Aeranor

The Flag of the Empire of Aeranor

The Empire was founded as the result of a revolution led by **Nikolas Lintië**, which then spread through the land before stopping at the borders of the neighboring regions.

### Backstory

The revolution started at the Kingdom of **Anóren**, and slowly spread out from there to the rest of the region, conquering the kingdoms of **Anavolí** and **Solor**, as well as the many city states of the land over the course of 5 years of constant combat.

The First Emperor, **Nikolas "The Conqueror"**, wished to continue past the borders and into the neighboring nations after establishing his empire and amassing its troops, but disaster struck on the 45th night of 1st Quarter, 773, as he was found dead in his bed with a dagger stabbed into his heart, and a look of shock frozen on his face. His wife, **Ava Lintië**, took over his duties as the Second Empress of the Empire, stopping the war effort while also keeping his teachings ingrained into her people's traditions. Many suspected that she was the one to assassinate him, but the true culprit was found and captured shortly after being spotted leaving the castle. He was the second son of the King of **Solor**, who'd fallen in combat during the **Battle for Solor**.

Empress **Ava** was content with the peace, and taught her children that war must always be the last resort when it comes to conflict. She was an excellent leader, favoring diplomacy over aggression, though never discounting the necessity of the other. She always kept a hand on her sword, as they say. Due to this, she had a long and successful reign, only ending when she died of natural causes. Being the first Empress of peace time, she set the example for all her successors to come.

The Empire only continued to grow in power since then, keeping its people capable of defending themselves and their homes, while also attempting to keep up with its neighbors' technological advancements.

## History

Being a long lived empire, it has had many experiences in the past, and with the recent events, there are more significant trials to come.

### Overview

The Empire of **Aeranor** is a large nation, spanning the entire south western portion of **Gravis**. It once used to be a region filled with various city states, with only 3 Kingdoms within its domain, though that all changed in a massive revolution that sparked from the Kingdom of **Anóren** as a result of the mistreatment of its people by the aristocracy. Since then, **Aeranor** has been an outwardly peaceful Empire, building diplomatic relations with its neighbors while also preparing for the possibility of betrayal.

There have been many domestic turmoils within the Empire, but it has managed to persevere through it all. They kept it all mostly under wraps, but there were a few events that managed to reach the eyes and ears of the neighboring nations. Though **Aeranor** never expected outside interference, the Empire continued to bolster its forces through its turmoils just as a precaution.

### Pre-Splinterfall (-1271)

The events before the SplinterFall occurred:

#### The Rise of the Conqueror (766-771)

To be written. Main Points:-

* The poor being mistreated
* One man has had enough, starts a revolution
* After success, he uses his new platform to spur his followers into war
	+ He convinces his followers that the rest of the region is no different, and that they should all be united under one banner
* 5 year long conflict, where he continues to develop a taste for blood and battle
* Charismatic leader, so managed to unite the people under his banner after taking over their land
* Continued to plot for more conquers to come

#### The Fall of the Conqueror, and the Beginning of a Golden Age (773)

To be written. Main Points:-

* The first emperor was assassinated by the second son of the Kingdom of Solor (prince to be named) as revenge
* His wife, Empress Ava, takes over the empire and halts the war effort
* Becomes the first Empress of peace time
* She successfully built up diplomatic relations with the neighboring nations, while simultaneously preparing for hostile action
* She was cautious and fair to her people, setting an example to all who came after
* Eventually died of natural causes, having paved the way for her children to carry the banner of the Empire

### Post-Splinterfall (1271-1276)

The events after the occurrence of the SplinterFall, up till 1276:

#### The Pirate King (1272)

To be written. Main Points:-

* A pirate who gained infamy through his splintered power decides to take over Alagos for himself and his crew
	+ Used his ability to generate mist and transmit sounds through it. Was nicknamed "The Bloody Mist"
* Through his ability, he was able to cut right through the Imperial Navy and swiftly take over the island of Alagos
* Due to his ever present mist, all the retaliation forces sent to reclaim the land were easily beaten, and Alagos remained his
* Eventually he made parley with the Emperor through a series of messages, essentially threatening to execute the citizens of Alagos should the Empire try anything against him
	+ This threat, amplified by the Emperor's niece's presence on the Island, allowed Alagos to remain under his control

