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	The aftermath of a plane crash in the passenger cabin is a scene of unimaginable horror and chaos, with the once orderly space now transformed into a gruesome spectacle of destruction. The impact of the crash has caused the cabin to twist and crumple like a torn tin can, its interior filled with the mangled remnants of what were once human beings.

	The ~~first thing~~ that ~~strikes~~ the ~~eye is the sheer amount of blood that covers everything. It's~~ as if the ~~cabin has been hosed down~~ in ~~a crimson spray~~, ~~every inch~~ of ~~metal, plastic, and fabric stained with~~ the ~~deep red fluid. The smell of blood is overwhelming~~, ~~heavy in~~ the ~~air and almost suffocating~~.		The political entity that rules over the entire [[Counterweight Continent]], and also once used to have heavy influence on foreign countries as powerful as [[Ankh-Morpork]], until the Agatean government lost interest in all places foreign and, in order to keep citizens happily toiling away within the walls of the Empire, told the citizens that all foreign lands were barren wastelands with howling ghosts.

	~~The bodies are strewn about in all directions~~, ~~some still strapped to their seats while others have been flung from their positions~~ by the ~~force of~~ the ~~crash~~. ~~Many have been severed from their limbs~~, ~~arms~~ and ~~legs torn away as if they were made~~ of ~~paper dolls~~. ~~The dismembered limbs~~ are ~~scattered throughout the cabin~~, ~~sometimes impaled on jagged pieces of metal~~ or ~~lodged in twisted wreckage~~.		Gold is common on the Counterweight Continent, and deemed less valuable by Agateans than as regarded by foreigners. Once upon the time, the Agateans were more technologically advanced: [[iconograph]]s, spectacles, dentures, and so on. These devices were soon copied by foreigners when [[Twoflower]] the tourist went out into the world, and speedily evolved in the hands of the [[Wizard's magic\|wizards]], artificers, [[Alchemists' Guild\|alchemists]] etc. in [[Ankh-Morpork]]. [[CMOT Dibbler\|Some Agateans]] think that foreigners are flesh-and-blood humans who might have some money to buy some Agatean products, but tend to think that foreigners have nothing and therefore everything is worth selling: silk (which Ankh-Morpork in fact buys from [[Klatch_(continent)\|Klatch]]) or tea which is bought from [[Howondaland]] etc.

	~~Skulls are cracked open~~, ~~their contents spilling out like overripe fruit~~. ~~Eyes are wide open~~, ~~frozen in~~ a ~~silent scream of terror~~, ~~their pupils constricted~~ to ~~pinpoints as if staring into~~ the ~~very abyss~~ of ~~death itself~~. ~~Some faces are twisted~~ in ~~grotesque grimaces, mouths agape and tongues hanging out like lifeless slabs of meat~~.		The Agateans do not understand how much power can be derived from their gold. The Agatean government had once wielded huge naval fleets, but had ceased contact with the other countries and therefore its influence was diminished. The Agatean Empire, then, is an agricultural country with no exports and no influences on world politics except when a foreign ruler remembers the fear that they once regarded the Empire with. The Empire has turned its forces inward, having a formal and showy civil war between feudal lords every time that an Emperor needs to be selected, and oppressing revolutionaries who talk about the sort of freedom found in the outside world. The Agatean Empire has become one of the sources of the refugee sort of immigrants who arrive in Ankh-Morpork.

	~~Bones are splintered~~ and ~~shattered~~, ~~sticking out from ripped flesh like jagged shards~~ of ~~glass~~. ~~Intestines are spilled out onto~~ the ~~floor~~, ~~glistening~~ in the ~~dim light that filters through the wreckage~~. ~~Ripped clothing hangs from~~ the ~~bodies like macabre flags~~, ~~soaked~~ in ~~blood~~ and ~~mingled with mangled flesh~~.		When the Discworld chronicles began, the Agatean Empire was ruled by an idealistic and possibly more open-minded boy Emperor (see ''[[Book:The Colour of Magic\|The Colour of Magic]]''), who was clever enough to turn a Grand Vizier's murder scheme against himself (see ''[[Book:Mort\|Mort]]''). The boy Emperor was likely subsequently, successfully murdered, as the Empire was ruled by a whimsical old man and again oppressive when a [[Silver Horde\|certain group]] of [[barbarian heroes]] invaded (see ''[[Book:Interesting Times\|Interesting Times]]''). After the barbarian heroes successfully seized the throne, diplomatic relations were re-established, and embassies of, for example, [[Ankh-Morpork]], were settled in the capital city [[Hunghung]]. The barbarian-minded new Emperor subsequently deserted the throne and went on yet another quest (see ''[[Book:The Last Hero\|The Last Hero]]''), and the subsequent political arrangements within the Empire are clarified in {{CDA}}. Apparently the Revolution succeeded and there is no longer an Emperor. The country is now The [[People's Beneficent Republic of Agatea]], headed by the Chairman of the People's Committee.

	~~The air~~ is ~~thick with the stench of burned flesh and charred fabric, mingling with the metallic tang~~ of ~~blood and~~ the ~~acrid smell of smoke~~. ~~The silence~~ is ~~almost palpable, broken only by the occasional groan from those few who still cling to life~~.		[[Bes Pelargic]] is a seaport in a remote corner of the Agatean Empire. Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities.

	~~The once neat rows~~ of seats are now a tangled mess of twisted metal and broken bodies, a testament to the incredible force of the impact. Oxygen masks dangle from the ceiling like macabre decorations, their hoses snapped or dangling limply from the severed ends. The soft glow of emergency lights flickers like fireflies in the darkness, casting eerie shadows across the ~~carnage.~~		===Noble Families of the Agatean Empire===
			*[[Hongs]]
			*[[Sungs]]
			*[[Fangs]]
			*[[Tangs]]
			*[[McSweeneys]]

	~~In this apocalyptic scene~~, the ~~passengers' personal belongings lie scattered about~~, ~~mangled~~ and ~~battered beyond recognition. Suitcases are broken open~~, ~~spilling out their contents~~ in a ~~pathetic display~~ of the ~~lives that were lost. Teddy bears and stuffed animals are strewn about~~, ~~their once-cheerful faces now stained with blood~~ and ~~grime~~.		==Annotations==
			Its huge size, the horseman-baiting wall around it, its former political and scientific prominence followed by centuries of introverted stagnation and feuding warlords, followed in turn by the formation of a people's republic - not to mention [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army its flowerpot soldiers] - make it obvious which [[Roundworld]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China country the Agatean Empire is a parody of]. Other small references to East Asian culture make it a vague portmanteau of the region in general, although cameo references to places such as [[Grimchi]] and [[Bhangbhangduc]] have helped to separate it out some.

