Apis
A pristine island nation of elves, both wood and high, Apians are a highly religious group who follow the teachings of Ibu'fen and try and maintain a relationship with her above all else. Though Apis maintains a minimal lifestyle, they hold Ibu'fen as the height of beauty and truth, and praise her above all else, going so far as to drive out all that doesn't agree with their version of the story, ensuring their country remains the pristine utopia that they believe it to be.
Structure
The Church of the Immortal Sorrow rules Apis. The Sorrow, head priest or priestess of the Church is then in charge of all decision making. Major responsibilities the Church of the Immortal Sorrow have is making sure that magic is strictly controlled in Apis.
Culture
Apians believe that Kalian, God of the Woods, grew them from trees, and then Ibu'fen, Goddess of Life and Medicine, breathed life into them. As she gave them that gift, only she has the right to take it away, and so Apians do no harm to anyone, including themselves. Additionaly, they believe if they are injured or ill it is what Ibu'fen wishes for them, and that she is simply taking her gift back. As such, healing is forbidden.
Public Agenda
The Church of the Immortal Sorrow runs Apis to spread Ibu'fen's message of love and life for all, but in a role of quiet dignity in that all must suffer what she wishes them to in order to live life the way she wants them to live it.
History
Apis is the origin of life for all elves, both high and wood elf, though wood elves are believed to have a closer connection to Kalian and high elves have a closer connection to Ibu'fen. As such, Apis is a holy place.
The most important event other than the founding of Apis and the creation of the elves is the split, which occured when a group of renegade healer elves fled the religous persecution of the Church of the Immortal Sorrow and created Favus, where they practice worship of Ibu'fen but believe that her gift of life is meant to be shared through healing.
Religion
The Church of the Immortal Sorrow holds all of the power in Apis, and leads to most citizens leading a minimalistic, conservative life. They honor and worship Ibu'fen and, to a lesser degree, Kalian.
Foreign Relations
Apis largely ignores Favus, but often sends out missionaries to spread the word of their religion to other countries. Though this leads to slightly strained relations, their allies are willing to protect them for the sake of not angering their patron goddess.
As She Made Us
Founding Date
1221
Type
Geopolitical, Country
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Demonym
Apians
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Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Theocracy
Official State Religion
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