Asmodean

**Asmodean**, also known as the **Purple Country** and eventually **Tasan-Elphegort**, was a state in the Evillious region of Bolganio. Originally its own nation and later incorporated into the Beelzenian Empire, Asmodean regained its independence in the wake of Duke Sateriasis Venomania's assassination, breaking off nearly a century later.

## History

### Early History

During the BT era, Asmodean existed as a kingdom and had diplomatic relations with the Magic Kingdom Levianta, gaining aid in its war against the invading Beelzenia. Following the Levianta Catastrophe, Asmodean greatly suffered in terms of its economy and military, eventually becoming one of Beelzenia's territories.

By the early second century EC, the region was governed by the Venomania Family and prospered economically. Due to Beelzenia's constant conflict with other nations, Asmodean frequently acted as a battleground. In EC 136, Duke Sateriasis Venomania abducted numerous women, causing a string of disappearances that panicked the region. Later that year, the duke was assassinated by Count Karchess Crim of the Kingdom of Marlon, with the count being subsequently hunted down by the Empire.

### Repeated Conflict

Following the Venomania Incident, the Donald Family replaced the Venomanias as dukes of the region. Around the third century EC, Duke Donald criticized the empire's military and pushed for Beelzenia to continue expanding and unify the entire land; ignored by the imperial family, Duke Donald instigated a revolt, with Duke Gastolle dying in the conflict. The duke then declared Asmodean's independence in EC 212, crowning himself as emperor and ruling over the new country.

Later on, Asmodean waged war with the surrounding countries; as part of this, it engaged in small battles with Beelzenia in the Babul Desert. Following the Disappearance of Saintess Conchita, Asmodean waged a full-scale war with Beelzenia, both countries becoming improvished by the resulting conflict. By EC 399, Asmodean eventually agreed to a ceasefire. In the early EC 470s, they were invaded by the Kingdom of Lucifenia and warred with the Yellow Country for over a decade.

After the king of Lucifenia, Arth Lucifen d'Autriche, died of the Purio Disease, their onslaught lessened. Following the Marlon Revolution in EC 500, Asmodean took no action against Lucifenia as it annexed Marlon during the succeeding years. During the War of 505, Asmodean invaded Lucifenia, only to be swiftly defeated. Though they continued to clash on multiple occasions, they were repelled by the Yellow Country each time.

### Reorganization

Later in the sixth century EC, Asmodean devolved into an authoritarian regime. In EC 573, they negotiated with the Freezis Foundation and agreed alongside the other Evillious nations on the establishment of the World Police. On August 18, EC 609, the prime minister of Asmodean attended the inaguration of the Lucifenian prime minister, Velda Coates. On January 26, EC 612, Lieutenant General Gatt Coulomb disappeared and was later added to the World Police's most wanted list; he was arrested in Elphegort several days later in connection with Père Noël. As the centuries progressed, Asmodean's militant authoritarianism dialed down.

### World War

After the formation of the Union State of Evillious in EC 878, Asmodean improved its relations with Beelzenia, with both countries being left out of the USE. After Lucifenia called for the invasion of Beelzenia, the Red Country sought Asmodean's help, who in turn asked for help from Elphegort.

In April of EC 982, Asmodean's imperial prince, Richard Donald, was murdered while visiting Aceid, Elphegort. After the culprit was given a reduced sentence by the director of the Dark Star Bureau, Garrick Lucif, Asmodean objected to the decision.

Months later, in September of that year, Asmodean declared war on Lucifenia, with the conflict developing into a global war. In EC 992, Asmodean was annexed by Elphegort and the two were renamed as "Tasan-Elphegort". Seven years later, in EC 999, the country was completely decimated by the weapon "Atonement".

## Geography

Asmodean was a middle-eastern region of Bolganio, located east of Elphegort and Lucifenia and west of Jakoku. The region was characteristically dry, hot, and sunny, with at least one major desert covering its eastern border. It also contained at least one mountain range and a few areas that were humid enough for either mist or rainfall.

## Locations

### Towns

* Abito
* Evnemi
* Lasaland (capital)
* Lisa-A
* Mystica

### Natural Features

* Babul Desert
* Misty Mountains

## Known Residents

**Claster Glassred****Diana Octo****Carol Shields****Annaleigh Swee****Costa Venomania****Cherubim Venomania****Burglar Donald****Aras Yarera****Agewe**