Aurelis

The land of plenty.

Economy
The Aurelian economy has had steady growth for many years due to its exuberant resources. Aurelis is home to many craftsmen, drawn to it's rich resources. Aurelian architecture is some of the most well built and beautiful architecture in the world, only rivaled by that of Grust's. Many jobs are provided by the upkeep and construction of these marvelous structures. Knights are the pride of the country and most prominent families are predominately Cavaliers.

The royal family has long been a patron of the arts. Many grants are to be found for artists of all mediums. This has been especially been eccentuated recently when Marvin Basilis was named the heir of Aurelis. He was raised as an architect himself, so he immediately empathized with the arts. He has set apart a new endowment for the arts which will pay for the growth of artistic aspirations.

Geography
Aurelis is a land with vast resources. It has large cities sourounded by rolling plains of farmland.

Orleans
The capital of Aurelis is Orleans, a beautiful city with a large population and a giant castle that is well built. It is a prime example of the masterful Aurelian architectectural style. The city is enclosed with walls of Granite, and the country's green banner is sported from the housetops earning the city its nickname: Cité D'émeraude (The Emerald City). In the very heart of the city is the royal palace, which has giant green stained-glass windows.

Corbeille Plains
The Corbeille Pain is the breadbasket of Archanea. Fields of wheat spread across the heartland of the Aurelian nation, providing food for people world-wide. Major settlements may be distant, but are interconnected by a complex road system well ridden by the farmers and knights alike.

Royal Family
Aurelis's royal family has a bitter rivalry between it's two major houses, each claiming direct lineage to King Otis. The house that has ruled (Basilis) the thrown ever since King Otis came from his eldest son: King Lester Basilis. He was the one first to adopt Basilis to distinguish from his brother's (Gavrochette) family. Gavrochette was unable to claim the thrown, but he won the heart of parlaiment, which has very little true power. He chose the name Versailles to represent his family.

Military
Aurelis's armed forces are split into several distinct groups. Not only do the armed forces maintain the peace and protect the country, but they also double as a public service group, helping to maintain government run facilities and roads.

Magilerie
The Magilerie is the revered magical force of Aurelis. It is Primarily composed of well-trained mage knights. Trade with Khadein has made Aurelis one of the most magically adept countries in the continent: Since the country has been largely peaceful it has mostly been used for the advancement of Aurelis's quality of life. Most hospitals and universities, as well as the majority of Orleans's defenses are run by the Magilerie.

The Wolf Guard
The Wolf Guard is an organization dedicated to the protection of the Royal Family of Aurelis. It is comprised of the head of each division of the military, which is annointed by the King.

The Army
The military of Aurelis is composed primarily of Cavalry. In Aurelis knighthood is considered one of the highest attainable honors. As such it is a popularly pursued goal amongst Aurelian children.

There are several divisions in the Aurelian army. The Aurelian Knights is a battalion composed completely of Cavalry, mostly Hussars and Cataphracts. Aurelis's main military is more diverse, containing all forms of Cavalry and foot soldiers. The Aurelian Strikers are a group of elite Strikers put together to confront enemy troops of cavalry and ranged forces.

The tactics employed by the Aurelian Military are designed with their heavy usage of cavalry in mind. Aurelis is notorious for it's use of guerrilla tactics. Their Hussars (light cavalry) are fit for these "hit and run" tactics. However, the strategists realize that cavalry are easily countered by archers and other ranged enemies. That is when the Chargers come into play, their job is to take out the ranged soldiers while the Cavalry are causing havoc in the front lines. The Chargers are also put into play when facing off against other Cavalry brigades as their traditionally long spears make it easier to strike Cavalry without being struck.

Aurelis is also famous for it's strategies involving Cataphracts, since Cataphracts are essentially mounted Armor Knights they have far greater mobility. They employ a strategy once used by Gra in the War of Darkness which is the "Wall of Armor." Which essentially is a large troop of Cataphracts simply charging through the enemy lines, destroying anything that gets in their path. While it seems simplistic, the near invisibility of the Cataphracts in great numbers makes it a difficult strategy to counter.

Aurelis HIstory: After War of Heroes
671 - Aurelis enters a state of chaos as no heir to the late king can be found.

674 - A committee meets to attempt to sway the people in annexing Aurelis as a territory of Archanea.

676 - After 3 years of being ruled by an elected official, the rightful heir to the throne Lester Basilis appears and seizes power.

696 - King Lester dies. His 1st son Prince Percival takes the throne.

733 - King Percival hands over his throne to his son, General Edward and his wife Aimee becomes Queen.

734 - King Edward begins rebuilding Aurelis's military and increasing production capacity to restore the nation to it's former status.

742 - King Edward dies. His 3rd son, Prince Ayron takes the throne.

746 - King Ayron's wife Miranda dies without the two having a son.

754 - After 20 years of rebuilding, King Ayron declares Aurelis an independent nation free from reliance on Archanean assistance.

755 - The treaty of Lefcandy is signed between Aurelis and Archanea.

785 - King Ayron begins searching for an heir due to the lack of a son/daughter.

786 - RP starts, Marvin Basilis is confirmed as the Ayron's lost Nephew, making them both late for the Messiah Complex, Present year.