Neo Motavia

History
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Alliances
By the time Vecanti was chosen to stand as the new Thurokiir of Auroran House Zeran, much of the Zerani populace had fled Oceana and joined the ranks of the Mushroom Kingdom. Following in the footsteps of the more experienced Mundokiir of House Zeran, Vecanti pledged her nation's loyalty to the Kingdom and serves as a member of the Kingdom's foreign affairs corps under the guidance of Lord High Envoy AirMe.

Since then, Vecanti has been asked about the possibility of rebuilding Oceana at a later time. Her responses to these inquiries have always been negative, and of the three 'kiirs, she seems to be the least interested in seeing Oceana's return.

Resources
Neo Motavia's location in the Pacific Northwest gives it access to vast amounts of temperate forestland. Vast tracts of this forestry are set aside expressly for the purpose of logging and conservation, with Neo Motavian lumber production carried out in the most eco-friendly manner possible. Neo Motavia is also known for its abundant supply of cattle, though many nations are hesitant to import Neo Motavian beef on the grounds that Neo Motavian cattle ranchers make full use of hormone-enhanced feeds, selective breeding and genetic engineering, and are even exploring the possibility of livestock cloning.

The Thurokiir
The Thurokiir is the spiritual leader of the Auroran people, and serves to defend them from those threats against which direct military action is ineffective. This role gives the Thurokiir great lattitude in affairs both foreign and domestic, and the Thurokiir traditionally serves as the ambassador-at-large for the Aurorans of House Zeran.

The sudden departure of Thunderforge forced the Aurorans of House Zeran to choose a new Thurokiir, and quickly. Mundokiir Stormsend immediately gathered those Aurorans who sought the position, and a grand challenge was held to see who among them was most worthy of the title. When the competition had ended, none were surprised to see that the former Thurokiir's prized pupil - now wielding her predecessor's famed plasma saber - had emerged victorious. Though both Mundokiir Stormsend and Almokiir Altamalta had their reservations about Mara Vecanti's character, they granted her the office of Thurokiir without delay. The other 'kiirs had a right to be hesitant, though. Like her predecessor, Mara Vecanti has the distinction of not being human; unlike her predecessor, she doesn't go out of her way to hide this fact.

Vecanti's sense of morality is considered skewed at best, and at worst, downright corrupt. Few are the acts she considers too vile to be undertaken, provided that they advance Neo Motavia's agenda in some manner. Only time will tell if this double-edged blade of a Thurokiir does the Auroran people more harm than good.

The Neo Motavians
The people of Neo Motavia believe in the pursuit of perfection, both in function and form. Technological advancement is seen as a primary means of achieving this perfection, and as a result great emphasis has been placed on technological development since the nation's formation. Due to the donation of funds and technology from other member-states of the Mushroom Kingdom, Neo Motavia's recent growth has been almost explosive, with Neo Motavia achieving its current strength in a fraction of the time independent nations require. This rapid expansion has placed a great strain on Neo Motavia's resources, and now the nation is almost entirely dependent on imported resources to support its growing population.

As previously mentioned, the people of Neo Motavia are constantly seeking to perfect themselves in every possible way. The average Neo Motavian is possessed of an unflagging sense of purpose, and their single-minded pursuit of that purpose often leaves visitors bewildered or even frightened by these people. They fight fiercely to defend their own, and are not above violating global taboos to do so.