Helladris

Whereas Aregrionno consists of different vals that started out as part of a whole that got more independence over time, Helladris has always consisted of three distinct domains; Amarillo in the north, Azul at the heart, and Morado in the west.

These three regions share many geographical and cultural commonalities, which has led to them uniting under a shared banner (the Helladrian one) whenever practical, for matters such as diplomacy, trade, and defense.

In a way, this just required putting another layer on top of the already existing representative democracy.

This alliance has proven highly effective; when Dorion declared independence in 632 5E, no other country or nation was so quick with sending food, medicine, and supplies to the fledgling nation as united Helladris.

When Dorwin crossed the eastern border in retaliation two months later, the response of Helladris could not have been more unified, either; Dorwin military commanders reported a "gruesome, asymmetric battle in which the sudden crack of thunder from treelines and rooftops shredded our men by the handful".

Helladris was, as far as records can tell, once a land of Gnomes. The Forest Gnomes still rule the deep forests, and the Tinker Gnome are believed to have settled the lower lands during the Second Era, being changed by their different environment over time and developing a distinct culture.

Halflings arrived en masse late in the Fourth Era, for reasons unknown. They were warmly welcomed by the Tinker Gnomes of the planes, who found that the Halfling's love for farming, harvesting and other 'menial' task perfectly complimented their entrepreneurial spirit.

As for most lands, Helladris still has a large Human and Half-elf population.

Helladris is a Representative Democracy, where citizens vote on officials who are elected to represent them. 

In practice, villages and towns vote for their mayor every 5 years. This mayor also represents the town in the nearby region, which is clustered in groups of two to three towns. Every regional cluster selects one person to represent them every 5 years, too, with this person expected to be present for the monthly council in the territory's capital. This Territorial Council, finally, convenes every three months with the other Territorial Councils for the so-called National Council.

The land is known to be xenophilic, egalitarian, and pacifist, with no record of foreign invasion or major wars outside of the country.

Some argue that the slow pace of its democracy is slowing down Helladris's progress. It is a system of the status quo, with many votes and meetings required to accomplish major change. And while not beholden to the whims of a king or other singular ruler, Helladris is vulnerable to corruption from within its political system, especially by those who seek to exploit the natural resources offered by its vast forests and its potential importance as a trade route south.

Helladrian people are generally known to be kind, easy-going, and warm. While neighboring countries Aregrionno and Dorwin exist with a constant focus on both their past and future, Helladrians live in a constant sense of the present.

This means that Helladrians generally worry only about the next village fair, harvest festival, or even just their next nice warm meal with friends and family.

It would be wrong, however, to mistake this kindness and warmth as weakness. The Helladrian territories might not have brought forth great adventurers or explorers, but it is exactly because life is good (and because society is so egalitarian) that the people living here are known to be fierce defenders of their homeland.

Every man, woman, and child learns the basics of self-defense, and it has happened more than once that a roving gang of bandits found young and old ready to beat them into submission.