Svartalfheim

Home of the Svartalves, aka Dark Elves. For a millennium, conquered by the humans, who drove the Svartalves underground. The Månalves and Dagalves protested diplomatically and made some token military efforts, but the human empire at that time was too strong for all but an all-out war to dislodge, and the humans at the time had an alliance with the gnomes, so the elves eventually accepted the conquering of Svartalfheim as a fait accompli. Almost 1400 years later, having secured the aid of several clans of Mordanic dwarves, the Svartalves struck a surprise blow against a weakened and divided human empire. This war only lasted three months before the humans called for truce. A treaty was hammered out and the kingdom of Svartalfheim was re-established, though with very different borders. Mordanic dwarves are welcome in Svartalfheim and can become full citizens, and are one of the few races Svartalves actually get along with. Rikland, of course, has a standing protest against this.

System of Government: Head of State is the Chairman of the Political Council, who may be removed at any time by a 2/3rds vote. Legislation is conducted by the Political Council, which is a single house with representatives put forward by each district within Svartalfheim. Elections are every 50 years, with citizens voting for parties, who are free to install whomever they wish to the Council if they win. The Council appoints judges by simple up or down vote.

Industries: Mining, Smithing, Agriculture (Mainly mushrooms & other subterranean flora)

Law Enforcement: The Peoples' Guardian Brigades (PGB) handle police & emergency services functions.

Military: The Peoples' Homeland Defense Force (PHDF) maintain several regiments of infantry and cavalry. It also maintains a coastal defense force but nothing approaching a blue-water navy.