Sanctus

''"I fight in foreign heathen lands to spread the light of Elysium. Devils and Demons I am not afraid of, in the forms of monsters or men, for they should fear me. The light of Elysium will purge their dark presence." ''

-''A Righteous Brand Legionary dedicated to the Temple of Elysium. ''

Overview
Sanctus is a nation of various races established by conquests that began with the Dragonborn long ago. It is the largest nation of Orbis with Bordeaux a close second. While the nation used to be predominantly Dragonborn ruled, over the centuries its leadership has changed from martial law under the Dragonborn military to a theocratic republic with no single race of people having more say than the other. While being theocratic, the Starlight Conclave and Temple of Elysium are the main forms of leadership, alongside the Righteous Brand, the Dragonborn military. Illustria, their capital city, is the self-proclaimed holy city of the world for the two dominant religions. While everything seems like rays of light and good, the nation was built on blood and war which created bad relations with the surrounding civilizations and also the conquered that are apart of the republic now.

Economy and Resources
Sanctus is in the middle of Magnus Terra, with its borders stretching from coast to coast, allowing it ease of access to naval trade. To the west is Korinthia, the islanders in which they have a good standing relationship with. And to the east lies Claudia, their inventive neighbours. Being the religious centre of the world, Orbis also sees many pilgrims and devout worshipers of the Elysium and Zodiac, bring in all sorts of culture and races into their lands, as well as their travelling goods.

Culture and Climate
The culture of Sanctus is colourful and diverse, as many travel to and from this holy land. While the majority of its population being small cities and villages, Illustria is the true heart of the nation. This is where all the grand temples and cathedrals to the Temple of Elysium and the Starlight Conclave are, and where the bulk of its people are too. However, some of the conquered realms that are now apart of empire don't share the same prosperous enthusiasm. Its summers reach high temperatures at times with general snowfall throughout winter.

Politics and Government
Once a growing empire by the Dragonborn early on in the Age of Prospects, Sanctus now stands as the Theocratic Republic that came into creation by the influence the conquered had on their Dragonborn invaders. With three leading branches of leadership, not one is allowed more power than the other. The Starlight Conclave, Temple of Elysium and Righteous Brand all work together to keep the blocks from falling apart that keep Sanctus standing.