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Egypt, Land of the Nile

Decription: In the beginning Sobek came out of the water of Nun and sweated to create the Nile. This was the moth the Ancient Egyptians believed created their society, and although their myths might have been more fiction than fact, Egypt is one of the oldest wizard countries in the world. In fact Ancient Egypt was the first land to develop a complex society that included wizards. There had always been tribal shamans, but Egypt actually had a place for wizards. This made it the Capitol of the Ancient Wizard world, and it remains an important power to this day.

Government: The country of Egypt is governed by the Fesong, and Tesong. The Fesong are an accomplished council of wizards chosen for there skill. The individual members of the Fesong each control a point of interest for the government, such as Law Enforcement or Education. The Tesong are slightly different. They are the leaders of wizarding communities, and unlike the Fesong, there positions are mostly hereditary. The individuals of both groups are known as Quan. At the head of both councils are the Senghe. One is elected from the Fesong and one from the Tesong. After elected they often take names form ancient Pharaohs. The current ones are Senghe Nefertiti from the Fesong, and Senghe Ahmose from the Tesong. They both have the power to override decisions made by Tesong and Fesong and impeach any Quans from either group, although Tesong Quans must be replaced by other members of their family.

Egyptian Society: Egyptians today are known for there excellent sense of history, and in fact they have the largest library and Pensieve collection in the world. They also have a large collection of hundreds of Ancient Egyptian artifacts they have "saved" from muggle researchers. Many have magical affects. Many Egyptian children grow up in a society deeply rooted in tradition and sometimes singleminded. On the other hand Egyptian children are constantly pushed to be the absolute best people possible and nothing less. This includes not only magic, but athletics and moral codes too. When it comes to clothes Egyptians, like other wizards are back long before modern day. However Egypt is too hot for robes. Egyptian spell casters where the same garb as Ancient Egyptians. The clothes are simple, but also beautiful. I'm fact Egyptian witches are taught to fight in dresses that restrict there movement. In lifestyle Egyptians are also unique. Instead of living undercover in muggle communities, the Egyptians prefer to live in all magic communities. Underwater and underground. The Egyptians build small towns a and communities underneath the Nile, and most of their time is spent in the cool passageways. A good example is the Egyptian Capitol of under the oasis of Fayoum.

Egyptian Magic: First and foremost a difference in wands must be noted from Europeans. Egyptian wizards use longer thicker more stick-like like wands that have been carved into figures. They usually undergo a more elaborate process than Europeans. Egyptians have used this technique for centuries. It should also be noted that Egyptians use Coptic as there native language. This is an older language than traditional Latin or Greek, but not as widely spread. Egyptians have delved deeper into the magic of curses than any other country, and they are some of the few wizards who are truly accomplished at working with magic items and runes. Egyptians are known as excellent duelers, and they often employ wild elemental magic not capable through Latin based spells. Egyptians are the first and best Animagi in the world and the myths of animal headed Egyptian gods came from this. In fact many Quan as Animagi and although Egyptians lack a standing army, they have an elite shock force of wizards that are Animagi as well.

The U.K. A Powerful Empire

Description: Great Britain is the fabled land of Harry Potter. Wizards around the world remember the fabled reign of terror caused by the Dark Wizard Voldemort. What few realize though, is that this small island off the coast of Europe governs a huge empire. It controls the U.S.A., Canada, Australia, Polynesian Islands, India, Iceland, Ireland, Caribbean Islands, and Parts of Africa. Everywhere colonial wizards are in a constant battle with native shamans.

U.K. Government: The government of the U.K is noted in the "Harry Potter" series, but the Ministry of Magic has more power than is recounted. Control over countless colonies gives them a large amount of power. It is a rather strange system, as the entire empire is governed from one small island, and it doesn't help the conflicts with native peoples.

