The Anthelm Empire

**The Anthelm Empire** is an empire based in Etoria, a large island to the west of The Hales. The empire consists of the capital city, Anthelmburg, the small port city, Wormstead, and the two states: Flermsbung and Mernatoil.

## History

### ⚜ Kingdom of Adenasia

At one time the Kingdom of Adenasia was the only nation operating on the island of Etoria. Adenasia was large and wealthy, their rule sprawling the entirety of Northern Etoria. The Kingdom of Adenasia was notoriously isolated and unwelcoming to foreigners. Laws were strict and punishments were severe.

### ⚜ The Adenasian Orphans

There were three orphaned brothers living in Adenburrow, the capital city of Adenasia. The brothers were named Helmert, Ewald, and Anton Degenhard. As they had no parents, the three resorted to crime to survive. The three brothers would steal food and various other trinkets that piqued their interest. A trick they pulled often was entering a busy market and having two of the brothers distract the vendor while the other brother stole from the vendor's market stall. Eventually, when the brothers were in their teens, they were caught by the guards stealing and were promptly kicked out of the city, told to never return again.

The three brothers left the kingdom of Adenasia for good and began travelling south. As they ventured deeper into the south they discovered tropical lands rich with resources. The brothers started construction of small houses near the coast of South-Western Etoria. The land provided the brothers with everything they needed, they got their water from a nearby river and ate any fruits that grew around them.

### ⚜ Native Relations

On one humid afternoon whilst the brothers were toiling in their fields, a group of natives curiously approached the three. The natives were known as Wormzigians. They were hated by the Kingdom of Adonesia, who believed they were uneducated savages. The Wormzigians were interested in the brothers' iron tools. The brothers taught them how to use the tools, and the natives began helping the brothers farm. As they finished working and the sun set, the Wormzigians departed for the night. The very next day, they returned with baskets full of fruits and spices in exchange for the brothers' spare tools. The brothers accepted the natives' trade and handed over the tools. Along with the spices and fruits was a large sack filled with a green herb; The Wormzigians presented it to the brothers, introducing it as "Zaza". The Wormzigians placed the herb into their pipes and lit it, inhaling it and then extending the pipe outwards towards the brothers. The brothers gratefully accepted the offer and each hit the pipe.

As time passed on the brothers and the natives began to develop a closer relationship. The two worked together and helped provide for eachother.

### ⚜ Latoran Merchants

A Latoran merchant ship was sailing through the seas near Southern Etoria when they spotted a large stream of smoke coming from the land. They grew curious about the smoke's source and pulled the ship in close to the shore, setting down the anchor. The merchants boarded the ship's dinghies and began rowing themselves to the beach. As the merchants approached the beach they hopped out of their rowboats and drug them onto land.