Alur K'lar
The Lolth Imposed Matriarchy of Alur K'lar Alur K'lar | |
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Motto: For Valsharess and Lolth | |
| Status | Independent State |
| Capital and largest city | Menzo |
| Official languages | Drow |
| Religion | Lolthism (Worship of Akh Creator Deity Lolth) |
| Demonym(s) | Klarians (Akh - Ethnic Dark Elf) |
| Government | Theocratic Matriarchy |
• Valsharess | Valsharess Ahlysaaria Cormrael |
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| Area | |
• Total | 80,000 km2 (31,000 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 1600 census | 200,111 |
| Currency | Belaern (B) |
| Date format | dd/mm/yyyy |
| Driving side | left |
| Calling code | +6 |
| Internet TLD | .ak |
Alur K'lar (lit. superior place) officially the Lolth Imposed Matriarchy of Alur K'lar , is a small, land-locked society based within Vedir Delmah (lit. mount home). Their society is comprised of a series of underground communitie that center around the capital city of Menzo within the middle of Vedir Delmah. There are various artificially crafted surface access points for the nation with farmlands immediately surrounding the mountain. Most citizens live within the mountian, but field workers, primarily comprised of non-ethnic Akh, live on the land as they work the land for the betterment of the entire nation.
Etymology
In the Akh (ethnic Dark Elf) language, the country's name of Alur K'Lar means "Superior Land" or "Superior Place," which is in line with the common belief in dark elf
Ethnic Groups
Akh (Ethnic Dark Elves)
The Akh (90% of the population) or ethnic dark elves, make up the majority of the citizens of Alur K'lar. Akh are generally dark-skinned (grey to black) sapient beings with white-hair and pointed ears. Their heights generally range from 165 to 185 centimeters with no marked differences between the biological sexes.
Colnbluth (Non-Ethnic Dark Elves)
The remaining citizens of Alur K'lar fell into the category of "Colnbluth" in the Akh langauge, which is a derogitory term for those who are not ethnically Akh. These are primarily humans (4%) and Darthiir (Surface Elves, 3%). Darthiir or surface elves are genetically similar to the Akh, except for minor differences in physical appearance (skin in various shades of green with deep, black hair).
Society and culture
Alur K'lar is a relatively homogeneous society that has a fierce history of isolationism. Most of society is centered around the capital city of Menzo, which is located within the center of Vedir Delmah. This is where the core of the families of the five noble houses (Cormrael, Oussafin, Illykur, D'ourden, and Zinzerena) reside. Additionally, the high temple to Lolth and Valsharess' castle are located in Menzo.
History
WIP
Religion / Deities
Lolth Worship
Adherents: 80% Summary of Beliefs: Worship of the Akh creator goddess, Lolth. Lolth, (also known as the Spider Queen, Queen of the Web Pit, or Dark Mother), is traditionally described to have a full spider body and, where the head is supposed to be, contains the torso of a feminine presenting Akh who is considered to be the pinacle of beauty according to Akh beauty standards. Lolth teaches that the Akh are superior to the other races of the realms.
Selvetarm Worship
Adherents: 8% Summary of Beliefs: Warrior deity of the Akh. Worship primarily by those in the military. Some worship is syncretic with worship of Lolth, as Selvetarm is considered by tradition to be the guardian of Lolth.
Government
Government Type
Theocratic Monarchy The Valsharess (Empress/Queen) is selected by the Matriarchs of the five noble houses (Cormrael, Oussafin, Illykur, D'ourden, and Zinzerena) of the Akh upon the death of the previous Valsharess. Tradition teaches that the five noble houses were selected by Lolth to rule the Akh and all those who live within their domain. Matriarchs from the Cormrael House have served as the monarch for the past 70 years.