	Despite the devastation, there are signs of desperate attempts at survival. Some bodies are entangled in futile attempts at escape, limbs reaching out towards shattered windows or broken doors. Oxygen masks are still clutched in some hands, their owners having fought to draw one last breath before succumbing to their fate.		[[Category:Discworld geography]]
			[[de:Achatenes Reich]]
	As one walks through this unholy tableau, the sound of crunching underfoot is both sickening and surreal. It's as if one is treading upon a sea of brittle bones, every step a crushing reminder of the lives that were brutally cut short in this aerial graveyard.

	The sight of such extreme mutilation and suffering is a grim reminder of the fragility of human life and the capricious nature of fate. The once proud aircraft has been reduced to a tomb, its cabin transformed into a nightmarish landscape of pain and death. The memory of this grotesque scene will haunt those who witness it, a haunting testament to the horrors that humanity is capable of enduring.

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			The aftermath of a plane crash in the passenger cabin is a scene of unimaginable horror and chaos, with the once orderly space now transformed into a gruesome spectacle of destruction. The impact of the crash has caused the cabin to twist and crumple like a torn tin can, its interior filled with the mangled remnants of what were once human beings.

	The ~~political entity~~ that ~~rules over~~ the ~~entire [[Counterweight Continent]], and also once used to have heavy influence on foreign countries~~ as ~~powerful as [[Ankh-Morpork]], until~~ the ~~Agatean government lost interest~~ in ~~all places foreign~~ and~~, in order to keep citizens happily toiling away within~~ the ~~walls~~ of ~~the Empire~~, ~~told~~ the ~~citizens that all foreign lands were barren wastelands with howling ghosts~~.		The first thing that strikes the eye is the sheer amount of blood that covers everything. It's as if the cabin has been hosed down in a crimson spray, every inch of metal, plastic, and fabric stained with the deep red fluid. The smell of blood is overwhelming, heavy in the air and almost suffocating.

	~~Gold is common on the Counterweight Continent~~, ~~and deemed less valuable by Agateans than as regarded~~ by ~~foreigners. Once upon~~ the ~~time,~~ the ~~Agateans were more technologically advanced: [[iconograph]]s, spectacles, dentures~~, and ~~so on. These devices~~ were ~~soon copied by foreigners when [[Twoflower]] the tourist went out into the world, and speedily evolved in the hands~~ of ~~the [[Wizard's magic\|wizards]], artificers, [[Alchemists' Guild\|alchemists]] etc. in [[Ankh-Morpork]]~~. ~~[[CMOT Dibbler\|Some Agateans]] think that foreigners~~ are ~~flesh-and-blood humans who might have some money to buy some Agatean products~~, ~~but tend to think that foreigners have nothing and therefore everything is worth selling: silk (which Ankh-Morpork~~ in ~~fact buys from [[Klatch_(continent)\|Klatch]]) or tea which is bought from [[Howondaland]] etc~~.		The bodies are strewn about in all directions, some still strapped to their seats while others have been flung from their positions by the force of the crash. Many have been severed from their limbs, arms and legs torn away as if they were made of paper dolls. The dismembered limbs are scattered throughout the cabin, sometimes impaled on jagged pieces of metal or lodged in twisted wreckage.

	~~The Agateans do not understand how much power can be derived from~~ their ~~gold~~. ~~The Agatean government had once wielded huge naval fleets~~, but had ceased contact with the other countries and therefore its influence was diminished. The Agatean Empire, then, is an agricultural country with no exports and no influences on world politics except when a ~~foreign ruler remembers the fear that they once regarded the Empire with. The Empire has turned its forces inward~~, ~~having a formal and showy civil war between feudal lords every time that an Emperor needs~~ to ~~be selected, and oppressing revolutionaries who talk about~~ the ~~sort~~ of ~~freedom found~~ in ~~the outside world. The Agatean Empire has become one of the sources of the refugee sort~~ of ~~immigrants who arrive in Ankh-Morpork~~.		Skulls are cracked open, their contents spilling out like overripe fruit. Eyes are wide open, frozen in a silent scream of terror, their pupils constricted to pinpoints as if staring into the very abyss of death itself. Some faces are twisted in grotesque grimaces, mouths agape and tongues hanging out like lifeless slabs of meat.

	~~When the Discworld chronicles began, the Agatean Empire was ruled by an idealistic~~ and possibly more open-minded boy Emperor (see ''[[Book:The Colour of Magic\|The Colour of Magic]]''), who was clever enough to turn a Grand Vizier's murder scheme against himself (see ''[[Book:Mort\|Mort]]''). The boy Emperor was likely subsequently, ~~successfully murdered, as the Empire was ruled by a whimsical old man and again oppressive when a [[Silver Horde\|certain group]]~~ of ~~[[barbarian heroes]] invaded (see ''[[Book:Interesting Times\|Interesting Times]]'')~~. ~~After the barbarian heroes successfully seized~~ the ~~throne, diplomatic relations were re-established, and embassies of~~, ~~for example, [[Ankh-Morpork]], were settled~~ in the ~~capital city [[Hunghung]]~~. ~~The barbarian-minded new Emperor subsequently deserted~~ the ~~throne and went on yet another quest (see ''[[Book:The Last Hero\|The Last Hero]]'')~~, ~~and the subsequent political arrangements within the Empire are clarified~~ in ~~{{CDA}}. Apparently the Revolution succeeded~~ and ~~there is no longer an Emperor. The country is now The [[People's Beneficent Republic of Agatea]], headed by the Chairman of the People's Committee~~.		Bones are splintered and shattered, sticking out from ripped flesh like jagged shards of glass. Intestines are spilled out onto the floor, glistening in the dim light that filters through the wreckage. Ripped clothing hangs from the bodies like macabre flags, soaked in blood and mingled with mangled flesh.

	~~[[Bes Pelargic]]~~ is ~~a seaport in a remote corner~~ of the ~~Agatean Empire~~. ~~Being~~ from ~~Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities~~.		The air is thick with the stench of burned flesh and charred fabric, mingling with the metallic tang of blood and the acrid smell of smoke. The silence is almost palpable, broken only by the occasional groan from those few who still cling to life.

