Fortuna
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Second Fortunan Empire | |
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 Flag | |
Motto: Strength Comes From Unity | |
Anthem: "Fortuna Forever" | |
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| Location | Map |
| Capital and largest city | Destino |
| Official languages | Fortunan |
| Ethnic groups (2014 Estimate) | 95.8% Human 4.2% Vulpine |
| Demonym(s) | Fortunan |
| Government | Unitary One-party Totalitarian Dictatorship |
• High Commander | Tristano Lyone |
• First Commander | Ferdinand Romano |
• Second Commander | Susan Locke |
| Legislature | Common Chamber |
| History | |
| March 11, 1999 | |
| May 17, 1999 | |
| 2012 | |
| November 2017 | |
| Area | |
• Total | 124,100 km2 (47,900 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 2020 estimate | 43,448,678 |
• 2020 census | 43,443,738 |
• Density | 350/km2 (906.5/sq mi) |
| GDP (nominal) | 2020 estimate |
• Total | $512.88 billion SHD |
• Per capita | $11,804.35 |
| Currency | Fortune (FT) |
| Date format | MM/DD/YYYY |
| Driving side | right (side of road) |
| Calling code | +9 |
| Internet TLD | .tsf .ftsf |
Fortuna (ˈfôrCHunə), also known as the Second Fortunan Empire, is a unitary totalitarian dictatorship island nation. The nation makes up most of the Aspirian Isles off the East coast of the Yasterian continent, South of Fusō, Isklevyu, and Algaisia, North of the Free Pacific States, and shares a land border with Ambravia on the island Eridani Theta. The nation consists of the Fortunan Archipelago and the Medium Islands, covering an area of 130,650 km2 (50,444.247 sq mi). The three largest islands (Emili, Toscani, and Ancona) make up most of Fortuna's land area. The climate of Fortuna is predominantly temperate with high environmental protection. Compared to many nations on Urth, the population of Fortuna is quite moderate with an estimated population of 42,591,900 and its largest city and capital, Destino, holding up to 7.8 million people.
The history of Fortuna dates back to around 35,000 BC when people from the main land first began migrating to the region by natural land bridges. Starting around 1500 BC and going as far as 400 AD, the Aspirian Isles would be heavily influenced or settled by Codexian groups from the south. Codexian influence would begin to dwindle following raids and conquests by the Norvians, a seafaring people of unknown origin, who would eventually become the dominant group on the islands. 1016 would mark the formation of the Fortunan Empire following a period of conquests that eventually united much of the Aspirian Isles. The empire would continue for six centuries until its collapse in 1644 following the Great Civil War, splintering the islands once again for nearly 300 years, the Four States Agreement in 1860 solidifying the sovereignty of Emili, Ancona, Toscani, and Eridani Theta. Entering into the 1900s would see a period of unending violence and war, leading into the War Against Foreign Aggression in the 1960s and 1970s which saw heightened growth in isolationism and nationalism. By 1996, the state of Emili fell under control of the Unitary Nationalist Party with the election of Tristano Lyone as prime minister. In 1998, both Emili and Ancona joined under one government followed by Toscani in 1999. On March 11, 1999, the Fortunan Archipelago was fully united under one banner. Soon after Tristano Lyone would declare himself absolute ruler of the nation, marking the starting point of the Second Fortunan Empire under a fascist dictatorship. After a decade of rebuilding, the regime would begin a series of campaigns to grow the nation's territory starting with the annexation of the Medium Islands in 2012 and part of Eridani Theta in 2017.
Fortuna is a developing nation with a medium standard of living, a medium level of life expectancy, and a medium GDP. The nation holds a large military force, taking up 5.2% of the nation's GDP, used mainly for self-defense and law enforcing, but has currently been used for the Empire's expansion campaigns. Due to the removal of isolation, the nation's economy has slowly been on the rise giving Fortuna a GDP of $512.88 billion. The economy has recently been driven by the exportation of agricultural products, technology products, fishing, and weapons production. The nation also has a large shipbuilding industry with some of the largest dockyards in the region. Fortuna's economy is also heavily supported by maritime trade as the geographic location of the nation places it between major trade lanes along Yasteria's east coast.
