General information (Pre-Great war):
Demonym: Hleidis
Capital: Waidabar
Key cities: Skadawair, Mairwalds and Swairamund
Official language: Austroguthic
Total population: 86,789,565
Total land area: 546,273 km²
Currency: Skatts
Government: Unitary Elective Stewardship Republic
Some facts about Hleidisland:
Hleidisland is widely recognized for its advanced military technology, particularly in the development of offensive systems and the formidable capabilities of its armed forces. Yet the nation's achievements extend far beyond warfare; Hleidisland has also earned distinction for its pioneering contributions to medicine and disease prevention, producing innovations that have influenced health practices across the region.
The historical relationships between Hleidisland and its neighboring states are marked by a legacy of deep suffering. Centuries of betrayal, genocide, blasphemy, and other grievous offenses left profound scars on the national psyche. As a result, Hleidisland maintained only the most limited diplomatic and cultural contact with surrounding nations, ultimately entering a period of near-total regional isolation. Although the signing of the Pax of Seraphic brought a modest restoration of trust, meaningful reconciliation remains slow and cautious.
Architecturally, Hleidisland is defined by its dramatic and ethereal style. Towering claw-like spires rise above its skylines, embellished with swirling celestial engravings and arches shaped like waves illuminated by moonlight. Many structures bear the iconic sigil of the Radiant Eye, carved directly into the stone as a symbol of vigilance and transcendence.
The city of Skadawair, celebrated as the cultural heart of Hleidisland, is home to the renowned Augsstaua Tower. Crowned with an immense sculpted eye that gazes over the land, the tower offers a panoramic vista from its summit, allowing visitors to behold the full splendor of the city's artistry and architectural grandeur.
Brief modern history:
Hleidisland emerged as an independent nation following its separation from the Thauris Republic. However, its early years were marked by profound turmoil due to the outbreak of the Zeta Flu in 1195. The pandemic led to the collapse of the central authority, and amid the ensuing chaos, Hleidisland was formed through widespread protests and separatist movements.
The Zeta Flu continued to devastate the region until 1204, and the exact number of deaths remains uncertain. Due to the disorder of the time and the fragile state of the newly established government, reliable records were scarce. Nonetheless, many sources estimate that the death toll exceeded one million.
In the years immediately following independence (1196–1198), Hleidisland underwent extreme political instability. Eight different leaders rose and fell in quick succession—many succumbing to the flu, being deposed, or assassinated. Political life was dominated by factionalism and constant power struggles, bringing the young nation to the brink of collapse and civil war.
During this critical period, Ermanaric Wulfhardt Althamer emerged as a unifying figure. He consolidated his Niujis Airus Gaskafts (NAG) with three other factions—the Ains Framtida Gaskafts (AFG), Thiudangardis Usriusts Gaskafts (TUG), and the Usinawjōs Gaskafts (UG)—forming a single political organization known as the Niujis Hleidislandis Usriusts Gaskafts (NHUG). On the night of 23 February 1198, the coalition orchestrated a successful coup d'état, establishing a new central authority under Althamer's leadership.
Despite their success, the new regime faced numerous threats from rival factions and opposition groups. With the Zeta Flu still rampant and the government unstable, Althamer initiated a bloody political purge aimed at eliminating perceived enemies of the state. This campaign, later known as the "Rathjaboka," resulted in the execution or disappearance of thousands of figures over the course of approximately four weeks—most occurring under the cover of night.
Though Althamer's methods spread fear throughout the nation, they succeeded in restoring a semblance of order to a country on the verge of disintegration. Following the consolidation of power, he turned his focus to combating the Zeta Flu. His government implemented accelerated medical programs, nationwide quarantines, and strict containment measures.
While these policies were often harsh—leading to the confinement of individuals mistakenly identified as infected—their effectiveness proved undeniable. Within a few years, the pandemic was finally brought under control.
Five years after the pandemic, in 1209, the leader Altharmer initiated the "Andawairp Thiudo" Plan — a grand national project aimed at reshaping the moral, political, and economic foundations of the nation. The plan sought to harmonize spiritual integrity with material progress, forging a unified national identity rooted in virtue, creativity, and shared destiny.
However, the program was soon overshadowed by a second purge, known as the "Nahtais Skairts." Officially described as a "cleansing of the nation's impurities," the purge was brutal and swift, lasting just over a month. Due to strict government censorship, few official documents survived, but historical accounts depict it as savage and merciless. Most of the operations occurred under the cover of night and were conducted with ruthless efficiency.