	~~===Noble Families~~ of the ~~Agatean Empire===~~		The once neat rows of seats are now a tangled mess of twisted metal and broken bodies, a testament to the incredible force of the impact. Oxygen masks dangle from the ceiling like macabre decorations, their hoses snapped or dangling limply from the severed ends. The soft glow of emergency lights flickers like fireflies in the darkness, casting eerie shadows across the carnage.
	*[[Hongs]]
	*[[Sungs]]
	*[[Fangs]]
	*[[Tangs]]
	*[[McSweeneys]]

	~~==Annotations==~~		In this apocalyptic scene, the passengers' personal belongings lie scattered about, mangled and battered beyond recognition. Suitcases are broken open, spilling out their contents in a pathetic display of the lives that were lost. Teddy bears and stuffed animals are strewn about, their once-cheerful faces now stained with blood and grime.
	~~Its huge size~~, the ~~horseman-baiting wall around it~~, ~~its former political~~ and ~~scientific prominence followed by centuries of introverted stagnation and feuding warlords~~, ~~followed~~ in ~~turn by the formation~~ of ~~a people's republic - not to mention [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army its flowerpot soldiers] - make it obvious which [[Roundworld]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China country~~ the ~~Agatean Empire is a parody of]~~. ~~Other small references to East Asian culture make it a vague portmanteau of the region in general~~, ~~although cameo references to places such as [[Grimchi]]~~ and ~~[[Bhangbhangduc]] have helped to separate it out some~~.

	~~[[Category:Discworld geography]]~~		Despite the devastation, there are signs of desperate attempts at survival. Some bodies are entangled in futile attempts at escape, limbs reaching out towards shattered windows or broken doors. Oxygen masks are still clutched in some hands, their owners having fought to draw one last breath before succumbing to their fate.
	~~[[de:Achatenes Reich]]~~
			As one walks through this unholy tableau, the sound of crunching underfoot is both sickening and surreal. It's as if one is treading upon a sea of brittle bones, every step a crushing reminder of the lives that were brutally cut short in this aerial graveyard.

			The sight of such extreme mutilation and suffering is a grim reminder of the fragility of human life and the capricious nature of fate. The once proud aircraft has been reduced to a tomb, its cabin transformed into a nightmarish landscape of pain and death. The memory of this grotesque scene will haunt those who witness it, a haunting testament to the horrors that humanity is capable of enduring.

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	~~There are several ways to consume cannabis, including smoking, vaping, edibles, and concentrates. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to smoke cannabis:~~

	~~Choosing Cannabis: Start by selecting~~ the ~~right strain~~ of ~~cannabis for your needs. Indica strains are known for their relaxing effects~~, ~~while Sativa strains are known for their energizing effects. Hybrid strains offer a balance between~~ the ~~two. You can purchase cannabis from a dispensary or grow your own if it's legal in your area~~.		The political entity that rules over the entire [[Counterweight Continent]], and also once used to have heavy influence on foreign countries as powerful as [[Ankh-Morpork]], until the Agatean government lost interest in all places foreign and, in order to keep citizens happily toiling away within the walls of the Empire, told the citizens that all foreign lands were barren wastelands with howling ghosts.

	~~Acquiring Smoking Accessories~~: ~~You'll need a few basic accessories to smoke cannabis~~. These ~~include:~~		Gold is common on the Counterweight Continent, and deemed less valuable by Agateans than as regarded by foreigners. Once upon the time, the Agateans were more technologically advanced: [[iconograph]]s, spectacles, dentures, and so on. These devices were soon copied by foreigners when [[Twoflower]] the tourist went out into the world, and speedily evolved in the hands of the [[Wizard's magic\|wizards]], artificers, [[Alchemists' Guild\|alchemists]] etc. in [[Ankh-Morpork]]. [[CMOT Dibbler\|Some Agateans]] think that foreigners are flesh-and-blood humans who might have some money to buy some Agatean products, but tend to think that foreigners have nothing and therefore everything is worth selling: silk (which Ankh-Morpork in fact buys from [[Klatch_(continent)\|Klatch]]) or tea which is bought from [[Howondaland]] etc.
	~~Rolling papers: Thin~~, ~~porous papers that allow you to roll joints or blunts.~~
	~~A bong: A water filtration device that cools~~ and ~~filters~~ the ~~smoke~~.
	~~A pipe: A handheld device with a bowl~~ and ~~a stem~~ to ~~smoke cannabis.~~
	~~A grinder: A tool used~~ to ~~grind cannabis buds into smaller particles for easier burning.~~
	~~A lighter~~: ~~A device to ignite the cannabis~~.

	~~Preparing Cannabis: If your cannabis~~ is ~~in bud form~~, ~~you'll need~~ to ~~grind it before smoking. This can~~ be ~~done using a grinder or by breaking it up with your fingers~~. ~~Make sure~~ the ~~cannabis is evenly ground for a consistent burn~~.		The Agateans do not understand how much power can be derived from their gold. The Agatean government had once wielded huge naval fleets, but had ceased contact with the other countries and therefore its influence was diminished. The Agatean Empire, then, is an agricultural country with no exports and no influences on world politics except when a foreign ruler remembers the fear that they once regarded the Empire with. The Empire has turned its forces inward, having a formal and showy civil war between feudal lords every time that an Emperor needs to be selected, and oppressing revolutionaries who talk about the sort of freedom found in the outside world. The Agatean Empire has become one of the sources of the refugee sort of immigrants who arrive in Ankh-Morpork.