Etymology
"Fortuna" comes from the old Fortunan name for fortune and luck, and it was also coincidentally the name of the goddess of luck in early mythology. The name Fortuna can be dated back to the Norvian kingdom of Fortuna, taking their name from the goddess they worshiped. This group went on to become the first to conquer the entire archipelago, leading to it being now known as the Fortunan Archipelago. The Kingdom of Fortuna over the years transformed into the Empire of Fortuna, also known as the First Fortunan Empire. When the islands were once again reunited under one centralized government in 1999, Tristano Lyone, the new leader of Fortuna, declared the nation as the Second Fortunan Empire.
History
Politics
Ideology
The Commanders
On May 17, 1999, Tristano Lyone declared himself as absolute ruler of the Second Fortunan Empire and gave himself the title of High Commander. Since then, Lyone continues to rule autocratically and expects absolute loyalty and obedience to him and the state. During his rise to power while he was running for office within the Fortunan Confederation, party leaders began propaganda campaigns to increase the popularity of Lyone. In present day, this popularity has evolved into a personality cult supported by the propaganda machine of the Information and Education Department. Among many Claritists, it is commonly accepted that Lyone is actually a lesser deity prophesied to reunite the islands of Fortuna.
In order to govern and control the nation, Lyone appointed two individuals to serve under the title of Commander; one to run the Fortunan Armed Forces and the other to oversee the legislative bodies of the government. Ferdinand Romano serves as First Commander and is put in charge of the country's military, the Fortunan Armed Forces, having served in this position ever since Lyone's takeover. Susan Locke serves as Second Commander and is given authority over most of the administrative bodies of the Empire and presides over the Common Chamber, serving in this position since 2011. In 2016, she was appointed as Secretary of the Unitary Nationalist Party and merged the position's responsibilities under her title of Second Commander. Although their titles are numerically different, they in fact hold the same amount of power and only answer to the High Commander. The only other body they have limited control over is the Elite Chamber who also only answers to the High Commander under most circumstances. Competition between the two is rarely seen as they put their loyalty to the High Commander above all else, however there has been noticeable tension as Romano continues to push for more autonomy for the military and Locke veiled attempts to gain more control of the armed forces as she continues pushing for further expansion.
Elite Chamber
In order to help govern and ensure that the party remains in power, the UNP set up multiple organisations to manage parts of administration and increase state security. Heading these departments are a handful of powerful party members known as Elite Chambermen who are chosen by the High Commander. As of present day, there are currently 12 Chambermen who make up the administrative body known as the Elite Chamber of the Second Fortunan Empire, or simply the Elite Chamber. Elite Chambermen are able to serve in their position until their death, their resignation, or forceful removal by the High Commander himself. The Elite Chamber only answers to Lyone, however the Commanders may have some control over the body if given approval by the High Commander. Due to their position, Elite Chambermen are able to enact laws, with the approval of the High Commander, without having to go through the Common Chamber. Due to conflicting positions and opposing factions, the Elite Chamber is used more as a tool by party elites to further their own goals and amass more power for themselves.
Current Elite Chambermen
- Head of the Foreign Affairs Department - Alexander Reason
- Head of the Internal Affairs Department - Barbara Ditoscani
- Head of the Fortunan Science and Engineering Department - Rachel Ettori
- Head of the Regulatori - Leonard Rani
- Head of the Information and Education Department - Eugene Smith
- Head of the Department of Trade - Lorenzo Jackson
- Head of the Labor and Social Affairs Department - Salvador Nicchi
- Head of the Fortunan Intelligence Department - Serena Rustici
- Head of the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Protection - Elsa Colombo
- Head of the Department of Transportation - Gavino Moretti
- Head of the Finance Department - Abele Toscani
- Head of the Department of Energy and Infrastructure - Everly Gallo
Common Chamber
The Common Chamber is the main legislative branch of the Empire. However, due to the lack of any separation of power and all decisions done by the High Commander and the Elite Chamber, the Common Chamber only serves as a rubber stamp for Lyone. Because of this, the Common Chamber has little purpose besides providing further support for all laws and decisions made by the administrative body. The position of Representative to the Common Chamber is for the most part ceremonial with the Common Chamber only meeting 32 times between 2000 and 2019, and has enacted a couple of laws which unanimously passed with the approval of the High Commander. The chamber has recently become the center of tension among opposing factions within the party, especially between the Isolationists and the Expansionists. One controversial example includes first vulpine representative, Samuel Merlo, to be elected in 2018 to serve within the Common Chamber, a decision pushed by Expansionist party members to gain more support from the vulpine populace. Terms for representatives is six years and there is not a limit on the amount of terms they may serve. One seat was granted for every 100,000 votes, leading to the Common Chamber to currently have up to 400 representatives. Between 2000 and 2020, only three elections were held. During elections, voters are given a list of approved party members to chose from with a few exceptions for non-party member candidates who were still loyal to the High Commander. Participating in elections are a requirement and voting against any party supported votes is heavily discouraged. This has led to all three votes receiving more than a 95 percent turnout and unanimous approval in all elections. The only ones who can vote are those with full citizenship, preventing non citizens and Honorary Fortunans from voting except on special occasions.
