Earlshide Kingdom

Earlshide Kingdom is the place where the main set of events occur. The current King is Diseum von Earlshide, Prince August's father.

Background
In the Earlshide Kingdom, the aristocrats exist in order to protect the general public, and it is natural for them to think of every way possible for the people to prosper. This was what King Diseum was telling Merlin about in terms of reformation of aristocrats.

For several generations, the Kingdom had thought about how to reform the aristocracy, and finally came up with this solution. In fact, after Earlshide Kingdom implemented this reform, the lifestyle of the people started to improve. The overall productivity also increased, and as a result, tax revenues increased, making the territories all over the Kingdom prosperous.

Marriage System
The Kingdom has a monogamy system, this applies to the nobles and the royal family. In order for their bloodline not to die out, it is necessary for them to produce has many children as possible.

The nobles of this Kingdom have relatively accepted the freedom to love, so there aren’t many parents who decide a marriage partner for their children, and they won’t forcefully separate their children if they choose to go out with a commoner. Nevertheless, nobles will not allow a girl to be in a relationship with someone who is not prepared for marriage.

Organizations

 * Knight Order
 * Soldier Order
 * Magic Division
 * Demon Hunters Association

Education
In the Kingdom, children under the age of 15 have the right to receive equal education, and education has become semi-mandatory. Because of that, the literacy rate is high, and its citizens are also able to calculate quickly.

Politics
The country is ruled by a monarchy, and possesses a nobility system.

Military Strength
The Military Affairs bureau consists of the Knight Order and the Magic Division, and there the Soldier Order under the Knight Order. The General of the Knight Order and the Grand Master of the Magic Division usually serve as the Chief of Military Affairs in alternation. This time, it was the General of the Knight Order’s turn to act the director.

Foreign Relations
The has started an alliance with the following countries:
 * Els Federation of Free Commerce
 * Swedes Kingdom
 * Ys Holy Nation

Known Characters

 * Shin Wolford
 * August von Earlshide
 * Merlin Wolford
 * Melinda Bowen
 * Sicily von Claude
 * Maria von Messina
 * Alice Corner
 * Lynn Hughes
 * Yuri Carlton
 * Thor von Flegel
 * Julius von Littenheim
 * Mark Bean
 * Tony Freed
 * Olivia Stone
 * Diseum von Earlshide