Elendar
Elendar is a feudal kingdom and the second largest country on continental Malatoria. By and large Elendar is a happy nation, and its caste system is flexible enough to allow advancement for peasants and commoners who show promise and talent. Much of this is due to the influence of The Arcane Academy of Standopolis, who needed to open access to the arcane arts to all citizens in order to train mages and wizards in the fight against Gneiss. Over centuries, this inclusive attitude has led to a meritocracy in Elendar that broke free from the traditional caste.
The Elendarian/Gneissian Conflict has been ongoing for thousands of years, since the formation of the two countries. Although borders have moved from time to time, the nations have found themselves in a stalemate for centuries. This stalemate has led to a relative peace but flare ups and skirmishes between the nations are always a danger, and travel between the two nations is strictly forbidden. Although Gneiss possesses a larger army, the Elendarians have relied on magical defenses (bolstered by the Arcane Academy) and a superior intelligence network led by the E.I.A. and S.E.T..
Elendar is on good terms with most of the other countries and Free Cities of Malatoria and helped to support them in their fight against the Land of Dagrazt in the War Against the Darkness.
Elendar is currently ruled by King Orlen the Wise, a former adventurer and a Paladin of Hysterion, known for his shrewd mind and clear sense of justice.
The capital city of Elendar is Standopolis. Other cities of note include the port city of Tyros, and the northern city of Dronissia.
Structure
King>Duke>Earl>Baron>Count
Culture
Elendarians are a proud and capable people with most all of them having served in the military in some capacity.
Demography and Population
4.5 Million (80% Human, 20% Various demi-humans)
Although a secure nation, Elendar does have pockets of evil humanoid races that have ensconced themselves in some of the darker corners.
Military
With the aid of its Battlemages, Elendar has the strongest navy in Continental Malatoria. Its army is not as strong as the Gneissian War Machine, but through arcane defense and a superior intelligence network, Elendar has managed to hold steady in the disputed lands between Gneiss and Elendar.
Throughout the kingdom, a number of forward keeps help to keep foreign invaders at bay, as well as deal with any monsters or evil humanoids that threaten the peace of the kingdom.
Foreign Relations
Elendar is in a current battle ready state against Gneiss.
Elendar has a current embargo on the Free City of Peltarch.
Elendar is on positive terms with the Free Cities of Thallaspur, and Calorn.
Elendar is on positive terms with the Kingdom of Volinsk.
Elendar is on positive terms with the Elves of The Great Forest, and the Dwarves of Stoneheart.
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Capital
Demonym
Elendarians
Leader
Head of State
Government System
Monarchy, Elective
Power Structure
Feudal state
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