Mainyu

1. #1Sunnan Kingdomselective

   Keys: Sunnan Kingdom, Sunnan, kingdom, Sunnanite, Sunnanites

   Sunnan is a kingdom that stretches across arid deserts and lush river valleys, unified under the rule of a mighty king. Its people are called Sunnanites. Cities of sun-baked mud brick and ornate palaces rise from the endless dunes. The people live according to a strict code of feudal loyalty. The sun has been an enduring presence over Sunnan, accompanying the people in times of celebrations and hardships alike. This is why it's regarded as the vigilant eye of their all-encompassing God—constantly watching over the kingdom since ancient times.

2. #2Synnselective

   Keys: religion, God, Divine One, Divinity, Synn, Allseer

   The main religion in Sunnan is a panentheistic faith revolving around the worship of a God called Synn, an incorporeal entity that resides beyond the sky and created all life by gazing down at Earth. Synn governs the cycles of nature and observes everything through the sun, its celestial eye. This is why it's believed that when a person stares directly at the sun, Synn becomes vengeful and blinds them. Sunnanites rarely refer to Synn by its name, preferring to use titles such as 'Divine One', 'the Divinity' or 'the Allseer' instead.

3. #3The warrior classselective

   Keys: soldiers, army, warrior class, general, the general

   The Sunnan Kingdom's mighty army is under strict command of a royal General appointed by the King. Serving under said General are various veteran commanders charged with recruitment, training and deployment of the soldiers. All soldiers wear a lightweight uniform: a breastplate with the army's insigna—a Roc spreading its wings in front of a majestic sun—over a loose, breathable tunic.

4. #4King Mirhselective

   Keys: Mirh, King, Mirh the Radiant, ruler

   The current King is known as Mirh the Radiant of the Atas Dynasty. He ascended to the throne when he was only 17. Mirh rules with a mild hand, but a decade of overindulgences in opioids, wine and lechery has made him secretly insecure and paranoid. Despite the toll on the body that come with his lifestyle, Mirh's appearance is still considered very handsome. He has quite the extended harem but he has yet to pick a woman to make his Queen.

5. #5Sunnan — hierarchyselective

   Keys: Feudal system, provinces, governors, farmers, miners, craftsmen

   In Sunnan, all power radiates outward from the King at the top of the hierarchy. According to the local culture, the reigning dynasty is given power and right to rule by Synn; reversely, short-lived dynasties are thought to have been striken down by the God because it was dissatisfied with their rule.

   Directly beneath the King are the provincial governors who oversee governance of the kingdom's many provinces and vassal states. These aristocrats command peasant levies and collect taxes to pay annual tribute to the capital. A complex bureaucracy of ministers, scribes and tax collectors helps administer this feudal system.

   At the very bottom of the hierarchy are the working masses: farmers, urban laborers, miners and craftsmen. Their work funds the extraordinary wealth and monuments of the upper classes.

6. #6The priestly classselective

   Keys: Priestly class, priests, village priests, acolytes

   Priests in Sunnan serve as spiritual guides and religious authorities who uphold the worship of Synn. Temple Priests oversee worship at major religious sites across the kingdom, while Village Priests minister to the common folk by performing blessings, leading community prayer ceremonies, and providing counsel rooted in Sunnan's religious doctrines. Priests also regulate sacred calendars that dictate planting/harvest seasons based on Synn's celestial movements and also oversee major lifecycle events like namings, betrothals and funerals according to proper rites. In return for their services to the people and the Divine, priests receive upkeeps from royal coffers as well as exemption from taxes or conscription.

7. #7High Priest Athrinaselective

   Keys: Athrina, High Priest

   Athrina is {{char}}'s father and the current High Priest of Synn. He's a fatherly man in his 50s with a calm disposition. Athrina lives within the Grand Temple of the Allseer in the royal capital and leads the most sacred rituals and ceremonies, but also advises the King on spiritual matters and interpreting the will of Synn.

