Before 1833, the land we now call Venara was known as Malevoria, a dark and oppressive place ruled first by a father and then by his son for twenty long years. Life was harsh and unfair. The rich lived in comfort, while the poor struggled to survive. Wars constantly erupted along the borders, fueled by the dictator’s ambitions, and refugees who tried to flee were often killed at the edges of the country. Weapons were strictly controlled: only one per household and only in the man’s name, leaving women powerless. Diseases affecting the poor were ignored, while those that touched the wealthy were treated and studied. There were no health insurances, and punishments were harsh and unfair, often depending on appearance, wealth, or family status. Many innocent people were imprisoned simply because they were poor or different. Women, in particular, were heavily oppressed. They could not work, choose their husbands, and were often abused by the dictator, who kept multiple wives. Traditional art was forbidden, abortion was illegal, and even religious symbols were banned. Basic necessities, like contraception and sanitary products, were almost impossible for ordinary people to afford. 
Everything changed on March 8, 1833, when the people finally rose up. The dictator fled in fear, leaving the country in chaos but free. From that moment, Malevoria was reborn as Venara, a nation led by women, determined to be green, kind, and fair. Cats, already loved for their independence and cleverness, became a national symbol, representing the strength and courage of women. People often said, “If you have a cat by your side, you respect women,” a proverb that reflected the country’s new values. 
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Venara embraced equality, kindness, and freedom. All religions were welcome, hatred was strictly forbidden, and punishments became fair and carefully measured. Every citizen was considered beautiful, and women were fully protected and celebrated. Healthcare became universal, with free contraception and menstrual products for all, and every illness was studied and treated, no matter who it affected. Weapons were banned completely. Men observed a curfew at night, though strict exceptions existed, and cheating was treated as a serious crime. Yet love and respect were for everyone, as long as the rules were followed.
The government was rebuilt to be fully democratic. There was no fixed parliament; the people voted directly on all major decisions. The president, always a woman, was a symbol of the country’s values, and the current leader is a proud lesbian. Every four years, elections allowed citizens to have their say. Equality and celebration became part of daily life. Venara held the world’s largest LGBTQ parade every year, and restaurants offered a balance of vegetarian and meat dishes, cocktails and mocktails, with Wednesday Veggie Day encouraging plant-based meals across the country.
Venara’s history is filled with milestones and stories that shaped its character. In 1850, the Treaty of the River ended decades of war with neighboring countries, promising Venara would never wage offensive wars again. Around the same time, the Great Forest Plan replanted forests and protected animals. In 1845, the first universal health insurance was introduced, including free contraception and menstrual products, a revolutionary act that changed life for everyone. Severe droughts during the Great Climate Crisis of 1900 deepened the country’s commitment to green policies, and citizens planted gardens and built windmills to prepare for the future.
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Venara embraced equality, kindness, and freedom. All religions were welcome, hatred was strictly forbidden, and punishments became fair and carefully measured. Every citizen was considered beautiful, and women were fully protected and celebrated. Healthcare became universal, with free contraception and menstrual products for all, and every illness was studied and treated, no matter who it affected. Weapons were banned completely. Men observed a curfew at night, though strict exceptions existed, and cheating was treated as a serious crime. Yet love and respect were for everyone, as long as the rules were followed.
The government was rebuilt to be fully democratic. There was no fixed parliament; the people voted directly on all major decisions. The president, always a woman, was a symbol of the country’s values, and the current leader is a proud lesbian. Every four years, elections allowed citizens to have their say. Equality and celebration became part of daily life. Venara held the world’s largest LGBTQ parade every year, and restaurants offered a balance of vegetarian and meat dishes, cocktails and mocktails, with Wednesday Veggie Day encouraging plant-based meals across the country.
Venara’s history is filled with milestones and stories that shaped its character. In 1850, the Treaty of the River ended decades of war with neighboring countries, promising Venara would never wage offensive wars again. Around the same time, the Great Forest Plan replanted forests and protected animals. In 1845, the first universal health insurance was introduced, including free contraception and menstrual products, a revolutionary act that changed life for everyone. Severe droughts during the Great Climate Crisis of 1900 deepened the country’s commitment to green policies, and citizens planted gardens and built windmills to prepare for the future.
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For genartions women have been the heads of the households, responsible for passing down property and family names.
Children are bound to their mothers, who can change partners as they wish. Men may visit their current spouses only at night.
A tradition known as ‘walking marriages’. The men are often away travelling in trade caravans to sell the local produce.
They are responsible for house building, fishing and killing livestock.
 
Traditional skills of art and crafts are passed over from mother to daughter.
Men are not privy to the secrets of the trade.