Minor Nations

## Minor Nations of Apheria

Unlike the kingdom of Apheria, there are many smaller nations situated on the islands surrounding (but still part of) Apheria. Here is a small list. Most have their own nation, though some are vassals to the Apherian Kingdom.

### Doublax - Super Civilization of the North

An independent nation situated on the island of Doublax, the nation of Doublax is sophisticated and ahead of its time. Although larger than many islands, Doublax is quite small, so its population is low in number. However, its technology is way more advanced than swords and shields, with dedicated scientists of Doublax having new scientific discoveries. One important (and secret) discovery of the Doublaxians is the discovery of electricity. Though they haven't found a practical use for it yet, they are the only ones to guard the secret recipe for an electricity-emitting object, called a Boltin (a battery). Doublax is also quite religious, serving a single god and his (crab-like) son.

### Woodsmen (Tyrerock) - Kings of Legend

The largest of all island nations, Tyrerock is home to the Woodsmen, as well as many legends. The almost barbaric Woodsmen currently live in Tyrerock. It is rumored that only a few buildings can be seen on the surface, for the Woodsmen (descendants of Cavemen), are excellent diggers, and according to the rumor, they live in one giant underground cave, which has yet to be discovered. They are quite primitive, and have technology similar to Karsonian Era men. Their land takes up only one island, and the surface is extremely under-guarded, so some men actually live there.

### West Isle Empire - Keepers of the West Isles

Though not an empire but rather an autocracy, the West Isle Empire is rarely heard of but still has an influence on the daily lives of Apherian people. The origins of the people living in the West Isles are mainly unknown. Some sources speculate that Jariah, the first ruler of the West Isle Empire and later the god of the religion Parish (main religion of the West Isle Empire), rowed thousands of Apherians ten at a time on a rowboat, through the Lartic Sea and to the West Isles. Others say that the people descended from elves, but this rumor is quite unlikely, for none of their last names paired with common elf surnames. The Empire often deals trades with the king (mostly gold related), and imports of steel were quite common.

### Evelon (Norden) - Two Unified Democracies

Evelon composes of the two islands called Norden, located in the north. The inhabitants of the islands didn't know the other existed, until a man from the northern island supposedly swam the distance south and discovered the second island in 35 KE. By this time, the two islands were already populous enough to have a fully functioning democratic nation. When news arrived to the two leaders of the nation, explorers were sent to settle on the other island, not knowing that they were already inhabited. After a peace treaty was signed, the two leaders decided to unify and merge their territory into one. Now, the nation of Evelon exists, though like many of the minor nations of this list, they went unknown to the Apherian people until later.

### Village of Lais - Inhabitants of Lais

Severely undeveloped, the Village of Lais hides inside the wooded terrain of Lais, a small western island. When it was discovered, disease was brung, and many people of Lais grew sick. The people of Lais were wiped out in the years to come, succumbing to internal bleeding caused by a plethora of illnesses. The people of Lais in the present originate from Apherian men, who decided to inhabit Lais in the early AE and set up the Village of Lais (or the Second Village of Lais). Some live there, enjoying the wildlife and trees, but mainly it is an interesting tourist location.