Difference between revisions of "Svorden"

Little is known of Svorden's history, but it was occupied and annexed by the new [[Fjordell Empire]] at least a century prior to the [[Reod]].{{book ref|elantris|5}} Since being annexed, Svorden has operated as a vassal state of Fjorden; they adopted the state religion of the Empire, [[Shu-Dereth]], and [[Wyrn (title)|Wyrn]] [[Wulfden the Fourth]] is in direct control of their government and military.{{book ref|elantris|9}}{{book ref|elantris|20}} Svorden's status as a center of culture and academics allowed the nation to maintain its way of life more than other Fjordell vassal states; they have continued to make scientific discoveries,{{book ref|elantris|33}} and they have maintained diplomatic and trade relations with many other nations.{{glossary ref|elantris|S}}{{book ref|elantris|32}} Their most notable involvement in the ongoing conflict between the Empire and the [[Aonic]] nations of [[Arelon]] and [[Teod]] was the addition of their formidable navy to Wyrn's military resources.{{book ref|elantris|20}}