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Zontopia is a huge city with wide streets and European medieval architecture, which is surrounded by massive and high walls. In the center of Zontopia is the Umbrella Castle, the highest point in Zontopia, from which you can see the entire city. The state is made in blue and blue shades.

State structure Form of exercising power (autocracy): despite the fact that the Umbrella does not actually rule the country, it has no restrictions in powers and can rule alone, which is a feature of autocracy. Form of government (a mixture of theocracy and absolute monarchy): the inhabitants of the country of the Umbrella exalt their ruler as a god, while the Umbrella is a monarch and is not limited in power. Political regime: (authoritarian): Umbrella is a monarch.

The most religious people among other countries immensely sincerely love and honor their ruler, dedicate statues, paintings and songs to him. In some cases, their love for their ruler reaches the point of violence against non-believers.

The Zontopia flag consists of three vertical stripes: blue stripes on the right and left, and a blue stripe in the middle. On the blue stripe, there is a blue umbrella, a symbol of the founder of Zontopia, the Umbrella.

The state is a system close to absolute monarchy. But he has a distinctive feature - his subordinates do not see their supreme leader.

At the head of the state is the Umbrella, a formally autocratic monarch and the physical embodiment of god for the people of Zontopia. To help the Umbrella, there is his faithful First Minister Halberd, his duties include communicating with ministers and subjects on behalf of the Umbrella, conveying his thoughts. The First Minister is the only person who has the opportunity to communicate with the Umbrella. A little lower in the hierarchy are five ministers, led by the First Minister. They are in charge of the respective five ministries: • Ministry of Works • Ministry of Education • Ministry of Protection • Ministry of Health • Ministry of Food.

The system of communication between the ruler and his subjects changed several times. Initially, it was a booth with a loudspeaker, after moving to the Umbrella Castle, which is located in the center of Zontopia, a telegraph booth was erected, through which, through the telegraph, the ruler communicated with his subjects and solved their problems. With the arrival of the Halberd, the telegraph system was declared "obsolete" and replaced by Halberd's appeals on behalf of the Umbrella.

Overcoming his timidity, Umbrella left the castle and was horrified by what he saw: the kingdom was drowning in poverty and devastation, the administration did not work. Then, with the help of a probability generator, he created the First Minister, the Halberd, to speak on his behalf.

The halberd was the complete opposite of the ruler: decisive, tough, eloquent, he did not hesitate to apply harsh measures. Under his onslaught, the ministers who had committed a crime narrowly escaped execution. Instead of telegraph messages, the fiery speeches of the Halberd were now heard: he inspired the inhabitants with the greatness of the Creator, and the cult of the Umbrella was rapidly gaining strength - temples and statues were built in his honor, songs were composed.

Over time, reverence degenerated into fanaticism: religious fundamentalism arose, punitive detachments "Black Hats" appeared, and persecution of dissidents began. The Church imposed a single image of the Umbrella - three-eyed and four-armed, and those who saw him differently were thrown behind bars.

One day, Umbrella secretly went out into the city and got to a meeting led by the Shield. He claimed that the Umbrella was dead, and the Halberd was just a pawn in the game of the "Eastern Khan" hiding the truth. The shield pointed to the growing number of "gloomy-looking foreigners." Suddenly the "Black Hats" appeared and arrested all the participants. Umbrella was lucky: the dissidents were not executed, but imprisoned.

There he saw a portrait of a prisoner who dared to reject the church's image of the Great Umbrella. Soon the Halberd came to visit the dungeons. Umbrella, gathering his courage, secretly ordered the release of the prisoners and the dissolution of the Black Hats. The order was carried out: the prisoners were released, and the detachment ingloriously retreated. A jubilant procession swept through the city - people honored the saviors. The Umbrella himself remained a nameless hero for the crowd: no one ever found out that there was a ruler among them.

