Honorable Union of Ixania

Ixania, officially the Honorable Union of Ixania, is a state of the Republic of Atlion, established in  by Imperator Dion I. It is located on the small island of the same name, to the southeast of Albion, and is the seventh smallest state by size, but third in terms of population. The capital and largest city of Ixania is Ukatili, Damu Country, on the western side of Ixania. Ixanian culture is derived from French and African culture, though over the centuries, it has developed into its own form. The region has its own writing system and religion, and the way of life in the state is completely different than those in the south.

A hot and forbidding island state during some times of the year, Ixania is famed for the vast forested Black Mountains, and has been a center of hiking for the Albionese population. The origin of the state's name is unknown, as it has no link to any the island's languages, and no records of its meaning have been found. The state was settled by French pirates and freed African slaves, who over time carved out a home in the harsh land. The settlers' desendants soon formed the modern Ixanian population, and joined the Albion Senate in  under the leadership of Imperator Jérôme II.

The economy of Ixania is a mix of service and heavy industry, with Ixania providing the bulk of the heavy industrial equipment used by Atlion. Ixania additionally serves as the techological and military center of Atlion, providing most of the weapons and training used by the military. The state is largely governed by the highly religious and militant Ixanian Fascist Party, which represents the interests of the state in the Albionese government. It has been said that after the mountains, the Ixanians are the harshest things in Albion. Given their past and culture, that is not too far from the truth.

Geography
The geography of Ixania is one that has fascinated geologists throughout the world. Despite its size, Ixania has one of the greatest climate differences in the world. The mountainous north is cold, wet, and receive lots of snow in the winter and rain in the summer and spring. This is in vast contrast to the practically arid coastline in the south. There is a gaping bowl-shaped region near the center of the northern part of the island, known as Nacelle, where 38% of the population resides. It is here that the majority of the white Ixanian population lives. The Ixanian population of African descent lives in the warmer southern and parts of the island. It has been speculated that the deep, Nacelle region was perhaps formed millions of years ago around the same time as the mountain chain running through central Albion.

The wild differences of cold and hot is also believed to be the results of the formation of the island. The intensive snowfall in the Nacelle is the result of the trapping of clouds coming from the strait, and perhaps carried over the Albionese mountains, over the southern coast, and down into the Nacelle. The run-off of that moisture not chilled by the northern winds, falls on the region outside of it, watering the immediate area. However, the proximity to the Equator and the cold air coming down from the European continent results in everything else outside of the Nacelle to be rather dry and arid. This odd climatic effect has been a duel blessing in disguise. Skiing in the Nacelle Mountains is very popular with tourists, and surfers and beachgoers are please with the coastline of Ixania's southern region. This has provided Ixania with the perfect enviorment for winter and summer tourist seasons.

Religion
The main religion of the Ixanian population is Dionism, taking its namesake from the first Imperator and unifier of Ixania, Dion I. Dionism for 97% of the population of Ixania, and fewer the 3% belonging to other denominations. Dionism was instituted as the state religion in by popular vote, and has remained as such since then. Proselytism is widely condemned by the population, and Dionism has remaind the dominate faith of the people since its creation and spread. Dionism is regulated and defined by the Dionic Church of Ixania, the sole religious force of the faith. All followers of the religion are members of the Dionic Church, making it the single largest church in Atlion.