Achelouan Republic

The Achelouan Republic is an independent nation on the continent of Foraeta. Nestled in the Grey Mountains, the Achelouan Republic has long been at war with the Roon hordes and mutants of the Blasted Lands to the east and the Mountain Elves of the Rusalva, who they are forced to share their homeland with.

Origin
During the year 2460, the Asorlin Empire found itself locked in a devastating civil war, following the death of the emperor and the infighting between his children on who should succeed him. For the longest time, the fortress of Achelous kept it's loyalty to the Empire. However, during the year 2508, the people rose up, disposing of the leadership and taking the fortress for themselves, forming the Free City of Achelous. The people of the Free City claimed the Asorlin leaders to be tyrants, and promised the townsfolk of the nearby villages an end to the petty squabbles that had led to the war in the first place and freedom from the despotic rule of whoever led the Empire. Though this rebellion was popular in the region, it didn't spread as well to the other minor kingdoms that had sprouted in open rebellion against the Empire.

Despite the Free City's lack of military might, an alliance with the Dwarves gave them a technological edge over their rivals that, when combined with the geography of their region, allowed them to hold their own long enough to survive until the year 2655. On this year, the leaders of the Free City and the Emperor of the Asorlins met on neutral ground to discuss the possibility of peace, eventually coming to an agreement. In exchange for the independence of Achelous and the villages once governed by the fortress, the Free City would assist the Asorlins in the destruction of the rebellious Kingdom of Lepraea. During the years between the signing of this treaty and the annihilation of the Lepraeans, the people of the Free City would establish a proper form of government, becoming what is now known as the Achelouan Republic in the process.

Leadership
The Achelouan Republic is led by a council of nine, chosen from amongst the humans, elves and dwarves. These councillors generally hold positions of power in the Republic, such as a military leadership or head of the nation's religion.

Current Councillors

 * 1) Lord-Admiral Abram Meindl - Master of Ships
 * 2) General Severin Pulcher - Magister of War
 * 3) Father Sergius Lineboro - High Priest
 * 4) Nyra Larethian – Speaker of the Guardians
 * 5) Hagmar Dredno – Master of Shadows
 * 6) Aleesia Aedahl - Chosen of Armegon
 * 7) Bhalmin Darokbranor – Master of Cannons
 * 8) Ferira Hemot - Mistress of Commerce
 * 9) Telid Orvonak - Archmage