Selerin

Selerin is an Elven nation in the north of Senestria, west of Eseris. It borders Eseris, the Duchy of Atlin, and the unclaimed Senestrian Plains. Like Eseris, it has a very isolationist mindset, conducting some trade with the nearby duchies of Ciril and Valmot but little else.

History

Selerin's Origins are in Eserisian settlers who moved westwards, expanding Eseris's territory to cover the whole of northern Senestria. This lasted for about 40 years, until unrest increased and the Seler war of independence began. After the conclusion of the war and the establishment of Selerin's independence, they were immediately roped into a second war in which an annexation was attempted by the Cordaint Empire, but there were able to successfully repel attacks by the Empire due to the presence of mountains as natural defences. Despite Selerin's independence from Eseris, the clergy of Eserisian Supradia still had a good deal of power over Selerin, and by extension so did Eseris due to its status as a theocracy.

Demography and Population

The majority (around 68%) of Selerians are elves, making up the richer class. Selerin relies on the slavery of Native Senestrians, which make up around 30%.

Military

Selerin's forces are few in number, but are well trained and equipped. It relies on arming the citizens of border towns to defend itself from attack, then launching offences itself with small, well-coordinated groups.

Religion

The official religion of Selerin is Supradia, although it operates under a different denomination. The Selerian form of Supradia has much more of a focus on freedom than its Eserisian of Erdantine counterparts, the role of the four groups of enslaved people in the War of the Gods taking center stage rather than the gods themselves. In terms of organisation, the Denomination is far less centralised, with decisions left to individual places of worship and no real higher clergy operating above them.

Trade & Transport

Selerin is currently under a period of economic struggle, as it has lost most of its trading partners due to the War of Eserae.

Type

Geopolitical, Country

Government System

Monarchy, Absolute

Power Structure

Unitary state

Official State Religion

Supradia

Official Languages

• Eserisk

Neighboring Nations

• Eseris
• The Duchy of Atlin