Quick Overview, And Language
All of the stories featured on this website are set in the intriguing land of Billovnia. Billovnia is an empire, ruled by an Empress and filled with a range of diverse people and fascinating creatures. While many Billovnians like to learn foreign languages, the only official language within the country is Billovnian.
The Billovnian Calendar
There are 13 months in the Billovnian year, each of which has 28 days, except for the final month, which has 29. Each month has its own specific weather. Below you will be able to find a list of the Billovnian months and their weather types, as well as how they correspond to the Gregorian calendar, so that you can find when your birthday would be celebrated in Billovnia.
Safome (1st - 28th January) - Hail and snow
Bluven (29th January - 25th February) - Drizzle
Smarch (26th February - 25th March) - Torrential rain
Kelba (26th March - 22nd April) - Fog
Loolab (23rd April - 20th May) - Multiple rainbows fill the skies
Grynn (21st May - 17th June) - Light sunshine
Gorealm (18th June - 15th July) - Sunny
Unelind (16th July - 12th August) - Humid
Ploosnar (13th August - 9th September) - Thunder and lightning
Sorsonk (10th September - 7th October) - Great winds
Roinad (8th October - 4th November) - Gentle and cool
Luwest (5th November - 2nd December) - Cloudy
Cazoova (3rd - 31st December) - Sleet and thundersnow
Safome (1st - 28th January) - Hail and snow
Bluven (29th January - 25th February) - Drizzle
Smarch (26th February - 25th March) - Torrential rain
Kelba (26th March - 22nd April) - Fog
Loolab (23rd April - 20th May) - Multiple rainbows fill the skies
Grynn (21st May - 17th June) - Light sunshine
Gorealm (18th June - 15th July) - Sunny
Unelind (16th July - 12th August) - Humid
Ploosnar (13th August - 9th September) - Thunder and lightning
Sorsonk (10th September - 7th October) - Great winds
Roinad (8th October - 4th November) - Gentle and cool
Luwest (5th November - 2nd December) - Cloudy
Cazoova (3rd - 31st December) - Sleet and thundersnow
Geography
Billovnia is divided into 13 regions (or Tlanopés, in Billovnian). These consist of:
Imperia (Imperia)
Odealmni Tlanopé (Towering Region)
Yopter Tlanopé (West Region)
Brillohn Tlanopé (Shadow Region)
Yeadherica (Electrica)
Avistrad Tlanopé (Crystal Region)
Saberia (Saberia)
Unscher Saberia (South Saberia)
Jagen Tlanopé (Rock Region)
Demnoii Tlanopé (Cloudy Region)
Hibristr Tlanopé (Mountain Region)
Vorpag Tlanopé (Capital Region)
Hulene Tlanopé (Snowy Region)
The topography is extremely diverse, as the country contains many forests and mountains along with rivers, lakes and even volcanoes.
Imperia (Imperia)
Odealmni Tlanopé (Towering Region)
Yopter Tlanopé (West Region)
Brillohn Tlanopé (Shadow Region)
Yeadherica (Electrica)
Avistrad Tlanopé (Crystal Region)
Saberia (Saberia)
Unscher Saberia (South Saberia)
Jagen Tlanopé (Rock Region)
Demnoii Tlanopé (Cloudy Region)
Hibristr Tlanopé (Mountain Region)
Vorpag Tlanopé (Capital Region)
Hulene Tlanopé (Snowy Region)
The topography is extremely diverse, as the country contains many forests and mountains along with rivers, lakes and even volcanoes.
Imperia - Where Magma Forms The Land
Imperia is located in the top left-hand side of Billovnia, just above the West Region. It borders the West Region, the Snowy Region, the Towering Region and the Capital Region. The word 'Imperia' is derived from the Billovnian word 'imperi', which means 'winter'. However, this name can be misleading as, unlike Hulene Tlanopé, this region is not set in perpetual winter. Its main city is the city of Neasjagen (Blackrock). The councillor for this region is HIH Cobra Turabiev, Tsar of the ophins. The entire region is notable for its bountiful natural deposits of thick, igneous black rock and black crystals that have been created by some of the regions volcanoes. The city of Blackrock hosts the Blackrock Palace, which is made entirely from some of this black rock and is owned by the Empress. The main palace, known simply as the Billon Palace, which is located in Billon Citadel, is made from black crystal that was formed in Imperia. Other notable places within the region include the small city of Růžice, which has a large population of Czech immigrants and their descendants. Imperia has a coastline, and much of the surrounding area is volcanic. The main volcanoes in the region are Mt Wisgurfoogar (Mt Thundercloud), Mt Tenk (Mt Ruin) and Doj Gatran Nelba (The Forsaken Summit). The postal code for Imperia is I.
