Mootland
Mootland is one of the eight countries of Lusitania. It lies in the east in the swamplands of the continent. Opposite to other countries, Mootland is not reigned by Humans but by the Yuan-Ti. However, it is still a part of The Human Empire.
Geography
Mootland is more of a flatland than a solid region. 90% of Mootland is made of swamps, marches, and islands. The borders are well defined by the mountains, highlands, and the border of the swamp. It measures about 41100 square miles (water surfaces not included). Its capital Yhego is located in the east in the middle of the swamplands.Climate
Mootland has a mainly humid, warm climate. The country is hit by a lot of rainfall and the temperatures reach from 12°C to 35°C. The latent heat, however, is much higher due to the very high humidity.Vegetation
Mootland has classical wetland vegetation and is mainly inhabited by humid-loving animals and plants like typical swamp dwellers.History
For now, there is no Timeline for Mootland. Instead, you can check out the History of Lusitania for more information.Overview
From the beginning of the colonies up to this day, the national borders of the Mootland haven't changed the slightest bit. It initially was the eastern swamp colony of Lusitania and reigned by Humans. The Yuan-Ti, who were rulers over the swamps before the humans arrived, planned an intrigue to reconquer the throne of the country. In 4265 b. BF, a Yuan-Ti named Zhetlus arranges an assassination of nobles in the neighboring country Brackland, knowing it would declare war on Mootland for that. Zhetlus helps out the human king, who was totally overwhelmed by that declaration. The king allows his advisor to build an army of Yuan-Ti and lizardfolk to fight back the invaders. This was just the first step of Zhetlus' rise. He gained more and more influence and power, until finally, in 4258 b. BF, he overthrows the human king with a coup. However, Zhetlus uses the king as his marionette to keep the false image of the humans being in control over the country. With that plan, he was able to build up the kingdom of the Yuan-Ti, resulting in many humans leaving the Mootland eventually. In the future years, Mootland gathers allies with false promises and irresistible diplomacy. In 3340 b. BF, Brackland agrees on an alliance with Mootland and Middenland makes a non-aggression pact with them in 2795 b. BF. In 1489 b. BF, the ruler of the Yuan-Ti officially declares the dominion of the Yuan-Ti over Mootland.Culture
Religion
Despite the dominion of the Yuan-Ti, The Pantheon of the Twelve-Gods is a broadly spread belief in Mootland. The Yuan-Ti more or less adopted it due to its simple practical structure, however, most Yuan-Ti are worshippers and devote of The Nameless. Another popular belief is a (swamp-)version of Nature spirits.Lifestyle
The lifestyle of people from Mottland is very different from all other countries. The usual Caste system of the Yuan-Ti exists and additionally, the two most dominant races in Mootland (Yuan-Ti and lizardfolk) are pretty much set apart. For further details look up the article about Yuan-Ti [WIP].Politics
Administration
Mootland is a classical monarchy, reigned by one ruler, a distinct relative, and heir of Zhetlus.Foreign Policy
Yuan-Ti are masters of manipulation and negotiation. Over the years they tried to make allies with the other countries in Lusitania with mixed results. Now, that the dominion of the Yuan-Ti was made official, other countries see Mootland as rather repulsive. For details look up the policy thread on the right side of this article.
The new flag of Mootland is completely different from the flag of the other countries of Lusitania. It does not have the typical red-white pattern of the Empire, but instead a green-teal background, symbolizing the swampland of Mootland. In the front is a white snake, representing the dominion of the Yuan-Ti.
Geography
Membership: The Human Empire
Region: Eastern Lusitania
Capital: Yhego
Area: 41100 sq-miles
Aliases: The land of snakes, Country of Manipulation, The Devil's Country
Society
Government: Classical Monarchy
Races: WIP
Religion: The Pantheon of the Twelve-Gods, Nature spirits
Population: 2.000.000
Races: WIP
Religion: The Pantheon of the Twelve-Gods, Nature spirits
Population: 2.000.000
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Questionable, Part of the Human Empire
Mootland tries to hold good relations with Lionstone to increase its own power and influence. Lionstone meanwhile, is rather concerned about Mootland because of the dominion of the Yuan-Ti. However, they are not seen as an enemy, since Mootland is a part of the Human Empire after all.
Alliance
Brackland and Mootland are allied. However, after realizing Mootland is reigned by the Yuan-Ti, Brackland is rather careful with the alliance, while Mootland tries to strengthen it.
Neutrality
Mootland keeps trying to win Rauland as an ally but Rauland despises the Yuan-Ti and does not agree on any alliances with them.
Non-aggression pact
Middenland and Mootland have a non-aggression pact. However, Middenland is very warily about the Yuan-Ti and does not intend on allying with them. Mootland, however, tries to strengthen their bond.
Hostility
Rondrarien despises Mootland, the Yuan-Ti, and their worship of the Nameless. However, for political reasons they don't engage in war with them. Mootland on the other hand simply tries not to get in touch with Rondrarien by any means.
