Huenarno

Huenarno, officially the Imperial Coalition of Huenarno, is a constitutional monarchy in west Vidina. It is one of the most populous states on the continent. It is bound by the Locufaric Ocean and the Hujixcon Sea to the west, the {Snake Spine} Mountains to the east, Onaway to the north, and {grinna nation}.

Humans first arrived in modern Huenarno about 12,500 years ago, with the Hini people, who are most closely related to the modern Jinali and Hujixcon peoples. 7,000 years ago, the Proto-Gharan people migrated from the north, displacing resident cultures. The Proto-Gharan would split into the modern Rálaho, Barna, Vineari, and Diné peoples. Agriculture is dated to around 3,000 years ago in the Huenarnoan River valley, based mostly on maize, beans, and gourds. Domestic ujox were brought down from the Jinali people in the {Snake Spine} mountains, and ground sloth made their way from the east coast.

In 1525, the Huenarnoan Import Company was founded. Over the course of the 16th century, the company would establish control over modern Huenarno through conquest and diplomacy. In 1637, following a series of financial setbacks, the company would be bought by the Salian government. In 1941, following mounting tensions, the Horgani Pact, lead by Rálahoan Emperor Mainri Higari, declares the independence of the Imperial Coalition of Huenarno. It would take six years of fighting before their independence was recognized by the Salians, ending the War for Independence.

Etymology
Huenarno gets its name from the Huenarno River in the Rálaho heartland, meaning XXXX. The name was used by the Salian-owned Huenarnoan Import Company for the territory under its charter, which encompassed most of the land area the modern nation occupies today. Previously, there was no common name in native languages for the region, and was seen as an arbitrary organization by many. It wasn't until the early 20th century that an idea of a Pan-Huenarnoan identity began to take form, and with it the use of "Huenarno" in a non-colonial context. In particular, Mainri Higari would advocate for the use of name in his famous essay Dragonflies in the Sky: On Huenarno and National Identity.

History
Lathadu would be the first nation to recognize Huenarnoan independence. To this day, the two nations are sometimes called "siblings across the sea", and Bitnirak National University and the National University of Lathadu at Callebanee have a robust student exchange program.
 * Mainri Higari
 * Huenarnoan Import Company

Geology
During the Late Cretacous, Huenarno was part of the island continent of XXXX. As evidenced by the Initalu Formation, Huenarno was resident to a robust dinosaur community, including the avesaur Carcharodontoptryx and the pachypod Huenarnopod.

Climate
- Largely Mediterranean and cold steppe

Flora and fauna
According to the World Forum Association for Conservation and Wildlife, Huenarno is a megadiverse nation, being resident to over XXXX native species, including several endemics. While many species have gone extinct since human arrival, it is one of the most conservation-focused countries in Vidina. Most of this diversity is found in the many national parks dotted across the country, with the largest being Higi-Higi Canyon National Park and Dogfall National Park. Due to the common practices of bitkodin, Huenarnoan cities are often used in case studies about urban wildlife and human-nature coexistence.
 * Bitkodin
 * Loroon
 * Naramak
 * Ujox

Religion

 * Luenor
 * Huenarnoan mythology

Culture

 * National Museum of the Imperial Coalition

Holidays
Children of Kiqteramal Day, colloquially Dog Day,  is one of the most popular holidays in Huenarno, celebrated in some form by most lowland cultures. The festivities celebrate the bond between humans and their canine friends and associates, in particular the very first one between Kiqteramal the Dog Mother and Icro the child. The specific celebrations vary from region to region and between social classes. A remote village may simply expect people to treat the village dogs with better care, while a big city like Bitnirak may throw a lavish parade with thousands of participants. One constant is a large feast where dogs are invited to eat with the people as equals. In modern times, animal shelters will reduce the adoption fees for the day and bring their dogs to the festivities, looking for potential adopters. While primarily about domestic dogs, wild naramaks and zoo canids are also celebrated - after all, Kiqteramal gave birth to both kenémaks and naarámaks.

The following day is a less celebrated but still beloved holiday, Animal Companion Day, or Larminatmo. Instead of being about a specific animal, Larminatmo celebrates all the other creatures a person can find companionship with. The tradition dates back to at least the formation of the Ráhaloan empire under Mainri Santaq, over a thousand years ago. According to legend, Santaq’s ugo steed, Jirim, grew increasingly unruly during Dog Day celebrations, even after increasingly harsh measures to correct him. It wasn’t until the beast snapped at the emperor’s prized hunting dogs did he realize the ugo was jealous. The next day, the ugo awoke to find an entire table’s worth of fresh fruits and vegetables, and finally Jirim was happy again - or as happy as an ugo can be. Soon, the day after Dog Day was extended to the rest of the emperor’s animals. While the exact story is likely untrue, it is noteworthy that Santaq seemed to have a close connection to his animals, and threw a large funeral for the passing of Jirim of old age.

Today, Larminatmo is most often associated with exotic pets and livestock. Indeed, one of the main criticisms of the holiday is that it celebrates the exotic pet trade, which is a major issue for a nation that puts pride on its animal welfare and conservation standards. On the other hand, Larminatmo sees a peak in zoo and animal sanctuary visits, and most conservation-involved organizations see the day as an opportunity to introduce the general public to issues that all animals face in the modern day.

Philosophy
Huenarno has a long philosophical tradition dating back at least since the invention of writing. While there are many sects and schools of thought, many share common characteristics, including meaning versus meaningless, something from nothing, and self determinism. Myrish philosopher Kosti Harjula, considered the father of existentialist thought, would draw from various Huenarnoan ideas when writing Peaceful Emptyness.

Cuisine

 * Arki Aquo
 * Ninmi