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=<span style="color:gray;">'''Yuki no Kuni, The Country of Snow'''</span>= | =<span style="color:gray;">'''Yuki no Kuni, The Country of Snow'''</span>= | ||
It had been said that the only warmth to be found in the Country of Snow is that within the hearts of the people. Forests of Evergreens are sickly and weak; they offer little protection from the driving snow and howling wind. Although Shinobi are known to come from this land, well versed i the arts of Hyouton, it is a weak country when compared to the Five Great Shinobi Nations, and perhaps it is only Tsuchi no Kuni's benevolent foreign policy that has kept it safe from country invasion all this time. | It had been said that the only warmth to be found in the Country of Snow is that within the hearts of the people. Forests of Evergreens are sickly and weak; they offer little protection from the driving snow and howling wind. Although Shinobi are known to come from this land, well versed i the arts of Hyouton, it is a weak country when compared to the [[Five Great Shinobi Nations]], and perhaps it is only [[Tsuchi no Kuni]]'s benevolent foreign policy that has kept it safe from country invasion all this time. | ||
In the world today, the Country of Snow is somewhat of a black void. Information rarely makes its way beyond the mountain range that separates Tsuchi and its estranged neighbor. It is seen as a war country, filled with unsavory illegals and criminals hiding from the reach of the law. | In the world today, the Country of Snow is somewhat of a black void. Information rarely makes its way beyond the mountain range that separates Tsuchi and its estranged neighbor. It is seen as a war country, filled with unsavory illegals and criminals hiding from the reach of the law. | ||
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In terms of government, Yuki no Kuni is still living a few hundred years in the past, with an autocratic leader reigning supreme. It could be said that this is due to immense isolation from the more liberal ideas of the outside world. The people here have carried out a long history of loyalty and obedience toward their king. | In terms of government, Yuki no Kuni is still living a few hundred years in the past, with an autocratic leader reigning supreme. It could be said that this is due to immense isolation from the more liberal ideas of the outside world. The people here have carried out a long history of loyalty and obedience toward their king. | ||
More recently, however, great turmoil has taken over within the country. When the NCIA finally fell, it left a puppet ruler missing his strings. Greedy, paranoid, and reckless, Emperor Yamaguchi Matsuda's foolish domestic policy and war efforts have left the country devastated and teetering on the brink of collapse. As a known sympathizer to displaced NCIA loyalists, Yamaguchi has built an almost anarchist Empire hated by most other countries, still wounded form their ordeal under the occupation. | More recently, however, great turmoil has taken over within the country. When the [[NCIA]] finally fell, it left a puppet ruler missing his strings. Greedy, paranoid, and reckless, Emperor Yamaguchi Matsuda's foolish domestic policy and war efforts have left the country devastated and teetering on the brink of collapse. As a known sympathizer to displaced NCIA loyalists, Yamaguchi has built an almost anarchist Empire hated by most other countries, still wounded form their ordeal under the occupation. | ||
Despite the fact that it does have a hidden village and a strong shinobi core, Yuki no Kuni had never been known to ever have a Hyoukage. Instead, military commanders reporting directly to the King | Despite the fact that it does have a hidden village and a strong shinobi core, Yuki no Kuni had never been known to ever have a Hyoukage. Instead, military commanders reporting directly to the King sitting at the helm of the armed forces. | ||
For better or worse, all aspects of Yuki no Kuni have historically fallen under the hand of the Emperor, though many have chosen appropriate advisers to deal with such things as Diplomacy, Domestic Policies, Resource Management and the Judicial system. These advisers, though, have seen no use in Emperor Yamaguchi's reign. | For better or worse, all aspects of Yuki no Kuni have historically fallen under the hand of the Emperor, though many have chosen appropriate advisers to deal with such things as Diplomacy, Domestic Policies, Resource Management and the Judicial system. These advisers, though, have seen no use in Emperor Yamaguchi's reign. | ||
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== Economy == | == Economy == | ||
Despite its climate and weakness in the shinobi sector, the Snow Country was | Despite its climate and weakness in the shinobi sector, the Snow Country was once an important exporter of fish, animal hides, diamonds and heavy-duty ninja gear. This constant flow of exports allowed the country to import rice to feed its people but, in recent times, the entire country has taken a nose dive, with Yuki's GDP bringing up the absolute rear in terms of the world's wealth. Strict laws, deteriorating trade relations and embargos, coupled with the Emperor's reluctance to provide funding for his industries have left the economy of the Snow Country in tatters. | ||
