Andilar

Andilarian Empire
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Capital	Andilar
Largest city	Erynnor, Lotan's Bane
Official language(s)	Indigenous Languages, Calbic
Official religion(s)	Cults, Calbain Church
Demonym	Andilarian
- Adjective	Andilarian
Government	Empire
- Emperor	Jack (According to Calbion) The Emperor of Beorg-Dur (According to the Andilari)
- Lord Lieutenant	Eshtban Le'Neve
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Population	4,000,000 (est. 1703)
Currency	Calbain Arian, local currencies
Calendar	Norton
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National animal	Gryphon
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National tree	Oak Tree
Abbreviation	AND

The Andilarian Empire, better known by its short name Andilar is a loose federation of lands bound together under the crown of the Emperor. It is located on the East coast of Keltia. The Andilarian lands are sparsely populated and are home to various tribes that still hold to ancient customs and religions.

Andilar was colonised by Calbion in the late 17th century, in its quest for domination over the Great Western sea, where it was locked in a power struggle against Raspurid naval forces. The coastal cities of the Empire proved crucial hub for the many trading routes crossing the Ocean from the Cibolan colonies. Nevertheless, the Calbain never managed to excert control over the Empire aside from these cities, having established trading posts on Andilar island and its capital, as well as Erynnor and Fort Intrepid. Though following colonisation, the Calbain declared that the title of Emperor was now bestowed on the Prince of the Calbain, much of the indigenious population did follow this. Instead, they believed that the true Emperor of Andilar wat the Emperor of the Black Mountain, a mysterious figure said to reside on the mountain of Beorg-Dur (lit. Black Mountain).

History and Culture

Much of the Andilarian Empire used to be part of loose feudal monarchical entities, starting with the Shirithian lands of Nynchara and the Kingdom of Uantir. Much of the traditions, such as a strong appetite for military matters and bloodsports, and a strong hierarchical societal structure, derive from this era. The Griffin, symbol adopted by the indigious Andilari that holds a strong cultural, religious and mythical meaning, derives from the Uantiri era. In later years, the Palesh tribe gained prominence over a large part of the current Andilarian territory. In 1670, the Iron Company arrived on the island of Angár, where they established a trading post that grew into the city of Andilar, which became the namesake of the current Empire. Building upon the trading infrastructure of the Iron Company, the Calbain colonised the Empire in the late 17th century.