Oyazan

Third Republic of Cisrolovia Oyazán Yereşdv
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Motto: : ¡Süü jaa Voodod, Üz vü Vyemzuuv!. Glory to the People, Now and Forever
Anthem: Oyazan Lives On
Capital and		Periyağ
Official languages		Badovi
Recognised regional languages		Bashan, Sirbían
Minority		Shatavian
Government		Unitary Semi-Parliamentary Republic
-	President	Ajed Vodamed ha Ciladiz
Establishment
-	Third Republic Established	June 5, 2004
Area
-		225,000 km2 87,000 sq mi
Population
-	estimate	10,214,276
-	Density	45/km2 116.5/sq mi
Currency		Oyazi Vaja (OVJ)
Drives on the		right
Calling code		+37
Internet TLD		.oz

Oyazan (Badovi: Oyazán Yereşdv [ɐjɐzaːn ˈjerəʂdʊ]), officially the Third Republic of Oyazan, is a country located in northern Vaniua. It borders Khezan and Dashar to the south, Fukota to the east, Istlurlobe to the west and Faichan to the north.
Oyazan lies on the edge of the Vaniuan urheimat. The nation gained independence from the Federated Kingdom in 1928. The country underwent a period of tyranny from 1971 to 2004, when the Third Republic was formed.
Oyazan is a moderately developed nation, and its economy relies on agriculture, mining and the production of electronics.

Etymology

The name "Oyazan" comes from Maychen Oya, "plenty" and the suffix -zan, "land". Yereşet derives from Nashaghan êrêshet, "republic". The long vowels in Nashaghan were mistaken for Vosan's yotified vowels, hence the presence of y-.

History

Second Revolution & The Months Of Lead

As the Sìrbian conflict flared up again in the aftermath of Dorlihd Hockaji ("Bloody Hoşkayi") (Sìrbian: TBA), a month of repression, rioting and brutality by both Sìrbian nationalists and the Badovi-led SARCON (Sìrbian Autonomous Region Constabulary, Badovi: TBA) militarised police force following the shooting of Sìrbian teenager and activist TBA by TBA, a half-Badovi SARCON officer, public approval ratings for the BBV (Bòudrarì Bèaz Vòzìs, National Strength Party), which had held office for every year since 1969, dropped to a record low of 9%. In response, the already-authoritarian leadership of the BBV, under President Jàundsùt Càzrdidoqsù, tightened restrictions even further. A curfew of 6pm was introduced in all major cities (which led to 'rural raves' in which city-dwellers would daytrip en masse pre-curfew to smaller towns via rail or car to keep the nightlife going), the presence of military forces to augment the inadequate and hopelessly corrupt police and the use of government-aligned criminal elements to intimidate and harass political opponents. With nascent riots brutally dispersed on the 4th and 6th of December , it seemed to the BBV leadership the potential revolution had been nipped in the bud. Jàundsùt made a speech at the Presidential Palace in Dovjamon on the 15th, proclaiming to a tellingly small crowd that the Sìrbian nationalists were 'gangs of looters and robbers, agents of those madmen who wish to see us again under the Masic sword and boot, sent to destabilise the Great Badovi Nation.' and that 'with these terrorists and foreign agents put in their place, we thank Vàhà (Thagha) Above for our victory, and for securing Oyazan's continued safety and prosperity.' But tensions in Dovjamon still ran high, and the Sìrbian uprising inspired Shatavian protestors in Perijà to begin calling for greater autonomy, acknowledgment of the role of Badovis in the Shatavian Genocide and recognition of Shatavian as a co-official language in all the provinces that made up historical Famazan. Combined with growing international pressure and condemnation, especially from Vosan, it was clear the BBV government's days were numbered.

Anerbanjà had come to be almost fully owned by Anerbanjà Cvòudnỳ (Anerbanya Earth Resources), who ruled the city as a private fiefdom, owning practically all homes, shops, schools and houses of worship and employing 97% of the population. The inhabitants were overworked, underpaid, exposed to massive amounts of pollutants and allowed only half the legal minimum number of days off. But, since AC was a cornerstone of the faltering Oyazi economy, the government turned a blind eye to the company's abuses. Attempts at unionising had been suppressed numerous times, with the agitators fired, evicted and often discreetly killed, their bodies dumped into the local river, so thoroughly polluted that no-one would dare search in it. But the company had been on a slow decline ever since the dissolution of the Federated Kingdom, and had grown complacent and confident that they could keep their workforce docile. When, inspired by the disturbances in Dovjamon and the SAR, a committee of labourers led by the fiery orator Cviriàovn Cùyj formed the Anerbanjà Dcài-Èuzvdidoq Nacì (ADÈN, Anerbanya Mine-Worker's Union) on the 8th of December and started demanding shorter hours, better pay and the implementation of new safety standards, there was economic chaos as the factories ground to a halt, cutting off the government's largest revenue stream. Appealing to the BBV for help, the union was decreed to be an unlawful extremist organisation, and on the 16th, a combined force of government officials, police and AC-paid private detectives were sent in to break it up.

