Erinia

Centre with Markets and Town Hall Behind

**Erinia**, officially the **Aristocratic Republic of Erinia**, was a nation located in the South West of Eldham. Erinia was a vassal of GoonGuard and later Ravenguard, following the empire's lead in military and diplomatic matters, while having almost complete freedom in it's internal workings.

Located in the northern part of mainland Goonguard and bordering the AWE, it developed a unique mercantile and seafaring culture. It's position right next to the empires biggest neighbour had been very lucrative throughout its history, serving as a transit hub for trade. However, in times of increased tensions between the two empires many Erinian citizens feared that their nation be turned into a battleground.

### Government

Serving as head of both state and government was the Stadholder this position was once held by Maur0bi. Elected by the Grand Council for life, the Stadtholder was responsible for the day to day running of the nation, precedes over the Grand Council and represents the nation within the court of the emperors. One of his more ceremonial duties was to up hold the legacy of the nations founders, IKHpKalle and InZan, and to ensure that their vision of a peaceful and prosperous nation never died.

The Grand Council of Erinia served as the nations main political body, the beating heart of Erinian politics. The councils members were determined through a complex mix of appointment through the Stadtholder, democratic election and through membership in the influential guilds, though having attained the rank of patrician was always necessary for a seat on the council. Members of the Grand Council all belonged to one of the sub-councils that executed the decisions made by the council as a whole.

### History

Erinia was first founded 16th of July by Kalle and InZan, and joined on the 21st of the same month Tierre (the later Solsgaard) as an Autonomous Economic Zone. On the 16th of August constructed started on a small but fortified castle on an island off the mainland

The city was abandoned sometime before June 2023.

### Notable Buildings

By the 3rd of June 2023 much of the city had been looted. It was assumed that the majority of the buildings had not been occupied before hand. To the North-West of the town a temple was found where its interior has collapsed with a sign outside saying "Entrance forbidden by the orders of the stadtholder" which shows that it was closed off before it was abandoned. Inside was blood, and a sign saying "Grand Elders quarters". Also in the north beyond the walls is a large pumpkin which looked like a place for the stadtholder to watch fights.

In the centre of the town is a plethora of markets and behind them is presumably the town hall however it seems that the interior was left unfinished. Adjacent to this is a library however all books are missing. Both of these are the tallest buildings within the city walls. To the right of this is a large storage building.

To the south is a building that is either an unfinished bank or temple. There is a damaged bridge which leads to the Castle. It is a small. excellently built however is mostly unfurnished bar from a depleted storage room and a cask room.

To the east there is farmland with a windmill.

Shops

* Kronoborg Market

### Known Residents

* Maur0bi- Stadtholder (Last ?)
* IKHpKalle - Founder
* InZan - Founder
* Dommic (either a resident or name of house)