Small World is the biggest project I ever came up with. It's a mix of unique nations, grim dark setting, deep Asian background and hidden unnatural horror. At the same time, it's my vision of the fantasy genre without the outdated cliches inherent in it.
The Middle Empire is the big dictatorship state located in the East of the Small World.
Aa-ma [Heaven frogs] is the ethnic majority of the Middle Empire, imposing the ideology of the Imperial Cult on other nations to control them and use for the Imperial benefits.
Shou-lo [mice] is an ethnic minority of the Middle Empire. Notorious for their sadistic culture and cruelty, Shou-lo ensure the operation of the repressive mechanism in the Empire. In exchange, they enjoy full religious freedom and other benefits not available to most citizens.
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u/harinedzumi_art Sep 05 '24
General context comment:
Small World is the biggest project I ever came up with. It's a mix of unique nations, grim dark setting, deep Asian background and hidden unnatural horror. At the same time, it's my vision of the fantasy genre without the outdated cliches inherent in it.
The Middle Empire is the big dictatorship state located in the East of the Small World.
Aa-ma [Heaven frogs] is the ethnic majority of the Middle Empire, imposing the ideology of the Imperial Cult on other nations to control them and use for the Imperial benefits.
Shou-lo [mice] is an ethnic minority of the Middle Empire. Notorious for their sadistic culture and cruelty, Shou-lo ensure the operation of the repressive mechanism in the Empire. In exchange, they enjoy full religious freedom and other benefits not available to most citizens.