Emhain (Aurora)

Emhain, also known as Emhainoron, is a small Elven Confederacy located on the island of Emhain, an island of stunning beauty, thick vegetation, and isolation. The island is located in the far North, surrounded by vast oceans and rugged coastlines, making it a region that remains relatively untouched by foreign influence. Despite its modest size, Emhain is known for its rich cultural heritage, deep connection to nature, and intricate political system.

Coat Of Arms
Motto: "..." "..."
Anthem: "May I grow here"
Territories of the Island.
Capital and largest city	Capital Name 2°25'N 25°69'E
Official languages	Language 1 Language 2
Ethnic groups	Lothlondir
Demonym(s)	Emhainean
Currency	[Currency Name] ([Currency Code])
Time zone	UTC
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Driving side	left

Etymology

The etymology of the name "Archothiria" derives from the fusion of two ancient Elladan words: "arkho", an ancient term that had a double meaning of superiority and universality, and "thirio", meaning "beast " or more generally "creature". Thus, the literal translation of the composite word "Arkhothirio" would be "of all creatures", and pairing it with the Elladan term "Aftorekras", currently translated as "Empire" or "Dominion", would make Archothiria the "Empire Of All Creatures".

However, it should be noted that all three Elladan terms derived from even older terms, whose etymology is still highly uncertain and disputed between scholars, due to their pre-Fracture origins.

Geography

The territory of Archothiria is located in northern Dracoris, centered around the Gulf of Aladreven and encompassing most of the Dragon's Eye Peninsula. Imperial territory also extends to cover three large islands in the Oskbaric Ocean relatively close to imperial shores, known as Hoopuni, Bashert and Zreiman. A portion of the empire's territories are situated below the waters of the Interria Sea, connecting the underwater city of Caenunoch to Archothiria's mainland, while another smaller portion is located above the terrestrial surface, on the floating archipelago of Aumeniel. Overall, Archothiria controls a total area of about 563.000 square toors, 2500 of which are located underwater and 500 are floating above the surface.

Archothirian terrain is extremely diverse, and highly characterized by "natural" and self-sustaining magical phenomena caused by the Fracture. As such multiple different geographical regions, each characterized by different phenomena, have formed: the ash-covered Ethereal Steppes, the bubbling magma lakes of the Foundry Badlands, the coral reefs and snow covered beaches of the Winter Litoral, and the floating islands of Aumeniel are some examples of this. However, much more mundane and "regular" areas are also present, with normal forests, plains, hills and mountains existing alongside magically-charged zones. The Crystalline Alps are the biggest mountain chain in Archothiria, located in the western regions of the empire, while the northernmost end of the much larger Dracorian Range is also present within imperial territory.

Government and Politics

The Archothirian Empire is a highly structured Constitutional Monarchy in which power, limited and regulated by the Archothirian Constitution, is shared between the Archothirian Emperors and the Council of Royals. Executive power is held by the Emperor and Judiciary power is held by the Council of Royals, while Legislative power is shared between the two. Both bodies were officially instituted and formed with the New Archian Imperial Constitution in 106, although the Emperors already partially existed with the Malphasamael monarchs of the AngeloDemonic Unity.

The current High Empress of the Archothirian Empire is the Elohim-Sheseirim hybrid Eishet Baraqiel Malphasamael, who inherited the throne in 1087 after the death of her mother and predecessor Gadreel Penemue Malphasamael. In 1093 she married with her two partners Jophiel Mahishasur and Charun Naberus, that were subsequently crowned and became the empire's current Low Emperors.

Archothirian Emperors

The Emperors (Archorian: Imperatori) are the Heads of State of the Archothirian Empire, holding both executive and legislative power, although the latter is fully shared with the Council of Royals.

As heads of the Executive Branch, the Archothirian Emperors:

• Act as the commanders-in-chief of the Archothirian Imperial Forces.
• Declare states of emergency and publish regulations and executive orders.
• Veto bills passed by the Council of Royals.
• Make executive agreements and sign treaties ratified by a majority approval of the Council of Royals.
• Grant pardons for offenses against the Archothirian Empire, except in cases of Impeachment.

As part of the Legislative Branch the Archothirian Emperors, together with the Council of Royals:

• Pass bills, together with the Council of Royals.
• Regulate inter-state commerce.
• Control the national budget.
• Declare war.
• Oversee and make the rules for the Imperial government and its officers.

The position of Archothirian Emperor or Empress is partially hereditary: the title is passed from the reigning monarch, known as the High Emperor or Empress, to the child or closest relative that they consider most fit for the position, often with the advice of the Council of Royals. Through marriage, the title is partially extended to all partners of the monarch that inherited the Imperial Crown: these figures, called Secondary Emperors, have less power than their primary partner, and act more as their Royal Advisors or Privy Council. However, Secondary Emperors can also act as temporary regents if the inheritor of the crown is too young to properly rule.

Foreign Relations

Famous for its many defensive wars against the Template:Archothirian Empire.