Czech republic

The Czech Republic (チェコ共和国, Chekokyōwakoku) is a country in central Europe and a sister to Slovakia, Poland and the Lusatian twins, and a cousin to Eastern and Southern Slavic nations. (She is also often called Czechia, but she doesn't like that name much.) Her human name is Eliška Kociánová and she owns three pets: a lion with two tails named Čechy (Bohemia), a red-white feathered eagle named Morava (Moravia) and a black eagle with white line across the chest and wings named Slezsko (Silesia), who represent the three historical areas, that the Czech Republic is devided into.

Appearence
Czech has blond hair - colour similar to Poland's - reaching to her shoulders, with a braid from each side tied together on the bak of her head. Her eyes are a blue-green colour and her uniform consists of a white shirt, light-brouen trousers, a dark jacket and high boots. She is 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) high.

Czech has a very avant-garde sense of style. She also keeps a strict line between formal attire and casual wear. That means that most of the time she already has two sets of clothing prepared for the day - one for the time she spends outside and something comfortable for the time she spends home. It is also not uncommon for her to walk around her garden in just a swimsuit when it's hot in summer.

When it comes to footwear, Czech has a habit of wearing socks in sandals in summer, though she tries to get rid of this habit. She also has a rule of not wearing shoes indoors. In medieval times, as the Samo's Empire, the principality of Moravia, and later Great Moravia, she used to wear her hair tied in a long braid. During the Hussite Wars she stopped tying her hair into a braid and let them loose, only wearing the two side-braids around her head. In 1918 she cut her hair short to symbolize her new start as Czechoslovakia.

Personality and Interests
On the first sight she may come off as cold and unfriendly. In truth she's very pragmatic, cynical and stubborn, having a lot of sarcastic remarks and a dark sense of humor, which often adds to the bad impression for strangers. That is because only her closer friends and allies see her friendly and empathetic side.

She is serious, hard-working and patient, carefully planning every move ahead. This fact goes hand in hand with her being ambitious and proud of her achievements.

She tends to be bossy and doesn't like to be bossed over herself, showing her displeasure whenever she feels she's being treated unfairly. That can be clearly seen from her habit of defenestrating people (mostly Holy Roman Empire). In fact she feels that defenestration has become a part of her culture and so can she is keen on saying things like "I'm bored. I might throw someone out of the window." or "It's quite a long time since I've had a good defenestration, isn't it?" She's described as "a cunning gypsy girl at heart, playing innocent pranks on friends and not-so-innocent pranks on enemies."

One thing that makes even her friends uncomfortable is her atheism. Paradoxly, despite being atheist she has some imaginary friends (just like England and Norway) - vodník, polednice, rusalka, šotek and other creatures from old tales.

One of her passions is going away to her remote cottage in the countryside, each weekend, spending most of her time hiking (and "mushrooming" when autumn comes).

Relationships
Centuries ago Czech was a part of a big tribe that roamed the countryside to find a place to settle. The group was led by Ukraine, who eventually decided to settle in the East of Europe. Not everyone was satisfied with the location though, and in the end only Russia and Belarus styed with Ukraine, while Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, North Macedonia, Bosnia, Herzegovina and Slovenia decided to proceed South and Czech, Slovakia, Poland, Upper Lusatia and Lower Lusatia headed North.

After some time, they climbed onto a hill (that later got named Říp), where Czech proclaimed, that she's too tired to go further and since the lands around the hill are rich of milk and honeay, she wouldn't mind staying here. That got her into an arguement with Poland, who claimed, that they should follow the white eagle to he nest and settle there, but Czech was too stubborn. She and Slovakia stayed on the hill and let the others go.

