Chikyu - Earth Nation

The mother of all Seven Nations, Chikyu was the first MODERN Nation to come into existence. It lies in the center of all of Yatan and was built around the Temple of Skies. This Temple was built by Achelous to act as a bridge from Marn to Heaven. It has existed since the dawn of time and carries the magical property to repair itself. Oddly enough, most civilians of Chikyu are not religious.

The Temple of Skies was one of the largest flows of income for Chikyu. Usually to Azayakan’s, Chikyu sold entrance tickets for people to enter and worship there. It was normal for every worshipper of Achelous to worship there once a year. The temple WAS run and operated by the Kikono, the monks who backed Ladenn, the Sosen of the Water Nation, for the Peace of Arina. They were peacemongers and worshippers of Achelous. They lived atop the peak and inside the temple itself. Little did anyone know, that they had created a fortress within the mountain itself.

The Kikono existed long before the creation of the Seven Nations. It existed for nearly 8,000 years. Before the Kikono, another group of Monks oversaw the Monastery. They were mysteriously slain and the upcomming years the Kikono replaced them. Now, in modern day, the Kikono name was blemished by the new Zagen (head monk) and his son, then granddaughter Kyokku. The three of them ruled and morphed the Kikono from the inside. They turned them into an anti-Sento cult. They are all now gone and the Temple of Skies has been sealed off. This has caused tension between Azayaka and Chikyu.

Another large factor that plays into the lives of Chikyu civilians is their large border wall. Along with this, the whole nation resides in a mountainous region. They are isolated from the other Nations and they prefer it that way. Chikyu declines imports from other nations and does not export either. They are very conservative and traditional. They are thought to be the least technologically advanced Nation. Despite this, they are the most well protected and hardest to fall to the Eritomoru.

With conservative beliefs, the Sosen holds a tight grip over the life of the citizens. Laws are extremely strict and they refuse change. People are often executed and hung in public for breaking laws. It is noted Minori often watched Prostitutes being hung. Most of the citizens would cheer as they die.

Rankings
Religion: Moderately low. Ties to Kikono temple but regressive ways hold back religion.

Technology: Very low and regressive.

Politics: Separates itself from other countries. Takes actions against them as aggressive, trigger-happy.

Economy: Middle, plain and boring markets.

Exports: Metals, stone

Imports: Foods

Samurai Military: Largest Samurai military that constantly patrols and protects mountains.

Education: Average. But very bias.