Atlantika

The largest aquatic nation in Eoloth. Their territory covers most of the Mesosik Ocean, though they have influence in the other seas as well. It is ruled by the Syra, the monarch figure. The nation is primarily inhabited by Merfolk, though most races are welcome.

## Geography

Due to the nation being located at the bottom of the Mesosik Ocean, there are a variety of strange and unique aquatic environments within the nation.

### Settlements

* Atlantika - The capital of the same name, it is the largest city within the nation. It is built upon a large coral reef near the equator.
* Port Skaphor - A port city floating on the top of the water. It is connected to Atlantika by a large metallic chain. It serves as a trading port for the aquatic nation.
* Lethys - A small town, home to the Coral family.

## Society

### Demographics

The majority of aquatic races are welcome in Atlantika. The most common race being Merfolk, with Triton, Cecaelia, and Sea Elves making up a large part of the non-merfolk population. Other races, such as Locathah, Sahuagin, Kuo-Toa, and even aquatic Genasi make up only around 5% of the population. However, some races (such as Sahuagin and Kuo-Toa) are often seen as monstrous races and must be shown to be non-threatening before they can live within the kingdom.

### Leadership

The nation of Atlantika is ruled by the Syra, which is translates from Mer'Govor to mean Queen. The title has alternative spellings and pronunciations for the gender identity of the monarch.

* Syre - male term
* Syra - female term
* Syro - nonbinary term
* Syrin - plural term

Additionally, there are a number of prefixes used to denote the position they hold in the royal lineage. For example, the Yae-Syre would mean the current male heir to the crown.

* No prefix - the monarch
* Ribe - the monarch's spouse
* Yae - the heir
* Men - the monarch's children, non-successor

##### Known Leaders

* Syra Taila Koralovi - The current monarch of Atlantika. A middle-aged merfolk woman.
* Yae-Syre Lachlan Koralovi - The current heir to the crown. Syra Taila's eldest son.

### The Ena'Thala

The judicial system of Atlantika consists of nine anonymous individuals, each holding the position of "Thala". In order to become a Thala, an individual cannot hold any political power within Atlantika and must be chosen by the Au'malag. Each Thala hails from one of the nine seas of Eoloth (the Inland Sea of Kaedolis is *not* considered a sea by Atlantika), including the Mesosik Ocean.

Typically, a Thala is chosen as a young adult before they can become influenced by most political influences. Additionally, the identity of the Thalas is kept secret from the public in order to ensure impartiality. Only the Syra and other high ranking government officials know the identities of any of the Thalas. Only the Syra, the royal family, and the Au'malag know the identities of all nine Thalas. Even the Thalas themselves do not know the other Thalas identities.

### Religion

Atlantika formally worships two deities: the Deep Prince and the Lord of Water. The religious leader, known as the Au'malag, is the highest authority of the Atlantikan church. Additionally, each church has a high priest, each known as a Malag.

##### Religious Leaders

* Au'malag Loligo Paiga - The current Au'malag. An elderly Cecaelia man.
* Malag Galith Sargoroga - The current Malag of the Deep Prince. A Locathah woman.
* Malag Ripple Gora-Sami - The current Malag of the Lord of Water. A water genasi man, originally from the Elemental Plane of Water.