Ante

Ante was the largest nation in Spireloft, occupying most of the Eastern Continent.

History

Origins

Legend tells that Ante was established after the dieties of Spireloft deposited their creation, the Fey, here. Ante was the first and largest nation of Spireloft, once occupying the entire East Continent.

In its early history, Ante encountered the Fiends along their borders to the Western Continent. Believing these to be the creation of Airitoth, the Antans invaded the East and encountered a portal from which the Fiends were emerging. They destroyed it, unleashing a blast of energy known as the Flare that scorched the land and wiped out much of the life in the West.

Societal History

Ante's development as a nation is still impacted by the events of the Flare, and their relationship with the nations of the West remains strained.

The population of Ante, once entirely Fey, is now as diverse as the rest of Spireloft.

Ante's system of government is tied to a powerful feudal system of nobility, with a Sovereign ruling from Aris who demands respect from ever-decreasingly important nobles. These nobles make up the ruling class of Ante's various cities and towns, some merely occupying important spaces in society while others own entire swathes of the countryside or even villages. Ante's nobility is not strictly hereditary, as citizens can be granted a title by recognition of the Sovereign.

The Antan state has expanded through the East Continent, from the southern area of what is now Elixis to the north-eastern region of Aigrot.

Aigrot, originally settled by Fey during the earliest age of Spireloft, has slowly developed a distinct cultural identity and a desire for independence. This is mostly striven towards by the democratic Aigrot Liberation Movement, who intend to gain independence through acknowledgement by the Sovereign.

Known Locations

• Aris - the capital of Ante and seat of the Sovereign.
• Aucturacten - a city in the north-east.
• Ardridge - Ante's premier university.