Saëson

Saëson is a nation located in Northwestern North America, off the coast of the Canadian province of British Columbia. Saëson is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, the Saëson Strait to the east, and the Dixon Entrance to the north. The nation shares maritime borders with the United States to the north and Canada to the east.

Saëson is a federalist legislative imperial monarchy, with an Emperor as the head of state and government, and an Imperial Diet as its legislature. The nation's government holds one of the world's oldest lines of monarchical lineage, some sources dating it as far back as 1300 BCE. Along with its considerable age, the position of the Emperor within government has also retained significant power throughout its history. A series of constitutional laws and statutes passed throughout the 20th century retained strong power within the Emperor, as monarchies across the globe began to shift towards more democratic methods. Some scholars have placed the age of the general imperial monarchy of the nation at some 4500 years old, dating back to the Monlër dynasty which began its reign in 2503 BCE. Even with such an aged state, the nation's history is one of general stability and endurance.

The economy of Saëson is generally centered around agriculture, fishing, and artisan craftsmanship. Economic policies currently in place prevent large scale foreign intervention in the economy, which allows for the minimal exploitation of the unique luxury goods which the nation has remained famous for. Lacquerwear, dyes, fabrics, and other basic amenities from the nation sell famously throughout the globe, though they are considered generally mundane household and clothing items domestically. Though foreign intervention in the economy is largely absent, some goods found internationally which have become extremely popular within the nation are certain clothing items, exotic foods, and specific minerals. Trade is kept at a surplus, creating a stable and strong domestic economy which is largely self sufficient.

The country's foreign policies prevent most cultural contact between foreigners and residents within the nation, creating a gap between the populace and events across the globe. While most of the population is considered to be somewhat xenophobic, Saëson enjoys well relations with most nations across the globe, and is considered to be unique culturally in adhering to certain cultural aspects of both the East and West. The nation is a member of the United Nations, though its government has little regards for the ongoing within the organization, and sees it mainly as a forum for international events.