Empire of Alatria

The Empire of Alatria is a predominantly human nation on the Cor continent. Comprised of the states of Veranya, Griffonmark, Anzu, Old Cor, The Western Vale, and the Grey Plains, the empire controls a large swath of central Cor including the majority of the Corseires Bay. The empire's seat is Silvera, a large city on the coast of the Great Silver Lake constructed in the late modern age by the architect Gael Darrius.

Alatria is one of the most politically and economically powerful nations of Caera. The states that it comprises are relatively light on internal strife due to their natural symbiosis, and foreign invaders provide only minimal threat due to the natural defenses of the Cor continent.

Unlike its predecessor, the Cor Empire, the Empire of Alatria holds no significant overseas territory and usually distances itself from foreign politics. While the Empire has active trade relations with most other major nations, it holds no formal alliances.. Squabbles with the Triumvirate of Cerimus to the northeast and the Principality of Corelsa to the northwest are frequent, but the nations enjoy generally cordial relations.

As a result of its relative safety and security, Alatria is a major center for artistic and cultural pursuits, as well as the studies of sciences and magic. The Cor Archival Order still operates from Castan, and the Order of the Arcane Arts maintains its largest academy in Silvera. The Caeran Vanguard is also based in Silvera, though most of its members are elsewhere at any given time.

The Empire of Alatria has had only two rulers in its multi-century existence due to the extremely long lifespans of its ruling family, the Darrius dynasty. Gael Darrius ruled as Imperial Prince, followed by her granddaughter Tara. As with the rest of Cor, there are no laws regarding gender in succession; the Empire follows in typical Cor tradition by calling its men and women of nobility "Princes."

Currently, the Empire is being run by a regency council headed by the Dowager Imperial Prince Consort Kirran Cindersoul. The Late Imperial Prince's son, Xan Darrius, is considered by most of the Empire to be the rightful heir, but currently refuses the throne.