Athorna

The Victorious Athornian Välde is huge state in northern Isaevi. Called the successor state to the Valittun Realm, the Athornian people have a self-righteous superiority towards all those not of the North. Athorna is an absolute elective monarchy, upon the death of the Kung the Lords of the North, each Jarl puts forward the vote of himself and his Thanes. The candidate with the clear majority is then asked to take the crown and forfeit his land to his heir. The Kung of Athorna holds no land, and in return is granted authority over the entire nation.
Although not in its glory days, Athorna still holds dominance in the north, noted for being the only nation to successfully hold back the Casorian Empire upon their global domination, eventually joining the Empire of their own choice. Although part of the superstate, they retained total autonomy and were not assigned governors. Therefore faith, culture and land was retained and controlled by the Valittu.
The current Kung has had friction with the Isaevi Emperor, both wish to encroach upon the final piece of Casorian occupied land on the continent, however this would mean Athorna crossing the Valittu-Volk Line, the geographical separation of the continent into north and south.
Athorna is a member of the pan-Valittun alliance known as the Commonwealth of the North, of which it is one of the most distinguished nations, contributing greatly to the economic and military power of the alliance.
Category:Isaevi Country
Category:Valittu Culture