Illiria

Nation on the continent of Illiria in between the Ruac ocean and Frozen Sea.

## Population and Demographics

Mostly elvish with very few from the inner races and almost no outer races. Illiria climate can reach 0 degrees celsius in the winter but is usually around 32 degrees in the summer. It is often very windy or rainy in the fall and winter months with some snow.

## History

Illiria was formed very early on in history it was known as the first nation. King Gunthar, a paladin of Uz Dukhov, united all the tribes of elves through combat and created Illiria. The goal was for the continent to be a paradise for elves. Gunthar as part of his campagin killed or expelled all other races and created Illiria as an elvish utopia. He installed himself and family line as the king and his family rulled for 900 years. As illiria began to enter into it's thousnadth year the dragons had formed their allience in Que'Sai and attacks from the continent began to become a regular thing. Without the strength of the paladin to lead them in these trying times the governors fearful that the current king couldn't handle the situation tried to vote him out of power. The king refused to leave and this caused the first civil war. It was at this moment the dragons led by a rider named Asira led the dragons and outcast races in an attack against Illiria. The outcasts as they will be henceforth refered to did a lot of damage in the chaos gaining control of all the area south of lake Gunthar. The governor Arendal Kelfir defeated the guntharian king begining the Kelfir line. But after this Illiria was weak and still being pushed by the outcasts. Arendal a great tactician was very supportive of the Valarian concorde and with the help of the other races they managed to stop the dragons and send them back to Que'Sai and the uncharted lands in Ihos. The kelfir line opened up Illiria to other races. They could not become citizens or get ruling positions but Illiria was no longer elf exclusive. Many still feel that this law should never have been changed. The Kelfir Line lasted till 300 Pw when it was deposed by the Glira line with Queen Italya Glira taking over and installing the Glira line. The Glira line changed how the country's monarch was chosen, the governors would hold a test for the monarch's children. Whosoever did the best would inherit the monarchy. The test usually involved a combination of decision making, strategy, and combat. This gave women a chance to gain leadership and Illiria has now had two queens and is currently ruled by one. Queen Syllia Glira is the ruler currently in power in 662 Pw. This queen defeated all seven of her brothers in single combat as well as beat them handilly in the war games out maneuvering them. With the decision making test she also did very well.

## Government and Economy

Illiria is ruled by a monarch who has power to make laws for the whole nation. Each city and it's surounding areas are ruled by a governor or lord. The first in line of these lords were related to the first king Gunthar. After that rulership passed to their eldest son as it did for the kingship. However the king can replace any of these governors at will if he feels they are not doing their duty. However there is a balence of power that a majority vote of these governors can overturn any of the kings discisions and a 3/4s vote can dispose him. Illiria is officially a constitutional aristocracy.

## Military

Illiria has a standing army of 300,000 souls.

## Religion

Most people in Illiria practice the Vazerian Religion.

## Locations

TBD

Cezz Mountian Range

Duva Mountian Range