The land of Ehris: H'landaara

H'landaara is the name most people use to refer to the land around them. The name represents everything most people know of the world, and defines the provincial division of the main continent on Ehris.

H'landaara is a socialistic hegemony comprised of tyrannical ascendants (Hierarchs) that rule the land in the Queen’s name. Their charter is to ensure adherence to the Aria’Hlaniis, and to promote the will of The Arlith -- all for the good of the people.

Each Hierarch is treated as a proxy of the Queen, and as such rules unopposed (appointment to the position is for life). It is their privilege to govern the provincial division of the land as they see fit, with few exceptions. Each Hierarch is required to use the resources of the Dom’ae and the Ærium, but also has the right to forces marshaled through the H'landaaran Protectorate.

The provinces of H'landaara are not all equal. Their level of importance and power in the overall government is dependent on their proximity to the Queen. A higher position means greater respect, more power and more resources.

The 24 H'landaaran provinces, listed in order of importance, are:

• Nar'Amandros
• Sui'Amandros
• Ahnarison
• Lhar
• Rhae'an
• Chal'nuer
• Nar'Lanthalaas
• Lanth
• Nrishaanah
• Ahnth'r
• Pr'taan
• Khl'an Nhar
• Agra Tomah
• Mae
• Rhedurah
• Ur'ulaan
• Dea'mostulan
• Annai
• Naeha
• Tanaan
• Da'marison
• Nh'carh
• Shr'l
• Outlands

The 24th province is the Outlands, an untamed locale that few have ever dared journey into. It is taught that the Outlands are the parts of the world that have succombed to the chaos. They do not have the protection of The Arlith, and are therefore lost and dying. The 24th province has no status in H'landaara.

The H'landaaran Protectorate

The H'landaaran Protectorate are the foot-soldiers of the Empire, a collective army created and maintained by the Hierarchs comprised mostly of common warriors, scouts, and cavalry. The H'landaaran Protectorate represent the vast majority of forces on Ehris, and are commonly seen throughout the land. It is not unusual to see a legion of H'landaaran being led by a Vanquisher of the Dom’ae or a Paladin of the Ærium.

There are three primary roles (classes) within the H'landaaran Protectorate:

• Soldier
  Soldiers are the common warriors within the H'landaaran Protectorate. They represent the average peasant, born and bred to fight for the Queen.
   
• Lancer
  The lancers are the cavalry forces within the H'landaaran Protectorate, often soldiers that have been promoted or who have shown unique talents for fighting on horseback.
   
• Runner
  The runners are the scouts and thieves within the H'landaaran Protectorate.