Gothria
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| Motto: Empty Hearts Want To Believe The Fight Is For Humanity | |
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| Region | Alliance of Honourable Peoples |
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| Capital | New Silent Hill |
| Official Language(s) | Gothrian Standard English, German. |
| Leader | E Christopher Clayton, Prime Minister of Gothria |
| Population | 2.607 billion |
| Currency | Ankh |
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The Capital City
New Silent Hill is a bustling, cosmopolitan city on a par in terms of style and culture with any of the larger cities in the Alliance. Rebuilt after the devastating fire of old Silent Hill around sixty years ago, the atmosphere of the city is one of tenacious unity. The style of the city is comparable to Roston, capital of neighbouring Roudland. A view down onto the city is one of steel and glass, interspersed with surviving buildings from the fire, neo-Gothic white marble masterpieces.
"The Electric City"
New Silent Hill's electrical district is the heart of the massive Information Technology sector in Gothria, as well as a very popular place to spend indulgent, hedonistic evenings, due to the plethora of clubs, bars and restaurants within it. Any revolutions in the the electronic entertainment industry, the alternative music scene or the technological world happens in the Electric City.
One of the Electric City's many busy shopping arcades, that come alive by night.
Culture
Religion
The Ancient Gods
As one of the oldest established civilaisations in the Alliance, Gothria has a history that stretches back further than most. The earliest records (ascertained through carbon dating and radiography) number some 2200 years BCE. The religion during the period c.2200-c.1000 BCE centred around seven Gods with specific duties and responsibilities. From Grahn, the God of Gods and God of War; to Samneth, the Goddess of Fertility and the Harvest, they fulfilled a number of roles encompassing everyday life. They were the following:
Grahn The King of the Gods and God of War, Grahn was a tempestuous immortal. Known to be spiteful at times, causing war between men for his own enjoyment, he was the only God who was truly feared by his followers. He was said to be calmed by his wife Al'sahr.
Al'sahr The Queen of the Gods and Goddess of Love. The wife of Grahn was a calm, peaceful immortal, who enjoyed nothing more than relaxation and indulgence. The very embodiment of physical pleasure and hedonism, Al'sahr was a predictably popular Goddess.
Samneth Goddess of Fertility and the Harvest. Another peaceful Goddess, many farmers and agricultural workers held shrines to her in their dwellings and at the centre of their fields, for the protection of their crops and for the public to worship at.
After the decline of this religion, the prevailing Order of Samael assimilated these Gods into their religion as saints, to appease the local populace and aid compliance with the new religion. The changes equate as follows: Grahn = St Graham Al'sahr = St Alessa Samneth = St Samantha Tarkh = St Thomas Fraal = St Francis Kranh = St Kane Bahros = St Bartholomew
Public Holidays
Renaissance Day - August the 12th
This holiday truly embodies the spirit of unity in Gothria, commemorating the day that the rebuilding of New Silent Hill was officially finished. All of Silent Hill is given a day off to contemplate the true hard work that went into rebuilding the city, the community and the battered sprits of those who witnessed it. The previous and current generations of residents of New Silent Hill dread the day when the holiday loses it's true meaning.
The Sakura Festival - April the 8th
Once a year, Gothrians look forward to this public holiday. They assemble under the cherry blossom trees that have been native to the country for as long as history remembers, waiting for the first petal to fall. The day's celebrations consist of eating, drinking and music on huge blankets. The festival inspires a strong community spirit in Gothrians, as friends, family, neighbours and strangers alike share food, drink, music and stories. It is customary on this day for young Gothrians to confess their affections to one another, and as such is a happy, romantic day, that every citizen looks forward to. It is common belief that this festival is adapted from the ancient festival of harvest and fertility, originally dedicated to Samneth, and previously held towards the end of the year. The last specific records of this festival allow it to be approximated to the 13th of November, with a week's 'preparations', generally consisting of drinking a specially prepared brew from a now-extinct species of tree, loosely translated in the 1400s to be called the 'gubbernut' tree. The 'gubbernut' was replaced by the common and beautiful cherry blossom tree, and the festival moved to the time of year at which they shed their blossom. The dedication changed to St Samantha, and the modern festival was born.
One of Gothria's countless native sakura trees.