Slovakia
Slovakia is one of Czech's closest siblings. The two had each others' backs since medieval times. After they decided to build a house near Říp, they had to face constant bullying from Avar, which even made Slovakia afraid to leave the house. France eventually dealt with Avar (upon which Czech and Slovakia gained courage to throw stones at him and in the end France had to help Avar find a new place to stay.) After that Czech and Slovakia decided to try and live solo as the principalities of Moravia and Nitra, but after only a while they agreed that it was better when they lived together, thuns Slovakia moved in to Czech's house again (creating Great Moravia). Slovakia once spoke about his displeasure with the name, as it sounded as if he didn't exist here, but Czech dismissed his arguements. They stayed together until Slovakia met Hungary and developed a crush, which made him move from Czech's house to hers (which he later regreted, since the crush was short-lived). They met again when all of them moved(or were forced to move) into Austria's house. Upon meeting again, they had a nostalgic moment and both agreed, that the best times were when they lived together. After a few unsuccesful attemps, they finally persuaded Austria and Hungary to let them leave and move in together, this time as Czechoslovakia. But just like before Slovakia was displeased with the name and felt like he doesn't get enough credit. During the World War II the Allies sold Czechoslovakia to Axis (without Czech or Slovakia even being present when making the deal) and Germany practically threw Slovakia out of Czech's house. After tWW2 they moved him together yet again, and just as before, Slovakia continues to complain about the name. Czech is annoyed and after they "leave Russia's sphere of influence" and arguement escalates, they decide to seperate. In the end they are both actually quite proud about the fact that they were able to get separated peacefully and without any mess, compared to others.

Poland
Poland still sees Czech his older sister. He even shortly lived in her house, back when she and Slovakia were Great Moravia. However on the cntrary from Slovakia, who used to cling to her, Poland liked to pick small fights with her in siblings' style. The history of their relationship is full of fighting each other and then aiding each other in wars with others. While they certainly don't share the sense of fashion (though Poland once stole Czech's flag... which he still denies, even though it's plain obvious and that's why it irritates her even more) they share the love for drinking. In 14th century Hungary invited both of them to her house to discuss possible alliance, but instead of that they spend the day and night drinking all that was in Hungary's wine cellar. When Teutonic Knights attacked Poland and Lithuania, Czech helped them (even though she was technically supposed to be on the Teutonic side). Poland and Lithuania then offered their support against the crusade (that consisted of Austria, Saxony, Brandenburg, Hesse, Hungary, Teutonic Knights, Bavaria, Serbia, England, Upper Lusatia and Lower Lusatia) during her Hussite phase (which is one of the victories Czech is most proud of). During World War II Poland once snuck into her house to steal a few objects, but he gave them back eventually. After Czech showed her displeasure with Russia, Poland was one of those, whom Russia sent to beat them up. Poland later claimed how sorry he was, and nowadays they are on good terms again.

Upper Lusatia
Upper Lusation is one of the group of countries who traveled with Czech to the center of Europe. In the past he often spent a night in her house, while Czech visited his house a few times to clean up. He mostly adored his big sister, though when she went through her Hussite phase, he decide to argue against her reformation ideas. They got into a heated fight, which ended up in Czech slapping him. After that incident Upper Lusatia left her house and went to live with Hungary. By that time Hungary was in fight with Czech, in which he took Hungary's side. That didn't last long though, because he soon got irritated by Hungary, who was treating him as a kid. He agreed to go back to Czech's house and stay with her, however from then on he made sure to show, that he inherited the same stubborness as she. He stayed with her, until she was forced to move into Austria's house and he was passed to Saxony and then to Prussia.

Lower Lusatia
Lower Lusatia is Czech's younger sister, who is especially close with her and Poland. She was one of the group that followed Czech to the center of Europe, but then proceeded further West with her twin brother. She even lived in Czech's house for some time, before Czech was forced to move into Austria's house and she was send off to Saxony.

Hungary
Hungary and Czech are both in the Visegrad group. They've known each other since medieval times. Czech didn't like her at first, because Slovakia left her house to be with Hungary, breaking apart Great Moravia. Hungary once invited Czech and Poland into her house to discuss possible alliances, but instead of talking about politics, they spent the night drinking. Czech managed to annoy Hungary, when Romania adopted some of Czechs ideas into his arguement with Hungary. She then joined the crusade against the Hussite Czech. One night Czech caught her spying under her window, but let her go, when Hungary spoke in close-to-perfect Czech language, pretending to be just a local on a night hike. In 15th century Czech was sent to live in Hungary's house, but refused to go and instead forced Hungary out from her land. When they borht left Austria's house, Hungary provided some military help to Czechoslovakia in hope of some alliance, but Czech refused to form one. Even though they didn't like each other in the past, nowadays Czech likes to visit Hungary almost as much as she loves to visit Croatia. Though she seems to be visibly jealous whenever anyone mentions Hungary's spas, since she's confident that she puts more love into hers.