Judicial System
The structure of the judicial system was created with the sole purpose of enforcing the legal codes of the Empire and to punish individuals considered enemies of the state. Many of those who are convicted either face the death penalty or are sent to labor camps or reeducation centers.
Foreign Policy
Following the Toscanan-Emilian War, any remaining foreign relations deteriorated as the Fortunan Confederation entered into another state of isolation and hatred for foreign entities ran rampant. This would continue into the 2000s with the creation of the Second Fortunan Empire, but in order to revitalize the economy, Lyone and other party leaders made the decision to become more open to the outside world. This would include the bettering diplomatic relations and the exchange of embassies and ambassadors with multiple nations across Urth. Fortuna especially holds close relations with Baykalia, which consists of a handful of trade and military agreements. Concerning Fortuna's neighbors, relations are either tense or non-existent. This is due to both cultural, government, and religious differences. For example relations between Fortuna and the Free Pacific States only consist of national recognition, however due to government differences Fortuna is not very fond of their southern neighbor. The same can also be said for the Pax-Caliphate to the east and Ambravia on the island of Eridani Theta.
Military
The Fortunan Army, Navy, Air Force and Regulatori form what is known as the Fortunan Armed Forces(FAF), under the command of the Fortuna Military Council led by the First Commander, however the High Commander has absolute power over the FAF and can overrule the Military Council. Military service has always been compulsory for all citizens above the age of 18. Both men and women are required to serve at least 36 months in any branch with a few exceptions. As of 2020, the Fortunan military consisted of 578,175 personnel on active duty, with around 150,000 serving more than 36 months, and with around 1,520,000 personnel in reserve as anyone fit to fight can be drafted in if in time of crisis. Fortunan military spending takes up 5.2% of the national GDP, making it the main focus of the government. Even with high spending, the Fortunan military lacks behind many of the major powers in Yasteria.
Geography
Fortuna is a collection of dozens of islands, nineteen of which are larger than 50 km2, within the Aspirian Isles off the east coast of Yasteria. The islands are split into three parts; the Fortunan Archipelago, the Medium Islands, and the Islands of Eridani Theta. The Fortunan Archipelago is a collection of islands that form a circular-like pattern and are located around 27°N and 113° E, just above the Tropic of Karakta. The Medium Islands consists of all islands found between the Fortunan Archipelago and Eridani Theta. On the island of Eridani Theta, Fortuna only controls half of it with the rest being the Republic of Ambravia. Eridani Theta is also the only place that the Empire shares a land border.
The land area of Fortuna is 130,650 km2 (50,444.247 sq mi), making it one of the smaller nations found on Urth. Most of the land area consists of the four largest islands of Emili, Ancona, Toscani, and Eridani Theta. A large percentage of Fortuna are covered in forests and mountains, making much of the land area unsuitable for agricultural, industrial, or residential use. This causes much of the population of Fortuna to locate themselves along the coast, leading to high population densities of 326 km/2 (844.34 mi/2).
