Post by Shiply on Apr 21, 2011 20:54:31 GMT -5
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(I do reserve the right to come back at any time to add and/or remove from this post. As Pokivere changes, so too will the land.)
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Language: The most common language of Taixia is English - however, it is more akin to UK English. A few examples: colour/harbour instead of color/harbor; theatre/metre instead of theater/meter.
The villages are not very literate in common speak, and therefore, a translator is required at all times. The villager’s language is complex at times, though most of the words have roots within them that make it rather easy to figure out what they mean. Many of the natives have taken to miming to get a point across if someone does not have a translator. They are not ignorant, however; the indigenous people are very open to visitors, and many know common phrases like ‘Hello’, and ‘How are you’ – and don’t forget please & thank you!
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Religion: Taixia exercises religious freedom. There are laws that control the officially acknowledged religions, but everyone is free to believe what they see fit.
For example (and that's all this is, an example): Let’s say there are only 10 Christians on Taixia, in a town. The laws of Taixia state that a religion may NOT have an officially recognized church unless there are at LEAST 30 members in the congregation, with leadership. Anything under is not officially recognized as part of Taixia’s diverse religions.
The three most common religions on Taixia are agnosticism, Christianity, and Catholicism. Under NO circumstances is anyone required to have a religion. Be atheist, be a Scientologist, whatever. The current queen is a devote Christian, but very open-minded in her beliefs.
Paganism is common amongst the villages. They worship the legendary Pokemon said to once have roamed the earth.
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Taixian schools run on a 2-Semester system. There are 2 quarters in one semester. (I will think of dates and such later on, or whenever it may prove important.)
* - In the cities, it is not very common to see separate schools for elementary, junior/senior high school. You are more than likely going to find K-12 schools in cities, whereas in towns it is more spaced out.
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Taixian culture varies from family to family, but below are a few customary things.
*- The current monarch's birthday is July 12th.
*- The Day of Xavier is May 25th.
- Language
- Religion
- Education
- Culture
(I do reserve the right to come back at any time to add and/or remove from this post. As Pokivere changes, so too will the land.)
Opening archive title: LANG. Files opened.
Language: The most common language of Taixia is English - however, it is more akin to UK English. A few examples: colour/harbour instead of color/harbor; theatre/metre instead of theater/meter.
The villages are not very literate in common speak, and therefore, a translator is required at all times. The villager’s language is complex at times, though most of the words have roots within them that make it rather easy to figure out what they mean. Many of the natives have taken to miming to get a point across if someone does not have a translator. They are not ignorant, however; the indigenous people are very open to visitors, and many know common phrases like ‘Hello’, and ‘How are you’ – and don’t forget please & thank you!
Opening archive title: RELIG. Files opened.
Religion: Taixia exercises religious freedom. There are laws that control the officially acknowledged religions, but everyone is free to believe what they see fit.
For example (and that's all this is, an example): Let’s say there are only 10 Christians on Taixia, in a town. The laws of Taixia state that a religion may NOT have an officially recognized church unless there are at LEAST 30 members in the congregation, with leadership. Anything under is not officially recognized as part of Taixia’s diverse religions.
The three most common religions on Taixia are agnosticism, Christianity, and Catholicism. Under NO circumstances is anyone required to have a religion. Be atheist, be a Scientologist, whatever. The current queen is a devote Christian, but very open-minded in her beliefs.
Paganism is common amongst the villages. They worship the legendary Pokemon said to once have roamed the earth.
Opening archive title: EDUC. Files opened.
Taixian schools run on a 2-Semester system. There are 2 quarters in one semester. (I will think of dates and such later on, or whenever it may prove important.)
- Elementary Education: At the stage of elementary school, children are taught healthy mannerisms: the keys to living in a healthy society, and how to act amongst guests and public places. As such, it is not very often that you see a Taixian child caterwauling about in the store because they couldn't get candy. Respect, good manners, controlled behaviour, and public affairs are highly pressed during Kindergarten through year 4. During these years, the basics of mathematics, science, fine and practical arts, literature and history are introduced. Due to the high birth rate in towns, there is at least three elementary schools in each town(*). Because of the high teaching of respect for elders, it is not an uncommon site to be walking down the street, and have young children stop, and politely greet one with a respectful nod or bow.
- Junior High Education: In junior high, students really buckle down on mathematics, science, history and literature. Fine and practical arts are more electives than anything, and therefore are very lenient on what credit they add too. During junior high, youth are taught more academia than manners, however the lessons still remain. Sex ED and a Life skills class are also mandatory classes, to be taken at the end of year 7 to graduate to year 8. Junior high students also (immediately unpon entrance to year 7) begin their PBETs (Pokemon Behavioural Examination Testing). If they wish to ascend to a job with Pokemon involved, they best show they can earn the right.
