The Ambyron Empire

The Ambyron Empire also called Ambyron is an Federation of Seven Kingdoms under the rule of House Pendragon. The Empire streches over 4.76 Million Square Miles, and contains a population of over 208'369'000. This Makes The Ambyron by far the most populated country in the world and the second largest in area. The Ambyron Empire has no national military. Instead each Kingdom of the Empire has it's own military. The Ambyron Empire is one of Cascadia's two superpowers.

## People and Culture

The Ambyron Empire is a massive human country. The country consists of the most diverse human population of any country in the world. Dozen's of ethnicities live in the Ambyron Empire. Of those include the Francophones of Francine, Anglo's, of Karston, Germans of Adelhard, Polynesians of Aolania, Turk's of Kassan, Eygptians of Anuibis, and Bharati from Adhira.

Each Kingdom has distinct culture, and beliefs which are protected under the Federation Act of 987 E.A. The most dominant culture would be the Francophone, which continues to dominant Cascadia. But from the equisite Jazz and Theaters of Odessia to the famous belly dancers of Adhira each region proudly has a strong standing culture. The diverse culture of Ambyon has been a national inspiration since it's founding by Arkkean Pendragon, and has been a leading role model for other Empires and countries.

The Ambyron Empire has no official religion but the Church of Leo is the most common religion, followed by the Great Fire, and Terra. But dozen's of other religions operate freely throughout the Empire. Each Kingdom must grant religious freedom to all of it's people.

## Politics

The Ambyron Empire can be complicated to understand. With full power on the top is House Pendragon which every Lord/Leader from every Kingdom must anwser to. Otherwise each Kingdom is often left to govern itself. This has resulted in many different political systems in the Empire. The Pendragons have been good at keeping these different political systems in balance, and not starting wars with each other. This changed with the death of King Arthur, with many nobles and Kingdom leaders seeing Mordred as a traitor to the Ambyron Empire. This caused the formation of two different factions. The Union and the Respublica.

### The Union

The Union is a unionization of Karston, Kassan, Adhira, and the country of Lamont. The Union is led by Charles Lanchester of Karston, but much like the previous Pendragons each Kingdom governs itself except when it comes to military and international matters. Their goal is to achieve independence from Francine, and form their own country called The United Union of Ambyron. Their other less public goal is to overthrow the republics of Francine, and Aolania and establish an monarchy.

### The Respublica

The Respublica or The Republica is an alliance of the Kingdoms of Francine, Aolania, and Adelhard to preserve the Federation and promote more democratic governments. The Respublic was formly led by Lancelot of Francine but now is led by President Rupert of Francine. Though this is official most would say Gunther of Adelhard is the true leader of the Respublica.

## Kingdoms

### Republic of Francine

Population: 37'617'000

Capital: Odessia

Military: 5'642'550

Leader: Lancelot Du'Lac

Area: 542'416 Sq Miles

Francine is home to the Francophones. The Kingdom has historically been the most powerful Kingdom until recent decades with Adelhard surpassing it. Francine under Arkkean Pendragon united the Seven Kingdoms to form the Ambyron Empire in the year 987 E.A. Francine is well known for it's influential culture, rich beautiful cities, and powerful military.

The Kingdom borders the Cascade Ocean to the south, Damaria Sea to the West, and Terian Ocean to the East. Francine only shares one land border, and one ocean border. It's only land border with Karston has seen a lot of changes historically, and because of the Civil War, the border remains well fortified despite an ongoing ceasefire. Francine's only Ocean border is shared with Aolania. Francine has long shared a strong alliance with Aolania since the Kingdoms founding in 124 E.A.

Since the Odessian revolution of 1401 E.A. Francine has changed to a republic, overthrowing the military government put in place by Lancelot. This marks Francine as the first major region in the world to become a republic.

In May 1403 E.A. During the Battle of Odessia President Rupert and his government would get defeated by Morgana Pendragon. Later Lancelot, and the Family Tree would defeat her and her allies, putting Lancelot back in charge of Francine.

