Delphon

Castle Stigandi

Geographical position

> "Our neighboring nations are entirely dependent on us, they feed off our trade routes like leeches. We must cast off these altruistic expectations placed on us and think of ourselves for once. These nations belong to us and soon, they will be ours!"
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> - Eqwyn, the first Keladrian Empress

Delphon is a freezing coastal nation located within the region of Maethun. Delphon is the homeland of the Keladrian Empire ruled by Emperor Torlief III. The capital city of Delphon is Craxus. The Keladrian Empire rules over the entirety of the Alappan Isles and Umenthal. The Keladrian Empire currently holds the strongest military force on Alterus. The rest of the world have formed alliances to protect themselves from Keladrian invasions. The Keladrian Empire has been trying to find a way to destroy Astaria because they are the only obstacle in the way of conquering the world.

## History

In the Era of Ancients the various tribes of Delphon were unified by King Tarakein I and it began a powerful military force. During the Era of Beasts Empress Eqwyn formed the Keladrian Empire and used Delphon’s powerful warships to conquer the entirety of the Alappan Isles. With control of the Alappan Isles the Keladrian Empire became incredibly wealthy from trade allowing it to further fund its already intimidating military. During the Era of Dreams Delphon had become the most powerful nation in the world. Taking advantage of hatred the Tanarian’s had for each other after The Great Tanarian War, The Keladrian Empire invaded Umenthal conquering it with frightening ease. This demonstration of power terrified the entire world as it became clear that the Keladrian Empire’s military might was uncontested. The Tanarian kingdoms got over their rivalries quickly and formed The Northern Compact, an alliance to combine their military might against The Keladrian Empire should they invade any of the allied countries. To placate the Northern Compact the Keladrian Empire allowed Umenthal to maintain a semblance of independence while under their control. The Keladrian Empire is currently trying to figure out how to conquer Astaria as Astaria is the only nation that can pose a threat to the Keladrian Empire and the only thing standing in the way of world domination.

## Culture

    The Keladrian Empire pretends to lack any deceptions and for the most part the citizens hear the truth but the empire is led by those with cutthroat ambition willing to cheat and steal to make their way up the imperial hierarchy. This competitiveness has created some of the most powerful military leaders in the world but also extremely clever leaders in administrative positions.

As the seat of power for the Keladrian Empire Delphon is full of imperial nationalists. Imperial citizens of Delphon are told the full extent of the Keladrian Empire’s successful conquests by Emperor Torlief III. Torlief is very blunt in his speeches speaking about conquering kingdoms that couldn’t even muster a defense. The people of Delphon have grown prideful of the overwhelming might of their empire and mock those incapable of resisting them.

    The people of Delphon had always been sailors trading with the Alappan Isles, then conquering them, then invading Umenthal from overseas. Delphon is far away from the rest of the world and so great fleets of ships were necessary for it to grow into the great empire it is today.

## Locations

Craxus, capital of The Kaladrian EmpireSmall Delphoni villageMountain ruinsCastle GötbrondKeladrian imperial territories