Alfar Isles

The Isles of Ilethlean Dash Ga Ilethlean
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori"
Anthem: The Call of Nature
Capital and largest city	Nilena Thalor
Official languages	Alfarian
Recognised national languages	Alfar, English
Ethnic groups	76.0% Alfar 14.8% Human 9.2% Non-human
Demonym(s)	Amadorian
Government	Absolute Monarchy
• Queen	Maeralya Amador
Legislature	Imperial Senate
• Upper house	Chamber of Representatives
• Lower house	Chamber of Commons
History
• Settlement	Circa 97 BCE
• Colony	97 BCE - 117 CE
• Crown Colony	117 CE - 1309 CE
• Official Statehood	1309 CE - Present
Area
• Total	6,551,400 km2 (2,529,500 sq mi)
• Water (%)	13.12%
Population
• 2024 census	1,003,384,997
• Density	118.54/km2 (307.0/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2024 estimate
• Total	$97.2 Trillion
• Per capita	$93,117
GDP (nominal)	2024 estimate
• Total	$97.2 Trillion
• Per capita	$93,117
Gini	25.325 low
HDI	0.972 very high
Currency	Aeures (₳)
Time zone	Vastness Central Time (GCT+8)
Date format	dd-mm-yy
Driving side	right
Internet TLD	.alk

The Ilethlean Isles (Alfarian: Le Isole Ilethlean), commonly known as 'Ilethlean' or the 'Alfar Isles', is an extra-regional state under the jurisdiction of the Alfar Imperium in Gholgoth. Ilethlean is a collection of Fifteen inhabited islands and several hundred smaller, uninhabited islands in the Levanora Vastness, a transitory region of the world. Ilethlean is overseen directly by the princess Esla Lan of Amador and is administered locally by the Isinor Council, a selection of highly decorated Alfar politicians that oversee each populated island. Ilethlean is often seen as a gateway into the vastness of Levanora, where it is a major economic and political nation-state. It is among the most populous states known in Levanora, as well one of its largest geographically. The capital and largest city is Nilena Thalor, where it serves as a major diplomatic and economic nexus in the region.

Ilethlean was colonized by the Imperium over two thousand years ago and formally inducted as a state of Amador in 1309 CE. Ilethlean is known as 'Cascendor' by their native tribes, a group of blue humanoid creatures known as 'Salfar'. In modern times, Salfar are prominently featured in the isle as notable members of its government and maintains several historical treasures that have proven to be popular tourist attractions. They are also known to be highly protective of their ancestral native lands, with small skirmishes regularly breaking out due to tourist venturing out of designated areas. There is a large progressive movement for additional representation in the Imperial government by the Salfar people, with their main arguing points being the past brutal treatments of their people by the Amadorian elves.

Modern Ilethlean is a major politcal and economic partner in Levanora, operating as a central gateway in the transitory region, while also serving as a trade stop for international trade between regions such as Gholgoth and Greater Dienstad. Because of its importance, Ilethlean is defended resolutely by the Imperial Armed Forces and the local branches of defense from would-be aggressors. Together with Kendara, Ilethlean serves as primary navigators of Levanora's mapped out waterways.

History

The Ilethlean Isles, originally known as Cascendor were officially settled in 97 BCE during the Guildion Expedition, an Alfar attempt to establish faraway colonies and to promote culture and trade, though the isles were known to Amador as early as 132 BCE through several attempts at previously establishing a colonial outpost near the isles. The Isles, with their indigenous blue-skinned inhabitants, the Salfar, initially resisted fiercely against Amadorian rule. From 130 BCE to 97 BCE, the Algrudgian War, named for the Alfar General Rorikil Algudgia, was fought over control of the isle. The arrival of dragon riders in 110 BCE as the conflict ramped up to uncontested war saw the systematic and slow annihilation of much of the Salfar on the main island of Olymfar.

By 97 BCE, the Salfar were almost completely wiped out save for a small coastal village of no more than one thousand of their kind left. Queen Maeralya would formally accept a surrender of the Salfar that year, with their remaining population joining the Imperium and the Isles being renamed to Ilethlean. Their population has slowly recovered since the conquest of the isles.