	~~Rolling~~ a ~~Joint~~: ~~To roll a joint~~, ~~follow these steps:~~		When the Discworld chronicles began, the Agatean Empire was ruled by an idealistic and possibly more open-minded boy Emperor (see ''[[Book:The Colour of Magic\|The Colour of Magic]]''), who was clever enough to turn a Grand Vizier's murder scheme against himself (see ''[[Book:Mort\|Mort]]''). The boy Emperor was likely subsequently, successfully murdered, as the Empire was ruled by a whimsical old man and again oppressive when a [[Silver Horde\|certain group]] of [[barbarian heroes]] invaded (see ''[[Book:Interesting Times\|Interesting Times]]''). After the barbarian heroes successfully seized the throne, diplomatic relations were re-established, and embassies of, for example, [[Ankh-Morpork]], were settled in the capital city [[Hunghung]]. The barbarian-minded new Emperor subsequently deserted the throne and went on yet another quest (see ''[[Book:The Last Hero\|The Last Hero]]''), and the subsequent political arrangements within the Empire are clarified in {{CDA}}. Apparently the Revolution succeeded and there is no longer an Emperor. The country is now The [[People's Beneficent Republic of Agatea]], headed by the Chairman of the People's Committee.
	~~Lay~~ a ~~rolling paper flat~~ and ~~place~~ a ~~filter tip at the end~~ (~~optional~~).
	~~Spread a small amount~~ of ~~cannabis evenly along the paper~~, ~~leaving room at~~ the ~~top~~.
	~~Fold~~ the ~~bottom half of~~ the ~~paper up over~~ the ~~cannabis~~ and ~~roll it into a tube shape~~.
	~~Seal the joint~~ by ~~licking~~ the ~~glue line on~~ the ~~rolling paper~~.

	~~Lighting and Smoking: Light the joint or blunt using~~ a ~~lighter. Hold the flame to the tip~~ of the ~~joint, allowing it to burn evenly~~. ~~Take slow, deep breaths, holding the smoke in your lungs~~ for ~~a few seconds before exhaling~~.		[[Bes Pelargic]] is a seaport in a remote corner of the Agatean Empire. Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities.

	~~Bong or Pipe: To smoke using a bong or pipe, follow these steps:~~		===Noble Families of the Agatean Empire===
	~~Place a small amount~~ of ~~ground cannabis in~~ the ~~bowl of the bong or pipe.~~		*[[Hongs]]
	~~Light the cannabis using a lighter.~~		*[[Sungs]]
	~~Inhale slowly through the mouthpiece to draw the smoke into your lungs.~~		*[[Fangs]]
	~~Hold the smoke in your lungs for a few seconds before exhaling.~~		*[[Tangs]]
			*[[McSweeneys]]

	~~Maintaining Your Accessories: Regularly clean your bongs~~, ~~pipes~~, and ~~other accessories~~ to ~~keep them free~~ of ~~resin and bacteria~~. ~~This will ensure~~ a ~~smooth smoking experience~~ and ~~help prevent the spread of infection~~.		==Annotations==
			Its huge size, the horseman-baiting wall around it, its former political and scientific prominence followed by centuries of introverted stagnation and feuding warlords, followed in turn by the formation of a people's republic - not to mention [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army its flowerpot soldiers] - make it obvious which [[Roundworld]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China country the Agatean Empire is a parody of]. Other small references to East Asian culture make it a vague portmanteau of the region in general, although cameo references to places such as [[Grimchi]] and [[Bhangbhangduc]] have helped to separate it out some.

	~~Storing Cannabis~~: ~~Store your cannabis in an airtight container in a cool, dark place to preserve its potency and freshness.~~		[[Category:Discworld geography]]
			[[de:Achatenes Reich]]

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			There are several ways to consume cannabis, including smoking, vaping, edibles, and concentrates. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to smoke cannabis:

	~~The political entity that rules over~~ the ~~entire [[Counterweight Continent]]~~, ~~and also once used to have heavy influence on foreign countries as powerful as [[Ankh-Morpork]], until~~ the ~~Agatean government lost interest~~ in ~~all places foreign and, in order to keep citizens happily toiling away within the walls of the Empire, told the citizens that all foreign lands were barren wastelands with howling ghosts~~.		Choosing Cannabis: Start by selecting the right strain of cannabis for your needs. Indica strains are known for their relaxing effects, while Sativa strains are known for their energizing effects. Hybrid strains offer a balance between the two. You can purchase cannabis from a dispensary or grow your own if it's legal in your area.

	~~Gold is common on the Counterweight Continent, and deemed less valuable by Agateans than as regarded by foreigners~~. ~~Once upon the time, the Agateans were more technologically advanced~~: ~~[[iconograph]]s~~, ~~spectacles, dentures, and so on~~. ~~These devices were soon copied by foreigners when [[Twoflower]] the tourist went out into the world,~~ and ~~speedily evolved in the hands of~~ the ~~[[Wizard's magic\|wizards]], artificers, [[Alchemists' Guild\|alchemists]] etc~~. ~~in [[Ankh-Morpork]]. [[CMOT Dibbler\|Some Agateans]] think that foreigners are flesh-~~and~~-blood humans who might have some money~~ to ~~buy some Agatean products, but tend~~ to ~~think that foreigners have nothing and therefore everything is worth selling~~: ~~silk (which Ankh-Morpork in fact buys from [[Klatch_(continent)\|Klatch]]) or tea which is bought from [[Howondaland]] etc~~.		Acquiring Smoking Accessories: You'll need a few basic accessories to smoke cannabis. These include:
			Rolling papers: Thin, porous papers that allow you to roll joints or blunts.
			A bong: A water filtration device that cools and filters the smoke.
			A pipe: A handheld device with a bowl and a stem to smoke cannabis.
			A grinder: A tool used to grind cannabis buds into smaller particles for easier burning.
			A lighter: A device to ignite the cannabis.

	~~The Agateans do not understand how much power~~ can be ~~derived from their gold~~. ~~The Agatean government had once wielded huge naval fleets, but had ceased contact with~~ the ~~other countries and therefore its influence was diminished. The Agatean Empire, then,~~ is ~~an agricultural country with no exports and no influences on world politics except when~~ a foreign ruler remembers the fear that they once regarded the Empire with. The Empire has turned its forces inward, having a formal and showy civil war between feudal lords every time that an Emperor needs to be selected, and oppressing revolutionaries who talk about the sort of freedom found in the outside world. The Agatean Empire has become one of the sources of the refugee sort of immigrants who arrive in Ankh-Morpork.		Preparing Cannabis: If your cannabis is in bud form, you'll need to grind it before smoking. This can be done using a grinder or by breaking it up with your fingers. Make sure the cannabis is evenly ground for a consistent burn.

