Tylastrona

Theocratic Republic of Tylastrona Τυλαστρονα, タイラストロン
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Motto: Eusebia, Xenia, Arete
Anthem: White Mountain
Capital and	Smyrnaphos
Official languages	N/A
Recognised national languages	Greek Japanese Turkish
Ethnic groups (2026)	Greek (45,2%) Japanese (25,2%) Turkish (12,3%) Mixed (7,1%) Other (10.3%)
Demonym(s)	Tylastronian, Tylastronan
Government	Federal presidential republic
• High Priestess	Elara Papadopoulos
• Prime-Minister	Melina Michelaki
Legislature	The House of Eunomia
Establishment
• Independence under the House of Astona	1668
• Establishment of the Tylastronian Republic	1845
• Military Junta	1889-1924
• Single Party State	1924-1970
• Theocratic Democratic Revolution	1970
Population
• 2026 estimate	50,986,000
GDP (PPP)	estimate
• Total	1.601 trillion USD
• Per capita	31,400 USD
Currency	Dracma (D)
Time zone	UTC+2 (Tylastronian National Time)
Date format	mm-dd-yyyy
Driving side	right
Calling code	+157
Internet TLD	.ty

Note: The political system of Tylastrona is inspired by the political system of an Imaginary Elections scenario I've created some months ago. For a deeper understanding of this system, since it has some differences from Tylastrona, check the original system here

Tylastrona is a country located in Esportiva, in the northwestern part of the region. It is a massive nation known for its environmental beauty, calm and friendly citizens, and strong state-interventionist economy. The citizens are known to be compassionate and law-abiding, as well as slightly patriotic. The nation pursues an economic self-sufficiency policy and has a significant environmental agenda.

Tylastrona is described by foreigners as "if Mediterranean culture somehow ended up in the Nordic winterlands" due to its strong winters and mild summers, and its economic policies and citizens' behaviour. Most of its landscape is filled with ice-capped mountains, agricultural fields (especially those used for growing cereals) and huge coniferous forests. Literature, music and a fervent winter sports culture are also among the nation's notable attributes.

As a federated state, Tylastrona is divided into five states and one capital territory. It is governed as a republic under a presidential theocratic democracy, in which the High Priestess is elected for life by the citizens. This electoral system does not allow for political parties. The Prime-Minister is elected for five years, sometimes the PM is named the Archon of the republic. Only in the legislative and local elections the political parties can participate

Geography

Tylastrona is located at the northwestern tip of the Esportiva region. The country experiences cold, snowy winters, ranging from a continental climate to a humid maritime climate in the capital and Cnidos. Summers are mild, with around 25–30% precipitation. Tylastrona has three main rivers: the Rina, the Cnidos and the Idofa. Kannella Lake is the largest lake. The country's highest peak is Mount Smyrnaca, which is located near the capital and has an elevation of 2,085 metres and a prominence of 1,875 metres.

Rank	Mountain Name	Mountain Range	Height
1	Mount Smyrnaca	Smyrnaca Range	2,085 meters
2	Mount Giona	Smyrnaca Range	1,882 meters
3	Mount Tsuge	Youkailands Range	1,675 meters
4	Mount Semegea	Smyrnaca Range	1,099 meters
5	Mount Imai	Youkailands Range	1,007 meters

Climate

According to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system, Tylastrona has a humid continental climate and a subarctic climate in its interior. The average temperature on the mainland ranges from -16 to 9 °C in the interior, and from -6 to 12 °C in the river basins and coastal areas. The lowest and highest official recorded temperatures are −36.7 °C in Semasus on 17 January 2009 and 30 °C in Iwakura on 8 August 1947. Annual average rainfall in Tylastrona ranges from approximately 5,000 mm to around 1,250 mm, with severe snowfall in winter, heavy rainfall in spring and autumn, and moderate to light rainfall in summer.

Biodiversity

Despite its location, Tylastrona boasts a thriving biodiversity. 90% of the forests consist of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), European spruce (Picea abies) and common juniper (Juniperus communis). However, geographical and climatic conditions also facilitate the introduction of exotic species that can later become invasive and destructive to native habitats. The Tylastronian Environmental Agency runs a well-funded programme to monitor these populations. The TEA has also reported that, in 2026, 40% of Tylastronian mammal species (105 in total), 41% of bird species (348 in total), 29% of reptile species (21 in total) and 39% of amphibian species (18 in total) were at risk. The association is still mapping populations and studying the behaviour of birds, and other living beings. To save as much biodiversity as possible, the Tylastronian government has designated 40% of the inland area as nature reserves.

Class	Total Number	Total Number in the Red Book	Total Number EN/CR	Total Number Invasive
Amphibians	18	7 (~39%)	1 (~6%)	0 (0%)
Birds	348	141 (~41%)	37 (~11%)	24 (~9%)
Fishes	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD
Mammals	105	42 (~40%)	11 (~10%)	15 (~14%)
Reptiles	21	6 (~29%)	2 (~10%)	7 (~33%)
Vertebrates Total	492	196 (~40%)	51 (~10%)	46 (~9%)

Government and politics

Tylastrona has been presidential representative democratic federal theocratic republic since the ratification of the Constitution of 1971, with Smyrnaphos as its capital. The Constitution grants the division or separation of powers among five sovereignty bodies: the High Priestess, The House of Eunomia, the government, the council of temples and the courts. The head of state is High Priestess, elected to a life-long term by direct, universal suffrage.

Legislative Power

Most of the legislation is done by The House of Eunomia but the government can legislate by decree. The House has 180 seats and its unicameral, they have the role to draft, debate and pass laws; they vote for the Prime-Minister, they approve the national budget, the foreign treaties and the taxation laws and they can censure the government or initiate a dissolution of the assembley with 2/3 majority. All laws are reviewed for impiety or cosmic imbalance by the Court of Themis and by the High Priestess. The electoral system it's a propositional one driven by the D'Hondt method. Whereas 126 seats are elected through the National Circles (including Diaspora) and the remaining 54 are elected through Temple Circles (theocratic).

Executive Power

Executive power is shared between the Archonate and the Ministries. The archonate consists of the High Priestess and the Prime Minister. The ministries are the government's operational divisions. The Prime Minister (PM) leads the Council of Holy Ministries, directs state administration and appoints Holy Ministers. Although they are primarily legislative figures, they are often paired with the executive section of the Holy Ministries as part of the Prime Ministry of Zeus. The Prime Minister is elected by the House of Eunomia after a legislative election and confirmed by the High Priestess. The High Priestess is the theocratic leader and leader of the Council of Temples. She is also the high chief of the army and of foreign affairs. She is also the leader of Hellenismos (Hellenistic Polytheism) in Tylastrona. She is the most revered and loved figure in the Republic. She approves laws and can veto them, as well as confirming the Prime Minister and Ministry appointments. She can also change the names of the ministries. She can promote priestesses. She can call for the direct dissolution of the assembly and the dismissal of the government. She is elected for life by direct, universal suffrage. She is a symbolic and spiritual leader and protector of divine harmony. The Holy Ministries are the cabinets that are filled by the PM after their election. The spots are fixed and are named after the Greek Theoi. Only the Council of Temples or the High Priestess can change the names or the numbers of Holy Ministries: Defense, Ambient, Education and Innovation, Agriculture, Health, Foreign Affairs, Economy and Finances, Culture, Industry and Labour, Justice, Internal Affairs; Family, Youth and Social Welfare; Infrastructures and Transportation.

Judicial Power

The law and justice are overseen by the order of the Courts of Themis and Dike. Both believe in no punishment without virtue assessment, ritual forgiveness exists but must be earned and that truth is found through both logos (reason) and pathos (ethos). There's also a lower courts and civic justice system that are controlled by the Court of Dike: Court of Hepahistos (Court of Work), Court of Hera (Family Court), etc. The Court of Themis is the sacred court, it works as the Constitutional Court. Their jurisdiction lays on constitutional matters and theocratic issues. On the other hand, the Court of Dike is the civil court. It's jurisdiction lays on local court appeals, civil and criminal law, electoral challenges, family law (Court of Hera), work and industrial conflict (Hepahistos Court).

Human rights

Tylastrona has a fairly good degree of human rights. It recognised same-sex marriage in 1979 and adoption by same-sex couples in 1981. Transgender people have been able to undergo social transition since 1992 and medical transition since 1988. The High Priestess recognised non-binary people in 2011. Discrimination based on race, gender, faith or language has been illegal since 1980. Abortion is legal. Euthanasia is legal.

Theocratic Power

The theocratic power is shared between the High Priestess and the Council of Temples. The High Priestess is the Priestess of all Theoi and Leader of the Council of Temples. The Council of Temples is an organization of the main figures of each hellenic temple. The Council can be summoned by the High Priestess herself or when the mandate of the High Priestess ends due to death, abdication or impeachment.

Temple Oversight Commission

An independent investigation commission composed by nine members appointed yearly by the High Priestess directly (6) and deliberately by the Council of Temples (3) and confirmed by a majority vote at the House of Eunomia. The commission can include high-ranking priests, philosophers, judges and independent civilians It has several responsibilities: insuring the integrity of all electoral processes, monitoring voting spots for coercion, bribery, or impiety and reviewing party compliance with the Republic values and oaths and auditing annual reports of wealth declarations, temple donations, ritual attendance, and civic behaviour.

Military

Since the beginning of the Fourth Republic in 1970, the military in Tylastrona has seen an incredible reduction. The Ares Protection Forces went from 450,000 personnel in 1970 to just 10,000 in 2026. Tylastrona is ranked 67th in Esportiva for its advanced military. This is due to constant growth from both sides of the political spectrum, as well as from theocratic institutions, which work to keep the nation peaceful. Defence spending is negligible in the state's financial accounting, but most of these costs are transferred to foreign aid. Tylastrona is the 11th most pacific nation in Esportiva and the 2nd with the highest foreign aid spending. Consequently, many APF missions involve assisting other nations in times of disaster, providing supplies during periods of scarcity or war, and escorting political figures to foreign events.

Law Enforcement

Tylastrona has one of the lowest crime rates in Esportiva, ranking 66th. This is thanks to a number of factors, including low wealth inequality, effective welfare systems, theocratic elements in society and well-funded law enforcement. A host of state agencies combat crime, including the Temple Oversight Commission, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Ministry of Hestia), the Ministry of Justice (Ministry of Themis-Dike), the Commission of Demetrian Affairs (food and economic safety regulator), and the Organisation for National Soteria (intelligence agency and national security body). Tylastrona has only one police agency: the Phalanx of the State, which was founded in 1809 during the period of the House of Astona. The Phalanx of the State is divided into five divisions: the Urban Affairs Division (responsible for city protection, transit and other issues); the Rural-Work Affairs Division (responsible for rural, labour, transit and environmental issues); the Athena Affairs Division (responsible for criminal investigations); the Foreigners Division (responsible for border control and immigration regulation); and the Hecate Affairs Division (responsible for magic crime and legal issues relating to magic). Tylastrona has only two prisons, one in the capital city and one in Astona. The 1971 Constitution removed the extensive powers enjoyed by prisons and police officers during the period of military rule and one-party politics. This included the destruction or transformation of several prisons built for "political crimes". The current constitution prioritises logic, respect and preservation over punishment. In 2026, Tylastrona had only 1,236 inmates. The only two operational prisons offer workshops, reintegration education, psychological counselling, and the presence of a permanent doctor and priest. Incarceration is considered a last resort and carries a maximum sentence of 15 years with no possibility of parole. Instead, most offenders receive a combination of the following: magical binding; prohibition of leisure activities, internet access, etc.; fines or reparations; community labour; rehabilitation programmes; and psychological counselling.

Crime

As previously mentioned, Tylastrona's crime rate is very low. The nation hasn't recorded any murders since 1995. The country has had a liberal drug policy since the decriminalisation of consumption in 1998; however, possession of amounts greater than "10 days' worth for personal use" is punishable by fines. Prostitution is legalised and the workers of this sector receive total state protection and access to healthcare, just like any citizen. Most crimes fall into one of the following categories: environmental crimes; public intoxication; breach of the peace; noise nuisance; property crimes, such as theft, vandalism, scams and bribery; and other white-collar crimes. Tylastronians view breaking the law, or even failing to respect social norms, as an act of treason against the nation and the gods. However, they also believe that criminals are people who have lost their way and require rehabilitation in order to lead ethical lives.

Administrative Divisions

Tylastrona is divided into five states and one territory. Each state is divided into municipalities, which are further divided into agoras. The territory is divided into neighbourhoods.

List of States of Tylastrona

State name	Abbreviation	Capital	Largest City	Population	Municipalities
Astona	AST	Astona		9,105,783	2
Cnidio	CND	Cnidio		4,815,337	2
Kannela	KAN	Kannela		16,460,897	5
Old Towers	OT	Pixesos		2,468,244	2
Youkailand	YKL	Semasus		3,495,904	3

List of Territories of Tylastrona

State name	Abbreviation	Capital	Largest City	Population	Neighbourhoods
Smyrnaphos Capital Territory	SCT	Smyrnaphos		14,639,835	10

Political Parties

Following the abolition of the 'Single Party' policy in 1970, the first elections were held in 1971, with parties that had officially formed that year participating.

Unlike traditional left-right systems, political competition revolves around four main themes:

• Theocratic vs Anti-Theocratic - How much governing authority should religious institutions formally exercise?
• Environmentalist vs Industrialist - Should ecological preservation override industrial expansion?
• Nationalist vs Pluralist - Is Tylastrona culturally singular or pluralistic?
• Welfare Universalist vs Welfare Corporatist - How should welfare be structured and distributed?

All parties must respect and defend both the 1971 Constitution and the welfare state.

To provide a comprehensive overview, we will place the parties within the traditional left-right spectrum.

Far-Left

People's Revolutionary Front
Founded: 1971
A Marxist–Leninist party that is strongly anti-theocratic, environmentalist, pluralist and in favour of universal welfare. The PRF advocates increased state ownership of energy and transport, the removal of formal clerical advisory powers and the provision of universal social guarantees. It is sceptical of international blocs and favours economic self-reliance.

Syndicalist Workers' Confederation
Founded: 1971
A Maoist party that is moderately anti-theocratic, industrial-focused, civic nationalist and welfare corporativist. With roots in labour syndicates, the SWC promotes the management of industries by workers organised by sector. While it supports welfare expansion, it favours a structured approach through organised labour institutions rather than universal expansion.

Left

Democratic Socialist Union
Founded: 1971
It is a democratic socialist party that is moderately anti-theocratic, environmentalist, pluralist and universalist in its approach to welfare. The DSU supports expanding healthcare, housing and education, as well as reducing temple involvement in civil governance. The party also emphasises minority rights and ecological transition policies.

Pluralist Civic Movement
Founded: 1990
They are a progressive party with a neutral view of the theocracy. They are environmentalists, pluralists and take an universalist approach to welfare. They advocate the protection of minority languages, such as Tylastronian Creole and Slavic languages, and decentralised cultural governance. They also advocate inclusive welfare distribution.

Centre-Left

Ecological Solidarity Party
Founded: 1985
They are a green party with moderate theocratic leanings. Theocratic power is seen as a model of ethical guidance. They are strong environmentalists, civic pluralists and universalists of welfare. They prioritise climate policy, the expansion of renewable energy and the empowerment of the Tylastronian Environmental Agency (TEA). They frame environmental protection as a moral duty.

Social Democratic Alliance
Founded: 1971
It is a social democratic party that has been in government for most of the Fourth Republic. It has a balanced vision for the environmental transition, a neutral view on the nation-pluralism axis, and a proposal for a mixed welfare state: a universal base with an additional sector supplement. The SDA supports the constitutional partnership between the temple and the state, as well as a regulated mixed economy.

Centre

Animal & Bioethics League
Founded: 2010
A centre party with soft theocratic ethics that is strongly environmentally focused and pluralist, defending an ethical expansion of the universal welfare view with regard to animals. The party focuses on animal rights, humane agriculture and the ethical regulation of scientific and magical experimentation.

Civic Balance Party
Founded: 1990
It started as a union of several centre-left, centre and centre-right parties ranging from liberalism and regionalism to religious freedom, pacifism and reformism. They are moderately theocratic and advocate modernised industrialisation, civic nationalism and welfare corporatism. An advocate of efficiency reforms in welfare administration, fiscal discipline and responsible industrial growth.

Centre-Right

National Development Party
Founded: 1987
They are a liberal, internationalist and populist party. They are theocratic, industrialist, nationalist and welfare corporatist. They support strategic industries, defence expansion and strong national identity policies. Welfare is maintained, but is targeted and sector-based.

Republican Civic Party
Founded: 2006
It is a small, unremarkable party with personalist, social conservative and classical liberal tendencies. It has a mild anti-theocratic tendency and is industrialist, civic nationalist and welfare corporatist. It advocates administrative streamlining, the privatisation of non-essential services and limited clerical advisory power.

Right

Union of Tradition
Founded: 1971
It is a conservative, isolationist and patriotic party. It is strongly theocratic and supports a robust industrial state over green reforms. It is also deeply nationalist and conditionalist when it comes to welfare. It emphasises temple authority, cultural continuity and restricted immigration. Its welfare policies prioritise traditional family structures.

Tylastronan Renewal Party
Founded: 1971
It is a classic liberal and socially conservative party. It is strongly theocratic, moderately industrialist and strongly nationalist, and it defends a mixed welfare state. It is popular among conservative youth and small business sectors. It combines patriotic rhetoric with pragmatic welfare support.

Far-Right

National Preservation Movement
Founded: 2015
It defends the supremacy of theocracy and is hard-line on industrialism and nationalism, with a policy of welfare exclusivism. It is a breakaway nationalist faction from the UT that advocates expanded temple governance and strict immigration controls. It has a small parliamentary presence, but a strong rhetorical impact.

List of heads of government

First Republic (1845-1889)

Following the republican revolution. The prime-minister, according to the 1845 constitution acted as the head of state and as the head of government.

No.	Portrait	Name (Birth–Death)	Elected	Term of office			Political party
				Took office	Left office	Time in office
1		Seyfettin Vassiliou (1804-1880)	1845	15th February 1845	20th February 1850	5 years, 5 days	Revolution Party
2		Sofoklis Makris (1811-1892)	1850 1855	20th February 1850	20th February 1860	10 years, 0 days	Republican Party
3		Panayiotis Spyrou (1826-1900)	1860 1865	20th February 1860	8th March 1868 (Resigned after failed vote of confidence)	8 years, 17 days	Republican Party
4		Osman Shehu (1840-1919)	1868 1873	18th March 1868	3rd January 1875 (Resigned after vote of no confidence)	6 years, 291 days	Republican Party
5		Apollon Michailidis (1841-1927)	1875 1880	18th January 1875	28th January 1885	10 years, 10 days	Revolution Party
6		Sinan Kartal (1854-1889)	1885	28th January 1885	8th April 1889 (Murdered during coup)	4 years, 70 days	Socialist Republican

Military Junta / Second Republic (1889-1924)

The 8th April 1889 coup brought the military power and begun the 81 year period of authoritarian period. The 1905 Constitution still kepted the head of state and head of government powers in the same person. Only the military junta could elect the representative

No.	Portrait	Name (Birth–Death)	Elected	Term of office			Political party
				Took office	Left office	Time in office
7		Costas Christodoulou (1844-1922)	1889	9th April 1889	17th June 1895	6 years, 69 days	Military Junta
8		Yannis Nicolaou (1854-1932)	1895	17th June 1895	9th May 1900	4 years, 326 days	Military Junta
9		Theofanis Dimitriou (1866-1944)	1900 1905	9th May 1900	23rd October 1915	15 years, 167 days	Tylastrona Militar Movement

Economy

Tylastrona has a state-controlled economy with high taxation, but the average citizen can generally afford to live comfortably. The richest 10% receive 1.4 times more than the poorest 10%, and the wealth gap is virtually non-existent. The currency of Tylastrona is the dracma (D), which is worth 2.15 NSD. Most industries, businesses and financial institutions are concentrated in the three major metropolitan areas. Private investment is rare, with most services, industries and production being state-owned. The major industries are information technology, book publishing, food products and winter textiles. From 2000 to 2026, the gross agricultural product in Tylastrona dropped from 4.5% to 2.5% of the total GDP. Employment rates are growing; in 2020, 43.50% of the population was in work, whereas in 2026 this figure increased to 44.53%. These low percentages are due to a large proportion of elderly people and students, as well as children, since the unemployment rate was only 4.1% in 2026. Tylastrona has the eighth largest welfare programme, the 15th most subsidised industry, and the 13th highest tax rate in Esportiva.