Due to its location, Fortuna consists of a few dormant volcanoes, occasional earthquakes, and tsunamis. Within the Fortunan Archipelago, the way the islands formed helped create a barrier against tsunamis for those on the inside of the circle. This is one of the reasons why much of the population are found in the inner circle of the archipelago. Earthquakes are still a problem, ranging from small quakes up to 9.0-magnitude earthquakes, an example includes the 1923 earthquake killing nearly 100,000 people. There has been steps taken to monitor earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis to help reduce chances of death, but this doesn't prevent Fortuna from having one of the highest natural disasters.
| Island Name | Land Area (km2) | |
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| Emili | 38,850 | |
| Toscani | 35,300 | |
| East Eridani Theta | 34,700 | |
| Ancona | 9,950 | |
| Venmar | 1,050 | |
| Mira | 600 | |
| Linaro | 550 | |
| Rosa | 500 | |
| Helena | 450 | |
| Telga Alpha | 350 | |
| Telga Gamma | 350 | |
| Grenato | 350 | |
| Opali | 250 | |
| Flora | 200 | |
| Oscanati | 200 | |
| Telga Beta | 200 | |
| Littori | 150 | |
| Western Norvo | 50 | |
| Eastern Norvo | 50 | |
Climate
The climate of Fortuna is predominantly temperate, though there is visible differences between the islands. The island of Toscani is known to have lower temperatures due to its high mountains. The other islands stay rather temperate, with cooler temperatures inland due to rise in height. Winter is considered to begin in December and goes into February. Snow is common during winter, leading to heavy snowbanks. Spring starts in February and goes until May. Summer then occurs after may and goes until August. Fall is a bit short lived lasting from September to November.
Temperatures in Fortuna during the summer averages around 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) and during the winter it averages around 5.1 °C (41.2 °F). The highest recorded temperature was 39.8 °C (103.8 °F) in 2007. Rainy season begins in March and continues over Fortuna until May. Typhoons are also expected in early fall bringing heavy rain.
Biodiversity
The biodiversity in Fortuna is known to be quite high, with different ecoregions that are able to be found. The main islands of Emili and Ancona are known to have mixed forests due to their mild climates. Toscani and Eridani Theta consist of many mountainous areas covered in temperate coniferous forests. Fortuna also holds an abundance of species with over 80,000 recorded species. Some of these species include the Fortunan Raccoon Dog, Fortunan Giant Salamander, and the Red Panda. Due to recent moves by the government, much of the areas have been made as protected areas to preserve the beauty of the islands of Fortuna.
Environment
In the period between the 1880s and the 1960s, increase in industrialization saw to a rise in environmental pollution. To confront this, state governments passed laws to help provide environmental protection. This led to the creation of national parks and protected areas which make up 14% of the country. The environmental protection laws that were created are still used today and is strictly enforced. Deforestation or destruction of the environment in any way is considered illegal unless one is given a permit by the government. In recent years, Fortuna has taken large steps to use renewable energy with 12% of Fortuna's energy being based off renewable energy like solar or wind power energy, a set goal of 20% by 2020.
Economy
Agriculture
The agricultural sector makes around 12% of the nation's total GDP. Due to the geography of the islands, only 16% of Fortuna's total landmass, or about 20,000 squared kilometers, is arable land.
Infrastructure
Science and technology
Tourism
Demographics
According to a April 2020 estimate, there is a population of 43,448,678 people within the Second Fortunan Empire. This results in Fortuna having a population density of 350 km/2 (906.68 mi/2). The distribution of the population is mainly around large urban centers such as Destino and Imperial Fortunan City, with over 25 million within the five most populated cities. Due to the difficult geography of the Aspirian Isles, much of the population can be found along the coast with very few large cities found inland with the exception of Equilara in Eridani Theta.
The population has been in a slow ascent until the early 1900s when immigration increased drastically as the archipelago was going through heavy industrialization. Immigration would slowly decline to a near halt in the late 1960s and into the 1970s due to the Toscanan-Emilian War. Population growth would again rise in the 1980s and 1990s as the states pushed for large families. This resulted in the Fortunan Archipelago specifically to end up with a high population density which has become one of the regime's justifications for the Empire's recent expansions. Fortuna consists of very little variance of sapient species present on the islands. Humans is the most dominant sapient species, consisting of around 41,624,043 individuals, or 95.8% or the population. The rest consists of vulpines that make up 4.2% of the population, or around 1,824,635 individuals, mainly located on the northern islands such as Eridani Theta, Toscani, and Rosa.
| City Name | Population of City | |
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| Destino | 7,813,046 | |
| Terine | 6,261,427 | |
| Imperial Fortunan City | 4,873,628 | |
| Baronburg | 4,328,535 | |
| Gologma | 3,902,475 | |
Language
The only official and recognized language of the Empire is Fortunan with an estimated 40 million native speakers within the nation while the rest of the population say they use it as a second language. Fortunan also consists of dozens of different dialects which usually depends on the island. There also exists a few regional and minor languages, but many of these have been phased out or gone extinct due to the Empire's integration programs and establishment of a national education system. Due to a recent leniency towards the outside world, learning a secondary language has been allowed but only for educational and commercial use, with Codexian and Unonian being the most prominent languages learned.