Many people, however, believe that Yamaguchi Matsuda is not the sole source of Yuki's economic woes, for the country has seen a steady and alarming decline since the Fujikaze Generator Crisis in the year 2010, which destroyed the environment and put the family's dynasty to an abrupt and bloody end. | Many people, however, believe that [[Yamaguchi Matsuda]] is not the sole source of Yuki's economic woes, for the country has seen a steady and alarming decline since the Fujikaze Generator Crisis in the year 2010, which destroyed the environment and put the family's dynasty to an abrupt and bloody end. | ||
== Military == | == Military == | ||
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== Geography, Wildlife & Climate == | == Geography, Wildlife & Climate == | ||
The Country of | The Country of Snow is, quite literally, a country almost completely covered in snow. The summers are dim and short, almost never climbing above 0 C, while the sun never rises in the Winter. This makes for dark, impossibly cold period in which the mercury has been known to drop to almost -70 C. Constant snowstorms beleaguer the nation, and what little hardy wildlife inhabits this place is only see in the summer months, when they come down from the warmer mountains to mate. | ||
The ''Hokkai'', or Northern Sea, is home to many whales, penguins, shrimp and arctic fish. Polar bears can often be seen prowling the pack ice while, in the Southern regions, the wolves reign supreme and dine on caribou, elk and deer. Despite this wide variety, though, many village elders argue that the country's environment is only a shadow of what it once was. | The ''Hokkai'', or [[Northern Sea]], is home to many whales, penguins, shrimp and arctic fish. Polar bears can often be seen prowling the pack ice while, in the Southern regions, the wolves reign supreme and dine on caribou, elk and deer. Despite this wide variety, though, many village elders argue that the country's environment is only a shadow of what it once was. | ||
== Transportation == | == Transportation == | ||
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In light of the expense of motorized transportation, many people have turned to animals to take them where they need to go. Dogs, reindeer, caribou and horses have become the most popular beasts of burden. In recent times of what can only be called anarchy, many illegal shipping lines have been set up using animal sleighs to provide hungry villages with food. although the punishment for participation in these lines is death, the Shinobi are easily bought off with a promise of a hot meal and end up aiding the supposed criminals. | In light of the expense of motorized transportation, many people have turned to animals to take them where they need to go. Dogs, reindeer, caribou and horses have become the most popular beasts of burden. In recent times of what can only be called anarchy, many illegal shipping lines have been set up using animal sleighs to provide hungry villages with food. although the punishment for participation in these lines is death, the Shinobi are easily bought off with a promise of a hot meal and end up aiding the supposed criminals. | ||
=='''Hidden Village'''== | |||
::*(See [[Yukigakure no Sato]]) | |||
== Hyouden and Imil == | == Hyouden and Imil == | ||
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::*[[Tsuchi Yuki Aggression Declaration]] (2114) | ::*[[Tsuchi Yuki Aggression Declaration]] (2114) | ||
== Important People in Yuki no Kuni's History == | |||
::*[[Yamaguchi Matsuda]] | |||
[[Category:Country]] | [[Category:Country]] | ||
Revision as of 06:15, 24 November 2009
Yuki no Kuni, The Country of Snow
It had been said that the only warmth to be found in the Country of Snow is that within the hearts of the people. Forests of Evergreens are sickly and weak; they offer little protection from the driving snow and howling wind. Although Shinobi are known to come from this land, well versed i the arts of Hyouton, it is a weak country when compared to the Five Great Shinobi Nations, and perhaps it is only Tsuchi no Kuni's benevolent foreign policy that has kept it safe from country invasion all this time.
In the world today, the Country of Snow is somewhat of a black void. Information rarely makes its way beyond the mountain range that separates Tsuchi and its estranged neighbor. It is seen as a war country, filled with unsavory illegals and criminals hiding from the reach of the law.
Politics
In terms of government, Yuki no Kuni is still living a few hundred years in the past, with an autocratic leader reigning supreme. It could be said that this is due to immense isolation from the more liberal ideas of the outside world. The people here have carried out a long history of loyalty and obedience toward their king.
More recently, however, great turmoil has taken over within the country. When the NCIA finally fell, it left a puppet ruler missing his strings. Greedy, paranoid, and reckless, Emperor Yamaguchi Matsuda's foolish domestic policy and war efforts have left the country devastated and teetering on the brink of collapse. As a known sympathizer to displaced NCIA loyalists, Yamaguchi has built an almost anarchist Empire hated by most other countries, still wounded form their ordeal under the occupation.
