian culture. After his death, different local rulers fought for their independence from central Georgian rule, until the total disintegration of the Kingdom in the 15th century. Georgia was further weakened by several disastrous invasions and collapsed into anarchy by 1466. Neighboring empires exploited her weakened country and, beginning in the 16th century, the Persian Empire and the Ottoman Empire subjugated the eastern and western regions of Georgia, respectively. Throughout the Early Modern period, struggled to maintain autonomy against Persia and Ottoman domination as the two fought for control over the region.  Eastern Georgia, composed of the regions of Kartli and Kakheti, had been under Persian domination since 1555 but broke free of Persian control and were reunified through a personal union under king Heraclius II in 1762. Eastern Georgia turned to the Russian Empire in hopes of protection, since Russia was another Christian nation like Georgia. As opposed to the Ottomans and Persians, who were Muslims. In 1783, Russia and the eastern Georgian Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti signed the Treaty of Georgievsk. The treaty recognized the bond of Christianity between the Russia and Georgia, guaranteeing Georgia's internal sovereignty, and promising protection from Persia or any other aggressors. However, when Persia invaded in 1785 and 1795, Russia offered no assistance when the Turks and Persians invaded. Tbilisi was devastated and Georgia's people were massacred. Even after Russia's failure to protect her Georgia still appealed to Russia for help. In 1801 Russia violated of the Treaty of Georgievsk by annexing eastern Georgia into the Russian Empire. Georgia was more then a little hesitant but she had no real alternatives. Soon after, Russia annexed the western Georgian kingdom of Imereti and would go on to fight numerous wars against Ottoman and recover several of Georgia's lost territories. The time spent in Russia's home was a time of great change for Georgia with new social classes created from the emancipation of the serfs and the growth of capitalism. When the Russian Empire collapsed after the Russian Revolution, Georgia took the opportunity to declare her independence. Georgia's independence only lasted from 1918–1921 before she was attacked by the Russia's Red Army. She fought hard, but in the end she was beaten and forced into the Soviet Union and back to Russia's house. The Sovietation of Georgia and the widespread purges of the Georgian people under Joseph Stalin was so brutal that even Lenin opposed it's radicalism. During WW2, she fought in the Soviet Union against the Axis Powers. Of the 700,000 soldiers she sent, 350,000 of them were killed. Georgia also worked to produce mineral resources and would later begin building fighter planes for the war effort. Georgia also welcomed thousands of refugees from German-occupied areas in Belarus and Ukraine. However, despite her efforts, she was split in her loyalties. While most Georgians believed in fighting the Nazi's, many rallied behind Germany. As more and more of her soldiers were captured, Germany created the 'Georgian Legion', which consisted of 8 battalions, the legion fought against Russia to liberate Georgia. Russia's political repression of Georgia would continue in full force after the war. Many of her citizens were accused of acting against the Soviet regime and were relocated to the desolate northern central regions and Siberia, where many of them would die.   When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, Georgia finally got her independence, but her problems with Russia were far from over. Georgia made it an important goal to become a more modern and self-sufficient country and join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) much to Russia's dismay. Two regions of Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, erupted into widespread inter-ethnic violence. The regions were backed by Russia and achieved a de facto independence from Georgia. Tensions between Georgia and Russia reached a boiling point when the two engaged in a very brief war back in 2008. Many nations in the west have chastised Russia for his actions, but not much else and these conflicts have yet to really be resolved.

Can  not  handle  how  good  this  OC  is  reaserched

Relationships: Ancestors: Colchis and Iberia Friends: Azerbaijan, Turkey, America, Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine

Rivals: Armenia

I can't find quite why this would be, but I will accept it. 

Enemies: Russia, Abkhazia, and South Ossetia Possible Crushes: Armenia (It's complicated), Possibly America, Poland or Lithuania

Not sure about Poland, but otherwise alright.

