Achith
Achith is a kingdom in Emiroth located between the Sea of Achith and the Sea of Phaida. Its domains include all of the lands between the Nargonde Isthmus in the west and the Conne River in the east (including the land between the Sea of Achith and Lake Sufmark), along with the Ilugar Isles in the Sea of Achith.
It is one of the major naval powers of Emiroth and an important controller of trade, since all land trade routes between the western nations and the eastern nations must pass through it, or else go hundreds of miles around through the largely-unsettled domains of Phaida.
Structure
The Queen of Achith is, by law, the ruler of Achith. In practice, however, the Queen's power is limited by the Assembly of Councillors; the Assembly (made up largely of the kingdom's nobles and other aristocrats) exercises most of the day-to-day governance of the kingdom. Though the Queen is technically the absolute monarch of the kingdom - and indeed does wield considerable power and prestige - monarchs of Achith are rarely successful without the support of the Assembly.
Achith's government is highly centralized; most of the Councillors of the Assembly reside in manses in the capital of Dorwine, though they own considerable estates outside of the capital as well. Much of the country's trade is controlled by guilds, which are also mostly centered in Dorwine with chapterhouses throughout the country. Indeed, many prominent guild members are also Councillors in the Assembly.
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