The serii of Seadale spread across the lands swiftly. The war torn lands of the south were too distant and faced with too much conflict to remain a part of Ardorserii. The land broke off into city states and individual political pockets which were eventually conquered by Lidora the Sky Queen. Once Lidora died, the question of succession rose. Two factions emerged, those loyal to the matriarchal monarchy, and those who believed Alilnegi should be responsible to its states. What resulted was a bipedal form of government with power shared between the Sky Queen and an elected council from the Sunyith. The Sunyith runs most of the day to day rulings of Alilnegi.

The people of Alilnegi are passionate and spirited. They have been broken and shattered through many wars, but their goddess Alilia has always led them through the darkness. Because of their faith and their queen, women tend to hold more positions of power in Alilnegi. Ever since Ardorserii embraced open worship of the Four Ascended, tensions have increased between the two nations.

History

The lands of Alilnegi were originally inhabited by milserii. Cargog Calgaerin, the first mage, lead a campaign from Serii's Dawn to the southern Earthfire. The resulting war caused the milserii to turn to the aid of the Shatterers, however Cargog was successful in pushing them away from the Earthfire before they could tap the energy source's full potential. The first territory that emerged around the Earthfire was Calland. The milserii would continue to fight a losing war for several more years before the Dorii and Emira intervened and ended the conflict. A large number of Milserii fled west, while another section of Cargog's followers went North to worship the deific Emira.

Without the support of the Elder Council of Serii's Dawn or an well-formed central government, Cargog's followers broke off into various city states in the region. City States continued to rise and fall in the region that would become Alilnegi until nearly 1950 WE. While Ardorserii fought their own war against the Shatterer Ficktier, a powerful faction rose in the city state of Sky's Reach. Frustrated that her people were unable to provide a united front against Ficktier and his legions of tierii, Lidora, the First Sky Queen, seized the opportunity to conquer and unite her weakened sunserii neighbors into a powerful united nation and Alilnegi was born.

Leadership

While officially Alilnegi is a matriarchy, modern politics have caused a bi-pedal form of government to emerge. The appointed Sky Queen is the ruler of Alilnegi, but she must share the responsibility of governing with a High Council elected from the various regions that make up Alilnegi.

The Risen Sky Queen

Alilnegi's government is formed from a constitutional monarchy that establishes a sovereign titled: the Sky Queen. Responsibilities include managing the governing caste, legislating fairly, protecting citizens, and overseeing maritime affairs. The Sky Queen holds political authority, acting as a unifying force for the nation and a guardian of Alilia's divine influence.

Sky Queens each reign for 4 years, and are appointed to their position from the governing caste known as the Risen, who are civil servants dedicated to the legislative responsibilities of running Alilnegi.

Recent Sky Queens

Cerai of Northshore, Risen Sky Queen of Grace (1010-1018 AE)

Appointed as Sky Queen in 1010 AE at the age of 27 years old, Cerai is one of the youngest Sky Queens in history. To those close to her, Cerai is known as careful and kind. However, to outsiders, many believe Cerai to be the weakest and easiest of the Sky Queen's to manipulate. In her first four years of rule the queen has made enemies with the Ruby Shadow in her heavy handed attempts to outlaw slavery. The young queen also has made enemies out of the Silver Sigil in her cautious disposition toward Riicraft.

Alilharen of Sky's Reach, Risen Sky Queen of Elegance (1018-1022AE)

Appointed as Sky Queen in the year of 1018 AE at the age of 31 years old, Alilharen was a prominent ally of Cerai of Northshore and outspoken opponent of slavery. She worked with adventurers from all over Ilderon to help end the Lostfire Conflict. Her role in negotiating peace between Ardorserii & Alilnegi won her fame in the Seated Council that appoints each Sky Queen.

Tialee of Dockensdale, Risen Sky Queen of Purity (1022-1026 AE)

Appointed as Sky Queen in the year of 1022 AE at the age of 33 years old, the subject of Tialee's appointment was consistently called into question. Many believed Tialee to be involved with a criminal syndicate known as the Bloody Fog. Orange contractors in Dockensdale revealed that Tialee was being blackmailed by the organization for having an affair with another Risen member. The questionable corruption of the Alilnegian government caused a full scale rebellion.

Oridora of Jiachofros, Risen Sky Queen of Honor (1026-1030 AE)

Apppointed as Sky Queen in the year of 1024 AE at the age of 54 years old, Oridora was a dedicated servant within the ranks of both the Risen and Nozeram for over four decades. Her unquestioning morals and commitment to bettering the world made her the perfect candidate to quell the smoldering flames of rebellion. Sky Queen Oridora created a standing army for Alilnegi, and was the first Sky Queen to openly admit to mothering a family. Her reign heralded the first princes and princesses of Alilnegi.

