The Fiefdom of Daritheon is a very large, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service, lack of airports, and stringent health and safety legislation. The hard-nosed, cynical, devout population of 448 million Daritheonians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent dictator, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

The large, corrupt, well-organized government juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Spirituality, and Administration. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Martorna. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 49.1%.

The strong Darith economy, worth 34.1 trillion dollars a year, is quite specialized and led by the Beef-Based Agriculture industry, with significant contributions from Gambling, Cheese Exports, and Woodchip Exports. Black market activity is rampant. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 76,082 dollars, with the richest citizens earning 7.0 times as much as the poorest.

Builders spend more time negotiating "tasteful architecture" than on actual construction, Leader's former secretary was last sighted on her new yacht, politicians are often referred to as thesauruses behind their backs, and ride-sharing often involves some passengers sitting on the roof rack. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a very well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Daritheon's national animal is the horse, which is also the nation's favorite main course.

Daritheon is ranked 217,683^rd in the world and 2,930^th in The North Pacific for Highest Unexpected Death Rate, scoring 28.89 on the Bus Surprisal Index.