Information on Loujire
Mar 24, 2020 12:24:01 GMT -7
Post by Mouse on Mar 24, 2020 12:24:01 GMT -7
Pronunciation: loo-XER
Demonym: Loujen
Slogan: Perfect Potential
Kingdom Age: 449
Current Leader: Imperio Sameir Mele
Government System: Elective Monarchy
The government in Loujire has only two heads, the Imperio and the General. The Imperio is the one who creates the laws, and his sons and General vote on whether or not to pass those laws. As the word of the king technically triumphs over that of his sons and of the general, it is very risky for them to vote against the king. Not only does it put their own lives at risk as propaganda is rampant portraying the king as the only true ruler, it also harms the perception of the government. Were word ever to get out that the king is not supported by those closest to him, it could have lasting ramifications for years to come. With this lack of opposition, the king is essentially both the executive branch and judicial branch. The army is the actual enforcement of that law however, making them the only form of judicial system. The army is judge, jury and executioner.
King: The head of the country, above all citizens as well as the army and his family. The king is to be the unquestioned ruler.
General: Second only to the king, the general has complete control over the judicial system and over the army.
Heirs: The sons of the king, one of whom will one day be king. Their role in government is to sit in on the meetings their father attends, learning from his example but keeping their own opinions to themselves.
Economic System: Palace Economy
Everyone in Loujire is responsible for their own needs and all are expected to pay homage to the Imperio. Men are expected to leave the family home every morning for work to earn money for the family while women are expected to remain home and care for the family home. Those that do go out to work find hostility and wages less than half that of men. The jobs that are available to women are specific to domestics and service jobs. A more socially acceptable way of making money is self business, usually artistic where business is run from inside the family home.
Currency: Shoe - large enough to hook over a deer’s nose
Education: Education in Loujire is completed either at home or in boarding school. Boarding school is the better option though it is only for boys. Most families in Loujire send their sons to boarding school and educate their girls at home. In boarding school the average ratio of students to teachers is 30:1 but there are faculty members that assist the teachers and children making the adult to child ratio 1:10.
Family Structure: A Loujen family consists of a single patriarch, his wife/wives and his children. Generally the more wives a man has in his household, the better off socially and economically he is. In Loujire wives are like a status symbol, while a poor many may not have any, the Imperio may have twenty or more. To be anything other than to conform to the gender roles that are set out in the culture of Loujire is not only frowned upon but also punishable. Mothers within the same household care for their children individually and by Loujen law each wife must have her own living space.
Marriage: In Loujire marriage doesn’t have quite the same pomp and circumstance as the other countries as it is so common. As a result marriage is diminished to a quick, simple ceremony followed by consummation of that marriage. Divorce isn’t a concept in Loujire and as women are seen as status symbols and property of their husband there is no escape from a bad marriage. If a husband dies however, a woman then has a choice to make. Remain with her children on her former husband’s property or find another husband, leaving children behind and essentially starting a new life with a clean slate. It is in this choice that she has complete control over not only her destiny but also her children’s. If she chooses to start a new life, then it will be as if she never married and never had any children effectively orphaning her children. Only men hold surnames, women never do.
Children: Children in Loujire are anyone below the age of fifteen. Seen as ‘half citizens’ children are under the law of the family, where father has the final say. Children are not subject to the law of the land and thus cannot be punished by the army, instead the army brings them back to their father’s house where they are punished by the father. Children are cared for solely by the mother and occasionally older full siblings. Children are completely reliant upon their families as army members are required to stop stray children and bring them home to their parents if they do not have a letter on them signifying permission granted from their father. Boys are treasured and sent away to boarding school where they can build character and valuable alliances for the future. Girls are treasured and educated in the house by their mother who teaches them everything she knows, learning to be seen and not heard. Especially poor families may require their children to help them earn money and so such education is laid by the roadside.
Language: Loujen
Loujen notoriously pronounces every letter literally without combination rules. Women aren't taught to read in Loujire but have their own writing system.
Demonym: Loujen
Slogan: Perfect Potential
Kingdom Age: 449
Current Leader: Imperio Sameir Mele
Government System: Elective Monarchy
The government in Loujire has only two heads, the Imperio and the General. The Imperio is the one who creates the laws, and his sons and General vote on whether or not to pass those laws. As the word of the king technically triumphs over that of his sons and of the general, it is very risky for them to vote against the king. Not only does it put their own lives at risk as propaganda is rampant portraying the king as the only true ruler, it also harms the perception of the government. Were word ever to get out that the king is not supported by those closest to him, it could have lasting ramifications for years to come. With this lack of opposition, the king is essentially both the executive branch and judicial branch. The army is the actual enforcement of that law however, making them the only form of judicial system. The army is judge, jury and executioner.
