Council History-
Years ago, the lands that the New Republic called home were ravaged by a war with Hyza, Alexius, and various barbarian tribes. After years of fighting the forces of Hyza and Alexius were victorious and the old ruling body of these lands were removed from power and exiled. To maintain some semblance of order, both Alexius and Hyza created a council to rule over the lands. For years they worked for and with King Oliver the First of Alexius though a few years ago, they have successfully seceded from Alexius and became their own Nation.
Knights of Balaria-
Viewing it as their sacred duty to protect the innocent in the lands of the New Republic, the Knights of Balaria, a chapter apart of the Religious Sanction, built and maintain a massive Cathedral Fortress atop of the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Balar, named after the goddess Balaria. Within its sacred halls, the Knights of Balaria study and train, as well as provide shelter to the innocent who require it. Often finding themselves at odds with the criminal powers within the New Republic and the Followers of Dray, the Knights of Balaria work tirelessly to rid the lands of them.
Followers of Dray-
A cult lead by the notorious Gells Dray, they worship the demonic deity Orcus. The location of their base of operations is unknown to all but the most devout followers, though it is believed to be somewhere within the lands of the New Republic. What they are after is unknown but whatever it may be, it cannot be good for the inhabitants of Chiyo and as such, the Knights of Balaria work tirelessly against them.