Kingdom of Ansyr

In the center of the nations of Aphra, the Ansyrian monarchy stands strong, holding fast the traditions of old while the Church of the Morning Lord slowly emerges as a force of its own.

History
Ansyr was formerly the strongest of the nations, but is now losing power to the Veran Principalities.

Previously, the Archmage was based in Ansyr, but when they moved to create the Starlight Sovereignty, the Archbishop of the Church of the Morninglord rose to fill that vacuum.

Government
Ansyr is a Religious Monarchy. Nominally, King Philben Ansyr the Xth is the head of state, and his secular government is based out of the Crown City of Shield. However, the Archbishop of the Church of the Morninglord now holds almost equal power, based out of Gharla.

Culture
The culture of Ansyr is focused on tradition old traditions, and they are resistant to new technology, new magic, and changes towards modernity.

Ansyrian fashion is based on Western Europe and medieval fashion, fitting for the emphasis on nobility.

Religious art is the most valued. Their architecture emphasizes the light and warmth in reference to the Morninglord. The church's decor and art is opulent, but that opulence is meant to show respect and reverence for their god.

Magic
Notably, it is illegal in Ansyr to use any magic that is not granted by the Morninglord. Those who use magic are hunted by the Church of the Morning Lord, condemned as witches, and sentenced to either death or the permanent removal of their access to magic and casting.

Religion
There are only two accepted religions in the Ansyrian Monarchy - the Church of the Morninglord and the Mother Night. There is a small segment of the population who feel that the Mother Night should also be removed from the country's religious canon, but at this point she is too well entrenched for her power to be disputed.

Notable Settlements

 * The Crown City of Shield
 * The Holy City of Gharla
 * Lunastra
 * Greensborough
 * Wheldon

Trivia

 * WIP