Wages

The minimum monthly gross wage in Tylastrona is 10,138 dracmas, while the average is 12,166 dracmas. All wages are paid 16 times a year: 12 monthly salary payments plus four additional payments for holiday bonuses. Although the state has a high taxation rate of 65.5%, this is to fund social programmes, public services and retirement funds. After taxes, the average wage is 4,197 dracmas, whereas the minimum wage is 3,497 dracmas.

Sectors

Agriculture

Agriculture currently accounts for 2.5% of Tylastrona's GDP (includes cattle and forestry), and predictions suggest that this figure will rise. The main agricultural produce in Tylastrona is cereals such as wheat, oats and rice. Conifer products and some legumes are also important. Tylastrona produces red wine in the inner regions, which is considered a delicacy. Organic, sustainable and biological farming is subsidised by the state. There is also a mushroom industry, where mushrooms are cultivated and harvested. Tylastrona has a large poultry and eggs industry, producing chicken, duck and turkey meat. In terms of forestry, Tylastrona has a long history of wood production, particularly of pine and spruce.

Fisheries

The ports of Cnidio and the capital are currently the major hubs of the fishing industry. Most of the production is for the nation, and there are catch periods for protected species. As well as fish, some molluscs and crustaceans are also caught. Fishing industry currently accounts for 2.3% of Tylastrona's GDP.

Industry

The industry sector currently accounts for 40.7% of Tylastrona's GDP. The main industries are information technology, book publishing, food production and winter textiles. The IT industry accounts for 37.7% of the total industry share of GDP, while the food industry accounts for 30.9%. The main IT and book publishing industries are located in the capital's metropolitan area. Meanwhile, the food and textile industries are located near the fields that provide these industries' main source of income. Magic industries are also pretty common, contributing 8.5% of the total industry share of GDP. Modern, non-traditional, technology-based industries such as aerospace, biotechnology, and cybersecurity are beginning to gain traction in the capital. It is predicted that biotechnology will account for 17.5% of the total industry share of GDP by 2035.

Services

The tertiary sector has grown, producing 54.5% of the GDP and providing jobs for 59% of the working population. The most significant growth rates are found in the trade sector, due to the introduction of modern means of distribution, transport and telecommunications.

Science and Technology

Despite its current ranking of 24th Most Scientifically Advanced in Esportiva, Tylastrona is experiencing exponential growth in science, with a focus on biotechnology, information technology, neuroscience and data science. Scientific communication is commonplace in communication with the average citizen. Scientific research is conducted by state-funded universities and institutions, which enjoy freedom of research and opinion.

Tourism

Tylastrona is the 21st most popular country on Esportiva. Most tourists visit during the winter. It is estimated that tourism contributes 1.7% to the annual GDP. Popular tourist destinations include Smyrnaphos, Kannela, Astona, and the mountain ranges of Smyrnaca and Youkailands. Most tourists come to Tylastrona to enjoy sports, experience biodiversity, engage in cultural exchange and learn about magic.

Transport

Tylastrona is ranked 18th for public transport in Esportiva. Although rural and inner areas remain a concern, they are well connected to the main cities. 67% of the population prefer to use public transport rather than private vehicles. Tickets are free as the state funds everything. However, tolls are charged on motorways, with the amount depending on the type of vehicle. The most popular modes of transport are the train, bus and subway. Some cities have tram and subway systems that operate using magical circuits. Since 2015, people have received state support if they own an electric vehicle, and since 2024, fossil fuel vehicles have been banned. Tylastrona has two main airports: one in Smyrnaphos and one in Kannela.

Energy

Magical energy accounts for 71% of Tylastrona's total energy supply, with solar and wind energies following behind. The nation imposed a ban on fossil fuels in 2024. There has been much debate about nuclear power since the early years of the Fourth Republic (1970), and talks to build a nuclear power plant have always been stopped.

Demographics

As of 2026, Tylastrona's population was 50,986,000, 55.6% of whom were female and 44.4% of whom were male. The median life expectancy in 2026 was 91.05 years. Historically, the population has been culturally diverse, with most people adhering to Hellenic polytheism and speaking Greek.

Tylastrona's estimated fertility rate in 2026 was 1.90 children per woman. Tylastronian society displays relatively high levels of socioeconomic equality, with the richest 10% earning 1.4 times more than the poorest 10%.

Immigration

According to Tylastronian statistical organisations, the number of immigrants increased by 7.5% between 2000 and 2026, rising from 0.5% to 8% of the population. By 2026, the number of legal foreign residents was 4,078,880, accounting for around 8% of the population. The largest immigrant groups are: Turkish, Bulgarian, Croatian, Pakistani and Chinese.

Urbanization

According to the TSO, around 72% of the population lives in the 10 most populous cities in the nation. The Smyrnaphos Capital District is sometimes referred to as the Smyrnaphos Metropolitan Area in geography books. The other two metropolitan areas in Tylastrona are Kannela-Mytidos and Astona-Aperikon.

Rank	City	State	Population
1	Smyrnaphos	Smyrnaphos Capital District	13,445,119
2	Kannela	Kannela	12,115,009
3	Astona	Astona	3,233,008
4	Mytidos	Kannela	3,005,887
5	Cnidio	Cnidio	1,116,976
6	Semasus	Youkailand	997,899
7	Pixesos	Old Towers	888,000
8	Aperikon	Astona	675,789
9	Thebetta	Old Towers	671,899
10	Iwakura	Cnidio	631,335

Religion

Tylastrona only had mandatory secularity policies during the period of the First Republic. The current republican system allows freedom of religion; however, most of the population practises Hellenic polytheism. According to the 2026 studies:

Rank	Religion	Percentage
1	Hellenic Polytheism	65%
2	Buddhism	11,7%
3	Shinto	6.1%
4	Islamism	5.3%
5	Christianity (various denominations)	5%
6	Atheism / Secularity	2.3%
7	Hinduism	2%
8	Judaism	1.7%
9	Other Religions	0.9%

Language

Tylastrona has no official language. However, a list of national languages was announced during the First Republic (Greek, Japanese). This list was last updated in 1990 (Greek, Japanese, Turkish, Tylastronian Creole). The multicultural language policy of Tylastrona was suppressed during the military junta and national union periods (1889-1970), only returning in 1971 with the fourth republic (our current one). The most popular foreign languages to learn are English, French, German and Spanish.

Rank	Language	Percentage L1	Percentage L2	Percentage L3
1	Greek	45.7%	70%	63.5%
2	Japanese	27.5%	21.6%	3.9%
3	Turkish	11%	0.5%	1.7%
4	Tylastronian Creole	6.1%	0.2%	0.1%
5	Bulgarian	5%	0.6%	0%
6	Croatian	3.1%	0.1%	0.3%
7	Albanian	1.1%	0%	0%
8	Other South Slavic Language	0.3%	0%	0%
9	Other Language	0.2%	6.9%	30.5%

Health

In 2026, Tylastrona was ranked the 9th best public healthcare system in Esportiva. The system is characterised by state-funded healthcare, which is provided free of charge after a large amount of tax has been paid. Big Pharma is regulated by an effective, government-owned, bureaucratic organisation. Private institutions are inexpressive. Obesity is low, with only around 4.1% of the population diagnosed with the condition. This is thanks to the highly successful food production and restaurants sectors, which produce healthy and delicious food. Nevertheless, most Tylastronians die from noncommunicable diseases, particularly cancers, dementia and diabetes-related complications, as well as cardiovascular and pulmonary issues. Tylastronian infant mortality rate (IMR) stood at 0,89 deaths per 1,000 live births as of 2026.

Education

In 2026, the Tylastrona education system was ranked 15th in Esportiva's public education system rankings. Children undergo an extensive curriculum throughout the 12-grade system, with foreign languages, sports, philosophy and critical thinking being introduced from the age of 8. The educational system is divided into preschool (for those under age six), basic education (nine years, in three stages, compulsory), secondary education (three years, compulsory since 1985), and higher education (subdivided in university and polytechnic education). The most popular university courses are in technology and science, followed by law and social sciences, including history, psychology and sociology. The oldest university was founded in 1689 during the monarchy period. Universities welcome foreign students planning to study abroad for more than six months. Entrance is based on the average of their secondary education. National exams are conducted to verify public schools' adherence to the curriculum, but they haven't been mandatory for university entry since 1997. Just like healthcare; preschool, primary and secondary education is free of charge. However, university-level education is not free, although the government offers scholarships covering 40% of the total value, students do not accrue any debt afterwards.

Culture

Tylastrona has developed a unique culture based on Hellenic principles, shaped by Japanese immigration in the 19th century, and influenced by its almost Arctic climate. The rough natural conditions, religious practices and generations of living under various forms of government created this unique cultural expression. Many Tylastronians refer to it as "the Muses of the North". During the First Republic (1845-1889), culture was modernised and liberalised for minorities and the general population. During the period of the junta (1889-1924) and the single-party republic (1924-1970), this emancipated culture was censored and shaped to serve the interests of the regime. It was only with the arrival of the Fourth Republic that censorship was removed and made illegal. Tylastrona's cultural identity is represented through art, sports, cuisine, holidays, folklore and religious practices.

Cinema

Film production in Tylastrona began in the early 1900s. During this period, the country was in the final stages of military rule and slowly transitioning to a one-party state. Consequently, the first seven decades of cinema were dominated by propaganda films, controlled narratives and limited visibility for non-Greek themes and languages. However, one of the most significant legacies of this period for contemporary filmmaking was the state's comprehensive sponsorship of directors and actors.

Historically, Tylastronian films have been noted for their philosophical and religious themes, and for their serious tone. These have included retellings of Hellenic myths, realistic films showcasing life in Tylastrona, and adaptations of Tylastronian literature. Considered to be the greatest Tylastronian film, Odýsseia (1962) was directed by Elias Metaxas (1935-2021) and is the pinnacle of the Tylastronian Golden Age of Cinema (1960-1978).

During the Fourth Republic, films directed in Japanese and Turkish began to appear following the emancipation of ethnic and linguistic minorities brought about by the Theocratic Revolution and the 1971 Constitution. Japanese influence on Tylastronian cinema was evident from the outset, but after 1970 a new era of filmmaking emerged, with themes spreading. Kathréptis (1983) was the first Tylastronian horror film, followed by I zoí enós mikroú koritsioú (1985) was one of the nation's first historical supernatural dramas. Tekerlekli sandalye (1981) is the most popular Turkish-language film in Tylastrona. It is a slice-of-life film. Helios (1993) was the first film produced in Tylastronian Creole, directed by Yui Tassakou (1953-) and it was an instant success. A new age of Tylastronian cinema began in 1984 and ended in 1997, during which time these new moviemakers were at the forefront. The early 1990s saw the pinnacle of Tylastrona's production, with 89 movies being made each year.

Inspired by the Japanese anime style, various retellings of myths and original animations in Greek or Japanese began to appear in the mid-1980s. "Tylastronian anime" is still a popular genre nowadays. Examples are: Yuki no Kyojin no shūrai (1989), Anatatowatashi to sekai (1993) and Pyrkagiés (1999).

The Smyrnaphos Cinema Festival, which has been held every year since 1967, is the only cinema festival in Tylastrona. Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, it showcases films made by Tylastronians in various categories and genres, as well as international films. In 2026, 2,180 screens were registered with the Tylastronian Association of Cinema and Theatre (TACT), an organisation overseen by the Ministry of Culture. This equates to approximately 4.28 screens per 100,000 people.

These days, Tylastrona produces 70 films a year. The film industry still receives state subsidies, and the TACT facilitates contact between directors, actors, and cinema owners. Although foreign films are popular, Tylastronians prefer to watch their own national productions. The main genres in contemporary Tylastronian film are: Tylastronian anime; 'Synchrono Drama'; 'Tainía me ton Mikró Ánthropo'; drama and comedy inspired by the Greek classics; supernatural films; and 'tendency' films inspired by the Japanese movement. Surprisingly, musicals are also popular. Themes range from retellings of myths, minority voices and identity in Tylastrona to epic adventures, environmental awareness and the consequences of modernity.

Approximately 49.4% of film screens are located in urban areas, primarily in the capital city and Astona. The main film producers are located in Smyrnaphos, Astona and Cnidio.

Literature

Tylastronians have a profound appreciation of their own literature. Some citizens even claim that it is among the best in the world. It is also considered the nation's oldest form of cultural expression, with the oldest books dating back to the early years of the House of Astona. Early examples of Tylastronian literature include devotional poetry, epic and historical narratives. Authors such as Rhesus (1729-1774), Timandra (1745-1791), and the poet Eubalus (1699-1752) are still studied by Tylastronians today. The literary tradition continued during the First Republic, but was heavily censored during the period of the junta and the single-party state. Following the Theocratic Revolution and the 1971 Constitution, however, censorship was banned and non-Greek voices were free to write. Book publishing is one of Tylastrona's biggest industries. On average, Tylastronians read 17.3 books per year. Tylastrona exports books to the rest of Esportiva and has three literary prizes: the Rhesus Prize, which was established in 1830 and is the oldest and most prestigious literary prize in Tylastrona; the Voices of the Muses Prize, which was established in 1980 and recognises books and works written by Tylastronian women; and the Eubalus National Prize, which was established in 1912 and is awarded exclusively to poetry and lyrical works. The Ministry of Culture pays income to authors and poets, while directors and actors are under the TACT. Authors and poets, however, are under the Tylastronian Authors Group (TAG). This group is also involved in the publication of scientific and non-fiction works, and it holds the Tylastronian Reference Style (TRS), which is the national standard for referencing and bibliographic writing.

Narrative

Tylastrona has a long-standing tradition of narrative literature, beginning with the historical accounts of Rhesus (1729-1774) and the mythological epics that empower women, written by Timandra (1745-1791), during the House of Astona period. During the late House of Astona and First Republic periods, Tylastronian narratives grew in popularity among the upper classes. The number of genres expanded, but this growth was quickly stifled by the censorship of the military junta and the subsequent single-party regime. During the First Republic, themes focused on realism and slice-of-life tales, as well as the beginnings of supernatural and science fiction literature, all of which were written in Greek. During the eras of censorship, retellings of myths and epic narratives that glorified the state became more popular. Following the Theocratic Revolution and the 1971 Constitution, narrative literature began to grow exponentially. The Contemporary Golden Age of Tylastronian Literature (1979-2002) was a long period of literary production and publication that saw an increase in public interest, as well as the emergence of minority voices within the Greek-dominated language sphere. Contemporary Tylastronian narratives explore themes such as slice-of-life, rural life, the supernatural, science fiction, philosophy, Hellenic polytheism, and retellings of Greek epics. They also feature authors writing in Japanese and Turkish.

Poetry

Poetry has always been considered one of the most sacred literary arts in Tylastrona. Eubalus' (1699-1752) Foní (1736) is often quoted as the 'Homeric Hymns' of Tylastrona. During the House of Astona period, poetry served a liturgical purpose in the context of Hellenic polytheism. During the First Republic, the state mandated secularisation, so liturgical poetry became clandestine. However, a new style of poetry inspired by haiku, senryū and tanka emerged. This poetry featured Sapphic stanzas and Aeolic verses. Poets such as Silas Demas (1812-1867), Tasos Antonilis (1800-1854) and Zacharoula Monelli (1839-1871) are considered to be the leading figures of the Tylastronian Secular Poetry Era (1845-1930). This movement came to an end during the early single-party era due to the censorship that had already been introduced during the period of the military junta. Tylastronian New Poetry (TNP) (1960-1980) began as an underground style of poetry that used the stylistics of the Secular Poetry Era, but introduced themes such as Hellenismos, fighting authority, minority voices, and slices of life. Contemporary poetry still uses the TNP style, but with greater freedom of expression. Well-known subgenres include Opinative Poetry (1983-1993), Tylastronian Confessional Poetry (1977-1997) and Contemporary Liturgical Hymns (1971-present).

Tylastronian Manga

The production of Tylastronian comics began during the anime boom in the 1980s. Tylastronians would rush to buy newspapers for a brief moment of comic relief. Due to high demand and Japanese influence, Tylastronian manga then left newspapers and started being published in specialised magazines, with the most popular releases being re-released in tankōbon format. There are about 19 manga magazines under the supervision of TAG, but the three best-selling ones are: Cnidio Youth (1991), which focuses on comics and manga for kids and teens, with main themes of epics, superheroes and adventure stories; Paráthyro (1988), the oldest magazine, which focuses on slice-of-life stories, sports and school life, appealing to teenagers and young adults; and Evlogía (2001), which focuses on horror, supernatural and grotesque comics, appealing to adults. Tylastronian manga has its own literary prize: the Asano Mai Manga Prize. Established in 1998, it is named after Asano Mai (1966-1997), the mother of Tylastronian manga.

Music

Tylastrona's music scene encompasses a wide array of genres, both traditional and modern, reflecting its diverse ethnic background. The Ministry of Culture supervises music production through the Committee of Tylastronian Musicians and Composers (CTMC). The CTMC subsidises artists and music industry producers, and controls the Tylastronian 'Billboard'. Tylastrona's music retail value was of 1.7 billion dracma in 2026.

Traditional Music

The early music of the House of Astona drew inspiration from ancient Greek music. Most of the compositions were liturgical and formed part of Hellenismos practices. Instruments such as the pandura, kanonaki and lyre were commonly used in these compositions. Lyrically, they were adaptations of scenes from mythology or Orphic and Homeric hymns.

Outside of the temples, traditional and folk music in Tylastrona focused on the workers. Tylastronian choral field songs, sung by Kannelian farmers, are choral songs (voice only) in which a soloist and a choir alternate, with a high voice filling in the pauses and ending the verses. The song invariably begins with the soloist providing the cue and giving way to the high voice, after which the choir joins in, with the soloist and high voice also participating. Then it repeats.The themes of choral field songs include love for Demeter and Artemis, working conditions, and longing for loved ones. Meanwhile, in Cnido, tuna fishermen performed the Tuna Shanties. These songs were performed using only the lyre, bagpipes or hurdy-gurdy, and then a group of four voices sang a chorus while a single lower-pitched voice sang the verses. Themes covered by the shanties include descriptions of the weather, stories of fantastic fights with the sea, praise for Poseidon, and love for someone on land.

During the late periods of the House of Astona era, folkcore music from Tylastronia was influenced by traditional Japanese and Turkish music. The saz and biwa were starting to be introduced in some traditional performances. Meanwhile, the koto was becoming more prevalent in traditional liturgical music and in upper-class areas. Tylastronian festive music incorporated ancient Greek flutes and taiko drums. During the late First Republic period, the accordion was a popular instrument in traditional music, particularly in the music played in urban bars and in sea shanties.

Today, Tylastronians still enjoy traditional music, it is performed at cultural festivals and at religious holidays.

Classical Music

Classical music in the Western sense only arrived in Tylastrona during the First Republic period (1845-1889). Before this, classical music was traditional liturgical music. Since secularisation was forced upon the population during the First Republic, the instruments typically used for liturgical music were used for Tylastronian classical music. Japanese instruments also began to appear in secular classical music. The Tylastrona's current anthem, White Mountain was composed in 1850 by Michalis Paulides (1808-1872). Instruments commonly used in Tylastronian classical music include the kanonaki, the lyre, the shamisen, the koto, the violin, various types of flute, the piano and various types of percussion and woodwind instruments.

Popular Music

According to the CTMC, 80% of the music featured on Billboard's year-end chart was Tylastronian. The nation's citizens prefer their own music to foreign music. The CTMC has hosted the CTMC Music Prize since 1977, as well as the most prestigious Tylastronian Music Prizes since 1955. Music festivals are common during the summer. The most popular is the Cnidio Waves Fest, which has showcased national and international talent since 1977. The Kannela Festival has celebrated folk, traditional, and world music since 1949.

Tylastronian Pop

Tylastronian pop is a loosely defined genre that emerged in Tylastrona in the late 1980s. Drawing on the rock, electronic and magic music scenes, it creates something uniquely Tylastronian. Tylastronian pop music is often performed in Greek or Japanese. A breakthrough occurred in 1991 when Eliana Zorbea (born 1972), one of the most prominent Tylastronian pop artists, debuted with Yangusouru, which hit #1 in the CTMC Billboard for 45 weeks. Zorbea was also nominated for eight CTMC Music Prizes and four Tylastronian Music Prizes in 1992. Recently, Tylastronian pop music has drawn more inspiration from magical music, electronic music, and the synthpop revival. Idol groups that sing in Greek, Japanese or Turkish, or a combination of these languages, are inspired by Japanese culture and are popular. The Tylastronian idol culture is more relaxed, and there are strict laws in place to protect talent from parasocial relationships. For example, the girl group Aegis (2014–2020) was the most prized idol group, winning 15 CTMC Music Prizes and 8 Tylastronian Music Prizes.

