Free Republic of Sihblos - Revision history

Cinero at 22:55, 19 March 2026

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Cinero at 22:54, 19 March 2026

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Cael: /* Cultural Lore */

2023-12-12T18:38:56Z

‎Cultural Lore

Cael: /* Cultural Lore */

2023-12-12T18:33:56Z

‎Cultural Lore

Cael at 18:33, 12 December 2023

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Cael at 18:31, 12 December 2023

2023-12-12T18:31:35Z

Cael: Added Sihblosian lore tidbits and places for geography/climate and flora/fauna entries to be added

2023-12-12T18:28:10Z

Added Sihblosian lore tidbits and places for geography/climate and flora/fauna entries to be added

Cinero: /* Government */

2022-11-05T19:39:57Z

‎Government

Cinero at 19:39, 5 November 2022

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Cinero: /* Government */

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‎Government

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 Nearpine needle tea is the number one tea on Sihblos, being native and also full of vitamins and minerals in an environment where fresh fruit is rare.
 'Oasises' by geothermal vents are highly prized and guarded in their locations, as it is easy to exploit them by overharvesting; some disrespectful outsiders have done this. These areas are often sources of rare fresh greens, vegetables, and fruits for those without access to the hydroponics of a walker, and if by water, even elusive fish and seafood. They attract wildlife for miles and serve as a scientist's dream.
 Most of the sugar on Sihblos is derived from tree sap instead of sugarcane. Offworld sugar is very expensive.
 The actual 'dirt' of Sihblos is usually miles beneath the ice; where it comes closer to the surface is usually marked by locals for use, being very important even if frozen or a small amount. Most Sihblosian trees have adapted their root systems to draw nutrients from the ice if needed.
 Mushrooms and fungi are often used as vegetable replacements, being much much hardier than their more typical garden counterparts and able to grow on trees and rocks instead of in the ground. These are often foraged to add to the food stores of walkers, villages, and homesteads.
 Pickles and ferments have honorable places in the Sihblosian diet, given the need to preserve food, especially more delicate things that can't withstand freezing without losing important nutrients. Kimchi and other expat recipes like it were adopted with glee.
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 * Blue is faith in a better future. It is the oceans turned liquid again. It is blue sky, instead of the frequent clouds and storms.
 * The two sides of the green pyramid are the twin pillars of the Republic: Vigilance and Unity. The sides are also the two peoples made one: the Sihblosians and the Expats. The pyramid extends from the past to the future: the Sihblosians endured the Reavers and the Great Freeze, and they will endure to see Sihblos green again.
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 ** The [[Republic Marshals]] are the primary operatives of the Judicial Branch.
-== Geography and Climate ==
+== Flag ==
 == Flora and Fauna ==

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 ===Cultural Lore===
-<code>
+<blockquote><code>
- 'Oasises' by geothermal vents are highly prized and guarded in their locations, as it is easy to exploit them by overharvesting; some disrespectful outsiders have done this. These areas are often sources of rare fresh greens, vegetables, and fruits for those without access to the hydroponics of a walker, and if by water, even elusive fish and seafood. They attract wildlife for miles and serve as a scientist's dream. </code>
+The actual 'dirt' of Sihblos is usually miles beneath the ice; where it comes closer to the surface is usually marked by locals for use, being very important even if frozen or a small amount. Most Sihblosian trees have adapted their root systems to draw nutrients from the ice if needed.
-<q> The actual 'dirt' of Sihblos is usually miles beneath the ice; where it comes closer to the surface is usually marked by locals for use, being very important even if frozen or a small amount. Most Sihblosian trees have adapted their root systems to draw nutrients from the ice if needed. </q>
+Mushrooms and fungi are often used as vegetable replacements, being much much hardier than their more typical garden counterparts and able to grow on trees and rocks instead of in the ground. These are often foraged to add to the food stores of walkers, villages, and homesteads.
-<q> Pickles and ferments have honorable places in the Sihblosian diet, given the need to preserve food, especially more delicate things that can't withstand freezing without losing important nutrients. Kimchi and other expat recipes like it were adopted with glee. </q>
+Pickles and ferments have honorable places in the Sihblosian diet, given the need to preserve food, especially more delicate things that can't withstand freezing without losing important nutrients. Kimchi and other expat recipes like it were adopted with glee.
 == The Square ==