Religion
Since the 1970s, the de facto state religion of Fortuna is Clarityism. Fortuna is considered to be extremely religious, with no reported atheists. The practicing of other religions is also prohibited with few exceptions in recently annexed territory. The main reason for this was due to the time period known as the Purification Period following the end of the Toscanan-Emilian War when intolerance and hatred of foreign entities rose drastically, leading to many being arrested, forced off the Fortunan Archipelago, or killed. The Clarity Protections Act of 1975 saw the banning of all religions except for Clarityism, and past acts allowed for the demolishing of non-Fortunan structures, leading to the destruction of hundreds of places of worship. It was estimated that around 20% population of the Fortunan Archipelago practiced other religions from Clarityism, but by the 1980s, that number dropped down to less than 1%. In present day, Clarityism is heavily supported by the UNP, especially due to religious connections to the High Commander. Many Claritists believe that Lyone is a prophesied being known as the Elescelto who was chosen to reunite the islands following the Great Civil War in the 1640s. Due to this connection, the Lyone and the party has pushed for this relation to better unite and control the population.
Society
Education
Following the Purification Period, the teaching of nationalist ideals soon became a requirement in many Fortunan schools. Going into the 1990s, schools became the foundation for the spread of UNP beliefs as many educators that disagreed with the party were replaced by more favorable teachers. To be allowed to teach during this time, teachers were required to be party members of the UNP and be a believer of Clarityism. By the time Tristano Lyone took power, the same requirements were still enforced but began to also include swearing an oath of loyalty to Tristano Lyone and the Fortunan Empire to receive a teaching permit. If they showed any lack of devotion to the Empire, students, parents, and fellow teachers were encouraged to report them to face jail time or dismissal.
All forms of education within Fortuna are state-owned, all ran by the Information and Education Department. The Department is responsible for insuring that teachers and educators only taught state approved lessons. Textbooks and assignments for primary and secondary education are to be state-approved before use in the class. During the 1970s to the 1990s, the state governments had all books and texts deemed non-Claritist and un-Fortunan seized from households and libraries to be confiscated and destroyed. Nationalist teachings only started to begin in the late 1970s, and was later reformed and further enforced after the UNP takeover in the 1990s. UNP elites believed it was of utmost that the Fortunan youth are indoctrinated into UNP beliefs, so it is required for children to enter into the state-approved education system at the age of 6. It is also mandatory for children to receive a 10 year education, mainly consisting of primary and secondary education.
Primary education lasts for six years. During this period, children are given a basic education in Fortunan, mathematics, and science. However, the main focus in primary education is on history, geography, culture, and physical education to further indoctrinate Fortunan children to UNP ideology. Secondary education also lasts for four years and further teaches these same lessons but with a larger focus in physical education, such as martial arts and hand-to-hand combat, and physics for military application. Military academies are highly sought out by Fortunan parents as these schools further enforces discipline, loyalty to the High Commander and the nation, and preparation for military service.
Upon graduating from secondary education, all children are required to take a collection of tests to decide where they are best suited. Known as the "Ettori Exams," named after Director Rachel Ettori of the Fortunan Science and Engineering Department, the tests are created to pick out the most intelligent, most fit, and most loyal individuals. This small percentage are then persuaded and supported by the government to become future leaders and pursue careers such as in science and engineering for the FSED, politics to become favored members in the UNP, and military to become officers. Young adults with slightly lower scores are also encouraged to attend university, but they do not receive as much attention from the government. Finally, those who scored low are encouraged to prepare to join the workforce after military service. These individuals, however, are not discouraged from attending university, yet over 80% of those who score low on the Ettori Exams skip university entirely.