### Kingdom of Karston

Population: 28'668'000

Capital: Lanchester

Military: 4'300'200

Leader: Lord Charles Lanchester

Area: 572'520 Sq Miles

Karston has been a historic rival of Francine, but because of the population difference it could never contend with Francines power on land at least. In the water Karston's power is legendary, providing for more than half of the total Ship of the Lines fleet for the entire Ambyron Empire. Karston's global naval power is outmatched by even Kristania, and Adesteria the second and third most powerful navies.

The Pendragons actually orginated from Karston but in the year 916 E.A. house Pendragon's capital Camelot was taken over by Francine. Fifty years earlier Arkkean's Grandmother would marry into the Gautier Royal Family of Francine. After a succession crisis Arkkean Pendragon was named King of Francine, eight years later he would complete his conquest of Karston.

Karston shares two land borders and two ocean borders. It's southren border with Francine is one of the most fortified borders in the world. Most of these forts have been abandoned until the Civil War where both sides have begun repairing many of these forts.

Karston remains a Kingdom under the rule of House Lanchester. Karston would play a pivitol role in the formation of the Union. An alliance of Kingdoms to keep the monarchy system. Seeing the revolutions in Francine as a threat, Karston, Adhira, and Kassan would form the Union of Kingdoms to establish a monarchy back in Francine, and gain their own independence. Later the country of Lamont would also join the Union, having a strong friendship with Karston, and wanting to join the Ambyron Empire for a while now.

### Republic of Aolania

Population: 11'396'000

Capital: Keoni

Military: 1'705'350

Leader: President Moana

Area: 226'360 Sq Miles

Aolania is a Kingdom made up of hundreds of islands. The people of Aolania share a large conenction with the water, and in total hold the largest fleet in the world. Though most of their fleet are civilian boats, making the navies ranking ranking below Karston, Adesterian, or Kristanian ships. Despite this the people of Aolania have significant experience in the water, and harsh ocean conditions.

Aolania has been the most peaceful Kingdom, and has long attracted retirees to it's beautiful tropical islands. The Kingdom has long shared a strong alliance with Francine and would play a key role in Arkkean Pendragon's quest in forming the Ambyron Empire. Arkkean Pendragon would marry Makelina of the head Clan of Aolania.

Aolania shares no land borders, and four ocean borders. It borders Karston to it's south West, Adelhard to the West, and Kassan to the North West. It also shares a small ocean border with Redenia to the East.

Aolania as stated has been peacefully moving towards a republic for sometime, and you could say is part of inspiration for the revolutions of Francine and Odessia. Before this Aolania has been ruled by a group of Elders who have historically been placed in, but in the past hundred years have been elected members from the five most powerful clans. Since the Francine Revolution, Aolania has made it so that anyone over the age of forty can be elected into the Elder Council.

### United Republic of Adelhard

Population: 49'483'000

Capital: Adelaide

Military: 10'000'000

Leader: Chancellor Otto Gunther

Area: 686'780 Sq Miles

Adelhard is the biggest Kingdom in both area, and population, and in the last few decades has over taken Francine as the most powerful human Kingdom in the world. Adelhard's technology and rapid industralization has made it the world's closest contender to Kristania in terms of technology, and global power. Despite it's formidible strength Adelhard's navy ranks below Karston, Aolania, Francine, and Kassan.

Adelhards population has skyrocketed thanks to the rapid industrialization of it's Kingdom. Adelhard is one of the most densely populated areas in all of Cascadia, and holds an army nearly half the size of the total population Kingdom of Aolania. Adelhard ranks as the second most powerful military in Cascadia (with only Kristania beating it). Even beating the powerful Sun Elves of Esteria.

Adelhard shares three land borders, and three ocean borders. Adelhard borders Karston to it's south, Adhira to it's north west, and Kassan to the North East. It's shares signifcant ocean borders with Karston, as well as borders with Aolania and the country of Damaria.

Adelhard also remains a Kingdom, but a Kingdom as a Constitutional Monarchy. Where it's Lord still is the technical head of state but an elected house made up of the noble families of Adelhard are elected into government positions. It's actual head of state is an elected Chancellor (who has full power over the government for five years).

