Aelyria

Description
Aelyria is a sovereign kingdom of elves in the northeastern region of The Golden Continent. The kingdom is governed from the city of Aelyr. King Acanias XII rules over the nation with the support of General Illotara Pendoras and Majordomo Strix.

Politics
After spending millennia subjugated by humans, the elves of Aelyria are frosty at best with regards to the non-elvish folk living within the kingdom.

Despite being historical rivals with Clyngunn, they enjoy a strong relationship with that kingdom. Their new friendship stems largely from the fact that both nations declared independence from the Golden Kingdom at roughly the same time.

Aelyria's relationship with the Golden Kingdom has improved dramatically since the ascension of Queen Catherine I to the golden throne. There are still frequent border disputes, but both parties are willing to negotiate.

Origins
Aeylria was first founded in 75,000 B.A. by elves from Avaria seeking freedom from persecution. Aelyria was the strongest power on the entire continent for many millenia. In 40,000 B.A., Aelyria conquered the Kingdom of Clyngunn and Aelyria's power reached its zenith. As human nations began to rise, Aelyria's power slowly waxed. In 894 B.A., Aelyria was conquered by King Nelson XIII of the Golden Kingdom.

Restoration
In 15 B.A., the elves of Aelyria declared their independence from the Golden Kingdom. They placed Acanias XII on the throne and began to wage war for their freedom. The war began unfavorably for the elves, but when the Empire attacked in the west and the Golden Kingdom was forced to fight on two fronts the Aelyrians began to score victories. After Queen Catherine I succeeded to the Golden Throne, she agreed to recognize Aelyrian independence in exchange for Aelyrian assistance battling the Empire. The Aelyrians fulfilled their promise by playing a critical role in the Battle of the Tower.