The Empire of Nyrian is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, ruled by Emperor Quinton I Hollard with an even hand, and notable for its keen interest in outer space, multi-spousal wedding ceremonies, and devotion to social welfare. The compassionate, democratic, cheerful population of 12.617 billion Nyrianians enjoy extensive civil freedoms, particularly in social issues, while business tends to be more regulated.

The large, liberal government juggles the competing demands of Education, Healthcare, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Olympia. The average income tax rate is 85.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Nyrianian economy, worth a remarkable 1,653 trillion deniers a year, is quite specialized and led by the Information Technology industry, with significant contributions from Tourism and Book Publishing. State-owned companies are common. Average income is an impressive 131,060 deniers, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

RPG fans reminisce fondly about when people thought they were evil and dangerous rather than geeky and socially inept, ambulances aren't allowed to overtake hearses, the nation's beloved 'good-natured doormat' is inundated by begging letters, and every diamond ring sold is accompanied by a twenty-five page analysis and a waiver. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Nyrian's national animal is the Eagle, which soars majestically through the nation's famously clear skies.

Nyrian is ranked 6,113^th in the world and 14^th in United Kingdom for Highest Foreign Aid Spending, scoring 2,453 on the Clooney Contribution Index.