Helmian Federation

The Helmian Federation (Helmia for short) is a nation located on the sub-continent of Helmia, and is the dominant force on this sub-continent. It consists of ten High Lordships, all led by High Lords. The nation is led by the Ruling Council, which is an oligarchy consisting of six people. It began its history as a Bardonian vassal, but has since been released.

Provinces and regions
The Helmian Federation consists of several High Lordships. They are:

Astor
Astor is the north-easternmost province of Helmia. It is sparesely inhabited, and has the towns Helgrad and Arbitor. Astor does currently not have a High Lord, being instead lead directly by the central government while Dusk Synderys awaits trial after the rebellion is finished. A few cities and castles are planned in the region, and it has a rich history going back to the Arch Duchy of Astoria under Yimmu-Audal, and even further back to Noxnorr. It consists mostly of mountains with some flatlands suitable for building.

Antronis
Antronis is the north-westernmost province of Helmia. It has quite a few citizens, and has towns such as Florentina. The High Lord is Lorenzo Florentus Corsini. It is home to an impressive artifact museum and a huge cathedral for the religion of Brickism, which is native to the region. It is dominated by mountains.

Cliffton
Cliffton is a nort-eastern province of Helmia. It is quite populous, with cities such as Klerksdorp, Laketown, Sovdal and Andoria all located in the region. The current High Lord is Murad Demus, who succeeded Miksa Silverhand upon his death. It has a very long history, being for decades the centre of learning culture for the Noxists up to the Noxist Genocide. Cities like Sovdal date back to the ancient kingdom of Noxnorr. The floating city of Laketown is also located here, as is the castle of Silverhill and Andoria, as well as Klerksdorp.

Kyydrosil
Kyydrosil a north-western province of Helmia, and home to the dejurro capital of Veldora Vralas. The current High Lord is Jjun'rrato. It is very mountainous. It is home to the Raajjyn Race, and the birthplace of the nation of Kyydrosil which got its independence from Daelyria on the 23/08/2021. The city of Veldora Vralas, previously Bern Vralas, is one of the oldest on the continent, dating back to old Noxnorr.

Ataraxia
Ataraxia is the westernmost province of the Helmian federation. It is currently without a High Lord, but still has a population. It has the beautiful garden city of Markaialion, and is Helmia's only province which has land borders to a non-Bardonian state. It is dominated by hills and forests.

Halond
Halond is a central province in Helmia. It is ruled by High Lord Avitus Obseken, and is quite populous. It has a rich history, being the birthplace of the Domian culture and the Halondian rebellions in the Kingdom of Daelyria. It is dominated by flatlands, forests and swamps. It is a centre of brewery, agriculture, architecture and is known for its honey and bees. It is the birthplace of Domusism.

Illeryon
Illeryon is a western province in Helmia. It is ruled by High Lord Beastfrog Nymeros. It has two cities, those being Illerya and Erryphia, as well as the castle of Hightide. It is fairly populated, with Illerya being a centre for Draconism and Daelyrian culture and many landmarks, such as the Shadow Tower. It was the original Daelyrian outpost on the Helmian mainland. It is currently a agricultural and cultural centre of Helmia. It has many famous buildings, such as the as of yet unfinished huge Daelyrian cathedral, the Tower of Shadows, Hightide and more.

Caraeneryon
Caraeneryon is the westernmost province of Helmia. It is home to the cities of Islerion and Daelyria, and the birthplace of the Kingdom of Daelyria. It is currently sparsely populated, and consists mostly of ocean. It has a long history going back to February 2021. The current High Lord is Maekar the 1st Blackfyre, son of the legendary King Angael (Unburnt) Blackfyre who ruled Daelyria, Arcovel, Aestyria and VAK for a long time.

Duskyon
Duskyon is a eastern province of Helmia. It is home to cities such as Frostarch, Milet and Filet, and is famous for its many castles, such as Frostarch Keep, Duskopion Keep and Vederya. It is famed for the beautiful city of Frostarch and the Wyrmpit, a huge arena. It is home to the Midlands region, and is led by Alpha Kaerfels. It is dominated by plains and mountains, and was previously home to the city of Duskopion before it was given to Credia. It is a centre of Daelyrian culture and Draconism.

Kastollia
Kastollia is the largest province in Helmia, and is located south on the contient. It has many cities, and is led by High Lord Verigan Trimarch. It has varied geography. Cities include: Meteora, Azuirs, Ville, and more.

History of the Helmian Federation
For the history of Helmia, refference this, this, and this article.

Beginning and founding
The Helmian federation was formed in the aftermath of the Mithran-dandelio n war and following the Mithran defeat in the Frostarch-Adwa war. The nation was formed from the groundworks of the systems of both Kyydrosil and Mithra, the Mithran nobility system being implemented while the highest government took the shape of the old Kyydrosil government, though with major changes. The beginning of the nation's history was relatively peaceful, with protection being secured by their Bardonian overlords. Notable events from this time was the election of Dusk Synderys unto the Ruling Council, the abdication of Florentus Corsini from the Ruling Council, the formation of several guilds, the further development of infrastructure in the nation, as well as the wedding between Oxaxfax, a member of the Ruling Council, and Sleepy. Soon, however, things were to take a turn for the worse.

Prelude
On the 8th of February 2022, Greenflag reported treasonous activities by the players Murad and Miksa to the High Council, prominent members of the old Mithran regime. Dusk Synderys then informed Murad and Miksa that they had been found out, which again was found out. This led to Murad and Miksa openly declaring their rebellion, sparking the third Halondian Rebellion in the history of Helmia (see History of Daelyria and Kingdom of Aestyria articles about the first two). This led to the provinces of Ataraxia, Kastollia and Halond declaring rebellion against the central government. The first battle is yet to be fought, but tensions are high and a diplomatic resolution of the conflict seems highly unlikely as of the writing of this text. The Halondian rebellion is backed by the newly freed Ryzan, as well as some old members of the terrorist group called the Grey Banner. The movement has attracted little support internationally since it is spearheaded by Domusist religious fanatics who have a history of troublemaking, expansionism and genocide. The Helmian government is backed by The Second Kingdom of Alamayn, The United Kingdoms of Kazan, the Baselius of Credia as well as general international support from countries like Aurlnor Valande and others.

Battle of Illerya
The location was set for the first war: Illerya. Intense preperation began on both sides, with the walls of the forested city being heighetened, enforced, and another curtain wall being added. The bailey in between was covered in berries. Dozens of sets of gear, barrels of potions and weapons were prepared and forces trained. The war occured on the 20th of February 2022. The Halondian rebels had analyzed the tactics of the Alamayni rat squad, which allowed them to mount an effective defence against the Helmian forces, keeping most of Meteora. The defence of Illerya was less successful. Due to a server restart and the failure of the war plugin, there was mass confusion and loss of gear among the Federation forces, leading to a swift breaching of the outer wall and soon the next wall. Federation forces managed to hold back most of the attackers, however, breaking several claim beacons, leading to a technical draw due to the attackers not getting the 300 point cap.