Electronic Music and Magic Music

The development of electronic and magical music in Tylastrona was deeply interlinked with avant-garde underground groups from the single-party era (1924–1970). Magical instruments manipulated the nature of magic, creating electric, aesthetic sounds that could be pleasing or unnerving. Magical instruments are neither acoustic nor electronic, they are a special case of its own. Electronic music in Tylastrona first reached the mainstream in the 1980s, with movements such as Tylastronian House (1988-present), Tylastronian Breaks (1995-present), Tylastronian Trance (1992-present) and Tylastronacore (1989-present) following soon after. Magical Dance Music emerged at the same time, competing with standardised EDM for prizes in dance categories. The duo ACT (1984-present) is one of the most well known MDM producers, having won 10 CTMC Music Prizes. There is no night-time rave culture. Instead, Tylastrona has evening shows featuring EDM and MDM dance music.

Rock and Metal

Tylastronian rock is the second most popular genre of music in Tylastrona after Tylastronian pop. It originated in the 1960s, alongside the politically charged folk scene and the underground jazz movement. Some bands experimented with the electric guitars, drums, bass. After the Theocratic Revolution, the rock scene was hit hard. This ranged from the radio-friendly pop rock of bands like The Saturns (1969-1976) to the progressive rock of Pytagoras' Jam (1973-1998), which mixed Japanese and Greek traditional instruments. The 1970s rock scene was fresh and innovative, winning Tylastronian Music Prizes and headlining festivals. Arena rock and hard rock were two subgenres that gained popularity in the late 1970s and early 1980s. They featured epic and occult lyrics, some of which mentioned mythology or love. One such band was The Satyrs (1974-1990), who were extremely popular and won prizes for their eight albums. In the 1980s, magic instruments and electronics were incorporated into rock movements, with synths and magical keys appearing in what became known as Magic Rock, an alternative to Arena Rock. In the 1990s, alternative rock became mainstream, with bands like Conscience (1988-1997) and Athena (1990-present) incorporating rock instruments and sometimes synths or magical instruments. Recently, rock has lost some ground to Tylastronian pop and EDM. However, some acts continue to wow the competition. These include the epic rock band Machina (2003-present), who incorporate industrial pop motifs, and the indie band Boys from Cnidio (2007-present). They started a new wave of soft rock with their 2019 album Etaireía, which won two CTMC prizes in 2020.

On the other hand, metal has a religious following, but has never achieved mainstream success. There are four distinct metal subgenres: Tylastronian Power Metal (also known as Epic Metal), Tylastronian Visual Metal, Tylastronian Folk Metal, and Tylastronian Extreme Metal. They all originated from the surge of 1980s hard rock and early heavy metal. TPM features fast riffs, epic vocals, intriguing stories, mythological themes, religious praise and an adventurous spirit. It is the most accessible metal genre in Tylastrona. TVM is an umbrella term for all Tylastronian metal influenced by Japanese Visual Kei, glamorous gothic fashion, and occult, supernatural lyricism. TFM features traditional Tylastronian instruments and mythological retellings, and is sometimes sung in Creole. Finally, TFM is the most niche genre, an umbrella term for all extreme metal produced in Tylastrona. The genres normally included in this umbrella term are black metal and thrash metal, which usually feature mythological, occult and supernatural themes. The usual satanic themes of black metal are replaced with theological inquiries. Bands include: Ares' Sword (1989-present; Epic Metal), Blood of Hecate (1992-present; Folk Metal), Little Owl (1991-present, Visual Metal) and Chthonic distress (1998-present; Black Metal.)

Folk

Folk popular music in Tylastrona has been deeply connected with non-liturgical traditional music forms, specially Kannelian choral music. During the authoritarian one-party regime, folk music was widely used by left-wing and liturgical resistance groups as a means of expressing ideas that could not be openly discussed. Songs were written about freedom, equality, Hellenism, minority voices and democracy, mainly using metaphors and symbols. Many composers and singers gained fame and were persecuted by the political police; some were arrested or exiled. This type of folk music featured the accordion, the bagpipe, the saz and/or choral arrangements. Notable artists included Raphael Ganilis (1928-2023), Silas Anastallis (1929-2025), Silas Manotis (born 1931), Goksu Nur (1940-1989), Mahmut Marilleti (1938-2007) and Uehashi Tamaki (born 1943). Following the Theocratic Revolution of 1970 and the 1971 Constitution, folk music underwent changes as it was emancipated. Many new performers belonged to the Confessional or Opinative Poetry movements, while others combined Tylastronian and magical pop influences with traditional folk music to create a genre known as Magic Folk, which emerged in 2006 and continues to this day. Korinna Bara (born 1965) won three CTMC Music Prizes in folk categories and eight Tylastronian Music Prizes for her confessional acoustic saz folk style. Anargyros Frangeas (1970-2002) expressed his mental state through his voice, accompanied by bagpipes and the lyre. He is regarded as the "lonely voice" of a generation and has been compared to Elliott Smith. The trio Circe (2008-present) fused traditional Kannela music with magical instruments.

Jazz

Jazz first arrived in the early 1920s, during the transitional period between the military junta and the single-party state. The government believed that jazz could be an effective means of entertaining the upper class. However, jazz found its way into the neighbourhoods of Cnidus and Smyrna during the late 1920s. The Dada Group was experimenting with free jazz at this time, and some people would host bebop listening parties underground and out of sight of the state. The most popular subgenres in the 1940s and 1950s were vocal jazz, piano jazz and Hellenismos jazz. One of the biggest jazz groups of this period was Likourgos Pepelis (1927-1985) and the Creole Saxophones (1944-1964), who mixed Greek and Tylastronian Creole lyrics and featured saxophone and bass solos. This formed the basis of the first Tylastronian jazz identity. Following the Theocratic Revolution and the 1971 Constitution, jazz lost its popularity to rock, electronic music and Tylastronian pop. However, contemporary jazz artists now tend to be more interested in experimental music than popular music. Many artists, such as the piano jazz artist Iossif Mutelis (1971-present) and the devotional jazz group Saxophone for Theoi (1988-present), have received several Tylastronian Music Prizes.

Experimental Music

Tylastrona has a high proportion of experimental and avant-garde musicians. Vanguard movements emerged during the single-party era (1924-1970) as a way to resist the regime covertly without being censored. The first generation of experimental musicians were part of the Smyrnaphos Dada Group (1920-1930), and their music featured free improvisation, free jazz, and electroacoustic elements. Key figures included Stephanos Zervopoulos (1885-1939), Themistoklis Pateriadis (1877-1953), and Apostolia Barberou (1883-1960). It was from this generation that the experimental music underground expanded throughout the Smyrnaphos area.

The minimalism (1918-present) and noise (1960-present) scenes also emerged from the underground, driven by postmodernist thought and danger music compositions. Alkinoos Nicoleas (1930-2021) was one of the most prominent drone and ambient music producers from Tylastrona. Matsuoka Tatsukichi (born 1945) is considered the father of Tylastronian noise music. Magic Music started out as an experimental music group using magical energy-powered instruments. Similar to electronic classical music, this began to be composed in the late 1940s and spread to popular music, creating popular magic music (similar to EDM).

Two specific awards for experimental music were established in the Fourth Republic: the Dada Group Prize (1980), which inducts composers of avant-garde classical music, and the Kaos Prize (1996), which offers a spotlight to various composers within the experimental music genre.

Theatre

The Tylastronian Theatre is overseen by the Tylastronian Association of Cinema and Theatre (TACT). Actors, playwrights and other staff are subsidised by this association within the Ministry of Culture. Theatre has been losing popularity since the Tylastronian Golden Age of Cinema (1960-1978). However, in 2026, 40% of Tylastronians said that they attended a play at least once a month.

The Tylastronian theatre has had three distinct eras: the Astonian (1670-1845), the Secular (1845-1970), and the contemporary (1970-present). The performative arts in Tylastrona have also been profoundly influenced by Japan migrants since the late Astonian Era. Tragedy and comedy are the principal genres, both originating from the Hellenismos background. Tales about winter, mythological retellings, and adaptations of Greek classics and epics became more common during the late Astonian era. Influences from Noh and Kabuki appeared during this period and remained predominant during the early Secular Era and the years of the First Republic (1845-1889). Due to the lack of Hellenistic stories or liturgical performative arts, historical tragedies and comedies became more prevalent. Then, during the military junta (1889-1924) and the single-party era (1924-1970), Japanese influence disappeared completely; however, the historical drama motif and the 'senseless' comedy movement in playwriting remained prevalent, always under the control of censorship. The contemporary era emerged from the Theocratic Revolution and the freedom of the Fourth Republic. During this time, the Shinpa and Kabuki writing styles became more prevalent, incorporating elements of classical Hellenic tragedy and comedy. Liturgical motifs also reappeared, and for the first time, minority voices could be heard in plays. Other performing arts within the theatre branch include: Tylastronian ballet, puppet theatre and epic musicals.

Important playwrights include: Yanni Papoulis (1650-1745), known as the father of Tylastronian tragedy, wrote I zoí tis Fotías (1673) and O Táfos tou Ádi (1700); Lazaros Siskou (1653-1739), known as the father of Tylastronian comedy, wrote O Cheimónas tou Dionýsou (1690); Aris Demas (1702-1778), widely regarded as the most important playwright of the Astonian era and perhaps of Tylastronian history, wrote his magnum opus Milóntas mazí sou, Estía (1748). From the Secular Era, Filippos Tassidis (1779-1852), who wrote Istoría enós Éthnous (1835); Yamamuro Shiro (1805-1874), the father of Tylastronian Kabuki, whose works include Seimei no kaze (1854) and Fónto (1856); Sotiria Hadjitzi (1837-1908), the most important female playwright, who was heavily censored late in her life. Her works include I Ptósi enós Vounoú (1862), Anatomía enós agróti (1878) and the controversial Eros (1890); and Hiro Manopoulou (1902-1953), a controversial figure who introduced philosophical questions and deeply nihilistic views of society during the Secular Era's censorship period. His plays, such as Chári (1927) and Angeliafóros (1948), are still studied in universities, and some consider them to have ignited the Confessional Poetry movement in Tylastrona. Rhea Strakide (1930-2025) is considered the mother of epic musicals; Minoas Makrotis (1953-present) is the most important playwright of the contemporary era; and Mertkan Firat (1945-present) the most popular Turkish-language playwright, whose works include Bağırmak (1976) and Spiralizasyon (1988).

Cuisine

This section will cover the cooking traditions and practices of Tylastrona. Since its early formation years, Tylastrona has always been influenced by Greek gastronomy, followed by Turkish cuisine, and most recently, in the mid-19th century, by Japanese cuisine. Its agriculture and fisheries sector has experienced a resurgence in the 2020s, which is the main contributor to the cuisine in Tylastrona. Restaurant culture in Tylastrona is overseen by the Tylastronian Association of Gastronomy and Cuisine (TAGC). This organisation is managed by a commission comprising representatives from the Ministries of Apollo (Culture) and Demeter (Agriculture), as well as the Commission for Demetrian Affairs (CDA). In 2026, the obesity rate in Tylastrona was 4.1%. This demonstrates the effectiveness of the 1989 legislation. "Eating is a moral and ethical virtue", meaning eating for comfort, socialisation and warmth, rather than just refuelling. This legislation would impose strict controls on the presence of fast food chains across the country. Currently, they are only permitted in the commercial areas of the largest cities. Despite all of this, homemade food is still preferred by Tylastronian people. In terms of food procurement and consumption, bakeries, tea houses, fish markets and vegetable markets are the most respected institutions among the people.

The Five Meals

Tylastronians follow a strict schedule of five main meals. Work hours are adapted to these mealtimes, and family life and social interactions also revolve around them. The meals are: breakfast (around 7-9 am), lunch (around 12-1 pm), afternoon tea (around 3-5 pm), dinner (around 6-8 pm), and evening or late tea (around 10-11 pm). The type of breakfast eaten usually depends on when people have lunch. It typically includes dairy products and bread or rice, as well as fish or eggs on occasion. The beverages of choice are tea or coffee. Lunch is the most important meal of the day in Tylastrona. It usually lasts an hour and consists of pasta or noodles or rice, fish, vegetables or mushrooms, bread, cereals, poultry and fruit. Common beverages include water, tea and fruit juice. Afternoon tea is a tradition that was established by the Japanese community during the early period of the First Republic (1845–1889) and has remained part of Tylastronian tradition ever since. This usually involves tea or coffee, as well as fruit, pastries or low-sugar sweets, or bread. It is most often used as an opportunity for social interaction. Dinner is the softest of the three main meals. It normally lasts between 45 minutes and one hour and features soup, bread, rice and a light spread of vegetables or mushrooms, fish or poultry. Water and tea are the dominant drinks during dinner. Finally, evening tea features a small pastry or some bread, as well as tea or a light alcoholic beverage such as Tylastronian red wine. It is usually used for daily reflection and to thank the gods before going to sleep safely and soundly. This tradition started during the House of Astona period.

Bread

Bread is the most important food for Tylastronians. It is not only a rich source of nutrients, but also has deep cultural significance. It accompanies all meals, and Tylastronians have a golden rule: never to waste bread. Any bread not eaten during a meal is used in subsequent ones. As bread is viewed as a gift from Demeter, wasting it is considered disrespectful, or even hubristic. For this reason, loaves are always torn by hand at the table. This practice reinforces the communal nature of the meal, symbolising the sharing of Demeter's gift rather than its division. Bakeries occupy a prominent place in civic life and are overseen by the TAGC and the CDA. Here are some examples:

Name	Origin	Description
Spitikó psomí (Σπιτικό ψωμί)	House of Astona Period	Also known as domestic bread, spitiko psomi is usually made with rye or oats. It is eaten at breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. It is a common offering in Demetrian household practices.
Bazlama (Μπαζλάμα)	Turkish migrants	Leavened, circular flatbread made with wheat, salt, water, yogurt and yeast. Often served at afternoon tea or dinner.
Shokupan (食パン)	Japanese migrants	Bread made of wheat, milk, eggs, butter, yeast, sugar and salt. It is often served at afternoon tea.
Kritsini (κριτσίνι)	House of Astona Period	Breadsticks made of flour provided from wheat, rye, oats or barley; water; and yeast. Served as an appetizer.
Dimitrianó psomí (Δημητριανό ψωμί)	Late House of Astona Period	It is also called Temple Bread, it is made with rye, barley or wheat flours. It is used as an official offering to Demeter. It is prepared in households during the Eleusian Mysteries celebrations.
Psomí ryzioú (Ψωμί ρυζιού)	Middle First Republic Period	A bread with mottled crust, people also call it Salamander Bread, it is made of rice flour or with a mix of rice and rye. It is high-caloric, therefore mostly consumed in breakfast.
Ísycho psomí (Ήσυχο ψωμί)	House of Astona Period	A type of flatbread made with barley, salt, eggs and yeast. Often served at evening tea.

Fish and Seafood

Fish is the primary source of protein in Tylastrona. As a nation with the large Kannela Lake, three rivers and extensive coastline, fishing is usually the most common activity. TEA oversees fishing quotas and guidelines for threatened species. There are several ways to prepare fish and seafood in Tylastrona, ranging from curing and fermenting to grilling, boiling and cooking in broth, as well as the Japanese tradition of eating it raw. This section will discuss four types of seafood: fish, molluscs, crustaceans and seaweed. Fish is usually associated with offerings to Poseidon.

Fish

Name	Origin	Description
Tuna (τόνος)	Maritime	The king of fishes, it is featured in several types of Tylastronian fish cuisine. From raw to mixed with pasta or rice, to grilled or cooked in broth, roasted, conserved or fermented, etc.
Swordfish (Ξιφίας)	Maritime	It has restrictions imposed by TEA. It is often grilled, roasted or cooked.
Eel (Χέλι)	Coastal	It is a popular appetizer in coastal states, normally served fried with few fat or grilled.
Gilt-head bream (Τσιπούρα)	Coastal	Normally grilled or smoked accompanied by salad or potato.
Seabass (Λαβράκι)	Coastal	Normally grilled, smoked or roasted.
Catfish Bullhead (Lykópsaro)	Freshwater	It is an invasive species in Tylastrona since mid XX Century, the TEA approves yearly quotas to catch it. It is normally served fried, roasted, or oven cooked.
Carp (Κυπρίνος)	Freshwater	It is an invasive species in Tylastrona since mid XX Century, the TEA approves yearly quotas to catch it. It is normally served grilled or smoked.
Northern pike (Βόρειος λούτσος)	Freshwater	It is an invasive species in Tylastrona since mid XX Century, the TEA approves yearly quotas to catch it. It is rarely consumed, but when prepared it is grilled, smoked or roasted.
Perch (Πέρκα)	Freshwater	Normally served grilled, fried or roasted
Brook lamprey (Κανέλα Λάμπρεϊ)	Freshwater	A rare delicacy, it is protected by TEA, therefore it has restrictions imposed. It is served with rice, where the blood is used as the broth alongside vinegar.
Sturgeon (Οξύρρυγχος)	Freshwater Coastal	It is protected by TEA, therefore it has restrictions imposed. The selling and harvesting of caviar is forbbiden since 2001.
Shad (Άλις σκιά)	Freshwater Coastal	It is protected by TEA. Normally grilled or roasted.
Salmon (Σολομός)	Freshwater Coastal	The prince of fishes, it is served nationwide. From raw to roasted, grilled, smoked, fermented, conserved, baked, fried, etc.
Trout (Πεστρόφα)	Freshwater Coastal	Populations controlled by TEA, the Rainbow Trout for example is invasive, the native trout species are in the Red Book. Usually called the Salmon of the Rivers, served nationwide, from smoked to roasted, grilled, fried, baked, etc.
Arctic char	Freshwater Coastal	Captured during winter season, it is prepared like Trout.
River lamprey (Κνίδος λάμπραινα)	Freshwater Coastal	It is protected by TEA. Confection style similar to Brook lamprey. Most popular in coastal regions.
Sardine (Σαρδέλλα)	Costal Maritime	Oftend served grilled, fried, marinated or fermented, conserved, smoked or roasted.
Herring (Ρέγγα)	Costal Maritime	Oftend served grilled, fried, marinated or fermented, conserved, smoked or roasted.
Anchovy (Γαύρος)	Costal Maritime	Oftend served grilled, fried, marinated or fermented, conserved, smoked or roasted.
Bonito (Παλαμίδα)	Costal Maritime	Oftend grilled, smoked, cooked in broths, raw like tuna or baked.
Mackerel (Σκουμπρί)	Costal Maritime	Oftend served grilled, fried, marinated or fermented, conserved, smoked or roasted.
Anglerfish (Πεσκαντρίτσα)	Costal Maritime	Oftend baked, steammed, poached with red wine or sake, stuffed or grilled.
Cod (Μπακαλιάρος) Pollack (Κόκκινος μπακαλιάρος) Forkbeard (Μαυρογένης)	Costal Maritime	All species can be fried, baked, cooked with broth, boiled or grilled, fermented, conserved. Cod is also eaten raw in some Tylastronian sushi practices.
Hake (Λευκοκορέγονος)	Costal Maritime	Normally baked, grilled, cooked with broths, boiled, raw or steammed.
Flounder (Χαλινάρι) Plaice (Γλώσσα) Turbot (Καλκάνι)	Costal Maritime	All species can be fried, baked or grilled.
Catshark Dogfish (Γατοκέφαλος)	Costal Maritime	It is protected by TEA. It is poached in broths, boiled or baked.
Scabbardfish	Maritime (black scabbardfish) Costal (white scabbardfish)	The two species are often served fried or grilled.

