The Holy Atlantean Empire of Tanthess is a colossal, safe nation, ruled by King Altharion I of Arganthos with an iron fist, and renowned for its frequent executions, keen interest in outer space, and suspicion of poets. The hard-nosed, hard-working, cynical population of 3.072 billion Tanthessians are kept under strict control by the oppressive government, which measures its success by the nation's GDP and refers to individual citizens as "human resources."

The medium-sized, corrupt, well-organized government prioritizes Defense, although Law & Order, Industry, and Spirituality are also considered important. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Xera. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 49.0%.

The powerhouse Tanthessian economy, worth 265 trillion Arsents a year, is led by the Trout Farming industry, with major contributions from Information Technology, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Retail. Average income is 86,495 Arsents, with the richest citizens earning 5.6 times as much as the poorest.

Prison is a nightmare, there is no such thing as an innocent fling in the Tanthessian military, a favorite "life hack" for gap year backpackers is to pretend to be homeless for government handouts, and lawyers spend as much time preparing their make-up as they do their briefs. Crime, especially youth-related, is totally unknown, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Tanthess's national animal is the Bull, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests.

Tanthess is ranked 52,063^rd in the world and 16^th in The Great Monarchical Nations for Most Eco-Friendly Governments, scoring 1,896.79 on the Dolphin Recycling Awareness Index.