Despite the fact that it does have a hidden village and a strong shinobi core, Yuki no Kuni had never been known to ever have a Hyoukage. Instead, military commanders reporting directly to the King sitting at the helm of the armed forces.
For better or worse, all aspects of Yuki no Kuni have historically fallen under the hand of the Emperor, though many have chosen appropriate advisers to deal with such things as Diplomacy, Domestic Policies, Resource Management and the Judicial system. These advisers, though, have seen no use in Emperor Yamaguchi's reign.
Economy
Despite its climate and weakness in the shinobi sector, the Snow Country was once an important exporter of fish, animal hides, diamonds and heavy-duty ninja gear. This constant flow of exports allowed the country to import rice to feed its people but, in recent times, the entire country has taken a nose dive, with Yuki's GDP bringing up the absolute rear in terms of the world's wealth. Strict laws, deteriorating trade relations and embargos, coupled with the Emperor's reluctance to provide funding for his industries have left the economy of the Snow Country in tatters.
Many people, however, believe that Yamaguchi Matsuda is not the sole source of Yuki's economic woes, for the country has seen a steady and alarming decline since the Fujikaze Generator Crisis in the year 2010, which destroyed the environment and put the family's dynasty to an abrupt and bloody end.
Military
Being an outsider of the five Great Shinobi Nations, Yuki no Kuni's shinobi core is extremely small, even in relation to its tiny population. The imperial guard, or BOREALIS, encompasses about 75% of all active ninja within the country, while the rest are employed in standard shinobi service. These shinobi, though, with their deplorable treatment and low pay, are torn between the Loyalist and Nationalist movements brewing within the country's underbelly.
Architecture
Permafrost has caused many buildings in the smaller villages to migrate a few feet above ground, suspended on thick stilts, which serve as a replacement for the foundation, which cannot be dug into Yuki no Kuni's stubborn permafrost. Igloos and Quinzhees are also quite common in the poorer areas of the country, where people have moved away from their homes and returned to the nomadic lifestyle of their ancestors in order to provide themselves with sufficient food.
Geography, Wildlife & Climate
The Country of Snow is, quite literally, a country almost completely covered in snow. The summers are dim and short, almost never climbing above 0 C, while the sun never rises in the Winter. This makes for dark, impossibly cold period in which the mercury has been known to drop to almost -70 C. Constant snowstorms beleaguer the nation, and what little hardy wildlife inhabits this place is only see in the summer months, when they come down from the warmer mountains to mate.
The Hokkai, or Northern Sea, is home to many whales, penguins, shrimp and arctic fish. Polar bears can often be seen prowling the pack ice while, in the Southern regions, the wolves reign supreme and dine on caribou, elk and deer. Despite this wide variety, though, many village elders argue that the country's environment is only a shadow of what it once was.
Transportation
A vital network of railways was once alive with trains carting rice, minerals and animal by products to and from the villages and major shipping towns. Many people also used the basic passenger compartments to make trips to see their relations. In recent times, however, train tickets have seen mind-boggling inflation and the tracks are becoming more and more deserted. Food rarely comes chugging down the line anymore.
In light of the expense of motorized transportation, many people have turned to animals to take them where they need to go. Dogs, reindeer, caribou and horses have become the most popular beasts of burden. In recent times of what can only be called anarchy, many illegal shipping lines have been set up using animal sleighs to provide hungry villages with food. although the punishment for participation in these lines is death, the Shinobi are easily bought off with a promise of a hot meal and end up aiding the supposed criminals.
Hidden Village
- (See Yukigakure no Sato)
Hyouden and Imil
Hyouden, the capital of Yuki no Kuni, was once a small, yet lively town filled with small businesses and famous tourist attractions all crowned by the modest Kiyoyama palace. Now, however, the castle exists as the charred bones of a building and Hyouden is nothing but a ghost town. Where its central location on the railway once allowed the people a wide array of goods and opportunities to peddle their wares, mouths now go hungry and the population is bitter. The deflowered capital is also the last hub of NCIA control, with their Yuki central command striking fear into the jaded heart of the Yuki citizens.
Really the only place in the country that can be called a city, Imil is a bustling port with a massive dock that stretches fror at least a kilometer on the shores of the Hokkai. Because of the difficulty found in crossing the mountain passes between Yuki and Tsuchi, these docks are the major launching and landing point for about 85% of all of the countries imported and exported goods. It is also a popular haunt for pirates, illegal immigrants, disgraced NCIA soldiers and corrupt shinobi officers.