The purge came to an abrupt end on 17 March 1209, when Arithareiks Nahtius Thiudans, a high-ranking official, assassinated Altharmer with a single bullet to the back of the head. The act, carefully orchestrated by dissenting members within the government, stemmed from growing internal disagreements with Altharmer's authoritarian policies. Following his death, Thiudans assumed leadership of the state.
Despite opposing certain aspects of Altharmer's rule, Thiudans continued to advance the Andawairp Thiudo Plan, modifying it to reflect his own vision. A key addition under his administration was the "Augon" initiative — a comprehensive surveillance system established to protect the populace from perceived internal and external threats. Monitoring devices were installed across the nation, embedding a culture of vigilance within society. The Nahtais Skairts was officially declared complete in 1213.
A devastating event later shook the nation on 5 October 1226, when a massive fire spread throughout the northern region, and it lasted until 9 October . Three provinces were heavily affected after a factory accident ignited the blaze, which was carried uncontrollably by strong winds. Around 70% of buildings and facilities were destroyed, and thousands perished — many from asphyxiation or being trapped within burning structures. The ensuing reconstruction efforts and the introduction of new fire safety regulations profoundly influenced the architectural character of the provinces and marked a significant turning point in its urban planning.
The disaster, later remembered as "The Flame of 1226," became one of the most catastrophic events since the nation's independence, leaving an indelible mark on its cultural memory and media of the time.
On 9 February 1230, the long-awaited vaccine for the Zeta Flu was finally completed, prompting the government to launch a nationwide campaign encouraging mass vaccination. Although the flu had ended many decades earlier, officials remained concerned about the possibility of a future outbreak. This milestone in medical science also strengthened the broader campaign against disease. During the implementation of the program, Hleidisland simultaneously undertook significant improvements to its medical infrastructure, including the development of rapid disease-detection systems, the advancement of air-filtration technologies, and the establishment of elite medical brigades within its armed forces.
The following year saw the successful development of several additional vaccines, though the cost of sustaining these programs proved immense.
In addition, the subsequent years saw steady progress across multiple sectors, particularly in public welfare and industrial production, guided by rational and disciplined policy-making. At the beginning of November 1250, the Hugjans Gafaurds Act was officially implemented, marking a coordinated effort to standardise production, reduce the wastage of vital resources, and improve the efficiency of state-funded projects. It was also regarded as a prudent response to the massive costs incurred by the recent medical programmes.
However, peace did not endure. On 19 February 1271, war erupted between Hleidisland and its Northern neighbor, Ornazia. The reason for war declaration, according to the Hleidis, was to regain their lost land that was lost to the Ornazian hand hundred years ago.
Initially, Hleidisland achieved notable advances into Ornazian territory, but its momentum soon faltered. By late 1271, the army was pushed back to its own borders, where it adopted a defensive stance that would last through the end of the conflict.
One of the most significant and devastating episodes of the war was the "Eighty Days at Draumfell" — a fierce battle lasting from 12 May to 31 July 1272. Draumfell, a strategic city located 300 kilometers northwest of the Ornazian border, became the stage of relentless combat. Entire units were annihilated in the struggle. Yet, it was here that Hleidisland unveiled its most advanced weaponry, successfully defending the city after eighty days of siege. Although the defense marked a tactical victory, the nation was left too exhausted to pursue any further offensive operations.
By 1273, widespread civil unrest emerged, with the populace demanding an end to the war. Economic strain and political disillusionment spread rapidly. On 16 July 1273, Hleidisland signed the Treaty of Caer Dunath, officially ending hostilities. Though no territorial losses were suffered, the outcome provoked fierce disputes within the government. The war, initially intended to secure vital resources and re-claim land from Ornazia, had instead yielded nothing but immense loss and hardship.
Under mounting pressure from both officials and civilians, the ruling leader, Thiudareiks Wulfisun Wulfilaizos, was compelled to resign. The power vacuum that followed plunged the nation into instability, as factions within the government contested for control. Martial law was imposed, with the military maintaining order amid the chaos.
Eventually, Alaricus Wulfahari filius Niger, the highest-ranking military officer, launched a coup to restore order and resolve the political deadlock. On 30 July 1273, he formally assumed power, marking the beginning of a new era in Hleidisland's turbulent history.
Under the new leadership of Wulfahari, the state embarked upon an ambitious program of recovery and reform. He proposed numerous plans and policies aimed at restoring a nation devastated by the recent war, while simultaneously suppressing internal dissent. The government instituted public honors for every soldier who had fought for the nation and pledged enduring support for all veterans of the conflict.
