Erathia

The grand empire of Erathia is the largest and most powerful country on the sunset-shores. It is the home to the Erathian language, The Church of Duality and some of the finest destriers in the sunset lands. The Erathians are known as a proud people who value martial might and the scholarly arts equally.

History
In the year 645AC (after the calamity) two brothers, one sworn to Marduk and one to Anu, rose from Cullin citadel and drove the Orks, from Greymist. The brothers the proceeded to unite the territories of Lushwood, Dain, Aur, Ashdale and Tiroan under the banner of Erathia. The brothers proceeded to form the church of Duality and lay down the laws of governance. Remember their names as Caillean and Leorian.

Religion
The church of the holy duality dominates the political sphere and defines Erathia. The church views Anu and Marduk as the allies and guardians of humanity and especially Erathia. The church tolerates, and even respects the likes of Kishar and Ishtar, the cults of the naturalistic divines but warns that only the members of the Duality are true friends of the realm and its denizens. Worship of the likes of Nergal, Zaqar and Tiamat is considered to be absolute heresy and is punishable by death.

Politics
Erathia is divided into 8 duchies that enjoy a great deal of autonomy provided they follow the edicts of the church of Duality and pledge loyalty to Erathia. The great lords who rule the duchies each get a seat at the Erathian ruling council. The church of Duality also holds two seats at the council in addition to having the eventual tie-breaking vote whenever a new Erathian Emperor is to be appointed.

Duchies and Dukes

 * Dain - Ruled by House Whiteheart.
 * Lushwood - Ruled by House Greenhorn
 * Calio - Ruled by House Cryf
 * Ashdale - Ruled by House Brath
 * Aur - Ruled by House Auster
 * Aunor - Ruled by House Morení
 * Tiroan - Ruled by House Sirena
 * Glyth - Ruled by House Emrynn

Languages

 * Erathian
 * Tafod (the old tongue)
 * Argosi