Odealmni Tlanopé - Where Air Is Fresh
The Towering Region is located in the middle-left area of Billovnia, with many bordering neighbours. It borders the Black Region, the Capital Region, the Mountain Region, Electrica, the Shadow Region and the West Region. Its main city is the city of Timbli Odealms (Glass Towers). The councillor for this region is Vladimir Marlinov, who acts as representative for Camazotz, Emperor of the Merfolk. The region is notable because of its low disease rate, and because of its many pretty parks and clear rivers. Many of the country's best scientists choose to live in the Towering Region, because there are many great science facilities here, and it is rare for a town (no matter how small) to not have a hospital. Arguably the region's best university, Doj Timbli Odealms Unyverzyty oe Girre (The Glass Towers University of Science) offers great prospects for those hoping to follow science as a career path. There are also great medical courses there for those hoping to become doctors or nurses. The main river in the region is the Flolle oe Yeltra (River of Clarity). The postal code for the Towering Region is OT.
Yopter Tlanopé - Where Light Becomes Dark
The West Region is located in the bottom-left area of Billovnia, just below Imperia. It borders Imperia, the Towering Region and the Shadow Region. Its main city is Nerte Senna (Iron Shore), which is an industrial city with a famous beach. The city is the nation's biggest producer of heavy metals, and the 'sand' on the beach of Iron Shore is not sand at all, but actually powdered black iron, with the same consistency of sand. The councillor for this region is Dionysus Vostok. The region is notable for its strange landscape and many thick forests. Vortices are known to open at random points within the region, so travellers are warned to be aware of this. The postal code for the West Region is YT.
Brillohn Tlanopé - Where The Colour Drains
The Shadow Region is located at the bottom of Billovnia, between the West Region and Electrica. It borders the West Region, the Towering Region and Electrica. Its main city is Blatop-Brillohn (Blue-Shadow). The councillor for this region is Elan Vital, who keeps the region strictly controlled. Those who live within the region have to go through extensive paperwork to leave the region's borders, even if only for a day, and many applications to leave the region are denied. The same procedure must be followed for those wanting to enter the region from outside. The region's second city is Ten'gorod. The cities and towns within the region are notable for being very grey, dull and miserable. The region is also very prone to rain. However, the landscape does include some pretty forests, such as Gustoy Les, a large forest which surrounds a considerable part of Ten'gorod, and the nearby Glubokoye Ozero, a vast lake filled with mermaids and seahorses, which sits at the foot of Mt. Gloom, the region's largest hill. The postal code for the Shadow Region is BT.
Yeadherica - Where The Current Surges
Electrica is located at the bottom of Billovnia, between the Shadow Region and the Crystal Region. It borders the Shadow Region, the Towering Region, the Mountain Region and the Crystal Region. Its main city is Yeadhe Eascre (Electric City), which is a large, futuristic city filled with bright lights and huge, Tokyo-style electric signs. The city is home to an extensive go-kart track which takes the rider high above the city's blue, electrified skyscrapers, down below through parts of its subway, and back above ground on special, go-kart-designated streets. The karts can be supercharged by driving over certain points on the track which will power the kart up with more energy. The councillor for this region is Li Cerulean. The people of the region truly love electricity, and choose to live in cities because they prefer to be 'central'. However, there are still many towns filled with people in the region. There is not much nature here - most of the landscape that is not populated by people is wasteland, filled with huge signs and discarded televisions. There are no lakes, but there are some reservoirs which are used to sustain the region's vast population. The postal code for Electrica is Y.
