Aramore

Aramore was an Archduchy in central Glirelle. It bordered the Kingdom of Calix to the east, the Kingdom of Nordheim to the north and the Republic of Arkaly to the south. Its capital was in Arenaria.

## Society

### Religion

The primary religion was the Holy Church of Ignis. They believe that Fire was the key to mankind's survival, and man's ability to harness fire was what sets us apart from the Beasts of the world. This belief was so rooted in the church that they believe that Ignis wasthe one true god of man. The Church was highly against magic, as it “violates the natural order of the world”. They believe those who are magically inclined are touched by evil. They also believe all non humans are demonic beings sent to test their faith. They believe in purifying these “evil” beings by burning them.

## Government

The governance of Aramore depended on both the Church, led by the Pope, and the Nobility, led by the Archduke. Basic governance was conducted by the nobility, who passed laws and collected tax from their lands. Below the Archduke, in descending order of importance, were the Counts, Barons and lords. The Church were independent of the nobility and acted to protect their interests. Below the Pope, in descending order, were the Cardinals who voted on or became the Pope, the Bishops who took on governing roles and the common Priests. The conflict in interest between the Nobility and the Church led to many disputes over jurisdictional issues between the nobility and the Church. Such disputes would often be cited as the reason for skirmishes between the Templars and the Army.

## Military

The fighting forces of Aramore consisted of the regular Army who were commanded by the Nobility, and the Order of the Ember Temple (Templars), who were the military order of the Church, under the direct command of the Pope and exempt from laws passed by the Nobility.

Of the Order, the Templars were the common soldiery, commanded by Clerics. Priors commanded the forces within forts and garrisons and Abbots took on the role of generals.

However, the Army was split into commoner and noble ranks. The lowest rank of commoner soldiers were known as Soldatos - they were commanded by Sergentes, who themselves were commanded by Capitanos. The nobles, on the other hand, were responsible for more administrative and strategic matters, acting in officer roles. The only ranks were Colonello and Generale, of which Generales were the most senior.

## History

- ***(NGC 11-51)*** During Erart's reign as King of Glirelle, the Church, which then held sway over the entire Continent, advocated for and took substantial part in the Magic Purge which aimed to displace magical beings from Glirelle under the pretense that they were allied with Repheria.

- ***(NGC 71)*** The Kingdom of Glirelle was formally dissolved by King Tirion, and the Duchy of Aramore became the independent Archduchy of Aramore. The influence of the Church had been declining ever since the end of the war with Repheria, as had been Glirelle itself; the dissolution of Glirelle was essentially the nail in the coffin as the Church lost all official power outside Aramore.

- ***(NGC 88)*** Aramore was invaded and occupied by the Kingdom of Nordheim.