Within two years after the cessation of hostilities, much of the war's destruction had been repaired, and the nation continued to advance rapidly. Owing in part to the wartime mobilization, Hleidisland achieved remarkable progress in industrial production and, in particular, in the development of advanced military technology. Consequently, the nation soon emerged as one of the most formidable military powers in the region.
On 4 June 1276, Hleidisland signed the Treaty of Shared Resolve with Bellatorum, strengthening their diplomatic ties, trade relations, and mutual defense against their common adversary, Ornazia. However, this pact deepened the enmity between Ornazia and Hleidisland, further intensifying regional tensions and reopening the wounds of war.
In the years that followed, Hleidisland also entered into bitter rivalries with its southern, eastern, and western neighbors—Draviskas, Toutanglom, and Raginheim, respectively. These hostilities were fueled largely by the implementation of the "Gaida Fanalis" Plan during 1277 and 1278, which declared that Hleidisland was destined to lead and sought to justify expansionist ambitions, the plan was also part of Wulfahari's grand aspiration and the enduring arrogance of the Hleidis people. The regime's propaganda incessantly proclaimed that surrounding nations were obliged to submit to the greatness of Hleidisland. As part of this policy, large-scale mobilization and intensified weapons production were undertaken.
Frequent border provocations, minor skirmishes, and armed incidents further inflamed regional tensions. Ultimately, in 7 November of 1279, war broke out between Hleidisland and the Coalition of Draviskas, Toutanglom, and Raginheim, began the The Southern Campaign.
The war was relatively brief, lasting just over nine months, and ultimately concluded with a decisive victory for Hleidisland. Following the capture of the Galdwen city in Draviskas on 5 September 1280 and the Grotthain city in Raginheim on 10 September 1280, the Coalition found itself unable to continue resistance. With the loss of these two strategic strongholds, the Coalition had no choice but to acknowledge defeat and seek terms of surrender.
The Coalition's downfall was not solely due to the superior military technology of Hleidisland, but also to internal divisions and mutual distrust among the three member nations, which led to repeated disputes and disunity. A peace treaty was subsequently signed, compelling all three nations to cede eight percent of their territory to Hleidisland and to pay a substantial amount in war reparations.
However, merely eight months after the treaty's signing, a series of terrorist attacks took place over the course of three weeks. The most devastating of these was the Bombing of the Draumthaur Centre Tower in Wadaibar on the morning of 19 May 1281, resulting in hundreds of deaths and injuries. Subsequent investigations swiftly concluded that the perpetrators were agents from the former southern Coalition states, targeting innocent civilians.
In response, Hleidisland declared war once again on 21 May 1281, marking the beginning of the Second Southern Campaign. This conflict proved far more brutal and protracted than the first, as the Coalition had reinforced its military and was determined to reclaim its lost territories. Initially, Hleidisland faced severe setbacks, being pushed back on multiple fronts. However, after a brief period of stalemate, Hleidisland launched a successful counteroffensive, regaining lost ground and advancing deep into enemy territory.
At one point, Hleidisland's forces approached the capital of Raginheim, but failed to capture it due to the Coalition's determined resistance. The campaign further stalled as Hleidisland's troops encountered difficulties crossing the Saldune River in Draviskas territory and navigating the Sakramunt Mountain Range in Toutanglom.
The war finally concluded on 3 October 1282, after the Coalition, exhausted and weakened, lost several more key strategic cities to Hleidisland. A second peace treaty was signed—another triumph for Hleidisland. The terms allowed Hleidisland to retain all previously annexed territories, while the Coalition was forced to pay another round of heavy reparations and compensation for the damages caused by the terrorist attacks.
Having suffered two consecutive defeats, the Coalition ceased to pose any significant threat to Hleidisland. The twin victories under the new regime greatly strengthened public confidence in Wulfahari's leadership, while also fostering a sense of national pride and superiority among the populace. The southern expansion was now largely complete, allowing the state to shift its attention northward toward its long-standing rival, Ornazia.
Nevertheless, Hleidisland refrained from declaring war on Ornazia at that time, recognizing that it was not yet prepared to engage such a formidable adversary. Instead, the nation embarked on a period of recovery and rearmament. From 1282 to 1285, the government initiated Project Harjamahts, an ambitious program aimed at improving living standards across various sectors while simultaneously developing new military doctrines in preparation for future conflicts.
At first, the state planned to launch an offensive against Ornazia at the beginning of the year 1287, but the operation was postponed due to a critical industrial shutdown following a major explosion, as well as the need to improve logistics and upgrade military technology. On 9 March 1291, following the escalation of the Second Great War of Eldervale, Hleidisland declared war on Ornazia, claiming the need to protect its "ally," Alcludion.
