Eldermar Empire
The Eldermar Empire is the Biggest and most influential Country in Aweon.
In small villages that don't have a Judge, the village chief acts as the Judge, and for larger decisions, a letter must be sent to the nearest Judge to rule
besides those smaller Groups worshipping other deitys do exist but are mostly unrelevant
For the New Year, people gather around the priests of Seraphina, where the priests perform a ritual to ask their god for a good New Year.
During the Remembrance, the people remember the Death of Gaia. Most Cities hold foliage-themed Festivals where everything is decorated with real and fake plants, also Traditionally Children plant a small Plant called Yeartree. This plant takes exactly one year until it is fully grown and sheds a seed. This seed is then planted again on the next Remembrance. Yeartree looks like a small tree when fully grown, hence its Name. It is small enough to be grown in a small Pot.
The Empire celebrates its Founding with a Giant Festival. Crowns Guard and Empire Mages hold a Parade, decorated with Magic.
Leaders
King
currently: Ezio Elder The Empire's Main Leader is the King/Queen. The King or Queen is chosen by the Last Leader, which has led to them being part of the previous leader's family ever since the empire's creationRoyal Council
Eldermar Royal Council The Council is made up of powerful individuals chosen by the King, together they have as much power as the King/Queen themselvesJudicial Body
In large cities, judges are chosen by representatives of the king after they have undergone training to become judges.In small villages that don't have a Judge, the village chief acts as the Judge, and for larger decisions, a letter must be sent to the nearest Judge to rule
Executive Body
Towns Guards
The official police force, stationed in every village, town, and city. They receive basic training and are usually equipped with simple non-magical weapons.Crowns Guards
The superior police, who take orders directly from high officials. They undergo years of high-level training and are equipped with fine, sometimes magical, equipment.Empire Mage
Mages officially trained by the Empire, they only take orders from the King and the Eldermar Royal Council .Regulations
Magic
The use of magic is regulated in the Empire, which means that anyone who uses magic while in the country must have a permit to do so. This permit can be earned by passing a government-issued test at one of the officially licensed academies; recently, the law was changed so that anyone can take these tests, even if they did not attend the academy, so that foreigners who have studied elsewhere can earn the permit without having to spend years learning something they already know.Worship
The Empire allows worship of all Gods, and other Deity's, which do not classify as Evil. some of the forbidden Deitys are: Lucifer God of Lawful Evil and Vornak God of Chaotic EvilReligion
The main two Worshiped deitys in the Empire are Seraphina the God of Lawful Good and Raphael God of Lawful Neutral.besides those smaller Groups worshipping other deitys do exist but are mostly unrelevant
Culture
Festivities
Newyear Celebration
Date: 1st Day of the 1st MonthFor the New Year, people gather around the priests of Seraphina, where the priests perform a ritual to ask their god for a good New Year.
Remembrance
Date: 30th Day of the 6th MonthDuring the Remembrance, the people remember the Death of Gaia. Most Cities hold foliage-themed Festivals where everything is decorated with real and fake plants, also Traditionally Children plant a small Plant called Yeartree. This plant takes exactly one year until it is fully grown and sheds a seed. This seed is then planted again on the next Remembrance. Yeartree looks like a small tree when fully grown, hence its Name. It is small enough to be grown in a small Pot.
Founding Day
Date: 10th Day of the 7th MonthThe Empire celebrates its Founding with a Giant Festival. Crowns Guard and Empire Mages hold a Parade, decorated with Magic.
Structure
Absolute Monarchy
Education
A very small portion (~5%) of the Empire's citizens don't even have primary Education,
A large portion (~40%) of the Empire's citizens have Primary Education,
A small portion (~25%) has Higher Education,
A small portion (~15%) has Bachelor's Equivalent Education,
A very small portion (~10%) are considered Masters at their specific craft,
A very small portion (~5%) has Master's Equivalent Education.
A large portion (~40%) of the Empire's citizens have Primary Education,
A small portion (~25%) has Higher Education,
A small portion (~15%) has Bachelor's Equivalent Education,
A very small portion (~10%) are considered Masters at their specific craft,
A very small portion (~5%) has Master's Equivalent Education.
Type
Geopolitical, Empire
Capital
Head of State
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Unitary state
Economic System
Mixed economy
Gazetteer
The Empire still holds control over the Lifewood Ruins, even tho a lot of its Loot was distibuted to other countries after the War ended.
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Related Species
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