The Parafora

= The Parafora: The Conquered Lands =

Outside Mainland:
Those who live outside of Mainland, within Paradiso are called Parafora. They range in quality of life, from luxury to slums. Every area is gated off by range of income, and moving is only possible with a certain amount of cash. Not having enough money will result in you being removed and placed in a lower income area. The police of the slums have less regulations to follow. AO groups are few and far between there.

Most areas of Asia are Paradisian territory, and the main story takes place in Paradiso's portion of Japan, located in Hokkaido.

Life can be comfortable, and even close to living in Mainland in terms of posh luxury if you're in certain areas. The mid to lower classes are known for their shorter lifespans. Due to this, the laws in age of adulthood and consent are lowered. What counts as a senior have been lowered drastically.

Hokkaido's island:
Most areas in Hokkaido are upper middle class. There are a few slums, but they are only 10% of the land's territory. Stress levels for this island have been reported to be significantly higher than those in Mainland. Teen suicide and homicide are at an all-time high, as the pressures of society end lives earlier than it should. Age 16 in Hokkaido are considered legal adults, with the age of consent being at 13. The age of legal seniority is 50. Many fertility programs have been put in place to keep birth rates up. Sad fact of Hokkaido, is that a comparably large portion of the population does not live past the year 40.

Dying young and not being a bother, especially if it's due to disability, is seen as more honorable and almost necessary to weed out the weak.

Working to death is a possibility and a reality many face. Minimum wage is at an all-time low, forcing many residents to overwork until they die. Job security is a thing of the past, and many of those who live in mid-range luxury are forced to move and waste away in the slums.