Geography

The Alfar Isles, or Ilethlean, are a collection of hundreds of islands, though only fifteen sustain substantial populations. The largest and main island, Olymfar, wraps around man of the islands in a crescent shape, with the Grand Azura Canal allowing entry into the Smoking Sea, where the island of Thalor rests with the capital of Ilethlean, Nilena Thalor. Olymfar is consists of varying tropical forests with sandy beaches along its coast lines. The Fargosk Mountains, a volcanic rang of mountains, runs the length of the island through the middle. Much of the population of Olymfar reside on the coast as a result, while the volanic mountains house numerous dragon dens, allowing dragons to comfortably live on Olymfar.

Mt. Jarga on Olymfar

Thalor, the capital island situated in the Smoking Sea, is largely flat save for Mt. Kehanor, which rises nearly four thousand meters from sea level and is the tallest mountain and volcano in the territory. Thalor is known for its pristine white sandy beaches and the Field of Reholona, a now pristine field of flowers that once housed the hosts of House Amador against the Salfar Kingdoms at theBattle of Reholona during the Algrudgian War. The Blood River runs through Thalor from north to south, empting in to the Smoking Sea.

Thalor and the few other islands it neighbors are enveloped by the Smoking Sea, which as the name suggests, a haze of smoke constantly rests above the waters. Geothermal activity is largely credited for this phenomenon, though Salfar legends suggest a great war of their gods caused the sea to 'smoke' during the last great battles between their gods.

The island of Kelrius, also in the smoking sea]], is largely rolling hills with significant rainforest coverage save for the Nythsluna Depression, a Alfar-made depression formed through the use of magics during the Algrudgian War. It is the lowest point in Ilethlean, resting thirteen meters below sea level.

The remaining islands are largely similar, with vary degrees of tropial rainforests and rolling hills.

Nature

Main article: Flora and Fauna in Alfar Isles

Main article: Climate in Alfar Isles

Alfar Isles
Climate chart (explanation)
J F M A M J J A S O N D     220     25 24     109     24 22     170     28 26     155     29 26     153     30 29     127     32 30     143     32 31     146     30 28     150     29 26     183     25 24     272     22 21     382     21 19 Average max. and min. temperatures in °C Precipitation totals in mm
Imperial conversion J F M A M J J A S O N D     8.7     77 75     4.3     76 72     6.7     83 80     6.1     85 79     6     87 84     5     89 86     5.6     90 88     5.8     87 83     5.9     83 79     7.2     78 75     11     72 69     15     69 66 Average max. and min. temperatures in °F Precipitation totals in inches

As much as ten percent of Ilethlean's land area is dedicated solely for nature reserves and parks. Three-fourths of naturally occurring flora and fauna are are now only found in dedicated nature preserves, including the Ilethlean Botanic Gardens, among the most popular attractions in the nation. There has been a substantial decline in natural space owing in part to extensive urbanization of limited land available. To combat environmental loss, the Amaldorein government, starting in 2000 AD has set aside as much at 10 % of the city-state's land to preserve, protect, and cultivate local flora and fauna.

There are an estimated 974 species of vascular plants in Ilethlean, of which 478 are considered endangered. An estimated 65 species of mammals, 284 species of bird, 87 species of reptiles, and 13 species of amphibians native to Ilethlean.

Climate

Ilethlean has a tropical rain forest climate with no apparent distinctive season, relatively distinctive uniform temperatures, high humidity, and abundant bordering heavy rainfall. Temperatures typically range from 20 to 35 °C. Temperature does not vary greatly through the year, though the winter seasons see the most variations. There is a wetter monsoon season from November through January where rainfall exceeds 200 mm per month.

The main variable that affects Ilethlean's climate is rainfall, not temperature or air pressure. Humidity ranges anywhere between 65 % to 90 % on an average day, with several weeks of 100 % during the summer months. Winds are typically moderate, exceeding 30 km/h on occasion and are considered quite predictable. The waters surrounding Ilethlean are relatively warm, affecting land temperatures steadily.

Ilethlean averages roughly 2700 hours of sunshine per year. Sunshine hours were highest during the summer, where some days exceeded 12 hours of sunshine. Winter months, notably during December, average sunshine hours may exceed no more than 6 total hours daily.

Average water temperature ranges do not vary greatly, owing to Ilethlean equatorial proximity in the Levanora Vastness. Average temperatures range from 17-18 degrees Celsius year round, with minor variances during winter months and summer months.

