The Liberl Kingdom (リベール
Liberl borrowed its name from the Liber Ark, the floating city developed by the advanced civilisation of ancient Zemuria.
History
Pre-Great Collapse Era
Main article: Liber Ark
Before the Great Collapse and the foundation of the Liberl Kingdom, the population of Zemuria was split into seven factions. Each faction was centred around a Sept-Terrion and shared an ideal that could be realised by their respective Sept-Terrion. The ideal of the faction that became Liberl aspired to move to a floating island that could be realised by the faction's Sept-Terrion, the Aureole, that became known as the Liber Ark.
However, over time, the reliance on the Aureole's powers led to a decline in morals and ethics among the population, giving rise to madness and despair. In response, faction ruler Celeste D von Auslese decided to end the reliance on the Aureole and had the Great Seal and four Device Towers built. Despite the Aureole's attempts to fight off Celeste's forces, she succeeded in sealing the Aureole alongside the Liber Ark in a different dimension. With the floating city gone, Celeste established the Liberl Kingdom in approximately S.1.
Modernisation
In S.1100, a century before the start of the series, Liberl was still ruled by aristocrats and the nobility. Commoners held some power as prodigious traders that grew more influential with each passing year. During this period there was much friction between the classes, that intensified over time. The Liberlian Royal Family and Septian Church tried to mediate in the clashes between nobles and commoners, but never had any luck.
It is thought that Princess Cecilia is responsible for abolishing the differences in classes in Liberl. While the aristocracy is unthinkable in present-day Liberl, there have been many insurrections among nobles that led to the ravaging of the City of Grancel.
Hundred Days War
Main article: Hundred Days War
In spring S.1192, the Imperial Army of Erebonia invaded Liberl using the blitzkrieg strategy: an official declaration of war was issued to Queen Alicia von Auslese II at the same time the first shot was fired at the Haken Gate. Within a month, Erebonia managed to occupy the entirety of Liberl except the Grancel region and Leiston Fortress.
Two months after Erebonia's invasion, the three patrol ships developed at Leiston Fortress, under supervision of General Morgan, were used to launch a large scale counter-attack. Within three months and with last-minute support of auxiliary forces from the allied Calvard, Liberl defeated the imperial divisions stationed in Liberl.
In S.1193, a peace treaty was signed by Liberl and Erebonia. The Imperial government issued an official apology that the invasion was "a grievous error attributed to a tragic incident occurring within [their] borders", implying the invasion was the result of Erebonia's assumption that Liberl was responsible for the Tragedy of Hamel.
Coup d'Etat
In S.1202, Colonel Alan Richard of the Royal Army's Intelligence Division attempted a coup d'etat.
Orbal Shutdown Phenomenon
In S.1203, the Orbal Shutdown Phenomenon occured.
In S.1204, heir apparent Klaudia von Auslese represented Liberl at the West Zemuria Trade Conference in Crossbell.
Geography
Liberl is located in the south west of Zemuria.
Regions
Liberl is split into five regions, each with a regional capital in its centre.
- The City of Grancel in the Grancel region
- The City of Bose in the Bose region
- The City of Zeiss in the Zeiss region
- The City of Ruan in the Ruan region
- The City of Rolent in the Rolent region
Politics
Main article: Monarchy of Liberl
The current ruler of Liberl is Queen Alicia von Auslese II.
She ascended the throne when her father, King Edgar III, passed away in S.1162. After her son, Crown Prince Judis, died in an accident in S.1187, his daughter Klaudia von Auslese became heir apparent to the throne of Liberl.
Military
Main article: Royal Army of Liberl
The Royal Army of Liberl is the military force of Liberl. Its current commander is General Cassius Bright, who took over this position from commander General Morgan in S.1203.
International Relations
Liberl is a country that tries to maintain friendly relations with their neighbors. However, they do have a strained relationship with Erebonia as a result of their role in the Hundred Days War and a tentative one with the Calvard Republic.
They have also signed a non-aggression pact with Erebonia.
Economy
Transport
Main article: Liberl Orbalship Corporation
Public airliners
Public transport in Liberl is limited to airliners, operated by the Liberl Orbalship Corporation. Their fleet for public transport is limited to three aircrafts:
- Airliner "Linde" (リンデ号) is operating clockwise from Grancel;
- Airliner "Cecilia" (セシリア号) is operating counter-clockwise from Grancel;
- Airliner "Gretna" (グレトナ号) is operating between Grancel and the capital of Calvard.
Other orbal airships
- Airliner "Leibnitz" (ライプニッツ号), the factory airship of the Zeiss Central Factory.
- Airliner "Calatrava" (カラトラバ号) the first orbal-powered airship and is no longer in use.
- Airliner "Eterna" (エテルナ号) sank in Calvardian waters with Crown Prince Judis von Auslese on board in S.1187.
Population
Culture
Education
Most children will attend Sunday School up until they are old enough to get a job (16), however they can also attend private institutions such as the Jenis Royal Academy located in the Ruan province or specialized academies e.g. military academies.
The Jenis Royal Academy, in particular, has a rather extensive history within Liberl and is the school where the crown princess, Klaudia von Auslese also attends. The school has 3 main branches of study: Natural Sciences, Social Studies and Physical Education. They also have a Humanities Class. They boast a strict entrance examination structure.