Molluscs

Name	Origin	Description
Cuttlefish (Σουπιά)	Coastal	It is the king of cephalopods in Tylastronian cuisine. Usually served grilled (with or without paint), baked, stuffed with meat or legumes, boiled. From the japanese tradition, it can be also eaten raw but often cooked slightly before.
Octopus (Χταπόδι)	Maritime	Rarely eaten raw. It is served grilled, boiled, in stew or in one-pot dishes or baked.
Squid (Καλαμάρι)	Maritime	Commonly eaten raw as ika sashimi. It is also commonly grilled, fried or stuffed with meat or legumes.
Snails (Σαλιγκάρι)	Terrestrial Coastal	Terrestrial snails like the Garden Snail or the White garden snail are purged and then boiled or cooked in garlic. Coastal snails like the Umbilical top shell or the Dog whelk are boiled, eaten in stews or one-pots or raw (only Dog whelks)
Common limpet (Πεταλίδα)	Coastal	Eaten grilled or boiled, often with butter, garlic, or herbs
Mussels (Μύδι)	Coastal	Eaten steamed, boiled, baked; sometimes raw.
Common cockle (Βαρκούλα)	Coastal	Boiled, steamed, in soups or salads.
Oysters (Στρείδι)	Coastal	Often eaten raw on the half shell, also grilled or baked.
Carpet shell (Αχιβάδα)	Coastal	Eaten steamed, in soups, or raw (fresh, cleaned).
Scallops (Χτένι)	Coastal	Great scallop can be eaten raw. Great and Variegated scallops can be seared, grilled, baked.
Razor clams (Κάλυκες μαχαιριών)	Coastal	Grilled, steamed, or raw (thinly sliced)
Freshwater mussels (Μύδια γλυκού νερού)	Freshwater	Usually cooked or boiled.
Asian clam (Ασιατική αχιβάδα)	Freshwater	Invasive, the TEA approves yearly quotas to catch it. Boiled or steamed.

Crustaceans

Name	Origin	Description
Goose barnacles (αφράτες πεταλίδες)	Coastal	Often boiled or steammed
Acorn barnacles (Πεταλίδες)	Coastal	Often boiled, steammed or grilled
Crabs (Καβούρι)	Coastal	Boiled, steamed, bigger crabs are baked
Lobster (Αστακός)	Coastal	Often boiled, steamed, grilled or baked
Crayfish (Καραβίδα)	Freshwater	Often boiled, steamed or grilled
Shrimp (Γαρίδα) Prawn (Γαρίδα)	Coastal Freshwater	Some marine species are eaten raw in Tylastronian sushi. Often boiled, steammed, fried, grilled or baked.

Other sea animals

Name	Origin	Description
Sea Urchins (Echinus esculentus, Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis)	Coastal	The gonads are eaten raw or fried.
Sea Cucumbers (Cucumaria frondosa)	Coastal Maritime	Dried or boiled
Jellyfishes (Rhopilema, Rhizostoma, Stomolophus)	Coastal Maritime	Magically prepared to remove poison from tentacles. Usually desalted and treated with salt and alum. Magically prepared tentacles are eaten fried. The rest of the jellyfish is sliced into thin strips served with olive oil, vinegar or soy sauce. It absorbs sauces and dressings.
Sea Anemones (Actinia)	Coastal	They're blanched briefly in non-magical cuisine. In magical cuisine, the poison of the tentacles is removed and can be eaten. Normally served with leafy greens and noodles. Used in one-pot dishes, broths. They can be fried whole or the be stuffed with legumes, minced fish/seafood, seaweeds or minced meat. It absorbs sauces.

Seaweeds

Name	Origin	Description
Irish moss (Ιρλανδική βρύα)	Coastal	Raw in salads, stewed or boiled in soups or broths.
Dulse (Ντούλσε)	Coastal	Raw in salads, fried as an appetizer, boiled in soup.
Nori (Νόρι)	Coastal	Used in Tylastronian sushi either raw or dried, or used as base for noodle soups.
Bladderwrack (Μπλάντερκρακ)	Coastal	Boiled in soup or dried and placed in salad.
Spiral wrack (Σπειροειδής ανατροπή)	Coastal	Served dry or fresh in salad or boiled in soup.
Sargassum (Σαργάσουμ)	Maritime coastal	Boiled for flavoring soups and broths, dried and minced as a powder seasoning.
Wakame (Γουακάμε)	Coastal	Soaked or rehydrated in salads, soups. Fried or boiled.
Sea lettuce (Μαρούλι της θάλασσας)	Coastal	Eaten raw in salad, sometimes powdered as seasoning, fried or placed in soup.

Meat and Dairy

Surprisingly, Tylastronians do not have a deep culture of meat, despite their main cultural background involving many meat-based dishes. The most common type of meat is poultry, which is categorised as domestic, exotic domestic or game. The TEA imposes several restrictions on game poultry, especially the Common quail (Coturnix coturnix) and the wild Greylag goose (Anser anser), which are species on the Red List. In terms of red meat, it is rarer and only created domestically. The Ministry of Artemis (Ambient) and the TEA have declared a ban on hunting mammals and selling red game meat. Many environmental associations are waiting for a ban on bird hunting. Meat is often consumed at lunch or dinner, and cooking methods differ from region to region and from ethnic-cultural group to group. Examples include meatballs, minced meat, rolled meat, cooked meat, grilled meat, meat in sandwiches, meat marinated with alcohol, meat in one-pot dishes, meat in broths or soups, and the most common dish, inspired by the Turkish background: kebab. A small percentage of meat shops are certified as halal by the Tylastronian Islamic Brotherhood. These shops do not sell pork and use a humane killing method in accordance with Islamic ideology. Offerings of meat and fat were given to Zeus, Artemis or Hera. Red meat is rare, but dairy products are common. These include milk, cheese and yoghurt. Goat and cow are the main sources. Sheep's milk is rarer and is usually used as an ingredient in cuisine rather than for direct consumption. Eggs are extremely common; they form the basis of pasta and noodles and are eaten at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The main birds that produce eggs in Tylastrona are chickens, ducks and quails. Dairy products and eggs are usually offered to Demeter and Hera.

Poultry

Name	Origin	Description
Chicken (Κοτόπουλο)	Domestic	Normally roasted, grilled, baked, stuffed with other poultry, legumes or vegetables, stir-fried, fried, boiled, stewed in broth or one-pot, minced, kebab and skewers.
Duck (Αγριόπαπια)	Domestic Game	Normally roasted, baked, grilled, smoked, braised, stuffed with legumes or vegetables, glazed, minced, kebab and skewers.
Goose (Χήνα)	Domestic Game	Normally roasted, baked, grilled, smoked, braised, stuffed with legumes or vegetables, glazed, minced, kebab and skewers. Game goose is controlled by TEA.
Turkey (Γαλοπούλα)	Exotic domestic	Normall roasted, baked, grilled, braised, stuffed (pine seeds, legumes), minced, kebab and skewers. Rarer.
Guinea Fowl (Φραγκόκοτα)	Exotic domestic	Normally roasted, braised or stuffed with herbs.
Snipe (Κοινή μπεκάτσα)	Game	Gallinago gallinago has restrictions on capture, Gallinago media is forbbiden to hunt. Normally roasted or grilled.
Woodcock (Μπεκάτσα)	Game	It has restrictions on capture. It is normally roasted whole.
Pigeon and Dove (Περιστέρι)	Game	Streptopelia turtur is forbbiden to hunt. Normally roasted whole, grilled, stewed, stuffed with legumes, rice or herbs, braised in red wine, broth or soup, kebab
Quail (Ορτύκι)	Game	Controlled by the TEA. Grilled or roasted whole, stuffed, fried, kebab.
Capercaillie (Αγριόκουρκος)	Game	Controlled by the TEA. Grilled or roasted whole, stuffed, fried, kebab.
Partridge (Πέρδικα)	Exotic game	Normally roasted whole, grilled or stuffed with rice or pine seeds.
Pheasant (Φασιανός)	Exotic game	Normally roasted whole, grilled, stuffed with rice or pine seeds, kebab.

Red Meat

Name	Origin	Description
Beef (Βοδινό κρέας)	Domestic	Grilled, roasted, braised, stewed, slow-cooked in broth, minced for meatballs and burgers, used in kebabs, rolled meat, souvlaki, casserole.
Pork (Χοιρινό)	Domestic	Roasted, grilled, fried, stewed, braised, minced for sausages or meatballs, smoked, skewers, souvlaki. Not served in kebab.
Goat (Κατσίκα)	Domestic	Roasted, braised, grilled, stewed, kebab.
Lamb or Mutton (Αρνάκι)	Domestic	Roasted, grilled, braised, skewers, minced for meatballs, kebab, souvlaki, marinated, jingisukan-style.
Mixed (Μικτός)	Mix	Usually only for kebabs or minced meat: mix between beef and pork, beef and goat, beef and lamb
Domestic Reindeer (Τάρανδος)	Domestic	Popular during winter, usually roasted, baked or braised, curated.
Green Frog (Βάτραχος)	Domestic	Domestication of the Green Frog for food happened in the late House of Astona Period. It is normally fried as an appetizer or grilled or stewed

Milk

Name	Origin	Description
Cow Milk (Αγελάδα)	Domestic	Mostly produced by the Holstein Friesian and the Brown Swiss breeds. It is the most used milk on yogurt, cheese and butter.
Goat Milk (Κατσίκα)	Domestic	Mostly produced by the Saanen goat breed. It is used on yogurt, cheese and butter.
Sheep Milk (Πρόβατα)	Domestic	Mostly produced by Chios sheep. Cheese, yogurt and butter are usually rare and a delicacy in Tylastrona.

Cheeses

The most popular cheeses in Tylastrona include: Anthotyros, feta, kashkaval, kopanisti, Metsovone, kaşar, Kannela cheese (made from cow's milk) and camembert- and brie-style cheeses inspired by Japanese migrants from Hokkaido. There is also pine cheese, which is normally made with pine seeds or resin.

Yoghurt

Yoghurt is the most commonly used dairy product in Tylastrona. It goes well with meat and vegetable dishes. It is also used to make bread. It can be eaten as a dessert or mixed with honey for a sweet treat. Most Tylastronian yoghurt culture comes from the Turkish ethnic population. Strained yoghurt is also very popular, especially during afternoon and evening teas.

Butter

Stakovoutyro is the most popular type of butter made from goat's milk. Tereyağı can be produced using either goat's or cow's milk. Industrialised butter is more common than traditional versions and often uses cow's milk instead of goat's milk.

Eggs

Name	Origin	Description
Chicken	Domestic	The basis for every noodle and pasta in Tylastrona, often present in breakfast, lunch and dinner. They can be boiled, fried, scrambled, used in baking, poached. Pickled eggs are rare in Tylastrona
Duck	Domestic	Normally eaten scrambled, boiled or fried.
Quail	Wild	Monitored by the TEA. They are usually put in soup or broth, fried, boiled or used in salads.
Gull	Wild	Monitored by the TEA. Mostly boiled or scrambled.

Vegetables and Fruits

The TAGC officially categorises the various plant- and fungi-based products used in Tylastronian cuisine as follows: Leafy greens and salads, gourds and squashes, spices and edible flowers, legumes and podded vegetables, bulbs and stems, roots and tubers, cereals, conifer products, seaweeds, fruits and mushrooms. Leaves, legumes, cereals, fruits and mushrooms are particularly popular among Tylastronians. They can be consumed in a variety of ways, including raw, conserved, dried, fermented, boiled or cooked and added to broths, soups or one-pot dishes that accompany protein-rich foods. Legumes are so popular that some people use them as an alternative to meat or dairy products. Although most plant-based products are offered to Demeter, some are specific to certain Theoi. For example, conifer products, especially pine seeds and resin, are offered to Dionysus. Bulbs and stem vegetables, such as onions and garlic, are offered to Hecate, particularly by students of magic. Persephone receives offerings of earthy vegetables, such as roots and tubers, as well as edible flowers and leafy greens. Legumes are often given to Hades as well. Mushrooms are given to Dionysus or Hecate. Seaweed is given to Poseidon.

Common leafy greens and salads: lettuce, celery, beet greens, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, endive, chicory, carrot greens, collard greens, mustard, spinach, fern and turnip greens, arugula.

Common gourds and squashes (including Capsicum cultivers): cucumber, winter squash, summer squash, pumpkin, black seed squash, tomato, eggplant, currant tomato, Tylastronian Pepper (Capsicum annuum frigida).

Common spices and edible flowers: mustard, pepper (black, paprika and tylastronian), cauliflower, pumpkin flower, rose, chicory, sunflower, hibiscus, lavender, camomile, apple flower, dandelion, thyme, linden, tulip, dill, cinnamon, juniper berries, allspice, rosemary, mint, basil, sage, nutmeg, saffron, ginger, garlic, horseradish (to replace wasabi).

Common legumes and podded vegetables: black-eyed pea, chickpea, fava bean, common bean (brown, red, black), green bean, pea (Snow pea), soy (it is used to make Tylastronian Tofu), peanut, lupines (mainly from Lupinus polyphyllus and Lupinus luteus).

Common bulbs and stems: aspargus, cardoon, chives, garlic, fennel, leek, onion, pearl onion, shallot, scallion.

Common roots and tubers: carrot, ginger, horseradish, parsnip, potato, radish, sweet potato, turnip.

Common cereals: wheat, rice, rye, oats, barley, wild rice.

Common nuts: peanuts, sunflower seeds, Quercus acorn, conifer, sweet chestnut, hazelnut, almond, pecan, pistachio, walnut, gingko nut.

Common conifer products: pine needles, pine nuts/seeds, pine resin, juniper berries, juniper needles, spruce tips, spruce resin.

Common fruits: pear, apple, crab apple (european and siberian), hackberry, sloe, cherry plum, cherry, sour cherry, black cherry, dwarf cherry, cherry laurel, european plum, japanese cherry, peach, nectarine, apricot, mango (Mangifera indica kannela), tylastronian olive or kannelian olive (it is green and cold resistant), elderberry, persimmon, banana (Musa acuminata frigida), blue passionfruit, barberry, bearberry, ligonberry, billberry, blueberry, black currant, gooseberry, red currant, tylastronian kiwi, tylastronian kolomicta, sea buckthorn, honeysuckle, wolfberry, pomegranate, grape, watermelon, melon (muskmelon, limelon, cantaloupe, honeydew), lemon, orange (bitter, sweet, blood), citron, clementine, amanatsu, ogonkan, sudachi, strawberry, mulberry (white, black, red), red raspberry, black raspberry, ,stone bramble berry, cloudberry, dewberry, arctic raspberry, purple-flowered raspberry, japanese bramble berry and fig (Ficus carica, Ficus erecta).

Mushrooms

Name	Origin	Description
Horse mushroom (Agaricus arvensis)	Wild	Edible for most people
Field mushroom (Agaricus campestris)	Wild	Choice
Tawny grisette (Amanita fulva)	Wild	Must be cooked always.
Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria)	Wild	Must be cooked always.
Blusher (Amanita rubescens)	Wild	Must be cooked always.
Honey mushroom (Armillaria mellea)	Wild	Best when young and well-cooked
St. George's mushroom (Calocybe gambosa)	Wild	Edible cooked or pickled
Shaggy mane (Coprinus comatus)	Wild	Must be cooked as soon as possible after harvest.
Velvet shank (Flammulina velutipes)	Wild	Edible cooked, best with the skin removed
Orange milkcap (Lactarius deterrimus)	Wild	Edible
Chicken mushroom (Laetiporus sulphureus)	Wild	Edible when watery, after cooking.
Bovine bolete (Suillus bovinus)	Wild	Edible
Weeping bolete (Suillus granulatus)	Wild	Edible
Portobello (Agaricus bisporus)	Cultivated	Widely consumed
Porcino (Boletus edulis)	Cultivated	Choice
Giant puffball (Calvatia gigantea)	Cultivated	Choice when immature and white.
Golden chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius)	Cultivated	Choice
Cortinarius caperatus	Cultivated	Choice
Yellowfoot (Craterellus tubaeformis)	Cultivated	Choice
Enki (Flammulina filiformis)	Cultivated	Widely consumed
Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus)	Cultivated	Best when young
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)	Cultivated	Widely consumed
Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)	Cultivated	Choice
Matsutake (Tricholoma matsutake)	Cultivated	Widely consumed

Lichens and Slime Molds

Started as famine food in the pre-independence period (pre-1668) turned into staple cuisine during the House of Astona Period. Many lichens are prepared by using "magic confections"

Name	Origin	Description
Reindeer lichen (Cladonia rangiferina)	Wild Cultivated	Soaked repeatedly, boiled with pine ash, dried and then it can be powdered to make flour. Nowadays magic confection turns it into a good powder for infusions.
Iceland moss (Cetraria islandica)	Wild	Made into porridge, bread additive, infusion or soup. Soaked and boiled.
Lung lichen (Lobaria pulmonaria)	Wild	It is soaked and boiled magically, mostly used in medicinal infusions.
Shield lichens (Parmelia sulcata, Parmelia saxatilis, Parmelia pinnatifida)	Wild	It is firstly soaked in garlic water, then it is magically boiled. Used as infusion, condiment in broth or one-pot dishes.
Black stone flower (Parmotrema perlatum)	Wild Cultivated	It is firstly soaked in garlic water, then it is magically boiled. Used as infusion, condiment in broth or one-pot dishes.
Ragged lichen (Platismatia glauca)	Wild	It is soaked and boiled magically to remove secondary components. Served fermented, dried or fried as "leaves".
Scarlet elf cup (Sarcoscypha austriaca)	Wild	Edible. Used mainly as garnish.
Common orange lichen (Xanthoria parietina)	Wild Cultivated	It is soaked and boiled magically to remove secondary components. It can be served dried on salad, but mostly it is used as medical infusions or broths. Very unique sour taste.
Slime Molds (Didymium spongiosum, Fuligo septica, Tubifera ferruginosa)	Wild	The scrambled egg slime (Fuligo septica) is the most popular of the three, it is magically prepared to remove secondary components and add nutricional value. It must be harvested right after a rain day. It is served dried, fried or in soup. The spongy slime mold (Didymium spongiosum) is less popular than the scrambled egg slime but the preparation and confection methodology is equal. Raspberry slime mold (Tubifera ferruginosa) started to gain popularity after the 2001 caviar ban, it's reddish apperance was utilised to replace fish caviar as the "Caviar of the Woods". It is prepared magically to give a shiny surface and a salty taste. Normally served pickled, in apple cider or red wine vinegars.
Star jelly (Nostoc commune)	Wild	It is nor a fungi, nor a lichen, nor a slime, not even a algae. It's a cyanobacterium. It can suddenly appear after rain. The filaments are cleaned, soaked and then rehydrated. They are used in soups, Tylastronian sushi or fried plates as a seaweed replacement.

Pastas and Noodles

Pastas have a long tradition in Tylastrona. Many types of cereal are used in these dishes and eggs are a common ingredient in pasta making. Noodles originated from the traditions of Japanese migrants, mainly from the first wave. Like bread, pasta is also considered a gift from Demeter because it is made from flour. Japanese people who have converted to Hellenismos often offer pasta and noodles to Demeter instead of bread. These are the traditional pastas, although italian pastas also have been entering Tylastrona at a good pace.

Name of the Pasta	Main flour, ingredients	Description
Cuttlefish ink pasta	Wheat, barley, rye or rice flours, salt, eggs, water and cuttlefish ink. Can be replaced by squid ink	A popular pasta in coastal states. It can be used to stuff the ink producer, poultry or sea anemones. Normally it accompanies mushrooms, seafood and poultry dishes.
Gogges	Wheat, rye, barley or oats flours, water and salt. Traditional gogges doesn't need eggs. Modernised version use eggs.	One of the most ancient pasta traditions in Tylastrona. Traditionally, gogges were made fresh to be eaten alongside cheese or yoghurt.
Hilopites	Wheat or rye flours, eggs, milk, and salt.	Another ancient pasta tradition. Normally accompanies poultry dishes, nowadays cooked fish is also accompanied.
Kesme Erişte	Wheat or rye flours, eggs, salt and water	Brought by the turkish community during the House of Astona. Normally eaten in winter.
Keşkek pasta	Wheat or barley	Brought by the turkish community during the House of Astona. Used in keşkek with poultry and beef.
Mochi noodles	Mochi, eggs, salt and extra flour usually wheat or rice	Mochi was brought by Japanese migrants. The preparation of stretching mochi into swift noodles is purely Tylastronian. Normally served as a replacement for ramen noodles or rice pasta/noodles.
Pilaf Pilav	Rice or wheat	Brought by the turkish community during the House of Astona.
Ramen	Wheat flour, salt, eggs, water, and kansui	Brought by Japanese migrants. Used in ramen broth and soups.
Rice pasta Rice noodles	Rice flour, eggs, water, salt	Most popular during the middle First Republic period, a transparent texture and rich flavor. Normally served cold during summer.
Rye pasta	Rye flour, eggs, water, salt	The most ancient singular pasta in Tylastrona. Made in spaghetti, macaroni, linguini, tagliatelle, farfalle, fusili, tylastronian lasagna pasta and stuffed pastas.
Soba	Wheat or rye flour, eggs, other ingredients	Brought by Japanese migrants. Soba noodles are available dried or fresh. They may be served with hot broth or cold with dipping sauce.
Sōmen	Wheat flour	Brought by Japanese migrants. They are usually served chilled in the summertime with dipping sauces.
Tylastronian ditalini	Rye flour, eggs, water, salt	Original ditalini entered Tylastrona during late Astonian period. Tylastronian ditalini is stronger in consistency, normally is used as an appetizer, with legumes, poultry, red meat, mushrooms or fish, leafy greens are also commonly used
Tylastronian stuffed pastas	Normally rye flour, occasionnaly oats or wheat. Eggs, water and salt. Stuffings depend.	Started in House of Astona period. Common things to be stuffed: mushrooms, minced poultry/beef/pork, lichens, seaweeds, minced fish/seafood, vegetables, dairy and fruits.
Udon	Wheat flour, eggs	Brought by Japanese migrants. Served chilled with a dipping sauce in the summer months, or in hot dishes and soups when the temperature is cooler

Tea and Infusions

Tea is the preferred hot beverage of the Tylastronians. It can be consumed at breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and evening tea. All varieties of tea and similar drinks (infusions) are fairly popular all year round. Iced teas and infusions are also popular in summer. The Japanese tradition of the tea ceremony was exported to Tylastrona, where it was adapted by the Tylastronians during the First Republic to create the Tylastronian tea ceremony. Tea houses and coffee houses are the most important places for socialising and consuming tea in Tylastrona. The Tylastronian Association of Gastronomy and Cuisine (TAGC)) and the Tylastronian Group of Tea Houses and Distribution (TGTHD) are the regulatory bodies.

