High Kingdom of Ěqallaine

Flag used by the High King

## Ěqallaine

**Shortened:**

* Ěqallaine

the **High Kingdom of Ěqallaine** was once a powerful kingdom ruled by Qeelian elves. It was doomed after the second civil war which not only destroyed most of the nature but also turned the region of Aestrora into the deserted and wasteful land. Many elves abandoned Aestrora after it but some decided to stay, the one which decided to stay were called Elerin elves *(Dark Elves in Qeela)*. The other half of elves became known as Trudain elves (the True Elves in Qeela).

**Ěqallaine** was ruled by a single High King whose role was to represent the kingdom and lead armies, these kings were however selected by the Protectors, title held by elves who controlled one of the Protectorates. There was 6 of them, they are shown in the Eqallaine's flag, each star is representing one of the Protectorates.

The Elves are a wise race with no intentions of agression, they rather prefer to live in a peace and build their cities. However, one elf, whose love to discover has turned him into an enemy of his own race has changed the lives of Elves forever.

## History

### First Arrival

the Qeelain Elves were a sub-group of the High Elves of Araan, who chose to migrate and leave the promised land. Not much is known why they left and what guided them, however, their leader Elidyr and a significant number of his followers sailed the river Anduin and landed on Aestrora, founding Havenport.

## Description

### Protectorates and Protectors

An important body of the Kingdom were the Protectorates. There was 6 of them and each one of them were governed by a Protector. The Protector's job was to govern the region and ensure its stability and protection. However, the protectors had no power outside their region. They swore fealty to the High King and pledge to aid him in every cause of action.

 **Projen Protectorate** - Most Northern Protectorate, it is surrounded by hills in the North and also hills in the South. It has rich ore deposits thanks to the mountains. This was the least populated of the six protectorates. Halafarin, the first Dark Lord targeted this Protectorate first and made it his domain where he could expand his orc army thanks to the special ores found in the caves. After the civil war, this land became known as **Erud Dumáin** *(Wastelands in Qeela)*

 **Sanarion Protectorate** - River Anduin flows throught here separating Sanarion with Ewall Region, Port City of Illyrica is built on the river allowing maritime trade. It was the most prosperous Protectorate until its destruction by the Dark Lord forces. Havenport was a major port city located here.

 **Ataraxian Protectorate** - Was the current ruling Protectorate during the Elerin Wars. It was located in the south along the river Linduin. It was destroyed with rest of the Kingdom. Capital City of Markaialon also served as a Ěqallaine's Capital.

Information about the other 3 Protectorates are limited. Only few informations are known.

**Almer Protectorate** - Most southern Protectorate, Isle of Pair Lorien located in the south divides humans and elves, it also serves as an border between their nations.

**Loreleia Protectorate** - First High King ruled from here.

**Rashorn Protectorate** - Dark Lord Halafarin was raised and born here.

## Geography

The Qeelain Elves arrived to Aestrora as the first inhabitants of the region. Their landing was at place what is now known as Havenport. Shortly after their arrival they settled near the river Skver and founded Markaialon. They soon started spreading out and settled the whole Aestrora region, stretching from Helbine Mountains to the Isle of Cair Lorien.