Elyria
Military
Although the Divine Matriarch has great power, commanding the conventional military forces of Elyria is not within her direct authority. Elyria still retains a largely feudal military structure — lords and other nobles form their own armies drawn from local levies. The Divine Matriarch relies on the loyalty of these lords when they require a large army.
Knightly Orders
The Faith of the Sacred Flame sponsors several anointed knightly orders. Perhaps the most famous is the Silver Order. These knightly orders are the militant arm of the Faith, and notNavy
Elyria boasts the mightiest navy of any power on the continent. These ships, known as the Sapphire Fleet, allowed Elyria to dominate trade and travel within the Middle Sea and surrounding waters for many years. Indeed, their merchant fleets were the first to trade with distant lands in far continents. While Westemär and Caspia have since established their own ocean trade routes and naval fleets, neither come close to rivaling the Sapphire Fleet of Elyria.Trade & Transport
Elyria is a fertile land, but must focus on less perishable goods for international trade. As such, its textile industry dominates commerce with other nations, especially cotton and silk. Elyrian wine competes against Caspian wine for the finest in the continent. Trade by land usually proceeds from Michael’s Gate to Liberio, and from there into either Westemär or Caspia. The bulk of Elyrian trade happens via water through the Middle Sea, giving the nation direct access to most Caspian ports, while many other merchant ships sail through the straits of the Middle Sea to trade with cities in Terene and Orleone.
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Demonym
Elyrian
Head of Government
Government System
Theocracy
Power Structure
Autonomous area
Economic System
Traditional
Currency
Coinage
Major Exports
Wine, oils, silk, cotton, textiles, pottery, sugar
Major Imports
Salt, iron, coal, spices
Official State Religion
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
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