Name	Origin Plant	Description
Black tea	Camellia sinensis leaves	The most popular tea type, it is consumed mostly at breakfast, afternoon tea and evening tea. Rize variant is the most used.
Green tea	Camellia sinensis leaves	Brought by the Japanese migrants. It is the preferred tea for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Confections types include Bancha, Matcha and Sencha.
Bubble tea	Base is usually green tea plus mango, tapioca, egg pudding or rice based bubbles	Arrived to Tylastrona in the 2010s. Became an instant success among the youth.
Iced tea	Base is usually green tea. Herbal iced tea also popular (mango, lemon, orange, hibiscus, mint)	A popular alternative to soft drinks in the summer. Tylastronian companies are prefered over Lipton and Nestlé.
Matcha latte	Matcha green tea, milk or yoghurt	A type of milk tea, cow and goat milk are used, served hot or iced.
Tylastronian milk tea	Usually black or green tea, milk or yoghurt. Sometimes ayran is used.	The Tylastronian version of milk tea surged during the late House of Astona period.
Pyknós	Green tea (usually sencha) with rye grain and yoghurt.	Thick liquid, usually served cold. Traditional from Tylastrona.
Fern tea	Infusion made of fern leaves (Pteridium aquilinum, Polypodium vulgare, Equisetum arvense).	Magically prepared to remove toxicity, always served warm.
Pine tea Spruce tea	Infusion made of pine needles or resin; young spruce tips	It is very popular among the interior population during the winter.
Tylastronian floral tea	It normally uses Hibiscus, lavender, camomile, apple flower, dandelion, linden or tupil	Normally served hot
Mint tea	Uses mint leaves	A digestive tea, served at lunch or afternoon tea. It can be served cold or hot.
Spicy tea	A mixed tea that uses green or black tea with incorporation of mustard, cinnamon or Tylastronian pepper seeds.	Exotic flavor, normally served cold, during autumn.
Genmaicha	Green tea and rice	Found mostly in the Japanese community in Youkailands.
Gingko tea	Gingko leaves	Medicinal tea
Apple tea	Apple or crab apple (leaves, fruit)	Sweet taste, mostly urbanly located
Cherry tea	Cherries (Cherry, black cherry or japanese cherry)	Sweet taste, mostly urbanly located
"Tropical" tea	Mango (leaves and fruit) or Tylastronian Kiwi or Blue Passionfruit	Considered rare and exotic. Served cold.
Sweet fruit teas	Grapes, figs, cherries	Sweet taste, mostly urbanly located. Sometimes served fermented or cold
Citrine fruit teas	Lemon, orange, citron, clementine, amanatsu, ogonkan, sudachi	Sweet or sour taste, mostly urbanly located. Sometimes served fermented or cold
Cnidos tea Salty tea	Fucus vesiculosus, Chondrus crispus, Sargassum	Savory, mineral-rich tea, made from seaweeds. Served hot most of the times.
Lichen tea	Cladonia rangiferina, Cetraria islandica, Lobaria pulmonaria, Parmelia, Parmotrema perlatum, Xanthoria parietina	Medical infusions or simply earthy-rich flavors teas

Coffee

Coffee is the second most popular hot drink. It originated with the Turkish people living in Tylastrona before they gained independence. The beans are ground to a fine powder. Turkish coffee is made by heating the coffee grounds in water until it almost boils. This method produces the maximum amount of foam. If the coffee is left to boil for longer, less foam is produced. The four Turkish degrees of sweetness were adapted to three: no sugar, a little sugar, and medium sugar. Tylastronians prefer no more than two teaspoons of sugar in their coffee. Köpüksüz coffee is also popular, especially in Kannela. Spicy coffee is also popular; the coffee beans are usually ground with mustard beans, Tyrolean pepper or cinnamon. Frappé coffee is also famous: a foam-covered drink made from spray-dried instant coffee and served cold. Espresso is also a familiar coffee type, served in lunch or afternoon tea. Milk coffee, mostly using cow milk or yoghurt is also popular: Cappuccino and Latte. Rye coffee is also known, it grounds rye whole grain alongside the coffee grains. Tylastronians often use coffee shops or tea shops to buy coffee, or they make it at home. Liqueur coffee is normally used in afternoon tea, it features coffe with a droplted of sake, pine resin spiritual or beer, normally called "Klísi afýpnisis". Honey coffee is also popular, iced coffee as well, specially in the summer (frappé, . Instant coffee made from a machine is frowned upon. Tylastronians can always choose decaffeinated options for evening tea, for example. Sea coffee is a unique drink in Cnidos. Instead of adding sugar, the maker adds marine salt.

Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Name	Ingredients	Temperature	Description
Hot Chocolate	Cocoa powder, heated milk, cream or yoghurt and sugar. Sometimes coffee grains are added.	Warm or hot	It is a popular drink among children and teens during winter. Cocoa is not grown in Tylastrona.
Hot Honey Honey Milk	Honey only or with a bit of yoghurt or milk	Hot	Youkailand origin
Kotópoulo idróta	Yoghurt, milk or cream, sugar, whipped eggs and sometimes cinnamon or rye whole grains.	Warm or hot	Popular during winter. It has a similar appearance to eggnog, however it is not alcoholic.
Cereal coffee/ Cereal tea	Barley, rye or rice. Usually roasted. Japanese influence. It is not a tea nor an infusion properly.	Cold, warm or hot	It is popular depending on the season of cereal harvesting.
Chocolate milk	Cocoa powder, cold milk, cream or yoghurt and sugar.	Cold	Hot chocolate version for summer.
Ayran	Yogurt, water, salt	Cold or lukewarm	Fermented dairy drink coming from the Turkish heritage.
Fruit/vegetable juices	Apple, pear, peach, mango, banana, matcha, carrot, turnip, cherry, grapes, orange, lemon, kiwi, tomato, with or without sugars	Cold	First plant juice to be produced in Tylastrona was Şalgam during early House of Astona period.
Plant-based milks	Rice, almond, barley, oats, rye, wheat, soy, walnut, pecan, banana	Cold, warm or hot.	Can be used to replace animal origin milk.
Tylastronian Smoothies (Ygrós pourés)	Fruit juice or milk, yogurt or ayran for the liquid base. Purée base is usually consisted of fruits, squashes, plant-based milks, whole grains, coffee, cinnamon or ice	Cold	Athletes love this one, mainly figure skaters.
Tylastronian Ramune (Ramoúne)	Carbonated lemon juice, sometimes with cinnamon or tylastronian pepper. Sometimes lemon is replaced by orange or citron.	Cold	Only popular carbonated drink in Tylastrona.
Cnidian juice	Seaweeds, sugar or salt	Cold	Acquired taste juice, just like their tea and coffee.
Milkshakes	Milk, ice cream and fruit-based or honey-based syrups, sometimes with oats or rye grains or cinnamon	Cold	Popular cold drink among kids and teens during spring and summer.
Tylastronian Cola	Citrus or cinnamon, sugar, kola nut	Cold	Carbonated drink, it is not Coca-Cola. It doesn't have caffeine.
Nectars	Various types of fruits, occasionly with sugar	Cold	It is prepared by muddling the flesh of fruits. May be diluted with water.

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic drinks are popular at celebratory meals and social gatherings, as well as during the evening tea hour. Tylastronians have a moral view on alcohol: too much is an exaggeration of Dionysus's gifts, which could lead to hubristic behaviour. Public intoxication is a criminal offence that usually results in a fine.

Name	Ingredients	Description
Red wine	Dark-colored grape cultivars	Mavrodafni, Tylastronian red wine (Kannela, Old Towers). Used in cooking.
White wine	Tylastronian grapes fermented without skin contact	Retsina, Assyrtiko and Tylastronian white wine (Kannela). Used in cooking.
Ouzo Rakı	Distilled rectified spirits, flavored with anise or cinnamon. Pomace	Extremely popular, both the ethnically greek and the turkish versions.
Kitron	Citron, lemon or orange	A liqueur mostly made with fermented distilled citron.
Spicy wine	Fermented grapes, tylastronian pepper seeds, mustard seeds or black pepper seeds	Kannelian tradition, drank at evening tea.
Tylastronian Brandy	Distilled wine, sweet brandy-like	Brought during the early military junta period, a liquer drank by the militars, Metaxa was the inspiration to make this polemic drink.
Sake	Rice, water, yeast (Aspergillus)	Sake is often consumed as part of Shinto purification rituals within the Japanese community. Outside of it, it is used as an alcoholic drink within Tylastronian Creole cuisine and Tylastronian Sushi scene.
Mirin	Rice, water, yeast (Aspergillus)	It isn't an alcoholic drink proper, it is used mainly in cooking.
Shōchū	Rice, barley or sweet potatoes, water, yeast (Aspergillus)	Stronger than sake, chūhai with orange or lemon is also common, it can be also drank mixed with ice or neat or mixed with hot water or green tea
Cnidos fermented drink	Fermented seaweeds, salt	Acquired taste liquor
Pine resin alcohol	Distilled pine resin	Very strong, normally used for Hellenismos offerings.
Tylastronian Beer	Brewing and fermentation of barley, oat, rice, rye, wheat starches	Social drink
Tylastronian Stout	Oats, chocolate, rye	Social drink
Tylastronian Cider	Apple, crab apple, pear, cherry, peach, plums, citrines	Social drink
To Filí tis Afrodítis	Sour cherries	Similar to portuguese ginjinha
Elato	Fermented juniper berries	A fermented drink popular in Youkailand and Old Towers
To Párti tou Olýmpou	Fruit juices with alcohol (Red Punch with red wine, White Punch with white wine, Sake Punch with sake	A wide assortment of drinks, containing fruits or fruit juice. Party or celebration drink since its served in a huge pot.
Tylastronian Mead	fermented honey, water sometimes with cinnamon or fruits	Social drink
Sugar Mead	fermented sugar, water sometimes with honey	Strong alcoholic content drink.
Lichen spirit	Magically fermented Platismatia glauca	The only lichen that is fermented to produce alcohol. Acquired taste due to its sour earthy taste.

Pastries and sweets

Tylastronians prefer natural sweets, which are often used in other preparations such as beverages or put in bread. But confectionery is also pretty popular (baked and sugar ones). Baked pastries are often given to Demeter, candies are given to all Theoi. Many cakes, biscuits, cookies were introduced during the First Republic due to the openess of the nation. This list only shows traditional pastries and sweets.

Name	Origin	Description
Almond biscuit	Pre-Independence Tylastrona	A type of biscuit that is made with almond
Amygdalopita	Pre-Independence Tylastrona	An almond cake made with almonds, flour, butter, and eggs, and often topped with custard. Almonds can be replaced with walnuts or peanuts.
Baklava	Pre-Independence Tylastrona (Greek and Turkish heritage)	The classic dessert is made with walnuts, flavored with cinnamon. The syrup is made of sugar, honey, water, cinnamon and lemon juice. Almonds, pistachios and dried grapes can replace walnuts, other citrine juices can replace lemon juice. Usually served at room temperature.
Dagashi	Late First Republic Period Japanese migrants	Tylastronian version of the japanese penny candy culture. They're sold in convenience stores. Tylastronian Ramune is sometimes classified as Tylastronian Dagashi. Other dagashi include: Konpeitō, caramels, soft sweets, rice candy.
Diples	Pre-Independence Tylastrona	Dough, syrup or honey. Flour in the dough is either made of rye, wheat or oats.
Honey	Pre-Independence Tylastrona	The most popular sweet of Tylastrona. The top ten varities are: pine, apple blossom, lavender, thyme, hibiscus, mint, carrot, rosemary, chamomile and citrus blossoms. Mixed flowers honey is also popular. Royal jelly is somewhat popular in rural Tylastrona during summer and early autumn.
Ice Cream	House of Astona Period	A frozen dessert typically made from milk or cream that has been flavoured with a sweetener, either sugar or an alternative, and a spice, such as cocoa or vanilla, or with fruit. Dondurma would be introduced by Turkish natives in the late XVIII century.
Karydopita	Pre-Independence Tylastrona	Dessert cake made primarily from walnuts and soaked in syrup. Common additions include orange zest, cloves, honey, and spicy wine.
Kormós	Late House of Astona Period	Chocolate salami. Made with cocoa, broken biscuits, butter
Lokum	House of Astona Period Turkish migrants	Family of confections based on a gel of starch and sugar. Varieties are often flavored with orange, lemon, cinnamon, mint or honey.
Melomakarono	Pre-Independence Tylastrona	Typical ingredients of the melomakarono are flour (wheat, oats or rye), sugar, orange zest and/or fresh juice, tylastronian brandy, cinnamon, crushed or ground clove and olive oil. During rolling they are often filled with walnuts or almonds. Sometimes they are decorated with walnuts, almonds or honey.
Pişmaniye	House of Astona Period Turkish migrants	Tylastronian adaptation of the turkish confection. Similar to cotton candy. Blending flour (wheat, rice or rye) or mochi roasted in butter into pulled sugar or honey and then forming it into fine strands. It is sometimes garnished with pistachio, walnuts or peanuts.
Shaved Ice	Late House of Astona Period	Traditional tylastronian shaved ice puts honey or a jam-based syrup with ice. Matcha-based syrup would later appear.
Spoon sweets Jams	Pre-Independence Tylastrona	Made from various types of fruits, including tomatoes and pumpkins. They can be used as ice cream or yogurt toppings. Served in a spoon as a gesture of hospitality.
Tylastronian doughnut	Late House of Astona Period	Leavened fried dough, dough's flour is usually rye, wheat or rice. Tylastronian doughnuts are fried in honey and olive oil. Unlike classical doughnuts, the tylastronian ones are flattened spheres that can be often filled with jellies; honey; almonds; walnuts; pistachios; whole grain rye and yogurt; yogurt only; and chocolate.
Wagashi	Early First Republic Period Japanese migrants	Traditional Japanese confectionery, typically made using plant-based ingredients and with an emphasis on seasonality. Most popular tylastronian wagashi include: daifuku, dango, dorayaki, higashi, kompeito, manju, mochi, taiyaki. Red bean paste or black bean paste are often used.

Language and Linguistics

The 1971 Constitution stated that citizens were free to speak any language they wished. Unlike previous regimes, the state did not mandate an official language. The House of Astona (1668-1845) only recognised Greek as an official language, and Ancient Attic Greek was used for religious and legal purposes. The secular First Republic (1845-1889) adopted a dual official language policy: Greek and Turkish. Japanese was recognised only during the peak of the second Japanese migration wave (1860-1880), but not made official. The junta period (1889-1924) and the single-party state period (1924-1970) saw heavy suppression of freedom of speech, including the freedom to speak minority languages. Turkish was deemed an "illegal language" and Japanese lost its official recognition. Greek was the official and mandatory language. Parents who gave their children Turkish or Japanese names were arrested by the political police. Turkish people in particular were forced to adopt Greek names. Then, following the Theocratic Revolution of 1970 and the introduction of the 1971 Constitution, which marked the beginning of the Fourth Republic, and the anti-discrimination legislation of 1980, linguistic freedom was granted. In 1971, the High Priestess announced the National Languages Group, comprising languages to be used in social, political, legal, governmental and theocratic institutions, with the aim of promoting national cohesion and ending 81 years of authoritarian terror. Restrictions from the single-party period were lifted immediately in 1970. Between 1971 and 1990, Tylastrona had three national working languages. Tylastrona had three official languages: Greek, Japanese and Turkish. From 1990 onwards, Tylastronian Creole was officially recognised as a language after being granted special status by the House of Eunomia through the Creole Emancipation legislation of 1984.

Greek

Greek has been the dominant language in Tylastrona since the pre-independence period (before 1668). Tylastronian Greek retained a conservative form of early modern Greek (1500s-1600s) and used the Hellenic script primarily. For example, the dual number was retained until the early years of the First Republic (1850). Contemporary Tylastronian Greek still features a morphological present dative case. Tylastronian Greek was never influenced by the Balkan Sprachbund, and it has two main historical periods: Astonian Greek (1500s-1850s) and Contemporary Tylastronian Greek (1850s-present). Linguists use the loss of the dual number as the main marker of linguistic epochs. It is believed that Middle Tylastronian Greek still had a distinction in length between vowels. Nowadays, Tylastronian Greek features switch-coding with Turkish, Japanese and English. Many borrowed words come from these languages, especially Japanese and Turkish, as well as Tylastronian Creole. In 2026, 45.7% of the population spoke Greek as their first language, 70% as their second language, and 63.5% as their third language. Attic Greek has been used as the theological language in Hellenismos practices since the House of Astona period. Nowadays, some priests and priestesses still use it, while others perform rituals in the four national languages. Greek is regulated by the Tylastronian Academy of Hellenic Letters, part of the Ministry of Apollo (Culture).

Japanese

Japanese is the second most recent national language of Tylastrona; it arrived in the country during the waves of Japanese immigration in the 19th century. The first speakers (1820-1840) came from the Tōkai–Tōsan, Kantō and Hokkaido dialect groups. The second wave of speakers (1860-1880) came from the Tohoku, Hokkaido and Saga dialects. This resulted in a more conservative form of Japanese, similar to the language spoken during the late Edo period, with Hokkaido and Kantō dialects predominating as the main lexifiers of the Tylastronian Japanese dialect. In 1870, the government of the First Republic granted official recognition to the Japanese language. Alexios Stamatopoulos (1829-1895) was the first linguist to study the Japanese language, and he even proposed an adaptation of it to the Hellenic script, known as the Ellino-Niponikós script (1875). However, it was never implemented because 81 years of authoritarian oppression forbade the use of Japanese. Some people tried to hide it in writing by using Stamatopoulos' script. The Japanese language found its freedom after the Theocratic Revolution of 1970 and the subsequent 1971 Constitution, which granted it official status as a national language. Tylastronian Japanese now contains many Greek and Turkish loanwords. By 2026, 27.5% of the population spoke Japanese as their first language, 21.6% as their second, and 3.9% as their third. Japanese is regulated by the Tylastronian Academy of Hellenic Letters, part of the Ministry of Apollo (Culture) and by Tylastronian Japanese Friendship Community, which is located in Iwakura.

