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“Flame Light! Flee Night!”

The Kingdom of Valariande is a massive, environmentally stunning nation, ruled by Leader with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space. Its hard-nosed, hard-working population of 2.244 billion have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent government stops and the rest of society begins, but it juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and the Environment. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 11%. A powerhouse of a private sector is led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, followed by Book Publishing and Furniture Restoration.

Pinkerton agents are called in to forcibly break up white collar strikes, a government program is underway to revitalize Valariande's beaches, only the rich can afford the latest medical innovations, and crime suspects are forced to submit to blood testing. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is totally unknown, thanks to the all-pervasive police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Valariande's national animal is the eagle, which is also the nation's favorite main course, and its currency is the crown.

Valariande is ranked 1st in the region and 3,190th in the world for Most Godforsaken.