Ilyalon
Located on the Silverlight Isles west of Caelora, Ilyalon is the kingdom of the Moon Elves. Originally established as a mining colony to mine the Ithyrian Silver found in the local mountains, Ilyalon has since grown into a thriving kingdom of artisans, astronomers, and sailors. It's thanks to the innately magical nature of their lands, as well as the open and welcoming nature of their people, that Ilyalon is able to stand as an influential nation despite their relative isolation from the mainland.
Culture
The people of Ilyalon are renowned for their peaceable nature, as well as being a naturally curious people. Additionally, thanks to their fascination with the night sky and their island home, the Moon Elves of Ilyalon are also renowned for producing the finest sailors among the Elvish Kingdoms. Like the rest of Elvenkind, the people of Ilyalon also greatly value magic, particularly Lunar magic, which they frequently incorporate into their arts.
Assets
Ilyalon is one of the largest suppliers of Ithyrian Silver among the Elvish Kingdoms, and has plentiful access to wood, stone, and food. Additionally, Ilyalon commands the largest fleet among the Elvish Kingdoms.
Demography and Population
The population of Ilyalon consists predominantly of Elves, with the majority being of Moon Elf descent, though High and Wood Elves are often seen as well.
Territories
Ilyalon covers the entirety of the Silverlight Isles.
Military
While the people of Ilyalon are generally peaceable and averse to conflict, they still have a standing army of light infantry, cavalry, missile units, and mages, with few heavy infantry, as well as a powerful navy. The soldiers of Ilyalon typically fight on the defence, using fast, graceful attacks to bypass the enemies guard.
Technological Level
Some of the larger cities make use of Magitech in their larger industries and infrastructure, with the level of usage varying between the Isles. Additionally, the cities of Ilyalon also make use of any surviving Aetheric Architecture left over from the time of the Ithyrian Empire, though they lack the knowledge needed to reproduce it.
Foreign Relations
Ilyalon maintains good relations with the other Elf Kingdoms, particularly the High Elf kingdom of Caelora and the Wood Elf kingdom of Ly'syr, as well as most of the nations of Imera.
Agriculture & Industry
Ilyalon has plentiful access to farmland, and theres a thriving fishing industry throughout the surrounding sea.
Trade & Transport
Ilyalon frequently trades with the other Elf Kingdoms along the west coast, with all trade being done by sea. Additionally, inland settlements are connected through a network of well maintained stone roads, while travel between the Isles is accomplished through sea travel between port settlements.
Education
All Moon Elves are educated in schools local to their area. Education begins around 5 or 6 and ends around 20, and covers such subjects as the history of the Elves, art, literature, and the workings of magic. Additionally, there are institutions for higher learning in the larger cities which focus on advanced subjects such as astronomy and naval travel.
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Capital
Government System
Monarchy, Constitutional
Economic System
Market economy
Currency
While Ilyalon uses Royals when trading with the Human Kingdoms, its official currency are the Elvish Vyrens.
Major Exports
Ilyalon commonly exports Ithyrian Silver, Aetherite, fruits, and intricately detailed works of artistry, as well as Lunar magic enhanced items.
Major Imports
Ilyalon imports various metals and other resources that can't be easily obtained from their island homeland.
Legislative Body
The currently reigning King/Queen is responsible for creating the laws, with the heads of the Great Houses providing council.
Judicial Body
It is the duty of the lords of the Great Houses, and the judges that serve beneath them, to uphold the law.
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Related Species
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