Turkish

Turkish is the oldest minority language in Tylastrona. The Turkish people have been present in the region since its pre-independence days. The first Turkish speakers spoke a late version of Old Anatolian Turkish. This resulted in a highly conserved form of Turkish within the region. Subsequent waves of migration brought Ottoman Turkish. By the late House of Astona period, Ottoman Turkish had become the predominant variation in Tylastrona. However, it contained fewer Arabic and Persian loanwords and more Greek ones. This was then named the first instance of an independent Tylastronian Turkish dialect. Tylastronian Turkish was declared an official language in 1845 by the government of the First Republic. For 44 years, Turkish had institutional representation and more direct contact with Greek, and, in later years, with Japanese. Persian and Arabic words were replaced by Greek or Japanese ones. Another linguist, Orestis Roussoglou (1838-1917), created the Ellino-Othomanikí script in 1879, a variation of the Hellenic script for the Turkish language. Unlike Japanese, Turkish was subject to the most severe condemnation and persecution by the military junta and political police during the 81-year authoritarian period. This period was so traumatic that, even today, Turkish is considered less prestigious than Japanese despite its national language status. The 2026 census showed that 11% of the population spoke Turkish as their first language, 0.5% as their second, and 1.7% as their third. The Atatürk language reform never affected Tylastronian Turkish directly, as Turkish was being persecuted during the single-party period when it happened. It was only when the latest waves of Turkish immigration started arriving in the late 1970s and early 1980s that Modern Turkish came into contact with Tylastronian Turkish, and it was found that they were only 45% intelligible lexically. Turkish is regulated by the Tylastronian Academy of Hellenic Letters, part of the Ministry of Apollo (Culture) and by the National Commission of Athena for Integration of the Turkish Language.

Tylastronian Creole

Tylastronian Creole is the most recently established national language, being put in the list in 1990. It is perhaps the language with the most surprising development. At the height of the second wave of Japanese immigration in the 1860s, Japanese migrants and ethnic Greeks found it difficult to communicate with each other. In the urban areas of Smyrna, Cnidus and Iwakura, a pidgin language developed. This pidgin was only spoken, featuring Japanese phonological qualities alongside mainly Greek vocabulary and a mixed Greek-Japanese syntax. By the 1880s, the pidgin had been passed down to the children and Tylastronian Creole had emerged. Linguistically, the language has only two verbal tenses (past and non-past), a phonology similar to Japanese, and a syllabic structure and prosody similar to Japanese. There is high use of particles for marking negation, interrogation and other morphosyntactic features. 70% of the vocabulary is of Greek origin, followed by 14% of Japanese origin, 8.5% of Turkish origin and the rest from South Slavic languages or English. It is usually associated with the mixed ethnicity of the Tylastrona people, who do not identify as Greek, Turkish or Japanese. Linguists of the First Republic believed that this was the result of the Japanese not properly learning Greek. They did not study it, and even declared it to be simply "bad Greek". This idea was perpetuated and enforced by the military junta and the one-party state. Just like the Turkish people, mixed and creole people were persecuted and arrested. Following the Theocratic Revolution of 1970, the 1971 Constitution, anti-discrimination legislation of 1980, the Creole Emancipation legislation of 1984, national recognition in 1990, and the production of literature and cinema in Tylastronian Creole, the language rediscovered its spirit and vitality. It grew from 0.9% of the population speaking it as their first language in the 1976 census to 6.1% in the 2026 census. This was followed by 0.2% of the population speaking it as a second language and 0.1% as a third language. Tylastronian Creole is regulated by the Tylastronian Academy of Hellenic Letters, part of the Ministry of Apollo (Culture) and by the National Commission of Athena for Integration of the Creole language.

Other Languages

The 2026 census also notes the following languages that do not have an official regulator, either institutional or NGO-based.:

• South Slavic languages are spoken by 8.7% of the population as a first language. This includes 5% for Bulgarian, 3.1% for Croatian, and 0.3% for other South Slavic languages. This last category includes: Bosnian (87%), Serbian (7.5%, including Montenegrin), Slovenian (2.8%), and Macedonian (2.7%). The number of people who speak a South Slavic language as their second language is 0.7% of the population (0.6% of whom speak Bulgarian and 0.1% of whom speak Croatian), and 0.3% of the population speak a Slavic language as their third language (only Croatian). South Slavic languages began to emerge during the migration waves of Bulgarian people in the 1980s, followed by ex-Yugoslavian people in the 1990s. This immigration pattern continued to grow until the late 2000s, before plateauing in the 2010s;
• Only 1.1% of the population in Tylastrona speak Albanian as their first language. This stems from a migration wave in the 1990s and 2000s, mainly of ethnic Albanians from Kosovo and southern Serbia. There's no register of Albanian being second nor third language in the census;
• Other L1 Languages: only 0.2% of the population said they spoke a different language as their first language. Within this percentage, the most common languages were Urdu (32%), Chinese (27.5%), Punjabi (11.2%), Cantonese (10.8%), Pashto (6.5%), Kurdish (4.9%), Romanian (2.3%), Hindi (1.3%), English (1.2%), Ukranian (1.1%), French (0.6%) and Korean (0.3%), Amharic (0.2%) and Yiddish (0.1%).
• Other L2 Languages: 6.9% of the population said they spoke a different language as their second language. Within this percentage, the most common languages were Chinese (29.5%), Arabic (22.1%), English (12.4%), Hindi (10.8%), French (6.5%), Urdu (5.6%), Russian (4.1%), Spanish (2.3%), Punjabi (2.3%), Pastho (1.9%), Tamil (1.1%), Nepalese (0.7%), Ukranian (0.4%) and German (0.3%).
• Other L3 Languages: 30.5% of the population said they spoke a different language as their third language. Within this percentage, the most common languages were English (56.5%), French (11.2%), Spanish (10.7%), German (7.1%), Chinese (6.1%), Arabic (4.2%), Hindi (1.5%), Russian (1.2%), Urdu (1.1%), Ukranian (0.2%) and Korean (0.1%).

English, French, Spanish and German are mostly learnt at school or university. The other languages originate from the immigrant groups that began arriving in the country between the 1990s and 2020s.

Religion

Surprisingly, the 1971 Theocratic Constitution enshrined the freedom of religion and cult. However, anti-discrimination laws did not come into effect until the 1980 legislation. Tylastronians view religious discrimination as hubris and a lack of xenia, as well as a scar left by 81 years of suppression and an authoritarian regime led by the junta and the single-party state.

Hellenic Polytheism

Hellenic polytheism, also known as Hellenismos, is the main religion in Tylastrona, with 65% of the population practising it. It is also enshrined in the 1971 constitution, and the High Priestess is the religion's highest leader in Tylastrona. The Council of Temples is the governing body for Theocratic Power, and the TOC (Temple Oversight Commission) is the civilian and political body. Every state in Tylastrona, including the capital, has temples. This practice is also featured in households, which have domestic shrines or temples for families or individuals. The Dodekathron is the most highly praised of the Theoi, followed by the Cthonic Theoi (particularly Hecate), the Muses, the Nymphs, and the Theoi of the Elements. Of the 65%, 45% are Homeric, 23% are Orphic, 13.7% are Eleusinian, 8% are Hesiodic and 3.5% are Platonic. The remaining 6.8% fall under the umbrella of other Hellenismos denominations. The High Priestess is the patroness of all denominations and temples. According to the 2026 Census, 78% of Hellenismos practitioners are ethnically Greek, followed by 13.5% who are Turkish. The remaining 15.5% are of other ethnicities.

Buddhism

Buddhism is the second most popular religion in Tylastrona and the main minority religion in the nation. In 1976, the year of the first census of the fourth republic, only 4.5% of people admitted to following Buddhism. This was due to the constant oppression during the years of the military junta and single-party state (1889-1970). By 2026, this figure had risen to 11.7%. Buddhism arrived in Tylastrona in two waves: the first during the Late House of Astona period (1820-1840), and the second during the Mid to Late First Republic period (1860-1880). Although it was deeply intertwined with Shintoism, Buddhism managed to maintain its identity in Tylastrona during the First Republic, before being suppressed by the military junta and the single-party state. Despite the Hellenic Polytheistic nature of the government, Buddhists could practise their religion freely without judgement until the 1970 Theocratic Revolution and the Constitution of 1971. This continued since 1971, and then with the 1980 anti-discrimination legislation. According to the 2026 census, 88% of the 11.7% of people practising Buddhism are of Japanese ethnicity. The remaining 12% are divided between Greek and other ethnicities. Of the Buddhist population, 65% practise Zen Buddhism, 21% practise Nichiren Buddhism and 5.6% practise Pure Land Buddhism; the rest follow other Buddhist schools or new age movements. The Tylastronian Association of Buddhists, which is located in Semasus, is the main governing body for Buddhism in Tylastrona. It has NGO status, which means that it has to follow the law but pays half the building taxes.

Shinto

Like Buddhism, Shinto was introduced to Tylastrona during the two waves of Japanese migration. The two religions were deeply intertwined, forming a syncretic practice. However, Shinto developed independently in Tylastrona, particularly in Smyrnaphos, Cnidio and Youkailand. Shinto's history follows the same narrative as Buddhism: a brief period of freedom during the First Republic, followed by 80 years of authoritarian oppression, and finally emancipation through the 1971 Constitution and the 1980 anti-discrimination legislation. In Creole culture, Shinto practice is not isolated; there is a new religious movement (1997) within the Creole community that combines Shinto and Hellenic polytheism. It is called Natouralismós. According to the 2026 census, 6.1% of the population identifies as Shintoist. Included in this percentage are the 0.2% of people who practise Natouralismós. The Tylastronian Japanese Friendship Community, which is located in Iwakura, is the main governing body for Shinto in Tylastrona. It has NGO status, which means that it has to follow the law but pays half the building taxes. Tylastrona is home to three temples, two of which can be found in Youkailand and the other in Iwakura.

Islam

Of the three main minority religions, Islam is the oldest, alongside the dominant Hellenic polytheism, with a presence in Tylastrona. The first accounts of the practice of Islam in Tylastrona were recorded in the historical writings of Rhesus (1729-1774). This suggests that Islam has been present in Tylastrona since the early years of the House of Astona. Another registry dates from the late House of Aston period and is a request for the construction of a mosque in Kannela in 1812. Turkish people have been in Tylastrona since middle XVII century. Islam suffered the most during the secular First Republic (1845-1889) and the authoritarian period (1889-1970). Turkish ethnic groups and Islamic practitioners were persecuted and imprisoned for "political reasons". In 1976, the year of the first census of the Fourth Republic, only 0.5% of people admitted to following Islam. It is also interesting to note that, in 1976, 9.5% of people were ethnically Turkish. The 80-year authoritarian period left deep scars on the Islamic community. In 2026, 5.3% of people stated that they practised Islam, which was 0.3% higher than the combined total of all Christian denominations. According to the 2026 census, 85.8% of the 5.3% of people practising Islam are of Turkish ethnicity. The remaining 14.2% are divided between Pakistani, Greek and other ethnicities. Of the Islam population, 81% practise Sunni Islam, 15% practise Shia Islam and 2.7% practise Sufi Islam; the rest follow other Islamic denominations or new movements. The Tylastronian Islamic Brotherhood and the Tylastronian Association of Islamic Women are both located in Kannela and form the main governing body for Islam in Tylastrona. As NGOs, they must follow the law but pay half the building taxes. There are 8 mosques in Tylastrona: three in Kannela, two in Astona, one in Smyrnaphos, one in Mytidos and one in Aperikon.

Other Religions

The 2026 census also notes the following:

• 5% of people follow Christianity, with 33% identifying as Orthodox, 31% as Catholic and 14% as Protestant. The remaining 22% identify with other Christian denominations. Christianity has existed in Tylastrona since the first wave of South Slavic immigration in the 1980s, mainly from Bulgarians and Croatians. Although there is no official regulatory governing body for Christianity, there are two registered Catholic churches (one in Smyrnaphos and one in Cnidio), as well as three Orthodox churches (two in Smyrnaphos and one in Astona);
• 2% of people follow Hinduism, with the majority (95%) being from Smyrnaphos. Of these, 85% identify as Vaishnavists and 7% as Shaivists. The remaining 8% identify with other Hindu denominations. Hinduism is closely associated with the South Asian immigration wave of the 1990s and 2000s. There is no official regulatory governing body for Hinduism;
• 1.7% of people follow Judaism. Of these, 60% identify with a Rabbinic movement (Orthodox, Reform, Conservative or Humanistic), 37% with a non-Rabbinic movement (Haymanot or Karaite), and the remaining 3% with another denomination. Although there is no official regulatory governing body for Judaism, there are two synagogues in Tylastrona and one in Astona. The presence of Judaism dates back to the early First Republic era, when some European Jews migrated to Tylastrona (1848-1858). This migration followed a second wave during the single-party regime (1929-1949);
• 0.9% of people follow other religions. Like Christianity, Hinduism and Judaism, these religions do not have an official regulatory governing body in Tylastrona. Of this group, 46% follow Sikhism, 19.7% follow Magicism (also known as Tylastronian Esotericism), 18% follow other modern pagan religions, 9.1% follow Western esoteric religions, 2.5% follow Taoism, 2.1% follow New Age religions, 1.8% follow Confucianism, 0.6% follow Jainism and 0.2% follow the Baháʼí Faith.
• 2.3% of people are atheist or secularist, which is a legacy of the mandatory secularism of the First Republic. However, the secularists of the Fourth Republic are different. Of these, 68% follow cultural hellenismos, 23% follow secular hellenismos and the rest either selected atheism, secularism or agnosticism.

Sports

Sports have been an integral part of Tylastronian culture since before the country gained independence. The most popular sports to watch and play are winter sports. Despite sport being such a significant part of Tylastronian culture, the ideals of temperance, moderation, respect for the environment and hospitality are always upheld. The Tylastronian Association of Youth and Sports (TAYS) is the country's governing sports body. All organised sports institutions have a representative in TAYS. These non-profit organisations of public utility represent Tylastrona in Esportivan and other international institutions. TAYS is funded by the Ministries of Apollo (Ministry of Culture) and Hera (Ministry of Family, Youth and Social Welfare), as well as independent organisations. Athletes hold Hermes, Apollo and Nike in high regard. Olympic athletes often praise Heracles. Legally, doping is a hubristic act and can result in expulsion from institutions. This also applies to the use of magical enhancements outside of magical sports.

Figure Skating

Figure skating is the most popular sport in Tylastrona. If you ask a Tylastronian to name some athletes, more than half of the names on their list will be figure skaters. Figure skating in Tylastrona developed around the mid-15th century (1400s), during the period before independence. During the winter, some farmers in the Kannela region started skating around the large Kannela Lake in their free time. We know this thanks to the historical accounts of Rhesus and the sporting history of Melanthius (1743-1810). The first skating club was founded in Astona in 1830. This club incorporated speed skating into its training sessions. Then, during the First Republic, the sport began to grow in popularity and the National Championship for male athletes was established in 1860. This championship is still held annually and is the most prestigious prize in Tylastronian figure skating. The military junta and single-party regimes used figure skating to distract the people, but only Hellenic ethnic people were accepted. Women began competing in the National Championship in 1922, with the Ice Dance category being introduced in 1948 and pairs in 1953. The Development National Championship, created for skaters under 16 years old, began in 1961 and is still held annually to this day. Following the 1970 Theocratic Revolution and the 1971 Constitution, the ethnic restrictions were lifted and people of Japanese, Turkish and mixed ethnicity could participate. The Tylastronian Skating Federation was finally established in 1975 after High Priestess Maria Makris declared that, like the rest of Tylastrona, sports should be democratised and overseen by the welfare state. This move funded generations of talented skaters. The Tylastronian National Figure Skating Championships are the highest level of domestic figure skating competition in Tylastrona. It determines national champions in U-15, U-18, Senior B, and Senior A divisions. This seasonal championship was founded in 2026. Famous figure skaters include: Yianni Sideroulis (1913-1992): national champion in 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936 and 1937. Tassos Anthakis (1923-2005) was the national champion in 1940, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1947, 1949 and 1950. Mairi Zervili (1898-1979) pretended to be a man and won the national championship in 1918. However, when this was discovered, she was disqualified. Nevertheless, she was instrumental in establishing the women's event in 1922. She then won in 1924, 1925 and 1927. Sara Dimitriaki (born 1963) is widely regarded as the greatest Tylastronian female figure skater of all time. During her career, she won the Development National Championships in 1978 and 1979, followed by the National Championships in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988 and 1989. Kashiwagi Akko (born 1980) is the first National Champion of Japanese ethnicity. She won the National Championships in 1999, 2000 and 2003.

Ice Hockey

Ice hockey is perhaps the sport that excites the Tylastronian crowd the most. According to a sports census study published by the TSO in 2022, the Tylastronian Hockey League (THL) finals are estimated to be watched by 71.5% of the population. These figures are cumulative, meaning the total exceeds 100%. This is evident in the 79% of the population who watch the Figure Skating National Championships. Ice hockey in Tylastrona developed at the same time as bandy. According to Melanthius's history of sport, ice hockey was first played in the early House of Astona period, sometime between 1670 and 1690. During this time, Astona nobles would play stick-and-ball games against Kannela nobles on the frozen Kannela Lake and in smaller lakes in Kannela and Astona. According to sports historians at the University of Smyrnaphos, Melanthius's descriptions were similar to those of shinny. The first organised indoor game took place in the First Republic in 1880, between the first two clubs in Tylastrona: The Kannela Lakers (founded in 1871) and the Astona Coots (founded in 1873). The Tylastronian Hockey League (THL) was founded in 1888 as the President Cup (1888-1926). This name remained until 1926, when the single-party state changed it to the Unity Cup (1926-1976). The Tylastronian Hockey Federation (THF) was founded in 1965, in an attempt to clean the image of the sport, despite the violence, the athletes show a great degree of hospitality and sportmanship. Following the Theocratic Revolution of 1970 and the Constitution of 1971, the THF was able to join the TAYS in the same year that the Unity Cup was renamed the THL. This occurred as part of the democratisation of sports led by High Priestess Maria Makris between 1975 and 1978. The THL comprises ten teams spread across five states and the capital territory. The Kannela Lakers and the Smyrnaphos Wolverines (founded in 1910) are the most prized teams. Since 1976, the Lakers have won 27 THL titles, while the Wolverines have won 15.

Speed Skating

According to Melanthius's accounts, speed skating originated in Tylastrona in the mid-15th century. Kannelian farmers would race across the frozen Kannela Lake. This activity also contributed to the development of ice skating as a leisure pursuit. Ice skating rinks began to be built during the middle period of the House of Astona (1700–1720), with the highest concentration found in Kannela and Astona. The first skating club was founded in Astona in 1830. This club offered training in both figure skating and speed skating. The Kannela Lake Marathon was established during the late House of Astona period in 1837. This annual endurance speed skating competition around Kannela Lake continues to this day. Both men and women can participate in this competition. The first indoor speed skating competition was established in 1867 as a showcase event at the national figure skating championship. Then, in 1875, an official "Ice Skating Athleticism" competition was founded. The military junta and the single-party governments imposed ethnic restrictions in figure skating, but at the same time they established the Speed Skating Championships in 1917. It was only after the 1970 Theocratic Revolution and the 1971 Constitution that the sport was liberated. It joined the Tylastronian Skating Federation in 1979, following a brief period under its own federation (1976-1979). Short-track speed skating began developing in the late 1960s, and a national championship has been held every year since 1979. Hermes is the Theoi of speed skating. Famous speed skaters include: Medea Kanelopoulou (1857-1930), she was the first woman to win the Kannela Lake Marathon in 1881. Antonios Harridis (1854-1929), the oldest person to participate in the Kannela Lake Marathon in 1919 and winning. Panteleimon Athanou (1856-1900), won the 1875, 1876, 1877 and 1878 Ice Skating Athleticism competitions and won the 1877 Kannela Lake Marathon. Avgi Zografelli (1924-2000), won the female's Speed Skating Championships in 1945, 1946, 1947, 1951, 1955 and 1958 and won the 1950 and 1953 Kannela Lake Marathons. Kutalmis Ozmen (born in 1954), the first ethnically Turkish winner of the men's Speed Skating Championships in 1977 and 1980. Oka Ikue (1967-2022), the first ethically Japanese winner of the women's Speed Skating Championships in 1985, 1986 and 1989. She also won the 1988 and the 1990 Kannela Lake Marathons.

Curling

Curling presence in Tylastrona is, historically, the newest winter sports. Tylastronians call it the chess of the ice (Skáki ston págo). It was introduced by Scottish immigrants in the late House of Astona period (1830-1850) and became popular during the early First Republic period. Despite being a small minority in this period, these migrants had a significant cultural influence on Tylastronian sports. Initially played outdoors on frozen lakes, curling then moved indoors. The first curling club was the Léschi Andrón Finesse in Smyrnaphos, which was founded in 1867. The Kannelian Outdoor Curling Competition was established in 1858 to regulate use of the frozen lakes. The event was held once every two years. Women's teams only emerged after the Theocratic Revolution of 1970. Curling remained an underground sport during authoritarian periods, primarily practised by minorities in Old Towers, Youkailand and Kannela. These three states remain the main driving forces behind curling today. The two main competitions alongside the Kannelian Outdoor Curling Competition are the Curling National League (founded in 1997) and the Curling National Championships (founded in 1975). All three competitions are overseen by the Tylastronian Curling Federation (FCF), which was established in 1975 as part of the democratisation of sports. The most famous teams are: Pixesos United (founded in 1961), who have won 12 Men's Divisions and 7 Women's Divisions of the Curling National League. Semasus Onis (founded in 1980) has won five Curling National League Men's Divisions, twelve Curling National League Women's Divisions and three Curling National League Mixed Divisions. Usually, Athena is the patron goddess of curling.