Austria
Czech is quite hostile towards Austria. That is because Holy Rome forced her and both Lusatian twins to servitude in Austria's house. Austria wasn't happy either because her stubborness only brought him problems. At the beginning Austria decided to suppress her religion (Husitism) and made her speak only German. Angry Czech never stopped revolting (even though she lost each time). One time she even threw Holy Rome out of the window, starting the Thirty Years' War in the process. She only calmed her attempts on revolution after Austria saved her from Ottoman Empire. In 18th century Prussia attempted to steal her from Austria's house, but only succeeded to take her pet eagle Silesia. Czech changed the tactics of her revolts and instead of picking military fights she focused on art that mirrored her culture, bringing back her language etc. She grew gradually bolder and eventually demanded to become equal ally to Austria instead of a servant, which he declained. In addition, her nationlism started making him nervous. After he was defeated by Prussia, he started to consider the thought on becoming allies with Czech, but in the end he went with Hungary instead. It took some more years and another war until she and Slovakia succeeded to persuade Austria to let them go.

Liechtenstein
Prior to her debut, it was revealed in character notes that Czechia is on bad terms with Liechtenstein. After Czechia and Slovakia get back on good terms following their separation, Liechtenstein asks them if they could pay her back the money they owe her, which makes Czechia silently flinch.

Prussia
He is one of the people that respect Czech for her war-skills, since he remembers he from the time he was Teutonic Knights, when she kicked his ass a few times. Czech was supposed to help him against Poland and Lithuania. Instead she sent him only a few troops and then joined Poland and Lithuania. During Hussite Wars she completely devastated his army, which still makes him feel quite embarrassed (though not as much as losing a beer-drinking contest with her). When she was living in Austria's house, he attempted to kidnap her, but only succeeded to capture her pet eagle Silesia.

Germany
Similarly to Austria, Czech is quite hostile to Germany. She still can't fully forgive him his actions during World War II. Though she is willing to put her grudge aside when they go drinking. Germany and Prussia are always embarrassed to go drinking with her, because she beats them in every drinking contest.

Lithuania
Czech is one of the few people who recognize Lithuania's bravery and tactical skills from medieval times. During her Hussite phase she even proposed that she would be honoured to go live in his house, but he said that would happen only if she accepted the Catholic Church again, which she refused. After borowing some of Czech's books, Lithuania took a liking to her dicritics (č,š,ž) and started using it too.

Ukraine
Ukraine is an older cousin to Czech. Czech was the one that taught the Slavic nations - including Ukraine - to write and read, back when she was Great Moravia. Nowadays Czech employs Ukraine in various jobs.

Belarus
Czech is said to be terrified of Belarus, even though she would never admit it.

Russia
At the end of World War II, Russia took the liberty of "freeing" Czech from Germany. He didn't make her and Slovakia live in his house, but let them n)know that they are his "vassals" whether they like it or not. When Czech openly showed her displeasure, he organized and invasion into Czechoslovakia, consisting of him, Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, Bulgaria and Hungary (Romania and Albania refused to participate and provided Czech with diplomatic support.) Czech and Slovakia were eventually able to leave Russia's sphere of influence, and though they are not on bad terms, Czech is always weary while dealing with Russia.

Romania
Czech and Romania started as trading partners in medieval times, when cloth, canvas and hats were exported from Bohemia. She supported him during his struggle with Ottoman Empire. At the end of the World War II, when Russia started "liberating" Czech from Germany, he was holding Romania in front of him as a shield. Later when Russia organized the invasion of the Warsaw pact troops into Czechoslovakia, Romania refused to participate.

Vietnam
Similarly to Ukraine, Czech provided Vietnam with some job oportunities. She even spent time with Czech so frequently, that Czech let her build a small one-story house in the back of her garden.

Taiwan
Recently Czech started developing a frinedship with Taiwan, much to China's dismay.

Trivia

 * CCI 000001.png when Austria, Saxony, Brandenburg, Hesse, Hungary, Teutonic Knights, Bavaria, Serbia, England, Upper Lusatia and Lower Lusatia participted in a crusade against Hussite Czech, they grew so terrifiied of her, that when they prepared to siege Domažlice, and suddenly heard the sound of Czech's war wagon and her famous war song Ktož jsú boží bojovníci, they turned back and ran away in panic.
 * She holds a little grudge against France and England, because she believes they sold her to Germany at the beginning of World War II. (And also France was the one who forced Latin religion on her.)