Post by Ndeye Ndao on Dec 6, 2019 1:24:44 GMT -4
National Themes:
> Diversity of ethnic groups, religions, and languages
> Wrestling and football
> Quirk-based, local government coups threatening the larger national government
Government and Economy
The Republic of Senegal persists as a unitary presidential republic, with Dakar as its political capital and a democratically elected president, cycling every seven years. At face value, the government has changed little since 2019, but in reality, the nation's motto: "One People, One Goal, One Faith," has been rendered inapt by burgeoning political clout held by quirked families. Around the nation's political and economical sectors, Republic factors are controlled and monitored as usual. The further out one travels, however, the more one is likely to encounter an off-the-grid village or community that has essentially broken off from the government. Senegal's military is stretched far too thin to properly monitor the outbreak.
The result is a situation that has hurt the Republic's economy, public perception, and unity, and the trend only continues to spiral downward, effectively shrinking the part of Senegal that can be considered "a republic" each year since the outbreak of quirks. As ever, the company is a popular target of humanitarian aid, but just as the situation becomes difficult for the country itself, so does it become difficult for those providing the aid. The rejection of quirkers in government positions only seems to strengthen the urge of those outside its reach to try and claim power for themselves. It is believed by most of the world's powers, including the Republic itself, that if outside aid is not increased, it is only a matter of time before the capital is beset either by an outside force, or, potentially, a new union formed by fringe village communities.
Economic stratification persists, with obvious class structures, however, throughout the fringes of Senegal, the perceived strength of one's quirk is also largely relevant to one's class. This is distinct from around the capital, where quirk use is still punishable by fines, jail time, or in extreme cases, police response.
Religion and Culture
While the Republic of Senegal remains officially secular, Islam remains the predominant religion by far. However, much like the erratic state of the government far from the capital, minor religions have begun to sprung, just as minor governments, the further one travels out. Many of these are founded in the emergence of quirks and involve either worship or rejection of quirked features. Indeed, speaking to a Senegalese citizen, one would do well to ask "which part of Senegal" before assuming any of their beliefs.
Homosexuality is no longer officially barred by the government. However, the Republic is still widely regarded as an unsafe place for open homosexuals.
French is the primary language of Senegal, however, most will also speak a specific native tongue. Close to the capital, English and Japanese are also widely practiced, a side effect of heavy tourism through the area.
Pastimes and Tourism
Wrestling and football are both big in the Republic. So far, the organized sports reject quirkers outright, but throughout the Republic, one can find hotspots of unofficial quirked sports hidden beneath the eyes of officials. It's said these are often so profitable that government officials will turn a blind eye in exchange for a cut.
Laamb wrestling has caught on bigger than ever; this is Senegal's variation, a mixture of traditional ground wrestling and fist strikes. One could speculate the need for supremacy in close combat situations is causing more and more to adopt this style, as a means both to gain profit and assert themselves in the increasingly dangerous day-to-day life.
> Diversity of ethnic groups, religions, and languages
> Wrestling and football
> Quirk-based, local government coups threatening the larger national government
Government and Economy
The Republic of Senegal persists as a unitary presidential republic, with Dakar as its political capital and a democratically elected president, cycling every seven years. At face value, the government has changed little since 2019, but in reality, the nation's motto: "One People, One Goal, One Faith," has been rendered inapt by burgeoning political clout held by quirked families. Around the nation's political and economical sectors, Republic factors are controlled and monitored as usual. The further out one travels, however, the more one is likely to encounter an off-the-grid village or community that has essentially broken off from the government. Senegal's military is stretched far too thin to properly monitor the outbreak.
The result is a situation that has hurt the Republic's economy, public perception, and unity, and the trend only continues to spiral downward, effectively shrinking the part of Senegal that can be considered "a republic" each year since the outbreak of quirks. As ever, the company is a popular target of humanitarian aid, but just as the situation becomes difficult for the country itself, so does it become difficult for those providing the aid. The rejection of quirkers in government positions only seems to strengthen the urge of those outside its reach to try and claim power for themselves. It is believed by most of the world's powers, including the Republic itself, that if outside aid is not increased, it is only a matter of time before the capital is beset either by an outside force, or, potentially, a new union formed by fringe village communities.
Economic stratification persists, with obvious class structures, however, throughout the fringes of Senegal, the perceived strength of one's quirk is also largely relevant to one's class. This is distinct from around the capital, where quirk use is still punishable by fines, jail time, or in extreme cases, police response.
Religion and Culture
While the Republic of Senegal remains officially secular, Islam remains the predominant religion by far. However, much like the erratic state of the government far from the capital, minor religions have begun to sprung, just as minor governments, the further one travels out. Many of these are founded in the emergence of quirks and involve either worship or rejection of quirked features. Indeed, speaking to a Senegalese citizen, one would do well to ask "which part of Senegal" before assuming any of their beliefs.
Homosexuality is no longer officially barred by the government. However, the Republic is still widely regarded as an unsafe place for open homosexuals.
French is the primary language of Senegal, however, most will also speak a specific native tongue. Close to the capital, English and Japanese are also widely practiced, a side effect of heavy tourism through the area.
Pastimes and Tourism
Wrestling and football are both big in the Republic. So far, the organized sports reject quirkers outright, but throughout the Republic, one can find hotspots of unofficial quirked sports hidden beneath the eyes of officials. It's said these are often so profitable that government officials will turn a blind eye in exchange for a cut.
Laamb wrestling has caught on bigger than ever; this is Senegal's variation, a mixture of traditional ground wrestling and fist strikes. One could speculate the need for supremacy in close combat situations is causing more and more to adopt this style, as a means both to gain profit and assert themselves in the increasingly dangerous day-to-day life.
