The Protectorate of Eboniel is a colossal, genial nation, ruled by Governor Lancaster Friole with a fair hand, and renowned for its keen interest in outer space, public floggings, and irreverence towards religion. The compassionate, democratic population of 8.708 billion Ebonielians 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 Education, Law & Order, and Industry. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Vintryni. The average income tax rate is 35.9%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The very strong Ebonielian economy, worth 781 trillion Lexells a year, is fairly diversified and led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Book Publishing, and Retail. Average income is 89,697 Lexells, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Television executives are interested in turning Governor Lancaster Friole's zany home life into a sitcom, the children of Eboniel are often remarked upon for their cheery attitude to extreme violence, sailors spend their shore leave helping old ladies cross the street, and the only issue that Governor Lancaster Friole has is that there aren't enough issues (Eboniel has found 2 easter eggs). Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Eboniel's national animal is the kangaroo, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Sunshowerism.

Eboniel is ranked 234,710^th in the world and 17,309^th in Chicken overlords for Largest Black Market, with 219 billion Standard Monetary Units.