Erinia

The Aristocratic Republic of Erinia, commonly reffered to as just Erinia, is a nation located in the South West of Eldham. Erinia is a vassal of GoonGuard, following the empire's lead in military and diplomatic matters, while having almost complete freedom in it's internal workings.

Located in the northern part of mainland Goonguard and bordering the AWE, it has developed an unique mercantile and seafaring culture. It's position right next to the empires biggest neigbour has been very lucrative throughout its history, serving as a transit hub for trade. However, in times of increased tensions between the two empires many Erinian citiziens have feared that their nation be turned into a battleground, but thankfully that day has never come.

Government
Serving as head of both state and government is the Stadholder, currently this position is held by Maur0bi. Elected by the Grand Council for life, the Stadtholder is responsible for the day to day running of the nation, precides over the Grand Council and reprensents the nation within the court of the emperors. One of his more ceremonial duties is to up hold the legacy of the nations founders, IKHpKalle and InZan, and to ensure that their vision of a peaceful and prosperous nation may never die.

The Grand Council of Erinia serves as the nations main political body, the beating heart of Erinian politics. The councils members are determined through a complex mix of appointment through the Stadtholder, democratic election and through membership in the influential guilds, though having attained the rank of patrician is always necessary for a seat on the council. Members of the Grand Council all belong to one of the sub-councils that execute the decisions made by the council as a whole.

History
Erinia was first founded 16th of July by Kalle and InZan, and joined on the 21st of the same month Tierre (the later Solsgaard) as an Autonoumos Economic Zone.