Siamia — The Golden Monasteries

Leader: Grand Seer Pawat the Radiant
Government: Theocratic monarchy ruled through nine High Abbesses and Abbots
Population: ≈ 16 million
Religion: The Way of the Nine Suns — balance between order and entropy; each sun represents a virtue to temper the others

Economy / Trade:

• Exports: gems, gold-leaf artwork, tea, philosophical manuscripts, temple architecture.

• Imports: iron, grain, silk, foreign labor for monastery construction.

Military:
~110 000 monk-soldiers trained in meditative discipline.

Elite Sector: The Solari Guard — an order of ascetic warriors who fight bare-pawed and blindfolded at dawn to “see through truth.”

Oracles:
The Chamber of Reflections — a ring of mirrors deep beneath Sunpaw Monastery where the Abbesses interpret reflected light patterns as omens of coming wars.

Myths & Legends:
Legends tell of The Solar Ledger, a tablet of crystal said to contain the pattern of all fates. When it shines too brightly, a dynasty must fall.

International Reputation:
Seen as peaceful and wise, yet frighteningly prescient. Many seek their blessings before war.

Organized Crime:
Minimal but present along pilgrim routes; relic smuggling thrives quietly.

Anti-Crime:
Temple Wardens guard holy relics; their jurisdiction extends even beyond borders when spiritual theft occurs.

Population Philosophy:
“To stand between light and shadow is to see clearest.” Most citizens value meditation over ambition.

Foreign Policy:
Official neutrality, unofficial advisor to Purrinia and Maincoon.

Allies / Enemies / Neutral:
Respected by all; no sworn enemies.

Intelligence:
The Golden Scrolls — messengers who memorize entire texts and destroy written copies to keep secrets pure.