Avistrad Tlanopé - Where Crystals Grow Like Plants
The Crystal Region is located at the bottom of Billovnia, between Electrica and South Saberia. It borders Electrica, the Mountain Region, Saberia, and South Saberia. Its main city is Avistrad Sindifor (Crystal Haven). The councillor for this region is Hortensius Green. The region is known for its huge deposits of natural crystals which grow in all sorts of colours. Some of the region's mountains are actually made from pure crystal, and it is not unusual to find whole caves made from the stuff. There are many hills and flower fields in this region, as well as rivers and lakes, but crystal does stretch across a lot of the landscape, often covering up a large chunk of these fields or rivers. The region is the country's biggest creator of jewellery, which is made from the natural crystals and gemstones that grow here. The postal code for the Crystal Region is AT.
Saberia - Where The Sun Shines
Saberia located in the middle right-hand side of Billovnia, just above South Saberia. It borders the Crystal Region, South Saberia, the Mountain Region, the Cloudy Region and the Rock Region. Its main city is Saberia Eascre (Saberia City). When Billovnia was split into two countries, this city was the capital of Saberian Billovnia. The councillor for this region is Kaimana Attwater. The region is among the most popular for holidays in the country, together with South Saberia. Saberia is known for its beautiful coastline, and warm weather. Many of those that live by the sea have beautiful, expensive beach houses that look more like teenage dream mansions than anything else. People in this region are very health and beauty conscious, and organic food sales here are higher than anywhere else in the country. Many residents have a gym membership, and many also like to go for massages or to a spa once a week or once a month. Another notable place within the region is Nialin Plaaktuns (Midday Gardens), which is a beautiful, broad public garden complete with a river, waterfall and small lake. Aside from the beaches, Saberia also has lots of meadows, flower fields, woods and forests. The postal code for Saberia is S.
Unscher Saberia - Where Earth Itches
South Saberia is located in the bottom right-hand corner of Billovnia, just below Saberia. It borders the Crystal Region and Saberia. Its main city is Saberihimoch (Summerbush). The councillor for this region is Anders Belovich. Like Saberia, South Saberia is a very popular destination for holidaymakers, and it is usually warmer in this region than in Saberia. The beaches are beautiful and stretch along the east and the south side. Here, Saberian-style beach houses are common, and many of the buildings in towns, cities and villages are painted in pretty, pastel colours. Another notable place is the picturesque city of Lymita Senna (Rose Shore). The sand on this city's beach is baby pink and lemon yellow. Other interesting places within the region include Banderahi Telna (Sunrise Spring) and Deviel Fireffen (Secret Jungle), which are joined together. This region generates a lot of money from fishing, and holds annual surfing competitions. In between the towns, cities and villages are stretches of red, sandy plains, similar to the Australian outback. This is a popular destination for camping. However, those with sensitive skin are advised to take precautions, as here the earth itches. The postal code for South Saberia is US.
Jagen Tlanopé - Where Wolves Run Free
The Rock Region is located in the top right-hand corner of Billovnia, just above Saberia. Its main city is Jageni Tonual (Rocky Hollow). The councillor for this region is Pyotr Nikonov, who acts as representative for Bardolph Bulygin, King (or Alpha Wolf) of the Werewolves. The region is rocky and mountainous, and is a popular destination for climbers and those who are in search of an adventure. The rock can be black, dark grey or brown. Somehow, many beautiful forests are able to grow from this rock. One of the most notable is Bonial Nagids (Toxic Woods). Here, a mysterious green gas leaks out from cracks in the rocky ground. This gas is so toxic that breathing it in means instant death. Therefore, it is necessary to wear a respirator mask (the chemicals do not affect the skin). Some animals and plants have managed to adapt to live in this environment. The north and east side of the region has a coastline. The postal code for the Rock Region is JT.