Hleidisland gained many advantages in the early phases of the conflict, pushing roughly three hundred kilometers into the Ornazian mainland through victories such as the Battle of Orphanelis (Ornazia), the Battle of Orzeltrix Hill (Ornazia), and Operation Aiwagelþs, which secured three additional strategic positions. However, as in the First War, both sides soon settled into a prolonged standoff, with neither able to achieve further decisive advances.
Meanwhile, on 28 October of the same year, Toutanglom and Raginheim declared war on Hleidisland, seeking to reclaim their lost territories. Through relentless attack strategies and the continued strain on Hleidisland's northern front, the old Coalition rapidly recaptured much of the annexed land within only a few weeks. Hleidis forces eventually halted the Coalition's advance just thirty kilometers from the Hleidis mainland. Once the lost territories were restored to their former owners, the old Coalition offered a peace agreement, asserting that their objectives had been fulfilled. Hleidisland refused, declaring that it would never bow to any power and would retake the land at any cost.
Many attempts at renewed offensives were launched, but only a few achieved measurable success. Although Hleidisland eventually recaptured the Stainaburgs Fortress (Raginheim) after more than three months of continuous assaults, no significant breakthrough followed. One year later, however, the capture of Grotthain (Raginheim) in its second major battle allowed the Hledisi forces to advance deep into Raginheim territory, reaching a point merely four hundred kilometers from the Raginheim capital. Even so, they continued to struggle against pressure from Ornazia. In the following months, Hleidisland seized much of northern Toutanglom, but with its forces divided across three major fronts, it could no longer sustain any major offensive operations and was forced back into a defensive posture. On the Raginheim front, Hleidisland began to lose ground and ultimately failed in its march toward the Raginheim capital.
Throughout the year 1293, numerous massacres committed by Hleidisland forces against both soldiers and civilians in Toutanglom and Raginheim were reported, with estimates of at least 700,000 deaths—possibly higher—primarily the result of mass executions by shooting. The most infamous among these events were the Gundarvik, Brechthalla, and Nerfinium massacres—episodes remembered for their extraordinary brutality, atrocious and for what contemporary observers described as acts of 'unfathomable cruelty.' The targets were indiscriminate; anything that moved was deemed an enemy. The Hleidisland authorities never denied responsibility. Instead, they asserted that these actions constituted a form of justice and retribution for those they held accountable for the Zeta Flu outbreak long ago.
After three years of continuous warfare, all sides showed unmistakable signs of exhaustion. Morale collapsed, desertion became widespread, and Hleidisland's economy was devastated as the cost of the conflict far exceeded early projections. Within the government, deep divisions emerged among officials regarding whether to continue the war or accept a peace settlement.
Finally, on 29 June 1294, the Pax of Seraphic was announced, and on 5 July, Hleidisland's leader, Alaricus Wulfahari filius Niger, signed the treaty amid public outrage. Although the agreement was necessary under the circumstances, he regarded it as a profound humiliation—for both Hleidisland and the fallen soldiers of the Hleidis—and signed only under unavoidable pressure. All plans for territorial expansion and the creation of a "Great Hleidisland" were permanently abandoned, as peace was imposed across the entirety of Eldervale.
Following the Pax of Seraphic, the nation entered a second period of recovery. Widespread poverty, inflation, shortages of basic goods, and other severe social issues emerged—many even worse than after the First War. During this difficult era, one year after the signing of the Pax, Wulfahari died of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), ending his decades-long leadership that had once elevated Hleidisland into a powerful state. A national ceremony was held in his honor shortly thereafter.
During the ceremony, a new leader, Rauthmar Sigiswinths Harjawulfs, was elected. Under his leadership, the nation recovered within three years after the Great War. He declared that one day Hleidisland's ambitions would be fulfilled and the honor of the state redeemed. In the following year, much like his predecessor, he continued to develop military technology and promote the cultural advancement of the state, strengthening the identity of its people.
In 1308, the Accord of Mutual Trade was signed, through which Hleidisland entered into commercial relations with several former enemies, including Toutanglom, Raginheim, and Draviskas, as a means to reduce longstanding animosity. Although trade between them became vibrant, relations remained distant and characterized by minimal trust. This treaty marked the beginning of a period in which Hleidisland expanded its engagement with numerous nations across the eastern and southern regions. However, no formal treaty was ever concluded between Hleidisland and Ornazia, aside from a limited agreement in which both sides pledged to refrain from acts of harassment. Beyond this, no diplomatic efforts were undertaken.
