Kingdom of Friedonia

The "United Kingdom of Elfrieden & Amidonia", popularly known as the "Kingdom of Freidonia", is a new kingdom which got established after the "Principality of Amidonia" got annexed by the "Elfrieden Kingdom", following the events of the "One Week War". The Main Capital of the Kingdom is "Parnam" (the former capital of "Elfrieden Kingdom").

The "Kingdom of Freidonia" mainly consists of two regions, "Elfrieden Region" (formerly "Elfrieden Kingdom") and the "Amidonia Region" (formerly "Principality of Amidonia"). Following the events of the "One Week War", all the Duchy sized regions within the Kingdom were dissolved, and only smaller region were given over to the Noble's or Lord's to handle.

It currently shares borders with "Union of Eastern Nations", "Mercenary State Zem", "Republic of Turgis" and the "Orthodox Papal State of Lunaria" as well as a maritime border with the "Nine Headed Dragon Archipelago Union".

Known Regions and Cities

 * Parnam (“Royal Capital”)
 * Venetinova
 * Randel
 * Red Dragon City
 * Lagoon City
 * Altomura
 * Van
 * Nelva
 * God-Protected Forest
 * Ursula Mountains

History
The formation of "Freidonia" was an totally unexpected situation for both Kazuya Souma and Hakuya Kwonmin, who were the conspirators and orchestrator behind the occupation of Van, the capital of the Principality of Amidonia.

Since the start of the One Week War, the main goal for both Kazuya and Hakuya was to lure the main forces of the Principality away from their capital city Van, and make them attack Elfrieden. The main reason behind this planning was to capture Van and its surrounding area, as well as destroy the army of the Principality, and make them go in a state were they won't be any threat to Elfrieden for a long time.

At the end of the One Week War, with the death of the ruler of the Principality, Gaius Amidonia, and occupation of the capital city Van, Kazuya had achieved the first goal he was aiming for. Though Julius Amidonia did regain control of Van by invoking the First Clause of the Mankind Declaration Treaty and getting the Gran Chaos Empire involved, Kazuya had already planted the seeds for uprising by giving a taste of freedom to the citizens of Van, which they never had under the rule of the Principality. Also working behind the shadows was his special unit, the Black Cats. Since the citizens themselves asked for annexation of the city to Elfrieden, the Empire couldn't interfere with it because of the flaw in the Mankind Declaration Treaty. Thus Kazuya achieved his second and final goal.

However, during the revolt of Van, and Julis leading his army to deal with a large rebellion in the northeast, a number of other uprisings appeared simultaneously all over the country. The reasons behind these events varied; from wanting to overthrow Julius, to sheltering people from his oppressive rule, to support the princess Roroa Amidonia, and so forth. All these uprising (except the one in the northwest), were planned out by Roroa, who wasn't happy with the militaristic rule that her father and brother followed. As for the rebellion in the northwest, it was suspected, though never proven that the Orthodox Papal State of Lunaria had incited the followers of their faith to riot, causing the death of many citizens.

Kazuya having no other choice because of various reasons, had to accept the appeals of the citizens of the "Principality", thus annexing and integrating the whole of Amidonia with Elfrieden. And finally in order to solidify his rule over Amidonia, he accepted Roroa's proposal of a political marriage with her, thus creating the "United Kingdom of Elfrieden & Amidonia", a.k.a., Kingdom of Freidonia. As a result, Freidonia is now the second-largest nation of Landia, next to the Gran Chaos Empire.

As such, the new nation had to deal with additional food shortages due to the increase in population, despite Elfrieden having solved its own food issues a short time ago. Other problems include reconstruction of the Amidonian economy, infrastructure and industry. For these reasons, Kazuya has appointed Amidonia's Minister of Finance Gatsby Colbert and taken Roroa Amidonia as his third Queen Consort. This not only legitimized his claim to Amidonia but also made use of Roroa's business sense.

Government
As before, when it was just the Elfrieden Kingdom, Freidonia is ruled by a monarchy, but with several reforms and processes that reflect its realist ruler, Kazuya Souma. It is still not a signatory nation of the Mankind Declaration Treaty, but does share a bipartite alliance with the Gran Chaos Empire and a tripartite alliance with the Empire and the Republic of Turgis in terms of medical equipment and research. Although the former feudal system remains Freidonia is increasingly becoming meritocratic with commoners being given more opportunities to climb higher while the change in territory given to the nobility being based on the management of their lands.

As for succession in terms of royalty, polygamy is allowed, and it is common for the king to take multiple wives, either to insure that the royal bloodline continues, or for political reasons. As such, the wives can either be Primary or Secondary Queens, depending on their status. For example, Liscia Elfrieden, Aisha Udgard, and Roroa Amidonia all come from royalty and therefore became Primary Queens to King Souma. As a result, any children they have are eligible for succession to the throne. In the case of Roroa, her marriage to Souma also gives him a legitimate claim to the former Principality of Amidonia.

