Hujing Tan (WHO-jing tan)
Hujing Tan is a country that was known throughout the land for war. Hujing Tan has a bloody history with hundreds of memorials and books dedicated to those years.
It might seem strange to remember such awful times the Jingtans, although ashamed when they think about the warring years, they are proud that they are better now.
People
The people of Hujing Tan are proud people. They are known for their prestige and honor among the kingdoms. Although some recent wars and battles have left their kingdom needing to import more goods and have caused a dip in the economy, the people are still working and have started trading more with one another in an attempt to be as self-reliant as possible. The men are known to be serious and strong. They are seen as straight-laced and stubborn, but many are actually kind and open-minded to many things. The men who run businesses are seen are particularly honorable to the culture in Hujing. The women are known to be happy, cheerful, and welcoming. Many Jingtan women do many of the jobs that men do. Since most businesses in Hujing are family businesses with the whole family playing a role the women will usually be with her husband. The children in Hujing Tan are children. They will have chores to help their parents, but for the most part will have normal childhoods.Structure
The highest rank in the heirarchy is the king. Followed by the royal family, who serve different roles. The Queen helps with banking. The children will spend the majority of their time with the people understanding their wants and needs. This helps the king know what the people need.
However, this family structure will vary from king to king and occasional not actually have any importance. Sometimes this structure is completely ignored by the king and the people only see the children from afar.
Below the king are the nobles he has in his kingdom. Usually lords who have large plots of land. The lords help with commerce and supply merchants with the money and needs to trade in various towns or kingdoms.
Below the nobles are the soldiers. The soldiers protect the kingdom. Hujings soldiers are known to be some of the best, because of their history with war. However, their training isn't quite as rigorious as it used to be.
Culture
Jingtans, although honorable, can be violent. Many times to show happiness or to wish someone congratulations there is a hard slap in the head or back. Usually more depending on the occasion.Along with this congratulatory slapping, there are "Jovial Fists", "Welcoming Embraces," and "Cheerful Smothering."
Jingtans are also somewhat strict when it comes to honor and respect. First, don't shame someone's work without proof. This is seen as disrespecting the maker's hard work. Second, don't smack talk anyone in a non-competative environment. This is dishonoring a person by showing disregard for basic human manners.
The "Burial, Remembrance, Honor" system is still done and generally associated to the Jingtans.
Public Agenda
Hunjing Tan is now a peaceful country, who are trading with Vagu Jirako as one of their trading partners. Due to their warring history peace makes sense for this country. The king has come out often and have said many encouraging speeches about the land and the economy. He claims that he will build Hujing Tan back to its former glory. Only this time as a place of peace. Not a place of war.
Assets
Hujing Tan has a great military and well-built and established buildings. Many of them still well fortified and armed. This is a united country that has a great ability to communicate quickly, and travel fast.
A Place of Peace and Liberty to the People
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Alternative Names
Tannies (slang for the residents) Ling-langs (derogatory name) Hujing (common shortening)
Demonym
Jingtan
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Autonomous area
Economic System
Barter system
Neighboring Nations
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