Kingdom of Ælnea (All-ne-uh)

The Kingdom of Ælnea is an elected monarchy with a feudal system, encompassing approximately 50,000 sq. miles of in the southeastern corner of the continent. The western and northern border of the kingdom is comprised of the Greenboro Mountains, which many describe acts as a "shield" from invasion of its neighboring kingdoms, hence the nickname "the Shielded Kingdom". To the east and south is the Carnnui Sea, and the kingdom lays claim to 4 islands off the coasts. The natural protection offered by being wedged between a mountain range and ocean has allowed for the kingdom to thrive for nearly 4 centuries.

Structure

Monarch

The monarch is the head of state of Ælnea. Unlike most of the monarchies of surrounding kingdoms, such as those in Armvíðir or Tìr Àrdachaidh, Ælnean monarchs are elected into their position during a ceremony called an Althing, which is called a week after the death or resignation of the predecessor. The Althing can last for several months, during which the five Earls of the various provinces are the candidates to become the next monarch. The barons and baronets cast votes for each Earl in two rounds of voting, the two Earls with the most votes making it to the second round. From there, the barons and baronets cast another vote for the two contenders, and whichever Earl receives the most votes is elected the monarch of Ælnea for the rest of their life.

Earl

Baron / Baroness

Baronet

Baronets are lower nobles who primarily act as administrators of the towns and villages of Ælnea.

Knight

Knights are the lowest ranking nobles of the Ælnean aristocracy. Knighthood is bestowed upon an individual who has showed great merit in service to the kingdom. They often serve as military officers during times of war, or as the proteges of the higher nobility.

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  Aelnea Kingdom

Founding Date

108

Type

Geopolitical, Kingdom

Capital

Scopham

Alternative Names

Shielded Kingdom, Unified Ælnean Kingdom

Training Level

Trained

Veterancy Level

Decorated/Honored

Demonym

Ælnean, Ælnish

Leader

King Æthelweard

Head of State

King Æthelweard

Government System

Monarchy, Elective

Power Structure

Feudal state

Economic System

Market economy

Currency

Ælnean pound

Controlled Territories

• Acsaside
• Æscfeld
• Blainberry Forest
• Bleofeldas
• Bræconieg
• Cape Wulftoð
• Dracatægel
• Faewater Lake
• Garholt
• Goldbirch Weald
• Greneburg Mountains
• Isendun
• Kinsleigh
• Lakemouth
• Leáfscead
• Sæweg River
• Scopham
• Wyrmfeoll Bay

Neighboring Nations

• Armvíðir

Related Items

• Ælnean pound

Notable Members

• Æthelbaer Kinleigh
• Jaxi Delmirev
• King Æthelweard
• Readric Eaton
• Sæwine Ælfsonne

Related Ethnicities

• Ælnean