Mitannia

The flag of Mitannia

Mitannia, officially the Great Kingdom of Mitannia, is a Human-led nation in the south of West-Ciradon, by the coast of the Ruby Sea. It is a nation of soldiers and militant powers, brought about by the constant border struggle against the Tassendrel Empire and the Divine Bastion of Umridel.

Throughout the dawn of the Third Age, Mitannia proved itself as a military powerhouse, using the momentum of the War of the Dawn to loosen and eventually break the political chains the neighboring Elderkin held over their lands. Now ruled by a military junta, the nation prides itself as being the shield that the enemies of humanity throw themselves against.

## Geography

### Interior

Mitannia holds a large portion of the southern West-Ciradon landmass. However, much of the lands is deserted and dry, resulting in the majority of its population living on the coast or near the Tassendrel borders.

### Environment and Climate

Mitannia sits a little above Tyrrell's equator, resulting in an arid, hot climate throughout across the landmass. The exception to this is the large coastline, which is more humid and tropical.

## Culture

### Values

Mitannia holds a strong militant history, valuing strength, determination and courage above all else.

### Demographics

Most of Mitannia's population is human, though there are some Lesserkin interspersed throughout their ranks.

### Politics

For much of its histroy, Mitannia operated as an absolute monarchy, ruled by the unpopular Grand Duchy of House Montsomber. These rulers came into power through deals with the Tassendrel, and it was through them that the Elderkin spread their influence into Mitannia's lands.

However, after a successful revolution, backed by Voskgardian refugees and technology, Mitannia overthrew the monarchs and established a military dictatorship in its place. Headed by a National Protector, the junta now rules with a firm hand, sufficing the state with industry and Voskgardian ideals of freedom.

## History

### Early History

The area currently known as Mitannia was initially settled by humans more than 1000 years ago, during the Second Age. It was left alone by the Elderkin in part due to how unexceptional its lands were. Its soil was not particularly fertile, its natural resources were unremarkable and it lacked any major Leylines where magic flourished.

Its only noteworthy feature was its coastline, in particular two ports that connected West-Ciradon with the Ruby sea. These ports, named Aquanova and Marechal, allowed the early Mitannians to conduct trade across the region, becoming formidable sailors. The Ruby Sea during this time was under the rule of various Elderkin nations and city states. They coexisted in relative harmony due to the shared need to maintain the trade lanes, which benefited all.

### Vassal of Tassendrel

Around 400 years ago, the fledgling human settlements of Mitannia began to catch the attention of the Tassendrel Empire in the north. Partially due to the wealth that they gained from their growing trade and partially due to the growing tension with the Saressan Empire. In responce, Tassendrel was searching for a naval base to project a stronger naval presence within the Ruby Sea. Mitannia was the perfect candidate.

Tassendrel secretly offered one of the many petty rulers of Mitannia lordship over the entire nation, in exchange for control of Port Marechal and his loyalty. With the support of the Elves, his victory was swift, and soon he was named the Duke of the Duchy of Mitannia, beginning the rule of House Montsomber.

The Duchy was perhaps the most oppressive and autocratic of all the human states of the time. While its monarchy and aristocracy enjoyed fabulous luxury and wealth thanks to Tassendrel's influence, the common citizenry languished under high taxes and crushing poverty.

### Revolution

However, the War of the Dawn and the subsequent unrest within the Tassendrel Empire and the surrounding Elderkin would ignite the spark of rebellion. When the uprising first began, most expected it to be headed by peasants taking advantage of the uncertain times. However, when the Empiral Army finally marched south, they were instead met with lead and thundering artillery. Within a week, the capital city of Tronitz had been seized by the rebels and the banner of the Voskgardian 1st Grand Army was flown high above the Emperial Palace.

As it turned out, the rebels of Mitannia had been one of the nations of refuge for the scattered Voskgard, and had put their industrial innovations to good use. The new regime established by the rebels, that of a military dictatorship headed by \_\_\_\_\_\_ with the new title of “National Protector'', began rapidly militarizing the nation, preparing for an Elderkin counterattack that never came in earnest.

### New Dawn

In the years that followed the Kingdom flourished, growing off the experience from the Voskgardian exiles and their own innovations. Today, the Mitannias proudly consider themselves the shield upon which the enemies of Mankind shall throw their hordes upon.