### Kingdom of Kassan

Population: 21'794'000

Capital: Ademir

Military: 3'269'100

Leader: Sultan Eymian

Area: 624'384 Sq Miles

Kassan is one of the hottest regions in the Ambyron Empire and world. This is because of a hot current that comes from the Terian Ocean, this causes the center of the mainland to experience much hotter temperatures than the south. Kassan is credited of creating the firearm, the weapon that has revolutionized warfare.

Kassan shares three land borders, and one ocean borders. Kassan borders Anuibis to the north, Adhira to the West, and Adelhard to the south. It shares several island ocean borders with Redenia.

Kassan is a Despotism or Absolute monarchy with the Sultan and his family as the supreme ruler of it's centralized government. Because of the absolute power of the Sultan, Kassan has sided with the Union in preserving monarchies within the Ambyron Empire. Growing unrest in Kassan has made Sultan Eymian desperate to cling onto his power.

### Kingdom of Adhira

Population: 39'592'000

Capital: Vishnu

Military: 7'918'000

Leader: Lord Harish Vishnu

Area: 534'600 Sq Miles

Historically Adhira has traded with Adelhard as the most populated Kingdom, that was until recent years. Adhira has been in the front of the Great War. That combined with massive famine, the eruption of several volcano's and the brunt of the Bird Flu pandemic. These disasters have crippled the economy of Adhira into breaking point. The Kingdom continues to live with it's strong leadership, hard as nails population, and support from the Union.

Adhira shares seven land borders, and two ocean borders. Adhira's only ocean borders are with Kristania, and Damaria. Adhira borders Adelhard to it's south, Kassan to the East, Anuibis to the North East, and the countries of Lamont to the North, Lanford to the North West, Kristania to the North West, and west, and Damaria to the West. Adhira's border with Kristania was the most manned and fortified border in all of Cascadia. This changed with Athena's complete capture of all forts along the Kristanian border in September 1402 E.A.

Adhira is an absolute monarchy, with it's royal family the Visnu's as it's long reigning leader. Adhira joined the Union to preserve the Pendragon Royal Family as the head monarchy of the Federation. Adhria saw Mordred's actions as treasonious and thus saw Charles Lanchester being the third cousin of King Arthur as the only alternative. They decided splitting away from Francine would leave Adhira in a much better position and so agreed to join the Union.

### Kingdom of Anuibis

Population: 19'819'000

Military: 1'981'900

Capital: Alexandria

Leader: Pharoah Ramses Omari

Area: 353'300 Sq Miles

Anuibis is the hottest and driest Kingdom of the Ambyron Empire. Great Desserts cover most of the west of the Kingdom. Despite this the Kingdom has thrived especially in recent years thanks to their Lord Ramses who thus far has remained neutral in both The Great War, and Ambyron Civil War. As a result his people have been the most well off in the Empire, and have kept the Bird Flu to under 20'000 total cases.

Anuibis shares four land borders, and three ocean borders. Anuibis borders Kassan to it's south, Adhira to the West, and the countries of Lamont to the North West, and Torisvold to it's North. It's ocean borders are smaller than most of the other Kingdoms but they share ocean borders with Kassan, as well as the countries of Torisvold, and Redenia.

Anuibis is an monarchy but is also governed by an elected council. The council is elected by the nobles but the Pharoahs do get some say. Despite being an monarchy Anuibis refused to join the Union. Anuibis also refused to join the Respublica, and even join the war against Athena. Despite this the peopel of Anuibis are the happiest and most well off in all of the Ambyron Empire. Pharoah Ramses also is the technical religious leader of Anuibis under the Great Fire religion. Though his say in religious matters has been minor. Pharoah Ramses is considered as one of the Greatest leaders in the modern age, bringing his Kingdom from near poverty to the second wealthiest and most stable Kingdom in the Empire.

