The Ancient Genecian tribes were known as the ‘precursor’ civilization to the modern Porthosian civilization. Not much is known about them, but it is said that they lived on the southern portions of Porthos, and always avoided the orcs of the north. They were also said to have had a very interesting way of governance known as the Ceritolau system where each tribe elects their leader by popular vote. This leader would be known as the ‘Ceritolau’, or the chief of the tribes, and would lead his tribe until his death.

Many of these Ceritolaus would fight and battle with each other for land and resources. This would culminate into a period of different skirmishes, until each tribe grew bigger and bigger, thus creating a united Genecian Civilization that stretched throughout southern Porthos.

The Sau'lari Empire was a very powerful Ibernian civilization that stretched from Northern Ibernus, to Northern Selyria. It was known for its military prowess, and brutal nature. 

The Genecian tribes simply weren’t prepared to fight the Solian warriors, and they ended up being conquered almost instantly at around 3900-3800 BFS.

The Sau'lari Empire gave a lot of new technologies to the Genecians, and they named the region ‘Paertus’, meaning ‘Port City’ in Ancient Caedian, as it was a city that usually housed boats and ships that the Sau'lari Empire used for its navy. Soon, this city grew very big, even so far as developing regional dialects of what would be known as High Porthosian, and Coastal Porthosian.

Contrary to popular belief, the fall of The Sau'lari Empire didn’t immediately result in battles and bloodshed. Instead, it was a signed contract by all the regional leaders of the Draseki Elves, The Trostian Giants, the Humans and Minotaurs of Paertus, and the remaining leaders of The Sau'lari Empire. Empress Neptali was the person who oversaw the contract being done, which stated that the states shall not attack the Empire of Sau'lari. This however, resulted in the Selyrian Nations fighting each other instead, which would later be known as The Centurion Wars. For Sau'lari, this would only be a step closer to their eventual downfall, which resulted in the great Ibernian Split, which likely happened sometime around 3100 BFS.

The Great Orc War had a huge impact in most Selyrian nations. When the orcs first attacked Porthos, they were stopped by The Drusus-Achaeus wall. However, after repeated attacks, and some logistical errors, the Sicarians managed to penetrate The Porthosian border and invaded most of Northern Pacificus. 

During the invasion, humans and shifters were detained, poisoned, and gassed using toximancy by Sicarian dark elves. Many were put into labor camps, and were used as slaves to work in their mines. This was then followed by The Culling of Carselius.

The Contemporary Age of the Porthosian Republic is characterized by peace, prosperity, stability, and historical significance. Tales of heroes, revolutions, battles, and wars are sung, talked, and always remembered. Different scholars of Porthos were crucial in the formation of the Sovereign University of Vendeaux, such as Brutus Effectivus, who was known as ‘The Father of Selyrian History’.

Today, Porthos is a socio-economic hub for the east and the Ibernian nations. They have a very healthy trading sector in the Atresian Region, and are well known to be a bridge for Shinyans and Ibernians when it comes to immigration to Selyria.

Emperor Martius Maximiun, while he was the First Consul of Porthos, ruled with great strength. But, after his crowning as emperor, he broke The Corazon Accords - a peace treaty which was made to ensure that a war will not happen again. Led by Martius, this has led to conflicts between Porthos and Sicarius, as well as economical conflict between West Arkasios and Porthos.

The New Imperial Era started at Vendemiaire 3 1584 after the threat of Vonturian expansion reached the Republic. Martius Maximiun crowned himself emperor along with his wife Celeste Maximiun. The Empire of Porthos soon became known as a conquering nation, taking Southern Sicarius and the Doshgolobi Region. Because of this, the Corazon Accords were destroyed, making Sicarius and West Arkasios stay neutral. Recently, they have struck a deal with The Republic of Vontur to supply them in the conflict, and this has pushed the empire to create military posts in Castra Doshgolobi, enveloping them in a state of guerilla warfare against the Doshgolobi orcs.

The Porthosian Culture has evolved for centuries. From the Sau'lari Empire, to the Selyrian Age, it has influenced and has been influenced by many things.

