Shanu

Shanu is a planet in the Yunimo solar system. Shanu has one moon, Vi.

The sapient inhabitants of Shanu are human. Life expectancy ranges from 72 (in Dunkhalet) to 24 (in Oboze).

There are eight continents on Shanu: Hitasesharo (which consists of only one country, namely Hita), Taqua, Aluma, Zedamhen, Aniris, Inus, Orak, and Oloze.

Shanuvians are traditionalists, who resist one-world government. They have many different countries of which the largest is Hita. The level of technological development ranges from many countries dominated by hunter-gatherer societies in Oloze to Dunkhalet, whose technological level is at where Earth was in the late 1970's/early 1980's. There are 4 billion people living on Shanu in all. They do not want to join the Interplanetary Council. The planet's LIE name, Shanu, is Hitan in origin.

The following are the nations of Shanu, by continent, the major languages that are spoken there, and the major cities in each country (an asterisk denotes that the city is that country's capital):

On Hitasesharo:

  • Hita (Hitan): Nasikaizu*, Zashupopo, Nakhanisi, Keshiomu, Lisakilu, Zapasesha, Kakikhesha, Matayano, Karapishu, Momupishu, Vozayano, Hatasesha, Shutaizu, Shutiema, Pumonu, Totukolikhi

    On Taqua:
  • Dunkhalet (Nindatsa, Mar, Hethekelian, Shinit, Phakut, Yung, Amestrian, Zardic, Futinuj): Satakhap*, Ainaka, Telesma, Julani, Dakadur, Psiangtsun, Ksintong, Klinadar, Zanishpof, Bajinal, Manji, Nindziong, Phartburga
  • Madhuran (Madhuranese): Khampela*, Bhengrej, Jmatipola
  • Oongar (Oongarese): Zoolapi*
  • Terisazpi (Teri, Saliquín): Terion*, Brezirra, Gambiño, Plendi Akenta, Pyumimez, Konquaz, Mes Mipu
  • Brandia (Brandian): Mozoltos*, Anchang, Chuandinos, Kemikais
  • Zhorzos (Zhorzan): Znigrand*
  • Tvenki (Tvenk): Dmotbarin*
  • Paimassel (Paimass, Brodvel, Nindatsa, Shinit): Paidupon*, Gwardver, Destimondji, B'khurd
  • Kaliguan (Guan, Quensid): Aisprim*, Garramán, Taneikos

    On Aluma:
  • Kolotha (Kolothan): Tekodala*, Khallu, Apopoda, Markos, Kowaddi, Thadumi Sala, Napath, Uthusin Darin, Kallon, Noddan
  • Atada (Atadan): Seichia*, Om Ousam
  • Keso (Kesoti): Yamaná*, Seiki
  • Paqachi (Karuchi): Mankuba*, Sekaji, Dra'inija, Joruma
  • Budriji (Karuchi): Dribi'anqa*, Vaku
  • Akaquma (Karuchi): In Kutubi*
  • Jimuna (Karuchi): Usachu*, Adra
  • In Tadrija (Karuchi): Im Badra*
  • Im Paka (Karuchi): Siji*, Dansuji
  • Dinjitu (Karuchi): Avakaba*, Sichanqa
  • Qanchiru (Karuchi): Umpudriti*, Andrati'a
  • Tmepang (Tmepangese): Bmolibang*, Tiliko
  • Plimbhong (Plimbhongese, Kopaidon, Maknamara): Oso Palima*, Bhapholong, Pelesi'o
  • Yatrang (Mamba Yatrang): Vintrong*, Chesimenking
  • Tresi Kandor (Biguma): Hwelkia*, Anabigu, Amping Dresti
  • Mantrafang (Shidorik): Kashigan*, Perzu
  • Pezosups (Shidorik): Zhendib*, Sastrazhan, Khmonip
  • Zezostur (Shidorik): Bulvarz*, Izbakhash
  • Seltaburn (Seltaburnese): Tostratti*, Felujia
  • Tandarskudz (Tandar): Lyagel*