## History

House Pendragon orginated from the city of Camelot in the Kingdom of Karston. The city is located in the far south of Karston, and was the closest major city to Francine. Leading to many wars being fought near the city. After the Six Years War between Francine and Karston, it was agreed that the oldest daughter of House Pendragon would marry the King of Francine. After the Pandemic of 892 E.A. House Pendragons heir Arkkean's father Brayden woudl be crowned King. He was the son of the King of Francine.

The Three Years War Between Francine and Karston would break out in 913 E.A. Camelot would be sieged for three days before Brayden peacefully agreed to surrender the city to Francine. In 916 E.A. in the peace terms, Francine would be given all of House Pendragons territories. A succession crysis would occur between 932-936 E.A. At the end of the crysis the rest of the Royal Gautier Family would agree to put Brayden on the throne. This would only last year with Braydens death in 937 E.A. His only surving son Arrkean Pendragon would be crowned King at only nine years old.

Arkkean Pendragon showed great promise. Unlike his peers, he would listen to others opinions, think thigns through, and cared for the people. Arkkean dreamed of a united Federation of Kingdoms. He would start with eyes with his former Kingdom, and Francines long time rival Karston. His first war went poorly. The second war ended in a stalement. But the Third Karston Federation War in 949 E.A ended in total victory and capture of the Kingdom of Karston. At just 21 years old, Arkkean would prove that he is a capable commander, and King by achieving what no Kign of Francine had been able to do before.

Arkkean Pendragon would keep the Lanchesters as the Lords of Karston, but made sure the heir a twelve year old would be sure to not rise up in rebellion against him. He would do this be introducing many proactive policies, and strong economic reform that made the people prosper unlike anything ever seen by humans before.

Arkkean Pendragon would then marry Makelina, head of the Clan of Aolania. Making Aolania the third Kingdom to join his Federation. His eyes would turn north to the Kingdom of Adelhard. Now Adelhard would be his toughest opponent yet. Adelhard's army outnumbered his combined army 3:1. They were also well trained, and organized. He knew he couldn't defeat them in a head on head fight. So he would turn further north of Adelhard, to the Kingdom of Kassan.

Makelina's sister would marry the heir of Kassan. And after some lengthing discussion and seeing the prosperity of the now called Ambyron Federation. Kassan would agree to join, and declare war on Adelhard. The Federation War of Adelhard would begin in 961 E.A. The War was hard fought but would end in a victory for the Federation (961-968 E.A). Bringing Adelhard into the Federation.

Arkkean would go on to conquer Adhira, and Anuibis and form the Ambyron Empire as we know it in 987 E.A. Just a year later he woudl tragically pass away from a heart attack. His son Alfred Pendragon would be crowned as the Second High King of the Ambyron Empire. Alfred was more of a pacifist and focused on internal matters. He would go down as a strong and wise leader, laying the key foundations for the Ambyron Empire to become a Superpower. He would live until 87.

The Ambyron Empire would achieve superpower status in the year 1076, and be the center of commerce, trade, and growth around the world. The Empire would establish it's Congressional Coin as the base for nearly all worldwide trade, and set up colonies across the Southren Continents. The Empire would also expand into the Damarian Kingdoms, at the time a untied Damaria seemed impossible. The Empire would actually unite the Damarian people (Half Elves) into forming into the Damarian Revolution (1204-1207 E.A.). The War would end with Damaria gaining it's independence and formign the modern borders of today. After this Empire would remain at relative peace, with only some major wars in the south with the Dwarves.

The Empire would continue to prosper for over 327 years. However under King Arthur the Empire would reach a new golden age of growth and prosperity. But this would all come crashing down in the year 1397 E.A. with the beginning of the Ambyron Civil War, and death of King Arthur. In just a short six years the Ambyron Empire went from the safest country to live in, to one of the most wartorn.

## Geography

The Ambyron Empire span's from the ocean waters of the Cascade Ocean in the south, the Gulf of Damaria to it's West, and the Terian Ocean to it's East. The Ambyron Empire is a anomaly compared to all other northren countries in that the further north you go in the Empire to hotter it get's. This is because of a hot current that comes from the Terian Ocean which causes the center eastern of the mainland to experience much hotter temperatures than the south.