Ski and Snowboard

In the early seventh to eighth centuries, the people living around the mountain ranges of Smyrnaca and Youkailands in ancient times started using skiing as a means of transportation. Melanthius was the first to describe skiing as a method of movement. Another narrative historian, Hipparchos (1766-1840), then described how skiing started to be used as a sport in the late 18th century, at the height of the House of Astona period (1780-1790). The first competitions took place between noblemen living in Smyrna. They would climb the Smyrnaca Range and ski down it. During the First Republic period, the first ski resorts and training facilities were built between 1850 and 1870. Five in total, three in the Smyrnaca Range (Mount Smyrnaca 1850, 1857; Mount Semegea 1853) and two in the Youkailands Range (Mount Tsuge 1865, 1869). The military junta took advantage of the ski season to train soldiers in ski warfare methodology. The same happened during the single-party period. Skiing competitions started to appear during the middle single-party period: Alpine skiing championships (1950), Ski jumping championships (1955), Cross-country and Biathlon championships (1941) and Ski mountaineering championships (1960). After the 1970 Theocratic Revolution and the 1971 Constitution, Maria Makris did the sports democratisation, and this included Skiing. The Tylastronian Skiing Federation (TSF) which was created in 1970, months before the revolution, joined TAYS in 1975. Other competitions were created: Tylastronian Nordic Combined Nationals (1979), Tylastronian Speed Skiing Championships (1980) and the Tylastronian Freestyle Skiing Nationals (1980). According to Melanthius and Hipparchos, snowboarding started in the House of Astona period around the end of the 17th century. It started as a leisure activity for the Tylastronian-Turkish people living in the Smyrnaca range. The most common tool used for this "weird skiing", as described by Melanthius, was the Lazboard. Snowboard competitions started to be done during the late First Republic, but nothing was regulated. Then, with the surpressive period of the military junta and the single-party, Lazboard was replaced with Snowboard. Militars would also partake in snowboard warfaret training. Competitions only started to appear when the sport joined the TSF in 1970. These included the Snowboard racing championships (1973), Alpine snowboarding championships (1979), Snowboard Bialthon Championship (1980), Tylastronian Snowboard Combined (1980, includes SBX, Big Air and Freestyle; Slopestyle was originally here until 1996), Tylastronian backcountry snowboarding championships (1981) and the Slopestyle Nationals (1996, which were independent from the Snowboard Combined). Lazboard racing Championship (1971) is also overseen by these. Patron Theoi of skiing and snowboarding are Ourea, Gaia and Hermes. Famous Athletes: Serafim Kondakos (1936-2021), he was the proeminent figure in alpine skiing during the late single-party period. He won the 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1968 Alpine skiing championships. Aris Xenas (born 1945) was the proeminent figure in ski mountaineering during the late single-party period and the early Fourth Republic. He won the 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1975 and 1976 Ski mountaineering championships. Korinna Pagonouli (born 1978) is the greatest female skier in Tylastrona, she won the 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2010 Cross-country and Biathlon championships; and won the 2008, 2009, 2013 and 2014 Tylastronian Nordic Combined Nationals. Yasemin Gundogdu (1982-2018) was the Tylastronian legend of contemporary of speed and freestyle competitions, she won the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Tylastronian Freestyle Skiing Nationals and won the 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2016 Tylastronian Speed Skiing Championships, her career was cut short during the 2018 Tylastronian Speed Skiing Championships. Sevgi Architi-Palleli (born 1995) is a mixed-ethnic snowboard contemporary champion, she won the 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2025 Tylastronian Snowboard Combined and the 2021 and 2025 Slopestyle Nationals. Tigin Kilic (born 1953) was one of the first professional snowboarders in Tylastrona, he won the 1971, 1975, 1978 and 1982 Lazboard racing Championships; the 1976, 1980 and 1981 Snowboard racing championships; the 1980 and 1982 Alpine snowboarding championships; and the 1984, 1985 and 1988 Tylastronian backcountry snowboarding championships.

Handball

According to a sports census study published by the TSO in 2022, an estimated 37.5% of the population is expected to watch the National Handball Cup (NHC) final. This demonstrates that handball is one of the most popular non-winter sports in Tylastrona. According to Melanthius's accounts, from the 14th century onwards, lower-class villagers and townspeople living around the Cnido and Idofa rivers, in areas now occupied by the state of Cnidio and the capital territory of Smyrnaphos, would play competitive games of throwball. These practices remained informal, with no proper rules or regulations, until the end of the military junta period. Attempts at regulation only appeared during the peak of the single-party period, which was somewhere between the 1940s and 1950s. The state sent physical education teachers to Esportiva in other countries to observe various sports and collect information on teaching methodologies and new sports. The result was the creation of the Handball Unity Cup (1951-1973). The clubs that participated in this competition were not focused on handball; most of them played ice hockey or football. Following the Theocratic Revolution of 1970 and the 1971 Constitution, Maria Makris oversaw the democratisation of sports, including handball. In 1973, a federation was created: the Union of Tylastronian Handball (UTH), which joined TAYS in the same year. The name of the Handball Unity Cup was changed to the National Handball Cup (NHC). The National Handball League (NHL) was created in 1975. The women's competitions were inaugurated the following year. The two main teams are Cnidio SK, founded in 1960, which has won 15 National Handball Cups, 8 National Handball Leagues, 5 Women's National Handball Cups and 5 Women's National Handball Leagues since 1973; and Iwakura AO, founded in 1975, which has won 6 National Handball Cups, 3 National Handball Leagues, 10 Women's National Handball Cups and 10 Women's National Handball Leagues since 1975. Patron Theoi of Handball are Ares and Hermes.

Chess

Melanthius's accounts suggest that chess was already a popular mind game in Tylastrona during the pre-independence period. The writer notes that its popularity may have grown exponentially at the end of the 14th century and the beginning of the 15th. According to this account, a House of Astona member who didn't know how to play chess was viewed as unfit to the name. He described chess as a board game popular within the nobles. The game was introduced to the lower classes at the end of the House of Astona period (1820-1845), primarily in urban centres such as Astona, Kannela and Smyrnaphos. Social gathering places became popular spots for chess matches. The First Republic ensured that chess was properly introduced to the population. Tea and coffee houses became chess-playing hubs. This included establishing the Tylastronian Chess Cup in 1868 and the Tylastronian Chess Gauntlet in 1871. The latter was a competitive format in which players competed in various locations; the player with the most victories would be declared the winner. This was the first league format in any Tylastronian sport. The military junta and the single-party state didn't suppress chess; they actually incorporated it into military training to provide tactical insights. The Chess Federation of Tylastrona (CFT) was created in 1917 as the Fédération d'échecs de Tylastrona (FET), this federation would organise the Cup and the Gauntlet. However, just as in the ice skating sports, privileges were only available to Greek ethnic grandmasters. Following the Theocratic Revolution of 1970 and the introduction of the 1971 Constitution, these privileges were removed and the sport was liberated. The FET/CFT joined the TAYS in 1971 and the Women's Chess Cup and Women's Chess Gauntlet were established the following year. Maria Makris's democratisation of sports also included chess. In a speech, she stated that chess heals and conserves the brain. Thanks to the free education system, which led to intellectual development, chess became popular in every school, university and neighbourhood in Tylastrona. The Patron Theoi of chess is Athena. In 2003, the FET/CFT and the Tylastronian Confederation of Mind Games created the Athena Games, an Olympics-style event featuring chess and other board and card games, as well as strategy eSports. Notable chess players include: Panos Kontolis (1836-1901), who won the 1868, 1871 and 1875 Tylastronian Chess Cups and the 1873, 1874 and 1879 Tylastronian Chess Gauntlets; Takis Zanas (1875-1958), who is known to be the greatest Tylastronian chess grandmaster, he won the 1908, 1909, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915 and 1917 Tylastronian Chess Cups and the 1910, 1916, 1917, 1919 and 1920 Tylastronian Chess Gauntlets; Ryutaro Gianopoulos (born 1953), one of the early Fourth Republic grandmasters, he won the 1981, 1982, 1985, 1987 and 1990 Tylastronian Chess Cup and the 1988, 1989 and 1991 Tylastronian Chess Gauntlets; Xanthippi Andreti (born 1971) the greatest Tylastronian women grandmaster, she won the 1996, 1998, 2002, 2005 and 2008 Women's Chess Cup; the 1999, 2000 and 2007 Women's Chess Gauntlet and the 2003, 2006, 2009 and 2015 Athena Games.

Football

The TSO 2022 study states that football never reached the fervent peak of ice hockey or the cultural astonishment of figure and speed skating. Perhaps this is because the sport was introduced in the 20th century, with only 40.1% of the population watching the latest Tylastrona Football Cup final. The military junta introduced football as an amateur sport in the 1910s to provide people with a distraction and leisure activity. The first club created was AS Nasjonal (1912-1959). Initially, the single-party state did not care about football because it already had ice hockey and handball. However, they eventually relented and hosted five independent experimental tournaments in the early years, which were purely amateur but had some regulations. These took place in 1925, 1937, 1938, 1950 and 1951. Following the mild popularity of the 1950 and 1951 tournaments, the Tylastrona Football Cup was inaugurated in 1952. Some years later, in 1960, the Tylastronian Football Federation (TFF) was founded, along with the National and Amateur Leagues. The latter would become the second-tier division. Following the Theocratic Revolution of 1970 and the 1971 Constitution, football underwent the same democratisation as the winter sports under Makris's watch. In 1971, the TFF joined TAYS, and the National League was renamed the Tylastronian First Division. The Amateur League became the Tylastronian Second Division, and the Tylastrona Football Cup became the Tylastrona Kýpello. The league expanded from 10 to 16 teams, operating a split format where the top eight compete in the "Champion Split" and the bottom eight in the "Maintenance Split". In the 90s, the league names were briefly changed to Tylastronian Premiership and 1. League, then changed to T-League 1 and T-League 2 until 2015 where nowdays are known as Super League 1 and 2. Competitions for women started in the late 1980s with the Amateur Women's League (1988–1991). The Amateur Women's Football Association of Tylastrona (AWFAT) was founded in Smyrnaphos in 1988. The Tylastronian Football Federation (TFF) then acquired the association, formally establishing the Women's League and Women's Cup under a federal structure in 1991. The league was named the Tylastronian Women's First Division throughout the '90s, until it was changed to the T-League W in 1996. This was renamed the Women's Alpha League in 2015. The TFF Women's Cup has existed since 1991. Notable clubs include AS Nasjonal (1912-1959), which won the Experimental Tournaments in 1925, 1937 and 1938; Smyrnaphos AO (founded 1948), which has won Super League 1 20 times since 1960 and the Tylastrona Kýpello 20 times since 1952; Sporting Smyrnaphos (founded 1958), their rivals, which has won Super League 1 17 times since 1960, the Tylastrona Kýpello 10 times since 1958, the Women's Alpha League 14 times since 1991 and the TFF Women's Cup 15 times since 1991; and AEK Astona (founded 1980), which won Super League 1 once in 1987, one Tylastrona Kýpello in 1988, nine Women's Alpha Leagues since 1991, and three TFF Women's Cups since 1991. Since 2018, Magical VAR systems are implemented in all competitions. The Patron Theoi of football are Hermes and Athena (for the tactical arts).

Magical Sports

In Tylastrona, magic is a natural phenomenon. Magical scientists and historians have compiled records demonstrating that magic is inherent in nature, particularly in elemental energy. In his historiographies, Rhesus described how pre-independence Tylastronians domesticated the natural magic inherent in the elements. They used natural objects such as bats or wands made of wood or rock that had been confirmed to have magical properties, and then used these to produce human-made magic. However, Rhesus also described the mental and physical consequences of magic-wielding, which he termed "magical imbalance" or "magical overexstension". Magic was always and still is seen as a gift of the Theoi, mainly the elemental Hellenismos Theoi and Hecate. Magical overexstension nowadays is treated as spiritual imbalance driven by magical hubris. The House of Astona's magic practitioners managed to avoid this ailment by developing a system of controlled mana and a system of magical practice involving apnoea. With these elemental magic control systems, Humans in Tylastrona were capable to create: elemental magic (XIV Century), teleport (1600s), clerical magic (1630, divinations), combat and deflection (1645), conjurations (1702), biological magic (1778), orbing (1800), possession and physical magic (1885, forbbiden after 1971), telepathy (1891), emotional magic (1895, forbbiden after 1971), telekinesis (1901), magical energy / magical kinesis (1938), simulation magic (1952), shapeshifting (1987) and technopathy (2000). During the House of Astona, magic was mostly used by the nobility and the clergy of Hellenismos. Those outside these circles who used it were considered special, usually as protectors, healers or artificers. During the First Republic, magical education was incorporated into the curriculum, setting the precedent that all Tylastronians born after the First Republic have magical abilities, though only a select few can use them for cultural productions and sports. Magical cooking and confectionery, for example pyromancy and lichen preparations, are abilities acquired by all Tylastronians. The military junta and the single-party state militarised magic and used it as a propaganda tool, particularly in the mass media through telepathy and emotional magic. They also used torture in political prisons. However, they also began to sponsor sports developed with magic, and the Magic Games, which are still held annually, were established in 1944. Founded in 1949, the Tylastronian Federation of Magical Sports joined the TAYS in 1971. The federation oversees all magical sport, sport that utilises magic, magic energy or magical enhancements. Additionally, it is a partner regulator of sports involving magical elements, such as magic-fuelled motorsports, magic-fuelled motor skijouring, and magic orienteering. Following the Theocratic Revolution of 1970 and the subsequent constitution of 1971, the use of magic was regulated by the Hecate Charter of 1971, which established the Hecate Affairs Division of the State Phalanx. The charter banned the public practice of possession and physical and emotional magic. The Magic Games name changed to Hecate Olympiad in 1972. The Patron Theoi is Hecate. Magical sports fully supported by the TFMS include the following:

• Magic Duelling (competitions since 1700s, mortal intent removed in 1944);
• Magic Group Battle (competitions since 1700s, mortal intent removed in 1944);
• Magic Target Shooting and Magic Biathlon (competitions since 1940s);
• Blind Teleporting (since 1958);
• Animal Handling (since 1800s, TEA supervision since 1971);
• Telekinesisball (since 1920s);
• Broom Racing and Lifting (since 1850s);
• Endurance (since 1800s);
• Telepathy Games - solo and group, include telepathic duelling (since 1920s);
• Illusion Escaping (since 1950s);
• Conjuration Duelling (competitions since 1700s, mortal intent removed in 1944);
• Elemental Magic (evaluative competition since 1600s);
• Orbball (orbing competitions, capture-the-flag like) (since 1860s);
• Magical Penthalon / Hecatean Penthalon - consists of magic orienteering, broom racing, endurance, animal handling and elemental magic (since 1944). The Hecatean Heptathlon exists as well - consists of the Hecatean Penthalon disciplines additional with magic target shooting and blind teleporting.

Other Winter Sports

• Bandy developed in similar conditions to ice hockey in Tylastrona. According to Melanthius, noblemen would play with throw-ball balls and sticks on Kannela Lake. While ice hockey became standardised indoors in the late First Republic, bandy remained an outdoor sport. The first regulations were introduced when football arrived in Tylastrona during the period of the military junta. The first indoor bandy match took place in 1908, and the Bandy Unity Cup was sporadically organised in 1934, 1936, 1944, 1949 and 1954; an event created by the single-party state. Following the Theocratic Revolution of 1970 and the introduction of the 1971 Constitution, bandy joined the Tylastronian Hockey Federation as a sport in the same year. The THF supervised the Bandy Cup (established 1971), the Bandy National League (established 1973), and women's competitions (established 1980). In 1990, the Tylastronian Bandy Federation was established as an independent body, formally separating from the THF while remaining a member of TAYS and retaining the competitions. Patron Theoi are Ares, Hermes and Poseidon.
• Skijoring has existed in Tylastrona since before the House of Astona, although it was not widely recognised as a sport until relatively recently. According to Melanthius and Hipparchos, people in the Youkailand plateaus and Kannela plains used to ski while being pulled by dogs or horses. The first informal competitions were held at the ski resorts built in the Youkailand mountain range during the First Republic, but these were unregulated. This unregulated, underground status continued during the military junta and single-party periods. It was only after the Theocratic Revolution of 1970 and the 1971 Constitution that skijoring joined the Tylastronian Skiing Federation in 1978. It is now the third independent sport within the TSF-Ski federation, alongside skiing and snowboarding, and has held the Skijoring National Championships for both men and women since 1979 (including horse-, dog- and motor-skijoring). Nowadays, the Tylastronian Environmental Agency (TEA) must ensure the welfare and health of animals before, during and after the tournament. Since the 2024 ban on fossil fuels, motorised vehicles used in motor-skijoring must run on electric or magical fuel. Patron Theoi are Ourea, Gaia and Poseidon.
• Sledding sports (Bobsled, Dogsled, Downhill sled, Horsesled, Luge and Skeleton): the Union of Tylastronian Winter Sports was established in 1975 as part of Makris' democratisation of sport. It is the governing body for the six sledding disciplines. Downhill sledding is the oldest sledding sport. According to Melanthius, people living in the Smyrnaca and Youkailands mountain ranges used to use wooden sleds to descend the mountains for fun. This practice remained informal until the late First Republic. Later, in the 17th and 18th centuries, two historians from the House of Astona, Melanthius and Hipparchos, described dogsledding and horsesledding as a means of transport for people without skis or a snowboard in the mountain ranges and plateaus of Youkailands and Smyrna. These practices only became sports in the late First Republic. Bobsleigh, luge and skeleton are modern versions of sledding; the first tracks for these sports were built in the Smyrna mountain range during the late single-party period: 1965–1968. Since 1979, the UTWS has organised the National Sledding Competitions and, since 1985, the Bobsled National League. The Tylastronian Environmental Agency (TEA) is responsible for ensuring the health and welfare of the animals involved in the National Sledding Competitions, before, during and after the event. Patron Theoi are Ourea, Gaia, Artemis and Hermes.
• Snowball fights have been depicted in Tylastrona since the late 14th century. According to Melanthius, an annual event used to take place in which people from different towns in the area now known as Semasus in Old Towers would throw snowballs at each other for fun. However, these were structured competitions with agreed boundaries and designated throwing zones. During the waves of Japanese immigration, mainly of people born in Hokkaido, the snowball fight took on more of an ethnic significance. During the First Republic, the local governments of Semasus, Cnidio and Smyrnaphos organised an annual snowball fight. However, this sport was not regulated by the military junta and single-party state because they did not want to be associated with the Japanese linguistic community, so it remained underground until the Theocratic Revolution of 1970. In 1980, snowball fighting attempted to become a federalised sport in TAYS under the name Chionopólemos. It was accepted in 1981 as part of the Union of Tylastronian Winter Sports. The first National Chionopólemos Cup, open to both men and women, was held in 1982. In 1996, the UTWS introduced the National Yukigassen Cup, which uses Yukigassen rules rather than Chionopólemos rules. The sport is particularly popular in Youkailand. The patron Theoi are Boreas, Khione and Ares.
• Snowmobiling is a winter motorsport organised by the Tylastronian Motor Association (TMA). Despite being formed in 1961, the TMA only joined TAYS in 1985. Snowmobiling was developed during the transitional period from the single-party state to the Fourth Republic in the 1960s and 1970s. The TMA oversees five snowmobile events: The Alpine Snowmobiling Nationals (established 1978), the Snocross Racing Series (established 1984), the Snowmo-800 (established 1970) and the Freestyle Snowmo (established 1992). Since the ban on fossil fuels in 2024, motorised vehicles used in TMA events have had to run on electric or magical fuel. The patron Theoi are Hephaestus and Boreas.
• Winter orienteering began as a training method for soldiers during the House of Astan era, primarily within the military. This is evident in the military junta and single-party state. It was practised in the forests and mountainous regions of Kannela, Astona, and Youkailand. The regimes also introduced it into schools. Founded in 1940, the Tylastronian Pentathlon Federation (TPF) supervised orienteering competitions and joined TAYS in 1971 following the 1970 Theocratic Revolution. Winter orienteering is often conducted on skis, on foot, or mounted on a horse or reindeer. The Tylastronian Winter Orienteering Championships have been held annually since 1945 and originally included ski, foot and mounted orienteering disciplines. Following the incorporation of TAYS in 1971 and the subsequent demilitarisation of the sport, the 2000 Tylastronian Winter Orienteering Championships incorporated Winter Geocaching. The Tylastronian Environmental Agency (TEA) is responsible for ensuring the health and welfare of the animals involved in mounted orienteering. Winter orienteering is part of the Winter Tylastronian Pentathlon. Patron Theoi are Artemis and Hermes.
• Winter Tylastronian Pentathlon has been overseen by the TPF since 1940. Held every year since then, the Winter Pentathlon Championship features cross-country skiing, shooting, ski/foot orienteering, ski jumping, and horse/reindeer riding in snow. This event was created by the single-party state to showcase the perfect Tylastronian combatant. Initially, the event was only open to men of Greek ethnicity, but women and other ethnicities joined in 1971 following the incorporation of the TAYS. The Tylastronian Environmental Agency (TEA) is responsible for ensuring the health and welfare of the animals involved in the horse riding section. Patron Theoi are Ares, Artemis, Ourea, Boreas and Hermes.