Nations: America: After Georgia became independent she received a lot of support from America. The two have a pretty solid relationship and get along surprisingly well. Georgia offered America military support and became an unlikely ally. America has also been a vocal supporter of Georgia in her conflicts with Russia and has supported her desire to join NATO. Armenia: Armenia and Georgia are neighbors and the two have had a long and complicated relationship. The two are often allies but have also been considered rivals many times throughout their histories. There have also been frequent intermarriages between Armenian and Georgian royalty in the past. Despite their decent relations in modern times, their relationship is complicated, mainly by their allies. Armenia being on close terms with Russia, who Georgia cannot stand, and Georgia being close to Azerbaijan, who Armenia hates and is not on speaking terms with. Azerbaijan: Another of Georgia's neighbors, the two have gotten along, pretty much since they first met and Georgia's boss even went so far as to say “You mess with one of us, you mess with both of us!”

I don't know why but I find this really cute <3

Back in 2008, Azerbaijan cut her own nation's supply of electricity and gas in order to help Georgia get through the winter. Their relationship isn't perfect, however, as it is strained due to Georgia's continued alliance with Armenia, whom Azerbaijan hates. Azerbaijan had even tried to get Georgia to cut ties with Armenia, which Georgia refused to do. Belarus: While Georgia generally gets along with Ukraine better; Georgia's relationship with Belarus is rather respectful in spite Georgia's animosity towards Russia. (The fact that Georgia has absolutely no interest in Russia may factor in somewhere for Belarus personally.) Not to mention Belarus' boss wants Georgia to rejoin the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) which Georgia left in 2006, with aspirations of join NATO.  Estonia: Aside from America and Poland, Estonia and the other Baltic states are Georgia's biggest supporters in her wish to join NATO. Estonia has also been helping Georgia's development in education as well as helping her with liberal reforms and modernizing. Latvia: After the collapse of the Soviet Union Georgia was quick make friends with Latvia. The two have plenty of mutual interests, so they support each other and work together. Latvia, along with Estonia and Lithuania, has supported Georgia unwaveringly through her conflict with Russia. Lithuania: After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Georgia and Lithuania have maintained a close friendship and strategic partnership throughout Georgia's conflict with Russia. The Baltic States, and Lithuania in particular, have been criticized for caring too much about and supporting Georgia at the expense of foreign policy. But that doesn't seem to bother any of them. Poland: Georgia and Poland have known each other since the 15th century and have worked together many times throughout the years. Their relationship in the past was cooperative but they had never been especially close. In modern times, however, Georgia has a new appreciation for Poland since he has strongly supported Georgia in her bid to join NATO and against Russia. Russia: Georgia's history with Russia is a long and complicated one. Georgia and Russia have been in contact for hundreds of years. Despite many cultural and historical ties that exist between the two countries, they do not get along. The first formal alliance between Georgia and Russia took place in 1783 when they signed the Treaty of Georgievsk. Georgia was annexed by Russia shortly after. While Russia's rule offered Georgia security from attacks he was often heavy-handed and oppressive. Their relationship was further soured as Russia began repressing her culture. Her resentment of him was compounded by the Red Army invasion and occupation of Georgia in 1921.  Tensions between the two persisted even after Georgia regained her independence in 1991. Russia has armed and supported the territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which led to the brief Russo-Georgian war. Now, Georgia hates Russia's guts and accuses him of occupying her territory. Meanwhile Russia does what he can to bully Georgia and does what he can to get under her skin. Russia also is very against Georgia (Or Ukraine for that matter) joining NATO and getting closer to the western nations, seeing it as a threat to himself.

Well that was why NATO was set up. 

Turkey: Georgia and Turkey have a rough history dating back before Georgia had joined the Russian Empire (Back when Turkey was the Ottoman Empire). In modern times, however; Turkey is the last of Georgia's neighbors and currently her largest trading partner. Their relationship is generally friendly but can sometimes be strained.  Ukraine: Georgia has known Ukraine since the 18th Century