The vast Elhorn Mountains which seperate the border between Damaria and Adhira provide mountainous amounts of rain for the humid rainforests of Adhira. Hundreds of Volcanos including dozens of large ones spread across Adhira, Northren Adelhard, and Western Kassan. Southren Adhira is home to rich land that is used to create over half of the worlds spices.

Vast desserts span across Western Anuibis and northern Kassan. Followed by beautiful rich rivers, and tropical trees in Eastern Anuibis, and Kassan. Adelhard is among the most diverse Kigndoms with tropical rainforest and volcanos of the north, with the massive canyons of the North East. Temperate forests spread across the center and south, with great plains in the West. Huge mountainous regions spread across the Kingdom, with glaciers, beautiful rivers, and lakes.

Karston is called the forest Kingdom for it's many temperate forests. More rivers travel through Karston than any other Kingdom, connecting the Kingdom's reach to almost every country on the mainland. The Kingdom also has the Bergenasse Sommets in it's South East.

Francine much like Adelhard is quite diverse. With it's southren region full of tropical tempratures year round. The Blue mountains, and Arthurian Plains of the south west, and thick tropical forests of the south east. The Bergenasse Sommets spread along North East towards Karston. Several swamps spread across the Berhenasse Sommets. Thick temperate forests lay all across the north.

## Economy

The economy of the Ambyron Empire is quite diverse and is often different for each Kingdom. Historically Francine has been the wealthiest Kingdom due to it's rich resources, and great geographically location for worldwide trade, and trade to the rest of the Empire, and main continent. However thanks to rapid industrialization Adelhard has overtaken Francine as the richest region in the Empire. Adelhard much like Francine, is rich in natural resources, and is in a key geographic location for trade to the Eastern continents.

Anuibis has risen as an economic powerhouse in recent decades as well, thanks to strong leadership, and strong economic policies. Anuibis is rich in gold, and many ores but has historically suffered from a poor geographic location. But thanks to industralization and growing trade between the mainland and Redenia this has significantly helped it's ecnomy as well.

Karston is also one of the stronger economic powerhouses of the Ambyron Empire, thanks to it's geographic location between the Damarian Sea, and Terian Ocean, as well as the massive Odessian River. Karston isn't as well off in natural resources as many of it's neighbours but it's strong economic policies, and navy have kept it's economy to be able to keep up with it's neighbours.

Aolonia has always been the most economic stable Kingdoms in the Empire. With it's key geographic location in the south Terian Ocean, just above the Cascade Ocean. Aolonia is a trading hub, and is the largest producer of ships in the world. Aolonia also has a massive seafood market, the third largest in the world with only Kristania, and Adesteria beating it.

Adhira's economy largy depends on mining, trade, and spices. Adhira's central location on the mainland has made it a hub for trade across the continent. The humid, year round warm conditions of the southren plains of Adhira have made it the best location in the world for spices providing over half of all spices in the world. The Elhorn mountains also provide rich mining.

Kassan has been an economy all over the spectrum. It has great years, and terrible years. The Kingdom is ranked as the least stable of all Seven Kingdoms of the Ambyron Empire. Poor geographic location has a large part to play in this. The Kingdom has bounced back through the years with increase trade with the Eastern countries.

## Military

Order goes by strongest overall military to least.

### Adelhard

**Army**
 Mechs
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**Airforce**
 Sentry Airship
 Pallas Airship
 Air Frigate
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### Karston

**Army**
 Mech's
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 Artillery
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## Trivia

The Ambyron Empire is inspired by both Westeros from Game of Thrones, and the European Union.

Francine is inspired by France, specifically French Revolution and Napoleonic France.

Karston is inspired by Victorian United Kingdom.

Aolania is inspired by Moana, and the Polynesian culture, specifically the Maori People of New Zealand.

Adelhard is inspired by Bismark's Germany.

Kassan is inspired by the Ottoman Empire, and the Mughal Empire.

Adhira is inspired by India, and Maratha Confederacy.