Nations

There are many nations of the world, and a total of 9 left remaining in South-East Arlec. The former nations either falling to war or absorption.

Each nation has their own strengths and weaknesses, along with a unique culture and governance system.

## Current

### Aren

*See: Aren*

Aren is the most South-Eastern city in Arlec, bordering with the Nirvan Republic. After the Arenian Campaign they keep mostly to themselves, giving men to their allies in exchange for security and support.

Their governmental system is a simple monarchy.

### Carto Empire

*See: Carto Empire*

The Carto Empire is a relatively new nation, birthed after their secession from Ilaka. They have a strong military and have an extensive history of war with both Ilaka and the Nirvan Republic. They are situated currently in between Gonarundu and the Nirvan Republic with hostile tribes to the North.

Their governmental system is a monarchy, an Emperor ruling the nation.

### Gonarundu

*See: Gonarundu*

Gonarundu is one of the oldest nations in the world of Arlec, and the oldest in South-East Arlec. It can track its history all the way to the Second Era, when the world was called Alrec. Despite its age it is one of the weaker nations, stuck between Hashin and the Carto Empire.

Their governmental system is an Oligarchy feigning as a Monarchy, a council ruling.

### Hashin

*See: Hashin*

Hashin is one of the coast nations, originally forming as a nation after an alliance between two cities. Since then it has had it’s ups and downs, almost dissolving at one point due to the severe loss of people during the Plague of the 5th Century. Now, it is a military powerhouse and one of the strongest nations next to the Nirvan Republic.

Their governmental system is a Monarchy, though has turned into an Autocracy with the rise of Emperor Sung-Jin-Woo.

### Nirvan Republic

*See: Nirvan Republic*

The Nirvan Republic is a very strong and organised nation. They have carved their way into power with a series of astounding military victories, strengthening their economy and influence. They are currently the biggest and believed to be the strongest nation.

Their government system is a Republic, the consuls elected every year leading the nation.

### Tamwull

*See: Tamwull*

Tamwull is the second largest nation in South-East Arlec, coming to be after they overthrew their masters in a rebellion. They have strived to make themselves strong in every aspect of a nation, using their bureaucratic system to improve and become one of the economically strongest nations in the region.

Their governmental system is a Republic.

### Trosstin

*See: Trosstin*

Trosstin is an independent city-state that is a part of the island nations. They are relatively new in the grand scope of everything, uniting their island under the city Trosstin. Now, they are known for their eccentric culture and inventive spirit.

Their governmental system is a Monarchy.

### Uhek

*See: Uhek*

Uhek is one of the island nations, being content with their large mass for a long time, before expanding outwards. On said island they have dealt with a lot, changing their government and creating a culture of fear and hatred towards mages. Still, they are a prosperous nation enjoying life on their island.

Their governmental system is an Oligarchy.

### Vosqis

*See: Vosqis*

Vosqis is likely one of the oldest island nations in South-East Arlec, no one yet knowing when they were created. However, to the world they are young, opening up their borders late. Due to their isolation they have a unique culture, many world objects still foreign to them.

Their governmental system is a Monarchy.

## Former

Not all the current nations have reigned forever. As new ones are birthed, others crumble, making way for more people to live, destroyed either from war or absorption.

### Ilaka

*See: Ilaka*

Ilaka was once a dominant nation, spanning as one of the early nations. They were known for their military strength. Yet it was their leadership that eventually led to their downfall, conquered by their own offspring, the Carto Empire, after extensive wars with both them, the Lorenzen Kingdom and the Nirvan Republic.

Their governmental system was a Monarchy.

### Kingdom of Bethune

*See: Kingdom of Bethune*

The Kingdom of Bethune is technically still alive, it has just become a region in Tamwull. Rather than focus on the military, the Kingdom believed in the prosperity of its people, something that led to their eventual absorption by another, bigger nation. Still, it is a successful region, keeping a lot of its independence.

Their governmental system was a supreme Monarchy but is now underneath a Republic.

### Lorenzen Kingdom

*See: Lorenzen Kingdom*

The Lorenzen Kingdom was a strong Arlecian power in the 3rd and 4th centuries, falling to their own mismanagement in the end. During its peak it was a military power, holding the most land at its time and even defeating the Nirvan Republic in a lot of battles. While some of the culture still remains, it was conquered by the Nirvan Republic, razing their capital.

Their governmental system was a Monarchy, the ruling family changing many times.