	~~When the Discworld chronicles began, the Agatean Empire was ruled by an idealistic and possibly more open-minded boy Emperor (see ''[[Book~~:~~The Colour of Magic\|The Colour of Magic]]'')~~, ~~who was clever enough to turn a Grand Vizier's murder scheme against himself (see ''[[Book~~:~~Mort\|Mort]]''). The boy Emperor was likely subsequently, successfully murdered, as the Empire was ruled by~~ a ~~whimsical old man~~ and ~~again oppressive when~~ a ~~[[Silver Horde\|certain group]] of [[barbarian heroes]] invaded~~ (~~see ''[[Book:Interesting Times\|Interesting Times]]''~~). ~~After~~ the ~~barbarian heroes successfully seized the throne, diplomatic relations were re-established, and embassies of, for example, [[Ankh-Morpork]]~~, ~~were settled in~~ the ~~capital city [[Hunghung]]~~. ~~The barbarian-minded new Emperor subsequently deserted~~ the ~~throne and went on yet another quest (see ''[[Book:The Last Hero\|The Last Hero]]''), and~~ the ~~subsequent political arrangements within~~ the ~~Empire are clarified in {{CDA}}~~. ~~Apparently~~ the ~~Revolution succeeded and there is no longer an Emperor. The country is now The [[People's Beneficent Republic of Agatea]], headed~~ by the ~~Chairman of~~ the ~~People's Committee~~.		Rolling a Joint: To roll a joint, follow these steps:
			Lay a rolling paper flat and place a filter tip at the end (optional).
			Spread a small amount of cannabis evenly along the paper, leaving room at the top.
			Fold the bottom half of the paper up over the cannabis and roll it into a tube shape.
			Seal the joint by licking the glue line on the rolling paper.

	~~[[Bes Pelargic]] is~~ a ~~seaport in a remote corner~~ of the ~~Agatean Empire~~. ~~Being from Bes Pelargic is~~ a ~~good excuse for eccentricities~~.		Lighting and Smoking: Light the joint or blunt using a lighter. Hold the flame to the tip of the joint, allowing it to burn evenly. Take slow, deep breaths, holding the smoke in your lungs for a few seconds before exhaling.

	~~===Noble Families~~ of the ~~Agatean Empire===~~		Bong or Pipe: To smoke using a bong or pipe, follow these steps:
	*[[Hongs]]		Place a small amount of ground cannabis in the bowl of the bong or pipe.
	*[[Sungs]]		Light the cannabis using a lighter.
	*[[Fangs]]		Inhale slowly through the mouthpiece to draw the smoke into your lungs.
	*[[Tangs]]		Hold the smoke in your lungs for a few seconds before exhaling.
	*[[McSweeneys]]

	~~==Annotations==~~		Maintaining Your Accessories: Regularly clean your bongs, pipes, and other accessories to keep them free of resin and bacteria. This will ensure a smooth smoking experience and help prevent the spread of infection.
	~~Its huge size~~, ~~the horseman-baiting wall around it~~, ~~its former political~~ and ~~scientific prominence followed by centuries~~ of ~~introverted stagnation~~ and ~~feuding warlords, followed in turn by the formation of~~ a ~~people's republic - not to mention [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army its flowerpot soldiers] - make it obvious which [[Roundworld]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China country~~ the ~~Agatean Empire is a parody of]. Other small references to East Asian culture make it a vague portmanteau~~ of ~~the region in general, although cameo references to places such as [[Grimchi]] and [[Bhangbhangduc]] have helped to separate it out some~~.

	~~[[Category~~:~~Discworld geography]]~~		Storing Cannabis: Store your cannabis in an airtight container in a cool, dark place to preserve its potency and freshness.
	~~[[de:Achatenes Reich]]~~

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	The political entity that rules over the entire [[Counterweight ~~continent~~]], and also once used to have heavy influence on foreign countries as powerful as [[Ankh-Morpork]], until the Agatean government lost interest in all places foreign and, in order to keep citizens happily toiling away within the walls of the Empire, told the citizens that all foreign lands were barren wastelands with howling ghosts.		The political entity that rules over the entire [[Counterweight Continent]], and also once used to have heavy influence on foreign countries as powerful as [[Ankh-Morpork]], until the Agatean government lost interest in all places foreign and, in order to keep citizens happily toiling away within the walls of the Empire, told the citizens that all foreign lands were barren wastelands with howling ghosts.

	Gold is common on the Counterweight ~~continent~~, and deemed less valuable by Agateans than as regarded by foreigners. Once upon the time, the Agateans were more technologically advanced: [[iconograph]], spectacles, dentures, and so on. These devices were soon copied by foreigners when [[Twoflower]] the tourist went out into the world, and speedily evolved in the hands of the [[Wizard's magic\|wizards]], artificers, [[Alchemists' Guild\|alchemists]] etc. in [[Ankh-Morpork]]. [[CMOT Dibbler\|Some Agateans]] think that foreigners are flesh-and-blood humans who might have some money to buy some Agatean products, but tend to think that foreigners have nothing and therefore everything is worth selling: silk (which Ankh-Morpork in fact buys from [[Klatch_(continent)\|Klatch]]) or tea which is bought from [[Howondaland]] etc.		Gold is common on the Counterweight Continent, and deemed less valuable by Agateans than as regarded by foreigners. Once upon the time, the Agateans were more technologically advanced: [[iconograph]]s, spectacles, dentures, and so on. These devices were soon copied by foreigners when [[Twoflower]] the tourist went out into the world, and speedily evolved in the hands of the [[Wizard's magic\|wizards]], artificers, [[Alchemists' Guild\|alchemists]] etc. in [[Ankh-Morpork]]. [[CMOT Dibbler\|Some Agateans]] think that foreigners are flesh-and-blood humans who might have some money to buy some Agatean products, but tend to think that foreigners have nothing and therefore everything is worth selling: silk (which Ankh-Morpork in fact buys from [[Klatch_(continent)\|Klatch]]) or tea which is bought from [[Howondaland]] etc.

