Fiction:Duchy of Erylianus

The Duchy of Erylianus is the nation of the Hikamera Elves, situated at the Eastern Plains of, and one of the members of the. Founded by the unified elven tribes of the region of Erylianus, the Erylians believe in growing a future marked with leisure and glamour, where they may live in harmony with those they hold dear for the rest of time.

History
After the ancestral Igneous Giants became the Erylia elves, they lost all memory of their pasts, with their former cities being razed off the face of the world by the servants of. The Erylians lived divided in tribes spread across the region of Erylianus until they were unified into one nation by what is believed to have been influence from the neighbouring Hikamera elves. The Duchy of Erylianus was founded following the construction of the city of Polendohth at around 4,000 BNA, with their first ruler being the figure known as Uridithas Smouldercape, who was responsible for making first contact with the Aithrena during his reign, leading to the Erylians being accepted into the Sovereignty of Dryada.

During its history, the Duchy became one of the main practitioners of the arts of pyromancy in modern Koldenwelt. They accompanied the Hikamera elves in overseeing the ancestors of the Aynachian Human folk during the time of the great human rebellions, eventually leading the elves of the east to democratically liberate the Aynachians from their vassal state for the purpose of escaping possible bloodshed; it would prove to be a sound decision as the humans eventually became the Sublime Chivalry of Aynach, one of the greatest allies of the Duchy of Erylianus.

Government
The Duchy of Erylianus is ultimately ruled by the Uroboros council, the leaders of the greater Soveriegnty of Dryada. However, internally and locally, it is administered by the figure known as the "Fire Lord", an equivalent of a duke who has authority over all of the Hikamera elves' lands and territories. The title of Fire Lord is hereditary and life-long, with the Tefrignatus family having held it for the last couple of generations. Noble families may only wrest the title from others if their lineage comes to a complete end or if they are shamed away from the nation altogether.

Society
The Erylian folk is well known for being amiable and welcome to outsiders, though they are also known for their hedonistic tendencies. Much of the Duchy is interested in achieving leisure and glamour, which makes them appear vain and self-centered to some other races. Because of this mindset, the Duchy is often viewed as being particularly promiscuous, especially compared to their far more reserved Hikamera neighbours. Despite this, most other elven nations find the Erylian society pleasant to experience due to its heavy emphasis on culture and lack of interest in violence.

Religion
Some Erylias are unconcerned with religious matters, but a significant number of them worships as the god of the universe. Due to their tight links with the Earldom of Hikamer, a small portion of the Duchy follows the path of the Order of the Dawnbringer and worship after being converted into their views. A small but known minority worships Finkrath, the fire dragon responsible for much of the Duchy's woes, as a demon risen from a hell of fire and brimstone who, unless appeased, will destroy all of Erylianus over time.

Individuals
Fire Lady Kassina Tefrignatus=

"The rulers exist to serve the people."


 * Name - Kassina Tefrignatus
 * Position - Fire Lady
 * Status - Alive

Kassina Tefrignatus is the current Fire Lady, serving as their leader in the Sovereignty of Dryada. Born at 155 BNA as the youngest daughter of the previous Fire Lord, she succeeded her father as the leader of the fire elves after a disaster involving him being killed during one of Finkrath's rampages, which gave her a traumatic fear of dragons. Her fear of draconic beings has tempted her to act against the Wyvernrider Legion in the past, but the Assembly's multiple accomplishments through the years have caused her to accept that it was a fundamental part of her people's society.

Filonan Aerember= "To the skies, brothers and sisters!"


 * Name -
 * Position - Wyvernlord of Dragonsthrone
 * Status - Alive

Filonan Aerember is the current leader of the Wyvernrider Legion of the Duchy of Erylianus. A battle-hardened woman who aspired to be a wyvernrider since her youth, Filonan joined the Assembly at the age of 17 and made herself famous for her skill and her taming of one of the Legion's most stubborn wyverns. Becoming the leader of the Legion after unmasking and defeating the vampire who served as the previous leader, Filonan is a fierce warrior who made herself known as an heroine for her victories against humans and the forces of the Exosubstratal.



Allies
"You are welcome to partake in our festivities!"


 * - For elvenkind.
 * - Our dear siblings of the east.
 * Sublime Chivalry of Aynach - Praise Isiris, friends!
 * - Our deals are most profitable!
 * - A mysterious and fascinating people, for sure.
 * - The craftsdwarfship of the dwarves is unparalleled.

Neutral
"What have you to offer to the people of Erylianus?"


 * - Consumed by irrational hatred.

Enemies
"Do the world a favour and cease existing."


 * - We will never bow to you!
 * - A blight upon Koldenwelt.
 * Southern Vermin Kingdom - Filthy, unreasonable beasts.
 * - A threat to our folk whenever we venture south.