    On Zedamhen:
  • Suno (Sunan): Bakathoran*, Zekived, Anomhud, Dzakria
  • Seria (Serian): Jutrio*, Yezdigis, Starzblem, Kansturej
  • Markan (Markanese): Okpoka*, Tristan, Blehash, Chigbar
  • Dnelhat (Dnelhatese): Brzeshpor*, Rzasistat, Lyestan, Skemipedrot
  • Lagram (Lagramese): Masadret*, Ishvam, Shrumip
  • Elatein (Lutva): Mushraqfa*, Qomorom, Tibti, Dazhreb
  • Forhat (Forhatese): Dnilistar*, Gremhab, Famardhel
  • Vazia (Vazian): Nyibloy*, Shchwiva
  • Byadren (Byadrenese): Tyegrud*
  • Gyumorsh (Byadrenese): Aprishpihhan*
  • Kombat (Kombatik): Dishta*
  • Sordheld (Sordheldiv): Mandinö*, Vrantenmurkh
  • Contbrait (Contbraitiv): Montmorg*
  • Gzundnat (Gzundnatese): Dbenzikhan*
  • Brezbendor (Brezbendin): Lubrishk*
  • Blastinkya (Blastinkyan): Zezdin*
  • Lostokya (Lostokyan): Sambrekhts*
  • Pishrokyo (Pishrokyan): Bzentz*
  • Destreithkya (Destreithkyan): Vlashipogrin*
  • Tronkenzhya (Tronkenzhyan, Bistonyan, Ugnathyan, Uchmorzhyan, Vandvelyan, Brokhonyan, M¨bronyan, Üprezyan, Kanströdzhyan) (in Tronkenzhen) Prüsht*, Leskvia, Arshtetim, Anzbrad; (in Bistonzhen) Gzhadtrend; (in Ugnathzhen) Dublisam; (in Uchmorzhen) Shetbamb; (in Vandvelzhen) Hhapelvis; (in Brokonzhen) Qögrishcha; (in M¨bronzhen) Übvanktzel; (in Üprezzhen) Naqlivek; (in Kanströdzhen) Patzterö
  • Arshurein (Arshureinian): Nayalel*, Anshia
  • Hatspork (Hatsporkese): Taighbik*

    On Aniris:
  • Cheltiki (Cheltiki): Chamanki*, Mekisiang, Ngopusi, Yuchichi
  • Kuyupri (Kuyupri): Braikiging*, Apriyam, Tassi Tassi, Chovia
  • Serapel (Serizh, Apelizh): Burm-Foren*, Pida Simor, Sorgistel
  • Sozio (Sozian): Atroyo*, Pencho Solon, Mas Hwindas
  • Dandi (Dandian): Bilibili*, Abibi, Rengisú
  • Duodchen (Duodchense): Yuadminrian*, Buotjok, Tiesrim
  • Gamen (Gamenese, Trisangese, Könsandese): Yoksik*, Pikaloat, Gongzhang
  • Omel (Omelese): Romio*, Blistiva
  • Phuto (Shotohha): Khomirong*, Ihhasux
  • Intong (Wenwen): Kongkung*, Yengpham, Moushang
  • Laishen (Wenwen): Laiweim*, Emphobheng, Shailein
  • Yunmang (Wenwen): Nengmi*, Toushau
  • Zhiphiang (Wenwen): Aimphiang*
  • Wailou (Wenwen): Senliaoren*, Bheusungten
  • Phenwiang (Wenwen): Wiwao*, Peuphia
  • Tonlo (Wenwen): Zhangsung*
  • Eshankaun (Wenwen): Iloshoi*
  • Wezhenphu (Wenwen): Anweimpoim*, Sampaom
  • Hhadga (Hhadgan): Qhorisorg*
  • Kokudan (Kokudanese): Benkochen*, Koryeok, Lukson
  • Jyupor (Jyuporese): Jokson*, Alpijas
  • Zyubhian (Phiatl): Tombiabat*
  • Bolbhian (Phiatl): Pefanisti*
  • Jujuki Island (Cheltiki): Chwangeon*
  • Najorba (Kuyupri): Jayasasa*
  • West Sheron (Sheronese): Osnatz*
  • East Sheron (Sheronese): Sunglo*
  • Kmandasetl (Kmandasetchi): Shteinzin*
  • Spondritch (Spondritchi): Kombrasetl*
  • Khrasainei (Khrasaineyi): Kartlekh*
  • Hhandisan (Hhandisani): Asafranzh*
  • Martirosan (Martirosani, Hanzhi): Albotron*, Zhmerkhi
  • Hanzh (Hanzhi): Hhusta*, Shizharakh
  • Ismahan (Ismahani): Qanrisuk*, Ashtraq
  • Adaret (Adareti): Kyubaddit*
  • Kuntar (Kani): Qalibta*, Ghaligash, Is-Surzhan
  • Dushtorb (Kani): Il-Mayan*
  • Khabrun (Kani): Il-Kazeid*, Kanourmi
  • Heyran (Kani): Dashbranzd*
  • Zandisan (Kani): Burbmeighosh*
  • Shtendi Burb (Kani): Is-Shtendi*, Ghlabrim
  • Ghulb (Kani): It-Teynisfor*
  • Gholaynasser (Kani): Khenzhban*, Id-Deqqar

