Kingdom of the Asharalyn

The Kingdom of the Asharalyn (Known by its inhabitants as the Reyiume Asharalyn) is a nation in Eastern Eldham. The Kingdom was founded by Anarion Kaistra who continued the ancient traditions of the Aseri people within Eldham and established the systems which now make up the Kingdom. The Kingdom of the Asharalyn is a feudalistic monarchy in which various estates control tracts of its lands by means of counties.

Etymology
The name, Asharalyn, comes from a combination of the Aseri words: Ashara, for 'Rocky', and Lyn, for 'Forest'. The country was named by Anarion I Kaistra upon his landing in the Forest now known as the Lakewood.

Governance
The Governance of the Kingdom of the Asharalyn has remained unchanged from its foundation under Anarion I.

Structure
The Asharan Government is a feudalistic monarchy in which land-ownership, and therefore political power, is established in a hierarchical and bureaucratic way.

The Aldarei (Aldareina in the case of a female monarch) is the title of the ruler of the Kingdom of the Asharalyn. Starting with Anarion I, the first Aldarei of the Kingdom of the Asharalyn, this title has passed down through his descendants. The Aldarei is anointed and crowned by the Karida of Ventrism, and has a divine mandate from the Gods themselves to rule. In such regard, the Aldarei is the head of the feudalistic structure which is present in the Kingdom of the Asharalyn and presides over its functioning.

The Sagetoria is comprised of Sages whom are advisors to the Aldarei of the Kingdom of the Asharalyn. The preside over various departments on an ad hoc basis, the current composition can be seen below. The Contoro(s) (Feminine, Contara) are rulers of the various counties which make up the Kingdom of the Asharalyn. These are members of the nobility and are always directly appointed by the Aldarei. The Contoros swear fealty to both Asariana and to the Moonstone Throne, in that they are swearing an oath to the Aldarei. All minor nobles within a county swear fealty and are under the control of the Contoros.

The Baro(s) (Feminine, Bara) are the rulers of minor tracts of land within the Kingdom of the Asharalyn. Ultimately, the Baros typically are the leaders and mayors of towns.

Military
The military of the Kingdom of the Asharalyn is made up of men-at-arms in service to the country. The masses form the bulk of the military and the promises of glory and glory lead many to seek service in the warbands of the nobility of the land. Though a rare occurrence, mounted warriors in service to religious orders such as the Order of the Shooting Star or the Order of the Moon are present on the battlefield. Aside from men-at-arms and the knightly class, the Asharan Military focuses heavily on the employ of ranged weaponry such as crossbows, or, much more prevalently, bows.

Religion
The official state sponsored religion of the Kingdom of the Asharalyn is Ventrism. Conversion to this Faith, commonly referred to as 'the Faith', is highly encouraged and such encouragement is made a goal of the various nobles who rule the land. To that extent, it is rare to see any other religion worshipped, and much more rare to see any monuments to foreign Gods. The Kingdom of the Asharalyn, on a governmental level, does not prosecute different faiths and to an extent allows religious freedom.

Ventrism
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Ventrism came with the Aseri to Eldham and