Askran Kingdom
The Askran Kingdom, or Askr, is a holy kingdom located in the continent of Zenith, found in the realm of Midgard. It is the home of the Order of Heroes. The local language is called Askran. The kingdom is named after the god-dragon known as Askr, the Great Pathfinder. Its rival kingdom and counterpart is Embla.
History
Founded by the god-dragon of the same name and Líf, the first king of Askr, Askr once worked with the Emblian Empire to open and close the gates to other worlds, with Askr's bloodline having the power of opening and Embla's having the power of closure. It's a green and abundant land, as at the request of its people, Askr's retainer Ash poured much of her power into the land to keep it prosperous.
Kingdom of Askr
In recent times, Askr is ruled by King Gustav and Queen Henriette. They have two children, Prince Alfonse and Princess Sharena. Once the Emblian Empire begins leaving gates to other worlds open for their own ambitions, Alfonse and Sharena take it on themselves to form the Order of Heroes, despite the disapproval of their father. Alfonse, Sharena, and their gathered heroes to oppose invasions by various armies.
Askr had endured invasions from the Emblian Empire in the past, but once the previous king died, there was a period of peace. However, his daughter, Princess Veronica elected to carry out her father's goals and invaded Askr to try to bring it under Emblian control. She does this by placing Heroes under contract and having them attack Askr. Due to this, Anna brings Kiran into the world so the Order can have heroes of their own. The Order of Heroes fends off attacks from Heroes as they travel from world to world, until Veronica switches up her tactics by trying to destroy the summoning ruins required for summoning and trapping them in another realm.
Territories
Capital - The capital of the Askran Kingdom was invaded in Chapter 9: Heroes Invade. However, Princess Veronica's true target was the summoning ruins, not the capital.
Vaskrheim - To the south of Askr is an ancient abandoned temple known as Vaskrheim, where the divine weapon Breidablik was once sealed away. It is also the location where Brave Heroes appear, called to Askr by a legendary rite held in the Summoner's world.
Eternal Sanctum - In the western part of Askr is an ancient ruin known as the Eternal Sanctum, where the Rite of Awakening for Askr takes place. At the bottom, a stone slab in ancient Askran was found in the shrine, allowing the Order of Heroes to create a Sacred Seal Forge.
Coliseum - A location where Askr engages in mock battles with the forces of other Askrs.
Unnamed shrine - Further west of the Eternal Sanctum is another shrine, where the Rite of Awakening for Embla takes place. The layout of this place is described by Anna to be similar to the Eternal Sanctum. At the bottom, writing from the Emblian Empire was found in a stone slab, allowing the Order of Heroes to create a Weapon Refinery.
Tower of Heaven - In the northern part of Askr is the Tower of Heaven, which was invaded by Princess Veronica in Xenologue 2: The Brink of Chaos to shroud the world in the Tempest.
Gnótthæð - Gnótthæð is a location in the eastern part of Askr. Once famous for its bountiful farmland, it was burned by the Fiery Hordes of King Surtr of Múspell.
Midgard's Shield - A Stronghold in the southern part of Askr. It was built long ago to house treasures collected from other worlds and was made to withstand the might of Mjölnir.
Askr Castle - The royal castle of Askr. Home to Gustav and Henriette. Also used as a base and lodging for the Order of Heroes.
Aether Keep - A floating castle created by the first king of Askr. Also contains the Aether Resort.
Death's Gate - The entrance to Hel.
Point of Twilight - The location at which one can cross over into Dökkálfheimr.
Sunbeam Hill - The hill where the gateway to Vanaheimr is located.
Askr's Domain - A realm where Askr resides. It contains the Yggdrasill tree.
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Alternative Names
Askr
Demonym
Askran
Leader
Ruling Organization
Family Leader
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Palace economy
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Location
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