Orgalos

Port of Urdzu

Geographical position

> "We have suffered under the tyranny of our belligerent neighbors since the dawn of time. Joining forces with the Shield Lands will give us a chance to see what we are capable of ourselves."
>
> - King Eradon

Orgalos is a flat grassland nation located within the region of Aeritoa. Orgalos has recently overthrew their king and royal line and installed the leader of the rebellion, Amaras Eradon, as the new king. Eradon is a controversial figure aggressively militarizing the country as well as joining and legitimizing the Shield Lands alliance. The Shield Lands is an alliance of all the countries of Aeritoa created to unify and protect them from being conquered by imperialistic neighbors. Orgalos is known for their unmatched nationalism that sparked as a result of their new king.

## History

In the Era of Ancients they were conquered by the Pytharian Empire. This conquest was bloody as the Orgali were prideful and believed they could hold them off until it was horribly clear they were mistaken. Under their rule Duke Mentinok of Orgalos exploited the poor administration of the Empire to focus on rebuilding instead of paying tribute. This set a precedent leading to other Dukes to do the same which eventually lead to the civil war that shattered the within the empire in which even more Orgali Soldiers to died. In the Era of Beasts Orgalos was subjugated by the Monster Kings of Ikovu forced to send slaves to as blood sacrifices to the horrible beasts that ruled the land. When the Empire of Duvan'ku rose and drove the monster kings out causing Deirregex to flee through Orgalos destroying the capital Urdzu before getting hunted down by Uprisen of the Old Empire. Orgalos were grateful but then the Empire of Duvan'ku installed a puppet government in Orgalos turning the country into a tributary sucking it dry of all it's resources. The puppet government continued even after the Incursion until 17 years ago when Amaras Eradon lead a rebellion and crowned himself king of Orgalos.

## Culture

    Orgalos has always been home to proud and ambitious people who have been dealt a misfortunate hand. But in recent history the people of Orgalos have become more prideful than ever after being beaten down for their entire history under the rule of a true leader those who would rather sit in despair have been filled with a long forgotten motivation to strive for their dreams

Orgalos is in a position that it has never been before. Capable of forging it's own future the people of Orgalos have been filled with nationalism more than ever wanting not to waste this opportunity. In the past disasters and evil emperors have repeatedly destroyed what little Orgalos had built for itself, fearing for the next calamity the people strive for the greatness of their country in belief that disaster is inevitable.

    Under King Eradon's rule Orgalos has become highly militarized both in their armies but also in their culture. King Eradon has started the tradition of always being at arms to prevent ever being caught unprepared by a foe to country or family. All citizens of Orgalos being the ceremony of blades at the age of ten and are susequently required to keep a blade or weapon on their person whenever outside their home at all times.

## Locations

A sword schoolUrdzu, city of sunlightMerchants districtMilitary parade