Enthas

Enthas is a country on the continent of Kennric. It is the neighbor of Acerbus which they have an uneasy peace with. It's rulers are the Meirgin family. It is a large expanse of land, including forests, coasts, fields, and mountains. There are many cities, towns, and outposts throughout the land, and while they listen to the royals they do have forms of local government.

## Geography

There is plenty of countryside in the borders of Enthas, dotted with towns, farms, and ruins from the civilizations from long ago. Bordering those areas are vast woodlands, lakes, rivers, and even mountains in the north. Most larger cities are coastal though there are a few in the mountains and one or two in the forest lands.

### Notable Locations

* Afiheans: The capitol and heart of the country. It's inner walls are the most lux place in the country while it's outer walls keep in the masses.
* Stormbrough: The trade center of the country it welcomes ships headed to other countries.
* Jarren’s Outpost: A military outpost in between the mountains and the capitol.
* Aynor: The largest elven settlement in the country
* Anshal: Hidden within the wandering grove the city is considered a sanctuary of the gods.
* Thuredur: The largest dwarven settlment, it is the heart of Enthas' mining operations, towns nearby tend to be mining towns.
* Helboldir: Originally the ruins of a mountain tribe the city has held onto it's roots and is home to many Goliaths, humans, and dwarfs.
* Solnevir: A major fishing port it is a hub for local ships and any that dare venture further north.
* Lochny: The furthest north city in the country it trades in ice and furs. It is also home to some of the most intense marital training available.
* Sirov: The most isolationist of the cities the crown has little say over it. As such many criminal guilds have used it a place to stash assets and go to hide.
* Tallo: With it's beautiful scenery it is one of the most expensive cities to live in and is a hub of high brow culture.

### Environment

The northern parts of Ethnas can get cold and the weather and temperature tend to lean towards a coolness. Rain is mild but snow storms can be very intense. The southern parts of Ethnas are far more mild resembling the real world North East of the US or the United Kingdom.

The weather and temperature is rather mild inland, if not a little chilly, rain and snow does hit during the appropriate seasons and there is the occasional storm, but very rarely is it extreme. Meanwhile on the eastern coasts high intensity storms are far more common along with rain. It also becomes far warmer, with the winters being warmer and snow becoming rarer. Westwards it becomes colder with snow and blizzards becoming more of a problem.

## Society

### Demographics

Humans are the biggest group in the country although split up into their own smaller groups. There are also notable populations of elves, dwarfs, gnomes, and halflings. There are smaller populations of tieflings, dragonborn, gobinnoids, half orcs, and half elves. Other races are present but not in large enough numbers or in areas too far from other people to be counted.

### Politics

The king is aided by a council made up of people he's hand picked. They are delegated tasks that the monarch either does not have the time or expertise to appropriately deal with. The council is made up of the following people.

* Jevan Xiltarn: Drow Representative & Spymaster.
* Ivan Beowulf: Military.
* Adara Cecil: Trade & Merchants.
* Lucien Morgan: Magic & Headmaster of The Arkan Academy.
* Norran Vanelis: Diplomacy.
* Leila Yates: The Church of the Keeper of the Eternal Sun.
* Tressa Vasilis: Lawmaster.
* Marola Greenbottle: Farming
* Peridot Lozier: Eribus Enclave Representative.

The council was originally founded by the first king of Enthas, Lucius Meirgin, in an earnest attempt at making Enthas the best run and least corrupt country in all of Ihen'on. Led by experts in their fields and a noble and heroic family. Unfortunately he did not foresee his descendants becoming corrupt and power hungry.

The king isn't trusting of his council and believes some of them are plotting against him, but he isn't sure which ones. However the ancient founding documents of Enthas force him to keep the council or face civil war. He however does trust his family members.

### Religion

There is generally religious freedom but a heavy cultural worship of Amaunator and importance is placed on solar deitites. Luner and chaotic or evil deities are shunned but not outright banned but in the most extreme of circumstances.

#### Banned Idols

* Lolth: She poses an active threat to Enthas both through her own actions and her ties to Umbra, an emeny nation. Her worshippers are arrested and questioned.
* Tharizdun: He poses a threat to all reality. Worshippers are executed.

#### Other Info

It is common for new priests and clerics of Valkur to join ship crews as their on deck religious advisers. After a few years of doing that they are allowed to go back to land semi-permanently.

### Symbology

#### Lilies

The War Of Lilies was a massive cultural shift for Enthas as at it's end Andrè Merigin was crowned king at a coronation full of lilies, a flower he had picked due to them being his late mother's favorite.

In the years since then the flower has become a symbol of victory due to it's connection to Andrè. They also are seen as symbols of peace, or adversely by more cynical folk of war. A white lily with specks of red have became a symbol of anti-crown groups, the red meant to symbolize the blood of the royal family. The sparse and rare Edmund loyalists use a wilted lily as a symbol. The Order of New Kennric uses burning lilies as one of their symbols.

It is a common practice for family, neighbors, and/or friends to gift lilies to new army recruits as a sign of well wishes. It is also common to send lilies with soldiers going out for deployment and to them when sending letters from home.

### Discrimination

#### Elven Communities

There is a tension between the human nobility and elven population as for the elves issues and conflicts that are considered socially old, are still fresh in their minds and communities. As such there is a perspection of elves as trouble makers or grudge holders.

## History

Enthas was founded by Lucius Meirgin, a half elven man in 53AO who was able to bring together warring settlements and religious groups together to try to rebuild the greatness lost to The Oblivion. He was quite successful and declared king thanks to his charisma. He alongside his most trusted advisors put together the founding document of Enthas which outline the basic law of the land alongside the role of the Monarch and The Council of Enthas. They were meant to keep the Monarch in check and offer their expertise on matters the Monarch was not informed about. However, Lucius lost in the pride of being a great man made so his descendants would choose their councils, in the assumption that they too would be noble.

In 2756 AO civil war broke out when Queen Flora Merigin died and had not left word on which of her two sons would rule. They went to war and many died in the process due to getting caught in the crossfire or the famine that occurred afterwards due to crops not being tended too. Andrè Merigin won and was crowned in 2759 AO. The war was later remembered as The Lily War due to the abundance of the flower at Andrè's coronation. History forgot what happened to his older brother Edmund.

In 2958 AO King Florian Merigin died of illness leaving his 19 year old son, Lucanus Meirgin as the ruler. Foul play was assumed due to the king's relative young age but never was proven. In truth he was poisoned by Faleth Meynevish posing as a servant, as he had strong convictions and while power hungry would stand against a council hungry for war. Lucanus, the young king, would not. And in her opinion likely never would be able too.

In 2976 AO Enthas and Saltu entered a war over a claim to land made by Enthas, Enthas was led by commander Vasili. The war was known as The Encroach and was fought until 2978 with Saltu as the winner. Both sides lost members but Enthas was pushed out of Saltu for the time being. Notable combatants would include Lior & Madrid, who met each other and forged their bond; Arathorn Jager who got his first taste of real war; and Ivan Beowulf who later would be invited to the council in part thanks to his preference during the war.

## Trivia

* Ethnas was inspired by the following:
	+ Eastern Europe such as Russia or Ukraine. Especially in the northern parts of the region.
	+ Germany
	+ Revachol (Disco Elysium)