Sovereign Elven Dominion of Alnira (SEDA)
Capital: Xa Tor
Economy: Corporate-driven, research & development
Overview
The Sovereign Elven Dominion of Alnira stands apart from every other city-state in Adamah. Here, magic and cybernetics have fully merged — not as competing forces, but as a single, seamless infrastructure of power and progress. Research and scientific discovery drive the economy, while the Emperor and the corporate conglomerates share near-total control over daily life.
In SEDA, your worth is measured in output. Your rank is your identity. And advancement demands modification.
Society & Status
- Meritocratic in structure — the most talented individuals ascend, regardless of birth
- Every aspect of life is monitored and optimized by AI — nothing goes unmeasured
- Personal enhancements and cybernetic modifications are expected of anyone seeking advancement
- Status is determined by corporate rank and augmentation level — the more you've built yourself into the system, the higher you stand
Economy
- Corporate-driven — citizens work for and compete within massive conglomerates
- Cutting-edge research and development is the primary industry
- Global export of advanced technology and cybernetics
- AI integration across all economic sectors — no industry operates without it
Military
Key Factions
| Faction | Role |
|---|---|
| Réngōng Zhìnéng Institute (RZI) | Leading institute for Enigma Engine research — developing new algorithms and enhancement techniques at the frontier of machine intelligence |
| The Sewanin (The Hive Mind) | Guardians of The Fēng qún sīwéi (The First Program) — protectors of the original Enigma Engine code, treating it as sacred |
| Majutsu Koven | Protectors of magic who actively oppose its use in technology — they encourage unique spell development and fiercely guard magic's divine purity |
| NMSC / NPA | SEDA's national police organization — apolitical and free of direct government control, answering only to their own mandate of mortal safety |