#### The Crimson Wake (1273)

To be written. Main story can be found in Major Anemos's defection (which will be detailed in Thrillseeker)

## Places

### Capital

**Anóren**

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### Border Towns/Cities

**Ammos**

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**Aneta**

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**Auri**

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**Gar**

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**Mentië**

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**Nóla**

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**Préza**

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**Úrimë**

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### Cities

**Alagos**

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**Alcarin**

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**Amarië**

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**Anavolí**

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**Capië**

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**Círa**

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**Dannen**

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**Dóxa**

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**Etaíros**

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**Galanós**

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**Glâs**

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**Iremía**

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**Istare**

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**Ílios**

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**Koúnia**

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**Lathraía**

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**Mairë**

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**Mónos**

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**Nandē**

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**Novaer**

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**Palis**

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**Pyrínas**

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**Rua**

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**Sanda**

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**Solor**

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**Súlimë**

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**Symfonía**

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**Tachýs**

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**Tulunca**

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### Towns

**Afixi**

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**Anámesa**

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**Ankyra**

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**Apováthra**

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**Díni**

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**Eiríni**

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**Erinqua**

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**Etaíros**

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**Fael**

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**Fairë**

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**Gwalt**

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**Latsë**

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**Lissë**

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**Londë**

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**Nalda**

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**Neró**

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**Réfsi**

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**Statherós**

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**Thýella**

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### Villages

**Amor**

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**Antoryamë**

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**Apsída**

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**Arketá**

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**Aristerá**

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**Asië**

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**Calina**

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**Combë**

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**Coivë**

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**Dasódis**

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**Elen**

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**Ennion**

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**Faroth**

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**Gaear**

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**Giliath**

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**Gonía**

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**Guin**

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**Haidra**

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**Koilás**

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**Koryfí**

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**Kóvo**

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**Kýrios**

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**Laiquë**

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**Lindalë**

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**Lorn**

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**Mára**

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**Nótima**

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**Paráktios**

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**Poreía**

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**Ofsáint**

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**Ouránia**

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**Órmos**

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**Raito**

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**Said**

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**Sindi**

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**Sostá**

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**Telmë**

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**Tereva**

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**Trochiá**

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**Uinen**

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**Vanë**

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**Ypirétis**

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## Military

The people of Aeranor are typically trained in the sword arts due to a tradition borne of the Empire's Founder, **Nikolas Lintië**, who taught his people to never let go of the sword. Through this tradition, many of the Empire's citizens end up enlisting in the Imperial Army in hopes of making use of their early training.

This tradition had become a major part of the Military, going to the lengths of making it a requirement to enlist and advance through the ranks. Even as the world advances, and new modes of warfare are developed, the Imperial Military takes sword training as seriously as it does any new method of combat.

Rank advancement depends on the soldier's skill with the sword just as much as their leadership and tactical thinking. Due to this, all the Generals and Admirals of the Military are nearly unmatched in their swordsmanship, despite not having to use it as much as their subordinates, though they wouldn't necessarily be classified as master swordsmen.

The Imperial Military has two divisions: **The Imperial Army**, and **The Imperial Navy**.

### Soldier Ranks and Requirements

There are 5 measured levels of proficiency in Aeranor's military system, in the following order: **Proficient**, **Advanced**, **Adept**, **Expert**, and **Master**. All recruits must be **Proficient** in Swordsmanship to enlist.

