Republic of Tir Ellin

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## Societal information

### Languages

Aellinian, Common

The Republic of the Elves, a state colloquially referred to as The Republic of Tir Ellin, is an oligarchy on Elyrion. Formed from the mainland refugee and exile communities of Migrationists, the nation is led by the supreme governing body of the state, the **Pentarchy**, which is made up of the five most influential members of society led by a chosen sovereign. The current sovereign is chancellor Trazin Zephidor, a visionary statesman who spearheaded the revolution. The capital city is Tir Ellin, a sprawling, alabaster city that sits atop the Ludus River Delta.

## Geography

The Republic is located south of Ephemia Forest, within Ellin Forest and the Central Plains. Its settlements are almost opposite in organisation to that of the kingdom's. The Republic relies on a well-connected system of settlements stretching from its two major urban areas, Tir Ellin and Sinfras, which are far larger than its counterpart in the kingdom due to influence from human city-planning.

### Scarlands

The western shoreline of the kingdom stretches down from the Ludus confluence, arcing east towards the central plains and then returning back westwards towards the bottom of Ludus Island.

##### Tir Ellin

The capital city of Tir Ellin is situated upon the Ludus River Delta - the point where the river meets the sea which places it in a unique position to dominate trade and project power across the isles. It is the largest settlement on the isles and the centre of trade in not only the Republic but the whole of Aellinia. A dense city that flanks the sea, the beautiful white-stained buildings and famous ivory towers stretches across the vast expanse of the settlement. While full of splendour, it is not too unlike what Perionese cities are like, combining human urban developments and elven architecture. While nominally in a stance of isolationism, much like the Kingdom, travel between on and Perion is still seen although very uncommon. The population of Tir Ellin is approximately

### Central Plains

The Central Plains are a unique area of high elevation and fewer trees than is usual for the Light Forest. While it is called the Central Plains, meadowlands account for much of the area which makes it ideal for agriculture. It has long been an area of research and exploration ever since the Great Expansion and is the centre of mining and military industry for the Republic.

#### Sinfras

Sinfras, is situated in the central plains where its medial, strategic location made it a centre of development in the frontier. It rose to become the second largest city in the Republicafter the Great Expansion and is now a city of vital importance on the island. Vast, elf-made ravines and excavation sites stretch across its lower, outer urban limits which build up towards the elevated centre. It is also home to the Knights Hall, the operating base of the Republic's airforce alongside being the source of the majority of soldiers for the military from the 'Sinfrasi Tithe'.

## Military

The Republican Armed Forces are the combined military forces of the **Republic of the Elves** and are the largest organised armed institution on the island. It is composed of three service branches, the Army, the Navy, and the Airforce.

### The Republican Army

The Republican Army are the ground forces of the Republic of the Elves. It is under control of Holsatra Kingsblade, the Grand General who commands her branch with an iron fist. While the Republican Army is by far the largest contiguous military unit on the isles, the standing army is still average by Perionese standards for the moment. Their influence can be felt all across Ellin Forest and the Central Plains as they seek to maintain a position as the prime branch of the armed forces, their officers deeply commited to the Republic.

### The Pirate Navy

The Pirate Navy are the nautical forces of the Republic of the Elves. It is a far less hierarchical and loose organisation than the army and actually the newest branch. This is due to their origins as pirates who later agreed to work for the kings of Tir Ellin in exchange for prestige, autonomy and money. They respect and generally obey orders from Sylvaris Seacaller, the Fleet Admiral and descendent of the 'pirate lords' who led the fleets of scoundrels in the distant past. While large, the Republican Navy are strongly traditional and rely on tactical prowess and crew morale, rejecting innovations. Their encroachment on the island of Tladargon represents a new era of interservice rivalry as they seek to expand their position in the armed forces.

### The Knights

The Knights, officially known as the Order of King Xaron, are the aerial forces of the Republic of the Elves. Following the Elven tradition of aerial warfare on Giant Eagles, the airforce is a highly prestigious organisation where the most talented soldiers are sent to become the elite riders of the nation. Due to the migration southward from Ephemia Forest where Giant Eagles are most found, the Knights have introduced the Pegasi of the Central Plains as a distinct alternative from the airforce of the Kingdom of the Elves. A small and tight-knit force, they obey orders strictly from Lord Knight Raloric Lleraden. Their base of operations are concentrated in the Central Plains and Tir Ellin, hearkening to their aristocratic origins.