    On Inus:
  • Lasathar (Alhator): Brethkeiks*, Dashil, Lherdi, Nevathek, Keiklish
  • Webelh (Alhator): Bronfuks*, Oalmeri, Pimbribralh
  • Lhannigan (Alhator): Ladsaul*, Tefenwir, Audsteis, Kolpeks, Kaldrilheth, Quamiaks, Skenthaut
  • Ruman (Rumanese): Borass*, Grunazh, Pumaj, Prileud
  • Saithen (Saithanese): Lerio*, Kateldash
  • Ston (Stonish): Prodhas*, Gromi, Edsteid
  • Imayan (Imayanese): Bushanyer*, Trayonsh, Reghyon, Majaparie
  • Ädel (Tradish): Bitzeld*, Prutl, Pformsh, Skhetzt
  • Akagord (Tradish): Vandelbräz*, Anshtet, Gusaz
  • Tradl (Tradish): Nardfinzel*, Bleiteu, Durpf, Heizenblitzel
  • Traduoniz (Tradish): Kuoneitz*, Yabäban
  • Ingebel (Tradish): Yägel*, Kakenburt
  • Drekpoint (Drekpointic): Nashasir*, Shingez
  • Driparta (Dripartan): Pokatla*, Shinekhessa
  • Antrebol (Antrebolese): St. Tonyan*
  • Arstiameizha (Arstiameizhan): Zepitran*
  • Laomagra (Laomagran): Gwelkhini*
  • Niaoniao (Niaovese, Nanan, Yindik): Mahsham*, Sheidin, Gwemwei
  • Tithus (Tithusian): Hhari Hhari*
  • Bethus (Bethusian): Vidalan*
  • Mordianstro (Mordianstron): Prezmistroler*
  • Nilia (Nilian): Kajeika*
  • Milkastro (Milkastron): Elbingon*, Koriastra
  • Belketingo (Belke): Ikirien*, Lalika
  • Shubron (Shubronese): Vaidani*
  • Hoerston (Hoerstonish): Gogboy*
  • Erzdon (Erzdonish): Verzekron*, Börgzmeld
  • Gyunigy (Gyunigyan): Tyatjiz*
  • Lyestretha (Lyestrethan): Narazerd*
  • Istothinya (Istothinyan): St. Psarimad*
  • Byestura (Byesturan): Andyostos*, Smerabyel
  • Byondvosa (Byondvosan, Chyurmikh): Khroshnit*, Kruspi
  • Shmekhrenya (Shmekhrenyan, Chyurmikh): Chandrashchik*, Shnetnyospidr
  • Stolapia (Stolapian): Motris*
  • Selgorda (Selgordan): Tineris*
  • Phrankmapia (Phrankmapian): Kikspel*
  • Phligmas (Phligman): Teuderias*, Pheuphron, Spragnatos
  • Cendmithia (Cendmithian): Welkirteir*
  • Lothanan (Lothananese): Kenidrom*
  • Dhanturz (Dhanti, Bhegli, Torani): Bhanzamow*, Threddi, Parakh Sili
  • Brolibhan (Brolibhanese, Alhator): Greinmart*, Shrileuven
  • Tumusia (Tumusian): Agiri*
  • Torebia (Torebian): Tonkanoi*
  • Twanu (Twanuan): Pulish*
  • Tlapochaka (Tlapochakan): Eztachetl*, Kapochiki, Saplatiagua
  • Damamprais (Damampraisian): Osteivion*
  • East Kelli (Alhator): Rutaul*, Bitheldor
  • West Kelli (Alhator): Ampat Saugis*, Laimerin, Frekelh
  • Skandrung (Skandrungese): Dingplang*
  • Tlentiang (Tlentiangese): Yiongpsun*, Zhiadum
  • D'boern (Sebeksia): Megeksor*, T'blash
  • Demelioks (Demeliokish, Sebeksia): Dishplash*, Ranstenrid
  • Ksacelion (Ksacelionese, Sebeksia): Klorizkan*, Cezakarre, Oerbam
  • Ksagreimphor (Ksagreimphorese, Sebeksia): Khaiphia*, K'peikun
  • Bratazhava (Bratazhavan): Shterdiyon*, Khurstazh

