Yalhuaca



Yalhuaca [jaɫwat͡ʃa], officially Mahu Yalhuacoc [mahu jaɫuat͡ʃot͡ʃ] or the Empire of Yalhuaca, is a large monarchical nation encompassing the Yalhuacàn Peninsula in the Freshwater Sea (known as Ximatla in Yalhuacàn) and the island of Xampat.

Yalhuaca has a population of 4 million and a land area of 1.7 million miles squared.

Of the 4 million people, most live in the coastal southern and western region, as well as the rainforest regions. The drier central western region is less inhabited but still has many people.

Yalhuaca has 5 main regions, known as Khom. The Khom are Jatim Khom, Nasut Khom, Xikatl Khom, Pukàt Khom and Xampat Khom. Each has a royal family, all of whom are constituents of the Royal Family on the Island.

Originally, this region was home to 7 nations. After the southern 3 nations unified under one crown, around 800 years ago, the Royal Family on Xampat provided money and aid to those in need in what is now Xikatl Khom. Over the coming century, the reach of Xampat spread across the whole peninsula and it became one large nation. This is why the Xampat Royal Family are still at the highest level of government, though all 5 palaces are considered part of one large extended Royal Family due to intermarriage.

The inhabitants of Yalhuaca are descendants of Homo Sapiens, and are known as Homo Yalhuacensis, or the Saxitl. They have evolved to eat a largely, if not entirely, herbivorous diet consisting mostly of agriculture and foraged goods. With a longer intestinal tract and ability to absorb vitamin B12 from the large intestines in a way similar to many ruminants, though significantly less efficiently. Fermented foods and mushrooms are important to the diet of Homo Yalhuacensis because they provide necessary B12, vitamin D and other vitamins that can be difficult to otherwise get without animal products. Large livers store B12 when it is consumed, so an average Saxitl will not be deficient in any of these nutrients. Some smaller differences include bright blue eyes that can see very well in the dark, and taller height (average 5'8 for females, 6'0 for males). They live on average around ~95 years.

The main language across Yalhuaca is Yalhuacàn. Yalhuacàn was created by Ka'an Hapuk ~700 years ago during the unification of the peninsula. It has maintained itself, with it usually only being used in formal settings and therefore not evolving much. However, other languages across the peninsula have evolved and changed significantly, and as it stands there are around 6 other main languages and many dialects. These languages have grown more similar with Yalhuacàn to where they are considered dialects, but they are not necessarily mutually intelligible. In urban environments or regions where many languages are spoken, Yalhuacàn often becomes the main language.