Wynlora of Old Reldien, Risen Sky Queen of Discipline (1030 AE- Present)

Appointed as Sky Queen in the year of 1030 AE at the age of 29 years old, Wynlora vowed to purge corruption from within the ranks of the Alilnegian government. Wynlora gained prominence in the year of 1025 AE by organizing the Risen's military response to the open rebellion. Wynlora cut through the rebellion, eliminating it and chasing the rebellion leader into the Alyan forest and both disappearing for years. In 1029 AE, Wynlora emerged from the Alyan forest alone, carrying the head of the rebellion leader. She was appointed Sky Queen in the following year for her service.

The High Council of the Sunyith

The High Council that handles many of the day to day rulings of Alilnegi is composed of six elected Supreme Lights that represent each of Alilnegi's six major regions. Additionally, The High Prophet of the Sunyith presides over the council. The Current High Prophet is Philezra of Light.

Book 1 (1013 AE)

1013 AE was year that was meant to herald a new age for Alilnegi with the abolition of slavery and the ascension of a new High Prophet of light.

Due to an increase threat on merchant caravans moving near the Ardorserii border, Alilnegi hired a mercenary army of 40,000 soldiers to secure the borders of two stretches of territory. Sky Queen Cerai granted 7,500,000 sea coins to Supreme Light Solemn & Supreme Light Primada for the formation of the army. The presence of the mercenaries caused an international incident that led to war between the two countries.

Book 2 (1014 AE)

Corruption was discovered within the highest ranks of Alilnegi's government. Nozeram investigators, and manifests of ships within the Tidegate went missing. The origin of chaos was revealed to be Supreme Light Solemn. Solemn was a member the Seven and helping to perpetuate the Lostfire Conflict in an effort to steal Alilnegi's Earthfire.

A peaceful end was negotiated to end the Ardorian and Alilnegian war.

Book 3 (1030 AE)

1030 AE began with the appointment of a new Sky Queen who vowed to fight corruption within the ranks of Alilnegi's government. Alilnegi enjoyed a new era of peace as it had three powerful military factions within the country.

Book 4 (1030 AE)

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Culture

"The two things Alilnegians love most is their Goddess, and their paperwork." —Council Guard Shonsenus, The Similarity, 1010 AE

Alilnegi sits nearly in the center of the world. Boasting the largest population of people of any nation in Ilderon, Alilnegi is a shining beacon of influence across the world. The massive bustling cities of Alilnegi are well blended with sunserii, milserii, and brendorii. Tierii are extremely rare in Alilnegi and are hunted with extreme prejudice. The beacon nation stands as the center for learning across the world, as the Mapheus University ran by the Alildorii Deelah Wynrona accepts all willing scholars.

Nothing is more important to the citizens of Alilnegi than their goddess. The Sunyith, which is the major church of the Given Wills, has a major hand in influencing every aspect of life within Alilnegi. The nation has been locked in a period of enlightenment for the past two hundred years. Every recent modern innovation in art and architecture has been a result of the scholars of Alilnegi. As denizens of the goddess of Creation, the citizens find a special reverence in art and learning.

Sailing

Many of Alilnegi's largest cities are coastal ports. Additionally a large region of Alilnegi is held within the Tidegate which is a string of islands in the inner sea. As such, sailing and maritime crafts are major aspects of life within Alilnegi. Many Alilnegians find their livelihood in some profession dealing with the sea. This is true for the citizens within Sunstretch, Tidegate, Dawntouch, and a large portion of the Heartland.

Arts

Alilnegians take the teachings of creation seriously. The artists of Alilnegi are some of the best in the world. Ardorserii surpasses Alilnegi In some specific areas such as metal work. It is rumored that the artists of Alilnegi innovated in art in ways that the immortal Alildorii of Rion have yet to experiment with, however, very few souls are able to travel freely between Rion and Alilnegi.

The Given Wills

The Given Wills are a sect of the larger religion known as The Wills of Alilia. Emira, the World Walker, gifted the nation of Alilnegi a massive stone monolith after they spare the lives of a milserii tribe during a war in the Waking Era. The stone monolith, known as The Gift, has countless cracks and holes that reveal it's crystalline interior.