    On Orak:
  • Gristelgarth (Gristelgarthik): Krondal*, Kvildeth, Humorkhor, Martzden
  • Rifpord (Rifpordik): Chnumfra*, Burpel
  • Grek (Grekik): Nakski*, Debrkh, Klenkik
  • Okunyak (Okunyakik): Kamraqyel*, Odverlistiyn
  • Thustiak (Kathenzik, Sukhik): Shtevian*, Dremordik, Bhismiak
  • East Kozek (Kozekik): Zunsk*, Ziernikka
  • West Kozek (Kozekik): Takiksk*, Torgittak, Preppak
  • Brebiths (Brebithsik): Hamanqiths*
  • Sakinak (Sakinakik): Yekinek*
  • Torstiag (Torstiagik): Kuniag*
  • Kunstizh (Forglift): Fteri*, Sampistl, Zendl
  • Bronft (Forglift): Kserpsh*, Cargord, Rankhrac
  • Gunftlikh (Forglift): Shpikenz*, Tetlforzh
  • Rorkazhourik (Rorkazhourikik): Hhereidria*
  • Qarabansak (Qarabansakik): Qamelskaix*
  • Orhhumel (Orhhumelik): Reidjtom*
  • Kazmirzhiak (Kazmirzhiakik): Alatusiaq*
  • Konzukh (Konzukhik): Sqanzukhs*

    On Oloze:
  • Oboze (Sunan, Zabo, Zechaic): Piezi*, New Bakathoran, New Shlezi, St. Normhed
  • Zelazia (Zechaic, Markanese, Lutva): Zonyami*, Cheshatra, Shachaphia, St. Nestro
  • Pochakeizi (Tifo, Sulami, Lazamor, Zechaic): Piquish*, Lombur, Madeide
  • Kaziand (Tifo, Sunan, Zechaic): Vheinya*, Nravia
  • Ogragia (Ograg, Tifo, Sunan): Onduberi*, Akieno
  • New Suno (Sunan): New Anomhud*
  • New Terion (Teri): Mas Zaquile*
  • Turtle Island (Sunan, Markanese, Pelitipan): St. Furnhan*, Yelipigo
  • Coromadel (Jamufio, Markanese, Lutva): Tufia*, Quesagma
  • Bagmia (Baikis, Sunan, Zechaic): Koragem*, Bodmor
  • Quagmia (Baikis, Soleto, Sunan, Zechaic): Taichnis*, Kusumo
  • Kosochon (Choson, Sunan, Zechaic): Nakchok*
  • Chimbaqua (Choson, Pandra, Sunan, Zechaic), Kaklicha*, Imba Imba, Mbetziran, Ndoaga
  • Baramentchi (Guaratchanin, Sunan, Zechaic): Tcholiño*
  • Qarachaqitl (Chenque, Tlechtli, Sunan, Zechaic), Il Zoropotl*, Zesquechande
  • Talachuq (Tlechtli, Zonde, Sunan, Zechaic): Kaxachametl*, Ussonsan
  • Qimutio (Rhodosphor, Sunan): Protaphan*
  • Istudio (Lhaidisti, Uphri, Sunan): Phomugi*, Lhaolful
  • West Istudio (Uphri, Sunan): Lipheia*
  • Xebikol (Xebi, Kol, Markanese, Dnelhatese): Snarmhav* (executive), Bragi* (judicial/legislative), Araqaraqa
  • Xogua (Gaguasi): Chojuase*, Pimuentro
  • Julpo (Gaguasi): Batia*, Omohandra
  • Pamilang (Jelemi, Olagitrom, Maitrom): Palajang*, Maibara, West Anago, East Anago
  • Gamelanto (Gamelantan), Nikkom*, Geybeyel
  • Azomba (Muchumba, Sunan): Chuzavili*
  • Agumba (Muchumba, Kaiviaz, Sunan): Asampo*, Maizachore
  • Bestora (Sporno): Baidro*
  • Kisora (Sporno, Sunan): Nediba*
  • Zandizo (Zabwebi, Froti, Sunan, Zechaic): Hormufo*, Kisalyezo
  • Omobote (Gompuetl, Sunan, Zechaic): Guarnulfe*
  • Tobuatl (Tobutobu): Hebiretl*
  • Ancamita (Zechaic): Khancala*, Tashanimish
  • Eshwitzi (Tinviasz): Mazyat*
  • Tzanvairon (Tinviasz): Szmeling*, Aibekrzon
  • Turolo (Turolan): Makiso*, Sodema
  • Tortamei (Fondjia, Furbi): Fartelwir*, Aandbadi
  • Skwardel (Furbi, Hakishki, Kwitzo, Kwatzo): Emagikon*, Motomoto, Tzoji, Phiyoprowadromo
  • Pordman Island (Sunan): St. Yanzki*
  • Nuppola (Shotizoni, Danion): Apalo*
  • Ippola (Shotizoni, Sheparon, Vesteveste): Triteista*, Mitrial, Pundapunda
  • Tzeppolo (Shotizoni): Jepato*, Tinilusa

    Nations in conflict include Seria/Suno, Cheltiki/Kuyupri and Lasathar/Ruman. Shotisha says not to interfere in the wars of other nations.

    Shanu exports books (mainly Shanuvian thought, such as philosophy and religion), as well as kisas to worldwide Shotishans. Other exports are negligible.

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