Porthosian Citizens often pride themselves on having to be born of Porthosian blood. Although regional cultures may vary, the aesthetic of the nation is what separates them from the nations of Selyria.

Porthosians value their history. So many plays and literature tend to speak of legends and myths about heroes of the past. Many such tales include ‘The Fate of Martinus Triventius’, ‘Tales of The 3 kings’, and many more. These stories are often rehearsed and done in theaters, which also tend to be filled with people every month. Storytelling and Poetry is also a key entertainment for the people of the republic, so much so that many prefer oral ways of teaching and learning history rather than simply reading them. This has led to a slight decline of written historical documents. Although this has not raised any issue yet, many SUV Scholars worry that this could be a potential for a lack of historical data for the nation.

Familiarus Maximiun is the 2nd most well-known house in Porthos due to their fame in fighting in the gladiatorial arenas of the republic. Their strict and steadfast demeanor gives them their feared reputation as one of the strongest families of Porthos. Some citizens believe that they descended from Gods, and some even suggested that they have a connection to the bloodline of Ekaj himself, but these stories often morph and change due to the fearsome reputation of Familiarus Maximiun.

Other Gladiatorial Celebrities include ‘The Brute of Sicarius’, who uses his strength to outpower his opponents, ‘The Blaze of Stratis’, who is a mage gladiator using pyromancy for as his fighting style, and ‘Tatsuki Katsumoto’, a ronin from Kononagari who is a favorite among the Atresians due to his unique fighting style.

In terms of social norms, Porthosians tend to have a more egalitarian point of view when it comes to gender roles in society compared to their northern counterparts. Women often join the military, and they also participate greatly in the political side of Porthos. It is not uncommon for women to be merchants in the provincial center, and it is also not uncommon for men to be in the house taking care of children.

Politics in The Republic of Porthos was described as a Representative Democracy. Most people elect senators who are in the Senatus, or The Senate - people who represent certain districts from each major province, then after 4 years, they would elect the justices in the Judicial Council called the Dominus. These senators and justices would then elect a consul who would then rule for 8 years. Porthosian Scholars argue that this method is useful to promote stability and to ensure that there is cooperation within the political structure, and to ensure that there is a balance of power within the institution.

The Porthosian political doctrine has evolved due to constant political reforms, and new laws being passed. Not to mention, there is a huge level of political participation within the populace of the republic. It is uncommon for a citizen of Porthos to be unwilling to vote, or care about politics. This is usually the reason as to why Political Scholars from The Kingdom of Karthus often visit this nation as a way to study and research about Democracy and its advantages and disadvantages.

The Republic of Porthos has a very healthy trade economy, acting as a bridge between Selyria, Ibernus, and Shiniya. They host a lot of spices, artifacts, weapons, and more to trade with other nations such as Kononagari, Caedia, Sulhari, and Xin’Jang. Although many foreign merchants complain about the high taxes in the region, some also state that they are willing to compensate for it.

The military of Porthos hosts very great discipline and power. Although conscription has stopped, and most soldiers are now career soldiers, they are known to be very disciplined in terms of fighting rebels in the Arkasian region. 

The Royal Atresian Guard are the main protectors of the last remnants of the Empire. They are known to be the most disciplined, most devoted, and strictest of all the soldiers of Porthos. They are mostly devoted veterans who are loyal to the Royal Family, and are often associated with strength, discipline, and incredible prowess in combat.

They are armed with The Dory - an 8 foot long spear which they train to use with only 1 hand. Made from the strongest wood found in Porthos, and the strongest steel in the republic, it is one of the most valued weapons of all. The other weapon that they use is The Xiphos - an arming sword that is crafted to fit both for thrusting and cutting. Finally, they are armed with their most prized possession, The Atresian Hoplon. The Atresian Hoplon is considered as a legendary item for each Atresian Guard. They value it with their life, and believe that their hoplon is worth dying for. This is because they believe that the hoplon is the main protector of the Atresian Royal Family. If it gets lost, then a part of the royal family dies with it. Some SUV scholars also believe that this idea is more inclined towards a more utilitarian side, believing that this tradition became popular due to the battle tactics and formations that the Royal Atresian Guard would usually do when preparing for an assault.