Hearing of this, Cviriàovn began openly calling for armed resistance. By now, news of the stand-off had spread to every corner of the nation, despite the efforts of censors, and there were small demonstrations held in support of the miners in nearly every city. The union-busting forces, armed with semi-automatic weapons, attempted to arrest Cviriàovn, and, at 12:00 on the 18th of December, pushed past the throngs of workers with truncheons, broke into the mess hall he was giving a speech in and demanded he stand down. By now, his radio speeches had been heard by roughly half the population, and he even managed on the 17th to hijack Channel 1, the main television channel, to give 10 minutes of a speech before being cut off. When he refused, the officials threatened to shoot him, causing an uproar from the workers, who began to encircle them. One of the officials, a private AC-employed detective by the name of Bòavs Jèalkan, according to witnesses, lost his nerve during the stand-off and fired at Cviriàovn anyway, who was mortally wounded and fell from his pedestal - his last words reportedly being Vu jèorutmen ar... " (And so it begins...). Although armed with guns, the official forces were quickly overrun by the much more numerous workers, who, after taking their weapons, defenestrated them. By 15:00, the Uprising had begun in earnest. Breaking into an armoury used by the corporate police, they set fire to many important buildings, sabotaged industrial equipment and made another radio broadcast, which called for all workmen to strike and grind the economy to a halt, before rising to overthrow the government. Although the BBV was doomed to fall by this point, it is likely that, without the death of Cviriàovn as the spark to light the powder keg, they may have been able to hold onto power for a few more months. But by now, the cat was fully out of the bag. In every city, and even in many small towns, the riots had reignited, and the Riots had become a revolution.

By the 21st, the Sìrbian capital had fallen, wracked by fighting between a NSPA-AGSS (National Sirbìan People's Army and Army of the Great Sirbìan State, 2 nationalist groups) coalition, Sìrbian protestors in favour of union with Oyazan, Badovi settlers and SARCON. Although the Oyazi unionists would, with reluctant SARCON assistance, triumph in the SAR's capital, the countryside mostly belonged to the nationalists, who proclaimed the Greater Sìrbian State in the second city of TBA. In Perijà, Shatavian ethnonationalists pulled down statues of prominent Badovis and proclaimed the short lived Shatavian Republic of Famazan (Shatavian: TBA). And in Dovjamon, a 20,000-strong mob set fire to the Presidential Palace. Jàundsùt attempted to evacuate by helicopter to an undisclosed safe location, but was betrayed by his Army escorts, who shot the helicopter pilot dead, took the children hostage and dragged Jàundsùt and his wife Jùsian Càzrdidoqsù out of the palace to be left to the mercies of the mob, who hanged them by the feet from the sign of the Sò Sòjis (White Bison) tavern. By now, the military had split along partisan lines - the Army, Navy, Police and Gendarmerie mostly switching to the anti-government side and the Special and Air Forces remaining largely loyal.

SARCON forces in the Sirbìan capital prepare to clash with NSPA-aligned rioters

As the tanks which crushed protestors only a few days before now rolled alongside them, and small groups of loyalist police and special forces continued to clash, the group known as Lenjoq Zòistm (People's Voice), a banned opposition party, proclaimed the establishment of the 3rd Republic of Oyazan, to be administered by an emergency LZ government until elections could be held. While Dovjamon was freed, and the surrounding provinces agreed to join, celebrations were muted, due to the knowledge that the fighting was far, far from over. The various gangs and cartels, which had enjoyed such a boon under the cooperative previous government, did not take kindly to the revolution, and took advantage of the chaos to establish loose control over much of the south, feuding with the unstable SRF to get access to the Melkanchuta ports. The loyalists under an emergency junta held sway in much of the west, and ruled the skies with Oyazan's few jet aircraft and somewhat more abundant fleet of attack helicopters, which quickly became known and feared as the Tàym Càlỳ, 'Iron Eagles'. Small pockets of Kuulists, Balkists and Sannist ultranationalists held land and clashed in the northern areas near the Faichani border, adding even more to the rapidly unfolding chaos.

