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Barmenistan, also known as Barmenia, lies in Majatra and draws inspiration from Kurdistan and Northern Iraq. It blends Near Eastern and Jelbic traditions, serving as a crossroads of ancient faiths, languages, and ethnic groups. Its culture balances Bihezi (Kurdish) heritage with Kathuran (Assyrian) and Brmek (Turkmen) influences, framed by a deep historical layering of religion and empire.
Ethnicities - The Bihezi people form the majority, descendants of Iranic tribes culturally influenced by Jelbic rule. Kathurans (Assyrians) are an ancient Aramaic-speaking minority centered on Kathuristan. The Brmeks (Turkmen) trace their roots to early Jelbic settlers who once dominated local politics. Minorities include Arev Mardik (Armenians) and Seluco-Barmenians (Roman descendants).
Bihezi / Kurdish / 67%
Kathuran / Assyrian / 14%
Brmek / Jelbic Turkmen / 10%
Arev Mardik / Armenian / 4%
Seluco-Barmenian / Roman / 3%
Other / — / 2%
Religions - Barmenistan is the birthplace of Ahmadism, Felinism, and the Ruhi Faith, giving it immense religious significance. Ahmadism (Islam) dominates numerically, while Felinism—a local faith venerating cats—embodies native spirituality. Hosianism (Christianity) thrives among the Kathuran population, while the Ruhi Faith promotes interreligious unity. Smaller Yeudi and Geraja (Hindu) communities coexist alongside local pagan traditions.
Israism / Sunni Islam / 20% / Ahmadism (Islam)
Halawism / Alevi / 6% / Ahmadism (Islam)
Abadism / Shia Islam / 1% / Ahmadism (Islam)
Other Ahmadism Sects / — / 1% / Ahmadism (Islam)
Felinism / Cat Veneration / 26%
Barmenian Apostolic Church / Syriac Orthodox / 18% / Hosianism (Christianity)
Oseyim / Ebionite / 4% / Hosianism (Christianity)
Aurorian Patriarchal Church / Catholic / 2% / Hosianism (Christianity)
Other Hosian Denominations / — / 1% / Hosianism (Christianity)
Ruhi Faith / Baha’i / 9%
Irreligious / — / 5%
Yeudism / Judaism / 3%
Geraja / Hinduism / 1%
Jelbic Shamanism / — / 1%
Other / — / 2%
Languages - Three major languages dominate: Bihezi (Kurdish), Brmek (Jelbic conlang), and Kathuran (Aramaic/Syriac). Most citizens are bilingual, with Bihezi and Brmek often spoken interchangeably in daily life.
Bihezi / Kurdish / —
Brmek / Jelbic Conlang / —
Kathuran / Aramaic–Syriac / —
Guidelines - Characters should primarily have Kurdish (Bihezi) names, with smaller numbers of Assyrian or Brmek names, or mixed combinations. Faith and language may influence naming patterns.
Kurdish names / https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/kurdish-names.php
Barmenian Jelbic names / http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?lid=504331
Assyrian names / http://www.nineveh.com/Assyrian%20Names%20Project.html
Assyrian surnames / http://neoaramaic.weebly.com/
Jelbic dictionary / http://particracy.wikia.com/wiki/Jelbic_Dictionary
Aramaic dictionaries / http://www.atour.com/dictionary/
Syriac lexicons / http://cal.huc.edu/
Translation / https://translate.google.com/
Digest - Barmenistan stands at the heart of Majatran civilization—a land of oil, prophets, and paradoxes. Ideal for players drawn to ancient religions, cultural fusion, and the political drama of faith, empire, and identity.
Ethnicities - The Bihezi people form the majority, descendants of Iranic tribes culturally influenced by Jelbic rule. Kathurans (Assyrians) are an ancient Aramaic-speaking minority centered on Kathuristan. The Brmeks (Turkmen) trace their roots to early Jelbic settlers who once dominated local politics. Minorities include Arev Mardik (Armenians) and Seluco-Barmenians (Roman descendants).
Bihezi / Kurdish / 67%
Kathuran / Assyrian / 14%
Brmek / Jelbic Turkmen / 10%
Arev Mardik / Armenian / 4%
Seluco-Barmenian / Roman / 3%
Other / — / 2%
Religions - Barmenistan is the birthplace of Ahmadism, Felinism, and the Ruhi Faith, giving it immense religious significance. Ahmadism (Islam) dominates numerically, while Felinism—a local faith venerating cats—embodies native spirituality. Hosianism (Christianity) thrives among the Kathuran population, while the Ruhi Faith promotes interreligious unity. Smaller Yeudi and Geraja (Hindu) communities coexist alongside local pagan traditions.
Israism / Sunni Islam / 20% / Ahmadism (Islam)
Halawism / Alevi / 6% / Ahmadism (Islam)
Abadism / Shia Islam / 1% / Ahmadism (Islam)
Other Ahmadism Sects / — / 1% / Ahmadism (Islam)
Felinism / Cat Veneration / 26%
Barmenian Apostolic Church / Syriac Orthodox / 18% / Hosianism (Christianity)
Oseyim / Ebionite / 4% / Hosianism (Christianity)
Aurorian Patriarchal Church / Catholic / 2% / Hosianism (Christianity)
Other Hosian Denominations / — / 1% / Hosianism (Christianity)
Ruhi Faith / Baha’i / 9%
Irreligious / — / 5%
Yeudism / Judaism / 3%
Geraja / Hinduism / 1%
Jelbic Shamanism / — / 1%
Other / — / 2%
Languages - Three major languages dominate: Bihezi (Kurdish), Brmek (Jelbic conlang), and Kathuran (Aramaic/Syriac). Most citizens are bilingual, with Bihezi and Brmek often spoken interchangeably in daily life.
Bihezi / Kurdish / —
Brmek / Jelbic Conlang / —
Kathuran / Aramaic–Syriac / —
Guidelines - Characters should primarily have Kurdish (Bihezi) names, with smaller numbers of Assyrian or Brmek names, or mixed combinations. Faith and language may influence naming patterns.
Kurdish names / https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com/kurdish-names.php
Barmenian Jelbic names / http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?lid=504331
Assyrian names / http://www.nineveh.com/Assyrian%20Names%20Project.html
Assyrian surnames / http://neoaramaic.weebly.com/
Jelbic dictionary / http://particracy.wikia.com/wiki/Jelbic_Dictionary
Aramaic dictionaries / http://www.atour.com/dictionary/
Syriac lexicons / http://cal.huc.edu/
Translation / https://translate.google.com/
Digest - Barmenistan stands at the heart of Majatran civilization—a land of oil, prophets, and paradoxes. Ideal for players drawn to ancient religions, cultural fusion, and the political drama of faith, empire, and identity.
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