	The Agateans do not understand how much power can be derived from their gold. The Agatean government had once wielded huge naval fleets, but had ceased contact with the other countries and therefore its influence was diminished. The Agatean Empire, then, is an agricultural country with no exports and no influences on world politics except when a foreign ruler remembers the fear that they once regarded the Empire with. The Empire has turned its forces inward, having a formal and showy civil war between feudal lords every time that an Emperor needs to be selected, and oppressing revolutionaries who talk about the sort of freedom found in the outside world. The Agatean Empire has become one of the sources of the refugee sort of immigrants who arrive in Ankh-Morpork.		The Agateans do not understand how much power can be derived from their gold. The Agatean government had once wielded huge naval fleets, but had ceased contact with the other countries and therefore its influence was diminished. The Agatean Empire, then, is an agricultural country with no exports and no influences on world politics except when a foreign ruler remembers the fear that they once regarded the Empire with. The Empire has turned its forces inward, having a formal and showy civil war between feudal lords every time that an Emperor needs to be selected, and oppressing revolutionaries who talk about the sort of freedom found in the outside world. The Agatean Empire has become one of the sources of the refugee sort of immigrants who arrive in Ankh-Morpork.
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	===Noble Families of the Agatean Empire===		===Noble Families of the Agatean Empire===

	*[[Hongs]]		*[[Hongs]]
	*[[Sungs]]		*[[Sungs]]
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	==Annotations==		==Annotations==
	Its huge size, the horseman-baiting wall around it, its former political and scientific prominence followed by centuries of introverted stagnation and feuding warlords, followed in turn by the formation of a people's republic - not to mention ~~its~~ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army its flowerpot soldiers] - make it obvious which [[Roundworld]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China country the Agatean Empire is a parody of]. Other small references to East Asian culture make it a vague portmanteau of the region in general, although cameo references to places such as [[Grimchi]] and [[Bhangbhangduc]] have helped to separate it out some.		Its huge size, the horseman-baiting wall around it, its former political and scientific prominence followed by centuries of introverted stagnation and feuding warlords, followed in turn by the formation of a people's republic - not to mention [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army its flowerpot soldiers] - make it obvious which [[Roundworld]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China country the Agatean Empire is a parody of]. Other small references to East Asian culture make it a vague portmanteau of the region in general, although cameo references to places such as [[Grimchi]] and [[Bhangbhangduc]] have helped to separate it out some.





	[[Category:Discworld geography]]		[[Category:Discworld geography]]
	[[de:Achatenes Reich]]		[[de:Achatenes Reich]]

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	==Annotations==		==Annotations==
	~~Like several other~~ [[~~Discworld (world)\|Discworld~~]] ~~countries and~~/~~or geographical regions,~~ the Agatean Empire ~~bears some resemblance to countries in our world~~. ~~The most obvious~~ references ~~that come~~ to ~~mind are China and Japan. Other writings add~~ cameo references to [[Grimchi~~\|Korea~~]] and to [[Bhangbhangduc~~\|Thailand~~]]~~. The horsed barbarians referenced as forming Hordes on the other side of the Great Wall and who are briefly encountered in {{TLF}}~~ have ~~a distinct Mongol aura about them. Agatea would appear~~ to ~~be a portmanteau Far East taken up to eleven with everything thrown into a Chinese/Japanese pot, like "Pan-Asian" fusion cooking~~.		Its huge size, the horseman-baiting wall around it, its former political and scientific prominence followed by centuries of introverted stagnation and feuding warlords, followed in turn by the formation of a people's republic - not to mention its [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army its flowerpot soldiers] - make it obvious which [[Roundworld]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China country the Agatean Empire is a parody of]. Other small references to East Asian culture make it a vague portmanteau of the region in general, although cameo references to places such as [[Grimchi]] and [[Bhangbhangduc]] have helped to separate it out some.


	''Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities''... I worked with some native Chinese people for a while, and learnt that people from mainland China looked upon those from the Western island colonies of Hong Kong and Macao as being just a little bit odd and strange. For a long time, both HK and Macao were seaports allowing China a window on the world when the rest of the country was shut-in and closed...

AgProv: one of those mninor little one-letter corectinos that mkae all the differnece

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one of those mninor little one-letter corectinos that mkae all the differnece

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	The Agateans do not understand how much power can be derived from their gold. The Agatean government had once wielded huge naval fleets, but had ceased contact with the other countries and therefore its influence was diminished. The Agatean Empire, then, is an agricultural country with no exports and no influences on world politics except when a foreign ruler remembers the fear that they once regarded the Empire with. The Empire has turned its forces inward, having a formal and showy civil war between feudal lords every time that an Emperor needs to be selected, and oppressing revolutionaries who talk about the sort of freedom found in the outside world. The Agatean Empire has become one of the sources of the refugee sort of immigrants who arrive in Ankh-Morpork.		The Agateans do not understand how much power can be derived from their gold. The Agatean government had once wielded huge naval fleets, but had ceased contact with the other countries and therefore its influence was diminished. The Agatean Empire, then, is an agricultural country with no exports and no influences on world politics except when a foreign ruler remembers the fear that they once regarded the Empire with. The Empire has turned its forces inward, having a formal and showy civil war between feudal lords every time that an Emperor needs to be selected, and oppressing revolutionaries who talk about the sort of freedom found in the outside world. The Agatean Empire has become one of the sources of the refugee sort of immigrants who arrive in Ankh-Morpork.

	When the Discworld chronicles began, the Agatean Empire was ruled by an idealistic and possibly more open-minded boy Emperor (see ''[[Book:The Colour of Magic\|The Colour of Magic]]''), who was clever enough to turn a Grand Vizier's murder scheme against himself (see ''[[Book:Mort\|Mort]]''). The boy Emperor was likely subsequently, successfully murdered, as the Empire was ruled by a whimsical old man and again oppressive when a [[Silver Horde\|certain group]] of [[barbarian heroes]] invaded (see ''[[Book:Interesting Times\|Interesting Times]]''). After the barbarian heroes successfully seized the throne, diplomatic relations were re-established, and embassies of, for example, [[Ankh-Morpork]], were settled in the capital city [[Hunghung]]. The barbarian-minded new Emperor subsequently deserted the throne and went on yet another quest (see ''[[Book:The Last Hero\|The Last Hero]]''), and the subsequent political arrangements within the Empire are clarified in {{CDA}}. ~~apparently~~ the Revolution succeeded and there is no longer an Emperor. The country is now The [[People's Beneficent Republic of Agatea]], headed by the Chairman of the People's Committee.		When the Discworld chronicles began, the Agatean Empire was ruled by an idealistic and possibly more open-minded boy Emperor (see ''[[Book:The Colour of Magic\|The Colour of Magic]]''), who was clever enough to turn a Grand Vizier's murder scheme against himself (see ''[[Book:Mort\|Mort]]''). The boy Emperor was likely subsequently, successfully murdered, as the Empire was ruled by a whimsical old man and again oppressive when a [[Silver Horde\|certain group]] of [[barbarian heroes]] invaded (see ''[[Book:Interesting Times\|Interesting Times]]''). After the barbarian heroes successfully seized the throne, diplomatic relations were re-established, and embassies of, for example, [[Ankh-Morpork]], were settled in the capital city [[Hunghung]]. The barbarian-minded new Emperor subsequently deserted the throne and went on yet another quest (see ''[[Book:The Last Hero\|The Last Hero]]''), and the subsequent political arrangements within the Empire are clarified in {{CDA}}. Apparently the Revolution succeeded and there is no longer an Emperor. The country is now The [[People's Beneficent Republic of Agatea]], headed by the Chairman of the People's Committee.

