Asmodean

Asmodean is a state in the Bolganio continent's Evillious region. Originally part of the Beelzenian Empire, Asmodean gained its independence in the wake of Duke Sateriasis Venomania's assassination, breaking off nearly a century later.

Early History
Originally existing as a territory within the Beelzenian Empire, the region prospered both economically and militarily under the jurisdiction of Duke Sateriasis Venomania. At around the same time, a string of disappearances began occurring throughout the region, with women suddenly going missing without a trace. In EC 136, the duke was assassinated by Kachess Crim of the Kingdom of Marlon after Venomania was discovered to be behind the disappearances and the count was subsequently hunted by the Empire. Following the Venomania Event, Asmodean grew resentful of the Beelzenian Empire and gained its independence in EC 212.

Repeated Invasion
In EC 475, the Kingdom of Lucifenia invaded Asmodean, warring with the nation for over a decade. After Lucifenia's king, Arth Lucifen d'Autriche, died of the Goula disease, the war ended and Asmodean continued, taking no actions against the kingdom as it declined and later became a Marlon principality; as a result, they took no action against Marlon after it annexed the fallen kingdom and failed to stand up to them for the next few years. In EC 505, they were invaded by the Kingdom of Marlon from its new territory but were eventually repelled.

Power Structure
Ingrained in its imperialistic roots, the newly founded Asmodean government developed into an autocracy, ruled by the emperor who held absolute power. Following the Beelzenian tradition held by the Five Dukes, the Emperor could bestow the title previously held by the Venomania family, "Venom", to a warrior who earned prestige on the battlefield.

Military
The Asmodean army was composed of strong and capable fighters skilled in combat. Following its underlying philosophy, the military recruited any able fighters of all ages with seemingly no limits to the rank a person could achieve so long as they proved themselves competent in the position. The military was divided into at least two branches, the shock troops and the intelligence division.

While standard infantry units were trained and organized for attacking other miltary forces or large targets, the intelligence units were trained for reconnaissance, spying, and espionage, collecting data and providing information for the army. Similarly, the intelligence forces were assigned covert missions and assassination or tasked with flanking opponents during an assault. The Asmodean army also developed the katana, a strong, sharp, and uniquely shaped weapon designed for swift strikes against the opponent and quick, lethal blows. It is possibly modeled after the Venom Sword held by Duke Venomania during his tenure.

Society and Culture
The Asmodeans are a strong and independent people, likely the cause of their previous independence from the Beelzenian Empire. Sateriasis Venomania, one of the Beelzenia's Five Dukes, was commemorated as a hero. As a result, several aspects characteristic of the duke were incorporated into the traditions and practices of Asmodean, both militarily and politically.

Racially, Asmodean tolerated other groups within its borders, due to its origins as a cornerstone of trade in the Beelzenian Empire; as a result, it had racial diversity from its neighbors. During the war with Lucifenia, Asmodean adopted a militaristic policy of meritocracy, accepting anyone willing and able to fight into their ranks. However, a large influx of mercenaries existed in the nation and acted seperately from it. Regardless of one's past or social status, the nation did not discriminate against them so long as they proved themselves strong. After Asmodean's independence, Levin became the primary religion. Despite this, other faiths were not openly persecuted by the government and even those who were not followers of Levin were accepted as part of Asmodean's "rule of strength" philosophy.

Geography and Climate
Asmodean is a middle-eastern region of Evillious, located east of Elphegort and Lucifenia with the Eastern kingdoms bordering its opposite side. The territory is characteristically dry, hot, and sunny, with much of Asmodean covered in dirt or desert, one major desert covering its eastern border with Lucifenia. It contains at least one mountain range and several areas that are humid enough for mist or rainfall.

Lasaland
The capital city of Asmodean after its independence from the Beelzenian Empire and the previous residence of Venomania family's duke. While part of the Beelzenian Empire, the city's trade thrived. Its weather is often dark and rainy and has a decent amount of flora. It contains the Emperor's Palace as well as the Venomania Mansion.

Venomania Mansion
The residence of the Venomania family's duke. The mansion has a rather large basement, used by Duke Sateriasis to hide his captured women and give them living space. Following his assassination, the mansion was abandoned and fell into disarray, becoming an old ruin by the 6th century EC.

Abito
A small rural village located in the Asmodean countryside to the west, near its border with Elphegort. When traveling to Lasaland from the village, it took approximately an hour by horse-carriage.

Lisa A
A town to the east of Lasaland near Asmodean's border with the Eastern region. While part of the Beelzenian Empire, trade with the East thrived in the town and its culture was visibly influenced by the region. It contained a large theater for performances.

Evunemi
A town in the center of Asmodean.

Mystica
A town located at the foot of the Misty Mountains. The town's weather is hot and sunny the whole year. With large buildings and tall towers, Mystica's market was bustling with different products for trade and had multiple shops. While a part of the Beelzenian Empire, the town was overseen by the Ferdinand family's earl. Their town was among those affected by the disappearances of the Venomania Event.

Misty Mountains
A mountain range surrounded in fog. It is near the southern border just before the Babul Desert and a site of ruins of the old Magic Kingdom Levianta. Among its ruins was an alter which hid a tomb. Despite having been villas for Leviantan nobles, the ruins were never made a national conservation due to lacking historical value to the country itself. Mystica was among its nearby settlements and was part of the territory overseen by the earl of the Ferdinand family, as well as a forest bridging the two.

Ferdinand Mansion
The estate of the Ferdinand family's earl. The home was quite large and was surrounded by a wall along the edge of the property. It also contained a secret room, used by the earl of the home in EC 136 to hide his collection of Maylis Beelzenia's personal belongings.

Babul Desert
The desert separating Asmodean and Lucifenia, setting the boundary between them. The desert lies southwest of Lasaland and stretches along its entire southwestern border with the mid-western nation.

Conceptualization and Origin

 * Asmodean is inspired by the real world Arabian Peninsula, sharing much of its culture and architecture with Arab nations.
 * Its military bears resemblance with that of feudal Japan.
 * Its name is based on Asmodeus, the patron demon of Lust.

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