Persia

Brief Overview

 * Theme - Technological, Proud but oppressed


 * Population - 9,020,000


 * Religion - Olympian Order, primary to Demeter


 * Language - Persian


 * Currency - Greek Coins


 * Normal Skin Tones - Medium tan to dark brown


 * Normal Hair Tones - Black, dark brown


 * Normal Eye Colors -  Various


 * Clothing - Simple cotten clothing, both men an women wear makeup(heavy around the eyes) and jewelery


 * Government - Monarchy


 * Family Structure - Either the male or female can be the head of the household(normally the wealthier one).


 * View of Exalted - Phoenix-blooded are treated with respect, Lunars are held as abominations and killed, others are generally distrusted.

Taboos/Rituals

 * Any contract can be retracted within 7 days.
 * A slave cannot be owned by a single family for more than 5 years
 * You must have a permit to burn wood outside of the home.

Architecture
The design of buildings is normally smooth and rounded. Domes and glass decorations are popular. Structures are made with the densest wood available, after it is dyed and sealed. The cities themselves branch out in all directions almost like the limbs and roots of a tree.

Death
The rituals vary from family to family. There is either a cremation or burial. Family mausoleums are inscribed with the names of the dead.

Marriage
These are lavish affairs that can last for days.

Exports

 * Lumber: Traded to most other nations
 * Advanced Iron Age Tech: Traded to Parthia and Thrace
 * Various Plants: Traded to most other nations

Imports

 * Slaves from Carthage and Parthia
 * Fish from Phoenicia
 * Salt from India and Macedonia
 * Gems from Numidia
 * Metal Ore from Thrace
 * Gems from Thrace

Social Classes

 * Royalty
 * Philosophers
 * Inventors
 * Artisans
 * Merchants
 * Slaves

Army

 * Active Troops: 375,000
 * Breakdown Type: Imperial
 * Current Breakdown: 38 Legions
 * Percentage of Population in Standing Armies: 4.16%