The story of Zontopia began when Umbrella inherited a probability generator from his parents, with which he could create a state. The first inhabitant of the new country was the Umbrella Shield, transformed into a human by a generator. He indirectly influenced the emergence of a distinctive feature of the system - the subjects do not see the ruler. The umbrella led the construction of the country, hiding behind the walls of his booth, and giving out the resources necessary for the inhabitants. In order to slow down the intensive construction a little and give the workers time to rest, the Umbrella created a day-night system.

Over time, the number of things that needed to be controlled increased and Umbrella began to get tired. In order to cope with most of the requests of his workers, the Jack of Clubs appointed five ministers. In the booth, partially converted into an altar, he soon became cramped and he moved to a newly built castle for him, which overlooks all of Zontopia. The system with an ordering megaphone was replaced by a telegraph booth near the walls of the castle.

Umbrella didn't know that a telegraph system could lead to a "Telegraph Collusion." Five ministers and a telegraph operator who translated the messages of the Zontopians into Morse code and sent them to the Umbrella colluded. The umbrella was sent insignificant questions of various variations instead of really important questions. Such "content" led to a reduction in working days and hours of reception from the castle and increasing fatigue. And while Umbrella was trying to deal with spam, the five ministers did whatever they wanted with impunity and gradually ruined the country.

The main feature of the image of the Umbrella is that it can look anything, since there are no reliable drawings and photographs of the ruler. The only thing that the Zontopians have are numerous monuments made according to the description of the Umbrella, which was invented by the Halberd. The umbrella is described as a creature with three eyes and four arms, with which he holds a formidable axe-znyam, a shield, a sickle and a laurel wreath. The image of the Umbrella is easily interpreted after reading the prayer to him, since there he describes with direct and obvious hints. The axe means that the Umbrella is ready to punish sinners. The sickle tells us that he is favorable to agriculture. The shield will protect his subjects. The third eye helps the Umbrella observe everything that happens in his kingdom and know about everything, and the laurel wreath hints that he is wise.

Zontopia arose thanks to a probability generator that Umbrella received from his parents. The ruler's first creation was a resident of the Shield - Umbrella transformed his own shield into it. He then shaped the landscape, established settlements, created the sun, and established the cycle of day and night so that his subjects would have time to rest.

Due to his shyness, the Umbrella initially ruled the country from behind the walls of the future castle, issuing resources and accepting appeals through the telegraph with Morse code. To streamline affairs, he appointed five ministers - in the areas of work, education, protection, health and food. However, the ministers conspired with the telegraph operator and replaced important requests with trifles: Umbrella did not see the real problems and did not notice how devastation and poverty were growing in the country.

To restore order, the Umbrella used a probability generator to create the First Minister, the Halberd (by transforming his halberd). The halberd acted harshly: after threatening the officials with execution, he forced them to perform their duties. Under him, reforms were launched in Zontopia: temples and statues were erected in honor of the Umbrella, songs and paintings were created. Over time, the reverence for the ruler grew into fanaticism: the "Black Hats" (Guardians of Morality and Ethics) appeared, a punitive squad created by the Halberd.

The "Black Hats" patrolled the streets, suppressed any doubts about the course of the state, arrested the discontented, and especially actively persecuted the "Seekers of Truth" - underground members who sought to reveal the true state of affairs to people. Even ordinary meetings were controlled: any meeting could be considered a conspiracy and a raid could be arranged.

Zontopia's architecture reflected the evolution of power, from a simple booth with a loudspeaker to the majestic Umbrella Castle towering over the country. At the walls of the castle there was a telegraph booth - the center of communication with the people, later its role was partially replaced by the sermons of the Halberd. Statues and temples emphasized the cult of personality: early monuments depicted the Umbrella with a third eye (as an all-seeing ruler), and later two more hands were added to the image.

Parasol is the ruler of Zontopia, 166 cm tall, he has a fragile, graceful build, a thin figure and thin fingers, but despite his external vulnerability, he is physically strong: he easily holds a heavy halberd weighing about 17 kg and a five-kilogram shield. He is left-handed.

