Southern Alliance

==Members==
Harold Rhymer
Chomsky
Tacitus Ajax Liber Silvanus
Percival of Blackwood, Sir
Zil'gar Fofyire
Former Members
GillGem Flametongues (retired)
Petros Zevran Voirdrake (Deceased)
Mordecai Ladron (Split from the Alliance over differences of opinion)
Two-Four (Split from the Alliance over differences of opinion)
Reserve List
Salthazar Hu'bar (Retired)
Maibius (retired)
==Organisation Advances==
The Typhoon (+3 voting power to defence)
Central Command (+3 voting power to defence)
Bureacracy Policy (+3 voting power to defence)
==Background==
The Southern Alliance was originally formed as a military alliance, dedicated to the protection of the South and Eastern lands - the Dead Wastes and parts of the Dark Plains. It was founded by Salthazar and Tacitus in year four of The Founding of Athesia. Later GilGem joined in the alliance, bringing heavy hitters into Salthazar and Tacitus' highly mobile troops.
They established a high functioning bureaucracy which allowed for mutual command and exchange of troops. By year six in The Founding of Athesia, having established a line of castles around the areas under their direct protection, they were able to divert more of their attention into protecting the wider nation.
It was after the defeat of the Drow in year seven of The Founding of Athesia, that the greatest asset of the Southern Alliance came into existence. Work began in transforming the defeated Drow's city ship into the flagship of the Athesian fleet and a symbol of Athesian strength. The Typhoon was born, a flying ship that could travel through time.
After a dispute between members in year eleven of the Founding of Athesia, Tacitus left the alliance. However, the split barely lasted a few months before Tacitus realised his error and rejoined the organisation.
In year twelve of the Founding of Athesia, the Southern Alliance expanded once again, accepting both Petros and later Mordecai as members. Sadly, Petros was caught in the breaking of a fey promise and so perished, along with several other members of the Council. At the end of the year GilGem chose to retire from the Council and so also from the Southern Alliance.
In year thirteen of the Founding of Athesia, Maibius, the Ambassador for Nkosi joined the Alliance.
In year fifteen of the Founding of Athesia, Chomsky, a Spy from Unity City, and Captain Two-Four, Hero of Fey Promenade, joined the alliance.
In the year seventeen of the Founding of Athesia, Captain Two-Four and Mordecai Ladron voluntarily retired from the rosters of the Southern Alliance over a dispute on whether to condemn Dieudonné for his morally ambiguous dealings. After they left, the Southern Alliance campaigned to condemn him, but the vote was narrowly lost. 
At the closing of the year Zil'gar Fofyire left the Collegium of Athesia, after realising that his beliefs more closely aligned with the Southern Alliance. Given his military background as a Captain of the Sky and Sea's, he was welcomed into the ranks. 
In the year eighteen of the Founding of Athesia, Lord Harold of House Rhymer joined the Alliance, bringing with him the forces of the Cult of the Martyr and his personal army from the city of Draklyn - The Draklyn Expeditionary Force. The records show that he joined as he believed that to recitfy the internal problems of Athesia, a strong Defence would be needed. He demonstrated faith in the Southern Alliance's commitment to defending the innocent.
Members of the Southern Alliance make the following commitments:
That they will commit to the protection of Athesia and its citizens.
That they will protect the Black Library and the secrets that it holds.
That they will remain neutral, not allowing political differences to cloud their commitment to protection. (this one has come into debate as to the application and may soon be stricken or modified).
Leftover holdings: Central Command and the bureaucracy policy.
=== Extracts from the Minutes of the Alliance in its Early Years. ===
==== Year 1 ====
The Southern Alliance is called and now we must plan the advancement of our militaries in order to become in truth the primary peace keeping force of Athesia!
I thought I might note down our long term plan, so we may keep on top of any changes that may be made. I believe that the Skirmishers of the Honourable Salthazar are ready and complete. In the next year we will concentrate on the growth of my own Assassin corps. When they are up to the standards of Salthazar's troops we will be able to commence with exchanging temporary command in order to continue with military growth.
Year 2
In addressing the entirety of the Southern Alliance
Firstly, I would like to welcome the newest member of our alliance, who I am sure will be a worthy addition. Secondly, a summary of this years efforts for the continued growth and protection of Athesia. Our plan to train Assassins to the level of the Skimmers is complete, and the exchange of command for the training of units is underway. By the time we next meet, they will be fully trained up and ready to take to the field. Walls, have been built on all but two of the territories that are under our direct protection. On those two without the protection of a wall, we have placed a garrison of advanced troops. The Chosen Army, is in the territory of the Black Library and ready to protect it. We now have archer units and I have move my Personal Guard south, leaving but a single troop in the East, to support those Generals who are responsible for that areas protection. 
The next stage of the long term plan is to build as many castles on already walled territories as possible, both for the additional defence and for the resources that a stable environment (and therefore economy) can provide. Once that is complete, we should be stable enough for the sustained growth of our armies, and therefore the south will be completely protected.
Year 3
So, the third year of the alliance is complete and now its time for the update of what the alliance has achieved.
We have now built castles on the majority of our lands, so we are now in a position to grow quite rapidly in size. In addition, we now have four lands in the South of the Dark Plains (along the border) upon which we have built walls. I also have my fleet back, but that will probably be destroyed pretty easily and repeatedly. Especially since the land its on doesn't have any walls to protect the port, or armies to protect the troops which land there. 
So next year when we meet we should have quite a large number of resources at our disposal and a bit of flexibility with what we do with those resources. Still we do have some priorities:
The first is to build a fortress on the Black Library.
The second is to devote resources to building the Chosen Army into the hammer of the south.
The third is to generally build a few more small armies, particularly for Gill Gem. We will also attempt to give him Skimmers and Assassins.
Any remaining resources can be spent in building castles, garrisons and fleets as needed.
Year 4
After a hard fought year the Southern Alliance has engaged the help of three Great Scholars to put the creation of The Typhoon into effect. By the time we next meet, we shall be more ready for battle than ever before.
== Voting at a Glance ==
Defence: 30
Governance: 6
Academia: 3
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