Juna Doma and Naden Delal are Secondary Queens since they do not come from royalty. Their children will not have any rights to the throne, but will still have the prestige and power of being part of the king's family. As such, marriages made among them, as well as close retainers to the King, such as Ludwin Arcs, Poncho Panacotta and Hakuya Kwonmin, are seen by the nobility, as ways to 'marry into money' and strengthen their alliances. Furthermore, it is not uncommon for nobles to offer their own daughters, nieces or wards as potential Primary or Secondary Queen candidates.

Military
Freidonia inherited the military forces of Elfireden and Amidonia which were re-organized into the National Defense Force, after abolishing the independent Army ,Navy and Air Force of the Elfriden Kingdom. This allowed the land, air and naval forces to act with greater coordination to the unified command structure. The National Defense Force was equipped with new technologies and weapons such as the Little Susumu Mk.V which allowed large ships to be propelled without sea dragons while miniaturized variants used by wyverns allowed them to achieve speeds higher than griffons. Due to the wyvern carrier Hiryuu the kingdom is also able to project its aerial power over the oceans.

The Black Cats are an secret unit responsible for covert operations, intelligence gathering and counter-intelligence. The Kingdom also began training paratroopers called Dratroopers who are dropped using parachutes from flying creatures like wyverns.

Due to Ruby and Naden, Freidonia is also the only nation outside of Nothung Dragon Knight Kingdom to have dragon knights.

Economy
With the agriculture of Elfrieden and mineral resources of Amidonia as well as many reforms and innovations brought about by Kazuya, the nation is beginning to thrive with new trade routes and products with the neighboring countries. Advancements in technology, media and education bring about new opportunities in business and alliances.

Evaluation of nobles based on their management of lands caused an increased demand for educated people causing even slaves and prostitutes who were literate and knew arithmetic to be taken into nobility to act as magistrates. Thus Kazuya with the goal of the eventual establishment of slavery, nationalized the slave industry with standardized exams for slave traders while slaves were to be trained for jobs. Furthermore Ginger's Vocational School was established to improve education standards in the nation. This is supplemented by the educational shows on the Jewel Voice Broadcast, such as Singing with Big Sis, hosted by Juna Doma.

Foreign Relations
Since its formation Freidonia has attempted to build close and beneficial diplomatic ties with its neighbors and powers of Landia and has successfully reduced tensions with some formerly hostile states although it still has tensions with several nations.

Gran Chaos Empire
Freidonia continues the secret alliance with the Gran Chaos Empire formed by Elfrieden during the end of the One Week War. Under the alliance Freidonia would aid the eastern side of Landia with the Union of Eastern Nations against the Demon King's Domain without signing the Mankind Declaration which also ended the Empire's request for tribute to support the war against demon armies. In addition important information would shared between the nations. For this purpose an embassies were opened in both nations and hotline was established with Jewel Voice Broadcast. Gran Chaos Empire later joined the Medical Alliance with Freidonia and the Republic of Turgis with the Empire being responsible for the mass-production of drugs.

Republic of Turgis
The "Look North" policy of the Republic of Turgis had strained relations with Amidonia and Elfrieden and thus their successor the Kingdom of Freidonia. King Souma went to the republic to improve relations and find craftsmen who can mass produce medical equipment such as Hypodermic Needles which resulted in the Tripartite Medical Alliance alongside the Gran Chaos Empire. Further to solve the issue of transport during winter Freidonia offered to use their new hovercrafts led by the ''Roroa Maru. ''

Mercenary State Zem
Tensions are high with the Mercenary State after Freidonia's predecessor the Elfrieden Kingdom removed Mercenaries from its forces, and the events of the One Week War which saw many mercenaries being captured and ransomed by Elfrieden.

Union of Eastern Nations
At present, due to the bipartite pact with the Gran Chaos Empire, Freidonia will send military aid to the Union and Kazuya would later visit the nation along with Roroa and meet with her exiled brother Julius Amidonia.

Star Dragon Mountain Range
Due to the request of Tiamat, Kazuya had visited the dragon nation and formed a contract with his second Secondary Queen Naden Delal.

Nine Headed Dragon Archipelago Union
Freidonia has no official relations with the Archipelago but there are reports of skirmishes and minor conflicts over fishing territory and international water borders.

Orthodox Papal State of Lunaria
Freidonia has an uneasy relationship with the Papal State as it is suspected that it was behind the major uprising in the northern regions of former Principality of Amidonia which resulted in a bloody incident. The theocracy has attempted to make its faith as the main state religion in Freidonia and form an alliance against the Gran Chaos Empire by offering the title of "Holy King" to Souma in return for making the Lunarian Orthodoxy the state religion of Freidonia. Souma refused the title of "Holy King" but accepted to make the Lunarian Orthodoxy as a state religion and requested a bishop from the Orthodoxy to manage the religion in Freidonia. Souma requested Souji Lester for this. In the end Souma made all religions to register in Freidonia and made every registered religion a "state religion" while Souji Lester was escorted by the Black Cats ensuring that no "accidents" happen to him. As a result, the Lunarian Orthodoxy is not the dominant state religion.

At present, Freidonia is still wary of the Papal State and its movements.

Spirit Kingdom of Garlan
Freidonia has no official ties with the xenophobic kingdom though Merula Merlin does reside in Freidonia as a refugee.