Umbrella has pale, almost porcelain skin, dark turquoise long hair (just below the shoulders) - soft, silky, slightly careless; A few strands frame the face. The eyes are round, light blue - with strong emotions, the pupils noticeably dilate. The eyebrows are slightly darker than the hair.

In the guise of a ruler, he wears blue wide-legged low-rise trousers, under an oversized petle vest - a dark turquoise shirt with a voluminous collar, wide sleeves, pale blue collar and cuffs, as well as petrole buttons with trimming. The waist is emphasized by a blue belt, on the head - a blue beret with dark blue umbrella badges, on the legs - dark blue shoes with laces. On the streets of Zontopia, he hides under a loose blue hooded cloak, which is clearly too big for him.

By nature, the Umbrella is a modest, sensitive pessimist: he is afraid of responsibility, easily panics, can cry, tends to blame himself and see indifference in others. He is tormented by stage fright, avoids risks and strives for safety. At the same time, he is compassionate and sentimental - he acutely experiences someone else's pain and sincerely wants to help. In critical situations, he is able to pull himself together, reconcile people and take the initiative. He chooses mercy even at the expense of strict justice, which sometimes causes problems, as the Halberd has pointed out more than once. Parasol tries to work on himself: for example, for the common good, he adopted new methods of Halberd's rule, although they went against his nature. He is serious and intelligent, well versed in the sciences and knows how to clearly formulate thoughts, but does not know how to pronounce them in society.

Because of his nature, he hides from the people, and the only one who has communicated with him eye to eye is the Halberd, through which the Umbrella makes contact with the people.

Armet is a young potter from Zontopia, 166 cm tall. His long light blue hair is soft, voluminous and slightly disheveled - reaching his shoulders. The skin is pale, light and well-groomed, blue freckles are noticeable on the cheeks. Previously, his eyes were hidden by a thick light blue bandage - Armet was born blind. But one night, Umbrella broke into his apartment and, with the help of a probability generator, restored the young man's sight: he quietly left, without waiting for gratitude. In the morning, Armet could not hold back his joy - he rushed to the temple, and the believers took it as a miracle, believing in the Great Umbrella even more.

Armet dresses modestly: he wears a blue cape with a light blue collar and large buttons, under it is a light blue tight garment with a voluminous collar, wide sleeves and cuffs, as well as light blue oversized wide pants. Stitches and scuffs are visible on the fabric - they emphasize his poor position and careful attitude to things.

By nature, Armet is hardworking and unassuming: he is diligently engaged in pottery and does not expect big rewards - a modest payment and the realization that he is useful are enough for him. He is not embittered because of the difficulties he has experienced: he once took blindness for granted and learned to notice the world through sounds, smells and touches. Religion for him is not a ritual, but an internal support: he sincerely believes in the Great Umbrella and considers the trials of life to be something that needs to be passed with dignity. At the same time, Armet is not pretentious: his faith is expressed in simple daily deeds and willingness to help the temple.

He has an easy disposition: he knows how to make jokes to defuse the situation and prevent others from feeling awkward. He is very sensitive to other people's experiences, is not prone to aggression and tries not to offend anyone. But because of this gentleness, it can be difficult for him to stand up for himself or openly resist someone else's cruelty. Armet does not seek fame or power - it is more important for him to remain true to his principles and be useful to people.

The Shield is the first inhabitant of Zontopia: it was created by the Umbrella from its own shield using a probability generator. His height is 172 cm, his physique is toned, elegant, with a slight thinness. Hair is lush, carelessly wavy, of a muted pale blue shade, length to the shoulder blades; There are voluminous bangs that slightly cover the forehead, and strands framing the face. The eyes are large, almond-shaped, dark blue; The right eye does not see - it has a white iris and pupil, a vertical scar is visible. The skin is light, almost porcelain, smooth.