As the sun rises and travels over The Gift, light is reflected and refracted inside the standing stone and characters are projected from the crystal interior through the cracks and holes. These daily messages from the Gift are recorded and translated. The daily messages are sometimes vague and confusing, but they have proven themselves in the past to often times be prophetic and as such are regarded as scripture by the followers of the Given Wills.

Political Climate

Alilnegi is led by a bicamel government. The Risen handle the legislative as well as choosing as member to serve as Sky Queen. The Sunyith handles the judicial responsibilities. Between the two factions, different ideas and schools of thought are constantly evolving and being exchanged.

To be an Alilnegian is to know that the political climate is always changing and ever growing towards the tenets laid out in the Given Wills.

Marriage - Oath of Blooming

Typically, men craft intricate charms such as a metal flower or a trinket and present it to their suitor. After the suitor accepts they have a ceremony honored by the Sunyith. Life is highly respected in Alilnegi culture, and that reflects on their marriage customs. While women do hold many more positions of power and freedom of choice in Alilnegi, relationships that have the chance to propagate life are coveted more than a relationship that will not produce offspring.

Regions - Stretches

The various city states of the southern coast of Seadale eventually united into the nation of Alilnegi. Each of the city-states and their surrounding territory maintained their unique culturally differences, and became known as Stretches. Each Stretch of territory was offered representation within Alilnegi's growing government after Sky Queen Lidora's conquest.

Sunstretch

Led by Supreme Light Balesin Rudnik, the Sunstretch is the western coastal region of Alilnegi. Bordering the lands of Morsia, Nozendale is the largest coastal city in the Sunstrech. The region gets its name from its exceptionally long days from being on the border. The world wide organization of Nozeram stages most of their western operations in Ilderon from Nozendale.

Tidegate

The Tidegate is chain of islands in the Inner Sea south of Alilnegi. Many different nations lay claim to the islands of the Tidegate with Red Axe, Morsia, and Rion all bearing claims to at least of the islands in the Tidegate. Alilnegi holds the largest amount of territory in the region. The islands under Alilnegi's control are led by Supreme Light Kelda Neuar. The largest city within the Tidegate is a coastal port called Marble Port that rest safely along the shores of Alilnegi.

Dawn Touch

Dawn Touch is the eastern coastal region of Alilnegi that borders Ardorserii. Lead by Imen Solemn, Dawntouch finds itself placed promptly in the center of the world. Dawntouch is home to the largest city in the world, Dockensdale, and is a beacon of wealth and culture across all of Ilderon.

Heartland

The Heartlands are composed of the central coastal cities of Alilnegi and Sky's Reach. The Supreme Light is Stradru Gladius, and the largest city in the region is Sky's Reach. Heartland is the base of operations for most of Alilnegi's government that is loyal to the Sky Queen.

Shattered Lands

The Shattered Lands make up the eastern northern forests and fields of Alilnegi. This stretch of territory was once the thrieving nation of Emirian. However, after the Second Shattered, the nation was ripped apart. Sky Queen Lidora organized the shattered remnants of the people into an array of battlefronts against the Shatterer Ficktier and his legions of Tierii.

Land of the Gift

The Lands of the Gift, often referred to as the Gift Lands, are the northern most stretches of Alilnegi. They border large swaths of the Alyan forest. At the conclusion of the Mageseeker wars the goddess, Emira, gifted the people of Alilnegi a massive crystalline structure known as the Gift. The crystalline monolith refracts sunlight daily into messages and scriptures from the goddess Alilia.

The Risen

"Within the ranks of the Risen, you find secretaries and legislators, advisors and soldiers, and even waste workers or administrators. Anyone of them could be our next queen." —Arch Arcanist Laren Calgarin, Essay Application for an Orange Contract, 919 AE

When Lidora founded Alilnegi, the time period was rife with conflicts caused by weaker kings and queens. She considered inheritance to be an inferior form of governing, and did away with traditional nobility in Alilnegi, choosing to replace it with a meritocracy. With that, The Risen were born. The Risen are a faction of young women in Alilnegi that undergo aristocratic and political training. While initially the Risen were meant to be civil servants, after Lidora died with no clear line of succession in place, many looked towards the most prominent members of the Risen for leadership. As the years passed, the Risen transitioned to become a group that specifically groomed and prepared individuals for the insurmountable task of becoming the next Sky Queen of Alilnegi.

The Sunyith

Based out of Alilnegi, the Sunyith is the largest religious faction devoted to the Given Wills of Alilia. The major base of the church has ruling power all throughout Alilnegi, but the physical headquarters of the Sunyith resides in Suncori. Suncori is located on at the tip of peninsula of Alilnegi just atop the Tidegate.

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