Amaethea
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The Crown of Amaethea, colloquially and originally known as Elvenesse (Ancient Elven: Marmali'nor), is the eminent realm of Elves upon the continent of Almaris. It is situated upon the temperate western peninsula known as the Arm of Malin in the political region of The Hinterlands. The heartland of the nation is held within the enclosing ring of the Orocarne Range: a natural defensive encirclement of mountains that protect the capital city Caras y Tennallar. Further west is the forest of Dorthonion and the Village of Oswin.
Modelling itself as a united realm for all descendants of Malin and a spiritual successor state to the ancient Holy Princedom of Malinor, Amaethea is a beacon of unification to all elven kind. The nation is a direct successor to the Principality of Aegrothond. The nation was founded in Almaris by former High Prince Fëanor Sylvaeri to signify the union of Aegrothond and the Matriarchy of Siramenor as a single entity. Following his abdication and retirement, Evar'tir Oranor rose to power as High Prince, and reigned for 56 years (22-78 SA), overseeing a slew of domestic and foreign changes. Upon his abdication, Kosher Daesmon ascended to the newly titled position of Prince Royarch. Kosher Daesmon resigned after fifteen years of reigning in favor of his son, Acanthus Daesmon, who was groomed from birth for the position and guided by a council of elders and scholars from a unique background.
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Politics
Succession
The Crown of Amaethea adheres to a system of direct succession, appointed by the Prince Royarch. The current ruling dynasty is the House of Daesmon.
The Council
The Prince Royarch's Council consists of the lord commander of the royal army, the lord exarch, the Head-Steward, the commander of the AFL, the Deputy-Steward, and a handful of advisory positions. The only person who may appoint or dismiss members of the Council of the Royarch himself.
Aristocracy
Lords of Amaethea:
Prince Kosher Deasmon
Jarad Munnel, Margrave of Helious
Seeds/Clans/Houses:
The Family of Arvellon
The Family of Deasmon
The Family of Munnel
The Family of Oranor
The Family of Oussana
The Family of Sylvaeri
The Family of Taliame'onn
The Family of Vuln'miruel
Army
The Glaiveguard is the national army of Elvenesse. The Glaiveguard is lead by the Lord Commander and overseen by the Prince Royarch. The first person to hold the position of lord commander was, Araum Calithil. After the resignation of Lord Araum from the position of Lord Commander, Elliphas Daesmon stepped up to the position after the ascension of his brother Kosher Daesmon to the position of Lord Exarch. Elliphas stayed as Lord Commander for a bit over a decade, then resigning in favor of Ventys Vuln'miruel, who still resides in the position to this day.
Demographics
The Crown of Amaethea has a large majority of Wood Elves with a minority of Humans, High Elves, and Elves.
Religion
The Crown of Amaethea follows the Wild Faith, however, a level of religious autonomy is permitted and encouraged.
The Wild Faith is a faith about the natural order of life with a special focus on the balance. The two main figures of the Wild Faith are The Mother and The Father, these two figures are the Ying and Yang of the faith. "Where the Mother embodies life, the Father is death. Where the Mother embodies growth, the Father is the hunt. Where the Mother represents the gentleness of femininity, the Father is the strength and firm hand of men." Within the religion itself also exist the druids who are keepers of the balance.
Geography
Almaris
The Crown of Amaethea is located south-west of the Idol's Garden in the western hemisphere of Almaris, with the capital city, Caras y Tennallar, situated on the end of the Arm of Malin. The city itself is within a heavily dense forest and borders the sea allowing for easy travel by boat.
