The Republic of Lyramisa is a huge, cultured nation, ruled by Laica with an even hand, and notable for its museums and concert halls, pith helmet sales, and keen interest in outer space. The compassionate, hard-working population of 960 million Lyramisans have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often.

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Administration, Education, and Law & Order. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Auroria. The average income tax rate is 59.7%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The frighteningly efficient Lyramisan economy, worth 113 trillion Eris a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Information Technology industry, with major contributions from Book Publishing, Retail, and Beef-Based Agriculture. State-owned companies are reasonably common. Average income is an impressive 118,541 Eris, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 2.6 times as much as the poorest.

The government is hoping that medical aid will speak louder than human rights abuses, RPG fans reminisce fondly about when people thought they were evil and dangerous rather than geeky and socially inept, the seats at the back of the parliament are reserved for indigenous ministers, and code enforcement officers circle wealthy Lyramisans like vultures. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Lyramisa's national animal is the Fénix, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Lyramisa is ranked 11,582^nd in the world and 31^st in Horizon for Nicest Citizens, with 28.95 average smiles per day.