The Imperial Domains of Iyum is a massive, safe nation, renowned for its compulsory military service, irreverence towards religion, and stringent health and safety legislation. The compassionate, democratic population of 2.714 billion Iyumians hold their civil and political rights very dear, although the wealthy and those in business tend to be viewed with suspicion.

The relatively small, outspoken government prioritizes Healthcare, although Education and Welfare are also considered important, while Industry and Environment are ignored. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Ro'an. The average income tax rate is 21.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The large but inefficient Iyumian economy, worth 119 trillion Denas a year, is broadly diversified and led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Tourism, Furniture Restoration, and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 43,981 Denas, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

The tenet of free speech is held dear, the mining industry is making inroads into environmentally sensitive areas, the latest Harry Potter book is a bestseller, and the nation's diplomats shake hands with those whose hands are drenched in the blood of innocents. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown. Iyum's national animal is the Dragon, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Iyum is ranked 156,879^th in the world and 28^th in Gypsy Lands for Largest Gambling Industry, scoring 179.97 on the Kelly Criterion Productivity Index.