Aerla

Mountain Republic of Aerla Planëna Repuylik ov Ayrle (AC)
Flag Coat of Arms
Motto: Super Cetera
Anthem:
Map versions	TBD
Capital	Noursala
Largest city	Agalore, Zareda
Official language(s)	Common Tongue, Aerlan Commonspeak
Official religion(s)	Nazarene
Demonym	Aerlan
- Adjective	Aerlan
Government	Parliamentary Republic
- President	Basil Fitzroy
- Legislature	National Assembly
Establishment	1709 AN
Area
Population	2,500,000 (est.)
Currency	Felt
Calendar	Norton Calendar
Time zone(s)	CMT+5
Mains electricity	230 V, 50 Hz
Driving side	Right
Track gauge	Standard (1,435 mm)
National website
National forum
National animal	Bighorn sheep
National food	Goat Cheese
National drink	Milk
National tree	Keltian Oak
Abbreviation	AER

Aerla (Commonspeak: Ayrle), officially known as the Mountain Republic of Aerla (Commonspeak: Planëna Repuylik ov Ayrle) , is a land-locked nation located within the interior of Northwest Keltia.

Etymology

The true origin of the name Aerla are shrouded in mystery. Most scholars have come to the consensus that the name comes from an old tribal tongue, with the word Aer mostly likely deriving from the word "high" and La being some sort of suffix for "land of".

History

From the earliest days of Micran civilization, the Mountains of Central Keltia have proved to be an adversarial place to settle. However, numerous (and sometimes isolated) valleys existed where settlements could coexist with these craggy snow-covered peaks. These people first came to these valleys during large tribal migrations from the lands of Attera and Varja. However these lands were very loosely governed, and these valley settlements mostly kept to themselves.

This would be the case until the large Republic of Karnali conquered most of what is now Northwestern Keltia. Most of Aerla's modern borders fell within the Maghda region, with the cities of Pataliputra and Kapilvastu being major centers of population at the time. The Karnali were the first to introduce concepts such as democracy, organized religion, and written language to the area. Most tradition forms of religion were phased out and replaced with Karmaism. However, Karnali would suddenly collapse, and the collapse of civilized society in the area soon began.

The incursions of tribal warlords only ended when the Kingdom of Hatay, a vast state that spread their Umraist practices across most of Central Keltia, conquered the region. Most Karmaists were encouraged to convert to Umraism, and Umraism soon became to dominate daily life in the valleys. Large administrative centers were erected, such as Mola Ram and Yazd.

Upon the collapse of Hatay, the valleys languished in anarchy and banditry for several hundred years. Umraism slowly decreased in popularity and its practice only continued in small clusters, mostly around the city of Yazd. In this anarchy, societies would form around small villages and new religious groups. The most notable example of this would be the Neo-Adamites, a religious sect that was based out of the ruins of the Hatayan city of Mola Ram. The group laid claim to much of what is now Southern Aerla, but soon mysteriously collapsed with their followers disappearing into the mountains. The rise of several notable villages, such as Noursala and Agalore, would form coalitions that would eventually become a movement to unite the communities residing in the valleys. This movement would allow the formation of the modern state of Aerla.

Geography

Two farmers make their way to town through the winding roads common of Central Aerla.

Aerla is located within the rugged interior of Northwest Keltia. It does not border any nations, although the lands of The Hexarchy lay nearby. Dominated by high mountain peaks throughout the center of the nation that supply low-lying valleys with water making agriculture only possible in certain areas of these valleys where sufficient water runoff is present, with many farmers using terrace farming to increase crop yields. The mountains gradually flatten into low-lying plains in the north and the south. Lakes are sometimes known to dot the lower-lying landscape, which give some more isolated parts of the nation access to clean water. The Highest Point in the nation is the Vergehorn, with an elevation of 6,017 m (19,741 ft.), while the lowest point is Lake Celca, with an elevation of only 12 m (39 ft.)

Topography of Aerla

Rivers

There are two main rivers that flow through the country. The Goh River runs mostly from North to South, while the Rai River running east to west. These rivers also have several tributaries that snake their way throughout the nation.

Transportation

There are several roads that make there way through the bends of the mountains, with mules, horses, and few motor vehicles being the primary methods of transport. However, due to the remoteness of some more rural settlements, river transport is popular in these areas. This is treacherous, however, due to high currents and sudden changes in elevations along the path of some rivers. The rail link between Noursala and Agalore is the nation's only current freight and passenger railroad, using the International Standard Gage of 1,435 mm.

Government

The governing body of the Republic is the National Assembly, led by the President. The President and the Assembly is elected every 4 years, with the President being able to serve as many terms as the people see fit.

Judiciary

All judicial functions of the state are overseen by the High Court of the Republic. All constitutional and governmental cases are handled by the court, as well as any appeals to local cases.

Subdivisions

Main article: Subdivisions of Aerla

Aerla is split into several counties which are used by local governments for taxing and representative purposes, with one special autonomous region. the Ranentsi Autonomous Region.

Culture

The culture of Aerla is heavily shaped by the geography and the peoples who inhabit the nation. This includes music, food, the arts, and more,

Peoples

Most of the peoples with Aerla are classified as Aerlans. This grouping is applied to most of the peoples that made up the nations borders This grouping is seen as controversial by some, seen as a way of simply lumping together a diverse range of people. However, there are two nationally recognized minority groups: those being the Ranentsi people and the Hatayans.The Ranentsi were allotted a special region by the National Assembly, while the Hatayans were allotted special religious primages, allowing for the creation of Umraist schools throughout the nation.

Languages

The most common language spoken within Aerla is Common Tongue, with it being the sole academic and governmental language. However, a creole language, Aerlan Commonspeak, is heavily spoken within the more rural parts of the nation as well as being the spoken vernacular of much of the lower class. Other minority languages spoken throughout the nation include Hatayan, Ranentsian, and a ever-dwindling group of Karnali speakers.

Religion

Religion is a large part of the daily life of those who reside with Aerla's borders. While the majority of the nation proscribes to the Aerlan Nazarene Church, small minorities follow the Ranentsi Orthodox Church and Umraism. Government estimates conclude that:

• 87.63% follow the Aerlan Nazarene Church
• 6.21% follow the Ranentsian Orthodox Church
• 4.96% follow some form of Umraism
• 1.2% follow either traditional belief systems or do not follow any religion.

All Aerlan Nazarene Churches are overseen by the See of Mount Kane, which presides over all religious matters within the nation.

Religious denominations in Aerla

  Aerlan Nazarene Church (87.63%)

  Ranentsian Orthodox Church (6.21%)

  Umraism (4.96%)

  Other (1.2%)

Sports

Hockey is the most popular sport in Aerla. The sport is governed by the Aerlan Hockey Association. The league contains 10 teams within two five-team divisions.

Defense

Military

Main Article: Grand Army of Aerla

Originally founded as a reorganization of several smaller armies of irregulars, the Grand Army of Aerla, stylized as the Grand Army of the Republic is responsible for the defense of the nation from external threats.

Police

Main Article: Aerlan Criminal Police and State Security Directorate

The police forces of Aerla are split into two branches, those being the Criminal Police and the State Security Directorate. The Criminal Police are standard uniformed officers, while the State Security Directorate is responsible for investigative and state security matters.