He wears a gray beret with a laconic detail, on top of which he wears an unbuttoned elongated oversized raincoat of a muted gray-blue shade with wide sleeves. Underneath is a fitted gray-blue robe with a high collar and dark gray-blue buttons, pants with a thin vertical stripe, and a belt with a simple buckle.

The shield is loyal to the Umbrella and idealizes the time of his reign. He is brave and ready to sacrifice himself: trying to protect his friend Buckler, he was wounded and lost sight in his right eye. Having shown maturity, he became an ideologist of resistance to the Halberd regime: he founded the underground organization "Voluntary Association of Truth Seekers", distributed "tickets" for secret meetings and campaigned. He believes that the policy of the Halberd distorts the will of the Umbrella and suppresses the individuality of the inhabitants, so he seeks to return the country to its original ideals. He is able to take on a serious moral burden - up to planning a coup.

Name: Halberd. Height: 1.90 cm Build: athletic, stately, fit, but not massive, elegant, without visible reliefs.

Halberd is the first minister of Zontopia and the only subject with whom the ruler has had personal contact.

Appearance: The Halberd is noticeably taller than the normal inhabitants of Zontopia, including Parasol himself. He wears a long (floor-length) light blue robe decorated with images of stylized weapons and a darker halberd in the middle. His hair is gray-blue, long, braided into a tight low ponytail. The eyes are narrow, almond-shaped and gray-blue. The skin is smooth and well-groomed.

Personality: • The personality of the Halberd is complex and ambivalent:On the one hand, he is fanatically devoted to the Great Umbrella and is ready to do a lot for its benefit.

• Ambition and radicalism: The Halberd exalts the image of the Umbrella to the extreme, distorting it in favor of his picture of "greatness". He is not afraid of threats and intimidation to achieve his goals. • Control and authoritarianism: He created the "Guardian of Order and Morality" to restrict the freedom of opinion of citizens. He actively formed a single, "correct" image of the ruler (for example, he described the Umbrella as a three-eyed and four-armed creature holding an axe, a shield, a sickle and a laurel wreath). Under him, they began to erect statues, build churches, write songs and paintings in honor of the Umbrella. • Oratorical Talent: Halberd preached sermons, conveying ideas about the greatness of the creator. • Selective Tolerance: Although he dealt harshly with those who he felt were harmful to the country, he was able to exercise patience with people who were useful to his plans. • Secrecy: The Halberd is not always frank with the Umbrella: he may keep quiet about important things if he thinks it would be "better" for the common good or to maintain his authority.

In fact, under the Halberd, an authoritarian regime with elements of theocracy was established in Zontopia. He took over most of the real management of the country.

Name: Poldron Height: 1.86 cm Height and build: Poldron is a tall and broad-shouldered man with strong arms and a sculpture. Appearance: Hair: thick, light blue, always tousled, long, just below the shoulder blades. Eyes: narrow, almond-shaped, dark blue, pupils are always dilated. Skin: light, smooth. Clothing: He wears a prison uniform with a blue hue and darker horizontal stripes. An important detail: the sleeves on it are torn off, which is why his powerful arms are clearly visible. In addition, the umbrella symbol has been removed from clothing - instead of it, seams remain on the fabric. Poldron did it himself: he embroidered an inverted umbrella in place of the symbol, so he visually indicated his belonging to the "Seekers of Truth".

Personality: • Emotionality and behavior: Poldron is quite rude and short-tempered, capable of impulsive actions in anger - for example, grabbing a stone and smashing it on the floor. • Positive traits: However, he has strengths: he is brave and selfless, genuinely cares about the fate of Zontopia, and is willing to risk himself for the cause of his comrades. • Ideological position: Pallron is a member of the Truth Seekers. His actions and decisions are dictated by the desire to fight what he considers injustices in the country (including the Halberd regime).

In general, Pauldron is a contradictory character: behind his outward harshness and temper, there is a dedicated fighter for change.