U.K. Society: Life in Great Britain mostly reflects life elsewhere in Europe. Wizards live in hiding and send children to the boarding school of Hogwarts at age 11. Wizards wear robes and traditional pointed wizard hats. But life changes once you are out in the colonies. Life is constantly on the edge. White colonist wizards have to constantly worry about a simmering conflict between local residents and native peoples. In general colonist society is a more dangerous, rugged version of life back in Britain. Tribal life is even more dangerous as constant battles drive them to live on the edge.

U.K Magic: British wizards are known for their diversity in wands. Because of cultural influences from the Celts, Scots, and Romans. This is reflected in their magic. Because of their Celtic and Scottish influence British wizards are some of the best in the world at Transfiguration and housework spells. However because of Romans British wizards use Latin Latin incantations and spells in general. This is reflected among colonists, but natives each use their own style of magic and wands. Canadian natives are good with nature and cold elemental magic. Native Americans in the U.S. are experts in certain types of divination and practical charms. Caribbean and Polynesian wizards tend to be good Hydromancers and handy with exotic elixirs. The Aborigines of Australia and Maori people of New Zealand tend to be good with fast and brutal combat spells. Indians are some of the fathers of divination and subtle enchantments. African wizards have a whole host of skills. It really depends on the area.

Japan, A Land of Family Secrets

Description: Wizards have been present throughout Japanese history. These mysterious men and woman grace many stories, as wise advisors or maniacal villains. However, everything changed when the ships arrived. They were different from anything the Japanese had seen before, and they contained British muggles. To the Japanese muggles, this was the start of advancement. To the wizards it was the start of their hiding, which would lead to them being drawn closer together than any other society.

Japanese Government: The Japanese wizards were never governed by an Emperor. The wizards are much more tight-knit than that. The head of the government is the head elder, a wizard of great experience and merit. Under him are a council who help decide everyday affairs. Each member of the council has a collection of men and women under them who focus on a certain aspect, and use a collection of government workers under them to deal with it.

Japanese Society: Japanese society is based in family and the community. Children are sent to magic school from a young age to get to know their fellow wizards, but also encouraged to see their family members regularly. School in Japan is very centered on appealing to individual students talents, and classes and schedules are often changed to suit students better. Japanese adults are encouraged to do work however they see fit as long as they help society as a whole. They also observe a large amount of festivals and holidays, most aimed at bringing people closer to their community or family. Japanese dress in robes similar to Europeans, but their robes are generally emboldened with many designs and added to with fur, feathers, and other creative liberties.

Japanese Magic: First off, the Japanese magic is different as they use staffs, not wands. They are one of the few powerful cultures that still does so. Staffs are less delicate in choosing then wands. They can come from any tree. But they have to have a personal connection to their wielder for them to work right. You can't just buy a staff at a shop, the tree has to be found yourself and brought to a professional. Japanese are experts in the magic of illusions, enchantments, and bewitchments. If you meet a Japanese wizard you must be sure to stay on your toes. Another interesting note is that Japanese wizards are taught nonverbal spells form a very young age. This adds to their mystical aura.

Romania, The Dragon World

Description: Romania is the dragon center of the world. Romanian wizards grow up almost worshiping dragons. Romanians are top dragon researchers. They develop dragon based technology, provide homes for hundreds of dragons, and are the top producer of dragon merchandise in the business. Romanian culture has grown up centered around these majestic beasts.

Romanian Government: The supreme monarch of Romanian wizards is known as the Dragon Lord. He has a large collection of duties and powers. He is supreme monarch but can be sacked by a special organization known as the Scaled Watch, if he gets power hungry.

Romanian Society: Dragons occupy much of Romanian wizard myths, legends, and dreams. The ideal of every Romainian is to be like a dragon, strong, brave, and fierce. Romanians wear clothes that show this connection. Cloth is treated to resemble dragon hide as much as possible, and when a dragon does it's hide is sold for very high prices. Care of Magical creatures in Romanian schools is 80% dragons and 20% other beasts.