	[[Bes Pelargic]] is a seaport in a remote corner of the Agatean Empire. Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities.		[[Bes Pelargic]] is a seaport in a remote corner of the Agatean Empire. Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities.

Old Dickens: spelling

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spelling

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	~~{{spoilersfor\|''[[Book:Interesting Times\|Interesting Times]]'', ''[[Book:The Last Hero\|The Last Hero]]''}}~~
	The political entity that rules over the entire [[Counterweight continent]], and also once used to have heavy influence on foreign countries as powerful as [[Ankh-Morpork]], until the Agatean government lost interest in all places foreign and, in order to keep citizens happily toiling away within the walls of the Empire, told the citizens that all foreign lands were barren wastelands with howling ghosts.		The political entity that rules over the entire [[Counterweight continent]], and also once used to have heavy influence on foreign countries as powerful as [[Ankh-Morpork]], until the Agatean government lost interest in all places foreign and, in order to keep citizens happily toiling away within the walls of the Empire, told the citizens that all foreign lands were barren wastelands with howling ghosts.

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	The Agateans do not understand how much power can be derived from their gold. The Agatean government had once wielded huge naval fleets, but had ceased contact with the other countries and therefore its influence was diminished. The Agatean Empire, then, is an agricultural country with no exports and no influences on world politics except when a foreign ruler remembers the fear that they once regarded the Empire with. The Empire has turned its forces inward, having a formal and showy civil war between feudal lords every time that an Emperor needs to be selected, and oppressing revolutionaries who talk about the sort of freedom found in the outside world. The Agatean Empire has become one of the sources of the refugee sort of immigrants who arrive in Ankh-Morpork.		The Agateans do not understand how much power can be derived from their gold. The Agatean government had once wielded huge naval fleets, but had ceased contact with the other countries and therefore its influence was diminished. The Agatean Empire, then, is an agricultural country with no exports and no influences on world politics except when a foreign ruler remembers the fear that they once regarded the Empire with. The Empire has turned its forces inward, having a formal and showy civil war between feudal lords every time that an Emperor needs to be selected, and oppressing revolutionaries who talk about the sort of freedom found in the outside world. The Agatean Empire has become one of the sources of the refugee sort of immigrants who arrive in Ankh-Morpork.

	When the Discworld chronicles began, the Agatean Empire was ruled by an idealistic and possibly more open-minded boy Emperor (see ''[[Book:The Colour of Magic\|The Colour of Magic]]''), who was clever enough to turn a Grand Vizier's murder scheme against himself (see ''[[Book:Mort\|Mort]]''). The boy Emperor was likely subsequently, successfully murdered, as the Empire was ruled by a whimsical old man and again oppressive when a [[Silver Horde\|certain group]] of [[barbarian heroes]] invaded (see ''[[Book:Interesting Times\|Interesting Times]]''). After the barbarian heroes successfully seized the throne, diplomatic relations were re-established, and embassies of, for example, [[Ankh-Morpork]], were settled in the capital city [[Hunghung]]. The barbarian-minded new Emperor subsequently deserted the throne and went on yet another quest (see ''[[Book:The Last Hero\|The Last Hero]]''), and the subsequent political arrangements within the Empire are clarified in {{CDA}}. apparently the Revolution succeeded and there is no longer an Emperor. The country is now The [[People's ~~Beneficient~~ Republic of Agatea]], headed by the Chairman of the People's Committee.		When the Discworld chronicles began, the Agatean Empire was ruled by an idealistic and possibly more open-minded boy Emperor (see ''[[Book:The Colour of Magic\|The Colour of Magic]]''), who was clever enough to turn a Grand Vizier's murder scheme against himself (see ''[[Book:Mort\|Mort]]''). The boy Emperor was likely subsequently, successfully murdered, as the Empire was ruled by a whimsical old man and again oppressive when a [[Silver Horde\|certain group]] of [[barbarian heroes]] invaded (see ''[[Book:Interesting Times\|Interesting Times]]''). After the barbarian heroes successfully seized the throne, diplomatic relations were re-established, and embassies of, for example, [[Ankh-Morpork]], were settled in the capital city [[Hunghung]]. The barbarian-minded new Emperor subsequently deserted the throne and went on yet another quest (see ''[[Book:The Last Hero\|The Last Hero]]''), and the subsequent political arrangements within the Empire are clarified in {{CDA}}. apparently the Revolution succeeded and there is no longer an Emperor. The country is now The [[People's Beneficent Republic of Agatea]], headed by the Chairman of the People's Committee.

	[[Bes Pelargic]] is a seaport in a remote corner of the Agatean Empire. Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities.		[[Bes Pelargic]] is a seaport in a remote corner of the Agatean Empire. Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities.
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	==Annotations==		==Annotations==
	Like several other [[Discworld (world)\|Discworld]] countries and/or geographical regions, the Agatean Empire bears some ~~resemblence~~ to countries in our world. The most obvious references that come to mind are China and Japan. Other writings add cameo references to [[Grimchi\|Korea]] and to [[Bhangbhangduc\|Thailand]]. The horsed barbarians referenced as forming Hordes on the other side of the Great Wall and who are briefly encountered in {{TLF}} have a distinct Mongol aura about them. Agatea would appear to be a portmanteau Far East taken up to eleven with everything thrown into a Chinese/Japanese pot, like "Pan-Asian" fusion cooking.		Like several other [[Discworld (world)\|Discworld]] countries and/or geographical regions, the Agatean Empire bears some resemblance to countries in our world. The most obvious references that come to mind are China and Japan. Other writings add cameo references to [[Grimchi\|Korea]] and to [[Bhangbhangduc\|Thailand]]. The horsed barbarians referenced as forming Hordes on the other side of the Great Wall and who are briefly encountered in {{TLF}} have a distinct Mongol aura about them. Agatea would appear to be a portmanteau Far East taken up to eleven with everything thrown into a Chinese/Japanese pot, like "Pan-Asian" fusion cooking.