- High school Education: High school is the hardest years if the youth make it as such. Freshmen and Sophomore years are heavily laden with mathematics, sciences, and literature. History becomes a side course, though still just as important. During Junior and Senior years, AP courses become available for those who wish to excel as much as possible. Taixia has a high graduation rate overall, though this depends entirely on the generation. There have been cases of low graduation rates - or at least low rates of going on to a higher education.
- College Education: College is perhaps the most important years of schooling for any youth of Taixia. Many who come to college finish college, but it is not uncommon for some youth to change majors (due to a change in occupational desires) or to drop out after their sophomore year. Commonly, most people will go to college for four years, maybe even two, if only to get a simple degree in business, or accounting. Youth who desire to go college for Pokemon purposes will more than likely be traveling to the Capitol and its sister city - there are the two most prestigious colleges on the entire continent. Colleges look deeply into every students records for grades, and most importantly, their PBETs. If a student is planning on attending CCU (Cirrus City University) or UNC (University of Nimbus City), they best have excellent PBETs, especially if they intend to go to a profession dealing with highly dangerous Pokemon. It is not uncommon for youth to drop out of these rigorous courses - few realize just how potent some can be, and decide that one Pokemon's type is not worth all the effort.
* - In the cities, it is not very common to see separate schools for elementary, junior/senior high school. You are more than likely going to find K-12 schools in cities, whereas in towns it is more spaced out.
Opening archive title: CLTR. Files opened.
Taixian culture varies from family to family, but below are a few customary things.
- Customs: As Taixia is a culturally diverse region, there are many different customs that pop up here and there. The continent itself does not have many customs, except for those who wish to do a special Taixian wedding ceremony. The ceremony is highly popular, and exudes grandeur. It is similar to the weddings of Biblical times - it last for one week, and there are small parties every night, till the final ceremony on the 7th day, when the couple are actually wedded in one large festivity. This is done all over Taixia, but not so much in the native villages. The villages, in fact, have more customs that are truly their own than the non-natives do.
- Foods: Taixian cuisine is most akin to Italian and French dishes. Certain foods (though prepared year round) are more special than others. As such, it is frowned upon to have these dishes at any other time, however not illegal. On the Queen's birthday, her favourite dish is prepared all around the continent: a small, roughly 5 ounce Scotch steak with Devil's Steak Sauce, a baked potato with fennel, sour cream and a dash of pepper and cheese, a fresh Cranberry Salad with pecans, and wine or champagne to drink (not for kids!). For dessert, Red Velvet cake with either Vanilla or Lemon frosting, three strawberries on the side, and two peppermint leaves on top. Seafood is one of the most common dishes around Taixia. You can get seafood in any restaurant, wherever you go.
- National Cultural Festivals: Festivals are a grand time on Taixia, because they are usually made to be big and lively. The birthday of any reigning monarch* is a national holiday; work and stores are closed for the day, and a large festival is held in Nimbus City's grand town square. Another national day of rest is the Day of Xavier*. This is their 'independence day', as it is when Xavier Taixia founded the first non-native colony, and set up relations with the natives. As stated above, marriage festivals, too, are done. For both natives and non-natives, the Summer and Winter solstices and the Spring and Fall equinoxes are also large festivals.
- Native Cultural Festivals: The biggest of all the native festivals is Ma Dwana Noquila Joves (mah dew-anna no-quil-ah ho-vehz; The Sun Living Returns) - otherwise known as the New Year. The second is the middle of the year (July 1st), Ma Noquile Napo Sey (mah no-quil-ee nap-oh sh-ev; The Sun Last Day). Their belief is at the New Year, a new sun is born, and rises for the first time. When the middle of the year is reached, this sun begins to die, and goes about building a new one during the night. The cycle repeats itself.
- Popular media: News channels, talk-shows, papers; news gets around one way or another. It could get from City A to City B simply by a little girl gossip if need be. However, for media (television or print), there are certain things that cannot be posted. All program/papers are pre-read before produced too make sure they do not break the few laws that limit the press. The Royal Reader is the most popular newspaper, printed in Nimbus and Cirrus City. As for news channels, Channel 1's Taixian National is the most viewed.
- Literature, philosophy, and the arts: Taixia is home to many writers, whose books popularity vary worldly. Philosophy is mostly centered around the betterment of society and Taixia as a whole through various deeds. Art is highly popular; the Taixian cities are widely known for art galleries, museums, theatres, and dance studios.
- Sports: Baseball, Soccer, Swimming/Diving and Tennis are highly popular past times on Taixia. Many schools offer these sports along with football, basketball, lacrosse, and other sports.
*- The current monarch's birthday is July 12th.
*- The Day of Xavier is May 25th.