Climate data for Alfar Isles
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Daily mean °C (°F)	25.0 (77.0)	24.2 (75.6)	28.4 (83.1)	29.2 (84.6)	30.4 (86.7)	31.9 (89.4)	32.3 (90.1)	30.3 (86.5)	28.5 (83.3)	25.4 (77.7)	22.3 (72.1)	20.7 (69.3)	27.4 (81.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	220.4 (8.68)	109.3 (4.30)	170.3 (6.70)	154.9 (6.10)	153.4 (6.04)	127.4 (5.02)	143.2 (5.64)	146.1 (5.75)	149.9 (5.90)	182.7 (7.19)	272.3 (10.72)	381.7 (15.03)	2,211.6 (87.07)
Mean monthly sunshine hours	206	236	258	260	274	215	212	215	202	250	203	208	2,739
Source: Ilethlean Geography Department. Numbers were converted to international units.

Demographics

Population

Main article: Demographics of Ilethlean

See also: List of Largest Cities of Ilethlean

The Imperial Census Bureau reports roughly one billion citizens in Ilethlean, making the isles the second largest overseas territory by population in the Imperium after Eska Alfaria in Greater Dienstad. Ilethlean is also predicted to be one of the largest population centers in Levanora. The isles are inhabited by varying sentient species, with the Alfar being the dominant species, with more than 642 million residing on the island. Humans are the second largest population group, followed by the native Salfar and then various non-human species.

The Salfar, Ilethlean's native inhabitants, account for roughly 100 million of the islands total population, a stark increase from the nearly complete extinction of their species two thousand years prior. Human populations are growing rapidly, with over 120 million humans calling the isles home.

Urbanization

Nilena Thalor, the largest city in Ilethlean

Alfalenora, the second largest city in Ilethlean

Ilethlean is is home to a heavily urbanized population, especially along its coastal regions and on the island of Thalor. According to a 2024 Statistical Evaluation Survey, more than 92 % of Ilethlean's population lives in urban areas, of which 97% are along the coast. The interiors of many of the islands are not suitable for habitation. Nilena Thalor is the largest city in Ilethlean, with a population in excess of one hundred million. Ilethlean has six cities with populations exceeding ten million, and thirteen total cities with populations exceeding one million. Alfalenora, also on the island of Thalor, is Ilethlean's second largest urban area.

An country of several islands, much of the population lives along the coast in heavily urbanized areas. The interior of the country is full of tropical rainforest, volcanic activities and varying other geologic activities that make the interior unsuitable for habitation or very difficult to live in. Outside of its urban area, Ilethlean remains sparspely populated save for a scattering of minor towns and villages alongside Salfar settlements.

Economy

Main article: Economy of Ilethlean

The economy of Ilethlean is among the strongest in Levanora, owing to high standards of living and a stabel wealth-gap. Extensive trade agreements with Kendara, it's Gholgoth brethren and several other free-trade agreements throughout the Levanora Vastness and the international community abroad has brought the Alfar dependenacy significant wealth. With a GDP estimated to be around $37.2 trillion, Ilethlean is the third wealthiest oversees territorty of Amador, after Eska Alfaria. The current of Ilethlean is the Aureus.

Ilethlean has a social market economy with a highly skilled workforce, low levels of corruptions, and a high level of innovation, while also being centered around the concept of entropot trading. Ilethlean is also a hub of foreign investments and maintains overall low tax burdens, enticing many companies to move to the islands.

Ilethleans have one of the highest average household and employee incomes among members of Levanora, as well as a high median household income. Wealth is relatively spread out, though income inequality has seen an uptick over the last two decades. Because of government policies and the general care of the nations populace, poverty rates are low, with only 7% of the nation living under the poverty line. As a net grower of agricultural products and with government involvement and subsidies, Alfar grain provides substantial agricultural trade with the region. The Isles have a large welfare state backed by government support. It guarantees its' workers paid vacation and paternity and maternity leave.

Infrastructure

Water Network

Ilethlean is a collection of hundreds of islands, of which fifteen are populated by sbstantial numbers. The Isle Taxi Services are Ilethlean's dedicated ferry network between islands, offering scenic views and twenty-four-seven services to all of the Alfar Isles.