	''Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities''... I worked with some native Chinese people for a while, and learnt that people from mainland China looked upon those from the Western island colonies of Hong Kong and Macao as being just a little bit odd and strange. For a long time, both HK and Macao were seaports allowing China a window on the world when the rest of the country was shut-in and closed...		''Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities''... I worked with some native Chinese people for a while, and learnt that people from mainland China looked upon those from the Western island colonies of Hong Kong and Macao as being just a little bit odd and strange. For a long time, both HK and Macao were seaports allowing China a window on the world when the rest of the country was shut-in and closed...

AgProv: Expanding with information from the Atlas

2016-07-27T22:02:11Z

Expanding with information from the Atlas

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	The Agateans do not understand how much power can be derived from their gold. The Agatean government had once wielded huge naval fleets, but had ceased contact with the other countries and therefore its influence was diminished. The Agatean Empire, then, is an agricultural country with no exports and no influences on world politics except when a foreign ruler remembers the fear that they once regarded the Empire with. The Empire has turned its forces inward, having a formal and showy civil war between feudal lords every time that an Emperor needs to be selected, and oppressing revolutionaries who talk about the sort of freedom found in the outside world. The Agatean Empire has become one of the sources of the refugee sort of immigrants who arrive in Ankh-Morpork.		The Agateans do not understand how much power can be derived from their gold. The Agatean government had once wielded huge naval fleets, but had ceased contact with the other countries and therefore its influence was diminished. The Agatean Empire, then, is an agricultural country with no exports and no influences on world politics except when a foreign ruler remembers the fear that they once regarded the Empire with. The Empire has turned its forces inward, having a formal and showy civil war between feudal lords every time that an Emperor needs to be selected, and oppressing revolutionaries who talk about the sort of freedom found in the outside world. The Agatean Empire has become one of the sources of the refugee sort of immigrants who arrive in Ankh-Morpork.

	When the Discworld chronicles began, the Agatean Empire was ruled by an idealistic and possibly more open-minded boy Emperor (see ''[[Book:The Colour of Magic\|The Colour of Magic]]''), who was clever enough to turn a Grand Vizier's murder scheme against himself (see ''[[Book:Mort\|Mort]]''). The boy Emperor was likely subsequently, successfully murdered, as the Empire was ruled by a whimsical old man and again oppressive when a [[Silver Horde\|certain group]] of [[barbarian heroes]] invaded (see ''[[Book:Interesting Times\|Interesting Times]]''). After the barbarian heroes successfully seized the throne, diplomatic relations were re-established, and embassies of, for example, [[Ankh-Morpork]], were settled in the capital city [[Hunghung]]. The barbarian-minded new Emperor subsequently deserted the throne and went on yet another quest (see ''[[Book:The Last Hero\|The Last Hero]]''), and the subsequent political arrangements within the Empire are ~~not yet clear~~.		When the Discworld chronicles began, the Agatean Empire was ruled by an idealistic and possibly more open-minded boy Emperor (see ''[[Book:The Colour of Magic\|The Colour of Magic]]''), who was clever enough to turn a Grand Vizier's murder scheme against himself (see ''[[Book:Mort\|Mort]]''). The boy Emperor was likely subsequently, successfully murdered, as the Empire was ruled by a whimsical old man and again oppressive when a [[Silver Horde\|certain group]] of [[barbarian heroes]] invaded (see ''[[Book:Interesting Times\|Interesting Times]]''). After the barbarian heroes successfully seized the throne, diplomatic relations were re-established, and embassies of, for example, [[Ankh-Morpork]], were settled in the capital city [[Hunghung]]. The barbarian-minded new Emperor subsequently deserted the throne and went on yet another quest (see ''[[Book:The Last Hero\|The Last Hero]]''), and the subsequent political arrangements within the Empire are clarified in {{CDA}}. apparently the Revolution succeeded and there is no longer an Emperor. The country is now The [[People's Beneficient Republic of Agatea]], headed by the Chairman of the People's Committee.

	[[Bes Pelargic]] is a seaport in a remote corner of the Agatean Empire. Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities.		[[Bes Pelargic]] is a seaport in a remote corner of the Agatean Empire. Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities.

AgProv: /* Annotations */ tidying

2016-07-27T21:58:09Z

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	==Annotations==		==Annotations==
	Like several other [[Discworld (world)\|Discworld]] countries and/or geographical regions, the Agatean Empire bears some resemblence to countries in our world. The most obvious references that come to mind are China and Japan. Other writings add cameo references to [[Grimchi\|Korea]] and to [[~~BangBangDuc~~\|Thailand]]. The horsed barbarians referenced as forming Hordes on the other side of the Great Wall and who are briefly encountered in {{TLF}} have a distinct Mongol aura about them. Agatea would appear to be a portmanteau Far East taken up to eleven with everything thrown into a Chinese/~~Japanes~~ pot, like fusion cooking.		Like several other [[Discworld (world)\|Discworld]] countries and/or geographical regions, the Agatean Empire bears some resemblence to countries in our world. The most obvious references that come to mind are China and Japan. Other writings add cameo references to [[Grimchi\|Korea]] and to [[Bhangbhangduc\|Thailand]]. The horsed barbarians referenced as forming Hordes on the other side of the Great Wall and who are briefly encountered in {{TLF}} have a distinct Mongol aura about them. Agatea would appear to be a portmanteau Far East taken up to eleven with everything thrown into a Chinese/Japanese pot, like "Pan-Asian" fusion cooking.

	''Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities''... I worked with some native Chinese people for a while, and learnt that people from mainland China looked upon those from the Western island colonies of Hong Kong and Macao as being just a little bit odd and strange. For a long time, both HK and Macao were seaports allowing China a window on the world when the rest of the country was shut-in and closed...		''Being from Bes Pelargic is a good excuse for eccentricities''... I worked with some native Chinese people for a while, and learnt that people from mainland China looked upon those from the Western island colonies of Hong Kong and Macao as being just a little bit odd and strange. For a long time, both HK and Macao were seaports allowing China a window on the world when the rest of the country was shut-in and closed...