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Barmenistan, also known as Barmenia, is a nation on the continent of Majatra with a culture largely based on the Near East, particularly Kurdistan and Northern Iraq. Most characters should have Kurdish names, with a smaller number of Assyrian, Brmek names, or a combination of those.

ETHNICITY

Bihezi (Kurdish): 67%
Kathuran (Assyrian): 14%
Brmek (Jelbic-speaking Turkmen): 10%
Arev Mardik (Armenian): 4%
Seluco-Barmenian (Roman): 3%
Other: 2%

RELIGION

Ahmadism (Islam): 28%
* Israism (Sunni): 20%
* Halawism (Alevi): 6%
* Abadism (Shi'a): 1%
* Other: 1%
Felinism (cat-centered religion born in Barmenistan): 26%
Hosianism (Christianity): 25%
* Barmenian Apostolic Church (Syriac Orthodox Church): 18%
* Oseyim (Ebionites): 4%
* Aurorian Patriarchal Church (Roman Catholic Church): 2%
* Other: 1%
Ruhi Faith (Baha'i Faith): 9%
Irreligious: 5%
Yeudism (Judaism): 3%
Geraja (Hinduism): 1%
Jelbic Shamanism: 1%
Other: 2%

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Language:

The main languages in this nation are Bihezi (Kurdish), Brmek aka Barmenian Jelbic (conlang, see below) and Kathuran (Aramaic/Syriac)

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Character naming: http://fantasynamegenerators.com/#realNames
Kurdish name generator - https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/kurdish-names.php
Barmenian Jelbic names and surnames: http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.p...lid=504331
Assyrian first names: http://www.nineveh.com/Assyrian%20Names%20Project.html
Assyrian names and surnames: http://neoaramaic.weebly.com/

Language translations: https://translate.google.com
Jelbic dictionary: http://particracy.wikia.com/wiki/Jelbic_Dictionary
Jelbic grammar: http://particracy.wikia.com/wiki/Old_Hig...ic_Grammar
Aramaic/Syriac dictionaries:
http://www.atour.com/dictionary/
http://www.lexilogos.com/english/syriac_dictionary.htm
http://www.syriacdictionary.net/
http://assyrianlanguages.org/
http://cal.huc.edu/

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Game Rules: http://forum.particracy.net/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=6363
Cultural Protocols Index: http://forum.particracy.net/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=6365

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History:
https://particracy.wikia.com/wiki/Histor...armenistan


Ethnic groups:

The dominant ethnicity in Barmenistan is the Bihezi people, closely related to the Aldegarian (Iranian) people. The Bihezis have long been culturally dominated by their Jelbic conquerors and thus many speak both the Bihezi and Brmek languages with near-equal fluency.

Kathurans, based on Arameans/Assyrians, are the largest minority in Barmenistan, and they have inhabited the island of Kathuristan since before the settlement of Jelbics. Kathuran speak the Kathuran language and most Kathurans are Hosian (Christian).

The Brmeks are a Jelbic speaking people who settled in Barmenistani some time between. 100 BCE and c. 50 CE. They conquered the several Bihezi principalities and assumed cultural and political dominance for the next several centuries. They speak Brmek (conlang) which is closely related to the Vanukeans, Pntek and Jelbek languages. Brmeks tend to be Ahmadi (Muslims)

There are also significant minorities of Arev Mardik (Armenian), and Seluco-Barmenian (mixed Brmek-Selucian, i.e. Roman)

Religions:

Being the birthplace of three religions, Ahmadism, Felinism, and the Ruhi Faith, Barmenistan is a religiously heterogeneous country. Barmenistan also has significant Hosian and Yeudi communities.

The most widely practiced religion in Barmenistan is Ahmadism, a religion founded in 1186 that believes Akim to be the only God and Ahmad to be his Prophet. Most Ahmadis in Barmenistan are Israi (Sunni), with a significant Halawi (Alevi) minority.

Felinism is an animalistic religion born in Barmenistan in the 30th century and worshiping cats as divine beings, built upon the shamanistic beliefs of the Jelbic peoples with heavy influences from Selucian Paganism (Roman Polytheism) as practiced by Seluco-Barmenians.

