Relanar

Relanar is land near the outer rim of the Known World, approximately 14,050 miles on the 86th degree (east), known for its proud maritime history, unusual geography and long-running war with the neighbouring Duumvirate of Shaoming.

The monarch of Relanar is the 'God-King' Relkorel, who has ruled in perpetuity since the early years of the Eternal War.

## Background to the God King

Relkorel inherited the kingdom of Relanar from his father, Relmoral II. Although officially outlawed for centuries, Relanar's royalty often harboured and consulted sages, scholars of Divine Metaphysics, who provided wisdom and counsel to the kings of Relanar.

A sage under the patronage of Relkorel, Yupitus Hovis, explained his metaphysical theory on how belief could directly affect the world. He posited that the world was the way it is partly because we believe it to be that way. Although dismissed by his fellow sages as outlandish and unprovable, Relkorel was enticed by the idea and its implications.

However, in order to bring about any empirically observable change, and thus prove this theory, it would be necessary to both encourage a strong conviction of belief, as well as apply these beliefs on a large scale. Seeking to vindicate himself, Yupitus proposed the creation of an institution focused on instilling specific beliefs into the populace. This could, in-turn, lead to a physical effect on the world through the people's 'faith' in those beliefs. He also informed Relkorel that more fervent and 'ostentatious' beliefs would have a more profound effect. Yupitus' notes from the period indicate that he considered this to be his 'Grand Experiment'.

Alongside these ideas, Relkorel also saw more tangible benefits to an organised religion, namely in creating a more cohesive nation-state. Relkorel proclaimed the formation of Relanar's first organised religion, Hai-Dar, promoting the royal bloodline as descendants of the "Two Hues", Noon and Midnight (folklore figures who were said to have formed the world before being rent apart by their own creation). Thus, those of the royal bloodline were of 'blood divine'.

Although wary, the populace were enticed with the grand ceremonies thrown in honour of the religion and king. The traditional Night-Day harvest festival became a week-long celebration and many new 'holy days' and festivals were created. Local lords distributed supplies, either willingly or through coercion, for the occasions. Preferential treatment for 'the devout' began to appear in the provinces of those lords most loyal to Relkorel or drawn to the benefits of organised religion. In turn, the populace became increasingly observant of the religious doctrines and ideas of Hai-Dar that were developed over this period.

At the encouragement of Yupitus, Relkorel saw that Hai-Dar increasingly focused on the divine status of the king, with concepts such as the 'divine right of kings' as well as portraying him as a saviour figure.

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Some members of Shaoming society accepted Relkorel

God-King Relkorel, Night and Day, Emperor of Relanar and Korindel, Ruler of the seas Melkian and Turqoise, Supreme Prefect of Boesemel and Saetief Master of Knights and Sages, Guarantor of Cornucopia and Bringer of Weathers Fair.

Known as Gali to the Shaoming.

The Throne in Perpetuity

Boesaemel - Island

Graondaeia - ?

Saetief - Tropical Island

Korindel - Shaoming/Xaoming

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