Qi-Taro

The smallest nation in all of Nomia. It resides on an island, far from the coast of it's neighbors. It's most well known for being a trading hub between nations, due to it's neutrality. It also houses an active volcano, which many superstitious Qi-Tar believe to be a gate to the Inferno.

History
During one of the early wars between Ushibo and Laonin, People began leaving their countries in hopes of creating an isolated paradise--what became of this plan was the island of Qi-taro. Shortly after it's conception, people from different lands flocked to become a part of this paradise, rich with culture, resources, and opportunities.

However, this happiness comes at a cost. The people are constantly keeping track of the local active volcano, Ongseyama, as well as the tides of the Aohai sea.

Geography
Most of Qi-Taro's villages lay on the shores of the island where most of the island's food source sits (seafood and fruit, primarily). Villages sitting further in the island are usually surrounded by large rock formations and/or jungles. The island also houses some ferocious native creatures.

Demographics
Few people in Qi-Taro care enough to take an official census, but it's estimated that approximately 40,000 people live on the island.

Religion in Qi-Taro
Like all nations, Qi-Taro has it's own saints, the most celebrated is the founder of the island: Fenhong Pai. She lead the migration from Ushibo and Laonin to Qi-Taro. Her strong leadership was only second to her love of festivities--which perhaps, was the driving force for Fenhong to lead the people out of the waring states.

Outside of Qi-Taro's love of Fenhong Pai, there is also a strong following of Mirelle, Palla, and Maya. Those found following Khyram are generally shunned and ostracised.

Cultural Influences
While the first settlers were from Laonin and Ushibo, the complete population stems from several different nations, including the desert-dwelling catfolk from southern Hedrek, halflings from Balak Island, and much more.

Languages
Because of the mixed cultures in Qi-Taro, common is the most used language on the island, followed by a hybrid language of common, Ushin and Laoni simply referred to as Taronin.