Hosianism is a religion founded in 1 CE that believes Eliyahu of Yishelem to be the Spirit of God and Savior of mankind. The largest Hosian denomination in Barmenistan is the Barmenian Apostolic Church, an autocephalous (independent) member of the Apostolic Church of the East (Oriental Orthodox Churches). The Aurorian Patriarchal Church (Roman Catholic Church) and Oseism (Ebionites) have large minorities.

Many Barmenistanis adhere to the Ruhi Faith, a new religion founded in 4276 in Barmenistan, based on a belief in the fundamental validity of all religions and the unity of humanity, and believing in a number of successive "Messiahs" identified with the founders of the major religions, the most recent being Ismail Rabban, a 43rd century Barmenian.
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Barmenistan, also known as Barmenia, lies in Majatra and draws inspiration from Kurdistan and Northern Iraq. It blends Near Eastern and Jelbic traditions, serving as a crossroads of ancient faiths, languages, and ethnic groups. Its culture balances Bihezi (Kurdish) heritage with Kathuran (Assyrian) and Brmek (Turkmen) influences, framed by a deep historical layering of religion and empire.

Ethnicities - The Bihezi people form the majority, descendants of Iranic tribes culturally influenced by Jelbic rule. Kathurans (Assyrians) are an ancient Aramaic-speaking minority centered on Kathuristan. The Brmeks (Turkmen) trace their roots to early Jelbic settlers who once dominated local politics. Minorities include Arev Mardik (Armenians) and Seluco-Barmenians (Roman descendants).

Bihezi / Kurdish / 67%
Kathuran / Assyrian / 14%
Brmek / Jelbic Turkmen / 10%
Arev Mardik / Armenian / 4%
Seluco-Barmenian / Roman / 3%
Other / — / 2%

Religions - Barmenistan is the birthplace of Ahmadism, Felinism, and the Ruhi Faith, giving it immense religious significance. Ahmadism (Islam) dominates numerically, while Felinism—a local faith venerating cats—embodies native spirituality. Hosianism (Christianity) thrives among the Kathuran population, while the Ruhi Faith promotes interreligious unity. Smaller Yeudi and Geraja (Hindu) communities coexist alongside local pagan traditions.

Israism / Sunni Islam / 20% / Ahmadism (Islam)
Halawism / Alevi / 6% / Ahmadism (Islam)
Abadism / Shia Islam / 1% / Ahmadism (Islam)
Other Ahmadism Sects / — / 1% / Ahmadism (Islam)
Felinism / Cat Veneration / 26%
Barmenian Apostolic Church / Syriac Orthodox / 18% / Hosianism (Christianity)
Oseyim / Ebionite / 4% / Hosianism (Christianity)
Aurorian Patriarchal Church / Catholic / 2% / Hosianism (Christianity)
Other Hosian Denominations / — / 1% / Hosianism (Christianity)
Ruhi Faith / Baha’i / 9%
Irreligious / — / 5%
Yeudism / Judaism / 3%
Geraja / Hinduism / 1%
Jelbic Shamanism / — / 1%
Other / — / 2%

Languages - Three major languages dominate: Bihezi (Kurdish), Brmek (Jelbic conlang), and Kathuran (Aramaic/Syriac). Most citizens are bilingual, with Bihezi and Brmek often spoken interchangeably in daily life.

Bihezi / Kurdish / —
Brmek / Jelbic Conlang / —
Kathuran / Aramaic–Syriac / —

Guidelines - Characters should primarily have Kurdish (Bihezi) names, with smaller numbers of Assyrian or Brmek names, or mixed combinations. Faith and language may influence naming patterns.

Kurdish names / https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/kurdish-names.php
Barmenian Jelbic names / http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?lid=504331
Assyrian names / http://www.nineveh.com/Assyrian%20Names%20Project.html
Assyrian surnames / http://neoaramaic.weebly.com/
Jelbic dictionary / http://particracy.wikia.com/wiki/Jelbic_Dictionary
Aramaic dictionaries / http://www.atour.com/dictionary/
Syriac lexicons / http://cal.huc.edu/
Translation / https://translate.google.com/

Digest - Barmenistan stands at the heart of Majatran civilization—a land of oil, prophets, and paradoxes. Ideal for players drawn to ancient religions, cultural fusion, and the political drama of faith, empire, and identity.
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