Lioness

Lioness is a state in the Bolganio continent's Evillious region. Fighting with the Marlon country since its foundation, it was eventually conquered by its eastern neighbor.

History
Following its foundation, the country of Lioness grew into a respectable power and was often at odds with the Marlon country controlling the western half of the island. Around EC 324, the lord of Lioness captured Prince Carlos Marlon and held him at Castle Hedgehog as a prisoner. The prince later escaped with the help of the mage AB-CIR. Within the following two centuries, Lioness was conquered by the growing Kingdom of Marlon and was officially dissolved.

Power Structure
The lioness government was ruled by a sovereign with an aristocracy composed of multiple lords that controlled different areas across the nation.

Military
The Lioness army was a formidable military force, causing Marlon to constantly fear being overtaken by its neighbor. Despite this, it was inevitably defeated by the Blue Country after centuries of struggling for control of the entire island.

Society and Culture
Like its name, many of the cities and buildings of Lioness were named after animals and was a trait in Lioness culture that remained even after it was absorbed as part of Marlon's territory. The people of Lioness have a deep rivalry with the people of the Marlon country and the nation was constantly at odds with its neighbor for island supremacy.

Geography and Climate
Lioness is located on the island off the west coast of the Evillious region, located directly west of Lucifenia. Before being overtaken by the Marlon country, Lioness controlled the western half of Marlon Island. Due to its unique location, Marlon has a natural barrier protecting its borders. Its three major rivers stretched from its western shores inland and produced a viable areas for settlement. The nation has a cooler climate when compared to Beelzenia.

Lioness
The capital of Lioness located in the mid-western portion of the Marlon island. It continued to exist as a town in the Marlon country. It is adjacent to the central river on Marlon Island.

Castle Hedgehog
A castle in the north-western area of the Marlon island. It acted as the residence of one of the nation's lords and sometimes housed political prisoners. The castle maintained a clock tower with a room at the top of its spire; it also had a dungeon. Just below it is the northern-most river on the Marlon Island, near its mouth.

Conceptualization and Origin

 * The lioness, along with its male counterpart the lion, was commonly incorporated into the heraldry of English sovereign, symbolizing royalty, strength, and leadership.
 * The tension between Lioness and Marlon is reminiscent of the relationship between Great Britain and Ireland throughout much of the nation's history.