Geography

Oyazan sits in between the Rolovian mountain range and Lake Melkanchuta. The nation sits on a highland created by the Rolovians and has a relatively high average elevation of nearly 1500 meters (4,921 ft). Its highest point is at 4,881 metres (16,014 ft).

Geology

Oyazan is located in the heart of the Rolovians, and the range's highest peak, Maydveki is on the country's western border.

Climate

The climate of the country is generally cool due to its latitude and elevation. The high elevation of the northern country makes the area colder and more humid. The south of the country is drier and slightly warmer, and the coastal Famazan region experiences warm, dry summers with snowy winters.

Biodiversity

The country is home to wide variety of wildlife, including the miniature field wolf and spalax.

Politics

Government

Executive Branch

The Executive branch includes the president, the police and the military. The current president in Ajed ha Ciladiz.

Legislative Branch

Oyazan has a unicameral legislature with a single parliament led by the prime minister. The current prime minister is Ṣaayün vo Düzmid

Administrative divisions

Oyazan is divided into 23 first-level subdivisions- 13 provinces, 6 territories, 3 federal cities and one autonomous republic.

Foreign relations

Oyazan maintains generally good relations with most of its neighbors. The country is a member of the Charter and is an observer of the Gulf Treaty Organization.

Military

The Oyazi Military is modeled after that of Khezan and Faichan, and is divided into four branches: the army, navy, air force and urban combat force.

Economy

Exports

Oyazan mostly exports metals, food, opioid medicines, electronics and terrible pyschedelic post-punk experimental folk metal concept albums.

Transport

An extensive network of trains and highways goes through the country and connects it to its neighbors, as well as to the MARG via the North Vaniuan line through Periyağ. In newly built-up areas of cities, cars and trains are used the most, but in the narrow, winding streets of the medieval era, bicycles are a necessity.

Energy

Oyazan primarily relies on coal for electrical power, but green energy is being increasingly implemented. Nuclear power is currently being explored as an alternate energy source.

Science and technology

Oyazan exports lots of electronics, including cameras, televisions, computers and game consoles.

Tourism

The nation is growing in popularity as a tourist destination. Periyağ's street food and annual art fair draw thousands of people every year, and the Rolovian mountains offer challenging climbs.

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Jiuzemic, Dasic and Masic peoples inhabit the country. The Badovi constitutes the majority of the country. Bashans are the largest minority, followed by the Sirbíans, Shatavians, Khezians, Foeians and Lyoshulmians.

Urbanisation

The capital and largest city in the country is Periyağ, with a population of 1.1 million people. It is a federal city. Sehadidån is the third-largest city in the nation at around 370,000. It is located in the Bashadhan region and is one of the country's three federal cities. Anerbañá is the is the 6th-largest city, at 220,000, and also one of the most recent. It is known for being the industrial heart of Oyazan, home to the Blue Star Steelworks (Badovi: Dalüdű Üdniraḷzoanbarded), along with many chemical refineries and coal power plants. It is known for its bleakness, pollution and, surprisingly, a great culinary scene (AŞ is known for the quality of its food, a way of keeping workers motivated through the bleakness). Until recently, it was almost entirely built and owned by the mining company Anerbañá Şüdn (Anerbañá Earth Resources), who ruled the city as a private fiefdom and supplied up to 5% of Oyazan's GDP until the TBA Revolution. Ever since AŞ went bankrupt in TBA, their hold on the city has been slowly slipping, and urban renewal and pollution reduction programs, although stymied by Oyazan's endemic corruption, have managed to make some progress. Along with brutalist architecture, it is also known for being the home of the Oyazi punk scene, born out of resentment for AŞ's control and the blind eye the government turned to it. The 2006 post-punk album Şüñraḷ Üdniraḷzoan (Bloody Steel) by the band Bony Fazöö (Silent Steppe) was especially notable for its extremely harsh criticism of AŞ, and did much to turn public opinion against the company, especially when AŞ sued the band for defamation and had their case thrown out.

Language

Oyazan is noted for its extreme linguistic diversity relative to its population- its linguistic diversity index is 0.789, that typical of a much larger tropical nation. The most spoken language and lingua franca of the country is Badovi. The second-most spoken language is [[Bashan language|Bashan], followed by the regional language Sirbían. Khezian, Foeian, Lyoshulmian and the critically endangered Fama-Maychen are spoken by small minorities throughout the country and have no official status.

