Afrington Empire
The largest of the 5 nations on Irrelion, the Afrington Empire borders every of the other nations, and has held longstanding wars with each of them. It's size and ability to wage wars on 4 fronts is a testament to the empire, and it's prosperous longevity is evidence of that. Named after the first Emperor, Alinith Afrington Veymore, the power of the Emperor is absolute, and he chooses his successor to rule the vast lands under the Empire's control.
Structure
The Emperor reigns supreme, with all falling underneath his might and power to rule. Only selected by the previous emperor, the rule of the emperor is considered absolute and without falter. Any organization beneath this is up to the discretion of the Emperor. Thusfar, tradition has dictated a system of bureaucrats that rule and answer to an advisor directly.
Culture
The culture of the Afringtons is based around absolute supremacy in every manner. In culture, in trade, in war, in every facet of life, they focus on being better than all else. Even the average houses of common citizens are built as others may build mansions, albeit smaller. Manners and education are considered compulsory for children to learn, and military service is demanded of many men upon attaining adulthood, for at least 4 years for the shorter-lived races, and 20 for elves. This has led to a civilization built on discipline and resolve.
Furthermore, the culture of the Afrington's revolve around war and conquest. Children grow up playing warrior, coming home from playing with bruises and scrapes, all wanting to grow up to be great warriors. Some grow up to be smiths, arming the Afrington forces, and some grow up to be farmers, feeding the armies. The lucky few get to join the armies. A job many would view as horrendous, they view as honorable. Those who die are given grand burials, ceremonies of celebration, where songs of old are sang as they are sent to the halls of their gods. Near every bit of society revolves around conquest.
History
In the late 500's, when technology was rapidly advancing, a great deal of warrior families resided in the heart of Irrelion, and warred each other for control over chunks and pieces of it. One family, the Veymore's, sought control over the entire heartland of Irrelion, and either coerced, unified, or dominated all other noble families to wrest control. In the year of 613, the Empire was official, Alinith Veymore the first emperor, and construction on a more perfect city had began, Ironwall. Veymore began construction before the empire was conglomerated entirely, meant to be an impenetrable fortress meant to safeguard his rule.
Ever since its early days, the Empire has waged war on all its neighbors in varying capacities, seeking control over more land, with the end goal of dominating all of Irrelion. By and large, it has succeeded in many of its military campaigns, and has grown now to a size where it struggles to try and wrest territory, as any major attack stretches the defenses thin due to the sheer size it has grown to.
Founding Date
613
Capital
Alternative Names
The Empire
Government System
Kratocracy
Power Structure
Unitary state
Economic System
Barter system
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
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