Seftmire
Seftmire is an island nation located to the north of the Aarden Empire, known for its vast mineral and gemstone deposits. The Seftmirians are a hardy people, accustomed to the harsh living conditions of their tundra environment.
The above-ground landscape of Seftmire is arid and unforgiving, but beneath the surface, the island is home to a network of underground cities carved into natural caves. The Seftmirians have thrived in these Petra-like cities, relying on mining, mushroom farming, and fishing for their sustenance.
Seftmire's vast mineral and gemstone deposits have made it the wealthiest member nation of the Aarden Empire. The people of Seftmire are almost universally involved in the mining industry, with many others involved in the mushroom farming industry. The Seftmirian mushrooms called kirtski are abundant and nutritious, and the people of Seftmire consume them daily, despite their unpleasant taste. The kirtski mushroom is unique to the depths of the Seftmirian tunnels, growing very quickly and producing caps sometimes nearly a meter in diameter. As a staple of Seftmirian cuisine and culture, different parts of the kirtski have been used for a wide variety of things, including fabric from the outer membrane, and cigarettes from the dried inner fins.
Seftmirians are known for their rudeness and cruelty, likely as a result of the harsh living conditions they have endured. They are considered a humourless people by the rest of the empire. Those who leave Seftmire often do so to "finally see the sun" or "get out of those fucking caves." These literal explanations for their motivation make them all the funnier to the rest of the citizens of the Empire - whether they'd like to be or not.
The people of Seftmire are renowned for their architectural and sculpting skills, producing some of the most skilled architects and sculptors in the empire. However, their artwork is often seen as gaudy and over-the-top by the rest of the world due to the vivid colors used in low-light environments.
Seftmirian music is dominated by a droning throat singing, similar to Mongolian throat singing, and every song sounds like a dirge, even the happy ones. Despite their reputation for being dour and unfriendly, some Seftmirians enjoy painting, and Seftmirian artwork is known for its vibrant colors, which can be overwhelming when viewed in the light of day.
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