Almmore

The Almmori Freehold is a state that was founded in the Tortugan Sphere of Influence by BlakeHasCorona on November 20th, 2021. After a short stay, the Almmori people moved northwest in order to join the Kingdom of Thalassii as a duchy, but have since declared independance as of December 11, 2021. Currently, the state is a protectorate of the Kartek Empire.

The Almmori Freehold is currently ruled by Moncie Se Aldfrith (Warden) and Arthur Edisheild-McSpiegel (Overseer).

Geography
Almmore is located to the direct west of Maldun, south of Ösdrok, and east of the Thalassii Archepelago. Refugio lies to the south on the Kartek border, while Thalassii lies to the west.

Capital City
Almmoria is the capital of Almmore, located east of the Thalassian islands on the Almmore Peninsula, Almmoria is architecturally inspired by pre-Soviet St. Petersburg, Russia. The city currently is under construction and contains a Town Hall, Church, Brewery, Bar, several civilian homes, farms, and communal storage areas.

Politics
Almmore is a Diarchy, ruled by two individuals selected by the Imperial council, the Warden and Overseer. They manage external and internal affairs respectively. The Diarchy is NOT hereditary, and they can be removed from power by majority vote of the Imperial Council.

The Council is both selected by the Diarchs and voted in by citizens.

Diarchs: Moncie Se Aldfrith (Warden) and Arthur Edishield-McSpeigel (Overseer)

Imperial High Council: Noodle es wir Volaerys (Lord Marshall), Jericho dem Spheniscidae (Military Advisor), Testy Thornrose  (Governor of Refugio), Axpa Thornrose, William Salvay

History
Almmore was founded in mid November of 2021 in the Tortugan sphere of influence, where the first colonists remained before moving to eastern Sparwood, under Thalassii control.

The capital city of Almmoria began construction shortly afterwards. Projects were undertaken such as the creation of the first Church of Deus Helios in Almmore, as well as citizen townhouses and businesses. Very quickly Almmore was pulled into the Kartek Wars as their relocation to the region labded them in the kiddle of several land claims made by Thalassii, Rohel and Kartek. Almmorians served bravely alongside Thalassii and Rohel infantry at the battles of Moonburg, Roseport, Gertek and Buktenfjall.

When the Kartek wars ended Thalassian claim to the region was solidified. Construction continued in Almmoria, and the town of Rito was founded by Mercio. However, shortly afterwards, Almmore faced a new conflict of the internal nature. On December 2nd, 2021, Duke Blake Almmore I mysteriously vanished along with the rest of the Almmore Family, leaving the duchy in shambles. A small gorup of Almmorian upperclassmen gathered together to piece together their national government. A new duke was appointed: Duke Mercrio I, and a council was organized based on the structure of the Thalassian government. Rito was abandoned, with focus placed on construction and expansion of the capital city.

On December 11, 2021, it was revealed that some citizens of Thalassii had commited treason and secretly joined a group who wanted to take control of Sparwood. Due to this, King Chorboi exiled the High Chancellor, Llyre es vel Volaerys, General Noodle, and several others. To keep the citizens safe, Mercrio elected to declare independence from Thalassii and help the group out. Soon after, the whole nation of Almmore joined the efforts, uniting under Loic. Through their alliance with Rohel, Almmori land was restored to their control, and the area has been relatively stable as the Holiday Truce begins.

On December 31st, King Mercrio abdicated the throne, and two of the High Council Members, Elijah and Llyre, were selected as Diarchs to rule the city.

On January 05th, Elijah and Blake were exiled for attempting to seceed, as well as stealing upwards of 2 million. The items were quickly recovered by the Almmori military, and the two were executed, with their heads put on pikes outside the town hall.

On January 06th, Refugio, formerly a town in Thalassii, joined the Freehold as a province, while discussions began with Thalassii in regards to praceful integration. Shortly afterwards, the Freehold became a protectorate of the Kartek Empire.

In mid-January, King Chorboi of Thalassii and the Warden began talks for integration, with the island becoming a vassal of the Freehold, and eventually plan to join fully as a province.

On February 01, Warden Llyre O'Valmen stepped down from the position, soon after disappearing from the city after passing control to Arthur Edishield-McSpeigel and Moncie Se Aldfrith.

Religion
The most common religions of Almmore are The Will of Deus Helios and The Lutherian Church of Thalassii. Freedom of religion is required by Almmori law, but many citizens are encouraged to be members of the religious communities in the reigon.

Culture
Almmori culture places strong emphasis on community, with most citizens sharing resources and dividing labour. All citizens are equal in the eyes of the law, and the Lords are still held to the same standards as the common folk.

There is also an equal, if not greater, emphasis placed on military strength, and following the Usurpation of the Almmore Family, the High Council ordered the formation of a volunteer-based militia and began to fortify the defenses of the otherwise peaceful settlement of Almmoria.

Members
This is a work in progress, if you do not see your name on here or would like an update, please dm foolscrow on discord.


 * Diarchs of Almmore:
 * Warden Moncie Se Aldfrith of the Church of Deus Helios (mongoose10)
 * Overseer Arthur Edishield-McSpiegel (ImJust1CuteCat)
 * High Council:
 * High Pontiff Moncie Se Aldfrith of the Church of Deus Helios (mongoose10)
 * Noodle es wir Volaerys (Noodle_Woodle)
 * Jerichan (JerichoZ)
 * Testy Thornrose
 * Citizens:
 * Vicious-knight2
 * Rafasait
 * SharkBaitH00HaHa
 * E.G. (Giggio7)
 * edgegaming2
 * Aerin mo sen Volaerys (Cyme_)
 * Rhaelys es vel Volaerys (welcometothehive)
 * Erioto
 * Visi-Alfa (_VisiAlfa)
 * Dampswamp, Former King of Dubris (Dampswamp)
 * Former Members:
 * Phasmosis, Former Lord Defender [Defected to Thalassii during the War for Independance]
 * King Zeth "Mercrio" Ritonidas I, First of His Name (Mercrio) [Abdicated the throne and retired from the public eye.]
 * Warden Llyre es vel Volaerys, The Right Eye of Almmore (foolscrow) [Abdicated and went into hiding in the Viodoxan Union. Whereabouts unknown.]
 * Elijah An Scha Fáidh (ElijahSchaffer) [Former Overseer, attempted to seceed, as well as wanted for grand theft and treason.]
 * Blake Almmore, Former Lord of Almmore (BlakeHasCorona) [Founder of Almmore, former King.]