Weritsz (Origo Mundi Map Game)
Kingdom of Weritsz Delneyat Weritsza | |||||||
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| Capital | Weritsz | ||||||
| Official languages | Werita | ||||||
| Ethnic groups | Werita | ||||||
| Religion | Afnear mythology | ||||||
| Demonym(s) | Weritsza | ||||||
| Government | Monarchic city-state | ||||||
• Delneyar | Eizen II Motiesa | ||||||
| History | |||||||
• Traditional Date of Founding | 0 W.A. | ||||||
| Population | |||||||
• Start (30 W.A.) estimate | 24,000 | ||||||
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The Kingdom of Weritsz (or, in the native language of Werita, Delneyat Weritsza) is the nation surrounding the eponymous city-state located where the Pacvisti River empties into the Bay of Dachyna.
Geography
The city of Weritsz was founded on the land around the mouth of the Pacvisti River on the Bay of Dachyna. The city itself is sizeable, with approximately 22,000 people living within its walls. In addition to the walls surrounding Weritsz, there is a sizeable harbor which is capable of producing basic ships. The city-state also boasts a granary (which enables the sustenance of the large population) and a prominent temple to the Afnear gods.
History
The history of Weritsz can be divided into three ages, each with its own set of characteristics. The first of these epochs was the Afnearsz Age (A.A.), which lasted 10,000 years, according to the Syneric (the basic epic or religious scripture in Afnear mythology). The second age was the Entonsz Age (E.A.), which had a duration of 5000 years and saw the advent of mankind. Finally, the current Weritsz Age (W.A.) began with the foundation of the city of Weritsz as year 0, 30 years prior to the start of Eizen II Motiesa's reign as Delneyar.
Afnearsz Age
10,000 years in duration
From creation of the planet to man's creation
Primary source: Syneric (verbal epic)
Entonsz Age
5000 years long
From creation of man until foundation of Weritsz
Wertisz Age
Turn 1 (years 1-11) began at year 30 W.A. Eizen I Drunga (founder of Weritsz, died 30 W.A.); Eizen II Motiesa's reign (30 W.A. to 61 W.A.); Junio (61 W.A. to 68 W.A.); Ineda and Asteraca (68 W.A. to ??)
- Development of written alphabets by Afnear priests
- Exploration
- Expansion
Culture
Religion
Afnear mythology is a central part of Weritsza life and culture. The pantheon, which has been formalized in multiple myths and epics. The primary religious epic is the Syneric, which tells of the formation of the planet and presents the pantheon of deities.
There are three principal deities that are worshipped by the average Weritsza family. First, is the king of the gods and head of the pantheon, Dietro. Second is the patron god of the nation and of the royal family, Poro (who is notable as the creator and sustainer of mankind). Finally, each each family in Weritsz has a patron deity who is mostly determined based on how the patriarch earns his income.
Language
The language of Weritsz, known as Werita, is attributed as a gift of the god Poro, the creator of mankind. The language has a complex system of noun- and verb-roots, which are then modified by prefixes and/or suffixes to construct the intended meaning.