King: The head of the country, above all citizens as well as the army and his family. The king is to be the unquestioned ruler.
General: Second only to the king, the general has complete control over the judicial system and over the army.
Heirs: The sons of the king, one of whom will one day be king. Their role in government is to sit in on the meetings their father attends, learning from his example but keeping their own opinions to themselves.
Economic System: Palace Economy
Everyone in Loujire is responsible for their own needs and all are expected to pay homage to the Imperio. Men are expected to leave the family home every morning for work to earn money for the family while women are expected to remain home and care for the family home. Those that do go out to work find hostility and wages less than half that of men. The jobs that are available to women are specific to domestics and service jobs. A more socially acceptable way of making money is self business, usually artistic where business is run from inside the family home.
Currency: Shoe - large enough to hook over a deer’s nose
Education: Education in Loujire is completed either at home or in boarding school. Boarding school is the better option though it is only for boys. Most families in Loujire send their sons to boarding school and educate their girls at home. In boarding school the average ratio of students to teachers is 30:1 but there are faculty members that assist the teachers and children making the adult to child ratio 1:10.
Family Structure: A Loujen family consists of a single patriarch, his wife/wives and his children. Generally the more wives a man has in his household, the better off socially and economically he is. In Loujire wives are like a status symbol, while a poor many may not have any, the Imperio may have twenty or more. To be anything other than to conform to the gender roles that are set out in the culture of Loujire is not only frowned upon but also punishable. Mothers within the same household care for their children individually and by Loujen law each wife must have her own living space.
Marriage: In Loujire marriage doesn’t have quite the same pomp and circumstance as the other countries as it is so common. As a result marriage is diminished to a quick, simple ceremony followed by consummation of that marriage. Divorce isn’t a concept in Loujire and as women are seen as status symbols and property of their husband there is no escape from a bad marriage. If a husband dies however, a woman then has a choice to make. Remain with her children on her former husband’s property or find another husband, leaving children behind and essentially starting a new life with a clean slate. It is in this choice that she has complete control over not only her destiny but also her children’s. If she chooses to start a new life, then it will be as if she never married and never had any children effectively orphaning her children. Only men hold surnames, women never do.
Children: Children in Loujire are anyone below the age of fifteen. Seen as ‘half citizens’ children are under the law of the family, where father has the final say. Children are not subject to the law of the land and thus cannot be punished by the army, instead the army brings them back to their father’s house where they are punished by the father. Children are cared for solely by the mother and occasionally older full siblings. Children are completely reliant upon their families as army members are required to stop stray children and bring them home to their parents if they do not have a letter on them signifying permission granted from their father. Boys are treasured and sent away to boarding school where they can build character and valuable alliances for the future. Girls are treasured and educated in the house by their mother who teaches them everything she knows, learning to be seen and not heard. Especially poor families may require their children to help them earn money and so such education is laid by the roadside.
Unwanted Children: The orphanages in Loujire are suited to hold large numbers of children, all of whom orphaned either literally or only in name, all of which having lost their parents forever have only hope of adoption. Unfortunately, most children age out of the orphanage at fifteen and are sent out to find their own way with varying degrees of success. Few families adopt children though the royal family has taken to trying to encourage adoption in recent years by taking on a boy and girl orphan to raise as their own. This is a new phenomenon in Loujire as previous kings have refused to adopt and risk letting the throne go to one who is not their blood - even though legally these children are legitimate. This recent change of encouragement from the king has sparked other nobles to do the same, slowly but surely. Little care is given to the proper placement of a child with a family. If it is the head of the household initiating the adoption (usually to show support for the king) a child is chosen by the caretaker assigned to that adoption process. If it is a mother initiating (with her husband’s permission of course) she will get her pick of the lot or she can opt for a random choosing in which case it is up to the caretaker to decide. The judicial branch of government (read: the army) doesn’t concern itself with what goes on inside the family home and the father is seen as the ultimate authority for anyone under the age of fifteen. Abortion is foreign to most living in Loujire, however if a young woman becomes pregnant out of wedlock the army will take it into their own hands to remove the baby. Often these ‘lost women’ are never seen again by those who knew them before, it is unknown what happens to them.
Language: Loujen
Loujen notoriously pronounces every letter literally without combination rules. Women aren't taught to read in Loujire but have their own writing system.