Asmodean

Asmodean (アスモディン) 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 Sateriajis 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 jursidiction of Duke Sateriajis 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 137, the duke was assassinated by Kachess Crim of the Kingdom of Marlon after Venomania was discovered to be behind the dissapparitions and the count was subseuqentally pardoned by the Empire. Following the Venomania Event, Asmodean grew resentful of the Beelzenian Empire and gained its independence in EC 212.

Asmo-Beelzenian War
In EC 475, the Kingdom of Lucifenia invaded Asmodean, warring with the nation for over a decade. After Lucifenia's king, Arth I, 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 years leading up to EC 505.

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 Asmodans are a strong and independent people, likely the cause of their previous independence from the Beelzenian Empire. Sateriajis Venomania, one of the Beelzenia's Five Dukes, was commemorated as a hero, likely because of his assassination while the empire ignored his murder's crimes. 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, likely due to its origins as part of 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.

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 boder with Lucifenia. It contains at least one mountain range and several areas that are humid enough for mist or rainfall.

Venomania Mansion
The setting in "The Lunacy of Duke Venomania", located quite close to Levianta. The abode of Duke Sateriajis Venomania and housed various women he enchanted, notably Lukana Octo, Mikulia Greonio, Meilis Beelzenia, and Gumina Glassred. It is where Elluka Clockworker attempted to retrieve the Venom Sword.

Mystic Town
A town located at the foot of the Misty Mountains. The town's weather is described as hot and sunny the whole year.

Misty Mountains
A mountain range surrounded in fog. A strange altar stood there, its reason for existence remains unknown. Here occurred the events of Daughter of Fog. Irina Clockworker forced Venomania to accompany her here during the Venomania Event.

Conceptualization and Origin

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

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