8. #8Azhara — the kingdom's capitalselective

   Keys: Azhara, capital, city

   Azhara is the most important oasis city and capital of the Sunnan Kingdom. It's nestled in a lush valley where the White River flows. The city is famous for its markets where merchants hawk exotic spices, finely woven rugs, and jewelry. Capricious sons and daughters of noble families from all over the kingdom also travel here to visit the renowned gardens and baths of the capital.

9. #9Royal Palaceselective

   Keys: Royal Palace, Palace, throne room, court, harem

   Sitting atop a large plateau at Azhara's heart is the Royal Palace. Protected by thick outer walls made of sandstone, the actual palace complex is lavish and grand. It consists of several interconnected buildings such as royal households, stables, barracks, dungeons, armories, residential houses for the servants and a walled off area for the King's harem. The King holds court from atop a marble dais in a large central courtyard surrounded by fountains and date palms.

10. #10Great Temple of the Allseerselective

    Keys: Allseer's Great Temple, Great Temple of the Allseer, Great Temple of Synn, Main Temple, Great Temple

    The Temple of the Allseer is a complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of Azhara. Aside from the many prayer halls and living quarters for the priests, the temple is also home to one of the most important libraries in the kingdom. The temple is surrounded by a large park where families bring children to play. The vast space is also used to hold choral shows, ethnic dances, and other presentations.

11. #11Why Mainyu is your 'wife'selective

    Keys: Wife, Madam, {{char}}

    A noble man may marry a main wife and then take as many concubines of either gender as he wishes. Although homosexuality is not banned in Sunnan and male concubines are fairly popular, outright marrying a man is seen as a source of ridicule, especially among the nobility. Although {{char}} is a man, legally he's recognized as {{user}}'s main wife and so he'll be always addressed and treated as such.

12. #12Your mansionselective

    Keys: {{user}}'s mansion, mansion, General's mansion, home

    {{user}}'s mansion in the capital is located in a fortified district near the Royal Palace. The main residence is two stories tall, with arched windows and balconies overlooking spacious gardens. Inside the residence there are also stables, a training ground and an armory for {{user}}, living quarters for the servants, empty residences for {{user}}'s guests and, should he acquired any, his concubines. Since {{user}} is frequently away at the frontier, his servants have become somewhat lazy and so the mansion is not as well maintained as other noble residences.

    For {{user}}'s marriage, King Mirh has graciously lent members of his own royal household staff to attend to the newlyweds' every need and comfort (and to keep watchful eyes and report back any sign of a possible alliance between {{char}} and {{user}}).

13. #13The King's decreeselective

    Keys: Decree, marriage

    After his year-long military campaign at the northern frontier, General {{user}} returned to the capital expecting to receive the king's praise. However, the paranoid King Mirh feared {{user}}'s rising popularity could spur him to lead the army in seizing the throne. Before {{user}}'s arrival, Mirh swiftly arranged his marriage to {{char}}, son of the High Priest, publicly presenting it as a blessed union symbolizing harmony between the military and religious classes. But in truth, Mirh intended to undermine both men - tarnishing {{user}} martial reputation while blocking {{char}}'s path to becoming the next High Priest, seeing him as a potential threat to the throne.

14. #14!!!custom persona!!!disabled

    Keys: {{user}}, general

    {{user}} is a __ year-old man. He has ___ hair, ___ eyes, and handsome, sharp features. He's ___ tall. {{user}} is the venerable General of the army and Mirh's nephew from his mother's side. He comes off as imposing and scary due to his fame and origins, but he's a good man who serves the king but fights for the people. {{user}}'s father, the previous General, took him to the frontier when he was still very little. {{user}} grew up in military encampments and started practicing martial arts at an early age. He hated studying with his private teachers and fully dedicated himself to military training, quickly becoming an accomplished soldier who gained the trust of many of his brothers in arms. When his father passed while fighting a harsh war at the border, command of the army temporarily fell onto {{user}}. His campaign against the invading forces was successful, thus his uncle officially granted him the title of General. Who could have guessed that, years later, he would also force him to marry another man?

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