and, since their independence from the Soviet Union, Georgia and Ukraine have forged close political and cultural relations. They also share the same goals in trying to join NATO and making powerful friends over in Europe, partially in hopes that will get Russia off their backs. Their bosses also share a close friendship. Territories: Abkhazia: From 1992 to 1993 the Georgian government fought a war with Abkhaz separatist forces, who were armed by Russia. Georgia has offered substantial autonomy to Abkhazia several times over the years. But Abkhazia has refused any forms of union with Georgia. Abkhazia considers his independence to be a result of a war of liberation from Georgia, while Georgia believes that, historically, Abkhazia has always been part of Georgia. During the war, the separatists carried out a full-scale ethnic cleansing campaign which resulted in the expulsion of up to 250,000 ethnic Georgians and more than 15,000 killed. Significant human rights violations and atrocities were reported from both sides of the conflict and resulted in both Abkhazia and Georgia suffering considerable damage. Georgia has effectively lost control over Abkhazia and the latter established as a de facto independent territory. Georgia refuses to recognize Abkhazia has repeatedly accused Russia of occupying her territory because of his support of Abkhazia. South Ossetia: The conflict between Georgian and Ossetians dates back until at least 1918. In June 1920, Russia used Ossetian to attack the Georgia. The Georgia responded vigorously and defeated the insurgents, with several of Ossetia's villages being burnt down and 20,000 Ossetians displaced in Soviet Russia. Eight months later, the Red Army successfully invaded Georgia. South Ossetia declared its state sovereignty in September 1990 and boycotted the Georgian parliamentary elections. On December 11th 1990, the Georgia passed a bill that effectively abolished South Ossetia's autonomous status. Russia intervened and on May 4, 1991, the South Ossetian Parliament declared its intention to separate from Georgia and to unite with the North Ossetia, which was located within the borders of the Russian Federation.  There were many clashes between Ossetia and Georgia over the years, but tensions between Georgia and Russia began escalating in April 2008 which would lead into the Russo-Georgian War. South Ossetian separatists committed the first act of violence when they blew up a Georgian military vehicle, wounding five Georgian peacekeepers. Georgian snipers retaliated by attacking the South Ossetian border checkpoints and Ossetian separatists began shelling Georgian villages, with a sporadic response from Georgian peacekeepers and other fighters in the region. Georgia's boss ordered a ceasefire but Ossetia intensified it's attacks on Georgian villages. In response, Georgia launched a large-scale military operation against South Ossetia with the objective to "restore constitutional order" in the region.  During the securing and shelling of Tskhinvali Russia claimed that 10 of his peacekeepers were killed. That day Russia officially sent troops across the Georgian border into South Ossetia. Russia accused Georgia of committing "genocide" accusing Georgia of killing 2,000 civilians. These high casualty figures were later revised down to only 162 casualties. After five days of fighting, the Russia drove out Georgia and captured Tskhinvali. Russia temporarily occupied the Georgian cities of Poti, Gori, Senaki, and Zugdidi and largely destroyed Georgia’s military infrastructure using airstrikes deep in Georgia proper. Through mediation by France, Russia and Georgia reached a ceasefire agreement on August 12th.  Both during and after the war, South Ossetia and irregular militia conducted a campaign of ethnic cleansing against Georgians in South Ossetia. On 26 August 2008, Russia officially recognized both South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states. Georgia and its Western allies consider Abkhazia and South Ossetia as occupied by Russia, in violation of the ceasefire.  Humans: Bagrat III: Georgia's first king. He united the predecessor states of west and eastern Georgia and effectively created the Kingdom of Georgia. She was quite close to him because of this. He was probably the closest thing to a father that she ever had. She also appreciated his, generally, peaceful approach to avoid conflicts with the nations around them. David IV "the Builder": Most consider David to be the greatest Georgian ruler in history due to his success in driving out invaders as well as his reforms of the army. He managed bring most of the lands of the Caucasus under Georgia’s control. Georgia was very proud of his accomplishments and looks back on him fondly. Tamar: Queen of Georgia during the apex of the Golden age. Tamar was the first woman to rule Georgia in her own right. Making Tamar one of Georgia's favorite rulers, from that fact alone. (Being a woman herself) Though her rule as Queen wasn't nearly as idyllic as it can be made out to be, Georgia still admired Tamar greatly. Even Russia's Ivan the Terrible had to admit that Tamar was an impressive woman “...With