University for many begin once they have completed their mandatory service in the military for three years. In university, many students study for careers that are encouraged for them by the government. University students are also required to participate in military training to insure that they are always prepared.
Women and Family
Women have become an important part of Fortuna's social policy. With a focus on societal unity above all, the UNP advocated for an egalitarian society while also discouraging and eradicating independent feminist movements. Replacing feminist groups is the Fortunan Nationalist Women's Organization, first started in 1975 and has steadily grown over the years with the help of the UNP in the 1990s. The role of the organization when it was first created was to promote motherhood, household activities, and fitness. In recent years, their main focus shifted more towards promoting independence, leadership, and strengthening of state loyalty.
Women are encouraged to stay in the work force, and the creation of large families was considered ideal for those who score poorly on their Ettori Exams. Women who give birth to two or more children receive an award for aiding in growing the Fortunan population. Large families may also receive subsidies to help with their utilities, school fees, and household expenses. Since 1975, birth rates in Fortuna has increased, leading to a dramatic rise in population. The party also adopted the promotion of large numbers of women to be hired to work in munitions and other industrial factories during Fortuna's economic revitalization period entering into the 2000s which played an important role Fortuna's adoption of certain egalitarian principles. As with all Fortunans, women are encouraged to follow the results of their Ettori Exams and those who test poorly rarely seek higher education.
Women are to be strong and healthy, so the study of health and fitness are heavily promoted. An athletic woman with a strong body and mind is most ideal to Fortunan standards. To indoctrinate children early into nationalist values, organisations were created, such as the Fortuna Youth in which membership is compulsory at the age of 10. The Young Girls of Fortuna was a section of the Fortuna Youth which was for girls from the age of 10 to the age of 14 while the Fortunan Girls League are for girls from the age of 14 to the age of 18. The FGL's activities mainly consisted of running, marching, swimming, gymnastics, fencing, and sharpshooting.
Fortuna Youth
Fortuna Youth is the youth organization for the Second Fortunan Empire. Its origins dated back to 1974. It gained popularity in 1985 when it integrated itself into the Unitary Nationalist Party, with its main focus in youth organization and paramilitary. The Fortuna Youth is composed for four branches: the Fortunan Boy Scouts (for boys ages 10 to 14), the Young Girls of Fortuna (for girls ages 10 to 14), the League of Fortunan Lads (for boys ages 14 to 18), and the League of Fortunan Girls (for girls ages 14 to 18). Membership is mandatory.
Environmentalism
Fortunan society is known for its support of animal rights and environment protection, especially of those native to the Fortunan Archipelago. The Fortunan government has passed laws that protected animals and the environment, such as the 2002 Animal Protection Act which led to the ban on hunting of specific animals, including the national animal the Red Panda. Zoos and reserves have become a favorite of for Fortunans, and many animals from around the world have been brought to the island chain because of this.
In 2003, the National Nature Protection Act was passed to protect the landscape from excessive economic development. In the same year, the National Preservation Act was passed which led to the creation of dozens of national parks across the archipelago. Although pollution is heavily discouraged, very little effort has been made by the government to enforce and legislation.
Culture
Following centuries being divided by politics and geography until unification in 1999, Fortuna has developed a unique culture, built from a multitude of regional customs. Following the rise of fascism in the 1970s, old Fortunan culture was heavily promoted and anything considered foreign were discouraged or "Fortunanized." The collecting and preserving of Fortunan art and architecture has been a top priority of the Fortunan people, thus a vast collection of buildings, art, and literature from the time of the First Fortunan Empire still exists to this day.
Architecture
Fortuna has a broad and diverse architectural style which has been not only influenced based off the period, but also the regions.