Demnoii Tlanopé - Where Wings Flutter
The Cloudy Region is located in the middle of Billovnia, between the Capital Region and the Rock Region. It borders the Snowy Region, the Rock Region, Saberia, the Mountain Region and the Capital Region. It's main city is Demnoizizzle (Cloudcastle). This city is home to the palace of the faerie Queen, Queen Bilyana. The palace is situated on a fluffy pink cloud. The ground is mainly consisted of clouds, or coloured stone blocks fitted together to make pretty patterns. The councillor for this region is Aura LeClair, who acts as representative for Queen Bilyana. The landscape (that which is not cloud) is made up mainly on flower fields, meadows, lakes and rivers, with a few small woods. There are no forests within the region. The buildings and clouds are pretty pastel colours, or white. The region is home to Doj Halg oe Trifodi Xelms (The Chasm of Eternal Worlds) - a vast hole in the ground, with an endless row of small, floating worlds located within it. If one jumps into this hole, it is possible to land on any of these worlds. There are also many caves within the region, lots of which are said to house wishing stones. These special pebbles grant three wishes each, and can also be found in some of the region's woods. The postal code for this Cloudy Region is DT.
Hibristr Tlanopé - Where The Ground Rises
The Mountain Region is located right in the middle of Billovnia. It borders the Capital Region, the Cloudy Region, Saberia, the Crystal Region, Electrical and the Towering Region. Its main city is Hibristr Sahett (Mountain Dell). The councillor for this region is Zoltán Virág. Much of the buildings in the towns, cities and villages are made from stone or wood, and are medieval-style. Pretty, coloured flags fly high throughout the region to celebrate all sorts of different things. The region is popular with those that like adventure, and who would like to climb some of the region's many mountains. This region also houses the most dragons in the country, who favour the rocky and mountainous terrain. Streams, lakes and rivers are abundant at the foots of the mountains. Some of the most famous mountains in the region are Lolt Hibristr (Ghost Mountain), doj Banet Nibbens (the Flag Peaks), doj Eestird Onads (the Forested Heights) and Mt Ebt (Mt Slant). The latter is highest mountain the entire country. Other notable places in the region inckude the beautiful and peaceful Metia Kael (Evening Lake), and Mt Coux moj Abrin Kael (Mt Shock and Adrenaline Lake). The water of Adrenaline Lake is bright red, and, if one chooses to enter the lake, one's heartbeat will quicken, and adrenaline levels will rise. The postal code for the Mountain Region is HT.
Vorpag Tlanopé - Where The Power Leads
The Capital Region is located in the middle of Billovnia. It borders Imperia, the Snowy Region, the Cloudy Region, the Mountain Region and the Towering Region. Its main city is Billon Kravnarr (Billon Citadel), which is the country's capital city. This city is home to the Billon Palace, the official residence of Billovnia's Empress. This palace is made from black crystal from Imperia. The city of Billon Citadel is situated on a series of green hills, and is surrounded on one side by a forest. In the middle of the city is a fountain, in which sits a water faerie. She wears a blue masquerade mask and has a blue tail like a mermaid. People write their wishes on special stones, and throw them into the water of her fountain. At the end of each day, she picks one out and grants the wish. The waters of her fountain also have healing powers, but only she may give out the water. The councillor for this region is Csilla Silverstone. The landscape of the region is hilly and filled with forests and rivers. The postal code for the Capital Region is VT.
Hulene Tlanopé - Where Monsters Live Under Ice
The Snowy Region is located in the top of Billovnia. It borders Imperia, the Capital Region, the Cloudy Region and the Rock Region. Its main city is Hulene Tuntei (Snowy Tundra). The councillor for this region is Patuktuq Sniegowski. The region is icy cold, and filled with Arctic-like tundra. The region exports a lot of fish which has been fished from ice holes in the landscape. There is no summer here, and very little seasonal change at all, as the region is set in perpetual winter. Many residents of the region live in igloos, log cabins, or tents made from animal fur. It is a popular holiday destination for people that like to see the aurora borealis, and the wild reindeer. Lots of fir trees grow here, and the wood or the trees themselves provide a lot of revenue for the region. The postal code for the Snowy Region is HUT.
Currency
The currency of Billovnia is the lysso. One lysso is divided into one hundred xenos. There are one lysso and two lysso coins, as well as 50 xeno, 20 xeno, 10 xeno, 5 xeno, 2 xeno and 1 xeno coins. Finally, there are 5 lysso, 10 lysso, 20 lysso, 50 lysso and 100 lysso notes.