Aurora

Aurora
History Aurora was formed by a brave band of colonists on the 22nd of February, 8 days into the Spring of the ninth year of Dwilight. Their names were carved on the walls of Unterstrom, so none would forget their brave deeds. Its is said that the monsters themselves gave way before the proud host that took the city. Their names are recorded below: Sir Aleskender Askari Sir Arak Thorson Sir Avalon Pendragon Sir Dylan D`Este Sir Hericus Lefanis Sir Jar Weaver Sir Medron Pryde Lady Meiren Diosine Sir Terivus Enodscopia On the 10th day of July, 1010, Auroran council decided to surrender claims over its regions to Corsanctum, following a huge offensive by the monsters. By the 14th, all Auroran regions but the capital, Unterstrom joined Corsantum, thus bringing an end to Aurora, but a new beginning for the Mimerian Peninsula. Government The government is a theocracy of the bloodstars, devoted to Sanguis Astroism. Major decisions are taken by the ruler and the Council of Three, the ruler, general, and judge of the realm. Faith Auroran peasants flocking to a sermon. The tomb of Grand Master Deverka lies in the city, and built around it is a temple to the stars. The stars are held in high regard by the colonists, but they struggled to convert the peasantry. It was not until Light Varchilde herself visited the city that its people started respecting and following the stars. Many pilgrims from Xinhai pass this way, headed to the holy city of Mimer. Much is planned for the faith, including a grander temple to the stars. May it come to pass soon.	Aurora             National Flag              Coat of arms Motto: In war, valor; In the stars, faith; In death, glory. Map of Aurora Government Type Theocracy Capital Unterstrom Basileus Hericus Lefanis Lord Steward Arak Thorson Lord Protector Arak Thorson Lord Merchant Enlil Orgauth Alliance(s) Corsanctum-Aurora Pact Area  North Mediterranean Population 10000 (peak)
Military Auroran infantry crashing into the melee. The Lions of Aurora, Sponsored by Duke Arak Thorson, is the sole army of Aurora, consisting of 300 strong men. Aurora were besieged by huge hordes of monsters early on, comprising of 35 monsters. They are currently hard pressed fighting the abomination from the Divide Mountains, but hope to prevail. Heroes A portrait of an Auroran Hero. Heroes Sir Aleskender Askari Lady Meiren Diosine Fallen Heroes No heroes have fallen for Aurora yet. Laws Auroran diplomats arrive in a foreign court Auroran Law consists of a series of articles, defining the framework of the government and its bodies, and the basic laws of the realm. Article I defines the bodies of the government. Article II defines the Code of Nobles. Articles III and IV are being written. Diplomacy Aurora sought peace with most realms of Dwilight, and quickly signed an alliance with her parent realm, Xinhai. Relations with neighboring realms- Astrum : Auroran diplomats were quick to return from the stronghold of the Stars with a peace treaty. Aurora hopes to someday form a closer friendship with them. Corsanctum : Aurora has worked hard to defend the south of the holy realm from rogues, and is eager to form a bond with them. Pian en Luries : After a successful initial contact with Queen Alanna of the Lurian Empire, Aurora plans to send its first ambassador down south. Xinhai : The home of the vast majority of Auroran colonists, Aurora is a close ally and friend of Xinhai. Aquilegia : This realm has been largely ignored, mostly because of its war on Xinhai. Culture The stars light shining upon Deverka's tomb. An Auroran gold coin, depicting a councilor of Aurora. Unterstrom lies between Xinhai and Astrum, and is becoming a major trading hub, and a resting point for all traders. Festivals and fairs are common, and although the realm is yet financially insecure, its influence and wealth is slowly increasing. Deverka's tomb lies in the middle of the city, and is often visited by the locals and tourists. Even after Morek left the city, the peasants did not loot the tomb, fearing the wrath of the stars. It is one of the grandest buildings in Aurora, the white marble from which it is built was carried all the way from Mt. Black Nastrond. It is said when the light of the setting sun falls upon the tomb, it lights up the whole sky in a blaze of color. A fair in Unterstrom. Holidays Aurora Day 22nd of February, the day the Auroran flag was first raised up on Unterstrom's walls. Deverka's Week 26th of May to the 4th of June, this week commemorates the life of Morek's greatest ruler, Grandmaster Deverka. Boreal's Day 22nd of February, this day celebrates the accomplishments of King Boreal Arrakis, Tamer of Darfix. Geography Unterstrom seen from afar. Aurora lies between The Divide Mountains to the South, and The Maian Bay to the North; between Corsanctum and Xinhai.
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