Fortunan architecture gains much of its design and style from the First Fortunan Empire, with complex designs, arches, and domes with a few examples having survived to today. Fortunan architecture has also pulled influence from many of its neighbors, which one of the main reasons of Fortuna's diverse style. Toscani and the surrounding islands pulled much influence from the mainland such as the Pax Caliphate and Fuso. Emili architecture shows sign of influence from Codex architecture, most likely due to its close proximity to the former colonial power. Ancona is what many consider to consist of the most "pure" Fortunan architecture, but design differences are notable between cities due to the rise of city-states in the late 1600s. Eridani Theta also has a unique architectural style which has gained much from vulpine design. The Medium Isles does not have a distinct style, adopting much of it from the surrounding islands and Fuso. Some of the most prominent buildings within Fortuna include the Imperial Palace, Fortuna Monument, Guiliano Cathedral, Marchello Cathedral, and the city design of Terine. Prior to the rise of the First Fortunan Empire, buildings traditionally consisted of wooden structures, being built on stilts, and steep sloping roofs, giving many homes a triangular shape. Stone and concrete materials would later be put to use during the Empire's age which also saw the introduction of foreign design and architectures. Entering into the 17th and 18th century as urban areas saw rapid growth, buildings were built close together due to geographic limitations to make use of all available space. This saw the increased use of multi-storied structures and the use of porticoes to still allow movement for residents.
Starting in the 19th century saw the emergence of Fortunan Revival, an architectural revival movement especially seen in religious and institutional buildings which incorporated Fortunan styles most prominent during the First Fortunan Empire. This would continue into the 20th century where it became heavily inspired by the growing nationalist movement. Following the end of the War of Aggression and the popularity of a unitary state between the islands of the Fortunan Archipelago, the artistic movement known as Unitary-Rationalism emerged as a way to further bring the Fortunan states together. In architectural design, this consisted of creating a logical and mathematical style that could be used regionally. One of the most prominent architects of this style was Cornelio Notte who is widely known for designing many public buildings such as the Chamber Building. Although the Fortunan government promotes the preservation of historically important structures, obvious foreign structures have been the target of demolition. During the Purification Period, hundreds of places of worship of multiple religions that were not Claritist were torn down. Structures and art that had once survived for centuries were demolished and destroyed upon orders of the Fortunan states as backlash against foreign aggression and seen as the rebirth of Fortunan culture.
During Clarityism’s infancy, religious structures were limited to small shrines, many of which were simply repurposed shrines that were previously used for Norvo-Aspiriac worship. As Clarityism continued to grow, larger structures and churches were built. The basic design of a Claritist church was its circular shape and domed roof in order to represent the Eye of Clarity. Directly in the middle of a church would sit an altar on a raised podium. The church would also be decorated both on the inside and outside with carved statues of religious figures or depictions of significant events. Churches are for the most part built rather small in size, however larger structures have been built, mainly within major urban areas. The two most significant structures are the Guiliano Cathedral, built in the early 1500s in Imperial Fortunan City, and the Marchello Cathedral, built in the 1930s within the city of Destino. Sculptures and statues of religious figures, specifically the Angitenti, are also created alongside shrines and churches. Although many are also created small in size, the islands are scattered with immense statues of certain Angitenti with the most popular being Fortuna. The tallest statue currently standing is the Fortuna Monument, a depiction of the Angitente Fortuna built overlooking Destino that was completed in 2009 and stands at a height of 100 meters. Another statue that is going to depict Tristano Lyone, the current autocratic ruler, is currently in the works to be built next to the Fortuna Monument and has been reported that it will stand at a similar height.
Visual Art
Art has become an important piece in Fortunan culture, with art museums and art collecting still being widely popular, mainly those of Fortunan artists. The golden age of art in Fortuna was between the 13th and 17th century when artists strived for realism within their art. This time period led to the birth of popular artists such as Giraldo Li Fonti with his paintings of the imperial family, then with Crescente Piccio and Tito Fallaci gaining notability for their paintings and sculptures of Claritist deities. More dark and surreal art from the late 1600s, which displayed disappointment in the First Fortunan Empire's breakup, has become especially popular in present time, with works by Dolcelino Udinese and female artist Sara Capon gaining much notoriety by Fortunan nationalists.
In the 19th century, Romanticism had grown in popularity, and this shown in Fortunan art as well. Romantic artists such as Muzio Esposito, Guarino Calabrese, and Cino Fanucci, led the way in Fortunan art at this time. Impressionism, brought in from the south, gained a footing in Fortuna with the help of artists such as Marilena Gallo and Romolo Baresi. In the early 20th century, Futurism slowly rose within Fortuna, although many feared that it may be too "abstract."
Abstract, modern, Dadaist, and expressionist art are considered by many as an abomination to Fortunan culture. With the rise of nationalism in the late 1900s, thousands of modern art were removed from museums and replaced with art approved by the government. Hundreds of these art pieces were destroyed during the Purification Period, the remaining pieces were either placed in secured facilities or placed in special exhibitions.