Name: Jacques. Height: 1.54 cm Build: childish, fit, elegant, thin. Appearance: Age: 11 years old. Hair: pale blue, neatly styled with a slight volume on the top of the head and strands that frame the face on the sides and a thick hairstyle on the back of the head. Eyes: light blue, large, round, long black eyelashes. Clothing: Wears prison blue clothing with wide sleeves and a high collar, with darker horizontal stripes. On the top of the head there is a blue and white striped cap. Accessories: A blue umbrella-shaped brooch hangs around her neck. He also has slightly cracked glasses.

Character: • Smart and friendly: At the same time, he is a lively, mischievous child: for example, he stole cabbage on a bet. • Inquisitive and active: He is interested in exploring the world and is willing to put his wits into practice. • Can be impulsive: The act of stealing cabbage just shows that under the influence of the moment he is capable of pranks. • Capable of affection and trust: In some moments, Jacques can become a helper: he is ready to support and use his knowledge to help out another character. • Can hold a grudge: In one of the stories, he disliked the interlocutor, because he prevented him from carrying out the idea (the very theft).

In general, Jacques is a cute, lively child, in whom childlike spontaneity is combined with kindness and willingness to help.

Name: Piccadil Height: 1.79 cm Build: fit, slightly thin, graceful. Appearance: Piccadil is a tall and thin man. He has pale skin and blue hair that reaches his shoulders and is neatly styled towards the ends outward. Interestingly, his eyes are of the same blue shade as his hair, his eyes are narrow, almond-shaped. He wears a blue prison uniform with a darker horizontal stripe.

Character: By nature, Piccadil is calm, reasonable and very polite. He also believes that any significant affairs should be approached responsibly and sensibly. Many note that Piccadil would make a good "team brain". At the same time, the character has a firm and rather skeptical position: he does not believe in the existence of the Umbrella itself. Piccadil believes that the image of the ruler is only a tool with the help of which people manipulate the people in order to retain power. In the plot, this leads to conflicts: for example, he, along with other cellmates (Polderon, Jacques), is imprisoned for doubting the miraculous healing of the blind-born potter Armet, but later they are released on the orders of the Halberd.

Name: Morion Height: 1.76 cm Body: thin, milked, graceful. Personality: Morion is an exarch (that is, a high-ranking minister) of a temple where the Great Umbrella is worshipped. • Strict and principled: He zealously honors the rules of the temple and does not tolerate violations: if any of the visitors behave inappropriately, Morion will make a reprimand. • Hardworking and Determined: He is genuinely committed to developing his ministry and making the temple the best in all of Zontopia. • Religious: Morion deeply believes in the Great Umbrella and attributes all miracles to his will. • Charismatic and eloquent: He is good at persuasion, he is resourceful in conversation. • Capable of good deeds: There is an indicative moment in the plot: when Armet received his sight, Morion was at first angry (he broke into the temple without a bandage in the middle of prayer), but when he saw that the young man had regained his sight, he began to set an example for others.

Appearance: Hair: blue-turquoise, silky-soft, just below the chin (almost shoulder-length, but not touching the shoulders), neatly styled in curls outwards. Eyes: large, almond-shaped, light blue, pupils are most often dilated. Skin: light, smooth, well-groomed.

Clothing: Morion wears a military or retro-futuristic uniform in a uniform of gray and blue. Jacket (grey-blue): Slim-fitted silhouette with a snug fit. High stand-up collar that completely covers the neck. Hidden central fastener (buttons). Long, narrow sleeves with no visible cuffs. Figured lower edge with pointed hems. On the chest there is a large decorative element in the form of a stylized weapon - halberds of dark gray-blue color. Trousers: Straight cut, slightly tapered at the bottom. They are made of the same gray-blue fabric as the jacket. On the legs, you can see light folds in the knees and shins, emphasizing movement. Accessories: Uniform cap or cap to match the main suit with the image of the upper part of the umbrella