Knaeva

Founded in response to many horrors occurring across the land, the Knaeva, only once consisting of The Citadel of Knaeva, has now become a country in its own right, sheltering those who wish to be away from pointless war or wish to be sheltered from the prophesied coming storm. Knaeva itself is but six years old, only really consisting of the central citadel and a series of either newly built villages or tent towns of refugees. The country itself does not have a defined dominant race. 
Instead, much like The Tirmari Archipelago, it is made up of many different races, acting as a melting pot of cultures. Knaeva is not undefended; however, even despite its predominately refugee population.The Sentinels of Knaeva, made up of many different warriors of renowned skill, protecting its borders, doing their best to ensure that the wars of other lands stay out of the country at all costs.

Culture

Religiously, Knaeva is varied, consisting of gods from the Pantheon of Elysium and the Pantheon of the Chthonic, but banning the gods from The Banished Pantheon, largely due to the cult like demeanor that many worshippers of the pantheon have. Out of the three, the Pantheon of Elysium is the most prominent, given how much of the military is actually made up of former paladins and knights from Alderhardt. Overall, there is a grand sense of freedom in the country, which makes it a desirable place for those that wish to start a new life.

Assets

With the recent acquirement of four airships, the implementation of gnomish technology and the magical aid of the many different elves from the Elven Alliance, Knaeva, despite its smaller military, dude to the lacking population, has quite a bit of variety at their disposal. Other than the airships, they have a decent naval, given how one out of two of their cities is build near the mouth of a river, along with many a trade route, keeping them well connected with their several allies across the Continent. Dotted around, there are also a fair few ruined fortresses, which Algar seeks to make whole once again.

History

Knaeva is a young country, being formed after Algar Sondell, the former prince of The Valkan Isles, freed the slaves captured for the fighting pits while taking like minded individuals, stealing longships and sailing to the unclaimed land to the east of The Ithryl Woods. He began by restoring The Citadel of Knaeva, while beginning to recruit those displeased with Alderhardt's rule, who heard of the rumours and wished to fight for the prince's cause. This continued for the next six years, with the country expanding, founding the cities of Earthelm and Port Dawnfall.

Founding Date

475ADE

Type

Geopolitical, Country

Capital

The Citadel of Knaeva

Demonym

Knaevan

Leader

Algar Sondell

Head of State

Algar Sondell

Controlled Territories

• Earthelm
• Fort Gilder
• The Citadel of Knaeva

Notable Members

• Annoxis Bauden
• Bethany Echarlion Beaufort
• Damien Runnington
• Kyra Lenthan