the intelligence and courage of a man.” Joseph Stalin: The fact that Stalin was originally one of her own citizens did not endear him to Georgia, in fact it made her even more disgusted of him. Being a complete psychopath aside, he was one of the biggest supporters of the Red Army's invasion of Georgia. At one point during her brief independence he went so far as to call her "the kept woman of the Western Powers" (Another way of calling her a 'mistress' or prostitute). Despite the mixed feelings of her people toward Stalin, she despised him when he was alive and was more than happy when he died. Personally, she's glad that more people associate him with Russia rather than herself. Extra Information: Name: While generally known as Georgia or the Russian variant Gruzija in her own language she refers to herself as Sakartvelo, which is her native name. She held onto her name even after her kingdom fell apart in the 15th century, devolving into three kingdoms and five principalities. The dedication by her people to the memory and dream of a united 'Georgia' is likely what kept her alive through the many years of invasions and war. After more than a century of the Imperial Russian rule, on May 26, 1918, the country was reincarnated as the Democratic Republic of Georgia and later the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic. But according to the 1995 constitution, her official name is Sakartvelo, with "Georgia" as its English equivalent. There are a few theories as to when the use of the name "Georgia" started. One theory suggests that the name stems from the Persian-Arabic designation of the Georgians 'gurg' and the European crusaders would translate the name as Georgia, and explained its origin by the popularity of St. George among native Georgians. Another theory links "Georgia" to Greek and Latin roots, with such words like 'γεωργός ' meaning farmer or 'georgicus' meaning agricultural. The name 'Georgi' used to distinguish the agricultural tribes of the Georgian lands from their neighbor's. Some modern scholars believe that the name 'Georgia' was borrowed in the 11th or 12th century from the Syriac 'gurz-iyān' or Arabic 'ĵurzan', both of which are derived from 'gurğān', itself stemming from the Ancient Iranian and Middle Persian 'waručān'. The exact origins of that name are unclear, but it resembles the name 'Gorgan', which comes from the Middle Persian varkâna, "land of the wolves".  The Russian variant 'Gruziya' is also of Perso-Arabic origin and was brought into several other languages; including Belarusian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Estonian, Polish, Ukrainian, and many others.  Georgia has actually been asking other nations to stop referring to her by 'Gruzia' and to refer to her as 'Georgia'. (A request that was accepted by South Korea, of all people) Location: Georgia is on the southern slopes of the Caucasus mountains, the nation is located at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, but is usually considered part of Europe. Her neighbor's include Russia to the north, Turkey and Armenia to the south, and Azerbaijan to the southeast. Georgia rests on the eastern coast of the Black Sea. Climate: Despite being a smaller nation, Georgia's climate is actually pretty diverse. The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range protects Georgia from cold air from the north, while the country is open to the constant influence of warm, moist air from the Black Sea. Western Georgia has a humid subtropical climate, while eastern Georgia has a range of climate varying from moderately humid to a dry subtropical type. Economy: Georgia has been involved in commerce with foreign lands and empires since the ancient times, largely due its location on the Black Sea and later on the historical Silk Road. Gold, silver, copper and iron have been mined in the Caucasus Mountains. She also has sizable hydropower resources. And throughout Georgia's modern history agriculture and tourism have been extremely important. For much of the 20th century, Georgia's economy was within the Soviet model. Since the fall of the USSR in 1991, Georgia began major structural reforms, in order to become a free market economy. As with all other post-Soviet states, Georgia faced a severe economic collapse. This was not helped by the civil wars and military conflicts in South Ossetia and Abkhazia. However, in recent years Georgia has begun seeing real positive developments in her economy. In 2007 Georgia's real GDP growth rate reached 12%, making Georgia one of the fastest growing economies in Eastern Europe. The World Bank even dubbed Georgia "the number one economic reformer in the world" because she had gone from rank 112th to 18th in terms of ease of doing business in one year alone.

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*Mod Somerset. On the floor. Crying* I-I just can't  with this OC. It's amazing. Too good for words. 

*Get's up* Either way, well done. This is by far the most perfect OC I've seen to date. It's amazingly well researched, she's adorable, and everything makes sense. 

And that's why I will give this OC an elusive 10/10. Incredible. Well done.