#### Officers

Below are the Officer ranks, in order of importance:

Below are the minimum requirements for each officer rank in the military (some officer ranks have a maximum amount of personnel):

**General of the Army/Fleet Admiral (1)**

* Master Swordsmanship
* Expert Leadership
* Master Tactician/Strategist
* Expert Marksmanship
* ++Popularity

**General/Admiral (8)**

* Master Swordsmanship
* Expert Leadership
* Expert Tactician/Strategist
* Adept Marksmanship
* ++Popularity

**Lt. General/Vice Admiral (50)**

* Expert Swordsmanship
* Expert Leadership
* Expert Tactician/Strategist
* Adept Marksmanship
* ++Popularity

**Major General/(U) Rear Admiral (300)**

* Expert Swordsmanship
* Expert Leadership
* Expert Tactician/Strategist
* Adept Marksmanship
* +Popularity

**Brigadier General/(L) Rear Admiral (500)**

* Expert Swordsmanship
* Expert Leadership
* Expert Tactician/Strategist
* Adept Marksmanship
* Popularity

**Colonel/Captain**

* Adept Swordsmanship
* Expert Leadership
* Expert Tactician/Strategist
* Adept Marksmanship

**Lt. Colonel/Commander**

* Adept Swordsmanship
* Adept Leadership
* Expert Tactician/Strategist
* Adept Marksmanship

**Major/Lt. Commander**

* Adept Swordsmanship
* Adept Leadership
* Adept Tactician/Strategist
* Adept Marksmanship

**Captain/Lieutenant**

* Adept Swordsmanship
* Adept Leadership
* Advanced Tactician/Strategist
* Adept Marksmanship

**1st Lieutenant/Lieutenant Jr. Grade**

* Adept Swordsmanship
* Advanced Leadership
* Advanced Tactician/Strategist
* Adept Marksmanship

**2nd Lieutenant/Ensign**

* Adept Swordsmanship
* Advanced Leadership
* Proficient Tactician/Strategist
* Adept Marksmanship

#### Enlisted

Unlike Officers, Enlisted rank soldiers don't have a set amount of requirements to go through the ranks. They are promoted through important feats in their career, be it through battle, shows of skill in any of the previously listed requirements, seniority, or all at once.

Below are the Enlisted ranks, in order of importance:

*Paygrade distinction has been made due to disparity in ranks between Army and Navy.*

## Technology

In terms of technology, the Empire is doing well for itself. Not as far ahead as its neighbors in Argentum, but not as behind as most of the other regions.

### Aeran Metal

Aeranor is well known for its blacksmithing and metalworking. The smithies of the Empire are known to produce the sharpest and most durable blades in the region, and their skills have been put to use during peacetime in manufacturing train parts and tracks for domestic travel.

Aeran Metal is an alloy made of the most durable metals found in the mountain ranges of Aeranor, and is used in the production of most of its weapons as well as its trains.

### Firearms and Black Powder Weaponry

Though not an Aeran invention, the Empire adopted this new mode of warfare as to not be left behind in military power. Every Aeran soldier is required to have some familiarity with firearms and similar weapons.

### Trains (Coal Powered)

The main mode of domestic travel within the Empire. Train tracks connect every major town and city in the empire, though the more remote locations can only be reached through drafted carriages or on horseback.

### Plumbing

A working sewage system was the first thing to be developed at the beginning of the Empire's first Golden Age. Empress **Ava** was very averse to filth, so she invited the most well-renowned craftsmen and architects to a region-wide sanitation mission.

**Argent Cores are currently being studied, with their applications slowly being implemented into existing technology. More to be added.**

## Artifacts

**Raphail's Book of Horrors:** A collection of short horror stories written by Raphail Ernelis. (Page will be created later)

More to be added.

## Organizations

### Imperial Military Police

The Empire's police force is a subdivision of the Imperial Army.

Will be expanded on.

### The Peacekeepers

A secret organization founded by the Second Empress.

Will be expanded on.

## Relationships

**Argentum**

The Empire of Aeranor has a working trade relationship with Argentum. They supply them with **Aeran Metal** in return for **Argent Cores**.

**More relations to be recorded.**

## Gallery

Flag of the Empire of AeranorFinal Draft of Aeranor's Map
## Etymology

Aer- means "Air" in Greek, while -anor means "Sun" in the native language of the land, Anorwa. Thus, the Empire of the Sun and Wind.

> Note: Anorwa is a mixture of Greek and Tolkien Elvish.
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