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 ===Cultural Lore===
-<code> Nearpine needle tea is the number one tea on Sihblos, being native and also full of vitamins and minerals in an environment where fresh fruit is rare.
+<code>
   'Oasises' by geothermal vents are highly prized and guarded in their locations, as it is easy to exploit them by overharvesting; some disrespectful outsiders have done this. These areas are often sources of rare fresh greens, vegetables, and fruits for those without access to the hydroponics of a walker, and if by water, even elusive fish and seafood. They attract wildlife for miles and serve as a scientist's dream. </code>
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 <q> Mushrooms and fungi are often used as vegetable replacements, being much much hardier than their more typical garden counterparts and able to grow on trees and rocks instead of in the ground. These are often foraged to add to the food stores of walkers, villages, and homesteads. </q>
 <q> Pickles and ferments have honorable places in the Sihblosian diet, given the need to preserve food, especially more delicate things that can't withstand freezing without losing important nutrients. Kimchi and other expat recipes like it were adopted with glee. </q>
 == The Square ==

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 ===Cultural Lore===
-<code> Nearpine needle tea is the number one tea on Sihblos, being native and also full of vitamins and minerals in an environment where fresh fruit is rare. </code>
+<code> Nearpine needle tea is the number one tea on Sihblos, being native and also full of vitamins and minerals in an environment where fresh fruit is rare.
-<q> 'Oasises' by geothermal vents are highly prized and guarded in their locations, as it is easy to exploit them by overharvesting; some disrespectful outsiders have done this. These areas are often sources of rare fresh greens, vegetables, and fruits for those without access to the hydroponics of a walker, and if by water, even elusive fish and seafood. They attract wildlife for miles and serve as a scientist's dream. </q>
+ 'Oasises' by geothermal vents are highly prized and guarded in their locations, as it is easy to exploit them by overharvesting; some disrespectful outsiders have done this. These areas are often sources of rare fresh greens, vegetables, and fruits for those without access to the hydroponics of a walker, and if by water, even elusive fish and seafood. They attract wildlife for miles and serve as a scientist's dream. </code>
 <q> Most of the sugar on Sihblos is derived from tree sap instead of sugarcane. Offworld sugar is very expensive. </q>

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 * [[New Liberty]]: capital city.
-== Political Philosophy ==
+== Political Philosophy and Societal Culture ==
 The New Republic's constitution centers on two principles, called the Two Pillars of the Republic:
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 * Socialist: all resources, goods, and services "in the square" are under direct government control or strong government oversight.
 * Republic: each state in the Republic retains some autonomy, especially around its local defense and commerce.
 == The Square ==
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 ** Until recently, the Republic was too young to record twenty years of service, so Parliament appointed members to the Marshals Council based on a mix of service before founding and after. However, enough time has passed since founding that Parliament's power to appoint has expired. Thus, the Council is a mix of appointees and "true twenty" members, and the balance will continue to tip towards the latter.
 ** The [[Republic Marshals]] are the primary operatives of the Judicial Branch.
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 Rivals: no data<br/>
 Enemies: [[Childstealers]]<br/>
-See also: [[First Farwatch Purge]]; [[John Lincoln]] (Secretary of Defense)
+See also: [[First Farwatch Purge]]; [[John Lincoln]] (Secretary of Defense); [[Republic Marshals]]

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 ** A primary duty of the legislative branch is balancing Vigilance and Unity over time, through updating the laws and amending the constitution.
 ** Balancing also includes periodically passing a budget, which must be approved by the 1st General.
 * '''Army'''
 ** The 1st General is the commander in chief of the Republic Army. They are nominated by the Army's Senior Officer Corps and confirmed by the Parliament.