On 5 April 1334, the Harjisafsts Haus was officially inaugurated. Located in the central region of the state, it became the largest industrial complex in Hleidisland, dedicated to the production of a vast range of goods, from common consumer products to raw materials, capital goods, and numerous other manufactured items. Its planning and construction had spanned nearly two decades.
Between 6 June and 9 July 1343, the government implemented the Fralusts Wardskos Policy, an extensive surveillance initiative designed to safeguard the realm against potential external threats. Under this directive, a wide array of monitoring instruments was deployed throughout the state, enabling authorities to track the movements of every individual. These devices facilitated rapid identification through facial recognition, audio capture, and other forms of personal detection.
As a result, the population lived under continuous observation, while the state maintained an atmosphere of vigilance and heightened caution in its effort to preserve national security.
The Office of Internal Safeguards, established during the implementation of the policy, became the principal state institution charged with administering and supervising the Fralusts Wardskos surveillance network. It bore responsibility for the systematic monitoring of the populace, the management of collected information, and the assessment of potential threats to the realm.
After the death of Rauthmar Sigiswinths Harjawulfs, Lucien Adrasto Devereux von Mourne was elected and continued to thrive the nation under his regime in 1351.
In the decades following the Pax, the state experienced sustained scientific and technological advancement, accompanied by systematic modernization of its military assets. Strategic development of mass-destruction systems remained a central doctrine throughout this period. As a result, several high-tier weapons of extreme destructive potential entered the arsenal.
Among them were the Grundusundrwairds, devices capable of generating localized gravitational surges sufficient to compress all structures within the affected radius. Equally formidable were the Jarbilathrjus, deep-ground engines functioning as seismic forges, producing controlled, battlefield-scale tremors on command.
Most imposing of all was the Fairguni-fralus, the largest mechanical siege platform ever constructed in Hleidisland. This super-catapult system was engineered to launch multiple high-mass bombardment payloads—each comparable in volume to a medium-sized mountain—across extreme distances. Its operational deployment nearly resulted in the total destruction of an urban center.
Despite the restrictions imposed by the Pax of Seraphic, Hleidisland never abandoned its vision of a 'Greater Hleidisland'. Through persistent propaganda, the idea of conquering other nations—especially its former enemies—was continually promoted. This process persisted throughout the entire period of peace, until the outbreak of the Third Great War.
Political ideology: Ainsaugotha
The ideological foundation of Hleidisland was deeply rooted in its myth of origin, a narrative that shaped every facet of the nation's moral and political structure. From the earliest years of its establishment, the Eyes became the central symbol of fascination and reverence. The people regarded the Eyes not merely as an emblem but as a divine arbiter—an omnipresent force capable of seeing all things, at all times, and thus judging every falsehood and every soul.
This belief evolved into a comprehensive doctrine known as Ainsaugotha, or the Ideal of the Eyes. At its core, Ainsaugotha taught that every nation and every individual ultimately stands before the unseen Eyes, whose eternal gaze distinguishes truth from falsehood. Therefore, each citizen must live with clarity, integrity, and responsibility, for nothing escapes the sight of divine justice.
The doctrine rests upon six moral pillars.
Skeiws emphasized that every citizen was accountable for their actions, placing fairness and justice at the center of society. Uswiti required truthful conduct, treating deception as a severe moral failure, while Gafaurds demanded that power, resources, and knowledge be used with restraint and responsibility. Haivala held both leaders and citizens equally responsible for the welfare of the community, and Frama upheld personal integrity and moral discipline as the basis of public trust. Wargsaihws reminded all individuals to live with constant awareness of their deeds, as though the Eyes were always watching.
The ultimate aim of the ideal and of the state was to instill an inner sense of vigilance and integrity within every citizen, ensuring that moral conduct became self-regulated rather than externally imposed. It sought to guarantee that all individuals—from commoners to rulers—acted with fairness and responsibility under the symbolic gaze of the Eyes. Its purpose was to establish a transparent and disciplined state in which truth, justice, and restraint guided both leadership and law.
By binding the nation under a shared belief in the Eyes as the divine arbiter of truth and falsehood, this vision cultivated a stable and orderly society in which deceit, corruption, and moral decay could not take root. It affirmed that ultimate judgment lies beyond human authority, reminding all that righteousness—not mere political power—defines true legitimacy.
Thus, Ainsaugotha envisions a nation governed by conscience rather than coercion, where every citizen lives with integrity beneath the unseen yet ever-present gaze of the Eyes. Truth, fairness, and restraint stand as the pillars of governance and daily life alike. In such a state, deception recedes, trust endures, and the people are united by a shared moral clarity that sustains the nation.