Arlanestran Territories

The Arlanestran Territories was a government that existed on the western Mainland between 600 LA and 1447 LA. The Territories separated from the kingdom of Chernarus in 598 LA at the beginning of the Logos War. At its height, the Territories ruled the majority of the land between the Frontier and the Red Desert, including all the former holdings of Chernarus and most of the neighboring Kessler Dominion. The Territories were dissolved as a ruling body in 1447 LA at the Council of Trigonon.

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As the kingdom of Chernarus began using a weapon of mass destruction to force the northern Kessler Dominion to capitulate in a long cold war, dissent stirred the southeastern reaches of the kingdom. Under leadership from Viceroy Raquel Sunbourne and Sir Duncan Varner, the provinces of Gaiak and Reen declared independence from Chernarus.

Additionally, nobles from Gaiak, Elda-Reiss and Jaldessa Taraan, had reclaimed old holdings near the village of Bacatta. Citing the atrocities committed by Chernarus, the Taraans encouraged Sir Duncan to rebel, using the local popularity of their Lone Wolves adventuring company to rally support for the fledgling state.

As the rebellion swelled and forces were dispatched from Trigonon to put down the uprising, the Lone Wolves found themselves on the front lines of the Logos War. Among those serving with the Lone Wolves was a Bacattan witch, who was later revealed to be a copper dragon under a spell. Through a series of retold legends and propaganda, the name and likeness of Arlanestra the Copper became a rallying symbol for the rebels. The regions of Gaiak, Reen, and newly admitted Emberwood were altogether named "the Arlanestran Territories" in 600 LA.