Education

Education mainly consists of public schooling, although private schools- most of them Tubakhist Zarasaist schools- are present, albeit somewhat uncommon.

Healthcare

Healthcare is publicized and paid for by funding from the Oyazi Government. The nation's healthcare system has been widely criticized for its inefficiency and lack of development. As with education, private clinics are present, but uncommon.

Religion

Zarasaism

Zarasaism is the nation's largest religion, with nearly 88% of Oyazi citizens as Sayans. Tubakhism is the largest sect, with about 67% of Oyazi Zarasaists, followed by Qasamism with about 28%. Eastern Zarasaist sects make up about 4% of the Zarasaist population, with other branches of the religion making up the remaining 1%.

Minority Religions

Minority religions comprise about 3% of the nation's population. Most followers of other religions follow Maychen Paganism, though some immigrants follow their native religions.

Culture

Heritage

Oyazan has a rich cultural heritage, and individuals often trace their lineages back to one of the original X Tribes.

Architecture

Oyazi architecture is unique in its blend of native Jiuzemic, Khezian, Eastern Vaniuan and Masic styles. The Gharams of the country are constructed in a style more reminiscent of Komanian Shawadiist post-classical architecture.

Literature

Writing in Oyazan was a relatively uncommon practice until relatively recently. The first internationally distributed book, Fables of the Steppe: A Study of Maychen and Bashan Folk Religion was published by Bashan-Khezian writer and cultural anthropologist TBD in YEAR. What could be recovered of Five Hundred Beef Stews, a Maychen cookbook dating from the 1740s has recently been translated and distributed throughout the country; although only 371 recipes remain, the other 129 missing from the manuscript.

Art

Oyazi artwork includes the Equestrian Statue of Tubakh in Periyağ.

Music

Folk music includes the use of microtones and quarter steps. Native instruments include the çifteli, alboka, Badovi Death Whistle and the Carnyx.

Theatre

Oyazi martial theatre combines storytelling and theatrical versions of Meichulafuo to entertain audiences. Fights are extensively choreographed and often feature unusual weapons and techniques designed to be impressive and entertaining rather than practically effective.

Film

Most films in Oyazan are internationally produced- mostly in Vosan and Khezan- though some domestic movies and television shows have been produced.

Tariyetem

Tariyetem (lit. "Lake Monster") was a Famait B-movie released in 1988, centered around a monster inhabiting Lake Melkanchuta, known for its extremely low budget. It was exceedingly poorly received, but gained a cult following. It was also notable for being released in the critically endangered Fama-Maychen language (with very poorly translated Badovi subtitles), and it has been credited with helping the slow revival of the language in recent decades.

Cuisine

The cuisine of Oyazan is famous for its hearty, rich meat dishes. Morér (meat dumplings cooked in mare's milk, often served with a sauce) is often considered the national dish of the country. Flatbreads, shawarma, soft cheeses, and churchkela are commonly eaten as well. In Famazan, fish and other seafood from Lake Melkanchuta play a significant role, especially in the cuisine of the working class, fish being a cheaper and easier to acquire source of protein than the traditional mutton, pork and beef of wider Oyazi cuisine for many Shatavians. Even today, one of the major sources of income for cities such as Periyah is the drying and smoking of fish to be sold on inland. Water is very rarely drunk on its own even today, due to a spiritual reverence for pure water believed to date back to pre-Zarasaist times. The most popular traditional drinks are coffee, kumis, tea, beer and wine.

Sport

Oyazi is famous for its' many traditional sports, such as horse racing, archery, wrestling, Bỳh (a sport somewhat resembling polo or horseball) and the martial art known as Bàùg Àitc (Duel-Dancing), all of which are showcased at the annual Lenjoq Vunjỳ (People's Games) Festival.

Equestrian Sports

Equestrian sports include horse racing, horse archery, show-jumping and Voruv, a sport resembling horseball covered in its' own section.

Voruv

Voruv has been practiced since ancient times, and is now the most popular sport in the country by far. It is divided into New Voruv (which features a smaller playing area and shorter playtime), created in the 1800s and popular in the less open and more densley-populated areas of the country, and Country Voruv, the traditional version you will find at festivals and in the more rural areas. The highest divisions of professional Voruv are the Wind Horse League for New Voruv, and the Steppe League for Country Voruv.