Media
Media in Fortuna plays an important role as the main propaganda tool used by the UNP to promote their ideals and educate the populace. There exists no freedom of press with all media being heavily controlled and filtered through the Information and Education Department. Newspapers have fallen out of favor entering into the 21st century with most mass media being consumed through television or radio. All broadcasting stations and journalists are continuously under surveillance even after going through years of approval and training. There are only six TV stations, all owned by the state. Fortunate News serves as the nation's main news distributors through it's divisions Fortunate News Television, Fortunate News Radio, and Fortunate News Print. The Internet is also accessible, however it is heavily monitored and censored with only privileged citizens allowed access to it.
The history of cinematography in Fortuna first started during the Great War in 1913 with foreign films being brought in from the south. The first Fortunan film lasted for only a few seconds, showing the steamship Proud Salacia heading out of the port in Baronburg. Following the end of the Great War, the Fortunan film industry was born between 1918 and 1920 with the companies Emili Film and Destino Film, both based on the island of Emili. Other companies slowly followed, popping up mainly in Ancona. These companies soon were producing quality and acclaimed films, and by 1925 many films were already being exported overseas. Following economic downfall in the 1930s, neorealist films took over the market as it displayed the life of the poor and working class. Starting in the 1940s, as the film industry was growing larger and more popular, a flow of new genres entered the stage. Epics based on old Norvo-Aspiriac mythology received much praise, although at times controversial due to its close relation to Clarityism. Thrillers and gangster movies rose to popularity in the 1950s, and would continue into the early 1960s.
In the 1960s, the film industry stagnated as the archipelago was thrown into conflict against each other once again. The governments of Emili and Ancona, the states where a majority of the film industry was located, decided to help fund the creation of films to help boost morale and spread further propaganda. When the War of Aggression finally came to an end in 1973, films started to focus again on neorealism and nationalism. War films showing the heroism of Fortunan soldiers against the enemy was a common place in theaters. By 1976, Fortuna banned the import of foreign films from the mainland, leaving Fortunan film companies unopposed, however still under the watchful eye of the states. The 1980s and into the 1990s saw a new type of nationalist films that centered around the First Fortunan Empire, calling for the return of a strong, central government. These films were at first immediately banned, but when the UNP gained more control and influence, pro-unity films boosted further into popularity. Film today is entirely state-ran after the two largest film studios, Emili Film and Destino Film, were bought by the Information Department. Not all films are designed for propaganda purposes, but all films must never be anti-Fortunan and all scripts are pre-censored before filming. The most popular films by Fortunans still remains war films and national propaganda, many based off the War of Aggression, the Unification Campaigns, or the most recent annexation of the Medium Islands. In 2010, the ban on importation of foreign films was lifted, but all films have to go through heavy censorship before being distributed to the public.
Sports
The most popular sports in Fortuna are, by far, combat based. One-on-one competitions based around speed, strength, and agility are a favorite for Fortunans. It is common to find small stadiums where one-on-one competitions can take place. Fortunans are especially fond of "Spintada," a sword-fighting technique native to Fortunan which also similar to fencing. State and National Competitions are held year-round, and thousands participate and compete in their certain age group. School club competitions are also quite popular, with thousands of students competing each other from around the nation. Besides Spintada, wrestling and boxing are also favorites in Fortuna.
Fortunans also indulge themselves in other individual, non-combative sports. The most popular of these would be solo sailing, a favorite among fishing villages. Running has also become a popular sport as it encourages athleticism. Other individual sports that are found in Fortuna also includes swimming, cycling, and table tennis.
Popular team sports mainly just consist of football (soccer), volleyball, and baseball. Many teams are city based, so team rivalries are enjoyed by fans.
Holidays
Listed below is a list of Fortunan holidays with included date based off the Gregorian Calendar.
| Holiday Name | Date |
| New Year's Day | January 1 |
| Unification Day | March 11 |
| Blessing of Fortuna | April 30 |
| Victory Day | May 12 |
| Memorial Day | May 13 |
| Labor Day | June 1 |
| Day of the High Commander | August 26 |
| Harvest Festival | October 1 |
| Week of Winter | December 25-31 |