OpenGeofiction:Tarephia

This page is meant to provide general information about the continent of Tarephia. Large parts of the continent are currently still actively being reimagined, so information here will often be in flux as new territories are being established. It's important to note, that none of the borders or guidelines provided in this article are absolute and firm requirements and restrictions. They are merely meant to be inspirations; and such, descriptions are brief, up to interpretation. Territory owners who find their territory does not fall within the descriptions listed on this page, or find some other kind of difference between their perception of the continent and the description in the article, are encouraged to use the talk page to notify the continental admin of this issue; so that the page may be edited to reflect this.

Tarephia as a whole

Tarephia is often described as a combination of North Africa and South America. While this comparison is completely valid in the larger scheme of things, there is no obligation for Tarephia (or any of the OGF world's continents, for that matter), to match to any real world locations one-to-one. Overall, Tarephia is home to all kinds of colonial nations of Ulethan (European) descent, Arabic and Maghreb culture territories, and some Mediterranean cultures, too. Tarephia is also home to a variety of concultures and conlanguages.

The continent is located inbetween the 'old' and 'new' worlds of OGF, with Uletha (old) in the north, and Antarephia (new) in the south. This results in a continent with a mix of colonization, native cultures, and everything inbetween. The climate of the continent is best described as warm, with dry deserts in the northern half, and tropical humidity in the south.

The territories on the continent of Tarephia can loosely be grouped into four regions. Below, each of these regions is outlined more thoroughly, subdivided even further, and described in terms of real world influences, the admin direction for the region, and the current status. All territories within a specific region bear a territory code that begins with the region's number. This way, regions are easily identifiable on the map.

The four regions of Tarephia, which can also be seen on the image to the right, are as follows:

• North Tarephia (Region 0)
• East Tarephia (Region 1)
• West and Central Tarephia (Region 2)
• South Tarephia (Region 3)

North Tarephia

Influences

North Tarephia is best described as a combination of North-African; while also having other Mediterranean influences. Territories here often contain part of the Great Helion Desert or Serion Desert; and population is typically bound to the coast. In terms of cultures and languages, Moroccan or Egyptian (and thus, islamic), as well as less specific Arabic influences are present. In addition to this, Greek, Spanish and Turkish influences are found here; and encouraged for new territories. As is the case for the entire continent, conlangs and concultures may also be found here, though they should fit the theme of the rest of North Tarephia.

Current Status / Subregions

Codes	Name	Description
TA00x	North West Tarephia	Generally North-African, comparable to the Maghreb, Moroccan, Libyan and similar. TA005 could be colonized, too.
TA01x	North East Tarephia	Arabic, Egyptian, trading here is strongly influenced by the Dematisna strait
TA02x	Sabelic Sea	Mix of Arabic, Mediterranean and Spanish colonial.
TA03x	Ellirian Peninsula	Greek, Spanish, perhaps Italian
TA04x	Euronian Peninsula	Former colonies, variety of Mediterranean influences (French, Turkish, Spanish etc.)

Names for these subregions are by no means canon, or even the generally accepted name for these areas. If a better name exists, please let me know.

Future

The Dematisna territory would eminently lend itself for a collaborative territory due to its unique location, mapping already present, and implied historic importance. While this is not currently directly planned, users are encouraged to voice interest in this territory. Aside from this, the rest of this region is relatively active - and key territories such as Albalad Siriun are not currently owned, but contain a fair amount of mapping. The TA021-024 territories are relatively forgiving in terms of expected theme, and because of their size, would lend themselves for being picked up by new mappers.

East Tarephia

Influences

East Tarephia is best described as a direct parallel to South America. Most territories in this region use either Spanish or Portuguese as a primary language, and others are influenced by this. Lying within direct colonization range of Castellán, it can be assumed that an enormous portion of this region was at one point under control by this nation; though naturally with exceptions. This region is tropical, warm and moist, and relatively developed.

Current Status / Subregions

Codes	Name	Description
TA10x, TA11x	Latinan Peninsula North	Spanish/Portuguese, tropical, generally South American in nature.
TA12x	Latinan Peninsula South	Similar to above; also takes influence from the Lycene region in South Tarephia.
TA13x	South "Bay" Coast	-
TA14x, TA15x	North "Bay" Coast	Hispanic culture and language, drier inland than territories further south.
TA16x	Islands in the Sea of Uthyra	Caribbean, sunny tropical islands - not very rich, but very varied in culture.

Names for these subregions are by no means canon, or even the generally accepted name for these areas. If a better name exists, please let me know.

Future

Hopefully, the TA10x and TA11x territories will become an active hub of mappers who are interested in mapping Hispanic language colonial mapping. A territory such as TA105 (former Ammirice), is looking for an active, experienced mapper to take it on, though, if there is no interest, it might be partitioned in the future. Apart from this, the rest of this region is largely already owned. Perhaps the island chains could be expanded upon?

West and Central Tarephia

Influences

West and Central Tarephia are best described as

South Tarephia

Influences

South Tarephia is best described as