Theogiorick

Community of Elijah in Theogiorick
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Capital	Theogiorick
Official language(s)	Elw, alien language
Official religion(s)	Community of Elijah
Demonym	Theogiorickan(s), Elianist(s)
- Adjective	Theogiorickan, Elianist
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Population	c. 17,000
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Theogiorick is a city on Caplona, inhabited by members of the religious Community of Elijah (originating from Zeta Yll Exuun) since 1721, who established the Community of Elijah in Theogiorick as a sovereign polity in 1722 following the Armistice of Theogiorick and the arrival of the Kaiser Ayreon. The city-state is populated by some 14,000 aliens from Zeta Yll Exuun (known as Theogiorickans) and some 3,000 Elw-speaking humans (descendants of the original Elwynnese crew of the Kaiser Ayreon).

History

Picture of Theogiorick during its Caradian era.

Another picture of Theogiorick during its Caradian era.

During its Caradian era, the city had a population of just over 1 million people. It was the largest city in Caradia, and responsible for more than half of the nation's industrial output. Over half of Caradia's population lived in either Relacul, and as such most industry is focused in these two cities. Theogiorick's industrial sector was mainly centered on coal power plants, and steel foundries, which accounted for 45% of the usage of coal and iron. Theogiorick was also the planned headquarters for the Ducal Rail System. The mayor of the city was Manfred II, Count of Scear. The people of Theogiorick mainly spoke Sarnechi and Sacovian.

In 1721, Theogiorickans began scouting the city, being discovered by a geological/biochemical team led by Robyna Markbell-Howells from Natopia's nearby Harthago base in Prima Alrodia. Soon thereafter, the team secured evidence that Theogiorickans had been in the city at least by 1718, but most likely even earlier.

Habitats

The mean temperature of the city makes it ideal for Theogiorickan habitation (by Micran standards). They can go around the city, without having to wear temperature-regulating suits most of the time. Only in summer might temperatures be dangerous for Theogiorickans, and suits are available for then.

In the previously densely populated city centre, buildings have been insulated to allow for a more hydrogen-based air quality. When venturing between buildings, Theogiorickans can use tunnels or bring a gas tank with them of pure hydrogen to help them survive the trip. If the distance is short, they don't even need to bring gas tanks with them. The Theogiorickans' metabolism is slow, so their breathing rate is that too. They can survive about 45 minutes breathing the normal Micran air, with up to an hour and a half before loss of consciousness and risk of permanent damage.

The inhabitants extract hydrogen by gassifying coal (from the rich coal deposits around the city). The process of coal gasification uses steam and oxygen to break molecular bonds in coal and form a gaseous mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. Coke-oven gas made from pyrolysis (i.e., oxygen-free heating) of coal has about 60% hydrogen, the rest being methane, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ammonia, molecular nitrogen, and hydrogen sulfide, not too different from the air-make-up of the Theogiorickans' home planet.

Sport

Craitish and Zandt visitors introduced football to Theogiorick. While the alien Theogiorickans were less than impressed by the sport, the human residents took it on warmly. The residents also heard stories of ice hockey (which seemed to interest the aliens more, reminding them of some similar sport from "back home").

The Community decided to support the sports, believing their introduction to be helpful in integrating Theogiorick to the international community, and normalizing Theogiorick's presence in the world. As such, the Community set a goal of becoming members of the Micras Hockey League and the Fédération Micraise de Football by 1724.

Foreign relations

Foreign relations between Theogiorick and other powers are limited. Most communication is done between the Community leadership and the Raspur Pact through the Raspur Pact's Observatory, Security and Liaison Office in Theogiorick (the Pact's "embassy" there). Moreover, the Community is limited by the Armistice of Theogiorick. However, Craitish diplomats and scientists have visited Theogiorick, as well as representatives of the Zandarijn community of the now defunct state of Sankt Ludwigshafen.