Other Sports

• Acrobatics & Gymnastics are overseen by the Tylastronian Body and Artistic Movement Federation (TBAMF) founded in 1953, which featured the National Gymnastics Tour (1953) and the National Weightlifting Cup (1961). After the 1970 Theocratic Revolution, the TBAMF joined TAYS in 1975 and their scope increased: Acrobatics, Dancesport, Cheerleading, Freerunning, Obstacle racing, Parkour, Pole Acrobatics, Slack Sports (wire and line), Gymnastics (Acrobatic, Aerobic, Artistic, Rhythmic, Rope, Trampolining, Trapeze), Tag/Hana Ichi Monme, Powerlifting, Weightlifting, Dodgeball and Bodybuilding. Nowadays TBAMF supervises: National Gymnastics Tour, National Weightlifting Cup, Tylastronian Parkour Tour (2005), Tylastronian Tag and Dodge Games (2002), Tylastronian Dancing Nationals (1977), Cheerleading Nationals (1998) and the National Bodybuilding Tour (1982). Patron Theoi are: Heracles, Hermes and Apollo
• Air sports are overseen by the Tylastronian Aero Federation (TAF) which was founded and joined TAYS in 1978. These include: hang gliding, kiteboarding, parachuting, paragliding, human-powered aircraft, hot air ballooning and, since 2022, drone racing. Aerobatics and gliding are included in motorsports. Currently, the Tylastronian Environmental Agency (TEA) is responsible for ensuring the safe practice of air sports due to concerns about bird populations. The patron Theoi are Hermes and Aeolus.
• Archery and shooting have been overseen by the Tylastronian Pentathlon Federation (TPF) since 1940. The single-party state has supported these events and the athletes. Women were allowed to participate in these sports following the 1970 Theocratic Revolution, Maria Makris' reforms and the TPF's joining of TAYS in 1971. The TPF recognises the following sports in this section: Archery, field archery, kyūdō, clay shooting, bullseye shooting, laser tag, airsoft, paintball and darts. Hunting was part of the Tylastronian Hunting Federation (THF) from 1940 to 1978, and applied for TAYS membership in 1971, but this was rejected. The THF ceased to exist when hunting as a sport was banned in 1978. The patron Theoi of archery and shooting are Artemis and Apollo.
• Athletics or track and field have been overseen by the Tylastronian Athletics Federation (TAthF), which was established during the period of a single ruling party in 1955. The TAF joined the Tylastronian Sports Association (TAYS) in 1971. The Tylastronian Athletics Championships have been held annually since 1957 and cover a wide range of events, including sprints, marathons, throws, jumps, combined events, cross-country racing and road racing. The Smyrnaphos Marathon which has been held annually since 1880, is the most watched running event in Tylastrona, followed by the Endurance Youkailand Summer Mountain Run established in 1988. Hermes, Heracles and Apollo are the patron Theoi of athletics.
• Basketball came to Tylastrona in the same way as handball, through the physical education teachers' expeditions organised by the single-party state in Esportiva. The first basketball game took place in 1948, and the National Unity Basketball League was held from 1950 to 1973. The sport is governed by the Tylastronian Basketball Federation (TBF), which is distinct from the Tylastronian Bandy Federation (TBF-Bandy). The TBF was established in 1950 and joined TAYS in 1972. The Tylastronian Basketball League replaced the National Unity Basket League in 1973 and is the top-tier competition, running alongside the National Basketball Cup, established in 1958. Women's competitions were introduced in 1975. Hermes is the patron Theoi of basketball.
• Billiards, Cards and other Mind Sports are sports included in the Athena Games since 2003, these events include billiards (carrom, pool, snooker and croquet), non-curling boules (bocce, boccia and marbles), bowling, hanafuda, bridge, poker, old maid, fish, rubik's (Pyraminx, 3x3, 2x2, 4x4, 5x5, skewb), shōgi, checkers, go, mahjong, diplomacy/risk, sudoku, tavli/tavla/backgammon, mikado, scrabble, air hockey, pinball and table football. This sports are overseen by the Tylastronian Confederation of Mind Games (TCMG), established in 1985 and joining TAYS the same year. Additional to the Athena Games, TCMG hosts the National Cards Championship since 1985, the National Billiards and Boules Championship since 1985 and the Puzzle-Board Gauntlets since 1997. Athena and Tyche are the patron Theoi of mind sports.
• Climbing is supervised by the Tylastronian Pentathlon Federation since 1940 with some variations being overseen by other federations. The TPF includes Climbing in the Tylastronian Hexathlon and the Winter Hexathlon. The Climbing Championships have been held annually since 1948, these include bouldering, speed climbing, big wall climbing, and multi-pitch climbing. Mountaineering and Ice climbing are part of the Winter Climbing Championships (established in 1950). Sawanobori was added to the Climbing Championships in 1982. Pole and Rope climbing are part of the TBAMF. Hermes, Gaia and Ourea are the patron Theoi of climbing.
• Cycling is one of the oldest sports in Tylastrona to be recognised by the government. The Tylastronian Cycling Federation (TCF), founded in 1925, was established to oversee the Tylastronian Tour (1922) and the Youkailands Tour (1924). As the sport developed and the Fourth Republic became more democratic, the TCF joined TAYS in 1971 and incorporated additional disciplines beyond road cycling: Mountain biking in 1983 (mountain biking, downhill, bike trials), Cycle speedway in 1995, BMX in 1988 and Track cycling in 1975. Hermes, Ourea and Poseidon are the patron Theoi of cycling.
• Esports in Tylastrona has developed along a distinctive trajectory, shaped by the country's strong IT sector and its existing mind sports culture. The Tylastronian Esports Federation (TEF) is the governing body. It was established in 2005 and joined TAYS in 2010, which was a controversial decision. TEF has been hosting the Tylastronian Esports Olympiad since 2005 and has introduced the strategy esports to the Athena Games since 2010. TEF is divided in sub-federations: Tylastronian Shooters Federation (eTSF) which hosts the Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Splatoon, PUBG, Overwatch and Valorant competitions; Tylastronian Fighting Games Community (eTFGC) which hosts the Street Fighter, Tekken and Super Smash Bros. competitions; Tylastronian Strategy Videogames Community (eTSVC) which hosts Tetris, StarCraft, MOBAs like League of Legends and DOTA, Hearthstone, Puyo Puyo, Football Manager, Geoguessr, Clash Royale, Clash of Clans competitions; Tylastronian Speedrunning and Rhythnm Community (eTSRC) which hosts Speedrunning competitions, Danmaku games like Space Invaders and Touhou, Sonic and osu! competitions; Tylastronian Racing and Sports Gaming Federation (eTRSGF) which hosts Formula 1 official games, Grand Tourismo, Trackmania, sports games, War Thunder and World of Tanks competitions. The patron Theoi are Athena and Hephaestus.
• Equestrian sports include all sports involving horses and, in particular in Tylastrona, reindeer. During the single-party period, it was overseen by the Fédération du Cheval et du Renne de Tylastrona (1940-1971), after which it changed its name to the Tylastronian Equestrian Society (TEqS) when it joined TAYS in 1971. The Tylastronian Environmental Agency (TEA) is currently responsible for ensuring the welfare and health of the horses and reindeer used in these sports. Equestrian events have been included in the Tylastronian Pentathlon and Winter Pentathlon since 1940. The TEqS oversees dressage, endurance, eventing, show jumping, combined driving, horse racing and gymkhana. Since 1971, reindeer have only participated in Winter Dressage and Winter Show Jumping. The main events are the National Eventing Show (since 1941), the Dressage Nationals (since 1940) and the Horse Racing Tour (since 1954). Betting on horse racing is strictly regulated.
• Martial arts and fighting are overseen by three different federations, Tylastronian Federation of Martial Arts (1992) for all fighting arts, Tylastronian Wrestling Federation (1988) for pro-wrestling and the Tylastronian Pentathlon Federation for classic fighting forms and fencing. Classical fighting games that are included in TPF are: Pygmachía, Pále, Pankration, Fencing, Olympic Wrestling. Tylastronian Federation of Martial Arts includes: Yağlı güreş, Boxing and Kickboxing (it was the Federation of Boxing between 1971-1992), Tylastronian MMA, Tylastronian Kickpunch, Sumo, Aikido, Ninjutsu, Judo, Jiujutsu, Karate, Kendo, Taekwondo and Wushu/Kung Fu. Tylastronian Wrestling Federation includes pro-wrestling only. Dueling and Jousting were not allowed to enter TFMA nor TPF. The martial arts of Tylastrona are mix of greek tradition, turkish tradition and japanese tradition, with the Tylastronian Creole community creating Tylastronian MMA and Tylastronian Kickpunch. TFMA organises the National Martial Arts Showcase since 1992, the National Boxing Championships since 1992 (it has been running since 1967), Yağlı güreş Summer Festival since 1992 (it has been going underground since 1920), MMA and Kickpunch Competitions since 1992. Tylastronian Pentathlon Federation organises the Fencing National Tour since 1940, the Triple P since 1948 (Pygmachía, Pále, Pankration) and the Freestyle and Olympic Wrestling Nationals since 1960. Tylastronian Wrestling Federation has three companies, Tylastronian Wrestling World since 1985, the Tylastrona Total Wrestling since 1993 and the Tylastronian Knockout Punch since 2005. Pro-wrestling entered Tylastronian TV throught the All Japan Pro Wrestling broadcast since 1978, the Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling broadcast since 1989 and the WWE since 1980. Patron Theoi are Ares, Hermes and Heracles.
• Military Sports and the Tylastronian Pentathlon are the main focus of the Tylastronian Pentathlon Federation. There are four events, excluding the Winter Pentathlon. The Tylastronian Pentathlon consists of running, swimming, shooting, show jumping and orienteering, while the Military Tylastronian Pentathlon consists of running, swimming, shooting, an obstacle course and orienteering. The modern pentathlon (fencing, swimming, obstacle racing/show jumping, shooting and running) is also practised and overseen by the TPF. The Tylastronian naval pentathlon (swimming, sailing, lifesaving, obstacle course and ocean orienteering) is also practised. The TPF is an institutional framework that connects the military training traditions of the authoritarian era with the democratic sporting culture of the Fourth Republic. The transformation of the Pentathlon from a tool of the regime into a civilian athletic ideal is one of the most successful rehabilitations in Tylastronian sporting history. The patron Theoi of the Pentathlon is Heracles.
• Motorsports are all sports that the Tylastronian Motor Association (TMA) supervises since 1961, joining TAYS in 1985. Excluding snowmobiling, TMA is divided in four sub-federations: Aircraft Motorsports (Aerobatics, Air racing, Powered gliding and Stunt flying); Water Motorsports (Kyōtei/Powerboat, Drag boat, Hydroplane, Personal watercraft); Motorcycles (Auto Race, Motorcycle Rally, Enduro, Motocross, Grasstrack, Speedway, Drag racing, Stunt, Superbike) and Automobiles (Autocross, Board track, Dirt Track, Drag, Drifting, Endurance, Tylastronian Formula Regional, Magicars, Hillclimbing, Kart, Rally, Monster truck, Road racing, Touring car racing and Tractor Racing). Since the ban on fossil fuels in 2024, motorised vehicles used in TMA events have had to run on electric or magical fuel. Main competititons are the Moto Tylastrona Tour (1965, Auto Race/Road Race), the Speedway League (1988, Moto Speedway), Powerboat Racing Championships (1970, Kyōtei/Powerboat) and the Tylastronian Racing Tour (1957, Automobile Road racing/Tylastronian Formula Regional). The patron Theoi is Hephaestus.
• Orienteering is overseen by the Tylastronian Pentathlon Federation, the Orienteering includes, excluding winter, radio/magical orienteering, canoe orienteering, mounted orienteering, by foot, geocaching, geohashing, mountain bike orienteering, ocean orienteering and urban exploration. Summer Orienteering Championships were first hold in 1958. The Urban Exploration Championships first hold in 2002. Patron Theoi of orienteering are Hermes, Artemis and Pan.
• Racquet sports are overseen by the Tylastronian Racquet Sports Federation (TRSF), established in 1970 and joining TAYS in 1971. The TRSF controlls the Racketlon Championship since 2005; the Smyrnaphos Open (1949), the Cnidio Open (1953) and the Astona Open (1951) for Tennis; the National Table Tennis Championships (1985) for Table Tennis; the Tylastronian Badminton Tour (1998) for Badminton and Air Badminton; the Paddle Nationals (2010) for Paddle; and the Squash National Tour for Squash (1999). The patron Theoi of racquet sports are Hermes and Apollo.
• Volleyball came to Tylastrona in the same way as handball and basketball, through the physical education teachers' expeditions organised by the single-party state in Esportiva, however the development of it came later. The governing body is the Tylastronian Volleyball Federation (TVF), established in 1968, and the Volleyball Cup established in the same year. After their 1971 joining in TAYS, TVF supervises the National Volleyball League (1973) and the Cup, and the women's competitions (1975). Snow volleyball is overseen by TVF and is an exciting outdoors variant of volleyball in Tylastrona. Hermes is the patron Theoi of volleyball.
• Water sports. The Tylastronian Federation of Summer and Beach Sports (TFSBS) oversees water sports. Established in 1986, it joined TAYS the same year. It is the umbrella body for all water-based summer sports not covered by other federations. This federation is compiled by sub-federations. The Aquatic Ball Union (wABU) oversees the National Water Polo League and Cup and the Underwater hockey championships; the Swimming and Diving Union (wSDU) oversees swimming (pool and open), medley, synchronized, lifesaving, finswimming, diving, natural diving, freediving, scuba diving and snorkeling competitions; the Canoe Union (wCU) oversees canoeing, kayaking, rafting and rowing; the Sailing Union (wSU) oversees sailing, yachting and ocean boat racing (non motor); the Plank Water Union (wPWU) oversees surfing, bodyboarding, windsurfing, riverboarding, paddleboarding and wakeboarding and the Beach Sports Union (wBSU) overseens kite buggying, sand yachting, sandboarding, beach tennis and roundnet. The Tylastronian Beach Olympiad (hosted since 1988) is a collaborative effort between wSDU, wSU, wPWU and wBSU, the Tylastronian Water Olympiad (hosted since 1985) is a collaborative effort between wABU, wSDU and wPWU and the Canoe Union Nationals (hosted since 1967) are the competitions organised by wCU. Poseidon and the Nereids are the patron Theoi of water sports. Sports fishing under the Tylastronian Association of Fishing (TAF, 1940-1988) tried to join TAYS in 1971 and then join TFSBS in 1986, both denied, the association would disappear after the ban of sports fishing in 1986.
• Other sports - This sports have little to none following but have a TAYS membership: Golf (Tylastronian Golf and Mini Golf Association, 1996); Skateboarding, Scootering and Inline Sports (Xtreme Road Tylastrona, 2012); Excel and Hackathon (Tylastronian IT Sports Federation, 2024); Lacrosse and Polo (Tylastronian Union of Lacrosse and Polo Players, 1975); Rugby (Tylastronian Rugby Society, 1992); and the Pine Games (Woodchopping and Woodsman Federation of Tylastrona, 1972).

TAYS

Founding Active Members (1971)

• Tylastronian Ski Federation (TSF-Ski) - ski, snowboard, skijoring (founded 1970)
• Fédération d'échecs de Tylastrona / Chess Federation of Tylastrona - chess (founded 1917)
• Tylastronian Football Federation - football (founded 1960)
• Tylastronian Pentathlon Federation - orienteering, climbing, classic fighting games, wrestling, fencing, archery and shooting sports, pentathlons, military sports (founded 1940)
• Tylastronian Athletics Federation - athletics, track and field sports (founded 1955)
• Tylastronian Cycling Federation - cycling (founded 1925)
• Tylastronian Equestrian Society - equestrian sports (founded 1940)
• Tylastronian Racquet Sports Federation - racquet sports (founded 1970)
• Tylastronian Volleyball Federation - volleyball (founded 1968)
• Tylastronian Federation of Magical Sports - magical sports (founded 1949)

Maria Makris Wave (1972-1978)

• Tylastronian Basketball Federation - Basketball - 1972
• Woodchopping and Woodsman Federation of Tylastrona - 1972 - Pine Games
• Union of Tylastronian Handball - 1973 - Handball
• Tylastronian Skating Federation - 1975 - figure skating, speed skating
• Tylastronian Curling Federation - 1975 - curling
• Union of Tylastronian Winter Sports - 1975 - sledding sports, snowball fighting
• Tylastronian Body and Artistic Movement Federation - 1975 - acrobatics, gymnastics, weightlifting, dodgeball, tag, bodybuilding, dance sports, cheerleading (founded 1953)
• Tylastronian Union of Lacrosse and Polo Players - 1975 - polo, lacrosse (founded 1934)
• Tylastronian Hockey Federation - 1976 - ice hockey (founded 1965)

Late XX Century (1978-1999)

• Tylastronian Aero Federation - 1978 - air sports
• Tylastronian Motor Association - 1985 - snowmobiling and motor sports (founded 1961)
• Tylastronian Confederation of Mind Games - 1985 - boiled, billiards, puzzles, board games, pinball, cards
• Tylastronian Federation of Summer and Beach Sports - 1986 - swimming, canoe, rafting, rowing, plank water sports, sailing, diving, lifesaving, beach sports, water polo
• Tylastronian Wrestling Federation - 1988 - pro-wrestling
• Tylastronian Bandy Federation - 1990 - bandy
• Tylastronian Rugby Society - 1992 - rugby
• Tylastronian Federation of Martial Arts - 1992 - Japanese martial arts, taekwondo, wushu, boxing, kickboxing, Tylastronian MMA and Tylastronian kickpunch
• Tylastronian Golf and Mini Golf Association - 1996 - Golf, mini golf

XXI Century (2000-today)

• Tylastronian Esports Federation (TEF) - eSports - 2010 (founded 2005)
• Xtreme Road Tylastrona - 2012 - skateboarding, scootering, inline skating
• Tylastronian IT Sports Federation - 2024 - Hackathon, excel, coding relay

Former Members

• Tylastronian Speed Skating Federation (1976-1979) - speed skating
• Federation of Boxing (1971-1992) - boxing and kickboxing
• Tylastronian Swimming Federation (1956-1986) - swimming
• Tylastronian Canoeing Federation (1978-1986) - canoeing, rafting and rowing
• Tylastronian Boat Sports Association (1960-1986) - sailing, powerboat, non-motor boats
• Tylastronian Study for Flag and American Football (1998-2005) - flag football, American football
• Tylastronian Study for Baseball and Softball (1985-2005)

Non-Members

• Tylastronian Hunting Association (1940-1986) - application rejected in 1971
• Tylastronian Association of Fishing (1940-1988) - application rejected in 1971 and 1986
• Association of Study of Dueling Sports (1887-1998) - application rejected in 1977 and 1992
• Association of LARP, Gladiadoring and Jousting Sports (1978-present) - application rejected in 1978, 1992, 2010 and 2024

Possible New Members

• Tylastronian Federation of Bat Sports (2024) - Baseball, Softball, Cricket - submitted application in 2025

Mass Media

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