ICHO

The ICHO, or the International Cultural Heritage Organization, is a special committee organization of the International Forum devoted to the cataloging, preservation, and promotion of unique ideas, and the proliferation of international security and cooperation through arts, science, culture, history, and education initiatives. It is partnered with a number of Forum member states as well as nations outside the IF, alongside non-governmental organizations. It is headquartered in Rilanon, Christie Island, and has branch offices in nations worldwide to oversee its mandate.

The ICHO functions as a part of the International Forum devoted to the proliferation and preservation of information and unique ideas. It is responsible for translating and disseminating international literature, working to integrate nations into the digital network, securing and preserving sites of important cultural importance, and assists with the communication and understanding between unique societies via exchange programs and universal education. ICHO is responsible for many worldwide initiatives in partnership with individual nations and regional power blocs. The most famous part of the ICHO mandate is the Global Heritage program. This program catalogs locations around the world as unique cultural landmarks, based in the material or immaterial value they have for domestic and international history, culture, and education. Global Heritage sites include national parks, grand architectural feats, religious pilgrimage destinations, and natural features of great fame and beauty.

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ICHO Global Heritage Sites

Global Heritage Site	Image	Country	Description	Annual Visitors (estimate)
Royal Giroruña Estate		Casilló y Réal	A complex covering twenty acres on the waterfront of Giroruña. Includes the ruined castle of the historical Duke of Tomaras, the Royal Southern Gardens, the current Ducal Palace, and the former Southern Palace of the Kingdom of Casilló. All buildings are open to the public, though the Ducal Palace has limited tours only.	4 million
Leidenstad Castle		Cryria	A hilltop castle northeast of Leidenstad. It overlooks the point where the River Leiden meets Lake Lasi, and is visible from the village of Kamburn, Tvillingblom Palace, and the Elskov Arsenal. The fortifications have historically served as a defensive feature for the Cryrian capital, and later as a place of refuge for the monarchy. The Cryrian Crown Jewels and various other artifacts belonging to the House of Leidensen are still stored here. As the Castle remains an active royal residence, it is off-limits to most visitors. Beginning in 2019, Queen Ulrika II opened up the site for limited academic and research purposes.	N/A
Elskov Arsenal		Cryria	Built along the banks of the River Leiden to control the important river routes between the capital and the rest of Älmark, the Elskov Arsenal was at the time of its construction one of the most modern and formidable star-fortresses in the Kingdom. The Arsenal was gradually built upon over the centuries and continued to serve as an active military site through the Great War and the Cryrian Anarchy before finally being decommissioned. Though it remains a property of the House of Leidensen, the site composes part of the Crown Estates operated by the Government for the benefit of the Cryrian people. As such, it is open to the public unlike other nearby royal properties.	est. 15,000
Karsholm Palace		Cryria	The current seat of the Cryrian Government. Karsholm Palace has a long and storied history dating back to its first usage as a royal residence prior to the House of Leidensen's decision to relocate to Tvillingblom Palace. Karsholm is considered to be part of the Crown Estates, and is in practice operated by the Government. It serves as the official workplace and residence of the Prime Minister, and a number of important Government functions are also conducted from the sprawling building. Due to its status, it is generally closed to the public save by appointment for official business or academic purposes.	N/A
Tvillingblom Palace		Cryria	The current home of the Cryrian royal family. Tvillingblom Palace is built on Lake Lasi and overlooked by the hilltop Leidenstad Castle. It is a short train ride away from the capital, and the Elskov Arsenal is also nearby. In the monarchy's heyday, Tvillingblom was the heart of Cryrian politics and its de facto seat of government. Today it continues to play an immensely important ceremonial role. The Palace and its extensive gardens are considered to be some of the finest examples of the Kingdom's Absolute Era-architecture. As the primary royal residence, Tvillingblom is largely off limits to normal visitors. Much like Leidenstad Castle, however, it was recently opened up to academics and researchers.	N/A
Kankaanvesi Forest		Cryria	Located near Leidenstad, the Kankaanvesi Forest is one of the oldest and largest remaining primordial forests. While it has become much reduced due to extensive early logging by Cryrian shipbuilders, large swathes of woodlands were left untouched out of either superstition or because they were claimed as hunting grounds by the royal family of the time. Today, the forest encompasses some 3,000 square kilometers and is one of the most visited natural spaces in the Kingdom.	est. 4.5 million
Linnake Plateau		Cryria	The Linnake Plateau is a geographical feature located in the Cryrian Highlands. It has had considerable strategic and cultural importance throughout the Isles' history. The early elves founded their capital on the highly defensible location, and built many of their sacred structures on it. Later, it was seized by the invading Cryrians who settled on it. The Plateau offers control of important mountain passes through the Highlands, which have proved vital for both trade and warfare in the past. Today, the location is home to Lielsta's Upper City, and is considered to offer of the best views in the Highlands.	N/A - Settled Area
Temple of the Impelantic Legacy		Peragen	The unofficial main temple of the Tunseist belief, in Arsal, capital of the country, and finished on its current form in 1398. The temple has Impelanta III of Arsal, founder of Tunseism and the Impelanzan Empire, as its saint, origin of "all the contributions Tunseism has brought to Urth through the span of more than two millennia". It attracts great masses of believers on the 26th August, the so-believed anniversary of Impelanta's birth, and is open to public of any belief.	10 million
Impelanzan Lighthouse of Cábonégro		New Leganés	The lighthouse of Cábonégro, built atop the Cábonégro cape of the New Leganés archipelago in 116 BCE, served an important function as aiding beacon for the Impelanzan navigation and trade routes in the Concordian Ocean. After the Impelanzan rule, the lighthouse continued to be used and suffered several modifications until its final form, finished in 1594.	120,000
Shamsian ululation	Bardian ululation Qaridian ululation	Wed Shams	Among the Qaridian and Bardian peoples, ululation is used to express utter happiness and excitement. It is used in all kinds of celebrations, in traditional music, and right before getting into battle in wars. It is most appreciated in women, however it is also commonly found among men. Bardian ululation is performed with the throat, while Qaridian uses fast tongue movements. The ICHO declared Shamsian ululation as Global Immaterial Heritage in 2017.