Romanian Magic: Romanian magic also attempts to embody draconian power. Wands in Romania are polished with certain oils to give them the multi faceted appearance of dragon scales. Wand cores are most commonly dragon based, dragon heart string, dragon scale, dragon bone shard, even a small cavity of dragon blood. The magic itself is ferocious and wild. Romanians are experts with powerful combat spells, the stunning spell being of their invention. Romanians use Latin incantations.

Greece, A Land of Myths

Description: Greece is he origin of countless tales of monsters, gods, and most importantly, magic. Wizards and sorcerers have long walked the forests and mountains of Greece. What attracted them? It wasn't the wars. It certainly wasn't the economy. The weather? Perhaps that helped. But in the end it was the creatures. Sines the Ancient times Greece has been full to the brim magical creatures. So many originate there, hippocampi, chimeras, basilisks, cyclopes, and sirens. The wizards of Greece are the best Magical Creatures experts in the world.

Greek Government: The Greek government is a simple democracy. While it wouldn't work for most countries, the low wizarding population gives the Greek wizards the ability to carry out the kind of government that made Athens famous. Anyone of age can vote, as long as they've passed their final exams in school.

Greek Society: Since the democratic government provides little opportunity for government jobs, the primary occupation for Greek wizards is working with magical creatures. Wizards are extremely specialized. Most study a specific aspect of a specific species, sometimes just open individual of that species. Other Greeks make jobs running businesses and such. Greek dress is unique among wizards. They wear robes, like other wizards, but more similar to the Ancient Greek chitons and dresses. There are no schools in Greece so most go to study in other schools.

Greek Magic: Greek wands are similar to other European ones but usually of different wood. They are often skinnier as well. Obviously Greeks best subject is Care of Magical Creatures, but many Greeks have a natural affinity for potions and Transfiguration as well. Greeks also invented the subject of Arithmancy, and are very proud of that fact. Greeks, of course, use Greek incantations.

China: The Mystical Land of Magical Mystery

Description: In the center of the Orient, China has always been a land of intrigue and mystery to Europeans, but few realize their is really much more. The very earth of China is cloaked in charms. The trees echo with magic and the fiction and nonfiction are one and the same. Magical and majestic beats roam the land. China is a wizard wonderland.

Chinese Government: The Chinese wizards are socialists. Hehehehe. I can feel the hate coming about now.

Chinese Society: The Chinese have one of the largest wizarding populations, and are unique in the fact that they actually have to deal with a substantial population. They are closer to a modern country in this way, but are very different in most others. The Chinese have put high standard in school, and adolescence as a whole. Students are expected to have a love of learning. In terms of clothing the Chinese wear exotic multi colored robes and many strange hats.

Chinese Magic: The Chinese use much shorter, more delicate wands, and the large amount of magical creatures makes for a large variety of cores. The Chinese are good with Care of Magical Creatures, but that isn't their primary strength. The Chinese are perhaps the best at charms in the world. They have invented hundreds of different charms for all occasions, many of which have been translated into by Europeans. The Chinese use incantations from all of the different Chinese languages.

France, A Fairytale Land

Description: France has grown from a small collection of barbarians, to one of the most sophisticated and dignified countries in the world. Wizards have evolved in the same way. Wizards in France have a very distinctive magic and culture. They are now a guiding force in the wizarding world, and Beaxbotons, one of the greatest wizard schools in Europe, lies within their borders.

French Government: The French have a ministry of magic, similar to the U.K., and in general their government is simple.

French Society: The French send children to boarding school much earlier than the English, usually to Beaxbotons. French wizards are encouraged to be elegant and sophisticated in their manners, and always look their best. They wear much thinner and more elegant robes than the British, and almost never wear the pointed hats. Many French adults go to work in other countries, they have a natural desire to experience the world around them in every way possible. The French are also very competitive, they had the idea for the Triwizard Tournament.

French Magic: French wands tend to be made of lighter woods than the British ones. The French are good with exotic and showy charms, especially conjuration. They are excellent duelists, even to the point where they can challenge the Egyptians. 