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====== Ngonda ======

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  * [[#tab-history|History]]
  * [[#tab-religion|Religion]]

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|  **Nation Profile**    ||
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|**Description** |//The hidden land of the void.// |
|**Government** |Magocracy|
|**Real World Inspiration** |Ethiopia|
|**Other Names** | |
|  **Geography**    ||
|**Location** |South of Deshermet, West of Lunda|
|**Largest City** |Amazu|
|**Relative Distance \\ From the Basin** |Moderate|
|  **Demography**    ||
|**Demonym** |Ngondan|
|**Population** |1 million|
|**Languages** |Ngondan  |
|**Races and Ethnicities** |Ngondan Human  |
|**Religion** |Ngondan-Lundan Pantheon|
|**Currency** |Marchuwa|

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===== Nation Overview =====

==== Society ====

=== Culture ===

Ngonda is an extremely isolationist and xenophobic nation. The only outsiders allowed in are Lundans for their extremely limited trade and diplomacy. This is a result of both arrogance and a need for security. Ngonda's beliefs are extremely unorthodox among any other nation, worshipping a god of destruction as the state religion. Because of this, they view those of other nations as backwards. At the same time, they recognize the immense threat that other nations with more ordinary belief systems pose to them. They do not feel a constant fear of invasion thanks to the dense woodlands and steep hills protecting them, but they still see little value in allowing any outsiders into their nation.

While Ngonda is a highly lawful society, they are not afraid to step on others to get what they want. It is seen as ideal to use any means necessary to get ahead, so long as those means are within the letter of the law.

=== Government ===

Ngonda is ruled by a cult of mages called the Ichyapu, which also heads the religion of the country. The Ichyapu worships the Void, and they let their beliefs guide their decisions. Thanks to the intertwining of governance and religion, every member of government is part of the Ichyapu, from the lowest bureaucrat to the members of the council which run the country. Ngondans show a high level of obedience to the state, thanks to the belief that the punishment for defiance extends well beyond their mortal existence.

Ngonda has an extremely organized education system, since the cult values the furtherance of their understanding of the Void above all. Every Ngondan is given an opportunity to receive an education regardless of background, and many lowborn Ngondans ascend to the top of society through talent.

=== Inhabitants ===

Ngondans are conceited and knowledgeable. Even those who are untalented still receive a basic education, leaading to a high level of development despite the environment. Ngondans have extremely dark skin, with some being as black as obsidian, and their hair is dark and coarse. They tend to wear brightly-colored loose-fitting attire, with members of the Ichyapu wearing robes whose intricate designs denote their ranks within the organization. Ngondans decorate themselves with jewelry carved of wood and bone. Wearing metal is seen as bad luck (essentially inviting oneself to be attacked) unless it is specifically being worn as armor.


==== Geography ====

=== Climate ===

Ngonda is extremely hot and humid, with frequent rain. During the summer, the temperature can get to dangerous levels.

=== Ecology ===

Most of the country is a dense woodland, with some of the inner sections cleared out for limited agriculture and animal husbandry.

=== Landscape ===

Ngondan terrain varies greatly in elevation. A large river runs through the country, providing a means of travel between Ngonda and Lunda.

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===== History =====

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===== Religion =====

==== Deities and Philosophies ====

^Deity^Portfolio^Alignment^Alignment (allowed)^PHB Domains^Other Domains^Symbol^Favored Weapon|
|Amanchye|Goddess of Law|LG|LG, NG, LN|Good, Protection, Strength, War| |Decorative Shield|Spear|
|Amazu|God of Erasure|LE|Any Evil, Lawful Neutral|Death, Destruction, Evil, Magic| | |Quarterstaff|
|Ikenna Emeka|God of the Earth|N|Any|Animal, Earth, Plant| | |Longbow|
|Ndulu Uchee|God of the Community|N|Any|Community|Nobility, Oracle| |Greatsword|
|Chikere|Goddess of Trickery|CE|Any Non-Lawful|Chaos, Trickery, War| | |Longsword|
|Oku|God of the Sun|CG|Any Non-Evil|Charm, Fire, Sun| | |Morningstar|
|Uchena Okko|Goddess of Magic|N|Any Non-Evil|Luck, Magic, Plant| | |Dagger|

=== Amanchye ===

Head of the Lundan-Ngondan Pantheon, primarily worshipped in Lunda. Lundans pray to Amanchye before going into battle.

=== Amazu ===

Head of the Ngdonan-Lundan Pantheon, primarily worshipped in Ngonda. The Ichyapu reveres him and views him as the pinnacle of existence.

=== Ikenna Emeka ===

Primarily worshipped in Ngonda. Seen as a protector and provider.

=== Ndulu Uchee ===

Primarily worshipped in Lunda. Living embodiment of the sense of community.

=== Chikere ===

Primarily worshipped in Ngonda. Core to the national zeitgeist of getting ahead while staying within the letter of the law.

=== Oku ===

Primarily worshipped in Lunda. Wedding ceremonies in both Lunda and Ngonda are carried out in Oku's name.

=== Uchena Okko ===

Primarily worshipped in Lunda. Often prayed to for luck.

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==== Trivia ====

Despite being referred to as separate languages, Ngondan and Lundan are virtually indistinguishable. Nevertheless, Ngondans insist that they speak Ngondan, and Lundans insist that they speak Lundan.